Statistics for Constitutional Amendments Quiz

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  • This quiz has been taken 316 times
  • The average score is 23 of 27

Answer Stats

Amendment DescriptionAmendment Number% Correct
gave every woman the right to vote in the U.S.19th
97%
protects the freedom of speech, press, petition, assembly, the practice of religion, as well as prohibits any national religion (separates church and state).1st
91%
allows for the right to bear arms (Fire arms) and to keep a militia.2nd
90%
created the era of Prohibition by outlawing the sale and use of alcohol.18th
87%
protects people from being forced to have U.S military from staying in their homes unless in times of war.3rd
87%
abolished Slavery and involuntary servitude unless as punishment for a crime.13th
86%
protects people from unlawful searches and seizures.4th
86%
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.5th
86%
all people born or naturalized (Going through the process of becoming a citizen) are U.S citizens. Privileges and Immunities, Due Process, and Equal Protection14th
85%
guarantees suffrage to every citizen and prevents the federal government or states from denying anyone suffrage on account of race, color, etc…15th
85%
repealed the Eighteenth Amendment.21st
85%
lowers the voting age from 21 to 18.26th
85%
protects against unfair and cruel punishment and from incredibly huge fines.8th
84%
certain lawsuits against states can’t be brought to a federal court. (Sovereign Immunity)11th
83%
allows for Congress to levy taxes based on any source not just population as was previously done. Creates an Income Tax.16th
83%
states that any power not controlled by the federal government is granted to either the state or people.10th
82%
gives all citizens a speedy trial, a fair jury, an attorney, and the chance to confront a witness (Know who it is).6th
82%
states that there may be other rights than those listed in the constitution and despite this they still may not be violated.9th
82%
changed how Senators are elected by allowing voters to directly elect their Senators as opposed to state legislatures.17th
81%
guarantees we will be tried by a jury of our peers and therefore not be unfairly imprisoned by the government.7th
81%
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.12th
80%
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.20th
80%
stated that a president could only serve for two four year terms whereas before it wasn’t required.22nd
80%
discusses what happens when a President resigns, is removed or if they die in office.25th
80%
prevents Congress or states from requiring some sort of tax or fee in order to vote.24th
79%
allowed residents of D.C to vote in the Electoral College for President.23rd
77%
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.27th
76%

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