U.S. Constitution

Article 1

legislative branch (makes laws)

Article 2

executive branch (enforces laws)

Article 3

judicial branch (interprets laws)

Article 4

states’ powers & relationships

Article 5

amendment process

Article 6

supremacy of federal law (constitution = highest law)

Article 7

ratification process

Amendment 1

free speech, press, religion, protest

Amendment 2

right to bear arms

Amendment 3

no quartering soldiers

Amendment 4

no unreasonable searches

Amendment 5

rights of accused

Amendment 6

speedy trial

Amendment 7

jury trial in civil cases

Amendment 8

handcuffs, no cruel/unusual punishment

Amendment 9

people have other rights

Amendment 10

federal powers limited, rest of power to states/people

Amendment 11

one-on-one lawsuit limits against states

Amendment 12

separates president & vice pres. ballots

Amendment 13

slavery abolished

Amendment 14

equal protection, citizenship

Amendment 15

voting rights regardless of race

Amendment 16

income tax, work age (sweet 16)

Amendment 17

senators are elected by the people

Amendment 18

age 18, can’t drink

Amendment 19

womens’ voting rights

Amendment 20

jan. 20 = new inauguration date

Amendment 21

age 21, legal to drink

Amendment 22

2 terms for president

Amendment 23

D.C. gets 3 electoral votes

Amendment 24

no poll tax

Amendment 25

if president dies, V.P. takes over (succession)

Amendment 26

vote at age 18

Amendment 27

congress’ pay changes after election