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4th Chap. 8 Vocab
4th Chap. 8 Bill of Rights Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| unreasonable | Not guided by logic or sound judgment. |
| amendment | A change or addition to a written document. |
| assemble | To gather in a group for a specific purpose. |
| jury | A group of citizens selected to listen to the facts of a trial in a court of law and decide whether a person is guilty or not guilty |
| petition | To make or present a formal request to an authority regarding a particular cause. |
| ratify | To give formal approval to something so it can become legal or valid. |
| limit | to restrict the size or amount of something |
| prohibit | To formally forbid a person or group from doing something. |
| due process | A legal process established to make sure people are not punished without first being proven guilty in a fair trial. |
| press | media, such as newspapers, television, and radio |