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Civil Rights and Constitutional Amendments Quiz

#1

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery?

13th Amendment
Explanation

Abolished slavery in the United States.

#2

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

14th Amendment
Explanation

Grants citizenship to all born or naturalized in the U.S.

#3

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to vote regardless of race, color, or previous condition of servitude?

15th Amendment
Explanation

Ensures voting rights irrespective of race or previous servitude.

#4

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to bear arms?

2nd Amendment
Explanation

Guarantees the right to bear arms.

#5

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution lowered the voting age from 21 to 18?

26th Amendment
Explanation

Lowered the voting age from 21 to 18.

#6

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution repealed the prohibition of alcohol?

21st Amendment
Explanation

Repealed the prohibition of alcohol.

#7

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution limits the president to two terms in office?

22nd Amendment
Explanation

Limits the president to two terms in office.

#8

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees equal protection under the law?

14th Amendment
Explanation

Ensures equal protection under the law.

#9

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits the denial of voting rights based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude?

15th Amendment
Explanation

Prohibits denial of voting rights based on race or previous servitude.

#10

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees freedom of speech, religion, and the press, as well as the right to assemble and petition the government?

1st Amendment
Explanation

Guarantees freedom of speech, religion, press, and right to assemble and petition.

#11

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures and requires any warrant to be judicially sanctioned and supported by probable cause?

4th Amendment
Explanation

Prohibits unreasonable searches, seizures, and requires warrants based on probable cause.

#12

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished the poll tax?

24th Amendment
Explanation

Abolished the poll tax.

#13

Which amendment to the U.S. 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.

#14

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishments?

8th Amendment
Explanation

Prohibits excessive bail, fines, and cruel and unusual punishments.

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