1st
Protect the 5 freedoms - religion, assembly, press, petition & speech
2nd
Right to bear arms
3rd
Limits government's power to house soldiers in private homes
4th
Protects from unreasonable search & seizure
5th
Rights of people accused of a crime; right to due process, freedom from self-incrimination
6th
Right to an attorney; trial by jury; right to a speedy trial
7th
Guarantees the right to trial by jury in civil cases
8th
Prohibits excessive bail or fines; prohibits cruel & unusual punishment
9th
The rights listed in the Constitution are not the only rights people have
10th
Powers not "delegated" (to the federal government) belongs to the states
11th
Places limits on lawsuits against states
12th
Revises how the Electoral College chooses the President & VP
13th
Abolished slavery
14th
Defines citizenship in U.S. (ex-slaves become citizens); states must ensure due process and equal protection under the law
15th
Right to vote cannot be denied based on race, color or previous condition of servitude
16th
Establishes an income tax
17th
Citizens can vote for Senators (direct election)
18th
Prohibits manufacture/sale of alcohol
19th
Women get the right to vote
20th
Changes date of Presidential Inauguration from March to January
21st
Repeals 18th Amendment
22nd
Limits President to 2 terms in office
23rd
Allows residents in Washington, DC to vote for President
24th
Abolishes poll taxes
25th
Establishes order of Presidential succession and how to fill vacancy of VP
26th
Sets voting age to age 18
27th
Limits Congressional pay raises; do not go in effect until after the next election