The Constitution's Amendments

First amendment guarantees public freedoms such as freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.

Second amendment grants the right to bear arms.

Third amendment prohibits the quartering of soldiers in private homes without the owner's consent during peacetime.

Fourth amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures by authorities and requires warrants supported by probable cause.

Fifth amendment establishes protection against being tried twice for the same offense (double jeopardy).

Sixth amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury and the right to legal counsel.

Seventh amendment ensures the right to a trial by jury in certain civil cases.

Eighth amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment and excessive bail or fines.

Ninth amendment emphasizes that the rights of the people are not limited to those explicitly stated in the Constitution.

Tenth amendment establishes that powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved for the states or the people.

Twelfth amendment outlines the procedures for electing the President and Vice President.

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

Fourteenth amendment defines citizenship, stating that individuals born or naturalized in the U.S. are citizens, entitled to equal protection under the law.

Fifteenth amendment grants the right to vote to all citizens regardless of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.

Sixteenth amendment allows Congress to levy income taxes.

Seventeenth amendment establishes the direct election of senators by the people of the states.

Nineteenth amendment grants women the right to vote (women's suffrage).

Twentieth amendment sets the dates for the start of presidential and congressional terms and the procedures for presidential succession.

Twenty-first amendment repealed prohibition, allowing the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages.

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Twenty-third amendment grants the District of Columbia (DC) electoral votes in presidential elections.

Twenty-fourth amendment prohibits the use of poll taxes or other taxes as a condition for voting.

Twenty-fifth amendment outlines procedures for presidential succession, vice presidential vacancy, and presidential disability.

Twenty-sixth amendment grants the right to vote to citizens aged 18 or older.

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Thirtieth line mentions the delay in Congress receiving pay raises after taking office.

Summary of the listed amendments and their content so far.

Reiterates that the amendments listed are those ratified and become part of the Constitution.

Reflects that Congress endeavors to make laws, but for an amendment to occur, three-fourths of the states need to agree.

Specifies the requirement for three-fourths of the states' agreement to establish a new amendment.

Indicates the need for agreement from three-fourths of the states for the creation of an amendment, possibly suggesting the desire for a 28th amendment.