Amendments 1-5
1st Amendment
Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition.
6th Amendment
The right to a speedy and public trial
11th Amendment
Individual cannot sue a state in a federal court.
16th Amendment
Income tax.
21st Amendment
Repeal Alcohol prohibition.
2nd Amendment
Right to bear arms.
7th Amendment
The right to a jury trial in civil matters of $20 and over.
12th Amendment
Separate ballots for President and Vice President.
17th Amendment
Popular election of U.S. Senators.
22nd Amendment
President can only serve two terms.
3rd Amendment
Citizens do not have to house soldiers.
8th Amendment
No excessive bail or cruel punishment.
13th Amendment
Abolish slavery.
18th Amendment
Prohibition of Alcohol.
23nd Amendment
Washington D.C. residents can vote for president.
4th Amendment
No unreasonable search or arrest.
9th Amendment
People get rights not listed in Constitution.
14th Amendment
If you are born or naturalized in the U.S. then you are a citizen of the U.S.
19th Amendment
Women get the right to vote.
24rd Amendment
No poll tax has to be paid to vote.
5th Amendment
No double jeopardy or no witness against yourself
10th Amendment
Any rights not given to federal government are given to the states and people.
15th Amendment
You cannot prevent a person from voting because of race, color, or creed.
20th Amendment
President takes office on January 20th instead of March 4th.
25th Amendment
Lays down the rules for who becomes president if the president dies/resigns etc.