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Scenario: A school makes a rule that students cannot talk about their opinions at lunch.
Law: “No student may share personal opinions on school property.”
No. This breaks the 1st Amendment (free speech).
Scenario: A police officer wants to search a kid’s backpack, even though the kid is not acting suspicious.
Law: “Police may search any backpack at any time.”
No. This breaks the 4th Amendment (no searches without a warrant).
Scenario: A town says only men can vote in the next local election.
Law: “Women may not vote in town elections.”
No. This breaks the 19th Amendment (women can vote).
Scenario: A state says people may own basic self-defense tools like pepper spray.
Law: “People are allowed to own small self-defense items.”
Yes. This supports the 2nd Amendment (right to bear arms).
Scenario: A judge gives a kid 30 years in jail for stealing candy.
Law: “Small crimes may receive extremely long jail time.”
No. This breaks the 8th Amendment (no cruel punishment).
Scenario: A kid is accused of stealing a bike, and the court gives them a lawyer to help defend them.
Law: “Anyone accused of a crime will be given a lawyer if they cannot afford one.”
Yes. The 6th Amendment says people have the right to a lawyer and a fair trial.
Scenario: A state tells all students they must pray at the start of school.
Law: “All students must join daily school prayer.”
No. This breaks the 1st Amendment (freedom of religion).
Scenario: The army says families must let soldiers sleep in their homes.
Law: “Families must house soldiers during peace time.”
No. This breaks the 3rd Amendment.
Scenario: A school says students cannot yell loudly in the hall while class is happening.
Law: “No loud yelling in hallways during class time.”
Yes. Schools can set rules for safety and order, and this does not take away normal 1st Amendment rights.