general Flashcards
What Constitutional protection calls for officers of the law to bring an arrested person to court?
Writ of Habeas Corpus
What laws protect someone’s inventions?
Patents
Someone who attempts to influence Congressional votes is called a _________.
Lobbyist
According to the Writs of Habeas Corpus, before you can be arrested for a crime, you must be informed of the _______.
Charges
Why is a “Bill of Attainder” illegal under our laws?
It punishes a person without a trial
What laws would allow punishment for something done before the law against it was passed?
Ex post facto laws
Giving aid and comfort to an enemy of our country is a crime called _____________.
Treason
A statement on a party’s views of current issues is called what?
Party platform
Because of _______________, a congressman may not be arrested for a minor crime.
Diplomatic immunity
Are ex post facto laws legal in America?
No
The right to vote is called what?
Suffrage
What laws protect an author’s creative efforts?
Copyright
What is the introductory part of the U.S. Constitution called?
The Preamble
There must be ________________ before there is a trial.
A body of evidence
According to the Writ of Habeas Corpus, all people are entitled to ______________________.
Due process of law
