Government Court Cases and BOR

Question 1

What court case took place in 1969, and dealt with silent protesting when student’s form protesting was wearing black bands on their arms. When the school said they couldn’t do that, the court decided it violated their 1st amendment.

Answer 1

Tinker v. Des Moines

Question 2

What court case took place in 1966, and dealt with a man who went to court but wasn’t told about his rights. He wasn’t charged because the court decided it violated the 5th and 6th amendment.

Answer 2

Miranda v. Arizona

Question 3

What court case took place in 1989, and dealt with a man who burned the US flag out of protest. When he was arrested he said that it violated the 1st amendment. The court agreed.

Answer 3

Texas v. Johnson

Question 4

This amendment protects the freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religion, right to assemble, and right to petition.

Answer 4

1st amendment

Question 5

This amendment protects us from an unreasonable search and seizure. This means that the police need a warrant to search your home.

Answer 5

4th amendment

Question 6

This amendment protects us from double jeopardy (being charged for same crime twice), makes us have a due process when we go to court (normal and fair treatment through the judicial system), the right against self-incrimination (right to lawyer or right to not answer questions that could be self-incriminating), and protects from eminent domain (government takes private property and turns it to public without permission) .

Answer 6

5th amendment

Question 7

This amendment gives us the right to a trial by jury, a speedy trial, a public trial, the right to confront accusers, and the right to an attorny.

Answer 7

6th amendment

Question 8

This amendment protects us from having an excessive bail, from excessive fines, and from cruel and unusual punishment.

Answer 8

8th amendment