Amendments

1st

Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and the right to petition the government

2nd

Protects right to bear arms

3rd

Prohibits quartering of soldiers in private homes without consentin times of peace or war.

4th

Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures

5th

Protects against self-incrimination and guarantees due processof law, and ensures the right to a fair trial.

6th

Guarantees the right to a speedy trial, an impartial jury, and the right to counsel

7th

Guarantees the right to a jury trial in civil cases

8th

Prohibits excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment

9th

Affirms that rights not in the Constitution are still protected

10th

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

11th

Limits the ability of individuals to sue states in federal court

12th

Revises the procedure for electing the President and Vice President, requiring separate votes in the Electoral College

13th

Abolishes slavery and involuntary servitude in the United States

14th

Grants citizenship and equal protection under the laws to all persons born or naturalized in the United States

15th

Grants African American men the right to vote

16th

Allows the federal government to impose an income tax

17th

Established the direct election of U.S. Senators by popular vote

18th

Prohibits the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages

19th

Grants women the right to vote

20th

Sets the dates for the start of presidential and congressional terms

21st

Repeals the 18th Amendment, legalizing alcohol

22nd

Limits the president to two terms in office

23rd

Grants Washington D.C. electoral votes in presidential elections

24th

Prohibits poll taxes in federal elections

25th

Establishes procedures for presidential succession and disability

26th

Grants 18 year olds the right to vote in federal, state, and local elections

27th

Prevents changes to the salary of Congress members from taking effect until the next election