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U.S. Amendments
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution called? | Bill of Rights |
| Which amendment prohibits salary increases or decreases for members of Congress to take effect until an election of Representatives has intervened? | 27th |
| Which amendment provides states with sovereign immunity from suits made by citizens of other states, in federal court? | 11th |
| Which amendment prohibits the government from denying a citizen the right to vote based on their race, color, or previous condition of servitude? | 15th |
| Which amendment prohibits any U.S. citizens from being denied the right to vote based on sex? | 19th |
| Which amendment prohibits the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors? | 18th |
| Which amendment provides the procedures for electing the President and the Vice-President? | 12th |
| Which amendment establishes the beginning and ending of the terms for the President, Vice President, Senators, and Representatives? | 20th |
| Which amendment protects the rights of the people that are not specifically mentioned in the constitution? | 9th |
| Which amendment prohibited the federal government and the states from setting a voting age higher than 18? | 26th |
| Which amendment protects the right of people to keep and bear arms? | 2nd |
| Which amendment protects religious freedom? | 1st |
| Which amendment allows Congress to levy an income tax? | 16th |
| Which amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures? | 4th |
| Which amendment prohibits poll taxes? | 24th |
| Which amendment prohibits the quartering of soldiers in private homes during peacetime, without consent? | 3rd |
| Which amendment deals with presidential succession and disability, as well as vice-presidential vacancies? | 25th |
| Which amendment allows citizens in the District of Columbia to vote for President and Vice President? | 23rd |
| Which amendment provides the accused a right to a public and speedy trial in criminal prosecutions? | 6th |
| Which amendment provides a broad definition of citizenship and guarantees all citizens due process and equal protection of the laws? | 14th |
| Which amendment guarantees due process and prohibits double jeopardy? | 5th |
| Which amendment prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishments? | 8th |
| Which amendment abolishes slavery and involuntary servitude? | 13th |
| Which amendment sets a term limit for the President? | 22nd |
| Which amendment establishes the direct election of U.S. Senators by popular vote? | 17th |
| Which amendment repeals the 18th amendment? | 21st |
| Which amendment preserves the right to a trial by jury in civil cases? | 7th |
| Which amendment reserves certain powers for the States or the people? | 10th |
| In what year were the first ten amendments passed | 1791 |
| How many amendments have been made to the U.S. Constitution | 27 |
| What fraction of Congress must vote yes to propose an amendment? | 2/3 |
| What fraction of the states (legislatures or conventions) must vote yes to ratify an amendment? | 3/4 |
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