27 Amendments

Question 1

1st Amendment

Answer 1

Freedom of expression, religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition

Question 2

2nd Amendment

Answer 2

Protects the rights of individual citizens to keep and bear arms. Establishes a militia that is necessary for a free state.

Question 3

3rd Amendment

Answer 3

Prohibits soldiers from temporarily residing in private homes during peacetime without getting the permission and consent of the owner.

Question 4

4th Amendment

Answer 4

Protects people’s right to privacy, prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures by the government

Question 5

5th Amendment

Answer 5

No person tried without the grand jury indictment or punished twice for the same offense. Prohibits being a witness against yourself and guarantees “due process of law.”

Question 6

6th Amendment

Answer 6

Rights of accused in criminal cases, including legal representation and a fair and speedy trial.

Question 7

7th Amendment

Answer 7

Guarantees a trial by jury.

Question 8

8th Amendment

Answer 8

Insures that punishments for crimes are not excessive, cruel, or unusual.

Question 9

9th Amendment

Answer 9

People retain rights not listed in the constitution.

Question 10

10th Amendment

Answer 10

Power not given to the federal government is given to the people or states.

Question 11

11th Amendment

Answer 11

Individual cannot sue a state in federal courts.

Question 12

12th Amendment

Answer 12

Repeals part of Article 2, Section 1, of the constitution. Electoral college must cast separate ballots for president and vice president.

Question 13

13th Amendment

Answer 13

Abolished slavery and involuntary servitude.

Question 14

14th Amendment

Answer 14

All persons born or naturalized in the United States enjoy full rights.

Question 15

15th Amendment

Answer 15

States cannot prevent a person from voting because of race, creed, or color.

Question 16

16th Amendment

Answer 16

Establishes Congress’s rights to impose a federal tax income.