AP Government Amendments to Know

amendments to know for AP government

1st amendment

freedom of religion, speech, the press, assembly, and petition

2nd amendment

the right of the people to keep and bear arms

3rd amendment

no soldier can be quartered in a house

4th amendment

prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures- sets the bounds for search warrants and probable cause

5th amendment

protects rights of due process and the right to remain silent, double Jeopardy, concerns indictments, and just compensation

6th amendment

right to a fast and speedy trial by an impartial jury, to have witnesses, and the right to counsel

7th amendment

right to a trial by jury a

8th amendment

prohibits excessive bail, fines, and cruel and unusual punishments

14th amendment

selective incorporation- how amendments are applied to states

civil rights- equal protection clause and due process clause

15th amendment

guarantees black suffrage

17th amendment

direct election of senators

19th amendment

women’s suffrage

24th amendment

abolition of poll taxes

26th amendment

voting age lowered to 18

22nd amendment

limits the president to 2 terms in office (or 8 years)

25th amendment

outlines procedures for presidential succession (vice president)

10th amendment

gives all powers not specifically given to the US government in the Constitution to either the states or to the people