Parts of Government
This branch of the government is where the President sits.
The Executive Branch
Right to bear arms.
Second Amendment
This amendment outlawed slavery
13th Amendment
Bringing charges against an official.
Impeachment.
Article II states that a president has a term of this many years.
Four years.
This branch of government, the Congress, can declare war.
The Legislative branch.
The right to not self-incriminate. (Can stay silent once arrested)
Fifth Amendment
This amendment prohibited the production, sales, and transportation of alcohol in the United States. It was later repealed.
18th Amendment
Draft of a proposed law.
Draft
Article I, Section 3 states that there must be this many senators(2 from each state).
100 total
This branch of government interprets the law. Also, the Supreme Court.
The Judicial Branch
Freedom from unlawful search or seizures. Ability to secure properties and homes.
Fourth Amendment
This amendment prohibits the government from denying voting rights based on race.
15th Amendment
Violation of the allegiance owed by a person to their own country, for example, by aiding an enemy.
Treason!
The number of states which Ratified the constitution.
13 (original colonies)
The term used for the three branches of government that keeps one from having too much authority.
Separation of Powers
Freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press(media), right to assemble, right to petition the Government.
First Amendment
This amendment gave women the right to vote.
To change the constitution.
Amendment.
Article IV stated that a marriage in one state would be recognized in #___ states.
All (13)
A system where the government is broken into different parts and balances power between them.
Checks and balances
The right to a speedy trial, impartial jury, to be informed of nature and cause of accusation, and to have assistance in counsel for defense.
Sixth amendment
This Amendment lowered the voting age to 18 in both federal and state elections.
The 26th Amendment
Individual who is elected president but has not yet begun serving their term.
President Elect.
In Article VI, the _______ clause states that when state laws conflict with federal laws laws, the federal laws are upheld.
Supremacy Clause