Vocab
putting a person on trial more than once for the same crime
double jeopardy
This Amendment protects your basic freedoms (religion, speech, press, assembly and petition)
1st Amendment
this amendment guards rights in criminal trials and the rights of property. It guarantees the right to a grand jury, protects citizens from double jeopardy, prohibits self-incrimination, guarantees due process of law, and prohibits the government from taking private property without fair compensation.
5th
an order from a judge that authorizes police or other officials to take a certain action, such as searching someone's property.
warrant
The right to bear arms
2nd Amendment
This amendment is the rights kept by the people. It means that rights not specifically listed in the Constitution belong to the people or the states.
9th
a person who is required to defend himself or herself in legal action
defendant
The amendment says that you do not have to quarter troops
3rd
this amendment states that powers not given to the national government by the Constitution are reserved to the states.
10th
giving testimony that can be used against oneself
self incrimination
This amendment protects people and their belongings from unreasonable searches and seizures
4th
this amendment is about the rights to a fair trial. The rights of accused persons such as the right to a speedy trial, right to an impartial jury, right to an attorney.
6th
the concept that the government must follow clear rules and act reasonable as it carries out the law.
due process
this amendment deals with bail, fines and punishment. It protects an accused person’s rights before and after trial. It includes freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments.
8th
this amendment is the right to trial by jury in civil cases.
7th