Scenarios 1
Fiona was entering her voting center. She was surprised when the clerk asked for $15 dollars prior to her voting.
24th Amendment
Violation? Yes, she does not need to pay a poll tax
Tyler just received his first pay check from his new job, and noticed a some of his pay was taken by taxes.
16th Amendment
Violation? No
John Smith walks into his local bar to have a drink after work with his coworkers. The State John lives in allows for the sale of alcohol.
21st Amendment
Violation? No
Jim, who lives in Ohio, is attempting to sue the state of Oregon. The state of Oregon does not provide permission for this lawsuit.
11th amendment
Violation? No
George was being forced to work on someone's farm with no pay. The owner of the farm threatened him with violence if he didn't work.
13th Amendment
Violation? Yes, this would be slavery
Michael, an 18 year old high school student, tried voting at his polling place which was coincidently at his school. His guidance counselors instructed the polling workers that since he did not pass his required civics class, he should not be allowed to vote.
26th Amendment
Violation? Yes, he is 18 he can vote regardless of grades
Its the year 1927, Bob is currently out having drinks with his coworker. He and his friends are found and arrested despite being the legal drinking age.
18th Amendment
Violation? No, 1920-1933 is the prohibition time period.
Josh, an African American male, went to his nearby polling center to vote. The workers said they were separating voters based on ethnicity for each day, and that today was for Hispanic voters only.
15th Amendment
Violation? Yes, individuals can't be excluded from voting based on racial grounds.
President Smith passed away and was replaced with Vice President Johnson.
25th Amendment.
Violation? No
It’s Election Day! Unfortunately for Zoey, a member of the electoral college, she is told that she cannot vote for President because she lives in Washington, D.C.
23rd Amendment
Violation? Yes, D.C. has been given 3 electoral college votes
In a Presidential election, both candidates receive an overwhelming number of votes, the candidate with the most electoral votes becomes President and the candidate with the second most electoral votes become Vice President.
12th Amendment
Violation? Yes, the election of president and vice president are held separately.
Julia was told she needed to remove her religious necklace at work or be fired.
1st Amendment
Violation? Yes, she has the freedom to wear religious articles.
Mary went into the voting office. She was allowed to vote.
19th Amendment
Violation? No
It is the morning of January 20th 2024. The new president elect is being sworn into office.
20th amendment
Violation? No
Prior to the 1950s in much of the southern states, African-American and white children went to separate schools.
14th Amendment
Violation? Yes, school segregation is inherently unequal
Kyle was arrested, and the police at the station were forcing him to talk.
5th Amendment
Violation? Yes, violates the right to remain silent.
A law was passed in the state of Maryland, saying that the governor would have the authority to select and appoint the U.S. Senators from his state from now on.
17th Amendment
Violation? Yes, the people of the state elect senators
A president serves two successful terms in office. The economy is booming, both parties have been able to compromise on taxes, health care, college tuition, among other things. The president decides to run for another term of office.
22nd Amendment
Violation? Yes, a president can only serve two terms
For the first time in years, the United States has budget surplus. Congress takes pride in the accomplishment and voted themselves an immediate $50,000 bonus.
27th Amendment
Violation? Yes, congressional pay changes only take effect next term.
The State of Florida makes a law about its schools because the national government doesn't have the power according to the Constitution.
10th Amendment
Violation? No