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Unit 2 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Bill of rights | a list of citizens rights. |
| Amendment Process | ways in which changes are added to the constitution. |
| National Convention | assembly |
| Separation of church and state | the situation in which the government may not favor any religion or establish an official religion |
| Eminent Domain | the power to take private property for public use |
| Due process of the law | a process by which the government must treat persons fairly according to rules established by law. |
| Double Jeopardy | being placed on trial twice for the same crime |
| Freedom of the press | the right to publish newspapers magazines and other materials without govt. restriction |
| Freedom of Speech | the right to express one's opinions publicly |
| Case Studies | descriptions of situations or conflicts, the issues involved, and decisions made |
| Poll Taxes | fee for voting |
| Suffrage | The right to vote |
| Equal Protection | people must be treated fairly but it does not mean that everyone must be treated exactly the same. |
| Segregation | separation of blacks and whites in public places |
| Affirmative Action | steps to counteract the effects of past racial discrimination and discrimination against women. |
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