c963 American Politics and the US Constitution - Set 2 - Part 1

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Congress, as the Legislative Branch, is primarily responsible for drafting, proposing, and passing laws.

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Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) upheld the constitutionality of racial segregation under the "separate but equal" doctrine, which remained until overturned by Brown v. Board of Education.

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The Speaker of the House is third in line for the presidency, following the Vice President, according to the Presidential Succession Act.

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McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) confirmed the supremacy of federal law over state law and validated the implied powers of Congress.

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The 1st Amendment protects freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition, including freedom of speech.

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The 4th Amendment guards against unreasonable searches and seizures and requires warrants for searches based on probable cause.

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Marbury v. Madison (1803) established judicial review, giving the Supreme Court the power to declare laws unconstitutional.

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To qualify for the U.S. Senate, a person must be at least 30 years old, among other requirements.

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The 13th Amendment, ratified in 1865, abolished slavery and involuntary servitude in the United States.

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The House of Representatives holds the sole power to impeach a president, though the Senate conducts the trial.

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The 22nd Amendment, ratified in 1951, limits presidents to two elected terms in office.

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The Supreme Court interprets the Constitution and ensures laws are applied consistently with constitutional principles.

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There are 27 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, with the most recent, the 27th Amendment, ratified in 1992.

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The 15th Amendment, ratified in 1870, prohibits voting restrictions based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude.

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The U.S. Congress is a bicameral legislature, consisting of two houses: the House of Representatives and the Senate.

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The 5th Amendment protects individuals from being tried twice for the same offense, known as double jeopardy.

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Each state elects two senators, totaling 100 senators in the U.S. Senate.

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The legislative branch, or Congress, is responsible for making laws.

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The 8th Amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment, as well as excessive fines and bail.

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Supreme Court justices serve for life, or until they choose to retire, to ensure judicial independence.