Rights in the U.S. Constitution

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amendment

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a modification or change to a written constitution

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assembly

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a gathering together as a group for a common purpose

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Bill of Rights

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the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution; addresses Americans' rights in relation to the government

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citizenship

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being a member of a particular country and having the rights, obligations, and responsibilities that come with it

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cruel and unusual punishment

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an unduly harsh penalty on a criminal defendant; prohibited by the 8th Amendment

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double jeopardy

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the prosecution of a defendant for a criminal offense for which they have already been tried; prohibited by the 5th Amendment to the U. S. Constitution

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due process

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the right of people accused of crimes to have laws that treat them fairly, so that they cannot lose their life or freedom without having their legal rights protected

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eminent domain

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the right of the government to take private property for public use; the 5th Amendment requires that people be paid fairly (compensated) for their property if it is taken by the government

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equal protection clause

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the section of the 14th Amendment that says that states must apply the law equally and cannot discriminate against citizens or groups of citizens

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fair trial

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a trial that is conducted fairly, justly, and with procedural regularity by an impartial judge and in which the defendant is afforded his or her rights under the U.S. Constitution or the appropriate state constitution or other law (ex. speedy, jury, no excessive punishments)