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S- Social Studies
Bill of Rights and Civil Liberties
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| double jeopardy | the prosecution of a person a second time for a crime for which the defendant has already been tried once and found not guilty, prohibited under the Fifth Amendment |
| pleading the fifth | when a person uses their Fifth Amendment rights to refuse to answer a question in court because they may self-incriminate, or appear to show guilt |
| search & seizure | a law enforcement agent's examination of a person to find evidence of a crime that has been committed and the taking of property during that examination |
| enumerated rights | legal rights implied by existing laws and rights but not expressly noted in the Constitution |
| civil liberties | basic freedoms guaranteed under the US Constitution, such as freedom of speech and freedom of religion |
| civil rights | rights guaranteed under the law, such as trial by jury and voting rights |
| equal protection under the law | a Fourteenth Amendment protection that prohibits states from denying due process or rights to individuals |
| forced internment | the use of military or police forces to detain people in camps or prisons without a trial |
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