Question

part iii - scenario - based questions
read each scenario carefully. identify which amendment applies and explain your reasoning with evidence or
a real - world example.

1. a journalist exposes corruption in a local government without fear of government punishment.

○ amendment:__ • why:__

1. a driver refuses a warrantless car search, and the officer cannot proceed.

○ amendment:__ • why:__

1. a defendant is retried for the exact same crime after being found not guilty.

○ amendment:__ • why:__

Explanation:

1. Amendment: First Amendment. Why: The First Amendment protects freedom of the press. A journalist exposing corruption is exercising this right. For example, investigative journalists often report on government wrong - doings without fear of government - imposed censorship (as long as the reporting is truthful).
2. Amendment: Fourth Amendment. Why: The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures. A warrantless car search (without probable cause) is an unreasonable search. In real - world, police generally need a warrant (based on probable cause) to search a person's vehicle.
3. Amendment: Fifth Amendment. Why: The Fifth Amendment contains the double - jeopardy clause, which prohibits being tried for the exact same crime after being found not guilty. For example, if a person is acquitted of a murder charge, they cannot be retried for that same murder.

Answer:

1. Amendment: First Amendment. Why: Protects freedom of the press.
2. Amendment: Fourth Amendment. Why: Protects against unreasonable searches.
3. Amendment: Fifth Amendment. Why: Prohibits double - jeopardy.