Amendments 11 -27

The 13th amendment abolished slavery in 1865.  This amendment was ratified 

• 8 months before the Civil War  ended?
• 1 month before the Civil War ended?
• 8 months after the Civil War ended?
• 1 month after the Civil War ended?

If the president dies or cannot serve, the vice president becomes president.  Who serves as president if the President and Vice president are unable to serve?

• Secretary of State
• Speaker of the House
• President Pro Temopore
• Chief Justice of Supreme Court

The 20th amendment changed the President’s inauguration day from March 4  to January 20.  What is the meaning of the phrase “inauguration day”?

• The day that the president is elected
• The last day that the president serves in office
• The day that the president takes office
• None of the above

The 26th amendment reduced the voting age in the United States.  What was the original voting age, and what is it today?

• Originally 18, Today 21
• Originally 21, Today 18
• Originally 25, Today 18
• Originally 16, Today 18

The 19th amendment is known as the women’s suffrage amendment.  What is the meaning of the word “suffrage”.

• due process
• freedom of religion
• trial by jury
• right to vote

Which amendment abolished slavery?

• 13th amendment
• 14th amendment
• 15th amendment
• 19th amendment

Which amendment gave women the right to vote?

• 13th amendment
• 15th amendment
• 19th amendment
• 22nd amendment

Which amendment reduced the voting age from 21 to 18?

• 19th amendment
• 21st amendment
• 25th amendment
• 26th amendment

Which amendment explains what happens if the president dies, or is unable to serve?

• 13th amendment
• 19th amendment
• 22nd amendment
• 25th amendment

Which president served 4 consecutive terms?

• Franklin Roosevelt
• Theodore Roosevelt
• John F. Kennedy
• Lyndon B. Johnson