Ch.4 Vocab Flashcards
Amendment process
The way in which changes are made to the Constitution
Bill of Rights
A list of citizens’ rights
National convention
Assembly
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 the rules established by law
Double jeopardy
Being placed on trial twice for the same crime
Freedom of the press
The right to publish newspapers, magazines, and other materials without governmental restriction
Freedom of speech
The right to express one’s opinions publicly
Case studies
Descriptions of situations and conflicts, the issues involved, and the decisions made
