Constitution Test - Amendments

How many amendments are there in the Constitution?

• 10

• 22

• 27

• 30

What is the more common name for the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

• Articles of Confederation

• Bill of Rights

• Social Contract

• Writs of Assistance

What freedom(s) does the first amendment protect?

• Freedom of speech

• Freedom of religion

• Freedom of the press

• Freedom of petition

• Freedom of assembly

Which amendment gave women the right to vote (suffrage)?

• 13th

• 17th

• 19th

• 21st

Which amendment says that a president can only serve two terms in office?

• 13th

• 17th

• 19th

• 22nd

What amendment protects citizens from self-incrimination (being forced to admit guilt in court)?

• 4th

• 5th

• 8th

• 22nd

Which amendment protects citizens’ right to privacy (aka protects them from “search and seizure”)?

• 4th

• 5th

• 8th

• 22nd

Which amendment protects citizens from “cruel and unusual punishment”?

• 8th

• 13th

• 19th

• 22nd

Which amendment abolished slavery?

• 8th

• 13th

• 19th

• 22nd

Which amendment protects citizens from having to quarter (house and feed) soldiers?

• 1st

• 3rd

• 8th

• 13th