| A | B |
|---|
| search warrant | a legal document allowing search of suspect's home |
| indict | to be formally accused of a crime |
| double jeopardy | being put on trial twice for the same crime |
| eminent domain | the right of the govt. to take private property for public use |
| due process | following the procedures of the law |
| bail | a fee paid to get out of jail until the trial |
| petition | a formal request, a list of signatures |
| civil rights | rights of all citizens |
| suffrage | the right to vote |
| poll tax | sum of money paid for the right to vote |
| slander | spoken lies |
| libel | printed/ written lies |
| speech | guaranteed in the 1st amendment |
| grand jury | a group of citizens decide if enough evidence for trial |
| probable cause | reason presented to get search warrant |
| self-incrimination | 5th amendment guarantees right to remain silent |
| treason | an act that endangers one's country |
