The 27 Amendments

Question 1

Amendment 1

Answer 1

Freedom of speech, the press, religion, assembly, and petition.

Question 2

Amendment 2

Answer 2

Protects the people’s right to bear arms.

Question 3

Amendment 3

Answer 3

No soldier can be quartered in a home without the permission of the owner.

Question 4

Amendment 4

Answer 4

Prohibits unreasonable search and seizure and sets requirements for search warrants based on probable cause.

Question 5

Amendment 5

Answer 5

Protects the rights of due process, to remain silent, and from self incrimination or double jeopardy.

Question 6

Amendment 6

Answer 6

The right to a fair and speedy trial by a jury of peers.

Question 7

Amendment 7

Answer 7

The right to a trial by jury in civil cases.

Question 8

Amendment 8

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Amendment 9

Answer 9

People have rights not stated in the Constitution.

Question 10

Amendment 10

Answer 10

Reserves all powers not specifically delegated to the federal government to the states or the people.

Question 11

Amendment 11

Answer 11

States cannot be sued by people from other states or by foreigners.

Question 12

Amendment 12

Answer 12

The Electoral College must vote for the President and Vice President separately.

Question 13

Amendment 13

Answer 13

Abolished slavery and involuntary servitude.

Question 14

Amendment 14

Answer 14

Makes anyone born on US soil a citizen and guarantees equal protection under the law.

Question 15

Amendment 15

Answer 15

Gave all men the right to vote regardless of race, color, or whether they were a slave.

Question 16

Amendment 16

Answer 16

Created an income tax and gave the federal government the power to collect it.

Question 17

Amendment 17

Answer 17

Created the direct election of Senators by the people.

Question 18

Amendment 18

Answer 18

Prohibition of the consumption, manufacture, and sale of alcohol.

Question 19

Amendment 19

Answer 19

Gave women the right to vote.

Question 20

Amendment 20

Answer 20

Details terms of office for Congress and the President and shortens “lame duck” period.

Question 21

Amendment 21

Answer 21

Repealed the 18th Amendment.

Question 22

Amendment 22

Answer 22

Limits the President to two terms or 10 years in office.

Question 23

Amendment 23

Answer 23

Granted Washington, DC electoral votes.

Question 24

Amendment 24

Answer 24

Prohibited the poll tax.

Question 25

Amendment 25

Answer 25

Details succession when a president dies or is unable to continue in office.

Question 26

Amendment 26

Answer 26

Sets the national voting age as 18 and no higher.

Question 27

Amendment 27

Answer 27

Any changes in congressional salaries must take place after the following term begins.