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POLI 110 > CH02: The Founding and the Constitution > Flashcards

CH02: The Founding and the Constitution Flashcards

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Article I

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established the legislative branch

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Article II

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established the executive branch

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Article III

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established the judicial branch

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Article IV

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comity: recognition of laws and court decisions of other states

prohibited discrimination against citizens of other states

commerce clause: federal government regulates commerce between states

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Article V

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amendment process:
2/3 vote in congress or convention
3/4 of states adopt with
1/2+ votes in state legislatures or convention

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Article VI

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supremacy clause: federal laws are supreme over state laws

only federal government can make treaties

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Article VII

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ratification process

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1st Amendment

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freedom of religion (free exercise and establishment clauses)
freedom of speech
freedom of press
freedom of assembly
freedom to petition
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2nd Amendment

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right to bear arms

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3rd Amendment

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prohibits quartering of soldiers

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4th Amendment

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prohibits search and seizures without a warrant

prohibits arrests without a warrant

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5th Amendment

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right to grand jury

right to remain silent

protects against self-incrimination

prohibits being tried more than once for the same offense

prohibits seizing private property for public use without compensation

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6th Amendment

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right to a speedy trial
right to attorney
requires presentation of charges
requires presentation of witnesses

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7th Amendment

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requires a petit (trial) jury

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9th Amendment

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additional rights exist outside of the Constitution

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10th Amendment

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reserves power to the states or the people

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11th Amendment

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1795

limited jurisdiction of federal courts over suits involving the states

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12th Amendment

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1804

created separate ballot for vice presidency in Electoral College

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13th Amendment

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1865

eliminated slavery

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14th Amendment

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1868
national definition of citizenship

penalized states for not allowing previously enslaved people to vote

established due process in state courts for all persons

later used to apply Bill of Rights to states

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15th Amendment

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1870

extended voting rights to all races

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17th Amendment

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1913

provided direct election of senators

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19th Amendment

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1920

extended voting rights to women

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20th Amendment

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1933

shortened time between the election of president and inauguration

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22nd Amendment

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1951

limited presidential terms

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23rd Amendment

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1961

extended voting rights to residents of DC

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24th Amendment

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1964

abolished poll taxes

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25th Amendment

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1967

provided presidential succession in case of disability

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26th Amendment

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1971

extended voting rights to all citizens 18+

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