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18 Cards in this Set
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-Identifies powers and duties of government
and -rights afforded to all individuals in our country or state |
A Constitution
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Highest law of the land.
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The U.S. Constitution
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When was U.S. Constitution ratified?
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-9 of 13 states in 1789
-remaining 4 states by May, 1790 |
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When was Bill of Rights ratified?
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1791
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Why was the U.S. Constitution established?
Hint..........................: B.A.D. K.E.G. |
1)-secure the "Blessings of liberty" (B)
2)-to provide "A more perfect Union" (A) 3)-ensure "Domestic tranquility" (D) 4)-provide for the "Kommon defense" (K) 5)-"Establish justice" (E) 6)-promote "General welfare" (G) |
BAD KEG
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Framework of Government established by Constitution:
(3 branches) |
-executive
-legislative -judicial |
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Orig. Constitution guaranteed few indiv. rights.
First session of Congress proposed what? |
ten Amendments to Constit. to clarify rights of individuals
known as: Bill of Rights |
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"the people" through , the
Criminal Justice System give Law Enforcement 2 extraord. powers: |
Power of arrest.
Power to use deadly force. |
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protections and freedoms of Constit. apply to:
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...all individuals regardless of citizenship.
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Today (2007) there are how many Constitutional Amendments?
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27
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First Amendment provides for what basic rights and freedoms?
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Freedom of:
1)-religion 2)-speech 3)-press 4)-assembly 5)-right to petition govt. for redress of grievances |
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Fourth Amendment
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Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
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Fifth Amendment provides for:
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- protection from self-incrimination
- protection against being tried twice for same crime (Double Jeopardy) - Due process of law before one can be deprived of life, liberty, or property. |
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Sixth Amendment
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1)-right to be told of charges when arrested
2)-speedy trial 3)-public trial by impartial jury 4)-confront witnesses 5)-right to counsel |
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Eighth Amendment
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Freedom from:
-excessive bail -cruel and unusual punishment |
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What are the elements of the
14th Amendment? |
No state may:
1)Limit privileges or rights of citizens (basic rights of defend. in judicial proceeding.) 2)deny due process of the law to any person. 3)Deny any person equal protection of the laws. |
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Which Amendment affects an officer's ability to question a suspect and obtain admissible statements?
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Sixth Amendment (Right to counsel)
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Any violation of an individual's Sixth Amendment Criminal Procedure rights may result in what actions?
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- exclusion of evidence
- dismissal of the case, and/or - criminal liability to the officer or the officer's agency. |
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