1st Amen. Freedoms
What are the 5 freedoms under the 1st amendment
Religion Assembly Petition Press Speech
FILL IN THE BLANK
the right to _________ arms
BEAR
What does the 4th amendment protect against
Illegal searches or seizures
What is the right given to you by the 5th amendment to use in court as a defendant?
Not to become a witness to yourself
What is the 8th amendment
No cruel or unusual punishments
Give an example of the PRESS
News, newspaper, blogs, opinion pieces, radio shows, social media posts, etc
what was ONE reason citizens were initially allowed to have weapons when added to the Constitution in 1791?
Threats from other nations invading, protection from animals or Native Americans. Source to find food (hunting)
What are 2 things police need to search you without your permission?
Warrant
Probable Cause
What is the maximum allowed days until your trial under the 6th amendment?
30 days, unless you waive this right
If a prisoner needs medical attention and the prison denies it as a punishment is this:
CRUEL OR FAIR
CRUEL
True or False:
hate speech or offensive language IS protected by the freedom of speech
TRUE
What does ATF stand for?
Alcohol
Tobacco
Firearms
What is probable cause?
When there is immediate suspicion you are committing or just committed a crime
What is double jeopardy?
cannot be tried twice for the same crime
What is the goal for Juveniles when they are in court and face consequences?
Rehabilitation and have the chance to become a member of society again
What does freedom to ASSEMBLE under the 1st amendment mean?
Large groups of people coming together for a cause
What was one way the Waco Group the DAVIDIANS, broke the 2nd amendment protection?
Adding illegal mods to guns
semi auto to automatic
creating homemade explosives
TRUE OR FALSE
Illegally found evidence is allowed to be used in court
FALSE
Why does a court make sure they provide an impartial jury?
Jurors may have prejudices against the crime or person and may make decisions based on feelings then evidence
What is the consequence for First degree Murder (meaning there was intention for the crime) in Pa for adults?
Life without Parole
How can speech become NO LONGER PROTECTED under the 1st amendment?
Threats
School zones
Lying to hurt someone's image
What kinds of weapons does the government focus on banning or limiting?
Weapons that are made or modified to create large amounts of damage
How are warrants limited?
They are very specific in what police may search and how they conduct the search
What is Due Process
That a court trial is completely fair and rights are protected for the defendant
Why would a judge deny the option for bail?
The crime was violent or if a defendant shows the risk of fleeing (running away with no intention of coming to the trial)