bill of rights Crossword Puzzles

Documents 2016-04-22

Documents crossword puzzle
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  1. of Confederation the original constitution of the US, ratified in 1781, which was replaced by the US Constitution in 1789.
  2. points was a statement of principles for world peace that was to be used for peace negotiations in order to end World War I.
  3. of Independence the formal statement written by Thomas Jefferson declaring the freedom of the thirteen American colonies from Great Britain.
  4. amendment bolished slavery in the United States.
  5. amendment Constitution granted African American men the right to vote.
  6. Constitution A document that embodies the fundamental laws and principles by which the United States is governed.
  7. amendment Provided direct election of senators.
  8. amendment ended poll taxes.
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  1. Carta a document constituting a fundamental guarantee of rights and privileges.
  2. papers is a collection of 85 articles and essays written (under the pseudonym Publius) by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay promoting the ratification of the United States Constitution.
  3. Doctrine First expressed in 1947 by US President Truman in a speech to Congress seeking aid for Greece and Turkey, the doctrine was seen by the communists as an open declaration of the Cold War.
  4. of Versailles was one of the peace treaties at the end of World War I.
  5. of Rights the first ten amendments to the US Constitution, ratified in 1791 and guaranteeing such rights as the freedoms of speech, assembly, and worship.
  6. Bill of Rights a British Law, passed by the Parliament of Great Britain in 1689 that declared the rights and liberties of the people and settling the succession.
  7. amendment defining national citizenship and forbidding the states to restrict the basic rights of citizens or other persons.
  8. amendment gives Congress the power to collect taxes on income without apportioning it among the states.
  9. amendment gave women the right to vote.
  10. amendment the right of 18 years old to vote.

18 Clues: amendment ended poll taxes. • amendment gave women the right to vote. • amendment the right of 18 years old to vote. • amendment Provided direct election of senators. • amendment bolished slavery in the United States. • of Versailles was one of the peace treaties at the end of World War I. • amendment Constitution granted African American men the right to vote. • ...

Lauren O'Hagan Liberty Ep 6 2022-02-21

Lauren O'Hagan Liberty Ep 6 crossword puzzle
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  1. who is the rumor that is circulating through the states about
  2. things Americans have done but never tried out before
  3. the Constitution was made
  4. Why did they want to keep their proceedings absolutely secret?
  5. who wrote the bill of rights
  6. nobody have dreamed of
  7. noah webster thinks the bill of rights in our new government is
  8. how do people feel about the Constitution
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  1. things Americans have done but never tried out before
  2. what is the American Revolution important for
  3. Who believed the Massachusetts convention was very important and spoke up when everyone wanted to just go home?
  4. things americans have don but never tried out before
  5. what did they write a blue print for
  6. those who oppose the Constitution
  7. Did Prince Henry accept the offer to Nathaniel Gorham or did he decline?
  8. all men are created

16 Clues: all men are created • nobody have dreamed of • the Constitution was made • who wrote the bill of rights • those who oppose the Constitution • what did they write a blue print for • how do people feel about the Constitution • what is the American Revolution important for • things americans have don but never tried out before • ...

Articles of Confederation and US Constitution 2023-02-03

Articles of Confederation and US Constitution crossword puzzle
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  1. The first government of the US.
  2. number of branches of government created by the US Constitution.
  3. named the large states plan and wanted representation in congress based on population.
  4. first president of the united states
  5. introduction to the US Constitution
  6. number of amendments to the US Constitution.
  7. group that refused to support the new constitution without a Bill of Rights.
  8. the US Constitution is divided into seven of these.
  9. amendment that guarantees freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
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  1. location of the writing of the US Constitution.
  2. firstten amendments to the Constitution
  3. group that supported passing the Constitution with no bill of rights.
  4. a change to the US Constitution.
  5. named the small states plan and wanted each state to be represented equally in congress.
  6. the Articles of Confederation were considered too _______.
  7. the idea of dividing the powers of government between multiple branches.
  8. a collection of essays written to gain support for the new US Constitution.

17 Clues: The first government of the US. • a change to the US Constitution. • introduction to the US Constitution • first president of the united states • firstten amendments to the Constitution • number of amendments to the US Constitution. • location of the writing of the US Constitution. • the US Constitution is divided into seven of these. • ...

U.S Constitution and Bill of Rights 2021-09-21

U.S Constitution and Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
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  1. having two law-making parts.
  2. The branch of government that makes the laws.
  3. the constitutional system that shares power between the national and state governments.
  4. To all future generations.
  5. the idea that the authority of government comes from the people.
  6. the act of giving testimony that can be used against oneself.
  7. the law-making part of government, called the legislature.
  8. the part of the government that “executes” (carries out) laws.
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  1. head of the Executive Branch of government.
  2. A propose law.
  3. guarantees freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition.
  4. rights that belong to people “by nature” simply because they are human beings.
  5. an order from judge that authorizes a search.
  6. the part of the government, consisting of the Supreme Court and lower federal courts.
  7. Introduction to the U.S. Constitution.
  8. the upper house of the United States Congress with representatives from each states.
  9. to reject a proposed law or a bill.
  10. to formally accuse an official of a crime related to official duties.
  11. A change in the U.S. Constitution.

19 Clues: A propose law. • To all future generations. • having two law-making parts. • A change in the U.S. Constitution. • to reject a proposed law or a bill. • Introduction to the U.S. Constitution. • head of the Executive Branch of government. • The branch of government that makes the laws. • an order from judge that authorizes a search. • ...

OCS Civics Mod 4, L3 - Bill of Rights 2019-04-14

OCS Civics Mod 4, L3 - Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
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  1. The 19th Amendment gave ___ the right to vote.
  2. The 5th Amendment protects from double ___ and testifying against oneself.
  3. The 8th Amendment protects from cruel and unusual ___ and excessive bails.
  4. An amendment can be proposed by ____ if 2/3 of both houses agree.
  5. The 26th Amendment lowered the voting ____ to 18 years old.
  6. The main purpose of the Bill of Rights is to protect the ____ of individuals.
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  1. The Bill of Rights is the first 10 ___ or changes to the Constitution.
  2. The 24th Amendment made ____ taxes illegal. These were taxes people used to have to pay to vote.
  3. Women's ____ means the right for women to vote.
  4. The 14th Amendment created equal protection under the law for all ___.
  5. The Constitution is a living document which means it can ___ over time.
  6. The 15th Amendment established the right to ___ to all male citizens.
  7. The ____ can ask Congress to propose an amendment if 2/3 of the states agree.

13 Clues: The 19th Amendment gave ___ the right to vote. • Women's ____ means the right for women to vote. • The 26th Amendment lowered the voting ____ to 18 years old. • An amendment can be proposed by ____ if 2/3 of both houses agree. • The 15th Amendment established the right to ___ to all male citizens. • ...

Bill Of Rights Crossword 2022-01-19

Bill Of Rights Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. no unreasonable
  2. people get rights not listed in __________
  3. right to bear
  4. rights of ______ in criminal trial
  5. trial by
  6. Freedom of
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  1. any rights not listed by the federal government are given to the ______ and people
  2. no double
  3. citizens do not have to house
  4. no _____ punishment

10 Clues: trial by • no double • Freedom of • right to bear • no unreasonable • no _____ punishment • citizens do not have to house • rights of ______ in criminal trial • people get rights not listed in __________ • any rights not listed by the federal government are given to the ______ and people

Bill of Rights Crossword 2021-12-10

Bill of Rights Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Brooke's jury for her speeding ticket was promised a speedy trial
  2. William holds a licensed shotgun in his car to protect himself from deer
  3. Matthew was allowed to walk free from the jury since he could not self-incriminate himself
  4. if there are powers not listed in the constitution, it does not apply to the federal agencies or houses, it applies to the states or citizens
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  1. the court was not allowed to fine me larger than $300 for my speeding ticket
  2. I was allowed to say no when the government asked me to house 40 soldiers from war
  3. the government forced me to shut down my local paper for including my neighbors' political opinions
  4. the police officers were not let into my house without a warrant to search my car or my house
  5. I had the right to sue someone because they wrecked my car and we had to go to trial
  6. although it wasn't said in the constitution, I knew the rights that I had as a citizen

10 Clues: Brooke's jury for her speeding ticket was promised a speedy trial • William holds a licensed shotgun in his car to protect himself from deer • the court was not allowed to fine me larger than $300 for my speeding ticket • I was allowed to say no when the government asked me to house 40 soldiers from war • ...

Bill of Rights Scenarios 2021-12-10

Bill of Rights Scenarios crossword puzzle
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  1. Anthony was accused of theft and had to go to trial but he could not afford a lawyer. What amendment gives him access to one?
  2. Joe and his friends were talking in a bad way about the president. What amendment protects this?
  3. Avery was accused and put on trial for assault but she was proven innocent. She was accused of the same crime two weeks after her trial. Which amendment protects her from this?
  4. Billy was arrested for carrying a gun in the back of his car for protection. Which amendment allows him to keep it there?
  5. marlin was arguing with his friend about the rights that they had that aren’t written in the constitution, but his friend says that they don’t exist. Which amendment proves marlin correct.
  6. Emily’s family was forced to allow soldiers into their house because they were deployed near them. What amendment can they use to refuse this.
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  1. After trespassing private property, Robby was charged with a fine of $700. What amendment does this violate?
  2. Kelly was sued by her neighbor for destroying their fence and the state jury was involved. What amendment states that the state jury should not have been involved?
  3. lily was pulled over and asked for her to step out of her car for a random search. What amendment allows her to refuse?
  4. The federal government announced that it will be taking ownership of certain areas of land in certain states. Which amendment stops them from doing this?

10 Clues: Joe and his friends were talking in a bad way about the president. What amendment protects this? • After trespassing private property, Robby was charged with a fine of $700. What amendment does this violate? • lily was pulled over and asked for her to step out of her car for a random search. What amendment allows her to refuse? • ...

Bill of Rights Crossword 2023-03-09

Bill of Rights Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. You have the right to a speedy trial
  2. You can't be tried for a crime without evidence
  3. You have the right to refuse housing to soldiers
  4. You have the right to free speech
  5. Powers Not given to the US government are given to the States
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  1. You have the right to a jury
  2. The police can't search your house without a warrant
  3. You have the right to own a gun
  4. No cruel and unusual punishment
  5. You have more rights than just in the constitution

10 Clues: You have the right to a jury • You have the right to own a gun • No cruel and unusual punishment • You have the right to free speech • You have the right to a speedy trial • You can't be tried for a crime without evidence • You have the right to refuse housing to soldiers • You have more rights than just in the constitution • ...

The Bill of Rights 2023-03-09

The Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
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  1. Provides jury for civil trials
  2. Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition
  3. States that the rights listed in the Constitution are not all the rights given to the American people
  4. Protects against excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishments
  5. States that all powers not granted the National government or forbidden from the states, belong to the states
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  1. Right to bear arms
  2. Protects against quartering of troops
  3. Protects against illegal search and seizure of property
  4. Right to a speedy and public trial and right to trial by jury
  5. Insures due process, protects against eminent domain, provides rules for criminal hearings, and protects against self-incrimination

10 Clues: Right to bear arms • Provides jury for civil trials • Protects against quartering of troops • Protects against illegal search and seizure of property • Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition • Right to a speedy and public trial and right to trial by jury • Protects against excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishments • ...

Bill of Rights Crossword 2022-12-11

Bill of Rights Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Rights in civil cases
  2. rights in criminal cases
  3. Rights retained by the people
  4. Quartering of soldiers
  5. Right to bear arms
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  1. Bail, fines, punishment
  2. Freedom of speech
  3. Right to a fair trial
  4. search and arrest
  5. States' rights

10 Clues: States' rights • Freedom of speech • search and arrest • Right to bear arms • Right to a fair trial • Rights in civil cases • Quartering of soldiers • Bail, fines, punishment • rights in criminal cases • Rights retained by the people

Bill of Rights crossword >:> 2023-03-31

Bill of Rights crossword >:> crossword puzzle
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  1. An agreement.
  2. Amendment IV allows you to have this if you want.
  3. The percent of states that must approve an amendment for it to become a law.
  4. The number of the houses congress must approve an amendment for it to be submitted to the 13 colonies (states) of their approval.
  5. Who met in Philadelphia, Pennsylvanina
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  1. This amendment says you can't feed or house soldiers during peacetime.
  2. The branch of Federal Government responsible for writing the amendments.
  3. Amendment IV says your possessions can't be taken from you without a warrent.
  4. Which amendment doesn't permit search and seizure without a warrant?
  5. Amendment 10 protects the rights of the_

10 Clues: An agreement. • Who met in Philadelphia, Pennsylvanina • Amendment 10 protects the rights of the_ • Amendment IV allows you to have this if you want. • Which amendment doesn't permit search and seizure without a warrant? • This amendment says you can't feed or house soldiers during peacetime. • The branch of Federal Government responsible for writing the amendments. • ...

The Bill of Rights 2021-09-28

The Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
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  1. The right to a ___ and public trial
  2. Being tried twice is called double ___
  3. Freedom of speech, two words no space
  4. America's founding document
  5. The__amendment give the right to a jury
  6. Two types of cases;criminal and ___
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  1. Right to bear arms,two words no space
  2. Cruel and unusual ____
  3. Set aside, tenth amendment
  4. The Bill of Rights has ___ amendments

10 Clues: Cruel and unusual ____ • Set aside, tenth amendment • America's founding document • The right to a ___ and public trial • Two types of cases;criminal and ___ • Right to bear arms,two words no space • Freedom of speech, two words no space • The Bill of Rights has ___ amendments • Being tried twice is called double ___ • The__amendment give the right to a jury

Bill of Rights Review 2022-11-03

Bill of Rights Review crossword puzzle
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  1. The ___ Amendment gives people the right to have a civil case (lawsuit) with a jury for controversies greater than $20.
  2. The _____ Amendment prevents the military from staying in your house.
  3. Under the 5th Amendment, the accused reserve the right to remain _____.
  4. One liberty protected under the 1st Amendment is Freedom of ______.
  5. This amendment prevents unreasonable searches.
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  1. Rights regarding the ownership of weapons are described in the _____ Amendment.
  2. The 8th Amendment prohibits cruel/unusual ____.
  3. The 6th Amendment gives people the right to have a person act as their counsel, also known as an attorney or a _______.
  4. True or false: The 9th Amendment says the only rights we have are listed 1-10 in the Bill of Rights.
  5. The 10th Amendment states that powers not given to the federal government are reserved for the ____ or to the people.

10 Clues: This amendment prevents unreasonable searches. • The 8th Amendment prohibits cruel/unusual ____. • One liberty protected under the 1st Amendment is Freedom of ______. • The _____ Amendment prevents the military from staying in your house. • Under the 5th Amendment, the accused reserve the right to remain _____. • ...

The Bill of Rights 2023-10-30

The Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
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  1. Freedom of _______ ensures that people can voice their thoughts.
  2. Freedom of religion means that people have the right to practice any ______________ they choose.
  3. The _________ ___ _________ were added to the U.S. Constitution to protect the individual rights and freedoms of American citizens.
  4. The right to _________ means that people can send written requests or complaints to the government in the hope of bringing about change
  5. The right to __________ means that people can gather together in public spaces to express their opinions and concerns.
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  1. Freedom of the press protects the media's ability to report ________ and information without government interference.
  2. The Bill of Rights is an important part of the United States __________________.
  3. There are some ___________ to freedom of speech, such as speech that incites violence or poses a threat to public safety.
  4. Freedom of speech ensures that individuals can express their opinions and ideas _________________.
  5. The Bill of Rights consists of the ________________ amendments.

10 Clues: The Bill of Rights consists of the ________________ amendments. • Freedom of _______ ensures that people can voice their thoughts. • The Bill of Rights is an important part of the United States __________________. • Freedom of religion means that people have the right to practice any ______________ they choose. • ...

The Bill of Rights 2023-12-11

The Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
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  1. The right to a jury trial in cases of more than $20
  2. The right to no unlawful search and seizure
  3. The right to bear arms
  4. The right of reserved rights
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  1. The law that says rights not listed are given to the people
  2. The law that says no excessive bail/no cruel and unusual punishment
  3. The right to no quartering of soldiers
  4. The law that says you can't be charged with your crime twice
  5. The freedom of religion,speech,assembly,and press press
  6. The right to a lawyer and a speedy trial

10 Clues: The right to bear arms • The right of reserved rights • The right to no quartering of soldiers • The right to a lawyer and a speedy trial • The right to no unlawful search and seizure • The right to a jury trial in cases of more than $20 • The freedom of religion,speech,assembly,and press press • The law that says rights not listed are given to the people • ...

Constitution & Bill of Rights 2023-12-11

Constitution & Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
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  1. Spoken untruths that are harmful to someone's reputation
  2. Right to Petition
  3. Money that is paid in order to be released from jail while waiting for a trial
  4. Powers not listed are given to the states
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  1. Protects against self-incrimination
  2. Formal charge or accusation
  3. When a person is tried twice for the same crime
  4. No cruel and unusual punishment
  5. Power to take private property for public use following the payment of just compensation
  6. Written untruths that are harmful to someone's reputation

10 Clues: Right to Petition • Formal charge or accusation • No cruel and unusual punishment • Protects against self-incrimination • Powers not listed are given to the states • When a person is tried twice for the same crime • Spoken untruths that are harmful to someone's reputation • Written untruths that are harmful to someone's reputation • ...

Bill of Rights Crossword 2023-09-11

Bill of Rights Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. This amendment allows protestors to peacefully assemble
  2. This amendment gives all undelegated powers to the states
  3. This amendment gives the accused a right to a speedy, public trial
  4. This amendment protects freedom of religion
  5. This amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment
  6. This amendment requires authorities to have a warrant to search your things
  7. This amendment allows for a well regulated militia to be maintained
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  1. This amendment appoints a jury to cases exceeding $20
  2. This amendment states that the people have other rights not explicitly written in the constitution
  3. This amendment protects self-incrimination (testifying against one's self)
  4. This amendment requires an indictment of a Grand Jury to answer for a crime
  5. This amendment give people the right to bear arms
  6. This amendment keeps people from having to house soldiers

13 Clues: This amendment protects freedom of religion • This amendment give people the right to bear arms • This amendment appoints a jury to cases exceeding $20 • This amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment • This amendment allows protestors to peacefully assemble • This amendment gives all undelegated powers to the states • ...

Constitution & Bill of rights 2024-11-12

Constitution & Bill of rights crossword puzzle
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  1. First Amendment right to express opinions verbally or in writing
  2. The right to keep and bear this. (2nd Amendment)
  3. A term referring to the process of formally accusing someone of a crime. (6th Amendment)
  4. Amendment guaranteeing the right to a fair and speedy trial
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  1. Amendment that protects citizens from unreasonable searches.
  2. The principle of fairness in legal proceedings; often associated with the 5th and 14th Amendments.
  3. A guarantee of freedom to practice religion, found in the 1st Amendment.
  4. Amendment ensuring protection from cruel and unusual punishment.
  5. Amendment that protects against self-incrimination
  6. Right to trial by this in civil cases.

10 Clues: Right to trial by this in civil cases. • The right to keep and bear this. (2nd Amendment) • Amendment that protects against self-incrimination • Amendment guaranteeing the right to a fair and speedy trial • Amendment that protects citizens from unreasonable searches. • Amendment ensuring protection from cruel and unusual punishment. • ...

Bill of Rights Crossword 2024-11-12

Bill of Rights Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. correction; setting right of some wrong
  2. cannot be tried for the same crime twice
  3. Punishable by execution
  4. the right of the people to be secure in their house
  5. implementation; state of putting something into action
  6. right to enjoy a speedy and public trial
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  1. stated in writing
  2. no soilders shall live in any house without consent of the owner
  3. congress shall not make a law respecting an establishment of religion
  4. violated

10 Clues: violated • stated in writing • Punishable by execution • correction; setting right of some wrong • cannot be tried for the same crime twice • right to enjoy a speedy and public trial • the right of the people to be secure in their house • implementation; state of putting something into action • no soilders shall live in any house without consent of the owner • ...

Bill of Rights Crossword 2024-11-12

Bill of Rights Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. correction; setting right of some wrong
  2. implementation; state of putting something into action
  3. the right of the people to be secure in their house
  4. violated
  5. cannot be tried for the same crime twice
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  1. Punishable by execution
  2. no soilders shall live in any house without consent of the owner
  3. stated in writing
  4. right to enjoy a speedy and public trial
  5. congress shall not make a law respecting an establishment of religion

10 Clues: violated • stated in writing • Punishable by execution • correction; setting right of some wrong • right to enjoy a speedy and public trial • cannot be tried for the same crime twice • the right of the people to be secure in their house • implementation; state of putting something into action • no soilders shall live in any house without consent of the owner • ...

Bill of Rights Day 2024-12-01

Bill of Rights Day crossword puzzle
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  1. Relating to national level
  2. Act of fairness
  3. Formal request to authority
  4. Right to bear these
  5. To choose a candidate
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  1. Local governmental body
  2. Belief in divine worship
  3. Place for legal decisions
  4. Another word for liberty
  5. State of being equal

10 Clues: Act of fairness • Right to bear these • State of being equal • To choose a candidate • Local governmental body • Belief in divine worship • Another word for liberty • Place for legal decisions • Relating to national level • Formal request to authority

Bill of Rights Crossword 2025-03-07

Bill of Rights Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. The 1st Amendment gives you the freedom of ________, press, religion, assembly, and protests.
  2. This Amendment establishes that rights not given by the federal government can still be given by states.
  3. The 8th Amendment does not allow for unfair _____ or fines.
  4. A court order that allows law enforcement to enter one's home
  5. This Amendment grants rights to someone in criminal trials and protects one's propety.
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  1. The 7th Amendment gives you the right to a trial by ______.
  2. The 6th Amendment gives you the right to a fair, ______, and public trial.
  3. This Amendment give you the right to bear arms.
  4. This Amendment prevents the government from allowing soldiers to be housed in people's homes by government orders.
  5. This Amendment protects the rights kept by the people.

10 Clues: This Amendment give you the right to bear arms. • This Amendment protects the rights kept by the people. • The 7th Amendment gives you the right to a trial by ______. • The 8th Amendment does not allow for unfair _____ or fines. • A court order that allows law enforcement to enter one's home • ...

Simple Bill of Rights 2025-04-29

Simple Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
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  1. to a lawyer
  2. cruel or unusual punishment
  3. to remain silent
  4. of religion
  5. warrantless search or seizure
  6. of speech
  7. to bear arms
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  1. not given to the National Gov belong to the State Govs
  2. of the press
  3. forced quartering of troops on private property
  4. to jury trial in civil cases
  5. of assembly
  6. have rights beyond those in the Constitution

13 Clues: of speech • to a lawyer • of assembly • of religion • of the press • to bear arms • to remain silent • cruel or unusual punishment • to jury trial in civil cases • warrantless search or seizure • have rights beyond those in the Constitution • forced quartering of troops on private property • not given to the National Gov belong to the State Govs

Bill of Rights Trivia 2025-09-18

Bill of Rights Trivia crossword puzzle
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  1. Additional protections for those accused of crimes including speedy and public trails, trial by an impartial jury, and to be information of criminal charges
  2. Protection from excessive bail and fines and cruel and unusual punishment
  3. Any powers not delegated to the federal government by the Constitution is reserved to the states or to the people
  4. Freedom of speech, press, assembly, and religion
  5. Protection from unreasonable search and seizure
  6. The listing of specific rights in the Constitution does not mean that any rights not listed are not protected
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  1. Protections for those accused of crimes including grand jury trial, double jeopardy, just compensation, self-incrimination, and due process of law
  2. Right to a jury trial in federal civil cases
  3. Right to keep and bear arms
  4. Protection from soldiers using your home without your consent

10 Clues: Right to keep and bear arms • Right to a jury trial in federal civil cases • Protection from unreasonable search and seizure • Freedom of speech, press, assembly, and religion • Protection from soldiers using your home without your consent • Protection from excessive bail and fines and cruel and unusual punishment • ...

Bill of Rights Choiceboard 2025-10-15

Bill of Rights Choiceboard crossword puzzle
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  1. You have the right to a ____ trial in civil cases over $20
  2. You can't have excessive ____ or punishments as granted by the 8th amendment
  3. The clause that forbids America from having an official religion
  4. A formal request caused by people signing names to appeal authority
  5. What the Bill of Rights grants to American citizens
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  1. All powers not given to the federal government are left for the _____ to decide
  2. What policemen need to search your house or belongings
  3. The clause that states that you can't be tried for the same crime twice; "Double _____"
  4. What the first amendment provides to citizens
  5. Intentionally harming another's reputation using false information

10 Clues: What the first amendment provides to citizens • What the Bill of Rights grants to American citizens • What policemen need to search your house or belongings • You have the right to a ____ trial in civil cases over $20 • The clause that forbids America from having an official religion • Intentionally harming another's reputation using false information • ...

Bill of Rights Review 2025-11-13

Bill of Rights Review crossword puzzle
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  1. Forbids cruel and unusual punishments.
  2. Promises a jury trial in civil (non-criminal) cases.
  3. Protects your freedoms of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
  4. Citizens have more rights than what is listed in the constitution
  5. Protects against unfair searches and taking of property.
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  1. You don’t have to testify against yourself; protects your right to due process.
  2. Gives people the right to own and carry weapons.
  3. Guarantees a fair and speedy trial in criminal cases.
  4. Says powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or people.
  5. Says soldiers can’t live in your home without your permission.

10 Clues: Forbids cruel and unusual punishments. • Gives people the right to own and carry weapons. • Promises a jury trial in civil (non-criminal) cases. • Guarantees a fair and speedy trial in criminal cases. • Protects against unfair searches and taking of property. • Says soldiers can’t live in your home without your permission. • ...

Bill of Rights Crossword 2025-11-14

Bill of Rights Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. the right of no quartering without conent
  2. the right that states citizens have other rights than those listed in the amendments
  3. to take without permission
  4. freedom of assembly
  5. synonym of limiting
Down
  1. to list something
  2. setting something right that was wronged
  3. the right to a fair and speedy trial
  4. synonym of violated
  5. no cruel or unusual punishment

10 Clues: to list something • synonym of violated • freedom of assembly • synonym of limiting • to take without permission • no cruel or unusual punishment • the right to a fair and speedy trial • setting something right that was wronged • the right of no quartering without conent • the right that states citizens have other rights than those listed in the amendments

U.S. History - Principles and Amendments 2021-11-18

U.S. History - Principles and Amendments crossword puzzle
Across
  1. this amendment grants a fair and speedy trial
  2. this amendment grants a trial by a jury
  3. this amendment is the right to bear arms
  4. electing representatives to Congress
  5. this amendment reserves the rights of the states
  6. this amendment protects against cruel punishment
  7. this amendment protects against search and seizure
  8. this amendment grants the freedom of speech
  9. this amendment protected against housing soldiers
  10. dividing the power of government
  11. restricting the power of the government
Down
  1. this amendment grants the right to remain silent
  2. each branch can check other branches
  3. the Bill of Rights protects our freedoms
  4. the people have the power
  5. this amendment reserves the rights of the people
  6. the sharing of power between federal and state

17 Clues: the people have the power • dividing the power of government • each branch can check other branches • electing representatives to Congress • this amendment grants a trial by a jury • restricting the power of the government • the Bill of Rights protects our freedoms • this amendment is the right to bear arms • this amendment grants the freedom of speech • ...

Business law crossword 2013-08-02

Business law crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Primitive law
  2. courts that deal with criminal matters (<15 yrs sentences)
  3. law used as base for new legislation
  4. execute judgments and orders
  5. is an example Statute law/legislation
  6. when liabiliies exceed assets
  7. law that is persuasive
  8. a legal practitioner
  9. other type of court
  10. court of final instance in all constituional matters
  11. on e f the officers of the superior courts
  12. the supreme court of appeal is the final place on can ?
Down
  1. law applies to cases betwen two people
  2. Any law or conduct inconsistent with contituition is?
  3. Improvements to property
  4. high courts hold _ juristiction
  5. - property is a product of human creativity
  6. _ person e.g. every human being
  7. laws that are practiced by community
  8. example of second generation rights
  9. the bill of rights is the cornerstone of?
  10. curts that dont deal with rape, treason or murder
  11. an example of first generatin rights

23 Clues: Primitive law • other type of court • a legal practitioner • law that is persuasive • Improvements to property • execute judgments and orders • when liabiliies exceed assets • high courts hold _ juristiction • _ person e.g. every human being • example of second generation rights • law used as base for new legislation • laws that are practiced by community • ...

BILL OF RIGHTS 2023-05-13

BILL OF RIGHTS crossword puzzle
Across
  1. - doesnt make sense
  2. - not good
  3. - opposite of cons
  4. - not smart
Down
  1. - not happy
  2. - not quiet
  3. - not small

7 Clues: - not good • - not happy • - not quiet • - not smart • - not small • - opposite of cons • - doesnt make sense

Bill of rights 2021-12-06

Bill of rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Cant be search
  2. You can own weapons
Down
  1. fair trial
  2. A body of fundamental principals
  3. cant be tried for same crime twice
  4. A preliminary statement
  5. The freedom to express opinions

7 Clues: fair trial • Cant be search • You can own weapons • A preliminary statement • The freedom to express opinions • A body of fundamental principals • cant be tried for same crime twice

bill of rights 2023-10-16

bill of rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. have rights not stated in the constitution
  2. to bear arms
  3. to a speedy trail with an impartial jury
  4. of states rights
  5. can have a trial with a jury in most civil cases
Down
  1. are the first ten amendments called
  2. against illegal search and seizure
  3. many amendments in the bill of rights
  4. cant have a trial with a jury in most clvil cases
  5. cruel and unusual punishment and no excessive ball

10 Clues: to bear arms • of states rights • against illegal search and seizure • are the first ten amendments called • many amendments in the bill of rights • to a speedy trail with an impartial jury • have rights not stated in the constitution • can have a trial with a jury in most civil cases • cant have a trial with a jury in most clvil cases • ...

Bill of Rights 2023-11-28

Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. freedom of speech
  2. violated
  3. can not be searched without a warrant
Down
  1. implementation
  2. interfering with an individual
  3. excessive bail and fines won’t happen
  4. people won’t be violated

7 Clues: violated • implementation • freedom of speech • people won’t be violated • interfering with an individual • excessive bail and fines won’t happen • can not be searched without a warrant

Bill of Rights 2024-11-12

Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Can’t be proven innocence and private property cannot be taken
  2. the action of Mentioning a number of things one by one
  3. security of a free state
  4. Time of peace and manner prescribed by law
Down
  1. freedom of speech and religion
  2. violation or breaking laws and agreements
  3. A right to a speedy and public trial

7 Clues: security of a free state • freedom of speech and religion • A right to a speedy and public trial • violation or breaking laws and agreements • Time of peace and manner prescribed by law • the action of Mentioning a number of things one by one • Can’t be proven innocence and private property cannot be taken

Bill of rights 2025-11-14

Bill of rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. freedom of speech
  2. reasonable rights no matter the accused
  3. no unreasonable searches
Down
  1. punishment and bail shall fit crime
  2. accused shall have all necessities in trial
  3. soldiers can’t squat in houses without consent
  4. regulated military and gun rights

7 Clues: freedom of speech • no unreasonable searches • regulated military and gun rights • punishment and bail shall fit crime • reasonable rights no matter the accused • accused shall have all necessities in trial • soldiers can’t squat in houses without consent

Documents 2016-04-22

Documents crossword puzzle
Across
  1. amendment the right of 18 years old to vote.
  2. amendment gives Congress the power to collect taxes on income without apportioning it among the states.
  3. papers is a collection of 85 articles and essays written (under the pseudonym Publius) by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay promoting the ratification of the United States Constitution.
  4. of Rights the first ten amendments to the US Constitution, ratified in 1791 and guaranteeing such rights as the freedoms of speech, assembly, and worship.
  5. Bill of Rights a British Law, passed by the Parliament of Great Britain in 1689 that declared the rights and liberties of the people and settling the succession.
  6. of Versailles was one of the peace treaties at the end of World War I.
  7. amendment gave women the right to vote.
  8. Doctrine First expressed in 1947 by US President Truman in a speech to Congress seeking aid for Greece and Turkey, the doctrine was seen by the communists as an open declaration of the Cold War.
  9. amendment Provided direct election of senators.
Down
  1. points was a statement of principles for world peace that was to be used for peace negotiations in order to end World War I.
  2. amendment ended poll taxes.
  3. of Independence the formal statement written by Thomas Jefferson declaring the freedom of the thirteen American colonies from Great Britain.
  4. amendment defining national citizenship and forbidding the states to restrict the basic rights of citizens or other persons.
  5. of Confederation the original constitution of the US, ratified in 1781, which was replaced by the US Constitution in 1789.
  6. Carta a document constituting a fundamental guarantee of rights and privileges.
  7. amendment bolished slavery in the United States.
  8. amendment Constitution granted African American men the right to vote.
  9. Constitution A document that embodies the fundamental laws and principles by which the United States is governed.

18 Clues: amendment ended poll taxes. • amendment gave women the right to vote. • amendment the right of 18 years old to vote. • amendment Provided direct election of senators. • amendment bolished slavery in the United States. • of Versailles was one of the peace treaties at the end of World War I. • amendment Constitution granted African American men the right to vote. • ...

Documents 2016-04-22

Documents crossword puzzle
Across
  1. of Confederation the original constitution of the US, ratified in 1781, which was replaced by the US Constitution in 1789.
  2. of Independence the formal statement written by Thomas Jefferson declaring the freedom of the thirteen American colonies from Great Britain.
  3. Doctrine First expressed in 1947 by US President Truman in a speech to Congress seeking aid for Greece and Turkey, the doctrine was seen by the communists as an open declaration of the Cold War.
  4. of Rights the first ten amendments to the US Constitution, ratified in 1791 and guaranteeing such rights as the freedoms of speech, assembly, and worship.
  5. Constitution A document that embodies the fundamental laws and principles by which the United States is governed.
  6. amendment Constitution granted African American men the right to vote.
  7. amendment bolished slavery in the United States.
  8. amendment the right of 18 years old to vote.
  9. amendment Provided direct election of senators.
  10. amendment ended poll taxes.
Down
  1. points was a statement of principles for world peace that was to be used for peace negotiations in order to end World War I.
  2. papers is a collection of 85 articles and essays written (under the pseudonym Publius) by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay promoting the ratification of the United States Constitution.
  3. Bill of Rights a British Law, passed by the Parliament of Great Britain in 1689 that declared the rights and liberties of the people and settling the succession.
  4. of Versailles was one of the peace treaties at the end of World War I.
  5. Carta a document constituting a fundamental guarantee of rights and privileges.
  6. amendment gives Congress the power to collect taxes on income without apportioning it among the states.
  7. amendment defining national citizenship and forbidding the states to restrict the basic rights of citizens or other persons.
  8. amendment gave women the right to vote.

18 Clues: amendment ended poll taxes. • amendment gave women the right to vote. • amendment the right of 18 years old to vote. • amendment Provided direct election of senators. • amendment bolished slavery in the United States. • of Versailles was one of the peace treaties at the end of World War I. • amendment Constitution granted African American men the right to vote. • ...

Bill of Rights Crossword 2020-10-04

Bill of Rights Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The 6th amendment gives you the right to a fair, _______ and public trial.
  2. The 7th amendment gives you the right to a trial by...
  3. Amendment preventing government allowing soldiers to be housed in people's homes.
  4. This amendment establishes that rights to not given by the federal government can still be given by states.
  5. This amendment grants rights to someone in criminal trials and protects one's property.
Down
  1. The 1st amendment grants the freedom of religion, _______, and the press.
  2. A court order that allows law enforcement to enter one's home.
  3. Amendment granting right to bear arms.
  4. This amendment protects the rights kept by the people.
  5. The 8th amendment does not allow for unfair _______ or fines.

10 Clues: Amendment granting right to bear arms. • The 7th amendment gives you the right to a trial by... • This amendment protects the rights kept by the people. • The 8th amendment does not allow for unfair _______ or fines. • A court order that allows law enforcement to enter one's home. • The 1st amendment grants the freedom of religion, _______, and the press. • ...

BILL OF RIGHTS VOCAB 2022-04-13

BILL OF RIGHTS VOCAB crossword puzzle
Across
  1. to approve
  2. the ability of people to make their own choices
  3. a written plan of government
  4. a set of actions, abilities or ideas that people believe they are entitled to
  5. not specifically assigned
Down
  1. the first 10 amendments to the Constitution
  2. a group of people gathered together in one place for a common purpose
  3. a change in, or addition to, a constitution or law
  4. the attempt to get or achieve something
  5. a formal statement or announcement

10 Clues: to approve • not specifically assigned • a written plan of government • a formal statement or announcement • the attempt to get or achieve something • the first 10 amendments to the Constitution • the ability of people to make their own choices • a change in, or addition to, a constitution or law • a group of people gathered together in one place for a common purpose • ...

The Bill of Rights 2022-04-20

The Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The commander in chief of the military
  2. The right to be religious
  3. The 6 goals are listed in this document
  4. The right for you to speak freely
  5. The nations social contract
Down
  1. Amendment 8
  2. The first written document of the Constitution
  3. The right to share news and circulate opinions
  4. the right to present requests to the government without punishment
  5. Ensures your right to gather a meeting private or publicly

10 Clues: Amendment 8 • The right to be religious • The nations social contract • The right for you to speak freely • The commander in chief of the military • The 6 goals are listed in this document • The first written document of the Constitution • The right to share news and circulate opinions • Ensures your right to gather a meeting private or publicly • ...

The Bill Of Rights 2018-11-01

The Bill Of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A fixed or limited period of time
  2. The status of someone being a citizen
  3. An examination of evidence to a judge about a crime
  4. Slavery was abolished in _____
  5. The Bill of Rights contained these rules or changes
  6. ___ were given the right to vote on August 18, 1920
Down
  1. To give consent of a law or rule
  2. ___ amendments were created
  3. The document later added to the constitution
  4. This substance was banned from being sold

10 Clues: ___ amendments were created • Slavery was abolished in _____ • To give consent of a law or rule • A fixed or limited period of time • The status of someone being a citizen • This substance was banned from being sold • The document later added to the constitution • An examination of evidence to a judge about a crime • The Bill of Rights contained these rules or changes • ...

Bill Of Rights Crossword 2013-11-18

Bill Of Rights Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The constitution cannot be used to deny or reduce the rights of citizens
  2. No double jeopardy
  3. Right to bear arms
  4. No excessive bail
  5. Right to an impartial jury
Down
  1. Any power that does not belong to the national government belongs to the states, as long as stats arent prohibited from doing it by law
  2. must have citizens consent to quater soldiers
  3. Right to trial by jury in cases involving $20 or more
  4. Citizens rights of not to endure the unreasonable search and seizure of their property
  5. Freedom of speach

10 Clues: Freedom of speach • No excessive bail • No double jeopardy • Right to bear arms • Right to an impartial jury • must have citizens consent to quater soldiers • Right to trial by jury in cases involving $20 or more • The constitution cannot be used to deny or reduce the rights of citizens • ...

Bill of Rights Crossword 2013-11-17

Bill of Rights Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Powers not given to the federal government belong to the states.
  2. Government can't lodge troops in private homes
  3. Rights of the accused - a person accused of a crime is entitled to certain rights
Down
  1. Right to bear arms (own guns)
  2. Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition
  3. People have rights not listed in the Constitution
  4. Search and seizure only with a warrant from a judge
  5. Right to a speedy trial by jury and a lawyer
  6. Jury trial in civil cases involving money
  7. Forbids cruel and unusual punishment and unreasonable bail

10 Clues: Right to bear arms (own guns) • Jury trial in civil cases involving money • Right to a speedy trial by jury and a lawyer • Government can't lodge troops in private homes • People have rights not listed in the Constitution • Search and seizure only with a warrant from a judge • Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition • ...

The Bill of Rights 2023-12-11

The Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Amendment-Your individual rights that you have
  2. Amendment-No quartering soldiers
  3. Amendment-Right to a trial by jury
  4. Amendment-No excessive bail
Down
  1. Amendment-Outlaws unreasonable search and seizure
  2. Amendment-The right to bear arms
  3. Amendment-Power not listed are given to the states
  4. Amendment-Right to a speedy trial
  5. Amendment-Rights not listed are given to the people
  6. Amendment-The right to a jury

10 Clues: Amendment-No excessive bail • Amendment-The right to a jury • Amendment-The right to bear arms • Amendment-No quartering soldiers • Amendment-Right to a speedy trial • Amendment-Right to a trial by jury • Amendment-Your individual rights that you have • Amendment-Outlaws unreasonable search and seizure • Amendment-Power not listed are given to the states • ...

The Bill of Rights 2023-12-14

The Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Right to a Jury for a crime that involves more than $20
  2. No excessive bail, no cruel or unusual punishment
  3. Outlaws Unreasonable Search and Seizures
  4. powers not listed are given to the government
  5. Right to Bear Arms
Down
  1. Rights not listed are given to the people
  2. Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of press, freedom of assembly, right to petition
  3. No Quartering of Soldiers
  4. Right to a fair fast and pubic trial, Right to have a lawyer
  5. Cannot be tried for a serious crime without a Grand Jury

10 Clues: Right to Bear Arms • No Quartering of Soldiers • Outlaws Unreasonable Search and Seizures • Rights not listed are given to the people • powers not listed are given to the government • No excessive bail, no cruel or unusual punishment • Right to a Jury for a crime that involves more than $20 • Cannot be tried for a serious crime without a Grand Jury • ...

bill of rights & constitution 2023-12-13

bill of rights & constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. amendment where you cant be tried twice for the same crime and no double jeopardy and no self incrimination
  2. amendment where you don't have to house soldiers
  3. amendment where you have the right to bear arms
  4. amendment where there is no excessive bail, no cruel and unusual punishment
  5. amendment where you have the right to a fair and speedy trail
Down
  1. amendment where powers not listed are given to the state
  2. amendment where rights not listed are given to the people
  3. amendment that has no unlawful search and seizure
  4. amendment where you have freedom of speech
  5. amendment where you have the right to a jury trial in any case involving more than $20

10 Clues: amendment where you have freedom of speech • amendment where you have the right to bear arms • amendment where you don't have to house soldiers • amendment that has no unlawful search and seizure • amendment where powers not listed are given to the state • amendment where rights not listed are given to the people • ...

The Bill Of Rights 2023-12-13

The Bill Of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Amendment:Freedoms
  2. Amendment:Powers Not Listed Are Given to the States
  3. Amendment:Protects People From Unreasonable Searches and Seizures
  4. Amendment:No Quartering Soldiers
  5. Amendment:Right to a Trial by Jury in Any Case Involving More Than $20
  6. Amendment:No Double Jeopardy, Protects Against Self-Incrimination
Down
  1. Amendment:No Cruel and Unusual Punishments, No Excessive Bail
  2. Amendment:Right to Bear Arms
  3. Amendment:Rights Not Listed Are Given to the People
  4. Amendment:Right to a Fair, Fast and Public Trial

10 Clues: Amendment:Freedoms • Amendment:Right to Bear Arms • Amendment:No Quartering Soldiers • Amendment:Right to a Fair, Fast and Public Trial • Amendment:Powers Not Listed Are Given to the States • Amendment:Rights Not Listed Are Given to the People • Amendment:No Cruel and Unusual Punishments, No Excessive Bail • ...

the bill of rights 2022-10-24

the bill of rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the right to bear arms (guns)
  2. the bill of rights cannot deny other rights previously held by the people
  3. in order to search your home a government official needs a warrant given to them by a judge and probable cause
  4. the government can not force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in times of peace or war
  5. the states remain in charge within there own borders
  6. no excessive bail and no cruel and unusual punishments
Down
  1. freedom of speech, religion, the press, assembly, and the right to petition the government
  2. you can not be tried for the same crime twice, you do not have to testify against yourself,you must have due process of law before you are convicted, and the government can't take your land unless it pays for it.
  3. right to a fast trial by an impartial jury
  4. right to a jury trial in most civil cases

10 Clues: the right to bear arms (guns) • right to a jury trial in most civil cases • right to a fast trial by an impartial jury • the states remain in charge within there own borders • no excessive bail and no cruel and unusual punishments • the bill of rights cannot deny other rights previously held by the people • ...

Bill of rights & Constitution 2023-03-21

Bill of rights & Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. get people together
  2. a rule made by a company or society to control the actions of its members
  3. legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
  4. a body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed
  5. a minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc.
Down
  1. civilians trained as soldiers, not part of the regular army
  2. rules
  3. everything in its correct place
  4. laws, considered collectively
  5. term used to describe a dominant group or an organization.

10 Clues: rules • get people together • laws, considered collectively • everything in its correct place • term used to describe a dominant group or an organization. • civilians trained as soldiers, not part of the regular army • legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior • a rule made by a company or society to control the actions of its members • ...

Bill of rights & Constitution 2023-03-21

Bill of rights & Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. rules
  2. term used to describe a dominant group or an organization.
  3. legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
  4. is a minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc.
Down
  1. is a rule made by a company or society to control the actions of its members
  2. civilians trained as soldiers, not part of the regular army
  3. laws, considered collectively
  4. everything in its correct place
  5. get people together
  6. a body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed

10 Clues: rules • get people together • laws, considered collectively • everything in its correct place • term used to describe a dominant group or an organization. • civilians trained as soldiers, not part of the regular army • legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior • is a rule made by a company or society to control the actions of its members • ...

The Bill of Rights 2023-03-07

The Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. _ of speech, religion, petition, press, and assembly
  2. outlaws _ search and arrest
  3. laws not made by congress are given to the _
  4. guarantees the right to a _ and _ trial
  5. identifies rights in _ cases
  6. prohibits forced _ of soldiers
Down
  1. no _ bail, _ punishment, or cruel/unusual punishments
  2. the people's rights are not limited to those listed in the _
  3. right to a _ trial in civil cases
  4. arms right to

10 Clues: arms right to • outlaws _ search and arrest • identifies rights in _ cases • prohibits forced _ of soldiers • right to a _ trial in civil cases • guarantees the right to a _ and _ trial • laws not made by congress are given to the _ • _ of speech, religion, petition, press, and assembly • no _ bail, _ punishment, or cruel/unusual punishments • ...

The bill of rights 2023-02-10

The bill of rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the constitution cant be made to take away or limit peoples rights
  2. right to a fair trial
  3. Freedom of Speech
  4. right of trial by jury of your peers
  5. right to a speedy public trial
Down
  1. no Cruel and Unusual Punishment
  2. right to privacy
  3. anything not written in the constitution is a power of the state and not the federal government
  4. right to bear arms
  5. no solider can be forced into your home

10 Clues: right to privacy • Freedom of Speech • right to bear arms • right to a fair trial • right to a speedy public trial • no Cruel and Unusual Punishment • right of trial by jury of your peers • no solider can be forced into your home • the constitution cant be made to take away or limit peoples rights • ...

Bill Of Rights Crossword 2023-02-09

Bill Of Rights Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. 2nd amendment: the right to bear ____
  2. 9th amendment: not all rights are ______ in the constitution
  3. 4th amendment: protects people from ___________ search and seizure
  4. 10th amendment: power not granted to the federal government belongs to the ______ and the people
  5. 5th amendment: protects people from being held for a crime, ______________, double jeopardy, and self incrimination
  6. 3rd amendment: right to refuse ________ to soldiers
Down
  1. 1st amendment: _______ of speech, religion, and the press
  2. 6th amendment: the right to a ___________ trial
  3. 8th amendment: protects from cruel and _______ punishment
  4. 7th amendment: right to a trial by ____

10 Clues: 2nd amendment: the right to bear ____ • 7th amendment: right to a trial by ____ • 6th amendment: the right to a ___________ trial • 3rd amendment: right to refuse ________ to soldiers • 1st amendment: _______ of speech, religion, and the press • 8th amendment: protects from cruel and _______ punishment • 9th amendment: not all rights are ______ in the constitution • ...

THE BILL OF RIGHTS 2024-07-10

THE BILL OF RIGHTS crossword puzzle
Across
  1. protection from unreasonable searches and seizures
  2. no deprivation of life,liberty, or property without due process of law
  3. right to bear arms
  4. no housing of soldiers in homes without consent
  5. guarantees the right to a jury trial in certain civil cases
Down
  1. individuals have other rights in addition to those listed in the Bill of Rights
  2. prohibits cruel and unusual punishment and excessive fines
  3. all powers not specifically given to the federal government are reserved for the states or to the people
  4. guarantees a fair and impartial trial to all persons accused of a crime
  5. freedom of expression

10 Clues: right to bear arms • freedom of expression • no housing of soldiers in homes without consent • protection from unreasonable searches and seizures • prohibits cruel and unusual punishment and excessive fines • guarantees the right to a jury trial in certain civil cases • no deprivation of life,liberty, or property without due process of law • ...

GI Bill of Rights 2023-04-10

GI Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Veterans received this to help businesses.
  2. The Bill provided one year of unemployment pay for who?
  3. How many veterans were able to attend or go back to college?
  4. Veterans needed help entering what?
Down
  1. There was explosive growth in what?
  2. Who was the president when the GI bill was created?
  3. Who created the GI Bill of Rights?
  4. The bill provided what for veterans to attend college?
  5. It helped put veterans in what class?
  6. The GI bill was made after what war?

10 Clues: Who created the GI Bill of Rights? • There was explosive growth in what? • Veterans needed help entering what? • The GI bill was made after what war? • It helped put veterans in what class? • Veterans received this to help businesses. • Who was the president when the GI bill was created? • The bill provided what for veterans to attend college? • ...

The Bill of Rights 2023-09-07

The Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The 1st amendment says you have the right to peacefully ___.
  2. The 1st Amendment suggests that the ____ can challenge or question leaders in writing or other forms of media.
  3. This amendment gives you the right to "keep and bare arms"
  4. This amendment says you cannot be subject for the same offense twice not can you be a witness against yourself.
  5. This amendment suggest that you should not have to pay an excessive bail and that you should not be subjected to cruel punishment such as torture if charged with a crime.
Down
  1. The 6th amendment states you have the right to have the assistance of ____ for your (his) defense. In other words you have the right to have access to a lawyer.
  2. There are ____ parts to the 1st amendment.
  3. The 4th amendment states that law enforcement officials must have a ___ in order to search your property
  4. The 6th amendment gives you the right to a ____ and public trial.
  5. History is _____.

10 Clues: History is _____. • There are ____ parts to the 1st amendment. • This amendment gives you the right to "keep and bare arms" • The 1st amendment says you have the right to peacefully ___. • The 6th amendment gives you the right to a ____ and public trial. • The 4th amendment states that law enforcement officials must have a ___ in order to search your property • ...

Bill of Rights Crossword 2023-10-03

Bill of Rights Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Right to a fair trial
  2. Not all rights listed in the constitution
  3. Police can search only with a warrant
  4. A soldier can live in your home if you allow it
Down
  1. Protects people from double jeopardy
  2. Able to express your thoughts and ideas or religion freely
  3. Right to a trial by jury
  4. Protects you from cruel punishments
  5. Being able to posses firearms
  6. Power not granted to the federal government belongs to the people

10 Clues: Right to a fair trial • Right to a trial by jury • Being able to posses firearms • Protects you from cruel punishments • Protects people from double jeopardy • Police can search only with a warrant • Not all rights listed in the constitution • A soldier can live in your home if you allow it • Able to express your thoughts and ideas or religion freely • ...

The Bill of Rights 2023-10-11

The Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. action the active effort to improve employment, educational, and other opportunities for members of groups that have been subjected to discrimination.
  2. being singled out as suspects because of the way they look.
  3. the right of a government or its agent to expropriate private property for public use with payment of compensation.
  4. individual rights protected by law from unjust governmental or other interference.
Down
  1. the suppression words, images, or ideas that are “offensive”.
  2. a false statement, usually orallz, with deframes another person.
  3. formal written accusation of a crime affirmed by a grand jury and presented by it to a court for trial of the accused.
  4. a request to do something, typically to a government agency or public official.
  5. Jeopardy prohibits anyone from being prosecuted twice for substantially the same crime.
  6. the publication of false statements that damage someone’s reputation.

10 Clues: being singled out as suspects because of the way they look. • the suppression words, images, or ideas that are “offensive”. • a false statement, usually orallz, with deframes another person. • the publication of false statements that damage someone’s reputation. • a request to do something, typically to a government agency or public official. • ...

Simple Bill of Rights 2025-04-29

Simple Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. right to jury trial in civil cases
  2. freedom of assembly
  3. no excessive bail or fines
  4. no forced quartering of troop on private property
  5. powers not given to the national gov belong to the states
  6. people have rights beyond the constitution
  7. no warrantless search or seizure
Down
  1. right to bear arms
  2. no cruel or unusual punishment
  3. right to a lawyer
  4. right to remain silent
  5. freedom of the press
  6. freedom of speech

13 Clues: right to a lawyer • freedom of speech • right to bear arms • freedom of assembly • freedom of the press • right to remain silent • no excessive bail or fines • no cruel or unusual punishment • no warrantless search or seizure • right to jury trial in civil cases • people have rights beyond the constitution • no forced quartering of troop on private property • ...

Bill of Rights Crossword 2025-05-02

Bill of Rights Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Amendment states people can own and carry weapons
  2. Amendment states your rights in criminal cases
  3. Amendment states that you have a right to be judged by a jury of your peers in civil cases
  4. Amendment states that powers not given to the government go to the states or people
Down
  1. Amendment outlines five basic freedoms
  2. Amendment states that you cannot be searched without good reason
  3. Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment
  4. Amendment states that the government cannot force you to quarter soldiers
  5. Amendment states if you are accused of a crime you have the right to a fair trial
  6. Amendment states that even if a right is not listed it doesn't mean the people don't have it

10 Clues: Amendment outlines five basic freedoms • Amendment states your rights in criminal cases • Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment • Amendment states people can own and carry weapons • Amendment states that you cannot be searched without good reason • Amendment states that the government cannot force you to quarter soldiers • ...

Bill of Rights Crossword 2024-12-03

Bill of Rights Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. You have the right to a __ and public trial
  2. A document needed for a legal search or arrest, protected by the Fourth Amendment.
  3. The Third Amendment prevents the government from forcing citizens to do this with soldiers in their homes.
  4. The Eighth Amendment prohibits this kind of bail, fines, and cruel or unusual punishment.
  5. One of the freedom in the 1st amendment
Down
  1. The Seventh Amendment guarantees a trial by this in civil cases.
  2. The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable ones of these.
  3. The First Amendment protects the freedom of this, allowing people to publish ideas without government interference.
  4. The First Amendment protects the right to do this, to gather peacefully.
  5. The First Amendment protects the free exercise of this.

10 Clues: One of the freedom in the 1st amendment • You have the right to a __ and public trial • The First Amendment protects the free exercise of this. • The Seventh Amendment guarantees a trial by this in civil cases. • The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable ones of these. • The First Amendment protects the right to do this, to gather peacefully. • ...

The Bill of Rights 2025-09-19

The Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The Eight Amendment bans cruel, and
  2. The right to a speedy public trial is supported by
  3. The Second Amendment protects the right to
  4. The Fourth Amendment protects the government from
  5. Extending the right to a jury trial is supported by this Amendment
Down
  1. The Third Amendment prohibits soldiers for occupying homes known as
  2. The Tenth Amendment outlines powers not given to the federal government are given to the
  3. Double Jeopardy is banned in what this Amendment
  4. This Amendment speaks to the rights not blatantly listed the Constitution
  5. The First Amendment is known for protecting how many freedoms

10 Clues: The Eight Amendment bans cruel, and • The Second Amendment protects the right to • Double Jeopardy is banned in what this Amendment • The Fourth Amendment protects the government from • The right to a speedy public trial is supported by • The First Amendment is known for protecting how many freedoms • ...

Bill of Rights Trivia 2025-09-18

Bill of Rights Trivia crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Additional protections for those accused of crimes including speedy and public trails, trial by an impartial jury, and to be information of criminal charges
  2. Protections for those accused of crimes including grand jury trial, double jeopardy, just compensation, self-incrimination, and due process of law
  3. Right to keep and bear arms
  4. The listing of specific rights in the Constitution does not mean that any rights not listed are not protected
  5. Protection from soldiers using your home without your consent
  6. Freedom of speech, press, assembly, and religion
Down
  1. Protection from excessive bail and fines and cruel and unusual punishment
  2. Right to a jury trial in federal civil cases
  3. Protection from unreasonable search and seizure
  4. Any powers not delegated to the federal government by the Constitution is reserved to the states or to the people

10 Clues: Right to keep and bear arms • Right to a jury trial in federal civil cases • Protection from unreasonable search and seizure • Freedom of speech, press, assembly, and religion • Protection from soldiers using your home without your consent • Protection from excessive bail and fines and cruel and unusual punishment • ...

Civil Liberties ~ 2nd-4th Amendments 2020-03-27

Civil Liberties ~ 2nd-4th Amendments crossword puzzle
Across
  1. stock
  2. 45
  3. cause
  4. shows
  5. phones
  6. D.C.
  7. Liberties
  8. Hook
  9. Course
  10. Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
  11. Rifle Association
  12. guns
  13. gun
  14. troops
  15. tolerates Mr. M
Down
  1. 1939
  2. Ohio
  3. Mejlaender
  4. Codes
  5. of Rights
  6. protections
  7. wonder teacher
  8. New Jersey
  9. warrant
  10. Social Studies
  11. Ruins Everything
  12. thinking
  13. hall

28 Clues: 45 • gun • 1939 • Ohio • D.C. • Hook • guns • hall • stock • cause • Codes • shows • phones • Course • troops • warrant • thinking • of Rights • Liberties • Mejlaender • New Jersey • protections • wonder teacher • Social Studies • tolerates Mr. M • Ruins Everything • Rifle Association • Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms

Congress Final Crossword 2021-01-13

Congress Final Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. To end a debate and take a vote
  2. Having two branches of a legislative body.
  3. making a speech longer than it has to be
  4. fully secure spot in government
  5. rewriting of preposed bills takes place here.
  6. voters that are eligible to elect their representatives
  7. brining a bill out of committee to the floor for comsideration
  8. House in congress that represents the state as a whole
  9. responsible for the rules that the bills will be represented under
  10. only committee that can deal with revenue
  11. eventually everyone has to see the bill
  12. Senate should be made up of 2 senators from each state
  13. when a bill is first introduced into congress
Down
  1. an act senators can request before going onto the floor. must have all other senators agree before action takes place.
  2. A meeting or assembly of every committee
  3. organized version of congress that handles specific tasks
  4. represented by house of representatives in congress
  5. joint committee to resolve disagreements on a bill
  6. holding of an office in motion or one about to start
  7. recommending course of action to the senate
  8. to establish if the quorum is present
  9. An official count of people and details
  10. granted equal rights
  11. when a senator tries to stop a bill from reaching the floor for consideration
  12. important supreme court case enabling federal courts to hear redistricting cases.

25 Clues: granted equal rights • To end a debate and take a vote • fully secure spot in government • to establish if the quorum is present • An official count of people and details • eventually everyone has to see the bill • A meeting or assembly of every committee • making a speech longer than it has to be • only committee that can deal with revenue • ...

Age of Absolutism 2022-11-07

Age of Absolutism crossword puzzle
Across
  1. believed life was "nasty, brutish, and short"
  2. French general who took over at the end of the Reign of Terror
  3. husband of Mary; created Bill of Rights of 1689
  4. Russian monarch who wanted to 'westernize' Russia
  5. Magna ____. Gave Englishmen rights
  6. ______ peninsula with Spain and Portugal
  7. XIV absolute monarch of France
  8. mountain chain in S. Europe
  9. Came up with the ideal of natural rights
  10. armory which was taken over during the French Revolution
Down
  1. Family that ruled Holy Roman Empire
  2. French middle class
  3. one of the sides during the English Civil War
  4. King during the Glorious Revolution
  5. arrested and executed enemies during Reign of Terror

15 Clues: French middle class • mountain chain in S. Europe • XIV absolute monarch of France • Magna ____. Gave Englishmen rights • Family that ruled Holy Roman Empire • King during the Glorious Revolution • ______ peninsula with Spain and Portugal • Came up with the ideal of natural rights • believed life was "nasty, brutish, and short" • one of the sides during the English Civil War • ...

Foundations of Government 2021-10-13

Foundations of Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This document gave the rule of law.
  2. list of rights for American citizens.
  3. Freedom of religious beliefs.
Down
  1. List of what not to do.
  2. gave rights of englishmen to the colonists.
  3. government is not all powerful.
  4. Intro to the constitution.
  5. model for bill of rights.
  6. total number of amendments to constitution.
  7. The people rule.

10 Clues: The people rule. • List of what not to do. • model for bill of rights. • Intro to the constitution. • Freedom of religious beliefs. • government is not all powerful. • This document gave the rule of law. • list of rights for American citizens. • gave rights of englishmen to the colonists. • total number of amendments to constitution.

1964 Civil Rights Act Crossword 2025-05-30

1964 Civil Rights Act Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. president to sign the Civil Rights Act of 1964
  2. civil rights activist that was an avid supporter of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 when it was suggested by John F. Kennedy
  3. government agency under the Department of Justice that peacefully tries to settle disagreements
  4. date of the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (not including the year)
Down
  1. the action taken by a group of Southern Senators to delay the bill
  2. number of days the Senate debated the bill before voting on cloture
  3. president to originally suggested the Civil Rights Act
  4. government agency created to ensure the employees are not discriminated against
  5. female civil rights activist who was arrested during the Montgomery Bus Boycott for not giving up her seat on a segregated bus

9 Clues: president to sign the Civil Rights Act of 1964 • president to originally suggested the Civil Rights Act • the action taken by a group of Southern Senators to delay the bill • number of days the Senate debated the bill before voting on cloture • date of the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (not including the year) • ...

Constitution Crossword 2023-12-12

Constitution Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. how many years ago was the constitution signed
  2. when was the constitution written?
  3. How many amendment are in the bill of rights
  4. what amendment gave people right to vote no matter race
  5. Who wrote the bill of rights
  6. what are the first three words in the constitution
Down
  1. how many amendments are there
  2. What amendment gave women right to vote
  3. how many branches of government are there
  4. what did the 13th amendment stop

10 Clues: Who wrote the bill of rights • how many amendments are there • what did the 13th amendment stop • when was the constitution written? • What amendment gave women right to vote • how many branches of government are there • How many amendment are in the bill of rights • how many years ago was the constitution signed • what are the first three words in the constitution • ...

AP Gov 2023-11-21

AP Gov crossword puzzle
Across
  1. habeas corpus
  2. fcc
  3. civil rights
  4. james madison
  5. fifth amendment
  6. due process
  7. roe v wade
  8. shield law
  9. virginia
  10. interest groups
  11. eniment domain
  12. discrimination
  13. civil liberties
Down
  1. double jeopardy
  2. supreme court
  3. constitutionality
  4. second amendment
  5. slander
  6. eigth amendment
  7. federalists ten
  8. fourth amendment
  9. bill of attainder
  10. first amendment
  11. sedition
  12. libel

25 Clues: fcc • libel • slander • sedition • virginia • roe v wade • shield law • due process • civil rights • supreme court • habeas corpus • james madison • eniment domain • discrimination • double jeopardy • eigth amendment • federalists ten • fifth amendment • first amendment • interest groups • civil liberties • second amendment • fourth amendment • constitutionality • bill of attainder

OCS Civics Mod 4, L3 - Bill of Rights 2019-04-14

OCS Civics Mod 4, L3 - Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The Constitution is a living document which means it can ___ over time.
  2. Women's ____ means the right for women to vote.
  3. The 15th Amendment established the right to ___ to all male citizens.
  4. The 8th Amendment protects from cruel and unusual ___ and excessive bails.
  5. The 26th Amendment lowered the voting ____ to 18 years old.
  6. An amendment can be proposed by ____ if 2/3 of both houses agree.
Down
  1. The main purpose of the Bill of Rights is to protect the ____ of individuals.
  2. The Bill of Rights is the first 10 ___ or changes to the Constitution.
  3. The 14th Amendment created equal protection under the law for all ___.
  4. The 5th Amendment protects from double ___ and testifying against oneself.
  5. The ____ can ask Congress to propose an amendment if 2/3 of the states agree.
  6. The 24th Amendment made ____ taxes illegal. These were taxes people used to have to pay to vote.
  7. The 19th Amendment gave ___ the right to vote.

13 Clues: The 19th Amendment gave ___ the right to vote. • Women's ____ means the right for women to vote. • The 26th Amendment lowered the voting ____ to 18 years old. • An amendment can be proposed by ____ if 2/3 of both houses agree. • The 15th Amendment established the right to ___ to all male citizens. • ...

Chapter 19 Crossword Puzzle 2014-01-12

Chapter 19 Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A sickness Theodore Roosevelt suffered from as a child
  2. Coated with a thin layer of gold paint
  3. They weren't interested in women's rights or minority rights
  4. A process that allows voters to put a bill before a state legislature
  5. Something Teddy Roosevelt worried about in the wilderness
  6. A person working to destroy monopolies and trusts
  7. The protection of natural resources
  8. Crusading journalists
Down
  1. A serious problem in city governments
  2. Something Mexican Immigrants did to help each other
  3. One of the first states to adopt progressive reforms
  4. A ban on consumption of alcohol
  5. Something African Americans faced in the North and in the South
  6. People who worked for women's rights to vote
  7. People vote to remove an elected official from office
  8. A way for people to vote directly on a proposed new law
  9. Where black and whites worked for equal rights for African Americans
  10. Voters choose their party's candidate
  11. Murder by a mob
  12. Los Angeles was home to the nation's largest what?

20 Clues: Murder by a mob • Crusading journalists • A ban on consumption of alcohol • The protection of natural resources • A serious problem in city governments • Voters choose their party's candidate • Coated with a thin layer of gold paint • People who worked for women's rights to vote • A person working to destroy monopolies and trusts • ...

Reconstruction 2022-10-11

Reconstruction crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Hays oversaw the end of reconstruction
  2. supremacy the belief that white people constitute a superior race and should therefore dominate society
  3. percent plan decreed that a state could be reintegrated into the union when 10% of the 1860 vote count from that state
  4. baggers a political candidate who seeks election in an area where they have no local connections
  5. a person who behaves badly but in an amusingly mischievous rather than harmful way
  6. klux klan a secret hate group
  7. amendment abolished slavery
  8. Johnson a southern Democrat, became president with the assassination of Lincoln under Johnson’s plan
  9. of 1877 an agreement that resolved the disputed 1876 election
  10. rights act of 1866 the nation’s first civil rights law
Down
  1. bureau a government program that assisted former slaves and poor whites in the south
  2. bill a bill to guarantee to certain states whose governments have been usurped or overthrown a republican form of government
  3. amendment granted citizenship and equal civil and legal rights to African Americans and slaves who had been emancipated after the American civil war
  4. rights act of 1875 affirmed the “equality of all men before the law”
  5. a thing that has been rebuilt after being damaged or destroyed
  6. codes laws passed by southern states witch restricted African Americans rights
  7. the right to vote in political elections
  8. amendment the rights of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude
  9. a person who redeems someone or something
  10. Revels the principal of a black school in Baltimore

20 Clues: amendment abolished slavery • klux klan a secret hate group • Hays oversaw the end of reconstruction • the right to vote in political elections • a person who redeems someone or something • Revels the principal of a black school in Baltimore • rights act of 1866 the nation’s first civil rights law • of 1877 an agreement that resolved the disputed 1876 election • ...

1964 Civil Rights Act Crossword 2025-05-30

1964 Civil Rights Act Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. president to sign the Civil Rights Act of 1964
  2. civil rights activist that was an avid supporter of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 when it was suggested by John F. Kennedy
  3. government agency under the Department of Justice that peacefully tries to settle disagreements
  4. date of the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (not including the year)
Down
  1. the action taken by a group of Southern Senators to delay the bill
  2. number of days the Senate debated the bill before voting on cloture
  3. president to originally suggested the Civil Rights Act
  4. government agency created to ensure the employees are not discriminated against
  5. female civil rights activist who was arrested during the Montgomery Bus Boycott for not giving up her seat on a segregated bus

9 Clues: president to sign the Civil Rights Act of 1964 • president to originally suggested the Civil Rights Act • the action taken by a group of Southern Senators to delay the bill • number of days the Senate debated the bill before voting on cloture • date of the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (not including the year) • ...

BILL OF RIGHTS CROSSWORD PUZZLE 2017-11-01

BILL OF RIGHTS CROSSWORD PUZZLE crossword puzzle
Across
  1. THE FIRST TEN AMENDMENTS
  2. RIGHT TO BE INFORMED OF CHARGES, RIGHT TO A SPEEDY TRIAL, RIGHT TO A JURY, RIGHT TO A LAWYER, FACE PEOPLE AGAINST YOU, CALL YOUR WITNESSES
  3. FIRST AMENDMENT, NO NATIONAL RELIGION
  4. SETS LIMITATIONS ON BAIL AND PUNISHMENTS
  5. PROTECTS THE RIGHTS TO CARRY AND BEAR ARMS
Down
  1. LAST STATE TO ACCEPT THE CONSTITUTION IN 1790
  2. FIRST STATE TO ACCEPT THE CONSTITUTION IN 1787
  3. FREEDOM OF THE PRESS, RELIGION, ASSEMBLE, SPEECH, AND PETITION THE GOVERNMENT
  4. STATES PEOPLE HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT ARE NOT ADDRESSED IN THE CONSTITUTION
  5. FIRST CONSTITUTION
  6. PROVIDES FOR JURY TRIALS IN CIVIL CASES
  7. PROHIBITS UNREASONABLE ARRESTS AND SEARCHES
  8. NO CITIZEN SHOULD BE FORCED TO QUARTER SOLDIERS IN THEIR HOMES
  9. SAYS ALL POWERS NOT GIVEN TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ARE KEPT BY THE STATES OR THE PEOPLE

14 Clues: FIRST CONSTITUTION • THE FIRST TEN AMENDMENTS • FIRST AMENDMENT, NO NATIONAL RELIGION • PROVIDES FOR JURY TRIALS IN CIVIL CASES • SETS LIMITATIONS ON BAIL AND PUNISHMENTS • PROTECTS THE RIGHTS TO CARRY AND BEAR ARMS • PROHIBITS UNREASONABLE ARRESTS AND SEARCHES • LAST STATE TO ACCEPT THE CONSTITUTION IN 1790 • FIRST STATE TO ACCEPT THE CONSTITUTION IN 1787 • ...

Constitution/Bill of Rights Crossword 2023-12-19

Constitution/Bill of Rights Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. ________ Amendment: Right to remain silent, double jeopardy, and other rights for those accused of a crime.
  2. The group who opposed the Constitution and preferred stronger State Governments.
  3. The Seventh Amendment guarantees a ______ in civil cases.
  4. Second Amendment guarantees the right to bear ____.
  5. ______ Amendment: Freedom of Religion, Assembly, Petition, Press, Speech.
  6. The name of the first 10 amendments.
  7. If the Federal Government doesn't want to deal with an issue, they allow the State Governments to settle it.
Down
  1. The third amendment states that you don't have to _______ troops in your home.
  2. The group who supported the Constitution and a stronger Federal Government.
  3. Without a search ________, police may be searched or subject to seizure.
  4. This is known as the hidden amendment. It's the rights people have that aren't listed.
  5. According to the Eighth Amendment, no ______ or unusual punishments shall be inflicted.
  6. This man wrote 51 of the 85 Federalist Papers to defend the Constitution.
  7. The Sixth Amendment guarantees your right to a _______ trial. This prevents people from waiting in jail for a trial.

14 Clues: The name of the first 10 amendments. • Second Amendment guarantees the right to bear ____. • The Seventh Amendment guarantees a ______ in civil cases. • Without a search ________, police may be searched or subject to seizure. • This man wrote 51 of the 85 Federalist Papers to defend the Constitution. • ...

Bill of Rights and Constitution 2025-02-04

Bill of Rights and Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. protects from cruel and unusual punishment
  2. right to trail by jury
  3. protects people from being held for a crime, unless accused
  4. signs law and appoints federal judges
  5. protects people from unreasonable search
  6. decides if laws are constitutional
  7. right to bear arms
Down
  1. the right to a fair and speedy trail
  2. freedom of speech, religion
  3. makes laws and approves presidential
  4. right to refuse quarters to soldiers
  5. power not granted to the federal government belongs to the states and the people
  6. not all rights are listed in the constitution
  7. Legislative Executive Judicial

14 Clues: right to bear arms • right to trail by jury • freedom of speech, religion • Legislative Executive Judicial • decides if laws are constitutional • the right to a fair and speedy trail • makes laws and approves presidential • right to refuse quarters to soldiers • signs law and appoints federal judges • protects people from unreasonable search • ...

Post WWII 2023-04-11

Post WWII crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Arnall / Governor during WWII
  2. Braves / Name of a baseball team
  3. Allan / Wanted Atlanta to be a major city
  4. / Farmers did this to move from cotton
  5. / Leader of group was John Lewis
Down
  1. Maddox / Owned the Pickrick reasurant
  2. / Transformation of Agriculture(machines)
  3. / Name of the mayor of Atlanta
  4. Bill / Bill of rights gave free education
  5. College / An aspect of the G.I Bill

10 Clues: Arnall / Governor during WWII • / Name of the mayor of Atlanta • Braves / Name of a baseball team • / Leader of group was John Lewis • College / An aspect of the G.I Bill • Maddox / Owned the Pickrick reasurant • / Farmers did this to move from cotton • / Transformation of Agriculture(machines) • Bill / Bill of rights gave free education • ...

The Civil Rights Movement 2023-05-28

The Civil Rights Movement crossword puzzle
Across
  1. last name of the woman who started the Montgomery Bus Boycott
  2. method of protesting that MLK used
  3. separation of races based on laws
  4. participated in freedom rides, desegregated lunch counters
  5. mass protest resulted in attack by dogs and use of water to stop them
  6. civil rights organization for equality through legality
Down
  1. president created first civil rights bill in 1960s
  2. civil rights organization devoted to achieving equality through non-violent civil disobedience
  3. type of protest that the Greensboro Four participated in
  4. civil rights lawyer who fought for desegregation
  5. president that passes 24th Amendment, desegregates army
  6. vice-president who signed civil rights bills
  7. separation of races because of tradition or practice

13 Clues: separation of races based on laws • method of protesting that MLK used • vice-president who signed civil rights bills • civil rights lawyer who fought for desegregation • president created first civil rights bill in 1960s • separation of races because of tradition or practice • president that passes 24th Amendment, desegregates army • ...

chapter 3/4 review 2021-03-08

chapter 3/4 review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. which branch of governemnt makes decisions about the challenges that are brought to court
  2. a person whose first language is french
  3. when did the First Nations and Indian Act start?
  4. a list of people to be barred from boarding airline flights
  5. are you forced to retire once you turn 65?
  6. a bill that Metis could trade for land
  7. a group of people who share a characteristic
  8. how long can police hold someone using the Anti-terrorism act
  9. paid for by taxes and provided by the government
Down
  1. which individual rights and freedoms
  2. when did the Charter get put in place
  3. the charter applies to
  4. where a person goes to learn the language and be immersed in it to gain fluency
  5. what section of the Charter entrenches Aboriginal rights?
  6. you have the right to be free of imprisonment, search and seizure without reasons backed by law and evidence
  7. an organization of workers that acts to protect workers rights and interests
  8. a person who receives collective rights also receives
  9. responsibility for Democratic rights
  10. the only province that is officially bilingual

19 Clues: the charter applies to • which individual rights and freedoms • responsibility for Democratic rights • when did the Charter get put in place • a bill that Metis could trade for land • a person whose first language is french • are you forced to retire once you turn 65? • a group of people who share a characteristic • the only province that is officially bilingual • ...

Chapter 3/4 review 2021-03-04

Chapter 3/4 review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. which branch of governemnt makes decisions about the challenges that are brought to court
  2. a person whose first language is french
  3. when did the First Nations and Indian Act start
  4. a list of people to be barred from boarding airline flights
  5. are you forced to retire once you turn 65
  6. a bill that Metis could trade for land
  7. a group of people who share a characteristic
  8. how long can police hold someone using the Anti-terrorism act
  9. paid for by taxes and provided by the government
Down
  1. which individual rights and freedoms
  2. when did the Charter get put in place
  3. the charter applies to
  4. where a person goes to learn the language and be immersed in it to gain fluency
  5. what section of the Charter entrenches Aboriginal rights
  6. you have the right to be free of imprisonment, search and seizure without reasons backed by law and evidence
  7. an organization of workers that acts to protect workers rights and interests
  8. a person who receives collective rights also receives
  9. responsibility for Democratic rights
  10. the only province that is officially bilingual

19 Clues: the charter applies to • which individual rights and freedoms • responsibility for Democratic rights • when did the Charter get put in place • a bill that Metis could trade for land • a person whose first language is french • are you forced to retire once you turn 65 • a group of people who share a characteristic • the only province that is officially bilingual • ...

Law 2021-09-27

Law crossword puzzle
Across
  1. single document accepted by single vote in legislature
  2. the right to asylum is under ___ declaration of human rights
  3. this code Protects you from harassment and discrimination
  4. known as Charter of the French language
  5. procedure where people ages 12-17 are charged with criminal offense
  6. united as one dominion under Canada
  7. direct vote from people for certain issue
  8. the last ____ commission was in 2000
  9. law of regulation
  10. ___ was created in 1982
Down
  1. North America act the act that United the territory into one dominion
  2. was called by Quebec's Parti Québécois in 1980
  3. set of conditions to make changes to constitution
  4. landmark document that achieved full independence for Canada.
  5. known as Loi sur la clarté référendaire
  6. Deals with relationships or individuals or groups
  7. basic principles and laws
  8. a bill proposed by someone who isn't a member of cabinet
  9. international human rights for children
  10. another term for order
  11. being equal
  12. also known as the Charlottetown Accord
  13. everyone no matter what position is under the law, this is called ___
  14. the cabinet proposes a ___

24 Clues: being equal • law of regulation • another term for order • ___ was created in 1982 • basic principles and laws • the cabinet proposes a ___ • united as one dominion under Canada • the last ____ commission was in 2000 • also known as the Charlottetown Accord • known as Loi sur la clarté référendaire • known as Charter of the French language • international human rights for children • ...

Unit 6: Creating a Nation Crossword 2025-12-15

Unit 6: Creating a Nation Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Branch interpreting laws
  2. Group wanting a Bill of Rights
  3. Land law organizing western territories and creating statehood
  4. Branch that makes laws
  5. 1st constitution is America
  6. Group supporting the Constitution and strong central government
  7. House in congress with equal representation Congress
  8. Elects the President
  9. A system where branches check each other’s power
  10. “Father of the Constitution”
  11. The event that proved the Articles were too weak
Down
  1. Bill of Rights protects
  2. The Principle dividing government into branches
  3. Power shared between states and national government
  4. House in congress with representation based on population
  5. Who is the head of the Executive Branch?
  6. First ten amendments
  7. Meeting to revise the Articles
  8. the North agreed to the 3/5 compromise because they planned on voting to end the _____ _______ _____ in 20 years
  9. Combine NJ and VA Plan creating two-house Congress
  10. Counting enslaved people for votes in the House of Representatives
  11. The city where the Convention was held
  12. The Highest Court in the Judicial Branch
  13. Branch enforcing laws

24 Clues: First ten amendments • Elects the President • Branch enforcing laws • Branch that makes laws • Bill of Rights protects • Branch interpreting laws • 1st constitution is America • “Father of the Constitution” • Group wanting a Bill of Rights • Meeting to revise the Articles • The city where the Convention was held • Who is the head of the Executive Branch? • ...

Chapter 2 2019-09-20

Chapter 2 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. they are the (civil) rights intended for the protection of a person axcused of any crime. These are called rights of the  ______
  2. under the _______ of a law that is valid or of the constitution itself
  3. they are the right that the law will enforce at the instance of private individuals for the purpose of securing for them the enjoyment of their means and happiness
  4. this refers to the method or manner by which the law is enforced.
  5. he differs with him in this impartial application of law that ignores important factors
  6. private property shall not be taken for public use without just _______
  7. This requires that the law itself, not merely the procedures by which the law would  be enforced, is fair, reasonable and just.
  8. after _______ with fair reasonable methods of procedure prescribed by law.
  9. the process of decision making and the process by which decision are implemented
  10. this maybe defined as a declaration and enumaration of a person's rights and privilage this is called _______ of rights
Down
  1. good governance in the ________ of countries is a broad term
  2. any deprivation of life, liberty,  or property by the state is with ______ process
  3. they are the rights possessed by every citizenship without being granted by the state. These are called _______ rights
  4. the right of the people to be ________ in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches.
  5. they are the rights that provided by law making body. These are called ______ of rights
  6. the ______ of communication and correspondence shall be inviolable
  7. they are rights that are conferred and protected by the constitution
  8. good governance in local government  aims to increase civil _______ with more member
  9. they refer to the rights that are intended to ensure the well-being  of the individual
  10. They are such rights of the citizen that give them the power to participate, directly or indirectly, in the stablishment or administration of the government. These are called ______ rights

20 Clues: good governance in the ________ of countries is a broad term • this refers to the method or manner by which the law is enforced. • the ______ of communication and correspondence shall be inviolable • they are rights that are conferred and protected by the constitution • under the _______ of a law that is valid or of the constitution itself • ...

Bill of Rights Day | December 15 2024-12-12

Bill of Rights Day | December 15 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The 6th Amendment guarantees a fair __________.
  2. The Bill of Rights can be found in the ____________.
  3. The number of Amendments in the Bill of Rights.
Down
  1. He introduced the bill to Congress.
  2. Guaranteed in the Bill of Rights
  3. The 1st Amendment guarantees Free ____________.

6 Clues: Guaranteed in the Bill of Rights • He introduced the bill to Congress. • The 6th Amendment guarantees a fair __________. • The 1st Amendment guarantees Free ____________. • The number of Amendments in the Bill of Rights. • The Bill of Rights can be found in the ____________.

The bill of rights 2024-01-29

The bill of rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. It is important to have strict ___ with no exceptions for a stable democracy
  2. The looseness of the bill of rights is quite _____
  3. The best newspaper to read is the tribune of ______
  4. You should ____ our newspaper daily!
  5. It is important to object when you don't receive the rights you deserve
Down
  1. We always try to provide _____ news to our readers
  2. You have the right for staying silent until you are provided with a _______
  3. Before adding the bill of rights the federalists ____ and could not agree on the constitution
  4. It is our ____ to always provide the truth
  5. ________ the first amendments comes the second amendment

10 Clues: You should ____ our newspaper daily! • It is our ____ to always provide the truth • We always try to provide _____ news to our readers • The looseness of the bill of rights is quite _____ • The best newspaper to read is the tribune of ______ • ________ the first amendments comes the second amendment • ...

Constitution Part 2 Vocab Crossword Puzzle 2025-10-28

Constitution Part 2 Vocab Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. - this branch of government makes laws, also known as Congress
  2. - idea that the people rule and are in control of the government
  3. - government is limited by rule of law, meaning that all citizens and government officials must obey laws
  4. - this branch enforces the laws, includes the president and the military
  5. - power is shared between the state and national governments
  6. - to make a change to a document, in this case the Constitution
  7. - Written in 1787, this was ratified and included a Bill of Rights
Down
  1. - this branch interprets and studies laws passed by Congress, includes the Supreme Court
  2. - each branch of government checks the actions of the others to ensure there is no abuse of power
  3. - Responsibilities of citizens, including voting and serving on juries
  4. - citizens' basic freedoms are outlined and protected under the Bill of Rights
  5. - government power is split between three branches of government
  6. - Protects the rights of American citizens from the government
  7. - the citizens elect representatives to govern on their behalf
  8. - process for immigrats to become U.S. citizens, including being at least 18 years old and swearing allegiance to the U.S.

15 Clues: - power is shared between the state and national governments • - this branch of government makes laws, also known as Congress • - Protects the rights of American citizens from the government • - the citizens elect representatives to govern on their behalf • - to make a change to a document, in this case the Constitution • ...

American Revolution 2025-10-12

American Revolution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. of Rights – First ten amendments protecting individual freedoms
  2. Rights – Idea that all men are born with rights
  3. – Turning point victory that brought France into the war
  4. Acts – Punishments for the Boston Tea Party
  5. and Balances – System dividing powers among branches
  6. – French officer who aided Washington
  7. – Site of the first battle of the Revolution
  8. Neglect – British policy allowing colonies to self-govern
  9. Congress – Colonial meeting to coordinate resistance
Down
  1. – Colonists who wanted independence
  2. – Colonists who supported Britain
  3. of Confederation – America’s first (and weak) government
  4. of Paris – Officially ended the American Revolution
  5. of Independence – Document written by Jefferson declaring freedom
  6. Tea Party – Protest where colonists destroyed taxed tea
  7. Henry – “Give me liberty, or give me death!” speaker
  8. – Final major battle of the war
  9. Paine – Author of Common Sense
  10. Act – Tax on paper goods that angered colonists
  11. Forge – Harsh winter camp for Washington’s army

20 Clues: Paine – Author of Common Sense • – Final major battle of the war • – Colonists who supported Britain • – Colonists who wanted independence • – French officer who aided Washington • Acts – Punishments for the Boston Tea Party • – Site of the first battle of the Revolution • Rights – Idea that all men are born with rights • Act – Tax on paper goods that angered colonists • ...

2.1 Forming a New Nation Crossword 2024-10-30

2.1 Forming a New Nation Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The long-term effect of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 was that ___________eventually became states.
  2. Freedom of the____ helps maintain a democratic society by allowing individuals to be informed.
  3. Several states refuse to_____ the U.S. Constitution because it did not list the rights of the people.
  4. a country led by elected representatives is a _______.
  5. An amendment to the Constitution can be ratified by three-fourths of the ____ legislatures.
  6. The _____(2 words) decided representation in Congress.
  7. Each state has ___ senators to balance the rights of large & small states.
  8. The 9th & 10th amendments are included in the Bill of Rights to keep a _____ of power & rights.
  9. The _____ branch CANNOT propose new taxes, because that is the Legislatives' branch's' job.
  10. One purpose of the Bill of Rights is to ____the power of the federal government.
  11. The right to a speedy trial falls under the _____ Amendment.
  12. One of the shared powers between the national & state governments is raising _____.
Down
  1. States share a common market except that trade outside of the country is _________.
  2. An example of the violation of the rule of law would be requirements for a ____ permit vary depending on the applicant.
  3. The greatest concern of the opponents to the Constitution was giving up ____ (2 words) to form a stronger union.
  4. ______(2 words) was an important event in history because it led to the Constitutional Convention.
  5. The primary work of Congress is to make ____ for the country.
  6. _______(2 words),the “Father of the Constitution” & was well prepared to lead the discussion at the convention.
  7. The Supreme Court’s power to declare a law unconstitutional is called _____ (2 words)
  8. Congress feared a strong central government would lose people's _____________ for which they fought for.
  9. The Constitution is organized into parts called______.
  10. Criticizing officials in an editorial, debating controversial issues in class & promoting ideas that are unpopular are all protected by the ___ Amendment.
  11. Power is shared by the national & state governments in a _____ system of government.
  12. _____ (3 words) aims to ensure that no one is above the law.
  13. The 2nd, 3rd and 4th amendments were a response to _____ colonial rule of America.

25 Clues: a country led by elected representatives is a _______. • The Constitution is organized into parts called______. • The _____(2 words) decided representation in Congress. • _____ (3 words) aims to ensure that no one is above the law. • The right to a speedy trial falls under the _____ Amendment. • The primary work of Congress is to make ____ for the country. • ...

1A Chapter 2 2023-09-14

1A Chapter 2 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. presented the Great Compromise
  2. helped create the bill of rights
  3. published his persuasive Defense of the Constitution, second president
  4. pushed for the presidential veto power
  5. helped draft the new Massachusetts Constitution, helped write the Articles of Confederation
  6. refused to sign the constitution with no bill of rights
Down
  1. proposed the New Jersey Plan
  2. was the presiding officer of the constitutional convention, first president
  3. helped draft the Declaration, Articles, and the constitution
  4. pseudonym name for an anti-federalist, feared a strong federal government
  5. made corrections to the constitution in the second continental congress
  6. major author of the Virginia Plan, also helped write the federalist papers
  7. also a pen name of an anti-federalist, wrote essays against the constitution
  8. the major co-author of the federalist papers

14 Clues: proposed the New Jersey Plan • presented the Great Compromise • helped create the bill of rights • pushed for the presidential veto power • the major co-author of the federalist papers • refused to sign the constitution with no bill of rights • helped draft the Declaration, Articles, and the constitution • ...

Constitution Part 1 Vocabulary 2023-10-20

Constitution Part 1 Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. To Ratify
  2. Opposed the constitution without the Bill of Rights
  3. Written laws
Down
  1. Freedom that cannot be taken away by someone.
  2. Supports the constitution without the Bill of Rights
  3. To approve something
  4. To discuss the pros and cons of a subject
  5. Against something

8 Clues: To Ratify • Written laws • Against something • To approve something • To discuss the pros and cons of a subject • Freedom that cannot be taken away by someone. • Opposed the constitution without the Bill of Rights • Supports the constitution without the Bill of Rights

Constitution and 7 Principals of Government 2023-11-06

Constitution and 7 Principals of Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. this amendment says that the federal government only has the rights listed in the Constitution
  2. the legislative, executive, and judicial functions of government are divided among separate and independent branches
  3. this amendment says that citizen's rights are protected whether listed or not
  4. this amendment gives freedom of speech, religion press
  5. this kind of sovereignty means its government is based on the consent of the people
  6. this type of government is restricted in its powers
  7. this amendment gives citizens the right to lawful search and seizures
  8. strong state government
  9. this amendment gives citizens rights in criminal cases
  10. this amendment gives the right to bear arms
  11. Article II gives these powers
  12. this amendment gives citizens the right to a fair trial
  13. this amendment is about quartering soldiers
  14. he wrote the Bill of Rights (last name)
Down
  1. these basic rights to life and liberty
  2. strong central government
  3. system that allows other branches to keep each other from getting too powerful
  4. to share government with another (national and state)
  5. power of government held by the people
  6. took 9 of 13 states to do this
  7. this amendment gives citizens rights to a fair bail, punishment, time to trial
  8. this amendment gives citizens rights in civil cases
  9. Article I gives these powers
  10. change or addition to a law
  11. Article III gives these powers

25 Clues: strong state government • strong central government • change or addition to a law • Article I gives these powers • Article II gives these powers • took 9 of 13 states to do this • Article III gives these powers • these basic rights to life and liberty • power of government held by the people • he wrote the Bill of Rights (last name) • this amendment gives the right to bear arms • ...

The Bill of Rights 2024-02-02

The Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. You should ____ our newspaper daily!
  2. Every person has the right to remain silent until provided with a ______
  3. The best newspaper to read is the tribune of ______
  4. It is important to _____ when you do not receive the rights you deserve
Down
  1. The looseness of the bill of rights is quite _____
  2. This newspaper always tries to provide the _____ news to our readers
  3. In order to have a stable democracy, it is important to have strict ___ with no exceptions.
  4. ________ the first amendment comes the second amendment
  5. Before adding the Bill of Rights, the federalists ____ that there were rights lacking for the peopleand could not agree on the constitution
  6. Our ____ states that this newspaper always tells the truth

10 Clues: You should ____ our newspaper daily! • The looseness of the bill of rights is quite _____ • The best newspaper to read is the tribune of ______ • ________ the first amendment comes the second amendment • Our ____ states that this newspaper always tells the truth • This newspaper always tries to provide the _____ news to our readers • ...

Week 14- The Bill of Rights 2024-03-11

Week 14- The Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The Second Amendment protects a citizen’s right to keep and bear _______.
  2. The Constitution defines what the ________ can and can’t do.
  3. The Bill of Rights _______ individual rights.
  4. A ______ to the Constitution must be voted on. This change is called an amendment.
  5. The Bill of Rights are the first 10 ________ to the Constitution.
Down
  1. The Tenth Amendment states that all powers not given to the United States are given to the ________.
  2. The Constitution did not protect the individual ______ of people.
  3. As South Carolinians returned home after the Revolutionary War, they found homes and farms were ______ or ruined.
  4. The _______ Amendment protects a citizen’s right to practice religion and speak freely.
  5. The Constitution provided for ______ branches of government.

10 Clues: The Bill of Rights _______ individual rights. • The Constitution defines what the ________ can and can’t do. • The Constitution provided for ______ branches of government. • The Constitution did not protect the individual ______ of people. • The Bill of Rights are the first 10 ________ to the Constitution. • ...

Chapter 2 2019-09-20

Chapter 2 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. they are the (civil) rights intended for the protection of a person axcused of any crime. These are called rights of the  ______
  2. under the _______ of a law that is valid or of the constitution itself
  3. they are the right that the law will enforce at the instance of private individuals for the purpose of securing for them the enjoyment of their means and happiness
  4. this refers to the method or manner by which the law is enforced.
  5. he differs with him in this impartial application of law that ignores important factors
  6. private property shall not be taken for public use without just _______
  7. This requires that the law itself, not merely the procedures by which the law would  be enforced, is fair, reasonable and just.
  8. after _______ with fair reasonable methods of procedure prescribed by law.
  9. the process of decision making and the process by which decision are implemented
  10. this maybe defined as a declaration and enumaration of a person's rights and privilage this is called _______ of rights
Down
  1. good governance in the ________ of countries is a broad term
  2. any deprivation of life, liberty,  or property by the state is with ______ process
  3. they are the rights possessed by every citizenship without being granted by the state. These are called _______ rights
  4. the right of the people to be ________ in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches.
  5. they are the rights that provided by law making body. These are called ______ of rights
  6. the ______ of communication and correspondence shall be inviolable
  7. they are rights that are conferred and protected by the constitution
  8. good governance in local government  aims to increase civil _______ with more member
  9. they refer to the rights that are intended to ensure the well-being  of the individual
  10. They are such rights of the citizen that give them the power to participate, directly or indirectly, in the stablishment or administration of the government. These are called ______ rights

20 Clues: good governance in the ________ of countries is a broad term • this refers to the method or manner by which the law is enforced. • the ______ of communication and correspondence shall be inviolable • they are rights that are conferred and protected by the constitution • under the _______ of a law that is valid or of the constitution itself • ...

Constitutional Freedoms 2013-03-07

Constitutional Freedoms crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Supreme court ruled freedom of speech was a basic right and liberty, in this case.
  2. States government must follow proper constitutional procedures in trials, and other actions taken against individuals
  3. Upheld the view of the bill of rights, in this case.
  4. Fundamental Freedom.
  5. Extended the protections of the Bill of Rights against the actions of state and local governments.
  6. Citizen's who believe that a state or local authority has denied basic rights
Down
  1. not only defined citizenship,but also started making individual rights national.
  2. First 10 Amendments
  3. Word the supreme court interprets to include all freedoms in the 1st Amendment.

9 Clues: First 10 Amendments • Fundamental Freedom. • Upheld the view of the bill of rights, in this case. • Citizen's who believe that a state or local authority has denied basic rights • Word the supreme court interprets to include all freedoms in the 1st Amendment. • not only defined citizenship,but also started making individual rights national. • ...

Unit 4 Vocab 2024-02-23

Unit 4 Vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. you get a sticker for doing this
  2. are read to you when you are arrested
  3. more civil argument
  4. longest in the U.S. was 24 hours and 18 minutes
  5. like Biden and Trump
  6. fancy word for laws
  7. one part of Congress(acronym)
Down
  1. there are 27 in the constitution
  2. in America, it is made of 3 branches
  3. made up of 100 representatives
  4. ____ of rights
  5. count of legal U.S. citizens once every 10 years
  6. elephant
  7. donkey
  8. big no

15 Clues: donkey • big no • elephant • ____ of rights • more civil argument • fancy word for laws • like Biden and Trump • one part of Congress(acronym) • made up of 100 representatives • there are 27 in the constitution • you get a sticker for doing this • in America, it is made of 3 branches • are read to you when you are arrested • longest in the U.S. was 24 hours and 18 minutes • ...

Constitution Crossword 2016-11-18

Constitution Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Branch of government that decides if laws are carried out fairly.
  2. A philosophy of limited government with elected representatives serving at the will of the people. The government is based on consent of the governed.
  3. The Land Ordinance of 1785 put the 1784 resolution in operation by providing a mechanism for selling and settling the land.
  4. A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments
  5. Branch of government that enforces the laws.
  6. Supporters of the Constitution that were led by Alexander Hamilton and John Adams. They firmly believed the national government should be strong. They didn't want the Bill of Rights because they felt citizens' rights were already well protected by the Constitution
  7. Basic liberties and rights of all citizens are guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.
  8. A settlement of differences in which each side gives up something.
  9. The original constitution of the US, ratified in 1781, which was replaced by the US Constitution in 1789.
  10. II Executive Branch
  11. 1st Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, negotiated with British for Washington
  12. A system of government that is bound to certain principles of action by a state constitution.
  13. A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power
  14. A change to the Constitution
  15. A compromise that proposed two houses of Congress; one where a state's population would determine representation and another where all states were represented equally
  16. a series of 85 essays written by Hamilton, Madison, and Jay (using the name "publius") published in NY newspapers and used to convince readers to adopt the new constitution
  17. 1st President of the United States; commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution (1732-1799)
Down
  1. Father of the Constitution
  2. A group who opposed the ratification of the Constitution in 1787. They opposed a strong central government (tyranny) and supported states' rights.
  3. American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
  4. Rebellion led by Daniel Shays of farmers in western Massachusetts in 1786-1787, protesting mortgage foreclosures. It highlighted the need for a strong national government just as the call for the Constitutional Convention went out.
  5. Agreement that each slave counted as three-fifths of a person in determining representation in the House for representation and taxation purposes (negated by the 13th amendment)
  6. of Rights A formal statement of the fundamental rights of the people of the United States, incorporated in the Constitution as Amendments 1-10, and in all state constitutions.
  7. A government in which the people rule by their own consent.
  8. First Secretary of the Treasury. He advocated creation of a national bank, assumption of state debts by the federal government, and a tariff system to pay off the national debt.
  9. Constitutional division of powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, with the legislative branch making law, the executive applying and enforcing the law, and the judiciary interpreting the law.
  10. A law passed in 1787, that provided a method for admitting new states to the Union from the territory.
  11. A constitutional proposal that would have given each state one vote in a new congress
  12. "Large state" proposal for the new constitution, calling for proportional representation in both houses of a bicameral Congress. The plan favored larger states and thus prompted smaller states to come back with their own plan for apportioning representation.
  13. Branch of government that makes laws.

30 Clues: II Executive Branch • Father of the Constitution • A change to the Constitution • Branch of government that makes laws. • Branch of government that enforces the laws. • A government in which the people rule by their own consent. • Branch of government that decides if laws are carried out fairly. • A settlement of differences in which each side gives up something. • ...

Government 2025-04-28

Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. slavery
  2. suffrage
  3. v. Arizona
  4. of California v. Bakke
  5. taxes
  6. voting age 18
Down
  1. to bear arms
  2. v. Des Moines
  3. right to vote
  4. 2 terms
  5. v. Ohio
  6. rights
  7. Jersey v. TLO
  8. v.Wainwright

14 Clues: taxes • rights • slavery • 2 terms • v. Ohio • suffrage • v. Arizona • to bear arms • v.Wainwright • v. Des Moines • right to vote • Jersey v. TLO • voting age 18 • of California v. Bakke