EOC Flashcard Set #2

Question 1

This amendment put the election of the President and Vice President on separate tickets (1804)

Answer 1

12th Amendment

Question 2

This amendment is known as the Lame Duck (1933) – President takes office in January (not March)

Answer 2

20th Amendment

Question 3

This amendment put a limit on Presidential Terms (1951)

Answer 3

22nd Amendment

Question 4

This amendment gave Presidential Electors for the District of Columbia – Washington, D.C. (1961)

Answer 4

23rd Amendment

Question 5

This amendment is for Presidential Disability and Succession (1967)

Answer 5

25th Amendment

Question 6

This amendment gave all men, regardless of race, the right to vote

Answer 6

15th Amendment

Question 7

This amendment gave women the right to vote

Answer 7

19th Amendment

Question 8

This amendment abolished poll taxes

Answer 8

24th Amendment

Question 9

This amendment gave 18 year olds the right to vote

Answer 9

26th Amendment

Question 10

This amendment abolished slavery

Answer 10

13th Amendment

Question 11

This amendment gave citizenship to previous slaves and provides equal protection under the law for all citizens

Answer 11

14th Amendment

Question 12

This amendment is the Income Tax Amendment

Answer 12

16th Amendment

Question 13

This amendment allowed for the direct election of US Senators

Answer 13

17th Amendment

Question 14

This amendment prohibited the manufacturing, transportation, and sale of alcohol

Answer 14

18th Amendment

Question 15

This amendment is known as suits against states – A person cannot sue another state they are not a resident of

Answer 15

11th Amendment

Question 16

This amendment repealed the 18th Amendment/Prohibition

Answer 16

21st Amendment

Question 17

This amendment put a restraint on Congressional salaries. Their raise does not kick in until after they have been reelected.

Answer 17

27th Amendment

Question 18

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

Answer 18

1st Amendment

Question 19

Right to Bear Arms

Answer 19

2nd Amendment

Question 20

No Quarting of Troops - Citizens do not have to house soldiers.

Answer 20

3rd Amendment

Question 21

“Search and Seizure” Amendment. No unreasonable search or arrest.

Answer 21

4th Amendment

Question 22

Rights of the Accused - No double jeopardy, no self incrimination, eminent domain

Answer 22

5th Amendment

Question 23

The right to a speedy and public trial - right to an attorney, know your witnesses, trial of your peers, know your charges

Answer 23

6th Amendment

Question 24

Right to a Civil Trial of $20 and over.

Answer 24

7th Amendment

Question 25

No cruel or unusual punishment - excessive bail or cruel punishment

Answer 25

8th Amendment

Question 26

Powers reserved to the people - People get rights not listed in The Constitution

Answer 26

9th Amendment

Question 27

Powers reserved to the state - Any rights not given to federal government are given to the states and people.

Answer 27

10th Amendment