27 Amendments

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Across
  1. 5. Allows Congress to collect income taxes.
  2. 7. Powers not given to the federal government belong to states or the people.
  3. 8. Gave Washington, D.C., residents the right to vote for president.
  4. 10. Granted women the right to vote.
  5. 12. Changed the procedure for electing the president and vice president.
  6. 14. Ensures rights not listed are still protected.
  7. 15. Outlines presidential succession and disability.
  8. 16. Provides rights in court, including protection against double jeopardy.
  9. 18. Lowered voting age to 18.
  10. 19. Delays congressional pay raises until after the next election.
  11. 22. Prevents soldiers from living in your home without permission.
  12. 24. Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
  13. 25. Abolished slavery in the United States.
  14. 26. Changed start dates for president and Congress.
  15. 27. Limits presidents to two terms.
Down
  1. 1. Prohibits voting discrimination based on race or color.
  2. 2. Protects the right to keep and bear arms.
  3. 3. Started Prohibition by banning alcohol.
  4. 4. Gives the right to a jury trial in civil cases.
  5. 6. Limits lawsuits against states from other states or countries.
  6. 9. Abolished poll taxes for voting.
  7. 11. Repealed Prohibition (18th Amendment).
  8. 13. Gives freedoms of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
  9. 17. Guarantees a speedy, public trial and the right to a lawyer.
  10. 20. Prohibits cruel and unusual punishment and excessive fines.
  11. 21. Provides for direct election of U.S. senators.
  12. 23. Grants citizenship and equal protection under the law.