U.S. Constitution Amendments Quiz

Amendments to the U.S. Constitution

• First Amendment: Guarantees freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
• Second Amendment: Protects the right to bear arms.
• Third Amendment: Prevents the government from forcing people to quarter soldiers.
• Fourth Amendment: Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
• Fifth Amendment: Guarantees the right to remain silent, protects against double jeopardy, and ensures due process.
• Sixth Amendment: Guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial.
• Seventh Amendment: Grants the right to a trial by jury in certain civil cases.
• Eighth Amendment: Protects against cruel and unusual punishments.
• Ninth Amendment: States that people have rights beyond those listed in the Constitution.
• Tenth Amendment: Says that powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or the people.
• Eleventh Amendment: Limits lawsuits against states.
• Twelfth Amendment: Changed the way the President and Vice President are elected, clarifying the process.
• Thirteenth Amendment: Abolished slavery.
• Fourteenth Amendment: Granted citizenship to all people born in the U.S. and guaranteed equal protection under the law.
• Fifteenth Amendment: Gave African American men the right to vote regardless of race.
• Sixteenth Amendment: Allowed Congress to collect income taxes.
• Seventeenth Amendment: Allowed for the direct election of Senators.
• Eighteenth Amendment: Banned alcohol (Prohibition).
• Nineteenth Amendment: Granted women the right to vote.
• Twentieth Amendment: Changed the start date of the President's term to January 20th.
• Twenty-First Amendment: Repealed the Eighteenth Amendment (ended Prohibition).
• Twenty-Second Amendment: Limited the President to two terms.
• Twenty-Third Amendment: Gave Washington, D.C. three votes in the Electoral College.
• Twenty-Fourth Amendment: Banned poll taxes as a requirement to vote.
• Twenty-Fifth Amendment: Explains presidential succession (who takes over if the President dies or is unable to serve).
• Twenty-Sixth Amendment: Lowered the voting age to 18.
• Twenty-Seventh Amendment: Prevents Congress from giving itself a pay raise until after the next election.

Structure of the U.S. Government

• Articles of Confederation: The first U.S. government, too weak, leading to the Constitution.
• Preamble: States the goals of the Constitution.
• "We the People": First three words of the Preamble.
• Three Branches of Government: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial.
• Legislative Branch: Makes laws, led by Congress.
• Executive Branch: Enforces laws, led by the President.
• Judicial Branch: Interprets laws, led by the Supreme Court.
• Great Compromise: Created a two-house Congress: House of Representatives (based on population), and Senate (equal representation for each state).

Test your knowledge of the amendments to the U.S. Constitution with this quiz. From the First Amendment's guarantees of freedoms to the rights ensured by the Tenth Amendment, explore the key principles that shape American law and society. Perfect for students of U.S. history or anyone interested in understanding their rights.