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AP Gov - Unit 5
Misc Info
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Civil Liberties | Rules from Bill of Rights that provide protection from gov't |
| Exclusionary Rule | Evidence gathered illegally can't be used in trial |
| Party Machine | Local party org., well-disciplined and relying on patronage for loyalty |
| Ex post facto law | Laws adopted after crime making it illegal or increasing punishment <br>-Can't be done |
| Eminent Domain | Pwr to take private property for public used w/ compensation |
| Bill of Attainder | Law that declares person guilty w/o trial <br>-Can't be passed b/c of Article 1 of Const |
| Amicus Curiae | IG or individual submit opinion on case to Court |
| Delegate role of Representation | Follows preference of majority if their constituents |
| Habeaus Corpus petition | Judicial mandate that brings prisoner back before jury to determine legality of conviction |
| Writ of Certiorari | From superior Court to lower one demanding record of case |
| Incorporation Doctrine | Legal process by which Supreme Court applies Bill of Rights to states w/ due process clause |