What is the number of amendments to the constitution
27
What are the First 10 Amendments called
Bill of rights
The act of implicating oneself in a crime or exposing oneself to criminal prosecution. May occur as a result of interrogation or may be made voluntarily
What is self incrimination
What are the civil war amendments
Protected equality for emancipated slaves by banning slavery, defining citizenship, and ensuring voting rights. 13, 14, & 15
A system that allows each branch of a government to amend or veto acts of another branch so as to prevent any one branch from exerting too much power
What are Checks and Balances
Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures and sets out requirements for search warrants based on probable cause as determined by a neutral judge or magistrate. Prohibited the manufacturing or sale of alcohol within the United States.
What are the 4th and 18th amendments