Modern Adjustments
Repeal of prohibition.
The 21st amendment.
Grants citizenship to former slaves properly.
The 14th amendment.
The freedom of speech, press, religion, and petition.
The 1st amendment.
No excessive bails, fines, or cruel or unusual punishment.
The 8th amendment.
Changes the start date of presidential, vice-presidential, and congressional terms to January.
The 20th amendment.
The ban on poll (voting) taxes.
The 24th amendment.
Revises the Electoral College process, requiring separate votes for president and vice president.
The 12th amendment.
The right to keep and bear arms.
The 2nd amendment.
The right to a fair and speedy trial.
The 6th amendment.
The 18th amendment.
The voting age lowers to 18.
The 26th amendment.
The protection of rights to life, liberty, and property.
Powers not given to the federal government are reserved for the states or the people.
The 10th amendment.
Authorizes Congress to collect an income tax.
The 16th amendment.
Limits the president to two terms in office.
The 22nd amendment.
Slavery is outlawed.
The 13th amendment.
Prohibits the government from forcing citizens to house soldiers.
The 3rd amendment.
The right to trial by jury in civil cases.
The 7th amendment.
Grants women the right to vote.
The 19th amendment.
Congressional pay raises delayed till after election.
The 27th amendment.
The 11th amendment.
Protects Americans from unreasonable government searches and seizures.
The 4th amendment.
The 9th amendment.
Changes the election of U.S senators from the state legislatures to a direct vote by the people.
The 17th amendment.