Amending the U.S. Constitution and the 27 Amendments

What does the U.S. Constitution outline?

• The history of the United States

• The structure of the government

• The economic policies

• The cultural traditions

What is the process of changing the Constitution called?

• Ratification

• Legislation

• Amendment

• Repeal

What fraction of state legislatures must approve an amendment for ratification?

• One-half

• Two-thirds

• Three-fourths

• Five-sixths

What is the first step in the amendment process?

• Ratification

• Proposal

• Voting

• Debate

Which method of ratification has only been used once?

• By Congress

• By State Legislatures

• By State Conventions

• By Presidential Order

What does the First Amendment protect?

• The right to bear arms

• Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition

• The right to a fair trial

• Prohibition of excessive bail

Which amendment protects the right to bear arms?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?

• Fourth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Seventh Amendment

What does the Fifth Amendment guarantee?

• Right to bear arms

• Freedom of speech

• Due process and protection against self-incrimination

• Direct election of senators

What does the Twenty-First Amendment do?

• Repeals the Eighteenth Amendment

• Limits the president to two terms

• Prohibits poll taxes

• Establishes direct election of senators