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US Constitution Amendments: Questions and Answers, Exams of Nursing

A concise overview of the 27 amendments to the us constitution, presenting each amendment with a brief explanation and a corresponding question and answer. It serves as a valuable resource for understanding the fundamental rights and principles enshrined in the us constitution.

Typology: Exams

2024/2025

Available from 04/11/2025

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27 Amendments 2024-2025. Questions & Correct,
Detailed Answers. Graded A
1st Amendment - ANSFreedom of Religion, Speech, of the Press, Assembly, and
Petition
2nd Amendment - ANSProtects the people's right to bear arms
3rd Amendment - ANSNo soldier can be quartered in a home without the
permission of the owner
4th Amendment - ANSProhibits unreasonable searches and seizures and sets out
requirements for search warrants based on probable cause
5th Amendment - ANSProtects rights of due process and the right to remain silent
("plead the 5th"), double jeopardy
6th Amendment - ANSThe right to a fair and speedy trial by a jury of one's peers;
to have witnesses and to give a defense
7th Amendment - ANSThe right to a trial by jury in civil cases for amounts of $20
or more
8th Amendment - ANSProhibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and
unusual punishments
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27 Amendments 2024-2025. Questions & Correct,

Detailed Answers. Graded A

1st Amendment - ANSFreedom of Religion, Speech, of the Press, Assembly, and Petition 2nd Amendment - ANSProtects the people's right to bear arms 3rd Amendment - ANSNo soldier can be quartered in a home without the permission of the owner 4th Amendment - ANSProhibits unreasonable searches and seizures and sets out requirements for search warrants based on probable cause 5th Amendment - ANSProtects rights of due process and the right to remain silent ("plead the 5th"), double jeopardy 6th Amendment - ANSThe right to a fair and speedy trial by a jury of one's peers; to have witnesses and to give a defense 7th Amendment - ANSThe right to a trial by jury in civil cases for amounts of $ or more 8th Amendment - ANSProhibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishments

9th Amendment - ANSPeople have other rights not specifically stated in the Constitution 10th Amendment - ANSGives all powers not specifically given to the United States government in the Constitution, to either the states or to the people 11th Amendment - ANSDetermines when and if a state can be sued; states cannot be sued by people from other states or by foreigners 12th Amendment - ANSThe Electoral College must vote for the President and the Vice President separately 13th Amendment - ANSAbolished slavery and involuntary servitude 14th Amendment - ANSMakes anyone born on US soil a citizen and guarantees equal protection under the law 15th Amendment - ANSGave all men the right to vote regardless of race or color or whether they had been slaves 16th Amendment - ANSCreated an income tax and gave the Federal government the power to collect it 17th Amendment - ANSCreates the direct election by the people of Senators 18th Amendment - ANSProhibition of the drinking, manufacture, and sale of alcohol