Tags & Description
Amendment 1
RAPPS.- freedom of Religion, Assembly, Petition, Press, and Speech. (Westboro Baptist cult)
Amendment 2
the right to bear arms
Amendment 3
no quartering of troops
Amendment 4
no illegal search and seizures without warrant
Amendment 5
due process
I plead the fifth (dont self incriminate yourself)
double Jeopardy (cant be tried for exact crime twice) 4.grand jury (decides if theres enough evidence to endite court)
eminent domain (house)
Amendment 6
Even "criminal" people will get the right to a trial by jury. remember 666
Amendment 7
civil cases get a jury trial too seven rhymes with heaven
Amendment 8
no cruel or unusual punishment, includes excessives bails and fines. 8 looks like a paddle
Amendment 9
human basic rights, arent listed in the Bill of Rights 9 rhymes with 9
Amendment 10
reserved powers, the states also hold power. Prevents government from getting too strong
Amendment 11
suits against states
Amendment 12
revises procedure for electing president and vice president
Amendment 13
abolishes slavery
Amendment 14
defines US citizenship; guarantees all citizens "equal protection of the laws"
Amendment 15
prohibits restrictions on the right to vote based on race and color
Amendment 16
gives congress power to levy an income tax
Amendment 17
enables voters to elect senators directly
Amendment 18
prohibition laws
Amendment 19
gives women right to vote
Amendment 20
changes dates of congressional and presidential terms
Amendment 21
repeals prohibition
Amendment 22
limits presidents to two terms in office
Amendment 23
gives residents of DC right to vote
Amendment 24
abolishes poll taxes
Amendment 25
establishes procedures for succession to the presidency
Amendment 26
sets voting age to 18
Amendment 27
delays congressional pay raises until the term following their passage