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Understanding Constitutional Rights in the US

Learn about the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 7th, and 8th Amendments of the US Constitution, covering freedom of speech, petition, press, assembly, religion, right to bear arms, protection from illegal search and seizure, rights of the accused, trial by jury, and rights against cruel punishment.

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Understanding Constitutional Rights in the US

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  1. 1st AMENDMENT = S.P.P.A.R Freedom of Speech Some speech is not protected: -Threats -Lies -Clear and present danger. You can’t yell: “Fire!” in a crowded movie house

  2. 1st AMENDMENT = S.P.P.A.R (cont.) The right to: • PETITION: Right to let the govt. know how you feel

  3. 1st AMENDMENT = SPPAR (cont) The freedom of the: • Press: newspapers can report on anything they like: as long as its true.

  4. 1st AMENDMENT = SPPAR The freedom of: • Assembly: You have the right get together with your friends.

  5. 1st AMENDMENT = SPPAR Freedom of: • Religion: Free to practice any religion as long as it does not hurt others Establishment Clause: Separation of church and state

  6. 2nd Amendment • The Right to Bear Arms • Not all arms are permitted however

  7. 4th Amendment • The right to be free from illegal search and seizure. Probable Cause! Search Warrants!

  8. 5th Amendment: Rights of the Accused • Must be charged within 24 hours if held by the police • NO Double Jeopardy: you can only be tried once for a crime. • You do not have to testify against yourself in court.

  9. 7th Amendment • The right to a trial by jury in cases over $20

  10. 8th Amendment • The right to be free from Cruel and Unusual punishment

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