Cards in this guide (21)
Who was the third President of the United States
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) was the third US President from March 4, 1801 to March 4, 1809. His party was called the Republicans but was not related to the present-day Republican party. It favored states' rights and individual rights as opposed to a stronger federal government.
What are the restrictive powers
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.C. RESERVED POWERS
Which amendment set the minimum age for voting in a national election
In 1971, the 26th Amendment set the legal voting age at 18 for
both US federal and state elections.
What is the length of a presidential term
The presidential term is 4 years.
Because of this amendment the equal protection provision forbids any state and its local governments from discriminating against a group of people
Amendment 14- all men are equal
Which amendment made it legal to make and sell alcoholic beverages
What is a formal written statement that is presented to the grand jury
It is called an "Indictment" or sometimes referred to as, "A
True Bill."
Which amendment guarantees that all persons born or naturalized in the US are citizens of the US and the states where they reside
The accused persons must be informed of the charges against them and they have a right to cross-examine witnesses
Which Amendment states that the people have other rights that are not specifically stated in the Constitution
People will be free to write and publish materials
Which amendment extended the right to vote to all men
Amendment 15
The 15th Amendment.
The 15th Amendment.
Which amendment gives congress the power to choose the president and vice president if they die before the inauguration
Because of this amendment a state cannot be sued in a federal court by a foreign country or a private citizen
Many southern states used literacy tests and poll taxes to prevent black citizens from voting
Which amendment prohibited individuals who had fought for the south during the Civil War from serving in government
According to this amendment the terms of the President and Vice President shall end at noon on the twentieth day of January following a general election
The 20th amendment, ratified January 23, 1933 says this.
A person who has been found not guilty will not have to stand trial again on the same charges double jeopardy which amendment applies to this scenario
Which amendment changed the day that the president takes the oath of office from March 4 to January 20
What amendment deals with jury trial in civil cases
The seventh amendment assures the right to trial by jury in
civil cases
What following defines the specific powers and authority of Congress
Articles of the constitution
