Due Process
What is a notice?
They tell the citizen what they're accused of.
These protect who?
The people that are accused
True or false: You can be jailed without a crime.
False
In the second step of the due process which is the hearing, who do they have the right to present their case to?
The jury and judge
What is a due process?
It is the steps the government takes before taking a person's life, liberty, or property
What is progressive discipline?
They start with less severe penalties which get worse when behavior continues.
True or false: A double jeopardy is not allowed.
True
What does it mean to not be able to testify against yourself?
To not provide evidence against yourself.
You can't have property taken without compensation, what is this called?
Just compensation
What does testify mean?
To give spoken evidence as a witness during a legal procedure.
Why is due process important?
It prevents unfair treatment by making the government follow established rules before acting.
What cases are the grand jury required for?
Federal cases
When the government takes your property, what is given in return?
Compensation
What is the right to appeal?
The accused have the right to appeal (ask a higher court to review) the decision if they believe that it was not fair or if new evidence is discovered.
What is a double jeopardy?
The prosecution of a person twice for the same offense.
What is the 2nd step?
Hearing; the individual who is convicted has a right to present their case to the jury and judge.
What can people not be deprived of without having a proper trial?
Life, liberty, or property
What was the 5th right we went over?
What does the 5th amendment help protect citizens from?
It protects citizens from self incrimination, repetitious accusations over the same crime, and from constant legal action.
Something given to someone (typically money) in exchange for loss
What is the 5th step?
Consistency in application; the disciplinary actions taken should stay consistent to the organization’s methods.
What is the privilege against self‑incrimination?
No person shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against themself
Why can't people be charged with the same crime twice?
To prevent non-stop legal action and repetitious accusations.
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless...
... on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger.
What is self-incrimination?
Giving information that could be used to show you committed a crime or expose you to criminal penalties.