In 1913, the 17th Amendment gave people the right to vote for their senators instead of the state legislature; this is called direct election, where the people choose who is in office. The amendment also said that if a senate seat is not filled, the governor can pick a newRead More →
Now, under the first paragraph of this provision, it is required that the suspect in custodial interrogation must be given the following warnings: (1) He must be informed of his right to remain silent; (2) he must be warned that anything he says can and will be used against him;Read More →
Which process for ratifying an amendment is easiest and which is the most difficult? The easiest should be getting a proposal by 3/4 of those in both houses of the congress. This should be the easiest because you don’t need 3/4 of all members elected, but rather the 3/4 ofRead More →
The 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1868, granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States—including former enslaved people—and guaranteed all citizens “equal protection of the laws.” One of three amendments passed during the Reconstruction era to abolish slavery and … When was theRead More →
The First Amendment guarantees freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition. … It guarantees freedom of expression by prohibiting Congress from restricting the press or the rights of individuals to speak freely. Why is obscene speech not protected? However, there is a high threshold that must beRead More →
It is concluded that many of the activities in which cults are believed to engage are really mere beliefs that are protected by the first amendment. For those activities that are illegal, it is suggested that current laws are adequate to protect society from whatever harm people believe cults pose.Read More →
(1) Both houses propose an amendment with a two-thirds vote, and three-fourths of the state legislatures approve. … (4) Two-thirds of the state legislatures call on Congress to hold a constitutional convention, and three-fourths of the states approve the amendment via ratifying conventions. Can the president ratify an amendment? WhileRead More →
On January 23, 1964, the United States ratified the 24th Amendment to the Constitution, prohibiting any poll tax in elections for federal officials. What was the purpose of the 19th Amendment quizlet? what does the 19th amendment state? The nineteenth amendment to the United States constitution prohibits and citizen toRead More →
The 16th Amendment allowed Congress to make the tax system more progressive (meaning the rate at which you pay taxes increases with your income), to ensure those that could afford to pay more as a result of higher income paid more. It also allowed the federal government to reduce itsRead More →
The two ways in which an amendment may be ratified is the proposed amendment can be sent to the state legislatures for approval. All but one of the amendments to the Constitution were approved this way. The second way is the proposed amendment can be sent to state conventions forRead More →