Constitution Test Vocab Flashcards

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Enumerated powers

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Powers that belong only to federal government

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Ex post facto

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A term for a law that makes an act a crime after it’s been committed

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Concurrent powers

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Powers that are shared between the federal and the state governments

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Writ of habeas corpus

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The requirement that a prisoner must be brought to court and there must be proof that he/she did something illegal(proof before arrested)

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Separation of powers

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The division of powers in government so that no one branch can take over and threaten the rights of the people

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Due process of law

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To guarantee fairness and justice, legal proceedings must follow the rules

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Double jeopardy

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If found not guilty in a criminal trial, you cannot be tried again for the same crime

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Reserved/delegates powers

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powers that are not given specifically given to the federal government are given to the states and local authorities

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Self- incrimination

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To testify against yourself in a trial

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Jurisdiction

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Power to hear and decide cases

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Repeal

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To cancel

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Ratify

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To formally approve

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