1st
freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, petition
2nd
right to bear arms
3rd
government can't require you to house troops during times of peace
4th
search and seizure
5th
criminal proceedings, due process (grand jury for serious crimes), eminent domain, Miranda Rights (self-incrimination, double jeopardy)
6th
criminal proceedings, speedy trial, impartial jury, confront witnesses, right to attorney
7th
right to trial by jury in civil cases
8th
prohibits excessive bail, fines, and cruel or unusual punishment
9th
unenumerated rights (not limited)
10th
powers reserved to states
11th
a citizen of one state cannot sue the government of another state in federal court
12th
separate elections for president and vice president in electoral college
13th
prohibits slavery
14th
defines citizenship; guarantees all citizens "equal protection under the law
15th
all men can vote regardless of race, color, or servitude
16th
Congress can place direct taxes on people's income
17th
senators are directly elected by the people of each state
18th
prohibition of alcohol
19th
gave women the right to vote
20th
Inauguration for President, VP, & Congress and Disqualification of President-Elect
21st
repeal of prohibition
22nd
only 2 presidential terms
23rd
residents of Washington DC can vote in presidential elections; 3 votes in electoral college
24th
banned poll tax
25th
presidential succession, VP vacancy
26th
gave the right to vote to 18-21 year olds; anyone over the age of 18 can vote
27th
congressional pay raises cannot go into effect until after the next congressional election