The 27 Amendments - Simplified

Question 1

Amendment 1

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Amendment 2

Answer 2

Right to bear arms.

Question 3

Amendment 3

Answer 3

Citizens do not have to house soldiers.

Question 4

Amendment 4

Answer 4

No unreasonable search or arrest.

Question 5

Amendment 5

Answer 5

No double jeopardy or no witness against yourself.

Question 6

Amendment 6

Answer 6

The right to a speedy and public trial.

Question 7

Amendment 7

Answer 7

The right to a jury trial in civil matters of $20 and over.

Question 8

Amendment 8

Answer 8

No excessive bail or cruel punishment.

Question 9

Amendment 9

Answer 9

People get rights not listed in Constitution.

Question 10

Amendment 10

Answer 10

Any rights to not given to federal government are given to the states and people.

Question 11

Amendment 11

Answer 11

Individual cannot sue a state in a federal court.

Question 12

Amendment 12

Answer 12

Separate ballots for President and Vice President.

Question 13

Amendment 13

Answer 13

Abolish slavery.

Question 14

Amendment 14

Answer 14

If you are born or naturalized in the U.S. then you are a citizen of the U.S.

Question 15

Amendment 15

Answer 15

You cannot prevent a person from voting because of race, color, or creed.

Question 16

Amendment 16

Answer 16

Income tax.

Question 17

Amendment 17

Answer 17

Popular election of U.S. Senators.

Question 18

Amendment 18

Answer 18

Prohibition

Question 19

Amendment 19

Answer 19

Women get the right to vote.

Question 20

Amendment 20

Answer 20

President takes office on January 20th instead of March 4th.

Question 21

Amendment 21

Answer 21

Repeal prohibition.

Question 22

Amendment 22

Answer 22

President can only serve two terms.

Question 23

Amendment 23

Answer 23

Washington D.C. residents can vote for president.

Question 24

Amendment 24

Answer 24

Anti poll tax.

Question 25

Amendment 25

Answer 25

Lays down the rules for who becomes president if the president dies/resigns etc.

Question 26

Amendment 26

Answer 26

18 year olds get to vote.

Question 27

Amendment 27

Answer 27

Congress cannot accept a pay raise until next term.