Amendments and Such

Question 1

6 Purposes of Government

Answer 1

form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, Provide more for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty

Question 2

Article 1

Answer 2

Establishes Congress (Senate and House of Representatives)

Question 3

Article 2

Answer 3

Establishes executive branch and outlines powers/duties of president and vice president

Question 4

Article 3

Answer 4

Establishes the judicial branch, creating the Supreme Court and other federal courts

Question 5

Article 4

Answer 5

Tells the relationship between the state and federal governments

Question 6

Article 5

Answer 6

Tells how to create amendments to the Constitution

Question 7

Article 6

Answer 7

States that the Constitution is the law of the land, says that government officials must take an oath of office

Question 8

Article 7

Answer 8

Holds the ratification process for the Constitution

Question 9

Popular Sovereignty

Answer 9

Political theory that states that the authority of a government is created and sustained by the consent of its people

Question 10

Limited Government

Answer 10

Political principle that limits the power of the government in order to protect the liberties and freedoms of individuals

Question 11

Federalism

Answer 11

A system of government in which power is divided and shared between a central federal government and regional state/provincial governments

Question 12

Judicial Review

Answer 12

The power of courts to examine and determine the constitutionality of legislative acts, executive actions, and other governmental decision

Question 13

Separation of Power

Answer 13

Principle in the US government that divides the powers of responsibilities of government into three distinct branches

Question 14

Checks and Balances

Answer 14

Goes along with separation of powers. Basically ensures that no single branch of government becomes too powerful

Question 15

Legislative Branch

Answer 15

Draft, debate, and pass legislation (then goes to president). Appropriates funds for government operations and controls federal spending

Question 16

Executive Branch

Answer 16

Enforcing and implementing laws (administration, president of US, foreign policy). President is head of executive branch

Question 17

Judicial Branch

Answer 17

Interpret laws and ensure they are enforced fairly and justly. Upholds the rights of citizens and judicial review

Question 18

Expressed/Enumerated Powers

Answer 18

Borrow money, coin money, post offices, create courts, declare war

Question 19

Types of Delegated Powers Government

Answer 19

Expressed/Enumerated, Implied/Inherent/Concurrent

Question 20

Supremacy Clause

Answer 20

In essence, when there is a clash between state and federal law, federal law must be followed

Question 21

Necessary and Proper Clause

Answer 21

Allows Congress to better do its job by permitting them to make laws that are needed to effectively execute its constitutional duties

Question 22

Commerce Clause

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Allows the federal government to oversee and manage economic activities that cross state and/or national borders

Question 23

Due Processes Clause

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Guarantees that no person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without the due process of law

Question 24

Equal Protection Clause

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States must treat all individuals equally under the law and cannot discriminate against people based on classifications like race, gender, or religion

Question 25

Amendment 1

Answer 25

Congress shall not inhibit the people's ability to express their ideas, practice religion, or assemble peacefully

Question 26

Amendment 2

Answer 26

American citizens have the right to bear arms

Question 27

Amendment 3

Answer 27

Soldiers are not allowed to stay in the homes of American citizens without direct consent from the owner, not even in a time of war

Question 28

Amendment 4

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There must be probable cause and affirmation to allow for a lawful search or seizure of the property of an American citizen

Question 29

Amendment 5

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Criminal defendants are not required to to testify if they may incriminate themselves through the testimony. Guarantees a right to a grand jury and forbids "double jeopardy"

Question 30

Amendment 6

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Criminal defendants have the right to a speedy and public trial led by an impartial jury in the state where the crime was committed

Question 31

Amendment 7

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When the value of a conflict is worth more than 20 dollars, the right to trial by jury is given to all American citizens involved

Question 32

Amendment 8

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Bail should not be excessive nor will punishments be cruel and unusual

Question 33

Amendment 9

Answer 33

Although they may not be listed, people's right extend beyond those found on the Constitution

Question 34

Amendment 10

Answer 34

Any powers within the Constitution that are not specifically given to the Federal Government or taken away from the states are reserved for the states and people

Question 35

Amendment 13

Answer 35

Slavery is abolished in the United States. No person in the US can bee owned by another person or force to work against their will

Question 36

Amendment 14

Answer 36

Anyone born in the US, no matter the nationality of parents, is a citizen. People must be treated equally under the law no matter race/gender. States cannot take life, liberty, or property. States cannot infringe on basic Constitutional rights.

Question 37

Amendment 15

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All men, no matter their race, color, or previous position of servitude are guaranteed a right to vote

Question 38

Amendment 16

Answer 38

The Federal Government is now able to collect income taxes from individuals and businesses. Power to tax without dividing it among states

Question 39

Amendment 17

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Allows voters in each state to vote for their senators, almost like how they vote for their members of the House of Representatives

Question 40

Amendment 18

Answer 40

Makes the production, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages illegal

Question 41

Amendment 19

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Allows women the right to vote stating that the right to vote cannot be denied or limited by the Federal Government or any state based on a person's sex

Question 42

Amendment 21

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Allows for the production, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages in the US, essentially cancelling the 18th amendment

Question 43

Amendment 24

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Says that people cannot be required to pay a fee or tax in order to vote for President, Vice President, Senators, or Representatives

Question 44

Amendment 26

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Lowers the voting age so that all US citizens who are 18 years old or older have the right to vote in federal, state, or local elections

Question 45

Amendment 12

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Says that votes will not only be cast for President, but also for Vice President in the Electoral Colleges

Question 46

Amendment 20

Answer 46

Changed the dates when the terms of President, Vice President, Senators, and Representatives end President/VP: March --> Janurary 20th Congressional Terms: Begin and end on January 3rd

Question 47

Amendment 22

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Sets the length that soemone can be president ot a max of 10 years and/or two terms. If someone becomes president in the middle of another president's term due to death or other reasons, they can still serve two terms afterwards as long as the total number of years that they are president is less than 10 years.

Question 48

Amendment 23

Answer 48

Gave the people living in DC a say in the presidential elections by granting them electoral votes

Question 49

Amendment 25

Answer 49

Ensures stability and continuity in overnment by setting a few rules: - If a president dies/resigns/removed, VP tatkes over - If VP office opens, the president can nominate a new VP - The president can temporarily transfer power to the VP - The president can be impeached