Bill of Rights
What is the 1st amendment in its entirety?
Freedom of speech, religion, the press, assembly, and petition.
What is the full faith and credit clause?
States have to respect other states laws, institutions, and court decisions.
What are the eligibilities to voter registration?
Being 18, a U.S. Citizen, and specific state requirements.
The state gets electors to elect the states district or winner take all votes vote for presidency based on the peoples vote.
Who is allowed to come to SI sessions?
Everyone and anyone in the class!
What is the 2nd amendment?
Right to bear arms
What happens to the debt of a state or country when annexed or joins a union?
Debt is inherited by new union or country.
How often do we host elections for the house of representatives and the senate?
Every 6 years for the senate
What are the two systems for using the electoral votes?
What days and times do we meet for sessions?
Tuesdays 2-3 PM In-person SI Session
Wednesdays 3-4 PM Office Hour
Sundays 3-4 PM Virtually
What does the 9th amendment do for us?
Rights not listed in the constitution does not mean they don't exist. Rights also can't be used against others to disparage their rights.
What does the supremacy clause do?
States that the constitution and the laws of the United States are the supreme law of the land.
What are the 4 types of elections?
Primaries, General, Run off, Referenda
How many electors are there?
538
100 from senate, 438 from house of representatives
Where do we meet for sessions?
UCC CAS
What do amendments 4-8 do? Roughly, what do they stand for?
The rights against search and seizure, cruel or unusual punishment, double jeopardy, or excessive bail.
All rights to protect the accused in court.
What is the point of the oath for taking office? And whos required to take it?
Promise to uphold the constitution, and protect democracy. All federal officials.
What is a referendum election?
A proposal or law voted on directly by people instead of representatives
How are the number of electors in each state determined?
Each state gets 2 for it's senators plus the number of it's representatives
Where do we meet for class?
Calloway 145
What is the 3rd amendment, and why is it important in modern times?
The right against quartering of soldiers in civilian homes during peacetimes. The reason it's important is it can be argued as a right to domestic privacy, which isn't stated in the constitution.
What is article 5 of the constitution?
Procedures on proposing and ratifying amendments.
How many states have referendum elections?
26 states
How many electors does Georgia have?
16
Where can you reach me for information?
My email: dk00063@my.westga.edu
My office hour
In class :)