Sonya is unhappy with her state's law on gay marriage and wants to change it. She writes a letter to her state representatives telling them how the law is wrong. What amendment gives her this right?
1st- petition the government
100
Aaron wants to own a shotgun to go hunting. What amendment gives him the right to personally own a gun?
2nd- right to bear arms
100
Janice lives alone in her home. One day a soldier tells Janice that he can live with her for free because he is serving his country and Janice tell him no. What amendment gives her the right to say no?
3rd- no quartering of troops
100
Maria is arrested and during interrogation is told that if she doesn't talk she will be thrown in jail. What amendment is being violated?
5th- protection from self incrimination
100
A local newspaper writes a story ranking the worst mayors of all time. Some of the current and former mayors are offended they made the list and try to sue the newspaper. What amendment protects the newspaper?
1st- freedom of the press
200
Josh is arrested for driving 30 mph over the speed limit and is required to go to court. Josh doesn't know anything about the law and wants a lawyer with him. Which amendment gives him this right?
6th- right to an attorney
200
McKinley is a pastafarian and follows the church of the flying spaghetti monster. What amendment gives him the right to practice the religion of his choice?
1st freedom of religion
200
Greg was sitting in his house watching TV and the police come in and look for an illegal substances in the house without a warrant. What amendment was violated?
4th illegal search and seizure
200
Kelly wants to go an vote in the upcoming elections. What gives her this right?
19th- women's right to vote
200
Bryan in convicted of stealing a car. As a punishment he is sentenced to death. What amendment is violated?
8th- cruel and unusual punishment
300
Rick is arrested for unpaid parking tickets and put in jail. 6 months pass before he sees a judge. Which amendment is being violated?
6th- speedy trial
300
A school group that is upset about a law requiring them to go to school all year long organizes a group to go to the capital and protest. What amendment gives them this right?
1st- assemble and petition the government
300
What was the purpose of the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments?
Preserve the rights of the African Americans after the Civil War
300
Barack Obama wanted to run for a third term as President of the United States but was not able to do so. What amendment stops him?
22nd- limit presidential terms to two
300
Marcus turns 18 before the election and wants to vote. What allows him to do so?
26th lowered the voting age to 18
400
Hanlynn didn't pay Nate back after he loaned her money and he decides to sue her and wants a jury to hear the case. What amendment allows this?
7th- right to jury trial in civil case
400
The second amendment allows people to own guns, but what does it allow states to do?
keep a state militia
400
The state of Illinois wants to build a new highway that must cut through Tony's farm. They pay him for the land even though he does not want to sell it to them. What amendment allows this?
5th- must be compensated for property
400
Blake is trial and found not guilty of murder. A month later the police find new evidence that proves Blake is guilty. What amendment prevents them from trying Blake again?
5th- no double jeopardy
400
Yolanda is arrested for stealing a candy bar. Her bail is set at $500,000. What amendment is being violated?
8th- no excessive bail
500
Give an example of the rights given in the 9th amendment
rights that are given to people even though they are not listed
500
What amendment allows states to make their own laws about education?
10th amendment- rights reserved by the state
500
Beth is arrested and put on trial and wants to call witnesses to prove her innocence. None of her witnesses are allowed to testify and she is not allowed to question anyone. What amendment is violated?
6th- Right to question all witnesses
500
Jim is caught with stolen property and it is obvious that he is guilty. To save time the state skips the trial and sentences him to 2 years. What amendment was violated?
5th- must have due process
500
Quentin is arrested and thrown in jail. He has no idea what he has done or what he is being accused of. What amendment is being violated?