Amendments Flashcards
1st Amendment
freedom of religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition
The First Amendment …
Forbids Congress from both promoting one religion over others and also restricting an individual’s religious practices.
2nd Amendment
right to bear arms (militia)
4th Amendment
search and seizure
The Fourth Amendment … probable clause =
warrant
5th Amendment
right to remain silent (grand jury, double jeopardy, Miranda Rights, Eminent Domain)
Grand jury
only for federal crimes, make formal changes (indictment)
double jeopardy
getting charged twice for the same crime
Miranda rights
police must remind you these rights
Eminent Domain
Government can seize private property for public use
6th amendment
right to speedy and public trial (by impartial jury of state)
8th Amendment
protects us from cruel and unusual punishment
bail
deposit left with the court to ensure the accused will return to stand trail
LEGS
L egislative - Article 1
E xecutive - Article 2
G judicial - Article 3
S tates - Article 4
more security =
less privacy