27 Amendments

Amendment 1

Freedom of religion, speech, the press, the right to assemble, the right to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

Amendment 2

The right to bear arms.

Amendment 3

Prohibits the quartering of soldiers without the owner’s consent.

Amendment 4

Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.

Amendment 5

Protects individuals from being forced to incriminate themselves, protects individuals from double jeopardy, ensures no one can be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process, prevents private property from being taken for public use without compensation.

Amendment 6

The right to a speedy and public trial, an impartial jury from the location of crime, the right to be informed of the charges against them, the right to confront and cross examine witnesses, to compel favorable witnesses, and the right to legal counsel.

Amendment 7

The right to a jury trial in federal civil cases.

Amendment 8

Prohibits excessive bail and fines, and cruel & unusual punishment.

Amendment 9

The rights of citizens will be protected whether these rights are listed or not.

Amendment 10

Reserves powers for the states and the people.

Amendment 11

Protects states from being sued in federal court by citizens of another state/foreign country without the state’s permission.

Amendment 12

Outlines the process for electing the President and Vice President.

Amendment 13

Abolished slavery and involuntary servitude with the exception of punishment for a duly convicted crime.

Amendment 14

Granted citizenship to all people of the United States, including formerly enslaved individuals.

Amendment 15

Prohibits states and the federal government from denying a citizen the right to vote based on their race, color, or previous condition of servitude.

Amendment 16

Grants Congress the power to levy a federal income tax on individuals or corporations, from any source, without having to apportion the tax among the States.

Amendment 17

Established the direct election of United States senators in each state.

Amendment 18

Prohibited the manufacture, sale, transporation and import/export of intoxicating liquors for beverage purposes.

Amendment 19

Guarantees American women the right to vote.

Amendment 20

Changed the start and end dates for the terms of the President, Vice President, and Congress.

Amendment 21

Repealed Prohibition, ending the national ban on the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages.

Amendment 22

Prohibits anyone who has been elected President twice from being elected into office again.

Amendment 23

Grants residents of the District of Columbia the right to vote in presidential elections.

Amendment 24

Forbids the federal and state governments from imposing taxes on voters during federal elections.

Amendment 25

Clarifies what happens if a President or a Vice President dies, resigns, or is incapacitated.

Amendment 26

Lowered the national voting age from 21 to 18.

Amendment 27

Prevents laws changing congressional salaries from taking effect until after the next House of Representatives election.