Constitution Ammendements

The first ten amendments

1st

freedom of speech, religion, and the press, and the right to assemble and petition the government.

2nd

right to bear arms.

3rd

Prohibits the quartering of soldiers in private homes

4th

Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures

5th

One cannot be a witness against himself, and no double jeopardy.

6th

right to a fair and speedy trial

7th

right to trial by jury when dollar amount is more than 20 dollars

8th

Prohibits cruel and unusual punishment, as well as excessive bail or fines.

9th

rights in the Constitution does not deny other rights retained by the people.

10th

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

11th

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

12th

Alters the process for electing the President and Vice President, separating their ballots in the Electoral College.

13th

Abolishes slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime.

14th

Guarantees equal protection under the law and due process to all citizens.

15th

Prohibits the denial of voting rights based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude.

16th

Gives government right to impose an income tax

17th

Direct election of senators

18th

Banned Alcohol

19th

Gave women the right to vote

20th

set dates when federal offices end

21st

Repealed Prohibition

22nd

Two Term limit on the presidency

23rd

Gives Washington DC electoral votes

24th

Abolished poll taxes

25th

Vice President takes over if the current president is removed from office

26th

Moved the voting age to 18

27th

forbids any changes to the salary of Congress members from taking effect until the next election concludes.