Articles
Created the Legislative Branch
Article I
If Pennsylvania passed a law banning the sale of semi-automatic handguns, there might be a court case involving this Amendment.
2nd
This Amendment abolished slavery.
13th
An example would be when a President vetoes a law, but Congress overrides the President's veto.
Checks and Balances
Created the Judicial Branch.
Article II
If a student was suspended from school for profanity posted on their own social media account after school hours and not on school property, there might be a court case involving this amendment.
1st
This amendment gave male citizens, regardless of race, the right to vote.
14th
An example of this principle is the fact that the U.S. Government an declare war while state governments can make marriage and divorce laws.
Federalism
Created the Executive Branch.
Article III
If the Scranton Police Department came into your house and conducted a search without a search warrant or permission from the homeowner, there might be a court case involving...
4th
This amendment lowered the voting age to 18.
15th
What are two ways Amendments can be ratified?
3/4 state legislatures, 3/4 state conventions
Explained how to amend the Constitution.
Article V
If you were arrested and confessed to a crime without having been informed of your right to remain silent, there might be a court case involving this amendment.
5th
This amendment said that citizens cannot be denied their right to vote due to gender.
19th
The President has been kidnapped by terrorists. How can power be transferred to the Vice President?
Vice President and a majority of cabinet members
What are two ways an amendment can be proposed?
2/3 vote both houses of Congress, a convention called by Congress at the request of 2/3 of the states
If Mr. Mullen were fined $10,000 for driving 55 miles per hour in a 35 mile per hour zone, there might be a lawsuit involving this amendment.
8th
According to the 25th Amendment, how is a vacancy in the office of Vice-President filled?
President appoints, confirmed by majority vote in both houses of Congress.
The President is undergoing major surgery. How can he transfer power to the Vice President?
Written declaration to the Speaker of the House and the President pro Tempore.