civics exam review Flashcards
whats a veto?
when the president does not agree and sign a bill to make a law
whats preamble?
Describes the purpose of the Constitution
whats the artilce of the constituion
Describes the structure of the federal government and how changes can be made
precedent
The practice of deciding on a case in court using similar cases that have been decided in the past
acquittal
the person is found not guilty in a trial
case law
laws are made in court
debit card
a plastic card that connects to your checking account
arraignment
the person is told of his or her charges
trial
the person is told of his or her charges
enemerated powers
powers specifically given to the federal gov in the constitution
3rd amednment
the gov cant force you to house soldiers
reserved powers
any powers not given to the federsl gov is reserved for states
Just because it’s not in the Constitution does not mean other people don’t have that right
9th amendment
Any powers NOT specifically given to the federal government by the Constitution are RESERVED for the states.
10th amendment
slavery is not allowed and no one can is forced to be a servant
13th amendment
1)Establishes citizenship for everyone born or naturalized in the US, 2) due process and equal protection for everyone
14th amendment
Civil Rights Act of 1964
prohibited discrimination in general, ended segregation in businesses and public places
Voting Rights Act of 1965
Banned race discrimination in voting practices, such as literacy tests
Civil Rights Act of 1968
was an addition to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and banned discrimination related to buying and selling houses
everyone should be able to vote, no matter race, color of skin, or if they were enslaved in the past
15th amendment
this amendment ended the requirement of poll taxes because they created discrimination
24th amendment
this amendment allowed any citizen, who is 18 and older, to vote
26th amendment
