Government Glossary
Double Jeopardy
Double Jeopardy is a foundational government or constitutional term that helps explain how public power is created, limited, divided, or used.
Plain-English Meaning
In the Guide to Government, this term belongs to constitutional rights and clauses. It is useful because government pages often use short legal or procedural labels, while visitors need to know who has authority, what document or decision to look for, and where to verify the official record.