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Constitution and the ammendments
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| The articles of Confederation | Original constitution. tried to fix past mistakes made by the british. |
| Federalist and Anti Federalist papers | Debate about passing constitution |
| Federalist beliefs | Big government |
| Anti Federalist beliefs | Small state gov. More rights for the people |
| The U.S constitution | Government document that established the gov. |
| Separation of powers | One person cant have all the power |
| Legislative Branch | Laws |
| Executive Branch | President |
| Judicial Branch | Supreme Court |
| The Bill Of Rights | First 10 amendments |
| 1st amendment | Freedom of speech |
| 2nd amendment | Guns |
| 3rd amendment | no soldiers in homes |
| 4th amendment | search and seizure |
| 5th amendment | cannot testify against yourself |
| 6th amendment | speedy trial |
| 7th amendment | civil court |
| 8th amendment | no cruel unusual punishment |
| 9th amendment | protected rights |
| 10th amendment | up to states |
| 11th amendment | cannot sue states without consent |
| 12th amendment | President and vice pres. run together |
| 13th amendment | no slavery |
| 14th amendment | everyone born in us is a citizen |
| 15th amendment | all citizens can vote |
| 16th amendment | income tax |
| 17th amendment | senate popular vote |
| 18th amendment | prohibition against alcohol |
| 19th amendment | women can vote |
| 20th amendment | changed presidential term ending from march to January |
| 21st amendment | alcohol legal |
| 22nd amendment | 2 presidential terms |
| 23rd amendment | DC right to vote |
| 24th amendment | no poll taxes |
| 25th amendment | Presidential succession |
| 26th amendment | 18 year olds can vote |
| 27th amendment | congress cant raise salary. |