CH02: The Founding and the Constitution Flashcards
Article I
established the legislative branch
Article II
established the executive branch
Article III
established the judicial branch
Article IV
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
Article V
amendment process:
2/3 vote in congress or convention
3/4 of states adopt with
1/2+ votes in state legislatures or convention
Article VI
supremacy clause: federal laws are supreme over state laws
only federal government can make treaties
Article VII
ratification process
1st Amendment
freedom of religion (free exercise and establishment clauses) freedom of speech freedom of press freedom of assembly freedom to petition
2nd Amendment
right to bear arms
3rd Amendment
prohibits quartering of soldiers
4th Amendment
prohibits search and seizures without a warrant
prohibits arrests without a warrant
5th Amendment
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
6th Amendment
right to a speedy trial
right to attorney
requires presentation of charges
requires presentation of witnesses
7th Amendment
requires a petit (trial) jury
9th Amendment
additional rights exist outside of the Constitution