Vocabulary

​ Vocabulary ​ Amendment(s)- An alteration of or addition to a motion, bill, constitution, etc. Congress- A formal meeting or assembly of representatives for the discussion arrangement, or promotionof some matterof common interest. Double Jeopardy- The ruling of a person to a second trial or punishment for the same offense for which the person has already been tried or punished for. Due process- The principle that someone can't be deprived of, life liberty, or property without appropiate legal procedures and safeguards.Any one accused of a crime must be told of the accusations. Grand Jury- A jury that decides whether the evidence warrants bringing an accused person to trial. Once accused by a grand jury, that person has to go to trial. Indictment- Any charge ,accusation, serious critiscism, or cause for blame. James Madison- 4th president of the United States. Thomas Jefferson- 1743-1826, U.S statesman, diplomat,architect,and author: 3rd presidentof the United States