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KLETC FINAL
breakdown of material for Comprehensive Exam
11
Criminal Justice
Professional
02/17/2015

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Term
What is the 4th Admendment
Definition
Search and Seizure
Term
What is the 5th Admendment
Definition
Self incrimination, Double Jeopardy and Due Process
Term
What is the 6th Admendment
Definition
Rights of the Accused
Term
What is the 8th Admendment
Definition

Cruel and Unusual Punishment

Excessive Bail and Fines

Term
What is the 14th Admendment
Definition

Due Process

Prevents states from taking any action that would deprive people of certain fundamental rights by the Federal Constitution

Term
Why is the 4th admendment in arrest proceedures
Definition
It guarantees the rights of the people to be secure in their persons, homes and effects agains UNreasonable search and seizure.
Term
How is the Constitution relevant to Law Enforcement officers
Definition

It is cruicial to understand the pricipals to avoid civil liability

 

It also is imperative to follow to assure evidence is admissible in court.

Term
What is the PURPOSE of the COnstitution
Definition

Form a perfect union

Establish Justice

Insure domestic Tranquility

Provide for a common defense

Term
Why does the bill of rights apply to the states
Definition
14th admendment says that the rights apply to citizens of every state.
Term
Which circumstances do not constitute a search covered by the 4th Admendment
Definition

Locations open to the public

Abandoned property

Plain View

Vehicles

Garbage

Commercial Property

Bathroom stall

 

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