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Which part of the constitution says that anyone born in the us is a citizen?
Section 1 of the 14th Amendment contains the "Citizenship Clause". It's one of three Amendments passed soon after the Civil War.
How many states must ratify an amendement for it to become part of the constitution?
2/3 of both houses The above is incorrect. For an amendment to become part of the Constitution it must be ratified by 3/4th's of the States. With 50 states, this means 38 states must ratify and accept the amendment--this can take years and some amendments have never been ratified. It does take 2/3rd's of both houses of Congress to pass an amendment before it goes to the states to be ratified.
Which three amendments were consequences to the civil war?
The three amendments that were direct consequences of the Civil War are the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments. The 13th Amendment abolished slavery in the United States, formally ending the institution that had been a primary cause of the conflict. The 14th Amendment granted citizenship and equal protection under the law to all individuals born or naturalized in the U.S., including former enslaved people. The 15th Amendment aimed to protect the voting rights of African American men by prohibiting the denial of the right to vote based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude.
If you were a member of a state legislature what would you need to do to get an amendment ratified?
Three-fourths of the states must ratify (approve) an amendment before it becomes part of the Constitution.
What three constitutional amendments were passed soon after the civil war?
The 13th the 14th and the 15th amendments were passed shortly after the Civil War.The Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime.The Fourteenth Amendment addresses citizenship rights and equal protection of the laws, and was proposed in response to issues related to former slaves following the American Civil War.The Fifteenth Amendment prohibits the federal and state governments from denying a citizen the right to vote based on that citizen's "race, color, or previous condition of servitude."
Why is the 14th amendment called a civil war amendment even though it was enacted three years after the war had ended?
13th amendment - abolished slavery 14th amendment - secured the rights of former slaves 15th amendment - banned race-based voting qualifications These three amendments are called "civil war amendments" because they were adopted between 1865 and 1870, the five years immediately following the Civil War. By:Nathan sorrels Avery Texas
Which three amendments are also known as the Civil War Amendments?
The 13,14and 15th amendments are known as the civil war amendment
Which was the most significant of the three amendment added to the us constitution after the civil war?
Amendment 13 - Slavery Abolished Amendment 16 - The Creation of the Federal Income Tax Amendment 21 -Amendment 18 Prohibition Repealed
What are civil rights amendment?
There are three. 13th Amendment - banned slavery/involuntary servitude 14th Amendment - all citizens have equal protection under the law 15th Amendment - male African Americans are given the right to vote
How many states needed to ratify the amendement when it was proposed in 1789 and how many needed to ratify it in 1992?
When the amendment was proposed in 1789, it required ratification by three-fourths of the states, which amounted to 9 out of the 13 states. By 1992, the number of states in the United States had increased to 50, meaning that 38 states were needed for ratification of any amendment.
What was the purpose of the three amendment passed immediately after the Civil War?
To give equal citizenship rights to former slaves
What are the three amendment passed directly after the civil war also known as?
Peace war Amendments Peace treaty Amendents
What were the civil wars in England called?
The English Civil Wars or The Great Rebellion were between supporters of Charles I and II and opposing groups in each of his three kingdoms. They are also referred to as the War of the Three Kingdoms.
What are the civil rights amendments?
There are three. 13th Amendment - banned slavery/involuntary servitude 14th Amendment - all citizens have equal protection under the law 15th Amendment - male African Americans are given the right to vote
Which part of the constitution says that anyone born in the us is a citizen?
Section 1 of the 14th Amendment contains the "Citizenship Clause". It's one of three Amendments passed soon after the Civil War.
The original enlistment was only for months?
The original enlistment period for men in the U.S. Civil War was only three months. These soldiers were referred to as Three Months Men.
What amendment cancelled the three fifths clause?
The thirteenth amendment.
