Amendments AP Gov

1st Amendment

Protects freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.

2nd Amendment

Protects the right of the people to keep and bear arms.

3rd Amendment

Prevents soldiers from being housed in private homes without the owner's consent during peacetime.

4th Amendment

Protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures and requires warrants to be based on probable cause.

5th Amendment

Protects due process, grand jury rights, and prohibits double jeopardy and self-incrimination.

6th Amendment

Guarantees rights of people accused of crimes, including a speedy trial and assistance of counsel.

7th Amendment

Protects the right to a jury trial in certain civil cases.

8th Amendment

Prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishments.

9th Amendment

States that people have rights beyond those specifically listed in the Constitution.

10th Amendment

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

11th Amendment

Limits the ability of individuals to sue states in federal court.

12th Amendment

Requires electors to cast separate votes for President and Vice President.

13th Amendment

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

14th Amendment

Establishes citizenship and guarantees due process and equal protection under the law.

15th Amendment

Prohibits denying the right to vote based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude.

16th Amendment

Gives Congress the power to collect a federal income tax.

17th Amendment

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

18th Amendment

Prohibited the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages.

19th Amendment

Prohibits denying the right to vote based on sex.

20th Amendment

Changes the dates when presidential and congressional terms begin.

21st Amendment

Repeals the 18th Amendment.

22nd Amendment

Limits the President to being elected to two terms.

23rd Amendment

Gives Washington, D.C. electoral votes in presidential elections.

24th Amendment

Prohibits poll taxes in federal elections.

25th Amendment

Establishes procedures for presidential succession and disability.

26th Amendment

Prohibits denying citizens 18 or older the right to vote based on age.

27th Amendment

Prevents congressional pay raises from taking effect until after the next election of the House.