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AP US Government
Amendments
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1st Amendment | Freedom of religion, speech, the press, assembly, and petition - establishment clause - free exercise clause |
| 2nd Amendment | Well-regulated militia and right to bear arms |
| 3rd Amendment | No forced quartering of troops in homes |
| 4th Amendment | - No unreasonable search and seizure - Right to have warrants issued before an arrest or search |
| 5th Amendment | - Right to a jury in criminal cases - No double jeopardy and self-incrimination - Right to due process of law - Right to just compensation when private property is taken for public use |
| 6th Amendment | - Speedy & public trial - Right to confront & have favorable witnesses - Right to self-defend - Right to a lawyer (defence) |
| 7th Amendment | Right to a trial by jury in certain civil suits |
| 8th Amendment | Protection against cruel and unusual punishments |
| 9th Amendment | Protection of rights not listed in the Constitution |
| 10th Amendment | Powers not delegated to the federal government, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states or to the people |
| 11th Amendment | Can't sue other states |
| 12th Amendment | Election of president & VP |
| 13th Amendment | Abolition of slavery except as punishment for a convicted crime |
| 14th Amendment | - affirmed citizenship of those born in US - placed explicit restrictions on the laws of states!! |
| Equal Protection Clause | (14th) protected americans from discrimination based on race, gender, etc. |
| Selective Incorporation | (14th) ability of the federal government to prevent states from enacting laws that violate some of the basic constitutional rights of American citizens |
| 15th Amendment | Granted voting rights to african americans |
| 18th Amendment | Prohibited the making, transporting, and selling of alcoholic beverages |
| 19th Amendment | Granted women the right to vote |
| 24th Amendment | Right to vote in federal/primary elections - Banned poll tax |
| 26th Amendment | Lowered voting age to 18 |
| 21st Amendment | Repealed 18th amendment (alcohol ban) |
| 16th Amendment | Income tax |
| 17th Amendment | Popular election of senators |
| 22nd Amendment | Presidential term limits |
| 23rd Amendment | Washington DC is allowed to vote for president |
| 25th Amendment | VP takes over if President is unable to act |
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