Branches of Government
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The people's right to practice religion, to speak freely, to assemble (meet), to address (petition) the government and of the press to publish.
1st Amendment
Abolished slavery in the entire United States.
Which branch of the government has the power to pass laws?
Legislative
To introduce a constitutional amendment, what majority is required in Congress?
two-thirds
How old must you be to become president?
35
Guarantees that the army cannot force homeowners to give them room and board.
Ensured that a person’s race could not be used as criteria for voting.
15th Amendment
Who has the power to declare wars and to raise armies?
Congress
Which two groups make up the Congress of the United States?
House of Representatives and Senate
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Guarantees a jury trial in federal civil court cases. This type of case is normally no longer heard in federal court.
8th Amendment
Set new start dates for the terms of the Congress and the President.
20th Amendment
Who has the power to make treaties with foreign governments provided two-thirds of the Senate approve?
The President
What is the only amendment to be repealed and which amendment repealed it?
The 18th Amendment was repealed by the 21st Amendment.
How long is a senators term and how many terms can they serve?
6 years and there is no limit to how many terms they can serve
Protects people from being held for committing a crime unless they are properly indicted, that they may not be tried twice for the same crime, and that you need not be forced to testify against yourself. It also contains due process guarantees.
5th Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment.
21st Amendment
The power of the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional is an example of one of the following principles?
Checks and Balances
How can Congress override a presidential veto?
Both houses must pass the bill by a two-thirds majority
How many Circuit Court appeals are there?
12
Simply a statement that other rights aside from those listed may exist, and just because they are not listed doesn't mean they can be violated.
9th Amendment
Ensured that no tax could be charged to vote for any federal office.
24th Amendment
One Powers shared by the national and state governments?
Set Up Schools
What roles do both houses of Congress play in the introduction of a new bill?
They may rewrite or stop a bill that was passed by the other house.
They may work together to approve a bill
They may vote to pass a vetoed bill