Amendments 11-27
This amendment details presidential succession and procedures for replacing a president or vice president who becomes incapacitated or is unable to serve.
25th Amendment
This principle states that the people hold the ultimate power in the government.
Popular sovereignty
Ohio’s 1802 Constitution was significantly revised in this year to address corruption, balance of power, and judicial reform.
1851
When the federal government spends more money than it collects in revenue in a year, this occurs.
Budget Deficit
When working to resolve differences, using data to sway an undecided party is known as this.
Persuasion
This amendment has been central to debates over school-sponsored prayer and the separation of church and state.
1st Amendment
This amendment gave Washington, D.C. electoral votes in presidential elections- even though it’s not a state.
23rd Amendment
This principle divides government power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
separation of powers
DAILY DOUBLE!
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Ohio’s Legislative Branch is also called this.
This federal agency is responsible for managing the money supply and controlling the interest rates to influence the economy.
The Federal Reserve "The Fed"
Starting a neighborhood watch or volunteering as a firefighter are examples of ways you can support this level of government.
Local/Municipal
Under this amendment, police usually need a warrant supported by probable cause to conduct a legal search.
4th Amendment
This amendment, ratified in 1964, outlawed poll taxes in federal elections, a barrier once used to suppress voter turnout.
24th Amendment
This principle divides power between the national government and the state governments.
Federalism
The 1802 Constitution allowed the General Assembly to appoint judges and other officials. To make the state more democratic, the 1851 Constitution did this.
Judges are elected
If Congress cuts taxes and increase government spending during a recession, what type of fiscal policy is being used?
Expansionary
This amendment was repealed by the 21st amendment.
18th
This clause in the Fifth Amendment prevents someone from being tried twice for the same crime.
Double Jeopardy
This amendment limits the U.S. President to two elected terms in office.
22nd Amendment
This principle ensures that government only has the powers the Constitution gives it and must respect individual rights.
Limited Government
Ohio’s state debt had become a major issue by the mid-1800s. The 1851 Constitution added this to solve the debt problem.
Created Debt Limits
The Federal Reserve might use this monetary policy tool to fight inflation by making borrowing more expensive.
Contractionary
The 26th amendment was passed in response to political protests during this major conflict.
Vietnam War
This amendment has been cited in Supreme Court cases about the death penalty and prison conditions.
8th Amendment
This amendment, passed in 1795, limits when you can sue a state in federal court.
11th Amendment
This principle allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the others.
Checks and Balances
The court system was overwhelmed under the 1802 Constitution. In 1851, this addition helped the burden place on Ohio’s Supreme Court.
Created district courts
Lowering the reserve requirement for banks is an example of this kind of monetary policy.
Expansionary Monetary Policy (allowing banks to lend out more money)
This landmark supreme court case in 1803 established Judicial Review.
Marbury v. Madison
This amendment reserves powers not given to the federal government to the states, supporting the principle of federalism.
10th Amendment