Bill of Rights Review

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 permanently tie 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

A group of college students are on spring break and have vandalized downtown Miami. The local news crew is at the scene attempting to cover the action. The police step in and begin breaking the cameras. Which amendment does this violate?

• 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 ever since then and still hasn't had his trial. 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

Jeffrey is suspected in the shooting death of his wife. He is acquitted (freed) because no gun was found. A year later a contractor found the gun hidden under a floorboard. Police come and arrest Jeffrey again for the murder. 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

The FBI shows up at your house and arrests you. You go straight to federal prison for 15 years without ever having a trial or knowing what you were charged with. What amendment protects you from this?

• 18th Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

• 9th Amendment

• 5th Amendment

The Federal government decides that States can't decide to build roads where they need them in their state. What amendment has been violated?

• 10th Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• 1st Amendment