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The constitution establishes our goverment and thens sets limits for it.
The legislative branch makes laws and frames public policies
Ex: Congress overriding a veto from the President
The executive branch enforces and administers law
Ex: The President of the U.S.
The Judicial Branch interprets laws and settles disputes.
Ex: The Supreme Court
The 1st Amendment is part of the US Bill of Rights. It gives people the right to 5 freedoms. Those 5 freedoms are:
the right to express any opinions without censorship or restraint.
Freedom of religion is a principle that supports the freedom of an individual or community, in public or private, to manifest religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship, and observance without government influence or intervention
Freedom of the press or freedom of the media is the principle that communication and expression through various media, including printed and electronic media, especially published materials, should be considered a right to be exercised freely
Freedom of assembly is the individual right or ability of people to come together and collectively express, promote, pursue, and defend their collective or shared ideas
The right to petition government for redress of grievances is the right to make a complaint to, or seek the assistance of, one's government, without fear of punishment or reprisals
The 4th Amendment is the right to be secure and private and prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures without a warrant.
An arrest is found to violate the Fourth Amendment because it was not supported by probable cause or a valid warrant. Any evidence obtained through that unlawful arrest, such as a confession, will be kept out of the case.
• Based on probable cause
• Supported by oath/affirmation
• Must describe the place to be searched specifically
• Identify what is being looked for
The 5th Amendment is the right to remain silent. It imposes restrictions on the governments prosecution of the persons accused of crimes. It prohibits self-incrimination and double jeopardy and mandates due process of law. It is based on the court case and ruling of Miranda v Arizona.
Due process is the right to life, liberty, and property.
In Miranda v. Arizona (1966), the Supreme Court ruled that detained criminal suspects, prior to police questioning, must be informed of their constitutional right to an attorney and against self-incrimination.
Ruling: 5-4 majority in favor of Miranda
The Reconstruction Amendments are the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments. What they do is: