The Constitution

The Constitution is the framework for the organization of the United States government and for the relationship of the federal government with the States, citizens, and all people within the United States. The Constitution has been amended twenty-seven times, the last occurring in 1992. To assist in better understanding the Constitution, please answer the following question: Of the Constitutional amendments we are addressing in this class (Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth and Fourteenth), which one is most important? Why?  There is obviously no wrong answer, so your analysis in support of the amendment you choose is key.

 

 

Some references to use

Ashcroft v. Free Speech Coalition

https://www.law.cornell.edu/supct/html/00-795.ZO.html

                Hudson v. Michigan, 547 U.S. 586

                https://www.law.cornell.edu/supct/html/04-1360.ZS.html

Search and Seizure

https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.31210010791299;view=1up;seq=1

 

Understanding the Fourth Amendment

                http://www.policemag.com/channel/patrol/articles/2014/12/understanding-fourth-amendment-standing.aspx

 

Unwarranted Search and Seizure

                https://www.c-span.org/video/?71187-1/unwarranted-search-seizure