Required Amendments for APGOV

Amendments 1 through 24 needed for the AP Government Exam

1st Amendment

Freedom of speech, press, religion, petition, and assembly

2nd Amendment

The right to bear arms

3rd Amendment

No quartering of soldiers

4th Amendment

No unlawful search and seizure

• Warrant

• Takings Clause

• Exclusionary Act

5th Amendment

Against self-incriminating

• Due Process

6th Amendment

Speedy and fair trial

• attorney required by law

7th Amendment

Right to a trial by Jury

8th Amendment

No cruel and unusual punishment

• Excessive Bail

9th Amendment

You have more rights than your enumerated rights

• Right to Privacy

10th Amendment

Powers not given to the federal government are the people’s and the state’s rights

13th Amendment (Reconstruction)

Abolished involuntary servitude and slavery

14th Amendment (Reconstruction)

Birthright citizenship for freedmen

• Due Process

• Equal Protections Clause

15th Amendment (Reconstruction)

Suffrage for all men (regardless of Race)

17th Amendment

Direct (popular) election of Senator (no longer by presidential appointment)

19th Amendment

Equal Voting Rights

22nd Amendment

Limits President to 2 terms (4 years per term)

24th Amendment

Eliminates Poll Tax

26th Amendment

Lowers voting age to 18