Constitutional Amendments Quiz

Amendment Description

Amendment Number

gave every woman the right to vote in the U.S.

lowers the voting age from 21 to 18.

created the era of Prohibition by outlawing the sale and use of alcohol.

guarantees suffrage to every citizen and prevents the federal government or states from denying anyone suffrage on account of race, color, etc…

allows for the right to bear arms (Fire arms) and to keep a militia.

states that any power not controlled by the federal government is granted to either the state or people.

prevents Congress or states from requiring some sort of tax or fee in order to vote.

protects the freedom of speech, press, petition, assembly, the practice of religion, as well as prohibits any national religion (separates church and state).

allowed for parties to nominate both a president and vice president. If there is no majority vote from the Electoral College, the House of Representatives votes for president between the top 3 candidates.

abolished Slavery and involuntary servitude unless as punishment for a crime.

protects people from being forced to have U.S military from staying in their homes unless in times of war.

certain lawsuits against states can’t be brought to a federal court. (Sovereign Immunity)

allows for Congress to levy taxes based on any source not just population as was previously done. Creates an Income Tax.

set dates for starting a term of office after an election (January 3rd for Congress and the 20th for President). It also clarifies what happens if the to be President dies before taking office or if there is no candidate decided yet.

Amendment Description

Amendment Number

protects people from unlawful searches and seizures.

protects against unfair and cruel punishment and from incredibly huge fines.

all people born or naturalized (Going through the process of becoming a citizen) are U.S citizens. Privileges and Immunities, Due Process, and Equal Protection

stated that a president could only serve for two four year terms whereas before it wasn’t required.

gives all citizens a speedy trial, a fair jury, an attorney, and the chance to confront a witness (Know who it is).

changed how Senators are elected by allowing voters to directly elect their Senators as opposed to state legislatures.

allowed residents of D.C to vote in the Electoral College for President.

guarantees we will be tried by a jury of our peers and therefore not be unfairly imprisoned by the government.

discusses what happens when a President resigns, is removed or if they die in office.

states that there may be other rights than those listed in the constitution and despite this they still may not be violated.

talks about the salaries of Congress. It basically states that another election would have to occur before the pay changes decided upon by congress take affect.

gives everyone the right to a grand jury, protection from self incrimination, protection from double jeopardy (being put on trial continuously), the guarantee of due process (receiving a fair trial,etc…), and for all seized private property is to be compensated for by the government.

repealed the Eighteenth Amendment.