Social Studies--The Amendments

What five freedoms does the First Amendment guarantee?

1) freedom of religion 2) freedom of speech 3) freedom of the press 4) freedom of assembly 5) right of petition

In what year were the first ten amendments added to the Constitution?

1791

When was the most recent amendment to the Constitution and what was it?

Limits on Congressional pay raises in 1992

How many amendments have been added to the Constitution?

Only 27!!!

What does the Third Amendment prohibit?

Quartering of soldiers

What are the first ten amendments of the Constitution called?

The Bill of Rights

Under which amendment are we guaranteed the freedom of religion?

The First Amendment (Amendment 1)

What did the 19th Amendment in 1920 give to women?

Women's suffrage (suffrage-the right to vote, especially in a political election.)

What does QUARTERING mean in "quartering of soldiers" in the Third Amendment?

housing

Why have there been amendments to the Constitution?

To deal with changes in American society over the years

Why did Americans insist on adding the Bill of Rights to the Constitution?

To protect all Americans

Which amendment abolished slavery? When?

Amendment 13 abolished slavery in 1865

What does RIGHT OF PETITION mean in the First Amendment?

The right to ask the government to change things.

What does the Second Amendment guarantee?

The right to bear arms

What does FREEDOM OF ASSEMBLY mean in the First Amendment?

The right to gather together in a group.