11th Amendment
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Why it was ratified
The Eleventh Amendment was passed to overturn the Supreme Court ruling in the 1793 case of Chisholm v. Georgia.
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Was ratified February 7, 1795
What that means
The Eleventh Amendment limits the power of federal courts to hear lawsuits against state governments brought by the citizens of another state or the citizens of a foreign country.
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TIMELINE
It started with the court case of Chilsom v. Georgia in 1793. He was trying to get profits from war goods coming into Georgia.
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Pros
-Decentralization is often more efficient. Local knowledge has advantages and efficiencies
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Cons
-As society becomes more interconnected, people want more consistency in their laws and regulation
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CONTROVERSY
There isn't a lot controversy about this amendment. It's a pretty boring amendment.
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