Constitutional Convention
This is when the powers of government are divided into 3 branches.
Name at least 4 of the 6 rights protected by the 1st amendment.
Freedom of religion, speech, expression, assembly, press, and to petition the government.
This rule states that if evidence is obtained illegally it CANNOT be used in trial.
Exclusionary Rule
This is when the government tries someone twice for the same crime.
Double Jeopardy
These are groups of citizens capable of bearing arms to defend the country.
Militia
This is when the 3 branches of government have powers that limit the other branches.
Freedom of speech means THIS cannot tell you what to say.
The government
List 3 of the 5 things a warrant MUST have to be considered valid.
1.Probable Cause 2. Judge's Signature 3. describe what they are looking for 4.the date and time of the search 5. describe where they will search.
This is the right to have a fair legal process when accused of something
Due Process
The 8th amendment protects against what?
This is the idea that the people are the source of the government's power.
Popular Sovereignty
What test is used to determine if the government can make a law that limits freedom of religion?
*DOUBLE POINTS if you can list the three rules*
Lemon Test
Laws must... 1. Have a non-religious purpose 2. Cannot favor one religion over the others 3. Cannot overly involve the government with religion.
This exception allows a search to take place without a warrant if the officer was given permission by the property owner.
Consent
List 4 of the 8 rights protected by the 6th amendment.
1. Speedy trial 2. Public trial 3. Trial in the place the crime was committed 4. Impartial Jury 5. Informed of the charges against you 6. Confront witnesses against you 7. obtain witnesses in your favor 8. A lawyer
The 3rd and 4th amendment have been used to say that we have this IMPLIED (suggested by not directly stated) Right.
Privacy
This is the idea that the powers of government should be divided into one central government and many state and local governments.
Federalism
Harmful, threatening, obscene, lying.
This exception allows a search without a warrant if the officer is in the act of chasing a known suspect of a crime.
Hot Pursuit
Eminent Domain
The death penalty is legal in this many states.
27 States
This is the power to review laws and determine if they are constitutional or not.
Judicial Review
What test is used to determine if the government can place limits on freedom of speech.
*DOUBLE POINTS if you can list the three rules they have to follow.
Time, Place and Manner Restrictions Test
1. Content Neutral 2. serve government interest 3. provides an alternative way to express your views.
This exception allows a search without a warrant if it is too dangerous to wait for a warrant.
Exigent Circumstances
What two rights are listed in the Miranda rights warning?
*DOUBLE POINTS* if someone in your group can recite the whole miranda warning.
“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you. Do you understand the rights I have just read to you? With these rights in mind, do you wish to speak to me?”
The 7th amendment gives the right to a jury trial in civil cases that exceed this dollar amount.
20 dollars