The Bill of Rights
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution
The Bill of Rights
What is 8th amendment
Prohibits excessive bail, fines or cruel and unsual punishment
Power not granted to the federal government belongs to the states and the people.
10 amendment
What is 16th amendment
grants congress the authority to issue an income tax
What are the Three of Branches of Government
executive branch
legislative branch
judicial
What is the 1st Amendment
Freedom of speech, Freedom of assembly and Freedom of Religion
What is 5th amendment
Provides rights to not testify against oneself in court: due process is required: cannot be charged for the same crime twice (double jeopardy)
What is 12th amendment
Outlines procedures for electing the vice president. The Vice President is elected when the President is elected
What is 19th amendment
grants women the right to vote
Legislative branch
Congress
Senate and House of Representatives
What is the 2nd Amendment
The rights to bear arms (own guns)
What is the 7th amendment
The right to a jury by trial
13th amendment
abolished slavery unless, protects people from being forced to work, unless a person is convicted of a crime
What is 18th amendment
Ban alcohol
Who makes up the Executive branch
President and his cabinet
What amendment prohibits unreasonable search and seizures
3rd amendment
What amendment prohibit the government from placing troops in private homes
3rd Amendment
What is 14h amendment
If you are born in the United States, you are a naturalized citizen, guarantees equal and civil rights, extends liberties and rights granted in the Bill of Rights to formerly enslaved people.
What is the 21st amendment
repeal Prohibition
Judicial branch represents the
Federal courts adjudicate federal laws and determine whether are unconstitutional. but only those over which lawsuits originate.
What is the 6th amendment
assures speedy trial by jury of peers: right to confront witnesses: must be informed of crime: testymony and legal representation
9th amendment
What amendment not all rights listed in the constitution
What is the 15th amendment
gave African American men the right to vote
What is the 25th amendment
In case of removal of the President or his death or resignation, the Vice President shall become President
the United States Congress is a bicameral legislature, meaning it is composed of two separate houses: the House of Representatives and the Senate. This structure was established by the Constitution to ensure a balance of power and representation. House of Representatives have 435 members how many serve in the Senate?
100