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American Government - Coggle Diagram

- - - - 3rd Amendement: 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
        
        4th Amendement: 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
        
        5th Amendment: guarantees that an individual cannot be compelled by the government to provide incriminating information about herself – the so-called “right to remain silent.”
        
        6th Amendment: the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial**
        
        7th Amendment: the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial
        
        8th Amendment: “Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.”
        
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  - - - often interwoven into the relevant sections of an existing constitution, directly altering the text.
- - - - Supreme court Is appointed by the President. Can serve for life.
  - - - There are 2 senators per state. Have to be 30 years old. Has 6 year terms.
  - - - President has to be at least 35, can serve 4 year terms, and has to be a natural born citizen.
      - Vice President serves as President of the Senate
- - - - Impeachment: removal from office. Happens when an official is Impeacher, the house then votes to accept or deny the charges for removal.
      - Override: the authority to reject or cancel. 2/3 majority vote
    - - Nomination/Appointment: Being nominated or designated a position
      - Veto: a constitutional right to reject a decision. Veto laws appoint justices and judges.
    - - Judicial Review: determines if acts are in accordance with the constitution.