Civics and Economics: Amendments

1

Freedom of religion, speech, press assembly, and petition

2

Right to bear arms

3

No lodging of troops in private homes

4

No illegal search and seizure

5

Rights of the accused..grand jury, double jeopardy, self-incrimination

6

Right to a speedy trial by jury

7

Jury trial in civil cases

8

No excessive bail or punishment

9

Powers reserved to the people

10

Powers reserved to the state

11

States can not be sued in federal court

12

Separate ballots for president and vice-president

13

Abolition of slavery

14

Rights of all citizens (born or naturalized in the US)

15

Voting rights for African-Americans

16

Income tax

17

Direct election of Senators

18

Prohibition of alcoholic beverages

19

Women's suffrage

20

Presidential terms; Sessions of Congress

21

Repeal of prohibition

22

Limit on number of President's terms

23

Presidential electors for the District of Columbia

24

Abolition of poll tax

25

Presidential succession and disability

26

18 year voting age

27

Congressional pay increases