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WorksheetsLesson 12 The Bill of Rights - Vocabulary Questions
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 18mins
A 'warrant' is defined as:
a written authorization allowing an action
a type of insurance policy
a form of currency
a legal punishment
The definition of 'rule of law' is:
The principle that all people and institutions are subject to and accountable to law that is fairly applied and enforced.
A system where only the government is above the law.
A rule that only applies to judges and lawyers.
A law that changes based on the ruler's wishes.
The definition of 'Bill of Rights' is:
A list of fundamental rights and freedoms guaranteed to individuals
A set of laws regulating trade
A document outlining government structure
A treaty between nations
The definition of 'defendant' is:
The person accused in a court of law
The person who files a lawsuit
The judge in a court case
The lawyer representing the state
'Deprived' is defined as:
lacking the necessities of life
full of energy
extremely happy
very wealthy
Compensation is defined as:
A form of punishment
A reward for good behavior
Payment or benefits given for work or loss
A type of insurance
What is the term for the principle that those who govern are bound by the laws, meaning that no one is above the law?
rule of law
separation of powers
judicial review
executive privilege
What is the term for an order from a judge that authorizes police or other officials to take a certain action, such as searching someone’s property?
warrant
subpoena
verdict
indictment
What is the term for a person who is required to defend himself or herself in a legal action? An example is an accused person who is put on trial for a crime.
defendant
plaintiff
witness
bailiff
What is the term for a formal listing of the basic rights of people in the United States; the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
Bill of Rights
Declaration of Independence
Emancipation Proclamation
Articles of Confederation
What is the term for payment given to someone to offset, or make up for, a loss or injury?
compensation
deduction
penalty
allowance
What is the term that means to withhold or take away something?
deprive
supply
enrich
offer
What is the meaning of 'due process'?
What is the meaning of 'self-incrimination'?
Self-incrimination is the act of exposing oneself to prosecution by being forced to respond to questions whose answers may reveal that one has committed a crime.
Self-incrimination is the act of defending oneself in court without legal representation.
Self-incrimination is the process of accusing another person of a crime.
Self-incrimination is the act of refusing to answer any questions during a trial.
What is the meaning of 'double jeopardy'?
What is the meaning of 'heretic'?
What is the term for 'giving testimony that can be used against oneself'?
self-incrimination
perjury
hearsay
cross-examination
What is the term for 'the concept that the government must follow clear rules and act reasonably as it carries out the law'?
due process
judicial review
eminent domain
habeas corpus
What is the term for 'a person who rejects accepted beliefs'?
heretic
believer
follower
devotee
What is the term for 'putting a person on trial more than once for the same crime'?
double jeopardy
habeas corpus
ex post facto
plea bargain
