Constitution - Article 4-7 & Amendments

Question 1

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A law in your state was recently passed that contradicts a previous law passed by Congress. Which law does the constitution say is valid?

Answer 1

Article 6

Question 2

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There are rumors of a new amendment allowing foreign-born citizens to run for president. Who would have the power to propose this amendment?

Answer 2

Article 5

Question 3

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Sara, a student, is arrested for stealing a classmate’s term paper and selling it on the Internet. When she appears before the judge, she asks for a lawyer to help defend her. The judge tells her if she is smart enough to be in college, she is smart enough to defend herself. Besides, she is not being charged with a felony, so the stakes are not very high. Which amendment does this violate?

Answer 3

Amendment 6 or 7??

Question 4

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A neighbor is suing the Joneses because a tree in the Joneses’ yard fell on their roof during a hurricane. The neighbors want the Jones family to pay $850 to have their roof repaired. Mr. Jones requests that a jury be present to hear this case. The judge says it is not necessary since the amount of the repairs is so small. Which amendment does this violate?

Answer 4

Amendment 6 or 7?

Question 5

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Dick Durbin, one of the Illinois senators, retires. In 2018, Governor Rauner chooses someone to replace him. Which amendment does this violate?

Answer 5

Amendment 16, 17 or 18?

Question 6

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The House of Representatives and the Senate pass a law to raise their salary to $1 million. The President signs it. It goes into effect the next week. Which amendment does this violate?

Answer 6

Amendment 25, 26, or 27?

Question 7

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Carolyn is arrested for shoplifting a candy bar from a corner store store. At trial, she is found guilty. The judge decides that the appropriate punishment is to cut off Carolyn’s hands so that she will not be able to shoplift again. Which amendment does this violate?

Answer 7

Amendment 8, 9, or 10??

Question 8

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The organizers of Black Lives Matter are arrested for sending a petition to Mayor Lightfoot demanding that she fire a police officer involved in shooting a black man. Which amendment does this violate?

Answer 8

Amendment 1, 2, or 3?