27 amendments Flashcards
What is the total number of amendments to the U.S. Constitution?
27 amendments
What amendment abolished slavery in the United States?
13th Amendment
True or False: The 1st Amendment guarantees freedom of speech.
True
Fill in the blank: The 2nd Amendment protects the right to _______.
bear arms
What amendment granted women the right to vote?
19th Amendment
Which amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment?
8th Amendment
What is the main focus of the 4th Amendment?
Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures
True or False: The 5th Amendment includes the right to due process.
True
Which amendment repealed Prohibition?
21st Amendment
What does the 10th Amendment state about powers not delegated to the federal government?
They are reserved to the states or the people.
What year was the Constitution ratified?
1788
Which amendment lowered the voting age to 18?
26th Amendment
Fill in the blank: The 3rd Amendment prohibits the quartering of _______ in private homes during peacetime.
soldiers
What is the purpose of the 27th Amendment?
To prevent congressional pay increases from taking effect until after the next election.
True or False: The 6th Amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial.
True
What does the 14th Amendment address?
Citizenship rights and equal protection under the law.
Which amendment abolished poll taxes in federal elections?
24th Amendment
What is the main focus of the 9th Amendment?
Protection of rights not specifically enumerated in the Constitution.
Fill in the blank: The 7th Amendment guarantees the right to a jury trial in _______ cases.
civil
Which amendment established the procedures for presidential succession?
25th Amendment
True or False: The 18th Amendment allowed for the sale of alcoholic beverages.
False
What does the 11th Amendment address?
Limits the ability of individuals to sue states in federal court.
What amendment prohibits double jeopardy?
5th Amendment
Fill in the blank: The 15th Amendment prohibits denying the right to vote based on _______.
race
Which amendment is known as the ‘Equal Protection Clause’?
14th Amendment
What does the 20th Amendment change about the presidential inauguration date?
It moved the inauguration date from March 4 to January 20.
True or False: The 22nd Amendment limits the president to two terms.
True
What amendment addresses the right to vote regardless of gender?
19th Amendment
Fill in the blank: The 12th Amendment provides for the election of the President and _______.
Vice President
What does the 16th Amendment allow Congress to do?
Levy an income tax.
Which amendment addresses the rights of the accused in criminal prosecutions?
6th Amendment
