WorksheetsU.S. Constitutional Amendments
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
4th Amendment
1791-You may not be searched or have property seized without probable cause and/or a search warrant.
1791-You have the right to bear arms without restrictions.
1791-You are guaranteed freedom of speech and press.
1791-You may not be tried for the same crime twice.
27th Amendment
1992 - Any increase in congressional pay does not go into effect until after the next regular election.
1982 - Congress cannot pass laws that apply to the citizens without also applying to themselves.
1971 - The voting age is lowered to 18 years.
1964 - Poll taxes are abolished in federal elections.
3rd Amendment
1791-Allows forced housing of soldiers in private homes.
1791-Prohibits the forced housing/quartering of soldiers.
1791-Allows soldiers to be stationed in homes during peacetime.
1791-Forces citizens to provide food and shelter to soldiers.
23rd Amendment
1961 - Allows citizens of Washington D.C. to get 3 electors in the Electoral College for presidential elections.
1971 - Grants 18-year-olds the right to vote in federal, state, and local elections.
1965 - Prohibits racial discrimination in voting.
1982 - Extended the Voting Rights Act for 25 more years.
7th Amendment
1791-Rights in Civil Cases (Trial by jury in civil cases over $20).
1789-Right to bear arms (Second Amendment).
1791-Protection against unreasonable searches (Fourth Amendment).
1791-Right to free speech (First Amendment).
8th Amendment
1791-Bails, fines and punishments must be humane and fit the crime committed (no cruel and unusual punishment).
1791-Guarantees the right to a speedy trial and an impartial jury.
1791-Prohibits the quartering of soldiers in private homes without consent.
1791-Ensures the right to bear arms and keep weapons for self-defense.
19th Amendment
1920 - Gives women the power to vote.
1919 - Grants men the right to vote.
1930 - Establishes voting age as 21.
1945 - Allows women to run for office.
18th Amendment
Forbade people to make, sell, or transport liquor.
Allowed the sale of alcohol under certain conditions.
Established a legal drinking age of 21.
Permitted the production of beer and wine only.
10th Amendment
1791-Powers Retained by the States (Reserved Powers). States or people have all powers not given to national government (i.e., marriage).
1791-Establishes the federal government's power over state laws.
1791-Guarantees the right to bear arms.
1791-Ensures freedom of speech and religion.
25th Amendment
1967 - Establishes the process for presidential disability and succession.
Allows the president to appoint a new vice president without congressional approval.
Mandates that the president must serve a minimum of two terms.
Gives Congress the power to override a presidential veto with a two-thirds majority.
9th Amendment
1791-Rights Retained by the People. Any rights not listed in the Constitution are still protected.
1787-Establishes the separation of powers among the branches of government.
1791-Guarantees the right to bear arms.
1791-Prohibits the quartering of soldiers in private homes.
14th Amendment
1868 - Former slaves receive citizenship and protection of due process.
1776 - Declaration of Independence is signed.
1964 - Civil Rights Act is enacted.
1787 - U.S. Constitution is ratified.
2nd Amendment
1791-Right to Bear Arms. The amendment was adopted so that Congress could not disarm a state militia.
1791-Right to Freedom of Speech. The amendment protects the right to express opinions without government interference.
1791-Right to a Fair Trial. The amendment ensures that individuals receive a fair trial by jury.
1791-Right to Privacy. The amendment protects citizens from unwarranted government intrusion.
5th Amendment
Rights of the accused (Self-incrimination, Double Jeopardy, Due Process) Just Compensation for Eminent Domain.
Right to bear arms and maintain a militia.
Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures.
Right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury.
12th Amendment
1804 - Election of President and Vice President: Provides that members of the electoral college vote for one person as president and one person as vice president.
1791 - Bill of Rights: Guarantees individual freedoms and rights.
1865 - Abolishment of Slavery: Prohibits slavery and involuntary servitude.
1920 - Women's Suffrage: Grants women the right to vote.
17th Amendment
1913 - The people have the power to directly elect senators to represent them.
1913 - Senators are appointed by the state legislatures.
1913 - The President can appoint senators during a vacancy.
1913 - Senators serve a term of six years without election.
22nd Amendment
1951 - Limitation of Presidents to Two Terms: No person can be elected president more than twice.
1971 - Lowering the Voting Age to 18 Years: Citizens aged 18 and older can vote.
1964 - Prohibition of Poll Taxes in Federal Elections: Poll taxes are not required for voting in federal elections.
1982 - Equal Rights Amendment: Guarantees equal legal rights for all American citizens regardless of sex.
13th Amendment
1865 - Abolition of Slavery
1776 - Declaration of Independence
1964 - Civil Rights Act
1787 - Constitution Ratification
15th Amendment
1870 - African Americans receive the right to vote.
1865 - Abolished slavery in the United States.
1964 - Prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
1776 - Declared independence from Great Britain.
1st Amendment
1791-Freedom of Religion, Speech and the Press; Rights of Peaceful Assembly and Petition. RAPPS
1789-Right to Bear Arms
1791-Protection against Unreasonable Searches and Seizures
1791-Right to a Speedy Trial
