Judicial Challenges: Deciphering Justice in the U.S. Judicial Branch
By: Erin Brewer
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The Bill of Rights in Action
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Supreme Court Precedent
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Harper, a junior at Riverdale High School, wore a shirt to school with a bold political slogan advocating for a controversial environmental policy. The slogan sparked heated debates among students in class, leading teachers to report a disruption to the administration. The principal demanded Harper change the shirt, arguing that the message was divisive and causing distractions. Harper refused and was suspended for three days, claiming the suspension violated their First Amendment right to free speech. Harper’s parents sued the school district, arguing that students should not lose their rights at the schoolhouse gate.
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Dawson, a 34-year-old small business owner, had their home searched by Libertyville police officers after an anonymous caller reported seeing illegal activity. The officers entered Dawson’s home without obtaining a warrant or permission, citing the anonymous tip as sufficient cause. During the search, they discovered evidence of a crime, which was later used to arrest and charge Dawson. Dawson’s defense attorney argued that the evidence should not be admissible in court because the search violated the Fourth Amendment, which protects against unreasonable searches and seizures. Dawson’s case raised serious questions about the boundaries of law enforcement authority and individual privacy rights.
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Maria Rivera, a 25-year-old college student, was arrested during a protest against police brutality. While detained, she was not informed of her rights, including the right to remain silent and to have an attorney present during questioning. As a result, Maria unknowingly made incriminating statements during the interrogation. Her attorney argued that the failure to inform Maria of her rights was a clear violation of the Fifth and Sixth Amendments, and the case quickly gained attention for its implications on due process.
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Jordan Carter, a senior at Pinewood High School, was suspended for refusing to stand during the Pledge of Allegiance, citing personal beliefs about freedom and justice. The school claimed that participating in the pledge was a show of respect and part of the school’s policy on patriotism. Jordan and their family argued that the suspension violated the First Amendment right to freedom of speech and expression, emphasizing that no student should be compelled to participate in patriotic rituals against their conscience. The case sparked national debate on individual rights in public schools.
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Excerpt from the U.S. Constitution, Article I, Section 8:
“The Congress shall have Power... To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian Tribes.”
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Excerpt from the First Amendment:
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.”
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Excerpt from the Fourth Amendment:
“The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause.”
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Excerpt from the Fifth Amendment:
“No person shall... be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law.”
Excerpt from the Fifth Amendment:
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Judicial Challenges: Deciphering Justice in the U.S. Judicial Branch
By: Erin Brewer
start
Welcome to Judicial Challenges!
Congratulations on your nomination as a Supreme Court Justice! To secure your confirmation by the Senate, you must prove your understanding of the U.S. Judicial Branch by navigating this escape room. Solve all the challenges before the timer runs out, or risk not being confirmed! Click the 'contine' button to begin your journey.
Continue -->
Your Missions
The Role of the Judicial Branch
The Bill of Rights in Action
Reward
Deciding a Case
Constitutional Interpretation
MISSION 1: The Role of the Judicial Branch
QUIZ
start
question 1/4
question 2/4
Question 3/4
Question 4/4
COMPLETE
MISSION
CONGRATULATIONS!
Continue
Your Missions
Complete!
The Bill of Rights in Action
Reward
Deciding a Case
Constitutional Interpretation
MISSION 2: The Bill of Rights in Action
Supreme Court Precedent
start
question 1/4
Harper, a junior at Riverdale High School, wore a shirt to school with a bold political slogan advocating for a controversial environmental policy. The slogan sparked heated debates among students in class, leading teachers to report a disruption to the administration. The principal demanded Harper change the shirt, arguing that the message was divisive and causing distractions. Harper refused and was suspended for three days, claiming the suspension violated their First Amendment right to free speech. Harper’s parents sued the school district, arguing that students should not lose their rights at the schoolhouse gate.
question 2/4
Dawson, a 34-year-old small business owner, had their home searched by Libertyville police officers after an anonymous caller reported seeing illegal activity. The officers entered Dawson’s home without obtaining a warrant or permission, citing the anonymous tip as sufficient cause. During the search, they discovered evidence of a crime, which was later used to arrest and charge Dawson. Dawson’s defense attorney argued that the evidence should not be admissible in court because the search violated the Fourth Amendment, which protects against unreasonable searches and seizures. Dawson’s case raised serious questions about the boundaries of law enforcement authority and individual privacy rights.
question 3/4
Maria Rivera, a 25-year-old college student, was arrested during a protest against police brutality. While detained, she was not informed of her rights, including the right to remain silent and to have an attorney present during questioning. As a result, Maria unknowingly made incriminating statements during the interrogation. Her attorney argued that the failure to inform Maria of her rights was a clear violation of the Fifth and Sixth Amendments, and the case quickly gained attention for its implications on due process.
question 4/4
Jordan Carter, a senior at Pinewood High School, was suspended for refusing to stand during the Pledge of Allegiance, citing personal beliefs about freedom and justice. The school claimed that participating in the pledge was a show of respect and part of the school’s policy on patriotism. Jordan and their family argued that the suspension violated the First Amendment right to freedom of speech and expression, emphasizing that no student should be compelled to participate in patriotic rituals against their conscience. The case sparked national debate on individual rights in public schools.
COMPLETE
MISSION
Congratulations!
Continue
Your Missions
Complete!
Complete!
Reward
Deciding a Case
Constitutional Interpretation
MISSION 3: Constitutional Interpretation
True/False
start
question 1/4
Excerpt from the U.S. Constitution, Article I, Section 8:
“The Congress shall have Power... To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian Tribes.”
question 2/4
Excerpt from the First Amendment:
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.”
question 3/4
Excerpt from the Fourth Amendment:
“The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause.”
question 4/4
Excerpt from the Fifth Amendment:
“No person shall... be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law.”
Excerpt from the Fifth Amendment:
COMPLETE
MISSION
Congratulations!
Follow
Your Missions
Complete!
Complete!
Reward
Deciding a Case
Complete!
Mission 4: Deciding a Case
Sorting Events
start
Question 1/4
question 2/4
Question 3/4
Question 4/4
COMPLETE
MISSION
Congratulations!
Follow
Your Missions
Complete!
Complete!
Reward
Complete!
Complete!
Completed Breakout!
Congratulations!
Congratulations! You’ve proven yourself worthy of serving as a Supreme Court Justice! Take a screenshot of this page and submit it to the assignment to earn 50 LiveSchool points!