Bill of Rights Scenarios

Kim is arrested for the murder of her next door neighbor. She is immediately thrown in jail for life without having a trial

The United States is currently involved in a war with Iraq. Due to the high cost of the war, President Obama has urged each U.S. family to provide housing and food for three members of the military.

Sarah is on trial for bringing a gun to school. The judge forces her to take the stand to testify.

The United States is currently involved in a war with Iraq. Due to the high cost of the war, President Obama has urged each U.S. family to provide housing and food for three members of the military.

Because Members of Congress are unhappy with students’ test scores in many states, they pass a federal law that gets rid of local school boards and requires a national test that all kids must take.

Mr. Chappelle, a hunter, opens the door of his home one day to find agents from the federal government outside. They inform him that certain parts of a new federal law allow them to take his rifles so that he may not engage in terrorist activities

What is the purpose of the Amendment process?

Jeremy was arrested for writing his name in large letters across the front of Hogg Middle School. He was put on trial without a jury because the lawyers for the government believed that, although a crime had been committed, it was not serious.

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