AP Gov exam amendments Flashcards
1
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1st amendment
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- freedom of religion
- free exercise and establishment clauses
- freedom of speech
- freedom of the press
2
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2nd amendment
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- protects the right to bear arms
- court has interpreted this in favor of individual liberty
3
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4th amendment
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- protects against unlawful searches and seizures
- what is more important public safety or individual rights?
4
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5th & 6th amendments
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- protects the rights of the accused
- Miranda rule
5
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8th amendment
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- protects against cruel and unusual punishment
- implications for the death penalty
6
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14th amendment
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- selective incorporation: applies civil liberties to the states
- civil rights: equal protection and due process clauses
7
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15th amendment
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- protects black suffrage ( right to vote)
8
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17th amendment
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- direct election of senators
9
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19th amendment
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- women’s suffrage
10
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24th amendment
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- abolition of poll taxes
11
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26th amendment
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- voting age lowered to 18
12
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22nd amendment
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- 2 term limit for president
13
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3rd amendment
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-prohibits the forced quartering of troops
14
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7th amendment
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guarantees a jury in civil trials
15
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9th amendment
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specifies the rights that are retained by the people
