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freedom to think and act without government interference
civil liberty
harming someone’s reputation by speaking lies
slander
Which Amendment says the courts have to have a speedy trial?
Sixth Amendment
banning offensive or alarming information
censorship
Which Amendment allows citizens to own guns to protect themselves?
Second amendment
Which Amendment forbids soldiers to stay in your house if there is no war in your country?
Third Amendment
formal request, often in the form of a brief or letter
petition
Which Amendment forbids cruel and unusual punishments?
Eighth Amendment
Before the officer can come upon the property he or she should have a?
Warrant
Double jeopardy refers to
being tried twice for the same crime.
One effect of the Fourth Amendment is that
judges need to issue search warrants to search people’s homes.
What did the Nineteenth Amendment accomplish?
It guaranteed women the right to vote.
When a person gets indicted they will be put on __________?
trial for that crime
Which amendment protects an accused person’s right to remain silent (incrimination)?
Fifth Amendment
Which Amendment limits the power of the federal government?
Tenth Amendment