other guarantees in the bill of rights. the first amendment to the constitution protects five basic...
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Other Guarantees in the Bill of Rights
The First Amendment to the Constitution protects five basic freedoms.
Name Them
Freedom of ReligionFreedom of Speech
Freedom of the PressFreedom of AssemblyFreedom to Petition
Fourth AmendmentFifth Amendment
Sixth AmendmentEight Amendment
•Against unreasonable search and seizures
•Soldiers, government agent or police search your home or take
property without good cause•Any crime committed
•Judge can issue a search warrant
Amendment 4 (IV)
Jay-Z(jay-z has 4 letters) OR4 (JAY-Z) before 5 (50 cent)
I heard "Son do you know why I'm stoppin' you for?" Cause I'm young and I'm black and my hats real low? Do I look like a mind reader sir, I don't know Am I under arrest or should I guess some mo'?"Well you was doin fifty-five in a fifty-fo' ""License, registration and step out of the car""Are you carryin' a weapon on you I know a lot of you are" I ain't steppin out…all my paper's legit"Well, do you mind if I look round the car a little bit?" Well my glove compartment is locked so is the trunk in the back And I know my rights so you goin' need a warrant for that"Aren't you sharp as a tack, you some type of lawyer or..somebody important or somethin'?" Nah, I ain't pass the bar but I know a little bit Enough that you won't illegally search my ride!The 99 PROBLEMS LYRICS are the property of the respective authors, artists and labels, the lyrics are
provided for educational purposes only.
•Protect the rights of people accused of crimes• No trial without indictment
• Right to grand jury•Double jeopardy-accused of a crime/found not
guilty/can’t be trial again• Right to remain silent
• Can’t be forced to testify against self• Can’t be denied life, liberty, or property
“without due process of law”•Protect citizens’ property rights by limiting
government’s power of eminent domain•Government take private property for public
use
Amendment 5 (V)1. Due Process2. I plead the 5th! (don’t self incriminate…yourself?)3. Double Jeopardy4. Grand Jury5. Eminent Domain (house)I “due” what I gotta “due” in my house, you don’t
have to say a word so hush your mouth…it’s grand to know that peers will decide and you will only be in jeopardy once for that crime…
•Additional due process•Told the exact natural of crime•Guarantee trial by jury—can ask to be tried only by judge•Right to speedy and public trial if request a jury•Possible trial should be in same district crime took place•Accused have the right to hear and question all witnesses•Permitted to call witness in their defense•Entitled to a lawyer
Amendment 6 (V+I)= VI
666 Think something badEven “bad" criminal people will get a right to
a trial by jury (criminal cases only)
Forbids excessive bailForbids excessive finesForbids cruel and unusual punishment
Life for stealing a loaf of bread
People strongly disagree death penalty for serious crimes is cruel
Amendment 8 (VIII)
I “8” nothingNumber 8 looks like a paddleNo cruel and unusual punishments!This includes excessive bails and finesGuess what looks like an 8 too:
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Second AmendmentThird Amendment
Seventh AmendmentNinth AmendmentTenth Amendment
Amendment 2 (II)Keep and bear arms/weaponsHow many bare arms do you see?
“WOW! I SEE 2 BARE ARMS!”
In peace time—no soldiers can move into private homes
In time of war—practice must be authorized by Congress
Amendment 3 (III)Think: “3” Little PIGS!…You don’t
have to let anyone in! Go ahead huff and puff!
•Civil cases•Lawsuits involve disagreements between people•Guarantee the right to a jury •Money involved >$20•Require a jury trial
Amendment 7 (VII)7 rhymes with heavenNot criminal cases but civilYou get a jury trial!
Right to privacyHomesConfidentiality of medical and financial records
Freedom from government interference in personal choices
Friends, family, and careers
Amendment 9 (10 is X so…1 - X) IX
In case we forgot any…
9 rhymes with “mine”
Rights given to the people…us!
Certain powers of the national and state governmentPrevents Congress and President from being too strongGovernment of the United States have only the powers the people give
Amendment 10 (X)
Not for us, but for the states!