Bill of Rights Scenarios Page 1 Directions: The following statements present scenarios dealing with issues addressed by the Bill of Rights. Read each statement, then write the number of the amendment that applies in the space provided.

1.Even though Matt robbed the bank, after the jury found him innocent the prosecutor couldn’t put him on trial again
2.The police read the charges against Jasmine when they arrested her
3.Carla keeps a rifle in the basement even though she does not hunt anymore
4.Senator Jones was upset by the newspaper article that criticized her, but she could not put the reporter in jail
5.Although the mayor disagreed with the protestors, he gave them a permit to hold a rally in the town square
6.The police were sure Carl stashed the stolen jewelry in his house, but they got a warrant before going in
7.Kristaʼs bail was set at $500 after she was arrested for shoplifting
8.When Linda was on trial for murder, the jury wanted to hear her side of the story, but she refused to testify
9.The principal of Smith Public High School got fired for requiring students to say a prayer every morning
10.When Taylor sued Charles for breaking her $1000 television, a jury heard the case
11.Maine makes its own policies for its public schools because the Constitution does not give the U. S. Congress the power to do so
12.Deshon takes comfort in knowing that he has more rights than just the ones specifically listed in the Bill of Rights
13.When a marine asked to stay in Jim’s house for the night, Jim turned him away
14.Mrs. Richardson wanted John put in jail for 20 years for stealing her lawn gnome, but the judge said that was too severe a penalty
15.Marcus refused to let the police search his bag as he was walking home