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Second Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
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Why was the 2nd Amendment originally drafted?
Out of fear of government control
100
What is meant by the term "plain sight?"
Police can seize property during a search if it is in open view.
100
What is meant by the "public safety exception" when questioning suspects?
can question suspects before Miranda warning if public is in danger.
100
Gideon v. Wainwright overturned this case.
Betts v. Brady
100
What are the 5 methods of executions still available in the U.S.?
hanging firing squad electric chair gas chamber lethal injection
200
State's rights proponents believed that the 2nd Amendment was created for the.......
Militia
200
What is the difference between probable cause and reasonable suspicion?
Probable Cause - Actual Proof Reasonable Suspicion - Reason to believe
200
DOUBLE JEOPARDY What are the 5 protections of the 5th Amendment?
Grand Jury Self-Incrimination Due Process Double Jeopardy Eminent Domain (Just Compensation)
200
According to the 6th Amendment, where does the trial have to be held?
In the district/area the crime was committed.
200
This term is used when judges deny bail due to serious offenses.
preventive detention
300
The NRA stands for.....
National Rifle Association (supporter of the 2nd amendment)
300
What is a Terry Stop?
A pat down of a person that is acting suspicious.
300
This is when law enforcement induces a person to commit a crime that they would have otherwise not committed.
Entrapment
300
What is a peremptory challenge?
getting rid of a juror for no reason
300
What are the 3 areas of the 8th Amendment?
Bail Fines Punishment
400
In 2004 President Bush signed this into law that allowed off-duty and retired officers to carry firearms.
The Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act
400
The 4th Amendment requires that all searches and arrest warrants are to be based on......
Probable Cause
400
This was created as an immediate response to the terrorist attacks of 9/11.
USA PATRIOT Act
400
What is meant by the term "pro se"
representing oneself in court.
400
This is reimbursement of the plaintiff for actual harm done.
Compensatory damages
500
Identify 3 characteristics that make up a "prohibitied" person that is not allowed to own a firearm.
under indictment, convicted of a felony, fugitve, drug user, mentally unstable
500
What is the "bright line approach?"
A specific rule that applies to all cases.
500
This term is used when someone's rights are read to them after a confession was made.
Beachheading
500
DOUBLE JEOPARDY Identify 3 of the 5 areas that will be taken into consideration when a person wants to waive the 6th Amendment rights.
education intelligence physical/mental condition language barrier age
500
This Supreme Court case ruled that juveniles cannot be given the death penalty.
Roper v. Simmons