Amendments 1-15

Question 1

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

Answer 1

1st Amendment

Question 2

The right to bear arms and own a firearm. Right to join a militia-citizen army.

Answer 2

2nd Amendment

Question 3

Citizens do not have to let soldiers stay in their home unless there is an important reason such as war.

Answer 3

3rd Amendment

Question 4

The government cannot search you, your house, or items without probable cause or a warrant.

Answer 4

4th Amendment

Question 5

Guarantees the right to a Grand Jury, does not allow double jeopardy, and protects against self-incrimination. Provides due process and equal protection under the law.

Answer 5

5th Amendment (Rights of the Accused Amendment)

Question 6

The rights to a fast and public trial by impartial jury, to be aware of the criminal charges, to have witnesses appear in trial, and the right to have legal representation.

Answer 6

6th Amendment (Rights of the Accused Amendment)

Question 7

Protects the right for citizens to have a jury trial with civil cases where the claim is more than a certain dollar value.

Answer 7

7th Amendment (Rights of the Accused Amendment)

Question 8

No cruel or unusual punishments, and no excessive fines or bail.

Answer 8

8th Amendment

Question 9

Citizens have rights even if they are not mentioned in the Constitution; everyday rights; called Unenumerated rights (unmentioned)

Answer 9

9th Amendment

Question 10

If citizens want to sue a state, the case must begin in state courts not the federal courts.

Answer 10

10th Amendment

Question 11

States can’t be sued in federal court by people from another state or country without the state’s permission.

Answer 11

11th Amendment

Question 12

Separate ballots for president and vice president.

Answer 12

12th Amendment

Question 13

No more slavery or forced labor in the United States.

Answer 13

13th Amendment (Civil War Amendment)

Question 14

Everyone born in the United States is a citizen, and they should have equal protection and rights under the law. Gave citizenship to former slaves and defined citizenship. Extends the amendments to the states. Provides due process and equal protection under the law.

Answer 14

14th Amendment (Civil War Amendment)

Question 15

Citizens of the United States have the right to vote, regardless of skin color or race; specifically men

Answer 15

15th Amendment (Civil War Amendment)