1st
Freedom of religion, speech, press, petition, and assembly.
2nd
Right to bear arms; own a weapon.
3rd
Prohibits quartering of troops.
4th
Prohibits unreasonable search and seizure; search warrants.
5th
Due process; grand jury, testify, double jeopardy.
6th
Speedy trial.
7th
Jury trial.
8th
Prohibits cruel and unusual punishments.
9th
People have "other rights" not listed in Bill of Rights.
10th
Any power not given to federal government are reserved to the states.
11th
No state may be sued in federal court by a resident of another state or a foreign country.
12th
Separated the ballots for President and Vice-President.
13th
Abolished slavery in the United States.
14th
Equal Protection under the Law; cannot discriminate; due process of law.
15th
African-American men have right to vote.
16th
Gives Congress the right to collect income tax.
17th
Citizens vote directly for Senators.
18th
Prohibition; outlawed alcohol.
19th
Gives women the right to vote.
20th
President takes office on January 20th.
21st
Ended the 18th Amendment.
22nd
Term limits for President; cannot be elected to more than two terms.
23rd
Gives right to vote for District of Columbia voters.
24th
Outlawed poll taxes.
25th
VP become President; nominate VP.
26th
Gave 18-year olds the right to vote.
27th
Congressional pay; delay increase until next session of Congress.