FCLE Court Cases and Amendments Questions
with Verified Correct Answers
1st Amendment
Freedom of Religion (Free Exercise and Establishment clause), Speech, of the Press,
Assembly, and Petition
2nd Amendment
Protects the people's right to bear arms
3rd Amendment
No soldier can be quartered in a home without the permission of the owner
4th Amendment
Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures and sets out requirements for search warrants
based on probable cause
5th Amendment
Protects rights of due process and the right to remain silent, double jeopardy
6th Amendment
The right to a fair and speedy trial by a jury of one's peers; to have witnesses and to give a
defense
7th Amendment
The right to a trial by jury in civil cases for amounts of $20 or more
8th Amendment
Prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishments
, 9th Amendment
People have other rights not specifically stated in the Constitution
10th Amendment
Gives all powers not specifically given to the United States government in the Constitution to
either the STATES or to the PEOPLE (reserved powers)
11th Amendment
Determines when and if a state can be sued; states cannot be sued by people from other states
or by foreigners
12th Amendment
The Electoral College must vote for the President and the Vice President separately
13th Amendment
Abolished slavery and involuntary servitude
14th Amendment
Declares that all persons born in the U.S. are citizens (citizenship clause), Privileges and
Immunities Clause (all citizens retain the same rights across states), Due Process Clause (all
citizens are entitled to the fair process of justice), and Equal Protection Clause (all citizens
are entitled to equal protection under the law). Used to selectively incorporate the Bill of
Rights to the states.
15th Amendment
Gave all men the right to vote regardless of race or color or whether they had been slaves
16th Amendment
with Verified Correct Answers
1st Amendment
Freedom of Religion (Free Exercise and Establishment clause), Speech, of the Press,
Assembly, and Petition
2nd Amendment
Protects the people's right to bear arms
3rd Amendment
No soldier can be quartered in a home without the permission of the owner
4th Amendment
Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures and sets out requirements for search warrants
based on probable cause
5th Amendment
Protects rights of due process and the right to remain silent, double jeopardy
6th Amendment
The right to a fair and speedy trial by a jury of one's peers; to have witnesses and to give a
defense
7th Amendment
The right to a trial by jury in civil cases for amounts of $20 or more
8th Amendment
Prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishments
, 9th Amendment
People have other rights not specifically stated in the Constitution
10th Amendment
Gives all powers not specifically given to the United States government in the Constitution to
either the STATES or to the PEOPLE (reserved powers)
11th Amendment
Determines when and if a state can be sued; states cannot be sued by people from other states
or by foreigners
12th Amendment
The Electoral College must vote for the President and the Vice President separately
13th Amendment
Abolished slavery and involuntary servitude
14th Amendment
Declares that all persons born in the U.S. are citizens (citizenship clause), Privileges and
Immunities Clause (all citizens retain the same rights across states), Due Process Clause (all
citizens are entitled to the fair process of justice), and Equal Protection Clause (all citizens
are entitled to equal protection under the law). Used to selectively incorporate the Bill of
Rights to the states.
15th Amendment
Gave all men the right to vote regardless of race or color or whether they had been slaves
16th Amendment
