The 27 Amendments by Name and Purpose

Question 1

13th Amendment — common name and primary purpose?

Accepted Answer

Thirteenth Amendment: abolition of slavery and involuntary servitude

Question 2

19th Amendment — common name and primary purpose?

Accepted Answer

Nineteenth Amendment: women's suffrage (voting rights regardless of sex)

Question 3

26th Amendment — common name and primary purpose?

Accepted Answer

Twenty-sixth Amendment: voting age lowered to 18

Question 4

14th Amendment — common name and primary purpose?

Accepted Answer

Fourteenth Amendment: citizenship, equal protection, due process

Question 5

1st Amendment — common name and primary purpose?

Accepted Answer

First Amendment: freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly, petition

Question 6

4th Amendment — common name and primary purpose?

Accepted Answer

Fourth Amendment: protection against unreasonable searches and seizures

Question 7

5th Amendment — common name and primary purpose?

Accepted Answer

Fifth Amendment: due process, double jeopardy, self-incrimination, eminent domain

Question 8

2nd Amendment — common name and primary purpose?

Accepted Answer

Second Amendment: right to keep and bear arms

Question 9

6th Amendment — common name and primary purpose?

Accepted Answer

Sixth Amendment: speedy, public trial; impartial jury; counsel; confront witnesses

Question 10

8th Amendment — common name and primary purpose?

Accepted Answer

Eighth Amendment: prohibitions on excessive bail, fines, and cruel and unusual punishment

Question 11

15th Amendment — common name and primary purpose?

Accepted Answer

Fifteenth Amendment: voting rights regardless of race or color

Question 12

22nd Amendment — common name and primary purpose?

Accepted Answer

Twenty-second Amendment: presidential term limits (two terms)

The 27 Amendments by Name and Purpose: Type-in