27 Amendments

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Which amendment prohibits poll taxes?

24th

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Which amendment prohibits any U.S. citizens from being denied the right to vote based on sex?

19th

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Which amendment deals with presidential succession and disability, as well as vice-presidential vacancies?

25th

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Which amendment prohibits salary increases or decreases for members of Congress to take effect until an election of Representatives has intervened?

27th

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Which amendment provides a broad definition of citizenship and guarantees all citizens due process and equal protection of the laws?

14th

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Which amendment provides the accused a right to a public and speedy trial in criminal prosecutions?

6th

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Which amendment prohibited the federal government and the states from setting a voting age higher than 18?

26th

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Which amendment abolishes slavery and involuntary servitude?

13th

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Which amendment preserves the right to a trial by jury in civil cases?

7th

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Which amendment repeals the 18th amendment?

21st

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Which amendment allows Congress to levy an income tax?

16th

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Which amendment protects the rights of the people that are not specifically mentioned in the constitution?

9th

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Which amendment provides states with sovereign immunity from suits made by citizens of other states, in federal court?

11th

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Which amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures?

4th

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Which amendment reserves certain powers for the States or the people?

10th

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Which amendment establishes the direct election of U.S. Senators by popular vote?

17th

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Which amendment protects the right of people to keep and bear arms?

2nd

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Which amendment protects religious freedom?

1st

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Which amendment prohibits the government from denying a citizen the right to vote based on their race, color, or previous condition of servitude?

15th

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Which amendment prohibits the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors?

18th

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Which amendment provides the procedures for electing the President and the Vice-President?

12th

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Which amendment prohibits the quartering of soldiers in private homes during peacetime, without consent?

3rd

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Which amendment prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishments?

8th

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Which amendment establishes the beginning and ending of the terms for the President, Vice President, Senators, and Representatives?

20th

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Which amendment guarantees due process and prohibits double jeopardy?

5th

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Which amendment sets a term limit for the President?

22nd

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Which amendment allows citizens in the District of Columbia to vote for President and Vice President?

23rd