Amendments I
3rd Amendment
The government may not house soldiers in private homes without the consent of the owner
7th Amendment
Right to a trial by jury in civil cases over $20
How do Supreme Court justices decide their rulings?
By considering records, lower court decisions, and the argument itself before deciding their ruling based on their interpretation of the Constitution
People can vote for their leaders as well as their laws
Popular Sovereignty
2nd reason in the Preamble
Establish justice
9th Amendment
The rights of the people are not limited to those listed in the Constitution
13th Amendment
The abolition of slavery
Define Checks and Balances
The three branches of government keep each other in check and make sure that they keep to what the Constitution says
Division of powers between National, State, sometimes Local levels
5th reason in the Preamble
Promote the general welfare
14th Amendment
Declares that all persons born in the U.S. are citizens and are guaranteed equal protection of the laws
15th Amendment
Citizens cannot be denied the right to vote because of race, color , or previous condition of servitude
What was wrong with the Articles of Confederation? Extra points per reason you name
The Articles of Confederation started with no central leadership, the National Government did not have enough power, different money usage in different states, each state had its own military, and Congress could not regulate trade.
Judicial branch can declare something done by the other branches unconstitutional
Judicial Review
6th reason in the Preamble
Secure the blessings of liberty for ourselves and our posterity
No cruel and unusual punishment
19th Amendment
Gave women the right to vote
In the late 1800s, a “New Imperialism” flourished, with most of the major European countries attempting to take control of territories in Asia and Africa, but not Latin America. Some referred to the race as the “game of empire.”
The British had invaded so many countries that there was never a time when it was night in all of them.
The Sun Never Sets on the British Empire
The division of powers between branches
Separation of Powers
3rd reason in the Preamble
4th Amendment
Protects against unreasonable search and seizure
10th Amendment
Powers denied to the National government but not denied to the State government are reserved to the States
An enthno-nationalist conflict in Northern Ireland that lasted 30 years from the late 1960s to 1998. Also known as an “irregular war” or “low-level war.”
The Troubles
Government only has powers granted in the Constitution
Limited Government
4th reason in the Preamble
Provide for the common defense