Court Cases
Miranda v. Arizona (1966) established what crucial police procedure?
Miranda warning – right to remain silent (5th Amendment)
A journalist publishes an article criticizing the president because of this amendment.
1st Amendment (freedom of the press)
Gun control debates often center around which amendment?
2nd Amendment
Which amendment gives the right to bear arms?
2nd Amendment
Which amendment guarantees a trial by jury in civil cases?
7th Amendment
Griswold v. Connecticut, a court case that fought the ban on contraceptives in 1965 established the constitutional right of privacy
Right to privacy 9th Amendments
A student is punished for wearing a shirt supporting a protest movement.
1st Amendment
Protests during the national anthem connect to which constitutional right?
1st Amendment
Which amendment protects freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition?
1st Amendment
Which amendment says soldiers cannot be quartered in private homes during peace?
3rd Amendment
Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) ensured what for defendants who can’t afford lawyers?
Right to an attorney (6th Amendment)
Police search a home without a warrant or probable cause violation of...
4th Amendment
Debates about the death penalty involve what amendment?
8th Amendment
Which amendment guarantees a speedy and public trial?
6th Amendment
Which amendment reserves powers not given to the federal government to the states or the people?
10th Amendment
Tinker v. Des Moines (1969) protected what student right in schools?
Freedom of speech/expression (1st Amendment)
A suspect chooses not to testify at their own trial.
5th Amendment (self-incrimination)
A recent controversy involved police using smartphone location data without a warrant to track suspects. What constitutional protection does this challenge?
4th Amendment (protection from unreasonable searches and seizures)
Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?
4th Amendment
Which amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment?
8th Amendment
Kelo v. City of New London (2005) ruled that the government can take private property for public use under a condition of compensation, this is....
Eminent domain, under the 5th Amendment
A person demands a jury trial for a civil lawsuit involving money.
7th Amendment
State abortion restrictions after Roe v Wade was overturned reopened debate about what constitutional issue?
Right to privacy and bodily autonomy (9th Amendment / implied rights)
Which amendment states that rights not listed in the Constitution are still retained by the people?
9th Amendment
Which amendment protects against self-incrimination and double jeopardy?
5th Amendment