Due process: Amendments 5-8 & 9-10

Fair application of the law to those accused of a crime is called__________________.

• due process

• federalism

• checks and balances

• judicial review

The government can take your property for the public good, but must give you fair compensation.

What is this concept called?

• slander

• libal

• eminent domain

• due process

What is the term for intentionally telling lies about a person?

• libel

• slander

• eminent domain

What does "taking the 5th" mean?

• You will not testify against yourself in court.

• You admit guilt to a crime for a lesser punishment.

• You take a fair amount of money for land the government takes from you.

• You want to have another trial for a crime you were found guilty of committing.

What term means to formally accuse or charge someone of a crime?

• indict

• subpoena

• eminent domain

• convict

What amendments are being referenced when you are told you have the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney?

• the 5th and 6th amendments

• the 5th and 7th amendments

• the 6th and 7th amendments

• the 7th and 8th amendments

Which amendments promise a trial by jury in criminal and civil cases?

• the 5th and 6th amendments

• the 6th and 7th amendments

• the 7th and 8th amendments

• the 6th and 8th amendments

Which amendment protects you from cruel and unusual punishments and excessive bail and fines?

• 5th amendment

• 6th amendment

• 7th amendment

• 8th amendment

Which legal concept says if you are found not guilty of a crime, you can not be tried for the same crime again?

• double jeopardy

• judicial review

• eminent domain

• pleading the fifth

Who decided if there is enough evidence to indict a person accused of a crime?

• the judge

• the grand jury

• the jury

• the prosecutor