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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