Constitutional Law MPTC with Complete Solutions

Constitutional Law MPTC with Complete Solutions 1st Amendment - Correct Answer Establishes freedom of religion,speech,press,assembly, and petition. Definition of religion under the 1st amendment - Correct Answer Citizens have the right to worship a god or supreme being (Or not to hold such beliefs). The government can not require or force observations or compel citizens to follow any particular religion. Definition of Speech under the 1st amendment - Correct Answer Protected speech includes spoken and written words, the act of not speaking and symbolic conduct. What are the following types of speech not protected by the 1st amendment. - Correct Answer Obscenity, fighting words, threats, incendiary speech. 2nd Amendment - Correct Answer Establishes the right to keep and bear arms. Intended to keep and protect the individuals right to possess personal firearm for lawful purposes. 4th Amendment - Correct Answer Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures by the government. Definition of a Search - Correct Answer Physical invasion or intrusion of privacy by police on people, homes or personal property to obtain info or gather evidence. Definition of a seizure - Correct Answer When police take possession of property, make an arrest, or restrict a persons ability to move freely. 5th Amendment - Correct Answer Prohibits citizens from being punished for the same offense twice (Double Jeopardy) from being compelled to testify against themselves (Self-Incrimination) provides the right to indictment for certain types of offenses by a grand jury and guarantees due process of law. 6th Amendment - Correct Answer Requires all persons charged with a crime be informed of charges against them. People charged with a crime have a right to council and right to a speedy trial by impartial jury.