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First Amendment
Guarantees freedom of religion, speech, the press, and the rights of assembly, and petition.
Slander
A false spoken statement that is damaging to someone's character. NOT PROTECTED UNDER THE 1st AMENDMENT.
Libel
to publish a false and damaging information about someone. NOT PROTECTED UNDER THE 1st AMENDMENT.
2nd Amendment
"right to bear arms", which means the right to own a gun.
3rd Amendment
No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house,without the consent of the owner". Citizens cannot be forced to house soliders.
4th Amendment
Protects the people from unreasonable searches and seizures. Law enforcement must have warrants to carry out searches as well as to take peoples belon...
5th Amendment
Ensures due process, protects against self-incrimination, and double jeopardy. Makes sure the gov't pays you for your land if they take it----Eminent...
6th Amendment
Guarantees a speedy trial, impartial jury, an attorney for the accused and the right to confront any witness that testifies against you.
7th Amendment
Guarantees a the right to have a jury in a Civil Trial which are cases typically involving money.
8th Amendment
Protects the people from cruel and unusal punishments as well as from excessive bails/fines.
9th Amendment
All rights that are not mentioned in the constitution and don't go against the constitution belong to the PEOPLE.
10th Amendment
Any powers not given to the federal gov't belongs to the states.
probable cause
A strong reason to think that a person or property was involved in a crime. (4th)
search warrant
A court order allowing police to search property and seize evidence. (4th)
double jeopardy
Putting someone on trial for a crime of which he or she was previously found innocent. (5th)
self-incrimination
Giving evidence about yourself that could lead to you being found guilty of a crime. (5th)
