Civics - Chapter 4 Terms Review

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Is this definition of civil liberties true or false? Freedoms to think and act without government interference or fear of unfair legal treatment.

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True

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What is censorship?

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Censorship is the banning of printed materials or films due to alarming or offensive ideas.

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What does a Search Warrant allow law enforcement to do?

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A Search Warrant allows law enforcement to search a suspect's home or business and take specific items as evidence.

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The act of putting someone on trial for a crime of which he or she was previously acquitted.

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Double jeopardy

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What is Eminent Domain?

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Eminent Domain is the government's right to acquire private property for public use, with compensation.

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What is bail?

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Bail is a sum of money or property given to the court as a security deposit to ensure that an accused person returns for his or her trial.

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What is a poll tax?

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A poll tax is a fee required to be paid by voters in order to vote.

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Select the definition of civil rights.

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The rights of individuals to receive equal treatment and protection under the law.

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What is racial profiling?

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Racial profiling is singling out an individual as a suspect due to appearance of ethnicity and can result in hate crimes.

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Select the definition of due process.

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Due process means following established legal procedures.