The Rights of the Accused: Amendments 4,5,6,8

Which Amendment protects you from search warrants?

• 4A

• 5A

• 6A

• None

Which Amendment protects you from cruel and unusual punishment?

• 6A

• 8A

• 1A

• None

a "search" refers to:

• a lawyer looking for witnesses

• the police looking for evidence of a crime

• a judge looking for papers

• a jury making a decision

a "seizure" refers to

• a witness giving testimony

• a lawyer submitting documents

• a jury making a decision

• the police taking evidence

who issues a 'warrant'?

• the police

• a judge

• a lawyer

• a politician

Can you give police permission to conduct a search?

• Yes, you can waive your 4A right

• No, the police always NEED a warrant

• Yes, you can waive your 8A right

• No, the police can never ask for permission

The police interrogate you for 8 hours and demand a confession. Which amendment protects you from self-incrimination?

• 5A - remain silent

• 4A - searches

• 1A - freedom of speech

• 8A - cruel and unusual punishment

You are found not guilty of murdering Jane Doe. A new piece of evidence is uncovered after the trial. Can the police re-charge you with the same murder and put you back on trial?

• No, it would violate double jeopardy

• Yes, new evidence-new trial

• Yes, the police's job is to catch murderers

• No, the 9A prevents this action

It is better for ______________ to go free than for ______________ to be punished.

• a guilty man ; an innocent man

• an innocent man ; a guilty man

• a foolish man, a wise man

• a rich man; a poor man

a set of legal procedures that must be followed in the correct order and in the correct manner

• double jeopardy

• allegations

• due process

• warrant