Unit 2 Vocabulary - U.S. Constitution

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U.S. Constitution

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A constitution defines a state and the rights of its citizens and it outlines the powers the government has, the purpose, and its structures.

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Amendment Process

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(Option 1) Approval by 2/3 House of Representatives then Approval by 2/3 Senate; (Option 2) Constitutional Convention called by 2/3 of State Legislatures then Approval by 3/4 of the states.

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Article IV (4)

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Sets up the relationship between the states.

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Bill of Rights

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First 10 amendments of the Constitution.

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Article VII (7)

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Sets up the ratification process for the Constitution.

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Checks & Balances

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Each branch can restrain (“check”) the power of the other branches.

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Article VI (6)

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Sets up the Constitution as the Supreme law of the land.

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First Amendment

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Freedom of religion, assemble, speech, press, petition.

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Nineteenth Amendment

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Gives women the right to vote.

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Fourth Amendment

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Outlaws unreasonable searches.