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amendment 1
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition -
amendment 2
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. -
amendment 3
No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law. -
amendment 4
Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures and sets out requirements for search warrants based on probable cause -
amendment 5
Protects rights of due process and the right to remain silent ("plead the 5th"), double jeopardy -
amendment 6
The right to a fair and speedy trial by a jury of one's peers; to have witnesses and to give a defense -
amendment 7
The right to a trial by jury in civil cases for amounts of $20 or more -
amendment 8
Prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishments -
amendment 9
People have other rights not specifically stated in the Constitution -
amendment 10
Gives all powers not specifically given to the United States government in the Constitution, to either the states or to the people -
amendment 11
Determines when and if a state can be sued; states cannot be sued by people from other states or by foreigners -
amendment 12
The Electoral College must vote for the President and the Vice President separately -
amendment 13
Abolished slavery and involuntary servitude -
amendment 14
Makes anyone born on US soil a citizen and guarantees equal protection under the law -
amendment 15
Gave all men the right to vote regardless of race or color or whether they had been slaves -
amendment 16
Created an income tax and gave the Federal government the power to collect it -
amendment 17
Creates the direct election by the people of Senators -
amendment 18
Prohibition of the drinking, manufacture, and sale of alcohol -
amendment 19
Gave women the right to vote -
amendment 20
Gives details on the terms of office for Congress and President; shortens "lame duck" period (time between election and inauguration) -
amendment 21
Repealed the 18th amendment (prohibition) -
amendment 22
Limits the president to two terms in office (or 10 years) -
amendment 23
Gave Washington, D.C. representatives in the electoral college so that citizens of D.C. could participate in the electoral process, even though it is not an official state -
amendment 24
Prohibited the poll tax -
amendment 25
Explains what happens when the President dies or is unable to continue in office (Succession) -
amendment 26
Sets the national voting age at 18, cannot be set any higher -
amendment 27
Any changes in Congressional salaries will take place after the next term starts
