first amendment
what is the 1st amendment?
the freedom of speach.
what is the second amendment?
the right to bare arms with a well regulated militia.
what is the fifth amendment?
the right to stay silent and not incriminate yourself.
what is the 6th amendment?
the right to a speedy public trial
what is the tenth amendment?
powers/laws not given by the federal government are reserved to the states or the people.
what are some examples of the 1st amendment?
symbolic speech
the right to post your beliefs.
what are some examples of the second amendment?
self defence
protecting others
lawful use
what are some examples of the 5th amendment?
fair trial
remaining silent
what are some examples of the 6th amendment?
speedy trial
public trial
rights to a whiteness
what are some examples of the tenth amendment?
regulating traffic
local buisness laws
conducting elections
does the first amendment apply to minors?
every one of your rights as a minor is held by your parents until you are considered an adult by the government.
what does the right to "bear arms mean"?
it means to carry a weapon or have possession of one.
what does it mean to "plead the fifth"?
it means to invoke the 5th amendment protection.
can a defendant have their right to have a lawyer to represent themselves?
yes the defendant has the right to have a lawyer and they MUST know its an option.
when someone says "reserved powers" referring to the tenth amendment what does that mean?"
it means establishing laws/rights to your local or in your state.
is unprotected speech a thing?
yes their are certain types of speech not protected by the government.
does the 2nd amendment protect individual rights or just militias?
the supreme court clarified that it protects both rights and militias.
what is self incrimination?
self incrimination is when the law is asking you questions about a a case you were involved in and you rat yourself out and make yourself a criminal.
can a defendant force a witness to testify on their behalf?
yes, that is what a witness does for you.
how should you know if your rights are included in the tenth amendment.
how should you know if your rights are included in the tenth amendment.
do students have the freedom of speech at school?
the students have the right to speak their feelings and thoughts, but it comes to an extent if its targeting or dangerous.
does the right to bear arms extent to all types of weapons?
no, it only protects weapons for lawful reasons.
to you have to say "I plead the fifth" in a situation where you remain silent?
no, you don't necessarily have to, their are no "magic words".
when does the right to a lawyer begin?
once formal judicial proceedings begin.
do certain states have different rights because of the tenth amendment?
yes, each states rights very just a little because of the tenth amendment.