The Bill of Rights (1–10)
What amendment protects "The Big Five": Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition.
1st Amendment
Passed in 1920, this amendment finally recognized the right of women to vote.
19th Amendment
Inspired by FDR’s four terms, this amendment limited future presidents to only two terms.
22nd Amendment
The only amendment to be repealed, it originally prohibited the sale of alcohol.
18th Amendment
This amendment protects your right to bear arms, stating that a well-regulated militia is necessary to the security of a free state.
2nd Amendment
This amendment protects you from "unreasonable search and seizure" of your person or property.
4th Amendemnt
Thanks to this 1971 amendment, the national voting age was lowered to 18.
26th Amendment
This amendment explains that the Vice President officially takes over if the President dies or resigns.
25th Amendment
This amendment gave Congress the power to collect income tax from your paycheck.
16th Amendment
This amendment finally abolished slavery throughout the entire United States.
13th Amendment
This amendment ensures that "cruel and unusual punishments" are never inflicted.
8th Amendment
This amendment banned "poll taxes," which were fees once used to keep people from voting.
24th Amendment
To avoid ties, this amendment required electors to cast separate ballots for President and Vice President.
12th Amendment
This amendment ended Prohibition, making the production and sale of alcohol legal again.
21st Amendment
It granted the right to vote to men of any race.
15th Amendment
This amendment prevents the government from forcing you to house (quarter) soldiers in your home.
3rd Amendment
Instead of state legislators picking them, this amendment let the people elect their own Senators directly.
17th Amendment
Known as the "Lame Duck" amendment, it shortened the time between the election and the inauguration.
This amendment prevents Congress from giving themselves a raise until after the next election.
27th Amendment
This amendment defines citizenship by birth or naturalization and guarantees "equal protection."
14th Amendment?
Often called the "States' Rights" amendment, it says any power not given to the federal government belongs to the states.
10th Amendment
This amendment gave three electoral votes to Washington D.C., so residents could vote for President.
23rd Amendment
This amendment prevents "Double Jeopardy" and ensures the government cannot take your life, liberty, or property without Due Process.
5th Amendment
This amendment protects states from being sued by individuals in federal court.
11th Amendment
Not all rights are listed in the Constitution. Just because a right isn't listed in the Constitution, it doesn't mean the people don't have it.
9th Amendment