Bill of Rights Scenarios

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  1. 2. A law is passed which bans anyone from visiting Buddhist temples in America. What amendment has been violated?
  2. 3. Hannah is put on trial for theft and found innocent. Later, she’s arrested again and put on trial for the same theft. The judge tells her that he wasn’t happy with the decision in the first trial and wanted to try a second time. What amendment has been violated?
  3. 6. The government declares that it now controls the speed limits in every state, even though that decision is usually left up to local governments. What amendment has been violated?
  4. 7. Benjamin comes home from work to find the police in his house, opening cabinets and drawers. When he asks them for a warrant, they leave without showing him one. What amendment has been violated?
  5. 9. Jacob writes a letter to his mayor criticizing the mayor’s recent actions. Later that week, the police show up at Jacob’s house and arrest him for “interfering with government work.” What amendment has been violated?
  6. 11. While serving a prison sentence, Malik is told that he will only receive food every other day. By the end of a month, Malik is starving and malnourished. What amendment has been violated?
  7. 12. The government claims that because the Constitution doesn't mention anything about owning pets, people have no right to own them. What amendment has been violated?
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  1. 1. Henry is arrested in 2025, and is kept in jail until his court case in 2030. What amendment has been violated?
  2. 4. While being arrested, Shannon is told that she must answer every question an officer asks her. What amendment is being violated?
  3. 5. An active-duty soldier knocks on Katherine’s door and demands that she make him lunch while he relaxes in her living room. When she says no, he tells her that it’s her duty to help American soldiers. What amendment has been violated?
  4. 8. Brennan sues his neighbor for damaging his fence. In court, the judge insists that only she can decide the case, and that Brennan can’t have a jury. What amendment has been violated?
  5. 10. A governor signs a bill banning all gun ownership, and sends all current gun owners to prison. What amendment has been violated?