The 27 Amendments

This amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition. Guarantees citizens the right to express themselves without government interference.

This amendment protects the right to bear arms in the United States.

This amendment prohibits the quartering of soldiers in private homes without the owner's consent.

This amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures by the government. Requires warrants to be issued based on probable cause.

This amendment protects against self-incrimination, and double jeopardy, and ensures due process before deprivation of life, liberty, or property.

This amendment guarantees the right to a fair and speedy trial by an impartial jury, the right to be informed of the charges, and the right to legal representation.

This amendment Guarantees the right to a jury trial in civil cases where the amount in controversy exceeds $20.

This amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment, and excessive bail or fines.

This amendment protects rights not listed in the Constitution. Ensures people have rights beyond those explicitly stated.

This amendment reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states or the people.

This amendment limits the power of federal courts by prohibiting them from hearing lawsuits against states brought by citizens of another state or foreign country.

This amendment was established in 1804, and revised the procedure for electing the President and Vice President, ensuring they are elected separately.

This amendment abolished slavery in the United States, ratified in 1865 after the Civil War.

This amendment granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the U.S., guarantees equal protection under the law, and prohibits states from depriving individuals of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.

This amendment gave African American men the right to vote, prohibiting denial based on race, color, or previous servitude. Ratified in 1870.

This amendment allowed Congress to levy an income tax without apportioning it among the states based on population and was ratified in 1913.

This amendment established the direct election of senators by the voters of each state, replacing the previous system where senators were chosen by state legislatures. It aimed to make the Senate more responsive to the will of the people and reduce corruption.18th Amendment

This amendment prohibited the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages in the United States, marking the era of Prohibition. It aimed to reduce crime and improve public health but ultimately led to widespread illegal alcohol production and consumption.

This amendment granted women the right to vote, prohibiting the denial of voting rights based on gender. It was a significant milestone in the fight for gender equality and expanded democratic participation in the United States.

This amendment changed the dates for the start of presidential and congressional terms. It shortened the lame-duck period between election day and the inauguration, ensuring a more efficient transition of power.

This amendment repealed the 18th Amendment, ending Prohibition and once again permitting the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages in the United States.

This amendment set a limit on the number of times an individual can be elected to the office of President of the United States. It restricts presidents to serving a maximum of two terms, or a maximum of ten years if they assume office during the term of a predecessor.

This amendment granted residents of Washington, D.C., the right to vote in presidential elections by awarding the district electoral votes in the Electoral College. It aimed to provide representation for D.C. residents, who pay federal taxes but previously lacked voting representation in Congress.

This amendment prohibited the use of poll taxes as a requirement for voting in federal elections. It aimed to eliminate a barrier to voting, particularly for African Americans in the South, who were disproportionately affected by poll taxes as a means of voter suppression.

This amendment outlines the procedures for filling a vacancy in the office of the Vice President, as well as the process for presidential succession and the transfer of presidential powers in cases of presidential disability.

This amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18, granting citizens aged 18, 19, and 20 the right to vote. It was enacted in response to the Vietnam War and the argument that if young adults were old enough to fight in war, they were old enough to vote.

This amendment restricts any law that varies the compensation for the services of Senators and Representatives from taking effect until after the next election of Representatives. It aims to prevent members of Congress from granting themselves immediate pay raises.