Amendments for AP Gov

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1st Amendment

Speech, religion, press, assembly, petition. Includes the Establishment Clause and Free Exercise Clause.

2nd Amendment

Right to bear arms

4th Amendment

No unreasonable searches or seizures; warrants are required.

5th Amendment

No double jeopardy, no self-incrimination, due process rights, property rights.

6th Amendment

Rights of the accused: speedy trial, jury trial, right to an attorney.

8th Amendment

Excessive bail and cruel or unusual punishment.

10th Amendment

Powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved to the states or the people.

13th Amendment

Abolished slavery and involuntary servitude

14th Amendment

Citizenship for all born or naturalized in the U.S., due process, and equal protection under the law

15th Amendment

Voting cannot be denied based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude

17th Amendment

Allowed for the direct election of U.S. Senators by citizens

19th Amendment

Granted women the right to vote

24th Amendment

Poll taxes in federal elections

26th Amendment

Lowered the voting age to 18