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Bill of Rights
Chapter 6
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History
8th Grade
03/09/2009

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• Freedom of speech
Definition
right to express one’s own opinion publicly
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• Separation of church and state
Definition
government cannot favor or setup an official religion
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• Due process of law
Definition
accused person get fair treatment by the government
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• Double jeopardy
Definition
people cannot be tried for the same crime twice
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• Bill of Rights
Definition
first 10 amendments added to protect citizen’s rights
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• Freedom of the press
Definition
right to publish material without government restrictions
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• Eminent domain
Definition
government takes private property for a public project
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• Amendment process
Definition
the way in which changes are added to the constitution
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• Case studies
Definition
- description of situations or conflicts, the issues involved, and the decisions made
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• Convention
Definition
an assembly
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Congress
Definition
• Where the amendment process begins
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State legislatures
Definition
• Who ratifies amendments
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Anti-federalist and others who were wary about the government
Definition
• Who demanded a bill of rights be added to the constitution and why
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5 rights 1Speech-2Religion-3Press-4Petition-5Assembly
Definition
• Individual freedoms of the first amendment?
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• Rights of accused persons
Definition
Be tried by a jury, put up bail, remain silent
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Courts-the judicial system
Definition
• Who interprets the bill of rights
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all 10 of the amendments of the bill of rights
Definition
• Which amendment protect from to government abuse
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