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| Separation of Church and State | The situation in which the government may not favor any religion or establish an official religion. |
| Eminent Domain | 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 placed on trial twice for the same crime. |
| What is the Freedom of Religion? | Every American is free to follow the religion of his or her choice. |
| How do the amendments that protect against the abuse of power suggest Americans' right to privacy? | Officers cannot serach a citizens or a citizen's home without a valid reason. They must obtain a search warrant or a written permission from a judge. |
| Why is it important that all people be allowed due process of law? | It is an important process by which the government must treat accused persons fairly according to rules established by law. |
| How might the Ninth and Tenth amendments have helped form a lasting Constitution? | It gives the people a voice and rights that belong to the states or to the people. |
| 1st Amendment | Freedom of religion, speech, the press, right to assemble peacefully, right to petition the government. |
| 2nd Amendment | Protects the right to possess firearms. |
| 3rd Amendment | The government may not require people to house soldiers during peacetime. |
| 4th Amendment | Protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures. |
| 5th Amendment | No one may be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law. |
| 6th Amendment. | Guarantees the right to a trial by jury in criminal cases. |
| 7th Amendment | Guarantees the right to a trial by jury in most civil cases. |
| 8th Amendment | Prohibits excessive bail, fines, and punishments. |
| 9th Amendment | Declares that rights not mentioned in the Constitution belong to the people. |
| 10th Amendment | Powers not given to the national government belong to the states or to the people. |
| Miranda Warning | When arresting a person suspected of a crime, a police officer makes a statement. |
