Amendments
What are the five freedoms mentioned in the first amendment
Freedom of Religion, Press, Petition, Assembly, and Speech
To successfully approve an amendment how much of Congress must agree?
2/3
These are powers that are explicitly given to the national government in the U.S. Constitution
Expressed Powers
This Amendment abolished slavery in the U.S.
13th
According to this clause, state's must accept the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of other states.
Full Faith and Credit Clause
What does the 3rd Amendment prevent?
Quartering of troops in times of peace
For an amendment to be ratified it must meet what threshold?
3/4
What branch of government can declare acts of Congress unconstitutional?
Judicial Branch
This Amendment prohibited denying the right to vote regardless of race.
15th
This 1971 Amendment, lowered the voting age from 21 to 18.
26th
This amendment gives powers that are not assigned to the federal government to the states. It is also know as reserved powers.
10th Amendment
To formally approve an amendment, treaty, or constitution is to what?
Ratify
These powers are not stated in the U.S. Constitution but are necessary and proper for it to operate.
Implied Powers
These are powers that are held by both the federal and state governments. Examples include laws and collecting taxes.
Concurrent Powers
The legal process by which a fugitive from justice in one state can be returned to that state.
Extradition
What is the 8th Amendment?
No excessive bails or fines and No cruel and unusual punishments
Besides Congress proposing an amendment what other way is there to propose an amendment?
Through a national convention called by Congress when requested by 2/3 of the State Legislatures
What branch of government has the power to appoint federal judges?
Executive Branch
This Amendment limited the number of times a Presidents could serve, Franklin D. Roosevelt wouldn't be happy.
22nd
This type of federal grant allows funds to be used for broad purposes where states have freedom to decide how to spend the money. Examples, include education and transportation.
Block Grants
The right to a jury trial in a civil case is given by what amendment?
7th Amendment
What is the only amendment to the U.S. Constitution that was proposed at a National Convention.
21st
This clause gives the federal government an upper hand when it comes to conflicts with state laws
Supremacy Clause
What branch of government has the power to approve treaties?
Legislative Branch
These types of grants are used for closely defined purposes with conditions set by the Federal Government such as, construction of airports
Categorical Grants