Peter Brown has lived in his home since he was a child. Now the department of parks and recreation wants to tear down his neighborhood to build a park. A government official comes to visit Peter and offers to buy the house from him. Peter refuses. The official says that the government will now seize the property under the constitutional power of “eminent domain.” According to the U.S. Constitution, under what circumstances would Peter win his fight to keep his home?
Required
3 points
3
Question 3
3.
What was the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?
Required
5 points
5
Question 4
4.
The chart below lists several possible government actions.
I. Outlaw a religion
II. Permit journalists to criticize the President
III. Place reasonable limitations on speech harmful to others
IV Punish media sources for reports that may be offensive but are truthful
Which of these government actions would violate the First Amendment?
Required
5 points
5
Question 5
5.
A woman was accused of shoplifting in a neighborhood department store. She went to trial and the jury found her "not guilty". However, the store owner found video footage after the trial, proving that the woman did shoplift. The owner takes the evidence to the district attorney. How will the district attorney respond?
Required
5 points
5
Question 6
6.
The chart below contains excerpts from several constitutional amendments.
What was the primary purpose of the four amendments on this chart?