James, an African American college student, was put on trial for burglary and receipt for stolen goods. The prosecutor used his peremptory challenges to remove all four African Americans from the jury pool. What amendment did the prosecutor violate?

Gennie is arrested for shoplifting a designer sweater and selling it on eBay. When Gennie appears before the judge, she asks for a lawyer to help defend her. The judge tells Gennie that if she is smart enough to be in college, she knows enough to defend herself. Besides, she is not charged with a felony, so the stakes are not very high. What amendment, if any, did the judge violate?

The Air Force base in Ogden, Utah is overwhelmed with an outbreak of positive Covid-19 cases. In order to meet social distancing requirements, Congress enacts a new law requiring local residents to house an airmen that has NOT tested positive. Which amendment, if any, did Congress violate?

Will Howard was found not guilty by a jury for robbing a local bank. Howard was released from custody and later interviewed by reporters. He brazenly admitted to the crime and that he got away with it. The police immediately re-arrest him; he is tried again for robbery and, this time, found guilty. What amendment, if any, did the police violate?

The USC campus police suspect several students at the college of possessing illegal drugs and firearms. Police have been watching and have targeted a few nameless students. One evening the investigating officers plan a raid, with the college's permission. The police enter the dorms late at night searching dorm rooms and backpacks. What amendment, if any, did the police violate?

Los Angeles has decided to sell the basketball court where local students shoot hoops and hang out after school. The students are very unhappy about this decision. They got together and staged a protest by marching with signs that said “Save our B-ball Court!” They were arrested and fined $50. What amendment was violated?

Saturday Ashley, a sixteen year old high school student, was walking in the mall stopped in at a clothing store. As she left, Ashley was approached by the stores security guard. He noticed her book bag and began to question her about a dress that was reported stolen. She asked to call her mom, but the security guard said no and continued to question her. What amendment, if any, did the security guard violate?

Due to a rising crime rate and a wave of school shootings, the President of the United States works with Congress to approve a law that makes guns no longer available for sale in America. All firearms are to be destroyed and all gun manufacturers must stop producing weapons. Any citizen that currently owns a gun must turn it over to the government. Which of the following amendments, if any, did the president violate?

Election day is approaching. Congress fearful that states would hinder the minority vote decide to oversee all elections themselves. They establish a task force whose only purpose is to conduct the presidential election. Which amendment, if any, did Congress violate?

Lt Ben Harris decided to attend a rally for Presidential candidate Joe Biden. The rally was scheduled for 6 p.m. at the local college stadium. Lt. Harris was late getting off of work and was unable to go home and change out of his uniform before heading to the rally. He decided to head straight for the rally. The next day, he received an official reprimand from his Commander and a hearing is scheduled to determine his punishment. What amendment, if any, did the commander violate?

Judge Harper presided over a civil suit in which a person claims their neighbor’s kids vandalized his/her car and caused over $2500 dollars in damages. He listened to the homeowner, and realized that the plaintiff in the case wanted a jury trial. He felt that a jury trial will take too long. He told the plaintiff that he decided to preside over the case himself? What amendment, if any, did the judge violate?

After a lengthy investigation, the FBI determined that there was a terrorist cell somewhere in central Arkansas. In order to find the terrorist cell, the FBI placed listening devices in every home in central Arkansas in order to hear conversations. What amendment, of any, did the FBI violate?

It is the end of your senior year. Shortly before graduation you were told you will not graduate with your class. You have met all of your schools academic graduation requirements of your school, but you are told that you need 40 hours of community service in order to graduate. You think this is unconstitutional and that community service is required and you have to waste your free time. What amendment if any, did the school violate?

Juanita lives near a factory that puts foul-smelling smoke in the air. Juanita and her neighbors call a meeting at Juanita’s house to discuss what they can do about the smoke. However, the police block the entrance to the home and tell people that they do not have the right to hold a meeting. What amendment, if any, did the police violate?

In February of 2000, Rhode Island introduced some controversial legislation regarding gun control. The Handgun Safety and Registration Act was meant to reduce illegal gun trafficking by providing for more efficient tracing of handguns used in crimes and tougher penalties for those who sell guns to illegal purchasers. The proposed law has came under a lot of criticism from people who feel like the restriction and regulation of the sell and purchase of guns is unconstitutional. What amendment, if any, did the law violate?

Members of Congress are unhappy with students’ standardized test scores. They pass a federal law that abolishes local school boards and requires a national, standardized curriculum. What amendment, if any, did Congress violate?

Jenna robs a bank and makes off with $4 million. She has a jury trial and after several weeks of testimony and deliberation, the jury finds Jenna not guilty. A few months pass and new evidence emerges. The federal government decides to try her again but instead of armed bank robbery they are going to try her for grand theft. Which amendment, if any, did the government violate?

Which amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures?

A person decides to write a petition to stop a wastewater treatment center from building near his/her town. What amendment are they exercising?

A terrorist that left a bomb on a plane that killed all passengers onboard was found guilty. The judge chooses to let the person be executed by having him thrown out of an airplane. What amendment has been violated?

Esperanza arrived home one evening to find a member of the United States navy sitting at the dining room table eating dinner with her parents. Esperanza quickly turned to her parents and said, “Why is there a military person in our home?” Esperanza’s parents said, “We were told we had to house this soldier.” Which amendment was violated?

On January 10, 2002, Gerard 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, 2016. Which Amendment is being violated?

Mary was caught littering in the park one day after school. When she went to trial, the jury found her guilty since there was a ton of evidence showing her guilt. The judge decided to give Mary a special sentence. He wanted Mary to walk from Los Angeles to Washington D.C. Along her journey across the country, Mary had to fill up 1 million bags of trash with litter she found along the roads. Which amendment was violated?

Reginald Rose gets called to jury duty. He hates jury duty. He tries to get out of it, but gets assigned to a complicated civil suit about a the patent of a medical device—one company says another company copied their invention, and is suing for millions and millions of dollars. Reginald is so confused by the scientific evidence, and so bored he can barely stay awake. He wonders to himself, why do I have to be here, anyway? It's just a civil case. What amendment requires him to be there?

The Arkansas General Assembly, tired of the number of divorce and custody cases clogging up the Circuit Courts, decided to pass a law outlawing marriages. After all they argue people can just cohabitate and marriages don't last anyway. What amendment, if any, did the state violate?

The 6th amendment has many components. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

The 5th amendment had many components. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

The 1st amendment has several components. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

ALL of the following amendments protects the accused in a criminal case EXCEPT ____________________________.

Which amendment does the above cartoon apply to?

Which amendment is the cartoon MOST referring to?