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The Constitution and Bill of Rights
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- 1FederalismSeparation of Powers between National and State government.
- 2Due ProcessThe concept that the government must follow clear rules to carry out the laws.
- 3WarrantAn order from a judge that gives permission to police or other officials to take certain action, such as searching someone's property.
- 4RatifyTo approve a treaty or document.
- 5DefendantA person who is required to defend himself or herself in legal action. An example is an accused person who is put on trial for a crime.
- 6Self-IncriminationGiving testimony that can be used against oneself.
- 7Double JeopardyPutting a person on trial for more than once for the same trial.
- 8Anti-FederalistThis group did not want to ratify the Constitution.
- 9Bill of RightsA formal listing of the basic rights of U.S. citizens.
- 10FederalistThis group supported the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.
- 11RepublicA government in which citizens rule themselves through elected representatives.
- 12Separation of PowersPrinciple by which the powers of government are divided among separate branches(Judicial, Legislative, and Executive Branch).
- 13Checks and BalancesA system by which each branch of government can check or control the actions of other branches.
- 14Popular SovereigntyA principle in which the people have the final authority in government.
- 15Representative GovernmentA System of government in which voters elect representatives to make laws for them.
- 16Grand JuryA group of people who hear the government's evidence and decide if the trial is justified.
- 17RightLawful action
- 18EffectsPersonal Items (Things)
- 19SeizuresForcibly taking control of a person or property
- 20SeizedTaken
- 21UnreasonableUnlawful
- 22SecureSafe
- 23AffirmationDeclaration
- 24IssueBe written
- 25WarrantA written order
- 26ProbableLikely
- 27ViolatedDisturbed
- 28Indictmenta formal change
- 29Bailmoney or property given to the court to hold until an accused person shows up at trial
- 30Deprivedto withhold or take of something
- 31Compensationpayment given to someone to offset, or make up for, a loss or injury
- 32Controversialwhen many people have strong opinions on a subject, causing conflict or disagreement
- 33First AmendmentGuarantees the freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and the right to petition government.
- 34Second AmendmentGuarantees the right to bear arms.
- 35Third AmendmentProhibits the quartering of homes in peacetime.
- 36Fourth AmendmentProhibits unreasonable searches and seizures.
- 37Fifth AmendmentRequires grand jury indictment for a serious crime, bans double jeopardy, no loss to life, liberty or property without due process of law.
- 38Sixth AmendmentGuarantees the right to a speedy, impartial public trial in criminal cases with counsel and the right and the right to cross examine.
- 39Seventh AmendmentGuarantees the right to a jury trial in civil suits involving $20.00 or more.
- 40Eighth AmendmentProhibits excessive bail or fines or cruel or unusual punishment.
- 41Ninth AmendmentThe People retain the rights not specifically listed in the Constitution.
- 42Tenth AmendmentAsserts that powers not delegated to the national government or denied to the states are reserved to the states.
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- High School Diploma Social Studies (American History) Flashcards on The Constitution and Bill of Rights, created by Niat L on 13/07/2013.
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