bill of rights Crossword Puzzles
The Landry News Crossword 2013-03-21
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- overcooked cafeteria food
- raise your...
- ...amendment
- Mr. Larson’s drink
- the bill of...
- windy city
- school boss
- ink pen
- thermos and team color
- LeAnne’s favorite animals
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- teacher of the...
- school name
- Mr. Larson’s 3rd favorite section
- Cara’s grade
- truth and...
- most important meal
- newspaper boss
- ...release
- ...paper
- ...tripod
20 Clues: ink pen • ...paper • ...tripod • windy city • ...release • school name • school boss • ...amendment • Cara’s grade • truth and... • raise your... • newspaper boss • the bill of... • teacher of the... • Mr. Larson’s drink • most important meal • thermos and team color • overcooked cafeteria food • LeAnne’s favorite animals • Mr. Larson’s 3rd favorite section
Progressive and Gilded Government Review 2023-02-05
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- Given to consumer
- An amount of money owed
- Laws that regulated the railroads
- Outlawed monopolies
- Direct vote from electorate
- A people run government
- Ended Women's Suffrage
- Restricts amount of immigration
- Protected the consumer
- Allowed voters to make direct votes
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- Banned Alcohol
- Voters can change the law
- Restricted Chinese immigration
- A type of corruption
- Can be used to remove someone from office in election
- Non-citizens become citizens
- Allowed for people to claim lands
- A controller over ballots
- Regulated Land Rights
19 Clues: Banned Alcohol • Given to consumer • Outlawed monopolies • A type of corruption • Regulated Land Rights • Ended Women's Suffrage • Protected the consumer • An amount of money owed • A people run government • Voters can change the law • A controller over ballots • Direct vote from electorate • Non-citizens become citizens • Restricted Chinese immigration • Restricts amount of immigration • ...
English revolutionary 2022-02-02
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- a religious revolution of England
- a parliament general
- queen of England in 1558
- The bill outlined specific constitutional and civil rights of England
- king of England in 1603
- king of England in 1625
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- proclaimed joint sovereigns of Great Britain under Britain's new Bill of Rights.
- the rebuilding or or Reconstruction of something
- a war between the parliament royalist over religious freedom and power
- the last Catholic monarch of England
- a rule created by Oliver Cromwell
11 Clues: a parliament general • king of England in 1603 • king of England in 1625 • queen of England in 1558 • a religious revolution of England • a rule created by Oliver Cromwell • the last Catholic monarch of England • the rebuilding or or Reconstruction of something • The bill outlined specific constitutional and civil rights of England • ...
Civics Crossword Puzzle 110/189 2017-12-09
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- rights guaranteed to all U.S citizens
- is money or property that the accused gives the court to hold
- formal documents that allow U.S citizens to travel aboard
- refers to the group of laws that define what acts are crimes
- counts votes, encourages party loyalty, and ensure that the party's members are present for important votes
- agencies was created by the government to create a specalized job
- The first ten amendments to the U.S constitution, which set forth basic rights guaranteed to all U.S citizens
- Allow foreigners to come to the U.S
- Written arguments
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- Serving on a jury
- the practice of drawing district lines that favor a particular political party, politician, or group of people
- A tax a person has to pay to register a vote
- U.S consul's office
- is the group of laws that refer to disputes between people
- When a president can reject a bill , when congress is not in session, by not signing it
- forgives the person for his or her crime and eliminates the punishment
- a method of delaying action on a bill in the senate by making long speeches
- rejecting a bill
- when the country has needed huge numbers of soliders
- limited by law
20 Clues: limited by law • rejecting a bill • Serving on a jury • Written arguments • U.S consul's office • Allow foreigners to come to the U.S • rights guaranteed to all U.S citizens • A tax a person has to pay to register a vote • when the country has needed huge numbers of soliders • formal documents that allow U.S citizens to travel aboard • ...
Civics Crossword Puzzle 110/189 2017-12-09
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- Allow foreigners to come to the U.S
- A tax a person has to pay to register a vote
- counts votes, encourages party loyalty, and ensure that the party's members are present for important votes
- U.S consul's office
- agencies was created by the government to create a specalized job
- The first ten amendments to the U.S constitution, which set forth basic rights guaranteed to all U.S citizens
- is the group of laws that refer to disputes between people
- refers to the group of laws that define what acts are crimes
- rights guaranteed to all U.S citizens
- limited by law
- Serving on a jury
- formal documents that allow U.S citizens to travel aboard
- when the country has needed huge numbers of soliders
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- rejecting a bill
- Written arguments
- is money or property that the accused gives the court to hold
- When a president can reject a bill , when congress is not in session, by not signing it
- 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
- forgives the person for his or her crime and eliminates the punishment
20 Clues: limited by law • rejecting a bill • Written arguments • Serving on a jury • U.S consul's office • Allow foreigners to come to the U.S • rights guaranteed to all U.S citizens • A tax a person has to pay to register a vote • when the country has needed huge numbers of soliders • formal documents that allow U.S citizens to travel aboard • ...
Civics Crossword Puzzle 110/189 2017-12-09
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- rejecting a bill
- Allow foreigners to come to the U.S
- The first ten amendments to the U.S constitution, which set forth basic rights guaranteed to all U.S citizens
- Serving on a jury
- refers to the group of laws that define what acts are crimes
- U.S consul's office
- is money or property that the accused gives the court to hold
- was created by the government to create a specalized job
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- formal documents that allow U.S citizens to travel aboard
- rights guaranteed to all U.S citizens
- A tax a person has to pay to register a vote
- the practice of drawing district lines that favor a particular political party, politician, or group of people
- limited by law
- When a president can reject a bill , when congress is not in session, by not signing it
- when the country has needed huge numbers of soliders
- Written arguments
- a method of delaying action on a bill in the senate by making long speeches
- counts votes, encourages party loyalty, and ensure that the party's members are present for important votes
- is the group of laws that refer to disputes between people
- forgives the person for his or her crime and eliminates the punishment
20 Clues: limited by law • rejecting a bill • Written arguments • Serving on a jury • U.S consul's office • Allow foreigners to come to the U.S • rights guaranteed to all U.S citizens • A tax a person has to pay to register a vote • when the country has needed huge numbers of soliders • was created by the government to create a specalized job • ...
The Bill Of Rights Vocabulary Words 2020-02-03
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- The idea that the government must follow the rules and still carry out the laws
- A list of the basic rights of the U.S. citizens
- People who express an unfavorable opinion about something
- Having a person go on trial more than once for the same crime
- The first president of the U.S. and the commander in chief of the continental army
- One of the founding fathers and helped write the Constitution and The Bill of Rights
- An exception from the judge allowing the officials or police to take action
- Giving rise to an argument
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- To take away something
- The power to speak, think, or act without resistant
- Money given to someone to make up for a loss or injury
- A founding and the creator of the Declaration of Independence
- A testimony that is used against themselves
- A person who has to defend for themselves in a legal action
- The people who did not support the Constitution
- Leader of the Continental Congress and America's first vice president
- The supporters of the Constitution
- An article in The Bill Of Rights
- The governor of Massachusetts and his big signature on the Constitution
- To give a formal consent, making something officially valid
20 Clues: To take away something • Giving rise to an argument • An article in The Bill Of Rights • The supporters of the Constitution • A testimony that is used against themselves • The people who did not support the Constitution • A list of the basic rights of the U.S. citizens • The power to speak, think, or act without resistant • ...
communications 2013-05-21
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- set of standars and codes.
- Mechanism physchological method of reducing phsychic pain from mental conflic.
- Images mental picture of self.
- individual right of paitent.
- sociable and outgoing person.
- to protect the security of paitent information.
- ability to preform as professional.
- Consent Knowing everything about all procedures before proceeding with actions.
- Bill Of Rights list of paitents rights.
- Leader person appointed to head a team.
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- lie instincs.
- support program for terminal paitents.
- Oath sworn oath to protect paitents privacy.
- not simply the absence.
- Euthanasia actively taking life.
- defense mechanism in which pailful truths are denied.
- Euthanasia noninterference with death.
- territorial rights within expertise area.
- Words words that express emotonal feelings.
- Of Loss Sequence five stages of bereavement, denial,anger,depression.
20 Clues: lie instincs. • not simply the absence. • set of standars and codes. • individual right of paitent. • sociable and outgoing person. • Images mental picture of self. • Euthanasia actively taking life. • ability to preform as professional. • support program for terminal paitents. • Euthanasia noninterference with death. • Bill Of Rights list of paitents rights. • ...
Civics Crossword Puzzle 110/189 2017-12-09
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- Written arguments
- when the country has needed huge numbers of soliders
- A tax a person has to pay to register a vote
- is the group of laws that refer to disputes between people
- The first ten amendments to the U.S constitution, which set forth basic rights guaranteed to all U.S citizens
- Allow foreigners to come to the U.S
- a method of delaying action on a bill in the senate by making long speeches
- When a president can reject a bill , when congress is not in session, by not signing it
- limited by law
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- the practice of drawing district lines that favor a particular political party, politician, or group of people
- agencies was created by the government to create a specalized job
- refers to the group of laws that define what acts are crimes
- is money or property that the accused gives the court to hold
- rights guaranteed to all U.S citizens
- counts votes, encourages party loyalty, and ensure that the party's members are present for important votes
- rejecting a bill
- U.S consul's office
- forgives the person for his or her crime and eliminates the punishment
- formal documents that allow U.S citizens to travel aboard
- Serving on a jury
20 Clues: limited by law • rejecting a bill • Written arguments • Serving on a jury • U.S consul's office • Allow foreigners to come to the U.S • rights guaranteed to all U.S citizens • A tax a person has to pay to register a vote • when the country has needed huge numbers of soliders • formal documents that allow U.S citizens to travel aboard • ...
us history 2022-02-02
18 Clues: cotton gin • Gettysburg • impeachment • impeachment • fort Sumter • Nebraska act • Trent affair • nullification • Fredericksburg • freedmen bureau • election of 1876 • march of the sea • manifest destiny • market revolution • Gettysburg address • rights bill of 1866 • underground railroad • California gold rush
The Bill of Rights 2016-09-27
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- The amendment that gives you the right to a fast and fair trial by jury
- The amendment that gives us the right to speak freely and assemble together
- The amendment that says the government must follow the law before they can punish you
- The amendment that says soldiers can not take or live in your house
- The amendment that says the government can not search you or arrest you without a warrant
- The amendment that gives you the right to have a jury trial if someone claims you owe them money
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- The amendment that says not all of your rights are listed in the Constitution
- What the first ten amendments are called
- The amendment that gives all powers, not listed in the Constitution, to the states
- The amendment that gives you the right to have a weapon
- The amendment that says that your punishment must fit your crime
11 Clues: What the first ten amendments are called • The amendment that gives you the right to have a weapon • The amendment that says that your punishment must fit your crime • The amendment that says soldiers can not take or live in your house • The amendment that gives you the right to a fast and fair trial by jury • ...
Bill Of Rights Crossword 2022-05-19
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- is not granted to the federal government
- Amendment No soldier has the right to can in your home without your permission.
- Amendment that protects other rights not listed in the constitution
- Amendment with the Freedoms of many varieties.
- Amendment being punished without any reasonable evidence or for something that you didn't do.
- Amendment deals with the right to a speedy and public trial.
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- Amendment keeps you safe from unreasonable searches.
- Amendment extends the right to a jury.
- Amendment protects you from being held in custody for no reason.
- Amendment that claims that
- Amendment has the right to carry a weapon.
11 Clues: Amendment that claims that • Amendment extends the right to a jury. • is not granted to the federal government • Amendment has the right to carry a weapon. • Amendment with the Freedoms of many varieties. • Amendment keeps you safe from unreasonable searches. • Amendment deals with the right to a speedy and public trial. • ...
Constitution & Bill of Rights 2023-03-10
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- people who are sent as a representative to a meeting
- the meeting that decided what should be in the Constitution.
- parts of legislature
- each side gets what it wants
- changes
- a discussion to solve a problem
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- central government that unites the states
- part of the government that makes the laws
- the law that described the first government of the US
- made into law
- the first 10 amendments to the Constitution
11 Clues: changes • made into law • parts of legislature • each side gets what it wants • a discussion to solve a problem • central government that unites the states • part of the government that makes the laws • the first 10 amendments to the Constitution • people who are sent as a representative to a meeting • the law that described the first government of the US • ...
Bill of Rights Crossword 2025-05-13
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- idea that the government must follow procedures established by law and guaranteed by the Constitution
- reasonable suspicion that a crime has been committed
- protected by the 2nd amendment
- the right to gather peacefully with others
- being tried for the same crime twice
- being forced to testify against one self
- article added to the U.S. Constitution
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- prohibited by the 3rd amendment
- right to express one's ideas and/or opinions without government interference
- the right to publish news and opinions without government censorship
- money paid to release someone from jail pre-trial
11 Clues: protected by the 2nd amendment • prohibited by the 3rd amendment • being tried for the same crime twice • article added to the U.S. Constitution • being forced to testify against one self • the right to gather peacefully with others • money paid to release someone from jail pre-trial • reasonable suspicion that a crime has been committed • ...
Bill of Rights Crossword 2025-05-09
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- right to trial by _____ in civil cases
- the right to assemble and petition the ______
- protection against unreasonable _______ and seizures
- powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved for the ______
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- protection from double _______
- no cruel or unusual _______
- the right to remain ______
- soldiers cannot be quartered in homes without consent
- The right to bear ______
- the right to speedy and public ________
- freedom of _______, press, and religion
11 Clues: The right to bear ______ • the right to remain ______ • no cruel or unusual _______ • protection from double _______ • right to trial by _____ in civil cases • the right to speedy and public ________ • freedom of _______, press, and religion • the right to assemble and petition the ______ • protection against unreasonable _______ and seizures • ...
The Bill Of Rights 2023-04-06
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- A judge can’t set excessive bail
- Gives you the right to a grand jury for serious crimes
- You have a right to deny a police officer from searching you if they dont have a warrant
- Government is not cannot force you to take care of a soldier
- ¨Bear Arms¨
- Even if it isn’t specifically written it doesn’t mean that you don’t have that right.
- The Name
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- You have the right to take someone to court for a non-criminal or civil case
- Freedom of Speech, Religion, the Press, to Assemble, to Petition
- You have a right to quick and speedy trial
- Any laws/powers that are not made by the Federal government can be determined by the States or the People
11 Clues: The Name • ¨Bear Arms¨ • A judge can’t set excessive bail • You have a right to quick and speedy trial • Gives you the right to a grand jury for serious crimes • Government is not cannot force you to take care of a soldier • Freedom of Speech, Religion, the Press, to Assemble, to Petition • You have the right to take someone to court for a non-criminal or civil case • ...
Civics Crossword Puzzle 110/189 2017-12-09
Across
- A tax a person has to pay to register a vote
- when the country has needed huge numbers of soliders
- a method of delaying action on a bill in the senate by making long speeches
- U.S consul's office
- rights guaranteed to all U.S citizens
- forgives the person for his or her crime and eliminates the punishment
- limited by law
- the practice of drawing district lines that favor a particular political party, politician, or group of people
- rejecting a bill
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- is money or property that the accused gives the court to hold
- Allow foreigners to come to the U.S
- Written arguments
- refers to the group of laws that define what acts are crimes
- When a president can reject a bill , when congress is not in session, by not signing it
- was created by the government to create a specalized job
- counts votes, encourages party loyalty, and ensure that the party's members are present for important votes
- is the group of laws that refer to disputes between people
- The first ten amendments to the U.S constitution, which set forth basic rights guaranteed to all U.S citizens
- Serving on a jury
- formal documents that allow U.S citizens to travel aboard
20 Clues: limited by law • rejecting a bill • Written arguments • Serving on a jury • U.S consul's office • Allow foreigners to come to the U.S • rights guaranteed to all U.S citizens • A tax a person has to pay to register a vote • when the country has needed huge numbers of soliders • was created by the government to create a specalized job • ...
Kayleigh Graciano X-Word 2024-07-30
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- I love attending ____ school with Mr. Lonigro.
- The introduction to the Constitution that sets out its goals is called the __________.
- The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are known as the __________ of Rights.
- The 14th Amendment gave voting rights to __________ men.
- Jamestown was a __________ for England.
- __________ grew well in Virginia and helped the colony make money.
- The forced removal of Native Americans from their lands is known as the ________ ________.
- The __________ Amendment protects us from unreasonable searches.
- King James took control of Virginia and canceled the __________.
- In South Carolina, voters had to believe in __________.
- Settlers wanted __________ and gold in the New World.
- John Smith had to go back to __________ after getting hurt.
- The __________ Amendment prevents harsh punishments.
- The ________ ________ was the conflict that tested the United States like nothing before or since.
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- Abraham Lincoln's speech rejecting the South's ________ and calling for a peaceful solution.
- During hard times, settlers ate __________, rats, and horses.
- The Supreme Court case that ruled enslaved people were not citizens and could not sue for freedom was the ________ ________ case.
- The __________ Amendment gives us freedom of speech.
- The legislative branch is responsible for __________ the laws.
- The Bill of Rights has the first __________ amendments.
- The 19th Amendment gave women the right to __________.
- The leader of Jamestown who made people work was __________ John Smith.
- The purchase of land from France in 1803 was called the _________ purchase.
- The __________ Court decides on issues related to the Bill of Rights.
- The __________ Amendment allows people to own guns.
- I love taking Mr. Lonigro's ______ challenges.
- The __________ Amendment gives people the right to a fair trial.
- The U.S. Constitution has been amended __________ times since its creation.
- The _________ was the famous route that settlers took to reach Oregon and other western states.
29 Clues: Jamestown was a __________ for England. • I love attending ____ school with Mr. Lonigro. • I love taking Mr. Lonigro's ______ challenges. • The __________ Amendment allows people to own guns. • The __________ Amendment gives us freedom of speech. • The __________ Amendment prevents harsh punishments. • Settlers wanted __________ and gold in the New World. • ...
Ch 2 vocabulary 2016-09-30
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- a one house congress
- the British solders open fired on the colonists "accidentally"
- the right to life liberty and the pursuit of happiness are examples of these
- tax on paper goods, required a stamp
- he talked about how the power was suppose to be divided out between legislative, executive and judicial branches
- the idea of a representative government that highly values its citizens
- a document that demonstrated the idea if limited government that the kings power was not absolute
- a two house congress
- the result of the Boston tea party; British close the Boston harbor and enforced the quartering of troops
- on June 5, 1776 congress appointed 5 members to write it
- didn't like bill of rights
- outlined the rights of the people
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- for every 5 slaves 3 of them count tawords the population
- to form a government to protect the people's freedom
- the colonist dressed up as Indians and dumped tea into the harbor
- was a document that wasn't that powerful among the states
- the electoral college votes on the president
- bicameral congress, representatives biased on population, national government with 3 branches
- a war fought by the British against the French for control of North America
- did like bill of rights
- one of the first documents granting rights
- suggested by Roger Sherman, two house congress, votes are baised on the states population in the senate
- written by Tomas Pain, made the case to break from England
- the principles of individual rights established by earlier documents
- one house congress, all states have a equal vote, states are thought of as independent
25 Clues: a one house congress • a two house congress • did like bill of rights • didn't like bill of rights • outlined the rights of the people • tax on paper goods, required a stamp • one of the first documents granting rights • the electoral college votes on the president • to form a government to protect the people's freedom • ...
The Bill of Rights 2024-10-24
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- the amendment the states if something was determined by a jury it won't be re examined
- the amendment the states The enumeration in the Constitution of certain rights shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people
- the amendment the states no soldier will be quartered with out the consent of the home owner unless in a time of war
- the amendment the states freedom of speech, religion, and assembly
- the amendment the states no cruel or unusual punishment
- the amendment the states speedy and public trial from an impartial jury
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- the amendment the states no unreasonable searches no entering you home without consent or a warrant
- the amendment the states right to bear arms
- the first ten amendments
- the amendment the states any power not righten to the government are given to the people
- if you get arrested plead the _____ and shut up
11 Clues: the first ten amendments • the amendment the states right to bear arms • if you get arrested plead the _____ and shut up • the amendment the states no cruel or unusual punishment • the amendment the states freedom of speech, religion, and assembly • the amendment the states speedy and public trial from an impartial jury • ...
The Bill of Rights 2025-09-17
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- What does the tenth amendment reserve powers for?
- What is the law of the land in the United States?
- What amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment?
- Who wanted a strong national government?
- Which amendment protects citizens from being forced to house soldiers in their homes during peacetime?
- What amendment prohibits double jeopardy prosecution?
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- Who wanted more power held in state governments?
- Which amendment is associated with the freedoms of speech, religion, press, and assembly?
- What amendment discusses a well-regulated militia?
- What does the Bill of Rights protect?
- Who is credited with writing the Bill of Rights/Constitution?
11 Clues: What does the Bill of Rights protect? • Who wanted a strong national government? • Who wanted more power held in state governments? • What does the tenth amendment reserve powers for? • What is the law of the land in the United States? • What amendment discusses a well-regulated militia? • What amendment prohibits double jeopardy prosecution? • ...
Chapter 3: A More Perfect Union 2020-09-06
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- Powerful speaker and writer that wrote the final draft of the Constitution
- English philosopher who believed that all people have natural rights, that include rights to life, liberty, and property
- Headed by the president who carries out the nation’s laws, serves as commander in chief of the armed forces, and conducts relations with other countries
- The first state admitted to the Union from the Northwest Territory in 1803
- Movement in the 1700s that promoted knowledge, reason, and science as the means to improve society
- Freeing of individual enslaved persons
- People who supported the new US Constitution; sharing equal power between the national and state governments
- Stops a branch of the government from taking too much power by giving the different branches check/limits the other branches
- Bill of rights made by Britain and helped give the idea that the Constitution needed its own bill of rights
- Virginia planter called the Father of the Constitution because he is the author of the basic plan of government that the Constitution adopted; worked with Alexander Hamilton, John Jay,George Washington, and Edmund Randolph
- French writer who declared that the powers of government should be separated to keep any person or group from gaining too much power in his book The Spirit of Laws (1748)
- Consisted of the legislative branch, executive branch, and judicial branch
- Period when economic activity slowed and unemployment increased
- Philadelphia merchant and first person to be the head of the Department of Finance in the US
- Each enslaved person equals to ⅗ person, so every 5 slaves equaled 3 free persons
- Court system and interprets laws for each situation
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- Farmer and former Continental Army Captain; bunch of farmers who rebelled so the courts in Massachusetts were closed and couldn’t confiscate farmer’s land
- First US constitution that made a one house government, called Congress, that could conduct foreign affairs, maintain armed forces, borrow money, & issue currency
- Created by the Northwest Ordinance and made of lands north of the Ohio River and east of the Mississippi River
- Created the Northwest Territory and provided a democratic model for expansion
- A legislative that consists of two houses or parts
- Suggested by Roger Sherman to fix the differences the delegates were having
- Protection toward individual freedoms; based on Magna Carta and English Bill of Rights
- Opposed the ratification of the new constitution because it had no bill of rights and they feared a strong central government
- Called for a two house legislature(lower house chosen by the people, higher house chosen by the lower house, and members of each house were proportional to the population of the state), a chief executive chosen by the legislature, and a court system
- Lived in Pennsylvania and made the first American antislavery society in 1774
- Lawmaking branch; divided into two houses (House of Representatives and Senate)
27 Clues: Freeing of individual enslaved persons • A legislative that consists of two houses or parts • Court system and interprets laws for each situation • Period when economic activity slowed and unemployment increased • Powerful speaker and writer that wrote the final draft of the Constitution • The first state admitted to the Union from the Northwest Territory in 1803 • ...
Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle 2020-02-04
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- Amendment to protect the states from excessive federal power.
- Amendment being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms
- Process the government must follow clear rules and act reasonably as it carries out the law.
- of Rights a formal listing of the basic rights of U.S. citizens
- to withhold or take away something
- Amendment people involved in a civil case have a right to a jury trial. “no fact tried by a jury shall be otherwise reexamined.”
- Amendment It begins with the right to “a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury.”
- Amendment protects people and their belongings from “unreasonable searches and seizures.”
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- Amendment this amendment gives people who are accused of serious crimes the right to a grand jury hearing.
- Adams In 1789, he became the vice president
- Amendment gave the right for Americans to refuse such requests
- Jeopardy putting a person on trial more than once for the same crime
- Incrimination giving testimony that can be used against oneself
- payment given to someone to offset, or make up for, a loss or injury
- Amendment prevents judges from using unreasonably high bail to keep someone in jail before his or her day in court.
15 Clues: to withhold or take away something • Adams In 1789, he became the vice president • Amendment to protect the states from excessive federal power. • Amendment gave the right for Americans to refuse such requests • Incrimination giving testimony that can be used against oneself • of Rights a formal listing of the basic rights of U.S. citizens • ...
Bill of rights and constitution 2023-03-06
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- The taking possession of something by legal process
- Keep in safety and protect from harm, and description
- A person cannot be tried for the same crime twice
- Permission granted to the police to search your house
- Permission to do something
- The act of charging an official with an offense committed while in office
- Get people together
- Personal freedom from confinement or servitude
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- Not subject to rules or penalties
- The act of forming an alliance
- Civilians trained as soldiers, not regular army
- Be greater in scope or size than some standard
- The state of being free from injury or danger
- Nessiatate or exact
- Law determines the fundamental principles of a government
15 Clues: Nessiatate or exact • Get people together • Permission to do something • The act of forming an alliance • Not subject to rules or penalties • The state of being free from injury or danger • Be greater in scope or size than some standard • Personal freedom from confinement or servitude • Civilians trained as soldiers, not regular army • ...
Constitution and Bill of Rights 2023-03-07
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- gaurentees the right to trail in most civil cases
- pratection against illegal trail
- the man who wrote the constitution
- freedom of religion
- the fifth ammendments gives you the... rights
- a legal document by a judge to go into your house
- ¨I plead the...¨
- intentionally hurting a persons reputation
- how many amendments are there
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- other rights beyond the constution
- freedom of speech
- the sixth amendment give you the right to a...
- slavery one of the civil war amendments
- the government cannot...
- the bill of...
15 Clues: the bill of... • ¨I plead the...¨ • freedom of speech • freedom of religion • the government cannot... • how many amendments are there • pratection against illegal trail • other rights beyond the constution • the man who wrote the constitution • slavery one of the civil war amendments • intentionally hurting a persons reputation • the fifth ammendments gives you the... rights • ...
bill of rights crossword puzzle 2023-04-06
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- Powers reserved for other _____
- The bill of rights gave the freedom of religion, press,assembly, petition, and ______
- Right to petition the ______
- Freedom from self-_____
- Right of trial by jury in ____ cases
- right to due process of ___
- abolished ____ in the United States
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- Right to vote at the age of _____
- Other rights of ____
- No quartering of ____
- Right to a speedy and public _______
- Double ____
- Right to keep and bear ____ in order to maintain a well regulated militia
- Freedom from excessive ____
- Freedom from unreasonable _____ and seizures
15 Clues: Double ____ • Other rights of ____ • Freedom from self-_____ • Right to petition the ______ • No quartering of ____ • Powers reserved for other _____ • Freedom from excessive ____ • right to due process of ___ • abolished ____ in the United States • Right to a speedy and public _______ • Right of trial by jury in ____ cases • ...
Bill of Rights Hannah Adams 2017-10-17
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- The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
- The Bill of Rights is a of limits on government power
- The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
- In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise reexamined in any court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.
- the powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution
- written by
- Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
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- influenced Madison
- freedom of speech
- 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.
- 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.
- legislature became the last to ratify the amendments on December 15, 1791.
- the first ten amendments to the Constitution
- approved 17 amendments
- approved 12
15 Clues: written by • approved 12 • freedom of speech • influenced Madison • approved 17 amendments • the first ten amendments to the Constitution • The Bill of Rights is a of limits on government power • the powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution • legislature became the last to ratify the amendments on December 15, 1791. • ...
Constitution and Bill of Rights 2022-01-21
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- The 2nd amendment allows citizens to bear___.
- Police can search and seize with a ____.
- When people protest, they are expressing their freedom of ____.
- This is made up by the House and Senate.
- What branch is the president in charge of?
- Which branch makes all laws?
- who is the head of state and government?
- Amendment 1 allows freedom of ______.
- What document has 27 amendments?
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- What is the introductory statement of the Constitution?
- Those who signed the constitution are known as the founding _____.
- Who was the first president?
- Which branch is in control of court systems?
- Which amendment allows you to bear arms?
- How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights.
15 Clues: Who was the first president? • Which branch makes all laws? • What document has 27 amendments? • Amendment 1 allows freedom of ______. • Police can search and seize with a ____. • Which amendment allows you to bear arms? • This is made up by the House and Senate. • who is the head of state and government? • What branch is the president in charge of? • ...
Bill Of Rights Word Search 2023-10-18
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- a formal written request made to an official person
- jury trial
- due process of law
- powers that are not specifically given to the federal government, nor withheld from the states, are reserved to those respective states
- the powers granted to the Federal government, and specifically Congress
- Addition to the Constitution
- What made the first 10 amendments to the constitution
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- bear arms
- Freedom of the press
- incriminating yourself
- search and seizure
- prohibits anyone from being prosecuted twice for substantially the same crime
- unfair punishment
- Supreme law for the United States
- guarantees the rights of criminal defendants, including the right to a public trial without unnecessary delay, the right to a lawyer, the right to an impartial jury,
15 Clues: bear arms • jury trial • unfair punishment • search and seizure • due process of law • Freedom of the press • incriminating yourself • Addition to the Constitution • Supreme law for the United States • a formal written request made to an official person • What made the first 10 amendments to the constitution • the powers granted to the Federal government, and specifically Congress • ...
Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle 2024-03-20
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- The Eight Amendment prohibits cruel and ____ punishment.
- The Constitution includes a system of ____ and balances to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
- The Constitution outlines the power and limits of the ____ government.
- The Ninth Amendment protects rights not specifically listed in the ____.
- The Second Amendment guarantees the right to bear ____.
- The Constitution was written in ____.
- The Third Amendment prohibits the quartering of ____ in private homes.
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- The Fifth Amendment protects against ____ jeopardy and self-incrimination.
- The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable ____ and seizures.
- The Constitution establishes the principle of ____ of powers among the branches of government.
- The First Amendment protects freedom of ____.
- The bill of Rights is the first ____ amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
- The Seventh Amendment guarantees the right to a trial by ____ in civil cases.
- The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and ____ trial.
- The Tenth Amendment reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states.
15 Clues: The Constitution was written in ____. • The First Amendment protects freedom of ____. • The Second Amendment guarantees the right to bear ____. • The Eight Amendment prohibits cruel and ____ punishment. • The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and ____ trial. • The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable ____ and seizures. • ...
Constitution and Bill of Rights 2025-11-21
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- the first 10 amendments to the U.S constitution are collectively known as the bill of rights, and they list fundamental rights and freedoms of American citizen
- the Bill of Rights was created to limit the power of the federal government and protect individual liberties from government intrusion
- Guarantees the rights of criminal defendants, including a speedy and public trial, a jury trial, the right to be informed of the charges, the right to confront witnesses, and the right to counsel (a lawyer)
- States that the enumeration of specific rights in the Constitution does not mean that other rights that are not specifically listed are not also protected
- Reinforces the principle of federalism, starting that any powers that are not specifically given to the federal government are reserved to the states or the people.
- guarantees freedom of religion,speech,the press, assembly, and the right to petition the government
- prohibits excessive bail and fines, as well as cruel and unusual punishments
- Guarantees a jury trial trial certain cases
- Protect citizens from unreasonable searches and Seizures and requires warrants to be judicially sanctioned and supported by probable cause
- it safeguards citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government (fourth amendment) and prohibits the quartering of soldiers in private homes without consent
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- protect the right of the people to keep and bear arms
- it includes critical protections like freedom of speech,religion,press,and assembly
- prevents the government from forcing private citizens to house Soldiers in their homes without their consent
- it establishes legal protections for those accused of crimes, including,using the right to a speedy trial, a jury, and legal counsel
- Guarantees the right to a grand jury, prohibits double Jeopardy(being tried for the same crime twice) protects against self-incrimination, and ensures due process of law
15 Clues: Guarantees a jury trial trial certain cases • protect the right of the people to keep and bear arms • prohibits excessive bail and fines, as well as cruel and unusual punishments • it includes critical protections like freedom of speech,religion,press,and assembly • ...
Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle 2025-11-06
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- Legal document that allows police to search a place or person
- Not arresting someone for the same crime twice
- Rules created by the government that people must follow
- The first ten amendments
- The 8th amendment forbids cruel and unusual what
- Document that explains how the US government works
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- A change or addition to a legal document
- The 6th amendment guarantees a speedy and public
- Amendment that protects against unreasonable searches
- Not allowing something by law
- The 1st amendment guarantees this right
- The 5th Amendment guarantees the right to remain
- Amendment that guarantees the right to express your opinion
- Amendment that guarantees the right to own guns
- Number of amendments in the Bill of Rights
15 Clues: The first ten amendments • Not allowing something by law • The 1st amendment guarantees this right • A change or addition to a legal document • Number of amendments in the Bill of Rights • Not arresting someone for the same crime twice • Amendment that guarantees the right to own guns • The 6th amendment guarantees a speedy and public • ...
us history 2022-02-02
13 Clues: gin • Sumter • bureau • destiny • address • railroad • gold rush • of the sea • revolution • Nebraska act • Trent affair • election of 1876 • rights bill of 1866
Chapter 8 vocab 2023-11-17
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- Treaty - Treaty between US and British negotiated by John Jay
- Boone - Famous Frontiersman
- of Rights - First 10 amendments to the constitution
- Jefferson - Head of department of state/Anti Federalist/ Liked France
- - Hamiltonians, loose-constructionists
- Rebellion - Rebellion in Pennsylvania over Whiskey Tax
- Constructionists - Took the Constitution strictly and held to it
- - Jeffersonians, Strict-Constructionalists
- Bank - Created by Alexander Hamilton
- and Assumption - Two major aspects of Hamilton's plan
- Genêt - French ambassador Washington didn't like
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- Act of 1789 - Organized 13 courts 3 appeal courts and 6 Supreme Court Justices
- - All of the 3 secretaries are the President's Cabinet
- Madison - Leader in the House of Representatives father of bill of rights
- Hamilton - Secretary of Treasury/Federalist/liked British
- Washington - Organized the three departments in the execritive branch
- Constructionists - Advocated flexibility when talking about the Constitution
- of Neutrality - Washington declared US would strive for impartiality in foreign affairs
- Revolution - 1789 overturned French government, guillotined a lot of ppl
19 Clues: Boone - Famous Frontiersman • Bank - Created by Alexander Hamilton • - Hamiltonians, loose-constructionists • - Jeffersonians, Strict-Constructionalists • Genêt - French ambassador Washington didn't like • of Rights - First 10 amendments to the constitution • and Assumption - Two major aspects of Hamilton's plan • - All of the 3 secretaries are the President's Cabinet • ...
Political Vocabulary 2015-04-14
23 Clues: Król • Senat • Lider • Prawa • Etyka • Stany • Prawo • Partia • Debata • Premier • Elekcja • Polityk • Wolność • Stolica • Królowa • Podatek • Kandydat • Komunizm • Federalny • Demokracja • Kongres/Zjazd • Przewodniczący • Projekt_ustawy
Social Studies 2022-11-18
14 Clues: take • rules • sharp • short • people • capital • branch judge • introduction • branch senate • court supreme • of rights rules • branch president • people ergonomic work • similar circumstances
Treaty-Based Actors 2018-02-07
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- Main meeting place for all committees
- A committee monitoring the execution of a treaty throughout the world
- Controversial Anti-Terrorism bill brought before the Human Rights Committee
- Committee on the Rights of a Child
- Voting standard for a committee to take action
- Committee on the Protection of Rights of All Migrant Workers and Their Families
- A form of feedback given to a State after submitting a report for evaluation
- Number of Treaty-Based Bodies in United Nations
- Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
- Statements submitted by States to committees for evaluations
- Monitors the implementation International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination
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- Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women
- Committee of Enforced...
- Complaints against a State by their citizens
- A committees interpretation of a human rights provision
- Members of committees are considered to be...in the field of human rights
- A provision released by CERD to deescalate a situation
- Review compliance reports by States and adjudicates individual reports by States
- Committee Against...first session held in 1988
- Number of treaties not ratified by United States
- A committee established by the Economic and Social Council
21 Clues: Committee of Enforced... • Committee on the Rights of a Child • Main meeting place for all committees • Complaints against a State by their citizens • Voting standard for a committee to take action • Committee Against...first session held in 1988 • Number of Treaty-Based Bodies in United Nations • Number of treaties not ratified by United States • ...
American Government 2016-10-04
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- philosopher who believed in avoiding concentrated power, the 3 branches, and checks and balances
- north and south came to an agreement. Created by James Wilson
- Briton closed port of Boston, enforce quartering of troops
- British soldiers accidentally open fire on colonists, killing three, hurting two
- Age of Reason
- gave parliament more power, protected freedom of religion and speech, and limited government power
- very weak, America's 1st constitution 1781-1789
- first amendment to the U.S constitution concerning basic liberties
- rights that people have under natural law
- tax on paper goods, required stamp
- highly values citizen participation, public good, civic virtue
- demonstrated idea of limited government that the kings power was not absolute
- supported constitution, did not want Bill of Rights
- Britain against French, colonists fought for British, Britain won
- document granting the rights, such as no taxes without consent.
- two house Congress
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- called for a unicameral legislature in which every state recieved one vote
- written by Thomas Paine, the only "common sense" action for colonists to take
- one house Congress
- June 7, 1776, was official resolution to declare independence from Britain
- indirect election of the president by the Electoral College. 4 year teen
- did not support constitution, wanted Bill of Rights
- suggested by Roger Sherman, decided on bicameral legislation
- wanted for a national government that consisted of 3 branches with great power
- British imposed taxes on tea, led, glass, and paper. Called Towshend Acts
25 Clues: Age of Reason • one house Congress • two house Congress • tax on paper goods, required stamp • rights that people have under natural law • very weak, America's 1st constitution 1781-1789 • did not support constitution, wanted Bill of Rights • supported constitution, did not want Bill of Rights • Briton closed port of Boston, enforce quartering of troops • ...
portfolio crossword 2023-07-24
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- women having equal rights
- the denial of a bill
- information not shared with the public
- what you don’t talk about at dinner
- written law
- fixation of government after crisis
- two levels of government
- fixes of the constitution
- being a part of a country
- how government gets its funds
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- section where a member of government has control
- an old document called the articles of ___
- being fair
- to remove a member of government
- the united states government type
- proposed legislation
- in new york there’s the statue of ___
- how long a member of government serves
- government at the expense of free people
- president gives a free pass
20 Clues: being fair • written law • the denial of a bill • proposed legislation • two levels of government • women having equal rights • fixes of the constitution • being a part of a country • president gives a free pass • how government gets its funds • to remove a member of government • the united states government type • what you don’t talk about at dinner • ...
Constitution and Bill of Rights 2023-03-07
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- gaurentees the right to trail in most civil cases
- pratection against illegal trail
- the man who wrote the constitution
- freedom of religion
- the fifth ammendments gives you the... rights
- a legal document by a judge to go into your house
- ¨I plead the...¨
- intentionally hurting a persons reputation
- how many amendments are there
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- other rights beyond the constution
- freedom of speech
- the sixth amendment give you the right to a...
- slavery one of the civil war amendments
- the government cannot...
- the bill of...
15 Clues: the bill of... • ¨I plead the...¨ • freedom of speech • freedom of religion • the government cannot... • how many amendments are there • pratection against illegal trail • other rights beyond the constution • the man who wrote the constitution • slavery one of the civil war amendments • intentionally hurting a persons reputation • the fifth ammendments gives you the... rights • ...
Civil War and Reconstruction 2025-04-11
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- Bloodiest battle of the Civil War
- Also known as the Union, was led by Abraham Lincoln
- Maine was added as a free state and a line was drawn at the 36'30" and slavery was not allowed north of it
- A network used by Harriet Tubman and others to escape slavery and flee to the north
- Battle in which the Union army laid siege to a city and gained control of the Mississippi River after their victory
- Leading general for the Union Army
- A government office that tried to help support newly freed slaves and poor white people
- An anti-slavery book written by Harriet Beecher Stowe
- First battle of the Civil War when Confederate forces bombarded a Union fort
- A practice of forcing people to work without pay and in terrible conditions for the benefit of others, was common in South
- This addition to the Bill of Rights gave African Americans the right to vote
- This addition to the Bill of Rights allowed all people born in the US to become citizens
- The loyalty to your one region of the USA instead of the nation as a whole
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- When a state or territory officially leaves a country
- This addition to the Bill of Rights made slavery illegal and freed all slaves
- This declaration stated that all slaves in the rebellious Southern states were freed
- Battle that was the turning point of the war
- Northerners were required to return any runaway slaves back to their owners
- Also known as the Confederacy, was led by Jefferson Davis
- Top general for the Confederate Army
20 Clues: Bloodiest battle of the Civil War • Leading general for the Union Army • Top general for the Confederate Army • Battle that was the turning point of the war • Also known as the Union, was led by Abraham Lincoln • When a state or territory officially leaves a country • An anti-slavery book written by Harriet Beecher Stowe • ...
us history 2022-02-02
18 Clues: cotton gin • Gettysburg • impeachment • fort Sumter • Trent affair • Fredericksburg • union blockade • freedmen bureau • march of the sea • manifest destiny • election of 1876 • market revolution • Gettysburg address • bill of rights 1866 • kansas-Nebraska act • nullification crisis • underground railroad • California gold rush
civics class (omega hard mode) 2023-12-19
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- people who like the bill of rights
- the "bully pulpit"
- The act of stalling Congress by speaking for a long time to stall a vote (example: and doing such actions as eating a snickers bar and reading Green Eggs and Ham.)
- study of the rights and obligations of citizens in society.
- someone or something that can declare war
- 3 words; the first amendment
- newt
- the "___ compromise" related to slavery
- a thinker that thought the think of natural born rights. got plagiarized
- "the house and the ____"
- a synonym for eellogofusciouhipoppokunurious
- baby eater
- a compromise between The Virginia Plan, the New Jersey Plan
- has 2 houses
- you (probably)
- something caused by the incompetence of Articles of Confederation
- god
- "I am having an ____ time doing civics class (omega hard mode)on crosswordlabs.com"
- " ____ rebellion" has a A and a Y.
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- a synonym for good
- "_____ powers" explicitly listed in the constitution
- eft
- doctrine opposed to removing Church of England's official religion status
- something that congress collects
- life, _____ and pursuit of happiness
- people who liked centrlized goverment
- the second step in the creation of a bill
- "____ veto" killing a bill by ignoring it.
- something you have to take to get citizen ship
- me
- something the president does to things he doesn't like
- how old you have to be to gain citizen ship
- the branch of governments that enforces laws
- something prevented by the third amendment
- a string of the letter M
- a language you must be able to read and to be allowed into the US
36 Clues: me • eft • god • newt • baby eater • has 2 houses • you (probably) • a synonym for good • the "bully pulpit" • "the house and the ____" • a string of the letter M • 3 words; the first amendment • something that congress collects • people who like the bill of rights • " ____ rebellion" has a A and a Y. • life, _____ and pursuit of happiness • people who liked centrlized goverment • ...
Prohibition 2023-04-28
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- Prohibition also had a heavy push from ______
- this beverage was allowed to be brewed but not sold.
- the most well known gangster from this era?
- what was the first state to outlaw alcohol in 1881?
- what was the government trying to achieve with prohibition?
- which genre of movie became popular in this era.
- this act legalized the sale of alcohols above 3.2%.
- the year prohibition was passed
- prohibition banned the sale of ____ alcohol
- The volstead act did what to the eighteenth amendment?
- the term for illegal production of alcohol.
- When the bill of rights was first passed this person was president?
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- the first state prohibition was passed in?
- which event was having major impacts during prohibition?
- the bill of rights was added to
- to make it easier to smuggle across borders, this alcohol was labeled as medical.
- After the beginning of prohibition, many illegal economies known as _____ popped up.
- Woodrow Wilson Was _____ prohibition.
- prohibition was the banning of the sale of _____
19 Clues: the bill of rights was added to • the year prohibition was passed • Woodrow Wilson Was _____ prohibition. • the first state prohibition was passed in? • the most well known gangster from this era? • prohibition banned the sale of ____ alcohol • the term for illegal production of alcohol. • Prohibition also had a heavy push from ______ • ...
3 Branches of Goverment 2023-04-05
15 Clues: DC • House • Court • Branch • Branch • BRANCH • Branch • the Laws • of Powers • President • of Rights • and Balances • THE LAWS SENATE • REPRESENTATIVES • of Representatives
Constitution 2025-12-15
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- – part of the judicial branch part of Congress
- – introduction to the Constitution
- – the lawmaking branch
- – enforces laws
- – makes laws
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- – a member of a country
- – other part of Congress
- –JUDICIAL – interprets laws
- – head of the executive branch
- – national level of government
- – when the president rejects a law
- – of Rights
- – freedoms protected by the Constitution
- – a change to the Constitution
14 Clues: – of Rights • – makes laws • – enforces laws • – the lawmaking branch • – a member of a country • – other part of Congress • –JUDICIAL – interprets laws • – head of the executive branch • – national level of government • – a change to the Constitution • – introduction to the Constitution • – when the president rejects a law • – freedoms protected by the Constitution • ...
Chapter 4 Colonial America 2022-09-23
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- Acts, all goods must go through England
- Bill of rights, limited gov't and people's rights
- Compact, social contract signed by Pilgrims
- colony, longest growing season
- trade, movement of goods/slaves
- England, church was central to life
- helped establish freedom of press
- Carta, limited the power of the King/Queen
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- cash crop
- colony, most diverse region
- exporting more goods than importing
- cash crop
- rights, John Locke
- of nature, life with no government
14 Clues: cash crop • cash crop • rights, John Locke • colony, most diverse region • colony, longest growing season • trade, movement of goods/slaves • helped establish freedom of press • of nature, life with no government • exporting more goods than importing • England, church was central to life • Acts, all goods must go through England • Carta, limited the power of the King/Queen • ...
vocab crossword 2022-01-07
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- explains the purposes of the constitution
- 4th president
- above and applies to everyone
- small group of leaders chosen by people
- english political philosopher
- dollar bill
- government attempts to control all facets
- the citizen have political power
- believed in natural rights-life,liberty
- right to pass all laws"ncessary and proper"
- distribution of power between government and state union
- monarchs were chosen by god
- believed in strong central government with limited power
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- democracy based on the protection of individual rights
- first ten amendments
- king/queen controls all aspect of life
- men should give some rights up to live in a group
- limited power,government act chose my the people
- help wright federalist paper
- first plan of government adopted in the u.s
20 Clues: dollar bill • 4th president • first ten amendments • monarchs were chosen by god • help wright federalist paper • above and applies to everyone • english political philosopher • the citizen have political power • king/queen controls all aspect of life • small group of leaders chosen by people • believed in natural rights-life,liberty • explains the purposes of the constitution • ...
The Constitution 2025-12-03
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- This branch carries out or enforces laws
- A power the President has to reject a law
- The national government controls this type of armed protection
- He refused to sign the Constitution without a Bill of Rights
- The introduction to the Constitution that explains its goals
- This branch interprets laws
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- The system where power is shared between the national and state governments
- This branch makes laws
- He took detailed notes at the Constitutional Convention
- What the Bill of Rights protects for citizens
10 Clues: This branch makes laws • This branch interprets laws • This branch carries out or enforces laws • A power the President has to reject a law • What the Bill of Rights protects for citizens • He took detailed notes at the Constitutional Convention • He refused to sign the Constitution without a Bill of Rights • The introduction to the Constitution that explains its goals • ...
U2.L3: The Roots of American Democracy 2022-10-05
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- came up with the idea of republicanism, or representative government
- Rousseau was a _____-born philosopher who spent much of his life in France
- passed the English Bill of Rights in 1689
- From the ______ city-state of Athens came the tradition of direct democracy
- written grant of authority
- The English Bill of Rights reaffirmed the principle of
- argued that in the state of nature, all people were equal
- Montesquieu is most famous for his book The Spirit of ______
- Rousseau further argued that if a government acted contrary to the general _____
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- believed that because some people used their freedom to prey on others, the result was a war of “every man against every man”
- defined the rights and duties of English nobles and set limits on the monarch’s power
- the principles of ancient Judaism
- Thomas Paine's book, Common _____
- _____-contract theory, which stated that people in society agreed to give up some of their freedom to governments in exchange for security and order.
- the Magna Carta established the idea of the
15 Clues: written grant of authority • the principles of ancient Judaism • Thomas Paine's book, Common _____ • passed the English Bill of Rights in 1689 • the Magna Carta established the idea of the • The English Bill of Rights reaffirmed the principle of • argued that in the state of nature, all people were equal • Montesquieu is most famous for his book The Spirit of ______ • ...
Government Crossword 2025-05-14
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- About factions - written by James Madison
- Delay a vote by talking a bill to death
- House and Senate
- Written false statement that damages a person’s reputation
- Right to bear arms
- The supreme law of the land
- Request for a higher court to review a decision
- Two members per state
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- Protects freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
- A meeting of members of a political party or group
- Power is divided between national and state governments
- A proposed law
- Legal requirement that the government must respect legal rights
- Prevents one branch from becoming too powerful
- The belief or theory that a small group of wealthy people control government and influence decisions
- Raises money to support candidates and causes
- Created by governments to address public issues
- Attempting to influence lawmakers on behalf of an interest group
- Protections against discrimination
- President's power to reject a bill
20 Clues: A proposed law • House and Senate • Right to bear arms • Two members per state • The supreme law of the land • Protections against discrimination • President's power to reject a bill • Delay a vote by talking a bill to death • About factions - written by James Madison • Raises money to support candidates and causes • Prevents one branch from becoming too powerful • ...
Foundations Review 2021-10-14
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- Established first colony in Virginia and gave Colonists the same rights as Englishmen.
- The people rule.
- Established in Magna Carta.
- Established Rule Of Law.
- Citizens give authority to the government in exchange for rights.
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- The people elect officeholders.
- Established weak central government.
- The process of amending the Constitution.
- Served as an influence for the Bill Of Rights.
- Established structure of the Government.
- Expresses the reasons the Constitution was written.
- Stated grievances against the King Of Great Britain and affirmed certain unalienable rights.
- The government is not all-powerful.
- Amount of currently passed amendments.
14 Clues: The people rule. • Established Rule Of Law. • Established in Magna Carta. • The people elect officeholders. • The government is not all-powerful. • Established weak central government. • Amount of currently passed amendments. • Established structure of the Government. • The process of amending the Constitution. • Served as an influence for the Bill Of Rights. • ...
Ch 5 (A More Perfect Union) 2021-10-11
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- The main author of the Federalist Papers (last name)
- First Ten Amendments to the new Constitution
- Group that was NOT present at the Constitutional Convention
- Antifederalist from Virginia (2 Words)
- power shared between the Federal Government and the States
- This group ACTUALLY elects the President (2 Words)
- Taxes and this led to farmers rebellion
- The Articles of Confederation gave them the power to set taxes
- Author of the Bill of Rights (last name)
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- Leader of Farmer Rebellion in Massachusetts (2 Words)
- Two English Documents that served as models for the Constitution were the _____ and the English Bill of Rights (2 Words)
- first ten amendments to the Constitution (3 words)
- The idea for three branches of government came from him
- State that was NOT represented at the Constitutional Convention (2 Words)
- Supporters of the new Constitution
- This Compromise created a 2-House Legislature
- This was outlawed in several Northern states
- Form of Government in which people choose representatives
18 Clues: Supporters of the new Constitution • Antifederalist from Virginia (2 Words) • Taxes and this led to farmers rebellion • Author of the Bill of Rights (last name) • First Ten Amendments to the new Constitution • This was outlawed in several Northern states • This Compromise created a 2-House Legislature • first ten amendments to the Constitution (3 words) • ...
Bill of Rights and Constitution 2022-02-14
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- This gives the right to bear firearms.
- People sworn to give a verdict on a legal case.
- This part of the government inspects laws.
- Where they made the Constitution.
- The lower part of the United States Congress.
- The supreme laws of the United States.
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- The first ten amendments of the United States Constitution.
- This allows people to express opinions without restraint.
- This part of the government enforces laws.
- The Congress is part of this branch
- No soldiers can be quartered in a time of peace.
- Wrote the amendments to the Bill of Rights.
- This secures property from unreasonable searches.
- The upper part of the United States Congress
- A person who is represents others, or who is elected to vote or act for others.
15 Clues: Where they made the Constitution. • The Congress is part of this branch • This gives the right to bear firearms. • The supreme laws of the United States. • This part of the government enforces laws. • This part of the government inspects laws. • Wrote the amendments to the Bill of Rights. • The upper part of the United States Congress • ...
Bill of Rights & Constitution Crossword 2021-12-01
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- a guarantee that people have equal social opportunities and protection under law
- the power to act, speak, or think without restriction
- the governing body of a nation, state, or community
- the supreme law of the U.S.
- the system that ensures no one branch is too powerful
- the branch that makes the laws
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- the 1st 10 amendments to the constitution
- what the second amendment allows you to possess and use for self-defense
- the highest court
- the name of the legislative branch
- a freedom guaranteed by the first amendment that allows you to express yourself freely
- the branch that executes the law
- a system of rules to regulate behavior
- a change, subtraction, addition, or substitution to the Constitution
- the branch that interprets the law
15 Clues: the highest court • the supreme law of the U.S. • the branch that makes the laws • the branch that executes the law • the name of the legislative branch • the branch that interprets the law • a system of rules to regulate behavior • the 1st 10 amendments to the constitution • the governing body of a nation, state, or community • ...
Constitution and Bill of Rights 2023-01-19
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- right to resist unreasonable searches
- don't have to house soldiers
- right to remain silent
- Freedom of speech
- right to bear arms
- the branch interprets law
- rights kept by the congress and state
- the rule book of a state
- right to a fair trial
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- rights kept by the people
- right to a trial by jury
- the branch that enforce laws
- the first ten amendments
- to protect against cruel and unusual punishment
- the branch that makes laws
15 Clues: Freedom of speech • right to bear arms • right to a fair trial • right to remain silent • right to a trial by jury • the first ten amendments • the rule book of a state • rights kept by the people • the branch interprets law • the branch that makes laws • don't have to house soldiers • the branch that enforce laws • right to resist unreasonable searches • ...
Constitution and bill of rights 2023-12-19
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- which amendment does not cruel or unusual punishments happen.
- which amendment gives you freedom of speech.
- how many states needed to ratify the constitution.
- which amendment does not let the government take away your rights if your not listed in the constitution.
- which amendment does not allow soldiers to quarter in your home.
- who wrote the constitution.
- which amendment gives you the right to keep and bear arms.
- which amendment protects you from self incrimination.
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- which amendment does not allow a police officer to search your home without a warrant.
- who was the first president of the constitution.
- which state was the last state to ratify the constitution.
- which amendment gives people rules on how they you are treated when accused of a crime and goes to a trial.
- which amendment makes sure rights are delegated to the people and not the government.
- How many bill of rights are there in the constitution.
- which amendment protects the trial by the jury for the third time.
15 Clues: who wrote the constitution. • which amendment gives you freedom of speech. • who was the first president of the constitution. • how many states needed to ratify the constitution. • which amendment protects you from self incrimination. • How many bill of rights are there in the constitution. • which state was the last state to ratify the constitution. • ...
Constitution and Bill of Rights 2023-12-20
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- The right to vote
- A government where power is divided between a federal and state government
- The amendment that abolished slavery
- of Rights The first ten amendments to the Constitution
- The amendment that prohibited alcohol
- The branch of government the Supreme Court is in.
- The branch of government the Congress is part of.
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- The amendment that gave black males the right to vote
- Outlines the 6 purposes of Constitution
- The amendment that gives all rights not listed to the people
- The branch of government that the President is head of.
- The amendment that doesn't allow quartering of soldiers
- The 7 main parts of the Constitutions
- The amendment that gives the right to bare arms
- To approve an amendment to the Constitution
15 Clues: The right to vote • The amendment that abolished slavery • The amendment that prohibited alcohol • The 7 main parts of the Constitutions • Outlines the 6 purposes of Constitution • To approve an amendment to the Constitution • The amendment that gives the right to bare arms • The branch of government the Supreme Court is in. • ...
bill of rights and constitution 2023-10-20
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- must be at least 30 and 9 years a citizen
- ,legislative branch
- written plan of government
- ,alliance of independent states
- ,judicial branch
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- to the Constitution
- , who made the bill of rights
- ,RULED BY SMALL ELITE
- all power held by centreal government
- ,single person holds power
- ,amendment process
- , the first ten rights
- ,executive branch
- ,to legally have a gun
- power divide between central and local government
15 Clues: ,judicial branch • ,executive branch • ,amendment process • to the Constitution • ,legislative branch • ,RULED BY SMALL ELITE • , the first ten rights • ,to legally have a gun • ,single person holds power • written plan of government • , who made the bill of rights • ,alliance of independent states • all power held by centreal government • must be at least 30 and 9 years a citizen • ...
Constitution and Bill of Rights 2026-04-16
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- courts reviewing acts for constitutionality
- a group serving as an advisory board
- money given to court for temporary release
- to make a change to an official document
- law enforcement body of government
- to reject a proposed law
- taking private property for public use
- government with specific restrictions on power
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- must be followed to take away rights
- powers held by both state and federal
- law making body of government
- to cancel an official law or act
- to testify against oneself in court
- powers set aside for the states
- powers held by the federal government
15 Clues: to reject a proposed law • law making body of government • powers set aside for the states • to cancel an official law or act • law enforcement body of government • to testify against oneself in court • must be followed to take away rights • a group serving as an advisory board • powers held by both state and federal • powers held by the federal government • ...
The Glorious Revolution 2024-05-28
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- Ruler of the Netherlands: William of…?
- What was the ruling monarch`s name?
- Bill of…?
- 1701: Act of…?
- Who did the Bill of Rights provide the king to work with?
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- One minority excluded from the Toleration Act.
- Where did James flee in December 1688?
- Mary´s relation to the British monarch?
- What was the revolution resolved without?
- What was the monarch´s religion?
10 Clues: Bill of…? • 1701: Act of…? • What was the monarch´s religion? • What was the ruling monarch`s name? • Where did James flee in December 1688? • Ruler of the Netherlands: William of…? • Mary´s relation to the British monarch? • What was the revolution resolved without? • One minority excluded from the Toleration Act. • Who did the Bill of Rights provide the king to work with?
Bill of Rights Vocab Puzzle 2013-11-21
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- money that an accused person provides to the court as a guarantee that he/she will be present for a trial
- more than half
- To provide living accommodations
- Amendment in which protects the right to bear arms
- freedom from slavery
- Amendment in which prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures unless the victim has a warrant and the officer has a probable cause
- to pass on
- law established by previous court decisions
- rebellion against the government
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- document that gives police particular rights or powers
- to reduce
- Amendment in which prohibits soldiers to be forced to live in a home in a peacetime
- Amendment in which protects the freedom of speech/religion/press
- Amendment in which private property be taken for the public use without compensation paid
- Police must have a reasonable basis to believe a person is linked to a crime
15 Clues: to reduce • to pass on • more than half • freedom from slavery • To provide living accommodations • rebellion against the government • law established by previous court decisions • Amendment in which protects the right to bear arms • document that gives police particular rights or powers • Amendment in which protects the freedom of speech/religion/press • ...
bill of rights crossword puzzle 2023-10-19
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- person appointed to decide cases in a court
- the right to ___ arms
- connection or alliance between two groups
- change added to a piece of legislation
- a person who is there to see an event; they have evidence that it occured
- release of prisoners by money
- system of rules a country has to follow
- territory under one government
- charge of serious crime
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- to give authority to someone
- the call for authority or action
- governing body of a nation, state or community
- person appointed to act for another business
- groups gathered like an alliance
- famous for doing something bad
15 Clues: the right to ___ arms • charge of serious crime • to give authority to someone • release of prisoners by money • territory under one government • famous for doing something bad • the call for authority or action • groups gathered like an alliance • change added to a piece of legislation • system of rules a country has to follow • connection or alliance between two groups • ...
Constitution & Bill of Rights Crossword 2023-03-09
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- Government can do only those things the ... have given it the power to do
- Amendments 13-15
- how many amendments are there
- Helped write the constitution
- Amendments prohibiting alcohol
- The... was written in 1787
- Checks a...
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- Intro to the constitution
- One of the rights the first amendment gives you
- In the constitution there are 27...
- Freedom that has the establishment and free exercise clauses
- a president can be in for ... terms
- The bill of rights cannot deny other rights previously held by people in the ... Amendment
- You can't try someone twice
- You ... hang out on private property
15 Clues: Checks a... • Amendments 13-15 • Intro to the constitution • The... was written in 1787 • You can't try someone twice • how many amendments are there • Helped write the constitution • Amendments prohibiting alcohol • In the constitution there are 27... • a president can be in for ... terms • You ... hang out on private property • One of the rights the first amendment gives you • ...
Bill Of Rights Cross Word 2023-01-05
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- This amendment protects the right to a trial by
- 6th amendment protects right to call your
- People selected to help examine a trial
- The third amendment says we dont have to
- can't be tried twice for the same crime
- The first 10 amendments are referred to as
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- Prevents crual and unusual punishments
- This amendment protects five major freedoms
- The second amendment protects the right to
- The fourth amendment prevents unreasonable
- Means they wont lean either way in a trial
- This prevents nonwritten rights from being denied
- The 10th amendment says anything not in the
- To gather in a public place
- Money paid to be released from jail
15 Clues: To gather in a public place • Money paid to be released from jail • Prevents crual and unusual punishments • People selected to help examine a trial • can't be tried twice for the same crime • The third amendment says we dont have to • 6th amendment protects right to call your • The second amendment protects the right to • The fourth amendment prevents unreasonable • ...
Constitution & Bill Of Rights Crossword 2025-11-13
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- Future Generations
- A group of citizens trained as soldiers but not a part of the regular army.
- Freedom from government, control or compression
- Head of the Executive Branch
- Taking a person or property by legal authority
- Fair treatment under the law
- A lawyer or legal representative
- The right to ask the government to change or fix something
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- A legal paper signed by a judge allowing police to search or take property
- A group of states joined states joined together under one government
- Peace and order within the country
- The presidents power to reject law
- To accuse a government official of wrongdoing
- The right to say what you think without government punishment.
- The upper house of Congress
15 Clues: Future Generations • The upper house of Congress • Head of the Executive Branch • Fair treatment under the law • A lawyer or legal representative • Peace and order within the country • The presidents power to reject law • To accuse a government official of wrongdoing • Taking a person or property by legal authority • Freedom from government, control or compression • ...
#19.5 Crossword 2024-10-22
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- Sections 9 and 10 of the NC Declaration of Rights list free and frequent ____ as rights of citizens
- Contained in the First Amendment and Section 14 of the NC Declaration of Rights, freedom of ____ and press are important founding principles
- Section 18 of the NC Declaration of Rights identifies this as a fundamental right of citizens although it was not included in the Bill of Rights
- the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution, adopted in 1791; guarantees civil rights and liberties to the individual
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- Contained in the First Amendment and Section 13 of NC Declaration of Rights, ___ freedom/liberty is a crucial founding principle
- ____ of powers: when the powers of government are divided into three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial
- Which amendment in the Bill of Rights gave states their rights and powers
- Rights of the ___ are included in the Sixth Amendment and Section 23 of the NC Declaration of Rights
- Prohibited by the Third Amendment and Section 31 of the NC Declaration of Rights, this practice includes stationing soldiers in private homes
- The Thirteenth Amendment and Section 17 of the NC Declaration of Rights abolished this system
10 Clues: Which amendment in the Bill of Rights gave states their rights and powers • The Thirteenth Amendment and Section 17 of the NC Declaration of Rights abolished this system • Sections 9 and 10 of the NC Declaration of Rights list free and frequent ____ as rights of citizens • ...
Constitution and Bill of Rights 2025-11-12
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- the approval of a law or document
- the number of representatives for each state
- people who opposed the constitution
- each state would have two representatives
- the branch of government that makes laws
- wanted to make a bill of rights one of the new government’s first priorities
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- first ten amendments of the constitution
- the branch of government that interprets laws
- was in favor of the constitution and argued that the Bill of Rights was needed
- one of the most important defenses of the constitution, appeared in a series of essays
- the branch of government that enforces laws
- supporters of the constitution
- agreement to create a two-house legislature
- state of being free and able to speak, act, and think as one wants
- a change addition to the constitution
15 Clues: supporters of the constitution • the approval of a law or document • people who opposed the constitution • a change addition to the constitution • first ten amendments of the constitution • the branch of government that makes laws • each state would have two representatives • the branch of government that enforces laws • agreement to create a two-house legislature • ...
b.o.r 2022-09-19
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- an alteration or change that ads to improves or corrects a motion or bill
- this amendment outlaws cruel and unusual punishment
- the document to which the bill of rights is attached
- this freedom is one of three basic freedoms protected by the 1st amendment
- 3rd freedom guarenteed by 1st amendment
- The first 10 amendments
- national government that has powers greater than individual state governments
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- this amendment doesn't permit search and seizure without a warrant
- another freedom the 1st amendment guarantees
- this amendment says you can't be forced to house or feed a soldier during peacetime
- How many amendments are in the bill of rights?
- the percent of states that must approve an amendment for it to become a law.
- the branch of the Federal government responsible for writing the amendments
- court established by the constitution, usually rules only on issues of national importance
- the branch of federal government that is in charge of the court system
- this amendment allows you to be silent if your testimony is incriminating you
16 Clues: The first 10 amendments • 3rd freedom guarenteed by 1st amendment • another freedom the 1st amendment guarantees • How many amendments are in the bill of rights? • this amendment outlaws cruel and unusual punishment • the document to which the bill of rights is attached • this amendment doesn't permit search and seizure without a warrant • ...
AP Gov 2025-12-09
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- Showed weakness in the Articles of Confederation
- Part of the Bill of Rights: “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.” It expresses the principle of limited federal powers and reserves residual powers to states or people
- Court case that established judicial review
- A system of government in which power is divided between a central (national) government and regional (state) governments, each having authority over certain areas.
- The branch of government responsible for implementing and enforcing laws (led at the federal level by the President).
- case that limited free speech especially during war time *espionage act of 1917
- People are the ultimate source of government power
- The branch that interprets laws, resolves disputes, and ensures laws comply with the Constitution (federal courts, including the Supreme Court).
- The party who initiates a lawsuit (brings a legal action) seeking relief or damages.
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- A role of the national leader that symbolizes the unity and continuity of the state (in the U.S., the President is head of state). The trial-level federal courts where cases are initially filed; they hear evidence, witnesses, and make fact-finding.
- protecting Amish rights that was taken to SCOTUS under regards of the Free Exercise clause from the first amendment
- A tactic in the U.S. Senate by which a senator (or group of senators) extends debate indefinitely to block a vote on a bill.
- Drawing electoral district boundaries in a way that gives an advantage to one party or group.
- The idea that states have certain rights and political powers independent of the federal government. Advocates argue for limits on federal power and protection of state autonomy
- 14th amendment clause that prevented a state from depriving a citizen from their natural rights
- People give up some of their freedom for government protection
- balance between national security and civil liberties, specifically impacting the Fourth Amendment(unreasonable searches)
- The party who initiates a lawsuit (brings a legal action) seeking relief or damages.
- The legislative branch of the U.S. federal government, composed of the House of Representatives and the Senate. It has the power to make laws, declare war, regulate commerce, etc.
- When the President does not sign a bill within 10 days (excluding Sundays) and Congress adjourns during that period, thus the bill fails without a formal veto
20 Clues: Court case that established judicial review • Showed weakness in the Articles of Confederation • People are the ultimate source of government power • People give up some of their freedom for government protection • case that limited free speech especially during war time *espionage act of 1917 • ...
The Constitution and Bill Of Rights Crossword Puzzle 2024-05-03
Across
- What is the 5th amendment about?
- What amendment allows you to trial by jury?
- Which amendment has the right to a fair and speedy trial?
- Where was "We the people from”?
- Who was the first person to sign the constitution?
- What is the 3rd amendment?
- What is the 1st amendment about?
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- Bill of ___?
- How many amendments are in the bill of rights?
- What is the 5th amendment about?
- What amendment protects us from cruel and unusual punishments?
- What amendment gives us the freedom from unreasonable searches?
- What amendment freed slaves?
- What is the 10th amendment about?
- Which amendment gives us the right to bear arms
15 Clues: Bill of ___? • What is the 3rd amendment? • What amendment freed slaves? • Where was "We the people from”? • What is the 5th amendment about? • What is the 5th amendment about? • What is the 1st amendment about? • What is the 10th amendment about? • What amendment allows you to trial by jury? • How many amendments are in the bill of rights? • ...
Amendments Of The U.S.A 2021-11-30
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- Amendment nineteen gives people the right to ____
- ____ amendments in the bill of rights
- Amendment ____ prohibits double jeopardy
- ____ created the Bill of Rights
- Amendment ____ abolished slavery
- Amendment ____ gives you the right to express your opinion
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- Total number of amendments ___
- Amendment two gives people the right to ____
- Amendment ____ limits the number of times a person may be elected to the presidency
- Amendment four prohibits unreasonable _____
10 Clues: Total number of amendments ___ • ____ created the Bill of Rights • Amendment ____ abolished slavery • ____ amendments in the bill of rights • Amendment ____ prohibits double jeopardy • Amendment four prohibits unreasonable _____ • Amendment two gives people the right to ____ • Amendment nineteen gives people the right to ____ • ...
AP Government Unit 8 Vocabulary 2017-05-13
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- communication in the form of advertising.
- establishes freedom of religion, press, speech, and assembly.
- legal concept under which the Supreme Court has nationalized the Bill of Rights by making most of its provisions applicable to the states through the Fourteenth Amendment.
- prohibits government from including illegally obtained evidence in a trial.
- legal and constitutional protections against government infringement of political liberties and criminal rights.
- First Amendment prohibits government from establishing a religion; is the basis for separation of church and state.
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- government instrument to prevent material from being published.
- prohibits government from forcing individuals to testify against themselves.
- prohibits states from denying equal protection of the laws.
- the first ten amendments to the Constitution.
- Eighth Amendment prohibits such punishment.
- police must have a good reason to arrest someone.
- a contrived right from unstated liberties in the Bill of Rights.
- government is prohibited in the First Amendment from interfering in the practice of religion.
- publication of false or malicious statements that damage someone's reputation.
15 Clues: communication in the form of advertising. • Eighth Amendment prohibits such punishment. • the first ten amendments to the Constitution. • police must have a good reason to arrest someone. • prohibits states from denying equal protection of the laws. • establishes freedom of religion, press, speech, and assembly. • ...
after American revolution 2023-04-28
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- states could raise _____
- Branch that makes laws
- Independence Hall was build in ____________
- Branch that interprets the laws and makes sure they follow the Constitution
- ____ of rights
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- Branch that puts laws into effect
- how many amendments Bill of rights has?
- group of advisors created by George Washington
- first part of the constitution = the main goal
- the national bank was created and issued bank notes and _____
10 Clues: ____ of rights • Branch that makes laws • states could raise _____ • Branch that puts laws into effect • how many amendments Bill of rights has? • Independence Hall was build in ____________ • group of advisors created by George Washington • first part of the constitution = the main goal • the national bank was created and issued bank notes and _____ • ...
Social Studies Citizenship Cross Word 2020-10-07
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- a member of a community
- Male citizens of USA must register with the ______ between the age 18-26
- legislation enected by a municipal authority
- People who were not born in the U.S. can still obtain Citizenship by
- every citizen of the U.S. over the age of 18 has the rights to
- When you are a member of a society with full rights and responsibilities you have
- tells how a city will run
- November 11 we honor veterans on
- another word for loyalty
- A person who has betrayed their country may be convicted of
- may 31 we honor the people who died in battle
- a group of people who share an environment
- on George Washington's birthday we celebrate what
- every U.S. citizen have many different
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- A solem oath or fidelity to the U.S.
- the U.S. national anthem is called
- The final step of becoming a citizen is
- list of rights guaranteed to all U.S. citizens in the Bill of Rights
- every July 4th the people of USA celebrate
- the first ten amendments to the constitution are the
20 Clues: a member of a community • another word for loyalty • tells how a city will run • November 11 we honor veterans on • the U.S. national anthem is called • A solem oath or fidelity to the U.S. • every U.S. citizen have many different • The final step of becoming a citizen is • every July 4th the people of USA celebrate • a group of people who share an environment • ...
Civics Review: Kehoe 2023-04-12
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- deny bill
- rights of U.S. citizens
- amendment process
- executive
- chose who to be in a position
- two houses
- Harris
- number of branches in government
- judicial
- interprets laws
- legislative
- first ten of constitution
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- biden
- senate Mn
- states
- Mn governor
- MN senator
- person of wrong doing
- supremacy of constitution
- ratification
- speaker of house
21 Clues: biden • states • Harris • judicial • deny bill • senate Mn • executive • MN senator • two houses • Mn governor • legislative • ratification • interprets laws • speaker of house • amendment process • person of wrong doing • rights of U.S. citizens • supremacy of constitution • first ten of constitution • chose who to be in a position • number of branches in government
Unit 1 2021-12-08
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- Separation of Powers
- Federalism
- Common Law
- Article
- Checks & Balance
- Popular Sovereignty
- enlightenment
- New Jersey
- James Madison
- Anti-Federalist
- Federalist
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- Virginia
- Rule of Law
- Commerce
- Preamble
- Magna Carta
- Compromise
- constitution
- Connecticut
- Declaration of Independence
- Consent of the Governed
- Elastic (Necessary & Proper)
- Bill of Rights
- Amendment
- Articles of Confederation
- Limited Government
26 Clues: Article • Virginia • Commerce • Preamble • Amendment • Federalism • Common Law • Compromise • New Jersey • Federalist • Rule of Law • Magna Carta • Connecticut • constitution • enlightenment • James Madison • Bill of Rights • Anti-Federalist • Checks & Balance • Limited Government • Popular Sovereignty • Separation of Powers • Consent of the Governed • Articles of Confederation • Declaration of Independence • ...
Amendments Of The U.S.A 2021-11-30
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- Amendment two gives people the right to ____
- Total number of amendments ___
- Amendment ____ gives you the right to express your opinion
- Amendment four prohibits unreasonable _____
- Amendment ____ abolished slavery
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- ____ created the Bill of Rights
- ____ amendments in the bill of rights
- Amendment nineteen gives people the right to ____
- Amendment ____ prohibits double jeopardy
- Amendment ____ limits the number of times a person may be elected to the presidency
10 Clues: Total number of amendments ___ • ____ created the Bill of Rights • Amendment ____ abolished slavery • ____ amendments in the bill of rights • Amendment ____ prohibits double jeopardy • Amendment four prohibits unreasonable _____ • Amendment two gives people the right to ____ • Amendment nineteen gives people the right to ____ • ...
Principles of the Constitution 2017-05-23
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- Everyone, including authority figures, must obey the laws, including elected officials.(Abbreviate second word.)
- Established procedures for adding and governing new territories and states in the US. (Abbreviate first word.)
- Constitutional compromise that stated Congress will be bi-cameral: Senate/House of Reps.(Abbreviate second word.)
- System set up by the Const. to ensure one branch of the gov’t is not more powerful than another.
- Author of the VA Declaration of Rights(influenced Madison when he wrote the Bill of Rights.)
- Rights guaranteed to individual citizens by the Bill of Rights and other amendments to the Constitution. (first word)
- Individuals who played a significant role in America’s fight of independence and creation of a new gov’t.
- Group for ratification of the new Constitution; led by Hamilton.
- Year the Const. was written by delegates at the Constitutional Convention.
- 85 essays written by Madison, Hamilton and Jay that explain the Const. and the reasons to support ratification of the Const. (Abbreviate first word.)
- MA farmer who led a rebellion against MA courts to stop the foreclosure of farms; proved the Articles of Confederation were weak.
- The idea that gov’t is controlled by the people who hold power and elect reps giving those reps the power to make and enforce laws.
- Father of the Constitution
- Constitutional compromise that counted three out of five slaves into the population for the purpose of representation in Congress.(first word)
- A gov’t where the power is held by the people and exercised through elected reps.
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- Essays that were written to promote a loose central gov’t and argued against the ratification of the Const. because it had no Bill of Rights. (Abbreviate first word.)
- English philosopher that influenced both the 2nd amendment and the impeachment clause.
- Idea that the power of the gov’t is separated into three branches
- Group against ratification of the Constitution; led by Jefferson.
- Head of state and other officials are elected as reps of the people; the Const. limits the gov’t’s power.(Abbreviate first word.)
- Idea that the powers of the gov’t rest with the people who express their ideas through voting.(Abbreviate first word.)
- English philosopher that believed humans were born w/ “natural rights.” (life, liberty, property)
- Opening line to the Preamble to the Constitution.
- First ten amendments to the Constitution.
- Sharing and division of power btwn fed(nat’l) gov’t and the state gov’ts.
25 Clues: Father of the Constitution • First ten amendments to the Constitution. • Opening line to the Preamble to the Constitution. • Group for ratification of the new Constitution; led by Hamilton. • Idea that the power of the gov’t is separated into three branches • Group against ratification of the Constitution; led by Jefferson. • ...
founding brother 2020-07-01
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- bill of rights had 10
- river that the capital would be located
- congress decided to separate capitals because of
- v.p. 1804
- prominent virgina congressman
- secretary of state 1790
- john adams wife
- someone that has served in war
- jefferson's plantation location
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- virgin-ans thought this was the ultimate wealth
- 1790 secretary of the treasury
- payments for services in the war
- 1st president
- Wrote The Rights of Man
- The ______ of 1790
- state jefferson was from
- hamilton wanted to restore public ____
- nickname for the compromise meeting
- Dictator of France
- this war was responsible for a majority of the debt
20 Clues: v.p. 1804 • 1st president • john adams wife • The ______ of 1790 • Dictator of France • bill of rights had 10 • Wrote The Rights of Man • secretary of state 1790 • state jefferson was from • prominent virgina congressman • 1790 secretary of the treasury • someone that has served in war • jefferson's plantation location • payments for services in the war • ...
US History Reconstruction/Civil War 2017-09-28
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- Required citizenship
- denied to vote, based on race
- freed salves
- helped, southerners
- restored rights
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- Secret society, terror/violent
- divided, military territories
- rights act, gave equal rights
- Traitors, southerners
- state's voting population
- charging, for a crime
- ignored, bill
- Democratic control
- Economic Growth, southern social society
14 Clues: freed salves • ignored, bill • restored rights • Democratic control • helped, southerners • Required citizenship • Traitors, southerners • charging, for a crime • state's voting population • divided, military territories • rights act, gave equal rights • denied to vote, based on race • Secret society, terror/violent • Economic Growth, southern social society
US History Reconstruction/Civil War 2017-09-28
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- Democratic control
- Economic Growth, southern social society
- Secret society, terror/violent
- charging, for a crime
- divided, military territories
- Required citizenship
- Traitors, southerners
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- freed salves
- rights act, gave equal rights
- helped, southerners
- restored rights
- state's voting population
- denied to vote, based on race
- ignored, bill
14 Clues: freed salves • ignored, bill • restored rights • Democratic control • helped, southerners • Required citizenship • charging, for a crime • Traitors, southerners • state's voting population • rights act, gave equal rights • denied to vote, based on race • divided, military territories • Secret society, terror/violent • Economic Growth, southern social society
History CW Puzzle1 2013-11-16
Across
- The Bill of Rights was _______ to the U.S. Constitution in 1789
- In the U.S. __________ each state has two representatives
- Two ways to ________ U.S Citizenship are naturalization or by birth
- Freedom of __________is guaranteed by the 1st amendment
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- The preamble of the Constitution starts with the words “we the _________”
- The Bill of Rights was ________ by the Federalists during the first Congress to gain support from the Anti-Federalists
- Frances Scott _______ wrote the Star Spangled Banner
- Another name for the U.S. national anthem is the Star Spangle _________
- The first 10 amendments are known as the bill of _________
9 Clues: 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 • ...
Vocab Crossword 2022-01-07
Across
- the government is not all powerful
- third president of the united states
- supporters of the new constitution
- when girls talk
- a representative democracy
- belief that monarchs were chosen by god
- Guy on one dollar bill
- attempts to control peoples water bill
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- defines the new gov power
- was the leading supporter of the constitution
- powers saved for the state
- english philosopher
- first ten amendments
- believed in natural rights
- and balences each branch of government....
- king/queen control all aspect of life
- group who feared the new government
- compromise reach in writing the constitution
- clause article 1 section 8
19 Clues: when girls talk • english philosopher • first ten amendments • Guy on one dollar bill • defines the new gov power • powers saved for the state • believed in natural rights • a representative democracy • clause article 1 section 8 • the government is not all powerful • supporters of the new constitution • group who feared the new government • third president of the united states • ...
Civil war and Reconstruction 2023-03-06
Across
- didn't want African Americans to have more rights
- freed all slaves in confederate states
- the war between the southern states and the northern states
- ordered by Lincoln to stop shipment to the south
- a person who has been freed from slavery
- helped former slaves face the challenges of being free
- part of a state or other area marked off for a special purpose
- a crop farmers couldn't use during the blockade
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- governor of Texas
- a person who punishes criminals
- rule by an army instead of the usual civil authourities
- rights belonging to all citizens
- a time of making changes to rejoin the union
- refusal by a head of government to sign a bill passed by the legislature
- a change made to a law, bill or document
- which group of people opposed the republican party
- assigned African Americans second-class status
17 Clues: governor of Texas • a person who punishes criminals • rights belonging to all citizens • freed all slaves in confederate states • a change made to a law, bill or document • a person who has been freed from slavery • a time of making changes to rejoin the union • assigned African Americans second-class status • a crop farmers couldn't use during the blockade • ...
Newspaper Topics 2023-02-02
12 Clues: way of death • falsely accused • breaking a rule • rule book for U.S • first 10 amendments • civil rights acivist • place of confinement • owner of 303 creative • allowing a police search • make up the surpreme court • change in the bill of rights • weapon the 2nd amendment protects
Newspaper Topics 2023-02-02
12 Clues: way of death • falsely accused • breaking a rule • rule book for U.S • first 10 amendments • place of confinement • civil rights acivist • owner of 303 creative • allowing a police search • make up the surpreme court • change in the bill of rights • weapon the 2nd amendment protects
Articles of Confederation 2025-02-28
15 Clues: ratify • amendment • constitution • virginia plan • bill of rights • shays rebellion • judicial branch • new jersey plan • great compromise • executive branch • legislative branch • chacks and balances • seperation of powers • three fifths compromise • articles of confederation
Constitution and Bill of Rights 2021-11-05
Across
- Provides each branch of the government the power to check the other branches to prevent any other branch from becoming too powerful and keep the branches balanced.
- A system of rules created and enforced to regulate behavior
- When someone or a group of people exercises self-government
- The governing body of a community, state, or nation.
- A branch of the government that adjudicates legal disputes/disagreements and applies the law in legal cases
- A founding father of the Declaration of Independence
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- The first 10 amendments of the Constitution
- A change or addition to the Constitution
- The ability to do something
- The branch of the government that is responsible for enforcing laws of the land
- The supreme law of the United States of America
- A branch of the government that is made of the House and the Senate
- Legal, social, or ethical principles of freedom
- A country that contains 50 states and is located in North America
- A right to act freely without restraint
15 Clues: The ability to do something • A right to act freely without restraint • A change or addition to the Constitution • The first 10 amendments of the Constitution • The supreme law of the United States of America • Legal, social, or ethical principles of freedom • The governing body of a community, state, or nation. • A founding father of the Declaration of Independence • ...
Constitution and Bill of Rights 2025-11-12
Across
- only three-fifths of a state's slave population would count when determining representation
- each state, regardless of size, would have two representatives
- the number of representatives for each state would be determined by the state's population
- doesn’t allow consequences and fines to be very excessive
- the freedom of speech and expression; freedom of religion
- the right to bear arms
- protects citizens from being violated during unnecessary searches; requires a warrant
- requires owners of private property to give consent in order to house soldiers
- if there is power that was not previously granted or reserved for the federal government, then it is given to the people or state
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- allowed Congress to levy tariffs on imports, but not exports, and allowed the importation of slaves until the end of 1807
- a safeguard that allows writes outside of the text that was written to still be protected
- a new federal constitution that would give supreme power, to the central government
- citizens do not need to testify against themselves
- during a federal civil case there is a right to have a jury trial
- criminal defendants have guaranteed rights
15 Clues: the right to bear arms • criminal defendants have guaranteed rights • citizens do not need to testify against themselves • doesn’t allow consequences and fines to be very excessive • the freedom of speech and expression; freedom of religion • each state, regardless of size, would have two representatives • ...
Chapter 3 study guide 2020-09-04
Across
- One document that the bill of rights was written after.
- Every enslaved person was counted as ⅗ of a free person
- Did not support the constitution. Some thought that the government would abuse the power and take away their rights. They also thought it needed a bill of rights.
- A period where economic activity slowed, and unemployment increased.
- A group of people that organized the anti-slavery society in Pennsylvania.
- Declared that the branches of government should be separate and balanced against each other.
- An English Philosopher who believed that people have natural rights that can’t be taken away.
- The lawmaking branch.
- A document that was the first constitution of the United States of America.
- A paper that guarantees certain rights and freedoms to the citizens.
- A Virginia planter.
- A government with two parts or houses.
- Government by the consent of the governed.
- The freeing of enslaved peoples.
- A movement of the 1700s that promoted knowledge, reason, and science as the means to improve society.
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- It provided a democratic model for national expansion. It said that when a territory had more than 60,000 people in the population, it could apply for statehood.
- Morris, A powerful speaker and writer, who wrote the final draft of the Constitution.
- A former Continental Army captain was upset that a person was threatening to take away his farm when congress had not paid him for his work in the army. Therefore, he led a rebellion with other angry farmers to show congress that it was not right for them to ask for money when they had not paid him.
- Supporters of the constitution, and did not think that it needed the bill of rights as well.
- The three branches of government had a system of checks and balances to make sure that nobody was abusing the power, and nobody had grown too weak.
- Largely the work of James Madison, and had 2 houses where each of them had representatives proportional to the population of the state.
- A Philadelphia Merchant that helped relieve congress from some of their debts.
- Lands North of the Ohio River and West of the Mississippi River.
- Included the legislative branch, executive branch, and the judicial branch.
- In the lower house, the seats for each representative were proportional to the population, and in the upper house, each state got two representatives.
- The first new state out of the Northwest Territory.
26 Clues: A Virginia planter. • The lawmaking branch. • The freeing of enslaved peoples. • A government with two parts or houses. • Government by the consent of the governed. • The first new state out of the Northwest Territory. • One document that the bill of rights was written after. • Every enslaved person was counted as ⅗ of a free person • ...
Understanding Legislation 2016-11-02
Across
- A kind of subordinate law
- A bill must be accompanied by this kind of statement from the Human Rights Unit
- An Act before it is passed by the Legislative Assembly
- A section may be divided into ___sections
- This kind of instrument may be disallowed by the Legislative Assembly
- ???
- A bill must be accompanied by this kind of statement when presented to the Legislative Assembly
- Authorised versions of ACT legislation can be found on the ACT Legislation _______
- Penalties are usually expressed in penalty _____
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- This kind of instrument is useful if you want to include detailed technical information
- An amendment to a Bill made during debate in the Legislative Assembly
- Regulations and rules are these kinds of laws
- Where you can find the meaning of a word
- ???
- If you don't have an automatic commencement provision, you will need a commencement ______
- ???
- What a bill becomes when it is passed by the Legislative Assembly
- An Act that makes changes to another Act
18 Clues: ??? • ??? • ??? • A kind of subordinate law • Where you can find the meaning of a word • An Act that makes changes to another Act • A section may be divided into ___sections • Regulations and rules are these kinds of laws • Penalties are usually expressed in penalty _____ • An Act before it is passed by the Legislative Assembly • ...
Constitution and Bill of Rights. 2024-05-14
Across
- How power is distributed between the federal government, state and local governments.
- The elected leader of the executive branch.
- Right to a trail by a jury.
- Ratified on December 15, 1791.
- To prohibit or block a certain law or action from going into effect.
- A house of government with equal representation.
- The process in which different branches of government limit one another to prevent one branch from becoming too powerful.
- Right to remain silent.
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- Changes to the Constitution.
- To charge with misconduct or a crime.
- Two houses of government.
- First amendment.
- Right to bear arms.
- To approve or pass.
- Right to search and seize regulated.
15 Clues: First amendment. • Right to bear arms. • To approve or pass. • Right to remain silent. • Two houses of government. • Right to a trail by a jury. • Changes to the Constitution. • Ratified on December 15, 1791. • Right to search and seize regulated. • To charge with misconduct or a crime. • The elected leader of the executive branch. • ...
Constitution and Bill of Rights 2023-04-12
Across
- there is ___ senators per state
- tells officers what they can and can't look for
- the bill of rights has ____ amendments
- who is the commander and the chief over the military?
- congress is made up of house of representatives and ___
- are rights the government can take away
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- which slave was going to be freed until his owner died?
- ___ v. board of education brought in psychology
- God given rights
- the second ammendment gives the people the right to bear ___
- which amendment bars cruel and unusual punishment?
- a push me pull you system
- which part of the constitution says we the people?
- how many justices serve on the supreme court?
- which amendment abolishes slavery?
15 Clues: God given rights • a push me pull you system • there is ___ senators per state • which amendment abolishes slavery? • the bill of rights has ____ amendments • are rights the government can take away • how many justices serve on the supreme court? • ___ v. board of education brought in psychology • tells officers what they can and can't look for • ...
Constitution & Bill of Rights Review 2021-11-23
Across
- 6th and 7th Amendments protect the right to a trial by ___
- 8th amendment protects from cruel and ___ punishment
- the right of the people to keep and bear ___ shall not be denied
- another word for equality
- the set of laws that govern the United States
- the branch of government that makes laws
- 5th amendment protection, government must follow its own rules (2 words)
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- police must present a ___ during arrest or searches
- checks and ___; prevents one branch from being too powerful
- the branch of government that carries out laws
- the branch of government that interprets laws
- another word for freedom
- a change to the Constitution
- freedom of ___ is expressing your own opinion
- the first principle in the First Amendment
15 Clues: another word for freedom • another word for equality • a change to the Constitution • the branch of government that makes laws • the first principle in the First Amendment • the branch of government that interprets laws • freedom of ___ is expressing your own opinion • the set of laws that govern the United States • the branch of government that carries out laws • ...
Constitution and bill of rights 2023-12-19
Across
- which amendment does not cruel or unusual punishments happen.
- which amendment gives you freedom of speech.
- how many states needed to ratify the constitution.
- which amendment does not let the government take away your rights if your not listed in the constitution.
- which amendment does not allow soldiers to quarter in your home.
- who wrote the constitution.
- which amendment gives you the right to keep and bear arms.
- which amendment protects you from self incrimination.
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- which amendment does not allow a police officer to search your home without a warrant.
- who was the first president of the constitution.
- which state was the last state to ratify the constitution.
- which amendment gives people rules on how they you are treated when accused of a crime and goes to a trial.
- which amendment makes sure rights are delegated to the people and not the government.
- How many bill of rights are there in the constitution.
- which amendment protects the trial by the jury for the third time.
15 Clues: who wrote the constitution. • which amendment gives you freedom of speech. • who was the first president of the constitution. • how many states needed to ratify the constitution. • which amendment protects you from self incrimination. • How many bill of rights are there in the constitution. • which state was the last state to ratify the constitution. • ...
Constitution / Bill of Rights crossword 2024-11-11
Across
- who wrote the Virginia plan
- high crime described in Article 111
- people can _____ peacefully
- carries out laws
- signed the Constitution
- Addition or change in the constitution
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- _____ of Representatives
- A written plan of government
- evaluates laws
- in charge of the United States
- makes laws
- "We the ____ of the United States "
- Most powerful court in the judicial department
- ______ of religion
- Crimes are tried in the _____ they are committed
15 Clues: makes laws • evaluates laws • carries out laws • ______ of religion • signed the Constitution • _____ of Representatives • who wrote the Virginia plan • people can _____ peacefully • A written plan of government • in charge of the United States • "We the ____ of the United States " • high crime described in Article 111 • Addition or change in the constitution • ...
Constitution and Bill of Rights 2023-01-18
Across
- right to a fair trial
- right to bear arms
- right to remain silent
- right to refuse unreasonable searches
- freedom of speech, religion, etc.
- rights kept by the people
- right to refuse soldiers from staying in your house
- interprets laws
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- defines the laws and branches of Government
- protects against cruel and unusual punishment
- rights kept by congress and state
- the first 10 amendments
- right to trial by jury
- enforces laws
- make laws
15 Clues: make laws • enforces laws • interprets laws • right to bear arms • right to a fair trial • right to trial by jury • right to remain silent • the first 10 amendments • rights kept by the people • rights kept by congress and state • freedom of speech, religion, etc. • right to refuse unreasonable searches • defines the laws and branches of Government • ...
