The 27 Amendments with Mnemonic Aids

original Quizlet by rekotecki

1st Amendment; A = All RAPPS

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

2nd Amendment ; B = Bear Arms

The right to bear arms

3rd Amendment; C =Can't intrude

Quartering of Troops

4th Amendment; D = Don't Search

Search and Seizure, Search Warrants

5th Amendment; E = Every Criminals rights

Rights of accused person: No self incrimination/ double jeopardy

6th Amendment; F= Fast Trial

Right to a speedy trial

7th Amendment; G = Get jury

Right to trial by jury

8th Amendment; H = Harsh Punishment

No cruel or unusual punishment, no excessive bail

9th Amendment; I = Individual Rights

Individuals have rights other than just what is listed in the constitution

10th Amendment; J = Just States

Powers not listed belong to the states and the people

11th Amendment; K = Kind States

An individual can't sue a state they are not a part of

12th Amendment; L = Loser not VP

Set up separate electoral ballots for the president and vice president

13th Amendment; M = Make'em Free

Freed the slaves

14th Amendment; N = Now Citizens

Made African Americans Citizens

15th Amendment; O = Obama Votes

Gave African Americans the right to vote

16th Amendment; P = P.I.T. Poopy Income Tax

Gave congress the right to collect income taxes

17th Amendment; Q = Quick Senators

Set up the direct election of senators

18th Amendment; R = Rum gone

prohibition

19th Amendment; S = Suffrage for Women

Women earn the right to vote

20th Amendment; T = Terms Changed

presidential and congressional term dates changed

21st Amendment; U = undo 18th

repealed prohibition

22nd Amendment; V = Voted in twice

set two term limit for the president

23rd Amendment; W = Washington D.C. Votes

Gave Washington D.C. residents the right to vote for president

24th Amendment; X = x'ed out poll Tax

Banned poll tax in federal elections

25th Amendment; Y = Your next

set up presidential succession

26th Amendment; Z= Zombies Vote

voting age lowered to 18

27th Amendment; $$

Congress sets salary for the following term