Articles and Amendments

Legislative Branch

Executive Branch

Judicial Branch

States' Rights (Full faith and credit)

How to change the Constit/Pass an Amendment

Supremacy Clause

Ratification of the Constitution

Freedom of religion, assembly, press, petition, speech

Right to bear arms

No citizen is forced to quarter soldiers in their homes

No unreasonable searches or seizures without a warrant

No double jeopardy or self-incrimination, due process, right to remain silent (protects the rights of the accused)

Right to public and speedy trial with a lawyer

Right to an impartial jury of your peers

No excessive fines/bails or cruel/unusual punishments

Rights not included in the Constit go to the people

Powers not explicitly given to the federal gov by the Constitution are reserved for the states

States can not be sued by people in another state/country

Electors must cast a vote for president and vice-president, separate election

Abolished slavery

Citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States and guarantees all citizens “equal protection of the laws"

Voting may not be denied based on race (Black suffrage)

Congress has the power to lay and collect income taxes

US Senators are elected by a popular vote

Prohibition of liquor

Voting may not be denied based on gender (Women's suffrage)

Inauguration of president is Jan 20

Repeal of 18th Amendment, liquor now allowed

Presidency's term limits

Washington D.C.'s suffrage

Abolition of poll taxes

Presidential succession

Voting age is 18

Any change to the compensation for members of Congress to take effect only after the next election of the House of Representatives has occurred. Prevents members of Congress from granting themselves pay raises during the current session.