Important People
Felt it necessary to have separation of powers and have the 3 branches of Government.
First Secretary of Treasury.
Alexander Hamilton
Impeachment
Formal doc. charging a public official with misconduct.
T or F
The 18th Amendment make it illegal to produce liquors.
True
You walk into a building and begin to vote for your new president but a worker says you have to pay a poll tax but you know that the ratification of the __ Amendment prohibited poll tax.
24th
Gary is being arrested for assault. The police officer cuffing him tells him he has the right to remain silent. What Amendment does this right come from?
5th
"Father of the Constitution"
Believed in strong central gov.
James Madison
Ratify
Formally approve
T or F
Women were granted the right to vote by the 19th Amendment, which was ratified in 2000.
False (19th Amendment True)
Bill walks down the street to see a man chanting racial slurs and begins to punch him. Under what Amendment would Bill be in the wrong?
1st
Skylar went to a bar and drank 2 bottles of vodka last night. Although it may not be smart, it is legal. Which Amendment makes this possible?
War hero
First president
George Washington
Appoint
Assign a duty
T or F
The 20th amendment moved the beginning and ending of the terms of the VP and President.
True
Jills door gets knocked down in the middle of the night by a few police officers. One they search her house with no warrant and finds nothing, she sues. What Amendment did the police officers not follow?
4th
Fred is currently voting for a senator. That is, instead of state legislators voting them in. What amendment is this an example of?
17th
First Secretary of State
Believed it was the Governments job to protect peoples natural rights.
Thomas Jefferson
Executive
Someone who manages a gov. agency or department
T or F
People of color and women are still not allowed to vote.
False
Your an Elector that tries to use both your votes for a Presidential candidate. Under which Amendment would this be deemed unconstitutional?
12th
In court, Grace's case is being read to her without a jury present. What Amendment makes this unconstitutional?
7th
Coauthor of Federalist papers
First Chief of Justice in Supreme Court
John Jay
Amend
Make changes to
The Constitution has been amended 30 times.
False
Mary is a member of Congress who gets her salary cut before the next closest set of terms for the office of representatives. Which Amendment is makes this unconstitutional?
27th
Peter's speed ticket case went all the way to the Supreme Court. What Amendment would prevent that from happening?
11th