Question

part ii - fill in the blank
use your class set as a guide. be specific - use full amendment names or key legal terms.

1. the _ amendment ensures that states cannot infringe upon fundamental rights guaranteed at the federal level.
2. the _ amendment protects citizens from unlawful searches of property and seizure of personal items.
3. the _ amendment ended the era of prohibition in the united states.
4. the _ amendment established presidential term limits.
5. the _ amendment allows citizens to keep and bear arms.
6. the _ amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment.
7. the _ amendment guarantees the right to legal counsel and a fair, speedy trial.
8. the _ amendment prohibits discrimination in voting based on race or previous condition of servitude.
9. the _ amendment lowered the voting age to 18.
10. the _ amendment prevents congress from giving itself immediate pay raises.

Explanation:

1. The Fourteenth Amendment is known for its equal protection and due process clauses which ensure states don't infringe on federal - level fundamental rights.
2. The Fourth Amendment is specifically about protection against unreasonable searches and seizures.
3. The Twenty - first Amendment repealed the Eighteenth Amendment (Prohibition).
4. The Twenty - second Amendment set presidential term limits.
5. The Second Amendment is related to the right to keep and bear arms.
6. The Eighth Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment.
7. The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to counsel and a fair, speedy trial.
8. The Fifteenth Amendment prohibits voting discrimination based on race or previous servitude.
9. The Twenty - sixth Amendment lowered the voting age to 18.
10. The Twenty - seventh Amendment prevents Congress from giving itself immediate pay raises.

Answer:

1. Fourteenth
2. Fourth
3. Twenty - first
4. Twenty - second
5. Second
6. Eighth
7. Sixth
8. Fifteenth
9. Twenty - sixth
10. Twenty - seventh