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Do You Know The U.S. Amendments? Quiz

How well do you know the U.S. Amendments? This is a short quiz to see what you know about U.S. amendments 14-27. Think you know all? Check and see.

A multiple-choice quiz by SweepFan101. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
SweepFan101

Time
3 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
260,339

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. This amendment limits the president to two elected terms, and anyone who was currently serving more then two terms, at the time, could only be elected for one more term. Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. This constitutional amendment was ratified in 1933, changing the date of presidential inauguration to January 20th. Hint

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3. This amendment enforced the direct election of senators by the people, instead of their election by the state legislature. Hint

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4. This amendment provides that all citizens are allowed equal protection (due process) under the law. Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. This amendment, a part of the Progressive Movement, granted women's suffrage in all state and national elections. Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which amendment allowed citizens living in Washington D.C. to vote for the president and vice-president? Hint

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7. This amendment stated that you could not deny someone the right to vote based on race or color. Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which amendment prohibited the production, sale, or transportation of alcoholic beverages in the United States? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the only amendment passed that was used to overturn another amendment? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which amendment provides for a federal income tax on U.S. citizens? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This amendment limits the president to two elected terms, and anyone who was currently serving more then two terms, at the time, could only be elected for one more term.

Answer: 22nd

The 22nd Amendment was passed in 1951, largely as a reaction to President Franklin Roosevelt's being elected to four terms as president.

2. This constitutional amendment was ratified in 1933, changing the date of presidential inauguration to January 20th.

Answer: 20th

Before this bill became law, the president was inaugurated into office in March.

3. This amendment enforced the direct election of senators by the people, instead of their election by the state legislature.

Answer: 17th

Part of the Progressive Movement, this amendment was first promoted in Wisconsin by Governor Robert LaFollette.

4. This amendment provides that all citizens are allowed equal protection (due process) under the law.

Answer: 14th

The 14th Amendment was used by Homer Plessy to fight segregation in the south. Following the case Plessy v. Ferguson, the court determined that equal facilities, not equal access, must be provided.

5. This amendment, a part of the Progressive Movement, granted women's suffrage in all state and national elections.

Answer: 19th

Some western states had already granted women's suffrage before the ratification of this amendment. Alice Paul used protest to forward the suffrage movement.

6. Which amendment allowed citizens living in Washington D.C. to vote for the president and vice-president?

Answer: 23rd

The amendment was proposed to Congress on June 17, 1960, and ratified by the states on March 29, 1961.

7. This amendment stated that you could not deny someone the right to vote based on race or color.

Answer: 15th

Despite this new law, many southern states used poll taxes, literacy tests, and the grandfather clause to deny African Americans the right to vote.

8. Which amendment prohibited the production, sale, or transportation of alcoholic beverages in the United States?

Answer: 18th

Also a part of the Progressive Movement, it was believed that prohibition would help reduce the unemployment, domestic violence, and poverty, although it proved difficult to enforce.

9. What was the only amendment passed that was used to overturn another amendment?

Answer: 21st

Yes, the 21st Amendment was passed in order to overturn the 18th Amendment, and therefore repealed prohibition.

10. Which amendment provides for a federal income tax on U.S. citizens?

Answer: 16th

The 16th Amendment was created by President Woodrow Wilson in 1913. As an alternattive to tariffs, it allowed for a direct tax on the earnings of individuals and corporations.

Source: Author SweepFan101

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