Gov't Ch. 3
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8 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Due Process of Law | no one can be deprived of life, liberty, or property |
| Slander | false charges and malicious oral statements about someone |
| Libel | the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defammation) and any relief he seeks |
| Prior Restraint | government cannot censor information before it is published or broadcast |
| Probable Cause | a reasonable basis to believe a person or premises are linked to a crime |
| Search Warrant | signed by a judge, allowing for search for certain items in a premises linked to a crime |
| Arrest Warrant | signed by a judge, allows for the arrest for a suspect in a crime |
| Eminent Domain | government can take private property for public use; must be paid for and must be used for the public |
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