WAS COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ 5th Amendment. Answer: Paul is arrested for insider trading; this is
the illegal practice of trading on the stock market to make money with
confidential information. Paul is sentenced to 15 years in prison, which
is a fairly typical punishment for this crime. Paul has been in prison for
14 years and is nearing his release; a new judge has to grant his official
release, but believes the earlier judge was too light on his punishment.
He rules that Paul also has to pay a fine of $500,000. What amendment
might Paul argue was just violated? Why?
◉ 1st Amendment - Freedom of Assembly. Answer: Angelina is furious
over her city's latest attempt to cover up a major waste of taxpayer
money. As a result, the city has refused to allow town meetings on the
subject. Angelina begins to collect signatures from local citizens who
agree with her disgust in her local government. The city's refusal to
allow town meetings and Angelina's effort to collect signatures are both
protected by the Bill of Rights. Which amendment will Angelina cite as
her support?
◉ 8th Amendment Cruel and Unusual Punishment. Answer: Kevin, the
star football player, was walking home late one night after practice when
he decided to take a shortcut. He walked through his neighbor's
backyard, who called the police on him for trespassing. Kevin was found
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ 5th Amendment. Answer: Paul is arrested for insider trading; this is
the illegal practice of trading on the stock market to make money with
confidential information. Paul is sentenced to 15 years in prison, which
is a fairly typical punishment for this crime. Paul has been in prison for
14 years and is nearing his release; a new judge has to grant his official
release, but believes the earlier judge was too light on his punishment.
He rules that Paul also has to pay a fine of $500,000. What amendment
might Paul argue was just violated? Why?
◉ 1st Amendment - Freedom of Assembly. Answer: Angelina is furious
over her city's latest attempt to cover up a major waste of taxpayer
money. As a result, the city has refused to allow town meetings on the
subject. Angelina begins to collect signatures from local citizens who
agree with her disgust in her local government. The city's refusal to
allow town meetings and Angelina's effort to collect signatures are both
protected by the Bill of Rights. Which amendment will Angelina cite as
her support?
◉ 8th Amendment Cruel and Unusual Punishment. Answer: Kevin, the
star football player, was walking home late one night after practice when
he decided to take a shortcut. He walked through his neighbor's
backyard, who called the police on him for trespassing. Kevin was found
