explaining amendments Flashcards

(8 cards)

1
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what are the freedoms of expression

A

freedom of speech (and symbolic speech) , religion, assembly, press and petition

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what is the right to bear arms

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to own a weapon or gun

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3
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what is the one exception for quartering troops

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if there is war

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4
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what are the three exceptions for searches and seizures

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if you have a warrant, hot pursuit, or permission

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5
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what are the rights of the accused

A

no double Jeopardy, you don’t have the testify against yourself and Miranda rights

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6
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what does no double Jeopardy mean?

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you cant be tried twice for the same crime, but if there’s new evidence, then you can

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what are the Miranda rights?

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the right to remain silent, right to an attorney (for free), and anything you can say will be used against you

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what is a criminal trial

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a public trial where you are being tried criminally. there is also a jury of peers of 12 members and they all have to come to a unanimous decision (if they don’t, its a hung jury)

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