American Basics
The People.
These are the writers of the Constitution.
The Framers.
The Constitution has this many articles.
7
These Amendments are known as Reconstruction Era Amendments.
Amendments 13-15.
These Amendments are known as the Progressive Era Amendments.
16th-19th.
This is another name for the American system of a mixed-market economy.
Free Enterprise
These were the 2 groups debating the ratification of the Constitution.
Federalists/Anti-Federalist.
This is one of the basic principles of the United States and State Constitutions.
Limited Government.
Popular Sovereignty.
Checks and Balances.
Separation of Powers.
This Amendment prevents double jeopardy and being forced to testify against yourself.
5th Amendment.
This Amendment officially listed who follows the President if they cannot carry out their duties and responsibilities.
25th Amendment.
This is a RESPONSIBILITY of Citizens.
Voting.
Serving in Public Office.
Joining a service (Police, Military, Firefighter, etc).
This was one of the philosophers that influenced the writers of the Constitution.
John Locke
This is the official name of the Elastic Clause.
The Necessary and Proper Clause.
The 6th Amendment guarantees this.
Trial by Jury, A lawyer (Counsel), and to know the charges against them.
This is the only amendment that repealed another amendment.
21st Amendment.
This is the driving force in the American Economy
Competition
Constitution would be ratified and the Bill of Rights would be added.
These are the powers given to the states.
Reserved Powers
Describe the 10th Amendment.
All powers not given to congress or prohibited by the Constitution goes to the States.
Describe/Define the 26th Amendment.
The right to vote for all citizens starting at the age of 18.
This is the most significant political theory for early American Government.
The Social Contract.
Define Judicial Review.
Allows the Supreme Court to determine if a law or action is constitutional or not.
These are the THREE powers given to the government.
Expressed Powers.
Implied Powers.
Inherent Powers.
What is the FULL ratification process of a Constitutional Amendment?
Congress proposes with 2/3rds majority and States approve with 3/4th majority.
This person is not involved in the ratification process.
The President of the United States.