Cheat Sheet Amendments
what is the 23rd amendment?
Washington DC can vote for president
What is the first amendment?
Freedom of religion, assembly, petition, press, opinion, and speech
what is the 27th amendment?
congressmen cannot vote to give themselves a raise in the same term.m
What is the 14th amendment?
foreign born citizens can vote
what is the 21st amendment?
it is no longer illegal to drink alcohol. The 18th amendment is struck down.
what is the 25th amendment?
lays down the rules for who becomes president if the president die/resigns etc.
What is the twelfth amendment?
the electoral college must have two separate elections for president and vice president
what is the 16th amendment?
the federal Income tax is established
What is the second amendment?
the freedom to bear arms
what is the 17th amendment?
the people elect their own US senators
What is the 6th amendment?
the right to a speedy and public trial
What is the fifth amendment?
the right to remain silent and incriminate yourself
what is the 19th amendment?
women get the right to vote
what is the 26th amendment?
you can vote at the age of 18
what is the 24th amendment?
you may not charge people money so that they can register to vote
what is the 15th amendment?
all men get the right to vote- including ex-slaves
What is the 13th amendment?
Emancipation. All slaves are free
What is the ninth amendment?
Individual Rights. Rights that are not in the constitution are still rights given to citizens
What is the 20th amendment?
January 20th is the day that a new president takes office
What is the third amendment?
No military in your home
what is the fourth amendment?
No unreasonable searches
What is the 10th amendment?
States Rights. Any right not given in the constitution is given to the states to legislate
What is the seventh amendment?
The right to a jury trial in civil matters of $20 and over
What is the eight amendment?
The right to fair fines and bail, no cruel and unusual punishment
What is the eleventh amendment?
You cannot sue another state except with permission by that state's judicial system
what is the 22nd amendment?
a president can only have 2 terms in office
what is the eighteenth amendment?
alcohol is prohibited
