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Pacharis/Civics
Chapter 4 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Civil Liberties | freedoms we have without government interference |
| censorship | ban of printed materials/films because of offensive ideas |
| petition | a formal request |
| slander | spreading spoken lies |
| libel | printing lies |
| search warrant | court order allowing law enforcement to search your property and take items as evidence |
| indictment | formal charge |
| Grand Jury | group of citizens who review evidence against the accused |
| Double Jeopardy | keeps someone found not guilty of a crime from being put on trial again for that same crime |
| Due Process | following established legal procedures |
| Eminent Domain | right of government to take private property for public use |
| bail | money used as a security deposit when one is arrested |