The Eleventh Amendment Explained in 3 Minutes: The Constitution for Dummies Series

The video is part of the 'Constitution for Dummies' series, focusing on the 11th Amendment. It explains the amendment's role in federalism, its text, and its historical context, particularly the Chisholm v. Georgia case. The amendment limits the judicial power of the United States, preventing citizens from suing states in federal court. This was a response to concerns about state sovereignty and federal overreach. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to subscribe.

What is the primary focus of the 11th Amendment?

• Allowing citizens to sue foreign countries

• Enhancing federal power over states

• Protecting state sovereignty from certain lawsuits

• Expanding the Supreme Court's jurisdiction

Which section of the Constitution did the 11th Amendment aim to reverse?

• Article 4, Section 3

• Article 3, Section 2

• Article 2, Section 1

• Article 1, Section 8

What was the main issue in the Chisholm v. Georgia case?

• A dispute over state boundaries

• A challenge to federal taxation laws

• A lawsuit by a citizen against a state for debts

• A conflict between two states over trade

How did the 11th Amendment affect lawsuits involving states?

• It required all state lawsuits to be heard by the Supreme Court

• It enabled foreign citizens to sue any state

• It prohibited citizens from suing their own state

• It allowed states to sue each other freely

What was the outcome of the Chisholm v. Georgia case?

• The case was settled out of court

• Georgia won the case

• The case was dismissed

• Chisholm won, leading to the 11th Amendment