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Honors Government 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Voir Dire | To question the jury pool-to help find jurors that would help your case. |
| Prior Restraint | The government cannot curve ideas before they are released. They cannot stop the press unless it will harm them. |
| Gideon v. Wainwright | Gideon was denied a lawyer by the state of florida and the supreme court decided that the law was unconstitutional. |
| Schenck v. United States | Charles Schenck printed and distributed secret government documents. The Supreme Court decided that his conviction was constitutional. |
| Search Warrants | A court order authorizing a search. |
| Search Exceptions | If it is an emergency they can search without a warrant. |
| Double Jeopardy | One person cannot be tried for the same crime twice. |
| 1st Amendment | "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof..." |
| 2nd Amendment | Citizens have the right to bear arms. Many states require permits and waiting periods. |
| 3rd Amendment | Soldiers may only occupy private homes during times of war. |
| 4th Amendment | Protection against arbitrary searches and seizures without proper warrant or probable cause. |
| 5th Amendment | Provides protection against double jeopardy, self-incrimination, and indictment without proper trial. |
| 6th Amendment | The right to an attorney, a fair and speedy trial. |
| 7th Amendment | The right to a trial by jury in any civil case where the amount of money is above $20. |
| 8th Amendment | Protection from excessive bail fines and cruel and unusual punishment. |
| 9th Amendment | Citizens have other rights besides those listed in the constitution. |
| 10th Amendment | Powers not delegated to the federal government are saved for the state governments. |
| Exclusionary Rule | Evidence obtained illegally cannot be used in the trial. |
| Establishment Clause | Separation of church and state. |
| Free Exercise Clause | Guarantees each person the right to believe in whatever religion they want. |
| 14th Amendement | States must follow the constitution and due processes. |
| Grand Jury | The formal device by which a person can be convicted. |
| Bill of Attainder | A legislative act that inflicts punishment without trial. (Not allowed by the constitution. |
| Habeas Corpus | To be brought physically before a judge to be tried for a crime. |
| Ex Post Facto | Charge someone with a law that didn't exist when the crime was committed. |
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