| A | B |
| Conference committee | Legislators from both houses. |
| Veto | Governor does not approve bill passed by General Assembly. |
| Three-fifths of each house. | Sucessful override of Governor's veto. |
| Two-thirds of each house | Successful override of President's veto. |
| Three-fourths of the states | Number required for a new Constitutional amendment. |
| Referendum | Voters take action on a bad law. |
| Judicial review | Courts take action on a law. |
| Double jeopardy | Being tried two times for the same crime. |
| Self-incrimination | Testifying against yourself |
| Search warrant | Official notifcation to look for things. |
| Impartial jury | People who have an open mind. |
| Eighth Amendment | No cruel and unusual punishment. |
| Due process | Right to fair legal treatment. |
| Discrimination | Treatment based on physical or social trait. |
| Petition | Form of dissent and protest |