Adding a Bill
the way in which changes are added to the Constitution
the amendment process
This amendment gave all adult males the right to vote
15th amendment
True or False: Aliens are prohibited from voting in the Constitution
false
Protects from unreasonable searches and seizures.
being placed on trial twice for the same crime
double jeopardy
a lists of citizens rights
Bill of rights
this act appointed Federal Voting Referees
Civil Rights Act of 1960
This amendment set the current minimum age cap
Protects right to possess firearms.
2nd amendment
a process by which the government must treat accused persons fairly according to rules established by law
due process of law
this assembly may propose amendments
national convention
This act created a federal Civil Rights Commission
Civil Rights Act of 1957
This is the longest waiting period that states can require before someone votes
30
The right to assemble peacefully.
1st amendment
the way in which changes are added to the Constitution
amendment process
any amendment must be approved at the national and ______ level.
state
the Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed this
job discrimination
These are two reasons why states have requirements to live in their state for a certain amount of time before you can vote?
prevent voter fraud and allow voters to be familiar with state/local issues
Right to a trial by jury in most criminal cases.
6th amendment
a legislature consisting of two houses
bicameral
an amendment has to be proposed by Congress by a ____ vote in both houses
2/3
this act sent out federal officials to find discrimination
Voting Rights Act of 1965
Some feel current registration requirements discriminate against these two groups
the poor and less educated
Right to a trial by jury in most civil cases.
7th amendment
a person from a legislator's district
constituent