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British soldiers fired into crowd, 5 colonists died
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Quartering of British troops
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Signed by the delegates to the Second Continental Congress
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Massachusetts farmers rebelled over prospect of losing land
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outlined the process for admitting a new state to the Union, and guaranteed that newly created states would be equal to the original thirteen states
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Drafting a new constitution
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Established a Three-tiered Judicial Structure; 1. District Courts 2. Circuit Courts 3. Supreme Court
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freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition -
No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house -
the people have a right “to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures. -
right to a public trial without unnecessary -
right to a jury trial in certain civil cases -
“Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted." -
the people retain rights absent specific enumeration -
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively -
the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed -
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury -
prohibits the federal courts from hearing certain lawsuits against states -
Power of judicial review
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each elector must cast distinct votes for president and vice president, instead of two votes for president -
Granted large tracts of land to states; states solid land and used the money for colleges.
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Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude -
equal protection of the laws -
The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States -
Ended Chinese immigration to the US
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The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes.. in other words the government will take your money -
elected by the people thereof. -
production, transport, and sale of intoxicating liquors illegal -
Radio became the first form of electronic media
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The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged -
Granted citizenship in 1924
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1789-1930s. Both state and national governments were equal governments were equal authorities operating within their own spheres of influence
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Moved the beginning and ending of the terms of the president and vice president from March 4 to January 20, and of members of Congress from March 4 to January 3. -
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. -
Ruled 2nd Amendment does not protect the right to have all types of weapons
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Upheld Fair Labor Standards Act, Commerce Clause allows Congress to regulate employment conditions
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Upheld involuntary internment of ethnically Japanese American citizens
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Coordinates national security policy
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No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice -
The first and only Mexican-American civil rights case heard and decided by the United States Supreme Court
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Ruled segregation us illegal, "Separate is inherently unequal"
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Released national funds to achieve national goals
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Allows American citizens residing in the District of Columbia to vote for presidential electors -
187 African-Americans students gathered at the state capitol to protest racial injustice. -
Established equal pay for men and women -
Government program to eliminate poverty and social inequality -
Outlaws discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex or national origin -
Citizens in some states had to pay a fee to vote in a national election. -
Expanded rights of the people accused of crimes, "Miranda Rights" -
Struck down all state laws banning interracial marriage
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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. -
Ruled that schools couldn't prevent students from protesting the Vietnam War
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Prohibits the denial of the right of US citizens eighteen years of age or older to vote on account of age -
President must consult with Congress before sending troops
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Returned some authority to state governments
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Delays laws affecting Congressional salary from taking effect until after the next election of representatives -
congress gave states authority to manage welfare systems with block grants
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Ruled the 2nd Amendment protects an individual's right to keep and bear arms for self-defense
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Ruled states must grant and recognize same sex-marriage
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Court ruled a ban on immigration from majority-Muslim countries did not violate the Establishment Clause
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Ruled 2nd Amendment applies to federal, state, and local governments; upheld 2nd Amendment