Bill of Rights
What are the first 3 amendments ?
1st Amendment: Freedom of religion,speech,and the press.
2nd Amendment: Rights to bear arms.
3rd Amendment: Prevents the government from forcing citizens to shelter soldiers in their homes.
What are laws that are passed by law making bodies (Congress) ?
Statutory Laws
What is the definition of a juvenile ?
What would be a cause of juvenile crime ?
Poor home conditions may lead to a juvenile commiting a crime
What does the Rule of Law do ?
The Rule of Law suggest that no one is above the law.
What is the 9th Amendment ?
9th Amendment: Acknowledges that citizens have rights not listed in the Constitution.
What laws affect our everyday lives and are created by government ?
Administrative Laws
How young to juveniles be considered adults in some states ?
In some state a person the age of 16 in classified as an adult
Why might a juvenile be acting different ?
A juvenile might be taking drugs and alcohol or depression
What does the Rule of Law limit ?
It limits the powers of the government
What are the 7th and 8th Amendments ?
7th Amendment: Guarantees citizens the right to a trial by jury in civil courts.
8th Amendment: Prohibits unreasonable bail,fines,and cruel or unusual punishment
Laws based on the U.S Constitution and the Supreme Court decisions interpreting the Constitution ?
Constitution Laws
In most states how young can a person be to be considered an adult ?
In most states a person at 18 is considered an adult
What would be another cause to juvenile crime ?
Gang memberships might also be another cause for a juvenile to break a law
What does it prevent ?
Dictatorship
What is the 5th and 6th Amendments ?
5th Amendment: Guarantees citizens the right to a fair trial and protection from testifying against oneself under oath.
6th Amendment: Guarantees citizens the right to a speedy trial
What type of laws that come from judges decisions that rely on the president ?
Common Laws
What is the definition of a juvenile delinquent ?
" A young person found guilty of breaking a law
Name something a juvenile might do before breaking a law ?
A person might be dealing with poor neighborhood conditions which might cause them to act differently
What does the Rule of Law Protect ?
Protects the rights to the people
What are the 4th and 10th Amendments?
4th Amendment: Prohibits unreasonable searches and siezeres of personal property.
10th Amendment: Gives powers not granted to the U.S. government to the states and the people.
What are the 2 main types of laws ?
Criminal and Civil Laws
How is person considered a juvenile delinquent ?
A person is considered a delinquent when a juvenile breaks the law
What also might cause a juvenile to commit violent acts ?
Dropping out of school can also cause violent acts because the juvenile might not have proper education
True or False: My name is Wil Ashley ?
True