I Know my Rights
The students in Ms. Chapman’s classroom are filing a petition against the new school uniforms policy stating it goes against their rights.
Amendment 1 - petition
Maggie has been accused of a federal crime. She will receive a grand jury to look over the evidence and determine if there will be a trial to determine if she is guilty of the crime.
Amendment V- grand jury
Something awarded, typically money, to someone as a payment of loss, injury or suffering.
Compensation
To worship and believe freely
Freedom of Religion
Drake wrote in the school paper that he believes the cafeteria food is not very pleasant tasting. He was expelled for voicing his opinion.
Unconstitutional under Amendment I
Chris was found innocent and released of all charges last year during a bank burglary. Evidence has now come forth but he was already declared not guilty. He can’t be twice put in jeopardy.
Amendment V- no double jeopardy
Billy decides that the dumping near the city park is becoming an issue and he decides to go speak out against the mess. He shows up at 8:00am before the public to speak out about the problems.
Amendment I- freedom of speech
A document issued by a government official allowing police to make an arrest or search premises.
warrant
To acquire signatures and submit them to those in authority to encourage a change
freedom of petition
Gennie is an eighteen year old college student arrested for stealing a classmate’s designer sweater. When Gennie is arrested she asks for a warrant and the officers do not show her one but arrest her and take her to police headquarters.
Unconstitutional under Amendment IV (4)
A soldier tries to enter a home during wartime without consent from the owner. This is unconstitutional.
Amendment III- no quartering soldiers
Johnny and Gina own a house. The government needs the property to build a road to access some buildings such as a hospital and library. Johnny and Gina go to court to receive compensation for their property.
Amendment V- eminent domain
To go against someone's right
violate or infringe
To come together peacefully
Freedom of Assembly
Jenna is accused of robbing a bank of $4,000,000,000 and is tried by a jury. They announce her as not guilty but evidence later comes to light that she may be guilty. They cannot try her for the crime again.
Constitutional under Amendment V (5)
Larry has a shotgun hanging over his fire place in his home. He tells his neighbor Joe he has the right to protect himself and his family from any outside intruders.
Amendment II- right to bear arms
Billy is being accused for vandalizing the school. The police calls him in to be questioned but Billy says he doesn’t have to answer yet until his attorney arrives.
Amendment V- no self-incrimination
A change or addition to a document
amendment
To discuss ones opinion on issues
Freedom of Speech
Nina got 200 signatures on her petition so teachers could not assign more than 1 hour of homework per night. The superintendent would not accept the petition.
Unconstitutional under Amendment I
The police arrive with a warrant to search Taylor’s house. They are going to search the premises and take evidence.
Amendment IV- no search and seizure without a warrant
Name two amendment violations: The police enter Joe's house without a warrant to search his belongings and they then arrest him and tell him he is not allowed to request an attorney at this time
Amendment IV and Amendment V
to not allow something
prohibit
To print information that is true to keep citizens informed
Freedom of the Press
George is hunting out west in a state that allows hunting with a shotgun. While he journeys home, he is stopped for speeding. The officer arrests him for speeding and also arrests him for having a shotgun
Unconstitutional Amendment II