The Constitution of the United States of America
The 17th Amendment Explained
Learn how the 17th Amendment established direct election of U.S. senators and changed how Americans choose their representatives in Congress.
The Constitution of the United States of America
The 16th Amendment Explained
The 16th Amendment is part of the U.S. Constitution. It gives Congress the power to collect a federal income tax without dividing the tax among the states based on population.
The Constitution of the United States of America
The 15th Amendment Explained
Learn how the 15th Amendment protects the right to vote regardless of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.
The Constitution of the United States of America
The 14th Amendment Explained
Learn how the 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship, due process, equal protection, and limits state government power.
The Constitution of the United States of America
The 13th Amendment Explained
Learn how the 13th Amendment abolished slavery in the United States and the lasting impact it had on American history and law.
The Constitution of the United States of America
The 12th Amendment Explained
Learn how the 12th Amendment changed the Electoral College process for electing the President and Vice President of the United States.
The Constitution of the United States of America
The 11th Amendment Explained
Learn how the 11th Amendment limits when states can be sued in federal court and helps protect the rights of state governments.
The Constitution of the United States of America
The 10th Amendment Explained
Learn how the 10th Amendment reserves powers to the states and the people, limiting the powers of the federal government.
The Constitution of the United States of America
The 9th Amendment Explained
Learn how the 9th Amendment protects rights not specifically listed in the Constitution and why those rights still matter today.
The Constitution of the United States of America
The 8th Amendment Explained
Learn how the 8th Amendment protects against excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishment.
The Constitution of the United States of America
The 7th Amendment Explained
Learn how the 7th Amendment protects the right to a jury trial in many civil cases and why it remains part of the Constitution.
The Constitution of the United States of America
The 6th Amendment Explained
Learn how the 6th Amendment protects the rights of people accused of crimes, including a speedy trial, a jury, and legal counsel.