Constitutional Law Learning objectives Flashcards

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First Amendment

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Establishes freedoms of religion, speech, press. Assembly, and petition. Video tape police actions, symbolic speech.

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Not protected by 1st amendment

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Obscenity, fighting words, threats, incendiary speech

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Second Amendment

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Establishes the right to keep and bear arms.

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Fourth Amendment

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Prohibits unreasonable searches or seizures by the government

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Fifth Amendment

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Protects citizens from double jeopardy and self- incrimination

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Sixth Amendment

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Requires all persons charged with a crime to be informed of charges against them. People charged with a crime have a right to counsel and speedy public trial by an impartial jury.

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Eighth Amendment

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Protects people from excessive bail or fines and prohibits cruel and unusual punishment.

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14th Amendment

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Provides the people of all states the right to “due process and equal protection under the Law” (Fair hearing and able to be heard when they believe they’re Const. Rights have been violated)

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