27 amendments

1st

1st

Freedom of Religion, Speech, of the Press, Assembly, and Petition
Establishment Clause, Equal Protection Clause

2nd

Protects the people's right to bear arms

3rd

No soldier can be quartered in a home without the permission of the owner

4th

Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures and sets out requirements for search warrants based on probable cause
Exclusionary Rule

5th

• Rights told beforehand to the accused, Miranda Rights

• Protects rights that; “Life, Liberty, and Property cannot be stripped unless fair government procedures” 

• Prohibits Double Jeapordy, and Self-Incrimination
  Due Process Clause

6th

Right to: speedy and public trial; impartial jury; right to lawyer

7th

The right to a trial by jury in civil cases for amounts of $20 or more

8th

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

9th

People have other rights not specifically stated in the Constitution

10th

Gives all powers not specifically given to the United States government in the Constitution, to either the states or to the people

11th Amendment

Determines when and if a state can be sued; states cannot be sued by people from other states or by foreigners

12th Amendment

The Electoral College must vote for the President and the Vice President separately

13th

Abolished slavery and involuntary servitude

14th

Makes anyone born on US soil a citizen and guarantees equal protection under the law

Selective Incorporation

15th

Gave all men the right to vote regardless of race or color or whether they had been slaves

16th Amendment

Created an income tax and gave the Federal government the power to collect it

17th

Creates the direct election by the people of Senators (Both numbers create an arrow)

18th Amendment

Prohibition of the drinking, manufacture, and sale of alcohol

19th

Gave women the right to vote

20th Amendment

Gives details on the terms of office for Congress and President; shortens "lame duck" period (time between election and inauguration)

21st

Repealed the 18th amendment (prohibition)

22nd

Limits the president to 2 terms in office (or 10 years)

23rd

Grants D.C. Electors for presidential elections (__ D.C.)

24th

Prohibited the poll tax (cheer chant “who do we really hate”)

25th Amendment

Explains what happens when the President dies or is unable to continue in office (Succession)

26th

Sets the national voting age at 18, cannot be set any higher (add)

27th Amendment

Any changes in Congressional salaries will take place after the next term starts