amendments vocab Word Scramble
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word | definition |
Establishment Clause | part of the 1st Amendment that says the gov't can't make a law respecting an establishment of religion- No gov't sponsored religion |
Basic Rights | rights that we are born with and shouldn't be taken away-life, liberty & the pursuit of happiness |
Right to Bear Arms | guaranteed in the 2nd amendment |
Quartering | prohibited by the 3rd amendment- requires housing and feeding soliders |
Search & Seizure | the 4th amendment insures against unreasonable search & seizure- police must get a court order before doing any |
Eminent Domain | the power of the gov't to take private property for the public good |
Due Process | following the legal procedures required by law----means the gov't has to follow all legal proceedings in arresting, prosecuting and imprisioning of an accused person of a crime |
Double Jeopardy | means being tried for the same crime after a jury has found you not guilty |
Self Incrimination | testifying against yourself-5th amendment say you can remain silent |
Speedy/Public Trial | accused people have a right to this by the 6th amentment |
Power of States | 10th amendment says all powers not given to the national gov't go to the states |
Civil Liberties | Same as natural or basic rights |
Suffrage | the right to vote |
Presidential Term Limits | set by the 22 amendment at two 4 years terms |
presidential Succession | the order of the people who would become pres if he died- VP, Speaker of the House, president pro tempore, Cabinet members |
Powers of the People | 9th Amendment- The people have other rights beyond what is listed in the constitution |
Slander | spoken lies to hurt someone |
Civil Law | law when a person or group sues another person, group or the gov't- person receives money if they win |
Libel | printed lies to hurt someone |
Electoral College | group of people elected by each state to elect the president |
Equal Protection Under the Law | concept of US courts that all people are treated the same in court |
Separation of Church and State | concept that the gov't should not sponsor or favor any religion |
Petitions | are written requests usually having signatures from people backing the request |
Arrest Warrant | court order authorizing a person's arrest |
Indictment | a formal charge by a grand jury |
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beth isaacs
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