1. Amendment
1
Freedom of speech, press, religion, as sembly,
and petition.
2. Amendment
2
Right to bear arms.
3. Amendment
3
Citizens do not have to house soldiers.
4. Amendment
4
No unreasonable search or arrest.
5. Amendment
5
No double jeopardy or no witness against
yourself.
6. Amendment
6
The right to a speedy and public trial
7. Amendment
7
The right to a jury trial in civil matters of $20
and over.
8. Amendment
8
No excessive bail or cruel punishment.
9. Amendment
9
People get rights not listed in Constitution.
10. Amendment
10
Any rights not given to federal government are
given to the states and people.
11. Amendment
11
Individual cannot sue a state in a federal court.
12. Amendment
12
Separate ballots for President and Vice
President.
13. Amendment
13
Abolish slavery.
14. Amendment
14
If you are born or naturalized in the U.S. then
you are a citizen of the U.S.
15. Amendment
15
You cannot prevent a person from voting
because of race, color, or creed.
16. Amendment
16
Income tax.
17. Amendment
17
Popular election of U.S. Senators.
18. Amendment
18
Prohibition.
19. Amendment
19
Women get the right to vote.
20. Amendment
20
President takes office on January 20th instead
of March 4th.
21. Amendment
21
Repeal prohibition.
22. Amendment
22
President can only serve two terms.
23. Amendment
23
Wash ington D.C. residents can vote for
president.
24. Amendment
24
Anti poll tax.
25. Amendment
25
Lays down the rules for who becomes president
if the president dies/resigns etc.
26. Amendment
26
18 year olds get to vote.
27. Amendment
27
Congress can not accept a pay raise until next
term.
The 27 Amendments- Simplified
