Unit 3 Amendments

Question 1

First Amendment

Answer 1

Guarantees the right to the freedoms of speech, press, and religion. Protects the right to petition the government.

Question 2

Second Amendment

Answer 2

Guarantees the people’s right to own and bear arms for their defense.

Question 3

Third Amendment

Answer 3

Citizens cannot be forced to quarter soldiers

Question 4

Fourth Amendment

Answer 4

No unreasonable search and arrest—need a search warrant and probable cause.

Question 5

Fifth Amendment

Answer 5

Allows citizens to refuse to answer questions during a criminal trial to avoid accidentally confessing to the crime. (Right to remain silent)

Question 6

Sixth Amendment

Answer 6

Guarantees fair and speedy public trial

Question 7

Seventh Amendment

Answer 7

The right to a jury trial in civil lawsuits

Question 8

Eigth Amendment

Answer 8

Prohibits cruel and unusual punishments and excessive bail

Question 9

Ninth Amendment

Answer 9

The people get rights even if they are not listed in the Constitution

Question 10

Tenth Amendment

Answer 10

States and the people have powers not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution.

Question 11

Eleventh Amendment

Answer 11

Individuals cannot sue a state in federal court

Question 12

Twelfth Amendment

Answer 12

Separate ballots for President and Vice-President

Question 13

Thirteenth Amendment

Answer 13

Abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime.

Question 14

Fourteenth Amendment

Answer 14

Grants equal protection under the Constitution and citizens’ priviledges.

Question 15

Fifteenth Amendment

Answer 15

Guaranteed that the right to vote would not be based upon race or color.

Question 16

Sixteenth Amendment

Answer 16

Allows federal government to levy an income tax from all Americans

Question 17

Seventeenth Amendment

Answer 17

Popular vote of U.S. Senators

Question 18

Eighteenth Amendment

Answer 18

Declared the production, transport, and sale of intoxicating liquors illegal (PROHIBITION)

Question 19

Nineteenth Amendment

Answer 19

Guaranteed that the right to vote would not be based upon sex (Women can vote now)

Question 20

Twentieth Amendment

Answer 20

Sets the date of which federal government elected offices begin and end. (President takes place in office on Jan 20 instead of March 4)

Question 21

Twenty-First Amendment

Answer 21

Repealed the Eighteenth Amendment, ended Prohibition and gave states the power to allow the making and selling of alcoholic beverages.

Question 22

Twenty-Second Amendment

Answer 22

States that no person will be elected as president more than twice.

Question 23

Twenty-Third Amendment

Answer 23

Washington D.C. residents can vote in presidential elections as well as be part of the electoral college

Question 24

Twenty-Fourth Amendment

Answer 24

Forbids national and state governments from imposing taxes on voters during federal election

Question 25

Twenty-Fifth Amendment

Answer 25

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

Question 26

Twenty-Sixth Amendment

Answer 26

18 year olds can vote

Question 27

Twenty-Seventh Amendment

Answer 27

Congress cannot accept a pay raise until next term