LEO/recertification exam for SFO.
The US Senate
lawmaking body made up of two representatives from each state
The House of Representatives
the lower house of Congress, consisting of a different number of representatives from each state,
depending on population
Three areas of government and purpose
Legislative Branch-Creates Law, Executive Branch-Enforces Law, Judicial Branch-Interprets Law.
Bill of Rights
The first ten amendments to the Constitution
First Amendment
5 freedoms: speech, press, religion, assembly, petition
Second Amendment
Right to keep and bear arms
Third Amendment
NO CITIZEN SHOULD BE FORCED TO QUARTER SOLDIERS IN THEIR HOMES
Fourth Amendment
Protects against unreasonable search and seizure
Fifth Amendment
The right to forced self-incrimination, double jeopardy, and right to fair trial.
Sixth Amendment
Right to a speedy and public trial, attorney and right to confront witnesses.
Seventh Amendement
trial by jury in civil cases
Eighth Amendment
No cruel or unusual punishment, no excessive bail
Ninth Amendment
People's rights are not limited to those listed in the Constitution
Tenth Amendment