Our Rights

Being citizens of the United States we have rights, and the twenty-seven amendments of the Bill of Rights tell us that. The first amendment states that we have the freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly and petition, meaning we have the right to speak what we want, interview who we want, believe in what we want, have meetings without having a permit and make petitions to sign and send it where ever we want when ever we want.

The second amendment states we have the right to bear arms, that doesn't mean we can rob a bank and have a fair trial, what it means is that we can buy and have guns and other firearms to defend ourselves if a burglar comes into our homes, or somebody is threatening you on the street corner we can defend ourselves.

The third amendment states that we have the right to not quarter soldiers in our home without permission, this means when soldiers want to live in your house they can't without permission.

The fourth amendment states that we have the right of freedom from unlawful search and seizure without a probable cause, which means the police cannot search and take you to jail without you knowing what you've done.

The fifth amendment states that we have the right to due process, right to not incriminate yourself, law of eminent domain, double jeopardy, and Grand Jury indictment in felony cases.

The sixth amendment states that we have the right to a fair and speedy trial, a right to know the charges against you, right to a lawyer, and the right to face your accuser in court.

The seventh amendment states that we have the right to a jury trial in civil cases.

The eighth amendment states that we have the right of no expensive bail/fines nor no cruel or unusual punishment.



The ninth amendment states that there are no enumerated rights.



The tenth amendment states that powers are reserved to the states.



The eleventh amendment states that the states cannot be sued in federal court by other states or foreign countries. This amendment was established in 1794.



The twelfth amendment states that the election of BOTH president and vice-president have to be together not separate. This amendment was established in 1803.



The thirteenth amendment states that slavery was abolished. This amendment was established in 1865.



The fourteenth amendment states that repeals 3/5ths and makes all people of the U.S. citizens. This amendment was established in 1868.



The fifteenth amendment states that the right to vote for citizens (but not to everyone...only that states that cannot discriminate. This amendment was established in 1870.



The sixteenth amendment states about the federal income tax provision. This amendment was established in 1913.

The seventeenth amendment states that senators must be elected by voters of the state. This amendment was established in 1913.

Amendment 18:Prohibits the manufacture, sale, transportation, import or export of intoxicating beverages within the US and all the territories falling under its jurisdiction. Ratified on 1/16/1919.

Amendment 19: Establishes that the citizens' right to vote shall not be denied on the basis of their gender or sex. Ratified on 8/18/1920.

Amendment 20: States in detail the terms of office that the President, the Vice-President, the Senators and the Representatives shall hold. Ratified on 1/23/1933.

Amendment 21: Repeals the 18th Amendment. Prohibits the importation of intoxicating beverages. Ratified on 12/5/1933.

Amendment 22: Establishes that the Presidential term is limited to two years and a person shall be elected to the presidential office only once. Ratified on 2/27/1951.

Amendment 23: Allows the representation of the District of Columbia in the Presidential elections. Ratified on 3/29/1961.

Amendment 24: Prohibits the non-payment of poll tax or other tax as a basis of denial of the right to vote. Ratified on 1/23/1964.

Amendment 25: The Vice President shall become President in case the President is removed from office or in case of his death. Ratified on 2/10/1967.

Amendment 26: Prohibits the federal government or the state from denying any citizen who is 18 years or above, the right to vote. Ratified on 7/1/1971.

Amendment 27: Establishes that any law that increases or decreases the Congressional pay shall not be put to effect until the next term of office of the representatives begins. Ratified on 5/7/1992.