Full Amendments Quiz

After a change to the constitution has been proposed by 2/3 of both Houses of Congress, what fraction of the state legislatures must ratify (approve) the amendment before it is added to the U.S. Constitution?

• 2/3

• 1/2

• 3/4

• 1/3

What fraction of the House of Representatives and Senate must pass a proposed amendment before it goes to the state legislatures for ratification?

• 2/3

• 3/4

• 1/2

• 1/4

Which amendment is represented in the picture?

Which amendment is represented in the picture?

Which amendment is represented in the picture?

Which amendment is represented in the picture?

On December 18, 1791, a 12-year old Philadelphia apprentice, Dillon, was arrested for burning down several stables containing hay and other goods. He was told by his minister, his boss and others to confess for the good of his “mortal body and soul” but he insisted he was innocent. He was then taken to the dungeon where he was shown the gloom and horror of what would befall him if he did not confess. He was told he would be confined in this dungeon, dark and cold and hungry. But if he confessed, he would be well accommodated with room, fire, and food and may expect to receive pity and favor from the court. Dillon continued to assert his innocence, but after he was kept in the dungeon for 2 days without heat, food, or water, he confessed.

Dillon’s attorney said this confession was unreliable and illegal, in direct violation of which Amendment guaranteed rights?

In 1994 during a routine check of departing international flight passengers, U.S. Customs officers discovered $357,144 on a passenger. He said he was taking the cash to repay a debt. In addition to charging him of attempting to leave the United States with an unreported sum in excess of $10,000 cash, the government also sought forfeiture of the entire amount providing that the deliberate violation shall result in the forfeiture of "any property involved in such an offense." After having its forfeiture claim rejected in both a district court and the Ninth Circuit, as excessively unconstitutional, they appealed to the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court ruled that the forfeiture of $357,144 cash was in violation of a specific clause in the ____ Amendment, even though he was in violation of a law.

You were accused of stealing a history textbook from the classroom (along with a couple thousand dollars from the school safe) and have been put in jail. After waiting 10 for a trial, it is held behind closed doors, with a jury that consists entirely of retired history teachers. The trial is to take place in Utah, even though you were accused of stealing the book in Fairfield, Ohio. Furthermore, you have no lawyer, and the judge won’t allow you to contact one.

What amendment is represented in the picture?