Articles And Amendments Flashcards
Establishes the rules of the Judicial branch
Article III
Laid down foundation for the legislative branch
Article I
Establishes relations between states and Congress, as well as limits on the states’ powers
Article IV
Establishes how amendments may be proposed and what they just do to officially become law
Article V
The Constitution is the law of the land, and must be followed
Article VI
The Constitution must be ratified by at least 9 states, and by unanimous vote, it became law in 1787
Article VII
The right of freedom of religion, speech, assembly, and the press
1st amendment
Established powers and limits of the executive branch
Article II
No quartering of soldiers
3rd amendment
The right to keep and bear arms
2nd Amendment
Right to due process, trial before a grand jury, and not being forcing to self-incriminate
5th Amendment
One must have a probable reason for search and seizure.
4th amendment
Law suits of more than 20 dollars will have a jury, and will not be reexamined by another US court
7th amendment
Excessive bail or fines and cruel and unusual punishment are strictly prohibited
8th amendment
Certain rights may not be taken away from the people
9th amendment
Citizenship, due process, and equal protection of the laws
14th amendment
Any rights not given to the nation or Congress are reserved for the state or the people
10th amendment
Laws that change the amount of payment for congressmen does not apply until said congressmen are out of office.
27th amendment
Only the judicial branch has the right to use judicial power
11th amendment
Establishes how the electoral college works
12th amendment
Outlaws slavery
13th amendment
Right to a speedy and public trial before an impartial jury, and the right to a proper lawyer
6th amendment
All men (no matter what color) are allowed to vote
15th amendment
Presidential disability conditions and vice presidential vacancies
25th amendment
