im having trouble with these questions...i need to know what ammendment fits the statement...
1. A united states representative prohibited a local newspaper from printing an editorial that was critical of her record.
2. Congress told the state of Montana that it would no longer be able to issue marriage licenses.
3. Melissa was arested and placed in jail without being informed of the nature or cause of the accusation.
These are instances of things that should not have happened, because of the Bill of Rights.
The Amendments that a court would refer to in dealing with these situations are:
1. Amendment 1 (Freedom of the press etc.)
2. Amendment 10 (The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people)
3. Amendment 6 (..right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed,..., and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him..)
To determine which amendment fits each statement, we need to analyze the details and principles involved in each situation:
1. A United States representative prohibiting a local newspaper from printing an editorial critical of her record.
In this case, the representative's action appears to violate the freedom of the press. To identify the appropriate amendment, we can recall the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, which protects freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition.
Therefore, the amendment that fits this statement is the First Amendment.
2. Congress telling the state of Montana that it would no longer be able to issue marriage licenses.
To determine the applicable amendment in this situation, we need to consider the principles of federalism and the division of powers between the federal government and the states. The Tenth Amendment of the United States Constitution states that powers not delegated to the federal government by the Constitution are reserved for the states or the people.
Given that marriage licensing is traditionally a state-level responsibility, Congress's action to prevent Montana from issuing marriage licenses may infringe upon the state's powers.
Hence, the amendment that fits this statement is the Tenth Amendment.
3. Melissa being arrested and placed in jail without being informed of the nature or cause of the accusation.
This situation raises issues related to due process and protection of the accused individual's rights. We should look for an amendment that safeguards the rights of individuals during arrest and trial.
The Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury, and it includes the rights to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation and to confront witnesses.
Therefore, the amendment that fits this statement is the Sixth Amendment.
By understanding the specific principles and rights protected by each amendment, you can determine the appropriate amendment that relates to a given situation.