Amendments
This amendment of the U.S. Constitution states you have protection from unreasonable searches and seizures... at least without a warrant or probable cause.
What is the 4th Amendment?
You have the right to remain silent, as well as protection from double jeopardy, eminent domain, and due process according to this amendment.
What is the 5th Amendment?
This amendment of the U.S. Constitution states that Americans have the right to bear arms... firearms, that is.
What is the 2nd Amendment?
This amendment of the U.S. Constitution states that you are protected from excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment.
What is the 8th Amendment?
Religion, assembly, speech, press, petition.
What is the 1st Amendment?
This amendment of the U.S. Constitution bans slavery in the United States.
What is the 13th Amendment?
This amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects citizens from being forced to house or quarter soldiers... not an issue now, but very pressing in the 1770's.
What is the 3rd Amendment?
This amendment of the U.S. Constitution defines citizenship rights in the United States.
What is the 14th Amendment?
This amendment of the U.S. Constitution lowers the age of voting from 21 years old to 18 years old.
What is the 26th Amendment?
This amendment of the U.S. Constitution states that the right to vote cannot be taken away based on race, ethnicity, or nationality.
What is the 15th Amendment?
This amendment of the U.S. Constitution states that people have rights, even if they aren't written down in the Constitution... also called unenumerated rights.
What is the 9th Amendment?
This amendment of the U.S. Constitution states that the right to vote cannot be taken away based on gender.
What is the 19th Amendment?
This amendment of the U.S. Constitution sets the presidential term limit to 2 terms of 4 years... or a maximum of 10 years. No more 4 term runs like FDR!
What is the 22nd Amendment?
This amendment of the U.S. Constitution states that any power that is not explicitly delegated (given) to the federal government belongs to the states.
What is the 10th Amendment?
This amendment of the U.S. Constitution states that if you have the right to a (fair and speedy) trial by jury and an attorney (legal representation) if you are ever arrested.
What is the 6th Amendment?
This amendment of the U.S. Constitution bans the poll tax in the United States, allowing for more equal opportunities for people of all racial and income backgrounds to vote.
What is the 24th Amendment?
Hold on to your paychecks! This amendment of the U.S. Constitution gives the federal government the right to levy income taxes.
What is the 16th Amendment?
This amendment of the U.S. Constitution states that any civil trial with a dispute over $20 may be settled in a trial by jury.
What is the 7th Amendment?
This amendment of the U.S. Constitution sets the line of succession in the event that a President cannot finish their term in office. First the Vice President, then Speaker of the House, and so on.
What is the 25th Amendment?
This amendment of the U.S. Constitution gives Washington D.C. 3 electoral votes in National elections... every vote counts, right?
What is the 23rd Amendment?
This amendment of the U.S. Constitution states that a Presidential candidate may choose their Vice Presidential candidate.
What is the 12th Amendment?
This amendment of the U.S. Constitution states that Senators will be elected directly by the people.
What is the 17th Amendment?
This amendment of the U.S. Constitution states that an increase in the salary of a Congressperson does not take effect until the next session of Congress.
What is the 27th Amendment?
This amendment of the U.S. Constitution sets the Presidential inauguration date (the day a Presidential candidate is sworn in) to be January 20th, rather than March 4th.
What is the 20th Amendment?
This amendment of the U.S. Constitution states that a lawsuit against a state must be tried in that state's court.
What is the 11th Amendment?