1st
Name all parts of the 1st Amendment
(Hint: 5)
speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition?
What amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?
4th
What does “pleading the Fifth” mean?
Right to remain silent
What principle limits how harsh a sentence can be?
Punishment must fit the crime
What is a gag order and where is it mostly used?
restricting information from being made public, commonly used in trials
Define the Establishment Clause
The government cannot create an established religion
What police usually need to search your home?
a Warrant
What prevents someone from being tried twice for the same crime?
Double jeopardy
tell me 3 states that have the Death Penalty and 3 states the do not have
With
Without
The government punishes someone harshly just to “make an example” of them, not based on fairness.
➡️ What principle is being violated?
8th
What does Freedom of Speech actually mean?
allows people to criticize the government without punishment
What level of evidence is required to get a warrant?
Probable cause
What type of jury must fairly decide the case?
Impartial jury
Eighth Amendment restrict the government from doing?
Limits on punishment
A defendant waits three years in jail before their trial begins.
What right is being violated?
6th
When government to limit speech?
Clear and present danger.
Prior Restraint
National Security Risk
Fighting word
Hate Speech
What rule prevents illegally obtained evidence from being used in court?
Exclusionary rule
What kind of trial is a defendant guaranteed?
Speedy and Public
What does the government not have the right to demand before trial?
Excessive bail
Do school official have to follow the same policy's as police? Why?
Schools are responsible for student safety, so they can search students using reasonable suspicion, while police usually need probable cause.
Describe the differences between symbolic speech and Pure speech. Please also provide an example for both.
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Explain what exigent circumstances is and give me and example
allows police to search without a warrant in emergencies.
seeing blood/ hearing violent screaming. ect.
Tell me the full Miranda rights
"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,"
Tell me 5 ways to carry out a Death Penalty
Hanging/Gas/Firing Squad/ Electric Chair/ Injection
What is a pro v con of the Death Penalty
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