Article 5
Can a state be denied equal representation in the Senate without its consent?
no
Can states make laws that conflict with the constitution or federal law?
no
What is the 1st amendment?
Freedom of etc....
What is the 18th amendment
prohibition
How long are terms for the Senate?
6 years
What is the main purpose of Article 5?
Details the process on how to amend the Constitution
What is the main purpose of the 7th article?
details how many states are needed to ratify the Constitution
What is the third amendment?
no forceful quartering of troops
What is the 19th amendment?
women's suffrage
Who is the president of the senate?
VP
How many votes are needed in both houses to amend the constitution?
2/3
What is the supremacy clause?
Federal law is the "supreme law of the land"
What is the 5th amendment?
Double jeopardy, plead the 5th(self incrimination)
What is the 15th amendment?
Black suffrage
Representation in the house is based off what?
state population
How many states must ratify an amendment?
3/4
How many states are needed to ratify the constitution?
9
What is the 7th amendment
jury trial in civil cases
What is the 13th amendment?
abolishes slavery
When does the supreme court have original jurisdiction?
Cases affecting ambassadors, other public ministers, and consuls, Cases in which a state is a party
What is the process called when the states, not congress, calls for a change to the Constitution?
Article V Convention, convention of the states, or constitutional convention
What does the first part of article 6 detail?
State and federal debts and treaties are still valid after ratification of constitution
What is the 9th amendment?
Rights not listed in the BOR are still given
What is the 16th amendment?
Creates income tax
What is federalism?
system of government where sovereignty is constitutionally divided between a central (national) governing authority and constituent political units, such as states or provinces