b Does the president have executive privilege to keep information from congress (i.e...the tapes) --- President has more rights than a normal citizen btu it must involve national defense issues.
c Rule that evidence illegally gathered by law enforcement officers may not be used against a defendant in trial.
d Did a Japanese-American, have to go to internment camp during WWII? --- Ruled not discrimination because he disobeyed order to go to camp. Valid under war powers of constitution. (14th)
e Gov.t must act fairly and follow the same fair rules in all cases brought to trial
5 Multiple Choice Questions
Is the death penalty a violation of the 8th? --- No, the death penalty does not violate the 8th or 14th
Does the 1st protect statements against the war effort during war (passing out anti-war fliers during war) ? --- Not proctected speech.Case established clear and present danger of whether gov't can limit speech.
Are laws against interracial marriage a violation of the 14th ----Yes, laws against interrracial marriages violate the 14th
Formal complaint before a grand jury which charges the accused with one or more crimes.
Is a defendant entitled to a state appointed attorney if they cannot afford one? --- Yes, defendant has the right to a state apppointed attorney if the defendant cannot afford one.
5 True/False Question
Katz v U.S. → Can the government bug public telephones or is it a violation of the 4th --- No, a search warrant is necessary.
Kyllo v U.S. → Is is a violation of the 4th for law enforcement to use thermal imaging deviceis to scan for marijauana? --- Yes, it was an illegal search and va iolation of the 4th.
Assault → Fear of touching or causing harm
Miranda v Arizona → The accused denied his 5th rights because he was not told them? --- Yes, statements made by accused person who have not been informed of rights may not be used in court.
Renard Atkins v VA → Can a mentally retarded convict get the death penalty? --- No you can't use the death penalty on a mentally retarded convict (8th)