Constitutional Articles
The article explaining the amendment process
What is Article 5?
The first 10 Amendments
What is the Bill of Rights?
A separation of state and federal powers
What is federalism?
The specific section of the Constitution listing the powers of Congress
What is Article 1 section 8?
Equal protection under the law
What is the 14th Amendment?
National and state governments work in conjunction while still having certain specific powers
What is cooperative federalism?
Legislation cannot declare someone guilty or punish them without a proper trial
What is "No Bill of Attainder" from Article I?
The abolition of slavery
What is the 13th Amendment?
Powers and jurisdiction are sectionalized and clearly divided
What is dual federalism?
"The executive Power shall be vested in a President of the United States of America."
What is the Vesting Clause from Article II ?
Establishment of direct elections for senators
What is the 17th Amendment?
Federal law takes precedence over state law in a conflict of authority
What is the the Supremacy Clause?
The requirement to expel a member of Congress
What is a 2/3 majority of votes?
Inauguration day is declared January 20th
What is the 20th Amendment?
1819 case that reinforced federal power of the Elastic Clause and power to establish a national bank
What is McCulloch v. Maryland?