Question

the fifth through eighth amendments outline the following rights for people accused of criminal acts. they cannot be tried twice for the same crime. they cannot be forced to testify against themselves. they are entitled to due process of law. they have the right to a speedy trial before a jury of their peers, or equals. they must be told of the charges against them. they have the right to a lawyer and to witnesses in their defense. they cannot be subjected to excessive bail or fines, nor to any cruel or unusual punishment. only a grand jury can indict (charge) someone with a capital crime (a crime punishable by death). in addition, the constitution states that people cannot have their private property taken away without receiving fair payment from the government. match the following terms with their definitions. 1. _ to charge with an offense or crime 2. _ kind of crime that is punishable by death 3. _ group that decides whether there is enough evidence to bring an accused to trial 4. _ person who saw something happen 5. _ too much; too great 6. _ answer questions under oath in a court of law 7. _ money paid to release an accused person from jail until a trial is held 8. _ ones equal 9. _ a guarantee that someones life, liberty, or property cannot be taken away unfairly 10. do you believe that people accused of crimes deserve all of these rights? why why not?_

Explanation:

1. "Indict" means to formally charge someone with a crime.
2. "Capital" refers to a crime punishable by death.
3. A "grand jury" decides if there's enough evidence for a trial.
4. A "witness" is someone who saw an event.
5. "Excessive" means too much.
6. "Testify" is answering questions under oath in court.
7. "Bail" is money for temporary release from jail.
8. A "peer" is one's equal.
9. "Due process" guarantees fair treatment regarding life, liberty, or property.

Answer:

1. b. Indict
2. f. Capital
3. d. Grand jury
4. a. Witness
5. g. Excessive
6. c. Testify
7. h. Bail
8. i. Peer
9. e. Due process