Politics of the United States Questions

Congressional salaries may not be adjusted mid-session. Any changes will take effect at the start of a new term*22212627

Provides for trial by jury in civil cases over the amount of $20*91747

Granted women's suffrage*19261618

Changed the inauguration date for the president to January 20th and declared January 3rd as the commencement date for Congress*27201713

Protects freedoms of speech, religion, assembly, press and petition*2156

The right of citizens to vote may not be denied on account of race or color*13191715

Any powers not expressly given to the federal government in the Constitution, nor prohibited, are reserved for the states*1081215

The right to remain silent and not incriminate yourself, no double jeopardy, "due process," the right to a grand jury, eminent domain, etc.*8513

The right to a speedy, fair, and public trial, right to counsel/attorney, right to confront witness and present witnesses in your favor, etc.*46137

Changed the voting age to 18*27242623

Provides the basis for sovereign immunity (the U.S. government cannot be sued without its consent)*141169

Lays down the rules and format for presidential disability and succession*26252217

Prohibits unreasonable search or seizure without a valid warrant*11468

The right to bear arms shall not be infringed*3271

Established the Income Tax*23162017

Rights not specifically mentioned in the Constitutional are still retained by the people and are protected from infringement by the government*73910

This amendment officially abolished slavery*14171311

Every citizen has the right to "due process" and equal protection of the laws. This amendment has also been used to selectively incorporate the Bill of Rights and includes a citizenship clause16101418

Prohibits excessive bail and fines, as well as cruel and unusual punishment*852111

Changed the method of election for U.S. Senators from state legislators to popular election*22191724