Civil liberties
What does it protect us from?
The government
1st?
Freedom of religion, speech, petition and assembly
What was the outcome of Miranda v. Arizona?
suspects must be informed of their rights before and during questioning
what is a remedy?
a court action requiring payment of damages or fulfillment of some other type of obligation
Protecting the....
individual from government abuse
Protecting who from what?
The minority from majority abuse
2nd?
Right to Bear Arms
What did miranda do?
kidnapping and raping a young woman in Arizona.
Who do the federal judges serve?
The people
What is the due process clause?
"nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law”
protection from what?
discrimination
6th?
Right to speedy and public trial, impartial jury and right to counsel.
What was the outcome of Gideon v. Wainwright?
States must provide legal counsel in all cases where a defendant is unable to afford counsel on his or her own.
What was the result of Marbury v. Madison?
established the power and expanding role of the nation's highest court.
What the government (should/cannot) do?
cannot
What act applies to civil rights?
Civil rights act of 1964
10th?
Reserved powers to the states.
a young unmarried Texas woman was faced with an unwanted pregnancy.
How are judges selected?
The president will nominate someone he or she believes to have similar ideology.
What amendment is the due process clause?
The 14th amendment
What groups of people does this apply to?
Women, LGBTQ, african americans
17th?
Direct election of U.S. Senators.
What was the outcome in Mapp v. Ohio?
Mapp's conviction was overturned
What did the court rule in the case Worcester v. Georgia?
the court ruled that the state of Georgia does not have jurisdiction over lands granted to the Cherokee Nation by the federal government.