The Amendments to the Constitution

Question 1

Amendment

Answer 1

Change/Addition to the Constitution

Question 2

____ was released, and ____ came after

Answer 2

CONSTITUTION was released, and AMENDMENTS came after

Question 3

1st Amendment

Answer 3

Basic Freedoms - religion, speech, press, assembly, petition

Restrictions - separation from church & state (ex. No religious displays in town/village hall), clear/present danger, national security

Question 4

4th Amendment

Answer 4

There must be a warrant & probable cause for searches

Question 5

5th Amendment

Answer 5

Protection against self-incrimination - you don’t have to testify

Question 6

6th Amendment

Answer 6

Rights when on trial:
Speedy & public trial
Notified of charges against them
Can obtain & confront witnesses
Get a lawyer

Question 7

8th Amendment

Answer 7

No cruel and unusual punishments

Question 8

Civil rights movement Amendments

Answer 8

13rd (end slavery)
14th (ex-slaves made citizens)
15th (Black ppl can vote)

Question 9

13rd Amendment

Answer 9

No slavery

Question 10

14th Amendment

Answer 10

Citizenship for US-born

Question 11

15th Amendment

Answer 11

All MEN can vote regardless of race/ethnicity

Question 12

18th Amendment

Answer 12

Prohibition (eventually appealed)

Question 13

19th Amendment

Answer 13

Women suffrage

Question 14

21st Amendment

Answer 14

Repealed 18th Amendment Prohibition

Question 15

26th Amendment

Answer 15

Voting age lowered from 21 to 18 (b/c drafting age is 18)