SS.7.CG.2.4 Safeguarding and Limiting Rights Vocab

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Ex post facto law

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a law that makes an act criminal although the act was legal when it was committed

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Habeas Corpus

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Constitutional protection against unlawful imprisonment

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Precedent

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an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in following similar circumstances.

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Property rights

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the rights individuals or firms have to the exclusive use of their property, including the right to buy or sell it

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Rationing

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Restricting the amount of food and other goods people may buy during wartime to assure adequate supplies for the military

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Independent judiciary

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a system of judges and courts that is separate from other branches of government

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Judicial Branch

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the branch of government that interprets laws

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Appellate process

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The process to have a higher court review the result of a trial court or lower court.

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Civil Disobedience

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A nonviolent, public refusal to obey allegedly unjust laws.

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Summary judgement

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A ruling by the court that no trial is necessary because some essential facts are not in dispute.