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The Mayflower Cmpact
A document wrote and signed by the passengers of the Mayflower.
Shay's Rebellion
1,200 farmers, led by Shays, marched onto federal arsenal in Springfield.
Virginia Plan
Representation based on population. House of Representatives.
New Jersey Plan
Representation based on equal representaion. Senate.
Three-Fifths Compromise
Enslaved people would count only as three-fifths of other persons.
Anti-Federalists
Opposed the constitution.
Federalist
Supported the Constitution.
Preamble
Introduction to the Constitution.
Three Government Branches
Executive-The President, ect.
Legislature-Makes the laws.
Judicial-The court system.
Checks And Balances
Each branch is able to check, or limit, the power of the others.
Popular Sovereignty
People should have the right to rule themselves.
Amendment
Changes in the Constitution.
First Admendment
Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, and Petition to the Government.
Second Admendment
The right to serve in a state and to bear arms.
Third Admendment
Limits the power of the national government to force Americans to quarter, or house, soldiers.
Forth Admendment
Protects Americans under unreasonable search and seizures.
Fifth Admendment
No one can be put on trial without first being indicted, or formally accused.
Sixth Admendment
Additional rights to people accused of crimes.
Seventh Admendment
The right to a jury in civil cases if the amount of money is more than $20.
Eighth Admendment
Forbids cruel and unusual punishment.
Ninth Admendment
Makes clear that the rights spelled out in the Constitution are not the only rights of the American people.
Tenth Admendment
Any powers that the Constitution doesn't specifically give to the National Government, are reserved for the states or for the people.
Thirteenth Admendment
Officially ended slavery.
Forteenth Admendment
Equal protection of laws and defined a US citizen as anyone born or naturalized in the United States.
Fifteenth Admendment
Gave African Americans the right to vote.
Seventeenth Admendment
Allowed voters to elect their senators directly.
Ninteenth Admendment
Gave women the right to vote.
Twenty-Third Admendment
Granted D.C. residents the right to vote.
Twenty-Fourth Admendment
Made poll taxes illegal.
Twenty-Sixth Admendment
Lowered the minimum voting age to 18.
Duties
Things we are required to do.
Obey the laws, Pay taxes, Defend the nation, Serve in court, and Atend school.
Responsibilities
Things we should do. Be informed, Vote, Participate in government, respect rights of others, and respect diversity.
Third Parties
Parties that challenge the two major parties.
Nonpartisan
None Party Elections.
President
Most important person/office in US.
Cabinet
Advisors to the president. Vice President and Department heads.
Requirements to become president.
Native born citizen, live here for 14 years, and 35+ years old.
JFK
Only Catholic president.
Usually Protestant.
President Salary.
$400,000. $100,000 Travel Costs. $50,000 For Expenses.
Who Sets Salary ?
Only the Senate can.
What else does he get ?
Free lodging at Whitehouse, Free Food, and Security.
Election and Terms Of Office.
Election every four year. Can only be elected twice.
Vice President
Used to be the user.
Why'd It Change ?
Parties shouldn't mix.
Vice President Roles
Considered to be in charge of the Senate.
What he does there ?
Deciding votes.
Salary and Benefits
$181,000. $10,000 For Expenses. Not a lot of Travel Money. Hosting isn;t in the White House. 2,000 sq foot condo. staff that cooks your food.
Unique Successions
Assasanation of JFK. 1973-Nixon resigned.
Bias
One-sided point of view.
Impartial
Considering all viewpoints equally.
Endorsments
Advertising with Celebrities.
Political Party Organization
National-State-City-Precint-Captian.
Draft
Call up for military service men.
Toleration
Respecting and aceepting people regardless of beliefs, ect.
Sufferage
The Right To Vote.