AMERICAN GOVERNMENT (2 parts) - Outline due Dec. 12th and Key Assignment due Dec 17th

The Bill of Rights extends to individuals the protection of various civil liberties. When an individual is accused of a criminal act, there are rights that he or she is entitled to under the First, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Eighth Amendments.   Select 3 of these amendments; provide an overview of the main points of the amendments, and explain how they could be applied to a person accused of committing a crime.  Secondly, discuss what type of policy would need to be implemented for police investigators when interrogating a suspect.

Assignment Guidelines:  Address the following in 1,000–1,250 words:

•Select 3 of the following Amendments from the Bill of Rights of the U.S. Constitution:

◦First

◦Fourth

◦Fifth

◦Sixth

◦Eighth

For each of the selected Amendments:

■Provide an overview of the main points of the Amendment

■What is the purpose of the Amendment Explain.

■Who does the Amendment affect Explain.

■Why is this Amendment important Explain.

■How can the Amendment be applied to a person accused of committing a crime? Be specific.

****You may use case law as you see fit to support your answer.

◦What type of policy would need to be implemented for police investigators when interrogating a suspect Explain.

■To what type of crime(s) should this policy pertain? Why?

■What specific constitutional rights must be upheld, and under what circumstances must they be upheld? Explain.

■What would be the rationale for the policy? Justify your response.

■How should the policy be evaluated for potential weaknesses or gaps? Explain.

Be sure to reference all sources using proper APA style.