Bill of Rights Scenarios Practice

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Eddie is questioned by a lawyer in a court trial & replies, "I plead the 5th." What is he protecting himself from?

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self-incrimination

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A person decides to protest in front of the White House by saying the government is corrupt and not doing its job. Which amendment protects this person's right to say that?

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First

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Which amendment has the local government violated in the scenario where a citizen has to keep a firearm as part of his/her job, but the local government enacts a law forbidding anyone not in the military from keeping a firearm? Options: First Amendment, right to speech; Third Amendment, protection from soldiers in homes; Second Amendment, protection of individuals right to firearms; Tenth Amendment, some power belong to the states or the people.

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Second Amendment, protection of individuals right to firearms

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Under which amendment is the government given the power to purchase privately owned homes for a new business district that will create new jobs?

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Fifth Amendment, Eminent domain

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You were found not guilty of aggression and battery and then put on trial for the same crime right after the verdict.  Which amendment was violated?

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Fifth Amendment

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What amendment has been violated in Rob's case where he cannot afford a lawyer for his trial? Options: Ninth Amendment, Eighth Amendment, Sixth Amendment, Fourth Amendment

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Sixth Amendment

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A person is given a prison term of life without parole for stealing a candy bar. Which amendment has been violated?

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Eighth Amendment

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The state of Florida has set the speed limit on freeways to 70 mph. Which amendment is related to this state power?

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Tenth Amendment

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A neighbor is suing the Smith's because a tree in the Smith's yard fell on their roof during a hurricane. The neighbors want the Smith family to pay $850 to have their roof repaired. Mr. Smith requests that a jury be present to hear this case. The judge says it is not necessary since the amount of the repairs is so small. This is a violation of the...?

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Seventh Amendment

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Which amendment has been violated by the federal law that abolishes local school boards and requires a standardized national curriculum due to Member of Congress being unhappy with students' standardized test scores?

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Tenth