Amendments to the Constitution GLE’s Addressed C.2.2 Describe the structure and functions of the federal government as listed in the United States Constitution. C.2.6 Differentiate between loose and strict constructionist interpretations of the Constitution by examining the meaning and implications of the Bill of Rights and subsequent amendments.

Amendment I – Bill of Rights 1791 Protects freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press as well as the right to petition and the right to assembly.

Amendment II – Bill of Rights 1791 Protects the right to bear arms.

Amendment III – Bill of Rights 1791 Prohibits the forced quartering of soldiers.

Amendment IV – Bill of Rights 1791 Prohibits unreasonable search and seizure and establishes exclusionary rule.

Amendment V – Bill of Rights 1791 Sets rules for indictment and eminent domain, protects the right to due process, and prohibits self-incrimination and double jeopardy.

Amendment VI – Bill of Rights 1791 Protects the right to counsel (attorney) and a speedy and public trial.

Amendment VII – Bill of Rights 1791 Protects the right to trial by jury in civil cases.

Amendment VIII – Bill of Rights 1791 Prohibits excessive fines and bail, as well as cruel and unusual punishment.

Amendment IX – Bill of Rights 1791 Protects rights not enumerated in the constitution.

Amendment X – Bill of Rights 1791 The powers not delegated to the United States are reserved to the states.

Amendment XI 1795 Limits suits against states by residents of foreign states or other nations.

Amendment XII 1804 Reformed the electoral college.

Amendment XIII – Civil War 1865 Abolished slavery and involuntary servitude.

Amendment XIV – Civil War 1868 Defines citizenship, provides for due process and equal protection under the law.

Amendment XV – Civil War 1870 Suffrage cannot be denied on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.

Amendment XVI 1913 Allows the collection of income tax.

Amendment XVII 1913 Establishes the direct election of United States Senators.

Amendment XVIII 1919 Establishes the prohibition of alcohol.

Amendment XIX 1920 Suffrage cannot be denied on account of sex.

Amendment XX 1933 The “lame duck” amendment. Restructures commencement dates of Congress (January 3) and the presidency (January 20).

Amendment XXI 1933 Repeals 18 th Amendment.

Amendment XXII 1951 Limits the president to two terms of office.

Amendment XXIII 1961 Provides for the representation of Washington D.C. in the electoral college.

Amendment XXIV 1964 Prohibits penalties of non-payment of poll taxes.

Amendment XXV 1967 Defines presidential succession.

Amendment XXVI 1971 Establishes the right to vote for citizens aged 18 and over.

Amendment XXVII 1992 No laws affecting Congressional salary can take effect until the beginning of the next session.