Congress begins on January 3rd, President starts on January 20th

What is the memory trick for the 25th Amendment?

Several amendments to the U.S. Constitution have addressed unique historical circumstances. Identify which amendment limited the jurisdiction of the federal courts:

Several amendments to the U.S. Constitution have addressed unique historical circumstances. Identify which amendment overturned the Supreme Court's ruling in Chisolm v. Georgia:

Congress passed the 11th, 21st and 27th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution in response to unique circumstances that engaged the people, judges and lawmakers of their times. Which amendment was passed in response to state concerns about non-citizens suing the state?

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution separated the electoral college votes for President and Vice President?

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits the resident of one state from suing a different state (e.g. Georgia resident sues South Carolina)?

During the early 20th century, several amendments to the U.S. Constitution were ratified to address the concerns of Progressive Era reformers. Which amendment established a federal income tax?

During the early 20th century, several amendments to the U.S. Constitution were ratified to address the concerns of Progressive Era reformers. Which amendment mandated the direct election of senators?

This amendment gives Washington DC electoral college votes as if it were a state (DC still has no representation in Congress):

This amendment establishes the direct election of senators (instead of being chosen by state legislatures):

Succession of VP if president dies or become incapable to do his job.

Which circumstance prompted the adoption of the 23rd Amendment?

How was the Constitution amended to provide representation to the residents of the District of Columbia?

The 16 through 19 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution addressed called for reform during the Progressive Era. What was the intended reform of the 18th Amendment?

The 16 through 19 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution addressed called for reform during the Progressive Era. What was the intended reform of the 16th Amendment?

The 16 through 19 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution addressed called for reform during the Progressive Era. What was the intended reform of the 17th Amendment?

The 16 through 19 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution addressed called for reform during the Progressive Era. What was the intended reform of the 19th Amendment?

Which of the following was one event that led to the adoption of the 21st Amendment of the U.S. Constitution?

Which situation brought about the adoption of the 12th Amendment to the US. Constitution?

The 18th Amendment:

The 16th Amendment

The 17th Amendment

What event brought about the adoption of the 25th Amendment?

The 17th Amendment established the direct election of US. Senators. Determine whether the following group would have supported or opposed the 17th Amendment: Wealthy businesses leaders

The 17th Amendment established the direct election of US. Senators. Determine whether the following group would have supported or opposed the 17th Amendment: State political party bosses

The 17th Amendment established the direct election of US. Senators. Determine whether the following group would have supported or opposed  the 17th Amendment: Members of the Populist Party

The 17th Amendment established the direct election of US. Senators.  Determine whether the following group would have supported or opposed the 17th Amendment: Critics of powerful state legislatures

How did a constitutional amendment alter an aspect of the Electoral College?

Why did it take the ratification of the 21st Amendment to the Constitution in 1933 to make alcohol manufacture, sale, transportation, importation. or exportation legal again?

Identify the perceived conflict of interest that led to the ratification of the 27th Amendment.

How was the U.S. Constitution amended to expand participation in federal elections to the District of Columbia?

How many U.S. Senators does the District of Columbia have?

The 25th Amendment reads, in part: Whenever the President transmits … his written declaration that he is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office … such powers and duties shall be discharged by the Vice President as Acting President. WHAT DOES THIS AMENDMENT ESTABLISH that had been previously undefined in the Constitution?

The 24th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution outlawed the use of poll taxes to prevent citizens from voting for federal office holders. This 1964 change continued what evolutionary development of the U.S. Constitution?

From time to time, the Supreme Court has extended civil rights protections to groups that historically have been denied rights guaranteed to other Americans. Sometimes the Supreme Court has done this by interpreting and applying principles found in existing Constitutional amendments. Which legal principle did the Supreme Court use to extend the Bill of Rights guarantees to state laws and to broaden civil rights protections for minorities?

The 17th Amendment addressed Progressive Era calls for reform. Identify which headline could have been written to support the ratification of the 17th Amendment:

Following the Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education, African-American students began applying to colleges and universities that had previously been segregated. In 1963, the governor of Alabama, George Wallace, tried to physically stop three African-American students from registering at the University of Alabama. President Kennedy ordered the Alabama National Guard to force Wallace to move aside and allow the students to register. WHY DID PRESIDENT KENNEDY TAKE THIS ACTION?

The U.S. government has taken steps to ensure civil rights are extended to marginalized group. Which branch proposed a constitutional amendment banning the use of poll taxes?

The U.S. government has taken steps to ensure civil rights are extended to marginalized group. Which branch passed civil rights and voting rights legislation?

The U.S. government has taken steps to ensure civil rights are extended to marginalized group. Which branch brought charges against individuals who violated open housing legislation?

The U.S. government has taken steps to ensure civil rights are extended to marginalized group. Which branch used incorporation to apply the federal Bill of Rights to the states?

The U.S. government has taken steps to ensure civil rights are extended to marginalized group. Which branch ruled that the principle of “separate but equal” is unconstitutional?