AMENDMENTS U.S. Bill Of Rights

Criminal Justice Amendments 4Th Amendment- right to be secure in person, houses, papers and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures, warrants are issued upon probable cause 5th Amendment – protection of the criminally accused - right to grand jury - right not to be a witness against yourself - no double jeopardy- can’t be tried twice for the same crime - Guarantees due process of law –procedural fairness

6th Amendment –rights of the crimanally accused- - speedy trial - impartial jury chosen from state and district where crime is committed - informed of crime at arraignment - assistance of counsel 7th Amendment- guarantees trial by jury in cases that involve more than $20. 8th Amendment- Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishment

FEDERALISM The division of power between the state and the federal government

Where are the Laws Made? There are three areas where laws are made: 1) Legislative Branch 2) Government Agencies 3) Courts

Made in Legislatures Powers of the constitution US Legislature – made up of two Houses Senate (100 members) House of Representatives (435 Members) ***Pass laws that bind every person in every state***

b) State Legislature – made up of two houses ***pass laws that apply only within their boundaries *** c) Local Legislature- County- County Executive (S Levy) Town – Town Supervisor

What is Law? LAW- rules and regulations made and enforced by government that regulate the conduct of people within a society. Laws reflect and promote a society’s values, our legal system is influenced by society’s ideas of right and wrong. WHY HAVE LAWS: we expect our legal system to: Protect basic human rights Promote fairness Help resolve conflicts Promote order and stability Promote desirable social and economic behavior Represent the will of the majority. Protect the rights of minors