| A | B |
| First Amendment | Protects the freedom of speech, press, and religion, and the right to assemble and protest government actions |
| Second Amendment | Protects citizens' right to bear arms |
| Third Amendment | Protects against the government quartering soldiers in private homes |
| Fourth Amendment | Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures |
| Fifth Amendment | Provides for "due process" protections |
| Sixth Amendment | Provides for a fair and impartial trial in criminal cases |
| Seventh Amendment | Provides a jury trial in civil cases |
| Eighth Amendment | Protects those guilty of a crime against cruel and unusual punishment |
| Nineth Amendment | Rights not listed in Constitution are left to the people |
| Tenth Amendment | Powers not mentioned are reserved to the states |
| Thirteenth Amendment | Ended slavery in the United States |
| Fourteenth Amendment | Guaranteed "due process" and "equal protection" under state as well as federal law |
| Fifteenth Amendment | Guaranteed voting rights to former male slaves |
| Due Process Rights | Legal proceeding are carried out in accordance with established rules and principles; established by both the 5th and 14th amendments |
| Equal Protection Rights | Guaranteed by 14th amendment; requires the federal and all state government to treat all citizens equally |
| Sixteenth Amendment | Established federal income tax |
| Seventeenth Amendment | Provided for the direct election of senators |
| Nineteenth Amendment | Granted women the right to vote |
| Twenty-fourth Amendment | Outlawed the poll tax for voting |
| Twenty-sixth Amendment | Granted 18 year olds the right to vote |