Constitution Flashcards
(28 cards)
Article I
Legislative branch
Article 2
Executive branch
Article 3
Judicial branch
Article 4
Relations among the states
Article 5
Method of amending the constitution
Article 6
Supremacy clause
Article 7
Ratification by 9/13 states
How many amendments?
27
When was the bill of rights added
1791; b/c of the anti-federalist
Amendment 1
RAPPS
Amendment 2
State militia, bear arms
Amendment 3
No forced quartering of troops
Amendment 4
Rights of people to be safe from unreasonable searches and seizures
Amendment 5
Criminal proceedings, self-incrimination, no double jeopardy
Amendment 6
Persons accused of crimes; speedy and public trial, impartial jury, witnesses, notification of charges
Amendment 7
Jury trials in civil cases
Amendment 8
No excessive bail, no cruel and usual punishment
Amendment 13
Abolition of slavery
Amendment 14
Rights of citizens
Amendment 15
Right to vote regardless of race
Amendment 18
Prohibition of alcohol
Amendment 19
Right to vote regardless of sex
Amendment 21
Repeal of the 18th amendment
Amendment 22
President may only serve two terms or max of 10 years