Amendments
First 10 amendments are known as your
Bill of Rights
Supreme Ct Justices hold their positions for this long
Life
The power in our government rests with
the people
This amendment outlawed slavery in the US
13th amendment
What are the three branches?
Legislative Executive Judicial
The 10th amendment gives powers to the
States(reserved powers)
This court case said segregation in public schools is unconstitutional.
Brown vs Board of Education
Powers divided between the federal & state govt.
Federalism
This amendment gave women the right to vote in 1920.
19th amendment
The job of congress is to...
make laws for our nation.
What is the 1st amendment?
People have freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and the right to petition the Government.
Amendments in Miranda vs Arizona that were violated
Amendments 5 & 6
Powers divided between the Legislative, Executive, Judicial branches
Separation of Powers
This amendment gave 18 year old the right to vote in 1971.
26th amendment
The judicial branch main job is to
interpret/explain laws
The 5th & 6th Amendments to the Constitution are commonly called your
Miranda Rights
Supreme Court primarily hears cases involving
the Constitution
when one branch of govt. has some control over the others
Checks & Balances
The 14th amendment says everyone has
Equal justice/protection under the law
Main job of the executive branch is to
enforce/carry out laws
The 8th amendment addresses the issue of
No cruel/unusual punishment
Marbury vs Madison established the concept of
Judicial Review
The will of the people, majority rules is also known as
Popular Sovereignty
This amendment limits the President to two terms
Amendment #22
Who makes up the Legislative Branch?
Senators & House of Representatives (Congress)