Vocab Terms
Popular Sovereignty
Govt. by the consent of the people
Define the 1st Amendment. Define R.A.P.P.S.
First Amendment-Freedom of expression
R-Religion
A-Assembly
P-Press
P-Petition
S-Speech
This Amendment granted the rights of all male citizens to vote regardless of race.
15th
What are 2 examples of National/Federal Powers that our Govt has?
What are 2 examples of Powers that our states have?
1. Declare War
2. Coin Money
1) Establish public schools
2) Build public roads
Article 1
Legislative Branch (Congress)
Limited Government
Government is not all powerful
Define Amendments 2 and 4
2nd Amendment-Right to keep and bear arms
4th Amendment-No searches or seizure of property without a warrant
What amendment abolished forcing citizens to pay a tax to cast their vote?
24th Amendment
What Concurrent Powers exist at the state and national level?
Levy and Collect Taxes
Claim private property for public use.
The National Government cannot conduct national elections
Article 2
Ex. Branch (President)
Separation of Power
Distribution of power among 3 branches of Govt.
Describe every aspect of the 5th amendment. What court case did we learn about that added details to this amendment?
1. Due Process
2. Must be read your Miranda Rights
3. No self incrimination
4. No Double Jeopardy
Miranda vs. Arizona
These Amendments were tied to Prohibition
18th Amendment-Prohibited the selling or consumption of alcohol.
21st Amendment-Repealed the 18th amendment
Believed people needed an absolute ruler. Started the idea of Social Contract.
Thomas Hobbs
Article 3
Judicial branch (Courts)
Checks and Balances
Each branch is restrained by the other 2 branches
What does the 6th Amendment say about trials and representation?
Right to a speedy trial
Right to a lawyer
Right to a fair trial
The Women's suffrage movement resulted in what amendment being created?
19th Amendment-gave women the right to vote
Interstate relation exceptions to the rules
Full Faith & Credit: Divorces, Fishing licenses
Privileges and Immunities: Hunting licenses, College Tuition
What failed document/Legislation came before the Constitution?
The Articles of Confederation
Judicial Review
The Supreme Court may declare govt. laws and actions unconstitutional
What are the main protection of the 7th and 8th Amendments?
7th Amendment-Right to a trial by an impartial jury
8th Amendment-No excessive bail, cruel, and unusual punishment for a crime.
The_________ Amendment to the United States Constitution gives residents of _________________. the right to vote in presidential elections
23rd Amendment-Allows D.C. to vote for electors
How does Full Faith & Credit Work?
States agree to honor the legal documents of other states.
Articles 4-7
Article 4-Relations among states
Article 5-Methods of amending
Article 6-Supremacy Oath
Article 7-Ratification process
Federalisism
Division of power between National and State govts.
What historic document is the Bill of Rights a part of?
The Constitution
Which three amendments to the U.S. Constitution, collectively known as the Civil War Amendments, were passed following the Civil War to abolish slavery, grant citizenship to formerly enslaved people, and guarantee equal protection under the law, respectively?
Amendments 13-15
Define the term
A fugitive from justice in one state is returned to it from another state.
Extradition
Preamble
The purpose of Govt.