bill of rights Crossword Puzzles
Crossword Puzzle 2020-09-06
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- Ordinance, The democratic model that helped for national expansion. If a territory reached 60,000, they could apply for congress.
- Wrote that the power of government should be separated and balanced.
- The Quakers organized the first American antislavery society.
- Shays and Shays’ Rebellion, Mad farmers that were led by a former Continental Army captain because of unfair rules and exploits made by the government.
- Morris, Pledged large amounts of money for the war effort. Department of Finance under the Philadelphia merchant.
- Compromise, The North and Southern states argued that slavery was part of the property that should count towards population and they were eventually counted as ⅗ of a person.
- sovereignty, Type of government that is given content to rule the governed by the governed.
- of rights, Guaranteeing certain rights to individuals such as freedom and legal protection to the state’s citizens.
- Bill of Rights, Documents that helped establish that people have rights and that power of the government should be limited.
- Territory, Lands of the Mississippi River, and Ohio river became one land.
- Divided Parliament into two parts, or houses.
- Movement of the 1700s that promoted reason, reason, and science as a mean to improve society.
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- Criticized the Constitution because it lacked a bill of rights to product individual’s freedom.
- Morris, Power speaker, and writer wrote the final draft of the Constitution.
- A period where economic activity slowed down and unemployment increased.
- Branch, The lawmaking branch comprised of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
- of Confederation, organized the first American antislavery society.
- Madison, Virginia planter that proposed calling a convention in Philadelphia to discuss trade issues.
- and balances, Three branches of government that also apply to the Supreme court to limit each other’s power.
- Plan, Two-houses legislature where the population decided on the size of representatives.
- of government, The branches of government have roles that limit the other roles so no single branch can dominate the government.
- The first state admitted into the union from the Northwest Territory.
- Freeing of an individual enslaved person.
- and Federalism, Federalists believed that power should be shared between federal and state governments.
- Locke, English philosopher that believed in natural rights.
- Compromise, Compromised that the house of Representatives would be based on population while the Senate could only have 2 members each state.
26 Clues: Freeing of an individual enslaved person. • Divided Parliament into two parts, or houses. • Locke, English philosopher that believed in natural rights. • The Quakers organized the first American antislavery society. • of Confederation, organized the first American antislavery society. • Wrote that the power of government should be separated and balanced. • ...
Terms and People from WWII 2024-04-18
25 Clues: War • Tojo • Plan • Airmen • Trials • Powers • Hitler • Stalin • Powers • Harbor • / Issei • Project • Talkers • S Truman • Churchill • Holocaust • Conference • the Riveter • D Eisenhower • Lease program • Bill of Rights • Bracero Program • Delano Roosevelt • Phillip Randolph • Internment/Executive Order 9066
Congress Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle 2021-01-14
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- The minimum members of congress needed
- The first step of passing a bill in the House of Representatives
- The name of someone who works in the House of Representatives
- The Us' form of the bicameral system
- A senator temporarily blocks the consideration of the bill or nomination
- A group made of congress members who look at a bill
- A rule used by the senate to limit debate
- The part of congress with 100 members
- To have two parts or chambers
- The name of someone who works in the Senate
- The committee in charge of bills involving taxes
- A way to save a bill from being killed by a committee
- The amendment that gave equal civil and legal rights to African Americans
- Non Stop talking in the senate to defeat a bill
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- The part of congress with 435 members
- A group that votes on a bill that has had changes made in the Senate and House of Representatives
- The amendment that gave citizens the right to vote for their own representatives
- Where bills get placed to be selected in the house of representatives
- A written rule that citizens must follow
- The current holder of a spot in the government
- A written idea for a law
- The official count of the US population
- The branch of US government that creates laws
- When the winner of a general elections gets more than 55% of the votes
- An action the president can do to a bill passed by congress
25 Clues: A written idea for a law • To have two parts or chambers • The Us' form of the bicameral system • The part of congress with 435 members • The part of congress with 100 members • The minimum members of congress needed • The official count of the US population • A written rule that citizens must follow • A rule used by the senate to limit debate • ...
|_____Bill Of Rights_____| | Crossword Puzzle | 2022-09-26
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- The fifth amendment protects your privacy by needing police to have a _______ to search your home.
- The _____ amendment allows you to practice religion.
- The fifth amendment protects you from ______ jeopardy.
- 1789 was the year the Bill Of Rights was ________.
- The amendments are supposed to uphold the quote "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of __________".
- How many amendments did the Bill of right add.
- The _______ amendments extends the right to a jury trial.
- The first ten amendments are included in the _____________.
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- The _____ amendment protects rights not listed in the constitution.
- You have the right to _______ peacefully.
- The _____ amendment was put in place in 1794.
- You have the right to remain ______.
- You have the right to ____ arms.
- The first amendment guarantees you freedom of ______.
- Both the sixth and seventh amendments deal with rights to a ____.
15 Clues: You have the right to ____ arms. • You have the right to remain ______. • You have the right to _______ peacefully. • The _____ amendment was put in place in 1794. • How many amendments did the Bill of right add. • 1789 was the year the Bill Of Rights was ________. • The _____ amendment allows you to practice religion. • ...
Bill of Rights 2022-05-20
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- year the bill of Rights was written in?
- Which amendment doesn't allow slavery in the United States?
- Which amendment has to do with search and seizure?
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- Which amendment has gives the right to a lawyer?
- Which amendment gives women the right to vote?
- Which amendment has to do with double jeopardy?
- Which amendment had to do with Freedom of Speech?
- How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
8 Clues: year the bill of Rights was written in? • Which amendment gives women the right to vote? • How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights? • Which amendment has to do with double jeopardy? • Which amendment has gives the right to a lawyer? • Which amendment had to do with Freedom of Speech? • Which amendment has to do with search and seizure? • ...
Bill of Rights 2022-10-02
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- The second amendment gives you the right to "keep and ___" arms.
- The 10th amendment prevents the Congress and president from becoming too ____.
- Which amendment protects you from unreasonable searches?
- The 7th amendment gives you a right to trial by__.
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- to be accused of the same crime twice.
- Accused people will have the right to a ______ and public trial according to the 6th amendment.
- the five basic freedoms: freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the ___, freedom of assembly, and freedom to petition the government.
- Which amendment forbids bail that is too high.
8 Clues: to be accused of the same crime twice. • Which amendment forbids bail that is too high. • The 7th amendment gives you a right to trial by__. • Which amendment protects you from unreasonable searches? • The second amendment gives you the right to "keep and ___" arms. • The 10th amendment prevents the Congress and president from becoming too ____. • ...
Bill of Rights 2022-10-17
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- 4th amendment requires authority to have a ____
- The Bill of rights was created to help convince _____ to support the constitution
- 5th Amendment is the right to remain _____
- The bill of rights put restrictions on the _____ branch
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- Anything that the constitution doesn't say congress an do, if left up to the ______ and to the people.
- Right to bear ____
- Every person has the right to a ____
- True or False, the constitution lists every right you have
8 Clues: Right to bear ____ • Every person has the right to a ____ • 5th Amendment is the right to remain _____ • 4th amendment requires authority to have a ____ • The bill of rights put restrictions on the _____ branch • True or False, the constitution lists every right you have • The Bill of rights was created to help convince _____ to support the constitution • ...
Bill of Rights 2023-11-28
8 Clues: no quartering • majority rules • right to bear arms • Madison author or BOR • of Rights ten amendments • right to practice own religion • don’t agree with bill of rights • federalists don’t agree with BOR
Bill of rights 2023-11-28
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- to find something out for certain (
- no one can come in and search people's houses without permission
- to entrust to another
- no one can be accused of a crime without confirmation of the jury. You can’t be trialed twice if you are found innocent
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- proper training of the military and be able to provide for their people
- to diminish or shorten without losing the sense (1st)
- a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime (5th)
- people will be able to have their own religion and be able to say anything they want (freedom of speech)
8 Clues: to entrust to another • to find something out for certain ( • to diminish or shorten without losing the sense (1st) • a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime (5th) • no one can come in and search people's houses without permission • proper training of the military and be able to provide for their people • ...
Bill of rights 2023-11-28
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- everybody should feel safe and not worry about house searches unless probable cause given
- the accused shall enjoy speedy trial
- putting something into action
- lawyer or group of lawyers
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- violated
- the freedom of press and speech
- regulated militia and bear arms
- property or money given to court to ensure arrested person let out at spcertian time
8 Clues: violated • lawyer or group of lawyers • putting something into action • the freedom of press and speech • regulated militia and bear arms • the accused shall enjoy speedy trial • property or money given to court to ensure arrested person let out at spcertian time • everybody should feel safe and not worry about house searches unless probable cause given
Bill of Rights 2023-11-28
8 Clues: Violated • An introduction • The right to bear arms • No soldier shall quarter in any house • Stated in writing; set down as a rule • Powers not listed are reserved to the people • No cruel and unusual punishment or excessive fines • Implementation; state of putting something into action
Bill of Rights 2023-11-28
8 Clues: Limting • Violated • addresses rights • numbering things • set down as a rule • right to a jury and trial • Government needs a warrant to search your property • can’t stop people from wanting to get together with there religion
Bill of rights 2023-11-27
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- -the number of the ammendment which allows someone to refrain from talking
- - to use or take advantage of a ammendment or law(you do this to with your rights)
- - millitary composed of citizens
- -the ammendment which makes it illegal to have millitary in housing
- -right to a militia
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- - ammendment about search and seizure
- -the number of the ammendment which allows freedom of speech
- - a paper with signitaures on it for a common cause
8 Clues: -right to a militia • - millitary composed of citizens • - ammendment about search and seizure • - a paper with signitaures on it for a common cause • -the number of the ammendment which allows freedom of speech • -the ammendment which makes it illegal to have millitary in housing • -the number of the ammendment which allows someone to refrain from talking • ...
Bill of rights 2024-11-12
8 Clues: prescribed • speedy trial • freedom of speech • right to bear arms • in the bill of rights • we the people of the United States • no unreasonable searches and seizures • power to the the states on certain things
Bill of Rights 2024-11-12
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- Right to own and carry weapons
- Money given as a guarantee to release someone from custody.
- No housing of soldiers in people’s homes without permission.
- Right to a quick, public trial and a lawyer in criminal cases.
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- Violated or encroached upon.
- Taken or captured by force.
- Protection from unreasonable searches and property seizure.
- Rights in legal cases, including fair payment if the government takes property.
8 Clues: Taken or captured by force. • Violated or encroached upon. • Right to own and carry weapons • Protection from unreasonable searches and property seizure. • Money given as a guarantee to release someone from custody. • No housing of soldiers in people’s homes without permission. • Right to a quick, public trial and a lawyer in criminal cases. • ...
World War 2 Crossword 2024-04-12
25 Clues: War • Plan • Tojo • Hitler • Harbor • Powers • Powers • Trials • Stalin • Airmen • Talkers • Project • / Issei • S Truman • Churchill • Holocaust • Conference • the Riveter • D Eisenhower • Lease program • Bill of Rights • Bracero Program • Delano Roosevelt • Phillip Randolph • Internment/Executive Order 9066
government 2022-04-13
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- the president nominates these for the supreme court
- we have to follow these
- what we are allowed to do
- this is what the Bill of Rights gives us
- the separation of ______
- this and the house of representatives make the congress
- the law enforcing branch
- this branch punishes people who break the law
- where we do trial by jury
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- these are changes to the constitution
- this is an idea for a law
- the lawmaking branch
- when Congress accuses the president of a crime
- the people in this advise the president
- this is what the president does to a law if he does not like it
- these people wanted to have a strong government
- this person is elected and is in charge of the executive branch
17 Clues: the lawmaking branch • we have to follow these • the separation of ______ • the law enforcing branch • this is an idea for a law • what we are allowed to do • where we do trial by jury • these are changes to the constitution • the people in this advise the president • this is what the Bill of Rights gives us • this branch punishes people who break the law • ...
Civics Crossword Puzzle 110/189 2017-12-09
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- Duty Serving on a jury
- counts votes, encourages party loyalty, and ensure that the party's members are present for important votes
- of church and state The division between the government and religion
- forgives the person for his or her crime and eliminates the punishment
- The first ten amendments to the U.S constitution, which set forth basic rights guaranteed to all U.S citizens
- is money or property that the accused gives the court to hold
- agencies was created by the government to create a specalized job
- Allow foreigners to come to the U.S
- Written arguments.
- Rights rights guaranteed to all U.S citizens.
- Law refers to the group of laws that define what acts are crimes
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- the practice of drawing district lines that favor a particular political party, politician, or group of people
- a method of delaying action on a bill in the senate by making long speeches
- U.S consul's office.
- formal documents that allow U.S citizens to travel aboard
- A tax a person has to pay to register a vote.
- when the country has needed huge numbers of soliders
- rejecting a bill
- limited by law
- is the group of laws that refer to disputes between people
20 Clues: limited by law • rejecting a bill • Written arguments. • U.S consul's office. • Duty Serving on a jury • Allow foreigners to come to the U.S • A tax a person has to pay to register a vote. • Rights rights guaranteed to all U.S citizens. • when the country has needed huge numbers of soliders • formal documents that allow U.S citizens to travel aboard • ...
amendments 2023-05-18
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- no ___
- not in your house
- not allowed
- moved the ___
- unlucky number in chinese culture
- you also have ___ not in the bill of rights
- the fifth
- your jury
- how _____ is elected
- ___ evasion is bad
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- voting age ___
- no ___ tax
- ___ rights
- ____ cant change budget till next election
- not your punishment
- state cant deny your vote because of you ___
- can vote
- the first one
- number 2
- powers not given to federal given to
- how the ___ functions
- people in ___ can vote
- achohol allowed again
- ___ from other states cant sue other states
- what happens when the president ___
- your trial
- # of terms
27 Clues: no ___ • can vote • number 2 • the fifth • your jury • no ___ tax • ___ rights • your trial • # of terms • not allowed • moved the ___ • the first one • voting age ___ • not in your house • ___ evasion is bad • not your punishment • how _____ is elected • how the ___ functions • achohol allowed again • people in ___ can vote • unlucky number in chinese culture • what happens when the president ___ • ...
The Constitution 2023-02-21
19 Clues: Mr. • tax • act • Treaty • Clause • Treaty • cabinet • of rights • Rebellion • revolution • act of 1789 • of neutrality • financial plan • farewell address • force by compulsion • of the United States • promote manufacturing & commerce • Tax on imports or exports, states • president George Washington
Bill of rights by Lyla Reeves 2022-05-12
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- in the 6th amendment, we have the right to a ___ if accused for something they didn’t do
- in the state of law, you have the right to a ___
- in amendment 3, we don’t have to quarter ___
- Document to which the bill of rights is attached
- the ___ amendment talks about freedom of excessive bail
- the ___ amendment talks about other power of the states
- the last name of the person who wrote the constitution
- in the first amendment, you are able to have your own ___ beliefs
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- when you are taken to a court room and asked questions
- the first 10 amendments of the constitution
- a cop needs a ___ to search a house
- freedom of saying what you want
- in the second amendment, you are legally aloud to have __ in your home for protection
- Amendment that talks about other rights of the people
- how many amendments are in the bill of rights
15 Clues: freedom of saying what you want • a cop needs a ___ to search a house • the first 10 amendments of the constitution • in amendment 3, we don’t have to quarter ___ • how many amendments are in the bill of rights • in the state of law, you have the right to a ___ • Document to which the bill of rights is attached • when you are taken to a court room and asked questions • ...
Enlightenment Crossword 2022-03-31
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- the sun is the center of the universe
- through reason, all truths can be found
- Swiss-French philosophe
- John ___
- a medieval peasant legally bound to live on a lord’s estate
- ___ method
- 1776, Declaration of ___
- checks and ___
- real name François Marie Arouet
- main artistic style of the late 1700s
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- French philosophers
- author of "The Spirit of Laws"
- ruler of Russia from 1762 to 1796
- author of "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman"
- European art style of the 1600s and early 1700s
- Hobbes' social ___
- Thomas ___
- ___ Newton
- ___ Galilie
- Bill of ___
20 Clues: John ___ • Thomas ___ • ___ method • ___ Newton • ___ Galilie • Bill of ___ • checks and ___ • Hobbes' social ___ • French philosophers • Swiss-French philosophe • 1776, Declaration of ___ • author of "The Spirit of Laws" • real name François Marie Arouet • ruler of Russia from 1762 to 1796 • the sun is the center of the universe • main artistic style of the late 1700s • ...
Political Vocabulary 2015-04-14
21 Clues: Król • Prawa • Prawo • Etyka • Lider • Stany • Senat • Debata • Partia • Stolica • Elekcja • Polityk • Wolność • Premier • Królowa • Podatek • Komunizm • Demokracja • Kongres/Zjazd • Przewodniczący • Projekt_ustawy
Civil Right Vocabulary: Chapter 25 2022-02-14
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- The symbol and inspiration of the black power movement
- physical self defense or violence were acceptable in civil rights struggle
- Arrested for refusing to give up her bus seat
- President who intervened and sent the U.S. military to Arkansas to get the 9 black student into Central High.
- President who signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964
- discrimination or prejudice based upon race
- Senators keep speaking to stop a bill from being voted on
- Their leader was Stokely Carmichael
- First African American Supreme Court justice who argued, successfully, 29 of 32 cases before the court and was known as "Mr. Civil Rights".
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- City where Dr. King was jailed and where he wrote a letter in defense of nonviolent protest
- Segregation by custom
- The form of nonviolent protest used in Montgomery after a black woman was arrested for refusing to give up her seat.
- Teams of volunteers, mostly college students, who worked to desegregate interstate bus travel
- City where police brutally attacked marchers who were supporting a new voting rights bill.
- President elected in 1960 who promised to support the civil rights movement.
- motion that cuts off debate and forces a vote
- A form of protest used in restaurants that denied service to African Americans
- City where 9 black students were denied entrance into Central High School by the state's governor.
- A group of African American ministers led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr who worked to eliminate segregation.
19 Clues: Segregation by custom • Their leader was Stokely Carmichael • discrimination or prejudice based upon race • Arrested for refusing to give up her bus seat • motion that cuts off debate and forces a vote • President who signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 • The symbol and inspiration of the black power movement • Senators keep speaking to stop a bill from being voted on • ...
Bill of Rights and Constitution 2022-03-08
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- The branch of government that carries out laws
- No person can be tried _________ for the same crime
- The document to which the bill of rights is attached
- This amendment states we have freedom of speech
- How many years are representatives elected for?
- In a civil trial, both sides have the right to a _________ trial
- The branch that is in charge of making laws
- Life, liberty and property cannot be taken away without " ______ process."
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- This freedom is one of three basic freedom protected by the first amendment
- The 1st amendment is known as the _______ amendment
- The five freedoms under the First Amendment are speech, religion, press, petition, and _______
- The branch of federal government that is in charge of the court system
- An agreement
- An accused person has the right to know the _________ against him/her.
- The 10th amendment protects the rights of
- This freedom is one of the three basic freedoms protected by the 1st amendment
16 Clues: An agreement • The 10th amendment protects the rights of • The branch that is in charge of making laws • The branch of government that carries out laws • This amendment states we have freedom of speech • How many years are representatives elected for? • The 1st amendment is known as the _______ amendment • No person can be tried _________ for the same crime • ...
Crossword Puzzle 2023-10-19
9 Clues: against • Discussion • To approve • Laws of a country • To approve of something or someone • 1st ten amendments in constitution • Freedom protected by the goverment • Opposed the constitution without the bill of rights • Supports the constitution without the bill of rights
Jasaun and Mike 2023-10-20
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- The wealth and resources of a country
- Jefferson 3rd President
- 5th president of the United States
- State of armed conflict between nations
- rights Life , Liberty , and property
- Government where population votes a leader
- Small farmers
- to put an end to
- A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system if belief or behavior
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- Madison Fourth President
- legal, social, or ethical principles of freedom or entitlement
- Washington First President
- Political rule and administration
- Adams 2nd President
- Form of government with leader of royal blood
- Identifying ones own country while excluding all other
- Wealthy Merchants
- v Madison Established Judicial Review
- of Rights 10 Amendmentstional
- Plan Three Branches
20 Clues: Small farmers • to put an end to • Wealthy Merchants • Plan Three Branches • Adams 2nd President • Jefferson 3rd President • Washington First President • Madison Fourth President • of Rights 10 Amendmentstional • Political rule and administration • 5th president of the United States • The wealth and resources of a country • rights Life , Liberty , and property • ...
Jasaun and Mike 2023-10-20
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- The wealth and resources of a country
- Jefferson 3rd President
- 5th president of the United States
- State of armed conflict between nations
- rights Life , Liberty , and property
- Government where population votes a leader
- Small farmers
- to put an end to
- A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system if belief or behavior
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- Madison Fourth President
- legal, social, or ethical principles of freedom or entitlement
- Washington First President
- Political rule and administration
- Adams 2nd President
- Form of government with leader of royal blood
- Identifying ones own country while excluding all other
- Wealthy Merchants
- v Madison Established Judicial Review
- of Rights 10 Amendmentstional
- Plan Three Branches
20 Clues: Small farmers • to put an end to • Wealthy Merchants • Plan Three Branches • Adams 2nd President • Jefferson 3rd President • Washington First President • Madison Fourth President • of Rights 10 Amendmentstional • Political rule and administration • 5th president of the United States • The wealth and resources of a country • rights Life , Liberty , and property • ...
Crossword 2022-01-20
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- Supporters of the constitution
- It forbids a judge from demanding "excessive" bail
- "A man's house shall be his own castle, privileged against all civil and military intrusion"
- I wrote the bill of rights
- A person who is required to defend themselves in legal action
- Giving formal consent to an agreement making it officially valid
- Giving testimony that can be used against oneself
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- I am the combination of 5 basic freedoms
- Where did delegates meet to discuss the changes needed in the government?
- To put a person on trial more than once for the same crime
- The idea that the government must follow clear rules as it carries out the law
- A formal examination of evidence before a judge
- I give citizens the right to bear arms
- A formal listing of the basic rights of u.s. citizens
- I make up the bill of rights
15 Clues: I wrote the bill of rights • I make up the bill of rights • Supporters of the constitution • I give citizens the right to bear arms • I am the combination of 5 basic freedoms • A formal examination of evidence before a judge • Giving testimony that can be used against oneself • It forbids a judge from demanding "excessive" bail • ...
Political Vocabulary 2015-04-21
21 Clues: Król • Lider • Etyka • Stany • Prawa • Prawo • Senat • Partia • Debata • Wolność • Polityk • Stolica • Premier • Królowa • Elekcja • Podatek • Komunizm • Demokracja • Kongres/Zjazd • Przewodniczący • Projekt_ustawy
Jasaun and Mike 2023-10-20
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- The wealth and resources of a country
- Jefferson 3rd President
- 5th president of the United States
- State of armed conflict between nations
- rights Life , Liberty , and property
- Government where population votes a leader
- Small farmers
- to put an end to
- A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system if belief or behavior
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- Madison Fourth President
- legal, social, or ethical principles of freedom or entitlement
- Washington First President
- Political rule and administration
- Adams 2nd President
- Form of government with leader of royal blood
- Identifying ones own country while excluding all other
- Wealthy Merchants
- v Madison Established Judicial Review
- of Rights 10 Amendmentstional
- Plan Three Branches
20 Clues: Small farmers • to put an end to • Wealthy Merchants • Plan Three Branches • Adams 2nd President • Jefferson 3rd President • Washington First President • Madison Fourth President • of Rights 10 Amendmentstional • Political rule and administration • 5th president of the United States • The wealth and resources of a country • rights Life , Liberty , and property • ...
The Constitution 2023-02-21
19 Clues: Mr. • tax • act • Treaty • Clause • Treaty • cabinet • of rights • Rebellion • revolution • act of 1789 • of neutrality • financial plan • farewell address • force by compulsion • of the United States • promote manufacturing & commerce • Tax on imports or exports, states • president George Washington
Jasaun and Mike 2023-10-20
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- The wealth and resources of a country
- Jefferson 3rd President
- 5th president of the United States
- State of armed conflict between nations
- rights Life , Liberty , and property
- Government where population votes a leader
- Small farmers
- to put an end to
- A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system if belief or behavior
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- Madison Fourth President
- legal, social, or ethical principles of freedom or entitlement
- Washington First President
- Political rule and administration
- Adams 2nd President
- Form of government with leader of royal blood
- Identifying ones own country while excluding all other
- Wealthy Merchants
- v Madison Established Judicial Review
- of Rights 10 Amendmentstional
- Plan Three Branches
20 Clues: Small farmers • to put an end to • Wealthy Merchants • Plan Three Branches • Adams 2nd President • Jefferson 3rd President • Washington First President • Madison Fourth President • of Rights 10 Amendmentstional • Political rule and administration • 5th president of the United States • The wealth and resources of a country • rights Life , Liberty , and property • ...
American Government 2025-05-19
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- change to the consitution
- presidential advisors
- freedoms protected by law
- "We the people..."
- rejection of a bill by the president
- "Life, _____, and the pursuit of happiness"
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- head of the executive branch
- senate and house
- where congress meets
- US demographic survey
- signs state laws
- a proposed law
- determines case rulings and upholds justice
- casting ballots
14 Clues: a proposed law • casting ballots • senate and house • signs state laws • "We the people..." • where congress meets • US demographic survey • presidential advisors • change to the consitution • freedoms protected by law • head of the executive branch • rejection of a bill by the president • determines case rulings and upholds justice • "Life, _____, and the pursuit of happiness"
Bill Of Rights 2021-11-16
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- The first 10 amendments.
- Something that occurred that may serve as examples to authorize or justify an act of the same.
- a moral or legal entitlement to obtain or act in a certain way.
- referring to requirements that certain warnings an officer is required to give to an individual once they are in custody.
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- The highest form of law.
- The highest court in the land.
- The right to carry firearms.
- Another word for news reporters.
8 Clues: The highest form of law. • The first 10 amendments. • The right to carry firearms. • The highest court in the land. • Another word for news reporters. • a moral or legal entitlement to obtain or act in a certain way. • Something that occurred that may serve as examples to authorize or justify an act of the same. • ...
Bill of Rights 2022-09-24
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- The 7th amendment gives the right to a
- What amendment doesn't allow a seizure or search without a warrant
- The branch of government that is in charge of the court
- A document in which the bill of rights is written under
- The 10th amendment protects the right of the
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- Another word for the first ten amendments
- The only court established by the constitution and rules only on issues of national importance
- The name of the legal body that is responsible for writing and passing amendments
8 Clues: The 7th amendment gives the right to a • Another word for the first ten amendments • The 10th amendment protects the right of the • The branch of government that is in charge of the court • A document in which the bill of rights is written under • What amendment doesn't allow a seizure or search without a warrant • ...
Bill of Rights 2023-01-31
8 Clues: right to own a weapon. • fair and speedy trail. • no cruel or unusal punishments. • can't arrest without probable cause. • freedom of speech, religon, press, ect. • right to a jury trail for a civil case. • must follow due process before punishment. • soliders can't take or live in a person's home.
Bill of Rights 2021-01-19
Across
- This Amendment asserts freedom of speech, religion, assembly, and the right to petition the government.
- The Fifth Amendment provides protection against trial without indictment, double _________, self-incrimination, and property seizure.
- The Sixth Amendment states that a person has the right to speedy trial, right to be informed of charges, right to be confronted by witnesses,right to a legal _______, and right to call witnesses.
- This Amendment assures protection against excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishment.
Down
- The Third Amendment guarantees protection against housing _________ in civilian homes.
- The Second Amendment gives citizens the right to bear ________.
- The Fourth Amendment provides protection against unreasonable ________ and seizure.
- This Amendment says that we have a right to a trial by jury.
8 Clues: This Amendment says that we have a right to a trial by jury. • The Second Amendment gives citizens the right to bear ________. • The Fourth Amendment provides protection against unreasonable ________ and seizure. • The Third Amendment guarantees protection against housing _________ in civilian homes. • ...
Bill of Rights 2023-11-28
8 Clues: Bear Arms • Freedom of Speech • lawsuits or legal actions • lawyer or group of lawyers • enjoy right to speedy and public trial • Secure in their persons, houses, papers • No person shall be held to answer a capital • Property or money given to the court to ensure release
Bill of rights 2023-11-28
Across
- I am someone to talk to help you, like a lawyer
- taken or limited
- I only like fair punishments
- I can speak freely without people telling me what I can’t say. I can say what I want. Say it now
Down
- with reason
- if it is not the government’s it is yours
- fixing something that was wrong
- I don’t got to talk if I don’t want to
8 Clues: with reason • taken or limited • I only like fair punishments • fixing something that was wrong • I don’t got to talk if I don’t want to • if it is not the government’s it is yours • I am someone to talk to help you, like a lawyer • I can speak freely without people telling me what I can’t say. I can say what I want. Say it now
Bill of Rights 2023-11-27
8 Clues: Freedom ___ • no___ punishment • Rights to bear___ • Right to a grand___ • Not allowed to search and ___ • Who wrote the Bill of Rights(first name) • No___ allowed in the house without permission • Fredom of religion, freedom of speech, and freedom of press
Bill of Rights 2024-11-12
8 Clues: violated • freedom of speech • right to bare arm • punishable by execution • setting right of some wrong • As by force or legal authority • no one shall be trialed for a crime twice • cannot be taken away of have your house searched without a warrant
Bill Of Rights 2025-11-14
8 Clues: The right to bear arms • to be obligated by law • to put into numerical order • the right to a speedy trial • to be fair or dispute equally • no cruel or unnessicary punishment • to be protected from search and siezure without cause • the ammendment that prevents soilders from staying in your house
Word puzzle for Chapter 15 (汇票、本票、支票、信用证) 2017-12-19
Across
- an official certificate evidencing the failure to pay
- the advancing or agreeing to advance funds to a seller once he presents the right documents
- the bank is the one which delivers the L/C to the seller
- when the holder is not paid, he should pursue the right of
- the seller in whose favor the credit is issued
- sb. who is paid in bill of exchange
- a demand to pay or accept the bill of exchange
- most L/Cs are ones.
- a bill of exchange drawn on a bank payable on demand
- sth showing differences, mismatch, or failure to comply with
- draft is paid immediately on presentation to the drawee
Down
- L/C is a definite of the issuing bank to pay
- note is a promise to pay
- signing the back of the draft to transfer rights
- on the date of draft, sufficient payment is paid
- an agreement made by the drawee to pay in the future
- a bill of exchange is an order
- bill of exchange
- the process in which the L/C terms are modified
- to show a definite undertaking of paying by a nominated bank
20 Clues: bill of exchange • note is a promise to pay • most L/Cs are ones. • sb. who is paid in bill of exchange • a bill of exchange is an order • the seller in whose favor the credit is issued • a demand to pay or accept the bill of exchange • the process in which the L/C terms are modified • signing the back of the draft to transfer rights • ...
The Civil Rights Movement 2022-05-23
Across
- To no longer use a service or buy a good, as a form of protest
- Woman who kicked off the Montgomery Bus Boycott
- MLK was known for leading this form of protest
- President who was able to pass a Civil Rights Act
- City in which MLK was assassinated
- African American social movement in the late 1960s that advocated unity and self-reliance to address injustice
- Civil rights leader who was once associated with the Nation of Islam
- de facto laws that prohibited Black Americans from exercising political and social rights
- "_____ Overcome" (anthem of the Civil Rights movement)
- Challenged segregation on interstate buses; participants included Black and white students
- What is the short name for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People?
- Term for when Black students asked for service at segregated lunch counters and participated in peaceful protests
- Head of SNCC; politician and civil rights activist; took part in sit-ins and major protests; Later became a rep for Georgia
- Claudette _____________, who refused to give up her seat on a bus in March 1955.
- Group of students who tried to go to class at Central High School in Little Rock, AR
Down
- MLK won this in 1964
- What city was considered the most "segregated city in America"?
- Student organization formed by Ella Baker
- Doctrine that allowed racial segregation of public facilities
- group inspired by Malcolm X; more militant, but focused on community-building
- Where MLK gave his "I Have a Dream"
- March that ended with violence from state troopers on Bloody Sunday. Had been protesting the death of a voting rights activist
- An attempt to kill a bill by having a group of senators taking turns speaking so that a vote cannot take place
- First Black Supreme Court Justice
- ___________ v. Board of Education: Supreme Court Case that overturned Plessy v. Ferguson
- President that began to create new civil rights bill, but was assassinated
26 Clues: MLK won this in 1964 • First Black Supreme Court Justice • City in which MLK was assassinated • Where MLK gave his "I Have a Dream" • Student organization formed by Ella Baker • MLK was known for leading this form of protest • Woman who kicked off the Montgomery Bus Boycott • President who was able to pass a Civil Rights Act • ...
Bill of Rights 2022-01-19
Across
- A person who is required to defend himself or herself in a legal action
- Giving testimony that can by used against oneself
- Wrote the Bill of Rights
- An order from a judge that authorizes police or other officials to take a certain action, such as searching someones property
Down
- Putting a person on trial more than once for the same crime
- An addition to the constitution
- The concept that the government must follow clear rules and act reasonably as it carries out the law
- A formal listing of the basic rights of U.S. citizens
8 Clues: Wrote the Bill of Rights • An addition to the constitution • Giving testimony that can by used against oneself • A formal listing of the basic rights of U.S. citizens • Putting a person on trial more than once for the same crime • A person who is required to defend himself or herself in a legal action • ...
Bill of Rights 2022-01-19
Across
- A person who is required to defend himself or herself in a legal action
- Giving testimony that can by used against oneself
- Wrote the Bill of Rights
- An order from a judge that authorizes police or other officials to take a certain action, such as searching someones property
Down
- Putting a person on trial more than once for the same crime
- An addition to the constitution
- The concept that the government must follow clear rules and act reasonably as it carries out the law
- A formal listing of the basic rights of U.S. citizens
8 Clues: Wrote the Bill of Rights • An addition to the constitution • Giving testimony that can by used against oneself • A formal listing of the basic rights of U.S. citizens • Putting a person on trial more than once for the same crime • A person who is required to defend himself or herself in a legal action • ...
Bill of rights 2023-10-18
Across
- makes rulings on the meaning bill of rights
- to bear arms
- against double jeopardy and you can plead the fifth
- can’t be tried for the same crime twice
- many amendments in the bill of rights
- cruel and unusual punishment and no excessive ball
- can have a trail with a jury in most civil cases
Down
- against illegal search and seizure
- to a speedy trail with an impartial jury
- the police needs to search your home
- of states right
11 Clues: to bear arms • of states right • against illegal search and seizure • the police needs to search your home • many amendments in the bill of rights • can’t be tried for the same crime twice • to a speedy trail with an impartial jury • makes rulings on the meaning bill of rights • can have a trail with a jury in most civil cases • ...
Bill of rights 2023-11-27
8 Clues: infringed • freedom of speech • bill rights official • you missed court date • everyone has equal power • protected by criminal trial • protects people from unnecessary searches • a city that physically encompasses the government offices
Bill of Rights 2023-11-27
8 Clues: fifth amendment • second amendment • eighth amendment • to keep firearms • freedom of speech • authorized quartering of soldiers • protection from illegal search and seizure • guarenteed due process in front of a grand jury
Bill of Rights 2023-11-28
Across
- the act of taking by legal process or force
- to send someone to live in a certain place
- in all trials the accused should have the right to a jury and a public trial where the crime was committed
Down
- disagreement, typically when prolonged
- congress can’t make laws establishing rules on religion
- excessive bails, fines, punishments, etc should never be imposed
- a solemn promise
- no soldier in the military should be kept in housing without the consent of the soldier
8 Clues: a solemn promise • disagreement, typically when prolonged • to send someone to live in a certain place • the act of taking by legal process or force • congress can’t make laws establishing rules on religion • excessive bails, fines, punishments, etc should never be imposed • no soldier in the military should be kept in housing without the consent of the soldier • ...
Bill of rights 2023-11-28
8 Clues: 4th Admendment • 2nd Admendment • 8th Admendment • a priest or minister • of speech, 1st Amendment • the stage of the constitution • the quality state of being calm • all future generations of people
Bill of Rights 2023-02-20
Across
- a system of rules set by the government
- acts that disregard an agreement, law, or rule
- a formal meeting of a group with particular interests
- personal liberties that belong to an individual
Down
- a formal act of approval or confirmation
- a minor change or addition to improve a law
- people appointed to represent others
- a formal request signed by many people
8 Clues: people appointed to represent others • a formal request signed by many people • a system of rules set by the government • a formal act of approval or confirmation • a minor change or addition to improve a law • acts that disregard an agreement, law, or rule • personal liberties that belong to an individual • a formal meeting of a group with particular interests
Bill of Rights 2022-10-02
Across
- The second amendment gives you the right to "keep and ___" arms.
- The 10th amendment prevents the Congress and president from becoming too ____.
- Which amendment protects you from unreasonable searches?
- The 7th amendment gives you a right to trial by__.
Down
- to be accused of the same crime twice.
- Accused people will have the right to a ______ and public trial according to the 6th amendment.
- the five basic freedoms: freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the ___, freedom of assembly, and freedom to petition the government.
- Which amendment forbids bail that is too high.
8 Clues: to be accused of the same crime twice. • Which amendment forbids bail that is too high. • The 7th amendment gives you a right to trial by__. • Which amendment protects you from unreasonable searches? • The second amendment gives you the right to "keep and ___" arms. • The 10th amendment prevents the Congress and president from becoming too ____. • ...
Bill of Rights 2024-09-22
8 Clues: to house • to carry • to forbid or prevent • limiting or preventing • the list of items individually • greater than is necessary or reasonable • vote in favor of; choose something as a requirement • a section that is added to a rule or law that changes the legal document
Bill of Rights 2025-11-14
Across
- this amendment allows you to carry weapons
- this amendment is the one that makes law enforcement have to have a warrant to search you
- this amendment is the one of freedom of speech
- also means fair and unbaised
- this amendment allows you to not have to house house soldiers
Down
- this is the group of people that decide if you are guilty or not
- also means required or mandatory
- this amendment
8 Clues: this amendment • also means fair and unbaised • also means required or mandatory • this amendment allows you to carry weapons • this amendment is the one of freedom of speech • this amendment allows you to not have to house house soldiers • this is the group of people that decide if you are guilty or not • ...
Bill of Rights 2025-12-15
Across
- The right to gather peacefully with others
- The freedom to believe, worship, or not worship
- Taking property by the government, usually related to a search
- The right to publish news and information without unfair limits
Down
- The right to complain to or ask the government for change
- The right to own weapons (as stated in the Second Amendment)
- Government checking people or property for evidence
- The right to share ideas and opinions out loud or in writing
8 Clues: The right to gather peacefully with others • The freedom to believe, worship, or not worship • Government checking people or property for evidence • The right to complain to or ask the government for change • The right to own weapons (as stated in the Second Amendment) • The right to share ideas and opinions out loud or in writing • ...
The Civil Rights Movement 2022-05-23
Across
- African American social movement in the late 1960s that advocated unity and self-reliance to address injustice
- Head of SNCC; politician and civil rights activist; took part in sit-ins and major protests; Later became a rep for Georgia
- de facto laws that prohibited Black Americans from exercising political and social rights
- Where MLK gave his "I Have a Dream"
- To no longer use a service or buy a good, as a form of protest
- MLK was known for leading this form of protest
- Civil rights leader who was once associated with the Nation of Islam
- First Black Supreme Court Justice
- group inspired by Malcolm X; more militant, but focused on community-building
Down
- President that began to create new civil rights bill, but was assassinated
- City in which MLK was assassinated
- Claudette _____________, who refused to give up her seat on a bus in March 1955.
- Group of students who tried to go to class at Central High School in Little Rock, AR
- Doctrine that allowed racial segregation of public facilities
- President who was able to pass a Civil Rights Act
- Term for when Black students asked for service at segregated lunch counters and participated in peaceful protests
- What city was considered the most "segregated city in America"?
- What is the short name for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People?
- Challenged segregation on interstate buses; participants included Black and white students
- An attempt to kill a bill by having a group of senators taking turns speaking so that a vote cannot take place
- Woman who kicked off the Montgomery Bus Boycott
- Student organization formed by Ella Baker
- "_____ Overcome" (anthem of the Civil Rights movement)
- March that ended with violence from state troopers on Bloody Sunday. Had been protesting the death of a voting rights activist
- ___________ v. Board of Education: Supreme Court Case that overturned Plessy v. Ferguson
- MLK won this in 1964
26 Clues: MLK won this in 1964 • First Black Supreme Court Justice • City in which MLK was assassinated • Where MLK gave his "I Have a Dream" • Student organization formed by Ella Baker • MLK was known for leading this form of protest • Woman who kicked off the Montgomery Bus Boycott • President who was able to pass a Civil Rights Act • ...
Reason & Revolution Vocabulary 2022-10-31
Government final 2024-12-13
Across
- charges against a public official
- the elected head of a republic
- type of government that the power is with the people, and allows them to vote
- formal order given by higher authority, Ex: President
- bill, joint resolution, concurrent resolution, or simple reduction
- document that outlines the structure, powers, and limits of government, and rights to citizens
- “We the people”
Down
- person who lives in a country who is protected due to birth or naturalization
- freedom of religion, press, speech, and assembly
- absence of government
- when government seeks to control all aspects of public and private life
- A_____ is the system or group of people governing an organized community, generally the state
- the type of government the U.S is ran
- Branch that carries out laws
- Rules created and enforced by the government to maintain order
- study of rights, duties, and responsibilities of citizens
- process in which citizens decide on their officials
- the upper chamber of Congress
- branch that interprets laws
- proposed law presented to parliament
20 Clues: “We the people” • absence of government • branch that interprets laws • Branch that carries out laws • the upper chamber of Congress • the elected head of a republic • charges against a public official • proposed law presented to parliament • the type of government the U.S is ran • freedom of religion, press, speech, and assembly • ...
Canada 1950s 2025-06-15
Across
- New rights law introduced by Diefenbaker in 1958
- Famous Canadian fighter jet project
- Prime Minister who introduced the Bill of Rights
- 1951 act allowed Indigenous ceremonies
- Global conflict era in which the Korean War occurred
- City where Parliament Hill is located
Down
- Canada helped create this air defence organization in 1957
- Organization of the UN (long form)
- Canada's first born Governor General
- New popular household technology launched by CBC in 1952
- Secret Soviet spy scandal in Canada
- Major war from 1950 to 1953
- Organization Canada joined in 1949
- National TV broadcaster launched in 1952
14 Clues: Major war from 1950 to 1953 • Organization of the UN (long form) • Organization Canada joined in 1949 • Secret Soviet spy scandal in Canada • Famous Canadian fighter jet project • Canada's first born Governor General • City where Parliament Hill is located • 1951 act allowed Indigenous ceremonies • National TV broadcaster launched in 1952 • ...
Canada 1950s 2025-06-15
Across
- New rights law introduced by Diefenbaker in 1958
- Famous Canadian fighter jet project
- Prime Minister who introduced the Bill of Rights
- 1951 act allowed Indigenous ceremonies
- Global conflict era in which the Korean War occurred
- City where Parliament Hill is located
Down
- Canada helped create this air defence organization in 1957
- Organization of the UN (long form)
- Canada's first born Governor General
- New popular household technology launched by CBC in 1952
- Secret Soviet spy scandal in Canada
- Major war from 1950 to 1953
- Organization Canada joined in 1949
- National TV broadcaster launched in 1952
14 Clues: Major war from 1950 to 1953 • Organization of the UN (long form) • Organization Canada joined in 1949 • Secret Soviet spy scandal in Canada • Famous Canadian fighter jet project • Canada's first born Governor General • City where Parliament Hill is located • 1951 act allowed Indigenous ceremonies • National TV broadcaster launched in 1952 • ...
Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle 2022-03-20
Across
- The ___ opposed creating a new constitution and rather wanted to revise the Articles of Confederation.
- They were FOR adding a Bill of Rights to the Constitution.
- The ____ Amendment states that any power not mentioned in the US Constitution is automatically a STATE power.
- Federalists supported strong ____ government.
- The ___ wanted to get rid of the Articles of Confederation and create a new constitution.
- They were AGAINST adding a Bill of Rights to the Constitution.
- The sixth Amendment protects the right to obtain a ____ to defend you in court.
- The ____ Amendment protects against having to testify against yourself in court.
- The ____ Amendment protects against cruel or unusual punishment.
Down
- The Third Amendment protects Americans from being forced to shelter ____ in their homes.
- The term used in the 5th Amendment to mean that all people will be treated fairly under the law.
- The First Amendment protects the right to speech, religion, media, and ___.
- Anti-Federalists supported strong ____ government.
- The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable search and ______.
- The ___ amendment protects the right to Trial By Jury.
- The ____ Amendment states that the Bill of Rights should never be mistaken as our ONLY rights.
- According to the ____ Amendment, the federal government can take private property to use for public use, but it must pay the person for the property.
- the term used in Amendment 6 to describe the "random and fair group of 12 people" that will decide if someone is guilty/innocent.
- The ___ Amendment protects the right to own guns/weapons.
19 Clues: Federalists supported strong ____ government. • Anti-Federalists supported strong ____ government. • The ___ amendment protects the right to Trial By Jury. • The ___ Amendment protects the right to own guns/weapons. • They were FOR adding a Bill of Rights to the Constitution. • They were AGAINST adding a Bill of Rights to the Constitution. • ...
Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle 2025-10-31
Across
- Guarantees a speedy, public trial by an impartial jury, the right to be informed of charges, to confront witnesses, to obtain witnesses, and to have counsel
- Courts can interpret the Constitution and invalidate laws or actions that violate it
- Protects the right of individuals to keep and bear arms
- Division of government into legislative, executive, and judicial branches
- Guarantees freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition
- Each branch can limit the powers of the others to prevent abuse
- Preserves the right to a jury trial in certain civil cases and restricts courts from overturning a jury’s findings of fact
- Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures; requires warrants based on probable cause
Down
- Government powers are restricted by law and the Constitution
- States that listing certain rights does not deny other rights retained by the people
- Prohibits excessive bail and fines and bans cruel and unusual punishments
- Ensures due process, protects against self-incrimination and double jeopardy, and provides for just compensation when property is taken
- Government derives its authority from the consent of the governed
- Reserves to the states or the people powers not delegated to the federal government nor prohibited to the states
- Prohibits the quartering of soldiers in private homes without the owner’s consent in peacetime
- Power is shared between a national government and state governments
16 Clues: Protects the right of individuals to keep and bear arms • Government powers are restricted by law and the Constitution • Each branch can limit the powers of the others to prevent abuse • Government derives its authority from the consent of the governed • Power is shared between a national government and state governments • ...
Constitution and Bill of Rights 2025-11-17
Across
- the power of the president to reject a bill
- legislative, executive, judicial
- a system of government by the whole population
- one house of congress
- money to get a court appearance
- Carries out laws; president, cabinet
- Interprets laws; supreme court
- an addition or change to the constitution
- to bring a public official to trial
- to approve a document
Down
- The start of the Constitution, We the people
- the supreme law of the US
- Creates laws; senate, congress
- A legal document to authorize a search
- The division of power between federal and state governments
- to reject a veto
16 Clues: to reject a veto • one house of congress • to approve a document • the supreme law of the US • Creates laws; senate, congress • Interprets laws; supreme court • money to get a court appearance • legislative, executive, judicial • to bring a public official to trial • Carries out laws; president, cabinet • A legal document to authorize a search • ...
Civics 2022-05-17
Across
- Has 9 justices
- executes the laws
- Only statue in Capitol not donated by a state
- First draft of a law
- Has 435 members
- Represents the Executive Branch
- Has 100 members
- We The People
- Makes the laws
- Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
- represents the legislative branch
- study of dealing with rights and duties of citizen
Down
- Vice President
- power is shared between national/state govt
- the position or status of being a citizen
- interprets the laws
- President
- Speaker of the House
- presidential power to decline a law
- Fair treatment of all citizens
20 Clues: President • We The People • Vice President • Has 9 justices • Makes the laws • Has 435 members • Has 100 members • executes the laws • interprets the laws • First draft of a law • Speaker of the House • Fair treatment of all citizens • Represents the Executive Branch • represents the legislative branch • Chief Justice of the Supreme Court • presidential power to decline a law • ...
The Laws 2023-12-08
15 Clues: laws • senators • congress • Amendment • President • execute laws • approve laws • Supreme court • enforced laws • Bill of Rights • judicial branch • executive branch • legislative branch • defend constitution • House of Representative
GOVT 2025-05-02
Across
- to remove Impeachment
- residence White
- of electing the US president Electoral College
- second-in-command Vice
- presidential speech State of the Union
- that interprets laws Judicial
- of the US President
- by the president to become law Bill
- US Constitution's first ten amendments Bill of Rights
- US president Washington
- terms allowed for US presidents Two
Down
- by the people Democracy
- to reject legislation Veto
- group to the president Cabinet
- body Legislature
- branch of the US Congress
- party symbolized by an elephant Republican
- US presidents are inaugurated January
- that interprets laws Judicial
- term Four
- court in the U Supreme Court
21 Clues: term Four • residence White • body Legislature • of the US President • to remove Impeachment • second-in-command Vice • by the people Democracy • US president Washington • branch of the US Congress • to reject legislation Veto • court in the U Supreme Court • that interprets laws Judicial • that interprets laws Judicial • group to the president Cabinet • by the president to become law Bill • ...
Extra credit crossword puzzle 2014-11-06
15 Clues: act • penn • acts • codes • hatan • compact • edwards • massacre • awakening • Hutchinson • act of 1649 • bill of rights • and Indian war • contribute in colonies • England colonists veiws on education
Extra credit crossword puzzle 2014-11-06
15 Clues: act • penn • acts • codes • hatan • compact • edwards • massacre • awakening • Hutchinson • act of 1649 • bill of rights • and Indian war • contribute in colonies • England colonists veiws on education
Week Seven 2024-12-03
Across
- A group of people who decide guilt or innocence in a trial
- The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches of property
- A fair and unbiased jury, required by the Sixth Amendment
- The Third Amendment protects against housing soldiers in private homes
- The Eighth Amendment prohibits cruel and this kind of punishment
- The right to publish news, protected by the First Amendment
- A formal request, protected by the First Amendment
- The Ninth and Tenth Amendments reserve certain powers to these entities
Down
- Type of government with limited powers according to the Bill of Rights
- The First Amendment protects freedom of this
- The process of examining evidence in a court, guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment
- The type of trial the Sixth Amendment guarantees
- The Eighth Amendment prohibits this type of punishment
- The act of taking someone's property, prohibited without proper legal process
- The protections guaranteed by the Bill of Rights
- The right to act, speak, or think as you want
- Process Fair treatment through the judicial system, guaranteed by the Fifth Amendment
- The right to own and carry these, as per the Second Amendment
- The freedom to express one's opinions
19 Clues: The freedom to express one's opinions • The First Amendment protects freedom of this • The right to act, speak, or think as you want • The type of trial the Sixth Amendment guarantees • The protections guaranteed by the Bill of Rights • A formal request, protected by the First Amendment • The Eighth Amendment prohibits this type of punishment • ...
Constitutional Convention 2024-08-30
Across
- anti-federalists believe in limiting the power of the federal government, and returning more power to the _____
- a system of government where the government responds to the will of the people
- the bill of rights was greatly influenced by the english bill of rights...both focused on protecting one's individual _____ (freedoms)
- the supreme court has power to overrule a law if it is unconstitutional because of _____ review
- number of states that had to agree in order to pass a new law
- two houses of congress were created as a result of the Great Compromise, also known as a _____ legislature
- as a result of the first amendment, people have the right to protest, speak out against politicians, and _____ freely
- a word defined by federal and state governments sharing powers
- citizens are protected from unlawful search and seizure by the _____ amendment
- last name of the anti-federalist responsible for individual liberties being protected in the constitution
- those who drafted the articles of confederation made it weak because they feared how much power the federal _____ may have
- amendment that states governments can not restrict people's right to worship
Down
- last name of the father of the constitution
- anti-federalists such as george mason and patrick henry would not _____ (approve) the constitution unless a bill of rights was included
- individual freedoms are protected by the first ten _____ of the constitution
- group that was against the bill of rights because they feared it would make the federal government too weak
- amendment that protects your right to due process
- a strong central government was feared by _____-federalists who wanted to share power with the states
- document that established a system of checks and balances by creating three branches of government
- the virginia plan and new jersey planned were combined as a result of the great _____
- the 3/5 compromise established the idea that _____ were not equal to free individuals when it came to representation in congress
- once a grievance in the declaration of independent, the quartering of soldiers is now outlawed due to the _____ amendment
- section of the country that gained political power as a result of the 3/5 compromise
- a state enforcing an unusually cruel sentence on a person is not allowed according to the _____ amendment
24 Clues: last name of the father of the constitution • amendment that protects your right to due process • number of states that had to agree in order to pass a new law • a word defined by federal and state governments sharing powers • individual freedoms are protected by the first ten _____ of the constitution • ...
Week 9 2020-10-23
Across
- number of amendments in Bill of Rights
- Second Amendment: right to keep and bear ______(weapons)
- system of _________ and balances
- approved
- to gather in groups
- color of the president’s home
Down
- author of Bill of Rights: James ______
- right to express opinions or beliefs: freedom of _____
- a change in the words or meaning of a law or document
- fourth Amendment: no unreasonable search and _____
10 Clues: approved • to gather in groups • color of the president’s home • system of _________ and balances • number of amendments in Bill of Rights • author of Bill of Rights: James ______ • fourth Amendment: no unreasonable search and _____ • a change in the words or meaning of a law or document • Second Amendment: right to keep and bear ______(weapons) • ...
Bill Of Rights 2022-09-28
Across
- Liberties The Bill of rights protect our?
- Jefferson President that refers to the 1st amendment as a wall of separation.
- Amendment Protects Americans against unreasonable searches and seizures.
- Who decides how much bail a person must pay?
- Amendment Protects the rights of people accused of crimes.
Down
- Amendment
- Jeopardy Judged not guilty may not be put on trial for the same crime.
- Warrant Law enforcement ask the Judge to issue you this?
8 Clues: Amendment • Liberties The Bill of rights protect our? • Who decides how much bail a person must pay? • Warrant Law enforcement ask the Judge to issue you this? • Amendment Protects the rights of people accused of crimes. • Jeopardy Judged not guilty may not be put on trial for the same crime. • Amendment Protects Americans against unreasonable searches and seizures. • ...
Bill Of Rights 2022-09-26
Across
- Right of the people to keep and bear arms.
- Amendment that says the federal government only has powers delegated in the constitution.
- Amendment that guarantees excessive bail shall not be required.
- Right of the people to be secure in their persons,houses, and papers.
- Amendment that states the accused shall enjoy the right to and public trial by an impartial jury.
Down
- Amendment that says the enumeration in the constitution of certain rights shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
- Amendment that says No soldier shall be quartered in any home without consent of the owner.
- Right that gives the people freedom of speech, or of the press, and to petition the Government
8 Clues: Right of the people to keep and bear arms. • Amendment that guarantees excessive bail shall not be required. • Right of the people to be secure in their persons,houses, and papers. • Amendment that says the federal government only has powers delegated in the constitution. • ...
Bill of Rights 2022-10-02
Across
- The second amendment gives you the right to "keep and ___" arms.
- The 10th amendment prevents the Congress and president from becoming too ____.
- Which amendment protects you from unreasonable searches?
- The 7th amendment gives you a right to trial by__.
Down
- to be accused of the same crime twice.
- Accused people will have the right to a ______ and public trial according to the 6th amendment.
- the five basic freedoms: freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the ___, freedom of assembly, and freedom to petition the government.
- Which amendment forbids bail that is too high.
8 Clues: to be accused of the same crime twice. • Which amendment forbids bail that is too high. • The 7th amendment gives you a right to trial by__. • Which amendment protects you from unreasonable searches? • The second amendment gives you the right to "keep and ___" arms. • The 10th amendment prevents the Congress and president from becoming too ____. • ...
Bill of Rights 2023-11-28
Across
- a document issued that allows police to be in your home
- the conducting of legal proceedings against someone in respect of a criminal charge
- fair and speedy trial
- Freedom to be in your own house
Down
- Shorten a piece of writing without losing the sense
- Freedom of religion
- Freedom to carry a weapon
- Cause to be suffered by something
8 Clues: Freedom of religion • fair and speedy trial • Freedom to carry a weapon • Freedom to be in your own house • Cause to be suffered by something • Shorten a piece of writing without losing the sense • a document issued that allows police to be in your home • the conducting of legal proceedings against someone in respect of a criminal charge
Bill of rights 2023-11-27
8 Clues: infringed • freedom of speech • bill rights official • you missed court date • everyone has equal power • protected by criminal trial • protects people from unnecessary searches • a city that physically encompasses the government offices
Bill of Rights 2023-11-28
8 Clues: violated • limiting • Bare arms • set down as a rule • likely to be the case • The right to plead the fifth • Be secure in their house without seizes or searches • freeedom of religion, speech, press, assemble, and petition
Bill of Rights 2024-01-29
Across
- This right is protected in the first amendment
- Protects the freedom of speech
- The students in the Tinker v Des Moines case were wearing armbands to protest this war
- Protects people from cruel and unusual punishment
Down
- The Bill of Rights are the first ten amendments to this
- This state's Declaration of Rights protected the freedom of the press
- The third amendment protects people from having to keep or _________ soldiers in their house
- This colony's 1641 Body of Liberties protected people from cruel and unusual punishment
8 Clues: Protects the freedom of speech • This right is protected in the first amendment • Protects people from cruel and unusual punishment • The Bill of Rights are the first ten amendments to this • This state's Declaration of Rights protected the freedom of the press • The students in the Tinker v Des Moines case were wearing armbands to protest this war • ...
bill of rights 2024-11-12
8 Clues: violated • Right to bear arms • listing things one by one • Freedoms of speech/religion/beliefsk • Not being tried for same offense twice • charge or accusation of a serious crime • formal presentation of information to court • People aren’t allowed to search without consent or warrant
Studies Weekly Week 9 Crossword 2020-12-05
Across
- Second Amendment: right to keep and bear ______
- color of the president’s home
- to gather in groups
- right to express opinions or beliefs: freedom of _____
- number of amendments in Bill of Rights
Down
- a change in the words or meaning of a law or document
- approved
- system of _________ and balances
- author of Bill of Rights: James ______
- 4th Amendment: no unreasonable search and _____
10 Clues: approved • to gather in groups • color of the president’s home • system of _________ and balances • author of Bill of Rights: James ______ • number of amendments in Bill of Rights • Second Amendment: right to keep and bear ______ • 4th Amendment: no unreasonable search and _____ • a change in the words or meaning of a law or document • ...
Bill of rights 2023-09-28
Bill of rights 2023-11-27
8 Clues: military • religion • to bear arms • right to a jury • reasonable person • money given to the court • lawyer or group of lawyer • rights of criminal defendants
Bill of Rights 2023-11-28
Across
- the action of mentioning a number of things one by one.
- well known for some bad quality or deed
- freedom of speech and press
- No military officer will be consulted into a house unless said so by the owner.
Down
- right to bear arms and regulated militia
- recommend (a substance or action) as something beneficial.
- Excessive bail should not be required nor excessive punishments
- no unreasonable searches
8 Clues: no unreasonable searches • freedom of speech and press • well known for some bad quality or deed • right to bear arms and regulated militia • the action of mentioning a number of things one by one. • recommend (a substance or action) as something beneficial. • Excessive bail should not be required nor excessive punishments • ...
Bill of rights 2023-11-28
8 Clues: to advise • is forbidden/banned • righty to bear arms • required by law or a rule • having the right to a lawyer • right to have a jury and trial • more than neccesarry, normal, or desirable • cant stop people from partaking in there religion
Bill of Rights 2023-11-28
Bill of Rights 2023-11-28
Across
- The right for people to secure their homes and not have unreasonable searches and seizures of their homes and property
- The enumeration in the constitution shall not be construed to deny the people of their rights
- formally request; seek help from
- Implementation; state if putting something into action
Down
- Violated or an ingnored request or law
- No soldier shall be quartered into civilian homes without consent of the owners
- Excessive bail shall not be required nor excessive fines, nor cruel punishments
- limiting; to shorter or abreviate
8 Clues: formally request; seek help from • limiting; to shorter or abreviate • Violated or an ingnored request or law • Implementation; state if putting something into action • No soldier shall be quartered into civilian homes without consent of the owners • Excessive bail shall not be required nor excessive fines, nor cruel punishments • ...
Bill of Rights 2024-01-04
Across
- Amendment One focused on what? (Speech,
- A well regulated ______ being necessary to the free state (Amendment 2)
- The counting on the ______ (Amendment 9)
- etc)
Down
- this amendment focused on excessive bail not being required
- this amendment said powers not given to the government belong to the state
- (BONUS) who is the social studies teacher that is VERY loud and "good" at making jokes
- What is the document called that holds the 10 amendments
8 Clues: etc) • Amendment One focused on what? (Speech, • The counting on the ______ (Amendment 9) • What is the document called that holds the 10 amendments • this amendment focused on excessive bail not being required • A well regulated ______ being necessary to the free state (Amendment 2) • this amendment said powers not given to the government belong to the state • ...
Bill of Rights 2023-11-09
8 Clues: Search and arrest. • Right to bear arms. • Right to a fair trial. • Rights in civil cases. • Quartering of soldiers. • Bail, fines, punishment. • Rights in criminal cases. • Freedoms, Petitions, Assembly.
Bill of Rights 2024-02-02
Across
- protects the freedom of religion, speech, and press
- special approval to search property
- first 10 amendments
Down
- protects from unreasonable search and seizure
- protects your right of a fair trial
- the bill of rights protects the freedoms of ______
- protects your rights from being taken away during trial
- protects the right to bear arms
8 Clues: first 10 amendments • protects the right to bear arms • protects your right of a fair trial • special approval to search property • protects from unreasonable search and seizure • the bill of rights protects the freedoms of ______ • protects the freedom of religion, speech, and press • protects your rights from being taken away during trial
Bill of Rights 2025-11-14
Across
- a comparison to a metaphor or a simile
- a reference to another object outside of the piece
- right to remain silent
- a statement that upon reflection makes sense
Down
- the wife of John Adams
- this amendment is the right to bear arms
- writers use word choices to convey meaning
- this amendment is the one that’s freedom of speech
8 Clues: the wife of John Adams • right to remain silent • a comparison to a metaphor or a simile • this amendment is the right to bear arms • writers use word choices to convey meaning • a statement that upon reflection makes sense • a reference to another object outside of the piece • this amendment is the one that’s freedom of speech
Bill of rights 2025-11-14
8 Clues: Freedom of speech • Right to bear arms • A speedy and public trial • No cruel or excessive punishments • Cannot be tried twice for the same crime • Don’t have to house soilders in time of peace • Requires warrants to be issued with probable cause • Can have a jury trial for civil cases over 20 dollars
Capitalism: A Love Story Cross-Quiz 2024-12-31
Across
- refers to corporate control over politicians
- Large businesses criticized for exploiting workers are known as
- is a system that gives and takes
- Real-estate agents who feed off foreclosed properties are known as
- the … Bill of Rights is a new bill that proposes rights every American should have
- The president that majority voted for in 2008 for his siding with workers
- There is growing gap of … between the rich and the poor
- American’s often rely on this debt-driven system
- Capitalism emphasizes the ownership of
- In the 1950s, the top tax rate Was …%
- During his presidency, … gave full control to companies in the economy
- Concept of shifting jobs overseas for cheaper labour
Down
- People working under a capitalist system are driven by
- The governments practice of giving money to failing banks
- proposed the second bill of rights
- the company involved with the “dead peasant” insurance policy scandal
- The opposite of capitalism is considered to be
- Moore argues that … are a debt that traps American students
- Throughout the film, the … are examined by their exploitation as workers by corporations
- A policy tool that disproportionately benefits corporations
- The … is a document Moore tries to access at the General Motors headquarters.
- unlike America, … countries have rebuilt stronger than they ever were
- As a joke, Michael Moore went to … Street to make a citizen’s arrest
- is a system based off of shared resources; often contrasted with capitalism
- Location where steel mills are located
25 Clues: is a system that gives and takes • proposed the second bill of rights • In the 1950s, the top tax rate Was …% • Capitalism emphasizes the ownership of • Location where steel mills are located • refers to corporate control over politicians • The opposite of capitalism is considered to be • American’s often rely on this debt-driven system • ...
Chapter 4 - Bill of Rights 2021-03-15
Across
- following established legal procedures
- unfair treatment based on prejudice against a certain group
- written untruths that are harmful to someone's reputaton
- following established legal process
- putting someone on trial for a crime of which he/she was previously found innocent
- the rights of full citizenship and equality under the law
- the right to say our opinions in public/private without fear of being stopped or punished by the government for those ideas
Down
- the right of government to take private property - usually land - for public use
- a court order allowing police to search property and seize evidence
- the freedom to think and act without government interference or fear of unfair legal treatment
- giving evidence about yourself that could lead to you being found guilty of a crime
- a document issued by a grand jury to charge someone of a crime
- a person official charged with a crime
- spoken untruths that are harmful to someone's reputation
- a strong reason to think that a person/property was involved in a crime
- a formal request for government action
- the banning of printed materials or films due to alarming or offensive ideas they contain
17 Clues: following established legal process • following established legal procedures • a person official charged with a crime • a formal request for government action • written untruths that are harmful to someone's reputaton • spoken untruths that are harmful to someone's reputation • the rights of full citizenship and equality under the law • ...
Bill of Rights and Constitution 2022-12-11
Across
- The fifth amendment protects us from
- The three branches of government executive, legislative, and judicial
- This amendment protects us from excessive bails, punishment, and fees
- this amendment deals with search warrants and arrest warrants
- The freedom of Speech, Religion, and press are listed in this amendment
- This amendment gives us the right to remain silent
- this branch enforces the laws
- This allows all of the branches to keep each other in check
- This amendment protects rights not listed in the bill of rights
Down
- The fifth amendment says that if government takes are property they must give us compensation
- This amendment gives us rights in civil cases
- This amendment deals with the housing of soldiers
- This amendment list the rights the federal government has and what the state government has
- This is a plan of government
- The right to bear arms is listed in this amendment
- This amendment gives us the right to a fair trial
16 Clues: This is a plan of government • this branch enforces the laws • The fifth amendment protects us from • This amendment gives us rights in civil cases • This amendment deals with the housing of soldiers • This amendment gives us the right to a fair trial • The right to bear arms is listed in this amendment • This amendment gives us the right to remain silent • ...
Bill Of Rights Crossword Puzzle 2024-05-19
15 Clues: court • An agency • 8th Amendment • Watches court • 2nd Amendment • Has amendments • President in 1809 • President in 1789 • Everything is fair • Able to do anything • Where presidents live • On the Bill Of Rights • A thing you have to follow • Things that give you meaning • Has 50 stars and 13 stripes on the flag
Semester 1 Review 2012-11-30
Across
- Who wrote the pamphlet common sense.
- This branch makes the laws.
- Freedom of Religion, assembly, petition, press and speech are found in this Amendment.
- Where life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness are guaranteed. (3 words)
- This famous Adams fought for women’s rights.
- Last battle of the American Revolution.
- Each branch of government has a specific job. (3 words)
- These delegates refused to sign the Constitution without the creation of a Bill of Rights.
- This is an example of checks and balances by the executive branch of government.
Down
- Sharing of powers between the State and National governments.
- Rights found in the Declaration of Independence that cannot be taken away. (2 words)
- After the harsh winter here, the Patriots became a strong and organized fighting force. (2 words)
- I can vote.
- After the battle of Saratoga who became allies with the 13 colonies.
- Declares laws constitutional or unconstitutional.
- A large farm where slaves were needed to keep crop prices low.
- Early government documents, like the Magna Carta and the Mayflower Compact help create this plan of government we have today.
- Right found in the 1st amendment of the Bill of Rights.
- The AOC created this process to admit new states to the Union. (2 words)
- What branch of government did the AOC not create because of fear of a tyrant.
- This solved the debate over representation in Congress. (2 words)
21 Clues: I can vote. • This branch makes the laws. • Who wrote the pamphlet common sense. • Last battle of the American Revolution. • This famous Adams fought for women’s rights. • Declares laws constitutional or unconstitutional. • Right found in the 1st amendment of the Bill of Rights. • Each branch of government has a specific job. (3 words) • ...
27 Amendments Project 2024-05-17
Across
- A complete ban on alcohol in the US started by the 18th amendment
- The 8th amendment protects against cruel or unusual __
- A political party that supported the creation and adoption of the Constitution
- The 1st 10 amendments to the constitution
- Mentioned in the 4th amendment, looking through or taking personal property
- Being tried twice for the same crime, the 5th amendment protects against this
- The 3rd amendment protects people from ____ soldiers
- Proposed and wrote the Bill of Rights
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- The 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments are all known as ___ amendments
- The 26th amendment lowered this
- The 7th amendment gives the right to a jury in this type of trial
- A political party that opposed the Constitution and led to the Bill of Rights being added
- The 2nd amendment gives the right to bear ___
- The 4th, 5th, 6th, and 8th amendments protect the rights of the ___
- The 24th amendment outlawed these
15 Clues: The 26th amendment lowered this • The 24th amendment outlawed these • Proposed and wrote the Bill of Rights • The 1st 10 amendments to the constitution • The 2nd amendment gives the right to bear ___ • The 3rd amendment protects people from ____ soldiers • The 8th amendment protects against cruel or unusual __ • ...
Bill Of Rights Crossword Puzzle 2024-05-19
15 Clues: court • An agency • 8th Amendment • Watches court • 2nd Amendment • Has amendments • President in 1809 • President in 1789 • Everything is fair • Able to do anything • Where presidents live • On the Bill Of Rights • A thing you have to follow • Things that give you meaning • Has 50 stars and 13 stripes on the flag
