Chapter 4 Vocab

Question 1

A strict division between religion and government

Answer 1

Separation of church and state

Question 2

Publishing falsehoods that damage a persons reputation

Answer 2

Libel

Question 3

Knowingly making false statements that hurt another’s reputation

Answer 3

Slander

Question 4

Formally accuse

Answer 4

Indicted

Question 5

Legal document that describes the place to be search and or the person to be seized

Answer 5

Search warrant

Question 6

The governments power to take citizens private property for public use

Answer 6

Eminent domain

Question 7

The right to ask the government to do or stop something

Answer 7

Petition

Question 8

Having to testify against oneself

Answer 8

Self-incrimination

Question 9

Being tried twice for the same crime

Answer 9

Double jeopardy

Question 10

Decides if there is enough evidence to go to trial

Answer 10

Grand jury

Question 11

Money or property an accused person gives a court to hold

Answer 11

Bail

Question 12

A person can not be punished for a crime until the law has been fairly applied to his or her case

Answer 12

Due process of law

Question 13

Rights guaranteed to all US citizens

Answer 13

Civil rights

Question 14

Right to vote

Answer 14

Suffrage

Question 15

Tax required in order to vote

Answer 15

Poll tax

Question 16

Requires men meeting a certain age and other qualifications to serve in the military

Answer 16

Draft