| Term | Definition |
| 1 | Freedom of religion, speech, press assembly, and petition |
| 2 | Right to bear arms |
| 3 | No lodging of troops in private homes |
| 4 | No illegal search and seizure |
| 5 | Rights of the accused |
| 6 | Right to a speedy trial by jury |
| 7 | Jury trial in civil cases |
| 8 | No excessive bail or punishment |
| 9 | Powers reserved to the people |
| 10 | Powers reserved to the state |
| 11 | States can not be sued in federal court |
| 12 | Separate ballots for president and vice-president |
| 13 | Abolition of slavery |
| 14 | Rights of all citizens |
| 15 | Voting rights for African=Americans |
| 16 | Income tax |
| 17 | Direct election of Senators |
| 18 | Prohibition of alcoholic beverages |
| 19 | Women's suffrage |
| 20 | Presidential terms; Sessions of Congress |
| 21 | Repeal of prohibition |
| 22 | Limit on number of President's terms |
| 23 | Presidential electors for the District of Columbia |
| 24 | Abolition of poll tax |
| 25 | Presidential succession and disability |
| 26 | 18 year voting age |
| 27 | Congressional pay increases |