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CL M2L2 Key Terms
Civic Literacy Module 2 Lesson 2 Key Terms
Term | Definition |
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Bill of Rights | The first ten amendments to the Constitution that include civil rights and liberties. |
Amendment | A change to the constitution. |
First Amendment | Allows for freedom of religion, assembly, press, petition, and speech. |
Second Amendment | The right to bear arms. |
Third Amendment | Soldiers cannot be housed in private homes during peacetime. |
Fourth Amendment | The right to privacy. Protects against unreasonable search and seizure. |
Fifth Amendment | Rights of the accused including the right to remain silent. |
Sixth Amendment | Rights for those on trial including due process and the right to an attorney. |
Seventh Amendment | Right to have a jury trial in a civil case. |
Eighth Amendment | No cruel and unusual punishment. |
Ninth Amendment | People have other rights not listed in the Constitution. |
Tenth Amendment | State powers (Federalism). |
Federalists | The group in support of a strong central government and the signing of the Constitution. |
Anti-Federalists | The group who opposed the ratification of the Constitution and wanted to include a bill of rights. |
Due Process | Equal protection and fair treatment in the judicial process. |
Double Jeopardy | You cannot be tried twice for the same crime. |
Eminent Domain | The government can take private property for public use with payment. |