Constitutional Amendments Quiz

What is the primary purpose of amending the Constitution?

• To correct grammatical errors in the original document

• To adjust the government's structure as needed

• To make it more difficult for laws to be passed

• To update the original text with modern language

How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution currently have?

• 10

• 27

• 33

• 50

Which of the following is a method by which an amendment can be proposed?

• By a national referendum

• By a 2/3 vote in both houses of Congress

• By a unanimous decision by the Supreme Court

• By a presidential executive order

What fraction of states must ratify an amendment for it to become part of the Constitution?

• One-half

• Two-thirds

• Three-fourths

• Three-fifths

Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

• The 10th Amendment

• The 13th Amendment

• The 15th Amendment

• The 19th Amendment

What is the term used to describe the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Federalist Papers

• The Preamble

• The Articles of Confederation

Which amendment gave women the right to vote?

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 21st Amendment

• 26th Amendment

What is required for Congress to call a national convention to propose amendments?

• Approval by the President

• A simple majority vote in Congress

• A request by the majority of state legislatures

• A 2/3 request by state legislatures

Which amendment lowered the voting age to 18?

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 24th Amendment

• 26th Amendment

Match the following

• 15th Amendment

• Lowers the voting age to 18

• 13th Amendment

• Prohibits slavery

• 24th Amendment

• Bans poll taxes

• 19th Amendment

• Women's Suffrage

• 26th Amendment

• Establishes the right to vote for former males slaves