Do You Know Your Amendments?
Which amendment states that you can confront witnesses for and against you in a criminal trial?
What is the 6th amendment?
Which amendment prevents soldiers from quartering in your home during times of peace?
What is the 3rd amendment?
A police officer comes to your door with a search warrant and says that they have probable cause that you are selling drugs. Which amendment would this cover?
What is the 4th amendment?
Grace walked up to the voting station. She was stopped by a male guard. He would not let Grace vote. Which amendment was violated?
What is the 19th amendment?
Nicole is accused of selling drugs. When she appears before the judge, she asks for a lawyer because she can't afford one herself. The judge denies her access to one. Which amendment was violated? Name all parts.
What is the 6th amendment- right to a lawyer
Which amendment is the right to keep and bear arms?
What is the 2nd amendment?
What does the 10th Amendment protect?
What are the powers reserved to the states?
Linda is questioned by a lawyer in a court trial & replies, "I plead the 5th." What is she protecting herself from?
What is self-incrimination?
Christine is arrested for shoplifting a pair of jeans at Hollister. When she is arraigned, the judge set the bail at $3 million dollars. Which amendment does this violate?
What is the 8th amendment?
A Black man goes to the voting booth to cast his ballot. When he gets to the front, the supervisor denies his entry and states that he is not allowed to vote. Which amendment has been violated?
What is the 15th amendment?
What is is called when a government agency tries to destroy your home and pay you a fair market value so they can build a freeway?
What is eminent domain?
What does the 9th amendment protect?
What are other rights of the people?
Avery and her friend Stella wrote a letter to the president explaining why they didn't like some laws. Which amendment is involved? Be specific!
What is the 1st Amendment- freedom to petition the government?
Charles turned 18 yesterday. Today, he went to vote for the next president. However, he was denied the opportunity to vote. He was told he was still "too young." Which amendment was violated?
What is the 26th amendment?
What is the name of the rights given to you if you are arrested for a crime?
What are the Miranda Rights?
Which amendment says you can take someone to civil court as long as the value that you are suing for exceeds $20?
What is the 7th amendment?
What amendment prevents excessive bail fines or cruel and unusual punishment?
What is the 8th amendment?
What are all the parts of the 1st amendment?
What is the freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition?
Chris lives near a factory that releases thick, black smoke into the air. He holds a meeting in the front of the factory to discuss action. The police show up and arrest him. What amendment was violated? Name all parts.
What is the 1st Amendment- freedom to assemble?
Liz is accused of murder and given a trial. The jury finds her innocent. Years later, DNA evidence is found that directly ties her to the crime. She is arrested again and thrown in jail. Which amendment has been violated? State all parts.
What is the 5th amendment- double jeopardy
How many total amendments do we have?
What are 27 amendments?
Which amendment says you have the right to a fair, legal trial with due process (going through the court system in a timely manner)?
What is the 5th amendment?
What are all the parts of the 6th amendment?
What are the rights to a speedy and public trial, fair jury, right to know what you did wrong, confronting witnesses for & against you, and right to a lawyer?
Lisa and her wife saved up enough money to buy a house. When they went to buy it, the owners didn't allow them to purchase their house because they don't support gay marriage. Which amendment was violated?
What is the 14th amendment?
There is a plantation in South Carolina that is still forcing people of color to work for free and they are not allowed to leave. Which amendment is being violated?
What is the 13th amendment?