AP Gov Required Amendments

1st

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

2nd

right to keep + bear arms

3rd

bans quartering of soldiers

4th

protection against unreasonable searches and seizures

5th

right to due process, no self-incrimination, no double jeopards

6th

right to a fair + speedy trial, counsel, + an impartial jury

7th

right to trial by jury (civil)

8th

bans cruel + unsual punishment, no excessive fines/bails

9th

unenumerated rights; government cannot infringe people’s rights

10th

powers to states

11th

immunity of states being sued by non-residents of state

12th

president + vice president elected seperately

13th

abolishes slavery

14th

defines citizenship, naturalization + equal protection (Equal Protection Clause)

15th

universal male suffrage

16th

allows congress to collect income tax

17th

senate is directly elected

18th

prohibition of alcohol (repealed by 21st)

19th

women’s suffrage

20th

“lame duck”: fixes dates or term commencements of congress + president

21st

repeals 18th amendment

22nd

limits presidential office to 2 terms

23rd

provides representation for DC

24th

prohibits poll taxes

25th

defines process of presidential succession

26th

18 is national voting age

27th

changes in congressional salary take effect only next term