The Amendments EOC Prep Formal Amendment Process Formal

The Amendments EOC Prep

Formal Amendment Process Formal Amendments can be PROPOSED by: A 2/3 vote of both houses of Congress At a national convention when call by Congress when requested by 2/3 of the states Formal Amendments can be RATIFIED (approved) by: The State legislature of ¾ of the states Conventions held in ¾ of the states Formal Amendment Process provides for a way to accommodate a changing society

Bill Of Rights 1 st Amendment: Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly and Petition

Bill Of Rights 2 nd Amendment: right to bear arms

Bill of Rights 3 rd Amendment: No Quarter of Troops during times of peace

Bill of Rights 4 th Amendment: The right of the people against unreasonable search and seizures (must have warrant or probable cause)

Bill of Rights 5 th Amendment: Criminal Proceedings (no self incrimination, no Double Jeopardy (can’t be tried for same crime twice), Due Process and Eminent Domain (gov’t can seize private property for public use – must pay market value)

Bill of Rights 6 th Amendment: Right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury

Bill of Rights 7 th Amendment: Right to a jury trial in civil matters

Bill of Rights 8 th Amendment: No Cruel and unusual punishment, nor excessive fines or bail

Bill of Rights 9 th Amendment: Any rights that are not specifically stated in the Constitution are held by the people

Bill of Rights 10 th Amendment: Powers not delegated to the U. S. by the Constitution, or are forbidden to the States, belong to the States or the People of the States (Reserved Powers)

Amendments 11 -27

11 th Amendment Texas, I’m going to sue you If you’re gonna sue Texas, you gotta sue Texas in Texas. A citizen of one state can’t sue the government of another state unless it is done in the state being sued.

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13 th Amendment Abolished slavery!!!

14 th Amendment Any one born in the U. S. is a citizen. Me too? Me a ‘itizen? And, we are all equally protected by the law.

15 th Amendment Voting rights could not be denied because of race or color (or could it? ). Should I vote? Or, do I feed my family?

16 th Amendment Great, all I need is a bill from the IRS! Don’t you worry, we know how to spend YOUR money better than you. The federal government can tax our income.

17 th Amendment Prior to the 17 th Amendment, the state legislatures chose the senators, but… lunt B y o R MO Senators Claire M c. Caski ll You better do a good job if you want to be reelected With the passage of the 17 th, the PEOPLE directly elect their senators.

18 th Amendment This is known as prohibition See amendment 21

19 th Amendment Gives women the right to vote. We finally have suffrage rights.

20 th Amendment Moves the presidential inauguration date from the month of March to January 20 th. This amendment is also known as the “Lame Duck” amendment.

21 st Amendment Prohibition ends, 18 th repealed , alcohol is legal again. Break out the Champaign!!!! Ne r e v n i M d

22 nd Amendment I know, George, I broke your tradition of only serving two terms Franklin Roosevelt was elected four times, all presidents are now limited to two terms. 2 Terms, 2 Terms per president.

23 rd Amendment Bout time these folks can vote for the prez. Citizens of Washington, D. C. (our U. S. Capital) receive the right to vote in presidential elections. Washington, D. C. is given 3 electoral votes.

24 th Amendment Super!! Now I can vote and feed my family. One less thing I have to pay. Outlaws Poll Taxes

25 th Amendment Outlines procedures for the succession to the presidency. The V. P. takes over as president if the president is unable to fulfill his/her job. Not to worry, I’m ready to step in if something happens to Barrack.

26 th Amendments I think it means we can vote!!! But, wait a minute, aren’t we having a party on that day.

27 th Amendment You mean I can give myself a pay raise, but I’ll have to wait until after my reelection to get it. Billy Long US Congressman, 7 th District, MO Congress can give themselves a pay raise, but they have to wait until after the next election before they can get it.