Amendments AP Gov

1

Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, petition

2

Right to bear arms would not be infringed (violated)

3

No soldier in time of peace shall be quartered in a private citizen’s home without the homeowner’s consent

4

People and their personal property cannot be searched without a warrant, issued by a judged.

5

Due to process; no double jeopardy; no self-incrimination; eminent domain

6

Guarantee of a speedy trial; Guarantee of a public trial; the right to confront witnesses; the right to have legal counsel (an attorney); impartial jury of your peers.

7

In a civil suit (lawsuit between to persons or groups), the defendant has the right to a trial by jury if the amount in question is over 20 dollars.

8

No excessive bail; no cruel and unusual punishment shall be used against a convicted criminal.

9

Powers that are not specifically granted to the national government are to be retained by the people.

10

Powers that are not specifically granted to the national government are to be retained by the states.

11

A citizen from one state cannot sue a citizen in another state in federal court

12

Electors will vote for President and Vice President on separate ballots

13

Slavery was abolished

14

Granted citizenship rights to former slaves; due process clause; equal protection clauses; incorporation

15

African American males were guaranteed the right to vote

16

Congress shall have the power to lay and collect taxes on incomes

17

Senators elected directly by people of each state

18

The manufacture, transportation or sale of alcoholic beverages was prohibited

19

The right to vote cannot be denied because of a person’s gender.

20

Shortened the period of time between federal elections and the day that officials were sworn into office.

21

Repealed a previously-ratified amendment; the Prohibition Era in America was over

22

President of the U.S. now limited to serving no more than two full terms in office.

23

People who live Washington, D.C are allowed to vote for President and granted three electoral votes

24

People cannot be denied the right to vote in federal elections because they had not paid a tax on voting

25

Established procedure to follow in the case of presidential death and/or disability.

26

18 year olds granted right to vote

27

Congress may pass a law increasing members’ salaries, but cannot collect it until after there has been a federal election.

Bill of Rights Amendments

1-10

Early Post-Bill of Rights Amendments

11 and 12

Amendments Arising from the Civil War

13-15

20th Century Amendments

16-27

Civil Rights and Liberties Amendments

1-9,13, 14

Government Power and Function Amendments

10,11,16

Election Rules and Office-Holding Amendments

12,17,20,22,25

Social Concerns Amendments

18,21

Voting Rights Amendments

15,19,23,24,26