AP Gov Amendments (1-27) & Bill of Rights

1st Amendment

Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly and petition. The two clauses are the the Establishment clause and the Free exercise clause

2nd Amendment

Right to bear arms

3rd Amendment

Protection against the quartering of troops

4th Amendment

Protection against unreasonable search and seizures without a warrant

5th Amendment

Right to due process, protection against self incrimination and protection against double jeopardy

6th Amendment

You have the right to a speedy, public trial with a lawyer. You have the right to know of what you are accused of, to see and hear the people who are witnesses against you and to have the government help you get witnesses on your side.

7th Amendment

Right to a trial by jury in civil cases

8th Amendment

Protection against cruel and unusual punishments, no excessive bails or fines.

9th Amendment

People have rights other than the ones listed in the Constitution. (People’s Rights)

10th Amendment

Anything that the Constitution doesn't say that Congress can do should be left up to the states, or to the people. (State's Rights) (Delegated and Reserved Powers)

11th Amendment

Limitations on lawsuits against states

12th Amendment

Procedure of electing the President and Vice President

13th Amendment

Abolition of Slavery

14th Amendment

Equal protection under the law and due process by all citizen

15th Amendment

Right to vote regardless of race or color

16th Amendment

Power of Congress to levy income taxes

17th Amendment

Direct election of Senators

18th Amendment

Prohibition of Alcohol

19th Amendment

Right to vote regardless of gender

20th Amendment

Terms of the President and Congress

21st Amendment

Repeal of Prohibition

22nd Amendment

Limitation on Presidential terms

23rd Amendment

Right to vote for residents of Washington D.C.

24th Amendment

Prohibition of Poll taxes

25th Amendment

Presidential succession and disability

26th Amendment

Right to vote for 18 year olds

27th Amendment

Limitation on Congressional pay increases