Vocabulary for the Bill of Rights Flashcards
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Abridge
Alteration to the Bill of Rights
Amendment
The assertion that something exists.
Affirmation
To learn with certainty
Ascertain
Required
Compulsory
To give the reasoning of contention of
Construe
Depreciate
Disparage
The subjection of one person of a 2nd trial for the same offense.
Double Jeopardy
Regular administration of law, accusation to which no citizen is denied.
Due Process
A list, specify
Enumeration
A wrong considered as grounds for complaint
Grievance
Not partial or biased
Impartial
Law; a formal accusation initiating a criminal case
Indictment
To commit a breach of infraction of.
Infringe
A solemn appeal to a deity, or revered figure or thing.
Oath
A formal request for a government action.
Petition
Police must have a reasonable basis to believe a person is linked to a crime.
Probable Cause
To forbid by authority or law.
Prohibit
To correct or reform
Redress
To take possession of by force
Seize