27 amendments, can anyone explain them?

Question

I need to study them and know them by Friday!

But I'm looking at them and its so many words! And soo complicated!

Can anyone explain each to me in an easy to study way???

Thank you! I would reeeaaally appreciate it! =]

Answer 1

It is still a lot to learn... but this is a little bit easier:

Amendment 1 Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly and petition

Amendment 2 right to bear arms

Amendment 3 citizens do not have to house soldiers

Amendment 4 no unreasonable search or arrest

Amendment 5 no double jeopardy or no witness against yourself

Amendment 6 rights of accused in criminal cases

Amendment 7 trial by jury

Amendment 8 no excessive bail or cruel punishment

Amendment 9 people get rights not listed in Constitution

Amendment 10 any rights not given to federal government are given to the states and people

Amendment 11 individual can not sue a state in federal court

Amendment 12 separate ballots for President and Vice-President

Amendment 13 abolish slavery

Amendment 14 if you are born or naturalized in the U.S. then you are a citizen of the U.S.

Amendment 15 you can not prevent a person from voting because of race, color or creed

Amendment 16 income tax

Amendment 17 popular election of U.S. Senators

Amendment 18 prohibition

Amendment 19 women get the right to vote

Amendment 20 President takes office on January 20 instead of March 4

Amendment 21 repeal prohibition

Amendment 22 President can only serve 2 terms

Amendment 23 Washington D.C. residents can vote for President

Amendment 24 anti-poll tax

Amendment 25 how President turns duties over to Vice-President due to illness

Amendment 26 18 year olds get to vote

Amendment 27 Congress can not accept a pay raise until the next term

Good luck!

PS- put them on flash cards and quiz yourself both ways. That is how I always studied :)