Understanding Constitutional Amendments

A worksheet for 7th graders to learn about the amendments to the U.S. Constitution, including key amendments and their impact.

Grade 7 Social studies Civics & GovernmentThe ConstitutionThe Constitution Amendments

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Understanding Constitutional Amendments

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of the amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

1. What is the primary purpose of an amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

To elect new government officials

To change or add to the Constitution

To declare war on another country

To establish a new state

2. Which amendment protects a citizen's right to freedom of speech?

First Amendment

Fifth Amendment

Tenth Amendment

Fourteenth Amendment

3. The first ten amendments to the Constitution are collectively known as the .

4. The Amendment abolished slavery in the United States.

5. The right to vote, regardless of race, was granted to men by the Amendment.

6. There are currently 27 amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

True

False

7. The Nineteenth Amendment gave women the right to vote.

True

False

8. Briefly explain the process by which an amendment is added to the U.S. Constitution.