Modern Adjustments
Expansion of Democratic Rights
Bill of Rights
Bill of Rights 2
Progressive Reforms
100

Repeal of prohibition.

The 21st amendment.

100

Grants citizenship to former slaves properly.

The 14th amendment.

100

The freedom of speech, press, religion, and petition.

The 1st amendment.

100

No excessive bails, fines, or cruel or unusual punishment.

The 8th amendment.

100

Changes the start date of presidential, vice-presidential, and congressional terms to January.

The 20th amendment.

200

The ban on poll (voting) taxes.

The 24th amendment.

200

Revises the Electoral College process, requiring separate votes for president and vice president.

The 12th amendment.

200

The right to keep and bear arms.

The 2nd amendment.

200

The right to a fair and speedy trial.

The 6th amendment.

200
Prohibition of alcohol.

The 18th amendment.

300

The voting age lowers to 18.

The 26th amendment.

300
Right to vote cannot be denied based on race.
The 15th amendment.
300

The protection of rights to life, liberty, and property.

The 5th amendment.
300

Powers not given to the federal government are reserved for the states or the people.

The 10th amendment.

300

Authorizes Congress to collect an income tax.

The 16th amendment.

400

Limits the president to two terms in office.

The 22nd amendment.

400

Slavery is outlawed.

The 13th amendment.

400

Prohibits the government from forcing citizens to house soldiers.

The 3rd amendment.

400

The right to trial by jury in civil cases.

The 7th amendment.

400

Grants women the right to vote.

The 19th amendment.

500

Congressional pay raises delayed till after election.

The 27th amendment.

500
Sovereign Immunity (states cannot be sued by citizens of other states).

The 11th amendment.

500

Protects Americans from unreasonable government searches and seizures.

The 4th amendment.

500
The protection of rights not specifically mentioned in the constitution. 

The 9th amendment.

500

Changes the election of U.S senators from the state legislatures to a direct vote by the people.

The 17th amendment.

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