Amendments ap gov

1st – Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition

2nd – Right to bear arms

3rd – No quartering of soldiers

4th – No unreasonable searches or seizures

5th – Due process, no double jeopardy, no self-incrimination

6th – Right to a speedy, public trial, lawyer

7th – Jury trial in civil cases

8th – No cruel or unusual punishment

9th – Rights not listed are still protected

10th – Powers not given to federal gov go to states

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11th – Limits lawsuits against states

12th – Changes Electoral College voting procedure

13th – Abolishes slavery

14th – Defines citizenship, equal protection, due process

15th – Black men can vote

16th – Federal income tax

17th – Direct election of senators

18th – Prohibition (alcohol banned)

19th – Women can vote

20th – Shortens "lame duck" period (inauguration in January)

21st – Repeals Prohibition (18th Amendment)

22nd – Two-term limit for presidents

23rd – D.C. gets electoral votes

24th – Bans poll taxes

25th – Presidential succession

26th – Voting age lowered to 18

27th – Congressional pay raises take effect next term