Amendments Flashcards
What two ways can a proposed amendment become a law?
- Ratified by 3/4 of the state’s legislatures
2. Ratified by 3/4 of the state’s convention
Which amendment provides for the freedom of speech?
One
Which amendment states that the President and Vice President take office January 20th?
Twenty
Which amendment provides for income tax?
Sixteen
To amend something is to do what?
Change or fix it
What amendment led to the issues caused in the Civil War?
Ten
Which amendment prohibits quartering soldiers during peacetime?
Three
Which amendment repealed prohibition?
Twenty-one
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
Nineteen
Which amendment mentions “Due Process of Law?”
Five
Which amendment says that you don’t have to testify against yourself?
Five
The right to bear arms is a provision of what amendment?
Two
Which amendment assures you of a trial by jury even in a civil case (if you desire)?
Seven
Which amendment says that rights not actually stated in the U.S. Constitution cannot be denied to individuals?
Nine
What is the nickname for the twentieth amendment?
Lame Duck
Which amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment?
Eight
What are the “Basic Rights or Freedoms” listed in the first amendment?
- Religion
- Speech
- Press
- Assembly
- Petition
What does the thirteenth amendment do?
Prohibit slavery
Which amendment provides for the “succession” to the Presidency?
Twenty-five
Which amendment brought about the popular election of senators?
Seventeen
Which amendment protects you from having someone search your house without a warrant or probable cause?
Four
Which amendment provides for freedom of religion?
One
Which amendment provides for a speedy trial?
Six
Which amendment limits the number of terms a president may serve?
Twenty-two
