Amendments
Which Amendment protects the freedom of speech and expression?
What is The First Amendment
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances"
From Terry v Ohio came the "Terry-stop". What is this?
Terry stop is another name for stop and frisk. When a police officer has a reasonable suspicion that an individual is armed, engaged in, or about to be engaged in criminal conduct, the officer may briefly stop and detain an individual for a pat-down search of outer clothing. A Terry stop is a seizure within the meaning of Fourth Amendment.
What is the name for the highest court? This is a federal court and the highest level in the litigation process.
What is The Supreme Court.
What School do we attend?
What is UConn Law
What are most teachers in college called?
Which Amendment protects the right to be safe fun unreasonable searches and seizures and protects against warrants without probable cause?
What is The Fourth Amendment
"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized."
In Tinker v Des Moines, students wore black peace-sign armbands to protest the Vietnam War. Students were suspended for refusing to stop wearing these armbands. What did the Supreme Court decide regarding whether or not the First Amendment protected the free-speech rights of students in public schools?
The Supreme Court decided that students did not shed their First Amendment rights at the door of the schoolhouse. There needs to be a material and subtantial inteference with the discipline in the operation of the school to prohibit expression in the schoolhouse.
When the police say, "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 appointed for you," what is that called?
What is a Miranda warning?
What is the United Kingdom?
In college, most professors have an outline of everything they will teach for the semester. What is this document called?
Which Amendment protects religious freedom?
What is The First Amendment?
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In Brady v. Maryland, a guy was sentenced to death for a murder. However, there was evidence that although he participated, he did not actually physically commit the murder. The prosecutor withheld this evidence. What amendment did this violate?
What is the Fourteenth Amendment (Due Process Clause)?
What is it called when a suspect wants to attempt to keep certain statements or evidence from being introduced as evidence.
What is a motion to suppress?
What is singing?
In college, a lot of studying will be independent. But if you don't understand something, there are many resources to help. One popular resource is sessions where a professor sits down with you and talks about the material. What are these sessions called? (Hint: They're not class hours).
What are office hours?
Which amendment protects an individual from being denied equal protection by the goverment (i.e., for example denial of education on the basis of race)?
What is The Fourteenth Amendment Equal Protection Clause
In California v Hodari, there were black men gathered around a red car. When spotted by the police, these men started to run. One man disposed of a bag of cocaine while being chased by a cop. He later moved to suppress the cocaine. The Court was deciding whether he'd been unreasonably seized. What did the Court decide?
The Court decided that a suspect isn't seized until the suspect is either physically restrained or submits to an officer's show of authority under the Fourth Amendment. Because Hodari didn't submit to the officer, there was no seizure taking place and the cocaine was not suppressed.
What is the term for the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution?
What is the Bill of Rights?
What law class are we teaching for?
What is Street Law in the High Schools?
To graduate, you need a certain number of ___, which are units that measure learning in college.
What are credits?
Which Amendment protects against excessive bail or cruel and unusual activity?
What is The Eighth Amendment
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Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted."
In Santa Fe Independent School District v. Doe, a high school allowed students to decide if they wanted a pregame prayer, and if they did, who to elect for it. What amendment did this violate?
What is the First Amendment (Establishment Clause)?
Identify the term for the legal principle that individuals cannot be deprived of life, liberty, or property without fair and lawful procedures
What is Due Process
How old are we?
What is 24 and 26?
If you think you qualify for financial aid for college, you can apply for Federal Student Aid. The application is also known as the ______.
What is the FAFSA?