Bill of rights

Front

The right to say your opinions, in public or private, without fear of being stopped or punished by the government for those ideas.

Back

Free Speech

Front

A formal request for government action

Back

petition

Front

A court order allowing police to search property and seize evidence

Back

search warrant

Front

The right of the government to take private property for public use

Back

eminent domain

Front

following established legal proceedures

Back

due process

Front

Giving evidence about yourself that could lead to being found guilty of a crime

Back

self-incrimination

Front

Putting someone on trial for a crime of which he or she was previously found innocent

Back

double jeopardy

Front

Amendment 5

Back

Freedom from self-incrimination

Front

Amendment 6

Back

Right to a speedy trial and impartial jury

Front

Amendment 7

Back

Right to a jury in civil cases. Facts found cannot be reexamined