Question

john wilkes was both a journalist and a member of the british parliament. in 1762, he published a severe criticism of a speech the king had given. wilkes was arrested for publishing a \treasonous\ newspaper intended to cause rebellion against the king.
which amendment in the bill of rights would make this illegal in the united states government?
4th amendment
8th amendment
10th amendment
1st amendment
question 12
1 pts
in the british colonies, government officials got court orders authorizing them to enter any location to search for and take goods that had been smuggled into the country. these court orders were valid for the lifetime of the current king, plus six months.
which amendment in the bill of rights would make this impossible in the united states government?
1st amendment
4th amendment
5th amendment
7th amendment

Explanation:

• First question: The 1st Amendment protects freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition. Publishing criticism (expression) is protected. The 4th Amendment is about unreasonable searches and seizures. The 8th is about excessive bail/fines and cruel/unusual punishment. The 10th is about powers not delegated to the federal government. So, the 1st Amendment makes the arrest for publishing criticism (a form of expression) illegal in the U.S. as per the Bill of Rights.
• Second question: The 4th Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures. It requires warrants to be based on probable cause, describe the place to be searched and things to be seized. The court orders in the British colonies (broad - scope, long - validity) violate the 4th Amendment's requirements. The 1st is about expression etc., the 5th about due process etc., and the 7th about jury trials in civil cases.

Answer:

• First question: 1st Amendment
• Second question: 4th Amendment