Suffrage Amendments
The Bill of Rights
Amendment Stories
Reconstruction Amendments
Progressive Era Amendments
Amendment Basics
100
The 23rd amendment allowed residents of the US capital to vote. What is the name of the capital?
Washington, D.C.
100
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
10
100
What amendment does this story show?
In December during Christmas, my mom, dad and all our family members go to the park and celebrate Christmas. Merry Christmas! (Franchesca)
The First Amendment
100
What amendment was ratified immediately after the Civil War (1865)?
The 13th Amendment
100
Who gained the right to vote with the 19th Amendment?
Women
100
What is an amendment?
A change or correction made by a certain process
200
Which amendment says that African American men can vote?
15th Amendment
200
What are 2 basic rights found in the first amendment?
Freedom of speech, religion, press, petition, assembly
200
What amendment does this story show?
Carlos was accused of stealing a phone at school. When the principal questioned him he chose to remain silent until his parents arrived. Later, cameras showed someone else took the phone and Carlos was proven innocent. (Fernando)
5th Amendment
200
The three Reconstruction amendments were designed to help with freedom and equality for ___________ Americans.
A. Black
B. Female
C. Young
D. Asian
A. Black
200
The 17th Amendment gave voters the power to elect their state's ____________.
Senators
200
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
300
What amendment says that people 18 or older can vote?
26th Amendment
300
What are 2 rights you have when you get arrested?
Examples include: The right to a lawyer (one will be provided if you cannot afford one), to know what you are charged with, a speedy trial, the right to remain silent, due process
300
What amendment does this story show?
John loves hunting with his family. He legally owns a rifle to go hunting in the woods with his dad. He follows all safety rules and respects the responsibility that comes with this right. (Jesus D.)
2nd Amendment
300
The 14th Amendment grants citizenship to kids born in America. Do the parents also receive citizenship with their kids?
No
300
What did the 16th Amendment give Congress the power to do?
Levy income taxes
300
How many amendments are in the Constitution?
27
400
What year was the 19th amendment ratified? What does it do?
It was ratified in 1920. It allowed women to vote.
400
What is a reason that allows police to search a home?
Examples include a warrant, plain view, probable cause
400
What amendment does this story show?
Tatiana was arrested for causing a car accident. She was given bail and allowed to return home before the trial. The judge imposed a just sentence, consisting of community service instead of imprisonment. (Bernardo)
8th Amendment
400
What amendment gave all male Americans regardless of race the right to vote?
The 15th Amendment
400
The ____________ Era (roughly 1890s–1920s) was a period of intense social, political, and economic reform in the United States aimed at fixing problems caused by rapid industrialization, urbanization, and corruption
A. Industrial
B. Colonial
C. Progressive
D. Cold War
C. Progressive
400
Why is Article V of the Constitution (Article V creates the amendment process) important?
EXAMPLE RESPONSE: It allows the Constitution to change and adapt to the times. Without it we might need to change governments frequently.
500
Poll taxes were prohibited by the 24th Amendment. What is a poll tax?
Money paid to vote
500
What group wanted the Bill of Rights?
The Federalists
500
What amendment does this story show?
The man went to a bar thinking he wouldn't drink, but a beautiful woman convinced him to have a few. (Sperlins)
21st Amendment
500
Reconstruction amendments took place at the end and after what major event in US history?
The American Civil War or the end of slavery
500
What is a reason the 18th Amendment failed?
Examples: It led to crime, people kept drinking, there was less tax revenue, it was unpopular, it was difficult to enforce, many people died drinking bootleg liquor...
500
How is an amendment added to the Constitution?
