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Bill of Rights
Question | Answer |
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The Bill of Rights | First 10 Amendments to the Constitution |
Amendment | A change to a document. In this case the Constitution. |
Civil Liberties | Rights guaranteed by the laws of a country, as in the U.S. by the Bill of Rights. |
Quartering | Housing the military in your home during times of war |
Bear Arms | To have weapons |
Double Jeopardy | Giving a person a second trial or punishment for the same offense for which the person has already been tried or punished |
Eminent Domain | The power of the state to take private property for public use with payment of compensation to the owner. |
Due Process | No citizen may be denied his or her legal rights |
Ratification | Give formal approval or consent |