bill of rights Crossword Puzzles

Government Vocab 2021-03-25

Government Vocab crossword puzzle
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  1. The branch of that creates the laws
  2. The shared and reserved powers of government
  3. The branch that interprets the laws
  4. The government must obey the laws
  5. An addition or change to the Constitution
  6. The highest courts in the United States
  7. local government
  8. Government with elected representatives
  9. power comes from the people
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  1. what you spend money on
  2. 3 branches that are independent
  3. Branches from becoming too powerful
  4. The branch that carries out the laws
  5. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution
  6. a formal plan of government
  7. say no to, or rejecting a bill
  8. Two legislative houses.
  9. basic rights given, Bill of Rights

18 Clues: local government • what you spend money on • Two legislative houses. • a formal plan of government • power comes from the people • say no to, or rejecting a bill • 3 branches that are independent • The government must obey the laws • basic rights given, Bill of Rights • Branches from becoming too powerful • The branch of that creates the laws • The branch that interprets the laws • ...

Ap gov unit 3 terms 2026-01-06

Ap gov unit 3 terms crossword puzzle
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  1. clause Prevents government from establishing a religion
  2. rights act of 1965 Law that enforced voting rights protections
  3. and unusual punishment Punishment forbidden by the Eighth Amendment
  4. doctrine Process of applying Bill of Rights to the states
  5. Rights Amendment Proposed amendment for gender equality
  6. v US Case that upheld Japanese internment
  7. Written false statements that harm reputation
  8. rule Evidence obtained illegally cannot be used in court
  9. Fixed number used in affirmative action programs
  10. Speech not protected by the First Amendment
  11. bargaining Agreement between defendant and prosecutor
  12. The right to vote
  13. amendment Granted women the right to vote
  14. amendment Amendment that applies rights to the states
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  1. with disabilities act Law protecting people with disabilities
  2. action Policies that increase opportunities for minorities
  3. amendment Prohibited voting discrimination based on race
  4. v Reed Case that ruled gender discrimination unconstitutional
  5. amendment Protects religion speech press assembly and petition
  6. Liberties Individual freedoms protected from government interference
  7. v New York Case that began incorporation of the Bill of Rights
  8. worth Equal pay for jobs of similar value
  9. protection clause Requires laws to apply equally to all people
  10. speech Advertising protected with limits
  11. to privacy Freedom from government intrusion into personal life
  12. Right to not testify against oneself
  13. speech Nonverbal actions meant to express an idea
  14. v Ferguson Case that upheld separate but equal
  15. v. Sandford Case that denied citizenship to enslaved people
  16. of Rights First ten amendments that protect individual rights
  17. Process Clause Guarantees fair legal procedures
  18. rights Government protections against discrimination
  19. v Board Case that ended segregation in public schools
  20. rights act of 1964 Law that banned discrimination in public places
  21. tax Fee once required to vote
  22. Harassment Unwanted sexual behavior in the workplace or school
  23. restraint Government censorship before publication
  24. exercise clause Protects the right to practice religion freely
  25. amendment Abolished slavery
  26. amendment Banned poll taxes

40 Clues: The right to vote • amendment Abolished slavery • amendment Banned poll taxes • tax Fee once required to vote • Right to not testify against oneself • speech Advertising protected with limits • worth Equal pay for jobs of similar value • v US Case that upheld Japanese internment • amendment Granted women the right to vote • Speech not protected by the First Amendment • ...

Gov 2026-02-25

Gov crossword puzzle
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  1. When the right to counsel officially begins
  2. Court-appointed lawyer for those who cannot afford one
  3. 1963 case that guaranteed lawyers for indigent defendants
  4. Amendment that contains the right to counsel
  5. The right to counsel applies in criminal cases
  6. Negotiation resolving most criminal cases
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  1. 1984 case establishing the effective assistance test
  2. 1833 case limiting the Bill of Rights to the federal government
  3. Process of applying the Bill of Rights to the states
  4. Protection against unfair government procedures
  5. Type of assistance required under the Sixth Amendment
  6. Amendment used to apply the Sixth to the states
  7. Case requiring police to inform suspects of their rights
  8. Government authority balanced against individual rights

14 Clues: Negotiation resolving most criminal cases • When the right to counsel officially begins • Amendment that contains the right to counsel • The right to counsel applies in criminal cases • Protection against unfair government procedures • Amendment used to apply the Sixth to the states • 1984 case establishing the effective assistance test • ...

Luke Bruns- Chapter 2 2024-02-06

Luke Bruns- Chapter 2 crossword puzzle
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  1. Major author of the Virginia Plan
  2. Oldest and most admired delegate in attendance
  3. Proposed the New Jersey Plan
  4. Formed Bill of Rights
  5. Commanded the American army
  6. Proposed the Great Compromise
  7. Forceful Anti- Federalists
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  1. Federalist Papers
  2. Served on the committee that wrote the declaration of independence
  3. Framed the Massachusetts constitution
  4. Discussed differences between governments
  5. Helped to pen the Anti-Federalist Paper
  6. Helped inspire the Bill of Rights
  7. Wrote Federal Farmer

14 Clues: Federalist Papers • Wrote Federal Farmer • Formed Bill of Rights • Forceful Anti- Federalists • Commanded the American army • Proposed the New Jersey Plan • Proposed the Great Compromise • Major author of the Virginia Plan • Helped inspire the Bill of Rights • Framed the Massachusetts constitution • Helped to pen the Anti-Federalist Paper • ...

Founding Fathers 2025-03-07

Founding Fathers crossword puzzle
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  1. John Marshall used his role as chief ______ to establish the right of the Supreme Court to judge an act of Congress illegal.
  2. A change or addition to a law, constitution, or regulation.
  3. First vice president and second president
  4. First Secretary of Treasury
  5. This department is responsible for managing the federal government's finances.
  6. A group of official advisors to the president.
  7. American minister to France
  8. The first president of the United States
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  1. Established the Supreme Court's power of judicial review, which allows the court to declare laws unconstitutional
  2. A written document of a plan of government
  3. Author of the Declaration of Independence
  4. A group that feared losing power to the federal government. Supported by small farmers.
  5. Led the opposition to the Constitution
  6. made a major contribution to the ratification of the Constitution by writing The Federalist Papers
  7. Wrote Virginia's bill of rights which became a model for our nations bill of rights
  8. A group that believed a bill of rights was not needed. Supported by America's elite
  9. Leader of the Massachusetts radicals and had a role in the Boston Tea Party
  10. The title of the leader of our nation

18 Clues: First Secretary of Treasury • American minister to France • The title of the leader of our nation • Led the opposition to the Constitution • The first president of the United States • Author of the Declaration of Independence • First vice president and second president • A written document of a plan of government • A group of official advisors to the president. • ...

Bill of Rights Review 2023-03-02

Bill of Rights Review crossword puzzle
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  1. government can build a road on your house if it makes the community better
  2. this is needed to search your house
  3. newspaper or news channel
  4. list of rights that the government can't take from citizens
  5. you have rights that are not listed in constitution
  6. rules that the government has to follow
  7. amendment that allows guns
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  1. changes to the constitution
  2. government can buy your house for a fair price
  3. first amendment
  4. write a letter to government
  5. the right to a lawyer
  6. the amount of bail has to be fair
  7. soldiers can't live in your house
  8. voice dislikes about the government

15 Clues: first amendment • the right to a lawyer • newspaper or news channel • amendment that allows guns • changes to the constitution • write a letter to government • the amount of bail has to be fair • soldiers can't live in your house • this is needed to search your house • voice dislikes about the government • rules that the government has to follow • ...

The Bill of Rights 2023-12-11

The Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
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  1. A document issued by a judge to the sheriff for the purpose of getting evidence concerning a crime
  2. The 5th amendment protects against double ________
  3. The power to take private property for public use following payment of just compensation is called _______ domain
  4. The 5th amendment guarantees the right to ___ process
  5. The 2nd amendment is the right to ____ _____
  6. Spoken untruths that are harmful to someone's reputation
  7. The 3rd amendment was made because the British forced people to _____ soldiers
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  1. What amendment outlaws unreasonable search and seizure
  2. When you are on trial you have the right to a ______
  3. The Bill of Rights consist of the first 10 __________
  4. The 1st amendment consists of four different ________ and 1 right
  5. Money that is paid in order to be released from jail while waiting for a trial
  6. How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights
  7. The 9th amendment states that rights not listed are given to the ______

14 Clues: The 2nd amendment is the right to ____ _____ • How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights • The 5th amendment protects against double ________ • When you are on trial you have the right to a ______ • The Bill of Rights consist of the first 10 __________ • The 5th amendment guarantees the right to ___ process • ...

adrian crossword puzzul 2023-10-20

adrian crossword puzzul crossword puzzle
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  1. rights rights that cant be taken
  2. approval
  3. opposed the costitutionwithout the bill of rights
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  1. give stamp of approval
  2. conversation or argument
  3. fundemental prinsibal
  4. of rights the first ten amendments
  5. supports the constitution
  6. against

9 Clues: against • approval • fundemental prinsibal • give stamp of approval • conversation or argument • supports the constitution • rights rights that cant be taken • of rights the first ten amendments • opposed the costitutionwithout the bill of rights

Government 2020-10-08

Government crossword puzzle
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  1. writersofconstitut legislation makes laws
  2. yield
  3. do away with
  4. great character
  5. how meany branches
  6. head of democracy
  7. people’s rights
  8. money from taxes
  9. pilgrim government
  10. pits law in place
  11. not sanctioned
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  1. organizing laws
  2. tax on paper products
  3. no central govern
  4. people have a say
  5. trad agreement
  6. interpret laws
  7. against constitut
  8. bill of rights

19 Clues: yield • do away with • trad agreement • interpret laws • bill of rights • not sanctioned • organizing laws • great character • people’s rights • money from taxes • no central govern • people have a say • head of democracy • against constitut • pits law in place • how meany branches • pilgrim government • tax on paper products • writersofconstitut legislation makes laws

Philippine Constitution Crossword 2025-10-28

Philippine Constitution Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. 13.Fundamental rights guaranteed to citizens
  2. 11.Local government units
  3. and Balances 15. President’s power to reject a bill
  4. 12.Division of power among branches
  5. 10.Leader of the Senate
  6. 14.Document that replaced the 1973 Constitution
  7. 24.It upholds equality before the law
  8. of Law 22.Refers to government accountability
  9. 9.Constitutional change by people’s initiative
  10. 8.First Philippine Constitution (1899)
  11. Rights 17.Executive power is vested in this office
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  1. 6.Power to interpret laws
  2. 7.President is the head of this branch
  3. 5.Power to make laws
  4. Office 18.Responsible for national defense
  5. 4.Citizens’ right to vote
  6. of Rights 2.Sets fundamental principles of government
  7. Territory 20.Legislative body of the Philippines
  8. 16.The highest court of the land
  9. 23.Protection of human dignity
  10. 3.Freedom of expression
  11. of Powers 21.The first article of the Constitution defines this state
  12. 1.Supreme law of the land
  13. Good 19.It protects and promotes general welfare

24 Clues: 5.Power to make laws • 10.Leader of the Senate • 3.Freedom of expression • 6.Power to interpret laws • 4.Citizens’ right to vote • 11.Local government units • 1.Supreme law of the land • 23.Protection of human dignity • 16.The highest court of the land • 12.Division of power among branches • 24.It upholds equality before the law • 7.President is the head of this branch • ...

the 7 bill of rights 2022-02-17

the 7 bill of rights crossword puzzle
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  1. amendment 3r
  2. che
  3. lim
  4. fed
  5. pow
  6. pop
  7. amendment 1s
  8. amendment 4
  9. amendment 5
  10. sovere
  11. amendment 6
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  1. amendment 2nd
  2. repub
  3. amendment 8t
  4. gov
  5. indivi
  6. amendment 9
  7. separ
  8. amendment 10tt
  9. amendment 7t

20 Clues: che • gov • lim • fed • pow • pop • repub • separ • indivi • sovere • amendment 9 • amendment 4 • amendment 5 • amendment 6 • amendment 3r • amendment 8t • amendment 1s • amendment 7t • amendment 2nd • amendment 10tt

Bill Of Rights Crossword Puzzle 2020-10-12

Bill Of Rights Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. allows police to search private homes
  2. Powers Reserved to the states and people
  3. a military force that is raised from the civil population to supplement a regular army in an emergency.
  4. Father of the Constitution
  5. legal cases involving disputes between people
  6. a suspect can pay a *bail* to guarantee he or she will return to trial
  7. the police must show this to obtain a search warrant
  8. the action of capturing someone or something using force.
  9. protects citizens' rights during legal proceedings
  10. Search and seizure
  11. saying a lie to harm another person's reputation
  12. Rights of a person Accused of a crime
  13. Trial by jury in civil Suits
  14. Right to bear arms(guns)
  15. a term for housing troops
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  1. Rights Reserved to the people
  2. each branch of government has the means to check the actions of the other branches
  3. a citizen tried for the same crime twice
  4. Protection from excessive bail and Punishment
  5. Freedom of religion, speech, press:Rights to assembly and petition
  6. Keeping soldiers in Private homes
  7. a term meaning an amendment has been approved by the state
  8. Right to a fair and speedy Trial
  9. to curtail or limit (rights or privileges).
  10. fair and balanced perspective

25 Clues: Search and seizure • Right to bear arms(guns) • a term for housing troops • Father of the Constitution • Trial by jury in civil Suits • Rights Reserved to the people • fair and balanced perspective • Right to a fair and speedy Trial • Keeping soldiers in Private homes • allows police to search private homes • Rights of a person Accused of a crime • ...

Bill Of Rights Crossword Puzzle 2020-10-12

Bill Of Rights Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. Freedom of religion, speech, press:Rights to assembly and petition
  2. a term for housing troops
  3. Rights Reserved to the people
  4. a suspect can pay a *bail* to guarantee he or she will return to trial
  5. each branch of government has the means to check the actions of the other branches
  6. the action of capturing someone or something using force.
  7. Powers Reserved to the states and people
  8. saying a lie to harm another person's reputation
  9. to curtail or limit (rights or privileges).
  10. protects citizens' rights during legal proceedings
  11. Right to a fair and speedy Trial
  12. Trial by jury in civil Suits
  13. a military force that is raised from the civil population to supplement a regular army in an emergency.
  14. more than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.
  15. fair and balanced perspective
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  1. the police must show this to obtain a search warrant
  2. Father of the Constitution
  3. a citizen tried for the same crime twice
  4. a term meaning an amendment has been approved by the state
  5. allows police to search private homes
  6. Rights of a person Accused of a crime
  7. Keeping soldiers in Private homes
  8. the action of mentioning a number of things one by one.
  9. Protection from excessive bail and Punishment
  10. Search and seizure
  11. legal cases involving disputes between people
  12. Right to bear arms(guns)

27 Clues: Search and seizure • Right to bear arms(guns) • a term for housing troops • Father of the Constitution • Trial by jury in civil Suits • Rights Reserved to the people • fair and balanced perspective • Right to a fair and speedy Trial • Keeping soldiers in Private homes • allows police to search private homes • Rights of a person Accused of a crime • ...

Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle 2023-12-14

Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. You need one of these to purchase a gun.
  2. This branch of government is controlled by the President.
  3. Proof
  4. A school only needs this to search a student.
  5. This is 1 type of weapon that is not legally allowed in the USA.
  6. On the streets, law enforcement need a warrant to search your body, home and this.
  7. This is the group of people that control the Legislative Branch of government.
  8. Your documents
  9. Non-Pro Army
  10. This type of crime on your record can prevent you from ever buying a gun.
  11. Law enforcement usually need one of these in order to search your property or body.
  12. This is "controversial" when it comes to the press.
  13. controlled
  14. This branch of government interprets the laws.
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  1. Laws are changing yearly and people are losing rights to privacy in the name of this.
  2. Additions/Changes.
  3. This may affect your ability to purchase a gun.
  4. The first right we learned in Amendment I.
  5. At school, your Freedom of Speech cannot interfere with this.
  6. This type of "figure" CAN be photographed even if under 18.
  7. A promise
  8. This branch of government makes the laws.
  9. This is a group of 9 judges that listen to cases dealing with peoples rights.
  10. This is what the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution are called.
  11. Your body
  12. You cannot fire a weapon within this range of city limits.
  13. Of it.
  14. Complete this phrase: "Freedom of Speech & ________".
  15. Media.
  16. Have/Hold Firearms

30 Clues: Proof • Of it. • Media. • A promise • Your body • controlled • Non-Pro Army • Your documents • Additions/Changes. • Have/Hold Firearms • You need one of these to purchase a gun. • This branch of government makes the laws. • The first right we learned in Amendment I. • A school only needs this to search a student. • This branch of government interprets the laws. • ...

Constitution + Bill of Rights 2025 2025-12-05

Constitution + Bill of Rights 2025 crossword puzzle
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  1. Commander and Chief of armed forces
  2. Number of terms a President may serve
  3. Power to declare act of Congress or President "unconstitutional"= _______ Review
  4. Enforce law
  5. 1st written document of self government in America
  6. Court case that protects your right to remain silent= _______ v. Arizona
  7. Has power of impeachment
  8. There are 13 court of ______
  9. 3rd Amendment= No _______ soldiers
  10. The president's top advisors
  11. citizens and leaders lived modest lives, worked hard and put common welfare above own selfish interests
  12. There are 94 _____ courts
  13. Interpret law
  14. 4th Amendment = No illegal search or ______
  15. Lists the goals of the Constitution
  16. Shared power between federal government and states
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  1. Officially elects the President
  2. Representation in the House of Representatives is based on states __________
  3. Approves presidential appointees
  4. The President can sign or ______ a bill
  5. Relationship between people and gov, existed only for good of people
  6. 1st African American Justice= ______ Marshall
  7. Amendment which gives right to a speedy trial
  8. Term of supreme Court Justice
  9. Most work in congress gets done in _________
  10. States have ________ representation in the Senate
  11. The 1st government of the U.S., the Articles of _______
  12. ________ Rebellion showed weakness of the Articles of Confederation
  13. Make law
  14. Formally approve a plan or an agreement.
  15. Idea that the government’s authority comes from the people= _______ sovereignty
  16. Congress power to make needed laws not in Constitution= ______ Clause
  17. 2nd Amendment = Right to bear______
  18. Solution at Constitutional Convention for state representation in Congress
  19. Amendment which protects from cruel or unusual punishment
  20. System that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other two branches
  21. Presides over impeachment trial= ______ Justice
  22. National laws are the __________ law of the land

38 Clues: Make law • Enforce law • Interpret law • Has power of impeachment • There are 94 _____ courts • There are 13 court of ______ • The president's top advisors • Term of supreme Court Justice • Officially elects the President • Approves presidential appointees • 3rd Amendment= No _______ soldiers • Commander and Chief of armed forces • 2nd Amendment = Right to bear______ • ...

Bill Of Rights Crossword Puzzle 2020-10-12

Bill Of Rights Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. Freedom of religion, speech, press:Rights to assembly and petition
  2. Rights of a person Accused of a crime
  3. a term for housing troops
  4. a term meaning an amendment has been approved by the state
  5. a suspect can pay a *bail* to guarantee he or she will return to trial
  6. each branch of government has the means to check the actions of the other branches
  7. a military force that is raised from the civil population to supplement a regular army in an emergency.
  8. allows police to search private homes
  9. Protection from excessive bail and Punishment
  10. protects citizens' rights during legal proceedings
  11. Trial by jury in civil Suits
  12. Search and seizure
  13. a citizen tried for the same crime twice
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  1. Right to a fair and speedy Trial
  2. the police must show this to obtain a search warrant
  3. Right to bear arms(guns)
  4. Keeping soldiers in Private homes
  5. saying a lie to harm another person's reputation
  6. Father of the Constitution
  7. Rights Reserved to the people
  8. to curtail or limit (rights or privileges).
  9. Powers Reserved to the states and people
  10. fair and balanced perspective
  11. legal cases involving disputes between people
  12. the action of capturing someone or something using force.

25 Clues: Search and seizure • Right to bear arms(guns) • a term for housing troops • Father of the Constitution • Trial by jury in civil Suits • Rights Reserved to the people • fair and balanced perspective • 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 • ...

Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle 2023-12-12

Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. media/news sources can report on stories without government interference
  2. amendment that says trials must be speedy, public, and held near where the crime took place
  3. amendment that protects against cruel and unusual punishment, and against unfair prices for bail or fines
  4. amendment that protects people from testifying against themselves and being put on trial twice for the same crime
  5. amendment that protects citizens from having to let soldiers live in their houses during peace time
  6. the name of the first 10 amendments to the Constitution
  7. amendment that protects the right to own and carry weapons and to form a militia
  8. someone who saw a crime take place or knows something about it and can be forced to testify in court
  9. amendment that protects freedom of religion, speech, press, and the right to assemble
  10. citizens can say what they want without being punished
  11. the amount of money paid to get out of jail after being arrested
  12. amendment that protects the power of each level of government
  13. amendment that sets rules for when people’s belongings can be searched or seized (taken)
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  1. a paper given by a judge that gives police permission to search a specific place
  2. citizens can choose what religion they want to practice (or none)
  3. the group of 6-12 people who listen to a court case and vote to decide if someone is guilty (must be unbiased)
  4. amendment that allows for juries to decide lawsuits worth more than $20 and says that jury decisions are final
  5. the person who is in charge in the courtroom and decides cases if there is no jury
  6. citizens can gather for protests, meetings, rallies, etc. as long as they are peaceful
  7. a person who helps prove that an accused person is guilty or not, anyone accused of a crime has a right to one of these
  8. this phrase means that people can own and carry weapons
  9. amendment that protects daily rights and freedoms that are not listed in the other amendments
  10. this term means that you cannot be put on trial twice for the same crime

23 Clues: citizens can say what they want without being punished • this phrase means that people can own and carry weapons • the name of the first 10 amendments to the Constitution • amendment that protects the power of each level of government • the amount of money paid to get out of jail after being arrested • ...

Bill of Rights -- Chapter 4 2023-03-01

Bill of Rights -- Chapter 4 crossword puzzle
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  1. putting someone on trial for a crime of which he/she has been previously found innocent
  2. the freedom to think and act without government interference or fear of unfair legal treatment
  3. a violent act against a person because of his/her race, color, national origin, gender, or disability
  4. peaceful protest against laws believed to be unfair
  5. a person officially charged with a crime
  6. laws from after the Civil War that kept African Americans from holding certain jobs, having property, and limited other rights
  7. spoken untruths that are harmful to someone's reputation
  8. the act of occupying seats or sitting on the floor of an establishment as a form of organized protest
  9. following established legal procedures
  10. a document issued by a grand jury to charge someone with a crime
  11. written untruths that are harmful to someone's reputation
  12. a strong reason to think that a person or property has been involved in a crime
  13. unfair treatment based on prejudice against a certain group
  14. the right of government to take private property, usually land, for public use
  15. Southern segregation law
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  1. a court order allowing police to search property and seize evidence
  2. the right to say our opinions, without fear of being stopped or punished by the government for those ideas
  3. the right to vote
  4. the banning of printed materials or films due to offensive ideas they contain
  5. the rights of full citizenship and equality under the law
  6. a sum of money used as security deposit to ensure that an accused person who is released returns for his/her trial
  7. the social separation of the races
  8. giving evidence about yourself that could lead to you being found guilty of a crime
  9. a formal request for a government action
  10. a sum of money required by voters before they are permitted to cast a ballot

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

Bill of Rights Crossword - Natalie 2022-09-28

Bill of Rights Crossword - Natalie crossword puzzle
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  1. can't be a witness against yourself
  2. replace
  3. fundamental principles
  4. bans quartering
  5. right to jury trial in civil cases
  6. prevents unreasonable search and seizure
  7. right to fair trial
  8. lawsuit no criminal conduct
  9. bans excessive bail and punishment
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  1. accommodate
  2. same crime charged twice
  3. basic rights
  4. restriction
  5. fair trial, right to lawyer
  6. weapons and ammunition
  7. right to bare arms and form militia
  8. rights retained by the people
  9. taking away
  10. ensures states rights
  11. rights of accused

20 Clues: replace • accommodate • restriction • taking away • 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 • ...

Constitution and Bill of rights 2022-05-26

Constitution and Bill of rights crossword puzzle
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  1. makes all laws
  2. criminal
  3. complaints
  4. Written authorization to search
  5. the elected head of a republic
  6. Rights of the people
  7. body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed.
  8. To set a standard
  9. The right to bear arms
  10. to approve
  11. Quartering troops
  12. to get together peacefully
  13. interprets the laws
  14. Rights of the caused persons
  15. Rights to speedy trial
  16. to forbid
  17. Search and seizure
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  1. untrained army
  2. Trial by Jury
  3. the highest judicial court in a country or state.
  4. the five freedoms
  5. the Presidents branch of government
  6. person who advocates or supports a system of government in which several states unite under a central authority.
  7. to fix complaints
  8. powers of the states and the people
  9. person who opposed the adoption of the U.S. Constitution.
  10. unbiased
  11. assembly or council of citizens having the highest deliberative functions in a government
  12. Limits of fines and punishments
  13. the first ten amendments to the US Constitution

30 Clues: criminal • unbiased • to forbid • complaints • to approve • Trial by Jury • untrained army • makes all laws • the five freedoms • To set a standard • to fix complaints • Quartering troops • Search and seizure • interprets the laws • Rights of the people • The right to bear arms • Rights to speedy trial • to get together peacefully • Rights of the caused persons • the elected head of a republic • ...

Bill of Rights Vocabulary #1 2024-11-15

Bill of Rights Vocabulary #1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Listen to cases dealing with rights
  2. Not allowing
  3. To request in writing
  4. This is what you call a group of people
  5. This is the age when you are legally allowed to purchase and drink alcohol
  6. This is the first right listed in Amendment 1
  7. Protects things you can do or have
  8. Practice
  9. This is the age when you become a legal adult
  10. This is the age when you can retire
  11. This branch of government interprets the laws
  12. A document explaining how a country will be organized
  13. Favoring
  14. Media
  15. This person oversees the Executive Branch
  16. Come together
  17. Having one of these on your record can impact your rights
Down
  1. Change/Addition
  2. Congress oversees this branch of government
  3. This branch of government enforces the laws
  4. This is what you call the first 10 Amendments of the Constitution
  5. This group oversees the Judicial Branch
  6. This is an example of an Establishment of Religion
  7. You get this right at 15
  8. This is the age when you can legally watch a rated R movie on your own
  9. Of it
  10. Protects your rights
  11. You have the least amount of rights at this place

28 Clues: Media • Of it • Practice • Favoring • Not allowing • Come together • Change/Addition • Protects your rights • To request in writing • You get this right at 15 • Protects things you can do or have • Listen to cases dealing with rights • This is the age when you can retire • This is what you call a group of people • This group oversees the Judicial Branch • ...

Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle 2024-11-11

Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. – A legal document issued by a court giving police the authority to conduct a search, required under the Fourth Amendment for legal searches and seizures.
  2. – Reasonable grounds for issuing a search or making an arrest, as required for searches and seizures under the Fourth Amendment.
  3. – The right to possess weapons for defense (Amendment II).
  4. – The right to practice any religion or no religion without government interference.
  5. – A formal change or addition to a legal document, especially the Constitution.
  6. – Being tried twice for the same crime, prohibited under the Fifth Amendment.
  7. – To actively break the terms of a law or limit a right, especially in reference to personal freedoms.
  8. – Refers to legal representation, specifically the Sixth Amendment right to an attorney for defense.
  9. – Being forced to testify against oneself, prohibited by the Fifth Amendment, allowing individuals the “right to remain silent.”
  10. – A military force composed of ordinary citizens to provide defense, security, and emergency law enforcement (Amendment II).
  11. – The right to express one’s opinions publicly without governmental interference or censorship.
  12. – A group of citizens tasked with deciding if there is enough evidence for a trial (Amendment V).
Down
  1. – Legal principle that the government must respect all legal rights owed to a person, protected under the Fifth Amendment.
  2. – Harsh or barbaric penalties, prohibited by the Eighth Amendment.
  3. – The act of housing or lodging soldiers, addressed in the Third Amendment which prohibits involuntary housing of soldiers in private homes.
  4. – Refers to the government's right to search a person’s property and take evidence, regulated by the Fourth Amendment to protect privacy.
  5. – The right to appeal to government to address grievances or request changes.
  6. – To formally approve or confirm, especially in reference to constitutional amendments or treaties.
  7. – Money or property given to secure the release of a person awaiting trial, addressed in the Eighth Amendment to prevent excessive amounts.
  8. – The right to gather peacefully, often related to protests or meetings, protected under the First Amendment.
  9. – Powers not delegated to the federal government by the Constitution, which are reserved to the states or people under the Tenth Amendment.

21 Clues: – The right to possess weapons for defense (Amendment II). • – Harsh or barbaric penalties, prohibited by the Eighth Amendment. • – The right to appeal to government to address grievances or request changes. • – Being tried twice for the same crime, prohibited under the Fifth Amendment. • ...

Constitution and Bill of Rights 2026-04-28

Constitution and Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Second Amendment right to own weapons
  2. Sixth Amendment right to a fast court case
  3. Sixth Amendment right to legal representation
  4. Number of amendments in the Bill of Rights
  5. First Amendment right to express your ideas
  6. First Amendment freedom of newspapers and media
  7. A freedom protected by law
  8. The Constitution is divided into this many main sections
  9. First Amendment right to gather peacefully
  10. Seventh Amendment right to a jury trial in civil cases
  11. The supreme law of the United States
Down
  1. The first ten amendments to the Constitution
  2. Number of articles in the Constitution
  3. Fifth Amendment right to remain silent
  4. A benefit given, not guaranteed
  5. Changes or additions to the Constitution
  6. Tenth Amendment reserves these to the states or people
  7. A system where people have the power
  8. Ninth Amendment says people have more of these than listed
  9. Fourth Amendment protects against illegal searches
  10. The introduction that explains the purpose of the Constitution
  11. Eighth Amendment protects against excessive bail
  12. First Amendment freedom to practice any belief

23 Clues: A freedom protected by law • A benefit given, not guaranteed • A system where people have the power • The supreme law of the United States • Second Amendment right to own weapons • Number of articles in the Constitution • Fifth Amendment right to remain silent • Changes or additions to the Constitution • Sixth Amendment right to a fast court case • ...

Confederation of Constitution 2026-02-20

Confederation of Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Plan
  2. Henry
  3. of Confederation
  4. Paterson
  5. Jersey Plan
  6. trade
  7. Franklin
  8. Fathers
  9. Convention
  10. Hamilton
  11. Dickinson
Down
  1. Jay
  2. Compromise
  3. Mason
  4. phia
  5. paper
  6. Randolph
  7. Washington
  8. of Rights
  9. Compromise
  10. Madison

21 Clues: Jay • Plan • phia • Mason • Henry • paper • trade • Fathers • Madison • Paterson • Randolph • Franklin • Hamilton • of Rights • Dickinson • Compromise • Washington • Convention • Compromise • Jersey Plan • of Confederation

The Bill of Rights 2023-12-11

The Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The 5th amendment guarantees the right to ___ process
  2. A document issued by a judge to the sheriff for the purpose of getting evidence concerning a crime
  3. The 1st amendment consists of four different ________ and 1 right
  4. The 5th amendment protects against double ________
  5. The 3rd amendment was made because the British forced people to _____ soldiers
  6. What amendment outlaws unreasonable search and seizure
Down
  1. The 2nd amendment is the right to ____ _____
  2. The 9th amendment states that rights not listed are given to the ______
  3. The Bill of Rights consist of the first 10 __________
  4. Spoken untruths that are harmful to someone's reputation
  5. Money that is paid in order to be released from jail while waiting for a trial
  6. The power to take private property for public use following payment of just compensation is called _______ domain
  7. When you are on trial you have the right to a ______
  8. How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights

14 Clues: The 2nd amendment is the right to ____ _____ • How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights • The 5th amendment protects against double ________ • When you are on trial you have the right to a ______ • The 5th amendment guarantees the right to ___ process • The Bill of Rights consist of the first 10 __________ • ...

Bill of Rights (Amendments) 2024-01-11

Bill of Rights (Amendments) crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
  2. the right to a jury trial when you're charged with a crime, protection against double jeopardy, protection against self-incrimination, the right to a fair trial, and protection against the taking of property by the government without compensation.
  3. Protects the rights not specifically listed in the Constitution and Bill of Rights
  4. The right to remain silent; this must be told to those being arrested
  5. protects the right for citizens to have a jury trial in federal courts with civil cases where the claim exceeds a certain dollar value.
  6. protection from quartering troops
  7. the right to a public trial without unnecessary delay, the right to a lawyer, the right to an impartial jury, and the right to know who your accusers are and charges
Down
  1. Being tried for the same crime twice
  2. The state that againstd agaisnt in the Miranda Case
  3. fair compensation for owners of formerly private property that has been taken by the government
  4. Protection from cruel and unusual punishment
  5. Right to bear arms
  6. Powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved for the states
  7. Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures

14 Clues: Right to bear arms • protection from quartering troops • Being tried for the same crime twice • Protection from cruel and unusual punishment • The state that againstd agaisnt in the Miranda Case • Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures • Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition • ...

Bill of Rights Crossword 2026-01-22

Bill of Rights Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The right to gather peacefully.
  2. Sharing power between national and state governments.
  3. – Double _______ is being tried twice for the same crime.
  4. A legal document allowing police to search or arrest.
  5. Due __________ is the Fair treatment through the legal system.
  6. freedom of ________ is the right to practice any religion or none.
Down
  1. ________ powers are powers kept by the states or the people.
  2. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution that protect individual freedoms.
  3. The right to complain to the government or ask for changes.
  4. A change or addition to the Constitution.
  5. To own or carry weapons.
  6. ________ domian is the government taking private property for public use.
  7. Money paid to be released from jail before trial.
  8. ________ cause is a reasonable belief that a crime has occurred

14 Clues: To own or carry weapons. • The right to gather peacefully. • A change or addition to the Constitution. • Money paid to be released from jail before trial. • Sharing power between national and state governments. • A legal document allowing police to search or arrest. • – Double _______ is being tried twice for the same crime. • ...

Constitution/Bill of rights 2022-05-24

Constitution/Bill of rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Rights of Citizens
  2. Other rights of the people.
  3. Right to keep and bear arms in order to maintain a well regulated militia.
  4. Slavery Abolished
  5. The amendment that allows freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
  6. No quartering of soldiers.
  7. The right to remain silent
  8. Suits against states
Down
  1. Rights of accused persons, e.g., right to a speedy and public trial.
  2. Right of trial by jury in civil cases.
  3. Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.
  4. Election of President and Vice-president
  5. Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments.
  6. Powers reserved to the states.

14 Clues: Slavery Abolished • Rights of Citizens • Suits against states • No quartering of soldiers. • The right to remain silent • Other rights of the people. • Powers reserved to the states. • Right of trial by jury in civil cases. • Election of President and Vice-president • Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures. • Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments. • ...

Bill of Rights Vocabulary 2024-01-04

Bill of Rights Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The right to vote
  2. A sum of money used as a security deposit to ensure that someone will return for trial
  3. a formal request for government action
  4. spoken untruths that are harmful to someone’s reputation
  5. freedoms to think and act without government interference or fear of unfair legal treatment
  6. a court order allowing law-enforcement officers to search a suspect’s home or business and take specific items as evidence
  7. Following established legal procedures
Down
  1. giving evidence that could lead to one being found guilty of a crime
  2. putting someone on trial for a crime for which he or she was previously found not guilty
  3. Any change to the Constitution
  4. The banning of alarming or offensive material in books or films
  5. written untruths that are harmful to someone’s reputation
  6. a sum of money required of voters before they are permitted to cast a ballot
  7. the right of government to take private property for public use

14 Clues: The right to vote • Any change to the Constitution • a formal request for government action • Following established legal procedures • spoken untruths that are harmful to someone’s reputation • written untruths that are harmful to someone’s reputation • The banning of alarming or offensive material in books or films • ...

Civics Test, pp. 1-4 2022-08-24

Civics Test, pp. 1-4 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Declaration of Independence announced our
  2. Declaration of Independence lists ... rights.
  3. Declaration of ... declared our independence
  4. Bill of Rights protects freedom of ...
  5. Constitution establishes three ... of government
  6. The Bill of Rights is the first ... amendments.
Down
  1. An amendment is a change or addition to the
  2. Colonists came to America for religious ...
  3. Founders wanted a nation ruled by ...
  4. The Constitution sets up the ...
  5. Government's power is separated into branches to
  6. Founders decided US should be a..democracy

12 Clues: The Constitution sets up the ... • Founders wanted a nation ruled by ... • Bill of Rights protects freedom of ... • Declaration of Independence announced our • Founders decided US should be a..democracy • An amendment is a change or addition to the • Colonists came to America for religious ... • Declaration of ... declared our independence • ...

Confederation To Constitution 2026-02-20

Confederation To Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Hamilton
  2. of Confederation
  3. Plan
  4. Henry
  5. Convention
  6. of Rights
  7. Randolph
  8. Compromise
  9. trade
  10. Jay
  11. Jersey Plan
  12. Paterson
  13. Dickinson
Down
  1. paper
  2. Fathers
  3. phia
  4. Madison
  5. Franklin
  6. Mason
  7. Washington
  8. Compromise

21 Clues: Jay • Plan • phia • paper • Henry • Mason • trade • Fathers • Madison • Hamilton • Franklin • Randolph • Paterson • of Rights • Dickinson • Convention • Compromise • Washington • Compromise • Jersey Plan • of Confederation

The Constitution & The Bill of Rights 2023-03-06

The Constitution & The Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the man who wrote the constutution
  2. the amendment that guarentees the right to a jury
  3. the branch of government that is in charge of the court system
  4. how many amendments are in The Bill of Rights
  5. "I plead the..."
  6. the number of amendments in the constitution
Down
  1. the fifth amendments prevents double...
  2. according to the second amendment gives us the right to...
  3. one of the 3 basic freedoms protected by the first amendment
  4. what amendment protects you from searches without reason
  5. the head of the executive branch is
  6. makes laws
  7. The bill of...
  8. the sixth amendment gives you the right to a...trial
  9. the tenth amendment protects the rights of the

15 Clues: makes laws • The bill of... • "I plead the..." • the man who wrote the constutution • the head of the executive branch is • the fifth amendments prevents double... • the number of amendments in the constitution • how many amendments are in The Bill of Rights • the tenth amendment protects the rights of the • the amendment that guarentees the right to a jury • ...

the 7 bill of rights 2022-02-17

the 7 bill of rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. indivi
  2. 3r
  3. separ
  4. sovere
  5. repub
  6. pow
  7. 8t
  8. 5
  9. 1s
  10. gov
Down
  1. 6
  2. pop
  3. 2nd
  4. che
  5. fed
  6. lim
  7. 9
  8. 10t
  9. 7t
  10. 4

20 Clues: 6 • 9 • 4 • 5 • 3r • 7t • 8t • 1s • pop • 2nd • che • fed • lim • 10t • pow • gov • separ • repub • indivi • sovere

Bill of rights + Ashley Lopez 2022-09-28

Bill of rights + Ashley Lopez crossword puzzle
Across
  1. government files in court
  2. guarantees rights
  3. religion,press,assembly
  4. search and seizure
  5. soldiers over staying their stay
  6. ensures state rights
  7. _____ and punishment
  8. right to bear arms
  9. legal dispute between groups
  10. ____ to a jury trail in ____ cases
Down
  1. search and ______
  2. basic principles and ___ of a nation
  3. applies to the first amendment
  4. rights of the
  5. federal law ____ state
  6. not exposing yourself
  7. never charged to the ___ case
  8. bans quartering or stationing of military troops soldiers in group
  9. right to bear
  10. 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

Bill of Rights + David & Bre crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the ___ allows you to bare arms
  2. the ____ is tied in with a civil case
  3. the ____ on speech
  4. federal _____ state laws
  5. ___case is a form of the 6th
  6. the ___ gives you the right to a grand jury & prevents double jeopardy
  7. the ___ gives power to state/people
  8. bear ___
  9. the ____ connects to the rights that aren't stated in the constitution
  10. forced _____ for military
  11. the ___ stops unreasonable searches and seizure
Down
  1. five ____ rights
  2. the ___ holds the amendments
  3. ___ is when you give yourself away
  4. _____ prohibits the prosecution for same crime twice
  5. ___case is a form of the 7th
  6. the ___ gives the right to a fair trial for criminals
  7. search and ___
  8. the ____ allows you to stops the quartering act
  9. 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

Bill of Rights Crossword - Natalie crossword puzzle
Across
  1. replace
  2. bans quartering
  3. right to jury trial in civil cases
  4. rights of accused
  5. lawsuit no criminal conduct
  6. can't be a witness against yourself
  7. rights retained by the people
  8. basic rights
Down
  1. same crime charged twice
  2. taking away
  3. prevents unreasonable search and seizure
  4. restriction
  5. accommodate
  6. weapons and ammunition
  7. fair trial, right to lawyer
  8. right to bare arms and form militia
  9. fundamental principles
  10. bans excessive bail and punishment
  11. right to fair trial
  12. 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

Bill of Rights Crossword puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Which Amendment stops soldiers from staying in a home without the owner's consent?
  2. Amendment 1 allows you to practice your what freely?
  3. According to amendment 2 you have the right to ___ ___
  4. The 7th amendment give the right to a trial by ___
  5. The first ten amendments to the Constitution are call _____
  6. Amendment 6 gives you the right to an ___ jury
  7. Amendment 2 says there can be a well regulated ___
  8. How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
  9. Amendment 5 allows you to practice what freely?
  10. Amendment 5 does allow?
  11. You have the right to peacefully _______
Down
  1. Crime that is punishable by the death penalty
  2. Cops need this to search your home.
  3. What is an abbreviation for the president
  4. Gathering signatures to make a change is called a ____
  5. Amendment 9 gives you rights not listed in the ____.
  6. You have the _______ to a speedy and public trial.
  7. If you are the defendant you have the right to a __________ and if you cannot afford one, one will be provided for you.
  8. You can't make a law removing your freedom of ____
  9. 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

Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. You have the right to practice your ____ freely?
  2. Which amendment protects you from searches without reason?
  3. Amendment 6 gives you the right to an ___ jury
  4. Amendment 5 does not allow _____ jeopardy
  5. Gathering signatures to make a change is called a ?
  6. Amendment 5 does not allow
  7. Which amendment stops soldiers from staying in a home without the owners consent?
  8. According to Amendment 2, you have the right to ?
  9. First ten amendments to the Constitution are called ?
  10. The gov can't make a law removing freedom of ?
  11. The 7th amendment gives the right to a trial by a ?
Down
  1. Amendment 9 gives you rights not listed in the ?
  2. Cops need this to search your home
  3. Amendment 2 says there can be a well regulated what?
  4. How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights
  5. A crime that is punishable by the death sentence
  6. You have the right to peacefully ___
  7. You have the ___ to a speedy and public trial
  8. What is an abbreviation for the president?
  9. 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

Bill Of Rights Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Rights of a person Accused of a crime
  2. each branch of government has the means to check the actions of the other branches
  3. a military force that is raised from the civil population to supplement a regular army in an emergency.
  4. the police must show this to obtain a search warrant
  5. a suspect can pay a *bail* to guarantee he or she will return to trial
  6. a citizen tried for the same crime twice
  7. fair and balanced perspective
  8. Protection from excessive bail and Punishment
  9. the action of capturing someone or something using force.
  10. allows police to search private homes
  11. legal cases involving disputes between people
  12. Right to bear arms(guns)
  13. protects citizens' rights during legal proceedings
  14. Freedom of religion, speech, press:Rights to assembly and petition
  15. Trial by jury in civil Suits
  16. Rights Reserved to the people
Down
  1. more than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.
  2. Powers Reserved to the states and people
  3. a term meaning an amendment has been approved by the state
  4. to curtail or limit (rights or privileges).
  5. a term for housing troops
  6. saying a lie to harm another person's reputation
  7. Keeping soldiers in Private homes
  8. Search and seizure
  9. Right to a fair and speedy Trial
  10. 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

CONSTITUTION & BILL OF RIGHTS REVIEW crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Protects freedom of speech, press, assembly, religion, and petition.
  2. Each branch of government can oversee the actions of another branch.
  3. Power of government is limited by the Constitution, no government official is above the law.
  4. Power is split between 3 SEPARATE co-equal branches of government.
  5. People are the source of government power.
  6. 3 parts of the Constitution: ___________, 7 articles, and 27 amendments.
  7. Protects against illegal searches and seizures.
  8. Powers not granted to the national government are reserved to the states or the people.
  9. Court case that showed symbolic speech was protected the same as spoken speech was ___________ v. Des Moines.
  10. Clause of the first amendment that allows people to practice their own religious beliefs.
  11. Number of amendments in the Constitution.
Down
  1. No double jeopardy, self-incrimination, can't be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process.
  2. Trial by jury, speedy public trial, counsel for your defense, face your accusers, know the charges against you.
  3. No quartering of troops in peacetime without consent.
  4. Number of articles in the Constitution.
  5. Courts can review actions taken by other branches and determine if they are constitutional or not.
  6. Job of the _______________ branch is to MAKE the law.
  7. Right to a jury trial in a civil case where the amount involved exceeds $20.
  8. Protects a person's right to keep and bear arms.
  9. Clause of the first amendment that prevents government from establishing a national religion.
  10. First ten amendments to the Constitution.
  11. Job of the __________________ branch is to INTERPRET the law.
  12. Job of the _________________ branch is to ENFORCE the law.
  13. Protects from excessive bail and cruel/unusual punishment.
  14. 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

Bill of Rights Cross Word crossword puzzle
Across
  1. money paid to stay out of jail awaiting trial
  2. to look for something
  3. people who decide someone's guilt or innocence
  4. changes/clarifications to the Constitution
  5. the law-making body of the U.S. Government
  6. given to
  7. parts of the Constitution
  8. a belief system
  9. a military force comprised of citizens
  10. open to all
  11. taking something without consent
Down
  1. the process of gathering together
  2. legal proceedings in criminal case
  3. the governing document of the U.S.A.
  4. a crime punishable by death
  5. the number of amendments in Bill of Rights
  6. too much, unreasonable
  7. a member of the military
  8. freedoms protected by law
  9. approved
  10. 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 • ...

The Constitution & Bill of Rights 2026-02-12

The Constitution & Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. What citizens are allowed to bear (2nd Amendment)
  2. Branch of government consisting of the President, Vice President, and the Cabinet
  3. System that keeps any branch from becoming too powerful
  4. First three words of the Constitution
  5. To formally approve a law
  6. A group of citizens deciding a court case
  7. Last name of man who wrote the Connecticut Compromise
  8. Freedom to worship (or not worship) (1st Amendment)
  9. Money paid to be released from jail
  10. Dividing government into branches
Down
  1. The supreme law of the United States
  2. The introduction that explains the purpose of the Constitution
  3. A change or addition to the Constitution
  4. Freedom to express ideas and opinions (1st Amendment)
  5. Power held by the President to sign or block laws
  6. Freedoms protected by the Bill of Rights
  7. A legal process protected by multiple amendments
  8. Housing soldiers in private homes (3rd Amendment)
  9. Describes a type of punishment that is forbidden (8th Amendment)
  10. Right to complain to the government through signatures
  11. Freedom to publish ideas without government approval
  12. Right to protest peacefully
  13. Branch of government consisting of the Supreme Court
  14. Branch of government consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives
  15. Action limited by warrants (4th Amendment)

25 Clues: To formally approve a law • Right to protest peacefully • Dividing government into branches • Money paid to be released from jail • The supreme law of the United States • First three words of the Constitution • A change or addition to the Constitution • Freedoms protected by the Bill of Rights • A group of citizens deciding a court case • ...

Constitution & Bill of Rights Crossword 2023-04-08

Constitution & Bill of Rights Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
  2. How many freedoms do we have in the first amendment?
  3. What means fairness?
  4. What is not permitted by the Constitution?
  5. What is a formal written change?
  6. Job What is a job not spelled out?
  7. What is a process of gaining and exercise control within a government for purpose of setting/ achieving goals?
  8. What means to overrule or set aside?
  9. What is a request that a decision to be reviewed by a higher court?
  10. What is another word for children?
  11. What is another term for law?
  12. What means well-being, safety, or happiness?
  13. What is a division of power between the states and the national government?
  14. What is an agreement reached by opposing sides?
Down
  1. What is a document that sets out the lawsand principles of a government?
  2. What is an alliance of independent states?
  3. What means having to do with home?
  4. Speech What is a message without being spoken?
  5. What is a proposed law?
  6. What means to reject?
  7. What is a way to bring a formal change of wrongdoing against the President or another public offical?
  8. What is a nation in which voters elect representatives to govern them?
  9. What means peace or calmness?
  10. What means to approve?
  11. What means to carry out?
  12. Job What is already written out?
  13. 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

Bill of Rights 2023-24 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the right to report what and how you like without fear of censorship
  2. the powers that the states have
  3. the amendment that protects from cruel and unusual punishment
  4. what amendment gives you the right to bear arms and form a militia
  5. fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a citizen's entitlement.
  6. this amendment states that powers not given to the Federal government in the Constitution are reserved to the states
  7. what amendment gives you the right to speech press, assembly, petition & religion
  8. you cannot be tried for the exact same crime twice
  9. the amendment that gives more rights of the accused
  10. the document needed for the government or police to come and search your property
  11. what right do you have to not tell on yourself
  12. 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
Down
  1. if you cannot afford one, one will be given to you in the court system
  2. the right to express any opinions without censorship or restraint.
  3. what amendment says no illegal searches and seizures of property
  4. a guarantee that your trial will not take to long to happen and it will be for everyone to see
  5. which amendment is the rights of the accused
  6. the right to practice whatever religion one chooses
  7. the amendment that gives you the right to a jury trial in civil cases
  8. a group of your peers that should have little bias and will decide your guilt or innocence
  9. this amendment guarantees that rights sepcifically not given to the government in the constitution are retained or given to the people
  10. what amendment says no quartering/housing troops
  11. 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

ASSESSMENT REVIEW- BILL OF RIGHTS crossword puzzle
Across
  1. People collect signature on this to change the government
  2. Right to bear arms amendment
  3. To be tried twice for the same thing is Double _____
  4. The process of testifying against oneself
  5. Dollar amount needed to have civil jury trial
  6. Person called to court to testify on your behalf
  7. Juries must be this
  8. Everyone has the right to freely ______ their religion
  9. You have the right to do this with others
Down
  1. Besides speedy, trials must also be this
  2. Searches CANNOT be this
  3. First fundamental freedom listed
  4. Procedures that need to be followed is called ___ Process
  5. Bail CANNOT be this
  6. Money put up to be released from jail
  7. You have a right to this person if accused of a crime
  8. Punishments CANNOT be this
  9. No quartering of troops amendment
  10. Document needed to conduct a search
  11. This group has the write to publish freely
  12. No government can _____ an official religion
  13. 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

lexis bill of rights crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. rightsincriminalcases
  2. fredomofspeech
  3. Grantedwomentherighttovote
  4. Establishedthefederalincometax
  5. GrantedcitizenshiptoallpersonsbornornaturalizedintheUnitedStates
  6. rightsretrainedbypeople
  7. Prohibitsthedenialoftherightovotebasedonracecolororpreviousconditionofservitude.
  8. Providedforthedirectelectionofsenatorsbythepeople
  9. Changedthedatesofthepresidentialandcongressionalterms
  10. searchandarrest
Down
  1. righttobeararms
  2. Bailsfinesandpunishments
  3. rightsincivilcases
  4. Limitstheabilityofcitizenstosuestatesinfederalcourt
  5. quartingsoilders
  6. ChangedtheprocessforelectingthePresidentandVicePresident.
  7. abolishmentslavory
  8. Prohibitedthemanufacturesaleandtransportationofalcoholicbeverages
  9. statesrights
  10. 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

Bill of Rights Cross Word crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The 10th amendment states Any ______ not listed in the constitution do not belong to the federal government instead they belong to the state
  2. Purposely lying to destroy someone's reputation
  3. an allegation that something denies some legal right
  4. go against, as of rules and laws
  5. legal proceeding against a defendant for criminal behavior
  6. The 6th Amendment states that you have the right to a ______ trial
  7. The 8th Amendment states the the punishment must fit the _______
  8. The 2nd amendment stated you have the right to own guns or bear ______
  9. keep in safety and protect from harm, loss, or destruction
  10. something that provides direction or advice
Down
  1. The first amendment states you can Practice your own _______
  2. a solemn declaration serving the same purpose as an oath
  3. an assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offence
  4. Double ______ meant that you can may not be tried twice for the same crime
  5. to stop or prevent something
  6. make sense of; assign a meaning to
  7. The 9th amendment states that any rights not listed in the constitution belong to the _______ government instead they belong to the people
  8. personal freedom from servitude or confinement or oppression
  9. The first amendment states you can peacefully _________
  10. 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

Bill of rights + Marcos G crossword puzzle
Across
  1. LGBTQ and abortion rights are protected though not in constitution
  2. Non-criminal cases such as lawsuits ______
  3. 3rd Amendment prohibits this ________
  4. The ban of troops living in homes of civilians ___________
  5. Can form a state militia if your rights are attacked ____________
  6. Exposing yourself on a crime you committed _______
  7. Back to 6th, but for civil cases ________
  8. Bans excessive punishment ________
  9. 2nd Amendment allows you to bear it ___
  10. Can't be charged for the same crime twice _______
Down
  1. Speedy and fair trial _______
  2. The fundamental principles
  3. search or capture
  4. Federal law ______ state law
  5. Restrictions made mainly for good
  6. Federal law is above state law
  7. Freedom of speech _______
  8. Be silent to not be a witness of yourself _________
  9. Cases having to do with murder _______
  10. 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

Chapter 10 Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This amendment says the government can not take away your property without paying a fair price
  2. The fourth amendment protects us from unreasonable search and ________
  3. If you have been found innocent, you can not be tried aCounterfeits an example of _______________________
  4. The 8th Amendment protects us from cruel and unusual _____________
  5. This amendment says all the powers not given to the federal government belong to the states
  6. The Second Amendment says people can own these
  7. At a trial you have a right to do this to witnesses
  8. freedom of speech, press, and religion are part of this amendment
  9. This type of trial usually involved money or divorce.
  10. If you do this to money, your trial will be in a federal court because it is a federal crime
  11. A trial must be speedy, fair and ________ meaning not behind closed doors
  12. This group of people decides if there is enough evidence to put someone on trial
Down
  1. The first ten amendments are called this
  2. These are a group of 12 people who decide if you are guilty
  3. The ninth amendments says that rights not listed in the constituiton belong to the ________
  4. The Bill of Rights is at the end of this document
  5. This person created the Bill of Rights
  6. You can do this as long as it is on public property and peaceful
  7. The Miranda rights tell you that you have the rights to remain _______
  8. You need this to someone's home
  9. To ask the government to do something by gathering signatures
  10. 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 • ...

Constitution and Bill of Rights 2025-09-15

Constitution and Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Legislative branch of government
  2. division of power between national and state governments
  3. a formal change or addition to the Constitution
  4. Amendment guaranteeing freedom of speech, religion, press
  5. amendment protecting the right to bear arms
  6. amendment guarding against unreasonable searches
  7. to formally approve
  8. amendment protecting against self-incrimination
  9. a proposed law presented to a legislature
  10. Another word for "Freedom"
Down
  1. The Supreme law of the United States
  2. Father of the Constitution
  3. Balances and _________; limits power of branches
  4. another word for introduction or preamble
  5. Highest court in the US
  6. President's power to reject a law
  7. Group of citizens deciding a court case
  8. Section of the COnstitution
  9. Freedoms and privileges guaranteed to citizens
  10. 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 • ...

Judicial Branch + Bill of Rights 2026-04-13

Judicial Branch + Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Money paid to be released from custody before trial
  2. A case involving a dispute (disagreement) between people or groups is called a _____ trial
  3. of expression the ability to share information or opinions without government censorship, suppression, or retaliation
  4. review The power of courts to decide if laws are constitutional or not
  5. A case where someone has been accused of breaking the law
  6. & seizure law enforcement examining a person’s home, business, property, or their person when suspected of a crime, and taking those things if deemed necessary
  7. process fairness in legal practice, everyone gets the chance to defend their rights
  8. To explain the meaning of laws
  9. to make a deal between different parties where each party gives up part of their demand or gives both sides something to feel good about.
  10. The side in a criminal case that tries to prove the defendant is guilty
  11. The _________ court is the highest court in the judicial branch
  12. a formal gathering of delegates from across a state or the country to discuss and debate something about the government
Down
  1. A person who brings a case against another in court
  2. To formally approve something
  3. A person accused of a crime in court or who has a lawsuit against them
  4. a past court ruling that is used as an example or guide used in future cases (e.g. the Tinker Test)
  5. The decision of a jury
  6. When a court agrees with a previous court’s decision
  7. A written explanation of a court’s decision
  8. When a judge/judges disagree(s) with the majority opinion of the court
  9. a formal, written change, correction, or addition to a document
  10. A group of citizens who decide the facts of a case
  11. reversing a lower court’s decision

23 Clues: The decision of a jury • To formally approve something • To explain the meaning of laws • reversing a lower court’s decision • A written explanation of a court’s decision • A group of citizens who decide the facts of a case • A person who brings a case against another in court • Money paid to be released from custody before trial • ...

Constitution and Bill of Rights 2026-05-14

Constitution and Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Did not support the Constitution
  2. Right to fair legal procedures
  3. Failure needs to be replaced
  4. Supreme Court
  5. Rebellion that proved the need for a Constitution
  6. Separation of state and national government
  7. Essays written in New York to pass the Constitution
  8. Named leader of the secret meeting in Philadelphia
  9. No excessive bail
  10. Elected representatives
  11. Right to a speedy trial
  12. Right to trial by jury
  13. Powers not listed are granted to the states
  14. Secret meeting in Philadelphia
  15. Leader of the Federalists
  16. No quartering
  17. Agreement on how to count slaves
Down
  1. The people hold the supreme power
  2. Government has powers given by the people
  3. Balance of power in the national government
  4. Elected officials selected by the people
  5. People possess fundamental rights that go beyond the Constitution
  6. Bicameral
  7. Commander-in-Chief
  8. Only state to not send representatives
  9. Agreement between Virginia and New Jersey
  10. Right to bear arms
  11. No unlawful search or seizures
  12. Freedom of speech, press, religion
  13. Author of the Bill of Rights
  14. Process of the states agreeing to new laws
  15. Supporters of the Constitution
  16. Two per state

33 Clues: Bicameral • Supreme Court • Two per state • No quartering • No excessive bail • Commander-in-Chief • Right to bear arms • Right to trial by jury • Elected representatives • Right to a speedy trial • Leader of the Federalists • Failure needs to be replaced • Author of the Bill of Rights • Right to fair legal procedures • No unlawful search or seizures • Supporters of the Constitution • ...

Government Crossword:Section 1 2024-09-19

Government Crossword:Section 1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. How many states ended up ratifying the Constitution?
  2. formally approved
  3. seeds of democracy
  4. most basic purpose of government
  5. three parts of government
  6. Father of the Constitution
  7. What were the delegates called?
  8. example of a state
  9. treaty signed in 1783
Down
  1. influenced the social contract theory
  2. Year the Magna Carta was signed
  3. King of England in 1760
  4. company in regards to Boston Tea Party
  5. supported the constitution and believed a bill of rights was unnessacary
  6. How many years apart were the Petition of Right and English Bill of Rights signed?
  7. articles defending the constitution
  8. two chamber legislature
  9. What closed the Boston Harbor?
  10. agreement where the English King gave the colonists the right to establish a colony
  11. characteristic of a state

20 Clues: formally approved • seeds of democracy • example of a state • treaty signed in 1783 • King of England in 1760 • two chamber legislature • three parts of government • characteristic of a state • Father of the Constitution • What closed the Boston Harbor? • Year the Magna Carta was signed • What were the delegates called? • most basic purpose of government • ...

Human Rights 10 History Revision 2013-05-14

Human Rights 10 History Revision crossword puzzle
Across
  1. ? Roosevelt headed the drafting commitee of the Declaration of human rights
  2. The congress of _____________ equality
  3. Name of a civil rights march
  4. African Americans and White Americans were ____________
  5. Martin Luther died this way
  6. Klux Klan A White supremacist group
  7. A _____________ ride
  8. The ___ charter
Down
  1. _____ Rock Central High
  2. World War which sparked the creation of human rights
  3. ? Luther gave the I have a Dream speech
  4. America was involved in a civil ______
  5. _____________ Parkes refused to move
  6. The decalaration of human rights is made up of these
  7. In 1964 which act was passed
  8. Martin Luther King was influenced by this man
  9. This President signed the Civil Rights Bill
  10. In 1960 this non violent protest began
  11. Most racial concerns were in this portion of America
  12. The ___________ of human rights

20 Clues: The ___ charter • A _____________ ride • _____ Rock Central High • Martin Luther died this way • Name of a civil rights march • In 1964 which act was passed • The ___________ of human rights • _____________ Parkes refused to move • Klux Klan A White supremacist group • America was involved in a civil ______ • The congress of _____________ equality • ...

Bill of rights 2023-11-27

Bill of rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. innocent until proven guilty.
  2. the Bill of Rights initially did not include this.
  3. freedom of speech/religion.
  4. freedom to own weapons.
Down
  1. no excision punishment/bail.
  2. introduction
  3. freedom to deny house search unless there’s a warrant.
  4. the audience of the Bill of Rights.
  5. last name of man who was main author of Bill of Rights.

9 Clues: introduction • freedom to own weapons. • freedom of speech/religion. • no excision punishment/bail. • innocent until proven guilty. • the audience of the Bill of Rights. • the Bill of Rights initially did not include this. • freedom to deny house search unless there’s a warrant. • last name of man who was main author of Bill of Rights.

Social Studies 2025-05-19

Social Studies crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The Abolitionist Movement
  2. The Civil War
  3. The Declaration of Independence
  4. Louisiana Purchase
  5. The Boston Massacre
  6. The Civil Rights Movement
  7. The Emancipation Proclamation
  8. The Oregon Trail
Down
  1. The Trails of Tears
  2. The American Revolution
  3. The Bill of Rights
  4. Women's Rights Movement
  5. The US Constitution
  6. Lewis and Clark Expedition
  7. Industrial Revolution
  8. The Gold Rush

16 Clues: The Civil War • The Gold Rush • The Oregon Trail • The Bill of Rights • Louisiana Purchase • The Trails of Tears • The US Constitution • The Boston Massacre • Industrial Revolution • The American Revolution • Women's Rights Movement • The Abolitionist Movement • The Civil Rights Movement • Lewis and Clark Expedition • The Emancipation Proclamation • The Declaration of Independence

Quarter 2 Review 2020-01-16

Quarter 2 Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The 9th amendment reserves additional rights to
  2. Approves all presidential appointments and treaties
  3. Powers granted to both national and state governments
  4. Word meaning a two house Congress
  5. Name of Act that closed the Boston Harbor, also called Coercive
  6. First three words of the preamble to the Constitution
  7. Fourth amendment requires police to have a
  8. A permanent committee in Congress
  9. Branch of government that makes the laws
  10. Term when the Supreme Court rules a law or action is illegal
  11. Act requiring colonists to allow soldiers to live in their home
  12. Powers granted to only state governments
  13. Five freedoms of the first amendment are Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, and
Down
  1. A name of an idea before it becomes a law
  2. Another word for home, found in the preamble of the Constitution
  3. A government purchase of private property for public use, eminent
  4. A state's total number of representatives in the House is based on the total
  5. Total amount of amendments included in the Bill of Rights
  6. A person hired by interest groups to influence laws that favor them
  7. Type of government where states maintain the most power
  8. Branch of government that enforces the laws
  9. Group of people who refused to ratify the Constitution without a Bill of Rights
  10. Amount of years in one presidential term
  11. A change made to the Constitution
  12. The only presidents ever to be impeached were Johnson, Clinton, and
  13. The president's ability to say no to a bill
  14. 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 • ...

Amendments_Angel 2023-01-24

Amendments_Angel crossword puzzle
Across
  1. - The constitutional amendment adopted in 1870 to extend suffrage to African Americans
  2. the Bill of Rights.
  3. - applied the bill of rights to the states
  4. - excessive bail shall not be required nor excessive fines imposed nor cruel and unusual punishment
  5. - The constitutional amendment adopted in 1920 that guarantees women the right to vote
Down
  1. - The constitutional and other legal protections against government actions. Formally set down
  2. - A process that extended the protections of the Bill of Rights against the actions of state and local governments
  3. - abolished slavery
  4. - A process that extended the protections of the Bill of Rights against the actions of state and local governments
  5. - A constitutional amendment designed to protect individuals accused of crimes
  6. - A written defamation of a person's character, reputation, business, or property rights
  7. - prohibits the government from forcing individuals to testify against themselves
  8. - Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition

13 Clues: - abolished slavery • the Bill of Rights. • - applied the bill of rights to the states • - Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition • - A constitutional amendment designed to protect individuals accused of crimes • - prohibits the government from forcing individuals to testify against themselves • ...

the constitution 2025-12-18

the constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. hey group of people decide if a bill becomes a law or not
  2. government is usually created or subject by peolpe
  3. the power of proposed taxes and spend money
  4. a commander is a leader of a military that leads
  5. of rights: it was required do not protect individual freedom
  6. it was a branch of Congress makers of law
  7. to become a government you have to be 35 years old or older
  8. it was to a point of judges and usually pardon
  9. the purpose and pass of Rights to laws.
Down
  1. explains the reasons for government
  2. support the Constitution and believe a strong central government can fix the weakness of the articles
  3. vote: the fall House or debates and votes to pass
  4. impeach for change the official simple majority
  5. a bill is usually created by votes to become a law
  6. 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 • ...

James Madison 2022-10-18

James Madison crossword puzzle
Across
  1. What did Madison encourage the Indians to give up?
  2. Roughly how many slaves did James Madison have?
  3. What type of attitude did Madison have towards the American Indians?
  4. Who did Madison support in his state of the union address?
  5. What did the bill of rights do to the government?
  6. What embraced policies designed to tie the East to the West in a national market?
Down
  1. Who did Madison serve as a "ghostwriter" for?
  2. What did the bill of rights guarantee for the people?
  3. Who did Madison run against in his 2nd election?
  4. What document was the bill of rights derived from?
  5. What state was gained because of Madison?
  6. What territory did madison persuade congress to buy?
  7. Who did James Madison beat in his first election?
  8. 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? • ...

final government project Jackson Smith 2022-01-12

final government project Jackson Smith crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the three main unalienable rights
  2. revoting for a president
  3. ruled by a group
  4. enforces federal and state laws
  5. 7 laws on the constitution
  6. the third of three branches
  7. the US document that lists all our rights
  8. the rule that says no one is above the law
  9. when congress approves a bill
  10. the second of three branches
  11. helping other countries
  12. power inherited from from family
  13. president saying no to a bill
Down
  1. when the supreme court interpreates the constotuion
  2. the nobles way to limit the kings power
  3. powers the states make, HOWEVER they cannot surpass the constotution
  4. power acquired by force
  5. the first of three branches
  6. to stall or interrupt a US government meeting
  7. evryonemakesrules
  8. to vote a president out of office
  9. collets taxes to make sure the government gets its money
  10. rule book for a country
  11. ruled by one person
  12. when a bill is introduced
  13. 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 • ...

Political Principles Branches of Government Historical documents 2025-04-08

Political Principles Branches of Government Historical documents crossword puzzle
Across
  1. congress is made up of two houses
  2. we elect our leaders
  3. Who is head of the executive branch at the national level
  4. How many branches of government do we have?
  5. the president's main job is to
  6. the legislative branch main job is
  7. we the people
  8. this was the model for Bill of rights
  9. two from every state
  10. law of the land
  11. two ways to become a U.S. citizen
  12. grant freedom of religion
  13. grant colonist same rights as englishmen
Down
  1. Our first government
  2. the judicial branch main job is
  3. membership is based on population
  4. government officials are not above the law
  5. 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 • ...

jazzy crosswordpuzzle 2014-02-06

jazzy crosswordpuzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Otis Warren
  2. Branch
  3. of Rights
  4. Forge
  5. Branch
  6. Rebellion
  7. Mason
  8. Henry
  9. fifths Compromise
  10. Madison
Down
  1. Ordinance
  2. Branch
  3. Amendment
  4. Wheatley
  5. Morris
  6. Plan
  7. Jersey Plan
  8. Federalist
  9. of Paris
  10. Compromise

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

Constitutional Era 2023-05-16

Constitutional Era crossword puzzle
Across
  1. change made to the constitution
  2. supported the constitution
  3. list of rights in the constitution
  4. solved problems between large and small states
  5. fourth U.S. president
Down
  1. wanted bill of rights
  2. didn't want bill of rights
  3. first section of the constitution
  4. first form of U.S. government
  5. 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

Crossword test 2016-10-04

Crossword test crossword puzzle
Across
  1. one house
  2. two houses
  3. war fought between England and France for North American land Stampact tax on newspapers and legal and commercial documents
  4. all are represented equally, size doesn’t matter
  5. “rough draft of the Constitution”
  6. slaves population amount
  7. British soldiers “accidentally” open fire on colonist
  8. ten basic rights aka first 10 amendments
  9. more population more representation
  10. wanted to divide power between 3 branches
Down
  1. the idea of having a, House of Rep based on population and Senate equal
  2. the idea that all men are created equal and that "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." Is important.
  3. agreement on how to vote for a leader
  4. British closed port of Boston and enforced quartering of troops
  5. pouring ______ into the sea.
  6. didn’t think the Bill of Rights was necessary
  7. made by Thomas Paine, why to break away from England Declarationofindipendence break up document from Americato England
  8. 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

Branches & Principles crossword puzzle
Across
  1. AKA "The Senate"
  2. they need to be public, followed by ALL, & judged fairly
  3. keeps the government from having too much control
  4. a group in the Executive branch that are there to support/advise
  5. "The Bill of Rights"
  6. the main position of the Executive branch
  7. the ______, the Articles, & the Bill of Rights
  8. the creation of the 3 branches to delegate abilities
  9. 2 Senators per _____
  10. another position of the Executive branch
  11. interprets & evaluates laws
Down
  1. enforces laws
  2. members in the ______ are based on population size
  3. makes laws
  4. the 3 branches keep each other in check
  5. examples of this are voting & protesting
  6. there are 7
  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

Reconstruction crossword puzzle
Across
  1. ____ Davis Bill
  2. ______ Republicans
  3. 16th President
  4. John Wilkes ______
  5. ___________ Amendment banned slavery
  6. ___________ Amendment Equal Rights
Down
  1. ______'s Bureau
  2. ____ Codes
  3. The period of U.S History
  4. separation of WPeriodand Blacks
  5. Wade _____ Bill
  6. Lincoln's 10% ____
  7. Forgiveness

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

Constitution and Bill of Rights 2023-01-18

Constitution and Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. an agreement
  2. this freedom is one of three basic freedoms protected by the 1st amendment
  3. the document to which the bill of rights is attached
  4. the percent of states that must approve an amendment for it to become a law
  5. the branch of Federal government responsible for writing the amendments
  6. the number of amendments contain in the bill of rights
Down
  1. the branch of federal government that is in charge of the court system
  2. the 10th amendment protects the rights of
  3. the number of people on a jury
  4. this amendment outlaws cruel and unusual punishment
  5. an alteration or change that ads to,improves or corrects a motion or bill
  6. 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

Constitution and Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. an agreement
  2. this freedom is one of three basic freedoms protected by the 1st amendment
  3. the document to which the bill of rights is attached
  4. the percent of states that must approve an amendment for it to become a law
  5. the branch of Federal government responsible for writing the amendments
  6. the number of amendments contain in the bill of rights
Down
  1. the branch of federal government that is in charge of the court system
  2. the 10th amendment protects the rights of
  3. the number of people on a jury
  4. this amendment outlaws cruel and unusual punishment
  5. an alteration or change that ads to,improves or corrects a motion or bill
  6. 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

Social Studies 90 - Unit 2 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Agreements between the government and first nations over land, money, and education.
  2. The prime minister responsible for creating Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms in 1982
  3. _____ rights belong to a group of people, often a minority to protect them.
  4. One who speaks English in Canada, and is a minority in Quebec.
  5. ______ rights that overturn any other right on the Charter, unless they are unreasonable.
  6. Rights that are given to us at birth.
  7. A document that declares people's rights and freedoms as citizens of Canada.
  8. Freedoms given to any Canadian citizen, regardless of status.
  9. The prime minister who wrote first implimented the Bill of Rights in 1960.
  10. When a government body acts like a parent, closely monitoring a group of people.
  11. _____ schools that boarded first nation's children, and educated then in a European fashion.
  12. An important document that declared people's rights in England.
  13. Pressuring a certain culture, or group of people to become like the majority.
  14. A bill that made it easier for first nation's land to be developed, without concensus.
Down
  1. A province that threatened to seperate from Canada twice, as it felt like it's rights were being ignored.
  2. The Charter of Rights and Freedoms is _________ in the Constitution.
  3. A ______ nation that is protected under minority rights in Canada.
  4. _____ A person of Frech decent, speaking french, with minority rights in Canada
  5. Collective rights are ones that have existed previous to the _______ landing in Canada.
  6. A collective right of first nations that deals with health
  7. An annual payment to the first nations from the government, in exchange for land use.
  8. The formula that declares the number of provinces that must consent to change the consitution.
  9. The court that takes resposibility for laying out limits to rights and freedoms.
  10. The only offical bilangual province in Canada
  11. An act that took away political rights and ceremonies from first nations people
  12. 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. • ...

Social Studies 90 - Unit 2 2015-12-14

Social Studies 90 - Unit 2 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. ______ rights that overturn any other right on the Charter, unless they are unreasonable.
  2. Freedom of _____ allows someone to say whatever they want, as long as it is not intruding on another charter right.
  3. The prime minister responsible for creating Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms in 1982
  4. The number of provinces that must consent to change the consitution.
  5. A collective right of first nations that deals with health
  6. Collective rights are ones that have existed previous to the _______ landing in Canada.
  7. The only offical bilangual province in Canada
  8. When a government body acts like a parent, closely monitoring a group of people.
  9. A province that threatened to seperate from Canada twice, as it felt like it's rights were being ignored.
  10. _____ A person of Frech decent, speaking french, with minority rights in Canada
  11. Agreements between the government and first nations over land, money, and education.
  12. The prime minister who wrote first implimented the Bill of Rights in 1960.
  13. _____ rights belong to a group of people, often a minority to protect them.
  14. ______ nation that is protected under minority rights in Canada.
Down
  1. An anual payment to the first nations from the government, in exchange for land use.
  2. One who speaks English in Canada, and is a minority in Quebec.
  3. Pressuring a certain culture, or group of people to become like the majority.
  4. The Charter of Rights and Freedoms is _________ in the Constitution.
  5. _____ schools that boarded first nation's children, and educated then in a European fashion.
  6. An important document that declared people's rights in England.
  7. Freedoms given to any Canadian citizen, regardless of status.
  8. The court that takes resposibility for laying out limits to rights and freedoms.
  9. A document that declares people's rights and freedoms as citizens of Canada.
  10. An act that took away political rights and ceremonies from first nations people
  11. A bill that made it easier for first nation's land to be developed, without concensus.
  12. 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 & Bill Of Rights 2023-10-18

Constitution & Bill Of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Where was US Constitution written?
  2. When did the bill of rights end
  3. who was the step father to the constitution
  4. when was the bill of rights written?
  5. who signed the constitution first
Down
  1. who made the constitution
  2. when did the constitution end
  3. Who insisted the Bill of Rights?
  4. where is the Bill of Rights located?
  5. when did the constitution start
  6. 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 • ...

The Crossing of Words 2026-04-24

The Crossing of Words crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Author of "The First Line of Defense" political cartoon
  2. Number of rights protected by the First Amendment
  3. The Constitution is the shield; this is the sword
  4. Group of English colonists who sailed to North America
  5. Type of government where the belief is the leader was chosen by God
  6. Name of the ship on which the English colonists sailed
  7. The Mayflower Compact is an example of ____-__________
  8. Type of government intended to keep order and protect rights
  9. A system of ideas and beliefs about politics and society
  10. Number of years before 1800 that the Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution
  11. Number of amendments in the Bill of Rights
Down
  1. Type of government where the strongest individual takes over
  2. Three-word term for what the English colonists formed upon landing in North America
  3. Synonymous with Social Contract Theory: everyone has a _____ ____
  4. Number of female colonists who signed the Mayflower Compact
  5. The Eighth Amendment protects against punishment cruel and _______
  6. Type of government said to have developed naturally over time
  7. Synonymous with the Force Theory of government

18 Clues: Number of amendments in the Bill of Rights • Synonymous with the Force Theory of government • Number of rights protected by the First Amendment • The Constitution is the shield; this is the sword • Group of English colonists who sailed to North America • Name of the ship on which the English colonists sailed • The Mayflower Compact is an example of ____-__________ • ...

Vocabulary Crossword 2023-10-18

Vocabulary Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Supports constitution without the bill of rights
  2. Something that can't be taken
  3. opposed constitution without the bill of rights
  4. against
  5. conformation
Down
  1. System of fundamental principles
  2. your individual rights
  3. to approve of something
  4. discussion

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

Georgias Crossword 2016-01-10

Georgias Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a bill that protects people from corrupt people of authority
  2. a prime minister known for his work with quebec getting them not to separate
  3. 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
  4. an attempt to assure francophone loyalty the language and religion of the Quebecois would be protected.
  5. rights held by a group of people
  6. 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.
  7. to make someone feel less important by alienating them
  8. when they ask the public what they think on a matter
  9. a clause that makes it so a province can "opt out" for 3 months from a bill/ law
  10. it said that signs and services have to be in French. Also said immigrants to Quebec had to educated in French.
  11. is the process in which the public can use to get someone out of power.
  12. What Prime Minister is responsible for passing The Canadian Bill of Rights into law?
  13. Canadians that spoke english first
  14. just saying something but it cannot be enforced
Down
  1. it means non religious
  2. an action or policy favoring those who tend to suffer from discrimination, especially in relation to employment or education; positive discrimination.
  3. transfer control over (a constitution) from a mother country to its former dependency.
  4. are considering one of Canada’s “ founding peoples”
  5. to isolate
  6. Canadians that spoke french first
  7. is a bill of rights entrenched in the Constitution of Canada.
  8. francophones living in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick who refused to swear an oath of loyalty to the British king and were forcefully deported.
  9. a right that allows you to practice your faith as ling as it docent interfere with any other laws or other peoples rights
  10. a right that allows you to move freely within your country from province to province
  11. 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 • ...

Tommy Edmiston 2024-12-18

Tommy Edmiston crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Independence july 4
  2. sun centered
  3. system
  4. telescope
  5. actions should be based on knowledge
  6. Great czarina in russia
  7. fancy parties
  8. and balances
  9. socialcontract
  10. john locke
  11. born with a blank slate
Down
  1. french new thinkers
  2. womens rights
  3. edgy
  4. earth centered
  5. method tosolvingthings
  6. givingupsomerightsoffreedom
  7. forbiddentokillwithoutreason
  8. anewwayofthinking
  9. a new way of thinking
  10. simple
  11. of Rights
  12. gravitylaws
  13. new monarchs
  14. 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 • ...

Constitution Crossword Puzzle 2024-03-01

Constitution Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. power
  2. freedom
  3. expressed-powers
  4. executive-branch
  5. local
  6. amendment
  7. inherent-powers
  8. punishment
  9. fair-trial
  10. concurrent-powers
  11. legislative-branch
  12. impeachment
  13. government
Down
  1. house-of-representatives
  2. bill-of-right
  3. citizens
  4. federal-court
  5. implied-powers
  6. elections
  7. federalism
  8. national
  9. congress
  10. governer
  11. judicial-branch
  12. republic
  13. senate
  14. supreme-court
  15. representative
  16. civil-war
  17. 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

7th Grade 2026-04-05

7th Grade crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Subject
  2. Battle of
  3. Jefferson
  4. Pearl
  5. The World
  6. Andrew
  7. Robert E.
  8. Instrument
  9. John
  10. Frederick
  11. Declaration of
  12. The Great
  13. Patrick
  14. 7th Grade Teacher
  15. Ancient
  16. Rosie the
  17. John
  18. Subject
  19. U.S.
  20. Woodrow
Down
  1. Clara
  2. United
  3. Music Genre
  4. Civil Rights
  5. Gettysburg
  6. Thomas
  7. 1st
  8. Harriet
  9. James
  10. Benjamin
  11. Ulysses S.
  12. Bill of
  13. New
  14. Franklin D.
  15. Cold
  16. Thomas
  17. Harry

37 Clues: 1st • New • John • Cold • John • U.S. • Clara • Pearl • James • Harry • United • Thomas • Andrew • Thomas • Subject • Harriet • Bill of • Patrick • Ancient • Subject • Woodrow • Benjamin • Battle of • Jefferson • The World • Robert E. • Frederick • The Great • Rosie the • Gettysburg • Instrument • Ulysses S. • Music Genre • Franklin D. • Civil Rights • Declaration of • 7th Grade Teacher

Hisotory Vocab Menu 2020-10-13

Hisotory Vocab Menu crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Compromise
  2. Government
  3. Sovereignty
  4. supreme
  5. and Balances
  6. Convention
Down
  1. republic
  2. of Rights
  3. Rights
  4. of Powers
  5. of Confederation

11 Clues: Rights • supreme • republic • of Rights • of Powers • Compromise • Government • Convention • Sovereignty • and Balances • of Confederation

Unit 6 Review 2026-03-27

Unit 6 Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Father of the Constitution
  2. Group of people that wanted to add a Bill of Rights before ratifying the Constitution
  3. Led the Constitutional Convention and was President when the Bill of Rights was added
  4. Group of people that wanted a strong national government and to ratify the US Constitution
  5. Wrote the VA Declaration of Rights, inspiring the Bill of Rights
Down
  1. one of the authors of the Federalists Papers (Not James Madison or John Jay)
  2. Wrote the VA Statute of Religious Freedom, inspiring the Bill of Rights
  3. President when the two party system emerged
  4. the African American astronomer and surveyor that helped plan Washington DC

9 Clues: Father of the Constitution • President when the two party system emerged • Wrote the VA Declaration of Rights, inspiring the Bill of Rights • Wrote the VA Statute of Religious Freedom, inspiring the Bill of Rights • the African American astronomer and surveyor that helped plan Washington DC • ...

Bill of Rights Kenya Barnum 2017-10-17

Bill of Rights Kenya Barnum crossword puzzle
Across
  1. of peace
  2. The right to vote.
  3. The first ten amendments to the Constitution.
  4. to establish a militia
  5. written in 1215, it said that the British King could no
  6. hose people who did not want their states to ratify
  7. He was a delegate to the Constitutional Convention from
  8. Those people who supported the new Constitution.
  9. Protects people from unfair bails, fines, and
  10. fourth president of the U.S.
  11. From Virginia, he drafted the Bill of Rights. He became
  12. States that no one has to house a soldier during
Down
  1. Prohibited slavery in the United States.
  2. Legal, social, or ethical principles of freedom;
  3. to confirm by expressing consent, approval, or formal sanction
  4. Guarantees freedoms of religion, speech, and the
  5. do what he wanted, he needed permission from the council
  6. tates that people have the right to bear arms, or
  7. 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 • ...

Key Terms Social 9 Crossword 2015-12-15

Key Terms Social 9 Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Rights that the government gives you.
  2. Similar to a rental agreement, The First Nations signed them to gain benefits but lose land.
  3. Prime Minister who helped pass Canadian Bill of Rights into law.
  4. Rights that apply to all Human beings.
  5. The highest court you can appeal to in Canada.
  6. Helped instigate the universal declaration of human rights.
  7. A grassroots First Nations movement to be a lobby group for First Nations.
  8. A fixed payment someone receives each year.
  9. A main part of a democratic country that is essential and difficult to change.
  10. To think that European Ideas are superior in every way.
  11. Allows Provinces to "opt out" of certain Charter requirements.
  12. The government treating people like a parent.
Down
  1. A law in a constitution that protects the rights of people.
  2. A part of the constitution that allows it to be changed.
  3. Grand Chief of the assembly of First Nations.
  4. To take the power of government and give it to a new government.
  5. A bill that would make it easier to gain access to First Nations land.
  6. To advantage people disadvantaged in the past.
  7. To be forced to agree with a superior force.
  8. A movement that came from the bottom.
  9. A group of people to provide a unified voice for First Nations.
  10. Rights received by birth, at birth.
  11. Rights that are given to a specific group of people.
  12. To attempt to make people of one culture like that of another culture.
  13. 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. • ...

Constitution & Bill of Rights crossword 2023-12-11

Constitution & Bill of Rights crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. how many articles are in the constitution
  2. what's one power that belongs to the states
  3. how many amendments deal with voting
  4. what year was the first amendment passed
  5. who wrote the bill of rights?
Down
  1. what are the first 10 amendments called
  2. What does the first amendment declare
  3. how many amendments are there
  4. can the bill of rights be changed
  5. 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 • ...

FINAL EXAM 2024-12-16

FINAL EXAM crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A Two house legislature
  2. Total Amendments
  3. Wanted stronger state governments, weaker national government, and a Bill of Rights
  4. This act made colonists provide food and shelter for British Soldiers
  5. Taxation without ______
  6. An alliance among states
  7. Replaced the Articles of Confederation
Down
  1. Mr. Page's Favorite Dinosaur
  2. The Stamp act put a tax on Sugar and _______
  3. Of Confederation
  4. Refusal to buy goods
  5. The Right to Vote
  6. Wrote the Bill of Rights
  7. Tea Party
  8. The colonists were not represented in
  9. 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

Q4 ECON Crossword Pt.1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The Senate and the House of Representatives
  2. One of the main political parties. EX: Trump
  3. What the U.S. was fighting for against Britain
  4. Natural rights that people SHOULD have by default
  5. How many states were in the original colonies?
  6. The right to vote
  7. A proposed law that must go through congress before passed
  8. The First 10 Amendments
Down
  1. A system where the people elect their political leaders
  2. Power that is distributed between the 3 levels of government
  3. The basic rights you are given when arrested
  4. People against the idea of Federalism
  5. The person in charge of the creation of the bill of rights
  6. One of the main political parties. EX: Obama
  7. When someone is formally accused of or charged with a serious crime
  8. The study of people's decision making
  9. What the colonies created in the Articles of Confederation. A controlling power over a state
  10. The blueprint to today's Constitution
  11. 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 • ...

Unit 3 Vocab 2025-11-18

Unit 3 Vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. 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
  2. exercise clause Right for individuals to freely exercise their religion
  3. Amendment Reserves additional rights to the states
  4. liberties Civil liberties are constitutionally established guarantees and freedoms that protect citizens, opinions, and property against arbitrary government interference.
  5. 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
  6. v. U.S. case about resisting the draft in WWI
  7. Amendment No cruel/unusual punishment, no excessive bail
  8. 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.
  9. Amendment Reserves additional rights to the people
  10. Amendment Prohibits forced quartering of soldiers in homes
  11. Amendment Freedoms of speech, religion, expression, petition, and assembly
  12. v. Vitale declared school sponsorship of religious activities violates the establishment clause
  13. 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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  1. Amendment bans unreasonable searches and seizures
  2. clause Forbids the federal government from establishing a national religion
  3. restraint Suppression of material that would be published or broadcast, on the grounds that it is false or harmful
  4. Amendment Right to fair and speedy trial
  5. of Rights The Bill of Rights consists of the first ten Amendments to the Constitution, which enumerate the liberties and rights of individuals.
  6. Amendment Right to trial by jury
  7. v. Yoder held that compelling Amish students to attend school past the eighth grade violates the free exercise clause
  8. Amendment Right to bear arms
  9. 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 • ...

Constitution & Bill or Rights crossword 2023-12-11

Constitution & Bill or Rights crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. how many amendments are in the bill of rights
  2. what's one power that belongs to the states
  3. who wrote the bill of rights?
  4. why many articles are in the constitution
  5. what year was the first amendment passed
  6. What does the first amendment declare
Down
  1. what are the first 10 amendments called
  2. how many amendments are there
  3. can the bill of rights be changed
  4. 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 • ...

U.S./Georgia Constitutions 2023-10-25

U.S./Georgia Constitutions crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Article one of the Constitution is called the bill of ___
  2. A minor change to the Constitution
  3. The introduction to the US and Georgia Constitutions
  4. The creation of 3 branches of gov't is called ____ of powers
  5. Article V establishes the ____ branch of gov't
  6. Georgia's flag has a ring of thirteen _____
  7. Document that outlines the foundation of a gov't
  8. You have to be 18 years old to ____ in Georgia
  9. The US Constitution is _____ to the Georgia Constitution
  10. The ability of one branch of gov't to watch over another is called ____ and balances
  11. Georgia's 2 house legislature is called the General _____
Down
  1. Article III of the Constitution establishes the ___ branch of gov't
  2. The judicial branch ____ the laws
  3. The governor serves a term of ___ years
  4. It is a citizens responsibility to pay ___ to the gov't
  5. A ___ is when the governor refuses to sign a bill
  6. The executive branch ____ out the laws
  7. Georgia's flag has the words ____, justice, and moderation
  8. The legislative branch ____ laws
  9. You can't vote if you have been convicted of a _____
  10. The Constitution created ___ branches of gov't
  11. Article VI establishes the ____ branch of gov't
  12. How many houses make up the legislative branch?
  13. The judicial branch is made up of the ____
  14. A governor can only be elected ______
  15. 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 ____ • ...

Government and Civics Review 2021-05-27

Government and Civics Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. wanted a Bill of Rights
  2. father of the Constitution
  3. came up with the idea of natural rights
  4. wrote Common Sense
  5. current vice president
  6. to refuse to buy goods
  7. Citizens have _________ and responsibilities
  8. war for independence from Britain
  9. holding the most power
  10. Congress has this many chambers
  11. the higher house in Congress
  12. number of Supreme Court Justices
  13. power is shared by three branches
  14. leader of the House of Representatives
  15. first word of the preamble of the Constitution
  16. introduction to the Constitution
  17. belongs to a particular community or country
  18. confirms a Supreme Court nominee
  19. branch that enforces the laws
  20. the process of becoming a citizen
Down
  1. committing an act against one's country
  2. a city or town law
  3. power is in the hands of the people
  4. a change or addition to the Constitution
  5. the right to vote
  6. commander of the Continental army
  7. provides our framework for government
  8. one of our Senators
  9. mayor of Braintree
  10. number of articles in the Constitution
  11. writer of the Declaration of Independence
  12. branch that makes the laws
  13. branch determining if laws are Constitutional
  14. one of our Senators
  15. this chamber is decided by population
  16. Compromise led to a two house Congress
  17. believed a Bill of Rights was not needed
  18. rights that cannot be taken away
  19. power is shared between levels of government
  20. 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 • ...

Unit 7 Vocab Menu 2024-05-01

Unit 7 Vocab Menu crossword puzzle
Across
  1. people protesting segregation of public transport by sitting in interracial pairs
  2. a black nationalist who was the spokesperson for the Nation of Islam
  3. a political group that focused on self defense against police brutality
  4. the American Indian Movement is used to protest against police brutality
  5. the belief that men and women should be equal politically, socially, and economically
  6. a union of Latino workers who went on strike to get better wages and conditions
  7. a feminist group that supported equal rights for women
  8. after the violence seen in Selma, Johnson signed this bill
  9. MLK led a march to protest for voting rights
Down
  1. the leader of the Latino civil rights movement
  2. the idea of using physical self defense or violence when necessary
  3. people protesting for equal rights and desegregation, MLK shared the famous "I have a dream" message
  4. people from all over went to Mississippi to help register African Americans to vote
  5. the bill that N.O.W. hoped to pass for equal pay and job opportunities
  6. President Johnson signed this bill that made segregation illegal
  7. 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 • ...

Bill of Rights Vocabulary 2022-11-28

Bill of Rights Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. weapons, usually guns
  2. to change
  3. Made up of the 3 branches (executive,judicial,legislative)
  4. The Supreme Law of the United States
  5. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution
  6. To keep safe
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  1. Expressing your feelings of why something is bad
  2. A law that is meant to change or fix another law
  3. Taking something by force
  4. to come together
  5. the power to do something without worry of punishment
  6. A group of citizens that decide if someone is guilty or innocent
  7. 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

Bill Of Rights Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. according to the fifth amendment the people are protected from ___________
  2. freedom of speech is protected by the ___ Amendment
  3. this amendment requires police to have a warrant to search your property
  4. the Bill of Rights protects
  5. you have a right to trial by jury according to the _____ Amendment
  6. the Bill of Rights has _____ Amendments
Down
  1. the Second Amendment allows the right to
  2. this amendment protects you from illegal searches
  3. soldiers staying in a home without consent was stopped by the ____ Amendment
  4. is when signatures are gathered to make a change
  5. the first ten amendments is called
  6. how many times is "We the People" stated in the Constitution?
  7. religion is practiced freely because of this amendment
  8. the ____ Amendment allows for a well regulated militia
  9. 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

Bill of Rights Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the document that describes the principles and laws of a country, state or organization
  2. a matter or conflict between two people
  3. being able to defend yourself in court in front of peers if accused of a crime
  4. the group of people who decide if someone is guilty or not guilty
  5. to come or bring together; to form a group
  6. a moral or legal claim to have something or to act in a certain way
  7. to make it appear or to suggest that someone did something wrong or illegal
Down
  1. being charged twice for the same crime
  2. a document that authorizes law enforcement to make arrests or search property
  3. the first ten amendments to the US Constitution
  4. to own and carry weapons
  5. a change or addition to a legal document, like a bill or constitution
  6. 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

The Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. 4th Amendment
  2. 9th Amendment
  3. Additions to the Constitution
  4. 3nd Amendment
  5. 2nd Amendment
Down
  1. Middle of the Constitution
  2. 1st Amendment
  3. 10th Amendment
  4. Beginning of the Constitution
  5. 7th Amendment
  6. 8th Amendment
  7. 6th Amendment
  8. 5th Amendment

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

Items addressed in parliament 2021-09-27

Items addressed in parliament crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The highest law of Canada is the ___________.
  2. ______ are make by communities/organizations control itself.
  3. A promise to proc children’s rights.
  4. Unlike the legislation the ______________ is not written down, it can only be found in past decisions.
  5. This was used to settle the arguments the division of powers between federal and provincial governments.
  6. ________ helps solve disputes between citizens, most commonly about injuries.
  7. A ____ need to pass through the legislature before it turns into a law.
  8. A vote on a topic that has been brought to the electorate for a direct decision.
  9. ______ enables francophone Quebecers to seek French anywhere.
Down
  1. What establishes the degree of punishment for a crime.
  2. What was made in 1982 to protect may of our rights.
  3. This set up and alternate way to deal with people between the ages of 12-18 that have committed a crime.
  4. A set of a rules which relate to property, family, and obligations.
  5. This act divided Ontario and Quebec the (old province of canada)
  6. In order for the federal government to enter negotiations that could lead to secession the circumstances have to align with the __________.
  7. The law that helps protect you from discrimination and harassment.
  8. 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. • ...

bill of rights 2022-11-01

bill of rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. due process double jeopardy
  2. excessive bail
  3. powers of state and people
  4. freedom of speech second amendment right to keep bear arms
  5. protection from unreasonable search and seizure
Down
  1. protection of rights
  2. protection from quartering of troops
  3. civil trail by jury
  4. trail by jury

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

Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. No search without a warrant or probable cause
  2. The right to bear arms
  3. money given to the court ensure an arrested person is released from custody
  4. given to
  5. Freedom of speech and religion
Down
  1. given to
  2. No quartering of soldiers in time of peace
  3. violated
  4. Taken by force or without choice
  5. 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

Items addressed in parliament 2021-09-28

Items addressed in parliament crossword puzzle
Across
  1. ______ are make by communities/organizations control itself.
  2. What was made in 1982 to protect may of our rights.
  3. A set of a rules which relate to property, family, and obligations.
  4. In order for the federal government to enter negotiations that could lead to secession the circumstances have to align with the __________.
  5. This set up and alternate way to deal with people between the ages of 12-18 that have committed a crime.
  6. An ___________ is accepted with just one vote from the legislature and covers many different topics.
  7. This was used to settle the arguments the division of powers between federal and provincial governments.
  8. A ____ need to pass through the legislature before it turns into a law.
  9. A promise to proc children’s rights.
  10. The law that helps protect you from discrimination and harassment.
  11. A vote on a topic that has been brought to the electorate for a direct decision.
Down
  1. ________ helps solve disputes between citizens, most commonly about injuries.
  2. This act divided Ontario and Quebec the (old province of canada)
  3. Unlike the legislation the ______________ is not written down, it can only be found in past decisions.
  4. ______ enables francophone Quebecers to seek French anywhere.
  5. The highest law of Canada is the ___________.
  6. 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. • ...

Items addressed in parliament 2021-09-28

Items addressed in parliament crossword puzzle
Across
  1. ______ are made by communities/organizations control to themselves.
  2. What was made in 1982 to protect may of our rights.
  3. A set of a rules which relate to property, family, and obligations.
  4. In order for the federal government to enter negotiations that could lead to secession the circumstances have to align with the __________.
  5. This set up and alternate way to deal with people between the ages of 12-18 that have committed a crime.
  6. An ___________ is accepted with just one vote from the legislature and covers many different topics.
  7. This was used to settle the arguments the division of powers between federal and provincial governments.
  8. A ____ need to pass through the legislature before it turns into a law.
  9. A promise to proc children’s rights.
  10. The law that helps protect you from discrimination and harassment.
  11. A vote on a topic that has been brought to the electorate for a direct decision.
Down
  1. ________ helps solve disputes between citizens, most commonly about injuries.
  2. This act divided Ontario and Quebec the (old province of canada)
  3. Unlike the legislation the ______________ is not written down, it can only be found in past decisions.
  4. ______ enables francophone Quebecers to seek French anywhere.
  5. The highest law of Canada is the ___________.
  6. 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) • ...

Reconstruction 2024-05-10

Reconstruction crossword puzzle
Across
  1. ____ Davis Bill
  2. ______ Republicans
  3. 16th President
  4. John Wilkes ______
  5. ___________ Amendment banned slavery
  6. ___________ Amendment Equal Rights
Down
  1. ______'s Bureau
  2. ____ Codes
  3. The Period of U.S History
  4. separation of Whites and Blacks
  5. Wade _____ Bill
  6. Lincoln's 10% ____
  7. Forgiveness

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