Amendment Review

1st Amendment

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

2nd Amendment

Ensures the right to keep and bear arms.

3rd Amendment

Forbids the quartering of soldiers in private homes without consent.

4th Amendment

Guards against unreasonable searches and seizures.

5th Amendment

Ensures due process, prohibits double jeopardy and self-incrimination.

6th Amendment

Guarantees a speedy, public trial by jury and the right to counsel.

7th Amendment

Provides for trial by jury in certain civil cases.

8th Amendment

Prohibits excessive bail, fines, and cruel punishment.

9th Amendment

Asserts unenumerated rights not listed in the Constitution.

10th Amendment

Reserves powers not given to the federal government to the states or people.

11th Amendment

Limits lawsuits against states by citizens of other states or countries.

12th Amendment

Changes the procedure for electing the President and Vice President.

13th Amendment

Abolishes slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment.

14th Amendment

Defines citizenship and includes Due Process and Equal Protection Clauses.

15th Amendment

Prohibits denying the right to vote based on race, color, or servitude.

16th Amendment

Allows Congress to levy income tax without state apportionment.

17th Amendment

Establishes direct election of U.S. Senators by popular vote.

18th Amendment

Prohibits alcohol manufacture, sale, and transport (repealed by 21st Amendment).

19th Amendment

Grants women the right to vote.

20th Amendment

Changes congressional and presidential term dates.

21st Amendment

Repeals the 18th Amendment, ending Prohibition.

22nd Amendment

Limits the President to two terms.

23rd Amendment

Grants Washington D.C. residents the right to vote for President.

24th Amendment

Bans poll taxes in federal elections.

25th Amendment

Establishes presidential succession and disability procedures.