The Bill of Rights ensures American's basic rights and although instituted over two hundred years ago, these basic rights are still challenged today. Go to findlaw
com (a free search engine of state and federal cases) and summarize a recent case and finding regarding one of our fundamental rights. Be sure to identify which right the case challenged, the key details of the case, and the outcome with the implications of the case.
Answers will vary, but it responses should include which Amendment is being address and in particular what part of the Amendment is being challenged. The case should be summarized with key points and the outcome and what implications this decision will have on the American people. Citation should also be included.
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a. Anomie b. Egoism c. Force d. Psychopathy
How can a witness identification of a perpetrator be permitted at trial where a witness's ability to identify a person might result from an illegal lineup?
What will be an ideal response?
In ___________________, the Supreme Court ruled that the death penalty was itself not unconstitutional, but the way it was administrated constituted cruel and unusual punishment.
A. Furman v. Georgia (1972) B. Glossip v. Gross (2015) C. Gregg v. Georgia (1972) D. Atkins v. Virginia (2002)
The procedural right that protects defendants from illegal searches and seizures is called:
a. exclusionary rule. b. hands-off doctrine. c. probable cause. d. preliminary hearing.