7th SS Chapter 4.6 and 4.7 Notes/Outline Flashcards
Which article outlines 2 ways to propose an amendment?
Article V
Describe the two methods (of proposing an amendment).
- By 2/3 of both the House and the Senate
2. By a national convention called by Congress at the request of 2/3’s of the state legislatures
In how many ways may an amendment be ratified?
Two ways
What are the two ways (for an amendment to be ratified)?
- Maybe approved by the legislatures of 3/4’s of the states
2. Maybe approved by special conventions in 3/4’s of the states
How many amendments have been ratified by the 2nd way? Which one/ones?
One, the 21st Amendment
How many amendments have been proposed by Congress which was not ratified by the state?
six
The 1st ten amendments to the Constitution are known as ?
The Bill of Rights - are concerned with the rights of the American people
The 1st amendment protects the freedoms of:
- religion
- speech
- the press
- to assemble peacefully
- to petition the government to change its policies
The 2nd amendment protects?
to keep and bear arms
The 3rd amendment says ?
Congress may no force citizens to put up troops in their homes
The 4th amendment protects American from?
unlawful searches of home or property
The 5th through 8th amendments deal with?
the rights of people accused of crimes
The 5th amendment protects the rights of people to not?
incriminate, or give evidence against, themselves
The 6th amendment guarantees?
the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial, or fair, jury
The 7th amendment provides for justice for?
juries for civil, or noncriminal, trials