bill of rights Crossword Puzzles
Bill of Rights Trivia 2025-09-18
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- Additional protections for those accused of crimes including speedy and public trails, trial by an impartial jury, and to be information of criminal charges
- Protections for those accused of crimes including grand jury trial, double jeopardy, just compensation, self-incrimination, and due process of law
- Right to keep and bear arms
- The listing of specific rights in the Constitution does not mean that any rights not listed are not protected
- Protection from soldiers using your home without your consent
- Freedom of speech, press, assembly, and religion
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- Protection from excessive bail and fines and cruel and unusual punishment
- Right to a jury trial in federal civil cases
- Protection from unreasonable search and seizure
- 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 • ...
The Constitution Review 2025-03-18
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- The Articles of Confederation created a weak __________ government
- The group that officially elects the President
- the number of branches in the U.S. government
- The main goal of this is to protect and provide for the people
- The compromise that counted enslaved people as part of the population
- A survey taken every 10 years to determine population by state
- The idea that the government is divided in to three branches is known as ___________ of power
- If a president is thought to have committed a crime they can __________ him.
- The first ten amendments to the Constitution
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- The first amendment of the Constitution protects the ________________ rights of the people
- The introduction to the Constitution that gives the people the power
- This branch of government makes laws
- People who felt a Bill of Rights was necessary to protect the people
- This is an example of a check on Congress, the president can say "no" to a law
- In this house of congress there are two members per state
- In order to prevent one branch from gaining to much power, each branch has the power to ___________ on the other branch
- The compromise that created a two-house legislature
- People who believed the Federal government should be strong and a Bill of Rights wasn't necessary
18 Clues: This branch of government makes laws • The first ten amendments to the Constitution • the number of branches in the U.S. government • The group that officially elects the President • The compromise that created a two-house legislature • In this house of congress there are two members per state • The main goal of this is to protect and provide for the people • ...
U.S. Constitution 2022-01-17
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- Two houses
- How we choose our president
- Branch that holds court
- ___ of the U.S.A.
- Branch that consists of the Prez, VP, and Cabinet
- all citizens have these
- President serves for two __
- Amendment dealing with women's voting rights
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- Hear cases and appeals
- document with the country's rules
- Branch that makes laws
- ___ and House of Representatives
- People making decisions on the court
- Two of these run for president
- When the Government says no to a bill
- __ and balances
- edits to the constitution
- Amendment dealing with ties in elections
18 Clues: Two houses • __ and balances • ___ of the U.S.A. • Hear cases and appeals • Branch that makes laws • Branch that holds court • all citizens have these • edits to the constitution • How we choose our president • President serves for two __ • Two of these run for president • ___ and House of Representatives • document with the country's rules • People making decisions on the court • ...
Bill of Rights& the 7 Principles of Government Crossword puzzle 2022-02-18
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- prohibits the government from forcing citizens to shelter soldiers in their homes.
- Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, double jeopardy
- Most often mentioned in the context of the death penalty, the Eighth Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishments, but also mentions “excessive fines” and bail.
- Prohibits any law limiting freedom with respect to religion
- helps to define the concept of federalism, the relationship between Federal and state governments
- A system states in the US Constitution that allows one branch to cancel or rule out another branch's actions.
- freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
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- A belief that ultimate power resides in the people.
- A form of government in which people elect representatives to create and enforce laws
- The right of militia.
- Basic liberties and rights of all citizens are guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.
- to ensure that the Bill of Rights was not seen as granting to the people of the United States only the specific rights it addressed.
- a system of government; a power sharing arrangement between sub-state actors pooling soverignty
- The Seventh Amendment continues a practice from English common law of distinguishing civil claims which must be tried before a jury
- no one in the government or leadership can disobey any laws and no one has complete power
- a process under which executive, legislative and administrative actions are subject to review by the judiciary.
- The Sixth Amendment guarantees the rights of criminal defendants, including the right to a public trial without unnecessary delay
17 Clues: The right of militia. • freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures • A belief that ultimate power resides in the people. • Prohibits any law limiting freedom with respect to religion • Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, double jeopardy • Basic liberties and rights of all citizens are guaranteed in the Bill of Rights. • ...
Unit 3 Facts and Terms 2026-01-06
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- Women's ________ gave them the right to vote
- v Board
- clause that says the government can't have an enforced religion
- v Ferguson
- worth
- A Fixed Limit on something
- rule that outlaws any evidence gathered unconstitutionally
- Providing info that leads to oneself being a criminal
- tax
- restraint
- Rights Amendment
- amendment that outlawed slavery
- to privacy
- rights act of 1965
- Protections from the Government
- and unusual punishment
- amendment that gave african americans the right to vote
- Written Defamation
- amendment that outlawed poll tax
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- action
- amendment of free speech
- Things that little kids DEFINITELY shouldn't know about
- Process Clause
- speech that symbolizes something
- with disabilities act
- exercise clause
- v US
- bargaining
- protection clause
- rights act of 1964
- of Rights
- doctrine
- Harassment
- v Reed
- v. Sandford
- amendment of granting citizenship to all
- speech that advertises something
- v New York
- Protections from Discrimination
- amendment that gave women the right to vote
40 Clues: tax • v US • worth • action • v Reed • v Board • doctrine • of Rights • restraint • v Ferguson • bargaining • Harassment • to privacy • v New York • v. Sandford • Process Clause • exercise clause • Rights Amendment • protection clause • rights act of 1964 • rights act of 1965 • Written Defamation • with disabilities act • and unusual punishment • amendment of free speech • A Fixed Limit on something • ...
Marlo Bill of Rights& the 7 Principles of Government Crossword puzzle 2022-02-24
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- Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, double jeopardy
- A belief that ultimate power resides in the people.
- a system of government; a power sharing arrangement between sub-state actors pooling sovereignty
- The Amendment guarantees the rights of criminal defendants, including the right to a public trial without unnecessary delay
- Most often mentioned in the context of the death penalty, the Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishments, but also mentions “excessive fines” and bail.
- A system states in the US Constitution that allows one branch to cancel or rule out another branch's actions.
- helps to define the concept of federalism, the relationship between Federal and state governments
- Basic liberties and rights of all citizens are guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.
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- A form of government in which people elect representatives to create and enforce laws
- to ensure that the Bill of Rights was not seen as granting to the people of the United States only the specific rights it addressed.
- prohibits the government from forcing citizens to shelter soldiers in their homes.
- no one in the government or leadership can disobey any laws and no one has complete power
- The Amendment continues a practice from English common law of distinguishing civil claims which must be tried before a jury
- a process under which executive, legislative and administrative actions are subject to review by the judiciary.
- The right of militia.
- Prohibits any law limiting freedom with respect to religion
- freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
17 Clues: The right of militia. • freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures • A belief that ultimate power resides in the people. • Prohibits any law limiting freedom with respect to religion • Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, double jeopardy • Basic liberties and rights of all citizens are guaranteed in the Bill of Rights. • ...
Con Law Module 2 2026-03-03
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- Case recognizing right to refuse life-sustaining treatment
- Government purpose required under strict scrutiny
- Case that recognized abortion as a fundamental right under privacy
- Case holding that marriage and procreation are fundamental to survival of the race
- Case that overruled Roe and rejected abortion as deeply rooted
- Case recognizing privacy rights in marital contraception
- Rights must be implicit in the concept of ordered liberty
- Level of review required when the government restricts a fundamental right
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- Type of due process concerned with fair procedures
- Term used to describe implied privacy protections from the Bill of Rights
- Law must be narrowly tailored to achieve the objective
- Conduct intended to injure and unjustifiable by any government interest is conscience-shocking
- Amendment cited in Griswold for protection of unenumerated rights
- Case extending contraceptive rights to unmarried individuals
- Judges look to the nation’s history and collective conscience to determine fundamental rights
15 Clues: Government purpose required under strict scrutiny • Type of due process concerned with fair procedures • Law must be narrowly tailored to achieve the objective • Case recognizing privacy rights in marital contraception • Rights must be implicit in the concept of ordered liberty • Case recognizing right to refuse life-sustaining treatment • ...
Aral 2 2025-03-12
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- Karapatang ipinagkaloob ng pamahalaan ngunit maaaring bawiin.
- Ang karapatan ay hindi maaaring mahati.
- Nakapaloob dito ang lahat ng karapatan ng tao.
- Taglay ito ng tao simula nung siya ay ipinanganak kung kaya't hindi ito maaaring kuhain saiyo.
- Lahat ng tao sa mundo ay may karapatang pantao.
- Lahat ng tao ay taglay ito.
- Buhay pang-ekonomiko.
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- Karapatang tinitiyak na maging kasiya-siya ang indibidwal.
- Karapatang magbibigay proteksyon sa indibidwal.
- Ipinasa noong 1628.
- Magkakaugnay
- Batas na kaloob at pinangangalagaan ng estado.
- Nabuo ito dahil kay Haring Cyrus ng Persya.
- Rights Karapatan simula noong ikaw ay ipinanganak, taglay mona ito
- Nakapaloob dito ang karapatan ng mga Pilipino.
15 Clues: Magkakaugnay • Ipinasa noong 1628. • Buhay pang-ekonomiko. • Lahat ng tao ay taglay ito. • Ang karapatan ay hindi maaaring mahati. • Nabuo ito dahil kay Haring Cyrus ng Persya. • Batas na kaloob at pinangangalagaan ng estado. • Nakapaloob dito ang lahat ng karapatan ng tao. • Nakapaloob dito ang karapatan ng mga Pilipino. • Karapatang magbibigay proteksyon sa indibidwal. • ...
EOC Review #2 2022-04-08
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- This highlighted the issue of not being able to protect ourselves.
- These were dissolved which meant colonists could not make their own laws
- This group wanted a Bill of Rights added to the Constitution before ratification.
- This group supported ratifying the Constitution without a Bill of Rights
- The Declaration of Independence lists these against Britain and the king.
- This was America's first form of government
- This meant having to let soldiers live in your home even if you didn't want to.
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- Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
- There was no executive branch so there was no __________ under our first government.
- Thomas ___________ was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence.
- Because there was no ____________ branch, there was no one to solve issues between states.
- These had all of the power under America's first government.
- ____________ without Representation was the rallying cry of the Revolution.
- If the government is not protecting people's natural rights, the people can ________ or abolish it.
14 Clues: This was America's first form of government • Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. • These had all of the power under America's first government. • This highlighted the issue of not being able to protect ourselves. • These were dissolved which meant colonists could not make their own laws • ...
Lesson 5 2025-05-27
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- the imposition of the death penalty on a person by the state
- the process by which the Supreme Court applies the Bill of Rights to the states through the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment
- rights not specifically listed in the Bill of Rights but given general protection under the Ninth Amendment
- speech or other forms of expression considered offensive to conventional standards of decency
- basic freedoms guaranteed under the U.S. Constitution, such as freedom of speech and freedom of religion
- a document issued by a judge that authorizes law enforcement officers to carry out a search, seizure of evidence, or arrest
- reasonable suspicion of criminal behavior
- a clause in the Fourteenth Amendment declaring that no state may deny “equal protection of the laws” to any person within that state
- statements, usually made under oath, suggesting that the person speaking is guilty of a crime
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- not religious or spiritual in nature
- conduct that conveys a message without spoken words
- the prosecution of a person a second time for a crime for which the defendant has already been tried once and found not guilty; prohibited under the Fifth Amendment
- publishing false information about someone with intent to cause harm
- orally spreading false information about someone with intent to cause harm
- an attempt by government to prevent the publication or broadcast of material considered harmful
- money given over to a court in exchange for a criminal suspect's release from jail until his or her trial begins
- a clause in the Fifth Amendment that prohibits the government from taking private property for public use “without just compensation”
- guarantees of equal rights and equal treatment under the law, such as trial by jury and voting rights
18 Clues: not religious or spiritual in nature • reasonable suspicion of criminal behavior • conduct that conveys a message without spoken words • the imposition of the death penalty on a person by the state • publishing false information about someone with intent to cause harm • orally spreading false information about someone with intent to cause harm • ...
BILL OF RIGHTS 2023-05-13
Bill of rights 2021-12-06
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
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- have rights not stated in the constitution
- to bear arms
- to a speedy trail with an impartial jury
- of states rights
- can have a trial with a jury in most civil cases
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- are the first ten amendments called
- against illegal search and seizure
- many amendments in the bill of rights
- cant have a trial with a jury in most clvil cases
- 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
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
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
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
CYOA crossword 2021-02-08
Gun Control 2024-11-19
16 Clues: brutality • a casualty • disputable • law making • to promote • to control • to restrain • the last […] • an imposition • shooting iron • bill of rights • your bloodline • pressure group • within arm's reach • you […] for someone • a sword is a dangerous […]
Civil Rights Movement Crossword Puzzle 2014-04-17
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- In protesting by sitting down
- gave a speech about racial discrimination
- Brown center of a case
- Marshall chief of NAACP
- X important voice leader
- Boycott refusal to sit on a bus
- association for colored people
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- Rights Act banned discrimination
- on Washington a rally to support the civil rights bill
- group for women
- Riders a group of African Americans and Whites on a bus to New Orleans
- Parks wanted to sit with white people on bus
- Vs. Ferguson case separating trains
- Rights Act gave federal government the power
14 Clues: group for women • Brown center of a case • Marshall chief of NAACP • X important voice leader • In protesting by sitting down • association for colored people • Boycott refusal to sit on a bus • Rights Act banned discrimination • Vs. Ferguson case separating trains • gave a speech about racial discrimination • Parks wanted to sit with white people on bus • ...
Liberty Questions: Are we to be a Nation, Sehaj K 2022-02-21
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- WHat do you call those who oppose the Constitution
- WHo is virginia's former governor
- WHo was teh strongest supporter of teh Bill of rights
- What does the congress start working on?
- Revolutions fail to remember the importance of ____
- nobody dreamed in teh year____ that they could governor such a big country
- What do the anti-federalists realize at the Massachusetts convention?
- WHat do they compare the bill of rights to as significance?
- Who drafted the bill of rights
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- All men are created equal they state then the compare how unfair it is for ________ ________.
- Who offered the first Natural History Museum?
- Delegates meet after 4 months too completely
- Most delegates come to revise the Articles of_____
- they celebrated the birth of ______
14 Clues: Who drafted the bill of rights • WHo is virginia's former governor • they celebrated the birth of ______ • What does the congress start working on? • Delegates meet after 4 months too completely • Who offered the first Natural History Museum? • WHat do you call those who oppose the Constitution • Most delegates come to revise the Articles of_____ • ...
BILL OF RIGHTS CROSSWORD PUZZLE 2017-11-01
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- THE FIRST TEN AMENDMENTS
- 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
- FIRST AMENDMENT, NO NATIONAL RELIGION
- SETS LIMITATIONS ON BAIL AND PUNISHMENTS
- PROTECTS THE RIGHTS TO CARRY AND BEAR ARMS
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- LAST STATE TO ACCEPT THE CONSTITUTION IN 1790
- FIRST STATE TO ACCEPT THE CONSTITUTION IN 1787
- FREEDOM OF THE PRESS, RELIGION, ASSEMBLE, SPEECH, AND PETITION THE GOVERNMENT
- STATES PEOPLE HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT ARE NOT ADDRESSED IN THE CONSTITUTION
- FIRST CONSTITUTION
- PROVIDES FOR JURY TRIALS IN CIVIL CASES
- PROHIBITS UNREASONABLE ARRESTS AND SEARCHES
- NO CITIZEN SHOULD BE FORCED TO QUARTER SOLDIERS IN THEIR HOMES
- 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
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- ________ Amendment: Right to remain silent, double jeopardy, and other rights for those accused of a crime.
- The group who opposed the Constitution and preferred stronger State Governments.
- The Seventh Amendment guarantees a ______ in civil cases.
- Second Amendment guarantees the right to bear ____.
- ______ Amendment: Freedom of Religion, Assembly, Petition, Press, Speech.
- The name of the first 10 amendments.
- If the Federal Government doesn't want to deal with an issue, they allow the State Governments to settle it.
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- The third amendment states that you don't have to _______ troops in your home.
- The group who supported the Constitution and a stronger Federal Government.
- Without a search ________, police may be searched or subject to seizure.
- This is known as the hidden amendment. It's the rights people have that aren't listed.
- According to the Eighth Amendment, no ______ or unusual punishments shall be inflicted.
- This man wrote 51 of the 85 Federalist Papers to defend the Constitution.
- 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
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- protects from cruel and unusual punishment
- right to trail by jury
- protects people from being held for a crime, unless accused
- signs law and appoints federal judges
- protects people from unreasonable search
- decides if laws are constitutional
- right to bear arms
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- the right to a fair and speedy trail
- freedom of speech, religion
- makes laws and approves presidential
- right to refuse quarters to soldiers
- power not granted to the federal government belongs to the states and the people
- not all rights are listed in the constitution
- 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 • ...
Articles of Confederation and US Constitution 2023-02-03
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- The first government of the US.
- number of branches of government created by the US Constitution.
- named the large states plan and wanted representation in congress based on population.
- first president of the united states
- introduction to the US Constitution
- number of amendments to the US Constitution.
- group that refused to support the new constitution without a Bill of Rights.
- the US Constitution is divided into seven of these.
- amendment that guarantees freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
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- location of the writing of the US Constitution.
- firstten amendments to the Constitution
- group that supported passing the Constitution with no bill of rights.
- a change to the US Constitution.
- named the small states plan and wanted each state to be represented equally in congress.
- the Articles of Confederation were considered too _______.
- the idea of dividing the powers of government between multiple branches.
- 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. • ...
Mid-Year Review 2023-02-06
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- goals of the constitution
- permission
- freed slaves
- found in the 5th amendment-deals with property
- the start of taxes(acts)for colonist
- no one is above the law and doesn't change randomly
- to change the constitution
- President rejects a bill
- cruel leader
- party that supports government programs (health care)
- persuade the colonist to be free of Britain
- - has a jury and first place a case starts
- prevent any branch from becoming too powerful
- a fee to vote in elections (24)
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- presidential power that carries the same weight as a law/no congress
- group wanted new constitution and a strong centralized government
- where you live
- to convince an audience
- limited king's power
- this allowed colonist to have self government
- to approve
- no illegal searches and seizures
- believed in natural rights of life liberty and property
- women right to vote
- right to lawyer/fair trial
- this group wanted a strong state government and bill of rights written down
- party that favors less government, less debt
27 Clues: permission • to approve • freed slaves • cruel leader • where you live • women right to vote • limited king's power • to convince an audience • President rejects a bill • goals of the constitution • to change the constitution • right to lawyer/fair trial • a fee to vote in elections (24) • no illegal searches and seizures • the start of taxes(acts)for colonist • ...
U.S Constitution and Bill of Rights 2021-09-21
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- having two law-making parts.
- The branch of government that makes the laws.
- the constitutional system that shares power between the national and state governments.
- To all future generations.
- the idea that the authority of government comes from the people.
- the act of giving testimony that can be used against oneself.
- the law-making part of government, called the legislature.
- the part of the government that “executes” (carries out) laws.
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- head of the Executive Branch of government.
- A propose law.
- guarantees freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition.
- rights that belong to people “by nature” simply because they are human beings.
- an order from judge that authorizes a search.
- the part of the government, consisting of the Supreme Court and lower federal courts.
- Introduction to the U.S. Constitution.
- the upper house of the United States Congress with representatives from each states.
- to reject a proposed law or a bill.
- to formally accuse an official of a crime related to official duties.
- 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. • ...
Lauren O'Hagan Liberty Ep 6 2022-02-21
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- who is the rumor that is circulating through the states about
- things Americans have done but never tried out before
- the Constitution was made
- Why did they want to keep their proceedings absolutely secret?
- who wrote the bill of rights
- nobody have dreamed of
- noah webster thinks the bill of rights in our new government is
- how do people feel about the Constitution
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- things Americans have done but never tried out before
- what is the American Revolution important for
- Who believed the Massachusetts convention was very important and spoke up when everyone wanted to just go home?
- things americans have don but never tried out before
- what did they write a blue print for
- those who oppose the Constitution
- Did Prince Henry accept the offer to Nathaniel Gorham or did he decline?
- 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 • ...
Corra & Aya & Leia 2023-03-22
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- Everyone must follow the law?
- People rule.
- What amendment defines citizenship?
- Make laws.
- each individual part of a political party's platform
- A person under the age of 18.
- the first form of government.
- women's suffrage
- How many amendments do we have?
- Unalienable Rights life, liberty, Pursuit of happiness.
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- Government is not all-powerful.
- We elect others to represent us.
- Right to trial by jury in a civil case.
- right to peaceful gathering
- Model for Bill of Rights.
- Established the Rule of law.
- Head of the Executive branch.
- Carries out laws.
- What amendment established the right to keep and bear arms?
- Inerperts laws.
20 Clues: Make laws. • People rule. • Inerperts laws. • women's suffrage • Carries out laws. • Model for Bill of Rights. • right to peaceful gathering • Established the Rule of law. • Everyone must follow the law? • Head of the Executive branch. • A person under the age of 18. • the first form of government. • Government is not all-powerful. • How many amendments do we have? • ...
Congress Final Crossword 2021-01-13
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- To end a debate and take a vote
- Having two branches of a legislative body.
- making a speech longer than it has to be
- fully secure spot in government
- rewriting of preposed bills takes place here.
- voters that are eligible to elect their representatives
- brining a bill out of committee to the floor for comsideration
- House in congress that represents the state as a whole
- responsible for the rules that the bills will be represented under
- only committee that can deal with revenue
- eventually everyone has to see the bill
- Senate should be made up of 2 senators from each state
- when a bill is first introduced into congress
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- an act senators can request before going onto the floor. must have all other senators agree before action takes place.
- A meeting or assembly of every committee
- organized version of congress that handles specific tasks
- represented by house of representatives in congress
- joint committee to resolve disagreements on a bill
- holding of an office in motion or one about to start
- recommending course of action to the senate
- to establish if the quorum is present
- An official count of people and details
- granted equal rights
- when a senator tries to stop a bill from reaching the floor for consideration
- 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 • ...
Documents 2016-04-22
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- amendment the right of 18 years old to vote.
- amendment gives Congress the power to collect taxes on income without apportioning it among the states.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- of Versailles was one of the peace treaties at the end of World War I.
- amendment gave women the right to vote.
- 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.
- amendment Provided direct election of senators.
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- points was a statement of principles for world peace that was to be used for peace negotiations in order to end World War I.
- amendment ended poll taxes.
- of Independence the formal statement written by Thomas Jefferson declaring the freedom of the thirteen American colonies from Great Britain.
- amendment defining national citizenship and forbidding the states to restrict the basic rights of citizens or other persons.
- of Confederation the original constitution of the US, ratified in 1781, which was replaced by the US Constitution in 1789.
- Carta a document constituting a fundamental guarantee of rights and privileges.
- amendment bolished slavery in the United States.
- amendment Constitution granted African American men the right to vote.
- 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
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- of Confederation the original constitution of the US, ratified in 1781, which was replaced by the US Constitution in 1789.
- of Independence the formal statement written by Thomas Jefferson declaring the freedom of the thirteen American colonies from Great Britain.
- 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.
- 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.
- Constitution A document that embodies the fundamental laws and principles by which the United States is governed.
- amendment Constitution granted African American men the right to vote.
- amendment bolished slavery in the United States.
- amendment the right of 18 years old to vote.
- amendment Provided direct election of senators.
- amendment ended poll taxes.
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- points was a statement of principles for world peace that was to be used for peace negotiations in order to end World War I.
- 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.
- 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.
- of Versailles was one of the peace treaties at the end of World War I.
- Carta a document constituting a fundamental guarantee of rights and privileges.
- amendment gives Congress the power to collect taxes on income without apportioning it among the states.
- amendment defining national citizenship and forbidding the states to restrict the basic rights of citizens or other persons.
- 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. • ...
Documents 2016-04-22
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- of Confederation the original constitution of the US, ratified in 1781, which was replaced by the US Constitution in 1789.
- points was a statement of principles for world peace that was to be used for peace negotiations in order to end World War I.
- of Independence the formal statement written by Thomas Jefferson declaring the freedom of the thirteen American colonies from Great Britain.
- amendment bolished slavery in the United States.
- amendment Constitution granted African American men the right to vote.
- Constitution A document that embodies the fundamental laws and principles by which the United States is governed.
- amendment Provided direct election of senators.
- amendment ended poll taxes.
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- Carta a document constituting a fundamental guarantee of rights and privileges.
- 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.
- 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.
- of Versailles was one of the peace treaties at the end of World War I.
- 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.
- 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.
- amendment defining national citizenship and forbidding the states to restrict the basic rights of citizens or other persons.
- amendment gives Congress the power to collect taxes on income without apportioning it among the states.
- amendment gave women the right to vote.
- 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. • ...
U.S. History - Principles and Amendments 2021-11-18
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- this amendment grants a fair and speedy trial
- this amendment grants a trial by a jury
- this amendment is the right to bear arms
- electing representatives to Congress
- this amendment reserves the rights of the states
- this amendment protects against cruel punishment
- this amendment protects against search and seizure
- this amendment grants the freedom of speech
- this amendment protected against housing soldiers
- dividing the power of government
- restricting the power of the government
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- this amendment grants the right to remain silent
- each branch can check other branches
- the Bill of Rights protects our freedoms
- the people have the power
- this amendment reserves the rights of the people
- 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
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- Primitive law
- courts that deal with criminal matters (<15 yrs sentences)
- law used as base for new legislation
- execute judgments and orders
- is an example Statute law/legislation
- when liabiliies exceed assets
- law that is persuasive
- a legal practitioner
- other type of court
- court of final instance in all constituional matters
- on e f the officers of the superior courts
- the supreme court of appeal is the final place on can ?
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- law applies to cases betwen two people
- Any law or conduct inconsistent with contituition is?
- Improvements to property
- high courts hold _ juristiction
- - property is a product of human creativity
- _ person e.g. every human being
- laws that are practiced by community
- example of second generation rights
- the bill of rights is the cornerstone of?
- curts that dont deal with rape, treason or murder
- 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 • ...
OCS Civics Mod 4, L3 - Bill of Rights 2019-04-14
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- The 19th Amendment gave ___ the right to vote.
- The 5th Amendment protects from double ___ and testifying against oneself.
- The 8th Amendment protects from cruel and unusual ___ and excessive bails.
- An amendment can be proposed by ____ if 2/3 of both houses agree.
- The 26th Amendment lowered the voting ____ to 18 years old.
- The main purpose of the Bill of Rights is to protect the ____ of individuals.
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- The Bill of Rights is the first 10 ___ or changes to the Constitution.
- The 24th Amendment made ____ taxes illegal. These were taxes people used to have to pay to vote.
- Women's ____ means the right for women to vote.
- The 14th Amendment created equal protection under the law for all ___.
- The Constitution is a living document which means it can ___ over time.
- The 15th Amendment established the right to ___ to all male citizens.
- 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. • ...
Civil Liberties ~ 2nd-4th Amendments 2020-03-27
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
Age of Absolutism 2022-11-07
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- believed life was "nasty, brutish, and short"
- French general who took over at the end of the Reign of Terror
- husband of Mary; created Bill of Rights of 1689
- Russian monarch who wanted to 'westernize' Russia
- Magna ____. Gave Englishmen rights
- ______ peninsula with Spain and Portugal
- XIV absolute monarch of France
- mountain chain in S. Europe
- Came up with the ideal of natural rights
- armory which was taken over during the French Revolution
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- Family that ruled Holy Roman Empire
- French middle class
- one of the sides during the English Civil War
- King during the Glorious Revolution
- 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 • ...
AP Gov 2023-11-21
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- habeas corpus
- fcc
- civil rights
- james madison
- fifth amendment
- due process
- roe v wade
- shield law
- virginia
- interest groups
- eniment domain
- discrimination
- civil liberties
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- double jeopardy
- supreme court
- constitutionality
- second amendment
- slander
- eigth amendment
- federalists ten
- fourth amendment
- bill of attainder
- first amendment
- sedition
- 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
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- The Constitution is a living document which means it can ___ over time.
- Women's ____ means the right for women to vote.
- The 15th Amendment established the right to ___ to all male citizens.
- The 8th Amendment protects from cruel and unusual ___ and excessive bails.
- The 26th Amendment lowered the voting ____ to 18 years old.
- An amendment can be proposed by ____ if 2/3 of both houses agree.
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- The main purpose of the Bill of Rights is to protect the ____ of individuals.
- The Bill of Rights is the first 10 ___ or changes to the Constitution.
- The 14th Amendment created equal protection under the law for all ___.
- The 5th Amendment protects from double ___ and testifying against oneself.
- The ____ can ask Congress to propose an amendment if 2/3 of the states agree.
- The 24th Amendment made ____ taxes illegal. These were taxes people used to have to pay to vote.
- 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. • ...
The Bill of Rights 2017-11-27
10 Clues: Due Process • Excessive bail • Right to bear arms • Quartering of troops • Searches and Seizures • Speedy and Public trial • Civil trial exceeding $20 • Other rights unenumerated • Rights reserved by the States • Freedom of speech and religion
Illinois Bill of Rights 2017-05-09
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- No warrant shall be issued without probable cause
- All men have right to life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness.
- People have a right to assemble in a peaceful manner
- All people can speak, write, and publish freely
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- No person has to give evidence against himself
- All people have right to bail except in certain circumstances
- Exercise enjoyment of religious profession and worship
- No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, and property without due process of law
- Everyone has a right to a trial by jury
- Right for a citizen to keep and bear arms
10 Clues: Everyone has a right to a trial by jury • Right for a citizen to keep and bear arms • No person has to give evidence against himself • All people can speak, write, and publish freely • No warrant shall be issued without probable cause • People have a right to assemble in a peaceful manner • Exercise enjoyment of religious profession and worship • ...
Bill of Rights Vocab 2021-09-15
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- to accept reluctantly
- Cruel or oppressive government
- That which cannot be given or taken away
- Remedy or to set right
- compel or force to follow a particular course of actions
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- morally correct behavior or thinking
- a formal request with signatures to appease a particular cause
- shorter without losing sense
- You are blank when running on a treadmill
- the expression of approval or agreement
10 Clues: to accept reluctantly • Remedy or to set right • shorter without losing sense • Cruel or oppressive government • morally correct behavior or thinking • the expression of approval or agreement • That which cannot be given or taken away • You are blank when running on a treadmill • compel or force to follow a particular course of actions • ...
Bill of Rights Crossword 2022-03-10
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- Codifies the right to a jury trial in certain civil cases and inhibits courts from overturning a jury's findings of fact.
- A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
- Guarantees freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition.
- protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.
- Guarantees the rights of criminal defendants, including the right to a public trial without unnecessary delay, the right to a lawyer, the right to an impartial jury, and the right to know who your accusers are and the nature of the charges and evidence against you.
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- Forbids the government from forcing citizens to allow soldiers to live in their homes.
- Powers not granted to the United States were reserved to the States or to the people.
- The federal government doesn't own the rights that are not listed in the Constitution, but instead, they belong to citizens.
- Prohibits the federal government from imposing unduly harsh penalties on criminal defendants.
- An amendment to the US Constitution stating that no person may be compelled to testify against himself and that no person may be tried for a second time on a charge for which he has already been acquitted.
10 Clues: protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government. • Powers not granted to the United States were reserved to the States or to the people. • Forbids the government from forcing citizens to allow soldiers to live in their homes. • Guarantees freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition. • ...
Bill of Rights Scenarios 2021-12-10
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- After trespassing private property, Robby was charged with a fine of $700. What amendment does this violate?
- 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?
- Billy was arrested for carrying a gun in the back of his car for protection. Which amendment allows him to keep it there?
- 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?
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- 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.
- 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.
- lily was pulled over and asked for her to step out of her car for a random search. What amendment allows her to refuse?
- Joe and his friends were talking in a bad way about the president. What amendment protects this?
- 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?
- 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?
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 2022-01-21
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- Rights of the accused
- Speech,Press,Religion...
- Rights not listed in the constitution
- Quartering soldiers
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- No cruel and unusual punishment, Excessive bail
- No unreasonable search and seizures
- Right to bear arms
- Trial By Jury
- Grand jury,double jeopardy...
- rights not given to government are given to states
10 Clues: Trial By Jury • Right to bear arms • Quartering soldiers • Rights of the accused • Speech,Press,Religion... • Grand jury,double jeopardy... • No unreasonable search and seizures • Rights not listed in the constitution • No cruel and unusual punishment, Excessive bail • rights not given to government are given to states
The Bill Of Rights 2021-01-19
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- Amemdment 1 you have the right to__?
- Property, without due process of law; nor shall ______ property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
- Amemdemt 2 gives the right to ______
- Amemdent 2 allows you to own a __?
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- amemdment 5 doesn´t allow you to ___ jeopardy.
- The right of the people to be secure in their persons, ______, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures?
- This amendent protects the right to a trial by jury in _____ court cases
- Amemdent 6 gives you the right to an
- Crime that is punishable by the death sentence is called ___ punishment
- which amemdment allows you to right to bear arms?
10 Clues: Amemdent 2 allows you to own a __? • Amemdent 6 gives you the right to an • Amemdment 1 you have the right to__? • Amemdemt 2 gives the right to ______ • amemdment 5 doesn´t allow you to ___ jeopardy. • which amemdment allows you to right to bear arms? • Crime that is punishable by the death sentence is called ___ punishment • ...
the bill of rights 2023-12-18
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- Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise
- In suits at common law where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved and no fact tried by a jury
- no one has to quarter soldiers
- The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution
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- right to bare arms
- Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines impose neither cruel and unusual punishments inflicted
- no one can search your house without a warrant
- you get the right to a speedy trial
- No person shall be held to answer for a capital
- The enumeration in the Constitution of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people
10 Clues: right to bare arms • no one has to quarter soldiers • you get the right to a speedy trial • no one can search your house without a warrant • No person shall be held to answer for a capital • The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution • Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise • ...
Bill of Rights Crossword 2023-09-01
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- Right to a Jury on Civil Cases of $20
- Bear Arms
- Sparp
- No Uneccesary Searches
- Speedy Trial
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- No housing Soldiers
- Given all Powers Not Specifically Given to the Federal Government to the state or people
- People have Rights not Specifically Mentioned in the Constitution
- No Cruel Or Unusual Punishment
- I Plead the ___
10 Clues: Sparp • Bear Arms • Speedy Trial • I Plead the ___ • No housing Soldiers • No Uneccesary Searches • No Cruel Or Unusual Punishment • Right to a Jury on Civil Cases of $20 • People have Rights not Specifically Mentioned in the Constitution • Given all Powers Not Specifically Given to the Federal Government to the state or people
Bill of Rights Review 2023-11-01
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- right to a fair and speedy trial
- no quartering of troops
- freedom from unreasonable search and seizure
- protects citizens from self-incriminating ("I plead the...")
- protects from cruel and unusual punishment
- right to bear arms
- freedom of speech, religion, protest, and press
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- right to a trial by jury
- protects citizens rights that are not listed in the constitution
- power not given to the federal government belongs to the states and the people
10 Clues: right to bear arms • no quartering of troops • right to a trial by jury • right to a fair and speedy trial • protects from cruel and unusual punishment • freedom from unreasonable search and seizure • freedom of speech, religion, protest, and press • protects citizens from self-incriminating ("I plead the...") • ...
The bill of rights 2024-01-29
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- It is important to have strict ___ with no exceptions for a stable democracy
- The looseness of the bill of rights is quite _____
- The best newspaper to read is the tribune of ______
- You should ____ our newspaper daily!
- It is important to object when you don't receive the rights you deserve
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- We always try to provide _____ news to our readers
- You have the right for staying silent until you are provided with a _______
- Before adding the bill of rights the federalists ____ and could not agree on the constitution
- It is our ____ to always provide the truth
- ________ 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 • ...
bill of rights project 2023-12-21
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- right to bare arms
- no housing of soldiers
- to seperate different groups from each other
- supreme court
- president vice president cabinet
- freedom of speech,religion,press,asembally
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- congress house of representatives
- to bring seperate groups together
- a document issued by judge for sheriff to search for things in a crime
- a change in the constitution
10 Clues: supreme court • right to bare arms • no housing of soldiers • a change in the constitution • president vice president cabinet • congress house of representatives • to bring seperate groups together • freedom of speech,religion,press,asembally • to seperate different groups from each other • a document issued by judge for sheriff to search for things in a crime
The Bill of Rights 2024-09-03
10 Clues: All other rights • Search and Seizure • Right to bear arms • Bail and punishment • Quartering of troops • Rights of the accused • Right to a jury trial • Life, liberty, and property • Rights of state and the people • Religious and political freedom
Bill of rights puzzle 2024-09-08
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- you have a right to a jury because of this amendment
- soldiers can not say in your house without permission because
- you can express feelings freely because of the?
- this is why you have the right to refuse unreasonable searches?
- powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or people because of this amendment
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- right to remain?
- the government can not take away rights that are not specifically listed in the constitution because of this amendment
- you can not be sat in the middle of the town and have tomatoes thrown at you for shoplifting because?
- you have the right to be represented in a trial because?
- you may own a gun because of this amendment
10 Clues: right to remain? • you may own a gun because of this amendment • you can express feelings freely because of the? • you have a right to a jury because of this amendment • you have the right to be represented in a trial because? • soldiers can not say in your house without permission because • this is why you have the right to refuse unreasonable searches? • ...
The Bill of Rights 2023-03-09
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- Provides jury for civil trials
- Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition
- States that the rights listed in the Constitution are not all the rights given to the American people
- Protects against excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishments
- States that all powers not granted the National government or forbidden from the states, belong to the states
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- Right to bear arms
- Protects against quartering of troops
- Protects against illegal search and seizure of property
- Right to a speedy and public trial and right to trial by jury
- 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 • ...
The Bill of Rights 2023-03-09
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- Provides jury for civil trials
- Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition
- States that the rights listed in the Constitution are not all the rights given to the American people
- Protects against excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishments
- States that all powers not granted the National government or forbidden from the states, belong to the states
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- Right to bear arms
- Protects against quartering of troops
- Protects against illegal search and seizure of property
- Right to a speedy and public trial and right to trial by jury
- 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 • ...
The Bill of Rights 2023-03-09
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- Provides jury for civil trials
- Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition
- States that the rights listed in the Constitution are not all the rights given to the American people
- Protects against excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishments
- States that all powers not granted the National government or forbidden from the states, belong to the states
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- Right to bear arms
- Protects against quartering of troops
- Protects against illegal search and seizure of property
- Right to a speedy and public trial and right to trial by jury
- 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 • ...
The Bill of Rights 2023-03-29
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- Rights of persons on trial for crimes
- Right to bear arms
- Rights of persons accused of crimes
- Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
- Jury trials in civil cases
- Powers kept by the states or the people
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- Quartering of soldiers
- Arrests and searches
- Rights kept by the people
- Limitation on bail and punishments
10 Clues: Right to bear arms • Arrests and searches • Quartering of soldiers • Rights kept by the people • Jury trials in civil cases • Limitation on bail and punishments • Rights of persons accused of crimes • Rights of persons on trial for crimes • Powers kept by the states or the people • Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
The Bill of Rights 2025-04-29
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- You can believe in any religion (or none), say what you think, and write your opinions in newspapers or online. You can also gather in groups to protest peacefully.
- you’re accused of a crime, you get a fast, public trial with a fair jury. You also get to have a lawyer and know what you’re being accused of.
- Anything the Constitution doesn’t say the federal government can do, the states or the people can decide.
- You're in a disagreement about money or property, you can have a jury decide the case.
- No one (including the police) can search you, your house, or your stuff unless they have a really good reason and a warrant from a judge.
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- You can't be forced to say you're guilty. You can’t be put on trial twice for the same crime. And the government can't take your stuff without paying you fairly.
- You can’t be punished in a cruel or unfair way, and fines or bail can’t be crazy high.
- Just because a right isn’t listed here doesn’t mean you don’t have it.
- You can own weapons to protect yourself, though there are laws about how and when.
- The government can’t make you let soldiers live in your house during peace time.
10 Clues: Just because a right isn’t listed here doesn’t mean you don’t have it. • The government can’t make you let soldiers live in your house during peace time. • You can own weapons to protect yourself, though there are laws about how and when. • You can’t be punished in a cruel or unfair way, and fines or bail can’t be crazy high. • ...
Constitution & Bill of Rights 2023-01-18
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- what amendment is freedom of petition from
- Amendment What amendment says you do not have to house soldiers?
- and balances way to ensure no branch as too much power
- amendment says no cruel and unusual punishment
- The first amendments to the Constitution make up the Bill of Rights.
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- what branch is in charge of interpreting laws?
- Who implements laws
- an agreement between opposing groups
- what month was the bill of rights added to the constitution
- what branch makes laws
10 Clues: Who implements laws • what branch makes laws • an agreement between opposing groups • what amendment is freedom of petition from • what branch is in charge of interpreting laws? • amendment says no cruel and unusual punishment • and balances way to ensure no branch as too much power • what month was the bill of rights added to the constitution • ...
Bill of Rights Day 2024-12-01
10 Clues: Freedom to worship • News organizations • Liberty or being free • Freedoms protected by law • Organization of a country • Fundamental law of the USA • Change to the Constitution • The right to express opinions • Gathering of people peacefully • Asking the government for change
Bill of Rights Trivia 2025-09-18
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- Any powers not delegated to the federal government by the Constitution is reserved to the states or to the people
- Protection from unreasonable search and seizure
- Protection from excessive bail and fines and cruel and unusual punishment
- Right to a jury trial in federal civil cases
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- Freedom of speech, press, assembly, and religion
- Right to keep and bear arms
- Protection from soldiers using your home without your consent
- Protections for those accused of crimes including grand jury trial, double jeopardy, just compensation, self-incrimination, and due process of law
- Additional protections for those accused of crimes including speedy and public trails, trial by an impartial jury, and to be information of criminal charges
- The listing of specific rights in the Constitution does not mean that any rights not listed are not protected
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 Crossword 2025-11-14
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- no quartering without conesnt
- citizens have other rights than those listed in the amendments
- to take without permission
- freedom of assembly
- synonym of limiting
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- to list something
- setting something right that was wronged
- the right to a fair and speedy trial
- synonym of violated
- no cruel or unusual punishment
10 Clues: to list something • synonym of violated • freedom of assembly • synonym of limiting • to take without permission • no quartering without conesnt • no cruel or unusual punishment • the right to a fair and speedy trial • setting something right that was wronged • citizens have other rights than those listed in the amendments
Bill of Rights and Civil Liberties 2023-10-11
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- the gradual process of making some guarantees of the Bill of Rights (so far) apply to state governments and the national government
- protects against unlawful search and seizure
- a government action that stops someone from doing something before they are able to do it
- give citiens rights not listed in the Constitution
- protects right to due process, self-incrimination, and double jeopardy
- the provision of the First Amendment that prohibits the government from regulatingreligious beliefs and practices
- protects against cruel and unusual punishment and excessive fines
- an action or statement that admits guilt or responsibility for a crime
- protects the right to jury in a civil trial
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- states that all powers not given to the federal government belong to the states and the people
- protects freedom of speech, press, and religion
- a legal document, signed by a judge, allowing police to search and/or seize persons or
- protects the right to an attorney, fair trial, and jury,
- a requirement, from Supreme Court case Mapp v. Ohio, that evidence obtained as a result of an illegal search or seizure cannot be used to try someone for a crime
- protects the right to bear arms
- a statement by law enforcement officers informing a person arrested, or subject tointerrogation, of that person's right
- protects against the quartering of soldiers
- a law originally created to uphold a religious or moral standard
- acts or statements that are extremely offensive by contemporary standards
19 Clues: protects the right to bear arms • protects against the quartering of soldiers • protects the right to jury in a civil trial • protects against unlawful search and seizure • protects freedom of speech, press, and religion • give citiens rights not listed in the Constitution • protects the right to an attorney, fair trial, and jury, • ...
Reconstruction 2022-10-11
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- Hays oversaw the end of reconstruction
- supremacy the belief that white people constitute a superior race and should therefore dominate society
- percent plan decreed that a state could be reintegrated into the union when 10% of the 1860 vote count from that state
- baggers a political candidate who seeks election in an area where they have no local connections
- a person who behaves badly but in an amusingly mischievous rather than harmful way
- klux klan a secret hate group
- amendment abolished slavery
- Johnson a southern Democrat, became president with the assassination of Lincoln under Johnson’s plan
- of 1877 an agreement that resolved the disputed 1876 election
- rights act of 1866 the nation’s first civil rights law
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- bureau a government program that assisted former slaves and poor whites in the south
- bill a bill to guarantee to certain states whose governments have been usurped or overthrown a republican form of government
- amendment granted citizenship and equal civil and legal rights to African Americans and slaves who had been emancipated after the American civil war
- rights act of 1875 affirmed the “equality of all men before the law”
- a thing that has been rebuilt after being damaged or destroyed
- codes laws passed by southern states witch restricted African Americans rights
- the right to vote in political elections
- 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
- a person who redeems someone or something
- 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 • ...
Law 2021-09-27
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- single document accepted by single vote in legislature
- the right to asylum is under ___ declaration of human rights
- this code Protects you from harassment and discrimination
- known as Charter of the French language
- procedure where people ages 12-17 are charged with criminal offense
- united as one dominion under Canada
- direct vote from people for certain issue
- the last ____ commission was in 2000
- law of regulation
- ___ was created in 1982
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- North America act the act that United the territory into one dominion
- was called by Quebec's Parti Québécois in 1980
- set of conditions to make changes to constitution
- landmark document that achieved full independence for Canada.
- known as Loi sur la clarté référendaire
- Deals with relationships or individuals or groups
- basic principles and laws
- a bill proposed by someone who isn't a member of cabinet
- international human rights for children
- another term for order
- being equal
- also known as the Charlottetown Accord
- everyone no matter what position is under the law, this is called ___
- 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
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- Branch interpreting laws
- Group wanting a Bill of Rights
- Land law organizing western territories and creating statehood
- Branch that makes laws
- 1st constitution is America
- Group supporting the Constitution and strong central government
- House in congress with equal representation Congress
- Elects the President
- A system where branches check each other’s power
- “Father of the Constitution”
- The event that proved the Articles were too weak
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- Bill of Rights protects
- The Principle dividing government into branches
- Power shared between states and national government
- House in congress with representation based on population
- Who is the head of the Executive Branch?
- First ten amendments
- Meeting to revise the Articles
- the North agreed to the 3/5 compromise because they planned on voting to end the _____ _______ _____ in 20 years
- Combine NJ and VA Plan creating two-house Congress
- Counting enslaved people for votes in the House of Representatives
- The city where the Convention was held
- The Highest Court in the Judicial Branch
- 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 19 Crossword Puzzle 2014-01-12
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- A sickness Theodore Roosevelt suffered from as a child
- Coated with a thin layer of gold paint
- They weren't interested in women's rights or minority rights
- A process that allows voters to put a bill before a state legislature
- Something Teddy Roosevelt worried about in the wilderness
- A person working to destroy monopolies and trusts
- The protection of natural resources
- Crusading journalists
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- A serious problem in city governments
- Something Mexican Immigrants did to help each other
- One of the first states to adopt progressive reforms
- A ban on consumption of alcohol
- Something African Americans faced in the North and in the South
- People who worked for women's rights to vote
- People vote to remove an elected official from office
- A way for people to vote directly on a proposed new law
- Where black and whites worked for equal rights for African Americans
- Voters choose their party's candidate
- Murder by a mob
- 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 • ...
Bill of Rights Crossword 2012-10-16
10 Clues: Quartering troops • Right to bear arms • Search and seizures • Unenumerated rights • Criminal proceedings • Punishment for crimes • Right to a civil trial • Powers reserved to the states • Criminal proceedings; Due process; Eminent domain • Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition
Illinois Bill of Rights 2017-05-09
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- No warrant shall be issued without probable cause
- All people have right to bail except in certain circumstances
- No person has to give evidence against himself
- Exercise enjoyment of religious profession and worship
- No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, and property without due process of law
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- All men have right to life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness.
- Everyone has a right to a trial by jury
- Right for a citizen to keep and bear arms
- People have a right to assemble in a peaceful manner
- All people can speak, write, and publish freely
10 Clues: Everyone has a right to a trial by jury • Right for a citizen to keep and bear arms • No person has to give evidence against himself • All people can speak, write, and publish freely • No warrant shall be issued without probable cause • People have a right to assemble in a peaceful manner • Exercise enjoyment of religious profession and worship • ...
The Bill Of Rights 2018-11-01
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- A fixed or limited period of time
- The status of someone being a citizen
- An examination of evidence to a judge about a crime
- Slavery was abolished in _____
- The Bill of Rights contained these rules or changes
- ___ were given the right to vote on August 18, 1920
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- To give consent of a law or rule
- ___ amendments were created
- The document later added to the constitution
- 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 • ...
The Bill of Rights 2018-01-18
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- the right to own a gun
- a change made to the Constitution of the United States
- system or group of people governing an organized community
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- the penalty inflicted
- a legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth
- equal judged
- provide a formal assurance or promise
- a particular system of faith and worship
- a formal examination of evidence before a judge
- the state or condition of being free from being observed or disturbed by other people
10 Clues: equal judged • the penalty inflicted • the right to own a gun • provide a formal assurance or promise • a particular system of faith and worship • a formal examination of evidence before a judge • a change made to the Constitution of the United States • system or group of people governing an organized community • ...
The Bill Of Rights 2019-02-11
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- Amendment Right to have a fair trial
- British King King George
- Amendment Right to bear arms
- Amendment No cruel or inhumane Punishment
- Amendment Freedom of speech and Religion
- Amendment No babysitting soldiers
- Amendment There are other rights not listed in the Bill of Rights
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- Amendment Double jeopardy/Can not be trialed twice for the same crime
- Amendment There are State Laws and Federal Laws due to fear of tyrany
- of Tyrany Ruling everything
10 Clues: British King King George • of Tyrany Ruling everything • Amendment Right to bear arms • Amendment No babysitting soldiers • Amendment Right to have a fair trial • Amendment Freedom of speech and Religion • Amendment No cruel or inhumane Punishment • Amendment There are other rights not listed in the Bill of Rights • ...
Bill of rights crossword 2024-04-29
10 Clues: 5th amendment • 10th amendment • third amendment • protects rights • seventh amendment • cruel and unusual • right to bear arms • unreasonable search • the first amendment • fair and speedy trial
Bill of Rights Crossword 2023-03-09
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- 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 the right to free speech
- Powers Not given to the US government are given to the States
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- You have the right to a jury
- The police can't search your house without a warrant
- You have the right to own a gun
- No cruel and unusual punishment
- 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
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- The seventh amendment guarantees the right to this. Two words with no space in between.
- The second amendment protects the right to keep and bear this.
- This amendment says that even though specific rights are given in the constitution, other rights that are not mentioned are still citizens' rights.
- This amendment protects from unreasonable searches and seizures.
- This amendment prevents homeowners from being forced to house soldiers.
- The fifth amendment protects people accused by crimes and says that all cases must be started by a ____ ____. Fill in the blank, two words without a space.
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- The first amendment allows the freedom of speech, ___,assembly, and the right to petition the government. Fill in the blank.
- The sixth amendment additional protection to those on trail, it guarantees a _____ and an impartial jury. Fill in the blank.
- The tenth amendment says that if the power is not listed in this then it belongs to the people.
- This amendment stops excessive bail and fines and prevents cruel and unusual punishments.
10 Clues: The second amendment protects the right to keep and bear this. • This amendment protects from unreasonable searches and seizures. • This amendment prevents homeowners from being forced to house soldiers. • The seventh amendment guarantees the right to this. Two words with no space in between. • ...
Bill of Rights Crossword 2023-05-19
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- Amendment Number - Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
- Amendment Number - Powers reserved to the states.
- Amendment Number - Other rights of the people.
- Amendment Number - No quartering of soldiers.
- Amendment Number - Rights of accused persons, e.g., right to a speedy and public trial.
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- Amendment Number - Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.
- Amendment Number - Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, double jeopardy.
- Amendment Number - Right of trial by jury in civil cases.
- Amendment Number - Right to keep and bear arms in order to maintain a well regulated militia.
- Amendment Number - Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments.
10 Clues: Amendment Number - No quartering of soldiers. • Amendment Number - Other rights of the people. • Amendment Number - Powers reserved to the states. • Amendment Number - Right of trial by jury in civil cases. • Amendment Number - Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures. • Amendment Number - Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition. • ...
The Bill of Rights 2021-09-23
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- the 8th amendment prohibits cruel and ___________ punishment
- the 5th amendment says that people are not required to ________________ against themselves in court
- 1st amendment gives citizens freedom of religion, press and __________
- 4th amendment protects against unreasonable search and _______________
- the 9th amendment says that people have __________ that aren't specified in the Constitution
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- the 6th amendment gives people accused of a crime the right to a speedy and __________ trial
- the 7th amendment ensures that anyone accused of a crime will get a trial by _____________
- 3rd amendment prevents the government from ____________ troops in private homes
- the 10th amendment says that powers not given to the government are given to the people or the ___________
- 2nd amendment gives us the right to bear __________
10 Clues: 2nd amendment gives us the right to bear __________ • the 8th amendment prohibits cruel and ___________ punishment • 1st amendment gives citizens freedom of religion, press and __________ • 4th amendment protects against unreasonable search and _______________ • 3rd amendment prevents the government from ____________ troops in private homes • ...
The Bill of Rights 2021-09-23
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- the 8th amendment prohibits cruel and __________ punishment
- the 5th amendment says that people are not required to __________ against themselves in court
- 1st amendment gives citizens freedom of religion, press and __________
- 4th amendment protects against unreasonable search and __________
- the 9th amendment says that people have __________ that aren't specified in the Constitution
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- the 6th amendment gives people accused of a crime the right to a speedy and __________ trial
- the 7th amendment ensures that anyone accused of a crime will get a trial by __________
- 3rd amendment prevents the government from __________ troops in private homes
- the 10th amendment says that powers not given to the government are given to the people or the __________
- 2nd amendment gives us the right to bear __________
10 Clues: 2nd amendment gives us the right to bear __________ • the 8th amendment prohibits cruel and __________ punishment • 4th amendment protects against unreasonable search and __________ • 1st amendment gives citizens freedom of religion, press and __________ • 3rd amendment prevents the government from __________ troops in private homes • ...
Bill of Rights Spanish 2024-12-17
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- enmienda para el pueblo
- Los soldados no pueden entrar a mi casa sin permiso
- enmienda a portar armas
- a un juicio con jurado superior a 20 dólares
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- libertad de expresión, religión, prensa, reunión y petición
- protección contra registros e incautaciones irrazonables
- contra castigos crueles e inusuales
- poder de la enmienda a los estados
- el derecho a un gran jurado, no se le puede acusar dos veces por el mismo delito, etc.
- derecho a un juicio rápido
10 Clues: enmienda para el pueblo • enmienda a portar armas • derecho a un juicio rápido • poder de la enmienda a los estados • contra castigos crueles e inusuales • a un juicio con jurado superior a 20 dólares • Los soldados no pueden entrar a mi casa sin permiso • protección contra registros e incautaciones irrazonables • ...
Bill of Rights Scenarios 2025-02-24
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- A law is passed which bans anyone from visiting Buddhist temples in America. What amendment has been violated?
- Hannah is put on trial for theft and found innocent. Later, she’s arrested again and put on trial for the same theft. The judge tells her that he wasn’t happy with the decision in the first trial and wanted to try a second time. What amendment has been violated?
- The government declares that it now controls the speed limits in every state, even though that decision is usually left up to local governments. What amendment has been violated?
- Benjamin comes home from work to find the police in his house, opening cabinets and drawers. When he asks them for a warrant, they leave without showing him one. What amendment has been violated?
- Jacob writes a letter to his mayor criticizing the mayor’s recent actions. Later that week, the police show up at Jacob’s house and arrest him for “interfering with government work.” What amendment has been violated?
- While serving a prison sentence, Malik is told that he will only receive food every other day. By the end of a month, Malik is starving and malnourished. What amendment has been violated?
- The government claims that because the Constitution doesn't mention anything about owning pets, people have no right to own them. What amendment has been violated?
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- Henry is arrested in 2025, and is kept in jail until his court case in 2030. What amendment has been violated?
- While being arrested, Shannon is told that she must answer every question an officer asks her. What amendment is being violated?
- An active-duty soldier knocks on Katherine’s door and demands that she make him lunch while he relaxes in her living room. When she says no, he tells her that it’s her duty to help American soldiers. What amendment has been violated?
- Brennan sues his neighbor for damaging his fence. In court, the judge insists that only she can decide the case, and that Brennan can’t have a jury. What amendment has been violated?
- A governor signs a bill banning all gun ownership, and sends all current gun owners to prison. What amendment has been violated?
12 Clues: Henry is arrested in 2025, and is kept in jail until his court case in 2030. What amendment has been violated? • A law is passed which bans anyone from visiting Buddhist temples in America. What amendment has been violated? • While being arrested, Shannon is told that she must answer every question an officer asks her. What amendment is being violated? • ...
The Bill Of Rights 2023-12-08
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- right to a jury trial in cases of more than $20
- rights not listed are given to the people
- No unlawful search and seizure
- reserved rights
- freedom of:religion,speech,assembly,press, and right to petition
- Right to a lawyer and right to a speedy, public trial
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- No double jeopordy
- No quarting of soldiers
- right to bear arms
- no excessive bail/no cruel or unusual punishments
10 Clues: reserved rights • No double jeopordy • right to bear arms • No quarting of soldiers • No unlawful search and seizure • rights not listed are given to the people • right to a jury trial in cases of more than $20 • no excessive bail/no cruel or unusual punishments • Right to a lawyer and right to a speedy, public trial • ...
Bill of Rights Crossword 2023-12-12
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- right to a speedy and public trial
- right to due process of law
- no quartering of soldiers
- freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition
- powers reserved to the states
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- right of trial by jury in civil cases
- freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
- right to keep and bear arms
- freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments
- other rights of the people
10 Clues: no quartering of soldiers • other rights of the people • right to due process of law • right to keep and bear arms • powers reserved to the states • right to a speedy and public trial • right of trial by jury in civil cases • freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures • freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition • ...
bill of rights & constitution 2023-12-13
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- amendment where you cant be tried twice for the same crime and no double jeopardy and no self incrimination
- amendment where you don't have to house soldiers
- amendment where you have the right to bear arms
- amendment where there is no excessive bail, no cruel and unusual punishment
- amendment where you have the right to a fair and speedy trail
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- amendment where powers not listed are given to the state
- amendment where rights not listed are given to the people
- amendment that has no unlawful search and seizure
- amendment where you have freedom of speech
- 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 2024-02-02
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- You should ____ our newspaper daily!
- Every person has the right to remain silent until provided with a ______
- The best newspaper to read is the tribune of ______
- It is important to _____ when you do not receive the rights you deserve
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- The looseness of the bill of rights is quite _____
- This newspaper always tries to provide the _____ news to our readers
- In order to have a stable democracy, it is important to have strict ___ with no exceptions.
- ________ the first amendment comes the second amendment
- Before adding the Bill of Rights, the federalists ____ that there were rights lacking for the peopleand could not agree on the constitution
- 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 • ...
Bill of Rights Day 2024-12-01
10 Clues: Legal representative • Court order for search • Government by the people • Individual political unit • Balances between branches • Speaking against injustice • Gathering of people peacefully • Person accused of breaking the law • Relating to the national government • Prevents one branch from too much power
Bill of Rights Day 2024-12-01
10 Clues: Allowed by law • To carry out laws • US legislative body • Legal group gathering • President blocks a law • Decides guilt in trials • To discipline or penalize • Legally recognized person • Express choice in decision • A change to the Constitution
Bill of Rights Crossword 2024-11-12
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- the right of the people to be secure in their house
- violated
- stated in writing
- right to enjoy a speedy and public trial
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- no soilders shall live in any house without consent of the owner
- implementation; state of putting something into action
- congress shall not make a law respecting an establishment of religion
- cannot be tried for the same crime twice
- Punishable by execution
- correction; setting right of some wrong
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 2024-03-01
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- The right to a speedy public jury trial
- No person shall be held against their will unless charged with a crime, unless in cases resulting during war time or national security issues.No person shall be charged twice for the same crime.You have the right to remain silent–you do not have to be a witness against yourself
- Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press (Media), right to peaceably assemble (protest) and position (write) the goverment
- Powers not given to the Federal Government are reserved for the States and Citizens.
- No housing of soldiers in peace time
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- The right to a trial in civil cases.
- Protections against unreasonable searches and seizures of property.
- No excessive bail or fines, no cruel or unusual punishment.
- American citizens have more rights that are listed in the Constitution
- Right to bear arms
10 Clues: Right to bear arms • The right to a trial in civil cases. • No housing of soldiers in peace time • The right to a speedy public jury trial • No excessive bail or fines, no cruel or unusual punishment. • Protections against unreasonable searches and seizures of property. • American citizens have more rights that are listed in the Constitution • ...
Bill of Rights PBL 2022-03-08
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- The 10th amendment gives power to the ___.
- The ___ amendment gives power to the people.
- The ___ amendment is the punishment must fit the crime.
- The fourth amendment protects your from unreasonable ____.
- Double _____, You may not be tried for the same crime twice.
- The ___ amendment gives you the right to reject soldiers from entering your home in peace or war.
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- The first amendment rights include Religion, Assembly, Press, Speech and ____.
- The fifth amendment protects you from getting held for too long without being _____.
- The 7th amendment is the right to trial by jury in civil court case greater than $___
- You have the right to ___ arms.
10 Clues: You have the right to ___ arms. • The 10th amendment gives power to the ___. • The ___ amendment gives power to the people. • The ___ amendment is the punishment must fit the crime. • The fourth amendment protects your from unreasonable ____. • Double _____, You may not be tried for the same crime twice. • ...
Bill of Rights Crossword 2022-11-16
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- What citizens have a right to via 6th amendment
- What the 2nd amendment gives the right to
- Document within the Constitution made by anti-Federalists to limit the government's power
- Government can seize private property for fair compensation
- The number of amendments in the Bill of Rights
- The amendment that protects you against unreasonable search and seizure
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- When someone is tried for the same crime twice
- What powers the Bill of Rights limits
- The amendment that gives the right of speech, religion, press, petition, and assembly
- The reason why there is protection against quartering soldiers
10 Clues: What powers the Bill of Rights limits • What the 2nd amendment gives the right to • When someone is tried for the same crime twice • The number of amendments in the Bill of Rights • What citizens have a right to via 6th amendment • Government can seize private property for fair compensation • The reason why there is protection against quartering soldiers • ...
Bill Of Rights Crossword 2022-01-19
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 2022-04-20
10 Clues: bear arms • excessive bail • freedom of RAPPS • quartering troops • speedy and fair trial • right to remain silent • focuses on civil cases • cruel and unusual punishment • powers reserved to the states • people still have rights even if not listed in Constitution
Constitution & Bill of Rights 2023-01-18
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- List of rights given to the people that are included on the constitution
- Second governing document of the United states, currently used today
- Branch of government that enforces laws
- This states that we have the right to bear arms
- First governing document of the United States,ended up failing
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- Parts of a government that has powers that balance out other powers so no part becomes too powerful
- Branch of government that interprets laws
- The right to bear arms
- This states that we have freedom of speech, press, religion, and etc.
- Branch of government that makes laws
10 Clues: The right to bear arms • Branch of government that makes laws • Branch of government that enforces laws • Branch of government that interprets laws • This states that we have the right to bear arms • First governing document of the United States,ended up failing • Second governing document of the United states, currently used today • ...
Bill of Rights Breakout 2022-11-30
10 Clues: to take • to look • unfair, not logical • a set of beliefs and values • no cruel and unusual punishment • to have a large gathering/protest • no unreasonable search and seizure • to ask the government for a change • to speak in various ways your opinion • the right to be told the truth from the news
Bill Of Rights Crossword 2023-02-09
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- 2nd amendment: the right to bear ____
- 9th amendment: not all rights are ______ in the constitution
- 4th amendment: protects people from ___________ search and seizure
- 10th amendment: power not granted to the federal government belongs to the ______ and the people
- 5th amendment: protects people from being held for a crime, ______________, double jeopardy, and self incrimination
- 3rd amendment: right to refuse ________ to soldiers
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- 1st amendment: _______ of speech, religion, and the press
- 6th amendment: the right to a ___________ trial
- 8th amendment: protects from cruel and _______ punishment
- 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 • ...
Bill Of Rights Crossword 2026-01-23
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- Fourth Amendment protection against unreasonable _____ and seizures
- Legal requirement that the government must respect all legal rights of a person
- Amendment that reserves powers to the states
- First Amendment freedom involving beliefs and worship
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- What the Second Amendment says citizens have the right to bear
- Group of citizens responsible for deciding guilt or innocence
- Type of punishment forbidden by the Eighth Amendment
- Protection against self-incrimination
- Right to a fair and speedy proceeding
- Payment that prevents excessive pretrial detention
10 Clues: Protection against self-incrimination • Right to a fair and speedy proceeding • Amendment that reserves powers to the states • Payment that prevents excessive pretrial detention • Type of punishment forbidden by the Eighth Amendment • First Amendment freedom involving beliefs and worship • Group of citizens responsible for deciding guilt or innocence • ...
Bill of Rights Trivia 2025-09-18
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- Protection from unreasonable search and seizure
- Right to a jury trial in federal civil cases
- Protection from excessive bail and fines and cruel and unusual punishment
- The listing of specific rights in the Constitution does not mean that any rights not listed are not protected
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- Right to keep and bear arms
- Protections for those accused of crimes including grand jury trial, double jeopardy, just compensation, self-incrimination, and due process of law
- Freedom of speech, press, assembly, and religion
- Additional protections for those accused of crimes including speedy and public trails, trial by an impartial jury, and to be information of criminal charges
- Protection from soldiers using your home without your consent
- 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 • ...
Introduction to Law Review 2026-02-11
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- Canada's first constitution that took effect on July 1st,1867.
- The person who initiates a lawsuit
- Bill of Rights PM
- "Royal Assent" person
- The codification of Rome's laws
- If a legal agreement is broken, it would fall under ______.
- Canada's legal system came from this.
- The Criminal Code falls under this main type of law.
- One of the most important functions of Parliament is this
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- 1215 English document leading to civil rights and democracy
- Banking and currency is under the jurisdiction of this government
- the reference for a legal case
- a bill goes to this chamber after the Third Reading in the H of C.
- One of the FIVE functions of law
- this was the basis of English law becoming uniform and just
- referring a case to a higher court in the hope of a different outcome
- "show me the body" a document that requires a person to be brought before a judge to determine the lawfulness of a person's detention.
17 Clues: Bill of Rights PM • "Royal Assent" person • the reference for a legal case • The codification of Rome's laws • One of the FIVE functions of law • The person who initiates a lawsuit • Canada's legal system came from this. • The Criminal Code falls under this main type of law. • One of the most important functions of Parliament is this • ...
Constitution Crossword 2023-12-12
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- how many years ago was the constitution signed
- when was the constitution written?
- How many amendment are in the bill of rights
- what amendment gave people right to vote no matter race
- Who wrote the bill of rights
- what are the first three words in the constitution
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- how many amendments are there
- What amendment gave women right to vote
- how many branches of government are there
- 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 • ...
Post WWII 2023-04-11
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- Arnall / Governor during WWII
- Braves / Name of a baseball team
- Allan / Wanted Atlanta to be a major city
- / Farmers did this to move from cotton
- / Leader of group was John Lewis
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- Maddox / Owned the Pickrick reasurant
- / Transformation of Agriculture(machines)
- / Name of the mayor of Atlanta
- Bill / Bill of rights gave free education
- 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 • ...
