Amendments
What is the First Amendment?
freedom of speech, religion, and press
14th
What was the 3/5th compromise?
allowed southern states to count each slave as a 3/5th vote
Which clause equally protects citizens from the governing laws?
Equal Protection Clause
When were the first 10 Amendments ratified?
1971
What is the Twenty Sixth Amendment?
it allows 18 year old's to vote
2nd
What were the fugitive slave laws?
allowed enslavers to seize freed slaves
Which Clause guarantees the due process of law before the government may deprive someone of life, liberty, or property?
Due process Clause
When was the 19th Amendment ratified?
1920
What is the Thirteenth Amendment?
abolished slavery
What Amendment repealed the 18th Amendment?
21st
Who signed the act to end the slave trade?
President Jefferson
What are the clauses within the 14th amendment?
citizenship clause, privileges or immunities clause, Due process clause, and equal protection clause
When was the 27th Amendment ratified?
1992
rights reserved to the states
When was the slave trade put into effect?
January 1st, 1808
Which clause gives Congress the power to regulate commerce?
Commerce Clause
When was the 23rd Amendment ratified?
1961
What is the Twenty Fourth Amendment?
abolished poll taxes
What Amendment limits the amount of times someone can run for president?
22nd
When was slavery abolished?
1865
what clause gives congress the power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States?
Common Defense Clause
When was the 11th Amendment ratified?
1795