Court Cases
In this 1969 case, students wore black armbands to protest the Vietnam War, and the Supreme Court ruled it was protected speech.
What is Tinker v. Des Moines?
This part of the First Amendment protects journalists and news organizations from government censorship.
What is freedom of the press?
This Founding Father is often called the “Father of the Bill of Rights.”
Who is James Madison?
The Fifth Amendment protects against this, which means being tried for the same crime twice.
What is double jeopardy?
Alex was pulled over for speeding, but the officer then searched his car without his consent or a warrant. Which amendment could protect Alex in this situation?
What is the Fourth Amendment?
This 1961 case applied the Fourth Amendment to the states, ruling that evidence obtained illegally could not be used in court.
What is Mapp v. Ohio?
This form of speech includes actions or symbols rather than spoken words and is protected by the First Amendment.
What is symbolic speech?
The Bill of Rights was ratified in this year.
What is 1791?
This right under the Sixth Amendment ensures that people accused of crimes can see and question witnesses against them.
What is the right to confront witnesses?
Leah was arrested and not informed of her right to remain silent or her right to an attorney. Which amendment might her lawyer argue was violated?
What is the Fifth Amendment?
In this landmark case, the Supreme Court ruled that public schools cannot sponsor religious activities such as school-led prayer.
What is Engel v. Vitale?
This clause in the First Amendment prohibits the government from establishing an official religion.
What is the Establishment Clause?
These amendments, collectively known as the Bill of Rights, were added to appease this group, who feared a strong central government.
Who are the Anti-Federalists?
This Amendment guarantees that accused people do not have to testify against themselves
What is the Fifth Amendment?
A group of students decides to protest a new school policy by holding signs in front of the school. Which amendment protects their right to do this?
What is the First Amendment?
This 1966 case established that police must inform suspects of their rights before questioning them.
What is Miranda v. Arizona?
This clause in the First Amendment protects individuals' rights to practice their religion freely.
What is the Free Exercise Clause?
This philosopher’s ideas on natural rights influenced the Framers in drafting the Bill of Rights.
Who was John Locke?
he Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to a trial that is both this and open to the public.
What is a speedy trial?
During a trial, Sam is told he will have to wait three years before his case can be heard. Which amendment does this long delay potentially violate?
What is the Sixth Amendment?
In this 1973 case, the Court ruled that the government could regulate, but not ban, a woman’s right to terminate a pregnancy.
What is Roe v. Wade?
This 1971 test determines whether government actions violate the Establishment Clause.
What is the Lemon Test?
Before the U.S. Constitution was written, this was the first governing document of the United States, which many felt was too weak.
What were the Articles of Confederation?
This amendment gives accused persons the right to a trial by jury in criminal cases.
What is the Sixth Amendment?
Emma was fined $10,000 for littering a single piece of paper in the park. Her lawyer argues that this punishment is too severe. Which amendment could she reference?
What is the Eighth Amendment?