27 amendments

1st

freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.

2nd

right to bear arms

3rd

No quartering (housing) of soldiers in private homes.

4th

Protection against unreasonable search and seizure.

5th

Rights of the accused: grand jury, no double jeapardy, no self-incrimination, and due process rights.

6th

Right to a fast, public, and fair trial by jury in criminal cases.

7th

Right to a jury trial in civil lawsuits ($20+)

8th

No excessive bail, fines, or cruel and unusual punishment.

9th

People have rights beyond those listed in the constitution.

10th

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

11th

Limits the ability of individuals to sue states in federal court.

12th

separates ballots for President and VP in the Electoral College.

13th

Abolishes slavery and involuntary servitude

14th

Defines citizenship, guaranteeing due process and equal protection under the law.

15th

Prohibits voting discrimination based on race.

16th

Allows for a federal income tax

17th

Establishes the direct election of US Senators by voters.

18th

Prohibition: bans the sale/manufacture of alcohol.

19th

prohibits the federal government/states from denying U.S. citizens the right to vote on the basis of sex.

20th

Shortens the “lame duck” period by moving presidential inauguration to January 20th.

21st

Put an end to the 18th amendment (ends prohibition).

22nd

Limits the president to 2 terms.

23rd

grants Washington DC electors in the electoral college.

24th

abolishes poll taxes in elections.

25th

Establishes presidential succession and disability procedures.

26th

Lowers the voting age to 18.

27th

Congressional salary changes do not take effect until after the next election