Mr. T Quiz Bill of Rights and the American Legal System

Which document added the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution?

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

• Emancipation Proclamation

What is an amendment?

• A change to the Constitution

• A document that outlines the rights of citizens

• A law passed by Congress

• A court ruling

How are amendments proposed?

• By a two-thirds vote of both houses of Congress

• By a majority vote of the Supreme Court

• By a popular vote of the American people

• By a state convention

How are amendments ratified?

• By a two-thirds vote of both houses of Congress

• By a majority vote of the Supreme Court

• By a popular vote of the American people

• By a three-fourths vote of the states

Which amendment abolished slavery?

• 13th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

What did the 14th Amendment do?

• Abolished slavery

• Gave women the right to vote

• Provided equal protection under the law

• Lowered the voting age to 18

Which amendment gave African American men the right to vote?

• 13th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

Which amendment gave women the right to vote?

• 13th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

Which amendment outlawed poll taxes?

• 13th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 24th Amendment

Which amendment lowered the voting age to 18?

• 13th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 26th Amendment