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5th SS TCI Ch 15
Ch 15 Vocab Bill of Rights
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Bill of Rights | the first 10 amendments to the Constitution that protect the rights and freedoms of American citizens |
| appeal | to request that a case or a decision be reviewed by a higher court |
| civil | noncriminal, or involving disputes about property, money, or other matters |
| amendment | a change to the Constitution |
| jury | a group of citizens who are chosen to decide the outcome of a trial |
| prejudice | having a negative judgment or opinion of something or someone that is not based on facts |
| due process | proper legal procedures, such as a fair trial |
| ratify | to approve; to make a written document official by signing it |