Which amendment outlawed Slavery?
13th Amendment
Which amendment protects the rights of the people?
9th Amendment
_________________: an opening that explains the purpose of the constitution
Preamble
Which goal means to unite the states under the Constitution?
form a more perfect union
What are the two simplified steps in the Amendment process?
proposed by Congress or the states
ratified by the states
Which Amendment allowed women to vote?
19th Amendment
8th Amendment
______________________: the original amendments which provided a guarantee of individual rights
The Bill of Rights
What are the ideals of the preamble?
popular sovereignty and power from the people
Who supported the addition of the Bill of Rights to the Constitution?
Anti-Federalists
Which amendment banned poll taxes?
24th
Which amendment allows for a jury trial in a civil case?
7th Amendment
What is a written change to the Constitution called?
an amendment
What does secure blessings of liberty mean?
government will protect our freedoms
A fee charged for voting was called a _________.
Poll Tax
Which amendment allowed African American men to vote?
15th
Which amendment applies to the following scenario? Sarah demands a warrant from the police before allowing them into her home.
4th Amendment
___________________ are certain liberties given to all United States citizens.
Civil Rights
Which goal of the Constitution protects fair laws and courts?
establish justice
List the three major protections provided by the 5th Amendment:
Due Process, right to remain silent, and no double jeopardy
Which amendment provided citizenship and rights for all?
14th
Which amendment states that you have the right to a fair and speedy trial?
6th Amendment
What does suffrage mean?
the right to vote
What does promote the general welfare mean?
VA Declaration of Rights
VA Statute for Religious Freedom