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Amendments to the Constitution

Total questions: 36

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which amendment prohibits salary increases or decreases for members of Congress to take effect until an election of Representatives has intervened?

a)

11th

b)

17th

c)

25th

d)

27th

2.

Which amendment abolishes slavery and involuntary servitude?

a)

13th

b)

14th

c)

15th

d)

16th

3.

Which amendment prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishments?

a)

3rd

b)

5th

c)

7th

d)

8th

4.

Which amendment prohibits poll taxes?

a)

5th

b)

24th

c)

25th

d)

27th

5.

Which amendment provides the procedures for electing the President and the Vice-President?

a)

5th

b)

12th

c)

17th

d)

23rd

6.

Which amendment guarantees due process and prohibits double jeopardy?

a)

3rd

b)

5th

c)

12th

d)

13th

7.

Which amendment protects the right of people to keep and bear arms?

a)

1st

b)

2nd

c)

3rd

d)

4th

8.

Which amendment protects the rights of the people that are not specifically mentioned in the constitution?

a)

3rd

b)

5th

c)

9th

d)

11th

9.

Which amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures?

a)

2nd

b)

3rd

c)

4th

d)

6th

10.

Which amendment prohibits any U.S. citizens from being denied the right to vote based on sex?

a)

15th

b)

19th

c)

21st

d)

22nd

11.

Which amendment allows Congress to levy an income tax?

a)

10th

b)

11th

c)

16th

d)

17th

12.

Which amendment deals with presidential succession and disability, as well as vice-presidential vacancies?

a)

22nd

b)

23rd

c)

25th

d)

26th

13.

Which amendment prohibits the government from denying a citizen the right to vote based on their race, color, or previous condition of servitude?

a)

12th

b)

13th

c)

14th

d)

15th

14.

Which amendment establishes the direct election of U.S. Senators by popular vote?

a)

11th

b)

12th

c)

16th

d)

17th

15.

Which amendment prohibits the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors?

a)

16th

b)

18th

c)

21st

d)

23rd

16.

Which amendment prohibited the federal government and the states from setting a voting age higher than 18?

a)

21st

b)

23rd

c)

24th

d)

26th

17.

Which amendment reserves certain powers for the States or the people?

a)

10th

b)

11th

c)

12th

d)

13th

18.

Which amendment allows citizens in the District of Columbia to vote for President and Vice President?

a)

15th

b)

20th

c)

22nd

d)

23rd

19.

Which amendment preserves the right to a trial by jury in civil cases?

a)

5th

b)

6th

c)

7th

d)

8th

20.

Which amendment repeals the 18th amendment?

a)

19th

b)

20th

c)

21st

d)

22nd

21.

Which amendment prohibits the quartering of soldiers in private homes during peacetime, without consent?

a)

3rd

b)

5th

c)

7th

d)

9th

22.

Which amendment sets a term limit for the President?

a)

20th

b)

22nd

c)

23rd

d)

25th

23.

Which amendment provides the accused a right to a public and speedy trial in criminal prosecutions?

a)

2nd

b)

3rd

c)

5th

d)

6th

24.

Which amendment provides states with sovereign immunity from suits made by citizens of other states, in federal court?

a)

6th

b)

11th

c)

15th

d)

17th

25.

Which amendment provides a broad definition of citizenship and guarantees all citizens due process and equal protection of the laws?

a)

13th

b)

14th

c)

15th

d)

16th

26.

Which amendment establishes the beginning and ending of the terms for the President, Vice President, Senators, and Representatives?

a)

20th

b)

22nd

c)

24th

d)

26th

27.

Which amendment protects religious freedom?

a)

1st

b)

2nd

c)

3rd

d)

4th

28.

Which amendment protects freedom of speech?

a)

1st

b)

2nd

c)

3rd

d)

4th

29.

Which amendment protects freedom of the press?

a)

1st

b)

2nd

c)

3rd

d)

4th

30.

How many total amendments are in the United States Constitution?

a)

10

b)

18

c)

25

d)

27

31.
Which of the following is the only amendment that has been repealed from the U.S. Constitution?
a)
A. The Right to Bear Arms
b)
B. The Right to Protest
c)
C. The Prohibition of Alcohol
32.
The first 10 Amendments of the Constitution are called ...
a)
A. The 10 Freedoms
b)
B. The Bill of Rights
c)
C. The Preamble
33.
Because of the 26th amendment, at what minimum age are you allowed to vote in United States elections?
a)
A. 18
b)
B. 21
c)
C. 26
34.
The Second Amendment states, "The First Amendment states, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." Which of the following does this establish?
a)
A. The Right to Bear Arms
b)
B. Granting Women the Right to Vote
c)
C. Allowing the U.S. Government to collect income taxes
35.
Which of the Amendments do you feel is the most important in your life? Explain. (3 sentences minimum)
4 lines
36.
Which of the Amendments do you feel is the least important in your life? Explain. (3 sentences minimum)
4 lines