RBC 1 CALIFORNIA P.O.S.T TEST STUDY GUIDE

Amendment I : restrictions on powers of Congress - Answer-1. separation of church and state 2. government cannot endorse any religion 3. all individuals must be allowed to worship or not worship as they choose 4. all individuals have the right to freedom of expression of their ideas (I. E., Freedom of speech, press, and assembly) 5. individuals who feel they have been wronged have the right to petition the government to rectify the circumstances Amendment IV - searches, seizures, and warrants - Answer-1. Unreasonable searches and seizures are not allowed 2. Search and arrest warrants must show probable cause and must specifically identify items or individuals to be searched or seized Amendment V - Criminal proceedings, condemnation of property - Answer-1. Protection against a second prosecution after acquittal or conviction (double Jeopardy) 2. Protection against self-incrimination 3. Due process before legal actions Amendment VI - Mode of trial in criminal proceedings - Answer-Individuals who have been accused of a crime have the right to: 1. A speedy and public trial by a jury 2. Be informed of the accusations against them 3. Confront their accusers 4. Subpoena witnesses for their defense 5. Have legal counsel Amendment VIII - Bails, fines, punishments - Answer-1. Excess of Vails and fines are not allowed 2. Punishment must be reasonable based on the crime Amendment XIV - Citizenship, due process, and equal protection - Answer-No state