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WorksheetsAmendments to the Constitution
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
The Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Amendments focus on providing fair application of the law to all individuals and protecting rights of the accused. Fair application of the law is called:
sovereignty
federalism
due process
If an individual were arrested they should be read the Miranda Rights, which inform the individual of their right to remain silent and their right to an attorney. Which amendments protect these rights?
The 1st and 2nd Amendments
The 5th and 6th Amendments
The 15th and 19th Amendments
The Fifteenth, Nineteenth, and Twenty-Sixth Amendments all expand the right to vote to new groups of people. What is the term for the right to vote?
impeachment
suffrage
checks and balances
The Nineteenth Amendment was ratified in 1920 and extended voting rights to about half of the adult population of the United States. Who gained the right to vote with the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment?
Native Americans
African Americans
women
There was a tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr in the electoral college in 1800 which led to the passage of the Twelfth Amendment. According to the Twelfth Amendment, electors in a presidential election must vote for
president
senators
president and vice president
The Fourth Amendment says the police need a search warrant if they want to search your person, house, papers, or effects. The Fourth Amendment helps to protect your right to
privacy
worship freely
assemble
What is an amendment?
A change or addition
An introduction or statement of purpose
A formal meeting called for a special purpose
A belief or judgement of an individual group
What are the first 10 amendments to the U.S Constitution called?
Declaration of Independence
Bill of Rights
The First 10 Amendments
Preamble
How many changes have there been to the U.S Constitution?
10 amendments
5 amendments
27 amendments
21 amendments
What is your first amendment?
Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom to petition the government for change, and freedom of the press (create a newspaper or any news reporting on the government)
Right to bear arms, right to live however you want, right to live wherever you want, right to watch whatever kind of t.v channel, right to eat anything
government needs a warrant to search you, your house, or belongings
No cruel or unusual punishment
What is your fourth amendment?
Right to bear arms and start your own militia to prevent a tyrannical government
Right of freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of the press
Freedom from fear, want, speech, and freedom of worship
Government can't search you, your home, or belongings without a warrant
How many amendments have been added to the Constitution of the United States?
10
27
72
Which statement is FALSE about the amendment process?
The Constitution of the United States contains its own amendment process.
Only the Supreme Court has the power to amend the Constitution.
The Virginia Constitution contains its own amendment process.
Which of the following is a TRUE statement about the federal amendment process?
Amendments are proposed by Congress and ratified by the President.
Amendments are proposed by Congress and ratified by State Legislatures.
Amendments are proposed by Congress and ratified by the Supreme Court.
Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?
A) The 13th Amendment
B) The 14th Amendment
C) The 15th Amendment
D) The 19th Amendment
