27 Amendments

1st Amendment

freedom of religion, speech, assembly, press, right to petition

2nd

right to bear arms

3rd

abolished quartering of troops

4th

protects against unreasonable searches and seizures

5th

due process of law, double jeopardy, indictments by grand jury, right to remain slient

6th

right to a speedy trail by jury in a criminal case, right to lawyer

7th

right to trial by jury in a civil case

8th

prevents excessive bail, prevents cruel and unusual punishments

9th

Rights of citizens not limited to those listed in consitution

10th

any powers not given to federal government in constitution are reserved to the states.

11th

no state may be sued in federal court by a resident of another state or foreign country

12th

changes in electoral college procedure - separate ballot for pres and vp

13th

prohibition of slavery

14th

citizenship, due process, and equal protection of the law for all persons born or naturalized in the U.S. regardless of race.

15th

prohibits denial of the vote because of race, color, or previous condition of slavery.

16th

federal income tax

17th

direct/popular election of senators

18th

prohibition on sale and consumption of liquor

19th

right to vote for workers

20th

commencement of terms

21st

repeal of 18th amendment

22nd

limit on presidential terms - 2 terms or ten years

23rd

electoral vote for the district of columbia

24th

outlawed poll tax

25th

presidential disability and succession of vice-president

26th

minimum age for voting set at 18

27th

congressional pay