Civics Chapter 4 Lesson 2 Vocab Flashcards

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Accused

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A person officially charged with a crime.

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Probable Cause

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A strong reason to think that a person or property was involved in a crime.

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Search Warrant

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A court order allowing police to search property and seize evidence.

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Indictment

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A document issued by a grand jury to charge someone with a crime.

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Double Jeopardy

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

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Self-Incrimination

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

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Due Process

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Following established legal procedures.

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Eminent Domain

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The right of the government to take private property—usually land—for public use.

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Bail

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A sum of money used as a security deposit to ensure that an accused person who is released from jail returns for her trial.

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License

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A document granting the holder permission to do something.