What is the difference between the 4th and 5th amendment to the US Constitution?

Answer 1

U.S. Const., Amend. IV:

"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized."

Concepts (research yourself)

1. search;

2. unreasonable search or illegal search;

3. search warrant;

4. arrest warrant;

5. reasonable expectation ofprivacy;

6. exigent circumstances;

7. seizure;

8. probable cause;

9. exclusionary rule;

10. presentment;

11. probable-cause affidavit;

12. Gerstein hearing.

U.S. Const., Amend. 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."

Concepts (research these)

1. capital crime;

2. misdemeanor;

3. felony;

4. grand jury;

5. double jeopardy;

6. right to remain silent;

7. Miranda rights;

8. Miranda warning;

9. due process of law;

10. taking;

11. just compensation;

12. eminent domain.

Answer 2

The 4th amendment to the US Constitution prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures by government agents and requires that a warrant be issued by a court after being given probably cause to support the search and that the warrant describe specifically what is being searched for.

The 5th amendment to the US Constitution prevents a person from being forced to testify against himself in a criminal court case. It requires a Grand Jury indictment for felonies, and protects against Double Jeopardy (being tried twice for the same offense). It also requires due process of law before the taking if life, liberty, or property and for just compensation for property taken for public use.