Amendments
9th amendment
clarifies unexpressed rights
Democracy
Rule by the people
Republican Party
Conservative social and economic policies.
Members in house of representatives
432
10th amendment
powers not explicitly given to federal government, is given to the states
Dictatorship
Singular, absolute power
Democratic policies
Prioritizes building a stronger, fairer economy, achieving universal, affordable health care, and protecting communities
Members in senate
100
13th amendment
abolished slavery
Theocracy
Ruled in the name of God
Moderate
An ideological category which entails centrist views on a liberal-conservative spectrum
Senator requirements
U.S. citizen for 9 years
15th amendment
women's sufferage
Oligarchy
Small group controls country
Conservative
House of rep. requirements
25 yrs old
Citizen for 7 years
Resident
26th amendment
voting age 18
Anarchy
No government
Liberal policies
Emphasize individual freedom, rights, and the role of government in promoting social justice and addressing inequalities.
Filibuster
A parliamentary procedure in the U.S. Senate where one or more senators extend debate on a bill or other matter to prevent or delay a vote on it