Definitions
First 10 amendments to the U.S constitution
Bill of Rights
Anthony was being brought in for questioning but choose not to speak or say anything that would self-incriminate him.
5th Amendment
Protects your individual expression and opinions
Freedom of speech
Congress can't put in place a national religion
Establishment Clause
No quartering of troops
3rd Amendment
Change or addition to a document
Amendment
When asked to search his home Johnathan told officers to get a search warrant first
4th Amendment
Being able to gather peacefully without fear of punishment
Freedom to assemble
Cannot be tried twice for the same offense
Double Jeopardy
No cruel and unusual punishment
8th Amendment
False and malicious of printed words
Libel
When cops show the video of Bailey stealing on camera she asks for a lawyer immediately
6th Amendment
To be able to inform the public on main events so that citizens can make decisions
Freedom of the press
Congress can't pass a law that impedes your freedom to practice your faith however you wish
Free exercise clause
Right to trial by jury in civil cases
7th Amendment
False and malicious use of spoken words
Slander
When Riley was caught stealing a bike he had his right to a trial by jury
7th Amendment
Protected in two ways using the Establishment clause and Free exercise clause
Freedom of Religion
Government has the right to take private property for public use but must pay a fair price
Eminent Domain
17th Amendment
Protection for reporters from having to disclose sources
Shield Laws
In Georgia at 15 years old you can get your driver's permit but in Philadelphia you must be 16 years old in order to get your permit.
10th Amendment
To call on the government for redress of grievances
Freedom of Petition
Any evidence obtained in an illegal search and seizure cannot be used as evidence in court
Exclusionary Rule
No state may be sued in a federal court by a resident of another state or a foreign country
11th Amendment