Amendments Quiz Fall 2023

During a heated debate, a citizen openly criticizes the government's policies, sharing their opinions on social media without fear of legal repercussions. Which amendment protects the citizen's right in this scenario?

• a. First Amendment

• b. Second Amendment

• c. Fourth Amendment

• d. Eighth Amendment

Law enforcement stops a car without a warrant, searches it, and finds evidence of illegal activities. Which amendment is relevant to the actions of law enforcement in this scenario?

• a. First Amendment

• b. Fourth Amendment

• c. Fifth Amendment

• d. Sixth Amendment

A defendant, unable to afford an attorney, has one appointed by the court to represent them in a criminal trial. Which amendment guarantees the right to legal counsel in this scenario?

• a. Second Amendment

• b. Fourth Amendment

• c. Fifth Amendment

• d. Sixth Amendment

A person is found guilty of a crime and subjected to a punishment considered unusually harsh or inhumane. Which amendment is violated when this occurs?

• a. Fourth Amendment

• b. Eighth Amendment

• c. Ninth Amendment

• d. Tenth Amendment

A police officer, without a warrant, enters a private home and seizes property without consent. Which amendment is relevant to the violation in this scenario?

• a. Second Amendment

• b. Fourth Amendment

• c. Seventh Amendment

• d. Eighth Amendment

In a criminal trial, a defendant is denied the opportunity to confront or cross-examine witnesses testifying against them. Which amendment guarantees the right to confront witnesses in this scenario?

• a. First Amendment

• b. Fifth Amendment

• c. Sixth Amendment

• d. Seventh Amendment

A state government establishes an official religion and requires citizens to adhere to it. Which amendment is violated when a government establishes an official religion?

• a. First Amendment

• b. Second Amendment

• c. Third Amendment

• d. Fourth Amendment

A newspaper publishes an article revealing government corruption, and no legal action is taken against the newspaper or its journalists. Which amendment protects the newspaper in this scenario?

• a. First Amendment

• b. Third Amendment

• c. Fifth Amendment

• d. Tenth Amendment

A police officer arrests a protester for peacefully demonstrating against a government decision, claiming it disrupts public order. Which amendment protects the protester's rights in this scenario?

• a. First Amendment

• b. Fourth Amendment

• c. Fifth Amendment

• d. Eighth Amendment

A citizen refuses to testify in court to avoid self-incrimination during a criminal trial. Which amendment guarantees the right against self-incrimination in this scenario?

• a. Second Amendment

• b. Fourth Amendment

• c. Fifth Amendment

• d. Sixth Amendment