Constitutional Amendments 1 - 27 Quiz

Amendment 1 protects the rights of freedom of religion, press, assembly, petition, and speech. This includes the ability to practice any religion, freedom of expression in the press, the right to peacefully assemble, and the right to petition the government.

Amendment 2 protects the right of individuals to keep and bear arms for self-defense purposes.

Amendment 3 prevents soldiers from staying in people's houses without their permission during times of peace or war.

Amendment 4 specifically protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures by government officials.

Amendment 5 of the U.S. Constitution specifically addresses the right to trial and protection from being tried twice for the same crime, as well as compensation for takings.

Amendment 6 guarantees individuals the right to a speedy and public trial, including being tried in the state where the crime was committed, being informed of the charges, having access to witnesses, and the right to a lawyer.

Amendment 7 specifically guarantees the right to a jury trial in civil cases where the dollar amount exceeds $20.

Amendment 8 of the United States Constitution protects individuals from being subjected to cruel and unusual punishment, such as excessive bail or bizarre forms of punishment. The other three options mentioned are addressed by other constitutional amendments.

Amendment 9 states that the enumeration of certain rights in the Constitution shall not be construed to deny or disparage others held by the people.

Amendment 12 addresses the process of electing the President and Vice President through the Electoral College.

Amendment 13 to the US Constitution specifically addresses the abolition of slavery, prohibiting slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime.

The 14th Amendment of the United States Constitution, ratified in 1868, is known for establishing the concept of equal protection under the law and granting citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States, including former slaves. This amendment also addresses due process rights and is a cornerstone of civil rights protections.

Amendment 15 granted African Americans the right to vote, commonly known as African American Suffrage.

Amendment 16 to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1913, grants Congress the power to levy income taxes on individuals and corporations.

Amendment 17 of the United States Constitution allows for the direct election of senators by the people of each state, rather than their appointment by state legislatures.

Amendment 18 prohibited the making, selling, and transporting of liquor, also known as Prohibition.

The correct answer is Women's Suffrage, which granted women the right to vote.

Amendment 20 deals with the terms of the President and Congress, specifically moving the time they take office closer to election day.

Amendment 21 was passed to repeal the 18th Amendment, which prohibited the manufacturing and sale of alcohol. The correct answer is the repeal of Prohibition, allowing for the legal consumption of liquor.

Amendment 22 restricts Presidents from being elected more than twice, ensuring a limit on presidential terms.

Amendment 23 specifically grants the right to vote ('suffrage') in Washington DC, allowing citizens in the area to vote for President but not Congress.

Amendment 24 forbids poll taxes, which required people to pay a tax in order to vote in national elections. Property quotas, literacy tests, and religious affiliation requirements were also used historically to restrict voting rights, but they are not specifically addressed by Amendment 24.

Amendment 25 of the US Constitution addresses the process of Presidential succession in case of disability or removal of the President.

Amendment 26, ratified in 1971, lowered the voting age from 21 to 18, giving 18-year-olds the right to vote.

Amendment 27 specifically deals with Congressional pay raises and the timing of when such raises can take effect. The incorrect answers provided address different aspects of the U.S. Constitution and do not pertain to the content of Amendment 27.

The main questions in the McCulloch vs. Maryland case revolved around the authority of Congress to establish the bank and whether the Maryland law interfered with congressional powers.

The correct answer highlights the power of Congress in regulating interstate commerce, as established in the case of Gibbons vs. Ogden. The incorrect answers provide alternative statements that do not align with the ruling of the case.