Describe Some of the Rights of the Accused Found in the Bill

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Essay

Describe some of the rights of the accused found in the Bill of Rights.Specifically,discuss the exclusionary rule,Miranda rights,and double jeopardy.In your answer,be sure to define each term,identify its support in the Constitution and in Supreme Court cases,and discuss why the rights of the accused are so essential to due process of law.

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Definitions:

Federal Anti-Discrimination Laws

Legislation enacted by the federal government to prevent discrimination in employment and other areas based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

Civil Rights Act

A landmark piece of legislation in the United States that outlaws discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, initially passed in 1964 to enforce constitutional rights and eliminate discrimination.

Punitive Damages

Compensation awarded in a lawsuit as a punishment to the defendant for malicious, violent, oppressive, fraudulent, or reckless behavior, and to deter similar conduct in the future.

Consent Decree

A legal agreement approved by a judge, often used to settle lawsuits without the defendant admitting guilt but agreeing to do or stop doing certain actions.