Amendment VI:
FRIDAY CLASS
LEARNING TARGET: What is the "rule of law"?
* return and discuss semester exam part 1 (multiple choice)
* discuss Harry Potter and the rule of law (study guide questions)
* discuss Harry Potter and the 5th and 6th Amendment (handouts from Monday, Thursday)
Amendment V:
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.
HOMEWORK: Deadline for turning in STREET LAW study guide #3 (Tuesday's class) is MONDAY; turn in today "Harry Potter" study guide (after class discussion); read article "Students' Due process Rights"