The 27 amendments

What are the two methods for proposing new constitutional amendments?

• A 2/3 vote in both houses of Congress OR a 2/3 vote by state governors.

• A 2/3 vote in both houses of Congress OR a convention called by the legislatures of 2/3 of the states.

• A 3/4 vote in both houses of Congress OR a 2/3 vote by state legislatures.

• A 3/4 vote by state legislatures OR a convention called by the President.

What are the two pathways for states to ratify a proposed constitutional amendment?

• Votes in the state legislatures OR votes by state ratifying conventions.

• A 3/4 vote by state governors OR a 2/3 vote by state legislatures.

• A 2/3 vote in both houses of Congress OR a 3/4 vote by state legislatures.

• Votes by state ratifying conventions OR a direct popular vote in 3/4 of the states.

Which of the following freedoms is NOT explicitly protected by the First Amendment?

• Freedom of religion

• Freedom of speech

• Freedom to bear arms

• Freedom of the press

Which of the following rights is guaranteed to criminal defendants by the Fifth Amendment?

• The right to a speedy and public trial.

• The right to an impartial jury.

• The right against self-incrimination.

• The right to confront witnesses.

Which of the following rights is guaranteed to criminal defendants by the Sixth Amendment?

• The right to a jury trial in civil cases.

• The right to an impartial jury.

• Protection against cruel and unusual punishment.

• The right to privacy.

What is the primary purpose of the Ninth Amendment?

• To protect the reserved powers of the states.

• To ensure that the enumeration of certain rights in the Constitution does not deny or disparage other rights retained by the people.

• To ban the national courts from hearing certain lawsuits against states.

• To alter the Electoral College system for presidential elections.

How did the 12th Amendment change the Electoral College system?

• It abolished the Electoral College entirely.

• It allowed electors to cast two votes for president and two for vice president.

• It ensured electors cast one vote for president and a separate vote for vice president.

• It gave the popular vote winner the presidency regardless of electoral votes.

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Which of the following is a key provision of the 14th Amendment?

• It abolished slavery.

• It granted women the right to vote.

• It made everyone born on American soil a U.S. citizen.

• It established the federal income tax.

What was the primary effect of the 18th Amendment, and which amendment later repealed it?

• Established popular election of senators; repealed by the 20th Amendment.

• Banned alcohol; repealed by the 21st Amendment.

• Granted women the right to vote; repealed by the 22nd Amendment.

• Limited presidential terms; repealed by the 23rd Amendment.