Becoming a U.S. Citizen EQUALJUSTICE UNDER LAW. How the Criminal Justice System Works in the United States
The U.S. Constitution It is the US Constitution that guarantees our freedoms and liberties. While written in a different time (with a few modifications along the way), the words remain relevant today. From the first amendment, which guarantees freedom of speech and religion, to the twenty-seventh amendment, which addresses the pay of Congress. In this document, rules are outlined for courts and law enforcement to follow. In addition, it provides a right to bear arms, the right not to be self- incriminated, and the right to be represented by the council. The fourteenth amendment would be one of the most important amendments, as it would grant citizenship to every American born regardless of race The Bill of Rights Within the constitution is the Bill of Rights originally a list of ten, it has been added to over the years for a total of twenty-seven. The original ten gave us the rules that our criminal justice system must uphold. It limits the power of the police by protecting from illegal search and seizures. Provides the accused with due process, right to council, and fair trials and from self-incrimination. It holds the courts accountable and prevents double jeopardy. At the same time, it addresses our prison system by ensuring no excess bail or fines and prohibits cruel and unusual punishment.
An Important Amendment The Fourth, Sixth, or Eighth Amendment If the Sixth Amendment had not been enacted, where would we be? The crooked courts may have kept you captive for years, wondering if today the day would be they finally snuffed out your life. The Sixth Amendment grants us several rights, including the right to a speedy and fair trial of our peers, to have counsel throughout the proceedings, and to know what and by whom we have been charged. There are real world times when these rights cannot be guaranteed. A judge may have to close the courtroom for a minor to testify or if there is a chance of a witness being harmed. There are times when the actions of those working at the criminal justice system find their efforts restricted. · When evidence is thrown out on a technicality or protected by the Fourth Amendment · When a person refuses to testify by invoking their Fifth amendment right against self- incrimination. · When certain forms of interrogation or weapons cannot be used due to the Eight Amendment United Du the right of the poo The Sixth Amendment guarantees a citizen speedy trial, a fax an attorney if t nt the This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA Laws and Policing in a Democratic Society The importance of laws and policing in a democratic society (free society). Laws ensure that citizens have their rights respected and protected. Policing helps to enforce these laws and maintain order. This is essential for a democratic society to function properly and ensure that all