The amendments AUSH

1st Amendment

Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly.

2nd Amendment

Right to bear arms.

3rd Amendment

No quartering of troops in private homes.

4th Amendment

Protection from unreasonable searches and seizures.

5th Amendment

Rights of accused people; due process and double jeopardy.

6th Amendment

Speedy/public trial and legal counsel.

7th Amendment

Right to a jury trial in civil cases.

8th Amendment

No excessive bail/fines or cruel and unusual punishment.

9th Amendment

People have rights beyond those specifically listed.

10th Amendment

Powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or people.

11th Amendment

Limits lawsuits against states.

12th Amendment

Changes procedures for electing the President and Vice President.

13th Amendment

Abolished slavery.

14th Amendment

Citizenship and equal protection rights.

15th Amendment

Voting rights for Black men.

16th Amendment

Allows Congress to collect income tax.

17th Amendment

Senators are directly elected by voters.

18th Amendment

Prohibition — banned manufacture/sale/transportation of alcohol.

19th Amendment

Women’s right to vote.

20th Amendment

‘Lame Duck’ Amendment — changes start/end dates of terms.

21st Amendment

Repealed the 18th Amendment / ended Prohibition.

22nd Amendment

President limited to two elected terms.

23rd Amendment

Gives Washington, D.C. electoral votes in presidential elections.

24th Amendment

Abolished the poll tax.

25th Amendment

Presidential succession and disability procedures.

26th Amendment

Voting age lowered to 18.

27th Amendment

Restricts Congressional pay raises.