A student criticizes a city rule at a public meeting without punishment. Which constitutional protection is involved?

Police enter a home only after a judge approves a warrant based on evidence. Which protection is involved?

A defendant refuses to testify at a criminal trial. Which constitutional protection is involved?

A local newspaper publishes an investigation of the governor. Which protection allows this without government censorship?

A person accused of a crime asks a lawyer to help defend the case. Which protection is involved?

A peaceful group gathers outside the state capitol to protest a law. Which protection is involved?

The state builds a highway through Ana's farm and sends her a check for the land's market value. Which protection required the payment?

A defendant insists that the people accusing him must appear in court so he can question them. Which protection is involved?

In peacetime, the army orders a family to give troops beds and meals in their home. Which protection is involved?

A person is tried for robbery and found not guilty, so prosecutors cannot try the same charge again. Which protection is involved?

A judge orders a person accused of shoplifting to pay $5 million before being released from jail to await trial. Which protection is involved?

A person asks Congress to change a veterans' benefits law by sending a signed request. Which protection is involved?

A state regulates its public schools because the Constitution does not give that power to Congress. Which protection is involved?

A person sues another person for a large amount of money and asks for a jury. Which protection is involved?

A defendant argues that a 20-year prison sentence for a minor theft is far too harsh. Which protection is involved?

A city pays to build one church but refuses to help any other faith. Which constitutional protection is involved?

A newspaper criticizes the mayor's policy without government punishment. Which amendment protects this activity?

The Constitution protects the right to keep and bear arms. Which amendment states this right?

The Constitution limits soldiers from being housed in private homes. Which amendment gives this protection?

The Constitution protects people against unreasonable searches and seizures. Which amendment gives this protection?

The Constitution protects due process and the right to remain silent in criminal cases. Which amendment includes these protections?

The Constitution gives criminal defendants a speedy public trial and a lawyer. Which amendment includes these rights?

The Constitution protects jury trials in many federal civil lawsuits. Which amendment gives this protection?

The Constitution bans excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishments. Which amendment does this?

The Constitution says listing certain rights does not deny other rights kept by the people. Which amendment says this?

The Constitution reserves undelegated powers to the states or the people. Which amendment states this principle?

After the Civil War, the Constitution ended slavery throughout the United States. Which amendment made that change?

The Constitution grants birthright citizenship and equal protection of the laws. Which amendment includes these rules?

After the Civil War, voters could not be denied the vote because of race. Which amendment added this protection?

The Constitution protects citizens from being denied the vote because of sex. Which amendment added this rule?

The Constitution bans poll taxes in federal elections. Which amendment made that change?

The Constitution protects voting rights for citizens who are at least 18 years old. Which amendment added this protection?

A state law sets harsher rules for one group of people than for others, with no valid reason. Which later constitutional protection may apply?

The first ten amendments, known as the Bill of Rights, were ratified in what year?

Three amendments added right after the Civil War are called the Reconstruction Amendments. Which amendments are they?

A person can be charged with a serious federal crime only after a grand jury finds enough evidence. Which amendment requires this?

The Nineteenth Amendment protects the right to vote regardless of sex. In what year was it ratified?

Before a proposed amendment becomes part of the Constitution, how many of the states must ratify it?

Which Founder introduced the proposed amendments in Congress in 1789 that became the Bill of Rights?

A state must follow fair legal procedures before taking a person's liberty. Which later amendment applies this rule to states?