AP Gov Foundational Documents

article I

details the setup and powers of the legislative branch

article II

details the setup and powers of the executive branch

article III

details the setup and powers of the judicial branch

article IV

how states relate to each other and the national government (federalism)

article V

how the constitution can be amended (amendment process)

article VI

constitution is the supreme law of the land and federal supremacy

article VII

ratification process of the constitution

what are the first 10 constitutional amendments called?

the bill of rights

1st amendment

freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition

2nd amendment

right to bear arms

3rd amendment

no quartering of troops

4th amendment

no unreasonable searches or seizures

5th amendment

rights of due process of law, including protection against double jeopardy and self-incrimination

6th amendment

7th amendment

8th amendment

9th amendment

10th amendment

11th amendment

12th amendment

13th amendment

14th amendment

15th amendment

16th amendment

17th amendment

direct election of senators

18th amendment

19th amendment

20th amendment

21st amendment

22nd amendment

23rd amendment

24th amendment

25th amendment

26th amendment

27th amendment