Hands-on Project 5-3

Constitutional Amendments

I. Freedom of Expression

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

II. Right to Bear Arms

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

III. Quartering of Soldiers

No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.

IV. Search and Seizure

The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause.

V. Trial and Punishment

No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury...

VI. Speedy Trials

In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial...

VII. Trial by Jury

In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved...

VIII. Punishment

Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

IX. Enumeration of Rights

The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.

X. Powers of the State and People

The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.

XI. Judicial Limits

The Judicial power of the United States shall not be construed to extend to any suit in law or equity...

XII. Presidential Elections

The Electors shall meet in their respective states, and vote by ballot for President and Vice-President...

XIII. Slavery Abolished

Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude shall exist within the United States...

XIV. Equal Rights

All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States...

XV. Voting Rights

The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied...

XVI. Income Tax

The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes...

XVII. Senatorial Election

The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State...

XVIII. Prohibition

The manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors within the United States is prohibited...

XIX. Women's Suffrage

The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied on account of sex...

XX. Presidential and Congressional Terms

The terms of the President and Vice President shall end at noon on the 20th day of January...

XXI. Prohibition Repealed

The eighteenth article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States is hereby repealed...

XXII. Presidential Term Limits

No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice...

XXIII. DC Voting Rights

The District constituting the seat of Government of the United States shall appoint electors for President and Vice President...

XXIV. Poll Taxes Barred

The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied by reason of failure to pay any poll tax...

XXV. Presidential Succession

In case of the removal of the President from office or of his death, the Vice President shall become President...

XXVI. Voting Age

The right of citizens of the United States, who are eighteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied...

XXVII. Congressional Pay

No law, varying the compensation for the services of the Senators and Representatives, shall take effect until an election intervenes...