27 Amendments

  • 1st Amendment

    1st Amendment
    freedom of religion, press, speech, assembly
  • 2nd Amendment

    2nd Amendment
    Right to Bear Arms
  • 3rd Amendment

    3rd Amendment
    No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
  • 4th Amendment

    4th Amendment
    The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
  • 5th Amendment

    5th Amendment
    No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law
  • 6th Amendment

    6th Amendment
    Rights of Accused in Criminal Prosecutions: Rights to Jury Trial, to Confront Opposing Witnesses and to Counsel
  • 7th Amendment

    7th Amendment
    In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law
  • 8th Amendment

    8th Amendment
    Protections against Excessive Bail, Cruel and Unusual Punishment
  • 9th Amendment

    9th Amendment
    The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
  • 10th Amendment

    10th Amendment
    The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people
  • 11th Amendment

    11th Amendment
    The Judicial power of the United States shall not be construed to extend to any suit in law or equity, commenced or prosecuted against one of the United States by Citizens of another State, or by Citizens or Subjects of any Foreign State
  • 12th Amendment

    12th Amendment
    Election of President and Vice-President
  • 13th Amendment

    13th Amendment
    Abolition of Slavery and Involuntary Servitude
  • 14th Amendment

    14th Amendment
    Protects rights against state infringements, defines citizenship, prohibits states from interfering with privileges and immunities, requires due process and equal protection, punishes states for denying vote, and disqualifies Confederate officials and debts
  • 15th Amendment

    15th Amendment
    Voting Rights
  • 16th Amendment

    16th Amendment
    Federal Income Tax
  • 17th Amendment

    17th Amendment
    The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State, elected by the people thereof, for six years; and each Senator shall have one vote. The electors in each State shall have the qualifications requisite for electors of the most numerous branch of the State legislatures
  • 18th Amendment

    18th Amendment
    After one year from the ratification of this article the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors within, the importation thereof into, or the exportation thereof from the United States and all territory subject to the jurisdiction thereof for beverage purposes is hereby prohibited.
  • 19th Amendment

    19th Amendment
    Women's Right to Vote
  • 20th Amendment

    20th Amendment
    Commencement of Presidential Term and Succession
  • 21st Amendment

    21st Amendment
    Repeal of 18th Amendment (Alcohol Prohibition)
  • 22nd Amendment

    22nd Amendment
    Two-Term Limitation on President
  • 23rd Amendment

    23rd Amendment
    District of Columbia Presidential Vote
  • 24th Amendment

    24th Amendment
    Abolition of Poll Tax Requirement in Federal Elections
  • 25th Amendment

    25th Amendment
    Presidential Vacancy, Disability and Inability
  • 26 Amendment

    26 Amendment
    Right to Vote at Age 18
  • 27th Amendment

    27th Amendment
    No law varying the compensation for the services of the Senators and Representatives shall take effect, until an election of Representatives shall have intervened