The 27 Amendments Flashcards
The ““18th Amendment”” failed after 13 years (1920-1933) because it was a:
Cultural Amendment
If “Impeachment” fails to remove a president, which Amendment could also bring about the removal of the president?
25th
The right to “birth control”, “abortion” and “gay marriage” can be found (implied) in which Amendment
9th
“18-year old citizens” earned the vote in the aftermath of the:
Vietnam War
“Women” earned the vote in the aftermath of:
World War One
“African-American men” earned the vote in the Aftermath of
Civil War
Which Amendment would most concern the “NRA” (National Rifle Association)?
2nd
“Peaceful protesting” is protected by which Amendment?
1st
Which presidency, in its aftermath, led to the passage of the ““22nd Amendment””?
Franklin Roosevelt
Which Amendment allowed “the people” to elect the “entire Congress” // (Both houses), not just the House of Reps)?
17th
“Flag burning” (American Flag) is protected by which Amendment
1st
Which Amendment “doubled the size” of the electorate. “Twice as many” citizens could vote as voted before.
19th
Which Amendment is considered to be the “most Communistic” of the 27 Amendments?
16th
The Rights in the Ninth Amendment are:
Implicit
Citizens can demand a “jury trial” in a “civil case” (lawsuit) against the Federal Government.
FALSE
Which Amendment was considered to be “legislating morality”?
18th
The “16th Amendment” is considered somewhat “Communistic” because of:
The redistribution of wealth
The “African-American slave”s were freed in “1865” with:
The 13th Amendment
The “Bill of Right”s (protections against the Federal Gov’t) were gradually “Incorporated” to be applied to the “States”.
14th Amendment
Citizens can demand a “jury trial” in a civil case (lawsuit) against the “State” of California.
FALSE
Only the “Powers” of the “Federal Government” are “listed” in the U.S. Constitution.
**Question: Where are the powers of the individual States listed?
They can be found in the 10th Amendment
Which is the only Amendment to be “repealed”?
18th
Which Amendment is the last trace of a “property tax” being qualification to vote?
24th
The “Right to Privacy” is implied in which amendment?
9th
“Excessive bail” would be a violation of which Amendment?
8th
