Rights Protected by Amendments

The first amendment protects all of the following rights except

• Freedom of Speech

• Freedom of the Press

• Right to Privacy

• Right to Protest/Assemble

Which of the following examples is protected by the First Amendment?

• A newspaper writes an article with false information about a famous person.

• A group protests on a judge’s private property because they don’t like a court decision.

• Someone posts a strong opinion on social media criticizing the president.

• A person posts an online video threatening to harm someone.

People who cannot possess a firearm regardless of the 2nd Amendment are people who:

• Are a convicted felon

• Are a fugitive of the law

• Are in the country illegally

• All of the above

A school principal searches a student’s backpack because they suspect the student might have a prohibited item, but they don’t have concrete evidence. The student argues that the search violates their rights under the 4th Amendment. Which of the following best describes how the 4th Amendment applies in this situation?

• The principal violated the student’s rights because a warrant is always required.

• The principal acted lawfully because students have no 4th Amendment rights at school.

• The principal acted lawfully if they had reasonable suspicion for the search.

• The principal violated the student’s rights because backpacks are private property.

What must the government obtain before searching a person’s property under the 4th Amendment

• A lawyer

• A witness

• A warrant

• An officer

During a criminal trial, the defendant refuses to answer questions on the witness stand, stating, "I plead the Fifth." The prosecutor argues that the defendant’s refusal to testify shows they must be guilty. Which of the following best explains the defendant’s right under the 5th Amendment?

• The defendant has the right to remain silent to avoid self-incrimination, and this cannot be used against them

• The defendant must answer questions in court unless they have an attorney present.

• The defendant’s refusal to testify proves they are guilty under the 5th Amendment.

• The 5th Amendment does not apply because the trial is already in progress.

A city government wants to build a new highway, and the proposed route goes through private homes. The government offers to pay the homeowners for their property, but some refuse to sell, arguing that the 5th Amendment protects their right to keep their homes. Under the 5th Amendment, when can the government take private property for public use?

• Only if the property owner agrees to sell voluntarily

• If the government provides fair compensation to the property owners

• If the government has a court order, even without compensation.

Which scenario best demonstrates a potential violation of the amendment protecting against cruel and unusual punishment?

• Mr. Nasif losing his license for receiving his 7th speeding ticket in 2024

• Mr. Lanzi sentenced to life in prison stealing a candy bar

• Mr. Hannaway assigned detention to Ryan for being 10 seconds late to class

• Mr. Henn being sentenced to 10 years in prison for tax fraud

A debate arises in a state legislature over whether citizens have a right to privacy, even though "privacy" is not specifically mentioned in the U.S. Constitution. Some lawmakers argue that the Constitution only protects rights explicitly written in it, while others believe that the 9th Amendment protects additional rights. How does the 9th Amendment support the argument for a right to privacy?

• It limits rights to only those listed in the Constitution.

• It states that people have rights beyond those explicitly written in the Constitution.

• It gives the government the power to define which rights are fundamental.

• It only applies to state governments, not federal law.

Which of the following examples reflects a power reserved to the states under the 10th Amendment?

• A state passes a law establishing its own system of public schools.

• Congress passes a law requiring states to follow federal healthcare guidelines.

• The president signs an executive order regulating interstate commerce.

• The Supreme Court strikes down a state law as unconstitutional.