Question

all 27 U.S amendments shortened 1-27,

Answer 1

1. Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
2. Right to keep and bear arms.
3. No quartering of soldiers in private homes without consent.
4. Protection from unreasonable searches and seizures; warrants require probable cause.
5. Grand jury, no double jeopardy, no self-incrimination, due process, just compensation for takings.
6. Rights in criminal prosecutions: speedy/public trial, impartial jury, confront witnesses, counsel.
7. Right to jury trial in federal civil cases.
8. No excessive bail/fines or cruel and unusual punishment.
9. Rights not listed in the Constitution are retained by the people.
10. Powers not given to the federal government are reserved to the states or the people.
11. Limits suits against states by citizens of another state or foreign country (sovereign immunity).
12. Revises presidential election procedure; separate ballots for president and vice president.
13. Abolishes slavery and involuntary servitude (except as criminal punishment).
14. Defines citizenship; guarantees due process and equal protection under the law.
15. Prohibits denying the right to vote based on race, color, or previous servitude.
16. Grants Congress the power to collect an income tax.
17. Establishes direct election of U.S. senators by the people.
18. Prohibited manufacture/sale of intoxicating liquors (Prohibition).
19. Prohibits denying the right to vote based on sex (women’s suffrage).
20. Sets terms/dates for Congress and the President; addresses presidential succession.
21. Repeals Prohibition (18th Amendment).
22. Limits the president to two terms.
23. Grants Washington, D.C. electoral votes for president.
24. Prohibits poll taxes in federal elections.
25. Clarifies presidential succession and procedures for disability.
26. Lowers the voting age to 18.
27. Congressional pay changes take effect only after the next House election.