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16 Cards in this Set
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Double Jeopardy |
Putting a person on trial again for a crime of which he or she was acquitted (found to be not guilty)
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Suffrage |
The right to vote
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Treason |
An act that endangers one's country or gives assistance to its enemies |
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Slander
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The criminal act of lying about another person to harm another's reputation |
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Eminent Domain |
The right of the government to take private property for public use |
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Due Process of Law |
Procedures established by law and guaranteed by the United States Constitution |
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1st Amendment |
Guarantees the freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly |
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2nd Amendment |
Guarantees all Americans the right to serve in a militia and bear arms (owns guns) |
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3rd Amendment |
Limits the power of the national government to force Americans to quarter or house soldiers |
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4th Amendment |
Known as the Privacy Act, protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures |
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5th Amendment |
Guarantees freedom from Double Jeopardy and individuals do not have to testify against themselves |
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6th Amendment |
Guarantees the rights and a lawyer to people accused of crimes in a CRIMINAL trial |
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7th Amendment |
Guarantees rights to people accused of crimes in a CIVIL case |
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8th Amendment |
Protects citizens against excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishments |
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9th Amendment |
The rights spelled out in the Constitution are not the only rights people have |
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10th Amendment |
Reserves certain powers to the people and the states |
