Articles and Amendments Flashcards

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Provides that Congress make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting its free exercise. It protects freedom of speech, the press, assembly, and the right to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

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The First Amendment

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Gives citizens the right to bear arms.

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The Second Amendment

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prohibits the government from quartering troops in private homes, a major grievance during the American Revolution.

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The Third Amendment

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protects citizens from unreasonable search and seizure. The government may not conduct any searches without a warrant, and such warrants must be issued by a judge and based on probable cause.

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The Fourth Amendment

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provides that citizens not be subject to criminal prosecution and punishment without due process. Citizens may not be tried on the same set of facts twice and are protected from self-incrimination (the right to remain silent). The amendment also establishes the power of eminent domain, ensuring that private property is not seized for public use without just compensation.

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The Fifth Amendment

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Assures the right to a speedy trial by a jury of one’s peers, to be informed of the crimes with which one is charged, and to confront the witnesses brought forward by the government. The amendment also provides the accused the right to compel testimony from witnesses, as well as the right to legal representation.

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The Sixth Amendment

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provides that civil cases preserve the right to trial by jury.

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The Seventh Amendment

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prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishments

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The Eighth Amendment

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states that the list of rights enumerated in the Constitution is not exhaustive, and that the people retain all rights not enumerated.

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The Ninth Amendment

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The Tenth Amendment

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assigns all powers not delegated to the United States, or prohibited to the States, to either the States or to the people.

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A convention of delegates from all the states except Rhode Island met in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in May of 1787. Known as the Constitutional Convention, at this meeting it was decided that the best solution to the young country’s problems was to set aside the Articles of Confederation and write a new constitution.

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The Constitutional Convention

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Why a Constitution?

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A chief aim of the Constitution as drafted by the Convention was to create a government with enough power to act on a national level, but without so much power that fundamental rights would be at risk.

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After approval has been granted under a state’s own internal procedures, it will notify the other parties that they consent to be bound by the treaty. This is called ratification. The treaty is now officially binding on the state.

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Ratification

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the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution. It spells out Americans’ rights in relation to their government.

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The Bill of Rights

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Article I (1)

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Legislative Branch

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Article II (2)

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Executive Branch

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Article III (3)

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Judicial Branch

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Article IV (4)

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States, Citizenship, New States

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Article V (5)

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Amendment Process

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Article VI (6)

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Debts, Supremacy, Oaths, Religious Tests

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Article VII (7)

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Ratification

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There have been 27 amendments to the Constitution, beginning with the Bill of Rights, the first 10 amendments, ratified December 15, 1791.

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amendments

23
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suits Against States

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11th Amendment

24
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Election of President and Vice President

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12th Amendment

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Abolition of Slavery
13th Amendment
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Citizenship Rights, Equal Protection, Apportionment, Civil War Debt
14th Amendment
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Right to Vote Not Denied by Race
15th Amendment
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Income Tax
16th Amendment
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Popular Election of Senators
17th Amendment
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Prohibition of Liquor
18th Amendment
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Women's Rights to Vote
19th Amendment
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Presidential Term and Succession, Assembly of Congress
20th Amendment
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Repeal of Prohibition
21st Amendment
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Two Term Limit on Presidency
22nd Amendment
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Presidential Vote for D.C.
23rd Amendment
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Abolition of Poll Taxes
24th Amendment
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Presidential Disability and Succession
25th Amendment
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Right to Vote at Age 18
26th Amendment
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Congressional Compensation
27th Amendment