Articles
What does Article 7 state?
9 of 13 states have to ratify the constitution
What is the Preamble?
Introduction to the Constitution
Amendment 5
Protects against Double Jeopardy; Against Self-incriminating (right to remain silent)
Amendment 16
Allowed the Congress to collect income tax
Amendment 13
Abolition of slavery
Which Article declares that states have to honor laws from other states?
Article 4
What are the first three words of the Preamble?
We the People
Amendment 14
Gave all natural born slaves citizenship; equal protection of the laws-
Amendment 22
Limitation of presidents to two terms
Amendment 2
Right to bear arms
How can a new amendment be proposed?
2/3 of the congress
or
2/3 of the states call for a constitutional convention
What does the word "Liberty" mean in the Preamble?
freedom
Amendment 1
Freedom of religion, speech, and the press; rights of assembly and petition
Amendment 8
Protected against excessive bail, fines and punishments.
Amendment 18
Prohibition of liquor
What Article is called the Supremacy Clause (federal law overrides state law if they conflict)?
Article 6
What does the words "common defense" mean in the Preamble?
Amendment 21
Repeal of prohibition
Amendment 15
Gave blacks the right to vote
Amendment 26
Lowered voting age to 18
How does an amendment get ratified?
3/4 of the states have to approve it
What does domestic tranquility mean?
Peace at home
Amendment 9
Protects all other basic fundamental rights
Amendment 19
Women’s right to vote
Amendment 4
Protects against illegal search and arrest warrants