Government constitutional amendments (2)

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This document discusses amendments to the US Constitution related to individual rights and government powers. It lists Amendments II, IV through VIII, XVIII, and XXII through XXVII of the Constitution and notes each was accompanied by artwork selected or created by different artists. The amendments cover topics like the right to bear arms, searches and seizures, rights of the accused, trial procedures, prohibition of alcohol, presidential term limits, and congressional pay raises.

Amendment II
Right to Bear Arms
Visuals selected by Joe Garcia

Amendment IV
Searches & Seizures
Artwork by Emily Freeland

Amendment V
Rights of
Accused Persons
Artwork by Emily Freeland

Amendment VI
Right to a Speedy & Fair Trial
Artwork by Emily Freeland

Amendment VIII
Bail and Punishment
Artwork by Emily Freeland

Amendment XVIII
Prohibition
Artwork by Amanda Weber

Repeal of Prohibition
Artwork by Amanda Weber

Amendment XXVII
Congressional Pay Raises
Artwork by Katie Bliven

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