Articles
explains the role of Congress
Article I
Former Constitution of the United States
Articles of Confederation
each branch has the ability to oversee or check another branch.
checks and balances
Protections in the first amendment
speech, petition, press, religion, assembly
Granted women the right to vote
19th amendment
This states that the Constitution is the highest law in the land.
Supremacy clause
This act required a stamp on all paper goods
Stamp Act
The idea that the people rule
popular sovereignty
True or False: Only rights in the Constitution are the rights that people have.
False
Guaranteed the Voting Rights of all people
Voting Rights Act of 1965
This article explains the constitutional amendment process
Article V
The Massachusetts revolt that showed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
Shays' Rebellion
power should be divided to prevent tyranny
separation of powers
Prevents double jeopardy and entitles you to due process
5th amendment
Everyone is guaranteed equal protection under the law, defines citizenship and voting qualifications
14 amendment
explains the role of the chief executive
Article II
The role of government is to protect ________, __________, _________ according to Locke.
life, liberty, and property
the idea that power is shared in government
Federalism
why was the Bill of Rights written
to convince the Anti-federalists to sign the Constitution.
Eliminated discrimination in housing
Civil rights act of 1968
Gives the Supreme Court power to review court cases between different states
Article III
Three problems with the Article of Confederation.
no power to tax, no judicial branch, no executive branch, no standing army, no universal currency, etc.
the idea that no one is above the law
rule of law
Identify one limit on freedom of expression
clear and present danger, slander, libel
Increases the people's voice in government and representation in government becomes more diverse.