U.S. Constitutional Rights and Supreme Court

The First Amendment protects five core freedoms essential to democracy: religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition. These rights allow citizens to express beliefs, share ideas, gather peacefully, and challenge government actions. Other rights listed belong to different amendments, making this option the only fully accurate combination.

The Second Amendment protects the right to bear arms. While regulation exists, the amendment affirms that individuals may own firearms. The other options either overly restrict or exaggerate the right, making them constitutionally inaccurate.

The Third Amendment prevents soldiers from being housed in private homes without consent. This protection arose from colonial experiences and reinforces privacy and property rights during peacetime.

The Fifth Amendment protects individuals from being forced to testify against themselves. This prevents coerced confessions and supports fair legal procedures, making silence a protected right.

The Sixth Amendment guarantees criminal defendants a speedy trial, an impartial jury, and legal representation. These rights ensure fairness and prevent prolonged or biased prosecutions.

The Seventh Amendment guarantees jury trials in civil cases where disputes exceed $20. This preserves citizen participation in civil justice and prevents judicial manipulation of court venues.

The Eighth Amendment protects individuals from excessive bail and cruel or unusual punishment. It ensures proportionality in penalties and humane treatment under the justice system.

The Ninth Amendment clarifies that citizens retain rights not explicitly listed in the Constitution. This prevents the government from claiming unlisted rights do not exist.

The Tenth Amendment reinforces federalism by reserving undelegated powers to states or the people. It limits federal overreach and balances authority.

The Eleventh Amendment limits the ability of individuals to sue states in federal court, reinforcing state sovereignty within the judicial system.

The Twelfth Amendment clarifies the election process for President and Vice President after flaws appeared in earlier elections.

The Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery nationwide and empowered Congress to enforce its provisions through legislation.

The Fourteenth Amendment grants citizenship, guarantees equal protection, and ensures due process. It reshaped civil rights law in the U.S.

The Fifteenth Amendment prohibits voting discrimination based on race, color, or prior servitude, expanding democratic participation.

The Sixteenth Amendment allows Congress to collect income taxes without state apportionment, funding federal operations.

The Seventeenth Amendment established the direct election of senators, increasing democratic accountability.

Repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment legalized alcohol again, ending national prohibition through the Twenty-First Amendment.

The Nineteenth Amendment granted women the right to vote, marking a major expansion of civil rights.

The Twentieth Amendment sets presidential term dates and clarifies succession procedures to ensure continuity of government.

The Twenty-First Amendment repealed Prohibition, making it the only amendment to undo another amendment.