Amendments

Question 1

1st amendment

Answer 1

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

Question 2

2nd amendment

Answer 2

The right to bear arms.

Question 3

3rd amendment

Answer 3

Protection against quartering of troops.

Question 4

4th amendment

Answer 4

Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures.

Question 5

5th amendment

Answer 5

Protection against self-incrimination and double jeopardy, and guarantees due process

Question 6

6th amendment

Answer 6

The right to a fair and speedy trial, and the right to an impartial jury.

Question 7

7th amendment

Answer 7

The right to a trial by jury in civil cases

Question 8

8th amendment

Answer 8

Protection against excessive bail and fines, and cruel and unusual punishment.

Question 9

9th amendment

Answer 9

The enumeration of certain rights shall not deny other rights retained by the people.

Question 10

10th amendment

Answer 10

Powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved for the states or the people.

Question 11

11th amendment

Answer 11

states are immune from being sued in federal court by citizens of another state or foreign country.

Question 12

12th amendment

Answer 12

electors cast separate ballots for the president and vice-president

Question 13

13th amendment

Answer 13

Abolition of slavery and involuntary servitude.

Question 14

14th amendment

Answer 14

Equal protection under the law and due process for all citizens.

Question 15

15th amendment

Answer 15

The right to vote cannot be denied based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude.

Question 16

16th amendment

Answer 16

Congress has the power to levy and collect taxes on income.

Question 17

17th amendment

Answer 17

Direct election of Senators by the people.

Question 18

18th amendment

Answer 18

Prohibition of the sale, transportation, and manufacture of alcohol.

Question 19

19th amendment

Answer 19

The right to vote cannot be denied based on sex.

Question 20

20th amendment

Answer 20

Changes to the dates for the start of presidential and congressional terms. (Jan 20)

Question 21

21st amendment

Answer 21

Repeal of the 18th Amendment.

Question 22

22nd amendment

Answer 22

Limitation of the president to two terms in office.

Question 23

23rd amendment

Answer 23

District of Columbia residents can vote in presidential elections.

Question 24

24th amendment

Answer 24

Prohibition of poll taxes.

Question 25

25th amendment

Answer 25

Procedures for presidential succession and disability.

Question 26

26th amendment

Answer 26

The right to vote cannot be denied based on age, for those 18 years or older.

Question 27

27th amendment

Answer 27

Limits on Congressional pay raises.