AP Gov Required Amendments

Question 1

1st Amendment

Answer 1

Freedom of religion, speech, the press, assembly, and the right to petition the government

Question 2

2nd Amendment

Answer 2

Right to bear arms

Question 3

3rd Amendment

Answer 3

Quartering soldiers

Question 4

4th Amendment

Answer 4

Unreasonable searches and seizures

Question 5

5th Amendment

Answer 5

Protection from double jeopardy, protection from self-incrimination, due process, just compensation (inspiration for MIRANDA RIGHTS)

Question 6

6th Amendment

Answer 6

Specific rights of the accused (inspiration for MIRANDA RIGHTS)

Question 7

7th Amendment

Answer 7

Right to a jury trial

Question 8

8th Amendment

Answer 8

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

Question 9

9th Amendment

Answer 9

All rights not listed are retained by the people

Question 10

10th Amendment

Answer 10

All powers not listed are retained by the people

Question 11

14th Amendment

Answer 11

Granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States, including former slaves

Question 12

15th Amendment

Answer 12

Protects the right to vote

Question 13

16th Amendment

Answer 13

Grants Congress the power to collect income taxes

Question 14

17th Amendment

Answer 14

Direct election of senators in each state

Question 15

22nd Amendment

Answer 15

Limits presidents to two terms

Question 16

24th Amendment

Answer 16

No voting tax

Question 17

26th Amendment

Answer 17

Lowered the voting age to 18