Presidential Amendments
How does the twenty second amendment limits presidential power?
The twenty second amendment allows the president only two terms
Protection against being held for a crime unless indicated
Habeas corpus
Confrontation of a witness
A procedural guarantee that ensures that any testimony presented to a jury be tested through the crucible of cross-examination
How does the 10th Amendment affect students?
The school district is administered and financed by the state government and local community not the federal government
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
The nineteenth amendment
Which amendment deals with a president's death or disability?
The twenty fifth amendment
Protection against having to take a stand against oneself
Protection against self-incrimination
The right to be seen in court at soon as possible
The right to a speedy trial
Is the power to collect taxes a power of the state or federal government?
The federal government
What did the twenty sixth lower the voting age to?
The voting age was lowered to eighteen
Which amendment fixed the election of the president and the vice president?
The twelfth amendment
What is a due process clause?
Due process is a requirement that legal matters be resolved according to established rules and principles
The right to a impartial jury
A jury without any prejudice towards the convict and will render a verdict based on the evidence in the case
How are drivers affected by the state government?
A driver's license is given by the state not the federal government
What did the fifteenth amendment do?
The fifteenth amendment allowed to black citizens to vote
How does the twentieth amendment reduced the presidential transition and the "lame duck" period?
It allows the vice president-elect to act in that role until a new one can be appointed by Congress.
Eminent domain definition
The power of the government to take private property and put it to public use, following the payment of just compensation.
The right to an attorney
A right to a lawyer and council
Is the power to regulate interstate and international commerce a state or federal power?
They are a federal power
How does the seventeenth amendment change how senators are chosen?
Senators are elected through a vote
Which amendment give residents of the District of Columbia the ability to vote for President and Vice President.
The twenty third amendment
Protection against being tried for a crime multiple times
Double indictment
The right to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation
The right to be aware of the criminal charges
Issuing driver's licenses, marriage licenses, and professional licenses are powers of what?
They are powers of the state government
What does the twenty fourth amendment ban?
It bans the taxation of votes