U.S. Constitutional Amendments Quiz

Questions and Answers

What does the Thirteenth Amendment do?

Abolished slavery

What does the Fifteenth Amendment guarantee?

African American men the right to vote

There are ________ amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

What does the Bill of Rights include?

The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution Signup and view all the answers

What protections does the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Eighth amendments provide?

Protections for those accused of committing crimes Signup and view all the answers

What does the Fourth Amendment protect citizens against?

Unreasonable searches and seizures Signup and view all the answers

What does the Eighth Amendment prohibit?

Cruel and unusual punishment Signup and view all the answers

What freedoms does the First Amendment guarantee?

Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and the right to petition government Signup and view all the answers

What does the Second Amendment guarantee?

The right to bear arms Signup and view all the answers

What does the Third Amendment prohibit?

The quartering of soldiers in homes in peacetime Signup and view all the answers

What does the Fourth Amendment prohibit?

Unreasonable searches and seizures Signup and view all the answers

What requirements does the Fifth Amendment impose?

Requires grand jury indictment for a serious crime, bans double jeopardy, no loss of life, liberty or property without due process Signup and view all the answers

What does the Sixth Amendment guarantee?

The right to a speedy, impartial public trial in criminal cases with counsel and the right to cross-examine Signup and view all the answers

What does the Seventh Amendment guarantee?

The right to a jury trial in civil suits involving $20.00 or more Signup and view all the answers

What does the Eighth Amendment prohibit?

Excessive bail or fines or cruel or unusual punishment Signup and view all the answers

What does the Ninth Amendment state?

We have many other rights than what are listed in the Bill of Rights. Our rights are not limited by the Bill of Rights Signup and view all the answers

What does the Tenth Amendment assert?

Powers not delegated to the national government or denied to the states are reserved to the states Signup and view all the answers

Women were guaranteed the right to vote with the passage of the ____

19th amendment in 1920 Signup and view all the answers

After the Civil War, which amendments offered African Americans the most hope for achieving full citizenship rights?

The 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments Signup and view all the answers

What did the Fifteenth Amendment mandate?

No state could prevent the right to vote on account of race Signup and view all the answers

The constitutional basis for the nationalization of the Bill of Rights is the _________ Amendment.

Fourteenth Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Thirteenth and Fourteenth Amendments

The Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the United States.
The Fourteenth Amendment established citizenship rights and equal protection under the law, crucial for protecting the rights of former slaves.

Fifteenth Amendment

Guarantees African American men the right to vote.
Ratified in 1870, it prohibited states from denying the right to vote based on race.

Overall Amendments

There are 27 amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
The Bill of Rights constitutes the first ten amendments, securing fundamental civil liberties.

Bill of Rights

Includes key protections such as freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and the right to petition the government (1st Amendment).
Also includes the right to bear arms (2nd Amendment) and prohibits the quartering of soldiers in peacetime (3rd Amendment).

Protections for the Accused

The Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Eighth Amendments focus on protecting individuals accused of crimes.
The Fourth Amendment specifically guards against unreasonable searches and seizures.

Specific Rights in Amendments

The Fifth Amendment requires grand jury indictment for serious crimes and prohibits double jeopardy and deprivation of life, liberty, or property without due process.
The Sixth Amendment ensures the right to a speedy and public trial, the right to counsel, and the right to cross-examine witnesses.
The Eighth Amendment prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel or unusual punishment.

Civil Rights and Women's Suffrage

The Seventh Amendment guarantees the right to a jury trial in civil cases over a specific monetary threshold ($20).
The Ninth Amendment affirms the existence of rights beyond those explicitly listed in the Constitution.
The Tenth Amendment reserves powers not delegated to the national government for the states.
Women secured the right to vote with the passage of the 19th Amendment in 1920.

Nationalization of the Bill of Rights

The constitutional foundation for nationalizing the Bill of Rights is found in the Fourteenth Amendment, which extends these protections to actions taken by state governments.

Post-Civil War Reforms

The 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments collectively aimed to provide African Americans with full citizenship rights and equal treatment under the law after the Civil War.

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Test your knowledge on the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments, along with the Bill of Rights. Explore how these amendments shape civil rights and protections for individuals in the U.S. Constitution. Discover the significance of these critical legal protections.