Amendments
Types of Law
Because of this case
Famous Documents
Vocabulary
100
13th Amendment.

Abolished Slavery.

100

Laws passed by local governments and only apply to those in that community.

Local Law

100

Tinker v. Des Moines

Upheld the right of students to freedom of speech.

100

Ended the struggle between the Nobles and the King.

Gave more power to the citizens.

English Bill of Rights

100

This word means 'to Approve'. Used when Amendments are approved. 


DOUBLE POINTS!!

Ratify or Ratification

200

This Amendment granted suffrage for women.

19th Amendment.

200

Law designed to resolve disputes between private parties and compensate victims.

Civil Law

200

Because of this case the "Rule of Law" is said to apply to everyone .... even Presidents.

United States v. Nixon

200

Established Limited Government and trial by jury.

DOUBLE POINTS!!

Magna Carta

200

An agreement among people in a society with a government. People follow rules, government protects the people's rights.

Social Contract 

300

This amendment established citizenship and provides equal protection of citizens regardless of race.

14th Amendment.

300

Law designed to punish those who commit crimes.

Criminal Law.

300

Because of this case citizens are given the right to legal counsel even if they cannot afford one.


DOUBLE POINTS!!

Gideon v. Wainwright

300

This 1776 publication moved the colonist to declare independence from England.

Common Sense

300

Media organization that exposes illegal practices or waste. The opposing party makes sure the party in office does not abuse it's power.

Watchdog

400

This amendment lowered the voting age to 18. (Vietnam War)

26th Amendment.

400

Law that covers crimes committed by the members of the armed forces.


Double Points!!

Military Law.

400

D.C v. Heller

400

The first constitution. Created a weak central government.

Articles of Confederation

400

Power is divided between states and national government.

Federalism

500

This amendment prohibits poll tax.


DOUBLE POINTS!!

24th Amendment.

500

Covers interpretations of the powers of the Federal Government, disputes between the branches of government, disputes between the Fed & states, and the scope of the rights protected by the Amendments.

Constitutional Law

500

Bush v. Gore

Halted Florida recount due to lack of standard. 

Bush became President.

500

These writings helped persuade some states to ratify the United States Constitution.

Federalist Papers

500

Overall Plan for dealing with other nations.

Goal is National Security, build trade, promote world peace and advance democracy around the world.

Foreign Policy

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