MODULE FOUR Flashcards
1
Q
Civil Rights
A
The rights guaranteed to all U.S. citizens
2
Q
Bill of Rights
A
The first 10 amendments to the U.S.
Constitution, which set forth basic rights guaranteed to all Americans
3
Q
Draft
A
A policy requiring men to serve in the military
4
Q
Due proccess of Law
A
The fair application of the law
to one’s case
5
Q
Bail
A
Money or property an accused person gives a
court to hold as a guarantee that he or she will
appear for trial.
6
Q
Eminent Domain
A
The power of the government to
take private property for public use.
7
Q
Jury Duty
A
Serving on a jury
8
Q
Poll Tax
A
A special tax that had to be paid in order to vote.
9
Q
self-incrimination
A
Testifying against oneself.
10
Q
suffrage
A
The right to vote
