Constitution(Bill Of Rights) Flashcards

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Principle 2

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State and federal branches share power

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Principle 1

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Gives government right to vote

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Principle 3

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Distributes power among the three branches and shows where the power is in the three branches
- split between federal and state government.

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Principle 4

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Limits power of the government by check and balances and balance of power

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Principle 5

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Allows for change and amendment process

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Powers of Congress(5)

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Declare war
Make laws 
Tax 
Overrule president veto 
Approve Supreme Court justice
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Power of the Supreme Court

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Interpret constitution/laws and overturn laws

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Powers of the President(4)

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  • Commander and chief
  • Makes treaties with the approval of congress
  • Appoints senators
  • Veto
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Amendment 1

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Freedom of speech, religion, press, assemble, and petition

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Amendment 2

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Right to bear arms

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Amendment 3

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Government can’t put a soldier in a citizens home without permission

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Amendment 4

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Nothing can be searched without a search warrant

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Amendment 5

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You don’t have to testify against yourself, you can’t be trialled for the same crime twice (double jeopardy)

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Amendment 6

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Right to a speedy trial, attorney, and right to call witnesses on your account

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Amendment 7

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Right to a jury trial

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Amendment 8

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Punishment has to fit the crime

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Amendment 9

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People have implied powers/ rights

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Amendment 10

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Powers not given to US government are given to the states

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Amendment 11

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The citizen of one state can’t be sued by a citizen of another state

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Amendment 12

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President and Vice President have to come from the same political party

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Amendment 13

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Slavery was abolished

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Amendment 14

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If you are born in this country, your a citizen

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Amendment 15

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Everyone had the right to vote

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Amendment 16

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Legalized income tax

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Amendment 17
Every state had two senators and the people elect them
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Amendment 18
Sale, manufacture, transportation, and consumption of alcohol was made illegal
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Amendment 20
The Oval Office is taken by new president in January
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Amendment 21
Repeals the 18 amendment
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Amendment 22
Limits the president to 2 terms
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Amendment 23
If you are a citizen of Washington D.C, you can vote
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Amendment 24
Outlawed vote taxes
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Amendment 25
If president dies, the vice president takes office. If he dies, the speaker of congress takes office.
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Amendment 26
18 year olds have the right to vote
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Amendment 27
If congress votes itself a raise, it doesn't take effect until after the election.
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Amendment 19
Gave women the right to vote