27 Amendments Quiz

freedom of religion, press, assembly, petitions, and speech.

right to bear arms

No quartering of soldiers in private homes

Search warrant

right not to incriminate self

right to a speedy, public jury trial, right to a lawyer, right to hear and question witnesses.

right to a jury trial in a civil case that involves more than 20 dollars.

no cruel and unusual punishment; no excessive bail or fines.

more rights than listed in constitution

rights not listed are given to state governments

limits federal court jurisdiction

Electoral college votes for president and vice president separately

ended slavery

all citizens treated equal

all citizens have right to vote

set up income tax

senators were elected directly by the voters

prohibited alcohol

gave women right to vote

set up new dates for congress and president to start their jobs

ended alcohol prohibition

limited president to only 2 terms in office

residence of Washington DC could vote for president and vice president

no poll taxes

set up how vice pres. would take over if president was disabled or died; presidential succession

lowered voting age to 18

congress get pay raise if re-elected the following year.