bill of rights Crossword Puzzles
Bill of Rights 2021-10-22
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- The right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
- Protects people from unreasonable searches without a search warrant and without probable cause to believe that evidence of a crime is present.
- Prohibits the involuntary quartering of soldiers in private homes.
- Civil cases, or lawsuits based on disagreements between people or businesses, have a right to be decided by a jury in federal court.
- Right to remain silent.
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- The rights of criminal defendants.
- the federal government doesn't own the rights that are not listed in the Constitution, but instead, they belong to citizens.
- Freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition.
- The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
9 Clues: Right to remain silent. • The rights of criminal defendants. • Prohibits the involuntary quartering of soldiers in private homes. • The right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. • Freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition. • ...
Bill Of Rights 2021-12-06
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- Who wrote the bill of writes
- Soliders cant be quartered in a house without the owners consent
- The Amendment that Guaranties freedoms
- Cruel and unusual punishments aren't inflicted
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- Grand jury forbids double jeopardy
- Allows you to own weaponry
- Protects the right to a trial by jury
- When the Bill of Rights was ratified
- guarantees the rights of a speedy trial
9 Clues: Allows you to own weaponry • Who wrote the bill of writes • Grand jury forbids double jeopardy • When the Bill of Rights was ratified • Protects the right to a trial by jury • The Amendment that Guaranties freedoms • guarantees the rights of a speedy trial • Cruel and unusual punishments aren't inflicted • Soliders cant be quartered in a house without the owners consent
Bill of rights 2021-12-01
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- (of a piece of writing) having been shortened.
- actively break the terms of (a law, agreement, etc.).
- a military force that is raised from the civil population to supplement a regular army in an emergency.
- a real or imagined wrong or other cause for complaint or protest, especially unfair treatment.
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- Outlawed
- a formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority with respect to a particular cause.
- remedy or set right
- gather together in one place for a common purpose.
- the state of being free from danger or threat.
9 Clues: Outlawed • remedy or set right • (of a piece of writing) having been shortened. • the state of being free from danger or threat. • gather together in one place for a common purpose. • actively break the terms of (a law, agreement, etc.). • a real or imagined wrong or other cause for complaint or protest, especially unfair treatment. • ...
bill of rights 2023-11-27
9 Clues: violated • limiting • freedom of speech • right to bear arms • formally request/seek help form • stated in writing/set down as rule • does not allow excessive bail/fines • trial by jury and right to a lawyer • restricts soldiers from being kicked out
bill of rights 2022-11-01
9 Clues: trail by jury • excessive bail • civil trail by jury • protection of rights • due process double jeopardy • powers of state and people • protection from quartering of troops • protection from unreasonable search and seizure • freedom of speech second amendment right to keep bear arms
Amendments 2023-02-14
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- 8th deals with excessive this
- The ___________ rights Act of 1965
- 24th made this illegal
- quartering act
- Freedom of religion
- asking the government for something
- deals with religion
- gave black men the right to vote
- 26th made this legal for 18 year olds
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- 23rd was good for people who lived here
- held up bill of rights in states
- Civil ________ Act of 1964
- left power to the states
- search and seizure
- right to bear arms
- 18th amendment
- due process
- freed the slaves
18 Clues: due process • quartering act • 18th amendment • freed the slaves • search and seizure • right to bear arms • Freedom of religion • deals with religion • 24th made this illegal • left power to the states • Civil ________ Act of 1964 • 8th deals with excessive this • held up bill of rights in states • gave black men the right to vote • The ___________ rights Act of 1965 • ...
Constitution crossword 2022-03-01
16 Clues: 1787 • popular • bill of • liberty] • preamble • congress • federalism • government • amendments • articles of • constitution • republicanism • declaration of • first amendment • individual rights • Government branches
Constitution's Impact 2023-05-02
8 Clues: Bill of... • _______ domain • ________ review • Things in the Bill of Rights • First Amendment(Freedom of...) • People who didn't want the Bill of Rights • To have the right or power to do something • A document that holds the "Law of The Land"
Grade 10 civics 2025-06-12
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- A member of a country
- Civic responsibility
- Law-making group
- Handles Charter disputes
- Trying to influence government
- Canada’s system of government
- Legal freedoms
- System with elected leaders
- Opposite of democracy
- Canadian rights document
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- Level managing provinces
- Power held by the people
- Proposed law
- Queen's representative
- Canada's head of government
- Member of Parliament (abbr.)
- The right to vote
- Group with shared political views
- A system of rules for a country
- Non-governmental organization acronym
20 Clues: Proposed law • Legal freedoms • Law-making group • The right to vote • Civic responsibility • A member of a country • Opposite of democracy • Queen's representative • Level managing provinces • Power held by the people • Handles Charter disputes • Canadian rights document • Canada's head of government • System with elected leaders • Member of Parliament (abbr.) • Canada’s system of government • ...
Crossword 4 Project 2017-01-15
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- freedom Guaranteed in U.S. Bill of Rights and French Declaration of
- nations of Europe and the Americas
- is best known for his political thought, and deservedly so. His vision of the world is strikingly original and still relevant to contemporary politics.
- Wanted womens equality.
- was among the most famous philosophers and political theorists of the 17th century. He is often regarded as the founder of a school of thought known as British Empiricism, and he made foundational contributions to modern theories of limited, liberal government.
- were the intellectuals of the 18th-century Enlightenment.
- of thought and
- of powers in new constitutions
- Guaranteed in U.S. Bill of Rights and French Declaration of
- a branch or service of the supreme authority of a state or nation, taken as representing the whole.
- contract an implicit agreement among the members of a society to cooperate for social benefits, for example by sacrificing some individual freedom for state protection
- Rights of Man and Citizen; European monarchs reduce
- wanted Abolishment of torture
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- rights—life, liberty, property Fundamental to U.S. Declaration of Independence
- equality Women’s rights groups form in Europe and North America
- the action of enlightening or the state of being enlightened.
- a person engaged or learned in philosophy, especially as an academic discipline
- was one of the great political philosophers of the Enlightenment. Insatiably curious and mordantly funny, he constructed a naturalistic account of the various forms of government, and of the causes that made them what they were and that advanced or constrained their development
- the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation, or the fact of being passed on in this way.
- of torture Guaranteed in U.S. Bill of Rights; torture outlawed or reduced
- the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline.
- was one of the most influential thinkers during the Enlightenment in eighteenth century Europe. His first major philosophical work, A Discourse on the Sciences and Arts, was the winning response to an essay contest conducted by the Academy of Dijon in 1750.
- censorship
- people of royal blood or status.
24 Clues: censorship • of thought and • Wanted womens equality. • wanted Abolishment of torture • of powers in new constitutions • people of royal blood or status. • nations of Europe and the Americas • Rights of Man and Citizen; European monarchs reduce • were the intellectuals of the 18th-century Enlightenment. • Guaranteed in U.S. Bill of Rights and French Declaration of • ...
Constitutional Crossword 2022-04-18
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- The government did not have the power to ____.
- Who wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights?
- No quartering of soldiers is number ___ on the Bill of Rights.
- Who wrote the Virginia Statue For Religious Freedom?
- What branch enforced the laws?
- What branch of government had the power to make laws?
- The states originally had this many votes in the government.
- Formal plan of government.
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- There are this many amendments to the constitution today.
- Where did the founding fathers meet to write the constitution?
- There are this many branches in the government.
- One of the freedoms on the bill of rights (🗣✔️.)
- The states did not have a common ____.
- What branch interpreted the laws?
- How many houses are in the senate?
15 Clues: Formal plan of government. • What branch enforced the laws? • What branch interpreted the laws? • How many houses are in the senate? • The states did not have a common ____. • Who wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights? • The government did not have the power to ____. • There are this many branches in the government. • One of the freedoms on the bill of rights (🗣✔️.) • ...
Constitution's Impact 2023-05-02
8 Clues: Bill of... • _______ domain • ________ review • Things in the Bill of Rights • First Amendment(Freedom of...) • People who didn't want the Bill of Rights • To have the right or power to do something • A document that holds the "Law of The Land"
English Civil War 2022-04-29
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- who was invited to be the ruler of England if they agreed to the English bill of rights.
- which group supported the parliament and was also known as the new model army.
- what leader tried to have an absolute monarchy and in return was the first monarch ever tried and executed by his subjects.
- what said everyone is under the law and protected the rights of the people.
- what was the name of William and Mary's reign
- which political group gained more control after the English civil war.
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- who was the key leader in the defeat of the cavaliers and a member of parliament.
- This freedom was given in the English bill of rights.
- From the English bill of rights who now had to have the consent of the parliament.
- who was invited into power after Cromwell
- Which group supported the King and Archbishop Laud.
- What type of law had unfair enforcement and sentences.
12 Clues: who was invited into power after Cromwell • what was the name of William and Mary's reign • Which group supported the King and Archbishop Laud. • This freedom was given in the English bill of rights. • What type of law had unfair enforcement and sentences. • which political group gained more control after the English civil war. • ...
Unit 2: Origins of the US and the Constitution 2024-12-15
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- Father of the Constitution; promoted 3-branch system with separation of powers; wrote Bill of Rights
- Plan that gave larger more populous states control of nat'l gov't
- Wrote Declaration of Independence; champion of limited gov't and religious freedom
- Article II of Constitution creates the ___ branch
- Opposed constitution; support from inland farmers who feared strong gov't
- Concept that gov't power is not absolute
- Taxes placed on imports
- Nobles forced King of Spain to sign in 1215
- Fundamental Orders of ___; 1639; first formal constitution (charter)
- Single-chamber legislature
- Believed people have natural rights as humans
- Wrote Commentaries on the Laws of England; supported natural state of man theory
- Rebellion by group of armed farmers that closed courts
- Article I of Constitution creates the ___ branch
- Gov't in which people elect delegates to make laws and conduct gov't
- Written instrument from authorities of a society granting rights or privileges
- ___ v Madison; 1803; 1st judicial review by Supreme Court
- To charge or impose
- Approval of constitution; 9 of 13 states had to approve before could become law
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- Favored constitution; led by founders; support from merchants, cities, coastal regions
- Major intellectual movement in Europe that challenged idea of divine right
- Philosopher who supported social contract theory
- Number of Principles of the constitution
- Legislative body with two chambers
- ___ of the Confederation; nat'l gov't with 13 sovereign states
- Connecticut ___; bicameral legislature
- ___ of Rights protects individual from gov't; 1st 10 Amendments
- Plan for unicameral legislation with one vote per state
- ___ Bill of Rights; 1689; set limits on the monarchy
- ___ Clause; last enumerated power; gives Congress right to make all "necessary and proper laws"
- Article III of Constitution creates the ___ branch
- money a gov't collects from taxes or other sources
- Petition of ___; 1628; established protections for individuals against the gov't
- ___ Compact; 1620; 1st colonial plan for self-gov't
34 Clues: To charge or impose • Taxes placed on imports • Single-chamber legislature • Legislative body with two chambers • Connecticut ___; bicameral legislature • Number of Principles of the constitution • Concept that gov't power is not absolute • Nobles forced King of Spain to sign in 1215 • Believed people have natural rights as humans • ...
The Bill of Rights 2014-02-12
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- A process by which the government must treat accused persons fairly according to the rules of established law
- A list of citizen's rights, the first ten amendments to the Constitution
- Descriptions of situations or conflicts, the issues involved and the decisions made
- An assembly, in this case for the purpose of proposing or ratifying an amendment
- Locke declared this to be a natural right that no government could take away. The founders changed it to "Pursuit of Happiness" in the Declaration
- The way in which changes are added to the Constitution
- The power to take private property for public use
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- The situation in which the government may not favor or establish an official religion
- Being placed on trial twice for the same crime
- "Freedom of _______," the right to express one's opinions publicly
- The town involvedin a Supreme Court case in which free speech was extended to protect American Nazis and their racist message
- The city at the center of the Supreme court case in which eminent domain was extended to transfer property from one private owner to another
- "Freedom of _______," the right to publish newspapers, magazines and other materials without government restriction
13 Clues: Being placed on trial twice for the same crime • The power to take private property for public use • The way in which changes are added to the Constitution • "Freedom of _______," the right to express one's opinions publicly • A list of citizen's rights, the first ten amendments to the Constitution • ...
Bill of Rights! 2021-10-26
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- The part of the 1st amendment that discusses what a person can and cannot say...
- Members of the news/media can write what they believe (within reason) through this part of the 1st amendment...
- This amendment states that not all of a person's rights are listed in the constitution...
- This amendment allows for the right to bear arms...
- The 7th amendment provides people the right to have a trial by ________...
- This amendment protects from cruel and unusual punishment...
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- The 4th amendment protects people against unreasonable ______ and seizures...
- The 3rd amendment protects from this group quartering in your home...
- The Bill of Rights are part a larger document called the...
9 Clues: This amendment allows for the right to bear arms... • The Bill of Rights are part a larger document called the... • This amendment protects from cruel and unusual punishment... • The 3rd amendment protects from this group quartering in your home... • The 7th amendment provides people the right to have a trial by ________... • ...
Bill of rights 2022-02-16
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- rights: More rights than what is outlined in Bill of Rights
- of speech: we can speak
- of law: different punishments for different types of crimes
- unlawful searches: personal property can't be searched or taken without permission
- proceedings: Right to impartial jury
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- for crimes: No cruel or unusual punishment
- quartering soldiers: can't live in the private homes
- arms: Right to own firearms with limitation
- is reserved to the states: Whatever is not granted to the Federal Government goes to the states
- trial: Right to a jury in lawsuits over money
10 Clues: of speech: we can speak • proceedings: Right to impartial jury • for crimes: No cruel or unusual punishment • arms: Right to own firearms with limitation • trial: Right to a jury in lawsuits over money • quartering soldiers: can't live in the private homes • rights: More rights than what is outlined in Bill of Rights • ...
Bill of rights 2023-11-27
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- fairness in court/protection of rights
- formally request
- punishable by execution
- right to bear arms
- government only has powers stated in the constitution
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- excessive bail, fines, or punishments not inflicted
- home can’t be raided without permission by law
- freedom of speech
- a group of lawyers giving advice about legal matters
9 Clues: formally request • freedom of speech • right to bear arms • punishable by execution • fairness in court/protection of rights • home can’t be raided without permission by law • excessive bail, fines, or punishments not inflicted • a group of lawyers giving advice about legal matters • government only has powers stated in the constitution
Bill Of Rights 2023-03-31
9 Clues: states rights • peoples rights • freedom of speech • right to be silent • right to trial by jury • no unpermitted searches • allows the ownership of guns • right to a fair and speedy trial • protection against excessive bail/unusual punishment
Bill of Rights 2025-04-07
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- Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition (Amendment __)
- Powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved to the states (Amendment __)
- The right to a speedy and public trial (Amendment __)
- The right to a trial by jury in civil cases (Amendment __)
- The prohibition of quartering soldiers in private homes (Amendment __)
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- The right to keep and bear arms (Amendment __)
- Rights not specifically enumerated in the Constitution (Amendment __)
- Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures (Amendment __)
- Protects against self-incrimination (Amendment __)
- Prohibits cruel and unusual punishment (Amendment __)
10 Clues: The right to keep and bear arms (Amendment __) • Protects against self-incrimination (Amendment __) • The right to a speedy and public trial (Amendment __) • Prohibits cruel and unusual punishment (Amendment __) • The right to a trial by jury in civil cases (Amendment __) • Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures (Amendment __) • ...
Bill of rights 2024-11-12
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- people have the right to bear arms shall not be violated
- no person is forced to answer a question without a lawyer present
- if someone is suspected of a crime the police have to have legal paperwork to search them
- the accused is allowed a fast public trial
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- excessive bail is not required
- the powers are delegated to the United States
- no soldier is allowed to go into someone’s house if the owner doesn’t give permission
- ceartin rights shall not be construed to deny or disparage
- the right of a jury will be allowed otherwise it will be re-examined in court
9 Clues: excessive bail is not required • the accused is allowed a fast public trial • the powers are delegated to the United States • people have the right to bear arms shall not be violated • ceartin rights shall not be construed to deny or disparage • no person is forced to answer a question without a lawyer present • ...
Bill of Rights 2025-11-14
9 Clues: author • bear arms • consent of owner • freedom of speech • joining or be joined • behavior or treatment • an introductory statement • the right of people to be secure • no person shall be held to answer for a Capital
Bill of Rights 2021-01-22
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- Freedom of _____
- People are protected from double _____
- _____ property shall not be used for public use, without just compensation
- Right to bear _____
- Guarantees a public and _____ trial
- Freedom of _____
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- In civil cases, a _____ trial is provided for
- To change; a way to alter or add to the Constitution
- No cruel or unusual _____
- Freedom from unreasonable search and seizure
10 Clues: Freedom of _____ • Freedom of _____ • Right to bear _____ • No cruel or unusual _____ • Guarantees a public and _____ trial • People are protected from double _____ • Freedom from unreasonable search and seizure • In civil cases, a _____ trial is provided for • To change; a way to alter or add to the Constitution • ...
Bill Of Rights 2024-04-30
9 Clues: Fair ____ • No unusual _____ • Freedom of Thought • No unreasonable _____ • 1st amendment speaking • 3rd amendment _____ soldiers • 1st amendment ex: christianity • rights that can't be taken away • 2nd amendment right to bear _____
Bill Of Rights 2023-01-30
9 Clues: the right to bare arms • right to a speedy trial. • prohibits cruel punishment • right to freedom of speech • writer of the second amendment • gives states the power to make laws • you do not have to shelter soldiers • place where bill of rights was written • first ten amendments to the constitution
Bill Of Rights 2021-12-06
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- Who wrote the Bill of Rights
- Soliders cant be quartered in a house without the owners consent
- The Amendment that Guaranties freedoms
- Cruel and unusual punishments aren't inflicted
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- Grand jury forbids double jeopardy
- Allows you to own weaponry
- Protects the right to a trial by jury
- When the Bill of Rights was ratified
- guarantees the rights of a speedy trial
9 Clues: Allows you to own weaponry • Who wrote the Bill of Rights • Grand jury forbids double jeopardy • When the Bill of Rights was ratified • Protects the right to a trial by jury • The Amendment that Guaranties freedoms • guarantees the rights of a speedy trial • Cruel and unusual punishments aren't inflicted • Soliders cant be quartered in a house without the owners consent
bill of rights 2022-05-23
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- freedom from cruel and unussual punishment
- some powers are reserved for the states
- protects you from unreasonable search and seizures
- you get the right to a jury
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- you cannot be charged with the same crime twice
- The bill of rights contains this many amendements
- this amendment lets you bear arms
- you dont need to house or feed soliders
- this amendment gives the freedom of press
- you get the right to a quick and speedy trial
10 Clues: you get the right to a jury • this amendment lets you bear arms • some powers are reserved for the states • you dont need to house or feed soliders • this amendment gives the freedom of press • freedom from cruel and unussual punishment • you get the right to a quick and speedy trial • you cannot be charged with the same crime twice • ...
Bill of Rights 2023-12-12
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- Amendment for Freedom of speech, religion, and press
- Ammendment for People have other rights too
- Ammendment for No unreasonable fines or treatment
- Ammendment for No searches without reason
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- Ammendment for Rights for a Civil case
- Ammendment for The states can make laws too
- Ammendment for Right to bear arms
- Ammendment for Rights if you are charged with a crime
- Ammendment for people don't have to house soldiers
9 Clues: Ammendment for Right to bear arms • Ammendment for Rights for a Civil case • Ammendment for No searches without reason • Ammendment for The states can make laws too • Ammendment for People have other rights too • Ammendment for No unreasonable fines or treatment • Ammendment for people don't have to house soldiers • Amendment for Freedom of speech, religion, and press • ...
Bill of Rights 2025-11-14
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- the admendment that gives the right to bear arms
- to have no bias
- this amendment gives the right to a speedy & fast trial
- this admendment ensures no admendments will restrict rights
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- quick
- the admendment that restricts unwarranted searches
- this amendment is the one that’s freedom of speech
- the amendment that doesn’t allow strict punishments
- this amendment says soldiers can’t be forced into homes
9 Clues: quick • to have no bias • the admendment that gives the right to bear arms • the admendment that restricts unwarranted searches • this amendment is the one that’s freedom of speech • the amendment that doesn’t allow strict punishments • this amendment gives the right to a speedy & fast trial • this amendment says soldiers can’t be forced into homes • ...
The Bill of Rights 2014-02-12
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- An assembly, in this case for the purpose of proposing or ratifying an amendment
- The situation in which the government may not favor or establish an official religion
- The town involvedin a Supreme Court case in which free speech was extended to protect American Nazis and their racist message
- The city at the center of the Supreme court case in which eminent domain was extended to transfer property from one private owner to another
- A process by which the government must treat accused persons fairly according to the rules of established law
- "Freedom of _______," the right to express one's opinions publicly
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- Locke declared this to be a natural right that no government could take away. The founders changed it to "Pursuit of Happiness" in the Declaration
- A list of citizen's rights, the first ten amendments to the Constitution
- "Freedom of _______," the right to publish newspapers, magazines and other materials without government restriction
- Descriptions of situations or conflicts, the issues involved and the decisions made
- The power to take private property for public use
- The way in which changes are added to the Constitution
- Being placed on trial twice for the same crime
13 Clues: Being placed on trial twice for the same crime • The power to take private property for public use • The way in which changes are added to the Constitution • "Freedom of _______," the right to express one's opinions publicly • A list of citizen's rights, the first ten amendments to the Constitution • ...
Residents Bill of Rights 2015-08-07
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- I have the right to choose whether or not I accept ___________ intervention
- I have the right to personalize my room as long as it is not _______ to myself or others
- I have the right to be treated as a unique ________________
- I have the right to receive ______________ meals and snacks appropriate to my diet needs
- I have the right to access services provided by the home for the betterment of my physical, _____________, spiritual, emotional and social well being
- I have the right to have input into the ____________ planning and implementation of my care
- I have the right to live in a ____, secure and clean environment
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- I have the right to choose whetehr or not I accept ___________ care
- I have the right to be free from any type of abuse or ___________
- I have the right to privacy and respect and to be treated _____________ and compassionately
- I have the right to be ______ and be part of the decisions made on my behalf
- I have the right to a clear understanding of my responsibilities and the ____________ expectation of me
- I have the right to freely express my ______ and concerns without fear of reprisal
13 Clues: I have the right to be treated as a unique ________________ • I have the right to live in a ____, secure and clean environment • I have the right to be free from any type of abuse or ___________ • I have the right to choose whetehr or not I accept ___________ care • I have the right to choose whether or not I accept ___________ intervention • ...
The Bill Of Rights 2015-04-01
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- Nor shall private ____ be taken for public use without just compensation.
- No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the ____ of citizens of the u.s.
- nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be ____ put in jeopardy of life or limb.
- No soldier shall,in time of peace be____in any house.
- Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of___.
- Excessive_____shall not be required.
- In amendment 6 the accused shall have the assistance of ___ for his defense.
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- The right of citizens of the u.s. to____ shall not be denied or abridged.
- All persons born or___in the united states are citizens of the u.s.
- In criminal prosecutions the accused shall enjoy the right to a speed and ___ trial.
- The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and _____, against unreasonable searches and seizures shall not be violated.
- The second amendment is the right to ____.
- Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of____.
13 Clues: Excessive_____shall not be required. • The second amendment is the right to ____. • No soldier shall,in time of peace be____in any house. • Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of___. • Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of____. • All persons born or___in the united states are citizens of the u.s. • ...
Bill of Rights Crossword 2023-10-04
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- This amendment says you cannot be tried for the same crime twice
- The Eighth Amendment says we can only receive fines that are ___
- Amendment 3 protects us from keeping these in our house
- who decides the laws that Congress does not have power to decide?
- The Constitution explains some of these, but you have others too
- The Sixth Amendment guarantees us a right to this kind of trial
- You have a right to this person who can help you in court
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- This amendment says you do not have to answer questions in court if you are on trial
- The second Amendment allows us to carry ___
- We have a right to a jury trial in these cases
- The Fourth Amendment allows who to decide if our things can be searched?
- The First Amendment allows us to meet and ___
- The First Amendment allows us to practice any ___
- According to the Sixth Amendment, we have a right to know what we are ___ of if arrested
14 Clues: The second Amendment allows us to carry ___ • The First Amendment allows us to meet and ___ • We have a right to a jury trial in these cases • The First Amendment allows us to practice any ___ • Amendment 3 protects us from keeping these in our house • You have a right to this person who can help you in court • ...
Bill of Rights Review 2024-02-21
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- Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
- Right to a speedy trial, right to impartial jury, right to a lawyer
- Protects a citizen from unreasonable search and seizure
- The 8th Amendment protects against cruel and unusual
- How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights
- Prevents government from forcing homeowners to allow soldiers to use their homes.
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- The name for the first ten amendments of the Constitution
- This amendment says that the Federal government only has those powers delegated in the Constitution.
- This amendment protects rights not specifically stated in the Constitution
- The act where Britain forced colonists to keep soldiers in their home.
- Right to own a gun or have a well regulated militia
- A person cannot be tried twice, right to remain silent, due process
- The 7th Amendment gives you the right to a trial by ___
13 Clues: How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights • Right to own a gun or have a well regulated militia • The 8th Amendment protects against cruel and unusual • Protects a citizen from unreasonable search and seizure • The 7th Amendment gives you the right to a trial by ___ • The name for the first ten amendments of the Constitution • ...
Bill of Rights - Solaas 2023-05-04
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- Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
- Explains that the inclusion of some rights should not be used to deny rights in the future.
- The branch of government responsible for enforcing laws.
- Guarantees the right to a trail by jury.
- Guarantees the right to a speedy and fair trial
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- The branch of government responsible for writing and creating laws.
- No person can be tried for the same crime twice, protects from incriminating yourself.
- The branch of government responsible for interpreting or judging the laws.
- No soldier can enter your home without your consent.
- The right to bear arms.
- Gives all powers not taken by the federal government to the states.
- This amendment protects the citizen's rights to freedom of speech, religion, petition, press, assemble, and petition the government.
- Protects from cruel and unusual punishments.
13 Clues: The right to bear arms. • Guarantees the right to a trail by jury. • Protects from cruel and unusual punishments. • Guarantees the right to a speedy and fair trial • No soldier can enter your home without your consent. • Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures. • The branch of government responsible for enforcing laws. • ...
Hamby Bill of Rights 2024-01-08
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- The first 10 Amendments in the Constitution are called the Bill of ______.
- The ____ Federalists wanted the Bill of Rights added to the U.S. Constitution.
- Protects our freedom of speech, religion, and press.
- The Articles of _________ were the country's first official guiding doctrine.
- No quartering of soldiers is under which amendment?
- This amendment protects us from unreasonable search and seizure.
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- The second amendment gives us the rights to bear ______.
- 10th amendment says that powers not given to federal government are reserved for the ________.
- Creates due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination.
- The sixth amendment gives us the right to a speedy ____.
- The people have powers and rights that are not listed in the Constitution.
- Right to a jury in civil cases.
- The eighth amendment protects us from cruel and _______ punishment.
13 Clues: Right to a jury in civil cases. • No quartering of soldiers is under which amendment? • Protects our freedom of speech, religion, and press. • The second amendment gives us the rights to bear ______. • The sixth amendment gives us the right to a speedy ____. • Creates due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination. • ...
Charter of Rights And Freedoms 2015-12-16
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- The shared identity of a group of people.(2 words)
- The process of becoming a part of a different cultural group that is not your own.
- Rights given by birth.
- ______ rights are given to everyone.
- The belief that ones culture is superior to other cultures.
- Outlines the needs to change the Constitution.(2 words)
- Land meant for the specific use of first nations.
- Collective rights are given to ______.
- To express commitment to something.
- Paid for by taxes and provided by the government.
- A first nations lobby group.(3 words)
- What the Europeans first called the first nations when they came to Canada.
- Independence as a people with a right to self-govern.
- A document that could be exchanged for land.
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- A vote of population that is final.
- Rights given by the government.
- Pierre Trudeau introduced this thing that is now in the constitution.(5 words)
- Everybody agrees.
- He gave Canada the bill of rights.
- A person who speaks french as their first language.
- A person who's first language is english.
- Laws created through the legislative process
- Bill C-45 made ______ development of first nations land easier.
- The authority to make decisions.
- These first nations people were exterminated.
- A right that allows you to move freely across Canada.
- Treaty payments given by government, annual.
27 Clues: Everybody agrees. • Rights given by birth. • Rights given by the government. • The authority to make decisions. • He gave Canada the bill of rights. • A vote of population that is final. • To express commitment to something. • ______ rights are given to everyone. • A first nations lobby group.(3 words) • Collective rights are given to ______. • ...
Who am I? 2017-06-05
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- The British are Coming!
- Skill Confederate General
- Give me Liberty or Give me Death!
- Confederate President
- British General
- Two-party System
- Wrote Poems and Plays
- Wrote Bill of Rights
- Improved Steamboat
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- Invented Cotton Gin
- French settlement of Quebec
- Union General
- Commander of Northern Virginia
- Author of Declaration of Independence
- Craftsmen
- Wrote Virginia Declaration of Rights
- Eastern Canada for England
- Claimed Southwest for Spain
- Explored Mississippi River Valley
- Civil War Nurse
20 Clues: Craftsmen • Union General • British General • Civil War Nurse • Two-party System • Improved Steamboat • Invented Cotton Gin • Wrote Bill of Rights • Confederate President • Wrote Poems and Plays • The British are Coming! • Skill Confederate General • Eastern Canada for England • French settlement of Quebec • Claimed Southwest for Spain • Commander of Northern Virginia • ...
mason unit one cross work 2024-09-19
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- governments makes decisions
- who became king in 1760
- of thirteen
- to bring into law
- massive amounts of debt
- three fifth compromise
- third characteristics of the delegates
- had the power not the government
- fifteen year signed
- two chambers legistature
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- what colony had the most independence from the crown
- petion of rights english bill of rights
- equal rights
- this is an agreement for the colonist
- amount of delagates at the cc
- life, pursuit of happiness
- states that radified the constituion
- goods can be denied to anyone
- independence from states
- why were the intolrable acts made
20 Clues: of thirteen • equal rights • to bring into law • fifteen year signed • three fifth compromise • who became king in 1760 • massive amounts of debt • independence from states • two chambers legistature • life, pursuit of happiness • governments makes decisions • amount of delagates at the cc • goods can be denied to anyone • had the power not the government • ...
constitution and bill of rights 2022-02-11
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- any power or right not specifically listed in the Constitution
- the governing body of a nation, state, or community
- guarantees U.S. citizens specific rights, including not having to testify against yourself if you're accused of committing a crime
- freedom of religion, expression, assembly
- having the power to put plans, actions, or laws into effect
- of, by, or appropriate to a court or judge
- all the rights not listed in the Constitution belong to the people
- a formal examination usually to decide if guilty
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- protects people from unlawful searches and seizures
- No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
- a minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc.
- most famous us document
- A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
- provides a number of rights people have when they have been accused of a crime
- civil cases have right to be decided by jury
- the punishments for crimes are not excessive, cruel, or unusual
- first ten amendments of the constitution
- having power to make laws
18 Clues: most famous us document • having power to make laws • first ten amendments of the constitution • freedom of religion, expression, assembly • of, by, or appropriate to a court or judge • civil cases have right to be decided by jury • a formal examination usually to decide if guilty • protects people from unlawful searches and seizures • ...
The Bill of Rights puzzle 2024-04-22
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- Legal document issued by a judge allowing law enforcement to search a specific location or person
- Gradual process by which the SCOTUS has applied Bill of Rights to states on a case-by-case basis
- Punishments considered excessively harsh or inhumane
- Giving testimony or evidence that could be used against oneself.
- Freedom of journalists to publish news and opinions without government censorship
- One of the freedoms in the first amendment, concerns talking.
- The right to a prompt trial.
- Trial by a group of impartial citizens.
- Process in which law enforcement officers search for and take evidence related to criminal activity
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- Right to have an attorney represent you in court]
- Fair treatment through the judicial system, the right to a fair trial and legal representation.
- governments power to take private property for public use with fair compensation
- Principle most of the protections in the Bill of Rights apply to state governments as well as the federal government
- Being tried twice for the same crime, prohibited by the fifth amendment
- Powers not specifically granted to fed government by the Constitution reserved for the states or people
- Changes or additions to the Constitution. The Bill of Rights consists of the first 10.
- Fundamental rights and freedoms protecting individuals from government interference
- Reasonable belief that a crime has been committed
18 Clues: The right to a prompt trial. • Trial by a group of impartial citizens. • Right to have an attorney represent you in court] • Reasonable belief that a crime has been committed • Punishments considered excessively harsh or inhumane • One of the freedoms in the first amendment, concerns talking. • Giving testimony or evidence that could be used against oneself. • ...
Foundation Unit 2012-12-12
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- to form a more perfect____
- The government and those who govern are bound by the law
- Establishes the structure of the United States of America
- establish ___
- gave the colonists the rights of Englishmen
- Promote the General ________
- stated _____ against the King of Great Britain
- insure domestic _______
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- People are the source of any and all governmental power
- provided for religious freedom in Virginia
- Model for the US Bill of Rights
- provide for the ______ ____
- In a democratic system of government, the people rule
- Government is not all powerful and may do only those things people have given it the power to do
- In a representative system of government people elect public office holders to make laws and conduct government on their behalf
- how many amendments are there currently?
- first written form of government for the independent states; maintained that major powers resided with imdividual states causing a weak central government
- Introduction to the Constitution
- Declared us free from Great Britain
- of Rights The first ten amendments in the constitution
20 Clues: establish ___ • insure domestic _______ • to form a more perfect____ • provide for the ______ ____ • Promote the General ________ • Model for the US Bill of Rights • Introduction to the Constitution • Declared us free from Great Britain • how many amendments are there currently? • provided for religious freedom in Virginia • gave the colonists the rights of Englishmen • ...
L1.5 2025-09-12
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- The _______ Bill of Rights guaranteed certain rights to all citizens
- This representative assembly established legislatures in colonies
- The Rule of Law was a gift of ancient _____ and the basis of the American legal system
- The _______ of powers is the equal division of power among the branches of government
- This method is the orderly way of collecting and analyzing evidence
- Thomas _________ believed that the purpose of government was to protect people’s natural rights.
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- The Ancient _________ developed philosophy
- The English Bill of Rights eventually inspired the ____________ Bill of Rights
- Thomas _______ was the Catholic priest in the 1200s who was a champion of scholasticism
- The Magna Carta of 1215 ________ royal power and protected nobles from unlawful loss of life, liberty, and property
10 Clues: The Ancient _________ developed philosophy • This representative assembly established legislatures in colonies • This method is the orderly way of collecting and analyzing evidence • The _______ Bill of Rights guaranteed certain rights to all citizens • The English Bill of Rights eventually inspired the ____________ Bill of Rights • ...
bill of rights and constition 2025-11-17
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- branch with supreme court
- a draft of a proposed law presented to parliament for discussion
- States' rights
- branch with president
- rights in civil cases
- Right to a fair trial
- Bail, fines, punishment
- a body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed.
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- branch with senate
- Search and arrest
- Rights in criminal cases
- right to bear arms
- Freedoms, Petitions, Assembly
- land of the free
- Quartering of soldiers
- Rights retained by the People
16 Clues: States' rights • land of the free • Search and arrest • branch with senate • right to bear arms • branch with president • rights in civil cases • Right to a fair trial • Quartering of soldiers • Bail, fines, punishment • Rights in criminal cases • branch with supreme court • Freedoms, Petitions, Assembly • Rights retained by the People • ...
19.1 - 19.3 2025-04-24
17 Clues: Watt • Owen • State • Fulton • Victoria • Industry • Movement • Garibaldi • of Rights • of Vienna • Capitalism • Alexander II • Von Bismarck • Confederation • Male Suffrage • von Metternich • of Intervention
Sadie and Rachel's Adventure 2023-09-13
Across
- Who were the burglars of the Watergate Scandal connected to?
- Where was the Women's Rights Convention held?
- What did we lack the ability of after Hurricane Katrina?
- What month was the Bill of Rights ratified?
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- Finish the sentence. Hurricane Katrina? More like Hurricane ___.
- Who was the main speaker of the Women's Rights Convention?
- Who wrote the Bill of Rights?
- How many rights did James Madison write?
- What were women fighting for the right for?
- How many burglars were arrested?
10 Clues: Who wrote the Bill of Rights? • How many burglars were arrested? • How many rights did James Madison write? • What were women fighting for the right for? • What month was the Bill of Rights ratified? • Where was the Women's Rights Convention held? • What did we lack the ability of after Hurricane Katrina? • Who was the main speaker of the Women's Rights Convention? • ...
American Government 2020-10-08
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- plan of union: Benjamin Franklin’s plan to unite the colonies.
- fundamental rights: First basic set of laws for the colonies.
- Stopped
- Act: First direct tax on the American colonies.
- single chamber
- Government: A system where people vote in representatives.
- money collected from taxes.
- commerce: trade among the states.
- The many men who wrote the constitution.
- bill of rights: Laws passed by parliament.
- Ordinance: an Act that charted a government for the northwest territory.
- 80 essays defending the new constitution.
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- Henry: One of the many founding fathers and first governor of virginia.
- Not sanctioned by law.
- Agreement prohibiting trade.
- political disorder and chaos.
- Acts: Laws passed to punish Massachusetts colonists.
- of powers: Separating the powers of the government in different branches.
- Organizations resisting British tyranny.
- Carta: First idea of limited government.
- of right: A bill limiting the power of the king.
- compact: First colonial plan for future self government.
- approved
- Laws
- Government: Government with the power to act on a national level and not able to limit the rights of the people.
25 Clues: Laws • Stopped • approved • single chamber • Not sanctioned by law. • money collected from taxes. • Agreement prohibiting trade. • political disorder and chaos. • commerce: trade among the states. • Organizations resisting British tyranny. • Carta: First idea of limited government. • The many men who wrote the constitution. • 80 essays defending the new constitution. • ...
American Government 2020-10-08
Across
- plan of union: Benjamin Franklin’s plan to unite the colonies.
- fundamental rights: First basic set of laws for the colonies.
- Stopped
- Act: First direct tax on the American colonies.
- single chamber
- Government: A system where people vote in representatives.
- money collected from taxes.
- commerce: trade among the states.
- The many men who wrote the constitution.
- bill of rights: Laws passed by parliament.
- Ordinance: an Act that charted a government for the northwest territory.
- 80 essays defending the new constitution.
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- Henry: One of the many founding fathers and first governor of virginia.
- Not sanctioned by law.
- Agreement prohibiting trade.
- political disorder and chaos.
- Acts: Laws passed to punish Massachusetts colonists.
- of powers: Separating the powers of the government in different branches.
- Organizations resisting British tyranny.
- Carta: First idea of limited government.
- of right: A bill limiting the power of the king.
- compact: First colonial plan for future self government.
- approved
- Laws
- Government: Government with the power to act on a national level and not able to limit the rights of the people.
25 Clues: Laws • Stopped • approved • single chamber • Not sanctioned by law. • money collected from taxes. • Agreement prohibiting trade. • political disorder and chaos. • commerce: trade among the states. • Organizations resisting British tyranny. • Carta: First idea of limited government. • The many men who wrote the constitution. • 80 essays defending the new constitution. • ...
GovT 2023-09-05
Crossword 2025-09-17
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- The states joined together.
- A change or addition to the Constitution.
- Leader of a rebellion that showed the Articles’ weakness.
- First part of "Bill of Rights."
- Right exercised by citizens to choose leaders.
- To approve and make official.
- Keeps branches of government equal.
- Part of "checks and balances."
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- Freedoms guaranteed by the first ten amendments.
- Introduction to the Constitution.
- Uprising of farmers against the government.
- Rules enforced by government.
- Basic political unit under both systems.
- Main lawmaking body under both the Articles and Constitution.
14 Clues: The states joined together. • Rules enforced by government. • To approve and make official. • Part of "checks and balances." • First part of "Bill of Rights." • Introduction to the Constitution. • Keeps branches of government equal. • Basic political unit under both systems. • A change or addition to the Constitution. • Uprising of farmers against the government. • ...
Criminal Justice 2025-09-22
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- Bill of Your rights
- Place to conduct reports
- Criminal of War
- weapon used by police
- used to detect lies
- disliking someone
- investigate crimes
- detaining person
- leader of a trial
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- Docuement by our founding fathers
- Unaliving
- Defends you in court
- place where criminals go
- Rights read to you.
- Law enforcement
- crime committed because of prejudice.
- sentencing a person to a crime.
- Massacre of people
- Against the law
- against legal
20 Clues: Unaliving • against legal • Law enforcement • Criminal of War • Against the law • detaining person • disliking someone • leader of a trial • Massacre of people • investigate crimes • Bill of Your rights • Rights read to you. • used to detect lies • Defends you in court • weapon used by police • place where criminals go • Place to conduct reports • sentencing a person to a crime. • ...
GovT 2023-09-05
19.1 - 19.3 2025-04-24
17 Clues: Watt • Owen • State • Fulton • Victoria • Industry • Movement • Garibaldi • of Rights • of Vienna • Capitalism • Alexander II • Von Bismarck • Confederation • Male Suffrage • von Metternich • of Intervention
Ch. 9 - The Constitution and Bill of Rights 2019-10-02
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- the primary job of congress is to make _____
- members of the senate serve ___ year terms
- Article I of the Constitution gives the power to make laws to the ______________branch of government.
- Many people consider these basic freedoms to be the most _________ part of the Bill of Rights.
- lists the goals of the new government
- senators must have been citizens for ___ years
- The Constitution gives _________ the power to remove a president or other officials from office if they commit certain crimes related to their duties.
- president who made the Bill of Rights part of the Constitution
- house members must be ____________years old
- senators must be ______ years old
- Any member of the House or Senate can submit a proposal for a new law, called a ____.
- The _______ also designed Congress to balance the rights of large and small states.
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- Originally, the Constitution allowed state legislatures to choose the ___ senators to represent their state.
- the Preamble includes the words “secure the Blessings of ________to ourselves and our Posterity”
- In the ____ case of Gregg v. Georgia, the Court's decision stated that “the punishment of death for the crime of murder does not, under all circumstances, violate the Eighth” Amendment.
- house members must be citizens for _______
- only the _____ can propose taxes
- What branch consists of the system of federal courts and judges?
- The House of Representatives can ____ to impeach the president.
19 Clues: only the _____ can propose taxes • senators must be ______ years old • lists the goals of the new government • members of the senate serve ___ year terms • house members must be citizens for _______ • house members must be ____________years old • the primary job of congress is to make _____ • senators must have been citizens for ___ years • ...
AP Gov - Topic 3.7 2025-10-09
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- decision banning school-sponsored prayer as a violation of the Establishment Clause
- First Amendment provision prohibiting government endorsement of religion
- 2010 decision that applied the Second Amendment right to bear arms to the states
- Protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures
- 1833 case ruling that the Bill of Rights does not apply to state governments
- Constitutional amendment containing the Due Process and Equal Protection clauses
- Part of the 5th Amendment requiring fair payment when the government takes private property
- Spoken defamation that harms a person’s reputation
- First Amendment protection of individuals’ right to practice their religion freely
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- Process by which the Supreme Court applies the Bill of Rights to the states through the 14th Amendment
- Advocacy group promoting Second Amendment rights
- Protects against self-incrimination and guarantees due process and just compensation
- Legal requirement that the government must respect all legal rights owed to a person
- Organization that defends individual rights and civil liberties in court
- 1931 case establishing that prior restraint on publication violates the First Amendment
- York 1925 case that began the process of applying free speech protections to the states
- 1972 case allowing Amish parents to refuse compulsory schooling for religious reasons
- System dividing power between national and state governments
- 2008 Supreme Court case affirming an individual’s right to possess firearms
- Written defamation that damages someone’s reputation
20 Clues: Advocacy group promoting Second Amendment rights • Spoken defamation that harms a person’s reputation • Written defamation that damages someone’s reputation • Protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures • System dividing power between national and state governments • First Amendment provision prohibiting government endorsement of religion • ...
Bill of Rights 2012-02-29
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- ______ Madison First person to introduce the Bill of Rights.
- War What war preceded the ratification of the Bill of Rights?
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- First President and felt there was a need for the Bill of Rights.
- How many ammendments were in the original Bill of Rights?(spell out the number)
- Month the Bill of Rights were ratified?
- Who used the Ammendments until the constitution became law?
- group who had to approve the Bill.
7 Clues: group who had to approve the Bill. • Month the Bill of Rights were ratified? • Who used the Ammendments until the constitution became law? • ______ Madison First person to introduce the Bill of Rights. • War What war preceded the ratification of the Bill of Rights? • First President and felt there was a need for the Bill of Rights. • ...
Unit 1 (1-5) 2025-09-03
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- 1215 document limiting king
- Government ruled by people
- Ancient city with direct democracy
- Papers defending Constitution
- People give power
- Indigenous influence on federalism
- Idea that rulers get power from people
- Everyone follows the law
- Jefferson's religious freedom law
- Weak first national government
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- Federalists supported this type
- Principle: government not all-powerful
- Federalist author of Bill of Rights
- Anti-Federalists demanded this
- Key Anti-Federalist concern
- 1689 law protecting liberties
- Citizens elect leaders
- Mason’s document for basic rights
- Roman contribution to U.S. democracy
- Virginia charter granted rights
20 Clues: People give power • Citizens elect leaders • Everyone follows the law • Government ruled by people • 1215 document limiting king • Key Anti-Federalist concern • Papers defending Constitution • 1689 law protecting liberties • Anti-Federalists demanded this • Weak first national government • Federalists supported this type • Virginia charter granted rights • ...
APUSH Crossword puzzle 2023-05-08
20 Clues: Gin • papers • compact • of 1812 • Destiny • Hamilton • Purchase • of Tears • Rebellion • of Rights • Gold Rush • rebellion • Tea Party • Brown Raid • V. Madison • Nebraska Act • of New Orleans • and Indian War • Of Independence • Era of Good feelings
Foundations of Government 2021-09-08
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- No one is above the law
- Natural Rights
- Intro to DOI
- People are evil
- Led to new Constitution
- Self government
- Separation of church and state
- Only buy tea from the British
- Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness
- Must house British Soldiers
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- America's first Constitution
- Life, Liberty, Property
- Influenced Bill of Rights
- Wrote Declaration of Independece
- Thomas Paine
- Separation of powers
- Social Contract
- Rule of law
18 Clues: Rule of law • Thomas Paine • Intro to DOI • Natural Rights • People are evil • Self government • Social Contract • Separation of powers • Life, Liberty, Property • No one is above the law • Led to new Constitution • Influenced Bill of Rights • Must house British Soldiers • America's first Constitution • Only buy tea from the British • Separation of church and state • ...
AP GOV BILL OF RIGHTS & 1ST AMENDMENT CROSSWORD 2022-09-28
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- right to bear arms
- Illegal confiscation
- rights of the accused
- purpose
- excessive bail and punishment
- right to a fair trial
- rights retained by the people
- restriction
- people against
- date ratified
- cases that are uncivil
- ensures to states rights
- who made the amendments
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- making it seem you done a crime
- search and seizures
- quartering
- no military troops welcomed in civilians home
- right to a jury trial
- the bill of rights has
- can't be charged with crime twice
- to be replaced by superior worth or right
- cases that are local
- five basic freedoms
- people for
- right to bear...
25 Clues: purpose • quartering • people for • restriction • date ratified • people against • right to bear... • right to bear arms • search and seizures • five basic freedoms • Illegal confiscation • cases that are local • rights of the accused • right to a jury trial • right to a fair trial • the bill of rights has • cases that are uncivil • who made the amendments • ensures to states rights • ...
Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle 2025-12-08
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- When it comes to your limits on Freedom of Speech, you cannot do this type of speech in public because it can hurt someone
- What you look at and listen to at school must be for ______________ ____________(2 words)
- This branch of government interprets the laws
- You cannot lie under _____________, in court
- When it comes to limits on Freedom of Religion at school, schools cannot ______________ one religion over another
- Things you CAN do or have
- This is what you call a group of people
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- This person is in charge of the Executive Branch of government
- When it comes to Freedom of Religion at home, although there are no legal consequences, there can be this type of consequence
- When it comes to your Freedom of Religion, one of the limits is that you cannot _______ another person (true in all places)
- This branch of government Enforces the laws
- This branch of government makes the laws
- When it comes to your Freedom of Speech on the streets, you still cannot threaten government __________________
- Protect your rights
- As you get older, your limits on Freedom of Speech are _____________
- When it comes to limits on Freedom of Religion at school, teachers cannot do this
- When it comes to Freedom of Religion, there is a separation of _____________ and state
- Court This group is in charge of the Judicial Branch of government
18 Clues: Protect your rights • Things you CAN do or have • This is what you call a group of people • This branch of government makes the laws • This branch of government Enforces the laws • You cannot lie under _____________, in court • This branch of government interprets the laws • This person is in charge of the Executive Branch of government • ...
Radical Reconstruction- Josie Jacobson 2022-02-25
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- The __ can vote to remove presidents with a 2/3 vote
- Kind of foot Thaddeus stevens had
- 130 years later, the next president would be impeached
- First president to be impeached
- Thaddeus Stevens grew up __
- the biggest reason presidents got impeached
- Thaddeus Stevens believed in __ slavery
- Pennsylvania Representative
- The __ Republicans believed blacks were entitled to the same political rights and opportunities as whites
- Massachusetts senator
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- The __ of representatives wrote 11 articles of impeachment against Johnson
- Johnson did not __ with Stanton
- Stevens graduated from __ in
- weeks Johnson's trial lasted
- Stevens supported __
- The __ act was passed in 1867
- Stevens was very __ as a child
- Stevens and Sumner tried to pass a bill called The __ Rights Bill
- Edwin __ was in charge of enforcing the act
19 Clues: Stevens supported __ • Massachusetts senator • Thaddeus Stevens grew up __ • Pennsylvania Representative • Stevens graduated from __ in • weeks Johnson's trial lasted • The __ act was passed in 1867 • Stevens was very __ as a child • Johnson did not __ with Stanton • First president to be impeached • Kind of foot Thaddeus stevens had • Thaddeus Stevens believed in __ slavery • ...
Constitution 2023-09-21
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- meeting of party leaders
- the division between religion and government
- removal of a person for misconduct
- guarantee to appear for trial
- limit on the debate of a bill
- method of delaying action on a bill by talking
- fair application of the law to ones case
- testifying against oneself
- legal protection
- power of government to take private property for public use
- to charge a government official with misconduct
- two houses of a lawmaking body
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- necessary and proper clause
- rights guarantied to all citizens
- tax that had to be paid in order to vote
- distributed
- presiding officer of the House of Representatives
- the right to vote
- drawing of congressional districts
- requiring men to serve/ preliminary writing
- party leader assistant, counts vote and promotes loyalty
- meetings of congress
22 Clues: distributed • legal protection • the right to vote • meetings of congress • meeting of party leaders • testifying against oneself • necessary and proper clause • guarantee to appear for trial • limit on the debate of a bill • two houses of a lawmaking body • rights guarantied to all citizens • removal of a person for misconduct • drawing of congressional districts • ...
U.S. Constitution & Bill of Rights 2022-01-10
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- The capacity or ability to direct or influence the behavior of others or the course of. events
- A holder of a public, civil, or ecclesiastical office.
- Interpret (a word or action) in a particular way.
- A preliminary or preparatory statement; an introduction.
- The crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill the sovereign or overthrow the government.
- Acting as deputy or substitute for; next in rank.
- A solemn promise, often invoking a divine witness, regarding one's future action or behavior.
- Actively break the terms of (a law, agreement, etc.).
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- A military force that is raised from the civil population to supplement a regular army in an emergency.
- An area of a country or city, especially one regarded as a distinct unit because of a particular characteristic.
- A document issued by a legal or government official authorizing the police or some other body to make an arrest, search premises, or carry out some other action relating to the administration of justice.
- A person chosen or appointed to act or speak for another or others.
- Superior to all others.
- An article added to the Constitution.
- A legally specified period beyond which an action may be defeated or a property right is not to continue.
- The number by which votes for one candidate in an election are more than those for all other candidates combined.
- A process in voting, in writing and typically in secret.
- A crime, typically one involving violence, regarded as more serious than a misdemeanor, and usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death.
18 Clues: Superior to all others. • An article added to the Constitution. • Interpret (a word or action) in a particular way. • Acting as deputy or substitute for; next in rank. • Actively break the terms of (a law, agreement, etc.). • A holder of a public, civil, or ecclesiastical office. • A preliminary or preparatory statement; an introduction. • ...
The Bill of Rights & Limits on Government Power 2025-06-03
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- Rule – Governance according to the expressed will of the majority.
- Carta – Document that limited the power of the English king and inspired American constitutional ideas.
- Powers – Powers shared by federal and state governments.
- Powers – Powers specifically given to the federal government.
- Powers – Powers set aside for the states by the Constitution.
- Papers – Essays supporting the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.
- Powers – Powers explicitly not granted to any government level.
- of Confederation – The U.S.'s first constitution, which created a weak central government.
- and Balances – System ensuring no branch of government becomes too powerful.
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- Compact – First self-government agreement in the colonies.
- Bill of Rights – 1689 document guaranteeing rights to English citizens.
- – Opposed the new Constitution without a Bill of Rights.
- of Powers – Division of government roles into different branches.
- of Law – Principle that everyone, including leaders, must follow the law.
- Process – Legal steps that must be followed to protect individual rights.
- Sovereignty – Principle that political power rests with the people.
- of the Governed – The idea that government gets its power from the people.
- Powers – Powers explicitly listed in the Constitution.
- – Division of power between national and state governments.
- – To formally approve or confirm something, like an amendment.
20 Clues: Powers – Powers explicitly listed in the Constitution. • – Opposed the new Constitution without a Bill of Rights. • Powers – Powers shared by federal and state governments. • Compact – First self-government agreement in the colonies. • – Division of power between national and state governments. • Powers – Powers specifically given to the federal government. • ...
General Assembly 2023-03-23
20 Clues: bad • rule • part • good • state • house • house • making • meeting • law book • voted for • post laws • two years • two groups • to persuade • list of rights • citizen of state • government stuff • government stuff • part of legislative
Canadian Civil Rights History Crossword 2025-10-06
Across
- The event that helped create the Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen
- The way in which the international laws were applied to the perpetrators of the Holocaust
- The person that changed the French Declaration of Rights to limit rights of the accused
- The first province in Canada (even before the federal government) to create a Bill of Rights
- The event that is most associated with the the Front de libération du Québec (FLQ
- The section of the Constitution that did not give Canada full constitutional supremacy
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- The event that made the model for modern bills of rights
- The event that set precedent for international law and trials
- The Prime Minister who Patriated the Constitution
- The organization that created the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
- The supreme document of any country
- The Prime Minister who made the Bill of Rights in Canada
12 Clues: The supreme document of any country • The Prime Minister who Patriated the Constitution • The event that made the model for modern bills of rights • The Prime Minister who made the Bill of Rights in Canada • The event that set precedent for international law and trials • The event that helped create the Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen • ...
Revolutionary Characters 2015-10-12
Across
- artist who created statue of Washington
- father of the Bill of Rights
- increased from 5 to 30 by 1800
- colony with most slaves, 1760
- third vice president of the U.S.
- president featured on $2 bill
- plantation owned by James Madison
- George Washington's political party
- America's first Secretary of the Treasury
- head of war department under President Washington
- 18th century political tract writer
- where Benjamin Franklin died
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- "All men are created ____"
- grew from 100 to 230 by 1800
- pamphlet written by Paine in 1776
- 18th century philosophical movement
- 18th century "master of masquerade"
- so-called father of the constitution
- Thomas Jefferson's farm
- Franklin's almanac maker Poor ____
- richest and most populous state, 1776
- Washington's farm Mount _____
- administration who put A. Hamilton on $10 bill
23 Clues: Thomas Jefferson's farm • "All men are created ____" • grew from 100 to 230 by 1800 • father of the Bill of Rights • where Benjamin Franklin died • colony with most slaves, 1760 • president featured on $2 bill • Washington's farm Mount _____ • increased from 5 to 30 by 1800 • third vice president of the U.S. • pamphlet written by Paine in 1776 • plantation owned by James Madison • ...
Civics Hw 2017-12-08
Across
- Supported a stronger national government
- A group of leaders who made laws for Jamestown, Virginia
- Placed Limits on the kings power
- sniff* *sniff*
- People give up some rights for protections
- people have power over their government
- Where the constitution was made
- Caused Many to worry that the government couldn't keep order
- To cancel a law
- Congress Is made of 2 parts
- The first 10 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution
Down
- Did NOT support the constitution unless it included a Bill of Rights
- Didn't work
- Every 5 slaves = 3 people when determining representation in Congress Mix between the New Jersey Plan & Virginia Plan
- Replaced The Articles
- Who Made This?
- Larger states preferred this plan
- The idea that a ruler or government is not all-powerful
- To approve a law
- A group of people who make laws
- Smaller states preferred this plan
- A representative to a meeting
22 Clues: Didn't work • Who Made This? • sniff* *sniff* • To cancel a law • To approve a law • Replaced The Articles • Congress Is made of 2 parts • A representative to a meeting • A group of people who make laws • Where the constitution was made • Placed Limits on the kings power • Larger states preferred this plan • Smaller states preferred this plan • people have power over their government • ...
POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE 2025-09-03
Across
- – System exercising authority over a nation.
- – Advisers of the President.
- – Ability to influence or control.
- – Legal member of a state.
- – Political organization.
- – National legislative body.
- – Civic responsibility.
- – Process of selecting leaders.
- – Act of choosing in an election.
- – Freedom from oppression.
- – Person exercising political control.
- – Government by the people.
- – Fair treatment under the law.
- – Local city executive.
- – Power to reject a bill.
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- – Official paper used in voting.
- – Supreme law of the land.
- – Judicial body interpreting laws.
- – Head of a province.
- – People united under one government.
- – Government plan of action.
- – Member of the upper chamber.
- – Elected member of the lower house.
- – Fundamental freedoms of citizens.
- – Head of state and government.
- – Rule enforced by authority.
- – Document granting rights or authority.
- – Proposed law.
- – Upper chamber of the legislature.
- – Political community with sovereignty.
30 Clues: – Proposed law. • – Head of a province. • – Civic responsibility. • – Local city executive. • – Political organization. • – Power to reject a bill. • – Supreme law of the land. • – Legal member of a state. • – Freedom from oppression. • – Government by the people. • – Advisers of the President. • – Government plan of action. • – National legislative body. • – Rule enforced by authority. • ...
Foundations of Government 2021-09-08
Across
- Natural Rights
- No one is above the law
- Separation of church and state
- Influenced Bill of Rights
- Must house British Soldiers
- Wrote Declaration of Independece
- Life, Liberty, Property
- Only buy tea from the British
- Separation of powers
- Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness
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- Thomas Paine
- Self government
- America's first Constitution
- People are evil
- Led to new Constitution
- Social Contract
- Rule of law
- Intro to DOI
18 Clues: Rule of law • Thomas Paine • Intro to DOI • Natural Rights • Self government • People are evil • Social Contract • Separation of powers • No one is above the law • Led to new Constitution • Life, Liberty, Property • Influenced Bill of Rights • Must house British Soldiers • America's first Constitution • Only buy tea from the British • Separation of church and state • ...
the bill of rights 2023-10-20
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- what amendment states that you have the right to not have to testify against oneself
- freedom of religion falls into what amendment
- whats YOUR favorite amendment [BONUS]
- what is the last amendment in the bill of rights
- freedom of spe_c_
- what the most important amendment in the bill of rights
- what are the fist 10 amendments of the us constitution
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- what amendment protects a persons personal rights
- what amendment includes bail
- what amendment protects the right to have a gun
- what amendment came first
- how many amendments are in the bill of rights
- if a soldier is trying to be housed without your permission what amendment is being broken
- what amendment protects rights requiring civil jury trails only in federal courts
- what does the 5th amendment protect
15 Clues: freedom of spe_c_ • what amendment came first • what amendment includes bail • what does the 5th amendment protect • whats YOUR favorite amendment [BONUS] • freedom of religion falls into what amendment • how many amendments are in the bill of rights • what amendment protects the right to have a gun • what is the last amendment in the bill of rights • ...
braydin goss 2025-12-03
Across
- this was a government type invented in ancient Athens
- checks and
- we --- a president
- you must fallow the
- bill of
- the United States is a
- if a bill is ---- it does not pass
- the branch of government that enforces the law
- the branch of government that reviews the laws
Down
- the ---- represent the people
- the branch of government that makes laws
- the people that make laws
- Donald trump is the
- before a law is a law it is a
- and balances
15 Clues: bill of • checks and • and balances • we --- a president • Donald trump is the • you must fallow the • the United States is a • the people that make laws • the ---- represent the people • before a law is a law it is a • if a bill is ---- it does not pass • the branch of government that makes laws • the branch of government that enforces the law • ...
Colonial Government pgs. 92-95 2022-12-05
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- The type of government where people elect delegates to make laws.
- In order to be achieve mercantilism, a country must have more _______ than imports.
- This colony was a charter colony.
- ______ and unusual punishment was banned in the English Bill of Rights.
- The Great Charter that gave English people protection again unjust treatment.
- First royal colony.
- Type of colony ruled by the King.
- The type of colony that had an owner or group of owners.
- Colonists believed that government must protest civil ______.
- One of the two houses of Parliament with commoners elected was called the House of _____.
- The _____ Bill of Rights limited the ruler's powers without Parliament's permission.
- A country builds its wealth and power with gold and silver supplies.
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- Most women, landless poor, ______ servants, and African Americans didn't have voting rights in the colonies.
- Two principals of government - protected rights and _____.
- These type of meetings helped to set the stage for the American Revolution.
- The type of colony that was granted rights by the monarchy.
- The _____ Revolution was a peaceful transfer of power where Parliament removed King James II for King William and Queen Mary.
- This colony was a proprietary colony.
- Trial by _____ was a new political liberty for colonists.
- Type of acts (laws) that required colonies to sell their goods to England only.
- The two-house system of government in England.
- One of the two houses of Parliament with aristocrats was called the House of ____.
22 Clues: First royal colony. • This colony was a charter colony. • Type of colony ruled by the King. • This colony was a proprietary colony. • The two-house system of government in England. • The type of colony that had an owner or group of owners. • Trial by _____ was a new political liberty for colonists. • Two principals of government - protected rights and _____. • ...
Awooga 2023-11-17
15 Clues: Wars • Papers • Review • of 1812 • McHenry • Purchase • v Madison • Rebellion • of Rights • Ordinances • Compromise • Convention • of New Orleans • Spangled Banner • of Confederation
Bill of Rights Political Ideologies 2022-05-09
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- emphasizes a classless society
- private ownership,& traditional ideas
- Right to keep and bear arms
- minimal government intervention
- Dictator, forced suppression of opposition
- Right to trial by Jury
- rights not given to Fed.gov. belong to state
- no government
- Not incriminating yourself
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- Public ownership, economic equality
- one ruler
- Freedom of Speech, Press, Petition and Religion
- No cruel and unusual punishment
- System of ideas and Ideals
- No unlawful search and seizure
- No quartering of troops
- rights not written are still rights
- Right to a speedy Trial and counsel
18 Clues: one ruler • no government • Right to trial by Jury • No quartering of troops • System of ideas and Ideals • Not incriminating yourself • Right to keep and bear arms • emphasizes a classless society • No unlawful search and seizure • No cruel and unusual punishment • minimal government intervention • Public ownership, economic equality • rights not written are still rights • ...
Social Movements in Canada 2025-06-11
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- What are pay equity laws for?
- Birth control rights also known as ________
- Which communities were worried about this bill?
- Acronym for the (Voice of Women)
- Started a liquid fast in protest of the bill
- How did they travel?
- Women protested for _______ disarmament?
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- where were the first concerns about the bill made?
- Why did they go on strike?
- How many people died in the regina riot?
- Where did the workers go to before Ottawa?
- Prime Minister who introduced the bill?
- Growing role of minorities, including _________
- Where workers went on strike from?
- What was this movement called?
- What are the movements for women called?
16 Clues: How did they travel? • Why did they go on strike? • What are pay equity laws for? • What was this movement called? • Acronym for the (Voice of Women) • Where workers went on strike from? • Prime Minister who introduced the bill? • How many people died in the regina riot? • What are the movements for women called? • Women protested for _______ disarmament? • ...
Constitutional Framework and Influences 2025-02-14
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- principle that gives branches the power to check the other two
- "natural" rights
- explains the purpose of government
- power of courts to review legislative actions
- period of political change emphasizing the individual
- popular sovereignty says power rests with __?
- first document est. governemnt in 'Merica
- system that divides power between national and state governments
- principle that divides power among different branches
- rules that defines structure and function of government
- "Man is born free yet everywhere he is in chains"
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- set of fundamental rules of how a country is run
- describes relationship between citizens and government
- system of government that emphasizes the common good
- Instituted English Bill of Rights est. rights of individual
- states everyone is subject to the law, including government
- French philosopher of separation of powers
- first stated the King is not above the law (1215)
- natural rights philosopher
- government meant to protect citizens' rights
20 Clues: "natural" rights • natural rights philosopher • explains the purpose of government • first document est. governemnt in 'Merica • French philosopher of separation of powers • government meant to protect citizens' rights • power of courts to review legislative actions • popular sovereignty says power rests with __? • set of fundamental rules of how a country is run • ...
10 Amendments 2022-11-03
Across
- what does first amendment protect
- what is the 7th amendment
- what does the 3rd amendemt protect
- what are the 10 amendments
- what is the 8th amendment do
- what does the 4th amendment protect
- what is the 10th amendment
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- what is the 5th amendment
- what year was the bil of created
- what is the highest court in the us
- where was the bill of rights created
- who is the head is state and armed forces
- what does the 6th amendment
- what does the 2nd amendment do.
- who made the bill of rights
15 Clues: what is the 5th amendment • what is the 7th amendment • what are the 10 amendments • what is the 10th amendment • what does the 6th amendment • who made the bill of rights • what is the 8th amendment do • what does the 2nd amendment do. • what year was the bil of created • what does first amendment protect • what does the 3rd amendemt protect • what is the highest court in the us • ...
american14 2024-06-08
Across
- 1787 meeting in Philadelphia.
- Strong advocate for the Constitution.
- College electing the President.
- Essays promoting the Constitution.
- Opponent of the Constitution.
- Needed for most decisions.
- Minimum number for meeting.
- Compromise on counting slaves.
- Clause establishing federal authority.
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- Supreme Court power.
- Prevents government abuse.
- Protected by the Bill of Rights.
- Needed for some decisions.
- Supporter of the Constitution.
- Article V process.
- Clause regulating trade.
- Essential in drafting the Constitution.
- Clause allowing flexibility.
- Coauthor of the Federalist Papers.
- Proposed law.
20 Clues: Proposed law. • Article V process. • Supreme Court power. • Clause regulating trade. • Prevents government abuse. • Needed for some decisions. • Needed for most decisions. • Minimum number for meeting. • Clause allowing flexibility. • 1787 meeting in Philadelphia. • Opponent of the Constitution. • Supporter of the Constitution. • Compromise on counting slaves. • ...
sdfghjkl 2020-12-15
18 Clues: Mason, • trade, • Henry, • Madison, • Fathers, • Franklin, • Paterson, • Randolph, • Hamilton, • of Rights, • Dickinson, • Washington, • Compromise, • Compromise, • Jersey Plan, • Virginia Plan, • of Confederation, • Constitutional Convention,
Bill of Rights Crosswords 2022-10-24
Across
- The Supreme Court balances ____________ of people
- No excessive bail no cruel and unusual punishment
- Amendment passed saying citizens don't have to shelter soldiers
- Amendment passed giving the right to bear arms
Down
- People are allowed to do this under the Freedom of Speech
- The 7th Amendment gives rights to _________ in civil cases
- Makes rules based on the meaning of the Bill of Rights
- Right to __________ trial by impartial Jury.
- This amendment stated that the Bill of Rights cannot stop other rights previously held by past people
- This amendment made states remain in charge within their borders
- Freedom of ______________ lets people follow their own religion without problems
11 Clues: Right to __________ trial by impartial Jury. • Amendment passed giving the right to bear arms • The Supreme Court balances ____________ of people • No excessive bail no cruel and unusual punishment • Makes rules based on the meaning of the Bill of Rights • People are allowed to do this under the Freedom of Speech • ...
The Constitution 2024-10-15
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- sixth amendment guarantee
- sets the purpose of the Constitution
- article two
- Congress's power to check president
- power divided between state and national gov
- ___________ sovereignty
- supported the Bill of Rights
- first ten amendments
- checks and _________
- amendment that gives us more rights
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- article three
- formal changes to the Constitution
- fifth amendment requirement
- supported the Constitution
- first amendment freedom
- president's power to check Congress
- ____________ of powers
- fifth amendment protection from gov
- article one
- to approve
20 Clues: to approve • article two • article one • article three • first ten amendments • checks and _________ • ____________ of powers • first amendment freedom • ___________ sovereignty • sixth amendment guarantee • supported the Constitution • fifth amendment requirement • supported the Bill of Rights • formal changes to the Constitution • president's power to check Congress • ...
test 2023-11-27
15 Clues: Wars • Papers • Review • of 1812 • McHenry • Purchase • v Madison • Rebellion • of Rights • Ordinances • Compromise • Convention • of New Orleans • Spangled Banner • of Confederation
Constitution Crossword 2024-05-13
Across
- The first state to ratify the Constitution
- Wrote the Bill of Rights
- The highest law of the land
- A group of late 18th century revolutionary leaders
- The branch of government the president is in
- Delegates to the Conventional Constitution
- They were drafted in 1787
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- Helped write the Constitution
- This branch of government interprets state laws
- There are 10 of them
- There are 27 of them
- The last state to ratify the Constitution
- It means to sign or give formal consent
- The intro to the highest law of the land
- This branch of government makes all laws
15 Clues: There are 10 of them • There are 27 of them • Wrote the Bill of Rights • They were drafted in 1787 • The highest law of the land • Helped write the Constitution • It means to sign or give formal consent • The intro to the highest law of the land • This branch of government makes all laws • The last state to ratify the Constitution • The first state to ratify the Constitution • ...
vocabulary 2 2021-12-07
Across
- an American multinational financial services corporation.
- officially as a permanent resident card.
- Fidelity is the quality of faithfulness or loyalty.
- The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the United States of America.
- loyalty or commitment.
- amendment is a formal or official change made to a law.
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- he crime of betraying one's country, especially.
- those that drive people away from a place and draw people to a new location.
- the admittance of a foreigner to the citizenship of a country.
- A city charter or town.
- a piece of legislation enacted by a municipal authority.
- of Rights The United States Bill of Rights comprises the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution.
- v. responsibilities Rights are freedoms we have that are protected by our laws.
13 Clues: loyalty or commitment. • A city charter or town. • officially as a permanent resident card. • he crime of betraying one's country, especially. • Fidelity is the quality of faithfulness or loyalty. • amendment is a formal or official change made to a law. • a piece of legislation enacted by a municipal authority. • ...
Puzzle 4? 5? 2025-10-20
Across
- - Length of a term for a federal judge.
- - President’s power to forgive a federal crime.
- - 19th amendment allows women to do this.
- - President’s power to reject a bill passed by Congress.
- - A random guy.
- “Freedom of speech” belongs to this amendment.
- - Cause has to be this,
- - Length in years for a term as president.
- - 7th amendment provides this.
- - Intended to be funny rather than serious.
- - A lively party or celebration.
- - Citizen soldiers forming the backbone of early American defense.
Down
- - Payment allowing temporary release before trial.
- - Fair treatment of the law (two words).
- - The House has the power of the __________.
- - Number of amendments in the Bill of Rights.
- - According to John Locke, people are ___ with natural rights.
- - Trials mustn't be delayed.
- - Length in years for a term in the Senate.
- - Length in years for a term in the House.
- - Freedom of _________ (journalism).
- - The privacy amendment.
22 Clues: - A random guy. • - Cause has to be this, • - The privacy amendment. • - Trials mustn't be delayed. • - 7th amendment provides this. • - A lively party or celebration. • - Freedom of _________ (journalism). • - Length of a term for a federal judge. • - Fair treatment of the law (two words). • - 19th amendment allows women to do this. • - Length in years for a term in the House. • ...
Unit 6 2025-09-15
Across
- They continued to orry the government would be too _______.
- The founders came to the _______ that the articles had failed.
- James Madison agreed to ______ a bill of rights.
- People spoke up with _____________.
- They ____________carved out five states under the northwest ordinance.
- In May 1876 leaders from 12 states ________ or met in Philadelphia
- This would be a list of rights _______to individual Americans
- The founders wanted to protect the _________tht Americans were fighting for.
- Each state had two ______________.
- Impeach men to put an official on trial for ________.
- The most important purpose of ___________ is to make laws.
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- The billiof rights begins by protecting _________rights.
- Governments serve many ____________.
- They laid out the ____________process.
- This _________is called checks and balances.
- Thirteen states had to __________it.
- The ____________ is a plan for government.
- This principle is called checks and ________.
- By ___________ the powers of government the constitution limits the power each branch has
- Congress had __________ large amounts of money.
- The national or _________ government has certain powers
- in _________to the bill of right 17 other ammendments have been added.
- The government has many _____________.
23 Clues: Each state had two ______________. • People spoke up with _____________. • Governments serve many ____________. • Thirteen states had to __________it. • They laid out the ____________process. • The government has many _____________. • The ____________ is a plan for government. • This _________is called checks and balances. • This principle is called checks and ________. • ...
Sabrina Edwards 2025-12-03
Across
- Rights of people in the Bill of Rights
- The document of how the gov't works
- Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy
- Free from unfair restrictions
- Before it's a law it's a...
Down
- Must follow or you'll be thrown in jail
- The upper house of legislative
- A branch of gov't - one supreme court
- A group of people that vote on laws
- when the president says "no" to a bill
10 Clues: Before it's a law it's a... • Free from unfair restrictions • The upper house of legislative • The document of how the gov't works • A group of people that vote on laws • A branch of gov't - one supreme court • Rights of people in the Bill of Rights • when the president says "no" to a bill • Must follow or you'll be thrown in jail • Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy
US Constitution and Bill of Rights 2013-04-12
Across
- of the Press/1st Amendment; right to state anything in the printed form
- is held by the people and exercised through the efforts of representatives elected by those people
- of Rights/Basic Rights
- Government/Limits are placed on the powers of government
- Speech/1st Amendment; right to speak one's own mind
- of powers/Form of government organized in three branches; legislative, executive, and judicial
- document that defines government
- Constitution/Basic law and government of the US; based on 7 principles
Down
- of the powers of government between a central government and the regional governments
- sovereignty/All political power rests with the people who can create, alter, and abolish government
- Convention/Constitutional convention resulting in creation of the federal government
- rights/The rights of the people protected in the Bill of Rights
- Eighty-Seven/US Constitution written at Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia
- Papers/Newspaper articles in New York state; explained why people should adopt US Constitution
- and balances/Each branch of the government shares its power and checks the other two
15 Clues: of Rights/Basic Rights • document that defines government • Speech/1st Amendment; right to speak one's own mind • Government/Limits are placed on the powers of government • rights/The rights of the people protected in the Bill of Rights • Constitution/Basic law and government of the US; based on 7 principles • ...
Reason & Revolution Vocabulary 2023-11-27
15 Clues: Fear • Right • Smith • Regime • Bolivar • of Power • rotation • of Rights • Revolution • Revolution • Antoinette • L'Ouverture • of production • of Independence • American Revolution
ye 2021-09-21
16 Clues: Plan • Powers • Powers • Madison • Hamilton • Ordinance • of Rights • Amendment • Rebellion • Convention • Compromise • Jersey Plan • and Balances • of Confederation • Ordinance of 1785 • fifths Compromise
33 2022-09-19
16 Clues: Plan • Powers • Powers • Madison • Hamilton • Ordinance • of Rights • Amendment • Rebellion • Convention • Compromise • Jersey Plan • and Balances • of Confederation • Ordinance of 1785 • fifths Compromise
Bill of Rights 2012-02-29
Across
- The month in 1791 the bill was ratified.
- The group of government officials the Bill of Rights was presented to?
- State where the convention took place that voted of the Bill and also elected the first President.
- The first ammendment is to give freedom of_______.
Down
- ________ Madison introduced the Bill of Rights.
- The Bill of Rights contains 10_________.
- First President and recognized the need for a Bill of Rights.
7 Clues: The Bill of Rights contains 10_________. • The month in 1791 the bill was ratified. • ________ Madison introduced the Bill of Rights. • The first ammendment is to give freedom of_______. • First President and recognized the need for a Bill of Rights. • The group of government officials the Bill of Rights was presented to? • ...
us history game 2023-11-10
Across
- What year did Andrew Jackson become president, 182_?
- how many colonies was their after the revolutinary war?
- the revolutinary war was also called the ________ war
- what did states and territories want to share with the central goverment?
- how many years was their conflict?
- What were slaves deprived of?
- the first 3 words in the constitution was "we the _____
- in 1788 the consitudtion was?
- What kind of taxes did Jefferson get rid of in the Federal Government?
- What kind of segregation was mandated in all public facilities during the time of the Jim Crow laws.
- Jackson was the only president to pay off what?
- Jim Crow laws enforced what?
Down
- How many years did the civil war last?
- The Reconstruction Amendments were about Slavery,Citizenship, and ________
- What was restricted to slaves?
- how many amendments did the bill of rights have?
- what amendment in the bill of rights says we have the rights to bear arms?
- The civil war was between the Union and who else?
- What was another name for the reconstruction Amendments?
- What territory did the Jeffersonian Republicans purchase?
- did anti-federalist want a strong or weak u.s fedral gov.?
- who took land from the native americans?
22 Clues: Jim Crow laws enforced what? • What were slaves deprived of? • in 1788 the consitudtion was? • What was restricted to slaves? • how many years was their conflict? • How many years did the civil war last? • who took land from the native americans? • Jackson was the only president to pay off what? • how many amendments did the bill of rights have? • ...
Gov. Julian C. 2nd hour 2022-01-09
Across
- a proposed idea that can potentially become a law
- a group of people who give advice to the president
- branch that carries out laws
- all people must follow
- approves presidential appointments(Ex:ambassadors,judges,and cabinet members)
- laws that apply to the entire country
- things people should believe/be free to do
- deals with state law cases
- Interprats the laws
- keeps the government in line
- makes the laws
Down
- deals with national law cases
- works on all bills that deal with raising money
- cases that involve rights to citizens
- Tally of how many people voted
- laws that apply to the states
- helps out the president in carrying out forigen policy.
- dividing power evenly among the branches of government
- votes that actually determine the governor/president/leader
- how to make immigrants citizens
- the organization that makes law, takes action,etc.
- instructions for how a government should run
- an improvement of the bill of rights
- cases that involves crime
- a person chosen to run for govoner/president
25 Clues: makes the laws • Interprats the laws • all people must follow • cases that involves crime • deals with state law cases • branch that carries out laws • keeps the government in line • deals with national law cases • laws that apply to the states • Tally of how many people voted • how to make immigrants citizens • an improvement of the bill of rights • ...
Influences on US Government 2024-10-16
Across
- to affect or change something
- in the USA you have free ______ to say what you want
- Montesquieu believed in ________ of powers
- The Declaration of Independence says all people are _____
- strength
- the written government of the USA
- government that only has power the people give it
- In the USA you have a right to trial by ________
Down
- Limited power of the King in England
- The Petition of Rights (1628) and Bill of Rights (1689) were from which country?
- wrote the Declaration of Independence
- The Virginia Statute of ______ Freedom (1786)
- The Virginia Charter of London gave rights to people in ______
- wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights
- freedoms
- Locke said you have life, ______ and property rights
16 Clues: strength • freedoms • to affect or change something • the written government of the USA • Limited power of the King in England • wrote the Declaration of Independence • wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights • Montesquieu believed in ________ of powers • The Virginia Statute of ______ Freedom (1786) • In the USA you have a right to trial by ________ • ...
Canadian Government #2 2014-11-03
Across
- The Supreme Court only listens to one ___ of the most important cases each year.
- Canadian citizens have the freedom of choice of ___.
- The judges are appointed by the ___.
- The Canadian ___ of Rights and Freedoms is important to Canada.
- Canadian citizens have the right to ___.
- This is a responsibility of the Federal Government.
- For a bill to pass it must receive this.
- A bill must be approved by the ___.
Down
- a bill has to be passed ___ times before it becomes law.
- A bill passes through the ____ before it goes to the Senate.
- An example of a civil servant is a ___.
- The ruling of the Supreme Court is ___.
- This is a set of rules outlining how the government should operate.
- There are ___ judges in the Supreme Court of Canada.
- This is a responsibility of the Provincial Government.
- an elected __ introduces a bill
- Canadian citizens have the freedom of ___.
17 Clues: an elected __ introduces a bill • A bill must be approved by the ___. • The judges are appointed by the ___. • An example of a civil servant is a ___. • The ruling of the Supreme Court is ___. • Canadian citizens have the right to ___. • For a bill to pass it must receive this. • Canadian citizens have the freedom of ___. • ...
Civics & Government 2023-05-04
Across
- ______ policy concerns treaties with other countries
- cases in which a crime has been committed
- a formal change or addition made to the constitution
- Washington D.C. is the location of the _____ gov't
- a citizen has the right to ______ in elections
- Hartford is the _______ of Connecticut
- the Bill of ______ includes the first 10 amendments
- a proposal that might become a law
- a person with rights and duties in a society
- teenage offenders usually go to ______ court
Down
- the leader of the executive branch
- the U.S. has two major _______ parties
- the branch of gov't that makes laws
- the branch of gov't that runs the country
- the ________ court is the highest court in the U.S.
- a written plan for government
- marriages and schools are controlled at the ____ level
- the branch of gov't that can review laws
- cases that concern disputes between people
- each ____, like Connecticut, has its own gov't
20 Clues: a written plan for government • the leader of the executive branch • a proposal that might become a law • the branch of gov't that makes laws • the U.S. has two major _______ parties • Hartford is the _______ of Connecticut • the branch of gov't that can review laws • the branch of gov't that runs the country • cases in which a crime has been committed • ...
Become a citizen- Spencer Urikh 2023-01-10
Across
- The governments budgets
- Branch that evaluates laws
- Everyone must follow the law
- Subdivision of the country
- Power to disapprove a bill by president President The Leader of the US
- Government by the people
- Works on foreign treaties
- Government lead by no one
- The right to elect officials
- executive at state level
- The top of the court system
- Not allowed by the constitution
- Government lead by king or queen
- The governments money
Down
- First ten freedoms in the
- Branch of the government with 2
- Makes and passes federal laws
- gov. spends more than it makes
- The first stage of a law
- Things you must follow
- largest branch of the government
- List of rights and rules
- a change to the constitution
- Powers everyone has
- gov. spends less than it makes
25 Clues: Powers everyone has • The governments money • Things you must follow • The governments budgets • The first stage of a law • List of rights and rules • Government by the people • executive at state level • First ten freedoms in the • Works on foreign treaties • Government lead by no one • Branch that evaluates laws • Subdivision of the country • The top of the court system • ...
