Amendments

Question 1

1st Amendment

Answer 1

Freedom of speech, religion, press, and redress of grievances.

Question 2

2nd Amendment

Answer 2

Right to keep and bear arms, and form a militia.

Question 3

3rd Amendment

Answer 3

Soldiers cant live in a house without the owners consent.

Question 4

4th Amendment

Answer 4

The right to no unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.

Question 5

5th Amendment

Answer 5

No double jeopardy; can’t be forced to testify against oneself; can’t be deprived of life, liberty or property without due process.

Question 6

6th Amendment

Answer 6

The accused have a right to know the causes of the accusation, to have witnesses in favor and a lawyer of defense, and a quick, public trial.

Question 7

7th Amendment

Answer 7

The right to trial by jury.

Question 8

8th Amendment

Answer 8

Bail, excessive fines, and cruel or unusual punishment cant be required.

Question 9

9th Amendment

Answer 9

The rights not listed in the constitution are also protected.

Question 10

10th Amendment

Answer 10

The power comes from the people not the government.

Question 11

11th Amendment

Answer 11

The Judicial Power can’t extend to any suit in law, equity, commend, or prosecute against one of the United States.

Question 12

12th Amendment

Answer 12

The Electoral College decides who is president; if no one wins, the House of Representatives picks.

Question 13

13th Amendment

Answer 13

Slavery and involuntary servitude shall not be allowed in the U.S.

Question 14

14th Amendment

Answer 14

All people born in the U.S. have citizenship and will be protected by their rights.

Question 15

15th Amendment

Answer 15

To not be denied the right to vote based on race, color, or previous servitude.

Question 16

16th Amendment

Answer 16

Congress’s right to lay and collect taxes.

Question 17

17th Amendment

Answer 17

Each state gets two senators and each senator gets one vote.

Question 18

18th Amendment

Answer 18

Prohibits the manufacture, sale, or transportation of alcohol.

Question 19

19th Amendment

Answer 19

Women have the right to vote.

Question 20

20th Amendment

Answer 20

The terms of the President and Vice President shall end at noon on January 20th, and the terms of the Senators and Representatives shall end at noon on November 3rd.

Question 21

21st Amendment

Answer 21

Repeals the 18th Amendment.

Question 22

22nd Amendment

Answer 22

Limits the President to two terms.

Question 23

23rd Amendment

Answer 23

Gives residents in the District of Columbia the right to vote in presidential elections.

Question 24

24th Amendment

Answer 24

Forbids the government from imposing taxes on voters in the presidential election.

Question 25

25th Amendment

Answer 25

Addresses the presidential and vice-presidential succession, disability, and vacancy.

Question 26

26th Amendment

Answer 26

Lowers the voting age to 18.

Question 27

27th Amendment

Answer 27

Prevents members of Congress from granting themselves immediate pay raises during their current term.