Right to create a militia

Which amendment limits eminent domain?

On January 10, 2002, Josiah was arrested for trespassing on his neighbor's property. When he appeared before the judge to set his trial date, the judge told him his trial would take place on January 24, 2018. Josiah immediately informed the judge that this date was unacceptable. What amendment guarantees Josiah a speedy trial?

Joshua wrote a nice lengthy article for the Abilene Reporter News describing the changes students would like to see at Craig Middle School. The principal tried to stop Joshua's article from being published in the local newspaper, but he was unsuccessful. What amendment gives Joshua the right to submit his article?

Cierra visited one of her elderly neighbors and noticed that she had a gun locked away in one of her cabinets. During the visit, Cierra turned to her neighbor and asked, "Why do you have a gun in your house?" Her neighbor simply said, "I am exercising my right to own a gun legally." What amendment gives her that right?

Nowhere in the Constitution does it talk about what part of the federal government is in charge of education. Today each individual state controls and sets the standards for their state's educational system. What amendment gives the states this power?

Mario was caught littering in the park after school. When he went to trial, the jury found him guilty since there was a ton of evidence showing his guilt, including video surveillance. The judge decided to give Mario an unusual sentence. He wanted him to walk from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Along his journey, he had to fill up 1 million bags of trash. Mario quickly informed the judge he did not have to fulfill this unusual sentence. What amendment supports Mario?

Joseph, a recent immigrant to the United States, was driving around Abilene and noticed that there were churches from several different religions located throughout the city. He was amazed at the fact that people in the United States could practice and worship any religion of their choice. Which amendment gives citizens this right?

Jacob is upset over the current curfew effecting teenagers throughout Abilene. Jacob decided that he was going to collect as many signatures as he could on a petition and present it to the mayor, Anthony Williams. Which amendment gives Jacob the right to do this?

Taryn arrived home one evening to find a member of the United States Army sitting at her dining room table eating dinner with her parents. Taryn quickly turned to her parents and said, "Why is there a military person in our home?" Taryn's parents said, "We were told we had to house this soldier." Taryn quickly saw the soldier out and said, "Read the Bill of Rights." Which amendment supports Taryn in this?

I was arrested 12 months ago. I've been accused of speeding, but I haven't been given an opportunity to defend myself against the charge. I think they are going to leave me in this jail forever! Do I have a right to a speedy trial? If so, what amendment gives me this right?

What amendments do you need to know about in case you are ever charged with a crime?

Right to a grand jury

Right to know with what crime you are being charged

Right to a reasonable bail