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| Bill of Rights | a formal listing of the basic rights of U.S. Citizens |
| Warrant | an order from a judge that authorizes police or other officials to take a certain action, such as searching someone's property |
| Double Jeopardy | putting a person on trial more than once for the same crime |
| Self-Incimination | giving testimony that can be used against oneself |
| Due Process | the concept that the government must follow clear rules and act reasonably as it carries out the law |
| Defendant | a person who is required to defend himself or herself in a legal action. An example is an accused person who is put on trial for a crime. |
| Nine | How many of the 13 states must have approved the Consitution? |
| The Right to Assemble and Petition | What were the final two rights protected in the First Amendment? |
| First Amendment | freedom of religion, speech and press |
| Second Amendment | right to bear arms |
| Third Amendment | forbids housing soldiers in times of peace |
| Fourth Amendment | prohibits illegal searches and seizures |
| Fifth Amendment | right to a jury, no double jeopardy, no self-incrimination, due process, just compensation |
| Sixth Amendment | speedy and public trial, impartial jury, right to an attorney, for ciminal cases |
| Seventh Amendment | jury trial for civil cases |
| Eighth Amendment | no cruel or unusual punishment or excessive bail or fines |
| Ninth Amendment | the rights in the Constitution are not the only rights people have |
| Tenth Amendment | any powers not given to the National government belong to the states or to the people |
