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Bill of Rights Scenarios

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Carolyn is arrested for shoplifting a candy bar from a grocery store. At trial, she is found guilty. The judge decides that the right punishment is to cut off Carolyn’s hands so she will not be able to shoplift again. What amendment has been violated?

a)

4th Amendment

b)

3rd Amendment

c)

No Violation

d)

8th Amendment

2.

Congress wants to find ways to cut costs because of the soaring budget deficit. Congress passes a law to require American citizens to house US soldiers in their homes during peacetime. What amendment has been violated?

a)

1st Amendment

b)

No Violation

c)

10th Amendment

d)

3rd Amendment

3.

A group of college students create a website with detailed instructions about how to create a homemade explosive. What Amendment protects you from this?

a)

Amendment 2

b)

Amendment 5

c)

Amendment 1

d)

Amendment 8

4.

John works in a department store at the mall. The other day, a bag of illegal drugs was found in the parking lot of the mall. As a result, the police proceeded to open and search through all of the cars in the parking lot at that time. What amendment has been violated?

a)

Amendment 4

b)

Amendment 7

c)

Amendment 5

d)

Amendment 1

5.

Mr. Jones’ gun was confiscated by the police at a traffic stop, even though he showed them the proper permit and license for ownership of the gun. What amendment has been violated?

a)

Amendment 1

b)

Amendment 9

c)

Amendment 7

d)

Amendment 2

6.

Carl was arrested for assault five years ago. He has been sitting in jail awaiting his trial ever since then, and the court claims that the process has been lengthened due to complications with logistics concerning court dates and witness information. What amendment has been violated?

a)

Amendment 8

b)

Amendment 6

c)

Amendment 4

d)

Amendment 2

7.

Jane is a student in a public elementary school. Every day before lunch, her teacher instructs the class to remember to say grace before the meal. What amendment has been violated?

a)

Amendment 3

b)

Amendment 7

c)

Amendment 1

d)

Amendment 10

8.

Melanie asks her friend Torri, a hairdresser, to style her hair. When Torri completes the job Melanie is unhappy with the result and refuses to pay. Torri sues her for $40. What Amendment allows you to do this ?

a)

Amendment 5

b)

Amendment 7

c)

Amendment 8

d)

Amendment 3

9.

Jeffrey is suspected in the shooting death of his wife. He is acquitted because no gun was found. A year later a contractor found the gun hidden under a floor board. What Amendment protects you from this?

a)

Amendment 5

b)

Amendment 3

c)

Amendment 1

d)

Amendment 8

10.
The government says that no one in America is allowed to wear the color blue anymore. What amendment says the government cannot do this?
a)
1st Amendment
b)
13th Amendment
c)
9th Amendment
d)
3rd Amendment
11.
The FBI shows up at your house and arrests. You go straight to federal prison for 15 years without ever having a trial or knowing what you were charged with. What Amendment protects you from this?
a)
18th Amendment
b)
3rd Amendment
c)
9th Amendment
d)
5th Amendment
12.
The Federal government decides that States can't decide to build roads where they need them in their state. What amendment has been violated?
a)
10th Amendment
b)
5th Amendment
c)
2nd Amendment
d)
1st Amendment
13.

The 2nd amendment protects which of the following rights?

a)

Right to keep and bear arms.

b)

Rights of accused persons (speedy and public trial).

c)

Powers reserved to the states.

d)

Other rights of the people.

14.
What does the 4th Amendment protect Americans from?
a)
Cruel & Unusual Punishment
b)
Unreasonable Searches & Seizures
c)
Excessive Bail
d)
Being Tried Twice For The Same Crime
15.

Which amendment gives citizens the right to due process of law?


(a)  
Choose from the below words
5th Amendment
3rd Amendment
2nd Amendment
7th Amendment
16.

Which Amendment Reserves powers for the States?

a)

6th

b)

1st

c)

9th

d)

10th

17.

Which amendment says you can't be jailed without evidence

a)

4th

b)

5th

c)

6th

d)

7th

18.

True or False: the government is not allowed to make you pay unreasonable fines

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Marvin's boss dislikes the idea of the church Marvin attends. He chooses to fire him. What amendment will protect Marvin from being fired?

a)

1st

b)

2nd

c)

3rd

d)

9th

20.

Ryan O'Connor is accused of stealing his ex-girlfriends car. He says he didn't steal it. The judge doesn't believe him and puts him in jail immediately. What amendment protects Ryan?

a)

3rd

b)

4th

c)

5th

d)

10th