Bill of Rights
guarantees freedom of speech, religion, press, petition, and the right to peaceful assembly
1st Amendment
protects the right to bear arms
2nd Amendment
16th Amendment
abolishes slavery
13th Amendment
gives Washington, D.C. electoral votes
23rd
protects against unreasonable search and seizures
4th Amendment
prevents soldiers from being quartered in homes during peacetime
3rd amendment
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prohibited the manufacture and sale of alcohol;
repeals the prohibition of alcohol
18th Amendment;
21st Amendment
guarantees voting rights regardless of race
15th Amendment
prohibits poll taxes in federal elections
24th Amendment
ensures right to a speedy and public trial
6th Amendment
prohibits excessive bail/fine and cruel and unusual punishment
8th Amendment
establishes direct election of U.S. Senators
17th Amendment
guarantees citizenship rights and equal protection under the law
14th Amendment
changes presidential succession and inauguration date
20th Amendment
protects rights not specifically mentioned in the Constitution
9th Amendment
reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states
10th Amendment
gave women the right to vote
19th Amendment
limits citizens' ability to sue states in federal court
11th Amendment
regulates congressional pay raises
27th Amendment
guarantees the right to due process and protection from self-incrimination
7th Amendment
(Not Progressive Era)
Establishes minimum voting age as 18 years-old
26th Amendment
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revises the presidential election process;
limits presidents to two terms
12th Amendment;
22nd Amendment
establishes presidential disability and succession procedures
25th Amendment