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U.S. constitution
U.S. Constitution
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08/24/2013

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The primary function of a writ of habeas corpus is to
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release from unlawful imprisonment
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The U.S. Supreme court has original jurisdiction in cases involving...
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Where a State is a part to the suit
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Which of these rights is not protected by the VI amendment of the constitution...
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right against self incrimination
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The most important aspect of the 14th amendment to the U.S. constitution is...
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it made the Bill Of Rights applicable to the States.
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Which amendment requires search and arrest warrants, issue upon probable cause.
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4th
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Freedom of religion and speech is guaranteed in which amendment...
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1st
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The 1st amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits...
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The Government from establishing a religion
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The 4th amendment to the U.S. constitution...
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protects from unreasonable searches and seizures
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The 5th amendment to the U.S. Constitution provides...
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freedom from double jeopardy
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An order from a court, directing a person holding another person in custody, to bring the person held before the court and show cause why he/she is being held...is called a writ of__________
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habeas corpus
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Right to confront your accusers and call witnesses in your defense, is the _____ amendment...
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6th
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Prohibits cruel and unusual punishment...
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8th
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Prohibits excessive bail or fines...
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8th
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Right to a speedy and public trial and right to counsel...
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6th
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The evaluation of law for Constitutionality is done by the _________ branch of government...
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judicial
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The only crime found in the constitution, is...
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treason
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Tennessee vs. Garner supports the ________ amendment rights...
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4th
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Miranda vs. Arizona supports the ________ amendment rights...
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5th
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The Gault case supports the rights of the __________ amendment...
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6th
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Which amendment is known as the States rights amendment...
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10th
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The 1st amendment court case...
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Duran vs. City of Douglas Az
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