Bill of Rights Vocab

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Amendment

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A formal change or addition to a legal document or law.

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Attorney

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A person appointed to act for another in legal matters; a lawyer who represents clients in court and provides legal advice.

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Rights

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Principles of freedom or entitlement that are guaranteed to individuals.

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Liberty

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The state of being free from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life.

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Civil

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Relating to the rights of citizens and their relationship with the government.

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Due Process

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A legal requirement that the state must respect all legal rights owed to a person, ensuring fair treatment in the judicial system.

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Petition

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A formal written request, typically one signed by many people.

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Warrant

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A formal legal document issued by a judge that authorizes law enforcement to conduct a search, seizure, or arrest.

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Seizure

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The act of taking possession of property or evidence by legal right or authority, often in relation to the enforcement of law.

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Probable Cause

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A reasonable belief, based on facts, that a crime has been committed or that evidence of a crime can be found in a specific location.