Constitution Test

Question 1

1st Amendment

Answer 1

Protects freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and the right to petition the government.

Question 2

2nd Amendment

Answer 2

Protects the right to bear arms.

Question 3

3rd Amendment

Answer 3

Prohibits the quartering of soldiers in private homes without the owner’s consent.

Question 4

4th Amendment

Answer 4

Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures and requires a warrant based on probable cause.

Question 5

5th Amendment

Answer 5

Provides the right to due process, protection against self-incrimination, and protection against double jeopardy.

Question 6

6th Amendment

Answer 6

Guarantees the right to a fair and speedy trial, the right to legal counsel, and other protections for individuals accused of crimes.

Question 7

7th Amendment

Answer 7

Provides for the right to trial by jury in certain civil cases.

Question 8

8th Amendment

Answer 8

Prohibits excessive bail, fines, and cruel and unusual punishment.

Question 9

9th Amendment

Answer 9

Asserts that rights not specifically mentioned in the Constitution are still protected rights of the people.

Question 10

10th Amendment

Answer 10

Affirms that powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved for the states and the people.

Question 11

11th Amendment

Answer 11

Limits the ability of individuals to sue states in federal courts.

Question 12

12th Amendment

Answer 12

Changes the electoral college process for electing the President and Vice President.

Question 13

13 Amendment

Answer 13

Abolishes slavery and involuntary servitude.

Question 14

14th Amendment

Answer 14

Addresses citizenship rights and equal protection under the law

Question 15

16th Amendment

Answer 15

Authorizes the federal government to collect income taxes.

Question 15

15th Amendment

Answer 15

Prohibits the denial of voting rights based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude.

Question 16

17th Amendment

Answer 16

Establishes the direct election of senators by the people of each state.

Question 17

18th Amendment

Answer 17

Prohibited the manufacture, sale, and distribution of alcoholic beverages

Question 18

19 Amendment

Answer 18

Grants women the right to vote.

Question 19

20 Amendment

Answer 19

Sets the terms of the President and Congress and the timing of their terms.

Question 20

21st Amendment

Answer 20

Repeals the Eighteenth Amendment, ending the prohibition of alcohol.

Question 21

22nd Amendment

Answer 21

Limits the President to two terms in office.

Question 22

23rd Amendment

Answer 22

Grants residents of Washington, D.C. the right to vote for presidential electors.

Question 23

24th Amendment

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Prohibits the imposition of a poll tax as a requirement for voting.

Question 24

25th Amendment

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Establishes the procedures for presidential succession and disability.

Question 25

26th Amendment

Answer 25

Lowers the voting age to 18

Question 26

27th Amendment

Answer 26

Limits congressional pay increases

Question 27

Article 1

Answer 27

Establishes the legislative branch, including the House of Representatives and the Senate

Question 28

Article 2

Answer 28

Establishes the executive branch of the federal government, including the presidency.

Question 29

Article 3

Answer 29

Establishes the judicial branch of the federal government, including the Supreme Court and other federal courts.

Question 30

Article 4

Answer 30

Addresses the relationship between states and the federal government, state sovereignty and the recognition of state laws and court decisions in other states

Question 31

Article 5

Answer 31

Process for amending the Constitution

Question 32

Article 6

Answer 32

Supremacy Clause

Question 33

Article 7

Answer 33

Outlines the process for ratifying the Constitution.