SS.7.CG.3.6 A US Constitution Amendments Flashcard

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Which document added the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution?

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Bill of Rights

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What is an amendment?

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A change to the Constitution

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How are amendments proposed?

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By a two-thirds vote of both houses of Congress

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How are amendments ratified?

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By a three-fourths vote of the states

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Which amendment abolished slavery?

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13th Amendment

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What did the 14th Amendment do?

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Provided equal protection under the law

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Which amendment gave African American men the right to vote? Options: 13th Amendment, 14th Amendment, 15th Amendment, 19th Amendment

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15th Amendment

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Which amendment gave women the right to vote? Options: 13th Amendment, 14th Amendment, 15th Amendment, 19th Amendment

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19th Amendment

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Which amendment outlawed poll taxes?

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24th Amendment

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Which amendment lowered the voting age to 18?

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26th Amendment