Scenarios 1
Terin was entering her voting center. She was surprised when the clerk asked for $15 dollars prior to her voting.
24th Amendment
Ethan just received his first pay check from his new job and noticed a some of his pay was taken by taxes.
16th Amendment
Mr. Pellerite walks into his local bar to have a drink after work with his coworkers. The State Mr. Pellerite lives in allows for the sale of alcohol.
21st Amendment
Jim, who lives in Ohio, is attempting to sue the state of Oregon. The state of Oregon does not provide permission for this lawsuit.
11th amendment
Which amendment protects people from excessive bail and cruel punishments?
8th
Lex was being forced to work on someone's farm with no pay. The owner of the farm threatened him with violence if he didn't work.
13th Amendment
James, an 18 year old high school student, tried voting at his polling center but his guidance counselor instructed the polling workers that since he did not pass his required civics class, he should not be allowed to vote.
26th Amendment
The year is 1926 and Bob was out having drinks with his coworker. He and his friends are found and arrested despite being the legal drinking age.
18th Amendment
1920-1933 is the prohibition time period.
Josh, an African American male, went to his nearby polling center to vote. The workers said they were separating voters based on ethnicity.
15th Amendment
Which amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures?
4th
President Bilbo Baggins passed away and was replaced with Vice President Frodo Baggins.
25th Amendment.
It’s Election Day! Unfortunately for Dominica she is told that she cannot vote for President because she lives in Washington, D.C.
23rd Amendment
In a Presidential election, both candidates receive an overwhelming number of votes, the candidate with the most electoral votes becomes President and the candidate with the second most electoral votes become Vice President.
12th Amendment
Julia was told she needed to remove her religious necklace at work or be fired.
1st Amendment
The 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments below to which category?
Civil War/Reconstruction Amendments
Leah went to her local voting center but was unable to cast her vote because she is a women.
19th Amendment
It is the morning of January 20th 2028. The new president elect is being sworn into office.
20th amendment
Prior to the 1950s in much of the southern states, African-American and white children went to separate schools.
14th Amendment
Violation? Yes, school segregation is inherently unequal
Kyle was arrested, and the police at the station were forcing him to talk.
5th Amendment
Violation? Yes, violates the right to remain silent.
The 15th, 19th, 24th, and 26th amendments below to which category?
Suffrage/voting Amendments
A law was passed in Ohio, saying that the governor would have the authority to select and appoint the U.S. Senators from his state from now on.
17th Amendment
A president serves two successful terms in office. The economy is booming, both parties have been able to compromise on taxes, health care, college tuition, among other things. The president decides to run for another term of office.... Clearly not a modern day example
22nd Amendment
For the first time in years, the United States has budget surplus. Congress takes pride in the accomplishment and voted themselves an immediate $50,000 bonus.
27th Amendment
The State of Florida makes a law about its schools because the national government doesn't have the power according to the Constitution.
10th Amendment
The 12th, 20th, 22nd,23rd, and 25th amendments below to which category?
Executive Branch Amendments