American Gov’t 2nd period

The Amendments

1st Amendment

Freedom of Expression–Speech (Time, Place, Manner)–Religion–Press–Assembly–Petition (The Gov’t)

2nd Amendment

Right to Bear Arms–(“It’s the Law in Kennesaw”)

3rd Amendment

No Quartering of Troops

Can I stay at your house?

4th Amendment

No Search and Seizure without a WARRANT

5th Amendment

Grand Jury, Due Process, No Double Jeopardy, No Self Incrimination, Eminent Domain

6th Amendment

Speedy and Public Trial (Impartial Jury)

7th Amendment

Civil Lawsuits must exceed $20

8th Amendment

No excessive bailNo Cruel & Unusual Punishment

9th Amendment

Enumerate Rights (“too many name”)

10th Amendment

Federalism – State’s Rights

11th Amendment

Sovereign Immunity – States are “immune” from certain lawsuits

12th Amendment

Changes in the Electoral College Procedure

13th Amendment

Abolished Slavery

14th Amendment

Slaves Citizenship, Due Process, Equal Protection Under the Law

15th Amendment

Voting Rights for Slaves – Black MALE suffrage

16th Amendment

Established Income Tax

17th Amendment

Direct election of Senators

18th Amendment

Prohibition of Alcohol – Illegal to Buy, sell, manufacture, distribute, or transport BOOZE

19th Amendment

Women’s Suffrage!!! – right to VOTE

20th Amendment

Date and Time of Presidential Inauguration – Jan. 20 @ noon– Lame Duck Amendment

21st Amendment

Repealed the 18th Amendment

22nd Amendment

Established Term Limits for Presidents–Two (2) Terms

23rd Amendment

Est. Electoral Votes for Washington D.C.–Maximum of 3 ECVs

24th Amendment

Outlawed the Poll Tax

25th Amendment

Presidential Disability and Line of Succession

26th Amendment

18 years old to vote

27th Amendment

Congressional pay raises do not take place until the following (next) election.