A | B |
Bail | Money paid to get out of jail before hearing |
Petition | Citizens make formal request |
Assmebly | To march, protest, have meetings |
Violate | When government goes against your rights |
Miranda Rights | "You have the right to remain silent..." |
Seize | To take |
Warrant | Document signed by judge to search you/property |
Arms | Guns |
Double Jeopardy | Being tried twice for the same crime |
Self Incrimination | Giving up info that gets you in trouble |
Due Process | Steps the law needs to follow, to ensure citizen rights |
Taking the Fifth | A saying... to avoid self incrimination |
Witness | Person who knows info for a case |
Defendant | Person accused of crime |
Cruel Punishment | Not feeding a prisoner |
State Powers | Schools, Local Gov, Marriage, Speed Limits |
Religion | Belief System |
Press | Newspaper |
Speech | Voice your opinion |