Constitution Amendments 21-27 Quiz

Questions and Answers

What does Amendment 21 do?

Ends the poll tax in federal elections

Allows citizens of Washington DC to vote

Limits the term of the President

Ends Prohibition (correct)

What limitation does Amendment 22 impose?

Limits the term of the President to 2 terms (correct)

Allows voting at 18

Identifies roles for President and VP

Ends the poll tax

What does Amendment 23 allow?

Change in voting age

Ends Prohibition

Pay raise for Congress members

Citizens of Washington DC to vote for national elections (correct)

What does Amendment 24 eliminate?

The poll tax in federal elections Signup and view all the answers

What does Amendment 25 address?

Filling positions of President and Vice President Signup and view all the answers

What change does Amendment 26 make regarding voting?

Establishes voting age of 18 Signup and view all the answers

What does Amendment 27 state about Congressional pay raises?

They will take place after the next Congressional election Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Amendment 21

Repeals the Prohibition of alcohol, allowing for manufacturing and sale.
Grants states authority to regulate alcohol-related activities.

Amendment 22

Establishes a two-term limit for Presidents in office.
Aimed at preventing any individual from holding excessive power through extended terms.

Amendment 23

Grants residents of Washington D.C. the right to participate in national elections.
Provides electoral votes for the District, enhancing democratic representation.

Amendment 24

Abolishes the requirement of a poll tax for federal elections.
Promotes voter participation by removing economic barriers to voting.

Amendment 25

Clarifies procedures for presidential succession and vice presidential vacancies.
Outlines who assumes the roles of President or Vice President if either is incapacitated or resigns.

Amendment 26

Lowers the legal voting age from 21 to 18, expanding youth participation in democracy.
Reflects a societal shift recognizing the rights of younger citizens to vote.

Amendment 27

Stipulates that any Congressional pay increases will take effect only after the subsequent election.
Ensures accountability in salary adjustments for legislators, encouraging responsible decision-making.

Description

Test your knowledge on the United States Constitution's Amendments 21 through 27. This quiz covers important changes, such as the end of Prohibition and term limits for the President. Challenge yourself to recall key facts about each amendment.