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Sophie steals a Twix from Publix, and is arrested. The judge says that she must have her hand that she used to steal with cut off. What right is being violated here? (Include Amendment number)
8th amendment- No cruel and unusual punishment
Angel is living in a small house by himself. The government sends soldiers to live in his house, without consulting Angel and they do so in a manner that is prescribed by law. What right of Angel's is being violated here? (Include the Amendment number)
3rd Amendment- no quartering of troop/soldiers in a house without the owner's consent
This amendment states that slavery is abolished within the United States and its jurisdiction, and may only be used as a form of punishment within the criminal justice system. What is this amendment?
13th Amendment
This amendment got rid of poll taxes, which made it easier for more citizens to vote. What amendment is this?
24th amendment
What is the significance of the 19th Amendment? (Remember we aren't restating the Amendment)
The 19th amendment increased political participation and expanded voting rights.
California is mandating that citizens living within its state cannot keep ammunition in their registered firearms and that any firearms that they own must be kept disassembled. What right is being violated here? (Include the amendment number)
2nd amendment- Right to Bear Arms; used for protection
Amanda and her friends are protesting their school district's dress code for girls by peacefully protesting in front of the school board building when the school board meets, after the girls have gone to school for the day. They are arrested while they are protesting because the school board believes that they are a threat to the board's safety. What rights are being violated here? (Include the amendment)
1st amendment- freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, freedom of petition
This amendment gave former slaves, anyone born within the U.S. and naturalized people U.S. citizenship. What amendment is this?
14th Amendment
This amendment lowered the legal voting age from 21 to 18 years old. What is this amendment?
26th amendment
What is the significance of the 2nd amendment? (Remember we aren't restating the Amendment)
We can protect ourselves from our government.
Jesse is charged with assaulting a fellow classmate. When brought before a judge, Jesse asks for a lawyer and is told that because he was charged with a misdemeanor that he doesn't require lawyer. What right is being violated here? (Include amendment number)
6th amendment - have counsel for their defense
Jimmy is being sued by his parents for a TV he broke that was theirs. He is surprised to see no jury when he goes to court because this is a civil case. What right is being violated here? (Include the amendment number)
7th amendment- Right to trial by jury in a civil case where the money being sued for is an amount more than $20
This amendment states that all citizens, regardless of skin color or previous servitude are allowed to vote. What is this amendment?
15th Amendment
What Civil Rights Act ended discrimination in housing and housing practices?
The Civil Rights Act of 1968
What is the significance of the 13th Amendment? (Remember that we aren't restating the Amendment)
This amendment ended Slavery.
Jacob is called to testify in a case of robbery, where he was a getaway driver. He is told that he cannot withhold any information about where he was and what he personally witnessed as the getaway driver. What right is being violated here? (Include the amendment number)
5th amendment- to not have to self-incriminate/ be a witness against themselves
The federal government administers the 2022 election for congressional and state seats. The state is mandated to provide the federal government with the facilities to hold the election, but not be involved. What right is being violated here? (Include the amendment number)
10th amendment- implied powers are given to the people and the states. Administering elections is not included in the Constitution as a power of the Federal Government, and is considered a state power.
Adam is an African American man who votes in a local election after becoming a U.S. citizen. What right is he exercising? (Include what amendment he got officially got this right from)
The right to vote, which cannot be denied based on race - 15th amendment
What Civil Rights Act ended discrimination in access to restaurants, hospitals, and other places open to the public?
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
What is the significance of the 24th Amendment? (Remember that we aren't restating the amendment)
It expanded access to the political process and increased political participation.
Johnny is at home when suddenly the police break down his door and raided his home, trying to find illegal drugs. They ultimately find some in his house and arrest him. They never showed Johnny a search warrant to search his home. What right is being violated here? (Include the amendment number)
4th amendment- Unreasonable search and seizure without a warrant
Ashley and Ben want to get married but were told that they couldn't by their state. However, Ben and Ashley have researched that they have met all of the requirements to legally get married. What right of Ben and Ashley is being violated here? (Include the amendment number)
9th amendment- I have more rights than the rights listed in the Constitution
This amendment gave women the right to vote. What amendment is this?
19th amendment
What Civil Rights Act got rid of literacy tests and other discriminator voting practices?
The Voting Rights Act of 1965
What is the significance of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ? (Remember that we aren't restating the act)
This act opened access to services.