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12 Cards in this Set
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Ex Post Facto
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from a thing done afterward. Can't be convicted of crime when not a law.
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Bill of Attainder
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A law that convicts a person of a crime without a trial
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Writ of Habeas Corpus
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Holding someone for commiting a crime without proper evidence
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Extradition
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Bringing back a fugitive (interstate rendition)
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Right of Eminent Domain
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The power of the government to take private property for public use
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Due Process of Law
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Process by which the government must treat accused person fairly according to rules established by law
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Self incrimination
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Accusing oneself of a crime and can be persecuted for it
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Indictment
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A formal charge against an accused person
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Double Jeopardy
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Being placed on trial twice for the same crime
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Equal Protection Under the Law
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Principle whereby everyone is to be treated fairly, but not exactly the same
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Full Faith and Credit
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Respecting legal action of another state, Innocent until proven guilty
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Elastic Clause
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allows Congress to make all laws that are "necessary and proper" for carrying out the listed powers
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