| A | B |
| 1ST | Freedom of speech, religion, press, and assembly |
| 2ND | Guarantees the right to belong |
| 4TH | Requires a warrant before property can be searched or siezed. |
| 5TH | Guarantees the right to remain silent; establishes a grand jury to hand down indictments for a crime; also safeguards individuals from having to testify against themselves and forbids government siezure of property without compensation. |
| 6TH | Guarantees the right to a trial by jury after being informed of charges against oneself, the right to hear and see witnesses against onesellf, and the right to a lawyer. |
| 8TH | Forbids excessive bail or cruel and unusual punishments. |
| 9TH | Requires the government to increase the list of personal liberties if necessary. |
| 13TH | Abolished slavery |
| 14TH | Gave full citizanship to freed slaves. |
| 15TH | Guaranteed voting rights to all races. |
| 18TH | 1919; nationwide ban on the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors. Overturned by the 21st Amendment. |
| 19TH | 1919; Women given the right to vote. |
| 26TH | 1971; 18 year olds given the right to vote. |