THE 27 Amendments

1

Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, petition

2

Right to bear arms

3

No quartering soldiers in homes

4

No unreasonable searches or seizures

5

Right to remain silent

6

Right to a fair, speedy trial and lawyer

7

Right to jury trial in civil cases

8

No cruel or unusual punishment, no excessive bail

9

People have rights not listed in the Constitution

10

Powers not given to federal government go to states or the people

11

Limits lawsuits against states

12

Separate ballots for President and Vice President

13

Abolished slavery

14

Citizenship and equal protection under the law

15

Voting rights for African American men

16

Congress can collect income tax

17

Direct election of U.S. senators

18

Prohibition of alcohol

19

Women’s right to vote

20

Changes start dates for Congress and President (“Lame Duck”)

21

Repeals Prohibition (repeals 18th Amendment)

22

President limited to two terms

23

Washington, D.C. gets electoral votes

24

No poll taxes for voting

25

Presidential succession and disability rules

26

Lowers voting age to 18

27

Limits Congress from giving itself immediate pay raises