The Rights of American Citizens

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The Rights of American Citizens Chapter 15 Sections 3

Legal Protections of the U.S. Constitution Writ of Habeus Corpus – requires an official bring the accused before the court to know the charges against him or her. This protects people from being in jail illegally. Bill of Attainder – The Constitution forbids people accused of a crime from being sentenced without a trial in court. Ex Poste Facto Law – The Constitution prohibits a person for being punished for a crime that was committed before it was illegal. Due Process of Law - The 5th and the 14th amendment guarantees that the government cannot take your life, liberty, or property without a legal reason or without following certain legal processes.

Rights of people accused of crimes 4th Amendment – It requires the police to get a search warrant to search or seize a persons property. 5th Amendment – It allows a person to refuse to testify. It outlaws double jeopardy. It guarantees that evidence be brought before a grand jury to decide whether the government has enough evidence to go to trial. 6th Amendment – It guarantees the accused the right to a lawyer, the right to know the charges against them, and the right to a speedy and public trial by jury. 8th Amendment – It outlaws “cruel and unusual punishment” and it prohibits excessive bail. **Police officers who make an arrest must inform the suspect of their constitutional rights.

Amendment Protections 4th Amendment – It requires the police to get a search warrant to search or seize a persons property. 5th Amendment – It allows a person to refuse to testify. It outlaws double jeopardy. It guarantees that evidence be brought before a grand jury to decide whether the government has enough evidence to go to trial. 6th Amendment – It guarantees the accused the right to a lawyer, the right to know the charges against them, and the right to a speedy and public trial by jury. 8th Amendment – It outlaws “cruel and unusual punishment” and it prohibits excessive bail. 14th Amendment – guarantees due process of law **Police officers who make an arrest must inform the suspect of their constitutional rights.

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