Amendments 2025

3. People elect their own Senators.
4. President and Vice President are elected by separate ballots in the Electoral College.
9. Sets first day for Congress (January 3) and the President (January 20).
16. People in Washington D.C. can vote for President through the Electoral College.
19. Abolished poll taxes.
20. We do not have to let soldiers stay in our homes.
21. Powers reserved to the states.
25. Protection from cruel and unusual punishment.
26. Repeal of Prohibition.
27. Prohibition—no more alcohol.

1. Congress cannot give itself a pay raise until after the next election.
2. Freedom of religion speech press assembly and petition.
5. Individuals cannot sue a state in federal court.
6. Right to bear arms.
7. Income tax can be collected.
8. Abolished slavery.
10. Protects rights not listed in the Bill of Rights.
11. Right to a speedy and fair trial.
12. Decides the order of presidential succession.
13. Voting age is 18 years old.
14. Women have the right to vote.
15. Former slaves can vote; cannot deny voting rights based on race.
17. President is limited to two 4-year terms.
18. States cannot reduce rights of citizens or deny equal protection or due process.
22. Freedom from self-incrimination and double jeopardy; includes eminent domain and due process of law.
23. Right to have a jury in civil trials.
24. Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.