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Constitution and the ammendments
Term | Definition |
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The articles of Confederation | Original constitution. tried to fix past mistakes made by the british. |
Federalist and Anti Federalist papers | Debate about passing constitution |
Federalist beliefs | Big government |
Anti Federalist beliefs | Small state gov. More rights for the people |
The U.S constitution | Government document that established the gov. |
Separation of powers | One person cant have all the power |
Legislative Branch | Laws |
Executive Branch | President |
Judicial Branch | Supreme Court |
The Bill Of Rights | First 10 amendments |
1st amendment | Freedom of speech |
2nd amendment | Guns |
3rd amendment | no soldiers in homes |
4th amendment | search and seizure |
5th amendment | cannot testify against yourself |
6th amendment | speedy trial |
7th amendment | civil court |
8th amendment | no cruel unusual punishment |
9th amendment | protected rights |
10th amendment | up to states |
11th amendment | cannot sue states without consent |
12th amendment | President and vice pres. run together |
13th amendment | no slavery |
14th amendment | everyone born in us is a citizen |
15th amendment | all citizens can vote |
16th amendment | income tax |
17th amendment | senate popular vote |
18th amendment | prohibition against alcohol |
19th amendment | women can vote |
20th amendment | changed presidential term ending from march to January |
21st amendment | alcohol legal |
22nd amendment | 2 presidential terms |
23rd amendment | DC right to vote |
24th amendment | no poll taxes |
25th amendment | Presidential succession |
26th amendment | 18 year olds can vote |
27th amendment | congress cant raise salary. |