#1
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery?
Thirteenth Amendment
ExplanationAbolished slavery in the United States
#2
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees freedom of speech?
First Amendment
ExplanationProtects freedom of speech
#3
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to bear arms?
Second Amendment
ExplanationProtects the right to bear arms
#4
What is the 'Bill of Rights'?
The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution
ExplanationFirst ten amendments
#5
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a fair and speedy trial?
Sixth Amendment
ExplanationProtects fair and speedy trial right
#6
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted women the right to vote?
Nineteenth Amendment
ExplanationGrants women the right to vote
#7
Who has the power to propose amendments to the United States Constitution?
Congress
ExplanationCongress proposes amendments
#8
What is the 'doctrine of stare decisis'?
The principle that once a case is decided, it serves as a precedent for future cases
ExplanationCase precedent principle
#9
What does the 'ex post facto' clause in the U.S. Constitution prohibit?
Retroactive criminalization
ExplanationProhibits retroactive laws
#10
What does the term 'due process' refer to in legal contexts?
The requirement for a fair and impartial trial
ExplanationFair trial requirement
#11
What is the purpose of the 'establishment clause' of the First Amendment?
To prohibit the government from establishing an official religion
ExplanationProhibits official religion establishment
#12
What is 'habeas corpus'?
A legal action that requires a person under arrest to be brought before a judge or into court
ExplanationRequires arrested persons to be brought to court
#13
Which Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review in the United States?
Marbury v. Madison
ExplanationEstablished judicial review