Constitutional Amendments Slideshow

Paul is pulled over at a roadblock where police are stopping all cars to search for money stolen in a bank robbery five blocks away. What amendment could Paul use to say that this search violated his rights?

4th Amendment

President John Green was planning a third run for President of the United States. What amendment prevents him from holding office any longer than two terms?

22nd Amendment

In 1870, Jerry was still being told that he must work as a slave. Which amendment had earlier been passed that would make the holding of slaves unconstitutional?

13th Amendment

Pat has started a very successful company that makes volleyball jerseys out of animal fur. Phil thinks the selling of animal fur clothing is a horrible mistreatment of animals. What amendment allows him to participate in a protest march in front of a department store that sells fur jerseys?

1st Amendment

Michelle was arrested two months ago for jaywalking and is still in jail, awaiting trial. What amendment, guaranteeing her the right to a speedy trial, could she use to say her rights were violated?

6th Amendment

Brian wants to buy a new hunting rifle. What amendment might he use to say that he has the basic right to own a weapon?

2nd Amendment

The city of Greentown has two newspapers. The Shannon Times often printed articles in favor of the local mayor. The Felix Gazette however, was very critical of his policies. When the Felix Gazette wrote that Mayor Thomas might not have the best interests of the city in mind, the mayor ordered the paper closed and the Felix Gazette went out of business. What right did the mayor violate by closing the newspaper?

1st Amendment

When Alfred went to his local polling place to vote for local elections, he was told to pay a poll tax of $500.00 to process the vote. Which amendment could he use to say the payment to vote is unconstitutional?

24th Amendment

Constance just celebrated her 18th birthday. Which amendment allows her to vote in the next public election?

26th Amendment

Vice-President Shila just learned that the President died. Which amendment says that she will become President?

25th Amendment

When Ester was arrested for shoplifting, she asked Judge Green to set bail while she was awaiting the trial. The judge agreed, and set bail at one million dollars. She could not afford that amount, so Ester remained in jail.

8th Amendment

Shila was told that women were not allowed to vote in her hometown. Which Constitutional amendment gave women the right to vote?

19th Amendment

Bertha is accused of writing several bad checks. When she appears before the judge, Bertha asks for help preparing her defense, because she can't afford a lawyer. The judge tells Bertha that she will just have to prepare her own case, without any help from a lawyer.

6th Amendment

Theodore, who is African-American, was told that African-Americans were not allowed to vote in his hometown. Which amendment makes this rule illegal?

15th Amendment

Roger and Antwan were in the house watching television when two police officers knocked on the door. The police accused them of having stolen property and entered the house. The police gathered up several items as evidence. When Roger and Antwan asked if the police officers had permission to take their things, the officers just laughed and left the house.

4th Amendment

A jury sentenced Reginald to have his hand chopped off after stealing a tweed jacket with elbow patches from the store.. Which amendment could Reginald use to protect him from such "cruel and unusual punishment"?

8th Amendment

Alfonse was the defendant in a murder case, but would not testify. Which amendment would he use to say that he has the right not to answer questions that might incriminate him?

5th Amendment

Sarah's boss dislikes the idea of the Church of Every Day Salvation. Sarah tells a co-worker that she belongs to the church and soon after, Sarah’s boss fires her because she belongs to the church. What amendment protects her freedom to practice whatever religion she chooses?

1st Amendment

A customer, Bob, says that Larry cheated him out of $20,000 at Larry’s General Store. Bob then sues Larry. Since Larry believes the evidence will prove his innocence, he asks Judge Jefferson for a jury trial. Judge Jefferson says it would be a waste of time, and that she will settle the matter herself.

7th Amendment

Chelsea is accused of armed robbery and given a trial. The jury finds her innocent. The next day the prosecutor decides the verdict was not correct, and he orders that Chelsea be arrested and tried for the crime again.

5th Amendment

1st Amendment

Freedoms of religion, assembly, petition, press, and speech

2nd Amendment

right to bear arms

3rd Amendment

no quartering of soldiers

4th Amendment

no search and seizure

5th Amendment

Self-incrimination

Double jeopardy

Due process

Government cannot take private property without paying

6th Amendment

right to public and speedy trial by jury with lawyer

7th Amendment

right to jury trial in most civil cases

8th Amedment

no cruel & unusual punishment or excessive bail or fines

9th Amendment

rights not stated in the Bill of Rights are still valid

10th Amendment

powers not given to the federal government by the Constitution is for the states

13th Amendment

abolish slavery

14th Amendment

equal protection under laws 4 all

15th Amendment

right to vote regardless of race

19th Amendment

right to vote regardless of gender

22th Amendment

limits the times a person can run for president 2 2

24th Amendment

no taxes 4 voting

25th Amendment

who becomes president if the president dies

26th Amendment

voting age is 18