Block 1 intro to criminal law Flashcards
Article 1 of constitution
Legislative power and describes how members are elected and their powers
Article 2
Defines executive power; has 4 sections
Article 3
Defines judicial power; has 3 sections
Article 4
Defines relationships between states; has four sections
Article 5
Sets out process for congress or states to amend constitution; one section
Article 6
Establishes U.S law as the supreme law of the land; “supremacy clause”
Amendment 3 of constitution
Forbids soldiers in time of piece from using citizens homes for quarter
Amendment 2
Right to bear arms
Amendment 8
Prevents excessive bail, fines, and cruel and unusual punishment;
Amendment 9
Other rights citizens have that are not played out in constitution
Sir Robert peele principles
9; drafted in 1829
Principle 1
Basic mission of law enforcement is crime prevention
Principle 2
Public approval is necessary for performing LE duties
Principle 3
Public cooperation is main goal of law enforcement
Principle 4
More use of force = less cooperation from public