Chp 3 Terms

Question 1

Amendment

Answer 1

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Question 2

Rule of law

Answer 2

Concept that holds that government and officers are always subject to the law

Question 3

Constitution

Answer 3

Nations fundamental law supreme law of the land

Question 4

Unconstitutional

Answer 4

Illegal null void

Question 5

Treaty

Answer 5

A formal agreement between 2 or more states

Question 6

Veto

Answer 6

Chiefs executive power to reject a bill passed by legislature

Question 7

Ratification

Answer 7

Formal approval final consent

Question 8

Bail

Answer 8

Sum of

Question 9

Bench trial

Answer 9

When you wave the right to a jury and let a judge make the ruling

Question 10

Grand jury

Answer 10

25 people decide if there is enough evidence to bring you to trial

Question 11

Petite jury

Answer 11

12 decides guilty or innonces

Question 12

Eminent domain

Answer 12

Protects personal property allows for private property to be purchased for public use

Question 13

Double jeopardy

Answer 13

Can’t be charged 2 for the same crime

Question 14

Due process

Answer 14

The government must respects all legal rights of its citizens