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Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, Petition the Government

What is the 1st Amendment?

100

Fair treatment by the government in court proceedings

What is Due Process?

100

This states that evidence obtained by the police illegally cannot be used in court

What is the Exclusionary Rule?

100

Case involving the right to an attorney and the protection against self-incrimination

What is Miranda v Arizona?

100

The facts and circumstances that would lead a reasonable person to believe that a crime has been, is being, or will be committed

What is Probable Cause?

200

Gives citizens the right to a speedy trial

What is the 6th Amendment?

200

To hold someone for some time, but they are not under arrest

What is detain?

200

Property that has been discarded and does not belong to anyone and can be searched by the police without a warrant

What is trash (garbage)?

200

Case involving suspects casing a jewelry store and the officer patted them down for weapons.

What is Terry v Ohio?

200

The arrestee is known as the _____________ in court proceedings

What is the defendant?

300

Protects citizens against self-incrimination

What is the 5th Amendment?

300

To hold someone, who is NOT free to go and they will later be charged with a crime

What is Arrest?

300

An oath or affirmation, signed by a judge, to secure a search warrant

What is an Affidavit?

300

Case involving a woman who's house was illegally searched and she was arrested for explicit materials that were found.

What is Mapp v Ohio?

300

Having a casual conversation with the police is known as a _____________ encounter

What is Tier I?

400

Gives citizens the right to an attorney

What is the 6th Amendment?

400

This is required to seize any evidence that is observed. All facts must be known about the item before it is seized.

What is probable cause?

400

The search of the outer clothing for weapons is known as:

What is a frisk?

400

The number of US Supreme Court Justices

What is 9?

400

Law enforcement must follow the US Constitution, Federal Rules, and the _________________court system's interpretations.

What is Federal?

500

Gives rights to the states 

What is the 10th Amendment?

500

Before entry during a search warrant without consent or emergency officers must make their presence known, announce themselves, and wait for someone to answer the door

What is a "Knock-Notice"?

500

Evidence that is seen in _________________ can be seized if the officer is there legally.

What is plain sight?

500

Justices decide whether laws follow the US Constitution

What is the Supreme Court?

500

To give authority to the police to search you or your property.

What is consent?