Amendments

1

Freedom of Religion

2

Right to keep and bear arms

3

Forbids the quartering (housing) of soldiers in private homes during peacetime

4

 Bans unwarranted search and seizure

5

Protections against Requirements of grand jury indictment

6

Rights in criminal proceedings: Speedy Trial

7

Right to jury trial in civil cases over $20

8

Prohibits excessive Bails

9

Unenumerated (unlisted) rights of the people

10

Reserved powers of the states and the people

11

Lawsuits against the states

12

 Separate ballots for president/vice president in electoral college

13

Abolished Slavery

14

Defined Citizenship

15

Right to vote for adult black males

16

Created federal income tax

17

Direct election of Senators

18

Prohibited manufacture, transportation and sale of alcoholic beverages

19

Gave women the right to vote

20

"Lame duck" set new start dates for Congress and presidential inauguration

21

Repeal of 18th Amendment

22

Limits on presidential terms

23

Gave three electoral votes to Washington, D.C. residents

24

Abolished poll tax

25

Presidential succession and disability

26

Lowered voting age to 18

27

Congressional Pay

1

Freedom of Assembly

1

Freedom of the Press

1

Freedom to petition

1

Freedom of Speech

5

Double Jeopardy

5

Self-incrimination

5

Can’t take property without just compensation

5

Due process

6

Public trial by impartial jury

6

Provide and question witnesses

6

Defended by a lawyer

8

Excessive fines

8

Cruel or unusual punishment

14

Provides due process

14

Equal Protection

6

Be informed of charges