Bill of Rights
Protects freedom to assemble, and petitions for redress
1st amendment
Formally abolishes slavery
13th amendment
People agree to have a government to protect their rights/avoid "state of nature"
Social Contract Theory
The people who live there
Population
The second article of the Constitution establishes this branch of government
Executive
Grants you the right to a speedy trial
6th amendment
Prohibition: makes alcohol illegal
18th amendment
Government evolved from early family systems
Evolutionary theory
The area the state covers
territory
Congress consists of two houses, so it is considered ____
Bicameral
Protects against illegal search and seizure
fourth amendment
Grants women the right to vote
19th amendment
Rulers were given their right to rule over the people from God
Divine Right Theory
Having ultimate authority within that area
sovereignty
The Constitution replaced this earlier founding document
The Articles of Confederation
Makes it clear that we have other rights even if they are not listed in the bill of rights
ninth amendment
Abolishes the poll tax
24th amendment
Power was taken by strong people who subjected everyone else to their rule
Force theory
Having leaders/laws/structure/etc.
Government
This article explains the formal amendment process
Article 5
Makes it so we can not be expected to quarter soldiers
third amendment
Lowers voting age to 18
26th amendment
The Declaration of Independence was written in this year
1776
The process by which our political beliefs are influenced by external factors such as education, age, geography, etc.
Political Socialization
According to the Constitution, this branch of government has the right to levy taxes
Legislative