Search and Seizure
In order to initiate a traffic stop, what standard of proof must a law enforcement officer possess?
Reasonable Suspicion
This is the case that established the requirement for law enforcement to inform suspects of their rights prior to interrogation while in custody
Miranda v. Arizona
Libel and Slander are both forms of what legal term?
Defamation
This is the branch of government that a law enforcement officer falls under
The Executive Branch
The title for the statement in the U.S. Constitution that begins with "We The People"
The Preamble
This is the term used to define land or buildings that surround a home
Curtilage
This person must be present prior to additional interrogation once a suspect has invoked their Sixth amendment right
Their attorney
This case held that students of public schools may engage in symbolic speech so long as it does not cause disruption to the learning environment
Tinker v. Des Moines
Power of the government to take property for public use, so long as just compensation is provided.
Eminent Domain
This case ruled public school segregation based on race was unconstitutional
Brown v. Board of Education
This case established that police must obtain a warrant to intercept conversations made on public pay phones via the installment of listening devices
Katz v. United States
This refers to a confession that is made without coercion, threats, or promises
Voluntary Confession
This case limits the first amendment's freedoms via the "clear and present danger" test.
Schenck v. United States
This is the standard of proof that is required in a criminal trial to convict a defendant
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
Amendment that grants the right to a speedy trial
Sixth Amendment
This case established the "Exclusionary Rule"
Mapp v. Ohio
This is the amount of time that must pass in conjunction with a break in custody following a suspect's invocation of their right to silence before police can re-initiate interrogation without violating Miranda
14 days
This case held that desecration of the American Flag is a form of protected speech
This is the body of government that is given the power to declare war
Congress
This is the constitutional principle that limits each branch of government via delegation of specific powers and ensures none become too powerful
Checks and Balances
If evidence is obtained through the execution of a search warrant that is later found to be defective, that evidence potentially could be admissible in court, so long as...
The police acted in good faith when relying on the warrant
This case established that in order for someone to invoke their right to remain silent, they must do so unambiguously, and silence alone is not considered an invocation of the right.
Berghuis v. Thompkins
Case that held that hate speech is protected unless it incites imminent criminal action
Brandenburg v. Ohio
The Judicial Branch of the federal government is responsible for what?
Interpretation of the Constitution, hearing controversies etc.
This is the title given to the first ten amendments of the Constitution
Bill of Rights