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Bill of Rights
The first 10 amendments are in the bill of rights.
1. Freedom of speech
2. Right to bear arms
3. No forced housing of soldiers
4. No illegal search or seizure
5. Due process, right to remain silent, etc.
6. Speedy trial
7. Jury trial in all civil cases
8. No cruel punishment
9. All rights not listed are still protected.
10. All powers not given to the national government are reserved for the states. -
11th Amendment
The 11th Amendment made it to where you cannot sue a state if you do not live in it. -
12th amendment
The 12th amendment changed how the president and vice president are elected. -
13th Amendment
The 13th amendment abolished slavery and forced labor unless it is punishment for a crime -
14th Amendment
The 14th amendment established the Due Process clause and defined citizenship. -
15th Amendment
The 15th amendment gave the right to vote to all men regardless of his race. -
16th Amendment
The 16th amendment gave congress the authority to impose an income tax with it being based on apportionment -
17th Amendment
The 17th amendment made it to where senators are directly elected by popular vote. -
18th Amendment
The 18th Amendment banned alcohol -
19th amenment
The 19th amendment gave women the right to vote. -
20th Amendment
The 20th amendment changed the start of the presidential and congressional terms. -
21st Amendment
The 21st amendment repealed the prohibiton on alcohol. -
22nd Amendment
The 22nd amendment created a two term limit for the president. It was inspired by Franklin D Roosevelt. -
23rd Amendment
The 23rd amendment gave residents of Washington D.C the right to vote in national elections. -
24th Amendment
The 24th amendment abolished the taxation on polls for voting. -
25th Amendment
The 25th amendment created the procedures for the succession of the president in the event that he dies. -
26th Amendment
The 26th amendment lowered the age for voting to 18. -
27th Amendment
The 27th amendment limits congressional pay raises until the start of the next term.