amendments

Freedom of Religion, Speech, of the Press, Assembly, and Petition

Protects the people's right to bear arms

No soldier can be quartered in a home without the permission of the owner

Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures and sets out requirements for search warrants based on probable cause

Protects rights of due process and the right to remain silent, double jeopardy

The right to a fair and speedy trial by a jury of one's peers; to have witnesses and to give a defense

The right to a trial by jury in civil cases for amounts of \$20 or more

Prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishments

People have other rights not specifically stated in the Constitution

Gives all powers not specifically given to the United States government in the Constitution, to either the states or to the people

Determines when and if a state can be sued; states cannot be sued by people from other states or by foreigners

The Electoral College must vote for the President and the Vice President separately

Abolished slavery and involuntary servitude

Makes anyone born on US soil a citizen and guarantees equal protection under the law

Gave all men the right to vote regardless of race or color or whether they had been slaves

Created an income tax and gave the Federal government the power to collect it

Creates the direct election by the people of Senators

Prohibition of the drinking, manufacture, and sale of alcohol

Gave women the right to vote

Gives details on the terms of office for Congress and President; shortens "lame duck" period (time between election and inauguration)

Repealed the 18th amendment (prohibition)

Limits the president to two terms in office (or 10 years)

Gave Washington, D.C. representatives in the electoral college so that citizens of D.C. could participate in the electoral process, even though it is not an official state

Prohibited the poll tax

Explains what happens when the President dies or is unable to continue in office (Succession)

Sets the national voting age at 18, cannot be set any higher

Any changes in Congressional salaries will take place after the next term starts