unit 4b bill of rights

assemble

to join/gather with others as a group

petition

to collect signatures for change, a complaint, or the government

press

to publish newspapers, magazines, and other printed materials

establishment clause

the government can favor a religion or establish an official religion

free exercise clause

the right to freely exercise any religious faith

militia

a group of citizens who are organized for military services and are only called upon emergencies

search warrant

a document signed by a judge to show evidence that a crime had been committed

probable cause

to have a reasonable belief of evidence to conduct a search with a search warrant

self-incrimination

the act of making statements, providing testimony or evidence that implicates oneself in a crime

miranda warning

you have the right to remain silent

anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law

you have the right to an attorney

if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you

due process

the steps taken to ensure fairness, justice, equality, and keep police officers honest

double jeopardy

to be tried twice for the same crime after being found innocent for the first time

jury

12 people to give a verdict on a legal case in court

bail

the money a defendant pays to be released from jail as a guarantee that they will show up in court at a later date

1st amendment

RAPPS

freedom of religion, assemble, petition, press, and speech

2nd amendment

the right to keep and bear arms

3rd amendment

the government cannot force you to have soldiers on your property

4th amendment

the police need a search warrant or probable cause to search you/your stuff

5th amendment

no double jeopardy, self incrimination, and eminent domain

6th amendment

you have the right to be told the charges against you and have the right to a speedy or public trial

7th amendment

you have the right to a jury during your trial

8th amendment

your crime has to match your punishments (cruel and unusual) and you bail needs to match your crime

predatory clause

guns are dangerous

operative clause

guns are used for self-defense