Constitutional Law MPTC Exam

Constitutional Law MPTC Exam 1st Amendment - answerEstablishes freedom of religion,speech,press,assembly, and petition. Definition of religion under the 1st amendment - answerCitizens have the right to worship a god or supreme being (Or not to hold such beliefs). The government can not require or force observations or compel citizens to follow any particular religion. Definition of Speech under the 1st amendment - answerProtected speech includes spoken and written words, the act of not speaking and symbolic conduct. What are the following types of speech not protected by the 1st amendment. - answerObscenity, fighting words, threats, incendiary speech. 2nd Amendment - answerEstablishes the right to keep and bear arms. Intended to keep and protect the individuals right to possess personal firearm for lawful purposes. 4th Amendment - answerProhibits unreasonable searches and seizures by the government. Definition of a Search - answerPhysical invasion or intrusion of privacy by police on people, homes or personal property to obtain info or gather evidence. Definition of a seizure - answerWhen police take possession of property, make an arrest, or restrict a persons ability to move freely. 5th Amendment - answerProhibits citizens from being punished for the same offense twice (Double Jeopardy) from being compelled to testify against themselves (Self-Incrimination) provides the right to indictment for certain types of offenses by a grand jury and guarantees due process of law. 6th Amendment - answerRequires all persons charged with a crime be informed of charges against them. People charged with a crime have a right to council and right to a speedy trial by impartial jury. 8th Amendment - answerProtects people from excessive bail and fines and prohibits cruel and unusual punishment. 14th Amendment - answerProvided the people of all states the right to