Amendment

How did the 12th Amendment alter how the president and vice president are elected in the Electoral College?

• Electors vote for a candidate for president and a candidate for vice president separately

• Electors must choose the candidates with the most popular votes for pres/vice pres

• Electors must vote for a president from one party and a vice pres from the other.

• electors choose two candidates for president, one with most votes becomes president, other is vp

Following the 12th Amendment, what happens if no candidate for Vice President wins a majority of the electoral votes?

• The Senate selects the Vice President

• The House of Representatives selects the Vice President

• A new election is held

• The Presidential candidate chooses their Vice President

Which of the following best describes the impact of the 12th Amendment on future presidential elections?

• It made elections less competitive

• It prevented individuals from different parties from serving as President and Vice President

• It simplified the voting process

• It increased the power of the Electoral College

What is the primary purpose of the First Amendment in the U.S. Constitution?

• To protect freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition

• To establish the right to bear arms

• To prohibit unreasonable searches and seizures

• To ensure a speedy and public trial

Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

• The 13th Amendment

• The 14th Amendment

• The 15th Amendment

• The 16th Amendment

What does the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantee?

• The right to vote regardless of gender

• The right to free speech

• The right to bear arms

• The right to a fair trial

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution is known for establishing Prohibition?

• The 18th Amendment

• The 19th Amendment

• The 20th Amendment

• The 21st Amendment

What did the 21st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution accomplish?

• Repealed Prohibition

• Established Prohibition

• Granted women the right to vote

• Limited presidential terms

Which amendment is known as the 'Equal Protection Amendment'?

• The 14th Amendment

• The 15th Amendment

• The 16th Amendment

• The 17th Amendment

What is the main focus of the 4th Amendment?

• Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures

• Right to bear arms

• Freedom of speech

• Right to a fair trial