Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

The Cold War's ideological struggle between capitalism and communism.

The Progressive Era's emphasis on social reform and equal rights.

The American Civil War's focus on states' rights.

The Great Depression's economic crisis.

The Great Depression would likely have been avoided.

The Women's Suffrage Movement would not have gained momentum.

America may not have entered World War I.

The organized crime wave of the 1920s might not have surged as it did.

By limiting presidents to two terms, it checked long-term executive power accumulation.

By including a public vote for third-term eligibility, it introduced more democratic supervision.

By allowing impeachment for any attempt at a third term, it reinforced congressional authority.

By requiring congressional approval for third terms, it increased legislative oversight on tenure.

It pertains strictly integrating amendments into legislative processes.

It refers specifically incorporating all countries under US jurisdiction.

It refers exclusively applying federal laws on state governments.

It's about making provisions of U.S. Bill of Rights applicable to states through Fourteenth Amendment's Due Process Clause

The implied powers doctrine was strengthened, allowing Congress to enact laws essential for carrying out expressed powers and relating to amendments.

The separation of powers doctrine was reaffirmed, ensuring Congress could not infringe upon presidential authority in the context of constitutional amendments.

The decision emphasized the states' ability to levy taxes as fundamental abilities, thus diminishing congressional powers pertaining to amendments.

The Supremacy Clause affirmed, giving Congress the upper hand in creating amendment-related legislation without state interference.

The 19th Amendment granting women's suffrage.

The 22nd Amendment limiting presidents to two terms.

The 15th Amendment ensuring voting rights regardless of race.

The 26th Amendment lowering the voting age to eighteen.

A governor issuing vetoes frequently on federally influenced legislation

Passing a law that expands upon protections offered by constitutional amendments.

State legislators lobbying for increased federal funding without addressing amendment concerns.

A public referendum challenging federal laws but unrelated to constitutional issues.

By protecting citizens from unwarranted searches/seizures and guaranteeing due process respectively

By explicitly defining the powers vested in the U.S. President

By establishing a federal system of government

By providing for separation of powers among branches of government

Persuade local districts to authorize official moments of silence beginning each day for students to reflect personally, including possible religious contemplation.

Motivate districts to establish programs promoting mutual understanding of diverse faiths, emphasizing the secular nature of public education.

Engage local school districts with developing policies which ensure voluntary student-led religious activities do not appear officially endorsed by the school.

Encourage local districts to strictly prohibit any form of expressive religion-based activity inside public school properties.

Guarantees the right to bear arms

Protects freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition

Establishes due process of law

Grants women's suffrage