Please
Memorize
The
Constitutional
Amendments
100
1st Amendment
Freedom of expression: speech, religion, assembly, petition, and press.
100
4th Amendment
Need warrant for search/seizure.
100
2nd Amendment
People have the right to bear arms.
100
13rd Amendment
Abolishes Slavery
100
14th Amendment
Guarantees all citizens equal protection of the laws.
200
17th Amendment
Allows popular vote for Senators.
200
5th Amendment
No one can be tried for a serious crime without an indictment, government blocks the accused from double jeopardy, and people are not required to testify against themselves.
200
3rd Amendment
During a period of peace, soldiers are not allowed to stay in people's homes without permission. No quartering.
200
19th Amendment
Gives women right to vote.
200
22nd Amendment
Limits presidents to two terms in office.
300
23rd Amendment
Peeps in D.C. can vote.
300
6th Amendment
The accused are guaranteed free counsel when they cannot afford one on their own and are also entitled to a speedy trial by jury.
300
9th Amendment
Any rights not identified in the Constitution are guaranteed to the people.
300
18th Amendment and 21st Amendment
Prohibits alcohol and then allows alcohol.
300
26th Amendment
Sets voting age at 18 years.
400
27th Amendment
No congressional pay raises until re-election.
400
7th Amendment
Civil cases are allowed trial by jury in federal court.
400
10th Amendment
Federal government has limited power over states.
400
24th Amendment
We no longer have to pay to vote. No poll tax.
400
16th Amendment
Gives Congress power to levy income tax.
500
25th Amendment and 12th Amendment
Presidential succession and procedures for choosing POTUS and VEEP.
500
8th Amendment
Excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment is forbidden.
500
20th Amendment
Changes the dates of congressional and presidential terms.
500
15th Amendment
People are allowed to vote regardless of race/ethnicity.
500
11th Amendment
Limits suing of states.