Bill of Rights / Constitution
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A student writes an article in the school newspaper criticizing the new cafeteria rules, saying the food choices are unfair and unhealthy. The principal becomes upset and suspends the student for “disrespecting school leadership.”
Which amendment is connected to this scenario?
1st Amendment freedom of the Press and Speech
A group of people are by the state capitol protesting.
Which Amendment connects to this scenario?
1st Amendment
This is what tells the government what it should do and how it should operate
The Constitution
Police officers show up at a family’s house and demand to search inside. When asked if they have a warrant, the officers admit they don’t but insist they have a “feeling” that something suspicious is going on. They start searching anyway.
Which Amendment is connected to this scenario?
Amendment 4
A person accused of burglary asks for a lawyer. They don't get one and the trial lasts for 8 years.
Which Amendment connects to this scenario?
Amendment 6
This was the first try at a government by the U.S. it was a very weak government.
Articles of Confederation
During a national emergency, the government announces that soldiers will be placed in private homes to make sure they have housing. Families are told they must allow soldiers to stay in their spare bedrooms without payment or choice.
Which Amendment is connected with this scenario?
Amendment 3
A person is found innocent (not guilty) of theft in court. Weeks later, they are put on trial for the exact same crime.
Which Amendment prevents this?
5th Amendment
How does the Bill of Rights impact people today?
A state passes a law that bans all citizens from owning any type of firearm, even for protection inside their own homes. Some residents argue that this law goes too far and takes away their ability to defend themselves.
Which Amendment connects to this scenario?
2nd Amendment
A teenager is caught stealing a candy bar from a convenience store. At trial, the judge decides the punishment should be 50 years in prison. Many in the community feel the punishment does not fit the crime.
Which Amendment connects to this scenario?
8th Amendment
Many answers accepted
A person is arrested by the police one night and taken to jail. No one explains what crime they are accused of committing, and they are not told when their trial will be. Weeks go by without any clear information.
Which Amendment connects to this scenario?
Amendment 5
A city passes a new rule that says people are not allowed to wear religious clothing or symbols in public places Many feel they are being forced to choose between their religion and obeying the law.
Which Amendment connects to this scenario?
1st Amendment