Amendment
First Amendment
Freedom of Speach, press, assembly, petition
sixth amendment
right to a fair speedy trial
Double Jeopardy
cannot be tried for the same crime twice
Grand Jury
this group decides if a case will go onto trial
second amendment
right to bear arms
seventh amendment
right to trial by jury
libel
a publish statement that is damaging to one's reputation
indictment
a written statement that gives the Grand Jury formal notice to someone that they have committed a crime and will be tried in the court of law
third amendment
not quarter soldiers
eighth amendment
protects from cruel and unusual punishment
slander
an oral statement that is damaging to one's reputation
warrant
a document issued by a legal or government official authorizing the police or some other body to make an arrest, search premises, or carry out some other action relating to the administration of justice.
fourth amendment
protects you from unreasonable search without a warrant
ninth amendment
not all rights are listed in the constitution
eminent domain
the government may seize your property, but they have to pay a reasonable price for it
due process
fifth amendment
protects people from being held for a crime, unless accused, double jeopardy, self-incrimination
Miranda Rights
tenth amendment
power not granted in federal government belongs to the states and the people
Miranda warning
must read this when detained
"You have the right to remain silent..."