Amendments

Question 1

Name the provisions of the

1st Amendment

Answer 1

• freedom of religion
• freedom of speech
• freedom to peaceful assembly
• freedom of the press
• freedom to petition the government

Question 2

Name the provisions of the

2nd Amendment

Answer 2

right to bear arms

Question 3

Name the provisions of the

3rd Amendment

Answer 3

soldiers may not be quartered in a citizen’s home in peacetime without the owner’s consent

Question 4

Name the provisions of the

4th Amendment

Answer 4

• no unreasonable searches
• no seizures without a specific warrant

Question 5

Name the provisions of the

5th Amendment

Answer 5

• right to due process of law
• right not to incriminate oneself
• right to a Grand Jury, etc.

Question 6

Name the provisions of the

6th Amendment

Answer 6

• right to a speedy and public trial
• right to know the allegations against oneself
• right to a lawyer, etc.

Question 7

Name the provisions of the

7th Amendment

Answer 7

a jury trial for lawsuits involving more than $20

Question 8

Name the provisions of the

8th Amendment

Answer 8

• no excessive bail or fines
• no cruel and unusual punishment

Question 9

Name the provisions of the

9th Amendment

Answer 9

rights listed in the Constitution cannot be used to deny other rights simply because they are not explicitly listed

Question 10

Name the provisions of the

10th Amendment

Answer 10

rights not explicitly given to the federal government revert to the states or the people

Question 11

Name the provisions of the

11th Amendment

Answer 11

states cannot be sued by citizens of other states or of foreign countries

Question 12

Name the provisions of the

12th Amendment

Answer 12

• separate ballots for vice president and president
• in the event of an electoral vote tie, the House chooses the president and the Senate chooses the vice president, etc.
• (In modern elections, a running mate is usually selected instead.)

Question 13

Name the provisions of the

13th Amendment

Answer 13

abolished slavery

Question 14

Name the provisions of the

14th Amendment

Answer 14

• any person born or naturalized in the United States is a U.S. citizen (including, notably, ex-slaves)
• no state may deny a U.S. citizen due process or equal protection under the law, etc.

Question 15

Name the provisions of the

15th Amendment

Answer 15

allows people to vote regardless of race, color, or any previous condition of servitude (being a slave)

Question 16

Name the provisions of the

16th Amendment

Answer 16

right of the federal government to directly tax a citizen’s income

Question 17

Name the provisions of the

17th Amendment

Answer 17

the people (not their legislatures) elect their state’s senators

Question 18

Name the provisions of the

18th Amendment

Answer 18

Prohibition of alcohol

(making or selling liquor is illegal)

Question 19

Name the provisions of the

19th Amendment

Answer 19

women gain the right to vote

Question 20

Name the provisions of the

20th Amendment

Answer 20

• the president and vice president end their term on January 20th
• members of Congress end their term on January 3rd

known as the Lame Duck Amendment

Question 21

Name the provisions of the

21st Amendment

Answer 21

repeals the 18th Amendment

(making and selling liquor is legal again)

Question 22

Name the provisions of the

22nd Amendment

Answer 22

• no president may serve more than two terms
• any unelected president who has served more than two years may only run for one additional term

Question 23

Name the provisions of the

23rd Amendment

Answer 23

Washington D.C. can vote for President, with a number of electoral votes not more than the number controlled by the least populous state

Question 24

Name the provisions of the

24th Amendment

Answer 24

abolished poll taxes for federal elections

Question 25

Name the provisions of the

25th Amendment

Answer 25

If the president resigns or dies, the vice president becomes president

the new president nominates a vice president
an ailing president can submit a letter to give special powers to the vice president until he is able to resume, etc.

Question 26

Name the provisions of the

26th Amendment

Answer 26

right to vote given to those 18 years and older

(voting ages had previously been determined by the states, and were often higher than 18)

Question 27

Name the provisions of the

27th Amendment

Answer 27

no increase or decrease in compensation for the Congress can take effect until a new term

Question 28

Name the Amendment:

right to bear arms

Answer 28

2nd Amendment

Question 29

Name the Amendment:

soldiers may not be quartered in a citizen’s home in peacetime without the owner’s consent

Answer 29

3rd Amendment

Question 30

Name the Amendment:

• freedom of religion
• freedom of speech
• freedom to peaceful assembly
• freedom of the press
• freedom to petition the government

Answer 30

1st Amendment

Question 31

Name the Amendment:

• no unreasonable searches
• no seizures without a specific warrant

Answer 31

4th Amendment

Question 32

Name the Amendment:

• right to a speedy and public trial
• right to know the allegations against oneself
• right to a lawyer, etc.

Answer 32

6th Amendment

Question 33

Name the Amendment:

• right to due process of law
• right not to incriminate oneself
• right to a Grand Jury, etc.

Answer 33

5th Amendment

Question 34

Name the Amendment:

a jury trial for lawsuits involving more than $20

Answer 34

7th Amendment

Question 35

Name the Amendment:

• no excessive bail or fines
• no cruel and unusual punishment

Answer 35

8th Amendment

Question 36

Name the Amendment:

• separate ballots for vice president and president
• in the event of an electoral vote tie, the House chooses the president and the Senate chooses the vice president, etc.
• (In modern elections, a running mate is usually selected instead.)

Answer 36

12th Amendment

Question 37

Name the Amendment:

rights listed in the Constitution cannot be used to deny other rights simply because they are not explicitly listed

Answer 37

9th Amendment

Question 38

Name the Amendment:

rights not explicitly given to the federal government revert to the states or the people

Answer 38

10th Amendment

Question 39

Name the Amendment:

states cannot be sued by citizens of other states or of foreign countries

Answer 39

11th Amendment

Question 40

Name the Amendment:

abolished slavery

Answer 40

13th Amendment

Question 41

Name the Amendment:

• any person born or naturalized in the United States is a U.S. citizen (including, notably, ex-slaves)
• no state may deny a U.S. citizen due process or equal protection under the law, etc.

Answer 41

14th Amendment

Question 42

Name the Amendment:

right of the federal government to directly tax a citizen’s income

Answer 42

16th Amendment

Question 43

Name the Amendment:

allows people to vote regardless of race, color, or any previous condition of servitude (being a slave)

Answer 43

15th Amendment

Question 44

Name the Amendment:

the people (not their legislatures) elect their state’s senators

Answer 44

17th Amendment

Question 45

Name the Amendment:

Prohibition of alcohol

(making or selling liquor is illegal)

Answer 45

18th Amendment

Question 46

Name the Amendment:

repeals the 18th Amendment
(making and selling liquor is legal again)

Answer 46

21st Amendment

Question 47

Name the Amendment:

women gain the right to vote

Answer 47

19th Amendment

Question 48

Name the Amendment:

• the president and vice president end their term on January 20th
• members of Congress end their term on January 3rd

known as the Lame Duck Amendment

Answer 48

20th Amendment

Question 49

Name the Amendment:

• no president may serve more than two terms
• any unelected president who has served more than two years may only run for one additional term

Answer 49

22nd Amendment

Question 50

Name the Amendment:

Washington D.C. can vote for President, with a number of electoral votes not more than the number controlled by the least populous state

Answer 50

23rd Amendment

Question 51

Name the Amendment:

abolished poll taxes for federal elections

Answer 51

24th Amendment

Question 52

Name the Amendment:

no increase or decrease in compensation for the Congress can take effect until a new term

Answer 52

27th Amendment

Question 53

Name the Amendment:

If the president resigns or dies, the vice president becomes president

the new president nominates a vice president
an ailing president can submit a letter to give special powers to the vice president until he is able to resume, etc.

Answer 53

25th Amendment

Question 54

Name the Amendment:

right to vote given to those 18 years and older

(voting ages had previously been determined by the states, and were often higher than 18)

Answer 54

26th Amendment