Match the description to its amendment in the Bill of Rights
____ 1.There are certain things which are handled by the state or local government such as sanitation, education, and the organization of elections. In which Constitutional amendment is the paragraph ensuring that all powers not given to the federal government are indeed "given to either the states or the people?"
____ 2. They knock on your door and demad that you turn over your house to the army so thry can practice drills on your property. We do not have to let soldiers live in our homes if we do not want them there. This privilege from being forced to house or feed soldiers in our homes is a part of which Constitutional amendment?
____ 3. Clifford Claypool is arrested for knocking down old Mrs. Kimball (age 72) and then stealing her purse which contained $6.60. At the police station Clifford is treated rather harshly by the officers in charge and is bodily "thrown" into a cell. He overhears the arresting officer say that they are going to pull his finger nails out and beat him with the purse and cut one of his hands off" for doing such a lowly thing to such a nice little old lady. Clifford knows that he is a rascal, but he also chuckles at the comment because he knows that his penalty cannot be too harsh for committing such a minor offense as "purse snatching."This amendment bans the police or the government from torturing him of mistreating him for his crimes. Which amendment makes Clifford so certain?
____ 4. Rocky Rhode keeps a gun in his closet. Rocky tells all of his friends that he keeps it there...not because he likes to hunt...but rather to "defend himself against anyone who would try and rob him." We all know that Rocky could get himself into a great deal of trouble if he uses that gun without caution. However, we recognize Rocky's right to keep a weapon to defend himself and that which is rightfully his. This right is one shared by all as a result of which amendment?
____ 5. Morton was suspected and finally arrested for the murder of Silas McCree. There were no eye witnesses to the shooting, but Morton did have a motive. He also has a fairly legitimate alibi that will explain his whereabouts at the time of the shooting. Morton tells his friend, Dudley Dunn, that he isn't worried because, "There isn't enough evidence to even bring me to trial." He is right. The Grand Jury fails to find enough evidence against Morton to bring him to trial and he is released under a "no true bill" statement. This same right given to Morton is ensured to all of us because of which amendment?
____ 6. Rasmuson is a qualified law officer. He goes to the home of Johnson and demands entry into his house. Rasmuson has no reason to think Johnson has something to hide. Johnson tells Rasmuson to,"Buzz off! You don't even have evidence to suspect me of a crime." This means he doesn’t have probable cause and can’t rummage through his house or his other possessions. Which Constitutional amendment gives Johnson this protection?
____ 7. Marty Mannix tells Officer Notgrass that he saw Bill Knox rob the Save-More Bank. Later, Mannix refuses to testify to this statement in open court, so the statement of Mr. Mannix cannot be admitted as evidence against Mr. Knox. The reason for this is that a defendant has the right to be confronted by those who accuse him. Where in the Constitution is this stated?
_____8. On his way home from work, Jackson's car collides with Miller's car. Jackson says Miller's car ran a red light. Miller, who is a police officer, says Jackson's car ran a red light. Jackson was not hurt, but sued Miller for damages for his car. Jackson figures the judge will believe Miller because he is "on the side of the law." However, he does believe the judgment of 12 good people will decide in his favor; therefore he demands a jury trial. Where in the Constitution is Jackson guaranteed this right?
____9. Janice believes her rights have been violated when her landlord locks her out of her apartment because of her live in boyfriend. Janice believes her right to privacy has been violated. Which amendment tells citizens they have still other rights that are not mentioned in the Constitution?
____ 10. Edward has loudly criticized the actions of the local government and has even picketed out side the city hall and called for the removal of the mayor. His neighbor objects to his opinions and tell him to be quiet at the next city council meeting. He says "I can say what I want,” , This rightis protected in which of the Constitutional amendments?
____11.Peter Politer has written a personal blog on the internet criticizing the United States Congress and their support of the War in Afghanistan. He calls our military leaders “dunderheads” and says we are killing innocent civilians. Several people post comments asking the editor of his blog to remove him. Peter says “I can write what I want!” He’s right because it is protected under what amendment?
_____12. Howard Holenski has built a statue of a giant chicken in his backyard and has invited his family and friends tojoin him in his worship if the chicken god on Friday nights with a picnic and service in his honor. Howard’s local government says his beliefs violate community standards and he can’t have these services.. Howard says” I can worship as I please!” What amendment protects Howard’s rights.
_____13. I have weekly meetings at a local restaurant to work to protect the local environment and call for the County Commission to stop development of a new factory which may pollute the bay. We call ourselves the “Friends of the Bay” The County Commission asked the restaurant to refuse us a meeting place because we are threatening future jobs because of our opposition to the new factory. We tell the restaurant manager that we have the right to call together a group of friends to criticize the government.
_____14.George Gerard sent a letter to the state legislature criticizing the recent cuts to the state education budget. He circulated the letter and asked all his neighbors to sign it. He also sent this letter to the school board. He is allowed to circulate this letter and lobby his government officials according to which right protected in the amendments?