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Civics CH.4

TermDefinition
Slander Cannot openly lie to hurt others
Libel Cannot write lies to damage/hurt another person
Indicted Formally accused of a crime
Eminent Domain The governments power to take private property for public use with just compensation
Draft The Selective Service program that sets up a fair way to register eligible men for military service
2nd Amendment The right to bear arms
Due Process of the Law The right to a fair trial
Poll Tax A tax charged on every adult, without reference to income or resources
19th Amendment Women's suffrage
26th Amendment Lowered the voting age from 21 to 18
Duties of Citizenship Obey the law, attend school, pay taxes, register with selective service at 18 for males, serve jury duty
1st Amendment Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition
Responsibilities of Citizenship Vote, be informed on issues and candidates, take part in government, help your community, respect and protect the rights of others
Bill of Rights The first ten amendments of the Constitution
5th Amendment Protection against self-incrimination
Register The requirement that a person otherwise eligible to vote must enroll (register) on an electoral roll
Suffrage The right to vote in political elections
Double Jeopardy Cannot be tried twice for the same crime
District of Columbia Washington D.C.
Created by: haleylorenson
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