US Constitution Flashcards
1
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1st Amendment
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Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly,
2
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4th Amendment
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Searches and seizers
3
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5th Amendment
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Right to remain silent, double jeopardy
4
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6th Amendment
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Trial, right to counsel
5
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8th Amendment
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Cruel and unusual punishment. Right to bail
6
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14th Amendment
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equal protection , due process, states to follow the bill of rights (selective incorporation)
7
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What is separation of powers?
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The division of the three branches of government (CHECKS AND BALANCES)
8
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Judicial Activism
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Judges personal views or philosophy to decide a case.
9
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substantive due process
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Governments deprivation of a persons life, liberty, or property is justified by a sufficient purpose
