Amendments

Question 1

1st Amendment

Answer 1

Freedom of Religion, Speech, of the Press, Assembly, and Petition

Question 2

2nd Amendment

Answer 2

Protects the people’s right to bear arms

Question 3

3rd Amendment

Answer 3

No soldier can be quartered in a home without the permission of the owner

Question 4

4th Amendment

Answer 4

Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures and sets out requirements for search warrants based on probable cause

Question 5

5th Amendment

Answer 5

Protects rights of due process and the right to remain silent (“plead the 5th”), double jeopardy

Question 6

6th Amendment

Answer 6

The right to a fair and speedy trial by a jury of one’s peers; to have witnesses and to give a defense

Question 7

7th Amendment

Answer 7

The right to a trial by jury in civil cases for amounts of $20 or more

Question 8

8th Amendment

Answer 8

Prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishments

Question 9

9th Amendment

Answer 9

People have other rights not specifically stated in the Constitution

Question 10

10th Amendment

Answer 10

Gives all powers not specifically given to the United States government in the Constitution, to either the states or to the people

Question 11

11th Amendment

Answer 11

Determines when and if a state can be sued; states cannot be sued by people from other states or by foreigners

Question 12

12th Amendment

Answer 12

The Electoral College must vote for the President and the Vice President separately

Question 13

13th Amendment

Answer 13

Abolished slavery and involuntary servitude

Question 14

14th Amendment

Answer 14

Makes anyone born on US soil a citizen and guarantees equal protection under the law

Question 15

15th Amendment

Answer 15

Gave all men the right to vote regardless of race or color or whether they had been slaves

Question 16

16th

Answer 16

Created an income tax and gave the Federal government the power to collect it

Question 17

17th

Answer 17

Creates the direct election by the people of Senators

Question 18

18th

Answer 18

Prohibition of the drinking, manufacture, and sale of alcohol

Question 19

19th

Answer 19

Gave women the right to vote

Question 20

20th

Answer 20

Gives details on the terms of office for Congress and President; shortens “lame duck” period (time between election and inauguration)

Question 21

21st

Answer 21

Repealed the 18th amendment (prohibition)

Question 22

22nd

Answer 22

Limits the president to two terms in office (or 10 years)

Question 23

23rd

Answer 23

Gave Washington, D.C. representatives in the electoral college so that citizens of D.C. could participate in the electoral process, even though it is not an official state

Question 24

24th

Answer 24

Prohibited the poll tax

Question 25

25th

Answer 25

Explains what happens when the President dies or is unable to continue in office (Succession)

Question 26

26th

Answer 26

Sets the national voting age at 18, cannot be set any higher

Question 27

27th

Answer 27

Any changes in Congressional salaries will take place after the next term starts