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| Full Faith and Credit Clause |
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| Full Faith and Credit Clause |
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| States must honor the proceedings of other states and the methods for admitting new states to the union |
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| Amendment Process (there are 27 amendments) |
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| US constitution is the supreme law of the land and preempts laws from the state. It also states that no religious test is required for holding office |
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| The terms for ratification of the constitution |
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| Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition |
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| The right to bear arms and the right to a formal militia |
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| Protection from quartering of soldiers |
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| Protection from unreasonable search and seizure |
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| Right to go before a grand jury, protection from double jeopardy, protection from self incrimination, DUE PROCESS OF LAW, not shall private property be taken for public use without just compensation |
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| Right to a speedy trial, an impartial trial, right to know the charges against you, and the right to a lawyer |
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| Right to a jury trial in cases larger than $20.00 |
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| Protection from excessive bail and protection from cruel and unusual punishment |
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| All rights not listed in the constitution belong to the people |
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| Powers not delegated to the federal government or forbidden to the states by the constitution belong to the states or the people |
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| cases against state governments cannot be tried in federal courts |
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| Requires the Electoral College to vote for one person for president and one for vice president |
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| Extended due process to all citizens and guaranteed equal protection of the law to all citizens |
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| African American Males gain the right to vote |
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| Establishes the National Income Tax |
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| Allows for direct election of senators |
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| the lame-duck amendment. It sets the inauguration date for the president |
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| Limits the president to two four year terms in office (or ten years total of presidency) |
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| Gave citizens of Washington DC the right to vote |
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| Declares poll taxes illegal |
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| Sets up the presidential succession |
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| changed the voting age to eighteen |
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| gives Congress a pay raise |
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| The main body of the constitution is made up of: |
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| There are presently how many articles? |
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| The first 10 amendments are known as |
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| Federal System of Government |
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| Power is divided between state and federal governments |
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| the division of powers between the three branches of government |
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| constitutional control exerted by the three branches over one another |
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| How can the U.S Constitution be amendended? |
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| A vote of 2/3 of congress or by 2/3 of state legislature ratified by 3/4 of special state convention |
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| The purpose of the preamble is to: |
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| establish the goals of the government and the constitution |
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| Articles of Confederation |
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| Was the first Constitution in the US |
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| Where does the government get it's power and legitimacy from? |
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| Declares the Constitution as the Supreme Law of the Land |
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| Which branch can declare war? |
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| What is the duty of the legislative branch? |
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| What is the term for a member of the House of Representatives? |
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| Qualifications for a member of the House of Reps |
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| 25 years old, 7 years as a citizen, and a resident of the state represented |
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| How many representatives make up the House of Representatives |
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