Vocabulary for the Bill of Rights Flashcards

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Shorten

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Abridge

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Alteration to the Bill of Rights

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Amendment

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The assertion that something exists.

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Affirmation

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To learn with certainty

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Ascertain

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Required

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Compulsory

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To give the reasoning of contention of

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Construe

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Depreciate

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Disparage

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The subjection of one person of a 2nd trial for the same offense.

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Double Jeopardy

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Regular administration of law, accusation to which no citizen is denied.

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Due Process

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A list, specify

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Enumeration

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A wrong considered as grounds for complaint

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Grievance

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Not partial or biased

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Impartial

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Law; a formal accusation initiating a criminal case

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Indictment

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To commit a breach of infraction of.

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Infringe

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A solemn appeal to a deity, or revered figure or thing.

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Oath

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A formal request for a government action.

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Petition

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Police must have a reasonable basis to believe a person is linked to a crime.

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Probable Cause

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To forbid by authority or law.

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Prohibit

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To correct or reform

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Redress

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To take possession of by force

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Seize