Ammendments

1st

Protects freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and the right to petition.

2nd

Protects the right to keep and bear arms.

3rd

Prohibits the forced quartering of soldiers in private homes.

4th

Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.

5th

Guarantees due process and protects against self-incrimination and double jeopardy.

6th

Guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury in criminal cases.

7th

Provides the right to a jury trial in certain civil cases.

8th

Prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishments.

9th

States that the list of rights in the Constitution is not exhaustive; people have other rights not specifically mentioned.

10th

States that powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved for the states or the people.

11th

Restricts the ability of individuals to sue states in federal court.

12th

Revises the process for electing the President and Vice President.

13th

Abolishes slavery and involuntary servitude.

14th

Defines citizenship, guarantees equal protection under the law, and applies due process to states.

15th

Prohibits the denial of voting rights based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude.

16th

Authorizes Congress to levy an income tax.

17th

Establishes the direct election of U.S. Senators by popular vote.

18th

Prohibited the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors.

19th

Guarantees women the right to vote.

20th

Moves the date of presidential and congressional terms to January (the "Lame Duck" amendment).

21st

Repeals the 18th Amendment, ending Prohibition.

22nd

Limits the President to two terms in office.

23rd

Grants residents of Washington, D.C., the right to vote for presidential electors.

24th

Prohibits poll taxes in federal elections.

25th

Establishes procedures for presidential succession and disability.

26th

Lowers the voting age to 18.

27th

Delays congressional pay raises until the next election cycle.