US Constitutional Amendments

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1st Amendment

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The First Amendment protects several basic freedoms in the United States including freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and the right to petition the government.

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13th Amendment

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The Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime.

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14th Amendment

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The Fourteenth Amendment grants citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States and guarantees all citizens equal protection of the laws.

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15th Amendment

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The Fifteenth Amendment prohibits the federal and state governments from denying a citizen the right to vote based on that citizen's race, color, or previous condition of servitude.

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16th Amendment

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The Sixteenth Amendment allows the federal government to collect an income tax from all Americans.

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17th Amendment

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The Seventeenth Amendment established the direct election of United States Senators by popular vote.

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18th Amendment

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The Eighteenth Amendment established the prohibition of alcohol in the United States.

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19th Amendment

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The Nineteenth Amendment granted women the right to vote.

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22nd Amendment

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The Twenty-second Amendment limits the president to two terms in office.