Scenario: After being found not guilty of assault, a person is arrested again by the same jurisdiction and charged with the same crime based on alleged procedural errors in the original trial. The person argues that their constitutional rights are being violated by being tried twice for the same offense. Which amendment supports their position?

The decision in Miranda v. Arizona had a significant impact on law enforcement procedures in the United States. What key right did this decision emphasize for individuals taken into police custody?

If 10 mL of sample are added to 190 mL of diluent, what is the dilution factor?

What was the main argument presented by the plaintiffs in Brown v. Board of Education regarding the impact of segregated schools on African American children?

Scenario: After years of the nationwide prohibition of alcohol, which had led to the rise of illegal bootlegging and organized crime, the public sentiment shifted, and many began to advocate for the legalization of alcohol. Eventually, an amendment was passed that repealed the earlier prohibition and allowed for the legal manufacture, sale, and consumption of alcohol once again. Which amendment allowed for the end of Prohibition and made alcohol legal?

Scenario: A public school principal requires all students to participate in a daily religious prayer, regardless of their personal beliefs. A group of parents files a complaint, arguing that the mandatory prayer is unconstitutional. Which amendment supports the parents’ claim?

Scenario: In the past, newly elected Presidents were sworn in during the month of March, which led to a prolonged transition period and left outgoing Presidents with reduced authority (“lame duck” status). To address these concerns, the Constitution was amended to change the inauguration date of newly elected Presidents. In a recent election, the President is inaugurated on January 20th, as specified by this amendment. Which amendment changed the inauguration date from March to January?

Scenario: A local government decides to seize a portion of private land to build a new public highway. The landowner, whose family has owned the property for generations, receives a notice that they must surrender their property immediately. However, the government offers no compensation for the land, arguing that the highway is needed to benefit the entire community. The landowner challenges the action, insisting that while they understand the public need, they have the right to receive fair compensation for their property. The dispute escalates, with the government refusing to negotiate or provide payment, claiming that the project must move forward quickly. Which amendment protects the landowner’s right to receive just compensation for the seized property?

Scenario: A state legislature passes a law that provides different levels of financial assistance for public school students, based solely on the neighborhood in which they live. Parents from less affluent neighborhoods argue that this law creates an unfair disparity in educational funding and denies their children equal protection under the law. Which amendment supports the parents’ claim?

What constitutional right did the Supreme Court base its decision on in Roe v. Wade, which established a woman’s right to choose to have an abortion?