1-27 Amendments

What amendment grants people the freedom of speech, press, religion, and assembly?

• Amendment 1

• Amendment 9

• Amendment 5

Answer explanation

Amendment 1 of the U.S. Constitution guarantees the freedoms of speech, press, religion, and assembly, making it the correct choice for this question.

Which amendment forbids cruel or unusual punishments?

• Amendment 12

• Amendment 4

• Amendment 8

Answer explanation

The 8th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution explicitly prohibits cruel and unusual punishments, making it the correct choice for this question. Amendments 4 and 12 do not address this issue.

What is the 17th Amendment?

• Popular Election of Senators

• Washington D.C. receives 3 Electoral votes

• Rights of the Accused

• Income Tax

Which amendment outlines who becomes President if the President dies?

• Amendment 12

• Amendment 27

• Amendment 25

Answer explanation

Amendment 25 addresses presidential succession, stating that if the President dies, the Vice President assumes the presidency. This amendment ensures continuity of leadership in such events.

Which amendment specifies the term of the President and the Vice President?

• Amendment 20

• Amendment 10

• Amendment 25

Answer explanation

Amendment 20 specifies the terms of the President and Vice President, setting the inauguration date and outlining the transition of power. Amendments 10 and 25 address different issues, making Amendment 20 the correct choice.

Which amendment makes Congress not immemediately raise their salaries?

• Amendment 21

• Amendment 27

• Amendment 24

Answer explanation

Amendment 27 prevents Congress from raising its own salaries until after the next election, ensuring that any pay increase does not take effect immediately. This amendment was ratified in 1992.

How many ways are there to propose a constitutional amendment?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which amendment abolished the poll tax?

• Amendment 23

• Amendment 27

• Amendment 24

Answer explanation

The 24th Amendment, ratified in 1964, abolished the poll tax in federal elections, making it illegal to require payment of a tax to vote. This was a significant step in ensuring voting rights for all citizens.

Which amendment lowered the voting age to 18?

• Amendment 13

• Amendment 26

• Amendment 27

Answer explanation

Amendment 26, ratified in 1971, lowered the voting age from 21 to 18, ensuring that younger citizens could participate in elections. Amendments 13 and 27 do not address voting age.

How are the states involved in the amendment process?

• propose amendments

• change amendments

• ratify amendments

• declare amendments unconstitutional