US Citizenship – Constitutional Amendments Flashcards
6 cards from real US practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 6 US Citizenship – Constitutional Amendments flashcards as text
How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution currently have?
Answer: 27
The U.S. Constitution currently has 27 amendments, with the most recent (the Twenty-Seventh) ratified in 1992.
What fraction of states must ratify an amendment for it to become part of the Constitution?
Answer: Three-fourths
An amendment must be ratified by three-fourths (38 of 50) of the states to become part of the Constitution.
What fraction of Congress must approve a proposed constitutional amendment before it is sent to the states?
Answer: Two-thirds of both houses
Both the House of Representatives and the Senate must approve a proposed amendment by a two-thirds vote before it is sent to the states for ratification.
What is the supreme law of the land in the United States?
Answer: The U.S. Constitution
The U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the land, meaning all other laws and government actions must conform to it.
Which amendment abolished poll taxes in federal elections?
Answer: Twenty-Fourth Amendment
The Twenty-Fourth Amendment, ratified in 1964, abolished poll taxes in federal elections, removing a financial barrier that had been used to suppress voting.
What does the Eighth Amendment prohibit?
Answer: Cruel and unusual punishment and excessive bail
The Eighth Amendment prohibits the government from imposing excessive bail, excessive fines, or cruel and unusual punishments.