Question

questions 6 - 14 are about the second through tenth amendments. write the correct amendment from the answer bank under the example of its use. second answer bank third fourth 6. the police believe that a person is selling drugs in their home but dont have any evidence. what amendment prevents the police from going into the persons home? 7. in colonial times, colonists were forced to provide shelter for british troops. what amendment prevents this? 8. a person keeps guns in their home. what amendment allows this? fifth answer bank sixth seventh 9. a lawyer asks to have a criminal trial moved to a different county, because they would be unable to find local people to serve on the jury who could be fair. what amendment allows this? 10. a man who is on trial for a crime decides to take the witness stand. he answers some questions from the prosecutor but refuses to answer others. what amendment allows this? 11. people sued big drug companies in a federal court. the drug companies asked for a jury trial instead of a trial with only a judge. what amendment allows this?

Explanation:

1. The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures, so it prevents the police from entering a home without evidence.
2. The Third Amendment prohibits the quartering of troops in private homes, preventing the situation that colonists faced.
3. The Second Amendment guarantees the right to keep and bear arms, allowing a person to keep guns at home.
4. The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to a fair trial, which can include moving a trial to a different venue if necessary for an impartial jury.
5. The Fifth Amendment protects against self - incrimination, allowing a person on trial to refuse to answer certain questions.
6. The Seventh Amendment guarantees the right to a jury trial in civil cases in federal courts.

Answer:

1. Fourth
2. Third
3. Second
4. Sixth
5. Fifth
6. Seventh