Bill of Rights Scenarios

Carolyn is arrested for shoplifting a candy bar from a grocery store. At trial, she is found guilty. The judge decides that the right punishment is to cut off Carolyn’s hands so she will not be able to shoplift again. What amendment has been violated?

• 4th Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

• No Violation

• 8th Amendment

Congress wants to find ways to cut costs because of the soaring budget deficit. Congress passes a law to require American citizens to house US soldiers in their homes during peacetime. What amendment has been violated?

• 1st Amendment

• No Violation

• 10th Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

A group of college students create a website with detailed instructions about how to create a homemade explosive. What Amendment protects you from this?

• 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. What amendment has been violated?

• Amendment 4

• Amendment 7

• Amendment 5

• Amendment 1

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. What amendment has been violated?

• 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. What amendment has been violated?

• 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. What amendment has been violated?

• 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. What Amendment allows you to do this ?

• Amendment 5

• Amendment 7

• Amendment 8

• Amendment 3

Jeffrey is suspected in the shooting death of his wife. He is acquitted because no gun was found. A year later a contractor found the gun hidden under a floor board. What Amendment protects you from this?

• Amendment 5

• Amendment 3

• Amendment 1

• Amendment 8

The government says that no one in America is allowed to wear the color blue anymore. What amendment says the government cannot do this?

• 1st Amendment
• 13th Amendment
• 9th Amendment
• 3rd Amendment