by alex
The United States Constitution has been amended 27 times, each amendment reflecting significant changes in the nation’s legal and social landscape. From the Bill of Rights to the most recent amendments, these changes have played a vital role in shaping American democracy. This quiz will challenge your understanding of these pivotal amendments and their historical contexts. Good luck, and may your knowledge of American constitutional history shine!
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27 Amendments Quiz Questions Overview
1. Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?
13th Amendment
14th Amendment
15th Amendment
16th Amendment
2. Which amendment granted women the right to vote?
18th Amendment
19th Amendment
20th Amendment
21st Amendment
3. Which amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18?
24th Amendment
25th Amendment
26th Amendment
27th Amendment
4. Which amendment prohibits the government from imposing excessive bail, excessive fines, or cruel and unusual punishments?
6th Amendment
7th Amendment
8th Amendment
9th Amendment
5. Which amendment repealed the 18th Amendment, ending Prohibition?
20th Amendment
21st Amendment
22nd Amendment
23rd Amendment
6. Which amendment guarantees freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition?
1st Amendment
2nd Amendment
3rd Amendment
4th Amendment
7. Which amendment addresses the rights of the accused, including protection against double jeopardy and self-incrimination?
4th Amendment
5th Amendment
6th Amendment
7th Amendment
8. Which amendment defines citizenship and provides equal protection under the law?
13th Amendment
14th Amendment
15th Amendment
16th Amendment
9. Which amendment gave African American men the right to vote?
13th Amendment
14th Amendment
15th Amendment
16th Amendment
10. Which amendment limits the president to two terms in office?
20th Amendment
21st Amendment
22nd Amendment
23rd Amendment
11. Which amendment allows for the direct election of U.S. Senators by the people?
16th Amendment
17th Amendment
18th Amendment
19th Amendment
12. Which amendment prohibits the denial of the right to vote based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude?
13th Amendment
14th Amendment
15th Amendment
16th 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 provides for the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury?
5th Amendment
6th Amendment
7th Amendment
8th Amendment
15. Which amendment prohibits the imposition of poll taxes in federal elections?
23rd Amendment
24th Amendment
25th Amendment
26th Amendment
16. Which amendment outlines the process for presidential succession and disability?
23rd Amendment
24th Amendment
25th Amendment
26th Amendment
17. Which amendment grants the District of Columbia electors in the Electoral College?
21st Amendment
22nd Amendment
23rd Amendment
24th Amendment
18. Which amendment prohibits the denial of the right to vote based on sex?
18th Amendment
19th Amendment
20th Amendment
21st Amendment
19. Which amendment guarantees the right to bear arms?
1st Amendment
2nd Amendment
3rd Amendment
4th Amendment
20. Which amendment provides protection against unreasonable searches and seizures?
3rd Amendment
4th Amendment
5th Amendment
6th 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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