The Constitution Amendments Flashcards

All the Amendments in the Constitution. Years included.
The first 10 Amendments are known as The Bill of Rights.
The 13th, 14th, 15th, and 24th Amendments protect the rights of Black citizens.

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13346222251st AmendmentFreedom of religion, speech, assemble, and the freedom to address the Government. 1791 1
13346222262nd AmendmentThe right to bear arms. 1791 2
13346222273rd AmendmentSoldiers can't demand housing in a time of peace. 1791 3
13346222284th AmendmentNo searching in your home without a warrant or a reasonable cause. 1791 4
13346222295th AmendmentRight to remain silent. You do not have to give evidence against yourself. 1791 5
13346222306th AmendmentRight to trial. Right to attorney. Right to know the evidence against you. 1791 6
13346222317th AmendmentCan only go to court once for a crime. 1791 7
13346222328th AmendmentNo cruel and unusual punishment. 1791 8
13346222339th AmendmentGovernment cannot take away your rights even if it is not mentioned in the constitution. 1791 9
133462223410th AmendmentProtects states from the Federal Government. Each state is separate. 1791 10
133462223511th AmendmentCitizens from another state cannot sue other states. 1795 11
133462223612th AmendmentUse electoral college to elect the President and Vice President. 1804 12
133462223713th AmendmentNo slavery of any kind what so ever. Violators will be punished. 1865 13
133462223814th AmendmentAll citizens have freedom to life, liberty, and property. 1868 14
133462223915th AmendmentAll citizens have the right to vote. 1870 15
133462224016th AmendmentCongress has the power to tax your income. 1913 16
133462224117th AmendmentElection of senators every six years. No term limit. 1913 17
133462224218th AmendmentProhibition = No alcohol. 1919 18
133462224319th AmendmentWomen have the right to vote. 1920 19
133462224420th Amendment"Lame Duck Amendment" If the President dies, the Vice President becomes the President. January 20th is Inauguration Day. 1933 20
133462224521st AmendmentAlcohol is now legal in the United States.1933 21
133462224622nd AmendmentLimit President's maximum number of terms to 2 terms. 1951 22
133462224723rd AmendmentWashington D.C. cannot vote for senators and has 3 Representatives. 1961 23
133462224824th AmendmentNo poll tax. All states abolish taxes or test in order to vote regardless of race. 1964 24
133462224925th AmendmentVice President takes over automatically and picks a new Vice President. 1967 25
133462225026th Amendment18 year olds can vote. 1971 26
133462225127th AmendmentRestraint on Congressional Salaries. 1992 27