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bill of rights vocab
Term | Definition |
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ratify | to approve;to make a written document official by signing it. |
prejudice | having a negative judgement or opinion of something. |
civil | noncriminal cases involving disputes among individuals about property,money,or other personal matters |
appeal | to request that a case or a decision be reviewed by a higher court |
amendments | changes to the constitution |
Bill of Rights | the first 10 amendments to the constitution that protect the rights and freedoms of american citizens |
due process | proper legal procedures, such as a fair trial |