Chapter 10, 11, 12 Vocab Quiz

A formal listing of the basic rights of U.S. citizens

• Due Process

• Bill of Rights

• The Constitution

An order from a judge that authorizes police or other officials to take a certain action, such as searching one's property

• Double Jeopardy

• Loose Construction

• Warrant

Putting a person on trial more than once for the same crime

• Due Process

• Double Jeopardy

• Self incrimination

Giving testimony that can be used against oneself

• Self incrimination

• Defendant

• Strict Construction

The concept that the government must follow clear rules and act reasonably as it carries out the law

• Sedition

• Nullify

• Due Process

A person who is required to defend himself or herself in a legal action

• Lawyer

• Judge

• Defendant

A revolt by farmers in 1794 against an excise tax on whisky

• Whisky Rebellion

• States Rights Theory

• Slave Rebellion

George Washington's parting message to the nation, given in 1796, in which he warned of threats to the nation's future

• Washington's Presidential Address

• Washington's Farewell Address

• Washington's Campaign Address

A broad interpretation of the Constitution, meaning that congress has powers beyond those specifically given in the Constitution

• Loose Construction

• Strict Construction

• Nullify

A narrow interpretation of the Constitution, meaning that Congress has only those powers specifically given in the Constitution

• Strict Construction

• Loose Construction

• Blockade