1-27 amendments quiz

Question 1

1st amendment

Answer 1

right to free speech and press, to meet together in a peaceable manner

Question 2

2nd amendment

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the right to bear arms

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3rd amendment

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freedom from quartering troops in private homes

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4th amendment

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protects citizens from unreasonable and unlawful searches by civil authorities w/o a warrant giving the officer legal right to search

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5th amendment

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due process, freedom from self-incrimination, double jeopardy

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6th amendment

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citizen has the right to a fair quick, public trial in the same state and district where crime was committed

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7th amendment

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right to trial by jury in civil cases

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8th amendment

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freedom from excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment

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9th amendment

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enumerated rights of the people

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10th amendment

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all laws not stated in the constitution and not given to the federal government are given to the states

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11th amendment

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deals with lawsuits filed against states in federal court

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12th amendment

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electors are provided separate ballots for President and Vice President

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13th amendment

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abolishes slavery and individually servitude (convicted that criminals could still be compelled to work as punishment)

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14th amendment

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granted citizenship to black Americans and apportionment of representatives; political disabilities and public debt

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15th amendment

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established the right of former slaves to vote

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16th amendment

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congress empowered to tax personal incomes

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17th amendment

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provides for direct election by voters for senators

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18th amendment

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prohibited the production transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages

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19th amendment

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women were granted the right to vote

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20th amendment

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(lame duck amendment) moved the date on which newly elected Presidents, VP, senators, and representatives take office, eliminating “lame duck” sessions in congress

Question 21

21st amendment

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canceled the 18th amendment

Question 22

22nd amendment

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limited the tenure of the president to two terms and a max of 10 years

Question 23

23rd amendment

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granted the district of columbia a number of presidential electors

Question 24

24th amendment

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abolished poll taxes as a requirement for voting in federal elections

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25th amendment

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provides for an orderly transfer of power in the event that a President is incapacitated or dies in office

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26th amendment

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extended voting rights to citizens 18 years old or older

Question 27

27th amendment

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placed a restriction on the power of congress to raise its own salary