bill of rights Crossword Puzzles
Best Bill of Rights Crossword Ever (B.B.R.C.E) Tehe 2020-01-30
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- Private property cannot be taken for public use without compensation. Is this statement true of false? (You silly goose;) 'True' has 4 letters and 'False' has 5 letters, so just count the letter of boxes and you'll have yourself a free answer! You're welcome! -Kenar
- The Bill of Rights is a simplified version of _______
- If a defendant can't afford a lawyer, a ______ ________ is provided for them
- What is the money that is given for a loss?
- Who MADE the Bill of Rights?
- The ______ Amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures
- Who accepted the Bill of Rights?
- Thomas Jefferson believed that church and state—religion and government—should be _______ . It's the only true way to preserve religion
- If you'r being interviewed and you take oath,you have to lie. True or False?
- Amendment 3 states that no soldier,in a time of peace,shall be _______ without consent from the owner
- How many amendments are there in total
- Amendment 5 states some rights that can never be taken from you. What are those rights?(There are three rights so after every one add a comma not a space)
- A _______ is the act of forcibly taking control of a person or property
- What was the first right listed in the Bill of Rights?
- How much of Senate and the House of Representatives is needed to proposed the amendments to the legislatures of several states?
- What is the Amendment that Question 4 came out of? (Hah,you thought I was gonna let you slide?! Think again!)
- The right to bear arms(guns) is in which amendment?
- How many amendments were in the original Bill of Rights?
- After a trial, if the person is found guilty, the _____ Amendment forbids “excessive fines” and “cruel and unusual punishments
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- The right of privacy is in which amendment?
- What's the most common way we can get a say in our government?
- The government gets funding(taxes) from _____ to do it's job and functions
- How many of the states need to ratify an amendment to make it a law
- True or False? Bail is money or property given to the state to hold until an accused person appears at trial
- What other rights does the 1st amendment give?(3 answers,not freedom of speech or religion)
- If a case reaches the Supreme Court,who come and decides how the Constitution applies to the situation?
- Police can't arrest you or search your house without a _____
- What is this word? 'testifying against yourself'
- How many states out of the original 13 ratified?
- What powers are these in? Passed speed limits, determine how many days students attend public schools, run elections, to regulate businesses inside their borders, and to set up local governments
- What amendment is this? The powers not given to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people
- What penalty is in the 8th Amendment?
- What amendment lets you have freedom of speech?
- When you're accused of a crime,and you don't want to be a person of interest,you plead the ____
- In Amendment 7,the value of controversy has to exceed ______ dollars
- Cannot be kept in jail for long periods before being judged at a trial. What kind of trial is this?
36 Clues: Who MADE the Bill of Rights? • Who accepted the Bill of Rights? • What penalty is in the 8th Amendment? • How many amendments are there in total • The right of privacy is in which amendment? • What is the money that is given for a loss? • What amendment lets you have freedom of speech? • What is this word? 'testifying against yourself' • ...
Rev War 2022-04-27
20 Clues: Gun • ink • King • Party • George • Concord • Alcohol • The 4th • Freedom • Betrayal • Hamilton • Massacre • Patriots • of rights • Revolution • Indian War • Early States • Lobster backs • Representation • Great Thinkers
The consitution 2022-12-14
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- two house congress
- a shared power between states
- congress has two houses
- to be against laws, no laws
- to give consent, to approve
- one house congress
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- President refuses to approve of a bill
- A change in the constitution
- supported a strong national government, thought bill of rights was necessary
- determine if laws are unconstitutional or constitutional
- supported a central government, against the bill of rights
11 Clues: two house congress • one house congress • congress has two houses • to be against laws, no laws • to give consent, to approve • A change in the constitution • a shared power between states • President refuses to approve of a bill • determine if laws are unconstitutional or constitutional • supported a central government, against the bill of rights • ...
Items addressed in parliament 2021-09-28
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- ________ helps solve disputes between citizens, most commonly about injuries.
- A ____ need to pass through the legislature before it turns into a law.
- The law that helps protect you from discrimination and harassment.
- ______ are made by communities/organizations control to themselves.
- A vote on a topic that has been brought to the electorate for a direct decision.
- What was made in 1982 to protect may of our rights.
- This was used to settle the arguments the division of powers between federal and provincial governments.
- This set up and alternate way to deal with people between the ages of 12-18 that have committed a crime.
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- A promise to proc children’s rights.
- The highest law of Canada is the ___________.
- This act divided Ontario and Quebec the (old province of canada)
- What establishes the degree of punishment for a crime.
- A set of a rules which relate to property, family, and obligations.
- In order for the federal government to enter negotiations that could lead to secession the circumstances have to align with the __________.
- An ___________ is accepted with just one vote from the legislature and covers many different topics.
- Unlike the legislation the ______________ is not written down, it can only be found in past decisions.
- ______ enables francophone Quebecers to seek French anywhere.
17 Clues: A promise to proc children’s rights. • The highest law of Canada is the ___________. • What was made in 1982 to protect may of our rights. • What establishes the degree of punishment for a crime. • ______ enables francophone Quebecers to seek French anywhere. • This act divided Ontario and Quebec the (old province of canada) • ...
The U.S. Constitution 2021-05-18
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- A change or addition to a legal document
- The U.S. _____________ was written in 1787
- The number of amendments in the US Constitution
- The number of rights in the Bill of Rights
- The US Constitution sets up the ____________
- The first state to adopt the U.S. Constitution
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- The first U.S. President
- The age all citizens can vote
- The US Constitution sets up the government into _______ branches
- The Constitution was written at the Constitutional _______________
- He was one of the writers of the Federalist Papers
- The first _____ words to the US Constitution are "We the People"
- One freedom in the Bill of Rights
- The rule of law is that ________ must follow the law
14 Clues: The first U.S. President • The age all citizens can vote • One freedom in the Bill of Rights • A change or addition to a legal document • The U.S. _____________ was written in 1787 • The number of rights in the Bill of Rights • The US Constitution sets up the ____________ • The first state to adopt the U.S. Constitution • The number of amendments in the US Constitution • ...
Government Vocabulary Crossword 2013-10-22
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- formal approval
- government where power is held by people
- someone can't be tried twice for same crime
- change
- people exercise power by voting
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- .government that the people rule
- president refusing to sign bill and stopping it from becoming a law
- each branch has their own power
- government and people must follow the laws
- government controlled by 1 person
- protection of life, liberty and property
- legislature a 1 house legislature
- right to vote
- guarantee the rights of US citizens
- liberty given by bill of rights to citizens
- person chosen to represent others
- legislature a 2 house legislature
17 Clues: change • right to vote • formal approval • each branch has their own power • people exercise power by voting • .government that the people rule • government controlled by 1 person • legislature a 1 house legislature • person chosen to represent others • legislature a 2 house legislature • guarantee the rights of US citizens • protection of life, liberty and property • ...
UNIT 6 WORLD HISTORY VOCAB 2022-11-09
24 Clues: Fear • Smith • Locke • Regime • Bolivar • Contract • Assembly • of Power • rotation • of Terror • the Great • of Rights • of Vienna • Jefferson • Antoinette • & Balances • Court Oath • Revolution • Revolution • L'Overture • Robespierre • of production • Wollstonecraft • of Independence
New York Crosswords 2025-02-03
15 Clues: law • reject • the intro • to change • open to everyone • to come together • a formal meeting • number of people • appointed person • court highest court • state govern a state • to reach an agreement • crime against government • proposal to change a bill • of rights a statement of freedoms
Reason & Revolution Vocabulary 2022-10-28
24 Clues: Fear • Smith • Locke • Regime • Bolivar • Contract • Assembly • of Power • rotation • of Terror • the Great • of Rights • of Vienna • Jefferson • Antoinette • & Balances • Court Oath • Revolution • Revolution • Robespierre • L'Ouverture • of production • Wollstonecraft • of Independence
Origin of American Government 2020-10-26
writing the constitution words 2022-12-14
12 Clues: having two sides • review by a judge • not constitutional • we have ten of them • a plan for a big state • to give formal consent • against bill of rights • saying no to pass a law • a plan for a small state • not against bill of rights • theirs regular and theirs anti • fair treatment through the judicial system
Become a Citizen 2023-01-08
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- People that are a part of this can create laws
- Amy Coney Barret was ____ after Ruth Bader Ginsburg
- The president is elected by this
- An act signed into law by George W. Bush
- You can declare this over something you own
- The U.S established this with Europe after WWII
- Supports the bill of rights
- theory Native Americans were forced to listen to the Americans
- president Kamala Harris is this
- branch Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a very famous person that was part of this branch
- branch Gary Peters is a prt of this branch
- branch Joe Biden is a part of this branch
- What Donald does not pay
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- theory Overtime a family gets bigger and bigger and one person becomes the leader
- Virgin Islands are in the United states _______
- Does not support the bill of rights
- right theory Someone that has royal blood gifted fromn god is the ruler
- Healthcare is type of this policy
- If you want to become a U.S citizen you have to do this.
- branches of government Trees have them too
- Lebanon is this type of country
- John G. Roberts is on of the nine in the supreme court.
- of rights First ten amendments of the constitution
- order Franklin D. Roosevelt created Japense internment camps in 1992
- contract theory Humans created government because they were tired of this unpleasant condition
25 Clues: What Donald does not pay • Supports the bill of rights • Lebanon is this type of country • president Kamala Harris is this • The president is elected by this • Healthcare is type of this policy • Does not support the bill of rights • An act signed into law by George W. Bush • branch Joe Biden is a part of this branch • branches of government Trees have them too • ...
CIVICS 2025-04-03
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- "I Have A Dream" speaker
- Place Where the Bill Sits
- The Civil Rights _____
- Founding Document
- Governor of Massachusetts
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- Something Bad for the Environment
- President says "no" to a bill
- Person Who Protested to Save Her Library
- Part of government that makes laws
- Mayor of Boston
- Black women's rights activist
- Electoral _____ (system we use to elect presidents)
12 Clues: Mayor of Boston • Founding Document • The Civil Rights _____ • "I Have A Dream" speaker • Place Where the Bill Sits • Governor of Massachusetts • President says "no" to a bill • Black women's rights activist • Something Bad for the Environment • Part of government that makes laws • Person Who Protested to Save Her Library • Electoral _____ (system we use to elect presidents)
AP GOV FACTS AND TERMS 2026-01-06
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- Restraint - Government censorship before publication
- Amendment - Granted women the right to vote
- - Speech not protected because it lacks serious value
- v. Sandford - Case ruling that enslaved people were not citizens
- - Written false statements that harm someone’s reputation
- Exercise Clause - Protects individuals’ right to practice their religion
- Amendment - Prohibits denying voting rights based on race
- Rule - Bars illegally obtained evidence from court
- and Unusual Punishment - Punishment prohibited by the 8th Amendment
- Worth - Idea that jobs of equal value should receive equal pay
- v US - Upheld Japanese American internment during WWII
- Action - Policies to increase opportunities for underrepresented groups
- to Privacy - Implied constitutional protection of personal autonomy
- Amendment - Protects speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
- with Disabilities Act - Law banning discrimination against people with disabilities
- - Numerical requirement for representation; often controversial in admissions
- Process Clause - Constitutional guarantee of fair legal procedures
- Tax - Fee required to vote; used to suppress minority voters
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- Clause - Prohibits government from creating an official religion
- Rights Act of 1964 - Banned discrimination in public accommodations and employment
- Amendment - Abolished slavery in the United States
- v New York - Case that began applying the Bill of Rights to the states
- v Board - Declared segregated schools unconstitutional
- Bargaining - Agreement where defendant pleads guilty for a lighter sentence
- Liberties - Individual freedoms protected from government interference
- Rights - Policies protecting people from discriminatory treatment
- Amendment - Guarantees equal protection and due process to all citizens
- - Being forced to testify against oneself
- Protection Clause - Requires states to treat individuals equally under the law
- Harassment - Unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature in workplace or school
- v Reed - First case where gender discrimination was ruled unconstitutional
- Doctrine - Process of applying Bill of Rights protections to states
- Speech - Advertising; receives limited First Amendment protection
- Speech - Nonverbal expression protected as free speech
- Rights Act of 1965 - Protected minority voting rights and banned literacy tests
- - The right to vote
- Amendment - Abolished poll taxes in federal elections
- v Ferguson - Upheld “separate but equal” segregation
- of Rights - First ten amendments guaranteeing fundamental freedoms
- Rights Amendment - Proposed amendment guaranteeing gender equality
40 Clues: - The right to vote • - Being forced to testify against oneself • Amendment - Granted women the right to vote • Amendment - Abolished slavery in the United States • Rule - Bars illegally obtained evidence from court • Restraint - Government censorship before publication • v Ferguson - Upheld “separate but equal” segregation • ...
Unit 1 Vocab 2023-09-10
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- of the Virginia Company of London, This document guaranteed colonist the same rights as Englishmen.
- The introduction to the Constitution is called the-
- of Independence, Stated that "All men are created equal," and declared the colonies to be independent from Britain
- Declaration of Rights, This document served as a model for the Bill of Rights.
- government, The government is not all powerful and can only do what the people want it to.
- This first amendment freedom allows you to express your opinion.
- amendment defines who is a citizen
- of Rights, The first ten amendments to the Constitution is called-
- The media can criticize the government without being persecuted.
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- "People rule"
- of Law, Everyone, even people in government, must follow the law.
- The process of an immigrant becoming a U.S. citizen.
- of the Governed, Citizens give the government permission to rule in exchange for the protection of their rights.
- Government, We elect leaders to represent us in government.
- the People, The first three words of our Constitution.
15 Clues: "People rule" • amendment defines who is a citizen • The introduction to the Constitution is called the- • The process of an immigrant becoming a U.S. citizen. • the People, The first three words of our Constitution. • Government, We elect leaders to represent us in government. • This first amendment freedom allows you to express your opinion. • ...
The era of human rights 2022-06-03
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- poverty, lack of access to basic needs, food, clothing and shelter
- distinctive of the ways of living of a group of people
- franchise, right to vote for all adult citizens without discrimination
- rights, right to healt, education, recreation
- international, countries working together and promote rights
- Indian, Aboriginal women who married a non- aboriginal
- Rights Legislation, protect people from discrimination
- of rights, the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution.
- the condition of being free
- an act coming together and meeting
- an assembly to conduct judicial business
- rights code, equal rights without discrimination
- right to vote
- being equal
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- clause, allows the government to pass laws
- 101, made French the official language government and courts
- government by people
- insight into people based on their characteristics
- Freedoms, freedom of conscience and religion
- declaration of human rights, every is entitled to all the rights and freedoms
- a meeting of people for a common purpose
- equality, all genders have equal rights
- applicable to or common to all a group or set
- killing of many members of an ethnic group of people
- Rights, basic freedoms that all people are entitled to
25 Clues: being equal • right to vote • government by people • the condition of being free • an act coming together and meeting • equality, all genders have equal rights • a meeting of people for a common purpose • an assembly to conduct judicial business • clause, allows the government to pass laws • Freedoms, freedom of conscience and religion • ...
Become a Citizen 2023-01-10
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- People that are a part of this can create laws
- Amy Coney Barret was ____ after Ruth Bader Ginsburg
- The president is elected by this
- An act signed into law by George W. Bush
- You can declare this over something you own
- The U.S established this with Europe after WWII
- Supports the bill of rights
- theory Native Americans were forced to listen to the Americans
- president Kamala Harris is this
- branch Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a very famous person that was part of this branch
- branch Gary Peters is a prt of this branch
- branch Joe Biden is a part of this branch
- What Donald does not pay
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- theory Overtime a family gets bigger and bigger and one person becomes the leader
- Virgin Islands are in the United states _______
- Does not support the bill of rights
- right theory Someone that has royal blood gifted fromn god is the ruler
- Healthcare is type of this policy
- If you want to become a U.S citizen you have to do this.
- branches of government Trees have them too
- Lebanon is this type of country
- John G. Roberts is on of the nine in the supreme court.
- of rights First ten amendments of the constitution
- order Franklin D. Roosevelt created Japense internment camps in 1992
- contract theory Humans created government because they were tired of this unpleasant condition
25 Clues: What Donald does not pay • Supports the bill of rights • Lebanon is this type of country • president Kamala Harris is this • The president is elected by this • Healthcare is type of this policy • Does not support the bill of rights • An act signed into law by George W. Bush • branch Joe Biden is a part of this branch • branches of government Trees have them too • ...
Become a Citizen 2023-01-09
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- People that are a part of this can create laws
- Amy Coney Barret was ____ after Ruth Bader Ginsburg
- The president is elected by this
- An act signed into law by George W. Bush
- You can declare this over something you own
- The U.S established this with Europe after WWII
- Supports the bill of rights
- theory Native Americans were forced to listen to the Americans
- president Kamala Harris is this
- branch Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a very famous person that was part of this branch
- branch Gary Peters is a prt of this branch
- branch Joe Biden is a part of this branch
- What Donald does not pay
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- theory Overtime a family gets bigger and bigger and one person becomes the leader
- Virgin Islands are in the United states _______
- Does not support the bill of rights
- right theory Someone that has royal blood gifted fromn god is the ruler
- Healthcare is type of this policy
- If you want to become a U.S citizen you have to do this.
- branches of government Trees have them too
- Lebanon is this type of country
- John G. Roberts is on of the nine in the supreme court.
- of rights First ten amendments of the constitution
- order Franklin D. Roosevelt created Japense internment camps in 1992
- contract theory Humans created government because they were tired of this unpleasant condition
25 Clues: What Donald does not pay • Supports the bill of rights • Lebanon is this type of country • president Kamala Harris is this • The president is elected by this • Healthcare is type of this policy • Does not support the bill of rights • An act signed into law by George W. Bush • branch Joe Biden is a part of this branch • branches of government Trees have them too • ...
Bill of Rights Crossword 2022-01-20
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- A group that helps to select most candidates for political office
- to put a person on trial more than once for the same crime
- A constitutional right to reject a decision
- to give testimony that can be used against oneself
- the beginning of a system policy or period
- The proposal for a new law
- a written plan that provides the basic framework of a government
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- a order given from a judge that gives permission for police or officials to take action
- A system of power among government branches that limits each branches power.
- A minor change or addition to a text
- A person who is required to defend themselves in a legal action
- A formal listing of basic rights to the people of the United States
- To formally approve a plan or agreement
13 Clues: The proposal for a new law • A minor change or addition to a text • To formally approve a plan or agreement • the beginning of a system policy or period • A constitutional right to reject a decision • to give testimony that can be used against oneself • to put a person on trial more than once for the same crime • ...
The Bill of Rights 2022-02-08
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- government follows rules of law no exceptions
- review when a law is not in line
- major crime
- guns, pistols, rifles
- to look through
- how aligned law is to the Constitution
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- permit from judge to search
- governent must pay for private property
- a written order
- to take by force
- a lawyer
- punished
- randomly grouped people to make court decisions
13 Clues: a lawyer • punished • major crime • a written order • to look through • to take by force • guns, pistols, rifles • permit from judge to search • review when a law is not in line • how aligned law is to the Constitution • governent must pay for private property • government follows rules of law no exceptions • randomly grouped people to make court decisions
Constitution & Bill Of Rights 2022-06-29
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- The upper house of the United States Congress
- the law-making part of government
- system described in the Constitution about the votes submitted by group of electors to choose the president
- to reject a proposed law or a bill
- a proposed law
- having two law-making parts
- Natural born citizen
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- makes laws and spends tax
- The lower legislative house of the United States Congress
- the document written in 1787 and ratified in 1788 that laid out the structure of the U.S. government; it replaced the Articles of Confederation
- the part of government that carries out the laws
- the idea that authority of government comes from the people
- the smaller groups in which the executive branch is organized
13 Clues: a proposed law • Natural born citizen • makes laws and spends tax • having two law-making parts • the law-making part of government • to reject a proposed law or a bill • The upper house of the United States Congress • the part of government that carries out the laws • The lower legislative house of the United States Congress • ...
The Bill of Rights 2024-04-25
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- a lawyer
- when a law is not in line with the rights of the people
- how aligned a law is to the Constitution
- major crime
- guns,pistols,rifles
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- to look through
- the government must follow rules of the law
- the government can't take private property
- a group of people randomly selected to hear evidence and make a decision
- a written order
- punished
- to take by force
- a written permit from a judge giving permission to search
13 Clues: a lawyer • punished • major crime • to look through • a written order • to take by force • guns,pistols,rifles • how aligned a law is to the Constitution • the government can't take private property • the government must follow rules of the law • when a law is not in line with the rights of the people • a written permit from a judge giving permission to search • ...
the bill of rights 2025-01-30
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- Who has the power to declare war
- Which amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment
- Which amendment gave women the right to vote
- How many justices are on the U.S. Supreme Court
- How many total amendments are in the Constitution
- How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights
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- What right does the Second Amendment protect
- What does the Fourth Amendment protect against
- Which amendment gave 18-year-old the right to vote
- Which amendment protects against self-incrimination
- What does the Tenth Amendment reserve
- What is the first amendment about
- What year was the Bill of Rights ratified
13 Clues: Who has the power to declare war • What is the first amendment about • What does the Tenth Amendment reserve • What year was the Bill of Rights ratified • What right does the Second Amendment protect • Which amendment gave women the right to vote • How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights • What does the Fourth Amendment protect against • ...
Civics Study Guide 2023-12-19
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- This enlightenment thinker believed in Separation of Powers
- This enlightenment thinker believed in the Social Contract
- This document established the functions of the government of the USA after we declared independence from Great Britain
- Declare war, regulate trade, coin money, and admit new states
- No cruel or unusual punishments
- Clause that allows Congress to pass laws that aren't in the Constitution when deemed necessary
- This group of people wanted the Bill of Rights and wanted the states to have more power
- An action you should do, a common good
- Plan for strong central Government (Legislative, executive, and judicial)
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- Member of Congress calls this to prolong the voting of a bill
- 3 out of 5 slaves are counted toward the states population
- This enlightenment thinker believed in Life, Liberty, and Property
- Changing the boundaries of electoral districts to favor toward one political party
- An action that is required by the law
- Limits each state to one vote in Congress
- The study of rights and citizen duties
- No soldier can be quartered into a home without the owners permission
- Wanted representation in the House of Representation to be based on population and Senate to be equal for each state
- Must be 18 and a permanent resident for 5 years in order to get this
- This group of people wanted a strong government and NO Bill of Rights
20 Clues: No cruel or unusual punishments • An action that is required by the law • The study of rights and citizen duties • An action you should do, a common good • Limits each state to one vote in Congress • 3 out of 5 slaves are counted toward the states population • This enlightenment thinker believed in the Social Contract • ...
Enlightenment 2025-12-18
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- composer of the Enlightenment
- extravagant style
- logical way of thinking
- Wollstonecraft for woman rights
- system
- the Great
- and balances
- sun centered universe
- of Independence
- Jefferson
- looked into sky with telescope
- Revolution
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- theory of separation of powers
- contract
- Locke
- group of intellectuals
- religious belief
- fancy parties important people attend
- new way of thinking
- of Rights
- despot new enlightened monarchs
- earth centered universe
- method new method of thinking
- versatile writer
- simple style
- Newton
26 Clues: Locke • system • Newton • contract • of Rights • the Great • Jefferson • Revolution • and balances • simple style • of Independence • religious belief • versatile writer • extravagant style • new way of thinking • sun centered universe • group of intellectuals • logical way of thinking • earth centered universe • composer of the Enlightenment • method new method of thinking • theory of separation of powers • ...
Bill of Rights 2021-01-27
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- Protects people from unreasonable _____ and seizures
- Freedom of _____
- No double _____
- Freedom of _____
- No cruel or unusual _____
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- Right to bear _____
- Provides the right of trial by _____ in civil cases
- Gives people the right to a _____ and public trial
- Private property shall not be taken for public use without just _____
- No one shall have to witness _____ themselves
10 Clues: No double _____ • Freedom of _____ • Freedom of _____ • Right to bear _____ • No cruel or unusual _____ • No one shall have to witness _____ themselves • Gives people the right to a _____ and public trial • Provides the right of trial by _____ in civil cases • Protects people from unreasonable _____ and seizures • ...
bill of rights 2022-11-01
9 Clues: trail by jury • excessive bail • civil trail by jury • protection of rights • due process double jeopardy • powers of state and people • protection from quartering of troops • protection from unreasonable search and seizure • freedom of speech second amendment right to keep bear arms
Bill of rights 2023-11-27
Bill of Rights 2023-11-27
9 Clues: right to bear arms • to diminish or limit • break terms or violated • no unreasonable searches • freedom of religion and speech • stated in writing, set as a rule • a military forced raised by civilians • no soldier shall be stationed in a house • the right to remain silent if accused of crime
Bill Of Rights 2023-11-27
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- Who mainly wrote the Bill of rights?
- No soldier should be kicked out of his/her own house
- NO person should be held to answer for a capital
- In all trials, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial
- right to have a jury
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- what month was the bill of rights written in?
- right to carry a fire arm
- No warrant
- what year was the bill of rights written?
9 Clues: No warrant • right to have a jury • right to carry a fire arm • Who mainly wrote the Bill of rights? • what year was the bill of rights written? • what month was the bill of rights written in? • NO person should be held to answer for a capital • No soldier should be kicked out of his/her own house • ...
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
Across
- (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
Government Cross Word 2023-05-16
10 Clues: Document • Democracy • Cornerstone • Framers believe this • end of Articles of Con. • Purpose of Bill of Rights • In order to maintain order • In order for new government • A Strong NAtional Gov. needs to.. • Government, Purpose of Bill of Rights
The Constitution 2024-12-16
15 Clues: review • preamble • government • rules laws • supreme court • implied powers • executive branch • of state president • power reserved power • laws judicial branch • rights bill of rights • independent constitutions • Congress legislative branch • with less people limited government • by the will of the people Popular severity
Kamryn & Jordan Crossword 2017-09-22
Across
- / ________ was unfair
- of rights / limit government's power.
- / colonist were under _____ without representation
- / declaration of ______
- Trade Act/ A law passed in 1794 that limited the amount of importation of slaves.
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- / American ___
- / almost a nation have had ____
- man / Bill of Rights and _______
- / _______ slave act.
- gin / caused slavery to be increased
- / all men are created ____
11 Clues: / American ___ • / _______ slave act. • / ________ was unfair • / declaration of ______ • / all men are created ____ • / almost a nation have had ____ • man / Bill of Rights and _______ • gin / caused slavery to be increased • of rights / limit government's power. • / colonist were under _____ without representation • ...
The Constitution 2024-12-16
15 Clues: review • preamble • government • rules laws • supreme court • implied powers • executive branch • of state president • power reserved power • laws judicial branch • rights bill of rights • independent constitutions • Congress legislative branch • with less people limited government • by the will of the people Popular severity
unit crossword puzzle project 2022-08-15
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- reaffirmed individual rights
- his theory was the social contract
- he wrote the second treaties on government
- societies resolve conflicts through legal procedures
- affirming that the kings power was not absolute
- if you are in charge you have _____
- women migrated there
- he wrote the spirit of law
- defined the rights and duties of English nobles
- the total of the notes
- is a product of existing documents and law
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- a period of time when people developed new ideas about human existence
- organized system to provide order and protection
- he wrote the social contract
- bill of ___
- opposite of democracy
- what montesquieu wrote
- hobbes wrote it
- ____of law
- rights of life, liberty,and property
20 Clues: ____of law • bill of ___ • hobbes wrote it • women migrated there • opposite of democracy • what montesquieu wrote • the total of the notes • he wrote the spirit of law • reaffirmed individual rights • he wrote the social contract • his theory was the social contract • if you are in charge you have _____ • rights of life, liberty,and property • he wrote the second treaties on government • ...
Amendments 2021-12-02
10 Clues: bill of • and seizures • 8th amendment • bill of rights • freedom to say • not a slow trail • knives and guns are • not single jeopardy • freedom to report your opinion • freedom to be in different cultures
History CW Puzzle1 2013-11-16
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- Two ways to ________ U.S Citizenship are naturalization or by birth
- In the U.S. __________ each state has two representatives
- 9th amendment guarantees equal rights for all ______
- The Bill of Rights was ________ by the Federalists during the first Congress to gain support from the Anti-Federalists
- The first 10 amendments are known as the bill of _________
- The preamble of the Constitution starts with the words “we the _________”
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- The Bill of Rights was _______ to the U.S. Constitution in 1789
- Another name for the national anthem is the Star Spangle _______
- Freedom of __________is guaranteed by the 1st amendment
- Frances Scott _______ wrote the Star Spangled Banner
10 Clues: 9th amendment guarantees equal rights for all ______ • Frances Scott _______ wrote the Star Spangled Banner • Freedom of __________is guaranteed by the 1st amendment • In the U.S. __________ each state has two representatives • The first 10 amendments are known as the bill of _________ • The Bill of Rights was _______ to the U.S. Constitution in 1789 • ...
Maliyah Pace Ch2 2024-02-06
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- Helped write and sign the Declaration of Independence
- Introduced the New Jersey Plan
- Wrote 51 of the 85 Federalist Papers
- First president
- Helped draft the Articles of Confederation
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- Argued that the Federalism of the Constitution is a mirage
- "Father of the Constitution"
- Created the Connecticut Compromise
- Pen name of the Anti-Federalists
- Proposed the Bill of Rights
- Advocate of separation of powers and of checks and balances
- Helped draft the Northwest Ordinance
- Opposed the ratification of the constitution
- Declined to sign until the Bill of Rights was added
14 Clues: First president • Proposed the Bill of Rights • "Father of the Constitution" • Introduced the New Jersey Plan • Pen name of the Anti-Federalists • Created the Connecticut Compromise • Wrote 51 of the 85 Federalist Papers • Helped draft the Northwest Ordinance • Helped draft the Articles of Confederation • Opposed the ratification of the constitution • ...
Chapter 11 and 12 Goverment CrossWord Puzzle 2023-01-09
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- Woman have rights too
- Parol and Probation belongs with the system
- Pay I fine to get out of jail or wait till your jail time is over
- The government can pass a law without violating it
- A law that deals with relationship with private individuals and corporation parties
- The Most common court to be in
- based on rulings by judges in court cases
- An Act preventing Young people doing crimes
- Everyone has Rights
- Rules that has Strict Punishment
- Similar to the Supreme Court of Canada
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- You can get out of jail because you stayed for 20 years
- Similar to the bill of rights
- Children Rights
- The Highest Court in Canada
- Everyone is Equal
- A justice that can be restored
- This rights was made in 1980
- Human Rights
- the branch of government that includes courts of law and judges
20 Clues: Human Rights • Children Rights • Everyone is Equal • Everyone has Rights • Woman have rights too • The Highest Court in Canada • This rights was made in 1980 • Similar to the bill of rights • The Most common court to be in • A justice that can be restored • Rules that has Strict Punishment • Similar to the Supreme Court of Canada • based on rulings by judges in court cases • ...
Chapter One 2023-02-14
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- a form of government
- British law
- Section 33 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms
- Laws made by the BC Legislature
- transfer of government power
- a voting method
- Voters' lack of interest in the election
- Exists to address the root causes of injustice in our province by changing the law
- international human rights treaties
- laws enacted by the british government
- a historic document
- Canada's Parliamentary System for Responsible Government
- Canada finally achieved independence
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- equivalent to our bill of rights
- the right to vote for people who are bound by government's laws
- Electoral System
- Citizens express refusal to obey certain laws
- any association of individuals or organizations
- Political ideology
19 Clues: British law • a voting method • Electoral System • Political ideology • a historic document • a form of government • transfer of government power • Laws made by the BC Legislature • equivalent to our bill of rights • international human rights treaties • Canada finally achieved independence • laws enacted by the british government • Voters' lack of interest in the election • ...
Ch 10 2019-10-14
Across
- the right to know things like the news
- rights of Religion: the right to worship any religion you choose
- of rights: list of the first ten amendments to the constitution
- : a person who is required to defend themselves in a legal action
- rights: applies to people who are accused of crimes
- protections: second, third, and fourth amendment
- madison: crafted the bill of rights
- forbids both cruel or unusual punishments or expensive fines.
- jeopardy: putting a person on trial more than once for the same crime
- money or property given to the court to hold until the accused person shows up at trial
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- least likely to cause a conflict
- the right to meet together or come together in a group
- the right to protest
- incrimination : giving testimony that can be used against oneself
- the right to do something
- promises
- an order from a judge that tells police officers or other officials to take a certain action.
- arms: the right to own weapons or guns
- process: the concept that the government must follow clear rules and act reasonably
- to not spread false assumptions that put others in harm
20 Clues: promises • the right to protest • the right to do something • least likely to cause a conflict • madison: crafted the bill of rights • the right to know things like the news • arms: the right to own weapons or guns • protections: second, third, and fourth amendment • rights: applies to people who are accused of crimes • the right to meet together or come together in a group • ...
Vocabulary Definitions 2022-10-27
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- an act of vesting the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of a government in separate bodies
- counterbalancing influences by which a government is regulated
- The restriction of the arbitrary exercise of power by subordinating it to well-defined and established laws
- A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state is governed
- A tax to be paid on particular exports and imports
- A royal charter of rights agreed to by the king of England in 1215
- first governing document of Plymouth Colony
- the elected representative element of the Virginia General assembly
- courts are subordinate to legislative
- a government set up by the Connecticut River towns setting its structure and powers
- A bill stating and establishing the princeples of parliment
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- Traditional rights of English subjects and later subjects of the British Crown
- Law that is derived from custom and judicial precedent rather than statutes
- A country under the political control of another country
- The rights that every person is born with
- The British Crown avoided strict enforcement of Parliamentary laws, as long as colonies stayed loyal
- an arrangement among members of society cooperating for social benefits
- A written grant by a country's legislative or sovereign, by which a body is founded and its rights are defined
- a legislative body having a single legislative chamber
- the government is created and sustained by the consent of the people
- engagement in discourse intended to enhance understanding
- a person sent or authorized to represent others
- a league or alliance, especially of confederate states
23 Clues: courts are subordinate to legislative • The rights that every person is born with • first governing document of Plymouth Colony • a person sent or authorized to represent others • A tax to be paid on particular exports and imports • a legislative body having a single legislative chamber • a league or alliance, especially of confederate states • ...
Government Crossword 2024-01-29
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- 15th amendment ratified
- changing
- overpower
- same
- of rights
- interprize
- community thought
- Elephant,Donkey,red,Blue
- upper house
- Rosa Parks
- online news
- contender
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- powers 18 powers of congress
- rights immagrints, disable people
- person with the biggest voice
- national bank
- where you wait at a hotel
- amount to use
- you send this to capital hill
- president gets fired
- turn down
- poll/ballot
- percentages
- 14
- Mayors Cabin
25 Clues: 14 • same • changing • overpower • of rights • turn down • contender • interprize • Rosa Parks • poll/ballot • percentages • upper house • online news • Mayors Cabin • national bank • amount to use • community thought • president gets fired • 15th amendment ratified • Elephant,Donkey,red,Blue • where you wait at a hotel • person with the biggest voice • you send this to capital hill • powers 18 powers of congress • ...
Reconstruction 2017-09-28
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- resticting freedom for African Americans
- gave citizenship rights
- pledge loyalty to the U.S.
- Divided south
- official crime
- help poor people in the south
- racist hate group
- restored rights
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- freed slaves
- law that gave African Americans legal rights
- ignoring bill
- social change
- abolish slavery
- gave the right to vote
- control of the south
15 Clues: freed slaves • ignoring bill • social change • Divided south • official crime • abolish slavery • restored rights • racist hate group • control of the south • gave the right to vote • gave citizenship rights • pledge loyalty to the U.S. • help poor people in the south • resticting freedom for African Americans • law that gave African Americans legal rights
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 • ...
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 • ...
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
Down
- 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
Across
- 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. • ...
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
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
Across
- 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
Across
- 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 2026-04-22
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
Across
- 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 • ...
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. • ...
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 (🗣✔️.) • ...
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 • ...
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 • ...
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"
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
Across
- 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. • ...
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 ______. • ...
civics review 1-7 2026-02-04
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- signs if a bill passes the house and senate
- Congress performs most of the work
- primary role of the legislative branch
- wrote the declaration
- term of office for senator
- official who is ready for office
- name as president of the senate
- wrote Leviathan
- money that supports the government
- executive branch
- two chamber legislature
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- right to bear arms
- wrote common sense
- term of office for a representative
- right to remain silent
- a method of defeating a bill in the senate
- can introduce a bill
- who came up with the separation of power
- to draw a district boundaries/
- a member of Congress has been elected
- system of government the US has
- believed men were born with natural rights
- settled the original thirteen colonies
- freedom of speech,press,and religion
- a proposed law
25 Clues: a proposed law • wrote Leviathan • executive branch • right to bear arms • wrote common sense • can introduce a bill • wrote the declaration • right to remain silent • two chamber legislature • term of office for senator • to draw a district boundaries/ • system of government the US has • name as president of the senate • official who is ready for office • ...
Who am I? 2017-06-05
Across
- 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
Across
- 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 • ...
Foundation Unit 2012-12-12
Across
- 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 • ...
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. • ...
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.
Down
- 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. • ...
L1.5 2025-09-12
Across
- 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 • ...
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
Crossword 2025-09-17
Across
- 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. • ...
government 2026-05-13
Across
- change or addition to the constitution
- people who live in an area represented by an elected official
- vote one vote that could cause an election to lean either way
- having legal status in a country
- system of government where citizens vote for their leaders
- other of the two major political parties, usually associated with liberal views
- college group that elects the president officially
- belief that men and women should have equal rights and opportunities
- a bill being passed into law
- when one company has complete control over others
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- giving government jobs to supporter
- one of two major political parties
- large system of government t workers and departments that controls laws and policies
- power the president has to reject a bill
- to charge a public official with a crime
- system of officials to enforce laws and rights in a country, state, or community
- divides power between national and state governments
- interpreting laws through the exact wording that is presented
- formal proposal for a new law or to change a current law
- to formally approve a document or treaty
20 Clues: a bill being passed into law • having legal status in a country • one of two major political parties • giving government jobs to supporter • change or addition to the constitution • power the president has to reject a bill • to charge a public official with a crime • to formally approve a document or treaty • when one company has complete control over others • ...
bill of rights and constition 2025-11-17
Across
- 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 • ...
Criminal Justice 2025-09-22
Across
- 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. • ...
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? • ...
Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle 2025-12-08
Across
- 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 • ...
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. • ...
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 • ...
