Constitutional Amendments
This amendment prevents forced quartering of soldiers within one's home.
3rd Amendment
This branch of government makes the laws (hint: what category are you in?)
Legislative Branch
This branch of government enforces the laws (hint: what category are you in?)
Executive Branch
This branch of government interprets laws and administers justice (hint: what category are you in?)
Judicial Branch
Fill in the blank: As a(n) _____________, I favor a weaker central government and do not support a new constitution; the people won't be guaranteed their rights!
Antifederalist
This amendment guarantees Due Process and the right to not Self-Incriminate.
5th Amendment
Congress (the legislature), but at Georgia State level.
General Assembly
An annual address given by the U.S. President to explain the current condition of the nation, as well as plans moving forward.
State of the Union Address
This court case first established the use of Judicial Review.
Marbury v. Madison
This theory, developed by John Locke, explains that citizens of a nation are entrusting a leader to protect their "unalienable rights" of life, liberty, and property. If citizens feel these rights are not being protected properly, they have the ability to revolt.
Social Contract Theory
This amendment ensures that all U.S. citizens are equally protected under the law.
14th Amendment
This house of Congress is considered the upper house, with greater requirements and reputation than the other house of Congress.
The Senate
Primary Election
This court case determined that one must be reminded of their right to not self-incriminate (remain silent) when accused of a crime.
Miranda v. Arizona
Requirements that a citizen must do in order to not face punishment.
Civic Duties
This amendment was passed in 1920, and extended voting rights to not only include males.
19th Amendment
2 Part Question!
1: The lower house of Congress.
2: Refer to your answer in Part 1 - Requirements of members in this house (list 3).
1: House of Representatives
2: 25+ years of age, U.S. citizen for 7+ years, resident of the district one represents.
The House of Representatives initiates this process, with the Senate then serving as a jury.
The Impeachment Process
Civil Cases: Typically more minor, involve disputes between individuals or entities (ex. contract disagreements, divorce cases, etc.)
Criminal Cases: More serious crimes, often with lives at risk (ex. felony, murder, etc.)
In this system of government, power is shared and divided between the central and regional (state) governments.
Federalism
This amendment banned poll taxes.
24th Amendment
True or False: If a bill begins in the Senate, it will at some point be approved by the House of Representatives. If a bill begins in the House, however, it will never see the Senate.
False; all bills must pass through both houses of Congress before reaching the president.
The U.S. Constitution directly states that the President has the right to form treaties. Why is this an Enumerated Power, and not Implied?
Because Enumerated Powers are explicitly listed out within the Constitution, while Implied Powers are created based upon what is "necessary and proper", because of the Elastic Clause.
2 Part Question!
1: (Fill in the blank) As a judge practicing ______ ______, I believe that as society grows and changes, so should our interpretation of the Constitution.
2: The philosophy of a direct, literal Constitutional interpretation, that should not change as history progresses.
1: Judicial Activism
2: Judicial Restraint
Things citizens should do, but will not be punished if not done.
Civic Responsibilities