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bill of rights
constitution
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Bill of Rights | Ratified in 1791, these are the first 10 amendments of the US Constitution. The give rights to people to protect them from the federal government (supported by anti-federalists) |
| Wall of Separation /Establishment Clause | This relates to the 1st amendment, freedom of religion. The government may make “no establishment of religion...”The government cannot endorse one religion over another. There is a separation between church and state. |
| Free exercise clause | Also related to the 1st amendment, freedom of religion, the government CANNOT prevent a person from freely practicing their own religion |
| Due process | From the 5th amendment, this is the idea that the government should give all people the same fair and equal treatment (similar to rule of law) |
| Self- incrimination | This is to say something against yourself that makes you look guilty. Your are PROTECTED from doing this in the 5th amendment |
| Double jeopardy | This is when you are tried for the same crime twice. The 5th amendment PROTECTS you from being tried twice for the same crime. |
| Grand jury | From the 5th amendment, this is a jury whose job is to decide wether or not to indict charge of felony |
| indictment | A formal charge of a crime handed down by a grand jury. This is a requirement of the 5th amendment of those who are accused of felonies. |
| Eminent domain | his is a 5th amendment power of the government that allows them to take private property, as long as it is for public use and the person is compensated. |
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