constitutional law for peace officers 3.01

2 purposes of the constitution of the united states of america

limit and restrict government

framework for government

3 branches of government

legislative

executive

judicial

which branch does law enforcement belong to?

executive

what amendments constitute the bill of rights

first 10 amendments

what is the purpose of the bill of rights?

address constitutional issues to secure the rights of people

4 rights granted by the first amendment

speech, religion, press, assembly

state the right granted by the second amendment

bear arms

2 rights granted by the 4th amendment

no unreasonable searches or seizures by the government

no warrants without probable cause and an oath or affirmation by the affiant before magistrate 2

2 rights granted by the 5th amendment

trail by the jury for infamous crime

no self incrimination

5 rights the 6th amendment guarantees

speedy and public trial

jury of peers

informed of nature of charges

confront witness

attorney