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Name: _______________________________________

What are my rights? Scenarios

DIRECTIONS: For each scenario below, USE YOUR NOTES to determine whether each scenario is
constitutional or unconstitutional then write a clear position statement to explain your opinion including the
specific amendment that it breaks. (All position statements must be in COMPLETE SENTENCES and clearly state
your opinion.) We will do the first one together, then you must complete at least TWO on your own.
EXAMPLE:

Example Scenario: You are at home watching TV when someone knocks on your door. Before you answer, the
police burst into your home and begin to look through your things. When you ask what they are doing, they tell you
that someone has accused you of doing something illegal and they are looking for evidence. When they are done, they
take boxes of your things away.
Is this Constitutional [allowed under the Constitution]? EXPLAIN why or why not in a clear position statement:

This is unconstitutional because under the Fourth Amendment, American citizens are
protected from unlawful search and seizure. Thus, this is not allowed that amendment because
the police would need a search warrant to enter and search your home .

Your
Turn!
Scenario One: During a time of peace, a few soldiers from the army come into your home and announce they are
going to stay in your home for a week and you must give them a bed and feed them.
Is this Constitutional [allowed under the Constitution]? EXPLAIN why or why not in a clear position statement:

This ____________ constitutional because under the _____________________ Amendment, _________________________________

Is/is not

Thus, this _____________allowed under that amendment because

Scenario Two: You have been accused of robbing a bank. You go through a full trial and are found not guilty. Five
years later, with new technology, there is new evidence against you. You are notified that next week a new trial will
be held against you for the bank robbery.
Is this Constitutional [allowed under the Constitution]? EXPLAIN why or why not in a clear position statement:

This ____________ constitutional because under the _____________________ Amendment, _________________________________

Is/is not

Thus, this _____________allowed under that amendment because

Scenario Three:: You are convicted of a minor traffic violation (i.e., driving through a stop sign), but instead of
paying a small fine, they revoke (take away) your license for life. There is no way for you to ever get it back.
Is this Constitutional [allowed under the Constitution]? EXPLAIN why or why not in a clear position statement:

Scenario Four: The government has recently declared Scientology is the official religion of the United States, and
gives everyone a period of two years to convert; failure to do so will result in a five-year prison sentence.
Is this Constitutional [allowed under the Constitution]? EXPLAIN why or why not in a clear position statement: