U.S. Constitution: The 27 Amendments

Vocabulary flashcards summarizing each of the 27 amendments to the U.S. Constitution for AP Government review.

1st Amendment

Free Speech/Press/Petition/ Free Exercise of Religion

2nd Amendment

Right to Bear Arms

3rd Amendment

No Quartering of Soldiers

4th Amendment

No Unreasonable Searches and Seizures

5th Amendment

Cannot be forced to incriminate yourself/ no double jeopardy/eminent domain

6th Amendment

Right to a lawyer/fair trial/speedy trial/right to confront witnesses against you

7th Amendment

Citizens have the right to a jury trial in federal non-criminal cases

8th Amendment

No cruel and unusual punishment/unreasonable bail

9th Amendment

Just because it is not mentioned in the Constitution does not mean we don't have that right

10th Amendment

All powers not given to the national government go to the states

11th Amendment

Citizens cannot sue a state in federal court without the state's permission.

12th Amendment

Separate electoral college ballots for President and Vice President

13th Amendment

Abolished slavery

14th Amendment

Reiterated citizenship for freed slaves/privileges and immunities clause/due process clause/equal protection clause

15th Amendment

All males could vote

16th Amendment

Congress can levy an income tax

17th Amendment

Senators now elected by the people of the state NOT legislatures

18th Amendment

Prohibition of alcohol

19th Amendment

Women's suffrage (women could now vote)

20th Amendment

Moved up the time national office holders take office/if something happens to Pres., VP takes over

21st Amendment

Repealed prohibition

22nd Amendment

Limited the president's terms to two 4 year terms (max. of 10 years)

23rd Amendment

Gave D.C. three electoral votes

24th Amendment

Abolished poll taxes

25th Amendment

Procedures for if the Pres becomes unfit for duty

26th Amendment

18 year olds can vote

27th Amendment

Congress cannot increase their pay in the same term