Bill of Rights

Which of the following topics are covered in the Bill of Rights?

The state of Michigan has set the speed limit on freeways to 70 mph.

A group of teenagers gather quietly on a street corner. Neighbors complain and ask the police to arrest them for getting together as a group. The police refuse.

You were found not guilty of armed robbery and then put on trial for the same crime right after the verdict. Which amendment was violated?

Because Members of Congress are unhappy with students’ standardized test scores in many states, they pass a federal law that abolishes local school boards and requires a standardized national curriculum.

Ronald spray painted his name on the side of a building. As his punishment, the judge ordered him to spray paint "I'm a vandal" on his own car and remove it. The judge hoped this would teach Ronald a lesson.

Right to a jury for a civil case.

Emily was arrested for assault. She had to wait 2 years for her trial to start.

In which of the following situations would one person most likely petition another?

Powers reserved to the states.

You must go on trial but cannot afford a lawyer, so one has been appointed to you.

Jackson walked into his home and was surprised to find the police looking through his kitchen. When asked if they had probable cause or a warrant, they said no.

A group of 8th-graders sent a letter to the Governor asking him to put an end to the MCAS test. A month later, every student who signed the letter was arrested and charged with being disrespectful to the government.

No forced housing of soldiers.

An officer wants to come into your home to see if you have any illegal weapons. Which amendment protects you from doing this without a warrant?

Mary is a 25 year old college student. The police told her that she is not allowed to eat at Panera Bread.

People have more rights than what is listed in the Constitution.

After a child is accidentally injured from a gun, the city council proclaims that guns are dangerous and will not be allowed in peoples' homes.

The judge forced David to take the stand and testify against himself in court.

Right to due process of law.

If taking some action is prescribed by a law, which of the following must be true?

A person is given a prison term of life in prison for stealing a pack of gum. Which amendment has been violated?

A dentist is being sued for $500,000. He wants a jury to hear the case but the judge refuses his request.

Right to bear arms.

Miguel is accused of robbing a bank. He is not given a trial and told he will stay in jail until he confesses that he did it.

Maria puts a bumper sticker on her car that says 'I hate the President!' She is pulled over by the police and given a ticket for criticizing the government.

A town needs more land to build a new elementary school. A womanʹs property is needed but she wants to keep it. The town forces her to sell and gives her twice the propertyʹs actual value.

The National Guard has been sent to a town to clean up after a flood. The government says that everyone whose house has not been flooded must allow soldiers to stay in their homes.