Chap. 3-3/3-4 Flashcards
Impeachment
Accusations of public officials of a crime.
Treaty
Agreement between nations for a peaceful resolution
Ratification
To approve an amendment
1st amendment
Freedom of speech, religion, assembly and press
Bill of rights
First 10 amendments, protects citizens from an abusive government.
Libel
False written speech
Slander
False spoken speech
4th amendment
Search warrant “search and seizure” PROBABLE cause
5th amendment
Due process- accused have rights
Freedom of religion
First amendment, allows for worship as please or not at all.
2nd amendment.
Right to bear arms
24th amendment
Eliminated poll taxes
21st amendment
Only amendment to repeal another- repeals prohibition(18th amendment)
Change of venue
Give defendant an impartial jury
Amendments
Provide change in constitution