Shared Flashcard Set

Details

10 Amendments
k
10
Political Studies
Undergraduate 1
04/23/2014

Additional Political Studies Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
First Amendment
Definition
Freedom of speech, press religion, peaceable assembly, and to petition the government
Term
Second Amendment
Definition
Right to bear arms and maintain a militia
Term
Third Amendment
Definition
Protection from quartering of troops
Term
Fourth Amendment
Definition
Protection from unreasonable searches and seizures
Term
Fifth Amendment
Definition
Due process, double jeopardy, self-incrimination, private property
Term
Sixth Amendment
Definition
Trial by jury
Term
Seventh Amendment
Definition
Civil trial by jury in cases exceeding $20
Term
Eighth Amendment
Definition
Prohibition of excessive bail, as well as cruel and unusual punishment
Term
Ninth Amendment
Definition
Protection of rights not specifically enumerated in the Bill of Rights
Term
Tenth Amendment
Definition
Power of states and people
Supporting users have an ad free experience!