American Government/Civics - Bill of Rights

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  1. 2. words meant to incite violence, inflict injury or ignite breach of the peace
  2. 9. “plead the 5th” individuals cannot be forced to testify against themselves in court
  3. 11. a person can’t be deprived of life or liberty or property without legal procedures and safeguards so that no prejudicial or unequal treatment will resulteminent domain - the government can take private property for public use - owners must be justly compensated
  4. 15. cannot be tried for the same crime twice
  5. 18. acting in a non-biased way
  6. 19. sufficient reason based on known facts to believe a crime has been committed or that certain property is connected with a crime
  7. 20. taking possession of a person or property by legal process
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  1. 1. cases that are filed by the state against a person accused of breaking a criminal laweminent domain - the government can take private property for public use - owners must be justly compensatedeminent domain - the government can take private property for public use - owners must be justly compensated
  2. 3. writing/printing false or damaging statements that hurts someone’s reputation
  3. 4. a document issued by a court that gives the police the power to do something (arrest/search/seize)
  4. 5. actions that go along with the speech; nonverbal communication that expresses a message or belief
  5. 6. making false or damaging statements that hurts someone’s reputation
  6. 7. the government can take private property for public use - owners must be justly compensated
  7. 8. first 10 Amendments to the Constitution;it spells out Americans' rights in relation to their government
  8. 10. does not decide guilt or innocence they just decide if there is enough evidence to go to trial
  9. 12. cases that are not criminal in nature but are for monetary damages EXAMPLE: divorce or child support proceedings
  10. 13. the right to express oneself, speak, think, and act without fear of retaliation. It also includes the right to receive, share, and seek information through any media. Can include things that are found to be offensive
  11. 14. words that could clearly and immediately cause someone to be injured or cause damage;Example:yelling "FIRE," in a crowded placeslander - making false or damaging statements that hurts someone’s reputation
  12. 16. without a warrant or probable cause
  13. 17. fundamental rights and freedoms that protect individuals from government actions that infringe on their rights