The Constitution Flashcards

(31 cards)

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Amendment 2

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The right to bear arms

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Amendment 3

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No soldier is to be quartered during time of peace without the consent of the owner or during war only when ordered by the law.

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Amendment 4

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Protects the people against unreasonable searches and seizures

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Amendment 5

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Protects the people from being held for committing a crime unless they have been formally accused with of or charged with a serious crime by the police.

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Amendment 6

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Right to a speedy and public jury trial. Accused are granted some rights to ensure a fail trial, they also get help from a counsel for their defense.

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Amendment 7

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Extends right to a jury trial to federal civil cases

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Amendment 8

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No excessive bail/fines
And
No cruel or unusual punishments

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Amendment 9

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States that the people have other rights besides those listed in the constitution

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Amendment 10

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Further defines balance of power between the federal government and the states

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Amendment 11

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Prohibits federal courts from hearing cases in which a state is sued by citizens of another state or foreign country

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Amendment 12

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Explains the function of the Electoral College and how the President and Vice President are chosen

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Amendment 13

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Abolished slavery and involuntary servitude

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Amendment 14

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Guarantees all people equal protection of the laws

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Amendment 15

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Citizens of the US shall not be denied their right to vote based off their race/color

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Amendment 16

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Congress has the power to impose a uniform and direct income tax

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Amendment 17

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Senators are to be elected by the people directly

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Amendment 18

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Prohibited the making, transporting, and selling of liquor

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Amendment 19

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Citizens of the U.S. can’t be denied their right to vote based off their sex

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Amendment 20

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Gives congress the power to pass legislation outlining a detailed succession plan

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Amendment 21

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Repealed the 18th amendment (prohibition)

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Amendment 22

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Set two term limit on presidency

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Amendment 23

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D.C. treated as a state for the purpose of the Electoral College. Residents of the district have the right to have votes counted.

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Amendment 24

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U.S. Citizens can’t be denied the right to vote because of failure to pay poll tax or any other taxes

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Amendment 25

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Explains what is to happen upon death, removal, or resignation of the president.

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Amendment 26
Citizens of the U.S. who are 18 years or older have the right to vote
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Amendment 27
Congress members can't grant themselves raises. Any new raises would take effect next congress session
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Amendment 1
Freedom of religion, speech, press, right to assemble peacefully and to petition
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How were U.S senators chosen before the 17th amendment?
Senators used to be elected by their state legislatures.
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What are two ways that amendments to the constitution can be ratified?
- 3/4 of the state legislature must vote to ratify change OR - 2/3 of the majority vote from congress
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What are two ways that amendments to the constitution can be proposed?
- 2/3 of states call for national constitutional convention to make change OR - 2/3 of congress agree that it's necessary and can propose amendments
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The Constitution specifies a 3/4's majority for just one process. What?
The ratification of an amendment