Amendments
What states that U.S. citizens have the right to bear arms?
Amendment 2
In Wisconsin v. Yoder (1972) the Supreme Court determined the Wisconsin law mandating public school attendance until age 16 violated the Exercise Clause because it punished those who chose not to send their children to school for religious reasons. Which amendment did it violate?
1st Amendment
What amendment allows citizens to not be tried twice for the same crime (double jeopardy)?
Amendment 5
The police pull you over and demand to search your car. They search every part of the car and take some of your personal items.
Amendment 4
In Atkins v. Virginia (2002) the Supreme Court ruled that the execution of individual with an ‘intellectual disability’ is unconstitutional. Which amendment is this a violation of?
8th Amendment
What amendment prevents a government official from searching a person's property without a warrant?
Amendment 4
Due to the expense of a war with Iraq, the government asks American households to provide the cost to feed and house 3 Soldiers. What amendment does this go against?
Amendment 3
A person is arrested for breaking and entering and stealing various items. They are sent to jail and told they won't be going to trial for at least 3 years. What amendment does this violate?
Amendment 6
In Miranda v. Arizona (1966) the Supreme Court ruled that police had to notify the accused of their rights AND any barred evidence obtained during illegal interrogation to be used in trial. Which amendment does this include?
5th Amendment
What amendment states that accused people can remain out of jail until their trial if they pay bail?
Amendment 8
Instead of having a regular court proceeding during a civil trial, the judge tells both parties to just come to his office to settle the matter privately. What amendment does this break?
Amendment 7
You are fined $5,000 for stealing a candy bar. What amendment does this violate?
Amendment 8
In New Jersey v. T.L.O. (1985) the Supreme Court ruled that search and seizure in public schools was constitutional and did not violate the student’s rights. A lighter standard of “reasonableness” could be applied due to the nature of the school environment. What amendment does address?
4th Amendment
What amendment states that people have rights outside of those stated in the Constitution?
Amendment 9
The state of Georgia sets a maximum speed limit of 70 miles per hour that everyone who drives in this state must follow. What amendment allows for Georgia to do this?
Amendment 10
Your neighbor looks in your mailbox to see what kind of mail you get. You decided to contact the police because it violates your right to privacy.
Amendment 9
In Lucas v. South Carolina Coast Council (1992) the Supreme Court ruled that a citizen must be justly compensated for residential land that he had purchased (known as Eminent Domain). What amendment is this included in?
5th Amendment