Amendments
What is the 1st 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.”
What is the core case for the 14th Amendment?
Brown v. Board of Education
What are the 3 Branches of the Federal Goverment?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
What are the four main sources of law?
Constitutional, Statutory (Legislative), Judicial (Case Law), and Executive/Administrative.
What is the Bill of Rights? What does it do for American Citizens?
The First 10 Amendments to the Constitution. The Bill of Rights limits the power of the federal government and protects fundamental individual civil liberties and rights.
What is the 5th Amendment?
“No person shall be ... subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.”
What is the Core Case for the 5th Amendment?
Miranda V. Arizona
Who leads the 3 Branches of Federal Government?
Executive: President
Legislative: Congress
Judicial: Supreme Court
Describe the difference between Misdemeanor Crimes and Felony Crimes.
Misdemeanors: Lesser Crimes - E.G. Petty theft or shoplifting, Simple assault and battery, Disorderly conduct or disturbing the peace,
Felonies: Serious Crimes - E.G.Aggravated Assault, Murder, Fraud, Human Trafficking, Property Crimes, Possessing large quantities of controlled substances
Why is the 14th Amendment so important in regards to American Rights?
The 14th Amendment defines national citizenship, introduces the concept of constitutional equality, and applies the Bill of Rights to state governments.
What is the 6th Amendment?
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused has the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury of the State and district where crime was committed, to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, Assistance of Counsel for his defense.
What is the core case for the 4th Amendment?
Mapp v. Ohio
Who leads the 3 Branches of Colorado Goverment?
Executive: Governor
Legislative: General Assembly
Judicial: Colorado Supreme Court
What are the primary obligations of a Prosecutor and a Defense Attorney?
Prosecutor: To seek justice, not merely secure a conviction.
Defense Attorney: To provide dedicated and zealous representation to their client. (Defendent)
What is the main difference between Due Process and Equal Protection?
Due Process: Concerns fair procedures and certain substantive protections.
Equal Protection: Concerns constitutionally permissible government treatment of people.
What are the 8th and 14th Amendments?
8th: “Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted."
14th: “… nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.”
What is the core case for the 6th Amendment?
Gideon v. Wainwright
Requires states to provide counsel for indigent defendents in felony prosecutions
Who leads the 3 Branches of Denver Government?
Executive: Mayor
Legislative: City Council
Judicial: Municipal Courts
What is detailed in the Mandatory Protection Order (CRS 18-1-1001)?
Statutory order restraining defendents from harassing or intimidating victims/witnesses throughout the criminal proceedings.
What is Double Jeopardy?
Protection against being tried or punished again for the same offense after jeopardy has attached, subject to legal exceptions.
What is the 4th Amendment? *Verbatim*
“The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, 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 person or things to be seized.”
What is the core case for the 8th Amendment?
Robinson v. California
Incorporated the cruel and unusual punishments clause against the states
What documents set up the State Laws and City Laws?
Colorado: Colorado Constitution
Denver: Denver City Charter
What are the purposes of sentencing? (CRS 18.1.102.5)
Punishment, deterrance, public safety, rehabilitation, victim healing, and accountability.
What is the Historical Context of the Bill of Rights?
The Bill of Rights was created to protect individual liberties and address fears of government overreach. James Madison introduced proposals to the First Congress in 1789. Twelve Amendments were sent to the States but only Ten were ratified in 1791.