Bill of Rights Scenarios

A group of college students create a website with detailed instructions about how to create a homemade explosive.

• Amendment 2
• Amendment 5
• Amendment 1
• Amendment 8

John works in a department store at the mall. The other day, a bag of illegal drugs was found in the parking lot of the mall. As a result, the police proceeded to open and search through all of the cars in the parking lot at that time.

• Amendment 4
• Amendment 7
• Amendment 5
• Amendment 1

Daniel Johnson is a homeless man arrested for stealing from a large department store. The judge set bail at 1 million dollars, an unusually high amount.

• Amendment 1
• Amendment 4
• Amendment 8
• Amendment 3

The streets of Arlington were filled with violent protesters, and the National Guard was called in to help with the crowds. Some of the officers came to Alice’s house and demanded that she give them food and a place to sleep for the night.

• Amendment 1
• Amendment 3 
• Amendment 8
• Amendment 6

Mr. Jones’ gun was confiscated by the police at a traffic stop, even though he showed them the proper permit and license for ownership of the gun.

• Amendment 1
• Amendment 9
• Amendment 7
• Amendment 2

Carl was arrested for assault five years ago. He has been sitting in jail awaiting his trial ever since then, and the court claims that the process has been lengthened due to complications with logistics concerning court dates and witness information.

• Amendment 8
• Amendment 6
• Amendment 4
• Amendment 2

Jane is a student in a public elementary school. Every day before lunch, her teacher instructs the class to remember to say grace before the meal.

• Amendment 3
• Amendment 7
• Amendment 1
• Amendment 10

Melanie asks her friend Torri, a hairdresser, to style her hair. When Torri completes the job Melanie is unhappy with the result and refuses to pay. Torri sues her for $40.

• Amendment 5
• Amendment 7
• Amendment 8
• Amendment 3

The Garcia family plans a vacation to Argentina. They wouldn’t necessarily have this right in some other countries in the world.

• Amendment 4
• Amendment 2
• Amendment 9
• Amendment 5

Carlos and Mayra apply for a Texas marriage license.

• Amendment 5
• Amendment 3
• Amendment 7
• Amendment 10