Update: Here is the text of the 27 Amendments of the Constitution
By using mnemonics I memorized the basic meaning of each amendment to the constitution during my vacation week last week. I am going strictly by memory using tricks (like “no drinking at 18″,”you can drink at 21″, “in coming senators with wine and women” for (16-19)
1. Freedom of Religion, Assembly, Petition, Press, Opinion, and Speech
2. The freedom to bear arms
3. No military in your home except in war time.
4. No unreasonable searches
5. The right to remain silent and not incriminate yourself
6. The right to a speedy and public trial
7. The right to a jury trial in civil matters of $20 and over.
8. The right to fair fines and bail. No cruel and unusual punishment
9. Individual Rights. Rights that are not in the constitution are still rights given to citizens.
10. State Rights. Any right not given in the constitution is given to the states to legislate.
11. You cannot sue another state except with permission by that state’s judicial system.
12. The electoral college must have two separate elections for president and vice president
13. Emancipation. All slaves are free.
14. Foreign born citizens can vote
15. All men get the right to vote – including ex-slaves
16. The Federal Income Tax is established
17. The people elect their own US senators
18. Alcohol is prohibited
19. Women get the right to vote
20. January 20th is the day that a new president takes office
21. It is no longer illegal to drink Alcohol. The 18th amendment is struck down.
22. A president can only have 2 terms in office.
23. Washington DC can vote for the president
24. You may not charge people money so that they can register to vote.
25. Lays down the rules for who becomes president if the president dies/resigns etc.
26. You can vote at the age of 18.
27. Congressmen cannot vote to give themselves a raise in the same term.
Update: The book I used to memorize the gist of the 27 amendments is Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge The Book of Mnemonic Devices How to Remember All the Stuff You Ever Wanted to Know by Rod L Evans, Ph.D. – To The Moon highly recommends this book. For example: The Second Amendment – the Right 2 bear arms, not the right to arm bears.
139 responses so far ↓
MEgan // October 16, 2007 at 12:44 am |
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JaMiE // May 18, 2009 at 3:02 pm |
This did help me… I had HK on this stuff, THX!
JaMiE // May 18, 2009 at 5:18 pm
Btw, my teacher is sooo strict…it’s a MS. CRAIG. she’s not even married xD
Me // December 9, 2007 at 8:23 pm |
Thank you so much. i have a project on this and this really helps. would you happen to have the word for word amendments?
Mami // June 2, 2009 at 5:32 pm |
me 2. And yeah do u???
markcole // December 9, 2007 at 8:41 pm |
http://www.usconstitution.net/const.html#Amends
allycobb // December 10, 2007 at 6:47 pm |
thank you so much, i have a project on this and it has helped me a lot !
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stuff // December 15, 2007 at 10:21 pm |
this is no help at all. u need pictures
loveQ(-_-)Qmonkey // June 2, 2009 at 4:25 pm |
your dumb you dont need pictures thats why they made {google images} dumbo. these 27 amendments helped me alot thank you
markcole // December 18, 2007 at 8:59 am |
Draw your own pictures. Such as: 2 bears for “the right 2 bear arms”, a bouncer for “no drinking at 18″, etc. Constitutional Pictionary!
loveQ(-_-)Qmonkey // June 2, 2009 at 4:26 pm |
i know right this guy is stupid
Mami // June 2, 2009 at 5:34 pm
that’s not nice….. But it does need funny/ cute/ cool/ wicked awsome pictures!!!!!!!!
raquel // December 19, 2007 at 11:01 pm |
this is SOOO useful!!! omg u just saved me from failing my next history honors test!!! gracias
Mami // June 2, 2009 at 5:35 pm |
I know right……
chola // January 5, 2008 at 11:43 pm |
this is some help but it needs pics :]
loveQ(-_-)Qmonkey // June 2, 2009 at 4:27 pm |
WoW you guys are very greedy
bailey pensley // February 3, 2008 at 4:40 pm |
you need pics to help put a mental note into heads how to remember the 27 amendments
loveQ(-_-)Qmonkey // June 2, 2009 at 4:28 pm |
greedy
Mami // June 2, 2009 at 5:36 pm
that’s not greedy that’s useful……. Like ways to remember the amendments………
bailey pensley // February 3, 2008 at 4:43 pm |
other than the pics this has saved me many hours of reding the amendments and rewording it so thanks sooooooooooooooooooooo much really
Mami // June 2, 2009 at 5:37 pm |
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Guy // February 20, 2008 at 5:14 pm |
OMG this helped me soo much. I needed a simplified version for my report and THANK GOD I FOUND THIS =þ
Mami // June 2, 2009 at 5:39 pm |
yeah that is so true….. It takes too much work to make those amendments smart enogh for 12th graders into dumb enough for middle school kids…..
Amy // April 19, 2008 at 10:10 pm |
Thank you sooo much! You probbaly have like NO IDEA how much this list helped. I have a project on the amendments and this is just PERFECT. THANK YOUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!!!1
alex // April 22, 2008 at 9:04 pm |
i am only 13 and i know all the amendments
loveQ(-_-)Qmonkey // June 2, 2009 at 4:29 pm |
wow congrats you want a cookie
Mami // June 2, 2009 at 5:40 pm |
Show off….. LOL *^)
Rusty // May 6, 2008 at 6:47 pm |
i dissagree with the 14th amendment and microsoft word wont let me undo the double space >.<
as i learned it the 14th amendment granted former slaves citizenship
Mami // June 2, 2009 at 5:42 pm |
Why??? Well i think they should have too wait till they are like here for 20 years before they can vote…..
markcole // May 6, 2008 at 9:26 pm |
Rusty – the 14th amendment is far reaching and gives everyone that
1. Is born in the United States
2. Naturalized or becomes a United States Citizen (foreign born)
equal protection under the law as full citizens. So we are both right! All American born slaves became full citizens under the 14th amendment that starts out saying:
Section 1. All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.
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---> ChEwy // September 19, 2008 at 1:12 am |
thanks alot, i have a social studies assignment on the 27 amendments, so this really helps… alot.
adrianna // September 21, 2008 at 8:09 am |
this helped so much i just had to write all the amendments on index cards gracias much
elizabeth // October 21, 2008 at 6:21 pm |
this helped me on my project a bunch! except you should add pictures, that would be more helpful
Mami // June 2, 2009 at 5:44 pm |
and interesting!!!
skylor // October 29, 2008 at 5:27 pm |
OK? but how did you memorize them? ur confusing me??
amanda // October 31, 2008 at 8:38 am |
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Sarah Branecky // December 3, 2008 at 7:20 pm |
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marvin // December 10, 2008 at 10:12 pm |
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zoe♥ // January 2, 2009 at 3:18 pm |
you need to add hints like right to bear arm and a bear has to arms
the 18th amendment 18yr olds cant drink yet
but 21 yr olds can ect.
john // January 3, 2009 at 4:59 pm |
these r too simple there’s way more to some amendments than what u said
hannnah // January 4, 2009 at 5:06 pm |
i thought amendment number 23 gave state funds for education
RAQUELLE // January 15, 2009 at 11:21 am |
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emily // February 1, 2009 at 6:35 pm |
I think this is actually a very good thing,but one little thing is missing……..pictures,it’s not that important because you can just go to another website anyways thnx very much……………
max // February 1, 2009 at 6:37 pm |
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john // February 1, 2009 at 6:43 pm |
1. Freedom of Religion, Assembly, Petition, Press, Opinion, and Speech
2. The freedom to bear arms
3. No military in your home except in war time.
4. No unreasonable searches
5. The right to remain silent and not incriminate yourself
6. The right to a speedy and public trial
7. The right to a jury trial in civil matters of $20 and over.
8. The right to fair fines and bail. No cruel and unusual punishment
9. Individual Rights. Rights that are not in the constitution are still rights given to citizens.
10. State Rights. Any right not given in the constitution is given to the states to legislate.
11. You cannot sue another state except with permission by that state’s judicial system.
12. The electoral college must have two separate elections for president and vice president
13. Emancipation. All slaves are free.
14. Foreign born citizens can vote
15. All men get the right to vote – including ex-slaves
16. The Federal Income Tax is established
17. The people elect their own US senators
18. Alcohol is prohibited
19. Women get the right to vote
20. January 20th is the day that a new president takes office
21. It is no longer illegal to drink Alcohol. The 18th amendment is struck down.
22. A president can only have 2 terms in office.
23. Washington DC can vote for the president
24. You may not charge people money so that they can register to vote.
25. Lays down the rules for who becomes president if the president dies/resigns etc.
26. You can vote at the age of 18.
27. Congressmen cannot vote to give themselves a raise in the same term.
quanike richardson // February 2, 2009 at 4:17 pm |
I HATE THE 13TH AMENDMENT!!!!!!
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Christina // February 5, 2009 at 5:08 pm |
quanike richardson u r racist if u hate the 13th amendment!! and amanda, ur the one who is stupid. imagine living ur life without this. ya… thats wat i thought. the only amendment i dont like is the 21st. i hate ppl who drink.
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ASHLEY FROM LYNNWOOD // April 21, 2009 at 6:09 pm |
HOLA PEOPLE… I JUST NEED TO FIND WHAT AMENDMENT SUPPORTS ABORTION
ITS NOT LIKE I SUPPORT IT BUT IM JUST SEEING IT IN THE VIEWS OF PEOPLE WHO DO SUPPORT ABORTION…ITS QUITE BORING
AND GUESS WHAT…I HAVE A D IN S.S AND I DON’T EVEN KNOW WHY CUZ WE AIN’T BEEN DOING ANYTHING LOL
ANYWAYS ANYBODY KNOW OF AN AMENDMENT THAT WOULD support ABORTION???????
jess // October 22, 2009 at 2:58 pm |
i do not agree with abortion its horrible, its like killing another just so you dont need to suferthrough the pain of labor, not to mention its there fault they went and got pregnant, its retarded and it should be outlawed obama needsto do something about it. im sorry if it dosent help just saying.
ASHLEY FROM LYNNWOOD // April 21, 2009 at 6:09 pm |
ANYBODY???
ASHLEY FROM LYNNWOOD // April 21, 2009 at 6:09 pm |
ANYBODY AT ALL?????
markcole // April 24, 2009 at 10:15 pm |
There is no amendment that talks about abortion. You might want to look at the 1973 Roe V Wade Supreme Court Decision to see where the Supreme Court justices find a right for abortion, based on a right to privacy, which they find in the 14th amendment. I would recommend reading the decision and reading the 14th amendment to see if you agree or disagree.
Julene // April 30, 2009 at 4:45 pm |
its an individual right which is 9…and 10 after 3rd trimester, which is up to the courts in that state to permit an abortion
Marla // May 4, 2009 at 5:25 pm |
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Mami // June 2, 2009 at 5:30 pm |
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eastbay // September 2, 2009 at 7:51 pm |
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nerses // September 14, 2009 at 5:29 pm |
you must be retarded…
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Bob Dylan // November 9, 2009 at 10:11 am |
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catie // November 17, 2009 at 7:27 pm |
this has been really helpful to me , i forgot my notes at school and i just googled 27 amendments and this poped up and amazing i think i will actually get an A on the test
steph // November 20, 2009 at 2:50 am |
I am currently writing a speech containing all twenty-seven of the amendments, and you made it easy for me to cheat. Thank you.
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dan // November 24, 2009 at 1:26 pm |
i like the 5th amendment because when people talk to you like the TEACHERS!!!!!! i dont have to say anything when they catch me doin something im not suppose to do.
julio gonzalez // November 24, 2009 at 1:29 pm |
i like the 1st amendment because we could say whatever the hell we want, but theres a limit on all of them. but i like the freedom of speech the most.
diaz // November 24, 2009 at 1:39 pm |
i like these amendments, because if we didn’t have these amendments, people would go crazy, and do whatever the hell they want.
gary // November 24, 2009 at 1:44 pm |
i like the 4th amendment because when a cop ask you if they could check your bag or home you could say no, then you can ask if they have a search warrant with them if they do you have to let them check your house or bag.
diaz julio gonzalez // November 24, 2009 at 3:01 pm |
i think the only people that should vote is the people who lived in the U.S. or that is fully blooded americans. i am talkin about the 14th amendment.
leinad // November 24, 2009 at 3:05 pm |
i think the age of voting should be at the age of 16 so that they could have more votes. this is amendment 26.
Luke // December 12, 2009 at 4:32 pm |
Hi! these things help. i do have a difficult social studies assignment right now tho… i need to know which amendment supports or contradicts this: Your parents own a house. They invest hours of time and many thousands of dollars into it. The government can make your parents sell the house to them so a highway can be built on the land.
markcole // December 12, 2009 at 4:36 pm |
I would google eminent domain constitution