Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Constitution
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:United_States_Government
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| gptkbp:amended_by |
Right to a fair trial
Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures Prohibition of alcohol Women's right to vote Revises presidential election procedures Presidential succession and disability Voting age set to 18 years Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition Limits on suits against states Allows for future changes to the Constitution Direct election of U. S. Senators Limits congressional pay increases Limits the president to two terms Prohibits poll taxes in federal elections Protection against excessive bail, fines, and cruel punishment Changes the dates of congressional and presidential terms Gives Washington D. C. electors in the Electoral College Powers not delegated to the United States are reserved to the states or the people |
| gptkbp:community_engagement |
Taught in U. S. history and government classes
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| gptkbp:community_impact |
Influences civil rights and liberties
Serves as a model for other countries' constitutions |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Influences American culture and identity
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| gptkbp:enacted_by |
Requires approval by three-fourths of the states
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| gptkbp:governing_body |
Held in 1787
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| gptkbp:historical_debate |
Subject of ongoing political discussions
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Defines fundamental rights and government structure in the U. S.
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
27 Amendments
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| gptkbp:judicial_review |
Rights retained by the people
Right to a jury trial in civil cases |
| gptkbp:legal_issue |
Right to keep and bear arms
Establishes the rule of law in the U. S. Interpreted by the Supreme Court Repeal of prohibition Rights in criminal cases, including due process |
| gptkbp:legislation |
Abolition of slavery
Income tax authorization First ten amendments Citizenship rights and equal protection under the law No quartering of soldiers in private homes Right to vote regardless of race |
| gptkbp:number |
gptkb:27
|
| gptkbp:president |
Presidents swear to uphold the Constitution
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| gptkbp:proposed_by |
1789
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| gptkbp:public_awareness |
Promotes understanding of citizens' rights
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| gptkbp:repealed_by |
gptkb:1992
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| gptkbp:scholarly_analysis |
Extensively studied by legal scholars
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| gptkbp:state |
Many states have their own amendments
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