Amendments

Question 1

1st amendment

Answer 1

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

Question 2

2nd amendment

Answer 2

Right to bear arms

Question 3

3rd amendment

Answer 3

No one may be forced to house soldiers during times of peace

Question 4

4th amendment

Answer 4

Protects against unreasonable search and seizure

Question 5

5th amendment

Answer 5

Right of the criminally accused (indictment by grand jury, no double jeopardy, no self incrimination, due process, eminent domain).

Question 6

6th amendment

Answer 6

Right to a speedy trial by jury, (speedy trial, impartial jury, informed of charges, right to an attorney)

Question 7

7th amendment

Answer 7

Right to a jury trial in CIVIL cases and cases already examined not to be re-opened by another court

Question 8

8th amendment

Answer 8

No excessive bail nor cruel and unusual punishment

Question 9

9th amendment

Answer 9

People have other basic rights not necessarily listed in the Constitution

Question 10

10th amendment

Answer 10

All powers not given to the federal government are left for the state to decide

Question 11

11th amendment

Answer 11

States are protected from suits by citizens residing in another state or foreigners not residing within state borders

Question 12

12th amendment

Answer 12

Modifies and clarifies election procedures for president and vice president

Question 13

13th amendment

Answer 13

Abolished slavery

Question 14

14th amendment

Answer 14

Provides equality for all citizens; state governments must follow previously passed amendments

Question 15

15th amendment

Answer 15

All males have the right to vote

Question 16

16th amendment

Answer 16

Congress has the power to pass direct taxes, such as income tax

Question 17

17th amendment

Answer 17

Senators are to be elected by the voters in their state, governor fills state senator positions if it opens during the term

Question 18

18th amendment

Answer 18

Selling and drinking of alcoholic beverages is prohibited

Question 19

19th amendment

Answer 19

Women’s right to vote

Question 20

20th amendment

Answer 20

Beginning of President, VP and Congress terms begin in January; presidential succession can take place before Presidential inauguration (also known as “lame duck” amendment)

Question 21

21st amendment

Answer 21

Selling and drinking of alcoholic beverages made legal, (18th amendment repealed or cancelled by this one)

Question 22

22nd amendment

Answer 22

Presidents may serve no more than 2 terms

Question 23

23rd amendment

Answer 23

District of Columbia is allowed presidential Electoral College votes

Question 24

24th amendment

Answer 24

Eliminates poll tax (no fee required to vote)

Question 25

25th amendment

Answer 25

Establishes procedures for a successor of a president

Question 26

26th amendment

Answer 26

Lowered voting age from 21 to 18.

Question 27

27th amendment

Answer 27

Congressional compensation increases may not take effect until after that congressional term is over.