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The amendments to the United States Constitution represent pivotal moments in the nation’s history, shaping the rights and freedoms enjoyed by its citizens. This quiz will take you through the significant changes and additions that have defined American democracy. Ready to test your knowledge and see how well you know your amendments? Let’s get started!
Amendments Quiz
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1. Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?
This amendment was a significant milestone in American history.

Amendments Quiz Questions Overview

1. Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

13th Amendment
14th Amendment
15th Amendment
16th Amendment

2. Which amendment guarantees the right to free speech?

1st Amendment
2nd Amendment
3rd Amendment
4th Amendment

3. Which amendment gave women the right to vote?

18th Amendment
19th Amendment
20th Amendment
21st Amendment

4. Which amendment limits the President to two terms in office?

20th Amendment
21st Amendment
22nd Amendment
23rd Amendment

5. Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?

2nd Amendment
3rd Amendment
4th Amendment
5th Amendment

6. Which amendment provides the right to a speedy and public trial?

5th Amendment
6th Amendment
7th Amendment
8th Amendment

7. Which amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment?

6th Amendment
7th Amendment
8th Amendment
9th Amendment

8. Which amendment gave 18-year-olds the right to vote?

24th Amendment
25th Amendment
26th Amendment
27th Amendment

9. Which amendment abolished the poll tax in federal elections?

23rd Amendment
24th Amendment
25th Amendment
26th Amendment

10. Which amendment addresses the rights of the people that are not specifically enumerated in the Constitution?

8th Amendment
9th Amendment
10th Amendment
11th Amendment

11. Which amendment outlines the procedure for presidential succession?

23rd Amendment
24th Amendment
25th Amendment
26th Amendment

12. Which amendment guarantees the right to bear arms?

1st Amendment
2nd Amendment
3rd Amendment
4th Amendment

13. Which amendment prohibits the quartering of soldiers in private homes without the owner’s consent?

2nd Amendment
3rd Amendment
4th Amendment
5th Amendment

14. Which amendment protects the right to vote regardless of race, color, or previous condition of servitude?

13th Amendment
14th Amendment
15th Amendment
16th Amendment

15. Which amendment established the federal income tax?

15th Amendment
16th Amendment
17th Amendment
18th Amendment

16. Which amendment provides for the direct election of U.S. Senators by the people?

16th Amendment
17th Amendment
18th Amendment
19th Amendment

17. Which amendment repealed the prohibition of alcohol?

18th Amendment
19th Amendment
20th Amendment
21st Amendment

18. Which amendment addresses the rights of citizens to vote in the District of Columbia?

22nd Amendment
23rd Amendment
24th Amendment
25th Amendment

19. Which amendment provides protection against self-incrimination?

4th Amendment
5th Amendment
6th Amendment
7th Amendment

20. Which amendment guarantees the right to a jury trial in civil cases?

5th Amendment
6th Amendment
7th Amendment
8th Amendment

21. Which amendment reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states or the people?

8th Amendment
9th Amendment
10th Amendment
11th Amendment

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