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34 Cards in this Set
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establishes the legislative branch
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Article I
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establishes the executive branch
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Article II
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establishes the judicial branch... Supreme Court and gives permission to form lower courts
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Article III
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how states relate to each other and to the national government
republican form of government |
Article IV
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how the Constitution can be amended or changed
propose by 2/3 vote ratify by 3/4 vote |
Article V
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The Constitution is the supreme law of the land
Federal power |
Article VI
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Ratification of Constitution... 9 states.
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Article VII
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Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
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1st Amendment
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A well regulated Militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
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2nd Amendment
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No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
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3rd Amendment
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The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
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4th Amendment
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No person shall be held to answer for any capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
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5th Amendment
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In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district where in the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense.
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6th Amendment
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In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise reexamined in any court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law. |
7th Amendment
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Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
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8th Amendment
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The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
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9th Amendment
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The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people.
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10th Amendment
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The Judicial power of the United States shall not be construed to extend to any suit in law or equity, commenced or prosecuted against one of the United States by Citizens of another State, or by Citizens or Subjects of any Foreign State.
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11th Amendment
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electoral college
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12th Amendment
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Slavery abolished
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13th Amendment
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Guarantees citizenship, due process, and equal protection under law.
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14th Amendment
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protects voting rights
Section 1. The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude. Section 2. The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. |
15th Amendment
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The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived, without apportionment among the several States, and without regard to any census or enumeration.
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16th Amendment
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direct election of Senators
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17th Amendment
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Prohibition
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18th Amendment
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women's suffrage
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19th Amendment
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Section 1. The terms of the President and Vice President shall end at noon on the 20th day of January, and the terms of Senators and Representatives at noon on the 3d day of January, of the years in which such terms would have ended if this article had not been ratified; and the terms of their successors shall then begin.
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20th Amendment
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repeals prohibition
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21st Amendment
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limits president to two terms
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22nd Amendment
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includes DC in the Electoral College
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23rd Amendment
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The right of citizens of the United States to vote in any primary or other election for President or Vice President, for electors for President or Vice President, or for Senator or Representative in Congress, shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any State by reason of failure to pay poll tax or other tax.
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24th Amendment
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presidential succession-- In case of the removal of the President from office or of his death or resignation, the Vice President shall become President.
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25th Amendment
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The right of citizens of the United States, who are eighteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of age.
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26th Amendment
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No law, varying the compensation for the services of the Senators and Representatives, shall take effect, until an election of Representatives shall have intervened.
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27th Amendment
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