Amendments and Rights

A police officer in North Carolina gets his/her authority and powers of arrest from the state of North Carolina. Which amendment gives North Carolina that right?

• 6th amendment

• 8th amendment

• 10th amendment

• 14th amendment

Which amendment restricts a police officer's actions in regards to making arrests?

• 4th amendment

• 5th amendment

• 6th amendment

• 7th amendment

A radical white supremacy group is denied a permit to hold a rally at the county courthouse. Which amendment would most likely be cited when this action is challenged in court?

• 1st amendment

• 2nd amendment

• 3rd amendment

• 4th amendment

A man is repeatedly hit by a police officer, who is demanding to know where a kidnapped girl is being held. The man finally tells the officer where the girl is when the officer pulls out a Taser. Which amendment would most likely be cited when the use of the Taser is challenged in court?

• 1st amendment

• 2nd amendment

• 4th amendment

• 5th amendment

An inmate asks guards to protect him after other inmates threaten his life. The guards tell him, "You get what you deserve." The inmate is later beaten by the other inmates and paralyzed for life. What amendment would most likely be cited when the guards' action is challenged in court?

• 6th amendment

• 8th amendment

• 10th amendment

• 14th amendment

Which amendment extends the rights in the Bill of Rights to all people from all levels of government?

• 6th amendment

• 8th amendment

• 10th amendment

• 14th amendment

A local murder case has been in the news constantly for a month. The accused person has asked the trial be moved to the other side of the state to attempt to find jurors who have not seen the news. The judge rules against the request and orders the trial be held locally. Which amendment would most likely be cited when this action is challenged in court?

• 6th amendment

• 8th amendment

• 10th amendment

• 14th amendment

A city prohibits the possession of handguns within the city limits. Which amendment would most likely be cited when this action is challenged in court?

• 1st amendment

• 2nd amendment

• 3rd amendment

• 4th amendment

In an effort to reduce crime, a city passes an ordinance stating that anyone on its streets may be stopped and frisked after 11:00 p.m. Which amendment would most likely be cited when this action is challenged in court?

• 1st amendment

• 2nd amendment

• 3rd amendment

• 4th amendment

An accused person is denied the right to have his/her attorney present at a pretrial hearing. Which amendment would most likely be cited when this action is challenged in court?

• 6th amendment

• 7th amendment

• 8th amendment

• 9th amendment