Bill of Rights Quick Quiz

Sara, an eighteen-year old college student, is arrested for stealing a classmate’s term paper and selling it on the Internet. When she appears before the judge, she asks for a lawyer to help defend her. The judge tells her if she is smart enough to be in college, she is smart enough to defend herself. Besides, she is not being charged with a felony, so the stakes are not very high

Which amendment is this talking about?

• 5th Amendment

• 7th Amendment

• 6th Amendment

• 4th Amendment

Serenity is arrested for shoplifting a candy bar from a neighborhood convenience store. At trial, she is found guilty. The judge decides that the appropriate punishment is to cut off Serenity's hands so that she will not be able to shoplift again

Which amendment is this violating?

• 7th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

• 6th Amendment

• No Violation

Is this Legal?

• YES

• NO

• Only in Schools

Guarantees a fair and speedy civil trial ​ (a)  

• Second Amendment
• Third Amendment
• Fourth Amendment
• Fifth Amendment
• Sixth Amendment
• Seventh Amendment
• Eighth Amendment
• Ninth Amendment
• Tenth Amendment
• First Amendment

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8.3.8

Determine which detail applies to the amendment