Heidi's Constitution Day Quiz

I am a history teacher, and I created this quiz in honor of Constitution Day. It's a good way for students to see if they have a basic familiarity with the United States Constitution and the amendments.

How well do you know your constitution? How familiar are you with the Bill of Rights? Take this quiz and find out. Fun for students or older Americans who want to see if they remember their civics lessons.

Created by: Heidi of Heidi's facebook
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  1. Which amendment states that the government is not allowed to inflict cruel and unusual punishment upon someone accused of a crime?
  2. Which branch of government creates laws?
  3. How many senators does each state have?
  4. How many representatives does each state have in the House of Representatives?
  5. How many members of Congress are there if you add both the Senate and the House of Representatives?
  6. Which amendment guarantees freedom of speech, religion, and assembly?
  7. This person is the head of of the executive branch of our government.
  8. The right to bear arms is spelled out in this amendment
  9. This amendment says that a person cannot be tried for the same crime twice; that a person cannot be forced to incriminate himself or herself; and that all defendants have the right to be faced by their accusers at trial.
  10. This branch of government consists of the United States Court system.
  11. The Fourth Amendment protects United States citizens from
  12. The general rule is that the police need a warrant to search your home; however, a warrant is not needed and the evidence will be admissible if
  13. The Supremacy Clause to the US Constitution states that
  14. Which amendment abolished slavery?
  15. Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
  16. The Sixth amendment gives the criminally accused the right to a speedy and public trial and the right to
  17. The Equal Protection Clause, which is the basis for many of the victories won by African Americans, is found in this amendment.
  18. When did women win the right to vote?
  19. The power of the Supreme Court to strike down a law as unconstitutional is called
  20. If a president refuses to sign a law that is passed by Congress, this is called a
  21. Last but not least, Congress can overturn a the President's veto with

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