Chp. 4 Sec. 1+2 Flashcards
A- freedom of speech
1st Amendment
A Supreme Court interpretation that there should be a strict division between religion and government
Separation of church and state
Knowing making false statements that hurt another persons reputation
Slander
This is limited though; you cannot yell fire in a crowded place if there is none-
Clear-and-present-danger rule
A- right to have weapons
2nd Amendment
The government cannot force citizens/homeowners to give rooms to soldiers in peacetime
3rd Amendment
A- protects people from unreasonable searches
4th Amendment
A legal document that describes the place to be searched and the persons or things to be seized
Search warrant
A- protects the rights of an accused person
5th Amendment
A group that hears evidence in a criminal case and decides whether there is enough evidence to bring the accused person to trial
Grand jury
Or formally accuse-
Indict
Having to testify against oneself-
Self-incrimination
Being tried twice for the same crime-
Double Jeopardy
A person cannot be punished for a crime until the law has been fairly applied to their case.
Due process of law
The governments power to take citizens private property for use/public food
Eminent domain
A- guarantees accused people the right to a prompt public trial
6th Amendment
A- provides for a trial by jury
7th Amendment
The money or property an accused person gives a court to hold until your court date
Bail
A- bail and forbids “cruel and unusual punishment”
8th Amendment
A- general guarantee to liberty for all Americans
9th Amendment
A- all powers not specifically given to the federal government are given to the states unless they specifically say the states are not to have them
10th Amendment
What are the first 3 amendments for?
Amendments for everybody
What are the 4th and 5th amendments for?
Rights of the accused
Who are the 6,7, and 8th amendments for?
Rights of those on trial/ guilty.
