AP Gov. Cumulative Amendments

3rd amendment

Protects you from having to house soldiers in your home without your consent

1st amendment

Protects freedom of speech, the press, assembly, and the right to petition the government

7th amendment

Guarantees the right to a trial by jury in civil cases

4th amendment

Protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures

8th amendment

Prohibits excessive bail or fines and cruel and unusual punishment

9th amendment

Protects individual rights of the people

10th amendment

Reserves powers not delegated to the United States to the states or the people

5th amendment

Protects against double jeopardy, being forced to incriminate oneself, and guarantees due process of law

2nd amendment

Protects the right to own guns

6th amendment

Guarantees the right to a speedy trial and a trial by jury

14th amendment

Grants citizenship to all people born in the United States, requires due process of law, and requires equal protection under the law for all people

15th amendment

Prohibits discrimination in voting rights based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude

13th amendment

Abolished slavery and involuntary servitude

19th amendment

Women are granted the right to vote

24th amendment

All poll taxes are abolish in federal elections

26th amendment

18 year old's are granted the right to vote

12th amendment

Separate Electoral College votes for President and Vice President

20th amendment

Sets the terms for the beginning and ending of presidential and congressional terms.

22nd amendment

Limits the president to two terms in office.

25th amendment

Establishes procedures for presidential succession and disability.

17th amendment

Established the direct election of U.S. Senators by popular vote, replacing the previous system of selection by state legislatures.