The Constitution

Question 1

Amendment #1

5 things

Answer 1

Freedom of

1. religion,
2. speech,
3. press,
4. assembly,
5. petition

Question 2

Amendment #2

Answer 2

Right to bear arms

Question 3

Amendment #3

Answer 3

No one may be forced to house soldiers

Question 4

Amendment #4

Answer 4

Protects against unreasonable search and seizure

Question 5

Amendment #5

5 things

Answer 5

the rights to:

1. Trail by Jury
2. No Double Jeopardy
3. I plead the 5th! (self incrimination)
4. due process of law
5. eminent domain (gov takes private property for public use)

Question 6

Amendment #6

4 things

Answer 6

Miranda Rights

1. impartial jury
2. speedy trial
3. informed of charges
4. Attorney

Question 7

Amendment #7

Answer 7

Rights to a jury trial in CIVIL CASES, more than $20- people sue over money/property

Question 8

Amendment #8

2 things

Answer 8

1. No excessive bail,

2. no cruel and unusual punishment

Question 9

Amendment #9

Answer 9

People have other basic rights not listed in Constitution

Question 10

Amendment #10

Answer 10

All powers not given to the federal government are left for the states to take care of/decide

Question 11

Amendment #11

Answer 11

Federal courts do not have jurisdiction in cases against a state

Question 12

Amendment #12

Answer 12

Provides for separate elections for president and vice president

Question 13

Amendment #13

Answer 13

Abolishes Slavery

Question 14

Amendment #14

2 things

Answer 14

1. Provides equality for all citizens;

2. state governments must follow previously passed amendments

Question 15

Amendment #15

Answer 15

All males have right to vote (black males specifically)

Question 16

Amendment #16

Answer 16

Income taxes!

Question 17

Amendment #17

2 things

Answer 17

1. Senators are to be elected by the voters in their state;

2. governor fills state senator positions if position opens during a term

Question 18

Amendment #18

Answer 18

Prohibition

Question 19

Amendment #19

Answer 19

Gave women right to vote!

Question 20

Amendment #20

Answer 20

Sitting Duck (congress and executive branch now start on Jan 2oth)

Question 21

Amendment #21

Answer 21

Prohibition abolished

Question 22

Amendment #22

Answer 22

Presidents may serve no more than 2 terms or a total of 10 years

Question 23

Amendment #23

Answer 23

District of Columbia is allowed presidential Electoral College votes

Question 24

Amendment #24

Answer 24

Eliminates poll tax (no required payment needed to vote)

Question 25

Amendment #25

Answer 25

Provides for presidential succession and filling a vacant office of vice president, if VP dies or his removed from office

Question 26

Amendment #26

Answer 26

Lowers voting age from 21 to 18

Question 27

Amendment #27

Answer 27

Congress pay raise doesn’t go into affect until new term.