27 amendments

1

Freedom of religion of speech of the press to assemble and petition 1791

2

right to bear arms 1791

3

No quartering soldiers during Peace time 1791

4

No unreasonable searches and seizures. A search warrant is required to search. 1791

5

Due Process self incrimination double jeopardy 1791

6

Right to fair and speedy public trial 1791

7

right to trial by jury in civil cases 1791

8

No excessive bail or fines or cruel and unusual punishment 1791

9

unumerated rights are retained by the people 1791

10

Powers not mentioned in the constitution are reserved by the states 1791

11

states sovereign immunity (citizens may file suits against states) 1795

12

Revises presidential election procedures (votes are now for a specific president and vice president) 1804

13

abolishes slavery 1865

14

defines citizenship provides equal protection for all citizens 1868

15

universal male suffrage (former slaves) 1870

16

allows federal income tax 1913

17

direct election of senators 1913

18

prohibition of alcohol 1919

19

federal recognition of woman's suffrage 1920

20

term Commencement for Congress (January 3) and the President (January 20). "Lame Duck" Amendment 1933

21

repeals 18th amendment 1933

22

limit president to 2 terms 1951

23

representation of Washington DC in electoral college 1961

24

prohibition of pole taxes 1964

25

presidential succession 1967

26

voting age 18 1971

27

congress pay changes 1992