27 amendments

1st Amendment
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1st Amendment
Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition
2nd Amendment
Right to bear arms
3rd Amendment
No quartering of soldiers
4th Amendment
Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
5th Amendment
The right to remain silent and not incriminate yourself
6th Amendment
Right to a speedy trial
7th Amendment
Right to jury in civil trials.
8th Amendment
No cruel or unusual punishment
9th Amendment
Citizens entitled to rights not listed in the Constitution
10th Amendment
Powers Reserved to the States
11th AmendmentOne State cannot be sued by another state12th Amendmentseparation of votes for President and Vice President13th Amendmentabolished slavery14th AmendmentDeclares that all persons born in the U.S. are citizens and are guaranteed equal protection of the laws15th amendmentCitizens cannot be denied the right to vote because of race, color , or precious condition of servitude16th AmendmentAllows the federal government to collect income tax17th AmendmentDirect election of senators18th AmendmentProhibited the manufacture, sale, and distribution of alcoholic beverages19th amendmentGave women the right to vote20th AmendmentCommencement of Terms; Sessions of Congress; Death or Disqualification of President-Elect21st AmendmentRepeal of Prohibition22nd AmendmentLimits the president to two terms.23rd Amendmentgave residents of Washington DC the right to vote24th AmendmentAbolishes poll taxes25th AmendmentPresidential succession26th AmendmentLowered the voting age from 21 to 1827th Amendmentcongressional pay raises are not begun until the next election