Articles
Outlines the role of the Legislative Branch.
What is Article I?
Can override a Presidential veto.
What is the Legislative Branch?
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech... press...the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government."
What is the 1st Amendment?
The only amendment to be repealed.
The document replaced by the Constitution.
What are The Articles of Confederation?
Details the powers of the Judicial Branch.
What is Article III?
Declares laws unconstitutional.
What is the Judicial Branch?
"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause"
What is the 4th Amendment?
Granted voting rights to individuals 18 years and older.
What is the 26th Amendment?
The Federal Government didn't have the power to enforce this as protection.
What is a Military?
What is Article II?
Has the ability to adjourn Congress.
What is the Executive Branch?
"In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed"
What is the 6th Amendment?
The only amendment to be passed by popular vote.
What is the 21st Amendment?
The Federal Government couldn't enforce these after the Revolution.
What are Taxes?
Outlines the amendment process.
What is Article V?
What is the Executive Branch?
"In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law."
What is the 7th Amendment?
Changed the way Senators were chosen.
What is the 17th Amendment?
Farmers take up arms in Massachusetts as a result of the difficult economic conditions following the Revolution.
What is Shays' Rebellion?
Explains what is needed to ratify the Constitution.
What is Article VII?
Has the ability to reject Supreme Court Justices.
What is the Legislative Branch?
"The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people."
What is the 9th Amendment?
Allowed residents of DC to vote in elections.
What is the 23rd Amendment?
Established the newly acquired territory West and the process by which territories could become states; the only real triumph of the Articles of Confederation.