bill of rights Crossword Puzzles
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...") • ...
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
Section 1 2025-07-08
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- where a bill goes after it's assigned to a committee
- having one chamber
- came up with idea of natural rights
- used to end a filibuster
- father of capitalism
- called for a multi-person executive
- citizenship length requirement for Senators (in years)
- number of Senators per state
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- approves negotiated treaties
- called for a bicameral legislature
- AKA Necessary and Proper Clause
- breaks tie votes in Senate
- Primary author of Declaration of Independence
- proposed item of legislation
- supported ratification of Constitution
- came up with idea of separation of powers
- how long a Representative's term is (in years)
17 Clues: having one chamber • father of capitalism • used to end a filibuster • breaks tie votes in Senate • approves negotiated treaties • proposed item of legislation • number of Senators per state • AKA Necessary and Proper Clause • called for a bicameral legislature • came up with idea of natural rights • called for a multi-person executive • supported ratification of Constitution • ...
1964 Civil Rights Act Crossword 2025-05-30
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- civil rights activist that was an avid supporter of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 when it was suggested by John F. Kennedy
- female civil rights activist who was arrested during the Montgomery Bus Boycott for not giving up her seat on a segregated bus
- date of the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (not including the year)
- government agency created to ensure the employees are not discriminated against
- number of days the Senate debated the bill before voting on cloture
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- president to sign the Civil Rights Act of 1964
- the action taken by a group of Southern Senators to delay the bill
- president to originally suggested the Civil Rights Act
- government agency under the Department of Justice that peacefully tries to settle disagreements
9 Clues: president to sign the Civil Rights Act of 1964 • president to originally suggested the Civil Rights Act • the action taken by a group of Southern Senators to delay the bill • number of days the Senate debated the bill before voting on cloture • date of the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (not including the year) • ...
Find The 3 Branches 2023-12-15
16 Clues: powers • powers • Elected • Article I- • The senate • Legislative • Defend laws • Article III- • The president • Supreme court • Bill of rights • Judicial branch • Chief executive • Man's best friend • Respresentations based • The power to enforce laws
African American Identity Social Studies 2025-11-18
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- freedom from outside control
- of Rights, individual rights and freedom
- cultural and ancestral background
- items brought into a country for sell
- based on citizenship
- items sent out of the country for sell
- withstand the actions of another
- Musa, richest king to rule Africa
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- A large land mass
- I am because we aer
- who you are
- customs, arts and achievements
- group of people who share interest
- Rebellion , revolt to overthrow plantation owners in Virginia
- of Independence, all men are created equal
- exchange of one valued item for another
16 Clues: who you are • A large land mass • I am because we aer • based on citizenship • freedom from outside control • customs, arts and achievements • withstand the actions of another • cultural and ancestral background • Musa, richest king to rule Africa • group of people who share interest • items brought into a country for sell • items sent out of the country for sell • ...
AP Gov Unit 3 2023-11-16
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- FCC
- Libel
- Civil Court
- Gideon V Wainright
- Sedition
- Civil Rights
- Rode V Wade
- Habeas Corpus
- Fifth Amendment
- Double Jeopardy
- Slander
- 8th Amendment
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- Freedom of Speech
- Affirmative Action
- The Fourteenth Amendment
- Bill Of Attainder
- Pennsylvania
- Mapp V Ohio
- Miranda V Ohio
- Civil Liberties
- Discrimination
- Due Process of Law
- Symbolic Speech
- Virginia
- Fourth Amendment
25 Clues: FCC • Libel • Slander • Sedition • Virginia • Mapp V Ohio • Civil Court • Rode V Wade • Pennsylvania • Civil Rights • Habeas Corpus • 8th Amendment • Miranda V Ohio • Discrimination • Civil Liberties • Symbolic Speech • Fifth Amendment • Double Jeopardy • Fourth Amendment • Freedom of Speech • Bill Of Attainder • Affirmative Action • Gideon V Wainright • Due Process of Law • The Fourteenth Amendment
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 • ...
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 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 • ...
Constitution Study Crossword 2024-09-24
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- The Number of Amendments in the Bill of Rights
- what the stripes on the U.S. flag represent
- Each branch of government can "check," or limit, the power of the other branches
- a segment of the written constitution that deals with different areas of government
- The total number of Articles
- The Total number of Amendments in the Constitution
- A government's power is restricted by laws in order to protect individual rights and liberties
- A form of government where citizens are represented by elected officials
- Power is shared by the national and state governments
- Current Capital of Illinois
- The government is divided into branches. Each branch has separate and independent powers
- Current Capital of the United States
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- in 1776, this document caused freedom from Britain
- changes in a bill, a law, or a constitution
- in 1818, this became a state
- What the stars on the U.S. flag represent
- The government's power comes from the consent of the people
17 Clues: Current Capital of Illinois • The total number of Articles • in 1818, this became a state • Current Capital of the United States • What the stars on the U.S. flag represent • what the stripes on the U.S. flag represent • changes in a bill, a law, or a constitution • The Number of Amendments in the Bill of Rights • in 1776, this document caused freedom from Britain • ...
jordan's crossword puzzle 2022-11-18
16 Clues: Food • Empty • Catch fire • Makes laws • Has a trunk • Final demand • Start a fire • Enforces laws • Interprets laws • Senate and House • The national cort • Government writing • First 10 amendments • Start of bill of rights • Half of congress w/ population • Half of congress, everyone has 2 votes
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, • ...
Tanner Government 2025-09-10
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- Had most of the power under the Articles
- The type of government with shared power
- Rules the government makes and enforces
- Legal process to decide guilt or innocence
- A group of states joined together
- One of the rights protected by the Bill of Rights
- The plan that replaced the Articles
- A group left out of the founding vision
- Discussion to decide on ideas or plans
- The national force to defend the country
- Changes or additions to the Constitution
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- Freedoms and protections for people
- Being able to make choices without unfair control
- The first ten amendments that protect freedoms
- Indigenous people whose voices were not included
- The first plan for America’s government
- People forced to work without freedom
- Fair distribution of power between states and federal government
- Agreement where everyone gives a little to reach a solution
- Money the government can collect
20 Clues: Money the government can collect • A group of states joined together • Freedoms and protections for people • The plan that replaced the Articles • People forced to work without freedom • Discussion to decide on ideas or plans • Rules the government makes and enforces • The first plan for America’s government • A group left out of the founding vision • ...
AP Gov - Unit 3 2025-05-29
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- the ______ amendment establishes the right to a lawyer
- which clause limits state governments from infringing on individual liberties?
- the fourth amendment protects from unreasonable _______ ___ ______.
- Civil _______ are freedoms that are guaranteed by the bill of rights taht protect individuals from government abuse
- the ____________ rule states that evidence found in an unlawful manner can and will be excluded from trial.
- Civil _______ guarantee equality among all demographic groups, including race, gender, sexuality, etc.
- the supreme court case that established the right to remain silent and have an attorney
- which amendment protects citizens from cruel or unusual punsihment?
- _____ v. Vitale prohibited school-sponsored prayer under the first amendment's establishment clause.
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- a popular form of peaceful protest used in the Civil Rights movement of the 60's.
- the process of states adopting the provisions in the bill of rights is know as:
- what is a form of political participation that involves voluntarily breaking a law that is believed to be immoral?
- a type of speech not protected by the first amendment due to violating basic human decency
- the ________ Act (1917) banned oppositional speech against the US government or support of US enemies in wartime.
- _____ speech is protected by the first amendment, as decided in Tinker v. Des Moines (1969).
- Title IX prohibits ______-based discrimination in schools
- which amendment protects individuals from self-incrimination and establishes set legal procedures?
- the ________ test is used to determine whether a law violates the establishment clause.
18 Clues: the ______ amendment establishes the right to a lawyer • Title IX prohibits ______-based discrimination in schools • the fourth amendment protects from unreasonable _______ ___ ______. • which amendment protects citizens from cruel or unusual punsihment? • which clause limits state governments from infringing on individual liberties? • ...
Bill of Rights crossword by Petrea 2022-01-26
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- Protection from illegal searches and seizures.
- You have the right to remain...
- 12/15/1791 is the date the Bill of Rights was...
- Trial by Jury.
- No excessive bail or cruel and unusual punishment.
- Right to bear arms.
- Citizens do not have to house troops in times of peace.
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- Rights not given to the states or the people are given to the...
- People get rights not listed in the Constitution.
- Rights not given to the federal government or to the people are given to the...
- Person who makes sure the Fourth Amendment is not crossed before a search or seizure.
- Grand Juries, no double jeopardy, don't have to witness against yourself.
- Rights of the accused.
- Freedom of religion, speech, press, peaceful assembly and petition.
- Rights not given to the federal government or to the states are given to the...
15 Clues: Trial by Jury. • Right to bear arms. • Rights of the accused. • You have the right to remain... • Protection from illegal searches and seizures. • 12/15/1791 is the date the Bill of Rights was... • People get rights not listed in the Constitution. • No excessive bail or cruel and unusual punishment. • Citizens do not have to house troops in times of peace. • ...
The History of History 2012-10-09
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- California Flag Animal
- California Flower
- Day the Bill of Rights was created
- Capital of California
- Total Number of Presidents
- York Largest City
- 1897
- Governor of California
- Branches of Government
- How old is the current population of 4,134,144
- Supreme Court
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- Number of Branches
- 44th President
- 3rd President
- President
- Capital
- Amendment on answering for capital
- 31st State
18 Clues: 1897 • Capital • President • 31st State • 3rd President • Supreme Court • 44th President • California Flower • York Largest City • Number of Branches • Capital of California • California Flag Animal • Governor of California • Branches of Government • Total Number of Presidents • Day the Bill of Rights was created • Amendment on answering for capital • How old is the current population of 4,134,144
civil liberties key terms 2021-04-16
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- v. Wade
- Post Facto Laws
- v. Wainwright
- Restraint
- v. Yoder
- Process Clause
- v. Chicago
- v. United States
- Due Process
- of Attainder
- Rule
- of Habeas Corpus
- Rights
- Clause
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- Rights
- of Expression
- Jury
- v. Vitale
- and Present Danger Test
- Incorporation
- and Pornography
- Liberties
- Jeopardy
- of Rights
- Cause
- York Times Co. v United States
- Exercise Clause
- Speech
28 Clues: Jury • Rule • Cause • Rights • Rights • Clause • Speech • v. Wade • v. Yoder • Jeopardy • Restraint • v. Vitale • Liberties • of Rights • v. Chicago • Due Process • of Attainder • of Expression • v. Wainwright • Incorporation • Process Clause • Post Facto Laws • and Pornography • Exercise Clause • v. United States • of Habeas Corpus • and Present Danger Test • York Times Co. v United States
Government Crossword 20 words 2015-10-07
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- the senior official in the house of commons, and the main adviser to the speaker and members of the house of commons regarding house rules and procedures
- to change or to improves something such as a law or Act of Parliament
- made up of two separate Chambers the Senate and The House of Commons
- the agreement by the provinces to join together to form the nation of Canada and create a federal Parliament
- this person is responsible for overseeing all federal elections
- a change that is made to a bill,motion or committee report
- a proposed law to be considered by Parliament
- a formal event that follows rules or traditions
- a person normally a Member of Parliament or a Senator who is chosen by the Prime Minister and appointed by the Governor General
- block the parliament buildings have three parts. The House of Commons and the Senate Chambers are in the center block
- the senior official in the senate and the main ad
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- a person who has full political and civil rights in his or her country
- the governments plan for how it will collect and spend money each year
- part of the Canadian constitutions that states all Canadians have the rights to basic rights and freedoms
- one of the two large rooms in the center block of the parliament buildings.
- a group of Senators, Members of parliament or both selected to study a specific subject or bill write a report about it
- a group of all ministers mostly from the House of Commons and at least one from the Senate
- the person in charge of a meeting.
- the city where the countries legislature is located and the government carries out its own business (in Canada its Ottawa)
- a group made up of all Senators
20 Clues: a group made up of all Senators • the person in charge of a meeting. • a proposed law to be considered by Parliament • a formal event that follows rules or traditions • the senior official in the senate and the main ad • a change that is made to a bill,motion or committee report • this person is responsible for overseeing all federal elections • ...
Nicks Final project 2023-01-09
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- alegislativeproposalbeforecongress
- powersthatareclearlylistedintheconstitution
- mainorganizationsoftheexecutivebranch
- Courts Courtsabovethetrialcourts
- wasaddedtomakethepeoplesrightsmoreclear
- werethepeoplearedirectlyincontrolandmakelaws
- agroupofjudges
- thefinalarbitersofstatelawsandconstitutions
- agroupofpeoplethatswaypublicopinionaboutacertaintopic
- bestclassinschool
- votesdependonpopulationsize
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- thebeforetherestof heconstitution
- whensomeonetalkstoholdofpassingabill
- achangeoraddtiontoadocument
- papertovoteon
- rights rightsyouarebornwith
- thenumberofpeoplelivinginaarea
- anareawerethestatesrulesapply
- “youroutsideyour‘blank’”
- aformalmeetingsofdelagets
- Senate has100senatorsinit
- aspeechthepresidentgivesaftertheybecomepresident
- whathappensinthecountry
- whathappensoutofthecountry
- thepresidentcan‘blank’billstheydon'tapproveof
25 Clues: papertovoteon • agroupofjudges • bestclassinschool • whathappensinthecountry • “youroutsideyour‘blank’” • aformalmeetingsofdelagets • Senate has100senatorsinit • whathappensoutofthecountry • achangeoraddtiontoadocument • rights rightsyouarebornwith • votesdependonpopulationsize • anareawerethestatesrulesapply • thenumberofpeoplelivinginaarea • Courts Courtsabovethetrialcourts • ...
Constitution Crossword 2024-12-20
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- based on population
- document that stated freedom of religious beliefs
- allowing someone to govern
- branch that includes supreme court
- beginning of the U.S. constitution
- branch that includes congress
- the people chose who represents them
- to approve
- leader of executive branch
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- branch that means president
- served as a model for Bill of Rights
- government ruled by the citizens
- stated grievances against king
- rights that no one can take away
- means government does not have all the power
- a change to the constitution
- document that established structure of government
- two houses or parts
- executive branch
- something that makes you sad or angry
20 Clues: to approve • executive branch • based on population • two houses or parts • allowing someone to govern • leader of executive branch • branch that means president • a change to the constitution • branch that includes congress • stated grievances against king • government ruled by the citizens • rights that no one can take away • branch that includes supreme court • ...
Bill of Rights 2023-11-28
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- the Federal Government only has those powers delegated in the Constitution
- sets the stage for the constitution
- actively break the terms of a law
- protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government
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- protects an individual right to possess a firearm
- allows you to refuse to answer questions during a criminal trial
- a formal written request
7 Clues: a formal written request • actively break the terms of a law • sets the stage for the constitution • protects an individual right to possess a firearm • allows you to refuse to answer questions during a criminal trial • protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government • ...
Bill of Rights 2023-11-27
7 Clues: limiting • violated • formally request • freedom of speech • setting right of some wrong • eliminating self-incrimination • protects an individual right to possess a firearm
Bill of Rights 2023-11-27
7 Clues: The right to bear arms • correct; right a wrong • Limited; limit something • The freedom of religion/speech • The right against unlawful search and seizures • The right against cruel and unusual punishments • Rights that may not be listed in the constitution are still retained by the people
Bill of Rights 2023-11-27
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- there shall be no excessive bail, nor fines, nor cruelly and unusual punishments allowed
- limiting
- freedom of speach, religion, and the right to gather
- No one shall have their house searched or items taken un less there is a chance that there is evidece in the house or the item is evidence for a crime
- no one with property shall house a soldier with out their conset
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- implentation: state of putting something into action
- the right to bear arms
7 Clues: limiting • the right to bear arms • implentation: state of putting something into action • freedom of speach, religion, and the right to gather • no one with property shall house a soldier with out their conset • there shall be no excessive bail, nor fines, nor cruelly and unusual punishments allowed • ...
Bill of Rights 2024-11-12
7 Clues: bear arms • right to a jury • freedom of speech • right to a speedy and public trial • protects right to have a jury trial • no coming in my house unless consent or warrant • soldier quartered in peace and war only by law or consent
Bill 2022-01-21
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- what is the party that votes on the President
- Fundamental laws of the land
- Decided how america would be governed
- First female vice president
- What was the famous compermise between the northern and southern states of the US
- Keeps the powers of the branches of government in check
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- What branch of government is the President apart of
- The predecessor to the constitution
- Governor of California
- Civil rights activist for African American rights
- Houses amendments 1-10
- controlled by 2 levels of
- How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights
13 Clues: Governor of California • Houses amendments 1-10 • controlled by 2 levels of • First female vice president • Fundamental laws of the land • The predecessor to the constitution • Decided how america would be governed • what is the party that votes on the President • How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights • Civil rights activist for African American rights • ...
Bill 2022-01-21
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- what is the party that votes on the President
- Fundamental laws of the land
- Decided how america would be governed
- First female vice president
- What was the famous compermise between the northern and southern states of the US
- Keeps the powers of the branches of government in check
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- What branch of government is the President apart of
- The predecessor to the constitution
- Governor of California
- Civil rights activist for African American rights
- Houses amendments 1-10
- controlled by 2 levels of
- How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights
13 Clues: Governor of California • Houses amendments 1-10 • controlled by 2 levels of • First female vice president • Fundamental laws of the land • The predecessor to the constitution • Decided how america would be governed • what is the party that votes on the President • How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights • Civil rights activist for African American rights • ...
Bill of Rights 2013-04-09
Bill of rights 2023-11-27
7 Clues: third amendment • first amendment • second amendment • seventh amendment • property or money givin to the court • our soldiers and people who fight for our country • or legal actions brought by one party against another
Bill of Rights 2023-11-27
7 Clues: limiting • Right to bear arms • Freedom of speech and worship • Have the right to remain silent • Stated in writing, set as a rule • Warrants for search and seizures • Don’t have to allow soldiers in homes
bill of rights 2024-06-07
7 Clues: , • , freedom of speech • , right to have a gun • , right to Remain silent • , cant give a unreasonable trial • , cant come to house during peace time • , need a reason to search any home or car
Bill of Rights 2023-01-30
Across
- Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly and petition
- Right to bear arms
- Excessive bail shall not be required nor cruel and unusual punishments
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- You have the right to remain silent
- You have the right to a trial by jury
- Law enforcement needs a search warrant
- You have the right to a speedy and public trial
7 Clues: Right to bear arms • You have the right to remain silent • You have the right to a trial by jury • Law enforcement needs a search warrant • You have the right to a speedy and public trial • Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly and petition • Excessive bail shall not be required nor cruel and unusual punishments
Bill of Rights 2023-02-02
Across
- Guarantees the freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and the right to petition government.
- Guarantees the right to bear arms.
- Prohibits excessive bail or fines or cruel or unusual punishment
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- Requires grand jury indictment for a serious crime, bans double jeopardy, no loss of life, liberty or property without due process of law.
- Guarantees the right to jury trial in civil suits involving $20.00 or more.
- Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures.
- Guarantees the right to a speedy, impartial public trial in criminal cases with counsel and the right to cross examine.
7 Clues: Guarantees the right to bear arms. • Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures. • Prohibits excessive bail or fines or cruel or unusual punishment • Guarantees the right to jury trial in civil suits involving $20.00 or more. • Guarantees the freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and the right to petition government. • ...
bill of rights 2022-05-05
7 Clues: how many amendments • what does ratify mean • who advises the president • how many senates for each state • which branch is the president in • which branch is the supreme court • What were the people who favored the constitution called
Civics midterm study guide 2023-12-19
Across
- right to bare arms
- Maranda rights
- explains why the document was written
- obstructive tactic to prevent voting on a bill
- re-drawing district voting lines in favor of your party
- colonial region that NC is a part of
- non-citizen
- powers not directly listed in the constitution
- elected by the people
- the amount of electoral votes it takes to win the election
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- Jury in civil cases
- no excessive bail
- powers listed in the constitution
- need a warrent
- a rule made by congress that everyone must fallow
- removal from the U.S
- RAPS
- no quartering of soldiers
- approves or rejects presidential nominations
- right to lawyer and Jury
- the study of the rights and duties of citizens
- rights that aren't listed go to the people
- powers that aren't listed go to the states
23 Clues: RAPS • non-citizen • Maranda rights • need a warrent • no excessive bail • right to bare arms • Jury in civil cases • removal from the U.S • elected by the people • right to lawyer and Jury • no quartering of soldiers • powers listed in the constitution • colonial region that NC is a part of • explains why the document was written • rights that aren't listed go to the people • ...
New Nation and Constitution Review 2 2025-10-24
Across
- declares the Constitution the Supreme Law of the Land
- those who supported the Constitution
- The government's power is divided into three separate branches to prevent any one group from having too much power.
- The most recent amendment was _____ in 1992
- A system that allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other two.
- the number of original colonies
- The US Constitution is the _____ __ _____ Constitution in the world
- a government in which the citizens elect leaders to represent them
- the number of amendments in the Bill of Rights
Down
- The idea that the government gets its power from the people.
- those who did not support the Constitution without a Bill of Rights
- The Constitution is on display at the _____
- to accept
- the number of amendments in the Constitution
- someone who is chosen to speak for others, or to represent them
- a system in which the states share power with the central government
- when both sides give up something to settle a disagreement
17 Clues: to accept • the number of original colonies • those who supported the Constitution • The Constitution is on display at the _____ • The most recent amendment was _____ in 1992 • the number of amendments in the Constitution • the number of amendments in the Bill of Rights • declares the Constitution the Supreme Law of the Land • ...
Constitution Crossword 2022-01-24
Across
- economic system based on the private ownership of farms and businesses.
- a political group.
- James Madison, Alexander Hamilton and John ____ wrote the federalist papers.
- a draft of a proposed law
- The division of power between state and government.
- The president can ____ a bill that has already been approved by congress.
- the person responsible for managing foreign affairs.
- The states had to ______ the bill.
Down
- A system that prevents any branch of the government from getting too powerful.
- What part of the constitution begins with ¨we the people¨.
- the idea that the government's authority comes from the people.
- the first 10 amendments in the constitution.
- The three branches of the government are Judicial, Legislative and ________.
- which bill of rights allows people the right to reject soldiers from quarting?
- an order from a judge to allow police to take certain action.
15 Clues: a political group. • a draft of a proposed law • The states had to ______ the bill. • the first 10 amendments in the constitution. • The division of power between state and government. • the person responsible for managing foreign affairs. • What part of the constitution begins with ¨we the people¨. • an order from a judge to allow police to take certain action. • ...
foundations review 2021-10-14
Across
- Nobody is above the law.
- Citizens give the government consent in exchange for the protection of their rights.
- The people pick people represent them in government positions.
- Nobody has to follow one certain religion.
- This document asserted rule of law.
- Gave colonists rights of englishmen.
- The government can only do things the people gave them power to do.
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- There are this many amendments today.
- Declared independence from England.
- Established the first type of governmentbut it was weak.
- This is how the preamble begins.
- Served as a model for the bill of rights.
- To form a more perfect ______.
- The people rule.
- Unable to be changed.
15 Clues: The people rule. • Unable to be changed. • Nobody is above the law. • To form a more perfect ______. • This is how the preamble begins. • Declared independence from England. • This document asserted rule of law. • Gave colonists rights of englishmen. • There are this many amendments today. • Served as a model for the bill of rights. • Nobody has to follow one certain religion. • ...
Unit 3 Vocab 2022-04-22
Across
- using the Due Process Clause of the
- all provisions of the Bill of Rights because of the due process clause of the 14th Amendment. "Selective
- Amendment to apply the Bill of Rights to the states. "Total incorporation" would require states to
- religion.
- dictates that the Bill of Rights be applied in a more gradual manner on a case by case basis, also via the due process clause of the Fourteenth
- written untruths that damage a reputation.
- prohibits the national government (5thamendment)and states (14th Amendment)
- When a court stops expression before it is made, e.g., prohibiting a demonstration by a radical group because the assembly is likely to become violent.
- provision of Amendment 1 that prohibits Congress from establishing an official state
- protections of individuals against discrimination on the basis of characteristics such as race, national origin, religion, and gender; guaranteed under the Due Process clause and Equal Protection Clause,
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- court order that the authorities show cause for why they are holding a prisoner in custody.
- provision of Amendment 1 stating that congress may not prohibit the free exercise
- Supreme Court guideline that excludes the use of illegally obtained evidence in a criminal trial.
- Supreme Court guideline for determining if government can make racial distinctions.
- constitutionally established guarantees of personal freedoms
- 14th Amendment clause that prohibits states from denying equal protection under the law, and has been used to combat discrimination.
- denying life, liberty, or property without due process of law.
- spoken untruths that damage a reputation.
- segregation "by fact," i.e., segregation that results from such factors as housing patterns rather than law.
- an action or policy favoring those who tend to suffer from discrimination, especially in relation to employment or education
- This is the basis for separation of church and state.
21 Clues: religion. • using the Due Process Clause of the • spoken untruths that damage a reputation. • written untruths that damage a reputation. • This is the basis for separation of church and state. • constitutionally established guarantees of personal freedoms • denying life, liberty, or property without due process of law. • ...
Unit 5 Review 2023-11-10
Across
- government based on consent of the people.
- fundamental rights and freedoms protected by the Constitution of the United States
- the process of bringing charges against a gov't official for wrongdoing
- This action stops a bill approved by the legislature from becomeing a law issued by the executive branch
- The first 10 Amendments of the Constitution, they define with the gov't cannot do to the people
- Article 2 of the Constitution defines the powers of this branch of the gov't
- an elected official who heads the executive branch of a state
- a legal restriction on the number of terms a person may serve in an elected office
- political ideology centred on citizenship in a state organized as a republic
Down
- Article 3 of the Constitution defines the powers of this branch of the gov't
- a change or addition to the US Constitution
- separation of power in the gov't, which is ensured with the three different branches
- approval of agreement by the state
- The supreme law of the United States
- Article 1 of the Constitution defines the powers of this branch of the gov't
- personal rights guaranteed by law
- The power of the judiciary to examine the constitutionality of state and federal laws.
- a proposal for a new law, or a proposal to significantly change an existing law.
- the division and sharing of power between the national and state governments
- rights that are inalienable...including life, liberty, and persuit of happiness
20 Clues: personal rights guaranteed by law • approval of agreement by the state • The supreme law of the United States • government based on consent of the people. • a change or addition to the US Constitution • an elected official who heads the executive branch of a state • the process of bringing charges against a gov't official for wrongdoing • ...
Bill of Rights + Group Member Names 2022-09-28
20 Clues: act • case • bear • case • search • listed • speech • jeopardy • federal law • incrimination • amendment bans • amendment bail • amendment state • amendment press • amendment trial • amendment rights • amendment ensures • amendment lawsuit • amendment accused • amendment property
Bill of Rights & Supreme Court Cases 2025-10-24
Across
- Police frisks do not violate the Constitution
- Who leads the Supreme Court?
- Established Judicial Review
- This is the location of the Supreme Court.
- Evidence from illegal search can’t be used in court
- How many Supreme Court Justices?
- Established the ‘Separate but Equal’ doctrine
- Students have different search parameters
- Flag-burning is protected under 1st Amendment
- Students have freedom of expression rights
- Amendment protecting your right to remain silent
Down
- Ended school segregation in 1954
- Suspects must be told of their rights before questioning
- The Supreme Court hears cases concerning rights found in the ______.
- Prayer in public school violates 1st Amendment
- Amendment protecting you from cruel punishments
- Last name of the current Chief Justice
- Amendment protecting your right to legal counsel
- Emphasized your right to an attorney
19 Clues: Established Judicial Review • Who leads the Supreme Court? • Ended school segregation in 1954 • How many Supreme Court Justices? • Emphasized your right to an attorney • Last name of the current Chief Justice • Students have different search parameters • This is the location of the Supreme Court. • Students have freedom of expression rights • ...
Unit Three Crossword 2022-12-16
Across
- Rights, require a government to act to ensure equal treatment for all
- Speech, nonverbal form of speech
- Protection, cannot take a person's rights away without due process of law
- Process, gov must respect all legal rights of an individual
- Rights, rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights and Court
- Restraint, governments attempt to suppress harmful information before publication
- Clause, government cannot force or support an official religion
- Letters, discussed King's hope to combat segregation in the South
- damaging an individual's reputation by printing false statements
- Amendment, right to an attorney, speedy and public trial, impartial jury
- Constitution, belief that Constitution protects all races equally
- Action, programs to provide minority and underrepresented group opportunities
- Rights Act, legislation preventing discrimination due to race, sex, relgion, etc
Down
- Rights, constitutional rights protected by the law
- Test, a test to determine if a law violates the establishment clause
- IX, prevents schools from receiving federal funding from discriminating against females
- Incorporation, states must abide by the Constitution
- Rights, law enforcement must inform an individual to their right to remain silent
- Minority, districts with boundaries that help minority groups
- speech, written or spoken speech that degrades a group
- damaging one's reputation by making false statements
- exceptions; literary or artistic merit
- Rule, evidence found illegally cannot be used against a defendant
- Act, banned opposition to US operation or supporting US enemies during wartime
- Liberty, guarantees freedoms that governments commit not to abridge without due process
- Right, right to be free of gov scrutiny against an individual's beliefs
- v. Board, ruled that separate was not equal
- Amendment, protects against unreasonable search and seizures
- Rights Act, made it easier for African Americans to vote
29 Clues: Speech, nonverbal form of speech • exceptions; literary or artistic merit • v. Board, ruled that separate was not equal • Rights, constitutional rights protected by the law • Incorporation, states must abide by the Constitution • damaging one's reputation by making false statements • speech, written or spoken speech that degrades a group • ...
Civil Rights & Civil Liberties 2022-03-01
Across
- the prosecution of a person twice for the same offense.
- Declares that all persons born in the U.S. are citizens and are guaranteed equal protection of the laws
- The Right to Remain Silent/Double Jeopardy, right to due process
- Provisions of the Bill of Rights are applied to State and Local governments through the 14th amendment.
- Plaintiff in the case that established Miranda Rights.
Down
- Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
- Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition
- the right to express any opinions with limited censorship.
- The first ten amendments to the Constitution. They protect individual liberties.
- Plaintiff in the case that declared "separate but equal" unconstitutional.
- No cruel or unusual punishment
11 Clues: No cruel or unusual punishment • Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures • Plaintiff in the case that established Miranda Rights. • the prosecution of a person twice for the same offense. • Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition • the right to express any opinions with limited censorship. • ...
Constitution Crossword 2025-09-16
Across
- House of Representatives and Senate
- President’s power to reject a bill
- Official approval of the Constitution or amendment
- Main divisions of the Constitution
- Representatives based on population
- Intro. stating goals of the Constitution
- Highest court in the United States
- Branch that Interprets laws; Supreme Court
- System for electing the President
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- Branch that Enforces laws; President
- Supreme law of the US
- 2 Representatives per state
- of Rights First 10 amendments
- Change or addition to the Constitution
- of Powers. Division of gov. into 3 branches
- Government where people elect representatives
- Branch that makes laws; Congress
- Division of power between state and federal government
- Sovereignty Power of gov. comes from the people
19 Clues: Supreme law of the US • 2 Representatives per state • of Rights First 10 amendments • Branch that makes laws; Congress • System for electing the President • President’s power to reject a bill • Main divisions of the Constitution • Highest court in the United States • House of Representatives and Senate • Representatives based on population • Branch that Enforces laws; President • ...
Liberty Questions: Are we to be a Nation, Sehaj K 2022-02-22
Across
- WHat do you call those who oppose the COnstitution
- What does Congress start working on?
- Who drafted the bill of rights
- Who offered teh first Natural history museum
- What do most delegates come to revise?
- They celebrated the birth of ____ _______.
- WHo is teh biggest supporter of the bill of rights
Down
- Delegates meet after four months to do what?
- WHo is Virginias former governor
- What do they compare the bill of rights too in significance
- When the anti-federalists at the Massachusetts convention realize?
- Nobody in the year ____ dreamed that you could governor such a large country
- All men are created equal they state then the compare how unfair it is for ________ ________.
- Revelotions fail to remember their promise to_____.
14 Clues: Who drafted the bill of rights • WHo is Virginias former governor • What does Congress start working on? • What do most delegates come to revise? • They celebrated the birth of ____ _______. • Delegates meet after four months to do what? • Who offered teh first Natural history museum • WHat do you call those who oppose the COnstitution • ...
Bill of rights 2023-11-27
7 Clues: punishible by execution • stationed or staying in • not unjust or subject to bias • a independent military originization • to shorten or remove things from texts • taking of items without persons concent • lawsuits or actions brought from one party to another
Bill of Rights 2025-05-07
7 Clues: Written by... • Where was it written? • The right to bear arms • The right to a jury trial in civil cases • The first__ amendments of the Constitution • Protection from unreasonable searches and seizures • Designed to win support in both houses of ____ and the states.
Bill of Rights 2023-05-05
7 Clues: The past • The sixth amendment • The first amendment • The second amendment • The first 10 amendments • Freedom of _____ , _____ , _____ • Protects from unnecessary punishment
Constitution Crossword 2022-01-24
Across
- economic system based on the private ownership of farms and businesses.
- a political group.
- James Madison, Alexander Hamilton and John ____ wrote the federalist papers.
- a draft of a proposed law
- The division of power between state and government.
- The president can ____ a bill that has already been approved by congress.
- the person responsible for managing foreign affairs.
- The states had to ______ the bill.
Down
- A system that prevents any branch of the government from getting too powerful.
- What part of the constitution begins with ¨we the people¨.
- the idea that the government's authority comes from the people.
- the first 10 amendments in the constitution.
- The three branches of the government are Judicial, Legislative and ________.
- which bill of rights allows people the right to reject soldiers from quarting?
- an order from a judge to allow police to take certain action.
15 Clues: a political group. • a draft of a proposed law • The states had to ______ the bill. • the first 10 amendments in the constitution. • The division of power between state and government. • the person responsible for managing foreign affairs. • What part of the constitution begins with ¨we the people¨. • an order from a judge to allow police to take certain action. • ...
Bill of Rights 2014-12-01
9 Clues: Has a trunk • Flying mammal • Large marsupial • Large marsupial • Man's best friend • Man's best friend • Likes to chase mice • Who wrote the Bill of Rights • This amendment allows the right to bear arms
Bill of rights 2024-05-20
Across
- a minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc.
- a body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed
- Domain Power of the government to take private property
- A group of people to judge a trail
Down
- An act that disregards an agreement
- Not allowed under the constitution
- Powers or privileges granted to people
7 Clues: Not allowed under the constitution • A group of people to judge a trail • An act that disregards an agreement • Powers or privileges granted to people • Domain Power of the government to take private property • a minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc. • ...
Bill of Rights 2023-02-01
Across
- freedom of religion
- Guarantees the right to bear arms
- Prohibits excessive bail or fines or cruel or unusual punishment
Down
- Requires grand jury indictment for a serious crime
- Guarantees the right to jury trial in civil suits involving $20.00 or more.
- Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures.
- Guarantees the right to a speedy, impartial public trial in criminal cases with counsel and the right to cross examine.
7 Clues: freedom of religion • Guarantees the right to bear arms • Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures. • Requires grand jury indictment for a serious crime • Prohibits excessive bail or fines or cruel or unusual punishment • Guarantees the right to jury trial in civil suits involving $20.00 or more. • ...
CE.2 Foundations of American Constitutional Government 2023-02-09
Across
- Established the first form of US government; maintained that major powers resided with the states; no power to tax or enforce laws
- Rule by the People.
- Written by George Mason; Served as a model for the Bill of Rights
- The opening sentence of the Constitution
- Established the principle that everyone, including the King, was subject to the law
- The People give their permission to ruled.
- Guaranteed the rights of Englishmen to the colonists; Provided a government for the Virginia Colony
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- The People elect public officeholders to make laws and conduct government on the People’s behalf.
- Established the current structure of the US Government; included the Bill of Rights
- Stated grievances against the King of Britain; Declared the colonists independence from Great Britain; Affirmed unalienable rights: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
- The first 10 amendments to the Constitution
- The government is not all powerful and may only do those things which the People have given it permission to do.
- The government and those who govern are bound to the law just as the People are. Nobody is above the law.
13 Clues: Rule by the People. • The opening sentence of the Constitution • The People give their permission to ruled. • The first 10 amendments to the Constitution • Written by George Mason; Served as a model for the Bill of Rights • Established the current structure of the US Government; included the Bill of Rights • ...
