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a compromise between low-population states and high-population states. House of Representatives membership would be based on state population, and Senate would have equal number of members from all states. This famous compromise was called the "Kentucky- _______ Compromise" (I left a blank there because I don't know the full name).
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— The first 10 Amendments are the "Bill of Rights
— 1. Speech, religion, assembly, press
— 2. Bear arms
— 3. Quartering of soldiers
— 4. Unlawful search and seizure
— 5. Habeas Corpus, due process
— 6. Speedy trial, representation
— 7. Trial by jury in federal court
— 8. Cruel, unusual punishment
— 9. All individual rights may not be listed
— 10. Powers not specifically given to the Federal government are reserved to the states or individual
— 11. Clearly defines original jurisdiction of Supreme Court
— 12. Electoral College for selecting President / Vice President
— 13. Abolished slavery
— 14. Established citizenship, representation, and loyalty
— 15. Gave suffrage to all males of age, regardless of race
— 16. Established Federal Income Tax system
— 17. Established popular vote for Senators
— 18. Prohibition
— 19. Gave women right to vote
— 20. Terms of office for Legislature, Presidential succession
— 21. Ended Prohibition
— 22. Terms limits for President
— 23. Gave D.C. electoral votes
— 24. Ended poll taxes
— 25. Further clarifies Presidential succession
— 26. Gave right to vote to all citizens 18 years of age, and older
— 27. Legislators cannot give themselves pay raises in an election year
Source: United States of America - Government Constitution Exhibit
http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/constitution.html
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How many changes made in the US Constitution?
27 changes. ~Tinfoilboy
When was the constitution of the us done?
1789
When did The US Constitution get ratifyed?
1789
When did James madision sign The US Constitution?
1789 when james madison sign the constitution so in 1789
Who lost right as a result of the constitution of 1835?
The US Constitution was written in 1789. There is no US Constitution of 1835.
Who or what created the US supreme court?
The the United States Constitution made the supreme court. The supreme court was made in 1789.
What are the dates of changes made to the US Constitution?
1800's
What do call a change to the constitution?
With regards to the US Constitution, changes made are called amendments. As one important example, in 1865, the 13th amendment was made to the US Constitution to abolish slavery. The Framers of the US Constitution believed of course that Constitution would require changes as time passed, however, they were cautious about changes and the amendment process is difficult.
The Constitution of the US became effective in 1789 what documents did the US Constitution replace?
Articles of Confederation
Was the constitution adopted by the continental congress in 1776?
No. The US Constitution was ratified in 1789.
What document was established the US as a republic?
The constitution in 1789.
The US Constitution was ratified in what year?
1789
