Situations
Sally is at home making spaghetti. A general in the army knocks on her door and orders her to let him hide in her house. What amendment is being violated?
3
Which amendment gives states the power to make laws not in the Constitution?
10
Which amendment was ratified in 1920?
19
Which amendment protects you from unfair punishments for crimes?
8
What year was the Bill of Rights passed?
1791
Mr. Lee wants to go and vote for a Senator. The person working at the poll office makes him pay her $5 for a ballot. What amendment is being violated?
24
Which amendment made slavery illegal?
13
Which two amendments were passed in 1913?
16 and 17
Which amendment protects you from having to let soldiers stay in your home?
3
How many amendments in the Bill of Rights have to do with a trial, lawyers, sentences, jail, or law enforcement?
5
Lisa is on trial for grand theft auto and lying about her neighbor to get him fired. (She did it!) The judge tells her that he is going to decide her punishment instead of a jury. What amendments are the judge violating?
6 and 7
Which amendment helps the government pay for things like police, firefighters, roads, and the military?
16
Do some math: How long after the Constitution was signed did it take for women to be able to vote? (It was signed in 1787)
133 years
Which amendment protects you from waiting a long time for a trial?
6
Name 3 freedoms protected by the 1st amendment. (there are actually 5)
religion
speech
press
assembly
petition
Senator Jones' son is going to college. His son did not get a scholarship, so the Jones have to pay all of his fees and tuition. Senator Jones works hard and is good at his job. He gives himself a raise. What amendment is he violating?
27
Which amendment gave both rich and poor people equal access to voting?
24
Do some math: How long did it take for slavery to be legally ended? (Constitution was signed in 1787).
78 years
Which amendment protects you from someone being president forever and becoming a king?
22
What type of speech is protected by the 1st amendment?
Speaking against the government
Antonio was born in Texas, but his parents were born in Brazil. Antonio is arrested and the police don't tell him that he can have a lawyer. What amendment is being violated?
14
Which amendment undid a previous amendment?
21
Do some math: How many years passed between all races being able to vote and women being able to vote?
50 years
Which amendment protects you from police questioning you or admitting to a crime without a lawyer?
5
Name 3 types of speech NOT protected under the 1st amendment.
hate speech
threats
inciting a riot
libel
slander