Ch 2 & EOC Review Flashcards
Rights of the Accused - No double jeopardy, no self incrimination, eminent domain
5th Amendment
This person’s theory influenced the American Revolution.
John Locke
This amendment put a restraint on Congressional salaries. Their raise does not kick in until after they have been reelected.
27th Amendment
Who was our first president
George Washington
A group of 85 essays published in New York that argued for the ratification of the new Constitution.
The Federalist Papers
A law
ordinance
A single-house chamber in a lawmaking body
Unicameral
People are the source of government power
Popular Sovereignty
No Quarting of Troops - Citizens do not have to house soldiers.
3rd Amendment
To impose a tax
Levy
RAPPS Freedom of religion, assembly, press, petition, and speech
1st Amendment
Our country’s first constitution was called what?
The Articles of Confederation
A law making body
legislature
First US capital city
New York City
Courts have power to declare laws, and actions of Congress and the president, unconstitutional
Judicial Review
This amendment is known as the Lame Duck (1933) – President takes office in January (not March)
20th Amendment
This amendment gave all men, regardless of race, the right to vote
15th Amendment
Government power is not absolute and is limited
Limited Government
Right to Bear Arms
2nd Amendment
Money collected from taxes and other sources
Revenue
List the three branches of government.
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
This amendment is known as suits against states – A person cannot sue another state they are not a resident of
11th Amendment
This amendment is for Presidential Disability and Succession (1967)
25th Amendment
This plan/compromise called for a two-house legislature
The Connecticut Compromise
Written plan for government
constitution
This amendment put the election of the President and Vice President on separate tickets (1804)
12th Amendment
Someone at the Constitutional Convention who supported a weaker federal government, stronger state governments, and wanted a Bill of Rights.
Anti-Federalist
“Search and Seizure” Amendment. No unreasonable search or arrest.
4th Amendment
This amendment gave women the right to vote
19th Amendment
Political discourse
Anarchy
This branch of government is in charge of interpreting laws
Judicial Branch
This branch of government is in charge of making laws
Legislative Branch
Someone at the Constitutional Convention who supported a large federal government and weaker state governments.
Federalist
This amendment gave citizenship to previous slaves and provides equal protection under the law for all citizens
14th Amendment
This amendment is the Income Tax Amendment
16th Amendment
To approve
Ratify
This amendment prohibited the manufacturing, transportation, and sale of alcohol
18th Amendment
What day is considered Constitution Day?
September 17th
The right to a speedy and public trial - right to an attorney, know your witnesses, trial of your peers, know your charges
6th Amendment
Powers reserved to the state - Any rights not given to federal government are given to the states and people.
10th Amendment
No cruel or unusual punishment - excessive bail or cruel punishment
8th Amendment
A supporter
Advocate
This amendment gave Presidential Electors for the District of Columbia – Washington, D.C. (1961)
23rd Amendment
Known as the “Seven Years War”
French & Indian War
Each branch of government holds some control over the other two branches
Checks and Balances
This amendment repealed the 18th Amendment/Prohibition
21st Amendment
Causing sudden and dramatic change
Revolutionary
Each of the three branches of government has its own responsibilities.
Separation of Powers
This amendment abolished poll taxes
24th Amendment
This branch of government is in charge of enforcing laws, signing/vetoing laws
Executive Branch
This amendment put a limit on Presidential Terms (1951)
22nd Amendment
A model on which to base later decisions
Precedent
Right to a Civil Trial of $20 and over.
7th Amendment
Powers reserved to the people - People get rights not listed in The Constitution
9th Amendment
King of England during the Revolutionary War
King George III
This amendment gave 18 year olds the right to vote
26th Amendment
List 3 Accomplishments of the Articles of Confederation.
Peace Treaty with Britain, NW Ordinance of 1785, NW Ordinance of 1787
This amendment allowed for the direct election of US Senators
17th Amendment
Power divided between national and state governments
Federalism
List Weaknesses of the Articles
National Gov’t could not levy taxes… Congress could not regulate trade… Congress could not force any laws… 9 out of 13 states needed to pass laws… All 13 states to amend… No executive branch… No Fed. Court System
This amendment abolished slavery
13th Amendment
