ALL 27 Amendments

Amendments of United States (I made this to remember them and I advise you learn them aswell.)

1st Amendment

Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition

2nd Amendment

Right to keep and bear arms

3rd Amendment

No quartering of soldiers in private homes during peacetime

4th Amendment

Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures

5th Amendment

Protection from self-incrimination, double jeopardy; due process; eminent domain

6th Amendment

Right to a speedy and public trial, impartial jury, and legal counsel

7th Amendment

Right to a jury trial in civil cases over $20

8th Amendment

No excessive bail or fines; no cruel and unusual punishment

9th Amendment

Rights not listed in the Constitution are still retained by the people

10th Amendment

Powers not given to the federal government are reserved for the states or people

11th Amendment

Limits lawsuits against states by citizens of another state or foreign country

12th Amendment

Revises presidential election procedures (separate ballots for President and VP)

13th Amendment

Abolishes slavery and involuntary servitude

14th Amendment

Grants citizenship; guarantees due process and equal protection under the law

15th Amendment

Prohibits denying the right to vote based on race or color

16th Amendment

Authorizes federal income tax

17th Amendment

Direct election of U.S. Senators by the people

18th Amendment

Prohibits the manufacture, sale, and transport of alcohol (Prohibition)

19th Amendment

Grants women the right to vote

20th Amendment

Changes the start dates for presidential and congressional terms (“Lame Duck” amendment)

21st Amendment

Repeals the 18th Amendment (ends Prohibition)

22nd Amendment

Limits the President to two terms

23rd Amendment

Grants Washington D.C. electoral votes in presidential elections

24th Amendment

Prohibits poll taxes in federal elections

25th Amendment

Defines presidential succession and disability procedures

26th Amendment

Lowers the voting age to 18

27th Amendment

Delays congressional pay raises until the next term