What is the primary focus of the Fifth and Sixth Amendments in the context of due process?

The Fifth and Sixth Amendments primarily focus on protecting the rights of individuals during criminal proceedings.

Explain the difference between substantive and procedural due process.

Substantive due process is a general prohibition against the government infringing on fundamental liberties, while procedural due process examines whether the government acted properly when applying its power.

What does the double jeopardy clause protect individuals from?

The double jeopardy clause protects individuals from being tried more than once for the same crime if they have already been acquitted or convicted.

What is self-incrimination, and which amendment protects against it?

Self-incrimination is being compelled to be a witness against oneself, and it is protected against by the Fifth Amendment.

What is eminent domain, and what does the Fifth Amendment require in cases where it is used?

Eminent domain is the government's power to take private property for public use. The Fifth Amendment requires that just compensation be provided to the property owner.

Criminal Justice Vocabulary

11th GradeSocial Studies45 min

Learning Objective

I can define key terms related to the criminal justice system.

Lesson Flow

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9 min

Due Process of Law: Crash Course Government and Politics #28

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Guided Notes

9 min

Key concepts students will learn:

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The Fourteenth Amendment ensures that state governments cannot deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.
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The Fifth Amendment protects citizens from being compelled to be a witness against themselves, also known as pleading the Fifth.
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According to Gideon v. Wainwright, the Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to an attorney in felony cases.

Practice

14 min

8 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

“Define procedural due process and explain how it differs from substantive due process.”

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