27 amendments
1st amendment
Freedom of religion, speech, of the press, assembly, and petition
6th amendment
The right to a fair and speedy trial by a jury of ones peers
11th amendment
Determines if a state can be sued, and if so then when it will be sued. states cant be sued by people from other states or by foreigners
16th amendment
Created income tax and gave the federal government power to collect it
21st amendment
Repeals the 18th amendment
2nd amendment
Protects the peoples rights to bear arms
7th amendment
The right to trial by jury in civil cases for the amounts of $20 or more
12th amendment
The electoral college must vote for the president and the vice president separately
17th amendment
Creates the direct election by people of senators
22nd amendment
Limits the presidents time in office to two terms
3rd amendment
No soldier quartering without the consent of the house owner
8th amendment
Prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishments
13th amendment
Abolished slavery and involuntary servitude
18th amendment
Prohibits the making, drinking, and sale of alcohol
23rd amendment
Gave Washington, D.C representatives in the electoral college so citizens of D.C could participate in the electoral process even though it wasn't an official state
4th amendment
Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures and sets search warrants based on probable cause
9th amendment
People have other rights not stated in the constitution
14th amendment
Says anyone born on US grounds is a US citizen and guarantees equal protection under the law
19th amendment
Gave woman the power to vote
24th amendment
Prohibited the poll tax
5th amendment
Protects the right of due process and the right to remain silent (plead the 5th)
10th amendment
Gives the powers not given to the United States government in the constitution to either the states or the people
15th amendment
Gave all men the right to vote regardless of their race, color, or whether they had been slaves
20th amendment
Gives details between on the terms of office for congress and president. sets the date at which the federal government elected offices ends
25 amendment, 26th amendment, 27th amendment
25th amendment: Explains what happens if the president dies or cant continue in office
26th amendment: Sets the national voting age to 18
27th amendment: Any changes is the congressional salaries will happen after the next term starts