Thursday, April 24

We went over Canada maps. 

Notes

9th amendment

  • Citizens are entitled to rights not listed in constitution

10th amendment

  • Powers not taken by the government can be taken by states or the people
  • Gives the states a little leeway

11th amendment

  • A citizen of one state cant sue the government of another state unless it is done in the state being sued. 
  • Every state is a little different

12th amendment

  • Process of elections of president and vice presidents 

13th amendment 

  • Abolished slavery 

14th amendment 

  • Anybody born in the U.S. is a U.S. citizen including illegal immigrants. All equally protected by the law.

15th amendment  

  • Voting rights cannot be denied because of race

16th amendment  

  • Federal governments right to impose income tax

17th amendment  

  • Senate is elected by the states people, people directly elect their senators
  • The state legislatures would choose senators that would benefit them

18th amendment  

  • Banned the sale, manufacture, and transportation of alcohol 

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