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JSchapter4vocab
Terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Free exercise clause | Can practice any form of religion |
| Establishment clause | Government cannot make a national religion |
| Quarter | To house |
| Suffrage | Right to vote |
| Due process | Things that have to happen in court |
| Self-incrimination | Admitting your guilt |
| Eminent Domain | Government can take private property for public use |
| Bail | Money to make the accused appear at their trial |
| Civil rights | Rights that all citizens have |
| Poll tax | Pay to vote |
| Libel | Telling lies in print |
| Slander | Telling lies in speech |
| Bill of Rights | First ten amendments |
| Petition | Ask the government for something |
| Exclusionary | Not included |
| Prohibition | No alcohol |
| Selective service | The draft |
| Volunteerism | Helping your community for free |
| Duty | Things you have to do |
| Responsibilty | Things you should do |
| Indictment | A formal criminal charge |
| Double jeopardy | Tried for the same crime twice |
| Counsel | A lawyer |
| Abolish | To do away with |
| Fundamental | Basic |