Amendments
What is states that US citizens have the right to bear arms?
Amendment 2
What Amendment is freedom of speech, religion, press, petition, and protest?
Amendment 1
You are arrested because the police think you vandalized a public restroom. You refuse to answer any questions.
Amendment 5
You start a petition to have video games banned from stores.
Amendment 1
True or False: Due Process guarantees that people have the right to a fair trial by jury.
True
When awaiting trial, an accused person is kept here unless bailed out.
jail
What amendment is "people have the right to a fair trial"?
Amendment 5
Your mother goes to a store and buys a handgun. She brings it home to protect her family
Amendment 2
The police pull you over and demand to search your car. They search every part of the car and take some of your personal items.
Amendment 4
Amendment 10 gives governmental powers not listed in the constitution to the
States
12
What amendment states that people have the right to a speedy trial?
Amendment 6
What amendment is "can not search a persons property without a warrant"?
Amendment 4
Due to the expense of a war with planet Mars, the government asks American households to each feed and house three Soldiers.
Amendment 3
A woman is arrested for breaking into her friend's house and stealing something. She is sent to jail and told she won't be going to trial for at least 3 years.
Amendment 6
In what situation might a court NOT offer someone bail? 2 Reasons
1. Flight risk
2. Offend again before trial
According to the 8th Amendment, what kind of bail is not allowed?
excessive
What amendment states that accused people can remain out of jail until their trial if they pay bail?
Amendment 8
What amendment states that people who have a civil disagreement can have a trial by jury?
Amendment 7
Instead of having a regular court proceeding, the judge tells you to come to his office to settle the matter.
Amendment 7.
You are fined $5,000 for stealing a shoelace.
Amendment 8
In what situation can the police search your stuff when they don't have a warrant.
probable cause
What is the purpose of a bail bond FOR THE GOVERNMENT?
Ensures the accused person turns up for their trial
What amendment states that people have rights outside of those stated in the Constitution?
Amendment 9
What amendment states that any powers not stated in the Constitution belong to state?
Amendment 10
The state of Georgia sets a maximum speed limit of 70 miles per hour that everyone who drives in this state must follow.
Amendment 10
The local government has decided that grey is a depressing color, and no one in Brooklyn is allowed to wear it anymore. They argue that there are plenty of other colors out there to choose from.
Amendment 9
being tried for the same crime twice
In what decade did the Supreme Court argue about the death penalty?
1970s
Reason Bill of Rights was necessary.
To protect citizens from the government.
How do some people think the second amendment should be interpreted?
You can own a weapon if you're part of a state militia
What did the Central Park 5 not realize, resulting in their wrongful conviction?
That they had the right to remain silent
In terms of the Bill of Rights and arrest procedure, who was Ernesto Miranda?
What is the name of the rights police have to "read" when arresting someone?
Miranda Rights
Because if they don't, then the arrest is considered illegal, and they can't successfully prosecute.
Who issues a warrant?
a judge
Finish the sentence: The Bill of Rights protects
citizens against the government
What does a warrant have to state?
exactly where and what can be searched
When is double jeopardy allowed?
when compelling NEW evidence is discovered
a private citizen/ group/ company (not the government)
Who is usually the petitioner in a criminal case?
District Attorney (full credit)
the government (300 pts)