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9th Grade
12/13/2011

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Term
3 parts
Definition
1. preamble
2.The articles
3.the amendments
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the preamble
Definition
tells why the constitution was wrtitten
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Article 1
Definition
Establishes the legislative branch
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Legislative Branch
Definition
covers the house of representatives and congress
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Article 2
Definition
Creates and executive branch
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Executive Branch
Definition
Is the president
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Article 3
Definition
Establishes the Supreme Court
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Article 4
Definition
Explains relationships of states to one another and to the national government.
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Article 5
Definition
Spells out the ways that the constitution can be amended.
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Article 6
Definition
Supremacy Clause
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Article 7
Definition
Addresses ratification
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popular sovereignty:
Definition
People are the source of government; ruled by the people
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federalism:
Definition
power is divided between national & state governments; satisfied those who feared a strong central power; appeased states.
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Seperation of Powers:
Definition
Each branch as its own duties; prevents anyone from becoming too powerful.
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Ratified
Definition
Means to be approved
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First 10 amendments
Definition
The Bill Of Rights
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Impeach
Definition
is to draw up a list of charges against an elected individual
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Jurisdiction
Definition
powers of the courts
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Article 1 created the voice of the people in the...
Definition
HOUSE.
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Slander=
Definition
SPOKEN lies
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Libel=
Definition
WRITTEN lies.
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1st AMENDMENT
Definition
Granted Americans freedom of speech, press, assembly, petition, and religion.
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2nd AMENDMENT
Definition
Gives Americans the right to own a firearm.
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3rd AMENDMENT
Definition
States, no quartering troops, dont have to give them a place to stay or feed them.
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4th AMENDMENT
Definition
Was given to protect Americans from unreasonable searches and seizures.
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5th AMENDMENT
Definition
Deals with the rights of people accused of crimes. I PLEAD THE 5TH.
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6th AMENDMENT
Definition
Gives Americans the right to a speedy, fair trial.
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7th AMENDMENT
Definition
Allows a jury in civil cases where the desputed amount exceeds 20$
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8th AMENDMENT
Definition
Protects against excessive bail and punishment.
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9th AMENDMENT
Definition
Rights not mentioned in the constitution or any amendment were given to the people in the 9th amendment.
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10th AMENDMENT
Definition
Gave powers not mentioned in the constitution or other amendments to the state.
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11th AMENDMENT
Definition
Lawsuits brought by citizens against states are to be held in the states being sued based on the 11th amendment.
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12th AMENDMENT
Definition
States that all electors must cast separate ballots for president and vice president.
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13th AMENDMENT
Definition
Abolished Slavery.
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14th AMENDMENT
Definition
African Americans were granted citizenship.
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15th AMENDMENT
Definition
Gave African American MEN the right to vote.
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16th AMENDMENT
Definition
Allows Congress to tax incomes
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17th AMENDMENT
Definition
Gave the right to elect senators directly to the people of each state instead of state legislatures.
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18th AMENDMENT
Definition
Prohibited the production, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages.
Term
Women were given the right to vote in the.....
Definition
19th Amendment
Term
20th AMENDMENT
Definition
shortens the amount of time between the presidents election and inauguration day.
Term
The 21st amendment repealed the....
Definition
18th amendment
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22nd AMENDMENT
Definition
limits the number of terms the president can serve to two.
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23rd AMENDMENT
Definition
allowed citizens in Washington D.C. to vote for President.
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24th AMENDMENT
Definition
the poll tax was abolished
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25th AMENDMENT
Definition
states that the V.P. becomes president if the president dies or is removed.
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26th AMENDMENT
Definition
The voting age is lowered to 18 years old.
Term
27th AMENDMENT
Definition
states that salary increases for Congress will take effect in the next term of Congress.
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Checks and Balances
Definition
The system of checks and balances allows each branch to have power over the other branches.
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The supremacy clause
Definition
States that the constitution and federal laws are to be superior to those of the states.
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