U.S. Constitutional Amendments

4th Amendment

• 1791-You may not be searched or have property seized without probable cause and/or a search warrant.

• 1791-You have the right to bear arms without restrictions.

• 1791-You are guaranteed freedom of speech and press.

• 1791-You may not be tried for the same crime twice.

27th Amendment

• 1992 - Any increase in congressional pay does not go into effect until after the next regular election.

• 1982 - Congress cannot pass laws that apply to the citizens without also applying to themselves.

• 1971 - The voting age is lowered to 18 years.

• 1964 - Poll taxes are abolished in federal elections.

3rd Amendment

• 1791-Allows forced housing of soldiers in private homes.

• 1791-Prohibits the forced housing/quartering of soldiers.

• 1791-Allows soldiers to be stationed in homes during peacetime.

• 1791-Forces citizens to provide food and shelter to soldiers.

23rd Amendment

• 1961 - Allows citizens of Washington D.C. to get 3 electors in the Electoral College for presidential elections.

• 1971 - Grants 18-year-olds the right to vote in federal, state, and local elections.

• 1965 - Prohibits racial discrimination in voting.

• 1982 - Extended the Voting Rights Act for 25 more years.

7th Amendment

• 1791-Rights in Civil Cases (Trial by jury in civil cases over $20).

• 1789-Right to bear arms (Second Amendment).

• 1791-Protection against unreasonable searches (Fourth Amendment).

• 1791-Right to free speech (First Amendment).

8th Amendment

• 1791-Bails, fines and punishments must be humane and fit the crime committed (no cruel and unusual punishment).

• 1791-Guarantees the right to a speedy trial and an impartial jury.

• 1791-Prohibits the quartering of soldiers in private homes without consent.

• 1791-Ensures the right to bear arms and keep weapons for self-defense.

19th Amendment

• 1920 - Gives women the power to vote.

• 1919 - Grants men the right to vote.

• 1930 - Establishes voting age as 21.

• 1945 - Allows women to run for office.

18th Amendment

• Forbade people to make, sell, or transport liquor.

• Allowed the sale of alcohol under certain conditions.

• Established a legal drinking age of 21.

• Permitted the production of beer and wine only.

10th Amendment

• 1791-Powers Retained by the States (Reserved Powers). States or people have all powers not given to national government (i.e., marriage).

• 1791-Establishes the federal government's power over state laws.

• 1791-Guarantees the right to bear arms.

• 1791-Ensures freedom of speech and religion.

25th Amendment

• 1967 - Establishes the process for presidential disability and succession.

• Allows the president to appoint a new vice president without congressional approval.

• Mandates that the president must serve a minimum of two terms.

• Gives Congress the power to override a presidential veto with a two-thirds majority.