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The Constitution and Its Amendments

Description: Test your knowledge about the Constitution and its Amendments.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which amendment to the Constitution abolished slavery?

  1. 13th Amendment

  2. 14th Amendment

  3. 15th Amendment

  4. 16th Amendment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 13th Amendment to the Constitution, ratified in 1865, abolished slavery and involuntary servitude in the United States.

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

  1. 1st Amendment

  2. 2nd Amendment

  3. 3rd Amendment

  4. 4th Amendment


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The 2nd Amendment to the Constitution, ratified in 1791, guarantees the right of the people to keep and bear arms.

Which amendment to the Constitution prohibits the government from quartering soldiers in private homes without the owner's consent?

  1. 3rd Amendment

  2. 4th Amendment

  3. 5th Amendment

  4. 6th Amendment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 3rd Amendment to the Constitution, ratified in 1791, prohibits the government from quartering soldiers in private homes without the owner's consent.

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

  1. 4th Amendment

  2. 5th Amendment

  3. 6th Amendment

  4. 7th Amendment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 4th Amendment to the Constitution, ratified in 1791, protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.

Which amendment to the Constitution guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial?

  1. 5th Amendment

  2. 6th Amendment

  3. 7th Amendment

  4. 8th Amendment


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The 6th Amendment to the Constitution, ratified in 1791, guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial.

Which amendment to the Constitution prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishment?

  1. 7th Amendment

  2. 8th Amendment

  3. 9th Amendment

  4. 10th Amendment


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The 8th Amendment to the Constitution, ratified in 1791, prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishment.

Which amendment to the Constitution guarantees the right to a jury trial in civil cases?

  1. 7th Amendment

  2. 8th Amendment

  3. 9th Amendment

  4. 10th Amendment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 7th Amendment to the Constitution, ratified in 1791, guarantees the right to a jury trial in civil cases.

Which amendment to the Constitution reserves all powers not delegated to the federal government to the states or to the people?

  1. 9th Amendment

  2. 10th Amendment

  3. 11th Amendment

  4. 12th Amendment


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The 10th Amendment to the Constitution, ratified in 1791, reserves all powers not delegated to the federal government to the states or to the people.

Which amendment to the Constitution prohibits states from passing laws that impair the obligation of contracts?

  1. 10th Amendment

  2. 11th Amendment

  3. 12th Amendment

  4. 13th Amendment


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The 11th Amendment to the Constitution, ratified in 1795, prohibits states from passing laws that impair the obligation of contracts.

Which amendment to the Constitution establishes the procedure for electing the President and Vice President?

  1. 12th Amendment

  2. 13th Amendment

  3. 14th Amendment

  4. 15th Amendment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 12th Amendment to the Constitution, ratified in 1804, establishes the procedure for electing the President and Vice President.

Which amendment to the Constitution prohibits states from depriving persons of life, liberty, or property without due process of law?

  1. 13th Amendment

  2. 14th Amendment

  3. 15th Amendment

  4. 16th Amendment


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The 14th Amendment to the Constitution, ratified in 1868, prohibits states from depriving persons of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.

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

  1. 14th Amendment

  2. 15th Amendment

  3. 16th Amendment

  4. 17th Amendment


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The 15th Amendment to the Constitution, ratified in 1870, guarantees the right to vote to citizens of the United States regardless of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.

Which amendment to the Constitution authorizes Congress to levy an income tax?

  1. 15th Amendment

  2. 16th Amendment

  3. 17th Amendment

  4. 18th Amendment


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The 16th Amendment to the Constitution, ratified in 1913, authorizes Congress to levy an income tax.

Which amendment to the Constitution prohibits the manufacture, sale, or transportation of alcoholic beverages?

  1. 17th Amendment

  2. 18th Amendment

  3. 19th Amendment

  4. 20th Amendment


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The 18th Amendment to the Constitution, ratified in 1919, prohibited the manufacture, sale, or transportation of alcoholic beverages.

Which amendment to the Constitution guarantees the right of women to vote?

  1. 18th Amendment

  2. 19th Amendment

  3. 20th Amendment

  4. 21st Amendment


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The 19th Amendment to the Constitution, ratified in 1920, guarantees the right of women to vote.

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