27 Amendments Flashcards

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1
Q

What is the total number of amendments to the U.S. Constitution?

A

27 amendments

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2
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True or False: The First Amendment addresses the right to bear arms.

A

False

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3
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Fill in the blank: The _____ Amendment abolished slavery.

A

13th

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4
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Which amendment granted women the right to vote?

A

19th Amendment

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5
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What does the Second Amendment protect?

A

The right to keep and bear arms

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6
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Which amendment prohibits the quartering of soldiers in private homes?

A

3rd Amendment

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7
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Multiple Choice: Which amendment established the income tax?

A

16th Amendment

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8
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What year was the 18th Amendment, which instituted Prohibition, ratified?

A

1919

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9
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True or False: The 21st Amendment repealed the 18th Amendment.

A

True

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10
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Fill in the blank: The _____ Amendment provides for the right to a speedy trial.

A

6th

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11
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Which amendment deals with the presidential succession?

A

25th Amendment

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12
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What does the 4th Amendment protect against?

A

Unreasonable searches and seizures

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13
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Multiple Choice: Which amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment?

A

8th Amendment

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14
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What is the main focus of the 10th Amendment?

A

States’ rights

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15
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True or False: The 7th Amendment guarantees the right to a jury trial in civil cases.

A

True

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16
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Fill in the blank: The _____ Amendment prohibits excessive bail.

17
Q

Which amendment lowered the voting age to 18?

A

26th Amendment

18
Q

What does the 5th Amendment protect?

A

Rights in criminal cases, including due process

19
Q

Multiple Choice: Which amendment addresses the right to free speech?

A

1st Amendment

20
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What does the 14th Amendment guarantee?

A

Equal protection under the law

21
Q

True or False: The 9th Amendment addresses rights not specifically enumerated in the Constitution.

22
Q

Fill in the blank: The _____ Amendment prohibits the denial of the right to vote based on race.

23
Q

Which amendment provides for the direct election of senators?

A

17th Amendment

24
Q

What is the significance of the 22nd Amendment?

A

It limits the president to two terms.

25
Q

Multiple Choice: Which amendment abolished poll taxes in federal elections?

A

24th Amendment

26
Q

True or False: The 11th Amendment limits lawsuits against states.

27
Q

What does the 12th Amendment change about the electoral process?

A

It establishes the procedure for electing the president and vice president.