2024 unit 3 study guide 13-22

Front

Which clause in the First Amendment prohibits the government from interfering with the free exercise of religion?

Back

The Free Exercise Clause

Front

Which clause in the First Amendment prohibits the government from establishing an official religion?

Back

The Establishment Clause

Front

What is the separation of church and state? What does it mean for laws?

Back

The government must maintain an impartial stance toward religion.

Front

Define slander and libel as they pertain to freedom of speech.

Back

Slander is spoken, and libel is written false statements.

Front

What legal principle prohibits the use of illegally obtained evidence in a court of law?

Back

The Exclusionary Rule

Front

What is the government's power to take private property for public use with compensation?

Back

Eminent domain

Front

What is a group of citizens convened to review evidence and determine whether there is enough to bring a person to trial?

Back

A grand jury

Front

What legal term refers to formal charges or accusations against a person?

Back

Indictment

Front

What constitutional protection prevents a person from being tried twice for the same crime?

Back

Double jeopardy

Front

What constitutional protection prevents individuals from being compelled to be witnesses against themselves?

Back

Self-incrimination