bill of rights Crossword Puzzles
the 7 bill of rights 2022-02-17
Bill of rights + Ashley Lopez 2022-09-28
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- government files in court
- guarantees rights
- religion,press,assembly
- search and seizure
- soldiers over staying their stay
- ensures state rights
- _____ and punishment
- right to bear arms
- legal dispute between groups
- ____ to a jury trail in ____ cases
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- search and ______
- basic principles and ___ of a nation
- applies to the first amendment
- rights of the
- federal law ____ state
- not exposing yourself
- never charged to the ___ case
- bans quartering or stationing of military troops soldiers in group
- right to bear
- right to a fair trail
20 Clues: rights of the • right to bear • search and ______ • guarantees rights • search and seizure • right to bear arms • ensures state rights • _____ and punishment • not exposing yourself • right to a fair trail • federal law ____ state • religion,press,assembly • government files in court • legal dispute between groups • never charged to the ___ case • applies to the first amendment • ...
Bill of Rights + David & Bre 2022-09-28
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- the ___ allows you to bare arms
- the ____ is tied in with a civil case
- the ____ on speech
- federal _____ state laws
- ___case is a form of the 6th
- the ___ gives you the right to a grand jury & prevents double jeopardy
- the ___ gives power to state/people
- bear ___
- the ____ connects to the rights that aren't stated in the constitution
- forced _____ for military
- the ___ stops unreasonable searches and seizure
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- five ____ rights
- the ___ holds the amendments
- ___ is when you give yourself away
- _____ prohibits the prosecution for same crime twice
- ___case is a form of the 7th
- the ___ gives the right to a fair trial for criminals
- search and ___
- the ____ allows you to stops the quartering act
- the ___ prevents excessive bail
20 Clues: bear ___ • search and ___ • five ____ rights • the ____ on speech • federal _____ state laws • forced _____ for military • the ___ holds the amendments • ___case is a form of the 7th • ___case is a form of the 6th • the ___ allows you to bare arms • the ___ prevents excessive bail • ___ is when you give yourself away • the ___ gives power to state/people • ...
Bill of Rights Crossword - Natalie 2022-09-28
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- replace
- bans quartering
- right to jury trial in civil cases
- rights of accused
- lawsuit no criminal conduct
- can't be a witness against yourself
- rights retained by the people
- basic rights
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- same crime charged twice
- taking away
- prevents unreasonable search and seizure
- restriction
- accommodate
- weapons and ammunition
- fair trial, right to lawyer
- right to bare arms and form militia
- fundamental principles
- bans excessive bail and punishment
- right to fair trial
- ensures states rights
20 Clues: replace • taking away • restriction • accommodate • basic rights • bans quartering • rights of accused • right to fair trial • ensures states rights • fundamental principles • weapons and ammunition • same crime charged twice • fair trial, right to lawyer • lawsuit no criminal conduct • rights retained by the people • right to jury trial in civil cases • bans excessive bail and punishment • ...
Bill of Rights Crossword puzzle 2023-12-12
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- Which Amendment stops soldiers from staying in a home without the owner's consent?
- Amendment 1 allows you to practice your what freely?
- According to amendment 2 you have the right to ___ ___
- The 7th amendment give the right to a trial by ___
- The first ten amendments to the Constitution are call _____
- Amendment 6 gives you the right to an ___ jury
- Amendment 2 says there can be a well regulated ___
- How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
- Amendment 5 allows you to practice what freely?
- Amendment 5 does allow?
- You have the right to peacefully _______
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- Crime that is punishable by the death penalty
- Cops need this to search your home.
- What is an abbreviation for the president
- Gathering signatures to make a change is called a ____
- Amendment 9 gives you rights not listed in the ____.
- You have the _______ to a speedy and public trial.
- If you are the defendant you have the right to a __________ and if you cannot afford one, one will be provided for you.
- You can't make a law removing your freedom of ____
- Which amendment protects you from searches without reason?
20 Clues: Amendment 5 does allow? • Cops need this to search your home. • You have the right to peacefully _______ • What is an abbreviation for the president • Crime that is punishable by the death penalty • Amendment 6 gives you the right to an ___ jury • How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights? • Amendment 5 allows you to practice what freely? • ...
Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle 2023-11-21
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- You have the right to practice your ____ freely?
- Which amendment protects you from searches without reason?
- Amendment 6 gives you the right to an ___ jury
- Amendment 5 does not allow _____ jeopardy
- Gathering signatures to make a change is called a ?
- Amendment 5 does not allow
- Which amendment stops soldiers from staying in a home without the owners consent?
- According to Amendment 2, you have the right to ?
- First ten amendments to the Constitution are called ?
- The gov can't make a law removing freedom of ?
- The 7th amendment gives the right to a trial by a ?
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- Amendment 9 gives you rights not listed in the ?
- Cops need this to search your home
- Amendment 2 says there can be a well regulated what?
- How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights
- A crime that is punishable by the death sentence
- You have the right to peacefully ___
- You have the ___ to a speedy and public trial
- What is an abbreviation for the president?
- If you are the defendant you have a right to a ____
20 Clues: Amendment 5 does not allow • Cops need this to search your home • You have the right to peacefully ___ • Amendment 5 does not allow _____ jeopardy • What is an abbreviation for the president? • How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights • You have the ___ to a speedy and public trial • Amendment 6 gives you the right to an ___ jury • ...
Bill Of Rights Crossword Puzzle 2020-10-12
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- Rights of a person Accused of a crime
- each branch of government has the means to check the actions of the other branches
- a military force that is raised from the civil population to supplement a regular army in an emergency.
- the police must show this to obtain a search warrant
- a suspect can pay a *bail* to guarantee he or she will return to trial
- a citizen tried for the same crime twice
- fair and balanced perspective
- Protection from excessive bail and Punishment
- the action of capturing someone or something using force.
- allows police to search private homes
- legal cases involving disputes between people
- Right to bear arms(guns)
- protects citizens' rights during legal proceedings
- Freedom of religion, speech, press:Rights to assembly and petition
- Trial by jury in civil Suits
- Rights Reserved to the people
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- more than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.
- Powers Reserved to the states and people
- a term meaning an amendment has been approved by the state
- to curtail or limit (rights or privileges).
- a term for housing troops
- saying a lie to harm another person's reputation
- Keeping soldiers in Private homes
- Search and seizure
- Right to a fair and speedy Trial
- Father of the Constitution
26 Clues: Search and seizure • Right to bear arms(guns) • a term for housing troops • Father of the Constitution • Trial by jury in civil Suits • fair and balanced perspective • Rights Reserved to the people • Right to a fair and speedy Trial • Keeping soldiers in Private homes • Rights of a person Accused of a crime • allows police to search private homes • ...
CONSTITUTION & BILL OF RIGHTS REVIEW 2023-02-27
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- Protects freedom of speech, press, assembly, religion, and petition.
- Each branch of government can oversee the actions of another branch.
- Power of government is limited by the Constitution, no government official is above the law.
- Power is split between 3 SEPARATE co-equal branches of government.
- People are the source of government power.
- 3 parts of the Constitution: ___________, 7 articles, and 27 amendments.
- Protects against illegal searches and seizures.
- Powers not granted to the national government are reserved to the states or the people.
- Court case that showed symbolic speech was protected the same as spoken speech was ___________ v. Des Moines.
- Clause of the first amendment that allows people to practice their own religious beliefs.
- Number of amendments in the Constitution.
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- No double jeopardy, self-incrimination, can't be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process.
- Trial by jury, speedy public trial, counsel for your defense, face your accusers, know the charges against you.
- No quartering of troops in peacetime without consent.
- Number of articles in the Constitution.
- Courts can review actions taken by other branches and determine if they are constitutional or not.
- Job of the _______________ branch is to MAKE the law.
- Right to a jury trial in a civil case where the amount involved exceeds $20.
- Protects a person's right to keep and bear arms.
- Clause of the first amendment that prevents government from establishing a national religion.
- First ten amendments to the Constitution.
- Job of the __________________ branch is to INTERPRET the law.
- Job of the _________________ branch is to ENFORCE the law.
- Protects from excessive bail and cruel/unusual punishment.
- People have other rights besides what are listed in the Constitution.
25 Clues: Number of articles in the Constitution. • First ten amendments to the Constitution. • Number of amendments in the Constitution. • People are the source of government power. • Protects against illegal searches and seizures. • Protects a person's right to keep and bear arms. • No quartering of troops in peacetime without consent. • ...
Bill of Rights Cross Word 2024-10-16
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- money paid to stay out of jail awaiting trial
- to look for something
- people who decide someone's guilt or innocence
- changes/clarifications to the Constitution
- the law-making body of the U.S. Government
- given to
- parts of the Constitution
- a belief system
- a military force comprised of citizens
- open to all
- taking something without consent
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- the process of gathering together
- legal proceedings in criminal case
- the governing document of the U.S.A.
- a crime punishable by death
- the number of amendments in Bill of Rights
- too much, unreasonable
- a member of the military
- freedoms protected by law
- approved
- something that is against the law
21 Clues: given to • approved • open to all • a belief system • to look for something • too much, unreasonable • a member of the military • parts of the Constitution • freedoms protected by law • a crime punishable by death • taking something without consent • the process of gathering together • something that is against the law • legal proceedings in criminal case • ...
Quarter 2 Review 2020-01-16
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- The 9th amendment reserves additional rights to
- Approves all presidential appointments and treaties
- Powers granted to both national and state governments
- Word meaning a two house Congress
- Name of Act that closed the Boston Harbor, also called Coercive
- First three words of the preamble to the Constitution
- Fourth amendment requires police to have a
- A permanent committee in Congress
- Branch of government that makes the laws
- Term when the Supreme Court rules a law or action is illegal
- Act requiring colonists to allow soldiers to live in their home
- Powers granted to only state governments
- Five freedoms of the first amendment are Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, and
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- A name of an idea before it becomes a law
- Another word for home, found in the preamble of the Constitution
- A government purchase of private property for public use, eminent
- A state's total number of representatives in the House is based on the total
- Total amount of amendments included in the Bill of Rights
- A person hired by interest groups to influence laws that favor them
- Type of government where states maintain the most power
- Branch of government that enforces the laws
- Group of people who refused to ratify the Constitution without a Bill of Rights
- Amount of years in one presidential term
- A change made to the Constitution
- The only presidents ever to be impeached were Johnson, Clinton, and
- The president's ability to say no to a bill
- Powers granted to only the national government
27 Clues: Word meaning a two house Congress • A change made to the Constitution • A permanent committee in Congress • Amount of years in one presidential term • Branch of government that makes the laws • Powers granted to only state governments • A name of an idea before it becomes a law • Fourth amendment requires police to have a • Branch of government that enforces the laws • ...
James Madison 2022-10-18
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- What did Madison encourage the Indians to give up?
- Roughly how many slaves did James Madison have?
- What type of attitude did Madison have towards the American Indians?
- Who did Madison support in his state of the union address?
- What did the bill of rights do to the government?
- What embraced policies designed to tie the East to the West in a national market?
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- Who did Madison serve as a "ghostwriter" for?
- What did the bill of rights guarantee for the people?
- Who did Madison run against in his 2nd election?
- What document was the bill of rights derived from?
- What state was gained because of Madison?
- What territory did madison persuade congress to buy?
- Who did James Madison beat in his first election?
- What number president was james madison?
14 Clues: What number president was james madison? • What state was gained because of Madison? • Who did Madison serve as a "ghostwriter" for? • Roughly how many slaves did James Madison have? • Who did Madison run against in his 2nd election? • Who did James Madison beat in his first election? • What did the bill of rights do to the government? • ...
the constitution 2025-12-18
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- hey group of people decide if a bill becomes a law or not
- government is usually created or subject by peolpe
- the power of proposed taxes and spend money
- a commander is a leader of a military that leads
- of rights: it was required do not protect individual freedom
- it was a branch of Congress makers of law
- to become a government you have to be 35 years old or older
- it was to a point of judges and usually pardon
- the purpose and pass of Rights to laws.
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- explains the reasons for government
- support the Constitution and believe a strong central government can fix the weakness of the articles
- vote: the fall House or debates and votes to pass
- impeach for change the official simple majority
- a bill is usually created by votes to become a law
- to check each bench so it's limited power
15 Clues: explains the reasons for government • the purpose and pass of Rights to laws. • to check each bench so it's limited power • it was a branch of Congress makers of law • the power of proposed taxes and spend money • it was to a point of judges and usually pardon • impeach for change the official simple majority • a commander is a leader of a military that leads • ...
Constitution and Bill of Rights 2025-09-15
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- Legislative branch of government
- division of power between national and state governments
- a formal change or addition to the Constitution
- Amendment guaranteeing freedom of speech, religion, press
- amendment protecting the right to bear arms
- amendment guarding against unreasonable searches
- to formally approve
- amendment protecting against self-incrimination
- a proposed law presented to a legislature
- Another word for "Freedom"
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- The Supreme law of the United States
- Father of the Constitution
- Balances and _________; limits power of branches
- another word for introduction or preamble
- Highest court in the US
- President's power to reject a law
- Group of citizens deciding a court case
- Section of the COnstitution
- Freedoms and privileges guaranteed to citizens
- Number of amendments in the Bill of Rights
20 Clues: to formally approve • Highest court in the US • Father of the Constitution • Another word for "Freedom" • Section of the COnstitution • Legislative branch of government • President's power to reject a law • The Supreme law of the United States • Group of citizens deciding a court case • another word for introduction or preamble • a proposed law presented to a legislature • ...
Constitution & Bill of Rights Crossword 2023-04-08
Across
- How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
- How many freedoms do we have in the first amendment?
- What means fairness?
- What is not permitted by the Constitution?
- What is a formal written change?
- Job What is a job not spelled out?
- What is a process of gaining and exercise control within a government for purpose of setting/ achieving goals?
- What means to overrule or set aside?
- What is a request that a decision to be reviewed by a higher court?
- What is another word for children?
- What is another term for law?
- What means well-being, safety, or happiness?
- What is a division of power between the states and the national government?
- What is an agreement reached by opposing sides?
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- What is a document that sets out the lawsand principles of a government?
- What is an alliance of independent states?
- What means having to do with home?
- Speech What is a message without being spoken?
- What is a proposed law?
- What means to reject?
- What is a way to bring a formal change of wrongdoing against the President or another public offical?
- What is a nation in which voters elect representatives to govern them?
- What means peace or calmness?
- What means to approve?
- What means to carry out?
- Job What is already written out?
- What means to change?
27 Clues: What means fairness? • What means to reject? • What means to change? • What means to approve? • What is a proposed law? • What means to carry out? • What means peace or calmness? • What is another term for law? • What is a formal written change? • What means having to do with home? • What is another word for children? • Job What is already written out? • ...
Bill of Rights 2023-24 2023-12-14
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- the right to report what and how you like without fear of censorship
- the powers that the states have
- the amendment that protects from cruel and unusual punishment
- what amendment gives you the right to bear arms and form a militia
- fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a citizen's entitlement.
- this amendment states that powers not given to the Federal government in the Constitution are reserved to the states
- what amendment gives you the right to speech press, assembly, petition & religion
- you cannot be tried for the exact same crime twice
- the amendment that gives more rights of the accused
- the document needed for the government or police to come and search your property
- what right do you have to not tell on yourself
- 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
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- if you cannot afford one, one will be given to you in the court system
- the right to express any opinions without censorship or restraint.
- what amendment says no illegal searches and seizures of property
- a guarantee that your trial will not take to long to happen and it will be for everyone to see
- which amendment is the rights of the accused
- the right to practice whatever religion one chooses
- 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
- 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 quartering/housing troops
- you have the ability to call these and hear and question these if you are on trial
23 Clues: the powers that the states have • 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 right to practice whatever religion one chooses • the amendment that gives more rights of the accused • ...
ASSESSMENT REVIEW- BILL OF RIGHTS 2024-11-14
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- People collect signature on this to change the government
- Right to bear arms amendment
- To be tried twice for the same thing is Double _____
- The process of testifying against oneself
- Dollar amount needed to have civil jury trial
- Person called to court to testify on your behalf
- Juries must be this
- Everyone has the right to freely ______ their religion
- You have the right to do this with others
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- Besides speedy, trials must also be this
- Searches CANNOT be this
- First fundamental freedom listed
- Procedures that need to be followed is called ___ Process
- Bail CANNOT be this
- Money put up to be released from jail
- You have a right to this person if accused of a crime
- Punishments CANNOT be this
- No quartering of troops amendment
- Document needed to conduct a search
- This group has the write to publish freely
- No government can _____ an official religion
- Amendment that reserves powers to the states
22 Clues: Bail CANNOT be this • Juries must be this • Searches CANNOT be this • Punishments CANNOT be this • Right to bear arms amendment • First fundamental freedom listed • No quartering of troops amendment • Document needed to conduct a search • Money put up to be released from jail • Besides speedy, trials must also be this • The process of testifying against oneself • ...
lexis bill of rights crossword 2025-03-26
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- rightsincriminalcases
- fredomofspeech
- Grantedwomentherighttovote
- Establishedthefederalincometax
- GrantedcitizenshiptoallpersonsbornornaturalizedintheUnitedStates
- rightsretrainedbypeople
- Prohibitsthedenialoftherightovotebasedonracecolororpreviousconditionofservitude.
- Providedforthedirectelectionofsenatorsbythepeople
- Changedthedatesofthepresidentialandcongressionalterms
- searchandarrest
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- righttobeararms
- Bailsfinesandpunishments
- rightsincivilcases
- Limitstheabilityofcitizenstosuestatesinfederalcourt
- quartingsoilders
- ChangedtheprocessforelectingthePresidentandVicePresident.
- abolishmentslavory
- Prohibitedthemanufacturesaleandtransportationofalcoholicbeverages
- statesrights
- rightstoafairtrial
20 Clues: statesrights • fredomofspeech • righttobeararms • searchandarrest • quartingsoilders • rightsincivilcases • abolishmentslavory • rightstoafairtrial • rightsincriminalcases • rightsretrainedbypeople • Bailsfinesandpunishments • Grantedwomentherighttovote • Establishedthefederalincometax • Providedforthedirectelectionofsenatorsbythepeople • Limitstheabilityofcitizenstosuestatesinfederalcourt • ...
Bill of Rights Cross Word 2022-03-08
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- The 10th amendment states Any ______ not listed in the constitution do not belong to the federal government instead they belong to the state
- Purposely lying to destroy someone's reputation
- an allegation that something denies some legal right
- go against, as of rules and laws
- legal proceeding against a defendant for criminal behavior
- The 6th Amendment states that you have the right to a ______ trial
- The 8th Amendment states the the punishment must fit the _______
- The 2nd amendment stated you have the right to own guns or bear ______
- keep in safety and protect from harm, loss, or destruction
- something that provides direction or advice
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- The first amendment states you can Practice your own _______
- a solemn declaration serving the same purpose as an oath
- an assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offence
- Double ______ meant that you can may not be tried twice for the same crime
- to stop or prevent something
- make sense of; assign a meaning to
- The 9th amendment states that any rights not listed in the constitution belong to the _______ government instead they belong to the people
- personal freedom from servitude or confinement or oppression
- The first amendment states you can peacefully _________
- The 4th Amendment Protects you from unreasonable ________ and seizures
20 Clues: to stop or prevent something • go against, as of rules and laws • make sense of; assign a meaning to • something that provides direction or advice • Purposely lying to destroy someone's reputation • an allegation that something denies some legal right • The first amendment states you can peacefully _________ • a solemn declaration serving the same purpose as an oath • ...
Bill of rights + Marcos G 2022-09-28
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- LGBTQ and abortion rights are protected though not in constitution
- Non-criminal cases such as lawsuits ______
- 3rd Amendment prohibits this ________
- The ban of troops living in homes of civilians ___________
- Can form a state militia if your rights are attacked ____________
- Exposing yourself on a crime you committed _______
- Back to 6th, but for civil cases ________
- Bans excessive punishment ________
- 2nd Amendment allows you to bear it ___
- Can't be charged for the same crime twice _______
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- Speedy and fair trial _______
- The fundamental principles
- search or capture
- Federal law ______ state law
- Restrictions made mainly for good
- Federal law is above state law
- Freedom of speech _______
- Be silent to not be a witness of yourself _________
- Cases having to do with murder _______
- Can't be searched unreasonably _______
20 Clues: search or capture • Freedom of speech _______ • The fundamental principles • Federal law ______ state law • Speedy and fair trial _______ • Federal law is above state law • Restrictions made mainly for good • Bans excessive punishment ________ • 3rd Amendment prohibits this ________ • Cases having to do with murder _______ • Can't be searched unreasonably _______ • ...
Chapter 10 Bill of Rights 2025-11-17
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- This amendment says the government can not take away your property without paying a fair price
- The fourth amendment protects us from unreasonable search and ________
- If you have been found innocent, you can not be tried aCounterfeits an example of _______________________
- The 8th Amendment protects us from cruel and unusual _____________
- This amendment says all the powers not given to the federal government belong to the states
- The Second Amendment says people can own these
- At a trial you have a right to do this to witnesses
- freedom of speech, press, and religion are part of this amendment
- This type of trial usually involved money or divorce.
- If you do this to money, your trial will be in a federal court because it is a federal crime
- A trial must be speedy, fair and ________ meaning not behind closed doors
- This group of people decides if there is enough evidence to put someone on trial
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- The first ten amendments are called this
- These are a group of 12 people who decide if you are guilty
- The ninth amendments says that rights not listed in the constituiton belong to the ________
- The Bill of Rights is at the end of this document
- This person created the Bill of Rights
- You can do this as long as it is on public property and peaceful
- The Miranda rights tell you that you have the rights to remain _______
- You need this to someone's home
- To ask the government to do something by gathering signatures
- This amendment reminds us to our right to privacy
22 Clues: You need this to someone's home • This person created the Bill of Rights • The first ten amendments are called this • The Second Amendment says people can own these • The Bill of Rights is at the end of this document • This amendment reminds us to our right to privacy • At a trial you have a right to do this to witnesses • ...
Constitutional Era 2023-05-16
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- change made to the constitution
- supported the constitution
- list of rights in the constitution
- solved problems between large and small states
- fourth U.S. president
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- wanted bill of rights
- didn't want bill of rights
- first section of the constitution
- first form of U.S. government
- where the constitutional convention took place
10 Clues: wanted bill of rights • fourth U.S. president • didn't want bill of rights • supported the constitution • first form of U.S. government • change made to the constitution • first section of the constitution • list of rights in the constitution • solved problems between large and small states • where the constitutional convention took place
jazzy crosswordpuzzle 2014-02-06
20 Clues: Plan • Forge • Mason • Henry • Branch • Branch • Branch • Morris • Madison • Wheatley • of Paris • Ordinance • Amendment • of Rights • Rebellion • Federalist • Compromise • Otis Warren • Jersey Plan • fifths Compromise
Political Principles Branches of Government Historical documents 2025-04-08
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- congress is made up of two houses
- we elect our leaders
- Who is head of the executive branch at the national level
- How many branches of government do we have?
- the president's main job is to
- the legislative branch main job is
- we the people
- this was the model for Bill of rights
- two from every state
- law of the land
- two ways to become a U.S. citizen
- grant freedom of religion
- grant colonist same rights as englishmen
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- Our first government
- the judicial branch main job is
- membership is based on population
- government officials are not above the law
- The president has the power to _______ a bill
18 Clues: we the people • law of the land • Our first government • we elect our leaders • two from every state • grant freedom of religion • the president's main job is to • the judicial branch main job is • congress is made up of two houses • membership is based on population • two ways to become a U.S. citizen • the legislative branch main job is • this was the model for Bill of rights • ...
final government project Jackson Smith 2022-01-12
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- the three main unalienable rights
- revoting for a president
- ruled by a group
- enforces federal and state laws
- 7 laws on the constitution
- the third of three branches
- the US document that lists all our rights
- the rule that says no one is above the law
- when congress approves a bill
- the second of three branches
- helping other countries
- power inherited from from family
- president saying no to a bill
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- when the supreme court interpreates the constotuion
- the nobles way to limit the kings power
- powers the states make, HOWEVER they cannot surpass the constotution
- power acquired by force
- the first of three branches
- to stall or interrupt a US government meeting
- evryonemakesrules
- to vote a president out of office
- collets taxes to make sure the government gets its money
- rule book for a country
- ruled by one person
- when a bill is introduced
- the constitution is divided into different
26 Clues: ruled by a group • evryonemakesrules • ruled by one person • power acquired by force • rule book for a country • helping other countries • revoting for a president • when a bill is introduced • 7 laws on the constitution • the first of three branches • the third of three branches • the second of three branches • when congress approves a bill • president saying no to a bill • ...
Crossword test 2016-10-04
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- one house
- two houses
- war fought between England and France for North American land Stampact tax on newspapers and legal and commercial documents
- all are represented equally, size doesn’t matter
- “rough draft of the Constitution”
- slaves population amount
- British soldiers “accidentally” open fire on colonist
- ten basic rights aka first 10 amendments
- more population more representation
- wanted to divide power between 3 branches
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- the idea of having a, House of Rep based on population and Senate equal
- the idea that all men are created equal and that "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." Is important.
- agreement on how to vote for a leader
- British closed port of Boston and enforced quartering of troops
- pouring ______ into the sea.
- didn’t think the Bill of Rights was necessary
- made by Thomas Paine, why to break away from England Declarationofindipendence break up document from Americato England
- wants Bill of Rights
18 Clues: one house • two houses • wants Bill of Rights • slaves population amount • pouring ______ into the sea. • “rough draft of the Constitution” • more population more representation • agreement on how to vote for a leader • ten basic rights aka first 10 amendments • wanted to divide power between 3 branches • didn’t think the Bill of Rights was necessary • ...
Branches & Principles 2023-11-02
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- AKA "The Senate"
- they need to be public, followed by ALL, & judged fairly
- keeps the government from having too much control
- a group in the Executive branch that are there to support/advise
- "The Bill of Rights"
- the main position of the Executive branch
- the ______, the Articles, & the Bill of Rights
- the creation of the 3 branches to delegate abilities
- 2 Senators per _____
- another position of the Executive branch
- interprets & evaluates laws
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- enforces laws
- members in the ______ are based on population size
- makes laws
- the 3 branches keep each other in check
- examples of this are voting & protesting
- there are 7
- the BIG court
18 Clues: makes laws • there are 7 • enforces laws • the BIG court • AKA "The Senate" • "The Bill of Rights" • 2 Senators per _____ • interprets & evaluates laws • the 3 branches keep each other in check • examples of this are voting & protesting • another position of the Executive branch • the main position of the Executive branch • the ______, the Articles, & the Bill of Rights • ...
Reconstruction 2024-05-10
13 Clues: ____ Codes • Forgiveness • 16th President • ______'s Bureau • Wade _____ Bill • ____ Davis Bill • Lincoln's 10% ____ • ______ Republicans • John Wilkes ______ • The period of U.S History • separation of WPeriodand Blacks • ___________ Amendment Equal Rights • ___________ Amendment banned slavery
Social Studies 90 - Unit 2 2015-12-14
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- ______ rights that overturn any other right on the Charter, unless they are unreasonable.
- Freedom of _____ allows someone to say whatever they want, as long as it is not intruding on another charter right.
- The prime minister responsible for creating Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms in 1982
- The number of provinces that must consent to change the consitution.
- A collective right of first nations that deals with health
- Collective rights are ones that have existed previous to the _______ landing in Canada.
- The only offical bilangual province in Canada
- When a government body acts like a parent, closely monitoring a group of people.
- A province that threatened to seperate from Canada twice, as it felt like it's rights were being ignored.
- _____ A person of Frech decent, speaking french, with minority rights in Canada
- Agreements between the government and first nations over land, money, and education.
- The prime minister who wrote first implimented the Bill of Rights in 1960.
- _____ rights belong to a group of people, often a minority to protect them.
- ______ nation that is protected under minority rights in Canada.
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- An anual payment to the first nations from the government, in exchange for land use.
- One who speaks English in Canada, and is a minority in Quebec.
- Pressuring a certain culture, or group of people to become like the majority.
- The Charter of Rights and Freedoms is _________ in the Constitution.
- _____ schools that boarded first nation's children, and educated then in a European fashion.
- An important document that declared people's rights in England.
- Freedoms given to any Canadian citizen, regardless of status.
- The court that takes resposibility for laying out limits to rights and freedoms.
- A document that declares people's rights and freedoms as citizens of Canada.
- An act that took away political rights and ceremonies from first nations people
- A bill that made it easier for first nation's land to be developed, without concensus.
- Rights that are given to us at birth.
26 Clues: Rights that are given to us at birth. • The only offical bilangual province in Canada • A collective right of first nations that deals with health • Freedoms given to any Canadian citizen, regardless of status. • One who speaks English in Canada, and is a minority in Quebec. • An important document that declared people's rights in England. • ...
Constitution and Bill of Rights 2023-01-18
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- an agreement
- this freedom is one of three basic freedoms protected by the 1st amendment
- the document to which the bill of rights is attached
- the percent of states that must approve an amendment for it to become a law
- the branch of Federal government responsible for writing the amendments
- the number of amendments contain in the bill of rights
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- the branch of federal government that is in charge of the court system
- the 10th amendment protects the rights of
- the number of people on a jury
- this amendment outlaws cruel and unusual punishment
- an alteration or change that ads to,improves or corrects a motion or bill
- another name for the first ten amendments
12 Clues: an agreement • the number of people on a jury • the 10th amendment protects the rights of • another name for the first ten amendments • this amendment outlaws cruel and unusual punishment • the document to which the bill of rights is attached • the number of amendments contain in the bill of rights • ...
Constitution and Bill of Rights 2023-01-18
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- an agreement
- this freedom is one of three basic freedoms protected by the 1st amendment
- the document to which the bill of rights is attached
- the percent of states that must approve an amendment for it to become a law
- the branch of Federal government responsible for writing the amendments
- the number of amendments contain in the bill of rights
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- the branch of federal government that is in charge of the court system
- the 10th amendment protects the rights of
- the number of people on a jury
- this amendment outlaws cruel and unusual punishment
- an alteration or change that ads to,improves or corrects a motion or bill
- another name for the first ten amendments
12 Clues: an agreement • the number of people on a jury • the 10th amendment protects the rights of • another name for the first ten amendments • this amendment outlaws cruel and unusual punishment • the document to which the bill of rights is attached • the number of amendments contain in the bill of rights • ...
Social Studies 90 - Unit 2 2015-12-14
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- Agreements between the government and first nations over land, money, and education.
- The prime minister responsible for creating Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms in 1982
- _____ rights belong to a group of people, often a minority to protect them.
- One who speaks English in Canada, and is a minority in Quebec.
- ______ rights that overturn any other right on the Charter, unless they are unreasonable.
- Rights that are given to us at birth.
- A document that declares people's rights and freedoms as citizens of Canada.
- Freedoms given to any Canadian citizen, regardless of status.
- The prime minister who wrote first implimented the Bill of Rights in 1960.
- When a government body acts like a parent, closely monitoring a group of people.
- _____ schools that boarded first nation's children, and educated then in a European fashion.
- An important document that declared people's rights in England.
- Pressuring a certain culture, or group of people to become like the majority.
- A bill that made it easier for first nation's land to be developed, without concensus.
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- A province that threatened to seperate from Canada twice, as it felt like it's rights were being ignored.
- The Charter of Rights and Freedoms is _________ in the Constitution.
- A ______ nation that is protected under minority rights in Canada.
- _____ A person of Frech decent, speaking french, with minority rights in Canada
- Collective rights are ones that have existed previous to the _______ landing in Canada.
- A collective right of first nations that deals with health
- An annual payment to the first nations from the government, in exchange for land use.
- The formula that declares the number of provinces that must consent to change the consitution.
- The court that takes resposibility for laying out limits to rights and freedoms.
- The only offical bilangual province in Canada
- An act that took away political rights and ceremonies from first nations people
- Freedom of _____ allows someone to say whatever they want, as long as it is not intruding on another charter right.
26 Clues: Rights that are given to us at birth. • The only offical bilangual province in Canada • A collective right of first nations that deals with health • Freedoms given to any Canadian citizen, regardless of status. • One who speaks English in Canada, and is a minority in Quebec. • An important document that declared people's rights in England. • ...
Constitution & Bill Of Rights 2023-10-18
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- Where was US Constitution written?
- When did the bill of rights end
- who was the step father to the constitution
- when was the bill of rights written?
- who signed the constitution first
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- who made the constitution
- when did the constitution end
- Who insisted the Bill of Rights?
- where is the Bill of Rights located?
- when did the constitution start
- who was the father of the constitution
11 Clues: who made the constitution • when did the constitution end • When did the bill of rights end • when did the constitution start • Who insisted the Bill of Rights? • who signed the constitution first • Where was US Constitution written? • where is the Bill of Rights located? • when was the bill of rights written? • who was the father of the constitution • ...
Vocabulary Crossword 2023-10-18
9 Clues: against • discussion • conformation • your individual rights • to approve of something • Something that can't be taken • System of fundamental principles • opposed constitution without the bill of rights • Supports constitution without the bill of rights
Hisotory Vocab Menu 2020-10-13
Tommy Edmiston 2024-12-18
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- Independence july 4
- sun centered
- system
- telescope
- actions should be based on knowledge
- Great czarina in russia
- fancy parties
- and balances
- socialcontract
- john locke
- born with a blank slate
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- french new thinkers
- womens rights
- edgy
- earth centered
- method tosolvingthings
- givingupsomerightsoffreedom
- forbiddentokillwithoutreason
- anewwayofthinking
- a new way of thinking
- simple
- of Rights
- gravitylaws
- new monarchs
- seperation of powers
25 Clues: edgy • system • simple • telescope • of Rights • john locke • gravitylaws • sun centered • new monarchs • and balances • womens rights • fancy parties • earth centered • socialcontract • anewwayofthinking • french new thinkers • Independence july 4 • seperation of powers • a new way of thinking • method tosolvingthings • Great czarina in russia • born with a blank slate • givingupsomerightsoffreedom • ...
Georgias Crossword 2016-01-10
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- a bill that protects people from corrupt people of authority
- a prime minister known for his work with quebec getting them not to separate
- a french organization that held massive rallies and also placed small pipe bombs in mailboxes and buildings associated with the Canadian government or the British like The Royal Bank or Canada Post
- an attempt to assure francophone loyalty the language and religion of the Quebecois would be protected.
- rights held by a group of people
- was an important act tried to assimilate the French. It was believed that by restricting territory, land and language the Quebecois would soon be assimilated into the English majority.
- to make someone feel less important by alienating them
- when they ask the public what they think on a matter
- a clause that makes it so a province can "opt out" for 3 months from a bill/ law
- it said that signs and services have to be in French. Also said immigrants to Quebec had to educated in French.
- is the process in which the public can use to get someone out of power.
- What Prime Minister is responsible for passing The Canadian Bill of Rights into law?
- Canadians that spoke english first
- just saying something but it cannot be enforced
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- it means non religious
- an action or policy favoring those who tend to suffer from discrimination, especially in relation to employment or education; positive discrimination.
- transfer control over (a constitution) from a mother country to its former dependency.
- are considering one of Canada’s “ founding peoples”
- to isolate
- Canadians that spoke french first
- is a bill of rights entrenched in the Constitution of Canada.
- francophones living in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick who refused to swear an oath of loyalty to the British king and were forcefully deported.
- a right that allows you to practice your faith as ling as it docent interfere with any other laws or other peoples rights
- a right that allows you to move freely within your country from province to province
- the charter of rights and freedoms are especially important to this group of people
25 Clues: to isolate • it means non religious • rights held by a group of people • Canadians that spoke french first • Canadians that spoke english first • just saying something but it cannot be enforced • are considering one of Canada’s “ founding peoples” • when they ask the public what they think on a matter • to make someone feel less important by alienating them • ...
Constitution Crossword Puzzle 2024-03-01
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- power
- freedom
- expressed-powers
- executive-branch
- local
- amendment
- inherent-powers
- punishment
- fair-trial
- concurrent-powers
- legislative-branch
- impeachment
- government
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- house-of-representatives
- bill-of-right
- citizens
- federal-court
- implied-powers
- elections
- federalism
- national
- congress
- governer
- judicial-branch
- republic
- senate
- supreme-court
- representative
- civil-war
- law
30 Clues: law • power • local • senate • freedom • citizens • national • congress • governer • republic • elections • amendment • civil-war • federalism • punishment • fair-trial • government • impeachment • bill-of-right • federal-court • supreme-court • implied-powers • representative • judicial-branch • inherent-powers • expressed-powers • executive-branch • concurrent-powers • legislative-branch • house-of-representatives
Constitution & Bill of Rights crossword 2023-12-11
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- how many articles are in the constitution
- what's one power that belongs to the states
- how many amendments deal with voting
- what year was the first amendment passed
- who wrote the bill of rights?
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- what are the first 10 amendments called
- What does the first amendment declare
- how many amendments are there
- can the bill of rights be changed
- how many amendments are in the bill of rights
10 Clues: how many amendments are there • who wrote the bill of rights? • can the bill of rights be changed • how many amendments deal with voting • What does the first amendment declare • what are the first 10 amendments called • what year was the first amendment passed • how many articles are in the constitution • what's one power that belongs to the states • ...
Key Terms Social 9 Crossword 2015-12-15
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- Rights that the government gives you.
- Similar to a rental agreement, The First Nations signed them to gain benefits but lose land.
- Prime Minister who helped pass Canadian Bill of Rights into law.
- Rights that apply to all Human beings.
- The highest court you can appeal to in Canada.
- Helped instigate the universal declaration of human rights.
- A grassroots First Nations movement to be a lobby group for First Nations.
- A fixed payment someone receives each year.
- A main part of a democratic country that is essential and difficult to change.
- To think that European Ideas are superior in every way.
- Allows Provinces to "opt out" of certain Charter requirements.
- The government treating people like a parent.
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- A law in a constitution that protects the rights of people.
- A part of the constitution that allows it to be changed.
- Grand Chief of the assembly of First Nations.
- To take the power of government and give it to a new government.
- A bill that would make it easier to gain access to First Nations land.
- To advantage people disadvantaged in the past.
- To be forced to agree with a superior force.
- A movement that came from the bottom.
- A group of people to provide a unified voice for First Nations.
- Rights received by birth, at birth.
- Rights that are given to a specific group of people.
- To attempt to make people of one culture like that of another culture.
- All humans are equal, they all receive equal opportunities.
25 Clues: Rights received by birth, at birth. • Rights that the government gives you. • A movement that came from the bottom. • Rights that apply to all Human beings. • A fixed payment someone receives each year. • To be forced to agree with a superior force. • Grand Chief of the assembly of First Nations. • The government treating people like a parent. • ...
FINAL EXAM 2024-12-16
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- A Two house legislature
- Total Amendments
- Wanted stronger state governments, weaker national government, and a Bill of Rights
- This act made colonists provide food and shelter for British Soldiers
- Taxation without ______
- An alliance among states
- Replaced the Articles of Confederation
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- Mr. Page's Favorite Dinosaur
- The Stamp act put a tax on Sugar and _______
- Of Confederation
- Refusal to buy goods
- The Right to Vote
- Wrote the Bill of Rights
- Tea Party
- The colonists were not represented in
- Wanted a stronger national government, weaker state governments, and the Constitution
16 Clues: Tea Party • Of Confederation • Total Amendments • The Right to Vote • Refusal to buy goods • A Two house legislature • Taxation without ______ • Wrote the Bill of Rights • An alliance among states • Mr. Page's Favorite Dinosaur • The colonists were not represented in • Replaced the Articles of Confederation • The Stamp act put a tax on Sugar and _______ • ...
Q4 ECON Crossword Pt.1 2023-04-03
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- The Senate and the House of Representatives
- One of the main political parties. EX: Trump
- What the U.S. was fighting for against Britain
- Natural rights that people SHOULD have by default
- How many states were in the original colonies?
- The right to vote
- A proposed law that must go through congress before passed
- The First 10 Amendments
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- A system where the people elect their political leaders
- Power that is distributed between the 3 levels of government
- The basic rights you are given when arrested
- People against the idea of Federalism
- The person in charge of the creation of the bill of rights
- One of the main political parties. EX: Obama
- When someone is formally accused of or charged with a serious crime
- The study of people's decision making
- What the colonies created in the Articles of Confederation. A controlling power over a state
- The blueprint to today's Constitution
- A group of people in court who help determine the verdict on a case
19 Clues: The right to vote • The First 10 Amendments • People against the idea of Federalism • The study of people's decision making • The blueprint to today's Constitution • The Senate and the House of Representatives • The basic rights you are given when arrested • One of the main political parties. EX: Trump • One of the main political parties. EX: Obama • ...
Constitution & Bill or Rights crossword 2023-12-11
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- how many amendments are in the bill of rights
- what's one power that belongs to the states
- who wrote the bill of rights?
- why many articles are in the constitution
- what year was the first amendment passed
- What does the first amendment declare
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- what are the first 10 amendments called
- how many amendments are there
- can the bill of rights be changed
- how many amendments deal with voting
10 Clues: how many amendments are there • who wrote the bill of rights? • can the bill of rights be changed • how many amendments deal with voting • What does the first amendment declare • what are the first 10 amendments called • what year was the first amendment passed • why many articles are in the constitution • what's one power that belongs to the states • ...
Unit 3 Vocab 2025-11-18
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- Amendment Protects against self-incrimination, includes “due process clause” to forbid denial of life, liberty, and property without due process of law, no double jeopardy
- exercise clause Right for individuals to freely exercise their religion
- Amendment Reserves additional rights to the states
- liberties Civil liberties are constitutionally established guarantees and freedoms that protect citizens, opinions, and property against arbitrary government interference.
- Rule Evidence illegally seized in violation of the suspect’s Fourth Amendment cannot be used against that suspect in criminal prosecution unless it meets the “plain sight” requirement
- v. U.S. case about resisting the draft in WWI
- Amendment No cruel/unusual punishment, no excessive bail
- Incorporation The process by which the Bill of Rights gets applied to the states through the due process clause of the 14th amendment to prevent state infringement of basic liberties.
- Amendment Reserves additional rights to the people
- Amendment Prohibits forced quartering of soldiers in homes
- Amendment Freedoms of speech, religion, expression, petition, and assembly
- v. Vitale declared school sponsorship of religious activities violates the establishment clause
- rule Interpretation and application of accused persons’ due process rights as protected by the Fifth and Sixth Amendments, yet the Court has sanctioned a “public safety” exception that allows unwarned interrogation to stand as direct evidence in court. Complicated by Vega v. Tekoh (2022) decision
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- Amendment bans unreasonable searches and seizures
- clause Forbids the federal government from establishing a national religion
- restraint Suppression of material that would be published or broadcast, on the grounds that it is false or harmful
- Amendment Right to fair and speedy trial
- of Rights The Bill of Rights consists of the first ten Amendments to the Constitution, which enumerate the liberties and rights of individuals.
- Amendment Right to trial by jury
- v. Yoder held that compelling Amish students to attend school past the eighth grade violates the free exercise clause
- Amendment Right to bear arms
- v. Des Moines case about arm bands and speech in school
22 Clues: Amendment Right to bear arms • Amendment Right to trial by jury • Amendment Right to fair and speedy trial • v. U.S. case about resisting the draft in WWI • Amendment bans unreasonable searches and seizures • Amendment Reserves additional rights to the people • Amendment Reserves additional rights to the states • v. Des Moines case about arm bands and speech in school • ...
Government and Civics Review 2021-05-27
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- wanted a Bill of Rights
- father of the Constitution
- came up with the idea of natural rights
- wrote Common Sense
- current vice president
- to refuse to buy goods
- Citizens have _________ and responsibilities
- war for independence from Britain
- holding the most power
- Congress has this many chambers
- the higher house in Congress
- number of Supreme Court Justices
- power is shared by three branches
- leader of the House of Representatives
- first word of the preamble of the Constitution
- introduction to the Constitution
- belongs to a particular community or country
- confirms a Supreme Court nominee
- branch that enforces the laws
- the process of becoming a citizen
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- committing an act against one's country
- a city or town law
- power is in the hands of the people
- a change or addition to the Constitution
- the right to vote
- commander of the Continental army
- provides our framework for government
- one of our Senators
- mayor of Braintree
- number of articles in the Constitution
- writer of the Declaration of Independence
- branch that makes the laws
- branch determining if laws are Constitutional
- one of our Senators
- this chamber is decided by population
- Compromise led to a two house Congress
- believed a Bill of Rights was not needed
- rights that cannot be taken away
- power is shared between levels of government
- current speaker of the House
40 Clues: the right to vote • a city or town law • wrote Common Sense • mayor of Braintree • one of our Senators • one of our Senators • current vice president • to refuse to buy goods • holding the most power • wanted a Bill of Rights • father of the Constitution • branch that makes the laws • the higher house in Congress • current speaker of the House • branch that enforces the laws • ...
U.S./Georgia Constitutions 2023-10-25
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- Article one of the Constitution is called the bill of ___
- A minor change to the Constitution
- The introduction to the US and Georgia Constitutions
- The creation of 3 branches of gov't is called ____ of powers
- Article V establishes the ____ branch of gov't
- Georgia's flag has a ring of thirteen _____
- Document that outlines the foundation of a gov't
- You have to be 18 years old to ____ in Georgia
- The US Constitution is _____ to the Georgia Constitution
- The ability of one branch of gov't to watch over another is called ____ and balances
- Georgia's 2 house legislature is called the General _____
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- Article III of the Constitution establishes the ___ branch of gov't
- The judicial branch ____ the laws
- The governor serves a term of ___ years
- It is a citizens responsibility to pay ___ to the gov't
- A ___ is when the governor refuses to sign a bill
- The executive branch ____ out the laws
- Georgia's flag has the words ____, justice, and moderation
- The legislative branch ____ laws
- You can't vote if you have been convicted of a _____
- The Constitution created ___ branches of gov't
- Article VI establishes the ____ branch of gov't
- How many houses make up the legislative branch?
- The judicial branch is made up of the ____
- A governor can only be elected ______
- The bill of rights guarantees rights and ____
26 Clues: The legislative branch ____ laws • The judicial branch ____ the laws • A minor change to the Constitution • A governor can only be elected ______ • The executive branch ____ out the laws • The governor serves a term of ___ years • The judicial branch is made up of the ____ • Georgia's flag has a ring of thirteen _____ • The bill of rights guarantees rights and ____ • ...
Reconstruction 2024-05-10
13 Clues: ____ Codes • Forgiveness • 16th President • ______'s Bureau • Wade _____ Bill • ____ Davis Bill • Lincoln's 10% ____ • ______ Republicans • John Wilkes ______ • The Period of U.S History • separation of Whites and Blacks • ___________ Amendment Equal Rights • ___________ Amendment banned slavery
Items addressed in parliament 2021-09-27
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- The highest law of Canada is the ___________.
- ______ are make by communities/organizations control itself.
- A promise to proc children’s rights.
- Unlike the legislation the ______________ is not written down, it can only be found in past decisions.
- This was used to settle the arguments the division of powers between federal and provincial governments.
- ________ helps solve disputes between citizens, most commonly about injuries.
- A ____ need to pass through the legislature before it turns into a law.
- A vote on a topic that has been brought to the electorate for a direct decision.
- ______ enables francophone Quebecers to seek French anywhere.
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- What establishes the degree of punishment for a crime.
- What was made in 1982 to protect may of our rights.
- This set up and alternate way to deal with people between the ages of 12-18 that have committed a crime.
- A set of a rules which relate to property, family, and obligations.
- This act divided Ontario and Quebec the (old province of canada)
- In order for the federal government to enter negotiations that could lead to secession the circumstances have to align with the __________.
- The law that helps protect you from discrimination and harassment.
- An ___________ is accepted with just one vote from the legislature and covers many different topics.
17 Clues: A promise to proc children’s rights. • The highest law of Canada is the ___________. • What was made in 1982 to protect may of our rights. • What establishes the degree of punishment for a crime. • ______ are make by communities/organizations control itself. • ______ enables francophone Quebecers to seek French anywhere. • ...
Unit 7 Vocab Menu 2024-05-01
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- people protesting segregation of public transport by sitting in interracial pairs
- a black nationalist who was the spokesperson for the Nation of Islam
- a political group that focused on self defense against police brutality
- the American Indian Movement is used to protest against police brutality
- the belief that men and women should be equal politically, socially, and economically
- a union of Latino workers who went on strike to get better wages and conditions
- a feminist group that supported equal rights for women
- after the violence seen in Selma, Johnson signed this bill
- MLK led a march to protest for voting rights
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- the leader of the Latino civil rights movement
- the idea of using physical self defense or violence when necessary
- people protesting for equal rights and desegregation, MLK shared the famous "I have a dream" message
- people from all over went to Mississippi to help register African Americans to vote
- the bill that N.O.W. hoped to pass for equal pay and job opportunities
- President Johnson signed this bill that made segregation illegal
- a church that supported segregation and wanted Black's to convert to Islam
16 Clues: MLK led a march to protest for voting rights • the leader of the Latino civil rights movement • a feminist group that supported equal rights for women • after the violence seen in Selma, Johnson signed this bill • President Johnson signed this bill that made segregation illegal • the idea of using physical self defense or violence when necessary • ...
Items addressed in parliament 2021-09-28
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- ______ are made by communities/organizations control to themselves.
- What was made in 1982 to protect may of our rights.
- A set of a rules which relate to property, family, and obligations.
- In order for the federal government to enter negotiations that could lead to secession the circumstances have to align with the __________.
- This set up and alternate way to deal with people between the ages of 12-18 that have committed a crime.
- An ___________ is accepted with just one vote from the legislature and covers many different topics.
- This was used to settle the arguments the division of powers between federal and provincial governments.
- A ____ need to pass through the legislature before it turns into a law.
- A promise to proc children’s rights.
- The law that helps protect you from discrimination and harassment.
- A vote on a topic that has been brought to the electorate for a direct decision.
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- ________ helps solve disputes between citizens, most commonly about injuries.
- This act divided Ontario and Quebec the (old province of canada)
- Unlike the legislation the ______________ is not written down, it can only be found in past decisions.
- ______ enables francophone Quebecers to seek French anywhere.
- The highest law of Canada is the ___________.
- What establishes the degree of punishment for a crime.
17 Clues: A promise to proc children’s rights. • The highest law of Canada is the ___________. • What was made in 1982 to protect may of our rights. • What establishes the degree of punishment for a crime. • ______ enables francophone Quebecers to seek French anywhere. • This act divided Ontario and Quebec the (old province of canada) • ...
Items addressed in parliament 2021-09-28
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- ______ are make by communities/organizations control itself.
- What was made in 1982 to protect may of our rights.
- A set of a rules which relate to property, family, and obligations.
- In order for the federal government to enter negotiations that could lead to secession the circumstances have to align with the __________.
- This set up and alternate way to deal with people between the ages of 12-18 that have committed a crime.
- An ___________ is accepted with just one vote from the legislature and covers many different topics.
- This was used to settle the arguments the division of powers between federal and provincial governments.
- A ____ need to pass through the legislature before it turns into a law.
- A promise to proc children’s rights.
- The law that helps protect you from discrimination and harassment.
- A vote on a topic that has been brought to the electorate for a direct decision.
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- ________ helps solve disputes between citizens, most commonly about injuries.
- This act divided Ontario and Quebec the (old province of canada)
- Unlike the legislation the ______________ is not written down, it can only be found in past decisions.
- ______ enables francophone Quebecers to seek French anywhere.
- The highest law of Canada is the ___________.
- What establishes the degree of punishment for a crime.
17 Clues: A promise to proc children’s rights. • The highest law of Canada is the ___________. • What was made in 1982 to protect may of our rights. • What establishes the degree of punishment for a crime. • ______ are make by communities/organizations control itself. • ______ enables francophone Quebecers to seek French anywhere. • ...
Best Bill of Rights Crossword Ever (B.B.R.C.E) Tehe 2020-01-30
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- Private property cannot be taken for public use without compensation. Is this statement true of false? (You silly goose;) 'True' has 4 letters and 'False' has 5 letters, so just count the letter of boxes and you'll have yourself a free answer! You're welcome! -Kenar
- The Bill of Rights is a simplified version of _______
- If a defendant can't afford a lawyer, a ______ ________ is provided for them
- What is the money that is given for a loss?
- Who MADE the Bill of Rights?
- The ______ Amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures
- Who accepted the Bill of Rights?
- Thomas Jefferson believed that church and state—religion and government—should be _______ . It's the only true way to preserve religion
- If you'r being interviewed and you take oath,you have to lie. True or False?
- Amendment 3 states that no soldier,in a time of peace,shall be _______ without consent from the owner
- How many amendments are there in total
- Amendment 5 states some rights that can never be taken from you. What are those rights?(There are three rights so after every one add a comma not a space)
- A _______ is the act of forcibly taking control of a person or property
- What was the first right listed in the Bill of Rights?
- How much of Senate and the House of Representatives is needed to proposed the amendments to the legislatures of several states?
- What is the Amendment that Question 4 came out of? (Hah,you thought I was gonna let you slide?! Think again!)
- The right to bear arms(guns) is in which amendment?
- How many amendments were in the original Bill of Rights?
- After a trial, if the person is found guilty, the _____ Amendment forbids “excessive fines” and “cruel and unusual punishments
Down
- The right of privacy is in which amendment?
- What's the most common way we can get a say in our government?
- The government gets funding(taxes) from _____ to do it's job and functions
- How many of the states need to ratify an amendment to make it a law
- True or False? Bail is money or property given to the state to hold until an accused person appears at trial
- What other rights does the 1st amendment give?(3 answers,not freedom of speech or religion)
- If a case reaches the Supreme Court,who come and decides how the Constitution applies to the situation?
- Police can't arrest you or search your house without a _____
- What is this word? 'testifying against yourself'
- How many states out of the original 13 ratified?
- What powers are these in? Passed speed limits, determine how many days students attend public schools, run elections, to regulate businesses inside their borders, and to set up local governments
- What amendment is this? The powers not given to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people
- What penalty is in the 8th Amendment?
- What amendment lets you have freedom of speech?
- When you're accused of a crime,and you don't want to be a person of interest,you plead the ____
- In Amendment 7,the value of controversy has to exceed ______ dollars
- Cannot be kept in jail for long periods before being judged at a trial. What kind of trial is this?
36 Clues: Who MADE the Bill of Rights? • Who accepted the Bill of Rights? • What penalty is in the 8th Amendment? • How many amendments are there in total • The right of privacy is in which amendment? • What is the money that is given for a loss? • What amendment lets you have freedom of speech? • What is this word? 'testifying against yourself' • ...
Rev War 2022-04-27
20 Clues: Gun • ink • King • Party • George • Concord • Alcohol • The 4th • Freedom • Betrayal • Hamilton • Massacre • Patriots • of rights • Revolution • Indian War • Early States • Lobster backs • Representation • Great Thinkers
Bill of Rights Kenya Barnum 2017-10-17
Across
- of peace
- The right to vote.
- The first ten amendments to the Constitution.
- to establish a militia
- written in 1215, it said that the British King could no
- hose people who did not want their states to ratify
- He was a delegate to the Constitutional Convention from
- Those people who supported the new Constitution.
- Protects people from unfair bails, fines, and
- fourth president of the U.S.
- From Virginia, he drafted the Bill of Rights. He became
- States that no one has to house a soldier during
Down
- Prohibited slavery in the United States.
- Legal, social, or ethical principles of freedom;
- to confirm by expressing consent, approval, or formal sanction
- Guarantees freedoms of religion, speech, and the
- do what he wanted, he needed permission from the council
- tates that people have the right to bear arms, or
- changes to the Constitution
19 Clues: of peace • The right to vote. • to establish a militia • changes to the Constitution • fourth president of the U.S. • Prohibited slavery in the United States. • The first ten amendments to the Constitution. • Protects people from unfair bails, fines, and • Legal, social, or ethical principles of freedom; • Guarantees freedoms of religion, speech, and the • ...
The consitution 2022-12-14
Across
- two house congress
- a shared power between states
- congress has two houses
- to be against laws, no laws
- to give consent, to approve
- one house congress
Down
- President refuses to approve of a bill
- A change in the constitution
- supported a strong national government, thought bill of rights was necessary
- determine if laws are unconstitutional or constitutional
- supported a central government, against the bill of rights
11 Clues: two house congress • one house congress • congress has two houses • to be against laws, no laws • to give consent, to approve • A change in the constitution • a shared power between states • President refuses to approve of a bill • determine if laws are unconstitutional or constitutional • supported a central government, against the bill of rights • ...
UNIT 6 WORLD HISTORY VOCAB 2022-11-09
24 Clues: Fear • Smith • Locke • Regime • Bolivar • Contract • Assembly • of Power • rotation • of Terror • the Great • of Rights • of Vienna • Jefferson • Antoinette • & Balances • Court Oath • Revolution • Revolution • L'Overture • Robespierre • of production • Wollstonecraft • of Independence
The U.S. Constitution 2021-05-18
Across
- A change or addition to a legal document
- The U.S. _____________ was written in 1787
- The number of amendments in the US Constitution
- The number of rights in the Bill of Rights
- The US Constitution sets up the ____________
- The first state to adopt the U.S. Constitution
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- The first U.S. President
- The age all citizens can vote
- The US Constitution sets up the government into _______ branches
- The Constitution was written at the Constitutional _______________
- He was one of the writers of the Federalist Papers
- The first _____ words to the US Constitution are "We the People"
- One freedom in the Bill of Rights
- The rule of law is that ________ must follow the law
14 Clues: The first U.S. President • The age all citizens can vote • One freedom in the Bill of Rights • A change or addition to a legal document • The U.S. _____________ was written in 1787 • The number of rights in the Bill of Rights • The US Constitution sets up the ____________ • The first state to adopt the U.S. Constitution • The number of amendments in the US Constitution • ...
Items addressed in parliament 2021-09-28
Across
- ________ helps solve disputes between citizens, most commonly about injuries.
- A ____ need to pass through the legislature before it turns into a law.
- The law that helps protect you from discrimination and harassment.
- ______ are made by communities/organizations control to themselves.
- A vote on a topic that has been brought to the electorate for a direct decision.
- What was made in 1982 to protect may of our rights.
- This was used to settle the arguments the division of powers between federal and provincial governments.
- This set up and alternate way to deal with people between the ages of 12-18 that have committed a crime.
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- A promise to proc children’s rights.
- The highest law of Canada is the ___________.
- This act divided Ontario and Quebec the (old province of canada)
- What establishes the degree of punishment for a crime.
- A set of a rules which relate to property, family, and obligations.
- In order for the federal government to enter negotiations that could lead to secession the circumstances have to align with the __________.
- An ___________ is accepted with just one vote from the legislature and covers many different topics.
- Unlike the legislation the ______________ is not written down, it can only be found in past decisions.
- ______ enables francophone Quebecers to seek French anywhere.
17 Clues: A promise to proc children’s rights. • The highest law of Canada is the ___________. • What was made in 1982 to protect may of our rights. • What establishes the degree of punishment for a crime. • ______ enables francophone Quebecers to seek French anywhere. • This act divided Ontario and Quebec the (old province of canada) • ...
Bill of Rights Vocabulary 2022-11-28
Across
- weapons, usually guns
- to change
- Made up of the 3 branches (executive,judicial,legislative)
- The Supreme Law of the United States
- The first 10 amendments to the Constitution
- To keep safe
Down
- Expressing your feelings of why something is bad
- A law that is meant to change or fix another law
- Taking something by force
- to come together
- the power to do something without worry of punishment
- A group of citizens that decide if someone is guilty or innocent
- Freedom
13 Clues: Freedom • to change • To keep safe • to come together • weapons, usually guns • Taking something by force • The Supreme Law of the United States • The first 10 amendments to the Constitution • Expressing your feelings of why something is bad • A law that is meant to change or fix another law • the power to do something without worry of punishment • ...
Bill Of Rights Crossword 2021-09-20
Across
- according to the fifth amendment the people are protected from ___________
- freedom of speech is protected by the ___ Amendment
- this amendment requires police to have a warrant to search your property
- the Bill of Rights protects
- you have a right to trial by jury according to the _____ Amendment
- the Bill of Rights has _____ Amendments
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- the Second Amendment allows the right to
- this amendment protects you from illegal searches
- soldiers staying in a home without consent was stopped by the ____ Amendment
- is when signatures are gathered to make a change
- the first ten amendments is called
- how many times is "We the People" stated in the Constitution?
- religion is practiced freely because of this amendment
- the ____ Amendment allows for a well regulated militia
- the _____ Amendment reserves power for the states
15 Clues: the Bill of Rights protects • the first ten amendments is called • the Bill of Rights has _____ Amendments • the Second Amendment allows the right to • is when signatures are gathered to make a change • this amendment protects you from illegal searches • the _____ Amendment reserves power for the states • freedom of speech is protected by the ___ Amendment • ...
Bill of Rights Vocabulary 2023-01-23
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- the document that describes the principles and laws of a country, state or organization
- a matter or conflict between two people
- being able to defend yourself in court in front of peers if accused of a crime
- the group of people who decide if someone is guilty or not guilty
- to come or bring together; to form a group
- a moral or legal claim to have something or to act in a certain way
- to make it appear or to suggest that someone did something wrong or illegal
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- being charged twice for the same crime
- a document that authorizes law enforcement to make arrests or search property
- the first ten amendments to the US Constitution
- to own and carry weapons
- a change or addition to a legal document, like a bill or constitution
- to take a hold of; to forcibly take possession of something
13 Clues: to own and carry weapons • being charged twice for the same crime • a matter or conflict between two people • to come or bring together; to form a group • the first ten amendments to the US Constitution • to take a hold of; to forcibly take possession of something • the group of people who decide if someone is guilty or not guilty • ...
The Bill of Rights 2023-12-12
13 Clues: 1st Amendment • 4th Amendment • 7th Amendment • 9th Amendment • 8th Amendment • 6th Amendment • 3nd Amendment • 5th Amendment • 2nd Amendment • 10th Amendment • Middle of the Constitution • Beginning of the Constitution • Additions to the Constitution
Government Vocabulary Crossword 2013-10-22
Across
- formal approval
- government where power is held by people
- someone can't be tried twice for same crime
- change
- people exercise power by voting
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- .government that the people rule
- president refusing to sign bill and stopping it from becoming a law
- each branch has their own power
- government and people must follow the laws
- government controlled by 1 person
- protection of life, liberty and property
- legislature a 1 house legislature
- right to vote
- guarantee the rights of US citizens
- liberty given by bill of rights to citizens
- person chosen to represent others
- legislature a 2 house legislature
17 Clues: change • right to vote • formal approval • each branch has their own power • people exercise power by voting • .government that the people rule • government controlled by 1 person • legislature a 1 house legislature • person chosen to represent others • legislature a 2 house legislature • guarantee the rights of US citizens • protection of life, liberty and property • ...
bill of rights 2022-11-01
9 Clues: trail by jury • excessive bail • civil trail by jury • protection of rights • due process double jeopardy • powers of state and people • protection from quartering of troops • protection from unreasonable search and seizure • freedom of speech second amendment right to keep bear arms
Bill of Rights 2023-11-28
Across
- No search without a warrant or probable cause
- The right to bear arms
- money given to the court ensure an arrested person is released from custody
- given to
- Freedom of speech and religion
Down
- given to
- No quartering of soldiers in time of peace
- violated
- Taken by force or without choice
- No excessive bail or cruel punishments
10 Clues: given to • violated • given to • The right to bear arms • Freedom of speech and religion • Taken by force or without choice • No excessive bail or cruel punishments • No quartering of soldiers in time of peace • No search without a warrant or probable cause • money given to the court ensure an arrested person is released from custody
Origin of American Government 2020-10-26
New York Crosswords 2025-02-03
15 Clues: law • reject • the intro • to change • open to everyone • to come together • a formal meeting • number of people • appointed person • court highest court • state govern a state • to reach an agreement • crime against government • proposal to change a bill • of rights a statement of freedoms
Reason & Revolution Vocabulary 2022-10-28
24 Clues: Fear • Smith • Locke • Regime • Bolivar • Contract • Assembly • of Power • rotation • of Terror • the Great • of Rights • of Vienna • Jefferson • Antoinette • & Balances • Court Oath • Revolution • Revolution • Robespierre • L'Ouverture • of production • Wollstonecraft • of Independence
writing the constitution words 2022-12-14
12 Clues: having two sides • review by a judge • not constitutional • we have ten of them • a plan for a big state • to give formal consent • against bill of rights • saying no to pass a law • a plan for a small state • not against bill of rights • theirs regular and theirs anti • fair treatment through the judicial system
The era of human rights 2022-06-03
Across
- poverty, lack of access to basic needs, food, clothing and shelter
- distinctive of the ways of living of a group of people
- franchise, right to vote for all adult citizens without discrimination
- rights, right to healt, education, recreation
- international, countries working together and promote rights
- Indian, Aboriginal women who married a non- aboriginal
- Rights Legislation, protect people from discrimination
- of rights, the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution.
- the condition of being free
- an act coming together and meeting
- an assembly to conduct judicial business
- rights code, equal rights without discrimination
- right to vote
- being equal
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- clause, allows the government to pass laws
- 101, made French the official language government and courts
- government by people
- insight into people based on their characteristics
- Freedoms, freedom of conscience and religion
- declaration of human rights, every is entitled to all the rights and freedoms
- a meeting of people for a common purpose
- equality, all genders have equal rights
- applicable to or common to all a group or set
- killing of many members of an ethnic group of people
- Rights, basic freedoms that all people are entitled to
25 Clues: being equal • right to vote • government by people • the condition of being free • an act coming together and meeting • equality, all genders have equal rights • a meeting of people for a common purpose • an assembly to conduct judicial business • clause, allows the government to pass laws • Freedoms, freedom of conscience and religion • ...
CIVICS 2025-04-03
Across
- "I Have A Dream" speaker
- Place Where the Bill Sits
- The Civil Rights _____
- Founding Document
- Governor of Massachusetts
Down
- Something Bad for the Environment
- President says "no" to a bill
- Person Who Protested to Save Her Library
- Part of government that makes laws
- Mayor of Boston
- Black women's rights activist
- Electoral _____ (system we use to elect presidents)
12 Clues: Mayor of Boston • Founding Document • The Civil Rights _____ • "I Have A Dream" speaker • Place Where the Bill Sits • Governor of Massachusetts • President says "no" to a bill • Black women's rights activist • Something Bad for the Environment • Part of government that makes laws • Person Who Protested to Save Her Library • Electoral _____ (system we use to elect presidents)
Become a Citizen 2023-01-08
Across
- People that are a part of this can create laws
- Amy Coney Barret was ____ after Ruth Bader Ginsburg
- The president is elected by this
- An act signed into law by George W. Bush
- You can declare this over something you own
- The U.S established this with Europe after WWII
- Supports the bill of rights
- theory Native Americans were forced to listen to the Americans
- president Kamala Harris is this
- branch Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a very famous person that was part of this branch
- branch Gary Peters is a prt of this branch
- branch Joe Biden is a part of this branch
- What Donald does not pay
Down
- theory Overtime a family gets bigger and bigger and one person becomes the leader
- Virgin Islands are in the United states _______
- Does not support the bill of rights
- right theory Someone that has royal blood gifted fromn god is the ruler
- Healthcare is type of this policy
- If you want to become a U.S citizen you have to do this.
- branches of government Trees have them too
- Lebanon is this type of country
- John G. Roberts is on of the nine in the supreme court.
- of rights First ten amendments of the constitution
- order Franklin D. Roosevelt created Japense internment camps in 1992
- contract theory Humans created government because they were tired of this unpleasant condition
25 Clues: What Donald does not pay • Supports the bill of rights • Lebanon is this type of country • president Kamala Harris is this • The president is elected by this • Healthcare is type of this policy • Does not support the bill of rights • An act signed into law by George W. Bush • branch Joe Biden is a part of this branch • branches of government Trees have them too • ...
Unit 1 Vocab 2023-09-10
Across
- of the Virginia Company of London, This document guaranteed colonist the same rights as Englishmen.
- The introduction to the Constitution is called the-
- of Independence, Stated that "All men are created equal," and declared the colonies to be independent from Britain
- Declaration of Rights, This document served as a model for the Bill of Rights.
- government, The government is not all powerful and can only do what the people want it to.
- This first amendment freedom allows you to express your opinion.
- amendment defines who is a citizen
- of Rights, The first ten amendments to the Constitution is called-
- The media can criticize the government without being persecuted.
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- "People rule"
- of Law, Everyone, even people in government, must follow the law.
- The process of an immigrant becoming a U.S. citizen.
- of the Governed, Citizens give the government permission to rule in exchange for the protection of their rights.
- Government, We elect leaders to represent us in government.
- the People, The first three words of our Constitution.
15 Clues: "People rule" • amendment defines who is a citizen • The introduction to the Constitution is called the- • The process of an immigrant becoming a U.S. citizen. • the People, The first three words of our Constitution. • Government, We elect leaders to represent us in government. • This first amendment freedom allows you to express your opinion. • ...
The Constitution 2024-12-16
15 Clues: review • preamble • government • rules laws • supreme court • implied powers • executive branch • of state president • power reserved power • laws judicial branch • rights bill of rights • independent constitutions • Congress legislative branch • with less people limited government • by the will of the people Popular severity
Enlightenment 2025-12-18
Across
- composer of the Enlightenment
- extravagant style
- logical way of thinking
- Wollstonecraft for woman rights
- system
- the Great
- and balances
- sun centered universe
- of Independence
- Jefferson
- looked into sky with telescope
- Revolution
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- theory of separation of powers
- contract
- Locke
- group of intellectuals
- religious belief
- fancy parties important people attend
- new way of thinking
- of Rights
- despot new enlightened monarchs
- earth centered universe
- method new method of thinking
- versatile writer
- simple style
- Newton
26 Clues: Locke • system • Newton • contract • of Rights • the Great • Jefferson • Revolution • and balances • simple style • of Independence • religious belief • versatile writer • extravagant style • new way of thinking • sun centered universe • group of intellectuals • logical way of thinking • earth centered universe • composer of the Enlightenment • method new method of thinking • theory of separation of powers • ...
Government Cross Word 2023-05-16
10 Clues: Document • Democracy • Cornerstone • Framers believe this • end of Articles of Con. • Purpose of Bill of Rights • In order to maintain order • In order for new government • A Strong NAtional Gov. needs to.. • Government, Purpose of Bill of Rights
Kamryn & Jordan Crossword 2017-09-22
Across
- / ________ was unfair
- of rights / limit government's power.
- / colonist were under _____ without representation
- / declaration of ______
- Trade Act/ A law passed in 1794 that limited the amount of importation of slaves.
Down
- / American ___
- / almost a nation have had ____
- man / Bill of Rights and _______
- / _______ slave act.
- gin / caused slavery to be increased
- / all men are created ____
11 Clues: / American ___ • / _______ slave act. • / ________ was unfair • / declaration of ______ • / all men are created ____ • / almost a nation have had ____ • man / Bill of Rights and _______ • gin / caused slavery to be increased • of rights / limit government's power. • / colonist were under _____ without representation • ...
Become a Citizen 2023-01-10
Across
- People that are a part of this can create laws
- Amy Coney Barret was ____ after Ruth Bader Ginsburg
- The president is elected by this
- An act signed into law by George W. Bush
- You can declare this over something you own
- The U.S established this with Europe after WWII
- Supports the bill of rights
- theory Native Americans were forced to listen to the Americans
- president Kamala Harris is this
- branch Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a very famous person that was part of this branch
- branch Gary Peters is a prt of this branch
- branch Joe Biden is a part of this branch
- What Donald does not pay
Down
- theory Overtime a family gets bigger and bigger and one person becomes the leader
- Virgin Islands are in the United states _______
- Does not support the bill of rights
- right theory Someone that has royal blood gifted fromn god is the ruler
- Healthcare is type of this policy
- If you want to become a U.S citizen you have to do this.
- branches of government Trees have them too
- Lebanon is this type of country
- John G. Roberts is on of the nine in the supreme court.
- of rights First ten amendments of the constitution
- order Franklin D. Roosevelt created Japense internment camps in 1992
- contract theory Humans created government because they were tired of this unpleasant condition
25 Clues: What Donald does not pay • Supports the bill of rights • Lebanon is this type of country • president Kamala Harris is this • The president is elected by this • Healthcare is type of this policy • Does not support the bill of rights • An act signed into law by George W. Bush • branch Joe Biden is a part of this branch • branches of government Trees have them too • ...
Become a Citizen 2023-01-09
Across
- People that are a part of this can create laws
- Amy Coney Barret was ____ after Ruth Bader Ginsburg
- The president is elected by this
- An act signed into law by George W. Bush
- You can declare this over something you own
- The U.S established this with Europe after WWII
- Supports the bill of rights
- theory Native Americans were forced to listen to the Americans
- president Kamala Harris is this
- branch Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a very famous person that was part of this branch
- branch Gary Peters is a prt of this branch
- branch Joe Biden is a part of this branch
- What Donald does not pay
Down
- theory Overtime a family gets bigger and bigger and one person becomes the leader
- Virgin Islands are in the United states _______
- Does not support the bill of rights
- right theory Someone that has royal blood gifted fromn god is the ruler
- Healthcare is type of this policy
- If you want to become a U.S citizen you have to do this.
- branches of government Trees have them too
- Lebanon is this type of country
- John G. Roberts is on of the nine in the supreme court.
- of rights First ten amendments of the constitution
- order Franklin D. Roosevelt created Japense internment camps in 1992
- contract theory Humans created government because they were tired of this unpleasant condition
25 Clues: What Donald does not pay • Supports the bill of rights • Lebanon is this type of country • president Kamala Harris is this • The president is elected by this • Healthcare is type of this policy • Does not support the bill of rights • An act signed into law by George W. Bush • branch Joe Biden is a part of this branch • branches of government Trees have them too • ...
Civics Study Guide 2023-12-19
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- This enlightenment thinker believed in Separation of Powers
- This enlightenment thinker believed in the Social Contract
- This document established the functions of the government of the USA after we declared independence from Great Britain
- Declare war, regulate trade, coin money, and admit new states
- No cruel or unusual punishments
- Clause that allows Congress to pass laws that aren't in the Constitution when deemed necessary
- This group of people wanted the Bill of Rights and wanted the states to have more power
- An action you should do, a common good
- Plan for strong central Government (Legislative, executive, and judicial)
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- Member of Congress calls this to prolong the voting of a bill
- 3 out of 5 slaves are counted toward the states population
- This enlightenment thinker believed in Life, Liberty, and Property
- Changing the boundaries of electoral districts to favor toward one political party
- An action that is required by the law
- Limits each state to one vote in Congress
- The study of rights and citizen duties
- No soldier can be quartered into a home without the owners permission
- Wanted representation in the House of Representation to be based on population and Senate to be equal for each state
- Must be 18 and a permanent resident for 5 years in order to get this
- This group of people wanted a strong government and NO Bill of Rights
20 Clues: No cruel or unusual punishments • An action that is required by the law • The study of rights and citizen duties • An action you should do, a common good • Limits each state to one vote in Congress • 3 out of 5 slaves are counted toward the states population • This enlightenment thinker believed in the Social Contract • ...
The Constitution 2024-12-16
15 Clues: review • preamble • government • rules laws • supreme court • implied powers • executive branch • of state president • power reserved power • laws judicial branch • rights bill of rights • independent constitutions • Congress legislative branch • with less people limited government • by the will of the people Popular severity
Amendments 2021-12-02
10 Clues: bill of • and seizures • 8th amendment • bill of rights • freedom to say • not a slow trail • knives and guns are • not single jeopardy • freedom to report your opinion • freedom to be in different cultures
Maliyah Pace Ch2 2024-02-06
Across
- Helped write and sign the Declaration of Independence
- Introduced the New Jersey Plan
- Wrote 51 of the 85 Federalist Papers
- First president
- Helped draft the Articles of Confederation
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- Argued that the Federalism of the Constitution is a mirage
- "Father of the Constitution"
- Created the Connecticut Compromise
- Pen name of the Anti-Federalists
- Proposed the Bill of Rights
- Advocate of separation of powers and of checks and balances
- Helped draft the Northwest Ordinance
- Opposed the ratification of the constitution
- Declined to sign until the Bill of Rights was added
14 Clues: First president • Proposed the Bill of Rights • "Father of the Constitution" • Introduced the New Jersey Plan • Pen name of the Anti-Federalists • Created the Connecticut Compromise • Wrote 51 of the 85 Federalist Papers • Helped draft the Northwest Ordinance • Helped draft the Articles of Confederation • Opposed the ratification of the constitution • ...
History CW Puzzle1 2013-11-16
Across
- Two ways to ________ U.S Citizenship are naturalization or by birth
- In the U.S. __________ each state has two representatives
- 9th amendment guarantees equal rights for all ______
- The Bill of Rights was ________ by the Federalists during the first Congress to gain support from the Anti-Federalists
- The first 10 amendments are known as the bill of _________
- The preamble of the Constitution starts with the words “we the _________”
Down
- The Bill of Rights was _______ to the U.S. Constitution in 1789
- Another name for the national anthem is the Star Spangle _______
- Freedom of __________is guaranteed by the 1st amendment
- Frances Scott _______ wrote the Star Spangled Banner
10 Clues: 9th amendment guarantees equal rights for all ______ • Frances Scott _______ wrote the Star Spangled Banner • Freedom of __________is guaranteed by the 1st amendment • In the U.S. __________ each state has two representatives • The first 10 amendments are known as the bill of _________ • The Bill of Rights was _______ to the U.S. Constitution in 1789 • ...
unit crossword puzzle project 2022-08-15
Across
- reaffirmed individual rights
- his theory was the social contract
- he wrote the second treaties on government
- societies resolve conflicts through legal procedures
- affirming that the kings power was not absolute
- if you are in charge you have _____
- women migrated there
- he wrote the spirit of law
- defined the rights and duties of English nobles
- the total of the notes
- is a product of existing documents and law
Down
- a period of time when people developed new ideas about human existence
- organized system to provide order and protection
- he wrote the social contract
- bill of ___
- opposite of democracy
- what montesquieu wrote
- hobbes wrote it
- ____of law
- rights of life, liberty,and property
20 Clues: ____of law • bill of ___ • hobbes wrote it • women migrated there • opposite of democracy • what montesquieu wrote • the total of the notes • he wrote the spirit of law • reaffirmed individual rights • he wrote the social contract • his theory was the social contract • if you are in charge you have _____ • rights of life, liberty,and property • he wrote the second treaties on government • ...
Chapter One 2023-02-14
Across
- a form of government
- British law
- Section 33 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms
- Laws made by the BC Legislature
- transfer of government power
- a voting method
- Voters' lack of interest in the election
- Exists to address the root causes of injustice in our province by changing the law
- international human rights treaties
- laws enacted by the british government
- a historic document
- Canada's Parliamentary System for Responsible Government
- Canada finally achieved independence
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- equivalent to our bill of rights
- the right to vote for people who are bound by government's laws
- Electoral System
- Citizens express refusal to obey certain laws
- any association of individuals or organizations
- Political ideology
19 Clues: British law • a voting method • Electoral System • Political ideology • a historic document • a form of government • transfer of government power • Laws made by the BC Legislature • equivalent to our bill of rights • international human rights treaties • Canada finally achieved independence • laws enacted by the british government • Voters' lack of interest in the election • ...
Vocabulary Definitions 2022-10-27
Across
- an act of vesting the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of a government in separate bodies
- counterbalancing influences by which a government is regulated
- The restriction of the arbitrary exercise of power by subordinating it to well-defined and established laws
- A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state is governed
- A tax to be paid on particular exports and imports
- A royal charter of rights agreed to by the king of England in 1215
- first governing document of Plymouth Colony
- the elected representative element of the Virginia General assembly
- courts are subordinate to legislative
- a government set up by the Connecticut River towns setting its structure and powers
- A bill stating and establishing the princeples of parliment
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- Traditional rights of English subjects and later subjects of the British Crown
- Law that is derived from custom and judicial precedent rather than statutes
- A country under the political control of another country
- The rights that every person is born with
- The British Crown avoided strict enforcement of Parliamentary laws, as long as colonies stayed loyal
- an arrangement among members of society cooperating for social benefits
- A written grant by a country's legislative or sovereign, by which a body is founded and its rights are defined
- a legislative body having a single legislative chamber
- the government is created and sustained by the consent of the people
- engagement in discourse intended to enhance understanding
- a person sent or authorized to represent others
- a league or alliance, especially of confederate states
23 Clues: courts are subordinate to legislative • The rights that every person is born with • first governing document of Plymouth Colony • a person sent or authorized to represent others • A tax to be paid on particular exports and imports • a legislative body having a single legislative chamber • a league or alliance, especially of confederate states • ...
Chapter 11 and 12 Goverment CrossWord Puzzle 2023-01-09
Across
- Woman have rights too
- Parol and Probation belongs with the system
- Pay I fine to get out of jail or wait till your jail time is over
- The government can pass a law without violating it
- A law that deals with relationship with private individuals and corporation parties
- The Most common court to be in
- based on rulings by judges in court cases
- An Act preventing Young people doing crimes
- Everyone has Rights
- Rules that has Strict Punishment
- Similar to the Supreme Court of Canada
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- You can get out of jail because you stayed for 20 years
- Similar to the bill of rights
- Children Rights
- The Highest Court in Canada
- Everyone is Equal
- A justice that can be restored
- This rights was made in 1980
- Human Rights
- the branch of government that includes courts of law and judges
20 Clues: Human Rights • Children Rights • Everyone is Equal • Everyone has Rights • Woman have rights too • The Highest Court in Canada • This rights was made in 1980 • Similar to the bill of rights • The Most common court to be in • A justice that can be restored • Rules that has Strict Punishment • Similar to the Supreme Court of Canada • based on rulings by judges in court cases • ...
Ch 10 2019-10-14
Across
- the right to know things like the news
- rights of Religion: the right to worship any religion you choose
- of rights: list of the first ten amendments to the constitution
- : a person who is required to defend themselves in a legal action
- rights: applies to people who are accused of crimes
- protections: second, third, and fourth amendment
- madison: crafted the bill of rights
- forbids both cruel or unusual punishments or expensive fines.
- jeopardy: putting a person on trial more than once for the same crime
- money or property given to the court to hold until the accused person shows up at trial
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- least likely to cause a conflict
- the right to meet together or come together in a group
- the right to protest
- incrimination : giving testimony that can be used against oneself
- the right to do something
- promises
- an order from a judge that tells police officers or other officials to take a certain action.
- arms: the right to own weapons or guns
- process: the concept that the government must follow clear rules and act reasonably
- to not spread false assumptions that put others in harm
20 Clues: promises • the right to protest • the right to do something • least likely to cause a conflict • madison: crafted the bill of rights • the right to know things like the news • arms: the right to own weapons or guns • protections: second, third, and fourth amendment • rights: applies to people who are accused of crimes • the right to meet together or come together in a group • ...
Reconstruction 2017-09-28
Across
- resticting freedom for African Americans
- gave citizenship rights
- pledge loyalty to the U.S.
- Divided south
- official crime
- help poor people in the south
- racist hate group
- restored rights
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- freed slaves
- law that gave African Americans legal rights
- ignoring bill
- social change
- abolish slavery
- gave the right to vote
- control of the south
15 Clues: freed slaves • ignoring bill • social change • Divided south • official crime • abolish slavery • restored rights • racist hate group • control of the south • gave the right to vote • gave citizenship rights • pledge loyalty to the U.S. • help poor people in the south • resticting freedom for African Americans • law that gave African Americans legal rights
Bill of Rights Crossword 2022-01-20
Across
- A group that helps to select most candidates for political office
- to put a person on trial more than once for the same crime
- A constitutional right to reject a decision
- to give testimony that can be used against oneself
- the beginning of a system policy or period
- The proposal for a new law
- a written plan that provides the basic framework of a government
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- a order given from a judge that gives permission for police or officials to take action
- A system of power among government branches that limits each branches power.
- A minor change or addition to a text
- A person who is required to defend themselves in a legal action
- A formal listing of basic rights to the people of the United States
- To formally approve a plan or agreement
13 Clues: The proposal for a new law • A minor change or addition to a text • To formally approve a plan or agreement • the beginning of a system policy or period • A constitutional right to reject a decision • to give testimony that can be used against oneself • to put a person on trial more than once for the same crime • ...
The Bill of Rights 2022-02-08
Across
- government follows rules of law no exceptions
- review when a law is not in line
- major crime
- guns, pistols, rifles
- to look through
- how aligned law is to the Constitution
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- permit from judge to search
- governent must pay for private property
- a written order
- to take by force
- a lawyer
- punished
- randomly grouped people to make court decisions
13 Clues: a lawyer • punished • major crime • a written order • to look through • to take by force • guns, pistols, rifles • permit from judge to search • review when a law is not in line • how aligned law is to the Constitution • governent must pay for private property • government follows rules of law no exceptions • randomly grouped people to make court decisions
Constitution & Bill Of Rights 2022-06-29
Across
- The upper house of the United States Congress
- the law-making part of government
- system described in the Constitution about the votes submitted by group of electors to choose the president
- to reject a proposed law or a bill
- a proposed law
- having two law-making parts
- Natural born citizen
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- makes laws and spends tax
- The lower legislative house of the United States Congress
- the document written in 1787 and ratified in 1788 that laid out the structure of the U.S. government; it replaced the Articles of Confederation
- the part of government that carries out the laws
- the idea that authority of government comes from the people
- the smaller groups in which the executive branch is organized
13 Clues: a proposed law • Natural born citizen • makes laws and spends tax • having two law-making parts • the law-making part of government • to reject a proposed law or a bill • The upper house of the United States Congress • the part of government that carries out the laws • The lower legislative house of the United States Congress • ...
The Bill of Rights 2024-04-25
Across
- a lawyer
- when a law is not in line with the rights of the people
- how aligned a law is to the Constitution
- major crime
- guns,pistols,rifles
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- to look through
- the government must follow rules of the law
- the government can't take private property
- a group of people randomly selected to hear evidence and make a decision
- a written order
- punished
- to take by force
- a written permit from a judge giving permission to search
13 Clues: a lawyer • punished • major crime • to look through • a written order • to take by force • guns,pistols,rifles • how aligned a law is to the Constitution • the government can't take private property • the government must follow rules of the law • when a law is not in line with the rights of the people • a written permit from a judge giving permission to search • ...
Bill of Rights 2021-01-27
Across
- Protects people from unreasonable _____ and seizures
- Freedom of _____
- No double _____
- Freedom of _____
- No cruel or unusual _____
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- Right to bear _____
- Provides the right of trial by _____ in civil cases
- Gives people the right to a _____ and public trial
- Private property shall not be taken for public use without just _____
- No one shall have to witness _____ themselves
10 Clues: No double _____ • Freedom of _____ • Freedom of _____ • Right to bear _____ • No cruel or unusual _____ • No one shall have to witness _____ themselves • Gives people the right to a _____ and public trial • Provides the right of trial by _____ in civil cases • Protects people from unreasonable _____ and seizures • ...
bill of rights 2022-11-01
9 Clues: trail by jury • excessive bail • civil trail by jury • protection of rights • due process double jeopardy • powers of state and people • protection from quartering of troops • protection from unreasonable search and seizure • freedom of speech second amendment right to keep bear arms
Bill of rights 2023-11-27
Bill of Rights 2023-11-27
9 Clues: right to bear arms • to diminish or limit • break terms or violated • no unreasonable searches • freedom of religion and speech • stated in writing, set as a rule • a military forced raised by civilians • no soldier shall be stationed in a house • the right to remain silent if accused of crime
Bill Of Rights 2023-11-27
Across
- Who mainly wrote the Bill of rights?
- No soldier should be kicked out of his/her own house
- NO person should be held to answer for a capital
- In all trials, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial
- right to have a jury
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- what month was the bill of rights written in?
- right to carry a fire arm
- No warrant
- what year was the bill of rights written?
9 Clues: No warrant • right to have a jury • right to carry a fire arm • Who mainly wrote the Bill of rights? • what year was the bill of rights written? • what month was the bill of rights written in? • NO person should be held to answer for a capital • No soldier should be kicked out of his/her own house • ...
Government Crossword 2024-01-29
Across
- 15th amendment ratified
- changing
- overpower
- same
- of rights
- interprize
- community thought
- Elephant,Donkey,red,Blue
- upper house
- Rosa Parks
- online news
- contender
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- powers 18 powers of congress
- rights immagrints, disable people
- person with the biggest voice
- national bank
- where you wait at a hotel
- amount to use
- you send this to capital hill
- president gets fired
- turn down
- poll/ballot
- percentages
- 14
- Mayors Cabin
25 Clues: 14 • same • changing • overpower • of rights • turn down • contender • interprize • Rosa Parks • poll/ballot • percentages • upper house • online news • Mayors Cabin • national bank • amount to use • community thought • president gets fired • 15th amendment ratified • Elephant,Donkey,red,Blue • where you wait at a hotel • person with the biggest voice • you send this to capital hill • powers 18 powers of congress • ...
the bill of rights 2025-01-30
Across
- Who has the power to declare war
- Which amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment
- Which amendment gave women the right to vote
- How many justices are on the U.S. Supreme Court
- How many total amendments are in the Constitution
- How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights
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- What right does the Second Amendment protect
- What does the Fourth Amendment protect against
- Which amendment gave 18-year-old the right to vote
- Which amendment protects against self-incrimination
- What does the Tenth Amendment reserve
- What is the first amendment about
- What year was the Bill of Rights ratified
13 Clues: Who has the power to declare war • What is the first amendment about • What does the Tenth Amendment reserve • What year was the Bill of Rights ratified • What right does the Second Amendment protect • Which amendment gave women the right to vote • How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights • What does the Fourth Amendment protect against • ...
