Amendments
These amendments were added during the reconstruction era that include the abolition of slavery, citizenship and equal protection, and right to vote regardless of race.
13, 14, 15 amendments
The branch of government that controls taxes and can declare war.
Legislative Branch
Says that amendments can be added by a 3/4th vote by the states
Article V
Protection of freedom of speech, press, religion, and assembly
1st amendment
Includes the powers of the president
Executive Branch
The 22nd amendment set how many terms for the president?
2 terms.
What are the powers of the president?
Can give pardon for crimes, appoint supreme court members, and Fill vacancies in the senate.
This article says that the US constitution is superior to all states laws and they must follow the constitution.
Article VI
The amendment that guarantees the phrase, "you have the right to remain silent..."
5th amendment
This branch has the power to make laws
legislative branch
The Amendment that set the voting age to 18
26th amendment
What house is set according to the population?
The House of Representatives.
Says 1 state cannot split into 2 states
Article IV
The right to speedy trial
6th amendment
Which branch includes the supreme court
Judicial Branch
Amendments based on presidents such as specifications on their terms and succession.
12, 20, 22, 25 amendments
The judiciary gives the definition of treason, which is:
Levying war against the U.S.A. or aiding America's enemies.
What does article IV say?
That the states have to power to carry out their own laws.
The protection from cruel and unusual punishment
8th amendment
Who has the sole power of impeachment?
The house of representatives
These amendments can be remembered by Tax, Senators (popular election) who Drink (prohibition) with woman (right to vote)
16, 17, 18, 19 amendment
Which branch cannot give a title of nobility to anyone in office
The Legislative Branch
Explains that the ratification of the constitution takes effect only if 9 states ratify.
Article VII
Says all the rights of people are protected, even those that are not enumerated
9th amendment
The branch that conducts civil and criminal trials
Judicial branch