Amendments 1-5
Cannot be tried twice for the same offense
Fifth Amendment
Right to speedy and public trial
Sixth Amendment
If you appeal a case, you are going to
Appellate Court
Name for the first 10 amendments
Bill of Rights
Right to keep and bear arms
Second Amendment
Gives powers to states that are not given to federal gov
Tenth Amendment
The court that decides what is constitutional
Supreme Court
Deciding what is right/wrong in a reasoned, impartial manner
Right to assemble peaceably
First Amentment
Trial by jury in cases that involve more than $20
Seventh Amendment
which court has original jurisdiction over ambassadors
US Supreme Court
Document that established the first central government uniting the thirteen colonies
Articles of Confederation
Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures
Fourth Amendment
Cruel and unusual punishment cannot be inflicted
Eighth Amendment
Which court doesn't accept new evidence or call witnesses
Appeals court
Government where every adult votes on all issues
Democracy
Freedom of speech
First Amendment
No excessive bails or fines
Eighth Amendment
Which court is lowest level in the federal court system with general jurisdiction?
Federal District Court
Freedom from external control
Sovereignty