Unit 7 Flashcard 2

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According to the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution, the people's right to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects can be limited if the government has probable cause to issue a search warrant.

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has probable cause to issue a search warrant.

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Amendments 4-8 deal with rights of

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the accused

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UNLIKE a felony, a misdemeanor

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is less serious and is usually punished by a fine and less than a year in the county jail

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During an arraignment...

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the defendant enters their plea of guilty/not guilty

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An indictment...

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is a formal charge filed by a prosecutor/brought by a grand jury

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What is the primary purpose of a grand jury?

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To evaluate whether there is enough evidence to indict a suspect

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What is the primary difference between civil law and criminal law?

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Civil law governs disputes between individuals, while criminal law defines crimes and punishments.

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When sentencing a criminal, what is capital punishment?

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state-sanctioned execution of a person

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What amendments protect your right to due process?

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5th and 14th Amendments