Bar exam study flashcards !
due process
The concept that the government must follow clear rules and act reasonably as it carries out the law
definition of the bill of rights
A formal listing of the basic rights of people in the united states
what is the definition of a defendant
A person who is required to defend themselves in a legal action. An example of this is an accused person who is being put n trial for a crime
what is the meaning of double jeopardy
putting a person on trial more than once for the same crime
meaning of constitution
the principles, structures, and laws of a government
self incrimination
giving testimony that can be used against oneself
checks and balances
a system in which the different branches of governmental check each other to make sure that one branch does not become too powerfull
warrant
an order from a judge that authorizes police or other officials to take a specific action, such as searching someone’s property
precedent
a legal principle developed by the courts and refers to the decision made that will serve for the future
articles of confederation
the first constitution of the usa
northwest ordinance
The northwest ordinance was a land agreement that created the northwest territory letting the united states expand into the great lakes area and it told the territories how to become a state
the great compromise
An agreement between delegates at the Constitutional Convention to balance large and small states’ power by creating two houses. The House of Representatives is based on population, which helps large states. The Senate allows two representatives from each state, which helps small states
the 3/5th compromise
The event determined that 3 out of every 5 slaves was counted when determining a state’s total population for legislative representation and taxation
electoral college
The body of the elector chosen from each state to elect the president and vice president of the united states
ratification
Sign or give formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement making it officially valid
legislative branch
The legislative branch is made up of the house and senate known as congress