Civil Rights
The rights guaranteed to all U.S. citizens
Bill of Rights
The first 10 amendments to the U.S.
Constitution, which set forth basic rights guaranteed to all Americans
Draft
A policy requiring men to serve in the military
Due proccess of Law
The fair application of the law
to one’s case
Bail
Money or property an accused person gives a
court to hold as a guarantee that he or she will
appear for trial.
Eminent Domain
The power of the government to
take private property for public use.
Jury Duty
Serving on a jury
Poll Tax
A special tax that had to be paid in order to vote.
self-incrimination
Testifying against oneself.
suffrage
The right to vote