Constitutional Amendments

Vocabulary flashcards covering key amendments to the United States Constitution.

1st Amendment

Guarantees freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.

2nd Amendment

Gives citizens the right to bear arms (guns).

3rd Amendment

Prevents the government from forcing citizens to shelter soldiers.

4th Amendment

Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures of personal property.

5th Amendment

Guarantees the right to a fair trial and protection from self-incrimination.

6th Amendment

Guarantees the right to a speedy trial.

7th Amendment

Guarantees the right to a jury trial in civil cases.

8th Amendment

Prohibits excessive bail, fines, and cruel or unusual punishment.

9th Amendment

Acknowledges that citizens have rights not listed in the Constitution.

10th Amendment

Reserves powers not given to the US government to the states or the people.

11th Amendment

Gives rules for lawsuits against states.

12th Amendment

Created a new way of selecting the president and vice president.

13th Amendment

Abolishes slavery.

14th Amendment

Guarantees the rights of all citizens.

15th Amendment

Gives voting rights to former slaves.

16th Amendment

Gives the federal government the power to collect income taxes.

17th Amendment

Establishes the election of senators by the people.

18th Amendment

Bans the manufacture, sale, and transport of alcohol.

19th Amendment

Gives women the right to vote.

20th Amendment

Sets the dates of presidential and congressional terms.

21st Amendment

Repeals the 18th amendment, making alcohol legal again.

22nd Amendment

Limits the president to two terms.

23rd Amendment

Gives people in Washington D.C. the right to vote for the president.

24th Amendment

Forbids having to pay a tax to vote in federal elections.

25th Amendment

Establishes who would take charge if something were to happen to the president.

26th Amendment

Lowers the voting age to 18.

27th Amendment

Regulates the salaries of members of Congress.