Thing 1
legislative
Branch of Government that makes the laws
suffrage
the right to vote
double jeopardy
being tried for the second time for the same crime
Freedom of religion
right to practice any religion or no religion
eminent domain
power of the government to take private property for public use
President
Chief Executive of the United States
Bill of Rights
1st ten amendments
slander
spoken false statements that damege another's reputation
freedom of speech
right to express ideas and opinions through speech
civil rights
rights guaranteed to all citizens
Cabinet
leaders of executive departments who advise the president
free speech
freedom of the press is closely associated with the right to:
libel
written false statements that damage a person's reputation
repeal
to cancel or revoke
Supreme Court
nine who review and approve constitutional legislation
Jefferson
Main author of the Constitution
freedom of assembly
freedom to attend public meetings
separation of church and state
division between religion and government
Mayflower Compact
early document by Pilgrims ensuring govt by consent of the people
checks and balances
separation of the three governmental powers
Washington
Known as the Father of our Country
self-incrimination
testifying against yourself in a court of law
three/fourths
an amendment must be approved by how many states
amendment
written change in the Constitution
president
person who vetoes a presented bill from congress