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1. preamble
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| tells why the constitution was wrtitten |
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| Establishes the legislative branch |
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| covers the house of representatives and congress |
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| Creates and executive branch |
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| Establishes the Supreme Court |
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| Explains relationships of states to one another and to the national government. |
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| Spells out the ways that the constitution can be amended. |
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| People are the source of government; ruled by the people |
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| power is divided between national & state governments; satisfied those who feared a strong central power; appeased states. |
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| Each branch as its own duties; prevents anyone from becoming too powerful. |
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| is to draw up a list of charges against an elected individual |
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| Article 1 created the voice of the people in the... |
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| Granted Americans freedom of speech, press, assembly, petition, and religion. |
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| Gives Americans the right to own a firearm. |
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| States, no quartering troops, dont have to give them a place to stay or feed them. |
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| Was given to protect Americans from unreasonable searches and seizures. |
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| Deals with the rights of people accused of crimes. I PLEAD THE 5TH. |
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| Gives Americans the right to a speedy, fair trial. |
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| Allows a jury in civil cases where the desputed amount exceeds 20$ |
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| Protects against excessive bail and punishment. |
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| Rights not mentioned in the constitution or any amendment were given to the people in the 9th amendment. |
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| Gave powers not mentioned in the constitution or other amendments to the state. |
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| Lawsuits brought by citizens against states are to be held in the states being sued based on the 11th amendment. |
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| States that all electors must cast separate ballots for president and vice president. |
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| African Americans were granted citizenship. |
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| Gave African American MEN the right to vote. |
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| Allows Congress to tax incomes |
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| Gave the right to elect senators directly to the people of each state instead of state legislatures. |
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| Prohibited the production, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages. |
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| Women were given the right to vote in the..... |
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| shortens the amount of time between the presidents election and inauguration day. |
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| The 21st amendment repealed the.... |
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| limits the number of terms the president can serve to two. |
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| allowed citizens in Washington D.C. to vote for President. |
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| the poll tax was abolished |
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| states that the V.P. becomes president if the president dies or is removed. |
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| The voting age is lowered to 18 years old. |
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| states that salary increases for Congress will take effect in the next term of Congress. |
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| The system of checks and balances allows each branch to have power over the other branches. |
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| States that the constitution and federal laws are to be superior to those of the states. |
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