Bill of Rights Padlet by RJ Taylor https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr en-us 2020-11-16 01:16:16 UTC 2025-05-14 06:40:17 UTC hello@padlet.com Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/925453791 2020-11-16 01:20:10 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/925453791 A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/925457406 2020-11-16 01:22:23 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/925457406 No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/925457706 2020-11-16 01:22:35 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/925457706 The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/925459963 2020-11-16 01:24:01 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/925459963 No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/925460922 2020-11-16 01:24:41 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/925460922 In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/925461747 2020-11-16 01:25:14 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/925461747 In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/925462082 2020-11-16 01:25:25 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/925462082 Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/925462341 2020-11-16 01:25:35 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/925462341 The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/925462639 2020-11-16 01:25:49 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/925462639 The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/925462973 2020-11-16 01:26:02 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/925462973 The government cannot establish a religion or prevent others from practicing their religion. The government cannot prohibit the freedom of speech, press, petition, and assembly. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929437729 2020-11-16 21:49:52 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929437729 The people have the right to own guns so they can protect the security of a free state. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929448313 2020-11-16 21:53:23 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929448313 Soldiers can't be place in people's homes without their consent during times of peace. During war, it must be done in a manner described by the law. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929451779 2020-11-16 21:54:44 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929451779 Before searching or seizing property, the government has to go through due process with probable cause to obtain a warrant first. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929477006 2020-11-16 22:04:32 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929477006 No one will be forced to answer for a severe crime unless a Grand Jury indicts them, except for a few situation where you are in military service or in time of war. Nobody will be tried for the same crime twice. You can't be forced to self incriminate and testify against yourself. Your life, liberty, and property cannot be taken away from you without going through due process of law. Private property can't be taken away for public use without compensation. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929495997 2020-11-16 22:12:28 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929495997 People being tried have the right to a speedy trial by a jury of their peers where the crime was committed. The accused has the right to be informed of the accusation and to be confronted with witnesses against him. They will also have the ability to obtain witnesses in their favor. The accused has the right to an attorney. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929508774 2020-11-16 22:18:13 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929508774 For civil cases where the value is greater than $20 (much more in 2020), you have the right to be tried before a jury. A case tried by a jury will not be reexamined by another court. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929532505 2020-11-16 22:29:14 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929532505 Bail and Fines cannot be excessive and unusually high. Cruel and unusual punishments cannot be used on a criminal. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929555345 2020-11-16 22:40:58 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929555345 Rights not defined in the constitution are reserved for the people. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929558559 2020-11-16 22:42:36 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929558559 Powers not given to the federal government by the constitution are reserved to the state governments. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929561177 2020-11-16 22:44:04 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929561177 Freedom of Speech rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929580981 2020-11-16 22:54:28 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929580981 Freedom of Press rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929591274 2020-11-16 23:00:05 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929591274 Freedom of Assembly rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929594509 2020-11-16 23:01:53 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929594509 Freedom of Petition rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929596285 2020-11-16 23:02:55 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929596285 Freedom of Religion rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929609656 2020-11-16 23:10:27 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929609656 Right to Bear Arms rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929616671 2020-11-16 23:14:37 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929616671 No Quartering of Soldiers rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929629423 2020-11-16 23:21:54 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929629423 Self Incrimination rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929660576 2020-11-16 23:39:14 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929660576 Double Jeopardy rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929671023 2020-11-16 23:45:45 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929671023 Protection from Search and Seizure rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929749981 2020-11-17 00:32:31 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929749981 Due process and Grand Jury Indictment rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929801343 2020-11-17 00:58:33 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929801343 Imminent Domain rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929803630 2020-11-17 00:59:47 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929803630 Right to Speedy Trial rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929831385 2020-11-17 01:14:55 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929831385 Jury of your Peers rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929897686 2020-11-17 01:49:41 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929897686 Right to an Attorney rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929901545 2020-11-17 01:51:49 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929901545 Arraignment Court (To be informed of the accusation) rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929921179 2020-11-17 02:02:55 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929921179 Trial by Jury in civil cases rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929937725 2020-11-17 02:13:00 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929937725 Excessive Bail rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929941678 2020-11-17 02:15:23 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929941678 Excessive Fines rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929946835 2020-11-17 02:18:24 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929946835 Cruel and Unusual Punishment rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929960388 2020-11-17 02:26:36 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929960388 Rights not listed are still protected and belong to the people. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929988500 2020-11-17 02:44:08 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929988500 Rights and powers not listed and expressed in the Constitution are reserved for the states. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929989855 2020-11-17 02:45:00 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/929989855 The Judicial power of the United States shall not be construed to extend to any suit in law or equity, commenced or prosecuted against one of the United States by Citizens of another State, or by Citizens or Subjects of any Foreign State. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1120186564 2021-01-25 04:29:52 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1120186564 The Electors shall meet in their respective states and vote by ballot for President and Vice-President, one of whom, at least, shall not be an inhabitant of the same state with themselves; they shall name in their ballots the person voted for as President, and in distinct ballots the person voted for as Vice-President, and they shall make distinct lists of all persons voted for as President, and of all persons voted for as Vice-President, and of the number of votes for each, which lists they shall sign and certify, and transmit sealed to the seat of the government of the United States, directed to the President of the Senate;-The President of the Senate shall, in the presence of the Senate and House of Representatives, open all the certificates and the votes shall then be counted;-The person having the greatest Number of votes for President, shall be the President, if such number be a majority of the whole number of Electors appointed; and if no person have such majority, then from the persons having the highest numbers not exceeding three on the list of those voted for as President, the House of Representatives shall choose immediately, by ballot, the President. But in choosing the President, the votes shall be taken by states, the representation from each state having one vote; a quorum for this purpose shall consist of a member or members from two-thirds of the states, and a majority of all the states shall be necessary to a choice. And if the House of Representatives shall not choose a President whenever the right of choice shall devolve upon them, before the fourth day of March next following, then the Vice-President shall act as President, as in the case of the death or other constitutional disability of the President-The person having the greatest number of votes as Vice-President, shall be the Vice-President, if such number be a majority of the whole number of Electors appointed, and if no person have a majority, then from the two highest numbers on the list, the Senate shall choose the Vice-President; a quorum for the purpose shall consist of two-thirds of the whole number of Senators, and a majority of the whole number shall be necessary to a choice. But no person constitutionally ineligible to the office of President shall be eligible to that of Vice-President of the United States. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1120187456 2021-01-25 04:30:20 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1120187456 Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1120188130 2021-01-25 04:30:42 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1120188130 All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1120190700 Representatives shall be apportioned among the several States according to their respective numbers, counting the whole number of persons in each State, excluding Indians not taxed. But when the right to vote at any election for the choice of electors for President and Vice President of the United States, Representatives in Congress, the Executive and Judicial officers of a State, or the members of the Legislature thereof, is denied to any of the male inhabitants of such State, being twenty-one years of age, and citizens of the United States, or in any way abridged, except for participation in rebellion, or other crime, the basis of representation therein shall be reduced in the proportion which the number of such male citizens shall bear to the whole number of male citizens twenty-one years of age in such State.
No person shall be a Senator or Representative in Congress, or elector of President and Vice President, or hold any office, civil or military, under the United States, or under any State, who, having previously taken an oath, as a member of Congress, or as an officer of the United States, or as a member of any State legislature, or as an executive or judicial officer of any State, to support the Constitution of the United States, shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same, or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof. But Congress may by a vote of two-thirds of each House, remove such disability.
The validity of the public debt of the United States, authorized by law, including debts incurred for payment of pensions and bounties for services in suppressing insurrection or rebellion, shall not be questioned. But neither the United States nor any State shall assume or pay any debt or obligation incurred in aid of insurrection or rebellion against the United States, or any claim for the loss or emancipation of any slave; but all such debts, obligations and claims shall be held illegal and void.]]> 2021-01-25 04:32:03 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1120190700 The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1120193605 2021-01-25 04:33:17 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1120193605 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. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1120194024 2021-01-25 04:33:32 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1120194024 The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State, elected by the people thereof, for six years; and each Senator shall have one vote. The electors in each State shall have the qualifications requisite for electors of the most numerous branch of the State legislatures. When vacancies happen in the representation of any State in the Senate, the executive authority of such State shall issue writs of election to fill such vacancies: Provided, That the legislature of any State may empower the executive thereof to make temporary appointments until the people fill the vacancies by election as the legislature may direct. This amendment shall not be so construed as to affect the election or term of any Senator chosen before it becomes valid as part of the Constitution. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1120194743 2021-01-25 04:33:58 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1120194743 After one year from the ratification of this article the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors within, the importation thereof into, or the exportation thereof from the United States and all territory subject to the jurisdiction thereof for beverage purposes is hereby prohibited. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1120195394 The Congress and the several States shall have concurrent power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.
This article shall be inoperative unless it shall have been ratified as an amendment to the Constitution by the legislatures of the several States, as provided in the Constitution, within seven years from the date of the submission hereof to the States by the Congress.]]> 2021-01-25 04:34:21 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1120195394 The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1120196853 2021-01-25 04:35:14 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1120196853 The terms of the President and Vice President shall end at noon on the 20th day of January, and the terms of Senators and Representatives at noon on the 3d day of January, of the years in which such terms would have ended if this article had not been ratified; and the terms of their successors shall then begin. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1120197656 The Congress shall assemble at least once in every year, and such meeting shall begin at noon on the 3d day of January, unless they shall by law appoint a different day.
If, at the time fixed for the beginning of the term of the President, the President elect shall have died, the Vice President elect shall become President. If a President shall not have been chosen before the time fixed for the beginning of his term, or if the President elect shall have failed to qualify, then the Vice President elect shall act as President until a President shall have qualified; and the Congress may by law provide for the case wherein neither a President elect nor a Vice President elect shall have qualified, declaring who shall then act as President, or the manner in which one who is to act shall be selected, and such person shall act accordingly until a President or Vice President shall have qualified.
The Congress may by law provide for the case of the death of any of the persons from whom the House of Representatives may choose a President whenever the right of choice shall have devolved upon them, and for the case of the death of any of the persons from whom the Senate may choose a Vice President whenever the right of choice shall have devolved upon them.]]> 2021-01-25 04:35:44 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1120197656 The eighteenth article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States is hereby repealed. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1120199209 The transportation or importation into any State, Territory, or possession of the United States for delivery or use therein of intoxicating liquors, in violation of the laws thereof, is hereby prohibited.
This article shall be inoperative unless it shall have been ratified as an amendment to the Constitution by conventions in the several States, as provided in the Constitution, within seven years from the date of the submission hereof to the States by the Congress.]]> 2021-01-25 04:36:35 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1120199209 No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice, and no person who has held the office of President, or acted as President, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected President shall be elected to the office of the President more than once. But this Article shall not apply to any person holding the office of President, when this Article was proposed by the Congress, and shall not prevent any person who may be holding the office of President, or acting as President, during the term within which this Article becomes operative from holding the office of President or acting as President during the remainder of such term. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1120214000 This article shall be inoperative unless it shall have been ratified as an amendment to the Constitution by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years from the date of its submission to the States by the Congress.]]> 2021-01-25 04:44:35 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1120214000 The District constituting the seat of Government of the United States shall appoint in such manner as the Congress may direct: A number of electors of President and Vice President equal to the whole number of Senators and Representatives in Congress to which the District would be entitled if it were a State, but in no event more than the least populous State; they shall be in addition to those appointed by the States, but they shall be considered, for the purposes of the election of President and Vice President, to be electors appointed by a State; and they shall meet in the District and perform such duties as provided by the twelfth article of amendment. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1120214818 The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.]]> 2021-01-25 04:44:59 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1120214818 The right of citizens of the United States to vote in any primary or other election for President or Vice President for electors for President or Vice President, or for Senator or Representative in Congress, shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any State by reason of failure to pay any poll tax or other tax. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1120215698 The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.]]> 2021-01-25 04:45:28 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1120215698 In case of the removal of the President from office or of his death or resignation, the Vice President shall become President. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1120216653 Whenever there is a vacancy in the office of the Vice President, the President shall nominate a Vice President who shall take office upon confirmation by a majority vote of both Houses of Congress.
Whenever the President transmits to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives his written declaration that he is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, and until he transmits to them a written declaration to the contrary, such powers and duties shall be discharged by the Vice President as Acting President.
Whenever the Vice President and a majority of either the principal officers of the executive departments or of such other body as Congress may by law provide, transmit to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives their written declaration that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, the Vice President shall immediately assume the powers and duties of the office as Acting President.
Thereafter, when the President transmits to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives his written declaration that no inability exists, he shall resume the powers and duties of his office unless the Vice President and a majority of either the principal officers of the executive department or of such other body as Congress may by law provide, transmit within four days to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives their written declaration that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office. Thereupon Congress shall decide the issue, assembling within forty-eight hours for that purpose if not in session. If the Congress, within twenty-one days after receipt of the latter written declaration, or, if Congress is not in session, within twenty-one days after Congress is required to assemble, determines by two-thirds vote of both Houses that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, the Vice President shall continue to discharge the same as Acting President; otherwise, the President shall resume the powers and duties of his office.
]]> 2021-01-25 04:45:59 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1120216653 The right of citizens of the United States, who are 18 years of age or older, to vote, shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any state on account of age. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1120218052 2021-01-25 04:46:45 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1120218052 No law varying the compensation for the services of the Senators and Representatives shall take effect, until an election of Representatives shall have intervened. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1120218575 2021-01-25 04:47:02 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1120218575 You are unable to raise a lawsuit against another state in the federal court system without it's approval. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124823769 2021-01-26 02:37:05 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124823769 Each elector needs to cast one separate vote for both a President and Vice President. If there isn't a Vice President has a majority of the votes, the senate chooses the Vice President. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124826809 2021-01-26 02:39:01 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124826809 Slavery is abolished in the United States except when it's a punishment for a crime. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124830392 2021-01-26 02:41:02 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124830392 Equal protection for all citizens in the United States. Citizenship is given to all former slaves. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124832654 2021-01-26 02:42:30 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124832654 Male citizens in the United States get the right to vote regardless of race, color, or previous servitude. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124835756 2021-01-26 02:44:34 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124835756 Congress has the power to set income taxes. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124837910 2021-01-26 02:45:40 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124837910 The people now have the ability to vote for their senators instead of the state. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124864725 2021-01-26 03:04:13 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124864725 The sale, creation, transportation, importation, and exportation of alcohol in the US is now illegal. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124866623 2021-01-26 03:05:31 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124866623 Women have been given the right to vote. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124868326 2021-01-26 03:06:33 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124868326 The date of the end of a President's term is set to January 20th. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124872915 2021-01-26 03:09:57 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124872915 The 18th Amendment is repealed, ending the Alcohol Prohibition. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124880174 2021-01-26 03:15:29 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124880174 The President can now only serve 2 terms in office. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124885064 2021-01-26 03:19:19 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124885064 Residents of Washington DC can now vote in Federal Elections. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124890299 2021-01-26 03:23:23 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124890299 Poll tax or any other tax that prevents people from voting is now illegal. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124895373 2021-01-26 03:27:17 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124895373 Presidential Succession is established. If a president is unable to fulfill his duties, the Vice President takes over as president. If there is a vacancy in the Vice President position, the President can appoint another Vice President who will take office after being confirmed. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124899190 2021-01-26 03:30:27 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124899190 The legal voting age is lowered to 18. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124902335 2021-01-26 03:32:56 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124902335 The salary for a Congressman cannot be changed until they are reelected. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124904981 2021-01-26 03:35:10 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124904981 Unable to Sue a state without their permission rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124928675 2021-01-26 03:53:07 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124928675 Electors only vote for one Presidential Candidate rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124949431 2021-01-26 04:07:53 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124949431 Abolishment of Slavery rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124952427 2021-01-26 04:09:50 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124952427 Citizenship for all former Slaves rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124957710 2021-01-26 04:13:06 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124957710 Equal Protection for all citizens rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124960500 2021-01-26 04:14:48 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124960500 Right to vote shall not be denied on a basis of color or previous servitude rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124962011 2021-01-26 04:15:45 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124962011 Income Tax rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124966268 2021-01-26 04:18:28 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124966268 Direct Election of Senators rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124970324 2021-01-26 04:20:52 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124970324 Prohibition of Alcohol rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124973679 2021-01-26 04:22:50 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124973679 Lame Duck rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124977954 2021-01-26 04:25:18 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124977954 Repeal of 18th Amendment rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124980505 2021-01-26 04:26:49 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124980505 2 Term limit for Presidents rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124987006 2021-01-26 04:30:26 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124987006 Right to vote in Federal Elections expanded to residents of Washington DC rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124992513 2021-01-26 04:33:32 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124992513 Banned the Poll Tax rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124996797 2021-01-26 04:35:58 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1124996797 Presidential Sucession rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1125007218 2021-01-26 04:41:56 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1125007218 Voting Age Lowered to 18 rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1125010196 2021-01-26 04:43:39 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1125010196 Congresspersons can only receive salary raises if they win reelection. rtaylor173 https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1125028768 2021-01-26 04:54:15 UTC https://padlet.com/rtaylor173/p5jf56salzn8bjmr/wish/1125028768