Name that Amendment
Name That Supreme Court Case
Statutory and Common Law
Policing
Solutions to Grievances (These are Amendments and/or Clauses)
100

Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizure

What is the 4th Amendment?

100

Which Supreme Court case did this quote come from: "Segregation did not in itself constitute unlawful discrimination."

What is Plessy v. Ferguson?

100

This is any law created by Congress. 

What is a statute? 

100

He created the first metropolitan police force in London, England. 

Who is Sir Robert Peel? 

100

Problem - Colonists were not allowed to speak out against the King

What is the 1st Amendment?

200

Freedom to petition the government to correct issues or things you do not agree with.

What is the 1st Amendment?

200

School administrators have the freedom to limit student speech/press as long as their actions are based on reasonable educational concerns. 

What is Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier?

200

This is the earliest known written code. 

What is Hammurabi Code? 

200

Who is the first director of the F.B.I.?

J. Edgar Hooever

200

Joe Smith is arrested, charged, and the trial begins without an impartial jury. 

What is the 6th Amendment? 

300

The right to know the charges on which one is being held

What is the 6th Amendment?

300

Public school sponsored prayer is unconstitutional even if it's voluntary. 

What is Engel v. Vitale?

300

This document limited some powers of kings. 

What is the Magna Carta?

300

This person created the Bow Street Runners. 

Who is Henry Fielding? 

300

Jane Doe is seen protesting at an anti-American rally where she burns the U.S. flag. 

What is the 1st Amendment? Freedom of Speech

400

The right not to testify against oneself

What is the 5th Amendment?

400

Demonstrators cannot be held accountable for disturbances that arise out of their peaceful demonstrations. 

What is Gregory v. Chicago? 

400

This country established Common Law. 

Who is England? 

400

A style of policing whereby officers typically attempt to maintain order, seek out, and disrupt criminal behavior. 

What is watchman style? 

400

A police officer arrests Joe Smith and is booked immediately after the arrest. He is forced to testify against himself at his own trial. 

With is the 5th Amendment? Compelled to testify against oneself.

500

A man was convicted for robbery and sentenced to life in prison for picking lemons off of his neighbors tree.  What amendment is meant to protect citizens against this?

What is the 8th Amendment?

-No cruel or unusual punishments.

500

Which Supreme Court case did this quote come from: "If there is a bedrock principle underlying the First Amendment, it is that the Government may not prohibit the expression of an idea simply because society finds the idea itself offensive or disagreeable."

What is Texas v. Johnson. 

500

This is a court decision that is considered as authority for deciding subsequent cases involving identical or similar facts. 

What is precedent? 

500

Police officers do these everyday: Enforcing the law, providing services, and preventing crime. 

What are basic responsibilities of police officers? 

500
Segregation of public schools based solely on race was allowed by states if the facilities are "equal."

What is the 14th Amendment? Equal Protection Clause

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