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Civil Rts Liberties
Unit 6 Batty
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Due Process Clause | Prevents states from depriving people of their rights without a proper procedure like a trial |
| Establishment Clause | Prevents government from setting up a state religion |
| Free Exercise Clause | Prevents government from interfering with practice of religion |
| Libel | False and malicious use of printed word |
| Slander | False and malicious use of spoken word |
| Writ of Habeas Corpus | Prevents unjust arrests and imprisonments |
| Bill of Attainder | Legislative act that inflicts punishment without court trial |
| Ex Post Facto Law | A law passed after the fact |
| Indictment | Formal complaint that charges the accused with one or more crimes |
| Double Jeopardy | Being tried twice for the same crime |
| Miranda Rule | Before a suspect can be questioned they must be informed of their rights- "You have the right to remain silent ..." |