Rights of Accused
Which amendment allows the government to seize your property?
5th Amendment - eminent domain
which amendment forbids the quartering of soldiers in time of peace?
3rd amendment
Which amendment granted suffrage to African Americans?
15th amendment
What was the impact of the 19th Amendment?
offered women suffrage (right to vote)
how do you propose an amendment to the Constitution?
2/3 of both houses of Congress or when 2/3 of the states call a national Convention
Which amendment guarantees the right to a fair trial in criminal cases?
6th Amendment
which amendment has 5 basic rights?
1st amendment
African Americans achieved citizenship rights with which amendment?
14th Amendment
name one way African Americans voting rights were infringed upon?
Black Codes or Poll Taxes
keeping the Judicial system impartial and free of influence from the other branches of government is called ......
independent judiciary
what do you call not testifying against yourself?
self-incrimination
which amendment guarantees a jury trial in civil cases?
7th Amendment
Which amendment abolished slavery?
13th Amendment
'Young enough to fight, Young enough to vote" was the slogan used for which amendment?
26th Amendment
what is the the role of a jury?
to decide guilt or innocence of an accused person
which amendment protects from unreasonable search and seizure?
4th Amendment
unenumerated rights or those not listed in the Constitution is which amendment?
9th Amendment
what did states have to grant its citizens after the passage of the 14th Amendment?
"equal protection under the law"
which amendment made it illegal to use poll taxes in general elections?
24th Amendment
Who decides the president and vice president in a presidential election?
the Electoral College
excessive bail is forbidden in which amendment?
8th amendment
powers reserved for the states are in which amendment?
10th Amendment
According to the 14th Amendment what was the definition of citizenship?
"anyone born or naturalized in the United States"
What is the impact of suffrage (right to vote) in the political process?
it increases the number of people who can vote
what is the role of a judge in a court of law?
He/She interprets and applies the law during a trial