Bill of Rights
guarantees freedom of religion, speech, the press, assembly and petition.
1st Amendment
A student wears a button supporting a political candidate. Other students feel uncomfortable and ask the school principal to force the student to remove it.
Which court case would this align with?
Tinker v. Des Moines
Schools can only limit speech if it causes a 'substantial disruption' to the educational process.
Tinker v. Des Moines 1969
The first 10 amendments of the Constitution
Bill of Rights
What colors are the stars on the American flag?
White
outlaws unreasonable search, seizure and arrest
4th Amendment
You are accused of a serious crime, but you cannot afford a lawyer. The court initially refuses to provide one for you. Since you do not know the law or court procedure very well, you are convicted of the crime and sentenced to jail.
Which court case aligns with this scenario?
Gideon v. Wainwright
Gideon v. Wainwright 1963
addition or change to the constitution
Amendment
Who was the 16th president of the United States?
Abraham Lincoln
establishes the right to a fair and and speedy trial - right to an attorney
A police officer stops a person on the street and tries to search their backpack without a warrant or probable cause.
Which court cases aligns with this scenario?
Mapp v. Ohio
establishes the exclusionary rule that evidence obtained in violation of the Fourth Amendment (unreasonable search and seizure) is inadmissible in state courts.
Mapp v. Ohio 1961
power of the Supreme Court - can say whether a law is unconstitutional or not
judicial review
What is the fish's name?
1st Block = My'Harjolaylromlius
4th Block = MJ
the people's fundamental rights are not limited to those listed in the Constitution
9th Amendment
During an interrogation, the police ask you a series of questions about a crime, and you feel pressured to answer. You are not informed that you have the right to remain silent.
Which amendment does this violate?
5th Amendment
ruled that the government generally needs a warrant to access cell-site location information (CSLI)
Carpenter v. United States 2018
Thoughts expressed through actions or symbols rather than spoken words.
symbolic speech
How are many Republican states responding to the VRA Supreme Court ruling?
Many of the states are responding by gutting out districts that are majority black/brown
guaranteed equal protection and due process under the law
14th Amendment
You are charged with a crime, but your trial is continuously postponed, and you end up waiting in jail for several years before your case is heard.
Which amendment does this violate?
6th Amendment
establishes Judicial Review that allows the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional
Marbury v. Madison 1803
prohibits the government from using evidence at trial that was obtained in violation of 4th Amendment (without a warrant)
Exclusionary Rule
Which state was the 50th state to join the union?
Hawaii