14th amendment Flashcards
1
Q
citizenship
A
the legal and social states of being a member of a country.
2
Q
Equal
A
the same
3
Q
naturalize
A
admit a foreigner to the citizenship of a country
4
Q
abridge
A
to shorten
5
Q
jurisdiction
A
the power to make legal decisions and judgments.
6
Q
liberty
A
the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one’s way of life, behavior, or political views.
7
Q
due process
A
the proper use of law, in which all rights are respected.