Individual Rights and Liberties
Legal Protections and justice system
Government Structure and Federal Power
Elections, Representation and Governance
Presidential Power, Voting Rights and Modern Reforms
100

This amendment protects five freedoms, including speech and religion.

What is the First Amendment?

100

This amendment guarantees a speedy, public trial with an impartial jury.

What is the Sixth Amendment?

100

This amendment limits lawsuits brought against states.

What is the Eleventh Amendment?

100

This amendment allows Congress to collect income taxes.

What is the Sixteenth Amendment?

100

This amendment repealed Prohibition.

What is the Twenty‑First Amendment?

200

This amendment guarantees the right to keep and bear arms.

What is the Second Amendment?

200

This amendment preserves the right to a jury trial in civil cases.

What is the Seventh Amendment?

200

This amendment changed how presidents and vice presidents are elected.

What is the Twelfth Amendment?

200

This amendment established the direct election of senators.

 What is the Seventeenth Amendment?


200

This amendment limits presidents to two terms.

What is the Twenty‑Second Amendment?

300

This amendment prevents soldiers from being quartered in private homes.

What is the Third Amendment?

300

This amendment bans cruel and unusual punishment.

What is the Eighth Amendment?

300

This amendment abolished slavery.

What is the Thirteenth Amendment?

300

This amendment began Prohibition by banning alcohol.

What is the Eighteenth Amendment?

300

This amendment banned poll taxes in federal elections.

What is the Twenty‑Fourth Amendment?

400

This amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.

What is the Fourth Amendment?

400

This amendment says people have rights not listed in the Constitution.

What is the Ninth Amendment?

400

This amendment defines citizenship and guarantees equal protection.

What is the Fourteenth Amendment?

400

This amendment granted women the right to vote.

What is the Nineteenth Amendment?

400

This amendment outlines presidential succession and disability procedures.

What is the Twenty‑Fifth Amendment?

500

This amendment includes due process and protection against self‑incrimination.

What is the Fifth Amendment?

500

This amendment reserves powers to the states and the people.

What is the Tenth Amendment?

500

This amendment prohibits denying voting rights based on race.

What is the Fifteenth Amendment?

500

This amendment shortened the lame‑duck period for presidents and Congress.

What is the Twentieth Amendment?

500

This amendment lowered the voting age to 18.

What is the Twenty‑Sixth Amendment?