The Bill of Rights

Scenario

100

Which amendment(s) is being violated? Mr. Reynolds, an avid hunter, opens the door of his home one day to find agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms outside. They inform him that certain provisions of a new federal law allow them to confiscate his rifles so that he may not engage in terrorist activities or plot against the United States government. They have no evidence that he is connected to any such activities.

What is VIOLATION OF THE 2nd, 4th & 5th AMENDMENTS Guarantee of the right to keep and bear arms, illegal search and seizure, and a violation of the guarantee of due process

200

Which amendment(s) is being violated? A neighbor is suing the Joneses because a tree in the Joneses’ yard fell on their roof during a hurricane. The neighbors want the Jones family to pay $850 to have their roof repaired. Mr. Jones requests that a jury be present to hear this case. The judge says it is not necessary since the amount of the repairs is so small. The Jones family lives in Washington D.C.

What is VIOLATION OF THE 7th AMENDMENT Guarantee of right to a jury trial in civil cases in federal court (and the District of Columbia is under the jurisdiction of a federal court).

300

Which amendment(s) is being violated? Sara, an eighteen-year old college student, is arrested for stealing a classmate’s term paper and selling it on the Internet. When she appears before the judge, she asks for a lawyer to help defend her. The judge tells her if she is smart enough to be in college, she is smart enough to defend herself. Besides, she is not being charged with a felony, so the stakes are not very high.

What is VIOLATION OF THE 6th AMENDMENT Guarantee of the Right to Counsel.

400

Which amendment is being violated? Carolyn is arrested for shoplifting a candy bar from a neighborhood convenience store. At trial, she is found guilty. The judge decides that the appropriate punishment is to cut off Carolyn’s hands so that she will not be able to shoplift again.

What is VIOLATION OF THE 8th AMENDMENT Guarantee of freedom from cruel and unusual punishment

500

Which amendment is being violated? Your science teacher asks the class to exchange papers to correct last night’s homework. Your friend, Jamie, refuses to do so and is sent to the principal.

What is NO VIOLATION In Owasso Independent School District v. Falvo (2001), The Supreme Court ruled that peer grading of student papers is not a violation of personal liberty or of privacy.

Name that amendment

100

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

What is the I (1st) amendment.

200

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

What is the II (2nd) amendment.

300

The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

What is the IV (4th) amendment.

400

The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.

What is the X (10th) amendment.

500

In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.

What is the VI (6th) amendment.

Vocabulary

100

a document issued by a legal or government official authorizing the police or some other body to make an arrest, search premises, or carry out some other action relating to the administration of justice.

Warrant

200

fair treatment by the government through the normal judicial system, esp. as a citizen's entitlement.

Due Process

300

the right of a government to use private property for public use, with fair compensation to the owner.

Eminent Domain

400

Prohibits Congress from establishing an official religion in the U.S.

Establishment Clause (1st Amendment)

500

Publishing information that will harm others’ reputation or endanger the government.

Libel (when you speak or say something in this matter it is called SLANDER_

Scenario

100

Which amendment(s) is being violated? A student is caught trying to steal a fellow students prized possession, a picture they won of Mr. Pickens. Once caught the student is tried and punished by having their hand chopped off.

What is the 8th amendment.

200

Which amenment is being violated? Because of the budget deficit, the United States government is looking for ways to cut costs. They have announced a plan during peacetime to house unmarried soldiers in the homes of American citizens who do not have children.

What is VIOLATION OF THE 3rd AMENDMENT Guarantee of the Right not to quarter (house) soldiers in peacetime in private homes.

300

Which amendment(s) is being violated? Your parents are very religious people, but you are not. Today , your parents are going to a service at their place of worship and they expect you to come along. You refuse. They make you come anyway and they ground you for the following month.

What is NO VIOLATION The Bill of Rights protects individual liberties such as freedom of religion from encroachment by the federal or the state governments, but does not limit the actions of individuals (e.g., parents)

400

Which amendment(s) is being violated? A known drug dealer is arrested for suspected connections to an inner city murder. The police do not inform him of his rights and immediately begin to interrogate him. They continue until he admits he knows the victim of the crime and was in the neighborhood where the murder took place.

What is VIOLATION OF THE 5th & 6th AMENDMENTS Guarantee of the Right to freedom from self-incrimination and right to counsel

500

Which amendment is being violated? Sixteen-year old Ryan is the captain of the football team. Before the Friday night game, he and his teammates are required to submit to a drug test. Ryan’s test shows traces of marijuana. He is not allowed to participate in the game and he is suspended from school.

What is NO VIOLATION Board of Education of Pottawatomie County v. Earls (2002), the Supreme Court ruled that drug tests for all students participating in any extra-curricular activities are a reasonable way to prevent and deter drug use.

Name that Amendment/Scenario

100

What amendment(s) is being violated? Citizens are not allowed to meet and assemble to discuss issues that they have with their government. Some citizens are arrested and wait 10 months before their trial.

What is the 1st and 6th amendments.

200

What amendment is being violated? The government decides to take private land to build a super highway. The government does not even think to pay the person they are taking the land from anything.

What is what is the 5th amendment. This is covered under eminent domain. The government must give a fair price.

300

What amendment is being broken? Students hate their history teacher so they decide to start verbalizing their feelings towards him. This hurts his feelings and he takes the students to court and wins a large sum of money.

What is the 1st amendment. Freedom of speech.

400

The right to cross examine the witness is found in this amendment.

6th amendment

500

Quartering soldiers falls under what amendment?

3rd amendment