The 27 Amendments- Simplified and Correct

The 27 Amendments- Simplified and Correct Amendment 1 Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition. Amendment 2 Right to bear arms. Amendment 3 Citizens do not have to house soldiers. Amendment 4 No unreasonable search or arrest. Amendment 5 No double jeopardy or no witness against yourself. Amendment 6 The right to a speedy and public trial Amendment 7 The right to a jury trial in civil matters of $20 and over. Amendment 8 No excessive bail or cruel punishment. Amendment 9 People get rights not listed in Constitution. Amendment 10 Any rights not given to federal government are given to the states and people. Amendment 11 Individual cannot sue a state in a federal court. Amendment 12 Separate ballots for President and Vice President. Amendment 13 Abolish slavery. Amendment 14 If you are born or naturalized in the U.S. then you are a citizen of the U.S. Amendment 15 You cannot prevent a person from voting because of race, color, or creed. Amendment 16 Income tax. Amendment 17 Popular election of U.S. Senators. Amendment 18 Prohibition. Amendment 19 Women get the right to vote. Amendment 20 President takes office on January 20th instead of March 4th. Amendment 21 Repeal prohibition. Amendment 22 President can only serve two terms. Amendment 23 Washington D.C. residents can vote for president. Amendment 24 Anti poll tax. Amendment 25 Lays down the rules for who becomes president if the president dies/resigns etc. Amendment 26 18 year olds get to vote. Amendment 27 Congress cannot accept a pay raise until next term.