Amendments 5-10

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The legal requirement that the government must respect all legal rights that are owed to a person accused of a crime.

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due process (5th)

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indictment (5th)

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a formal charge agreed upon by the grand jury indicating that there is enough evidence to accuse someone of a crime

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eminent domain (5th)

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the government can take away private property for public use as long as the owner is compensated fairly

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double jeopardy (6th)

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if you’re found not guilty of a crime, you cannot be sent to trial again for that same crime.

Front

This amendment protects you from cruel and unusual punishment such as being fined $100,000 for taking your neighbor's newpaper.

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8th amendment

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This amendment grants you the right to a trial by jury in criminal cases.

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6th amendment

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This amendment grants you a right to a trial by jury in civil cases

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7th amendment

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This amendment states that powers not granted to the national government belong to the state governments and its people, like drivers' licenses.

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10th amendment

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This amendment states that rights not specifically 'written' in the constitution belong to the people.

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9th amendment

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What rights of the accused are outlined in the Sixth Amendment?

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6th Amendment:

• Right to a speedy trial – prevents long delays before trial.

• Right to a public trial – ensures transparency and fairness.

• Right to an impartial jury – guarantees a fair, unbiased jury of peers.

• Right to be informed of the charges – the accused must know what crime they’re being charged with.

• Right to confront witnesses and have legal counsel – includes cross-examining witnesses and having a defense lawyer.