Question

Bill of Rights Homework

Directions: Read each scenario below and match the amendment with the scenario. Each amendment is only used once. A model has been provided to help you get started.
Scenario

Which amendment in the Bill of Rights is being violated? Explain your answer.
Jenny, an eighteen year old college student, is arrested for stealing a classmate’s designer sweater and selling it online. When Jenny appears before the judge, she asks for a lawyer to help defend her. The judge tells Jenny that if she is smart enough to be in college, she knows enough to defend herself.
Amendment: The Sixth Amendment is being violated.

Explanation: The Sixth Amendment states that if the accused individual cannot afford a lawyer, one will be provided to defend them.

Congress wants to find ways to cut costs due to the national debt. Congress passes a law to require American citizens to house US soldiers in their homes during peacetime.
Amendment:
Explanation:





Members of Congress are unhappy with students’ standardized test scores. They pass a federal law that gets rid of local school boards and requires a national, standardized curriculum.
Amendment:
Explanation:





Carolyn is arrested for stealing a candy bar from a grocery store. At trial, she is found guilty.The judge decides that the right punishment is to cut off Carolyn’s hands so she will not be able to shoplift again.
Amendment:
Explanation



Mr. Gordon owes Mr. Cavanaugh $5,000. He demands he will take him to court to get paid back. When he presents his case to the judge, he is refused a jury and kicked out of court.
Amendment:
Explanation:

Answer 1

Congress wants to find ways to cut costs due to the national debt. Congress passes a law to require American citizens to house US soldiers in their homes during peacetime. Amendment: third amendment Explanation: the third amendment states that quartering of soldiers in civilian homes is not allowed.

Members of Congress are unhappy with students’ standardized test scores. They pass a federal law that gets rid of local school boards and requires a national, standardized curriculum. Amendment: fourteenth amendment Explanation: the fourteenth amendment states that the school board will operate, control, and supervise all free public schools

Carolyn is arrested for stealing a candy bar from a grocery store. At trial, she is found guilty.The judge decides that the right punishment is to cut off Carolyn’s hands so she will not be able to shoplift again. Amendment: eighth amendment Explanation: the eighth amendment states that no cruel or unusual punishments will be given nor excessive bails/fines

Mr. Gordon owes Mr. Cavanaugh $5,000. He demands he will take him to court to get paid back. When he presents his case to the judge, he is refused a jury and kicked out of court. Amendment: seventh Explanation: the seventh amendment states that everyone has a right to jury trial or case examination in any US court

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