27 Amendments Flashcards

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What is the total number of amendments to the U.S. Constitution?

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27 amendments

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True or False: The First Amendment addresses the right to bear arms.

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False

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Fill in the blank: The _____ Amendment abolished slavery.

A

13th

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Which amendment granted women the right to vote?

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19th Amendment

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What does the Second Amendment protect?

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The right to keep and bear arms

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Which amendment prohibits the quartering of soldiers in private homes?

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3rd Amendment

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7
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Multiple Choice: Which amendment established the income tax?

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16th Amendment

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What year was the 18th Amendment, which instituted Prohibition, ratified?

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1919

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True or False: The 21st Amendment repealed the 18th Amendment.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The _____ Amendment provides for the right to a speedy trial.

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6th

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Which amendment deals with the presidential succession?

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25th Amendment

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What does the 4th Amendment protect against?

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Unreasonable searches and seizures

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13
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Multiple Choice: Which amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment?

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8th Amendment

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What is the main focus of the 10th Amendment?

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States’ rights

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True or False: The 7th Amendment guarantees the right to a jury trial in civil cases.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The _____ Amendment prohibits excessive bail.

17
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Which amendment lowered the voting age to 18?

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26th Amendment

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What does the 5th Amendment protect?

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Rights in criminal cases, including due process

19
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Multiple Choice: Which amendment addresses the right to free speech?

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1st Amendment

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What does the 14th Amendment guarantee?

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Equal protection under the law

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True or False: The 9th Amendment addresses rights not specifically enumerated in the Constitution.

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Fill in the blank: The _____ Amendment prohibits the denial of the right to vote based on race.

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Which amendment provides for the direct election of senators?

A

17th Amendment

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What is the significance of the 22nd Amendment?

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It limits the president to two terms.

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Multiple Choice: Which amendment abolished poll taxes in federal elections?
24th Amendment
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True or False: The 11th Amendment limits lawsuits against states.
True
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What does the 12th Amendment change about the electoral process?
It establishes the procedure for electing the president and vice president.
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