Is It Constitutional?

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Is It Constitutional?

Constitutional 15th Amendment

A state legalizes marijuana

Constitutional 10th Amendment

A woman fleeing violence in Mexico signs a contract with

a Texas rancher. If the rancher will pay for her

transportation to the U.S., she agrees to work for him for 8 years to pay the debt.

Unconstitutional13th Amendment

In 1870, a carpetbagger and a sharecropper get taxed the

same amount despite differences in their income.

Constitutional16th Amendment

What amendment are they protesting against?

Constitutional 1st & 18th

Amendment

Constitutional 1st Amendment

In 1915, an African American man is arrested on suspicion

of murder. Before he can appear before a judge, the townspeople storm the jail

and lynch him.

Unconstitutional5th – 6th – 8th Amendment

Women voting in 1930.

Constitutional 19th Amendment

In 1885, an African American man is denied the right to bear arms by the state of

Alabama.

Unconstitutional2nd & 14th

Amendments

Constitutional 21st Amendment

Violent protests in Ferguson,

MO

Unconstitutional1st Amendment

The governor of Texas appoints two Senators to represent the state in the United States Congress.

Unconstitutional17th Amendment

During a routine traffic stop, an officer smells marijuana

in the car. He initiates a search of the car.

Constitutional 4th Amendment

Daily Double: In 1980, you turn 18. You decide to vote

in the upcoming presidential election. You show up with

your poll tax receipt but are denied the chance to vote.

Unconstitutional24th & 26th

Amendment

Bonus: What

amendment does this

image promote?

18th Amendment

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