Chapter 10 - The Bill of Rights
Major vocab for TCI History Alive! Chapter 10, the Bill of Rights.
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| A person who is required to defend himself or herself in a legal action. | ||
| An order from a judge that allows police or other officials to take a certain action, such as searching someone's property | ||
| Putting a person on trial more than once for the same crime | ||
| Giving testimony that can be used against oneself | ||
| The concept that the government must follow clear rules and act reasonably as it carries out the law | ||
| The first 10 amendments to the Constitution, listing basic rights that we have. | ||
| speech, religion, press, assembly, protest/petition | ||
| Right to bear arms | ||
| Right to privacy - must have a warrant to search your house | ||
| Right to remain silent, no double jeopady, must receive 'due process' and innocent until proven guilty | ||
| Right to a quick and speedy, public, trial with a jury of your peers, know what you're on trial for, and to question witnesses | ||
| No cruel and unusal punishment, and bail cannot be crazy high in price (excessive) | ||
| Reserved powers - states have the powers not listed to the government | ||
| Government cannot make troops stay in your home | ||
| Allows for "civil" (not criminal) trials - like suing someone, divorce, etc... | ||
| There are more rights than just the rights listed in the Bill of Rights, and they belong to the people |