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Constitutional Amendments in United States History Quiz

#1

Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

13th Amendment
Explanation

The 13th Amendment abolished slavery in the United States.

#2

Which amendment guarantees freedom of speech, religion, and the press?

1st Amendment
Explanation

The 1st Amendment guarantees freedom of speech, religion, and the press.

#3

Which amendment granted women the right to vote?

19th Amendment
Explanation

The 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote.

#4

The 22nd Amendment to the Constitution limits the president to how many terms?

Two
Explanation

The 22nd Amendment limits the president to two terms.

#5

Which amendment prohibited the denial of the right to vote based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude?

15th Amendment
Explanation

The 15th Amendment prohibited the denial of the right to vote based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude.

#6

The 27th Amendment to the Constitution deals with what?

Congressional pay raises
Explanation

The 27th Amendment deals with Congressional pay raises.

#7

The 26th Amendment to the Constitution lowered the voting age to what?

18
Explanation

The 26th Amendment lowered the voting age to 18.

#8

Which amendment repealed the prohibition of alcohol?

21st Amendment
Explanation

The 21st Amendment repealed the prohibition of alcohol.

#9

Which amendment abolished poll taxes?

24th Amendment
Explanation

The 24th Amendment abolished poll taxes.

#10

The 17th Amendment to the Constitution established the direct election of what?

Senators
Explanation

The 17th Amendment established the direct election of Senators.

#11

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

7th Amendment
Explanation

The 7th Amendment guarantees the right to a trial by jury in civil cases.

#12

The 20th Amendment to the Constitution changed the presidential inauguration date to which month?

January
Explanation

The 20th Amendment changed the presidential inauguration date to January.

#13

What amendment established the right to bear arms?

2nd Amendment
Explanation

The 2nd Amendment established the right to bear arms.

#14

Which amendment granted citizens aged 18 and older the right to vote?

26th Amendment
Explanation

The 26th Amendment granted citizens aged 18 and older the right to vote.

#15

Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?

4th Amendment
Explanation

The 4th Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.

#16

Which amendment granted citizenship and equal protection under the law to all persons born or naturalized in the United States?

14th Amendment
Explanation

The 14th Amendment granted citizenship and equal protection under the law to all persons born or naturalized in the United States.

#17

Which amendment ensures that rights not enumerated in the Constitution are retained by the people?

9th Amendment
Explanation

The 9th Amendment ensures that rights not enumerated in the Constitution are retained by the people.

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