Bill of Rights Vocabulary

the publication of false and damaging information about a person; it can be in print or social media

To formally accuse someone of a serious crime

Money or property paid to be released from jail

a group of people that reviews evidence in a serious criminal case and can indict an accused person

A legal document authorizing a police officer to search private property

when you harm a person’s  reputation by speaking lies

 1st Amendment allows people to make a formal request to the government

5th Amendment allows the government to take private property for public use, as long as it’s paid for fairly

A situation in which a police officer believes there is reason to arrest someone; no search warrant is needed

protects life and liberty by giving fair treatment in the criminal justice system