Am Flashcards

1
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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?

A

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?

A

Self-incrimination and double jeopardy

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8
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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?

A

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Which amendment repealed Prohibition?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?

A

10 amendments

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14
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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?

A

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
Q

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
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Which amendment abolished poll taxes in federal elections?

A

24th Amendment

21
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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
True or False: The 16th Amendment allows Congress to levy an income tax.
True
26
What is the significance of the 27th Amendment?
It prevents laws affecting Congressional salary from taking effect until after the next election.