AP Gov Final Review

1st Amendment

freedom of religion- free exercise & est.clause

freedom of speech

freedom of press

2nd Amendment

protects the right to

bear arms

court has interpreted this in favor of individual liberty

4th Amendment

protects against unlawful searches & seizures

question: what is more important- public safety or individual rights

5th & 6th Amendment

protect the rights of the accused

Miranda Rule comes from

8th Amendment

protects from cruel & unusual punishments

implications of the death penalty

14th Amendment

Selective Incorporation- applies to civil liberties to the states

Civil Rights- Equal Protection & Due Process Clause

15th Amendment

(Expansion of Political Participation)

Protects Black Suffrage

17th Amendment

(Expansion of Political Participation)

Direct Election of Senators

19th Amendment

(Expansion of Political Participation)

Women’s Suffrage

22nd Amendment

(Expansion of Political Participation)

Limits presidents to two terms

24th Amendment

(Expansion of Political Participation)

Abolition of Poll Taxes

26th Amendment

(Expansion of Political Participation)

Voting age 18