Citizen Rights and Constitutional Protections
Steve Silverman talked about citizen protections in dealing with the criminal justice system, especially when dealing with encounters, apprehensions and stops by the police. ** This clip is part of C-SPAN Classroom's FREE resources for teachers and students. Visit www.c-spanclassroom.org for more info. **
Description
Steve Silverman talked about citizen protections in dealing with the criminal justice system, especially when dealing with encounters, apprehensions and stops by the police.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- Describe how many people misunderstand their 4th amendment rights in traffic stops according to Steve Silverman. How does his example illustrate this?
- What is probable cause? What are examples of what can and cannot be used as probable cause?
- What is reasonable suspicion? How is it different than probable cause?
- What is the “loophole” of the protections found in the 4th amendment?
- Explain citizens’ rights as it pertains to recording police officer interactions.
Participants
Steve SilvermanFounder and Executive Director, Flex Your Rights2 Videos
Peter SlenHost, C-SPAN6382 Videos
Vocabulary
- 4th Amendment
- All Party Consent Laws
- Civil Liberties
- Probable Cause
- Reasonable Suspicion
- Surreptitiously
- Unreasonable Search And Seizure