MCAP Review 20: Vocab Review

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Formal accusation of a crime.

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indictment

Front

Right to challenge unfair detention (jail).

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habeas corpus

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Forcing someone to hand over evidence.

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subpoena

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Needed for a warrant or for a grand jury indictment.

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probable cause

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A proposed law that hasn't been passed yet.

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bill

Front

A fancy word for "law."

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legislation

Front

Which one of these people is in Congress? vice president, secretary of state, secretary of the treasury, a senator

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a senator

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The right to be considered innocent until proven guilty.

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due process

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Government where the people have power through voting.

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democracy

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The people have power over the government.

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popular sovereignty