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bill of rights
bill of rights vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Bill of Rights | first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, which set forth basic rights guaranteed to all Americans. |
| Separation of Church and State | The division between religion and government. |
| Due Process of Law | fair application of law to one’s case. |
| Bail | Money or property an accused person gives a court to hold as a guarantee that he or she will appear for trial |
| Civil Rights | The rights guaranteed to all U.S. citizens |
| Suffrage | The right to vote |
| Poll tax | A special tax that had to be paid in order to vote |
| Draft | A policy requiring men to serve in the military |
| Rationed | Limited by law to a certain amount per household |
| Jury | A group of people making a decision about a court case |
| Eminent Domain | The power of the government to take private property for public use. |