Study Guide
1. Amendment I : restrictions on powers of Congress: 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
2. Amendment IV - searches, seizures, and warrants: 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
3. Amendment V - Criminal proceedings, condemnation of property: 1. Protec-
tion against a second prosecution after acquittal or conviction (double Jeopardy)
2. Protection against self-incrimination
3. Due process before legal actions
4. Amendment VI - Mode of trial in criminal proceedings: 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
5. Amendment VIII - Bails, fines, punishments: 1. Excess of Vails and fines are not
allowed
2. Punishment must be reasonable based on the crime
6. Amendment XIV - Citizenship, due process, and equal protection:
No state may:
1. Limit privileges or immunities of US citizens
2. Denied due process of the law to any person
3. Deny equal protection of the law to any person
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7. Federal Agencies: 1. US department of homeland security
2. Federal Bureau of investigation
3. drug enforcement administration
4. US marshals service immigration and customs enforcement
5. alcohol, tobacco, and firearms division
6. secret service
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