Major US Constitutional Amendments

Key amendments to the United States Constitution.

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  • 20 entries
  • 10 sections
  • CC0 — public domain

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Amendment
First
Description
Protects freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.

1

Amendment
Fourth
Description
Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.

2

Amendment
Fifth
Description
Protects against self-incrimination and double jeopardy; due process.

3

Amendment
Sixth
Description
Right to a speedy and public trial and counsel.

4

Amendment
Eighth
Description
Prohibits excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment.

5

Amendment
Thirteenth
Description
Abolishes slavery and involuntary servitude.

6

Amendment
Fourteenth
Description
Grants citizenship and equal protection under the law.

7

Amendment
Fifteenth
Description
Prohibits denying the right to vote based on race.

8

Amendment
Nineteenth
Description
Grants women the right to vote.

9

Amendment
Twenty-Sixth
Description
Sets voting age at 18.

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  • us-constitution
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