U.S. Amendments Quiz

How many states must ratify an amendment for it to be approved?

• 25 states

• 38 states

• 50 states

• 10 states

Which amendment guarantees freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition?

• 1st Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

• 4th Amendment

Which amendment prohibits the quartering of soldiers in private homes during peacetime?

• 1st Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 7th Amendment

What does the 4th Amendment protect against?

• Unreasonable searches and seizures

• Cruel and unusual punishment

• Self-incrimination

• Quartering of soldiers

Which amendment prohibits excessive bail and cruel or unusual punishment?

• 6th Amendment

• 7th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

• 9th Amendment

What does the 10th Amendment reserve?

• Powers not delegated to the federal government

• Right to free speech

• Right to bear arms

• Right to a jury trial

Which amendment limits lawsuits against states by individuals from other states or countries?

• 11th Amendment

• 12th Amendment

• 13th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

Which amendment grants Congress the power to collect income taxes?

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 16th Amendment

• 17th Amendment

What does the 22nd Amendment limit?

• Presidential terms to two

• Voting age to 18

• Poll taxes in federal elections

• Congressional salaries

Which amendment grants Washington, D.C., residents the right to vote in presidential elections?

• 23rd Amendment

• 24th Amendment

• 25th Amendment

• 26th Amendment