Unit #3: The US Constitution

This amendment ensures that any powers not mentioned in the US Constitution are reserved/given to the states.

• 1st

• 20th

• 10th

• 15th

This amendment guarantees citizens due process rights and protects citizens from self-incrimination and double jeopardy. Also has a famous saying:

"I plead the __________."

• 8th

• 17th

• 20th

• 5th

This amendment banned the quartering of soliders in peoples homes without their consent.

• 1st

• 3rd

• 20th

• 17th

This amendment creates state sovereign immunity, meaning it protects states from being sued by citizens who do not reside in that state.

• 12th

• 11th

• 9th

• 14th

This amendment required citizens protection from unwarranted searches and seizures, unless probable cause is provided.

• 11th

• 8th

• 5th

• 4th

This amendment protects the rights of citizens to bear arms, or own and possess weapons.

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 18th

• 14th

This amendment ensures that citizens have the option for a trial by jury.

• 4th

• 7th

• 3rd

• 8th

This amendment declared that salaries of congress will not be altered until the beginning of the next session.

• 20th

• 23rd

• 25th

• 27th

This amendment guarantees people a speedy and fair trial in the court of law.

• 6th

• 7th

• 8th

• 15th

This amendment outlaws and bans cruel and unusual punishment, and limits high fines and bail values.

• 16th

• 12th

• 9th

• 8th