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Constitutional Amendments



Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 

Amendment Number 1
a.
This amendment abolished slavery.
b.
Accused citizens of a crime have a right to a speedy, public trial by a jury.
c.
Citizens have rights not listed in Constitution.
d.
Citizens have a right to a civil trial by jury.
e.
Women get the right to vote or suffrage
f.
United States citizens have freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly and petition.
g.
Individuals cannot sue a state in federal court.
h.
You can not prevent a person from voting because of race, color or creed.
 

 2. 

Amendment Number 2
a.
Citizens have a right to a civil trial by jury.
b.
Those running for President and Vice-President run on the same split ticket.  If the presidential candidate wins, so does the vice presidential candidate.
c.
Citizens have the right to bear arms.
d.
Citizens do not have to testify against themselves, have a right to a grand jury hearing and cannot be tried twice for the same crime.
e.
You can not prevent a person from voting because of race, color or creed.
f.
Congress can not accept a pay raise until the next term.
g.
Individuals cannot sue a state in federal court.
h.
This amendment abolished slavery.
 

 3. 

Amendment Number 3
a.
No unreasonable searches, seizures nor arrest.
b.
Citizens do not have to house soldiers during peace time.
c.
Excessive bail or cruel punishment is unconstitutional.
d.
Individuals cannot sue a state in federal court.
e.
Accused citizens of a crime have a right to a speedy, public trial by a jury.
f.
If you are born or naturalized in the U.S. then you are a citizen of the U.S.
g.
This amendment did away with poll taxes.
h.
Women get the right to vote or suffrage.
 

 4. 

Amendment Number 4
a.
18 year olds get to vote.
b.
If you are born or naturalized in the U.S. then you are a citizen of the U.S.
c.
Any rights not given to federal government are given to the states and people.
d.
The president can only serve for 2 terms.
e.
Citizens do not have to testify against themselves, have a right to a grand jury hearing and cannot be tried twice for the same crime.
f.
Congress can not accept a pay raise until the next term.
g.
The government cannot perform unreasonable searches, seizures nor arrests.
h.
Women get the right to vote or suffrage
 

 5. 

Amendment Number 5
a.
Citizens do not have to testify against themselves, have a right to a grand jury hearing and cannot be tried twice for the same crime.
b.
United States citizens have freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly and petition.
c.
Excessive bail or cruel punishment is unconstitutional.
d.
Citizens have a right to a civil trial by jury
e.
The government cannot perform unreasonable searches, seizures nor arrests.
f.
Those running for President and Vice-President run on the same split ticket.  If the presidential candidate wins, so does the vice presidential candidate.
g.
The production, sale and distribution of alcohol is prohibited.
h.
Accused citizens of a crime have a right to a speedy, public trial by a jury.
 

 6. 

Amendment Number 6
a.
Citizens do not have to testify against themselves, have a right to a grand jury hearing and cannot be tried twice for the same crime.
b.
Any rights not given to federal government are given to the states and people.
c.
The president can only serve for 2 terms.
d.
Citizens have the right to bear arms.
e.
Accused citizens of a crime have a right to a speedy, public trial by a jury.
f.
If you are born or naturalized in the U.S. then you are a citizen of the U.S.
g.
18 year olds get to vote.
h.
This amendment did away with poll taxes.
 

 7. 

Amendment Number 7
a.
The president can only serve for 2 terms.
b.
This amendment did away with poll taxes.
c.
If you are born or naturalized in the U.S. then you are a citizen of the U.S.
d.
Congress can not accept a pay raise until the next term.
e.
Citizens have a right to a civil trial by jury.
f.
Senators are directly elected by the citizens of their state.
g.
This amendment abolished slavery.
h.
Women get the right to vote or suffrage.
 

 8. 

Amendment Number 8
a.
Washington D.C. gets three electoral votes in the electoral college.
b.
Citizens have a right to a civil trial by jury.
c.
Excessive bail or cruel punishment is unconstitutional
d.
Individuals cannot sue a state in federal court.
e.
Citizens do not have to testify against themselves, have a right to a grand jury hearing and cannot be tried twice for the same crime.
f.
This amendment abolished slavery.
g.
The government cannot perform unreasonable searches, seizures nor arrests.
h.
Women get the right to vote or suffrage.
 

 9. 

Amendment Number 9
a.
18 year olds get to vote.
b.
United States citizens have freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly and petition.
c.
This amendment repealed prohibition of alcohol.
d.
Washington D.C. gets three electoral votes in the electoral college.
e.
You can not prevent a person from voting because of race, color or creed.
f.
Citizens have rights not listed in Constitution.
g.
Those running for President and Vice-President run on the same split ticket.  If the presidential candidate wins, so does the vice presidential candidate.
h.
Congress can not accept a pay raise until the next term.
 

 10. 

Amendment Number 10
a.
Individuals cannot sue a state in federal court.
b.
Any rights not given to federal government are given to the states and people.
c.
Citizens have the right to bear arms.
d.
The president can only serve for 2 terms.
e.
The production, sale and distribution of alcohol is prohibited.
f.
If the President is unable to act as President due to illness, etc., the duties of the office are turned over to Vice-President.
g.
United States citizens have freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly and petition.
h.
This amendment abolished slavery.
 

 11. 

Amendment Number 11
a.
Any rights not given to federal government are given to the states and people.
b.
This amendment did away with poll taxes.
c.
18 year olds get to vote.
d.
Women get the right to vote or suffrage.
e.
Individuals cannot sue a state in federal court.
f.
Washington D.C. gets three electoral votes in the electoral college.
g.
Those running for President and Vice-President run on the same split ticket.  If the presidential candidate wins, so does the vice presidential candidate.
h.
This amendment repealed prohibition of alcohol
 

 12. 

Amendment Number 12
a.
This amendment did away with poll taxes.
b.
18 year olds get to vote.
c.
If you are born or naturalized in the U.S. then you are a citizen of the U.S.
d.
This amendment repealed prohibition of alcohol.
e.
The federal government can charge an income tax.
f.
Congress can not accept a pay raise until the next term.
g.
The production, sale and distribution of alcohol is prohibited.
h.
Those running for President and Vice-President run on the same split ticket.  If the presidential candidate wins, so does the vice presidential candidate.
 

 13. 

Amendment Number 13
a.
Any rights not given to federal government are given to the states and people.
b.
Congress cannot accept a pay raise until the next term.
c.
Senators are directly elected by the citizens of their state.
d.
The president can only serve for 2 terms.
e.
Excessive bail or cruel punishment is unconstitutional.
f.
United States citizens have freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly and petition.
g.
Citizens do not have to testify against themselves, have a right to a grand jury hearing and cannot be tried twice for the same crime.
h.
This amendment abolished slavery.
 

 14. 

Amendment Number 14
a.
Citizens do not have to testify against themselves, have a right to a grand jury hearing and cannot be tried twice for the same crime.
b.
18 year olds get to vote.
c.
All citizens of the United States, no matter which state the live in, must be treated equally and must have the same due process give them.
d.
This amendment did away with poll taxes.
e.
Washington D.C. gets three electoral votes in the electoral college.
f.
Senators are directly elected by the citizens of their state.
g.
Citizens do not have to house soldiers during peace time.
h.
This amendment repealed prohibition of alcohol.
 

 15. 

Amendment Number 15
a.
Citizens have the right to bear arms.
b.
You can not prevent a person from voting because of race, color or creed.
c.
No unreasonable searches, seizures nor arrest.
d.
Women get the right to vote or suffrage.
e.
The president can only serve for 2 terms.
f.
The production, sale and distribution of alcohol is prohibited.
g.
Those running for President and Vice-President run on the same split ticket.  If the presidential candidate wins, so does the vice presidential candidate
h.
Citizens have a right to a civil trial by jury.
 

 16. 

Amendment Number 16
a.
The federal government can charge an income tax.
b.
Citizens do not have to house soldiers during peace time.
c.
This amendment repealed prohibition of alcohol.
d.
This amendment abolished slavery.
e.
18 year olds get to vote.
f.
Accused citizens of a crime have a right to a speedy, public trial by a jury.
g.
The president can only serve for 2 terms.
h.
Any rights not given to federal government are given to the states and people.
 

 17. 

Amendment Number 17
a.
Senators are directly elected by the citizens of their state.
b.
The president takes office on January 20 instead of March 4.
c.
If the President is unable to act as President due to illness, etc., the duties of the office are turned over to Vice-President.
d.
Any rights not given to federal government are given to the states and people.
e.
Washington D.C. gets three electoral votes in the electoral college.
f.
This amendment abolished slavery.
g.
You can not prevent a person from voting because of race, color or creed.
h.
Citizens have a right to a civil trial by jury.
 

 18. 

Amendment Number 18
a.
Washington D.C. gets three electoral votes in the electoral college
b.
You can not prevent a person from voting because of race, color or creed.
c.
Any rights not given to federal government are given to the states and people.
d.
If the President is unable to act as President due to illness, etc., the duties of the office are turned over to Vice-President.
e.
Congress cannot accept a pay raise until the next term.
f.
This amendment abolished slavery.
g.
The production, sale and distribution of alcohol is prohibited.
h.
Citizens do not have to testify against themselves, have a right to a grand jury hearing and cannot be tried twice for the same crime.
 

 19. 

Amendment Number 19
a.
Citizens have a right to a civil trial by jury.
b.
The president can only serve for 2 terms.
c.
Congress cannot accept a pay raise until the next term.
d.
United States citizens have freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly and petition.
e.
Those running for President and Vice-President run on the same split ticket.  If the presidential candidate wins, so does the vice presidential candidate.
f.
Women get the right to vote or suffrage.
g.
If the President is unable to act as President due to illness, etc., the duties of the office are turned over to Vice-President.
h.
Citizens do not have to testify against themselves, have a right to a grand jury hearing and cannot be tried twice for the same crime.
 

 20. 

Amendment Number 20
a.
Accused citizens of a crime have a right to a speedy, public trial by a jury.
b.
Citizens do not have to testify against themselves, have a right to a grand jury hearing and cannot be tried twice for the same crime.
c.
You can not prevent a person from voting because of race, color or creed.
d.
The president takes office on January 20 instead of March 4.
e.
This amendment repealed prohibition of alcohol.
f.
Excessive bail or cruel punishment is unconstitutional
g.
Citizens have the right to bear arms.
h.
Any rights not given to federal government are given to the states and people.
 

 21. 

Amendment Number 21
a.
This amendment abolished slavery.
b.
Washington D.C. gets three electoral votes in the electoral college.
c.
This amendment repealed prohibition of alcohol.
d.
Any rights not given to federal government are given to the states and people.
e.
18 year olds get to vote.
f.
If the President is unable to act as President due to illness, etc., the duties of the office are turned over to Vice-President.
g.
Citizens do not have to house soldiers during peace time.
h.
Women get the right to vote or suffrage.
 

 22. 

Amendment Number 22
a.
Citizens have the right to bear arms.
b.
Any rights not given to federal government are given to the states and people.
c.
You can not prevent a person from voting because of race, color or creed.
d.
Excessive bail or cruel punishment is unconstitutional.
e.
Accused citizens of a crime have a right to a speedy, public trial by a jury.
f.
The president can only serve for 2 terms.
g.
The president takes office on January 20 instead of March 4.
h.
All citizens of the United States, no matter which state the live in, must be treated equally and must have the same due process give them.
 

 23. 

Amendment Number 23
a.
Any rights not given to federal government are given to the states and people.
b.
If you are born or naturalized in the U.S. then you are a citizen of the U.S.
c.
The production, sale and distribution of alcohol is prohibited.
d.
No unreasonable searches, seizures nor arrest.
e.
Washington D.C. gets three electoral votes in the electoral college.
f.
This amendment repealed prohibition of alcohol.
g.
The federal government can charge an income tax.
h.
Accused citizens of a crime have a right to a speedy, public trial by a jury.
 

 24. 

Amendment Number 24
a.
Citizens do not have to testify against themselves, have a right to a grand jury hearing and cannot be tried twice for the same crime.
b.
United States citizens have freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly and petition.
c.
If you are born or naturalized in the U.S. then you are a citizen of the U.S.
d.
Any rights not given to federal government are given to the states and people.
e.
This amendment repealed prohibition of alcohol.
f.
18 year olds get to vote.
g.
This amendment did away with poll taxes.
h.
If the President is unable to act as President due to illness, etc., the duties of the office are turned over to Vice-President.
 

 25. 

Amendment Number 25
a.
Citizens do not have to testify against themselves, have a right to a grand jury hearing and cannot be tried twice for the same crime.
b.
The president takes office on January 20 instead of March 4.
c.
Any rights not given to federal government are given to the states and people.
d.
You can not prevent a person from voting because of race, color or creed.
e.
Congress can not accept a pay raise until the next term.
f.
If the President is unable to act as President due to illness, etc., the duties of the office are turned over to Vice-President.
g.
Washington D.C. gets three electoral votes in the electoral college.
h.
18 year olds get to vote.
 

 26. 

Amendment Number 26
a.
Those running for President and Vice-President run on the same split ticket.  If the presidential candidate wins, so does the vice presidential candidate.
b.
Women get the right to vote or suffrage.
c.
United States citizens have freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly and petition.
d.
Senators are directly elected by the citizens of their state.
e.
If the President is unable to act as President due to illness, etc., the duties of the office are turned over to Vice-President.
f.
18 year olds get to vote.
g.
Citizens do not have to house soldiers during peace time.
h.
Washington D.C. gets three electoral votes in the electoral college.
 

 27. 

Amendment Number 27
a.
United States citizens have freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly and petition.
b.
Congress can not accept a pay raise until the next term.
c.
Women get the right to vote or suffrage.
d.
Accused citizens of a crime have a right to a speedy, public trial by a jury.
e.
No unreasonable searches, seizures nor arrest.
f.
Citizens have rights not listed in Constitution.
g.
Washington D.C. gets three electoral votes in the electoral college.
h.
Those running for President and Vice-President run on the same split ticket.  If the presidential candidate wins, so does the vice presidential candidate.
 



 
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