Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

The 27 Amendments

flashcards to learn the 27 amendments to the Constitution

QuestionAnswer
1st amendment Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition
2nd amendment Right to bear arms
3rd amendment Lodging (Quartering) of troops in private homes
4th amendment Search and seizure
5th amendment Rights of the accused (right to remain silent, an attorney, no double jeopardy, etc.)
6th amendment Right to a speedy trial by jury
7th amendment Jury trial in civil cases
8th amendment No excessive bail or cruel punishment
9th amendment Powers reserved to the people
10th amendment Powers reserved to the states
11th amendment Suits against states (no individual can sue a state in federal court)
12th amendment Election of president and vice president as a team
13th amendment Slavery abolished
14th amendment Rights of citizens
15th amendment Voting rights cannot be denied based on race, creed, or color
16th amendment Income tax
17th amendment Direct election of senators by the people
18th amendment Prohibition of alcohol
19th amendment Women's suffrage
20th amendment President's inauguration moved to Jan. 20th (at noon)
21st amendment Prohibition repealed
22nd amendment President is limited to two (four-year) terms
23rd amendment Washington D.C. residents can vote in presidential elections
24th amendment Abolition of poll taxes
25th amendment Presidential disability and succession
26th amendment Eighteen year olds can vote
27th amendment Congressional pay raises
"Lame duck" amendment 20th amendment
Abolition amendment 18th amendment
Five Freedoms amendment 1st amendment
Created by: Kiraz
Popular American Government sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards