US Amendments 5

Question 1

The 9th Amendment states that the enumeration of certain rights in the Constitution:

Accepted Answer

Shall not be construed to deny other rights retained by the people

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Supersedes all state laws

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Limits the rights of states to create new laws

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Guarantees rights not listed are federal responsibilities

Question 2

Which amendment gives Congress the power to enforce the abolition of slavery through legislation?

Accepted Answer

13th Amendment, Section 2

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14th Amendment, Section 5

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15th Amendment, Section 2

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16th Amendment, Section 1

Question 3

The 15th Amendment protects the voting rights of citizens regardless of:

Accepted Answer

Race, color, or previous condition of servitude

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Race, religion, or national origin

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Race, sex, or age

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Race, income, or education level

Question 4

A constitutional amendment becomes part of the Constitution after ratification by:

Accepted Answer

Three-fourths of state legislatures or state conventions

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Two-thirds of state legislatures

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A simple majority of states

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Three-fourths of Congress plus the President's signature

Question 5

Which amendment was last to be ratified as of 2023?

Accepted Answer

27th Amendment — congressional pay

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26th Amendment — voting age

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25th Amendment — presidential succession

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24th Amendment — poll tax

Question 6

The Due Process Clause appears in which amendments?

Accepted Answer

5th and 14th Amendments

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4th and 5th Amendments

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5th and 6th Amendments

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14th and 15th Amendments

Question 7

Which amendment allowed Congress to impose a direct tax without apportionment among states based on population?

Accepted Answer

16th Amendment

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14th Amendment

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17th Amendment

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18th Amendment