Amendments
The first 10 amendments are called what?
-Bill of Rights
-Bills of Attainder
-Articles
-Writ of Habeus Corpus
Bill of Rights
This amendment established a two term limit on the President
-12th
-14th
-22nd
-25th
22nd
This amendment protects Americans (like DLK) from unreasonable searches and seizures.
-4th
-5th
-3rd
-9th
4th
This amendment repealed, revoked, or abolished the 18th amendment... so we technically only have 26 amendments.
-21st
-8th
-12th
17th
21st
What is NOT a right in the 1st Amendment?
-Religion
-Right to a jury trial
-Speech
-Assembly
Right to a jury trial
This amendment gave 18 year olds the right to vote
-15th
-26th
-24th
-22nd
26th
This amendment protects us from excessive fines or bail and cruel and unusual punishments... but is the death penalty considered cruel?
-3rd
-9th
-7th
-8th
8th
This amendment clarifies who takes over if something happens to the President. It can also be used to remove a President who cannot perform the duties of the office.
-22nd
-20th
-25th
-14th
25th
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
-25th
-17th
-11th
-19th
19th
This amendment states "the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed."
-5th
-19th
-2nd
-9th
2nd
This amendment expanded the voting rights of "We the People" and gave us the power to elect US senators directly.
-22nd
-16th
-17th
-25th
17th
The disputed Election of 1800 and the death of Alexander Hamilton by Aaron Burr are linked to this amendment that modified how the Electoral College selects the President and Vice President.
-12th
-17th
-8th
-18th
12th
This Amendment contains one of the most important phrases in the entire Constitution, the "Equal Protection Clause", and guarantees that ALL citizens have Equal protection under the law. This also guarantees BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP.
-19th
-14th
-15th
-13th
14th
This Amendment reserves powers to the States that are not specifically mentioned nor prohibited by the Constitution, such as the power to legalize gambling.
-27th
-9th
-11th
-10th
10th
This Amendment gave Congress the power to collect an income tax.
-19th
-11th
-17th
-16th
16th
Which Amendment (hint-in the Bill of Rights) reserves rights for citizens that are not specifically mentioned in the Constitution?
-9th
-27th
-10th
-8th
9th
This is the second of two Amendments in the Bill of Rights that establishes Due Process. It specifically says that, "...the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury..."
-6th
-5th
-8th
-7th
6th
This Amendment prohibits the government from denying people the right to vote based on their race.
-25th
-14th
-15th
-13th
15th
This Amendment is the first of two Amendments in the Bill of Rights that establishes Due Process for people accused of crimes. For example, it says that you do not have to testify against yourself in court or speak to the police if they want to question you. "I plead the..."
-5th
-6th
-8th
-7th
5th
Which Amendment ended slavery in the United States?
-19th
-13th
-14th
-15th
13th