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Signing of Magna Carta
King John signed the Magna Carta that ended up moving from rule of man to rule of law -
King Charles sign the Petition of right
King Charles required to sign the Petition of right, required monarchs to obtain Parliamentary approval before new taxes, government could not unlawfully imprison people or establish military rule during times of peace -
King Charles was Defeated
Extended conflict between Charles and Parliament erupted into civil war Charles was defeated (beheaded) -
Crown and Parliament
Renewed conflicts and rebellion between the Crown and Parliament -
English Bill of Rights
William and Mary chosen to rule, but had to govern according to states of Parliament, English Bill of Rights passed which guaranteed free speech and protection from cruel and unusual punishment, the Glorious Revolution established constitutional monarchy -
The Constitutional Convention
A meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that resulted in the creation of the Untied States Constitution -
Federalists paper
Federalists paper Gazette of the united states published -
The Judiciary Act
The act established the federal judiciary system in the United States, separating it from state courts -
3rd Amendment
No soldier in time of peace will be courted in any house without consent of the owner -
5th Amendment
Due process (have to go through court system) double jeopardy (can't be trialed twice at the same level)
Self-incrimination (pleading the fifth) -
4th Amendment
Right of people to be secure against unreasonable searches and seizures. -
6th Amendment
Rights to a speedy and public trial (importable jury) -
8th Amendment
Excessive bail is not allowed (no cruel or unusual punishment) -
10th Amendment
The government only has the powers that are granted to it in the Constitution -
2nd Amendment
Rights to bare arms, limiting the government's power, and further laying the foundation of American freedom. -
7th Amendment
Insults at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of the trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise.... -
9th Amendment
Certain rights, shall not be constructed to deny or disparage others retained by the people -
1st Amendment
Freedom of speech, religion, the press, and making complaints and requests to the government -
National Gazette
Whigs countered with National Gazette gained some national attention highly respected by Philadelphians -
11th Amendment
Prohibits the federal courts from hearing certain lawsuits against states -
12th Amendment
Revises and outlines the procedure of how Presidents and Vice Presidents are elected, specifically so that they are elected together. -
McCulloh v. Maryland
Maryland wanted to tax the national bank, but couldn't because it would weaken the national government -
Gibbons v Ogden
Supreme Court case that famously expounded upon the powers of the commerce clause, setting the precedent of Congress's broad ability to regulate interstate and some intrastate commerce -
13th Amendment
US constitution provides that "Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the US, or any place subject their jurisdiction." -
14th Amendment
No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States -
15th Amendment
Granted African American men the right to vote -
Plessy v Ferguson
The Plessy v Ferguson case was racial segregation laws did not violate the US Constitution as long as the facilities for people of color were equal in quality to those of white people -
16th Amendment
The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived, without apportionment among the several States, and without regard to any census or enumeration. -
17th Amendment
The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State, elected by the people thereof, for six years.... -
World War I
WWI known as the Great War, was a global conflict between two coalitions: Allies and the Central Powers -
18th Amendment
To the United States Constitution established the prohibition of alcohol in the United States -
Radios
The radio became the first form of electronic media and a common household feature in the United States and was a major tool for communication and entertainment -
19th Amendment
Gave women the right to vote -
Cooperative Federalism
Cooperative federalism was a model of government that emerged in the 1930s during the Great Depression and involved the national and state governments working together to address national issues -
20th Amendment
It determined that if the president-elect dies or is otherwise incapacitated before they are inaugurated, the vice president-elect takes up the now vacant role and serves for the full four-year term. -
21st Amendment
"Repeal of Prohibition" - it repealed the previous eighteenth amendment which had established a nationwide ban on the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol -
World War II
WWII was a global conflict between two coalitions: Allies and the Axis powers -
Televisions
The television replaced radio as most influential electronic media the US went from 20 percent of homes having a television to nearly 90 percent -
Civil Rights Movement
Equal rights for African Americans and for an end to racial segregation and exclusion -
22nd Amendment
Limits the number of terms a person can serve as President to two -
Brown v Board of Education
Separate school systems for Black students and white students were inherently unequal, and a violation of the "Equal Protection Clause" of the 14th amendment -
23rd Amendment
Gives residents of the District of Columbia the right to vote in presidential elections -
Great Society
When Kennedy was assassinated, Johnson was sworn in as the 36th US President, with a vision to build "A Great Society" for the American people. -
24th Amendment
"Elimination of Poll Taxes" - it abolished and forbids the federal and state governments from imposing taxes on voters during federal elections -
25th Amendment
To establish a clear framework for handling presidential disability ad succession in the event of death, removal, or resignation -
26th Amendment
Established the minimum age to vote in state and local elections at 18-years-old. -
The War Powers Resolution
A congressional resolution designed to limit the US president's ability to initiate or escalate military actions abroad -
New Federalism
Ronald Reagan believed state governments could better provide services to the people
Cut national grant money and relaxed national requirements -
27th Amendment
It forbids any changes to the salary of congress members from taking effect until the next election concludes -
Homeland Security
It helps to protect the United States from threats and disasters, and to minimize the damage and recover from attacks