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Amendments to the United States Constitution and Civic Participation Quiz

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Which amendment to the United States Constitution abolished slavery?

13th Amendment

Explanation

Abolished slavery in the United States.

Who has the power to propose amendments to the United States Constitution?

Congress

Explanation

Congress holds the authority to propose amendments.

Which amendment to the United States Constitution grants women the right to vote?

19th Amendment

Explanation

Grants women the right to vote.

What is the minimum age requirement for a person to be elected President of the United States?

35 years old

Explanation

Minimum age required is 35 years.

Which amendment to the United States Constitution repealed Prohibition?

21st Amendment

Explanation

Repealed Prohibition.

Who has the power to ratify amendments to the United States Constitution?

State Legislatures

Explanation

State Legislatures hold the power to ratify amendments.

Which amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees the right to a fair and speedy trial?

6th Amendment

Explanation

Ensures the right to a fair and speedy trial.

What is the process for amending the United States Constitution?

A two-thirds vote in Congress and ratification by three-fourths of the state legislatures

Explanation

Requires a two-thirds vote in Congress and ratification by three-fourths of state legislatures.

Which amendment to the United States Constitution protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?

4th Amendment

Explanation

Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.

#10

What is the term used to describe the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution?

The Bill of Rights

Explanation

First ten amendments are known as the Bill of Rights.

#11

Which amendment to the United States Constitution grants citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the country?

14th Amendment

Explanation

Grants citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the country.

#12

What is the term used to describe a formal written change to the United States Constitution?

Amendment

Explanation

Formal written change to the Constitution.

#13

Which amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of speech?

1st Amendment

Explanation

Protects freedom of speech.

#14

Which amendment to the United States Constitution grants the right to bear arms?

2nd Amendment

Explanation

Grants the right to bear arms.

#15

Which amendment to the United States Constitution abolished poll taxes?

24th Amendment

Explanation

Abolished poll taxes.

#16

Which amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees the right to a trial by jury in civil cases?

7th Amendment

Explanation

Guarantees the right to a trial by jury in civil cases.

#17

Which amendment to the United States Constitution addresses the issue of excessive bail, fines, and cruel and unusual punishment?

8th Amendment

Explanation

Addresses issues of excessive bail, fines, and cruel and unusual punishment.

Amendments to the United States Constitution and Civic Participation Quiz

Which amendment to the United States Constitution abolished slavery?

Who has the power to propose amendments to the United States Constitution?

Which amendment to the United States Constitution grants women the right to vote?

What is the minimum age requirement for a person to be elected President of the United States?

Which amendment to the United States Constitution repealed Prohibition?

Who has the power to ratify amendments to the United States Constitution?

Which amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees the right to a fair and speedy trial?

What is the process for amending the United States Constitution?

Which amendment to the United States Constitution protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?

What is the term used to describe the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution?

Which amendment to the United States Constitution grants citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the country?

What is the term used to describe a formal written change to the United States Constitution?

Which amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of speech?

Which amendment to the United States Constitution grants the right to bear arms?

Which amendment to the United States Constitution abolished poll taxes?

Which amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees the right to a trial by jury in civil cases?

Which amendment to the United States Constitution addresses the issue of excessive bail, fines, and cruel and unusual punishment?

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