Constitutional amendments

1

Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition

2

Right to keep and bear arms

3

No quartering of soldiers in private homes without consent

4

Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures

5

Protection against double jeopardy, self-incrimination, and guarantees due process

6

Right to a speedy, public trial and legal counsel

7

Right to a jury trial in civil cases

8

Protection against excessive bail, fines, and cruel and unusual punishment

9

Rights retained by the people, even if not specifically listed

10

Powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved to the states or the people

11

Limits suits against states in federal courts

12

Revises presidential election procedures (separate ballots for President and Vice President)

13

Abolishes slavery and involuntary servitude

14

Defines citizenship and guarantees equal protection under the law

15

Prohibits voting restrictions based on race, color, or previous servitude

16

Authorizes federal income tax

17

Establishes the direct election of U.S. Senators

18

Prohibits the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol (Prohibition)

19

Grants women the right to vote

20

Changes start dates for presidential and congressional terms

21

Repeals the 18th Amendment (ends Prohibition)

22

Limits the President to two terms

23

Grants presidential voting rights to residents of Washington, D.C.

24

Abolishes poll taxes in federal elections

25

Defines presidential succession and disability procedures

26

Lowers the voting age to 18

27

Delays congressional pay raises until the next term