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United States Constitution and Amendments Quiz

#1

Which amendment to the United States Constitution abolished slavery?

Thirteenth Amendment
Explanation

Abolished slavery in the United States.

#2

Which of the following rights is guaranteed by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution?

Right to free speech
Explanation

Guarantees freedom of speech.

#3

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

35 years old
Explanation

Minimum age requirement to be elected President is 35 years old.

#4

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

Second Amendment
Explanation

Guarantees the right to bear arms.

#5

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

Fourteenth Amendment
Explanation

Grants citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States.

#6

What is the term length for a United States Senator?

6 years
Explanation

Term length for a United States Senator is 6 years.

#7

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

Seventh Amendment
Explanation

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

#8

What was the purpose of the Twenty-sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution?

To lower the voting age to 18
Explanation

Lowered the voting age to 18.

#9

What does the Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution address?

Powers reserved to the states
Explanation

Addresses powers reserved to the states.

#10

Which amendment repealed the Eighteenth Amendment, effectively ending Prohibition?

Twenty-first Amendment
Explanation

Repealed the Eighteenth Amendment, ending Prohibition.

#11

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

Fourth Amendment
Explanation

Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.

#12

What was the purpose of the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution?

To grant women the right to vote
Explanation

Granted women the right to vote.

#13

Which amendment guarantees the right to freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition?

First Amendment
Explanation

Guarantees freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.

#14

Which amendment establishes the procedures for presidential succession?

Twenty-fifth Amendment
Explanation

Establishes procedures for presidential succession.

#15

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

Sixth Amendment
Explanation

Guarantees the right to a fair and speedy trial.

#16

Which amendment protects citizens from excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment?

Eighth Amendment
Explanation

Protects against excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment.

#17

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

Fifteenth Amendment
Explanation

Guarantees the right to vote regardless of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.

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