U.S Constitution/ Government Flashcards
What process is needed to go trough to change the constitution?
The Amendment Process
The Constitution is known as the _________ _______ ___ ____ _____.
The supreme law of the land
What is the first amendment?
Freedom of press, religion, petition, assembly, and speech
What’s the 13th amendment?
Abolished slavery
What Is the 14th amendment?
Citizenship to everyone born in U.S
What is the 15th amendment?
all adult males can vote
What is the 16th amendment?
Government can collect income tax.
What is the 17th amendment?
Direct election of senators (progress reform)
19th amendment
Women’s suffrage (voting)
24th amendment
Outlaw literacy test and poll taxes as requirements for voting.
26th amendment
Lowers voting age to 18