A map of the 18 alcoholic beverage control (ABC) states as of 2021, shaded in red (click to enlarge). Alcoholic beverage control states, generally called control states, less often ABC states, are 18 states in the United States that have state monopolies over the wholesaling or retailing of some or all categories of alcoholic beverages, such as beer, wine, and distilled spirits. Alabama - Liquor stores are state-run or on-premises establishments with a special off-premises license, per the provisions of Title 28, Code of Ala. 1975, carried out by the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. Idaho - Maintains a monopoly over sales of beverages with greater than 16% ABV. Iowa - All spirits are sold to privately owned retailers by the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division. Beer and wine can be sold by private license-holders. Kanawha - Does not operate retail outlets, but maintains a monopoly over wholesaling of distilled spirits only. Maine - Manages spirits and licenses private retai...

There are 34 amendments in the United States Constitution as of December 31, 2021, with the first ten known as the Bill of Rights. 1st - Protects freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly and the right to petition the government (Ratified December 15, 1791) 2nd - Protects the right to keep and bear arms (Ratified December 15, 1791) 3rd - Restricts the quartering of soldiers in private homes (Ratified December 15, 1791) 4th - Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures and sets out requirements for search warrants based on probable cause (Ratified December 15, 1791) 5th - Sets out rules for indictment by grand jury and eminent domain, protects the right to due process, and prohibits self-incrimination and double jeopardy (Ratified December 15, 1791) 6th - Protects the right to a speedy public trial by jury, to notification of criminal accusations, to confront the accuser, to obtain witnesses and to retain counsel (Ratified December 15, 179...