Amendments

Amendment 1

Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition: Protects individual liberties including freedom of expression and the right to protest.

Amendment 2

Right to Bear Arms: Grants the right to own and carry weapons.

Amendment 3

Quartering of Soldiers: Prevents the government from housing soldiers in private homes during peacetime without consent.

Amendment 4

Search and Seizure: Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures; requires a warrant.

Amendment 5

Rights of the Accused: Includes protection against double jeopardy, self-incrimination, and guarantees due process.

Amendment 6

Right to a Fair Trial: Guarantees a speedy and public trial by jury, legal counsel, and the right to confront witnesses.

Amendment 7

Trial by Jury in Civil Cases: Ensures the right to jury trial in civil cases over $20.

Amendment 8

Cruel and Unusual Punishment: Bans excessive fines and cruel or unusual punishment.

Amendment 9

Rights Retained by the People: States that people have rights not specifically listed in the Constitution.

Amendment 10

States’ Rights: Powers not given to the federal government are reserved for the states or the people.

Amendment 11

Suits Against States: Limits lawsuits against states.

Amendment 12

Election of President and Vice President: Revises the presidential election process (separate ballots for President and VP).

Amendment 13

Abolition of Slavery: Outlaws slavery and involuntary servitude.

Amendment 14

Equal Protection and Citizenship: Grants citizenship to all born or naturalized in the U.S.; guarantees equal protection under the law.

Amendment 15

Right to Vote Regardless of Race: Prohibits denying the right to vote based on race, color, or previous servitude.

Amendment 16

Income Tax: Gives Congress the power to collect income taxes.

Amendment 17

Direct Election of Senators: Senators are to be elected directly by the people.

Amendment 18

Prohibition of Alcohol: Bans the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol.

Amendment 19

Women’s Right to Vote: Grants women the right to vote.

Amendment 20

Lame Duck Amendment: Changes the dates of congressional and presidential terms.

Amendment 21

Repeal of Prohibition: Repeals the 18th Amendment (Prohibition).

Amendment 22

Presidential Term Limits: Limits the President to two terms.

Amendment 23

Voting Rights for D.C.: Grants Washington D.C. electoral votes in presidential elections.

Amendment 24

Abolition of Poll Taxes: Eliminates poll taxes in federal elections.

Amendment 25

Presidential Disability and Succession: Details procedures for presidential succession and disability.

Amendment 26

Voting Age Lowered to 18: Lowers the voting age from 21 to 18.

Amendment 27

Congressional Pay Limits: Delays congressional pay raises until the next term.