US constitution 0.0 / 5 ? Government & PoliticsConstitutional frameworks of US governmentA2/A-levelEdexcel Created by: Katie PriceCreated on: 26-05-16 19:17 How many ammendments have there been to the constitution? 27. 1 of 28 When was the last ammendment to the constitution? 1992 it was proposed in 1789. 2 of 28 1st ammendment Freedom of speech and religion 3 of 28 2nd ammendment Right to bear arms 4 of 28 3rd ammendment Adressess the rights of soldiers in war and peace time 5 of 28 4th Ammendment the right of people to not be searched or have their property seized without a warrant. 6 of 28 5th Ammendment Right to avoid self incrimination. extended under miranda rights which are read out at an arrest "You have the right to remain silent.." 7 of 28 6th ammendment right to a fair trial under an impartial judge. 8 of 28 8th Ammendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment, 9 of 28 10th ammendment Epresses federalism, but dosen't use those words. 10 of 28 13th Ammendment 1865 Abolished slavery 11 of 28 19th ammendment 1920 Gave women the right to vote. 12 of 28 25th Ammendment 1967 deals with vice-presidency succession to presidency, even if they are ill, covering for them. 13 of 28 Article 1 sets out legislative branch. Congress = bicameral legislature. Senate and House of Representatives 14 of 28 Article 2 Set out the Executive Branch. and how president can apoint people to jobs in exec branch. 15 of 28 Article 3 establishes Judiciary. supreme court highest court of appeal. 16 of 28 Article 5 Sets out how the constitution can be ammended. either Have 2/3 support in the house and senate. OR 2/3 of the states 17 of 28 Checks and balances the different branches scrutinise each other and have a balance of power so that no branch gets overpowerful 18 of 28 Concurrent powers Power that the government and state both have. e.g. setting taxes 19 of 28 The Declaration of Independence Written during war, set out the freedoms of the 13 colonies when they had independence. 20 of 28 Dual Soverignty What the government dosen't make laws on the state can. explains differences in states laws. e.g. death penalty. 21 of 28 Enummerated powers Powers belonging to the national government. 22 of 28 Immpeachment Process of getting rid of an official if they do something wrong. e.g. Nixon Watergate. Justices can be as well. 23 of 28 Negative freedom When people can have freedom as long as it is not at the expence of other peoples freedoms. 24 of 28 New Federalism give more power to the states than federal government. under Reagan and Clinton 25 of 28 Reserved powers Power that belong to the states. 26 of 28 State of the Union Annual speech by the president 27 of 28 Philadelphia convention Where the constitution was created. 28 of 28
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