Civics Vocabulary Chapter 4 Flashcards
A written list of our rights as U.S citizens
Bill of rights
The process of changing the constitution
The amendment process
Assembly
National convention
The situation in which the government may not favor any religion or establish any religion
Separation of church and state
The power to take private property for public use
Eminent domain
A process by which the government must treat accused persons fairly according to rules established by law
Due process of law
Being placed on trial twice for the same crime
Double jeopardy
The right to publish newspapers,magazines, and other materials without government restriction
Freedom of the press
The right to express ones opinion publicly
Freedom of speech
Descriptions of situations or conflicts,the issues involved, and the decisions made
Case studies
