US Constitution Flashcards
When was it ratified?
1788
How many articles?
Seven
What does Article I deal with?
Legislative power ( both chambers). 10 sections.
What does Article 2 deal with?
Executive power. 4 sections.
What does Article 3 deal with?
Judiciary power. 3 sections.
What does Article 4 deal with?
States rights. 4 sections.
What does Article 5 deal with?
Requirements to amend the Constitution.
What does Article 6 deal with?
The US will honor prior debts.
Senators and Representatives are bound by oath to defend the Constitution
No religious qualification requirement to hold public office
What does Article VII deal with?
Ratification from 9 states is sufficient to establish the Constitution as the law of the land.
How many Amendments?
27
Amendment 1
Freedom of religion, speech and press. Freedom to assemble and to petition the government to fix issues
Amendment 2
Right to bear arms
Amendment 3
Nobody has to house soldiers without consent.
Amendment 4
Right of people to be secured in their home. Searches not allowed without proper warrant.
Amendment 5
Person can’t be tried twice for the same offence.
Person can’t be compelled to be witness against himself.
Can’t deprive life/liberty/property w/o due process.
Private property can’t be taken for public use w/o just compensation.
Amendment 6
Right to a speedy trial by impartial jury. Right to have Counsel for his defence.
Amendment 8
No excessive bail or cruel punishment allowed.
Amendment 10
Powers not delegeted to the US by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States.
Amendment 13
Abolition de la esclavitud. (12/6/1865)
Amendment 15
Blacks right to vote (2/31870)
Amendment 16
Congress has the right to collect income tax.
