Bill of Rights Vocabulary

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the publication of false and damaging information about a person; it can be in print or social media

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libel

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To formally accuse someone of a serious crime

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indict

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Money or property paid to be released from jail

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bail

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a group of people that reviews evidence in a serious criminal case and can indict an accused person

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grand jury

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A legal document authorizing a police officer to search private property

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search warrant

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when you harm a person’s reputation by speaking lies

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slander

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1st Amendment allows people to make a formal request to the government

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petition

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5th Amendment allows the government to take private property for public use, as long as it’s paid for fairly

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eminent domain

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A situation in which a police officer believes there is reason to arrest someone; no search warrant is needed

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probable cause

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protects life and liberty by giving fair treatment in the criminal justice system

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due process of law