| A | B |
|---|
| amendment | A change or addition to the Constitution |
| Bill of Rights | The first ten amendments to the Constitution |
| ratification | Method of enacting a constitution or amendment into law |
| separation of church and state | Situation in which the government may not favor any religion or establish an official religion |
| eminent domain | Situation in which the government has the power to take private property for public use |
| due process of law | A process by which the government must treat accused persons fairly according to rules established by law |
| double jeopardy | Being tried twice for the same crime |
| bail | This money is a pledge that a person will appear at the trial |
| First Amendment | Guarantees freedom of religion, of speech, and of press; the right to assemble peacefully; and the right to petition the government |
| Second Amendment | A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed. |
| Third Amendment | Declares that the government may not require people to house soldiers during peacetime |
| Fourth Amendment | Protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures |
| Fifth Amendment | Guarantees that no one may be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law |
| Sixth Amendment | Guarantees the right to a trial by jury in criminal cases |
| Seventh Amendment | Guarantees the right to a trial by jury in civil cases |
| Eighth Amendment | Prohibits excessive bail, fines, and punishments |
| Ninth Amendment | Declares that rights not mentioned in the Constitution belong to the people |
| Tenth Amendment | Declares that powers not given to the national government belong to the states or to the people |
