Bill of Rights/Terms
). Bail
a sum of money used as a security deposit to ensure that an accused person returns for his or her trial
Censorship
the banning of printed materials or films due to alarming or offensive ideas
Double Jeopardy
putting someone on trial for a crime of which he or she was previously acquitted
Due Process
established legal procedures for the arrest and trial of an accused criminal
Eminent Domain
the power of the government to take private property for public use
Establishment Clause
Clause in the First Amendment that says the government may not establish an official religion.
Free Exercise Clause
a first amendment provision that prohibits government from interfering with the practice of religion.
Libel
false and defamatory printed (or written) statement
Petition
formal request to someone in authority, usually written and signed by a group of people
Search Warrent
a court order allowing law enforcement officers to search a suspects home or business and take specific items as evidence
Slander
words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another