The Constitution Flashcards

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4th Amendment

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Protection against unreasonable search and seizure. Protection against warrants without probable cause.

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5th Amendment

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Right not to incriminate oneself. Protection against double-jeopardy. Guarantees indictment before trial. Protection against property seziure.

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6th Amendment

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Right to speedy trial. Right to be informed of charges. Right to be confronted by witnesses. Right to call witnesses. Right to legal counsel.

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7th Amendment

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Right to jury trial.

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8th Amendment

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Protection against excessive bail and fines. Protection against cruel and unusual punishment.

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9th Amendment

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Rights granted by Constitution shall not infringe on other rights.

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10th Amendment

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Powers not granted to the Federal Government belong to the States and people.

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Supremacy Clause

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Federal Law is supreme law of the land.

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3 points of the Preemption Doctrine

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  1. Preemption expressly stated by Congress.
  2. State law is inconsistent with Federal Law.
  3. Congressional comprehensive legislative scheme.
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U.S. Constitution Article I, Section 8

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Sets forth enumerated powers specifically delegated to US Government.

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Article IV (U.S.C.)

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Provides 2 methods of amending Constitution.

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