Constitution and the Bill of Rights Flashcards
1
Q
What was the Constitution modeled after?
A
the Magna Carta (1215)
2
Q
What is the First Amendment?
A
freedom of speech, religion, and assembly (press)
3
Q
What is the Fourth Amendment?
A
Protection against unreasonable searches (Terry stop)
4
Q
What is the Eighth Amendment?
A
No cruel or unusual punishment
5
Q
What is the burden of proof?
A
For criminal trials, the defendant must be guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, there should be clear evidence, and it should be more likely than not that you did it (preponderance of the evidence)
