Bill of Rights Flashcard

Front

Which term means "the person or group being sued or charged with a crime"?

Back

defendant

Front

Which term means "lying under oath"?

Back

perjury

Front

Which term means "everyone goes through the same process in the judicial system"?

Back

due process

Front

Which term means "legal document issued by a court that allows law enforcement to search property"?

Back

warrant

Front

Which term means "an action that may serve as an example in future similar situations"?

Back

precedent

Front

The _____ was charged with stealing Twizzlers from Turkey Hill

Back

defendant

Front

People can be charged with _______ if they are caught lying under oath

Back

perjury

Front

The Fifth Amendment says every citizen has the right to _______ under the law

Back

due process

Front

The police officers had to come back with a ________ before they could enter Crazy Joe's house to search for stolen cats.

Back

warrant

Front

Our country has set a ________ as an example to all countries that want to have a democracy

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precedent