The 27 Amendments

Question 1

The ““18th Amendment”” failed after 13 years (1920-1933) because it was a:

Answer 1

Cultural Amendment

Question 2

If “Impeachment” fails to remove a president, which Amendment could also bring about the removal of the president?

Answer 2

25th

Question 3

The right to “birth control”, “abortion” and “gay marriage” can be found (implied) in which Amendment

Answer 3

9th

Question 4

“18-year old citizens” earned the vote in the aftermath of the:

Answer 4

Vietnam War

Question 5

“Women” earned the vote in the aftermath of:

Answer 5

World War One

Question 6

“African-American men” earned the vote in the Aftermath of

Answer 6

Civil War

Question 7

Which Amendment would most concern the “NRA” (National Rifle Association)?

Answer 7

2nd

Question 8

“Peaceful protesting” is protected by which Amendment?

Answer 8

1st

Question 9

Which presidency, in its aftermath, led to the passage of the ““22nd Amendment””?

Answer 9

Franklin Roosevelt

Question 10

Which Amendment allowed “the people” to elect the “entire Congress” // (Both houses), not just the House of Reps)?

Answer 10

17th

Question 11

“Flag burning” (American Flag) is protected by which Amendment

Answer 11

1st

Question 12

Which Amendment “doubled the size” of the electorate. “Twice as many” citizens could vote as voted before.

Answer 12

19th

Question 13

Which Amendment is considered to be the “most Communistic” of the 27 Amendments?

Answer 13

16th

Question 14

The Rights in the Ninth Amendment are:

Answer 14

Implicit

Question 15

Citizens can demand a “jury trial” in a “civil case” (lawsuit) against the Federal Government.

Answer 15

FALSE

Question 16

Which Amendment was considered to be “legislating morality”?

Answer 16

18th

Question 17

The “16th Amendment” is considered somewhat “Communistic” because of:

Answer 17

The redistribution of wealth

Question 18

The “African-American slave”s were freed in “1865” with:

Answer 18

The 13th Amendment

Question 19

The “Bill of Right”s (protections against the Federal Gov’t) were gradually “Incorporated” to be applied to the “States”.

Answer 19

14th Amendment

Question 20

Citizens can demand a “jury trial” in a civil case (lawsuit) against the “State” of California.

Answer 20

FALSE

Question 21

Only the “Powers” of the “Federal Government” are “listed” in the U.S. Constitution.

**Question: Where are the powers of the individual States listed?

Answer 21

They can be found in the 10th Amendment

Question 22

Which is the only Amendment to be “repealed”?

Answer 22

18th

Question 23

Which Amendment is the last trace of a “property tax” being qualification to vote?

Answer 23

24th

Question 24

The “Right to Privacy” is implied in which amendment?

Answer 24

9th

Question 25

“Excessive bail” would be a violation of which Amendment?

Answer 25

8th