Legal Concepts Flashcard

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Double jeopardy refers to

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being tried twice for the same crime.

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The purpose of a grand jury is to

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decide whether evidence supports an indictment.

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Which amendment protects an accused person’s right to remain silent?

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Fifth Amendment

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One effect of the Fourth Amendment is that judges need to issue search warrants to search people’s homes.

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judges need to issue search warrants to search people’s homes.

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Censorship

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banning offensive or alarming information

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petition

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formal request, often in the form of a brief or letter

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Civil Liberty

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Freedom to think and act without government interference

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Slander

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Harming Someone's reputation by speaking lies

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Libel

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Harming Someone's reputation by printing lies

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Which of the following is a form of speech protected by the First Amendment? Telling lies about someone, Criticizing the government, Remaining silent when arrested, Provoking a riot

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Criticizing the government