Amendments Quiz (#1-#27)

Memory quiz. Memorize the abbreviated versions of the Amendments and the corresponding Amendment numbers.

1st

Freedom of religion, of speech, of the press, to assemble, and to petition 1791

2nd

Right to bear arms 1791

3rd

No quartering of soldiers in private houses during peacetime. 1791

4th

No unreasonable Searches and seizures; a search warrant is required to search belongings. 1791

5th

Due process, Self-incrimination, and Double jeopardy 1791

6th

Rights to a fair and speedy public trial 1791

7th

Right to trial by jury in civil cases 1791

8th

No excessive bail and fines or cruel & unusual punishment 1791

9th

Unenumerated rights are retained by the people 1791

10th

Powers not mentioned in the Constitution are reserved by the States 1791

11th

State Sovereign Immunity (citizens may file suits against states) 1795

12th

Revises Presidential election procedures (votes are now specific for president and vice president) 1804

13th

Abolishes slavery 1865

14th

Defines Citizenship and equal protection for all citizens 1868

15th

Universal male suffrage (former slaves) 1870

16th

Allows federal income tax 1913

17th

Direct election of Senators 1913

18th

Prohibition of Alcohol (Repealed by the 21st Amendment) 1919

19th

Women's right to vote 1920

*20th

Term Commencement for Congress (January 3) and the President (January 20). "Lame Duck" Amendment 1933

21st

Repeals the Eighteenth Amendment 1933

22nd

Limits the president to two terms 1951

23rd

D.C. in the Electoral College 1961

24th

Prohibition of poll taxes 1964

25th

Presidential succession 1967

26th

Voting age nationally established at age 18 1971

27th

Congressional pay changes 1992