Bill of Rights Basics
What freedom does the 1st Amendment protect regarding religion?
Freedom of religion (establishment and free exercise).
Which Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?
The 4th Amendment.
Which Amendment abolished slavery?
The 13th Amendment.
The 12th Amendment changed what process?
Electoral College – separate ballots for President and Vice President.
What did the 23rd Amendment allow citizens of Washington, D.C. to do?
Vote for President (3 electoral votes).
Which Amendment gives you the right to bear arms?
The 2nd Amendment.
Which Amendment gives you the right to remain silent and protects against self-incrimination?
The 5th Amendment.
The 14th Amendment guarantees what principle about laws?
Equal protection under the law.
The 20th Amendment is nicknamed the “Lame Duck” Amendment because it did what?
Moved inauguration to January 20th.
What war was happening that attributed to the 26th Amendment?
Vietnam War
Which Amendment says soldiers cannot be quartered in your home without consent?
The 3rd Amendment.
What does the 6th Amendment guarantee for those accused of crimes?
Right to a speedy and public trial, an impartial jury, and a lawyer
Which Amendment gave African American men the right to vote?
The 15th Amendment.
Which Amendment limited the President to 2 terms?
The 22nd Amendment.
What is the principle that the government’s power comes from the consent of the governed?
Popular Sovereignty
The 9th Amendment says that rights not listed in the Constitution belong to whom?
The people
Which Amendment allows for jury trials in civil cases over $20?
The 7th Amendment.
Which Amendment gave women the right to vote?
The 19th Amendment.
The 25th Amendment deals with what presidential issue?
Presidential succession and disability.
What is the principle that divides power between the national government and the states?
Federalism
No illegal search and seizure
The 8th Amendment prohibits excessive bail and what else?
Cruel and unusual punishment.
Which Amendment lowered the voting age to 18?
The 26th Amendment.
Why was the 25th Amendment considered especially important during the Cold War?
It clarified succession in case of presidential incapacity.
In order for the Constitution to be ratified, how many states needed to approve it?
9/13