All 27 Amendments to the Constitution

1

5 freedoms: speech, press, religion, assembly, petition

2

Right to bear arms (to protect the people against a government that becomes too powerful)

3

No quartering of soldiers

4

No unreasonable searches and seizures without a warrant; right to privacy

5

Due process, eminent domain, no double jeopardy, right to remain silent (you can't be forced to testify against yourself) and the right to be tried by a grand jury for a capital offense

6

Right to a speedy trial

7

Right to a trial by a jury of your peers; no lawsuits under $20

8

No cruel and unusual punishment

9

Any rights not explicitly listed are automatically given to the people. (Meant to appease the Anti-Federalists)

10

Any powers not explicitly listed are automatically given to the states.

11

When states sue other states, it automatically goes before the Supreme Court. Residents of one state cannot sue another state. Another country can't sue the US and vice verse.

12

Creates a ticket for the presidency where the president and VP are elected together.

13

Abolishes slavery and gives congress the power to enforce abolition through legislation.

14

Defines citizens as people born in the US and prohibits the states from denying due process and equal protection under the law. Also states that the value of the debt must always be paid and honored, and cannot be questioned. Also excludes women from voting.

15

Voting rights will not be based on race.

16

Establishes an income tax

17

Direct election of senators

18

Prohibition

19

Women's suffrage

20

Shortens the lame duck period by moving the presidential inauguration from March to January.

21

Ends prohibition by repealing the 18th amendment

22

Limits the president to two terms in office

23

Washington DC is not a state, but gets 3 electoral votes.

24

Outlaws poll taxes

25

Outlines the direct line of succession for the presidency

26

Lowers the voting age to 18

27

Congress can't give itself a pay raise.