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alien a person born in one country who lives in a different country without changing his citizenship
bill of attainder a law that permits law enforcement officials to find a person guilty without going through a trial. These are forbidden by the Constitution.
citizenship the rights and responsibilities of a country's citizens and the protection given to them. This is gained by being born in a country or by being born to citizen parents abroad or by going through the naturalization process.
double jeopardy trying a person a second time for a crime the person has already been acquitted of. This practice is prohibited by the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution.
dual citizenship Holding citizenship of two countries at one time.
due process the obligation of the state to observe the laws protecting individual rights before it inflicts punishment of any kind
equal protection of the laws the obligation of the state to treat all of its people alike
ex post facto law a law that makes illegal an action that was legal at the time the law was passed. Such laws are forbidden by the Constitution.
immunity from prosecution a promise that someone facing possible criminal charges will not be tried for the crime. In exchange for immunity, the individual usually agrees to cooperate fully with the authorities who are investigating the crime.
indictment a summary of the prosecution's case against a suspect presented to a grand jury, which decides whether the evidence is strong enough to warrant indicting the suspect, or bringing the person to a trial.
libel the publication of false statements that damage someone's reputation
martial law a situation in which constitutional law is suspended and the government is put under military rule
naturalization the process by which aliens become citizens of a country
petition to ask a government official for support of a cause or a redress of grievances. These can be verbal or written and submitted by an individual or a group.
picketing A form of protesting; combines the right of assembly with the right to petition.
right of eminent domain private property may be taken when it is needed for the greater public good
slander saying something untrue that harms another person's reputation
treason betrayal of one's country; an action that gives aid and comfort to the enemies of one's country
writ of habeas corpus a court order that requires law enforcement officials to bring accused persons before a court and give reasons why they should be imprisoned. If the reasons are weak, the accused must be set free.
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