Chapter 4: Rights & Responsibilities Vocab

Front

First 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution guaranteeing basic rights.

Back

Bill of Rights

Front

Division between religion and government

Back

separation of church and state

Front

Testifying against oneself

Back

Self-incrimination

Front

Fair application of law in court case

Back

Due process of law

Front

Power of government to take private property for public use

Back

eminent domain

Front

Money or property given to a court as a guarantee for trial appearance.

Back

bail

Front

Rights guaranteed to all U.S. citizens

Back

civil rights

Front

The right to vote

Back

Suffrage

Front

A special tax to vote

Back

poll tax

Front

A policy requiring men to serve in the military

Back

draft