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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 protects the freedom of speech.

A

True

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3
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Fill in the blank: The __________ Amendment abolished slavery in the United States.

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 year was the Bill of Rights ratified?

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1791

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

A

3rd Amendment

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7
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Short Answer: What does the 5th Amendment protect against?

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Self-incrimination and double jeopardy

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True or False: The 2nd Amendment protects the right to bear arms.

A

True

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9
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What is the main purpose of the 10th Amendment?

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To reserve powers not delegated to the federal government to the states and the people.

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10
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Fill in the blank: The __________ Amendment grants the right to a speedy trial.

A

6th

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11
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Which amendment repealed Prohibition?

A

21st Amendment

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12
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Multiple Choice: What does the 8th Amendment prohibit?

A

Cruel and unusual punishment

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13
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Short Answer: How many amendments were added to the Constitution in the year 1791?

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10 amendments

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True or False: The 14th Amendment provides equal protection under the law.

A

True

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15
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What amendment is known for the right to vote regardless of race?

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15th Amendment

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16
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Fill in the blank: The __________ Amendment allows for the direct election of U.S. Senators.

17
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Multiple Choice: Which amendment addresses voting age?

A

26th Amendment

18
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Short Answer: What does the 1st Amendment guarantee?

A

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

19
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True or False: The 9th Amendment states that the enumeration of certain rights does not deny or disparage others retained by the people.

20
Q

Which amendment abolished poll taxes in federal elections?

A

24th Amendment

21
Q

Fill in the blank: The __________ Amendment prohibits excessive bail.

22
Q

What amendment established the procedures for presidential succession?

A

25th Amendment

23
Q

Multiple Choice: The 11th Amendment deals with which issue?

A

Sovereign immunity

24
Q

Short Answer: What amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?

A

4th Amendment

25
Q

True or False: The 16th Amendment allows Congress to levy an income tax.

26
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What is the significance of the 27th Amendment?

A

It prevents laws affecting Congressional salary from taking effect until after the next election.

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