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Bill of Rights Review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 40mins

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 permanently tie 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.

A group of college students are on spring break and have vandalized downtown Miami. The local news crew is at the scene attempting to cover the action. The police step in and begin breaking the cameras. Which amendment does this violate?

a)

Amendment 2

b)

Amendment 5

c)

Amendment 1

d)

Amendment 8

3.

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

4.

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

5.

Carl was arrested for assault five years ago. He has been sitting in jail ever since then and still hasn't had his trial. What amendment has been violated?

a)

Amendment 8

b)

Amendment 6

c)

Amendment 4

d)

Amendment 2

6.

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

7.

Jeffrey is suspected in the shooting death of his wife. He is acquitted (freed) because no gun was found. A year later a contractor found the gun hidden under a floorboard. Police come and arrest Jeffrey again for the murder. What amendment protects you from this?

a)

Amendment 5

b)

Amendment 3

c)

Amendment 1

d)

Amendment 8

8.

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

9.

The FBI shows up at your house and arrests you. 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

10.

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

11.

The government forces you to house 5 soldiers in your home. What amendment does not allow this?

a)

3rd Amendment

b)

19th Amendment

c)

6th Amendment

d)

9th Amendment

12.

Which amendment protects you from being stuck in a tub of electric jellyfish for a crime you have committed?

a)

3rd Amendment

b)

19th Amendment

c)

10th Amendment

d)

8th Amendment

13.

The government creates a ban on selling firearms to civilians (non-military people). What amendment does this violate?

a)

2nd Amendment

b)

1st Amendment

c)

8th Amendment

d)

9th Amendment

14.
A person decides to write a petition to stop a waste water treatment center from building near his/her town. What amendment are they exercising?
a)
1st Amendment
b)
3rd Amendment
c)
7th Amendment
d)
2nd Amendment
15.

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

16.
A person is found not guilty of armed robbery. The courts decide to put him on trial again for the same robbery. What amendment does not allow this?
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
3rd Amendment
c)
1st Amendment
d)
5th Amendment
17.

A police officer pulls you over for speeding. He has you step out of the car and then searches it. He has no warrant or probable cause. What amendment protects you from this?

a)

2nd Amendment

b)

8th Amendment

c)

10th Amendment

d)

4th Amendment

18.

A person is sentenced to death for murder. The governor chooses to let the person be punished by having him thrown out of an airplane. What amendment has been violated?

a)

22nd Amendment

b)

8th Amendment

c)

4th Amendment

d)

9th Amendment

19.

After being accused of a crime, a judge decides you should have to wait in jail for 3 years before he will be able to hear your case/trial. What amendment says that this is not okay?

a)

6th Amendment

b)

1st Amendment

c)

9th Amendment

d)

12th Amendment

20.

A group of individuals is unhappy with a recent bill that was passed in court. They have decided to make signs and protest outside of the capitol building to show their displeasure. Which amendment protects this?

a)

13th Amendment

b)

4th Amendment

c)

3rd Amendment

d)

1st Amendment