OH! so you want freedom?
A change or addition to the constitution is known as a?
Amendment
a framework for a government is a?
Constitution
How many steps are there in the amendment process?
Two. Proposal and Ratification
The ________ was not originally a part of the constitution.
Bill of Rights
Absolute means?
Free of restriction.
What does ratification mean?
To approve; pass; make a law.
The _________ branch is the only branch in the amendment process.
Legislative
How many votes are needed to ratify an amendment?
3/4 Votes
The 9th Amendment states any rights not stated in the constitution belong to the?
People
If Congress votes to pass an amendment, the Supreme Court cannot?
Declare it unconstitutional.
The 2nd Amendment guarantees the right to?
Bear Arms
How many votes are needed to propose an amendment.
2/3 votes.
What is the first step of the Amendment Process?
Proposal
The ____ amendment protects against self-incrimination and double jeopardy.
5th
Abridged means?
Denied.
The 10th Amendment states any rights not stated in the constitution belong to the?
States
Congress is broken up into 2 groups, what are they?
The Senate and House of Representatives
What is the second step of the Amendment Process?
Ratification
The 8th amendment prohibits?
Cruel and unusual punishment.
The Twenty-Fourth amendment increased what?
African american votes.
The 1st Amendment guarantees RAPPS. What does RAPPS mean?
Religion, Assembly, Petition, Press, Speech.
What are the two groups that can propose an amendment to the constitution?
Congress and the Constitutional Convention.
What two groups are involved in the ratification of an amendment?
State Legislature and Constitutional Convention
The 4th amendment protects against?
Unreasonable search and seizures.
a published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation is known as?
Libel