Ratification Facts
Date written
Popular Sovereignty
the people are sovereign and have all political power
Article I
Legislative Branch
20th Amendment
Sets inauguration date to January 20th
14th Amendment
Defines citizenship; made bill of rights applicable to the states; equal protection of the laws
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February 1, 1788
Federalism
power is divided among the national and regional governments
Article III
Judicial Branch
2nd Amendment
Right to Bear Arms
4th Amendment
No illegal search and seizure
date ratified
June 21, 1788
Separation of Powers
each of the 3 branches of government have separate powers and responsibilities.
Article IV
State Relationships
22nd Amendment
President can serve two terms or not more than 10 years.
5th Amendment
Grand Jury Indictment, Due Process, Eminent Domain, No Double Jeopardy, No self-incrimination
13th to Ratify
Rhode Island
Checks and balances
the authorizations of each branch over the other to ensure that powers are not abused
Article V
Amendment Process
25th Amendment
Presidential disability- establish order of succession
6th Amendment
Fair Public and Speedy Trial, hear charges, call witnesses, hear witnesses
1st to Ratify
Delaware
Limited Government
there are limits and restrictions to what the government can and can not do.
Article VI
Supremacy Clause
13th Amendment
Ended slavery
12th Amendment
Election of the President and Vice President on separate ballot; Electoral College