Congressional Amendments AP Gov't

1

Freedom of religion, speech (expression), assembly, press, right to petition

2

Right to bear arms

1

Freedom of religion, speech (expression), assembly, press, right to petition

2

Right to bear arms

3

Abolished quartering of troops

4

Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures

5

Due Process of law; Double Jeopardy; Indictments by Grand Jury

6

Trial by jury—criminal trial; right to lawyer; speedy trial

7

Trial by jury—civil trial (if involves more than $20)

8

Prevents excessive bails; prevents cruel & unusual punishment

9

Rights of citizens not limited to those listed (enumerated) in Constitution

10

Any powers not given to federal government (in Constitution) are reserved to the states.

11

No state may be sued in federal court by a resident of another State or foreign country

12

Changes in Electoral College procedure—separated ballot for Pres and VP

13

Prohibition of slavery

14

Citizenship, due process, and equal protection of the law for all persons born or naturalized in the U.S. regardless of race

15

Prohibits denial of the vote because of race, color, or previous condition of slavery

16

Federal income tax

17

Direct/Popular election of Senators

18

Prohibition on sale and consumption of liquor

19

Right to vote for women

20

Commencement of terms; Sessions of Congress, Death or disqualification of President-Elect

21

Repeal of 18^th Amendment

22

Limit on presidential terms—two terms, 10 years maximum

23

Electoral vote for the District of Columbia

24

Outlawed poll tax

25

Presidential disability and succession of Vice-President

26

Minimum age for voting set at 18

27

Congressional pay (limits Congress’ ability to change salary)