AP Gov Required Amendments

1st Amendment

Protects the freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly, and the right to petition the government.

2nd Amendment

Gives people the right to keep and bear arms (own and carry weapons).

4th Amendment

Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures; requires a warrant or probable cause for searches.

5th Amendment

Protects the rights of people accused of crimes; prevents self-incrimination and double jeopardy, and ensures due process.

6th Amendment

Guarantees the right to a fair, speedy, and public trial by an impartial jury, the right to a lawyer, and the right to know charges.

10th Amendment

Reserves powers not given to the federal government for the states or the people.

13th Amendment

Abolishes slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime.

14th Amendment

Grants citizenship to those born or naturalized in the U.S. and guarantees equal protection under the law.

15th Amendment

Prohibits voting rights denial based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude.

16th Amendment

Gives Congress the power to collect income taxes.

17th Amendment

Establishes the direct election of U.S. senators by the people.

19th Amendment

Gives women the right to vote.

22nd Amendment

Limits the president to two terms in office.

24th Amendment

Bans poll taxes in federal elections.

25th Amendment

Lays out the process for replacing the president or vice president if they are unable to serve.

26th Amendment

Lowers the voting age from 21 to 18.