bill of rights Crossword Puzzles

Amendments LOL 2022-10-26

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Housing of Soldiers; part of bill of rights
Women's suffrage; part of progressive amendments
Freedom of speech, religion, and press; part of bill of rights
Powers retained by the states and the people; part of bill of rights
Civil Rights (Slaves are people); part of Civil war/reconstruction era
Income taxes; part of progressive amendments
Cruel and Unusual punishment; part of bill of rights
Abolition of slavery; part of Civil war/reconstruction era
rights of the Accused; part of bill of rights
Right to bear arms (Guns); part of bill of rights
Rights retained by the people--Any rights not listed in the Constitution are still protected; part of bill of rights

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Direct election of senators; part of progressive amendments
Rights to a fair trial; part of bill of rights
Suffrage for 18 year olds
Overturns prohibition
African American Suffrage; part of Civil war/reconstruction era
prohibition of liquor; part of progressive amendments
Poll taxes repealed; a way of voter suppression
Rights in civil cases (right to trial by jury); part of bill of rights
Search and Seizure; part of bill of rights

20 Clues: Overturns prohibition • Suffrage for 18 year olds • Search and Seizure; part of bill of rights • Housing of Soldiers; part of bill of rights • Income taxes; part of progressive amendments • rights of the Accused; part of bill of rights • Rights to a fair trial; part of bill of rights • Poll taxes repealed; a way of voter suppression • ...

Bill Of Rights CrossWord 2023-09-01

Bill Of Rights CrossWord crossword puzzle

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Youngest Signer Of The Bill Of Rights
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment(2)
First Amendment(3)
First Amendment(5)
Where The Bill Of Rights Were Written
Tenth Amendment
First Amendment(2)
Oldest Signer Of The Bill Of Rights
Sixth Amendment(1)
Fifth Amendment(1)
Rights/Freedoms
First Amendment(1)
First Amendment(4)
Eighth Amendment(3)

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Seventh Amendment
Articles 3-12
Value In Controversy
Rights Reserved To The People
Bill Of Rights
Established The Bill Of Rights
Eighth Amendment(1)
December 15, 1791
Third Amendment
Sixth Amendment(2)
Total Amendments
Ninth Amendment
Defined Citizens' Rights
Second Amendment
Eighth Amendment(2)

30 Clues: Articles 3-12 • Bill Of Rights • Tenth Amendment • Third Amendment • Ninth Amendment • Rights/Freedoms • Fourth Amendment • Total Amendments • Second Amendment • Seventh Amendment • December 15, 1791 • Fifth Amendment(2) • First Amendment(3) • First Amendment(5) • First Amendment(2) • Sixth Amendment(2) • Sixth Amendment(1) • Fifth Amendment(1) • First Amendment(1) • First Amendment(4) • Eighth Amendment(1) • ...

Unit 1 a,b Foundations of Government 2023-08-31

Unit 1 a,b Foundations of Government crossword puzzle

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the English Bill of Rights promised there would be no standing army during __
the Magna Carta stated man has __ rights
the English Bill of Rights limited the power of the __
the Magna Carta guaranteed trial by __
the English Bill of Rights guaranteed the right to __ government
the English Bill of Rights promised free __
on power (4 words)
the Magna Carta required __ __ of law

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English Petition of Rights protected __ property
Athens was a __ democracy
promised free elections, guaranteed right of protection, and parliamentary
document that limited the power of the monarch, guaranteed no standing army in
Carta, English Petition of Rights and the English Bill of Rights
limited power of government, fundamental rights, trial by jury, due process of law
the English Petition of Rights protected against __ of troops
the English Petition of Rights protected against __ law
the English Bill of Rights promised there would be Parliamentary __ on power
the Magna Carta __ the power of government
Rome was a __ democracy or a republic
ideas from the __ __
the US and Virginia constitutional systems of government incorporated __ from the
Rome was a representative democracy or a __

22 Clues: on power (4 words) • ideas from the __ __ • Athens was a __ democracy • Rome was a __ democracy or a republic • the Magna Carta required __ __ of law • the Magna Carta guaranteed trial by __ • the Magna Carta stated man has __ rights • the Magna Carta __ the power of government • the English Bill of Rights promised free __ • Rome was a representative democracy or a __ • ...

The Bill of Rights 2023-10-02

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The _____ and Reconstruction led to the 14th Amendment
Amendment that declared that no state shall deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law
Virginia delegate who proposed adding a bill of rights towards the end of the Constitutional Convention (Website)
Responsible for drafting the Bill of Rights in the First Congress
Immediately after independence was declared, the American states began writing _____ constitutions and bills of rights
Number of delegates who signed the Constitution on September 17, 1787 (Website)
Charter for _____: charter adopted in 1606 that declared equal rights for migrants to the New World
The 8th Amendment banned excessive _____ and fines
State whose copy of the Bill of Rights was missing for nearly 140 years after being stolen by a Union soldier during the Civil War (Website)
City where the Bill of Rights was drafted (Website)
Amendment that guarantees right to counsel, to a speedy and public trial and to trial by jury

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The idea that the Bill of Rights applies to the states
Document was adopted by the British Parliament in 1628 and condemned unlawful imprisonments
Bill of Rights Day is observed on _____ 15 (Website)
Number of amendments Congress proposed to the states in September of 1789 (Website)
Document to protect subjects against royal abuses of power
The main argument against including a bill of rights in the Constitution was that it was _____
The Bill of Rights has never been _____
Richard Breeman points out that the Bill of Rights was not added during the Constitutional Convention because the delegates wanted to avoid anything that would _____ the convention (Website)
The Bill of Rights is the first _____ amendments to the U.S. Constitution

20 Clues: The Bill of Rights has never been _____ • The 8th Amendment banned excessive _____ and fines • City where the Bill of Rights was drafted (Website) • Bill of Rights Day is observed on _____ 15 (Website) • The _____ and Reconstruction led to the 14th Amendment • The idea that the Bill of Rights applies to the states • ...

Bill of Rights and the Constitution 2024-04-29

Bill of Rights and the Constitution crossword puzzle

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The 2nd amendment states that citizens have the right to bear...
The first 3 words of the Constitution
Bill of Rights
How many Bill of Rights were there?
Each person has ____ Rights
Wanted the Bill of Rights
A strong disagreement
The Bill of Rights ____ Rights

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The 1st amendment was mostly about...
To keep safe and to protect from harm
Life, ____,Property
Wrote the Bill of rights and the Constitution
The Bill of Rights also ____ Rights
There should be no unreasonable searches without a persons...
One reason for the Bill of Rights

15 Clues: Bill of Rights • Life, ____,Property • A strong disagreement • Wanted the Bill of Rights • Each person has ____ Rights • The Bill of Rights ____ Rights • One reason for the Bill of Rights • How many Bill of Rights were there? • The Bill of Rights also ____ Rights • The 1st amendment was mostly about... • The first 3 words of the Constitution • To keep safe and to protect from harm • ...

Bill of Rights (30) 2025-09-12

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The ___ amendment gave us the right to remain silent.
The second amendment dealt with ___ rights.
It takes at least $___ to get a jury for a civil case.
The Bill of Rights stopped forced quartering of ___.
The anti-federalists were afraid of the government getting too ___.
The Bill of Rights gave us our __.
The ___ amendment explained that non federal rights were given to the people/state.
The ___ amendment said that unreasonable searches and/or seizes are prohibited.
The part of the constitution after the Bill of Rights was the ___.
the bill of rights was created as a compromise between the ___.
Who opposed the constitution?
The ___ starts off the U.S. constitution.
Who was the father of the constitution?

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The Bill of Rights had the right to a ___ on an over $20 (or $20) civil case.
Was Alexander Hamilton a federalist or anti-federalst
The ___ amendment gave us the right to a jury on a $20 or higher civil case.
Who supported the constitution?
The ___ amendment gave us protection from excessive bail and cruel/unusual punishments.
The preamble was a ___.
The Bill of Rights had the right to a speedy and public ___.
the ___ amendment gave us the right to a speedy and public trial.
The ___ amendment gave us the right to bare arms.
Because of the ninth amendment our rights are ___.
How many amendments did the Bill of Rights have?
The ___ amendment said that we cant be forced to quarter soldiers.
The Bill of Rights comes after the ___ in the constitution.
The ___ amendment gave us the freedom of speech/assembly/petition/religion/press
Federalists wanted a ___ bank.
The ___ amendment gave u enumerated rights.
The part of the constitution before the Bill of Rights was the ___.

30 Clues: The preamble was a ___. • Who opposed the constitution? • Federalists wanted a ___ bank. • Who supported the constitution? • The Bill of Rights gave us our __. • Who was the father of the constitution? • The ___ starts off the U.S. constitution. • The second amendment dealt with ___ rights. • The ___ amendment gave u enumerated rights. • ...

AP GOV BILL OF RIGHTS & 1ST AMENDMENT CROSSWORD 2023-05-18

AP GOV BILL OF RIGHTS & 1ST AMENDMENT CROSSWORD crossword puzzle

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Verbal defamation, not protected speech
Written defamation, not protected speech
Action protected under Tinker v Des Moines
Judges must ________ civil liberty and security
Clause ensuring separation of church and state
__________ attendance for Amish past 8th grade unconstitutional
Right to say what you want within reason
Judicial suppression of press materials
Framers believed in _________ of church and state
Key ideal of the Bill of Rights
Right to report news
Imposes limits on right to assemble
Advocates for the Bill of Rights

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Month of Bill of Rights ratification
Public __________________ of religion was declared violation of establishment clause
Legal protections established by government
Court must proves press threatens _______ to impose prior restraint
Amount of amendments in the Bill of Rights
Right to gather en masse
Something Judges do when applying the Bill of Rights
Limits on speech, established by Schenck
Clause protecting freedom of religion
Bill of Rights protects against _________
Protections against government
Comprises the first 10 Amendments

25 Clues: Right to report news • Right to gather en masse • Protections against government • Key ideal of the Bill of Rights • Advocates for the Bill of Rights • Comprises the first 10 Amendments • Imposes limits on right to assemble • Month of Bill of Rights ratification • Clause protecting freedom of religion • Verbal defamation, not protected speech • ...

Bill Of Rights 2022-05-25

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Amendment 9
guilty
amendment 6
convicted of a crime
Amendment 10
complaint
Unbiased Jury
untrained army
amendment 7
housing troops
Amendment 2
amendment 8
to fix

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Amendment 3
Amendment 4
amendment 5
Amendment 1
a document for search
standard
forbidden
gathering
officially approve
forbidden
Branch of gov for amendments

24 Clues: guilty • to fix • standard • forbidden • gathering • complaint • forbidden • Amendment 3 • Amendment 4 • Amendment 9 • amendment 5 • Amendment 1 • amendment 6 • amendment 7 • Amendment 2 • amendment 8 • Amendment 10 • Unbiased Jury • untrained army • housing troops • officially approve • convicted of a crime • a document for search • Branch of gov for amendments

Bill Of Rights 2022-05-25

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forbidden
officially approve
Amendment 10
amendment 6
Amendment 2
forbidden
to fix
amendment 5
Unbiased Jury
Amendment 9
guilty

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Amendment 3
amendment 7
Amendment 1
standard
Branch of gov for amendments
Amendment 4
untrained army
complaint
convicted of a crime
a document for search
gathering
amendment 8
housing troops

24 Clues: to fix • guilty • standard • forbidden • complaint • gathering • forbidden • Amendment 3 • amendment 7 • Amendment 1 • Amendment 4 • amendment 6 • amendment 8 • Amendment 2 • amendment 5 • Amendment 9 • Amendment 10 • Unbiased Jury • untrained army • housing troops • officially approve • convicted of a crime • a document for search • Branch of gov for amendments

Bill of Rights 2021-02-08

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what amendment gives you the right to bear arms and form a militia
the powers that the states have
the amendment that gives more rights of the accused
what amendment says no quartering/housing troops
you cannot be tried for the exact same crime twice
what amendment gives you the right to speech press, assembly, petition & religion
a jury, typically of twenty-three people, selected to examine the validity of an accusation before trial
the amendment that gives you the right to a jury trial in civil cases
a group of your peers that should have little bias and will decide your guilt or innocence
the right to practice whatever religion one chooses
you have the ability to call these and hear and question these if you are on trial
this amendment states that powers not given to the Federal government in the Constitution are reserved to the states
if you cannot afford one, one will be given to you in the court system

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what right do you have to not tell on yourself
a guarantee that your trial will not take to long to happen and it will be for everyone to see
the document needed for the government or police to come and search your property
fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a citizen's entitlement.
the right to report what and how you like without fear of censorship
what you must be told when you are arrested
the right of a government or its agent to expropriate private property for public use, with payment of compensation
the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, sometimes on condition that a sum of money be lodged to guarantee their appearance in court
the right to express any opinions without censorship or restraint.
which amendment is the rights of the accused
this amendment guarantees that rights sepcifically not given to the government in the constitution are retained or given to the people
what amendment says no illegal searches and seizures of property
the amendment that protects from cruel and unusual punishment

26 Clues: the powers that the states have • what you must be told when you are arrested • which amendment is the rights of the accused • what right do you have to not tell on yourself • what amendment says no quartering/housing troops • you cannot be tried for the exact same crime twice • the amendment that gives more rights of the accused • ...

Bill of Rights 2022-03-09

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Spoken form of Defamation.
This is what the first ten Amendments are called.
The jury can't have a biased opinion.
Written form of defamation.
The ______ must fit the crime that was committed.
Bill of ______.
A person can't be tried for the same crime.
Bear____
There are ten of these in the Bill of Rights.
The freedom of _________.

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One in which the different states or provinces of the country have important powers to make their own laws and decisions.
By the third amendment you have the right to refuse _____ from staying in your home.
The Police must have this to search your property.
Everyone has the right to a Speedy____.
This is what the founding Fathers wrote to declare our independence.
With great ______, comes great responsiblity.
The five freedoms given by the first amendment.
To ruin someone's reputation by lying.
Due process: fair _____ or trial.
The freedom of _______.

20 Clues: Bear____ • Bill of ______. • The freedom of _______. • The freedom of _________. • Spoken form of Defamation. • Written form of defamation. • Due process: fair _____ or trial. • The jury can't have a biased opinion. • To ruin someone's reputation by lying. • Everyone has the right to a Speedy____. • A person can't be tried for the same crime. • ...

Bill of Rights 2022-03-07

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Everyone has the right to a _____ trial
Any rights not listed in the Constitution belong to the ______ ,not the federal government
In the court case Tinker vs Des Moines, students wore black armbands to protest against the Vietnam war. This is an example of freedom of ______
This amendment states that any powers not listed in the Constitution belong to the state and not the government
The right to a fair trial
This amendment protects you from unreasonable search and seizure
An _________ jury consists of people who must be completely unbiased towards the court case.
This amendment states that the police cannot question you for a prolonged period of time
The first 10 amendments in the Constitution
This amendment gives you the right to bear arms

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This amendment gives you the right to a trial by jury in a civil court case greater than $20
To purposely destroy someone's reputation based on lies
a journalist publishes an article criticizing the president, however he does not get punished for publishing the article. This is an example of freedom of ______
As stated in the sixth amendment, you have the right to know your _________
You cannot be tried twice for the same crime
This amendment protects you from cruel and unusual punishment
You do not have to testify against yourself in court. This is called self-_________
The police need either a warrant or have _______ _____ in order to search your property
Billy is upset about a recent law and decides to collect a bunch of signatures and send them in to his local representative. This is an example of freedom of ________
This amendment includes the freedom of religion
This amendment gives you the power to refuse a soldier from entering your house

21 Clues: The right to a fair trial • Everyone has the right to a _____ trial • The first 10 amendments in the Constitution • You cannot be tried twice for the same crime • This amendment includes the freedom of religion • This amendment gives you the right to bear arms • To purposely destroy someone's reputation based on lies • ...

Bill of Rights 2023-12-14

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what amendment gives you the right to bear arms and form a militia
the powers that the states have
the amendment that gives more rights of the accused
what amendment says no quartering/housing troops
you cannot be tried for the exact same crime twice
what amendment gives you the right to speech press, assembly, petition & religion
a jury, typically of twenty-three people, selected to examine the validity of an accusation before trial
the amendment that gives you the right to a jury trial in civil cases
a group of your peers that should have little bias and will decide your guilt or innocence
the right to practice whatever religion one chooses
you have the ability to call these and hear and question these if you are on trial
this amendment states that powers not given to the Federal government in the Constitution are reserved to the states
if you cannot afford one, one will be given to you in the court system

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what right do you have to not tell on yourself
a guarantee that your trial will not take to long to happen and it will be for everyone to see
the document needed for the government or police to come and search your property
fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a citizen's entitlement.
the right to report what and how you like without fear of censorship
what you must be told when you are arrested
the right of a government or its agent to expropriate private property for public use, with payment of compensation
the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, sometimes on condition that a sum of money be lodged to guarantee their appearance in court
the right to express any opinions without censorship or restraint.
which amendment is the rights of the accused
this amendment guarantees that rights sepcifically not given to the government in the constitution are retained or given to the people
what amendment says no illegal searches and seizures of property
the amendment that protects from cruel and unusual punishment

Bill of Rights 2023-12-12

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a group of ordinary people that should have little bias and will decide your guilt or innocence
what do you say when you don't want to tell on yourself in court
a guarantee that your trial will not take to long to happen and it will be for everyone to see
if you cannot afford one, one will be given to you in the court system
the amendment that gives more rights of the accused
what you must be told when you are arrested
what amendment says no quartering/housing troops
you have the ability to call these and hear and question these if you are on trial
what amendment says no illegal searches and seizures of property
the document needed for the government or police to come and search your property
this amendment guarantees that rights specifically not given to the government in the constitution are retained or given to the people

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you cannot be tried for the exact same crime twice
a jury, typically of twenty-three people, selected to examine the validity of an accusation before trial
the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, sometimes on condition that a sum of money be lodged to guarantee their appearance in court
what amendment gives you the right to bear arms and form a militia
what amendment gives you the right to speech press, assembly, petition & religion
the right of a government or its agent to expropriate private property for public use, with payment of compensation
the amendment that protects from cruel and unusual punishment
the amendment that gives you the right to a jury trial in civil cases
which amendment is the rights of the accused
this amendment states that powers not given to the Federal government in the Constitution are reserved to the states

21 Clues: what you must be told when you are arrested • which amendment is the rights of the accused • what amendment says no quartering/housing troops • you cannot be tried for the exact same crime twice • the amendment that gives more rights of the accused • the amendment that protects from cruel and unusual punishment • ...

Bill of Rights 2025-10-10

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What citizens have the right to "keep and bear"
Freedom to practice any faith or none at all
Type of punishment the Eighth Amendment protects against
A formal change or addition to the Constitution
Amendment protecting against unreasonable searches
Amendment stating that people have rights not listed in the Constitution
Money paid to get out of jail before trial
Being tried twice for the same crime
Fair treatment through the normal judicial system
The Bill of Rights is an addition to this document
Amendment guaranteeing due process and protection against self-incrimination
Branch of government restricted by the First Amendment
Freedoms and protections guaranteed to individuals
Amendment reserving powers to the states or people
Amendment protecting the right to keep and bear arms
The freedom to publish newspapers and express opinions

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Legal document needed to search or arrest
Amendment forbidding cruel and unusual punishment
The Bill of Rights limits the power of this entity
Quartering of these is restricted in the Third Amendment
Saying something that can be used against oneself in court
Person who defends someone in court
The right to appeal to the government for change
Central idea of the Bill of Rights
Amendment that guarantees freedom of speech, religion, and press
Amendment guaranteeing a speedy and public trial
Group of citizens who decide a court case
Amendment guaranteeing trial by jury in civil cases
The right to gather peacefully
One of the freedoms protected by the First Amendment

30 Clues: The right to gather peacefully • Central idea of the Bill of Rights • Person who defends someone in court • Being tried twice for the same crime • Legal document needed to search or arrest • Group of citizens who decide a court case • Money paid to get out of jail before trial • Freedom to practice any faith or none at all • What citizens have the right to "keep and bear" • ...

Bill of Rights 2025-12-17

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this amendment protects your freedom of speech, religion, press, etc...
this amendment protects you against unreasonable searches and seizures
gives you unenumerated rights, meaning even if it is not in the Constitution, you still have other rights that are not listed
this principle of government is why we have 3 branches of government
this amendment protects you when interacting with law enforcement by giving due process rights
this amendment includes the equal protection clause
this freedom in protected by the first amendment
you have the right to remain ____________ so you do not incriminate yourself
you cannot be tried for the same crime twice because it violates your protection against this
students have limited _______________ in school
this is the name of the rights given to you by the 5th and 14th amendments that protect you when interacting with law enforcement
protects you against "cruel and unusual punishment"
this is what police need to get a warrant to search someone
this is granted by the 14th amendment in addition to the equal protection
what is added to the constitution to change (or amend) it

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the Bill of Rights is found in this government document made in 1787
this Supreme Court case created the power of Judicial Review
this branch of government creates laws
we have the bill of rights to limit this
this amendment reserves all powers not given to the federal government to the state
the first ten amendments of the Constitution that list all the rights given to people
a random panel of 12 citizens randomly selected to determine if someone is guilty or innocent
this clause is part of the 14th amendment and says everyone must be treated equally under the law
this amendment gives Americans the right to bear arms
this branch of government enforces laws
this is what police get from a judge if they want to search someone
this principle of government is why we have a national, state, and local government all with their own powers
this branch of government interprets laws

28 Clues: this branch of government creates laws • this branch of government enforces laws • we have the bill of rights to limit this • this branch of government interprets laws • students have limited _______________ in school • this freedom in protected by the first amendment • this amendment includes the equal protection clause • ...

Bill of Rights 2021-12-20

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citizens can assemble but it must be __________
the 1st would have been this # in the original version
the 5th says people have a right to remain________
cannot be tried 2xs for the same crime
9th says we have other_______ not listed in the Constitution
the number of freedoms given to us by the 1st
the 7th gives us the right to a trial by jury in a ________ case
Amendments 5thru8 are know as the rights of the ________
The Bill of Rights are the first ______ Amendments
the 8th prevents _________ and unusual punishment
any person accused of a crime has a right to
the person most responsible for the Bill of Rights
law enforcement needs this to search a person's home

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the Bill of Rights give citizens ___________ from government
The 1st amendment right in Texas vs. Johnson
1st allows people to practice any ________ they want
6th allows for a trial by jury in ______ cases
the 3rd says _____ cannot be placed in the home
the 2nd gives us the right to bear_____
10th gives _________ the power to make their own laws

20 Clues: cannot be tried 2xs for the same crime • the 2nd gives us the right to bear_____ • The 1st amendment right in Texas vs. Johnson • any person accused of a crime has a right to • the number of freedoms given to us by the 1st • 6th allows for a trial by jury in ______ cases • citizens can assemble but it must be __________ • the 3rd says _____ cannot be placed in the home • ...

Bill of Rights 2022-03-02

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southern segregation law
a violent act against a person because of his/her race, color, national origin, gender, or disability
peaceful protests against laws believed to be unfair
the right to say our opinions in public or in private without fear of being stopped or punished by the government for those opinions
the freedom to think and act without government interference
putting someone on trial for a crime of which he or she was previously found innocent
the banning of printing materials or films due to alarming or offensive ideas they contain
written untruths that are harmful to someone's reputation
a document issued by a grand jury to charge someone with a crime
following established legal procedures
laws from after the Civil Wart that kept African Americans from holding certain jobs, gave them few property rights
the sum of money used as a security deposit to ensure that an accused person who is released from jail returns for their trial
a formal request for government action

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giving evidence about yourself that could lead to you being found guilt of a crime
spoken untruths that are harmful to someone's reputation
the act of occupying seats or sitting down in the floor of an establishment as a form or organized protest
the social separation of the races
a person officially charged with a crime
a strong reason to think that a person or property was involved in a crime
the right of the government to take private property -- usually land for public use
the rights of full citizenship and equality under the law
unfair treatment based on prejudice against a certain group
the right to vote
a court order allowing police to search property and seize evidence
a sum of money required of voters before they are permitted to cast a ballot

25 Clues: the right to vote • southern segregation law • the social separation of the races • following established legal procedures • a formal request for government action • a person officially charged with a crime • peaceful protests against laws believed to be unfair • spoken untruths that are harmful to someone's reputation • ...

Bill of Rights 2022-03-08

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Right to a fair trial
This amendment protects people from being unreasonably searched
"I'm not going to say anything!"
Everyone always has the right to a lawyer, which amendment is this?
amendment protects people from being held by police for a long time unless being accused
Any powers not given to the federal government are given to the_____
people aren’t allowed to be tried for the same thing twice
Practice whatever religion you want as long as you aren't hurting anyone

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The amendment which gives the right to a trial by jury in a civil case greater than $20
Independent people who will look at the evidence of a case
Freedom of ______ is when you are able to say what you want about someone as long as the person's reputation isn’t being damaged by lies
cops need a ______ to search your things or probable cause
The freedom of gathering privately and publicly
Freedom to voice your opinion
You have the right to know your _______ if you are being accused of a crime
The amendment which gives you the right to reject soldiers into your home
This amendment gives people the right to petition
Rights not listed in the constitution belong to the ______
The amendment which gives people the right to own a gun
This amendment reads the punishment must fit the crime

20 Clues: Right to a fair trial • Freedom to voice your opinion • "I'm not going to say anything!" • The freedom of gathering privately and publicly • This amendment gives people the right to petition • This amendment reads the punishment must fit the crime • The amendment which gives people the right to own a gun • Independent people who will look at the evidence of a case • ...

Bill of Rights 2014-11-19

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A group of people that decide guilty or not guitly?
The fifth amendment?
A group gathering?
The right to have a concealed weapon?
A change in a document?
The branch that makes the laws?
A statement where you are charged if it is broken?
A document containing the amendments?
A right to publicly post something out to anyone?

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The branch that deals with criminal acts?
When you are living by your own way and not anything else's?
Your belief in something?
Rights that you are born with and can't take away?
A way to get a person in office , out of office?
Something that allows you fairness?
The branch with the president?
Something you pay to fund the government?
To receive an equal balance in a crime to ensure rightness?
A system that protects our rights?
A right publicly talking or stating a great conflict or topic?

20 Clues: A group gathering? • The fifth amendment? • A change in a document? • Your belief in something? • The branch with the president? • The branch that makes the laws? • A system that protects our rights? • Something that allows you fairness? • The right to have a concealed weapon? • A document containing the amendments? • The branch that deals with criminal acts? • ...

-Bill of Rights- 2022-09-28

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Bans excessive BAIL AND PUNISHMENT
principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group
Guarantees five BASIC FREEDOMS
This amendment BANS THE QUARTERING OR STATIONING OF MILITARY TROOPS
a weapon of offense/defense
involves a legal dispute between two or more parties
Guarantees a speedy trial by a jury in a criminal cases
This amendment ensures state’s rights
can't be charged with crime twice from 5th amendment
Provides RIGHTS OF THE ACCUSED

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Guarantees rights retained by the people
restrictions
Guarantees the RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS and form state militias
the action of capturing someone or something using force
exposing oneself to prosecution, especially by giving evidence or testimony
Take in use of (of a person or thing previously in authority of use)
type of court proceeding in which a prosecutor employed by the federal, state,
be stationed or lodged in a specified place
Prevents unreasonable SEARCH AND SEIZURE
RIGHT TO JURY TRIAL IN CIVIL CASES

20 Clues: restrictions • a weapon of offense/defense • Guarantees five BASIC FREEDOMS • Provides RIGHTS OF THE ACCUSED • Bans excessive BAIL AND PUNISHMENT • RIGHT TO JURY TRIAL IN CIVIL CASES • This amendment ensures state’s rights • Guarantees rights retained by the people • Prevents unreasonable SEARCH AND SEIZURE • be stationed or lodged in a specified place • ...

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a legal dispute between two or more parties for a committed crime
illegal confiscation
take place of, as by reason of superior worth or right
protects rights not mentioned in the constitution
the federal government only has those powers delegated in the constitution
intentional or unintentional act of providing information that will suggest involvement in a crime
excessive bail shall not be required
protects the accused from self-incrimination
the basic principles and laws of a nation state or social group that determines the powers and duties of the government
troops cannot station in your home

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can't be charged with prime twice from 5th amendment
freedom of speech
accommodating troops in your home
bear arms
the right to a jury trial
a legally specified period beyond which an action may be defeated or a property right is not continue
weapons and ammunition
a legal dispute between two or more parties for a lawsuit
cannot be search without probable cause
the right to a public trial without unnecessary delay

20 Clues: bear arms • freedom of speech • illegal confiscation • weapons and ammunition • the right to a jury trial • accommodating troops in your home • troops cannot station in your home • excessive bail shall not be required • cannot be search without probable cause • protects the accused from self-incrimination • protects rights not mentioned in the constitution • ...

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Double ___
The 9th amendment gives you ___ rights
The 6th amendment give you the Right to an ___
Amendment number ___ gives the right of speech
Bill of Rights is made up of ____
The 4th amendment makes police need a ___
Due ___
Popular Federalist named Alexander
Not in favor of Bill or Rights
The 'A' in SPARP
The 'R' in SPARP
Federalists liked ___ Government
A jury trial is present in civil cases greater than ___ dollars.
The 'S' in SPARP
Anti-Federalists liked ___ Rights
Amendment number ___ protects you from unusual punishment
How many Amendments in Bill of Rights?

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The 2nd amendment give you the right to ____ arms
Popular Anti-Federalist named Thomas
In favor of Bill of Rights
Right to a speedy ___
The second 'P' in SPARP
The 4th amendment protects you from unreasonable ___
The 3rd amendment states no quartering/housing of what during peacetime?
5th and 6th amendments give you ___ rights
Anti-Federalists thought constitution gave too much ___ to Federal Government
There are two viewpoints on the 2nd amendment: citizens and ___
The first 'P' in SPARP
The Bill of Rights are part of what?
You have the Right to remain ___

30 Clues: Due ___ • Double ___ • The 'A' in SPARP • The 'R' in SPARP • The 'S' in SPARP • Right to a speedy ___ • The first 'P' in SPARP • The second 'P' in SPARP • In favor of Bill of Rights • Not in favor of Bill or Rights • Federalists liked ___ Government • You have the Right to remain ___ • Bill of Rights is made up of ____ • Anti-Federalists liked ___ Rights • ...

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No person shall be subject to the same offense _
No private property may be taken for public use, without _ compensation
Trials must be done in the _ wherein the crime was committed
The people are protected against _ searches and seizures
A well regulated _ is necessary to the security of a free State
Those accused must be confronted with the _ against him
No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due _
The accused shall enjoy the right to a _ trial
_ bail shall not be required
No law shall be made _ the freedom of speech
No person shall be compelled to be a witness _
The right of the people to keep and bear _, shall not be infringed

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_ may not be inflicted
No warrants shall issue, but upon _ cause, supported by an oath or affirmation
No fact tried by a jury shall be otherwise _ in any Court
_ shall make no law respecting the establishment of religion
Those accused have the right to have the assistance of _ for his defense
Powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are _ to the States respectively, or to the people.
Juries must be _
The people have the right to peaceably _
No soldier shall be quartered in any house, without the _ of the Owner

21 Clues: Juries must be _ • _ may not be inflicted • _ bail shall not be required • The people have the right to peaceably _ • No law shall be made _ the freedom of speech • The accused shall enjoy the right to a _ trial • No person shall be compelled to be a witness _ • No person shall be subject to the same offense _ • Those accused must be confronted with the _ against him • ...

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forbidden
untrained army
forbidden
amendment 5
Amendment 3
officially approve
complaint
Amendment 4
Amendment 2
standard
% states approve amendments
Amendment 9

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amendment 6
gathering
amendment 7
amendment 8
Amendment 1
Amendment 10
guilty
Unbiased Jury
Branch of gov for amendments
housing troops
convicted of a crime
to fix
adds to bill of rights
a document for search

26 Clues: guilty • to fix • standard • gathering • forbidden • forbidden • complaint • amendment 6 • amendment 7 • amendment 8 • Amendment 1 • amendment 5 • Amendment 3 • Amendment 4 • Amendment 2 • Amendment 9 • Amendment 10 • Unbiased Jury • untrained army • housing troops • officially approve • convicted of a crime • a document for search • adds to bill of rights • % states approve amendments • Branch of gov for amendments

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Types of news, etc.
Prohibits self incrimination
Number of legs a crab has, or maybe amendments?
Which amendment guarantees no cruel or unusual punishment?
The sixth amendment gives you the right to a ___
You have the right to _____ in your home
The amendment for 4 across keeps government in _______
Against approving constitution w/o Bill of Rights
The amendment for 8 down protects you from government ____
Who the 9th amendment gives power to
Needs to show this to be convicted of a death threat
Synonym for 10 across
The law is broken
The amendment for 2 down states you have the right to a _____
The government cannot force you to follow one of these
Judges can't give out these types of bails and fines
Participated in forming the Virginia Constitution
Schools need reasonable ____ to search you
Interpretation debate, of the 2nd amendment: (hint: people vs ___)
Ex. T.L.O vs New Jersey
The minimum amount (in $) necessary to request a civil trial by jury
Liberties

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Verbal, symbolic, etc.
"I plead the ____"
To freely meet and gather in public places
The second amendment lets you own one
e.g. James Madison
Month the bill was ratified
"No soldiers"
Government needs to give you this to use your private property for public use
"Innocent until proven guilty"
Like being accused of the same thing twice
No judge can overrule the jury's ____
Case involving legal disputes
Limits on freedom of petition?
Decides whether evidence is sufficient enough in a criminal case
Defendant has the right to hear and question all ____
Power which is not given to the federal government?
Police need this to search you

39 Clues: Liberties • "No soldiers" • The law is broken • "I plead the ____" • e.g. James Madison • Types of news, etc. • Synonym for 10 across • Verbal, symbolic, etc. • Ex. T.L.O vs New Jersey • Month the bill was ratified • Prohibits self incrimination • Case involving legal disputes • "Innocent until proven guilty" • Limits on freedom of petition? • Police need this to search you • ...

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A change or addition to a legal document, such as the Constitution.
The right of journalists to publish news without government censorship.
Protection against being tried twice for the same offense (as in "_____ jeopardy").
Fundamental privileges and protections guaranteed to individuals.
The prohibition against housing soldiers in private homes without consent.
The act of exposing oneself to criminal prosecution. Has a hyphen "-" in it.
The right to own and carry weapons (as in "bear arms").
Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.
Money paid to ensure the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial.
Prohibition against excessive fines or cruel and unusual punishment.

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The legal requirement for fair treatment (as in "____ process").
The right to express one's opinions publicly.
The listing of specific rights in the Constitution.
A legal document authorizing a search or arrest.
The right to make formal requests to the government.
The right to have a lawyer for defense in a trial.
The right to an unbiased jury in a trial.
The concept that powers not given to the federal government are reserved for the states or the people.
The right to gather peacefully in groups.
The right to practice any faith or none at all.

20 Clues: The right to an unbiased jury in a trial. • The right to gather peacefully in groups. • The right to express one's opinions publicly. • The right to practice any faith or none at all. • A legal document authorizing a search or arrest. • The right to have a lawyer for defense in a trial. • The listing of specific rights in the Constitution. • ...

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speech using objects, tshirts or other physical things
A body of citizens who are sworn to give a verdict in a court of law
clause ensuring the practice of any religion
The administration of justice according to rules and principles
clause that prohibits government from endorsing one religion over another
protection against government taking provate property
the act of making amends for service, loss, or injury
law that is used when a person wants to sue another person
A right under the 6th Amendment that states that a trial must be held in a reasonable amount of time
request formally and in writing

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the taking possession of something by legal process
free from undue bias or preconceived opinions
make reparations or amends for
The right to express your ideas and opinions
go against, as of rules and laws
get people together
An accusation that someone is responsible for a misdeed or lapse
civilians trained as soldiers, not part of the regular army
legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
punishment that is prohibited by the 8th Amendment, and includes torture, degradation, or punishment that is too severe for the crime

20 Clues: get people together • make reparations or amends for • request formally and in writing • go against, as of rules and laws • The right to express your ideas and opinions • clause ensuring the practice of any religion • free from undue bias or preconceived opinions • the taking possession of something by legal process • protection against government taking provate property • ...

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_____ search and seizure is prohibited by the fourth amendment.
The sixth amendment focuses on the rights of the ___ in criminal cases
The second amendment protects the right to keep and ____. (two words, no spaces between)
A person exercising their Constitutional right to not be forced to testify against him- or herself is said to ___. (3 words, no spaces between)
The first amendment allows the petitioning of the government for a "redress of ___."
The standard of evidence that must be met to have a warrant issued (2 words, no space between).
"Excessive bail shall not be required...nor cruel and ___ punishments inflicted."
The five first amendment rights are sometimes summarized as "freedom of ___."
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of ____..." - the first amendment
The fourth amendment is often interpreted as guaranteeing a right to ___.

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A group of citizen-soldiers mentioned in the second amendment.
A term referring to the fact that the authorities must follow the same procedure for all people; protected by the 5th amendment.
A Latin phrase meaning "You shall have the body;" the right to hear the charges against you, protected by the sixth amendment (two words, no space between)
"The powers not delegated to the United States...nor prohibited...to the states, are __ to the states..."
A term meaning "to be tried twice for the same offense," prohibited by the 5th amendment (two words, no space between)
"Excessive ___ shall not be required..." - the eighth amendment
The third amendment protects us against the ___ of soldiers in our homes.
The number of the amendment that says we have additional rights not listed in the Constitution
Amendment guaranteeing the right to a trial by jury.
The sixth amendment guarantees the right to a fair and ___ trial.

20 Clues: Amendment guaranteeing the right to a trial by jury. • A group of citizen-soldiers mentioned in the second amendment. • _____ search and seizure is prohibited by the fourth amendment. • "Excessive ___ shall not be required..." - the eighth amendment • The sixth amendment guarantees the right to a fair and ___ trial. • ...

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The right to gather peacefully in groups.
The freedom to practice any faith, or none, is guaranteed.
The Eighth Amendment prohibits this kind of punishment.
The Tenth Amendment reserves powers not given to the federal government to these.
Taking property or belongings, limited by the Fourth Amendment.
The Second Amendment protects the right to do this.
A formal request to the government, protected by the First Amendment.
The Ninth Amendment emphasizes that people have more than just those listed.

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Being tried twice for the same crime, prohibited by the Fifth Amendment.
The Fifth Amendment protects this legal principle.
The Third Amendment bans this in private homes without consent.
A change or addition to the Constitution.
The Sixth Amendment guarantees a speedy and public one of these.
The First Amendment protects this form of expression.
A legal document required for most searches.
The Fourth Amendment requires a warrant for these and seizures.
A group of peers that decides the outcome of a trial.
This freedom allows journalists to publish without government interference.
Money paid to ensure a person’s release from jail while awaiting trial.
The ___ Amendment protects against testifying against yourself.

20 Clues: A change or addition to the Constitution. • The right to gather peacefully in groups. • A legal document required for most searches. • The Fifth Amendment protects this legal principle. • The Second Amendment protects the right to do this. • The First Amendment protects this form of expression. • A group of peers that decides the outcome of a trial. • ...

Bill of Rights 2025-11-13

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Happening two times; cannot be tried this many times for the same offense (double jeopardy).
A group of citizens who decide the outcome in a trial.
Money paid to guarantee that a person returns for trial.
Promised or assured by law or authority.
Having a right or claim to something.
Making oneself appear guilty of a crime through statements or evidence.
Something that is owned by a person.
Describes a trial that happens without unnecessary delay.
Describes punishment that is overly harsh or inhumane.
People who own houses.
The number of amendments that make up the Bill of Rights.
The right to gather peacefully in groups.
Related to acts that break the law; opposite of civil cases.
The initial number in the Bill of Rights sequence.
Freedoms or rights that belong to citizens.
Members of the military.

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The government entities that hold power not given to the federal government.
Showing preference for one religion over another.
An alteration or modification made to a legal document.
Taking away private property by authority.
Acts that break the law; offenses punishable by law.
Tools or devices used for defense or fighting; protected by the Second Amendment.
A professional who represents and defends people in court.
Group that demanded a Bill of Rights to protect individual freedoms.
Explicitly written out or listed.
A system of rules recognized by a government.
The right to express ideas and opinions publicly.
Government action of looking through private property.
The media’s right to publish news and opinions freely.
What a person has the right to remain to avoid self-incrimination.
To restrict or reduce the power of something.
Relating to belief systems or faith.

32 Clues: People who own houses. • Members of the military. • Explicitly written out or listed. • Something that is owned by a person. • Relating to belief systems or faith. • Having a right or claim to something. • Promised or assured by law or authority. • The right to gather peacefully in groups. • Taking away private property by authority. • ...

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What a law is before it officially becomes one.
Believing in a certain set of beliefs; gods and prophets.
People in one place for one specific reason or cause.
Written defamation
The short introduction to the U.S. Constitution.
The action of confiscating or searching something of someone else's property.
To give formal permission to take action upon you or your property.
To sign or agree to something to make it official.
To circulate your opinion upon social media and news
Protecting your party usually in a legal case.
Carrying firearms/guns

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Non-opinionated or any connections to change the final verdict in a legal case.
Spoken defamation
Legally taking action in a community or city.
The highest court in the U.S.
The national legislative body.
To make laws.
A formal written request which gets signed.
A way of declaring a promise or pledge.
A randomized group of people chosen to make a verdict on a legal case.
Typically used to reject a bill to pass as a law.
The right to vote.

22 Clues: To make laws. • Spoken defamation • Written defamation • The right to vote. • Carrying firearms/guns • The highest court in the U.S. • The national legislative body. • A way of declaring a promise or pledge. • A formal written request which gets signed. • Legally taking action in a community or city. • Protecting your party usually in a legal case. • ...

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bill of ______
A formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority with respect to a particular cause.
Due Process: A fair _____ or trial
Written, not spoken
presided over by a judge or judges in civil and criminal cases.
Don't have to ___ against yourself in court
illegal or immoral activities
Charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault.
6th amendment say that you have the right to a _____ jury
Allows the government or the police to enter a certain part of your house

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right to own a gun is to ____ a gun
You have the right to a speedy ____
Possession of control
4th amendment ____ you from unreasonable searches
You may have been ___ of a crime
The federal government has some power and the ____ also has some power
A person who practices or studies law; an attorney or a counselor.
ten in the bill of rights
____ case or criminal cases
Has to have a warrant to ___ your house

20 Clues: bill of ______ • Written, not spoken • Possession of control • ten in the bill of rights • ____ case or criminal cases • illegal or immoral activities • You may have been ___ of a crime • Due Process: A fair _____ or trial • right to own a gun is to ____ a gun • You have the right to a speedy ____ • Has to have a warrant to ___ your house • ...

Bill of Rights 2022-03-05

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not in accordance with a political constitution, especially the US Constitution, or with procedural rules.
a compound of ideas, attitudes, and patterns of behavior elaborating the principle that the authority of government derives from and is limited by a body of fundamental law
an introductory statement especially : the introductory part of a constitution or statute that usually states the reasons for and intent of the law.
Powers political powers granted to the United States government that aren't explicitly stated in the Constitution
Powers those specifically named in the Constitution include the power to coin money, to regulate commerce, to declare war, to raise and maintain armed forces, and to establish a Post Office.
the formal process that allows Congress to bring charges of "Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors" against high-ranking civil officers, such as the president.
Government In political philosophy, limited government is the concept of a government limited in power. It is a key concept in the history of liberalism.
Powers those not explicitly stated in the Constitution that allows the government to take actions, which are needed to efficiently perform essential duties.
Opinion a written statement that presents the views of the majority of Supreme Court justices regarding a case.
of Powers an act of vesting the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of government in separate bodies.
a political procedure in which one or more members of a legislative body prolong debate on proposed legislation so as to delay or entirely prevent a decision.
Veto the killing of legislation by a chief executive through a failure to act within a specified period following the adjournment of the legislature
a piece of writing included with others in a newspaper, magazine, or other publication.
and Balances counterbalancing influences by which an organization or system is regulated, typically those ensuring that political power is not concentrated in the hands of individuals or groups.
Review the idea, fundamental to the US system of government, that the actions of the executive and legislative branches of government are subject to review and possible invalidation by the judiciary.
Committee a temporary, ad hoc panel composed of House and Senate conferees formed for the purpose of reconciling differences in legislation that has passed both chambers.
Committee permanent legislative panels established by the United States House of Representatives and United States Senate rules

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Branch in charge of deciding the meaning of laws, how to apply them to real situations, and whether a law breaks the rules of the Constitution.
Court the highest court in the United States. It acts as the final authority of the judicial branch of government.
a system of government in which the same territory is controlled by two levels of government. ... Both the national government and the smaller political subdivisions have the power to make laws and both have a certain level of autonomy from each other.
Branch the branch of government responsible for creating laws.
Powers powers that are not specifically granted to the federal government by the Constitution.
Sovereignty a controversial political doctrine according to which the people of federal territories should decide for themselves whether their territories would enter the Union as free or slave states
Branch the branch of government responsible for carrying out and enforcing laws.
the power of a chief executive to block or complicate passage of a legislative bill by refusing to sign it into law.
Powers powers which are shared by both the federal government and state governments. This includes the power to tax, build roads, and create lower courts.
of Law a principle under which all persons, institutions, and entities are accountable to laws that are: Publicly promulgated. Equally enforced. Independently adjudicated.
Clause/Necessary and Proper Clause a statement in the U.S. Constitution (Article I, Section 8) granting Congress the power to pass all laws necessary and proper for carrying out the enumerated list of powers.
an addition or alteration made to a constitution, statute, or legislative bill or resolution
Opinion the separate judicial opinion of an appellate judge who disagreed with the majority's decision explaining the disagreement.

30 Clues: Branch the branch of government responsible for creating laws. • Branch the branch of government responsible for carrying out and enforcing laws. • a piece of writing included with others in a newspaper, magazine, or other publication. • an addition or alteration made to a constitution, statute, or legislative bill or resolution • ...

Bill of Rights 2022-01-04

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what amendment gives you the right to bear arms and form a militia
the powers that the states have
the amendment that gives more rights of the accused
what amendment says no quartering/housing troops
you cannot be tried for the exact same crime twice
what amendment gives you the right to speech press, assembly, petition & religion
a jury, typically of twenty-three people, selected to examine the validity of an accusation before trial
the amendment that gives you the right to a jury trial in civil cases
a group of your peers that should have little bias and will decide your guilt or innocence
the right to practice whatever religion one chooses
you have the ability to call these and hear and question these if you are on trial
this amendment states that powers not given to the Federal government in the Constitution are reserved to the states
if you cannot afford one, one will be given to you in the court system

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what right do you have to not tell on yourself
a guarantee that your trial will not take to long to happen and it will be for everyone to see
the document needed for the government or police to come and search your property
fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a citizen's entitlement.
the right to report what and how you like without fear of censorship
what you must be told when you are arrested
the right of a government or its agent to expropriate private property for public use, with payment of compensation
the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, sometimes on condition that a sum of money be lodged to guarantee their appearance in court
the right to express any opinions without censorship or restraint.
which amendment is the rights of the accused
this amendment guarantees that rights sepcifically not given to the government in the constitution are retained or given to the people
what amendment says no illegal searches and seizures of property
the amendment that protects from cruel and unusual punishment

Bill Of Rights 2014-11-18

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the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint
a body of people (typically twelve in number) sworn to give a verdict in a legal case on the basis of evidence submitted to them in court
make or present a formal request to (an authority) with respect to a particular cause
a moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way
to gather
something that is written, like the newspaper
of or relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns, as distinct from military or ecclesiastical matters
the provision of accommodations or lodgings, especially for troops
a formal examination of evidence before a judge, and typically before a jury, in order to decide guilt in a case of criminal or civil proceedings

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the state of being free from public attention
weapons and ammunition
a particular system of faith and worship
danger arising from being on trial for a criminal offense
causing pain or suffering
rough treatment or handling inflicted on or suffered by a person or thing
the expression of or the ability to express thoughts and feelings by articulate sounds
to carry
a person who serves in an army
an article added to the Bill of Rights
in accordance with the rules or standards

20 Clues: to carry • to gather • weapons and ammunition • causing pain or suffering • a person who serves in an army • an article added to the Bill of Rights • a particular system of faith and worship • in accordance with the rules or standards • the state of being free from public attention • something that is written, like the newspaper • ...

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wearing an arm band to protest a war is considered freedom of _?
according to amendment 2 You have the right to
amendment 6 gives you the right to a __
gathering signatures to make a change is called a?
the 7th amendment gives the right to a trial by a?
amendment 1 allows you to practice your what freely?
which amendment protects you from searches without reason?
amendment 10 shares power between the Federal and _ Governments?
amendment 2 says there can be a well regulated _?
you have the _ to a speedy and public trial.
amendment 9 gives you rights not listed in the

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you have the right to peacefully _ ?
first ten amendments of the Constitution?
amendment 5 does not allow _ jeopardy
if you are accused of a crime you have the right to hire a?
your right for the Government to pay you a fair price for your land is called _?
which amendment stops soldiers from staying in a home without the owners consent?
how many amendments are in the bill of rights?
cops need this to search your home.
amendment 5 gives you the right to remain _?

20 Clues: cops need this to search your home. • you have the right to peacefully _ ? • amendment 5 does not allow _ jeopardy • amendment 6 gives you the right to a __ • first ten amendments of the Constitution? • amendment 5 gives you the right to remain _? • you have the _ to a speedy and public trial. • according to amendment 2 You have the right to • ...

Bill Of Rights 2022-05-25

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forbidden
untrained army
forbidden
amendment 5
Amendment 3
officially approve
complaint
Amendment 4
Amendment 2
standard
% states approve amendments
Amendment 9

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amendment 6
gathering
amendment 7
amendment 8
Amendment 1
Amendment 10
guilty
Unbiased Jury
Branch of gov for amendments
housing troops
convicted of a crime
to fix
adds to bill of rights
a document for search

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no _____ issued unless under probable cause
no one shall be ___ to be a witness against himself in a criminal trial
if the government takes your property they must provide just _____
what type of bail is prohibited
trial by ___ jury in the locale where crime was committed
in what type of prosecutions are speedy trials mandated
powers not given to the US Government, nor prohibited by it are said to be ___ to the states
____property shall not be taken for public use
the burning of the American flag is an example of this type of speech (word is not used in the bill of rights but was covered in the text)
if you are charged with this type of crime the government must seek indictment by the grand jury
amendment five covers what is commonly referred to as ___ jeopardy
this amendment prohibits Congress from creating a national religion

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you have a right to be secure in your person, house, ___ and effects
this amendment has been interpreted to allow persons to own firearms
entitled to the Assistance of ___ for his defense
how must places to be searched and/or things to be seized be described in a warrant
rights enumerated in the Constitution shall not be ___ to deny or disparage others retained by the people
powers not ___ go to the states or the people
cruel and unusual punishments shall not be ___
how many amendments in the bill of rights
under the fifth amendment the US Government is allowed to take private property from citizens
no law - abridging freedom of ___
necessary to the security of a free state
in any dispute over ____ dollars

24 Clues: what type of bail is prohibited • in any dispute over ____ dollars • no law - abridging freedom of ___ • how many amendments in the bill of rights • necessary to the security of a free state • no _____ issued unless under probable cause • powers not ___ go to the states or the people • cruel and unusual punishments shall not be ___ • ...

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The fourth amendment keeps people from being harassed by the ____.
The 19th amendment allowed _____ to vote.
What amendment isn't very useful today?
When was the Bill of Rights passed?
The Bill of Rights has 10 ___.
How many amendments in the Constitution were not put into the Bill of Rights?
What amendment says that you have the right not to testify against yourself in court?
What does the seventh amendment deal with?
What freedom does the First amendment give you?
What amendment gives the states power if not already owned by federal government?
How many original amendments where there?
If a right isn't listed what amendment tells you that it does?

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How many Civil War amendments are there?
The ____ of Rights gives you the basic rights.
What does the eighth amendment cover?
The thirteenth amendment bands ______.
What amendment gives you the right to own bare arms?
How many amendments are there now?
Which amendment limits the amount of terms a president can have to two?
Which amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18?

20 Clues: The Bill of Rights has 10 ___. • How many amendments are there now? • When was the Bill of Rights passed? • What does the eighth amendment cover? • The thirteenth amendment bands ______. • What amendment isn't very useful today? • How many Civil War amendments are there? • The 19th amendment allowed _____ to vote. • How many original amendments where there? • ...

Bill of Rights 2022-03-02

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The Amendment that states that all rights are not specified
The First Amendment guarantees the right to worship
Legal document issued by a judge
You cannot be tried for the same crime twice
What Amendment allows the accused of their charges
What jury is not prejudice or biased toward the defendant
Flying Spaghetti Monster
quick trial
First Amendment guarantees the right to belong to groups
Small and local armies
Government can take your private property for public use

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A rule that evidence found in an unlawful search cannot be used
the clause in the First Amendment of the US Constitution that prohibits the establishment of religion by Congress
Group of citizens who decide if a person committed a crime
"You have the right to remain silent"
Amendment of Unreasonable Searches and Seizures
Guarantees the right to publish one’s ideas and to freely read the ideas of others
PAPERS
no soldier shall take over your house
Assumption of a crime

20 Clues: PAPERS • quick trial • Assumption of a crime • Small and local armies • Flying Spaghetti Monster • Legal document issued by a judge • "You have the right to remain silent" • no soldier shall take over your house • You cannot be tried for the same crime twice • Amendment of Unreasonable Searches and Seizures • What Amendment allows the accused of their charges • ...

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no opinion
Forbidden
officially Approved
quartering troops
commander in chief
right to bear arms
untrained army
right of accused persons
the branch that enforces laws
powers of states/people
fix a complaint
Official document to search
Convicted criminal
each branch checks on the other two
A complaint
the branch that interprets laws

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limits of fines and punishments
There is ___ Supreme Justices
An example
search and seizure
The five freedoms
the branch that makes laws
executive ranking below and deputizing for a president.
trial by jury in civil cases
a person who opposed the adoption of the U.S. Constitution.
right of the people
the federal principle or system of government
A gathering
right to speedy, public trial

29 Clues: Forbidden • no opinion • An example • A gathering • A complaint • untrained army • fix a complaint • The five freedoms • quartering troops • search and seizure • commander in chief • right to bear arms • Convicted criminal • officially Approved • right of the people • powers of states/people • right of accused persons • the branch that makes laws • Official document to search • ...

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forbidden
untrained army
forbidden
amendment 5
Amendment 3
officially approve
complaint
Amendment 4
Amendment 2
standard
% states approve amendments
Amendment 9

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amendment 6
gathering
amendment 7
amendment 8
Amendment 1
Amendment 10
guilty
Unbiased Jury
Branch of gov for amendments
housing troops
convicted of a crime
to fix
adds to bill of rights
a document for search

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Amendment 9
guilty
amendment 6
convicted of a crime
Amendment 10
complaint
Unbiased Jury
untrained army
amendment 7
housing troops
Amendment 2
amendment 8
to fix

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Amendment 3
Amendment 4
amendment 5
Amendment 1
a document for search
standard
forbidden
gathering
officially approve
forbidden
Branch of gov for amendments

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bans quartering
first ten amendments
restrict
rights of accused
same crime charged twice
right to bear arms
witness against yourself
citizens housing soldiers
right to a free trail in criminal cases
state rights

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search and ____
five basic freedoms
right to a free trail in civil cases
may result in a fine
may result in jail time
bans excessive bail and punishment
prevents unreasonable search and seizure
guns
federal ___ state
rights by the people

20 Clues: guns • restrict • state rights • search and ____ • bans quartering • rights of accused • federal ___ state • right to bear arms • five basic freedoms • first ten amendments • may result in a fine • rights by the people • may result in jail time • same crime charged twice • witness against yourself • citizens housing soldiers • bans excessive bail and punishment • ...

Bill of Rights 2025-03-25

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whendidthebillofrightscomeout
Rightsincriminalcases
secondamendent
thirdpartofthefirstamendment
firststatetosignthebillofrights
howmuchamendmentsareintheoriginalconstition
Rightsincivilcases
firstamendment
fifthpartofthefirstamendment
secondpartofthefirstamendment
whocreatedthebillofrights

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Quarteringofsoldiers
howmuchamendemntsarethere
RightsretainedbythePeople
sixthamdenment
forthpartofthefirstamendment
Searchandarrest
Bailfinespunishment
laststatetosignthebillofrights
whatmonthdidthebillofrightscomeout
tenthamendment

21 Clues: sixthamdenment • secondamendent • firstamendment • tenthamendment • Searchandarrest • Rightsincivilcases • Bailfinespunishment • Quarteringofsoldiers • Rightsincriminalcases • howmuchamendemntsarethere • RightsretainedbythePeople • whocreatedthebillofrights • forthpartofthefirstamendment • thirdpartofthefirstamendment • fifthpartofthefirstamendment • whendidthebillofrightscomeout • ...

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Cops need this to search your home.
Crime that is punishable by the death sentance
How many amendment are in the bill of rights?
Gathering signatures to make a change is called a?
Amendment 2 does not allow__jeopardy
Amendment 1 allows you to practice your what dreely?
What is a abbreviation for the president?
First ten amendments of the costitution?
Amendment 9 gives you rights not listed in the
The 7th Amendment gives the right to a trial by a?
If you are the defendant you have the right a?
Acoording to amendment 2 you have the rigth to
Amendment 2 says there can be a well regulated?

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Amendment 5 does allow?
Amendment 6 gives to a___Jury?
consent?
Which amendment protects you from searches without reason?
You can't make a law by removing your freedom of?
Which amendment stops soldiers from staying in a home without the
You have the right to peacefully?
You have the__to a speedy and public trial.(what is the blank)

21 Clues: consent? • Amendment 5 does allow? • Amendment 6 gives to a___Jury? • Amendment 2 does not allow__jeopardy • You have the right to peacefully? • Cops need this to search your home. • What is a abbreviation for the president? • First ten amendments of the costitution? • Amendment 9 gives you rights not listed in the • If you are the defendant you have the right a? • ...

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makes up a court besides a judge
protects us by fighting in war
request formally written
this makes up the Bill of Rights
must have this in order to search homes
where a trail takes place
the power to act how you want
to speak to an audience
money
process of selecting a leader
how we elect presidents

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ruler of a court
"We the people"
a legislative body of a country
we have this with freedom
lodged in a specific place
gathering of people in one place
rules we must obey in the United States
50 of these make up the U.S.
american flag

20 Clues: money • american flag • "We the people" • ruler of a court • to speak to an audience • how we elect presidents • request formally written • we have this with freedom • where a trail takes place • lodged in a specific place • 50 of these make up the U.S. • the power to act how you want • process of selecting a leader • protects us by fighting in war • a legislative body of a country • ...

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Can anyone (including law enforcement) legally stop someone from wearing a hijab etc.?
What in common court must not have a very high money value?
How many hand-written copies of the Bill of Rights were made?
The Fourth Amendment gives police the right to search people is they have ________
How many Amendments were originally proposed?
What knife is specifically illegal in California?
The Second Amendment gives the right to ________
In what year did Congress Bill of Rights?
True of false, the death sentence can still be given.
What is the First Amendment centered around?
What was the Third Amendment made out of fear of?
The government can take your house without paying you Just Compensation, true or false?
How many original Amendments are there?
What did the original Second Amendment prohibit Congress from doing?
What can the government not stop you from doing in protest of anything?
What do the Amendments use instead of numbers?
The Fifth Amendment give the right to remain _________

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The Fourth Amendment give police the right to search homes if they see anything suspicious, this is called __________
What must the jury be?
What was originally the Amendment that gave the right to bear arms?
What Amendment is centered around crime and the criminal's rights?
How many years did it take the 27th Amendment to get ratified after it was first proposed?
What does every lawsuit filed above twenty dollars have the right to?
What does everyone, no matter their background, have freedom to in America?
In what year did the states ratify the Bill of Rights?
Which group at the time was the one that only ratified the constitution on the condition that new Amendments could be added?
Can a person refuse to be searched if the police does not have evidence they have anything on them?
What is the Bill of Rights a part of?
What does every person who has committed a serious crime have the right to?
How many times can you be persecuted for the same crime?

30 Clues: What must the jury be? • What is the Bill of Rights a part of? • How many original Amendments are there? • In what year did Congress Bill of Rights? • What is the First Amendment centered around? • How many Amendments were originally proposed? • What do the Amendments use instead of numbers? • What knife is specifically illegal in California? • ...

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This is when you ask the government for help or changes to process.
This requires more than a mere suspicion that a suspect committed a crime, but not an absolute certainty.
Under the 5th amendment, you cannot be forced to testify against yourself.
After Gideon V Wainright, everyone accused of a crime is allowed to have a __________ .
This is the highest level of the Judicial Branch
If not explicitly given to the federal government, power is reserved for the _________.
This is the legislative branch of the United States
A jury must be this if it is to be constitutional under American Law.
Though not specifically listed, the 9th Amendment helps you keep this right.
the system or form by which a community is ruled
This document needs to have a judges signature, date, and specific thing for which the police are searching
Police are obligated to tell you this if you are under arrest.

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This prohibits the government from establishing an official religion
The constitution forbids the use of cruel and _________ punishment.
under the 7th amendment, you can request a jury for these types of trials.
This gives people the right to worship however they want
Knowingly spreading lies about people. It is not protected under Free Speech.
You cannot be tried with the same crime twice
The government must follow the correct procedure when trying you.
Under the 1st amendment you can your friends can gather and do this.
Evidence found without a proper warrant cannot be used against you.
This is the freedom of choice.
under the second amendment, you have the right to bear this.
This Amendment forbids the government from forcing you to house soldiers

24 Clues: This is the freedom of choice. • You cannot be tried with the same crime twice • This is the highest level of the Judicial Branch • the system or form by which a community is ruled • This is the legislative branch of the United States • This gives people the right to worship however they want • under the second amendment, you have the right to bear this. • ...

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it is illegal to burst in and search a house without a warrant true or false
this amendment gives reserved powers to the what?
speech,press,religion,assembly,and ________
you can go tho court over a _____ trial over $20 thanks to the 7th amendment
the amendment that gives the right to bear arms?
covers due process of law
the Bill of Rights is 27 amendments long true or false?
which amendment gives protection from cruel and unusual punishment?
this amendment gives you protection from self incrimination
the fifth protects you from double ______
the 4th amendment means you need a search ________
what amendment gives you unenumerated rights?
How many amendments in the Bill of Rights?

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what is a word for rights you have that aren't explicitly written?
the right to an attorney
what amendment gives you the right of assembly?
who wrote the Bill of Rights?
the Bill of Rights was a _______ between federalists and anti-federalists
the fifth amendment addresses _______ domain
the 5th amendment gives you the right to remain _______
no having to ________ soldiers
in 1789 the _________ was written
the right to _____ arms
no unreasonable search and ________
you don't have to house soldiers thanks to this amendment
the 6th amendment gives you the right to a ______ trial
the 6th amendment gives you the right to an impartial _______?
no excessive fines or ______
in civil cases over this amount the 7th amendment is in play
a $200,000 fine for littering is reasonable yes or no?

30 Clues: the right to _____ arms • the right to an attorney • covers due process of law • no excessive fines or ______ • who wrote the Bill of Rights? • no having to ________ soldiers • in 1789 the _________ was written • no unreasonable search and ________ • the fifth protects you from double ______ • How many amendments in the Bill of Rights? • ...

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No unreasonable searches
9th Amendment
Can't be tried for the same crime twice
Amount of Amendments in total
6th Amendment(a)
6th amendment(C)
3rd Amendment
If you want to stay silent in court you say "I plead the..."
Amendment 1a
Amendment 1e
Right to bear...
Father of the Constitution
Oldest signer of the Bill of Rights

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Group that wanted the Bill of Rights
Minimal Amount to make a Civil Case
Place where the Bill of Rights was signed
Police need this to search your house
Rights not given to the federal government is given to the state or people
Amendment 1b
The Predicessor of the Constitution
6th amendment(B)
5th Amendment
Amendment 1d
First ten amendments
The year the Bill of Rights was signed
Amemdment 1c
Establishes the branches of Government
Begining of the Constitution
Amount of signers for the Bill of Rights
No cruel and unjust punishment

30 Clues: Amendment 1b • Amendment 1d • Amemdment 1c • Amendment 1a • Amendment 1e • 9th Amendment • 5th Amendment • 3rd Amendment • 6th amendment(B) • 6th Amendment(a) • 6th amendment(C) • Right to bear... • First ten amendments • No unreasonable searches • Father of the Constitution • Begining of the Constitution • Amount of Amendments in total • No cruel and unjust punishment • ...

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The right to report news without censorship.
The Tenth Amendment reserves powers not given to the federal government for the states and the _________.
The Third Amendment protects against this during peacetime.
The Eighth Amendment prohibits this type of bail.
Money paid for temporary release while awaiting trial.
Process Legal proceedings that respect all of a person's legal rights.
The Second Amendment protects the right to bear these.
The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to a(n) ________ jury.
The freedom to practice any faith or none at all.
Testifying against oneself, which the Fifth Amendment protects against.
The Fifth Amendment guarantees just this when private property is taken for public use.
Something the government cannot take without just compensation under the Fifth Amendment.
Legal entitlements granted to all citizens.
Jeopardy Being tried twice for the same crime, prohibited by the Fifth Amendment.
The supreme law of the United States.

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The right to gather in groups for political or social purposes.
The First Amendment protects this form of expression.
The Eighth Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual forms of this.
A type of punishment banned by the Eighth Amendment alongside "unusual."
The ability to act, speak, or think without restraint.
Punishments that are both cruel and __________ are banned by the Eighth Amendment.
The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable ones of these.
A change or addition to the Constitution.
The Tenth Amendment gives powers to this entity if not delegated to the federal government.
The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to this legal representation.
Taking property or evidence by law enforcement, regulated by the Fourth Amendment.
A formal examination of evidence in court.
A formal request to the government to address grievances.
A group of people sworn to deliver a verdict in a legal case.
A document issued by a judge to allow a search or arrest.

30 Clues: The supreme law of the United States. • A change or addition to the Constitution. • A formal examination of evidence in court. • Legal entitlements granted to all citizens. • The right to report news without censorship. • The Eighth Amendment prohibits this type of bail. • The freedom to practice any faith or none at all. • ...

Bill of Rights 2024-11-04

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a formal written request made to an official person or organization
Prevents the government from quartering soldiers in private homes during time of peace
Provides protection against unreasonable search and seizure; authorities must have probable cause in order to issue a search warrant.
relating to laws that describe a person's rights rather than to laws about crime
Protection of rights of Citizens: it protects the rights of citizenship by stopping a state government or the federal government from taking away life, liberty, or property without due process of law.
Prevents the government from demanding excessive bail or fines and protects people convicted of a crime from cruel or unusual punishment
Stops the government from denying a person’s right to vote based on gender
Powers that are not given to the federal government belong to the states
Guarantees people accused of a capital crime the right to appear before a grand jury to ensure that the authorities have enough evidence to charge them with a crime; prevents an individual from being tried twice for the same offense; protects people accused of a crime from having to incriminate themselves; keeps the government from depriving citizens of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.
To change or add something to the Constitution
Guarantees citizens the right to bear arms.

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Lowered the legal voting age to 18 years of age
Guarantees those accused of a crime the right to a speedy trial by an impartial jury in the state and district where the crime was committed; also guarantees them the right to counsel and to know the specific details of the crime of which they are accused
The official and proper way of doing things in a legal case
First 10 amendments to the Constitution
Guarantees the freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly & petition.
Outlawed Slavery in the United States
Guarantees all citizens the right to a jury trial in civil court cases
The act of exposing oneself to prosecution, especially by giving evidence or testimony.
People have other rights not specifically listed in the Constitution
Allows the Electoral College to use separate ballots in voting for President and Vice President
Stops the government from denying a person’s right to vote based on race

22 Clues: Outlawed Slavery in the United States • First 10 amendments to the Constitution • Guarantees citizens the right to bear arms. • To change or add something to the Constitution • Lowered the legal voting age to 18 years of age • The official and proper way of doing things in a legal case • a formal written request made to an official person or organization • ...

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Tenth
Right to keep and bear arms in order to maintain a well regulated militia.
Fourth
Eighth
Ninth
Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments.
Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, double jeopardy.
Rights of accused persons,right to a speedy and public trial
Seventh

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Third
Second
Right of trial by jury in civil cases.
Powers reserved to the states.
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
Other rights of the people.
Sixth
First
Fifth
Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.
No quartering of soldiers.

20 Clues: Third • Tenth • Sixth • First • Fifth • Ninth • Second • Fourth • Eighth • Seventh • No quartering of soldiers. • Other rights of the people. • Powers reserved to the states. • Right of trial by jury in civil cases. • Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures. • Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition. • Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments. • ...

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The process of making changes or additions to a legal document.
The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, guaranteeing fundamental rights and freedoms.
Abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime.
Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
Changes or additions made to a legal document or constitution.
A fraction often used to describe the required majority for certain legislative actions, such as amending the Constitution.
The power or right to act, speak, or think without hindrance or restraint.
The fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is governed.
Amendment Established the prohibition of alcohol.
A fraction often used to describe the required majority of states needed to ratify an amendment to the Constitution.
States that the enumeration of certain rights in the Constitution does not deny or disparage others retained by the people.
A change or addition to a legal or statutory document.
Provides the right to a jury trial in civil cases.
A gathering for the purpose of writing a new constitution or amending an existing one.
Prohibits excessive bail, fines, and cruel and unusual punishment.

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Opponents of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution who advocated for a decentralized governmental structure.
The expression of thoughts and feelings by articulate sounds.
Granted women the right to vote.
A document that is continually edited and updated.
Prohibits the quartering of soldiers in private homes without the owner's consent during peacetime.
Provides the right to due process and protects against self-incrimination and double jeopardy.
Lowered the voting age from 21 to 18.
A distinct section of a legal document or constitution.
Legal, social, or ethical principles of freedom or entitlement.
Protects the right to keep and bear arms.
Guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial, an impartial jury, and the right to counsel.
A system of government in which entities such as states or provinces share power with a national government.
States that powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved to the states or the people.
Protects freedoms of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.

29 Clues: Granted women the right to vote. • Lowered the voting age from 21 to 18. • Protects the right to keep and bear arms. • Amendment Established the prohibition of alcohol. • A document that is continually edited and updated. • Provides the right to a jury trial in civil cases. • Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures. • ...

Bill of Rights 2025-04-01

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10th Amendment, this group has rights too
5th Amendment, you cannot be charged with the same crime 2x
5th Amendment, You must be treated fairly
a written order for a search
The Amendment that allows a person to bear arms, or have a gun
5th Amendment, you do not have to testify against yourself
1st Amendment, right to believe what you want
8th Amendment, these forms of $ cannot be excessive
9th Amendment, this group has rights too
another word for guns or weapons, Amendment 2
6th Amendment, you need to know what you are charged with
1st Amendment, right to complain or ask the government
1st Amendment, right to get and give information through the news

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6th Amendment, you can call these to prove your innocence
1st Amendment, right to gather together
8th Amendment, these cannot be cruel or unusual
to stop or prevent
6th Amendment, you can have this courtroom professional
6th Amendment, your guilt must be proved by this group
to house a soldier
5th Amendment, The government can take your property
The 4th Amendment protects this
7th Amendment, when one person sues another
citizen army
1st Amendment, right to say what you want
To take
6th Amendment, trials must be
The Amendment that prevents a soldier from staying in your home

28 Clues: To take • citizen army • to stop or prevent • to house a soldier • a written order for a search • 6th Amendment, trials must be • The 4th Amendment protects this • 1st Amendment, right to gather together • 9th Amendment, this group has rights too • 10th Amendment, this group has rights too • 5th Amendment, You must be treated fairly • 1st Amendment, right to say what you want • ...

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Any rights not listed in the Constitution belong to the ______ ,not the federal government
The first 10 amendments in the Constitution
You do not have to testify against yourself in court. This is called self-_________
a journalist publishes an article criticizing the president, however he does not get punished for publishing the article. This is an example of freedom of ______
This amendment states that any powers not listed in the Constitution belong to the state and not the government
This amendment protects you from cruel and unusual punishment
Everyone has the right to a _____ trial
This amendment protects you from unreasonable search and seizure
To purposely destroy someone's reputation based on lies
The right to a fair trial

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In the court case Tinker vs Des Moines, students wore black armbands to protest against the Vietnam war. This is an example of freedom of ______
An _________ jury consists of people who must be completely unbiased towards the court case.
Joe practices Buddhism and his friend practices Christianity. This is an example of freedom of _________
This amendment states that the police cannot question you for a prolonged period of time
The police need either a warrant or have _______ _____ in order to search your property
This amendment gives you the right to a trial by jury in a civil court case greater than $20
Billy is upset about a recent law and decides to collect a bunch of signatures and send them in to his local representative. This is an example of freedom of ________
As stated in the sixth amendment, you have the right to know your _________
You cannot be tried twice for the same crime
This amendment gives you the power to refuse a soldier from entering your house
This amendment includes the freedom of religion
This amendment gives you the right to bear arms

22 Clues: The right to a fair trial • Everyone has the right to a _____ trial • The first 10 amendments in the Constitution • You cannot be tried twice for the same crime • This amendment includes the freedom of religion • This amendment gives you the right to bear arms • To purposely destroy someone's reputation based on lies • ...

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vice pres. takes place if something happens to pres.
says we have the right to bear arms
We don't have to house soldiers
we have the right to remain silent (t/f)
no poll tax
jk yes alcohol
jury trial in civil cases cost how much?
We don't have freedom of speech (t/f)
no slavery
no alcohol
no cruel/unusual punishments
What police officers read to you while getting arrested
no double jepoardy
Acronym for the first amendment
no unreasonable searches

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women can vote
equal protection to all citizens
age of 18 can vote
when the bill of rights was created
states can't sue each other
right to a speedy trial
lame duck
powers reserved to states
DC can vote in elections
bear arms or arm bears?
unenumerated rights
income tax
Freedom of religion
Amount of amendments in the Bill of rights

29 Clues: lame duck • no slavery • no alcohol • income tax • no poll tax • women can vote • jk yes alcohol • age of 18 can vote • no double jepoardy • unenumerated rights • Freedom of religion • right to a speedy trial • bear arms or arm bears? • DC can vote in elections • no unreasonable searches • powers reserved to states • states can't sue each other • no cruel/unusual punishments • ...

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An ___ jury of your peers
Bail and fines cannot be ___
The right to form a ___
Cases where you are accused of a crime
No Double ___
Freedom of though/beliefs
Speech cannot induce ___
The Federal Government is limited by the ___
The right to remain ___

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The size of a jury
Civil cases must concern no less than
The right to gather in groups
Cases where you are being sued by another person
The Government can take land; Eminent ___
Do not have to ___ troops
Cannot be searched without a ___
You have more than what is specifically listed
Council/Someone to speak for you in court
The protection of citizens through the courts
Freedom to print your opinions

20 Clues: No Double ___ • The size of a jury • The right to form a ___ • The right to remain ___ • Speech cannot induce ___ • An ___ jury of your peers • Do not have to ___ troops • Freedom of though/beliefs • Bail and fines cannot be ___ • The right to gather in groups • Freedom to print your opinions • Cannot be searched without a ___ • Civil cases must concern no less than • ...

Bill of rights 2024-09-05

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Amendment Freedoms of Religion, Assembly,
Who wrote the Bill or Rights?
who did support the bill of rights?
Amendment Rights in civil cases
Amendment Rights retained by the People
Amendment Quartering of soldiers

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who did not support the bill of rights?
What month and year were the bill or rights created?
What Is the Bill of Rights?
Amendment Search and arrest
Amendment Right to bear arms
Amendment Rights in criminal cases
Amendment Bail, fines, punishment
Amendment States' rights
Amendment Right to a fair trial

15 Clues: What Is the Bill of Rights? • Amendment States' rights • Who wrote the Bill or Rights? • Amendment Search and arrest • Amendment Right to bear arms • Amendment Rights in civil cases • Amendment Right to a fair trial • who did support the bill of rights? • Amendment Quartering of soldiers • Amendment Bail, fines, punishment • ...

Bill of Right Cossword 2022-01-24

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The amendment that gives rights to refuse housing troops.
The rights that are protected by the tenth amendment.
The rights to free speech and press belongs to the…
What is the reason to create the last two amendments, 9th and 10th?
What is called to take something away.
The creator of Bill of Rights.
How many states out of 13 had accepted the Bill of Rights?
James Madison that the Bill of Rights was a…
This amendment is made to protect the rights that were not written down in the Bill of Rights.

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A formal listing of basic rights.
Who's right does the eight amendment protect?
The longest amendment in Bill of Rights.
Three amendments are part of.
The date when congress approved the Bill of Rights.
An order from the judge to police to take some kind of action.
A person who has to protect himself/herself at the court.

16 Clues: Three amendments are part of. • The creator of Bill of Rights. • A formal listing of basic rights. • What is called to take something away. • The longest amendment in Bill of Rights. • James Madison that the Bill of Rights was a… • Who's right does the eight amendment protect? • The date when congress approved the Bill of Rights. • ...

Bill of rights 2022-09-30

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the basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group
weapons and amumunition
Prohibits anyone from being prosecuted twice for substantially the same crime
plead the fifth
a legal dispute between two or more parties
Be stationed or lodged in a specific place
Bear arms and militia
The action of conficating or impounding property by warrant of legal right
The five basic freedoms of speech, religon, press, petition, and assembly.
excessive bail shall not be required

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Protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government
Take the place of (a person or thing previously in authority or use)
The intentional or unintentional act of providing information that will suggest your involvement in a crime
Murder and manslaughter
extends the right to a jury trial to federal civil cases
The enumerations in the constitution, of certain rights
The powers not delegated to the united states by the constitution
guarantees the rights of criminal defendants
No soldier shall, in time of peace be quarted in any house

19 Clues: plead the fifth • Bear arms and militia • weapons and amumunition • Murder and manslaughter • excessive bail shall not be required • Be stationed or lodged in a specific place • a legal dispute between two or more parties • guarantees the rights of criminal defendants • The enumerations in the constitution, of certain rights • ...

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The Bill of Rights are part of which document
The first ten amendments to the US Constitution
This freedom allows citizens to worship as they please
The fourth amendment protects citizens from this ___________
This freedom allows citizens the ability to communicate issues with the government
Which amendment says that citizens have the right to bear arms
A change to a document
Which amendment says that people have other rights not listed in the Bill of Rights
The sixth amendment allows citizens the right to trial by jury in this type of case
Which amendment guarantees citizens the right to a lawyer

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A person does not have to testify against themselves
A person cannot be charged with the same crime twice
Which amendment says that rights not given to the national government belong to the states if they are not prohibited
A person's property can't be taken from them without receiving money for the property
Which amendment guarantees citizens the right to a trial by jury in civil cases
Which amendment grants citizens the right to freedom of religion, speech, assembly, press, & petition
This freedom does not protect violent language or lies
Which amendment says that the government cannot force people to quarter troops/soldeirs
Which amendment protects citizens from cruel and unusual punishment

19 Clues: A change to a document • The Bill of Rights are part of which document • The first ten amendments to the US Constitution • A person does not have to testify against themselves • A person cannot be charged with the same crime twice • This freedom allows citizens to worship as they please • This freedom does not protect violent language or lies • ...

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Legal procedure requires law to show you are guilty of a crime
a formal request for the government to act on an issue
power to protect yourself from, you cannot testify against yourself, or say anything that might incriminate you.
Spreading lies in a speech about a person that will harm that person or entity
The practice of government to block or censor news and information from the public
Allows for civil cases when peoples rights are in conflict with each other or a dispute of 20 dollars or more.
First 10 amendments to the Constitution
the freedoms we have to think or act without interference from the government
issued by a grand jury that formally charges someone with a crime

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Printed lies that are false and cause another harm
Police need this in order to look or search your property
strong sense to think a person or property was used in a crime
right to the people to keep and bare arms
Limits the power of the government to take private property to for of society without showing just cause.
to be officially charged with a crime
The rights to state and express our opinions or beliefs
you can't be tried twice for the same crime.
sum of money used as a deposit against someone in jail, to allow them to go free until the trial
Protects a person from cruel or unusual punishment

19 Clues: to be officially charged with a crime • First 10 amendments to the Constitution • right to the people to keep and bare arms • you can't be tried twice for the same crime. • Printed lies that are false and cause another harm • Protects a person from cruel or unusual punishment • a formal request for the government to act on an issue • ...

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Police can arrest a speaker who urges listeners to riot or to break the ___(7).
Newspapers, magazines, and other media such as books and television act as ___ on the government(6).
Parades, protest marches, and political rallies are all forms of peaceful assembly ___ by the First Amendment(7).
Free expression includes ___ speech, or actions people take to express their opinions(6).
In this amendment, freedoms of religion, speech, the press, an assembly, and the right to petition the government(4).
Another term for a peaceful protest or public gathering(4).
Once an amendment has been approved, it becomes part of the ___(2).
to make a formal request for something(4).
They made changing the Constitution possible but ___(1).
Called the Bill of Rights, these ten amendments primarily ___ specific rights to citizens(3).
Another term for the news(4).

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In this unit, you learn about the Bill of Rights—the first ten amendments to the Constitution—and the important ___ it protects(8).
According to the First Amendment, Congress cannot make any faith the official ___ of the U.S., nor can it make laws that favor one religion over another(5).
People can hold any religious beliefs, without fear of ___(5).
Freedom of speech and freedom of the press is considered free ___(6).
Three-quarters of the states must ___ an amendment before it can become law(2).
The Supreme Court has put ___ on some kinds of speech, such as speech that endangers public safety(6).
When drafting the Constitution, the framers knew that the Constitution would need to be __ over time to include new ideas(1).
Changes to the Constitution(2).

19 Clues: Another term for the news(4). • Changes to the Constitution(2). • to make a formal request for something(4). • They made changing the Constitution possible but ___(1). • Another term for a peaceful protest or public gathering(4). • People can hold any religious beliefs, without fear of ___(5). • Once an amendment has been approved, it becomes part of the ___(2). • ...

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confiscation of property
soldiers can't stay in home
make self look guilty
fair trial in criminal cases
freedom of speech
criminal charge
to make official

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not charged with same crime
rights not mentioned in constitution
to give shelter
state rights
to a certain extent
unfair punishment not allowed
civil court of law
right to own arms
right to a jury
right to remain silent
weapons and ammunition
unreasonable search/seizure

19 Clues: state rights • to give shelter • right to a jury • criminal charge • to make official • right to own arms • freedom of speech • civil court of law • to a certain extent • make self look guilty • right to remain silent • weapons and ammunition • confiscation of property • not charged with same crime • soldiers can't stay in home • unreasonable search/seizure • fair trial in criminal cases • ...

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Expressive conduct consisting of actions that are themselves a message without spoken words.
The first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution.
Threats to commit a crime.
False statements that damage a person’s reputation can lead to civil liability especially when the speaker deliberately lied or said things they knew were likely false.
Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures.
Freedom of assembly, speech, press, religion and petition.
The right to a civil trial in matters dealing with more than twenty dollars.
Defamation using written words.
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
The rights listed in the Bill of Rights shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. It is understood that people have other rights that shall be protected.

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debates and public meetings that involve spoken word alone.Speech-Plus, demonstrations and picketing that combine speech with action.
The right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury of the State and district where the crime was committed, he right to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation, the right to have legal representation.
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
Right to bear arms as part of a well-guarded militia.
Face-to-face personal insults that are likely to lead to an immediate fight are punishable.
Protection against forcible quartering of soldiers.
Guaranteed right to jury trial, protection from double jeopardy and self-incrimination, and protection from property seizure without compensation.
A change or addition designed to improve a text or piece of legislation.
Defamation using spoken words.

19 Clues: Threats to commit a crime. • Defamation using spoken words. • Defamation using written words. • The first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution. • Protection against forcible quartering of soldiers. • Right to bear arms as part of a well-guarded militia. • Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures. • ...

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& Slander, 1st Amendment unprotected speech
6th Amendment - you must have one to represent you
Amendment 6, trials must be
Speech that you cannot say
1st Amendment - believe what you want
Amendment 5 rights that must to said to you
v.Des Moines, black armbands in school
Right to bear arms amendment #
1st Amendment - request to the government

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Speech that is nonverbal
1st Amendment - gather in groups
What people need for a search
Amendment 3
___ Jeopardy, cannot be tried for the same crime
Amendment #, rights of the states
Clothing and speech in schools cannot be
Cannot be cruel in 8th Amendment
Amendment #, rights of the people
1st Amendment - write newspapers and information

19 Clues: Amendment 3 • Speech that is nonverbal • Speech that you cannot say • Amendment 6, trials must be • What people need for a search • Right to bear arms amendment # • 1st Amendment - gather in groups • Cannot be cruel in 8th Amendment • Amendment #, rights of the states • Amendment #, rights of the people • 1st Amendment - believe what you want • ...

Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle 2023-03-07

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When was the Bill of Rights written?
People cannot give extra needed,fines, and punishments that are not fair
The judges cannot exceed a bail for a small crime
What is the forth thing the Bill of Rights protects?
Things that are not in the Constitution go to the states
What is the first thing the Bill of Rights protects?
What is the second thing the Bill of Rights protects?
What is the third thing the Bill of Rights protects?
Soldiers have to be given permission to enter someone else's house
People have the right to keep their personal things in their house

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What is the fifth thing the Bill of Rights protects?
People have the rights that are in the Constitution.
Who wrote the Bill of Rights?
People should have a right to a speedy public trial
People are allowed to have weapons for safety weapons
Congress is not allowed to make laws against our free rights to live in the U.S.
People do not have to speak without a lawyer

17 Clues: Who wrote the Bill of Rights? • When was the Bill of Rights written? • People do not have to speak without a lawyer • The judges cannot exceed a bail for a small crime • People should have a right to a speedy public trial • What is the fifth thing the Bill of Rights protects? • People have the rights that are in the Constitution. • ...

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The highest branch in the judicial branch.
Helped Bill of Rights
Bill of Rights.
What was the first state to be ratified.
First 10 amendments
Right to bear arms.
To be able to do something.

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All the amendments.
Search and arrest
The first amendment.
Who wrote the Bill of Rights?
What was the last state to ratify the bill of Rights.
Made by framers.
Amendment six
Court.

15 Clues: Court. • Amendment six • Bill of Rights. • Made by framers. • Search and arrest • All the amendments. • First 10 amendments • Right to bear arms. • The first amendment. • Helped Bill of Rights • To be able to do something. • Who wrote the Bill of Rights? • What was the first state to be ratified. • The highest branch in the judicial branch. • ...

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The Bill of Rights are part of which document
The first ten amendments to the US Constitution
This freedom allows citizens to worship as they please
The fourth amendment protects citizens from this ___________
This freedom allows citizens the ability to communicate issues with the government
Which amendment says that citizens have the right to bear arms
A change to a document
Which amendment says that people have other rights not listed in the Bill of Rights
The sixth amendment allows citizens the right to trial by jury in this type of case
Which amendment guarantees citizens the right to a lawyer

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A person does not have to testify against themselves
A person cannot be charged with the same crime twice
Which amendment says that rights not given to the national government belong to the states if they are not prohibited
A person's property can't be taken from them without receiving money for the property
Which amendment guarantees citizens the right to a trial by jury in civil cases
Which amendment grants citizens the right to freedom of religion, speech, assembly, press, & petition
This freedom does not protect violent language or lies
Which amendment says that the government cannot force people to quarter troops/soldeirs
Which amendment protects citizens from cruel and unusual punishment

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giving evidence about yourself that could lead to you being found guilty of a crime
a sum of money used as a security deposit to ensure that an accused person who is released from jail returns for trial
peaceful protest against laws believed to be unfair
a formal request for government action
a strong reason to think that a person or property was involved in a crime
the right of the government to take private property for public use

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putting someone on trial for a crime of which he or she was previously found innocent
a court order allowing police to search property and seize evidence
the social separation of the races
the rights of full citizenship and equality under the law
the right to say our opinions, without fear of being stopped or punished by the government for those ideas
a person officially charged with a crime
unfair treatment based on prejudice against a certain group
following established legal procedures
the right to vote
a document issued by a grand jury to charge someone with a crime
a sum of money required of voters before they are permitted to cast a ballot
the freedom to think or act without government interference for fear of unfair legal treatment
the banning of printed materials or films due to alarming or offensive ideas they contain

19 Clues: the right to vote • the social separation of the races • following established legal procedures • a formal request for government action • a person officially charged with a crime • peaceful protest against laws believed to be unfair • the rights of full citizenship and equality under the law • unfair treatment based on prejudice against a certain group • ...

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You have the right to peacefully ______________.
Amendment 6 gives you the right to a _____________ jury.
You can't make a law removing your freedom of ___________.
According to amendment 2, you have the right to ______ ______.
Gathering signatures to make a change is called a _________.
First 10 Amendments of the Constitution.
You have the ______ to a speedy and public trial.
Which amendment stops soldiers from staying in a home without the owners consent?

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Amendment 2 says there can be a well regulated ____________.
Amendment protects you from _______________.
Which amendment protects you from searches without reason?
What is the abbreviation for the President of the United States?
Cops need this to search your home or car.
The 7th Amendment gives the right to a trial by ____________.
Crime that is punishable by the death sentence.
Amendment 1 allows you to practice what freely?
If you are the defendant, you have the right to a ___________.
Amendment 5 does not allow _____________ jeopardy.
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?

19 Clues: First 10 Amendments of the Constitution. • Cops need this to search your home or car. • Amendment protects you from _______________. • How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights? • Crime that is punishable by the death sentence. • Amendment 1 allows you to practice what freely? • You have the right to peacefully ______________. • ...

Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle 2024-05-14

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Search and arrest
The highest branch in the judicial branch.
What was the first state to be ratified.
of rights First 10 amendments
The first amendment.
Who wrote the Bill of Rights?

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Made by framers.
To be able to do something.
Amendment six
Right to bear arms.
Helped Bill of Rights
What was the last state to ratify the bill of Rights.
All the amendments.
Court.
Bill of Rights.

15 Clues: Court. • Amendment six • Bill of Rights. • Made by framers. • Search and arrest • Right to bear arms. • All the amendments. • The first amendment. • Helped Bill of Rights • To be able to do something. • Who wrote the Bill of Rights? • of rights First 10 amendments • What was the first state to be ratified. • The highest branch in the judicial branch. • ...

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Number of Amendments in the Bill of Rights
Speedy and public
liberties
Bill of Rights adopted to this in 1791
How can people assemble to protest
States that did not immediately ratify B of R
What state influenced the Bill of Rights
Month Bill of Right became law

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First Amendment
Who wrote the Bill of Rights
What is needed to secure a fair state
Unreasonable searches and
Official copies of the Bill of Rights
These shall not be quartered without consent
This should not be excessive

15 Clues: liberties • First Amendment • Speedy and public • Unreasonable searches and • Who wrote the Bill of Rights • This should not be excessive • Month Bill of Right became law • How can people assemble to protest • What is needed to secure a fair state • Official copies of the Bill of Rights • Bill of Rights adopted to this in 1791 • What state influenced the Bill of Rights • ...

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The Seventh Amendment gives you the right to a trial by jury in a _________ case.
The Third Amendment was written due to Americans' experiences under the ______________ Act, which forced them to allow soldiers in their homes.
When people gather to protest, they are exercising their right to peaceably __________.
The Bill of Rights protects individual ___________
The _______ Amendment provides freedom of religion, of assembly, to petition, of the press, and of speech.
Under the Sixth Amendment, you have the right to an ______________, even if you can't afford one.
The ______ Amendment protects you from unreasonable searches and seizures.
The Fourth Amendment guarantees your right to __________.

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The Second Amendment gives people the right to "______ _____" (two words, no space)
The Sixth Amendment gives you the right to hear and question _________ testimony.
You have the right to remain __________ under the Fifth Amendment.
This amendment protects you from cruel and unusual punishment.
The Fifth Amendment protects you from double ___________, or being tried for the same crime twice.
_________ must be reasonable, according to the Eight Amendment.
The Sixth Amendment gives you the right to a ___________ and public trial.
The group of 12 citizens who decide whether a defendant is guilty or not guilty is called a _______.
The Tenth Amendment says that powers not given to the federal government in the Constitution belong to the ___________.
This amendment says you have rights beyond those listed in the Constitution.

18 Clues: The Bill of Rights protects individual ___________ • The Fourth Amendment guarantees your right to __________. • This amendment protects you from cruel and unusual punishment. • _________ must be reasonable, according to the Eight Amendment. • You have the right to remain __________ under the Fifth Amendment. • ...

The Bill of Rights Crossword 2023-03-16

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The two ideals that the Bill of Rights most stands for
The year the Bill of Rights was written.
powers not given to the federal government shall be reserved for the states or the people
150 years after the Bill of Rights was written, _____ states ratified the Bill
the Bill of Rights did not apply to all people until ____ years after it was implemented
A component of the eighth amendment used to protect incarcerated persons.
The number of current amendments.

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Bill of Rights day is celebrated on this day.
The man who wrote the Bill of Rights.
This amendment allows the accused the right of a speedy and public trial.
The main purpose of the fifth amendment meant to protect citizens from forced speech.
The Bill of Rights was influenced by this document.
Includes the rights to keep and bear arms.
Amendment where congress cannot make a law prohibiting the freedom of speech, religion, or the press.
When the Bill of Rights was first written, it mostly included land-owning white ____.

15 Clues: The number of current amendments. • The man who wrote the Bill of Rights. • The year the Bill of Rights was written. • Includes the rights to keep and bear arms. • Bill of Rights day is celebrated on this day. • The Bill of Rights was influenced by this document. • The two ideals that the Bill of Rights most stands for • ...

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ratify
revolt
rebellion
representation
economy
shay
dept
delegates
money

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Massachusetts
government
liberty
of rights bill of rights
bonus
tax
constitution
state
farmers

18 Clues: tax • shay • dept • bonus • state • money • ratify • revolt • liberty • economy • farmers • rebellion • delegates • government • constitution • Massachusetts • representation • of rights bill of rights

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Protects you from being tried twice for the same crime.
The 6th amendment guarantees you one of these if you commit a crime.
This amendment allows you to call Mr. Rogers bad words in public without any consequences.
The second amendment allows you to keep these in your home.
This right is supposed to be speedy and public.
This 8th amendment right keeps you from cruel forms of this.
This amendment keeps you from being beat with a hammer for jaywalking.
When being investigated for a crime the 5th amendment allows you to be this.

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This 5th amendment right keeps the government from taking this without a valid reason.
This 1st amendment right allows you to worship as you please.
This right protects you in being able to create art.
When on trial, this right allows you to have an impartial...
The 4th amendment forces the police to get this in order to search your home.
This amendment protects your backpack from getting searched while walking down the road with no reason.
This amendment will allow you to have a fair day in court.
If convicted of a crime, the 8th amendment protects you from excessive...
This 1st amendment right allows you to meet in groups, peaceful or protesting.
The 5th amendment allows you to not have to do this when arrested.

18 Clues: This right is supposed to be speedy and public. • This right protects you in being able to create art. • Protects you from being tried twice for the same crime. • This amendment will allow you to have a fair day in court. • The second amendment allows you to keep these in your home. • When on trial, this right allows you to have an impartial... • ...

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Standards that need to be met by the police to obtain a warrant.
Permission granted by a judge for police to search/seize people or things as evidence of law-breaking.
Trials that involve money for damages, not necessarily jail time.
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition.
Powers not given to the Federal government are State Powers
Some rights might not be included in this list of rights, but they are still rights, government still hast to protect them.
The steps through which all those accused of a crime go through (arrest, booking, setting bail, trial, lawyers, etc)
Right to a trial in civil cases $$$

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The retrying of a person in court for a crime after they've been found not guilty (with the hope that eventually they will be convicted).
Crimes that could result in the death penalty
The accused must be indicted by a Grand Jury, no double jeopardy, right to remain silent, due process, Eminent Domain
Crimes that could result in life imprisonment, felonies
The power of the government to take private property for public use (with fair payment).
No unreasonable search and seizures, a specific warrant is granted only with Probable Cause.
Right to a fair trial, right to a speedy trial, right to a lawyer, right to confront witnesses and evidence against, right to know nature and cause of accusation.
The Right to Bear Arms
No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
No cruel or unusual punishment

18 Clues: The Right to Bear Arms • No cruel or unusual punishment • Right to a trial in civil cases $$$ • Crimes that could result in the death penalty • Crimes that could result in life imprisonment, felonies • Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition. • Powers not given to the Federal government are State Powers • ...

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______________ basic freedoms that are guaranteed
publishing false information about someone with intent to cause harm
____________ amendment, no double jeopardy, no self-incrimination, gov. must pay to take your land
Can't be tried for the same crime twice
_________ amendment, rights reserved to the states
__________ amendment protecting speech, religion, press, assembly, petition
__________ amendment gives us the right to bear arms
Using the Due process clause of 14th amendment to Bill of Rights
__________ amendment, no quartering of soldiers

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orally spreading false information about someone with intent to cause harm
___________ powers- those powers of the national government that are specifically listed in the Constitution
statements made under oath suggesting that someone is guilty
_____________ amendment, jury, speedy trial, right to lawyer, to be informed of the charge
__________ amendment, protection against unreasonable search and seizure
___________ amendment, no cruel and unusual punishment
____________ guarantees of equal treatment under the law
___________ amendment, jury in civil cases
__________ amendment, rights reserved to the people

18 Clues: Can't be tried for the same crime twice • ___________ amendment, jury in civil cases • __________ amendment, no quartering of soldiers • ______________ basic freedoms that are guaranteed • _________ amendment, rights reserved to the states • __________ amendment, rights reserved to the people • __________ amendment gives us the right to bear arms • ...

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Protected by the Second Amendment
First Amendment right that allows you to practice your religion
Fifth Amendment right to not be tried twice for the same crime
No cruel or unusual punishment amendment
Powers not listed are reserved to the states
JFK and Biden only two presidents of this religion
First Amendment right that protects newspapers, etc

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Name for the first ten amendments
Slang for when someone refuses to testify in their own trial (hint: amendment #)
Author of the Constitution
What the police need to search your property
Jan 20 for Donald Trump
Sixth Amendment right to have a lawyer
Name for supporters of the Constitution in 1787
No search and seizure amendment
First Amendment right that prevents Congress from making a national religion
First Amendment right to express opinion
Name for opponents of the Constitution who demanded a Bill of Rights

18 Clues: Jan 20 for Donald Trump • Author of the Constitution • No search and seizure amendment • Name for the first ten amendments • Protected by the Second Amendment • Sixth Amendment right to have a lawyer • No cruel or unusual punishment amendment • First Amendment right to express opinion • What the police need to search your property • ...

Bill of Rights Crossword 2025-01-22

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Which number(1-4) amendment is the most debated today?
The Bill of Rights was created because of harsh laws from ___________.
The police can't do this without a warrant.
How many freedoms are under the 1st amendment?
The sixth amendment makes sure that trials are _______________.
Which number amendment does not effect us today at all?
T or F? People can criticize the government thanks to the ninth amendment.
Which amendment discusses cruel and unusual punishment?
If a court case is significant enough, it will go to the _________________.
The official who supervises court cases.

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What can't happen thanks to the fifth amendment?
What is another word for a lawyer?
What document was the Bill of Rights added to?
T or F? The fifth amendment follows the guidelines "innocent until proven guilty."
The main writer of the Bill of Rights.
Which number amendment protects the rights for the states to make some laws?
Which amendment talks about individual rights not in the Bill of Rights?
Who does The Bill of Rights protect?
The 2nd amendment protects people's right to __________arms.
The group of people that decide if a person is innocent or guilty.

20 Clues: What is another word for a lawyer? • Who does The Bill of Rights protect? • The main writer of the Bill of Rights. • The official who supervises court cases. • The police can't do this without a warrant. • What document was the Bill of Rights added to? • How many freedoms are under the 1st amendment? • What can't happen thanks to the fifth amendment? • ...

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if you are on trial, you will be judged by a ______, not a judge
you do not need to allow troops to take __________ in your home
the fourth amendment doesn't just protect against search, but this as well
Before trial, the eighth amendment protects you from this
according to the ninth amendment, rights not listed in the Constitution are reserved for the ___________
not just a 1999 blockbuster with Ashley Judd and Tommy Lee Jones, this promises you won't be tried for the same crime twice
if the government uses eminent domain, they must provide this
"you have the right to remain silent" is protecting your right of _______________.
another term for protest or gather

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you are guaranteed council if you go to trial, but you may end up with one of these
After trial, the eighth amendment protects you from this kind of punishment
the fourth amendment protects against an unreasonable this
Like burning a flag, or wearing an armband to protest, this is type of speech is protected in the first amendment
this amendment starts off with "A well regulated militia"
the tenth amendment is where _________ get their power.
in the amendments, you are guaranteed the right to a "fair and speedy _________"
this clause says that the government cannot prevent someone from practicing their religion

17 Clues: another term for protest or gather • the tenth amendment is where _________ get their power. • Before trial, the eighth amendment protects you from this • this amendment starts off with "A well regulated militia" • the fourth amendment protects against an unreasonable this • if the government uses eminent domain, they must provide this • ...

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A change or fix to the Constitution
Your trial needs to be this
The court has to do this before convicting you of a crime
The 5th Amendment protects the government from taking your property without reason
If you get accused of a crime you have a right to a trial by people
People can gather on the street to Protest
The 9th Amendment protects rights not in the Constitution such as the right to
The first amendment gives people the right to express themselves
A list or announcement of something

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You cannot be ___ without reason
The 8th Amendment prevents cruel and unusual punishment which is this
The right to bear arms gives Americans to own these
The 10th Amendment gives the right to the people
You can plea this in order to not testify against yourself in court
The freedom of the media is known as freedom of the
The 1st amendment also protects people's religion
The 7th Amendment involves accusations among the people

17 Clues: Your trial needs to be this • You cannot be ___ without reason • A change or fix to the Constitution • A list or announcement of something • People can gather on the street to Protest • The 10th Amendment gives the right to the people • The 1st amendment also protects people's religion • The right to bear arms gives Americans to own these • ...

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The group that did not want to ratify the Constitution was called the _________________________.
The 3rd amendment was created because of the ___________ act which allowed soldiers to live in citizen's homes.
The 6th amendment gives people the right to a _________ and public trial.
The ________ amendment allows people to practice whatever religion they choose.
Companies like CNN and Fox news are allowed to report what they want due to the freedom of ________.
The 5th amendment gives people the right to remain _________.
The 10th amendment returns all rights not delegated to the federal government to the States, or to the
The 8th amendment protects those accused of a crime from having excessive ______ while awaiting trial.

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The 4th amendment prohibits the police to search you/your property without a __________.
The first ten amendments are called the ____________________________.
The __________ amendment protects those accused of a crime from cruel and unusual punishment.
The 5th amendment protects people against double jeopardy which means someone cannot be tried for the same crime ________.
The 7th amendment allows for civil trials by a _______.
The Bill of Rights was a _________________ between the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists.
In the 1st amendment, people are given the right to peacefully ___________ to protest against something they think is unfair.
The 1st amendment allows people to attempt to change something by creating a _________ and getting people to sign it.
The _________ amendment protects the rights of people to bear arms.

17 Clues: The 7th amendment allows for civil trials by a _______. • The 5th amendment gives people the right to remain _________. • The _________ amendment protects the rights of people to bear arms. • The first ten amendments are called the ____________________________. • The 6th amendment gives people the right to a _________ and public trial. • ...

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Quartering of
Due process, double jeopardy, self-
Number of amendments in the Bill of Rights
Common law
Search and
Rights not

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To protect individual rights and limit the powers of the federal
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly
The United States Bill of Rights comprises the first ten amendments to the United States
Wrote the Bill of Rights
Demanded addition of Bill of Rights to the Constitution
Excess bail or fines, cruel and unusual
Jury trial, right to
Right to bear
Powers reserved to

15 Clues: Common law • Search and • Rights not • Quartering of • Right to bear • Powers reserved to • Jury trial, right to • Wrote the Bill of Rights • Due process, double jeopardy, self- • Excess bail or fines, cruel and unusual • Number of amendments in the Bill of Rights • Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly • Demanded addition of Bill of Rights to the Constitution • ...

Anti-Federalists 2014-01-31

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Rebellion
Ratify
Delegates
Bonus
Massachusetts
Government
Shay
Liberty
Britian

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Representation
Farmers
Economy
revolt
Money
State
Constitution
Debt
Tax
Of Rights Bill Of Rights

19 Clues: Tax • Shay • Debt • Bonus • Money • State • Ratify • revolt • Farmers • Economy • Liberty • Britian • Rebellion • Delegates • Government • Constitution • Massachusetts • Representation • Of Rights Bill Of Rights

Bill of Rights 2022-02-16

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No citizen should be forced to quarter soldiers in their homes.
Freedom of the press, religion, assemble, speech, and petition the government.
Sets limitations on bail and punishments.
Protects the rights to carry and bear arms.
People elect representatives to make laws for them.
The idea that the people hold the power in the government.
Each branch of the government has a way to limit the powers of the other two branches.

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States people have other rights that are not addressed in the constitution.
Prohibits unreasonable arrests and searches
Right to be informed of charges
The Federal and the state governments share power.
Provides for the rights of persons accused of a crime
Everyone must follow the law.
The central government is separated into three branches.
Provides for jury trials in civil cases.
Citizens are given unalienable rights that cannot be taken away without a trial.
Says all powers not given to the federal government are kept by the states or the people.

17 Clues: Everyone must follow the law. • Right to be informed of charges • Provides for jury trials in civil cases. • Sets limitations on bail and punishments. • Prohibits unreasonable arrests and searches • Protects the rights to carry and bear arms. • The Federal and the state governments share power. • People elect representatives to make laws for them. • ...

unit 2 civics and economy crossword 2022-10-21

unit 2 civics and economy crossword crossword puzzle

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& Indian War
of powers
Act
of Confederation
of the governed
review
of Independence
Act
Acts
democracy
Plan
Bill of Rights
of Burgesses
Congress

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Compromise
Convention
rule, minority rights
of Rights
Compact
Constitution (Preamble, Articles, Amendments)
democracy
of law
sovereignty
Carta
Jersey Plan
and balances
Compromise
government
Rebellion
Act Townshend Act

30 Clues: Act • Act • Acts • Plan • Carta • review • of law • Compact • Congress • of powers • of Rights • democracy • democracy • Rebellion • Compromise • Convention • Compromise • government • sovereignty • Jersey Plan • & Indian War • and balances • of Burgesses • Bill of Rights • of the governed • of Independence • of Confederation • Act Townshend Act • rule, minority rights • Constitution (Preamble, Articles, Amendments)

Bill of Rights -Monterio Gray 2017-10-17

Bill of Rights -Monterio Gray crossword puzzle

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Bill of Rights topic
legislature became the last to ratify the amendments on December 15, 1791.
Virginian statesman George nicknamed "The Father of the Bill of Rights"
protection from unreasonable searches and seizures
is a list of limits on government power.
argued that the Constitution did not need a bill of rights
powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution

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President who made the Bill of Rights part of the Constitution [1751-1836]
the name of the legal body that is responsible for writing and passing amendments
held that a bill of rights was necessary to safeguard individual liberty.
the branch of federal government that is in charge of the court system
rights in civil cases
The 10th amendment states that Congress has lots of powers but those not listed in the constitution belong to the...
right to bear arms
Bill of Rights set out in Act (anagram)

15 Clues: right to bear arms • Bill of Rights topic • rights in civil cases • Bill of Rights set out in Act (anagram) • is a list of limits on government power. • protection from unreasonable searches and seizures • argued that the Constitution did not need a bill of rights • powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution • ...

bill of rights 2022-02-23

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The right to bear arms is the ______ amendment
years How long was John Adams president for?
amendment What amendment is the right to crime and unusual punishment
of state What department did Thomas Jefferson serve?
Madison The Father of the constitution
to a speedy trial The sixth amendment
once for crime. What is the fifth amendment?
years How long was George Washington president for?
ninety-two What year was the second presidential election held?

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Adams. Who was the second president of the U.S.A
seven How old was George Washington when he died?
How many terms was John Adams president for
Washington The first president of the United States
seven. old was George Washington, in years, when he was elected president
ninety-nine In What year did George Washington die?
amendment Freedom of religion, speech, the press, assembly, and the right to petition the government is what amendment?
Madison There were originally 12 amendments proposed. Who proposed them?
How many amendments are there in the bill of rights?
How many terms did George Washington serve as president?

19 Clues: How many terms was John Adams president for • The right to bear arms is the ______ amendment • How many amendments are there in the bill of rights? • once for crime. What is the fifth amendment? • How many terms did George Washington serve as president? • to a speedy trial The sixth amendment • ...

Bill of Rights 2022-02-17

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No double jeopardy
No excessive bail, fines, or cruel punishment
Any rights not given to government are given to states and people
one who authorizes a legal search warrant
Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition
Legal Document to search
Citizens do not have to house soldiers
Which president made the bill of rights part of the constitution.

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What month was the bill of rights added to the constitution.
Person testifying for you or against you
Trial by Jury
Number of amendments in the Bill of Rights
No unreasonable search or arrest
Right to bear arms
People get rights not listed on the constitution
Rights of accused in criminal cases to a fair trial
A person who practice law

17 Clues: Trial by Jury • No double jeopardy • Right to bear arms • Legal Document to search • A person who practice law • No unreasonable search or arrest • Citizens do not have to house soldiers • Person testifying for you or against you • one who authorizes a legal search warrant • Number of amendments in the Bill of Rights • No excessive bail, fines, or cruel punishment • ...

Bill of Rights 2025-12-10

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The 4th Amendment protects from unreasonable search and seizure without a _____ from a judge
The 1st Amendment protects your freedom of _____ so you can express your ideas and opinions
The 5th Amendment protects you from self- _____
Freedom of _____ means newspapers and media can report without government control
The 8th Amendment bans _____ bail or fines
The 8th Amendment protects from cruel and unusual _____
The 7th Amendment guarantees your right to a jury trial in ____ cases

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The 3rd Amendment protects against _____ soldiers
The 10th Amendment says that any powers not given to the federal government are left to the ______
The 5th Amendment requires fair and legal treatment or _____
The 9th Amendment protects rights not listed in the ______
The 6th Amendment guarantees your right to a fair _____
The 2nd Amendment guarantees the right to _______
The 1st Amendment protects your right to practice any _____ or none at all
Freedom of _____ means that people can gather peacefully
Double _____ means you cannot be tried twice for the same crime
Freedom of _____ means asking the government for change

17 Clues: The 8th Amendment bans _____ bail or fines • The 5th Amendment protects you from self- _____ • The 3rd Amendment protects against _____ soldiers • The 2nd Amendment guarantees the right to _______ • The 6th Amendment guarantees your right to a fair _____ • Freedom of _____ means asking the government for change • ...

bill of rights 2022-01-19

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when was the bill of rights ratified
No quartering of soldiers
Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, double jeopardy
how many people signed the bill of rights
Rights of accused persons, e.g., right to a speedy and public trial
where is the bill of rights today
Rights of accused persons, e.g., right to a speedy and public trial
freedom of speach

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Powers reserved to the states
Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments
Right to keep and bear arms in order to maintain a well regulated militia
Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
Other rights of the people
who created the bill of rights
where was the bill of rights drafted

15 Clues: freedom of speach • No quartering of soldiers • Other rights of the people • Powers reserved to the states • who created the bill of rights • where is the bill of rights today • when was the bill of rights ratified • where was the bill of rights drafted • how many people signed the bill of rights • Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures • ...

Bill of rights 2022-09-28

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1st amendment
6th amendment
8th amendment
comprises the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution.
what day was the bill of rights Ratified
4th amendment
Contrition of Constitution

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10th amendment
7th amendment
who drafted the bill of rights
3rd amendment
Right to not incriminate yourself in the court of law
who inspired the bill of rights
2nd amendment
what year was the bill of rights ratified

15 Clues: 1st amendment • 7th amendment • 3rd amendment • 6th amendment • 8th amendment • 2nd amendment • 4th amendment • 10th amendment • Contrition of Constitution • who drafted the bill of rights • who inspired the bill of rights • what day was the bill of rights Ratified • what year was the bill of rights ratified • Right to not incriminate yourself in the court of law • ...

Bill of Rights 2021-01-27

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you have the right to a speedy ______ if you are charged with something
you have the right to bear _____, according to the 2nd amendment
you can't be charged twice for the same crime: ______ ________
no ______ and unusual punishment
group of people looking at whether there is enough evidence to charge someone for murder: _______ jury
freedom of ______ means newspapers can print what is honest news
"I plead the 5th" means no self-_________
you have the right to an _______ (means a lawyer)
group of ordinary citizens who decide guilt or innocence

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due _______ means you are treated fairly by the law
the bill of rights contains the first 10 _______
freedom of ______ means you can say what you want
freedom of _______ means you can worship however you want
no excessive ______ (money paid to be released from jail)
the _______ amendment prohibits quartering of soldiers
no cruel or unusual ________
to search your home the police need a ________

17 Clues: no cruel or unusual ________ • no ______ and unusual punishment • "I plead the 5th" means no self-_________ • to search your home the police need a ________ • the bill of rights contains the first 10 _______ • freedom of ______ means you can say what you want • you have the right to an _______ (means a lawyer) • due _______ means you are treated fairly by the law • ...

Bill of Rights 2022-03-04

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no excessive ____ - money to stay out of jail
no cruel and _____ punishment
____amendment reserves other powers for states
public and speedy ____
ask a higher to review the decision of a lower court
no self-_____, you can stay silent
_____ process - fair and proper procedures
which amendment protects freedom of speech?
no double _____
no ____ of soldiers

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_____ v. des moines, case about student speech
no _____ searches and seizures
another word for lawyer
eminent _____ - government can take your land for public use
police must have a ____ to search your home
newspapers and printed facts
_____ jury of your peers

17 Clues: no double _____ • no ____ of soldiers • public and speedy ____ • another word for lawyer • _____ jury of your peers • newspapers and printed facts • no cruel and _____ punishment • no _____ searches and seizures • no self-_____, you can stay silent • _____ process - fair and proper procedures • police must have a ____ to search your home • ...

Bill of Rights 2025-01-28

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The 3rd Amendment was created because of the _______ war
Right to a Jury Trial in Federal Civil Cases
The 1st Amendment protects freedom of speech, assembly, and ______
The 4th Amendment protects _____ property
Bans Cruel and Unusual Punishment
I plead the _____
Freedom of Speech

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Right to Bear Arms
The 5th and 6th are the _______ rights
The 10th Amendment limits the _____ of the Federal Government
Right to a Speedy and Public Trial
The 5th, 6th, and 7th secure the right to a _____
Bans Unreasonable Search and Seizure
The 8th Amendment bans _____ bail and fines
You have rights beyond those stated
Anti-Quartering
The government only has powers delegated in the Constitution

17 Clues: Anti-Quartering • I plead the _____ • Freedom of Speech • Right to Bear Arms • Bans Cruel and Unusual Punishment • Right to a Speedy and Public Trial • You have rights beyond those stated • Bans Unreasonable Search and Seizure • The 5th and 6th are the _______ rights • The 4th Amendment protects _____ property • The 8th Amendment bans _____ bail and fines • ...

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