Amendments
Define and amendment
changes to the constitution
What is the beginning of the constitution called?
preamble
Rejextion of a bill
veto
a formal agreement between the leaders of two countries.
treaty
Freedom and the rights to bear arms
2nd
What is the first amendment about?
the freedom of speech and religion.
7 of these... and they each cover a general topic of the constitution.
articles
To remove a president from power for wrongdoing. (EX: Trump may be removed)
impeach
an outgoing government official serving out the reminder of a term after retiring or being defeated.
lame duck
freedom of religion and speech and press and right to petition the government
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What are the three types/categories of Amendments
bill of rights, civil war, later amendments
changes to the constitution
amendment
an appeal.
petition
an order signed by a judge to give permission to search a specific location for specific illegal activity.
search warrant
abolished slavery
13th
What is the 5th amendment about?
the right to due process When charged of a crime!
The division of responsibility among the three branches of the US Government.
separation of powers
to accept
ratify
principle of the 5th amendment stating that the government must follow proper procedure when charging and individual for a crime.
due process of law
women the right to vote
19th
What has to be done for an amendment to be passed?
2/3 of House of Reps and congress
3/4 of the 50 states
The system of government where the three branches all have power and responsibility over the others to limit power/corruption in any particular branch.
checks and balances
the philosophy that the Supreme Court should play a key role in shaping national policies.
Stated that the constitution is the main law of the land in the US.
supremecy clause
changed the right to vote to 18
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