The Electoral College and Bill of Rights Test

In the story Jan (Friend of Johnny) was forced by the police to end her article about Johnny's legal trouble. What amendment protects Freedom of the Press?

• Amendment 1
• Amendment 2
• Amendment 3

The police entered Johnny's apartment without a search warrant. What amendment protects us from unreasonable searches and seizure?

• Amendment 3
• Amendment 4
• Amendment 5

Johnny spent one year locked up before his trial. What amendment guarantees a speedy trial?

• Amendment 1
• Amendment 5
• Amendment 6
• Amendment 8

Johnny was given a bail amount of $1,000,000,00. What amendment protects us against excessive bail and fines?

• Amendment 5
• Amendment 6
• Amendment 8

When Johnny's day in court finally arrived he could not afford an attorney and he had to represent himself in court. What amendment provides an attorney even if we cannot afford one?

• Amendment 5
• Amendment 6
• Amendment 8

After Jan wrote her first article defending Johnny, she planned a protest. During the peaceful protest, the police forced everyone to leave. Which amendment protects our right to peacefully protest?

• Amendment 1
• Amendment 2
• Amendment 3

When Johnny finally took the stand he was asked in dramatic fashion...."DID YOU TAKE THE MONEY?"... DID YOU TAKE THE MONEY?" Not knowing what to say Johnny said YES. What amendment protects us from self-incrimination?

• Amendment 5
• Amendment 6
• Amendment 8

In the story... ETHEL (the victim) Was the judge 5th Grade Teacher. The judge passed down a "STIFF" penalty because he knew her. What amendment guarantees a fair trial?

• Amendment 5
• Amendment 6
• Amendment 8

The Jury in the trial was made up of older "elderly" women about the same age as the victim. What amendment gives us the right to an impartial jury?

• Amendment 5
• Amendment 6
• Amendment 8

Johnny was charged with stealing $1000.00 dollars. His sentence was thirty years in jail. What amendment protects us from cruel and unusual punishments?

• Amendment 4
• Amendment 6
• Amendment 8