General Flashcards

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What laws protect someone’s inventions?

A

Patents

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What Constitutional protection calls for officers of the law to bring an arrested person to court?

A

Writ of Habeas Corpus

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Someone who attempts to influence Congressional votes is called a _________.

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A lobbyist

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According to the Writ of Habeas, before you can be arrested for a crime, y must be informed of the __________.

A

Charges

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Why is a “Bill of Attainder” illegal under our laws?

A

It punishes a person without a trial

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What laws would allow punishment for something done before the law against it was passed?

A

Ex post facto laws

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Giving aid and comfort to an enemy of our country is a crime called __________.

A

Treason

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A statement on a party’s views of current issues is called what?

A

Party platform

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Because of __________, a congressman may not be arrested for a minor crime.

A

Diplomatic immunity

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9
Q

Are ex post facto laws legal in America?

A

No

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The right to vote is called what?

A

Suffrage

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What laws protect an author’s creative efforts?

A

Copyright

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What is the introductory part of the U.S. Constitution called?

A

The Preamble

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There must be a __________ before there is a trial.

A

A body of evidence

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According to the Writ of Habeas Corpus, all people are entitled to __________.

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Due process of law

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