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By: Raeggin Williams
Congress can pass direct taxes.
November 12, 2014
The responsibilities of the federal government and the states
Equality for all citizens no matter the race, religion, etc.
Creates a Judicial Branch of the government to interpret the laws
Beginning of President, Vice President, and Congress terms start in January.
District of Columbia is allowed presidential Electoral College voters.
Voting age goes from 21 to 18.
Federal courts do not have power to make legal decisions in cases against a state.
Gives Congress its powers and limits.
The only way the constitution can be changed it to add an Amendment.
Selling and drinking alcohol is illegal.
Don't have to pay to vote.
Gives rights to people accused of committing a crime.
Examples: No double jeopardy, no self incrimination, indictment by grand jury.
Abolishes slavery.
Right to bear arms
No one can be force to house and aid soldiers.
Separate elections for Presidents and Vice Presidents.
Makes the Executive branch of the government, which makes the laws
Rights to a speedy trial by jury.
Examples: Right to a lawyer, impartial jury, informed of charges
Explains how many states are needed to ratify the Constitution.
Pay raises will not go into effect until the new term.
All men have the right to vote.
Civil cases, rights to a jury trial.
No cruel and unusual punishments.
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, petition
Protects citizens from being searched by the police for no reason.
Women have the right to vote.
Senators are elected by citizens in their state. Governor fills in for the senator if the spot is available during a term.
Powers not given to the national government are taken over my the state.
Any debts or engagements that the country had before adopting the Constitution are still valid.
People have basic rights that are not in the Constitution.
Vice president takes over if the President dies.
Selling and drinking alcohol is legal. (Cancels 18th Amendment)
Presidents can not serve more than two terms.