Amendments
1-14
1-14
What does the 1st Amendment include?
Freedom of speech, press, assembly, petition, and religion
What did the 19th Amendment reserve for women?
Voting rights
What is the main job of the Judicial branch according to Article 3?
Interpreting laws and ensuring they are constitutional
In which part are the specific powers and responsibilities of the federal government outlined?
Articles
Which amendment modified the procedure for electing vice-presidents and presidents?
12th Amendment
What does the 3rd Amendment protect against during times of peace?
Forced quartering of soldiers
The 21st Amendment details took away which amendment?
18th Amendment
What is the primary responsibility of the President according to Article 2?
Execute laws
Which part includes the Bill of Rights?
Amendments
The 26th Amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to:
18
Which amendment protects citizens from self-incrimination and double jeopardy?
5th Amendment
The 15th Amendment reserves voting rights regardless of what factors?
Race, color, or previous slave status
What does Article 6 establish as the highest law in the land?
The Constitution
What is the opening statement called?
Preamble
What is the term of office for a Supreme Court justice according to Article 3?
Life
What does the 13th Amendment forbid except as punishment for a criminal offense?
Slavery and involuntary servitude
The 18th Amendment addressed which issue?
Alcohol prohibition
According to Article 5, how is an amendment proposed?
By a two-thirds vote in both the House and the Senate
What is the purpose of the Preamble in the Constitution?
Establish the goals and principles of the government
The 10th Amendment reserves powers to whom or what entities?
People and states
Which amendment extended rights to black men and detailed the equal protection clause?
14th Amendment
What does the 20th Amendment establish regarding term starts for Congress and the President?
January 3rd for Congress, January 20th for President
How many justices are there in the Supreme Court, as mentioned in Article 3?
9
How can the Constitution be changed to reflect new circumstances or values?
By approval of a specified majority of states through the amendment process
Which amendment is known as the "lame duck" amendment and establishes the dates for the start of congressional and presidential terms?
20th