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Amendments
Amendments
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Supreme Court
100

What states that U.S. citizens have the right to bear arms?

Amendment 2

100
What Amendment is freedom of speech, religion, press, petition, and protest?
Amendment 1
100
You are called to the office because the principal thinks you vandalized the restroom. You refuse to answer any questions.
Amendment 5
100
You start a petition to have video games banned from stores.
Amendment 1
100

In Wisconsin v. Yoder (1972) the Supreme Court determined the Wisconsin law mandating public school attendance until age 16 violated the Exercise Clause because it punished those who chose not to send their children to school for religious reasons. Which amendment did it violate?

1st Amendment

200
What amendment is "You do not have to quarter Soldiers"?
Amendment 3
200

What amendment allows citizens to not be tried twice for the same crime (double jeopardy)?

Amendment 5

200
Your mother goes to a store and buys a handgun. She brings it home to protect her family
Amendment 2
200

The police pull you over and demand to search your car. They search every part of the car and take some of your personal items.

Amendment 4

200

In Atkins v. Virginia (2002) the Supreme Court ruled that the execution of individual with an ‘intellectual disability’ is unconstitutional. Which amendment is this a violation of?

8th Amendment

300
What amendment states that people have the right to a speedy trial?
Amendment 6
300

What amendment prevents a government official from searching a person's property without a warrant?

Amendment 4

300

Due to the expense of a war with Iraq, the government asks American households to provide the cost to feed and house 3 Soldiers. What amendment does this go against?

Amendment 3

300

A person is arrested for breaking and entering and stealing various items. They are sent to jail and told they won't be going to trial for at least 3 years. What amendment does this violate?

Amendment 6

300

In Miranda v. Arizona (1966) the Supreme Court ruled that police had to notify the accused of their rights AND any barred evidence obtained during illegal interrogation to be used in trial. Which amendment does this include?

5th Amendment

400

What amendment states that accused people can remain out of jail until their trial if they pay bail?

Amendment 8

400
What amendment states that people who have a disagreement over more than $20 can have a trial by jury?
Amendment 7
400

Instead of having a regular court proceeding during a civil trial, the judge tells both parties to just come to his office to settle the matter privately. What amendment does this break?

Amendment 7

400

You are fined $5,000 for stealing a candy bar. What amendment does this violate?

Amendment 8

400

In New Jersey v. T.L.O. (1985) the Supreme Court ruled that search and seizure in public schools was constitutional and did not violate the student’s rights. A lighter standard of “reasonableness” could be applied due to the nature of the school environment. What amendment does address?

4th Amendment

500

What amendment states that people have rights outside of those stated in the Constitution?

Amendment 9

500
What amendment states that any powers not stated in the Constitution belong to state?
Amendment 10
500

The state of Georgia sets a maximum speed limit of 70 miles per hour that everyone who drives in this state must follow. What amendment allows for Georgia to do this?

Amendment 10

500

Your neighbor looks in your mailbox to see what kind of mail you get. You decided to contact the police because it violates your right to privacy.

Amendment 9

500

In Lucas v. South Carolina Coast Council (1992) the Supreme Court ruled that a citizen must be justly compensated for residential land that he had purchased (known as Eminent Domain). What amendment is this included in?

5th Amendment