bill of rights Crossword Puzzles
bill of rights 2021-05-28
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- / power
- / freedom of
- / guarantees a public and trial
- / right to a
- / right to bear
- amendment / no cruel or unusual punishment
- amendment / due process of law
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- / the right beyond what is written in the constitution
- / 8 amendment
- / right not to soldiers in there homes
- / right to a trial in civil case
- / no double
- / no excessive
- / right to remain
- amendment / freedom of unreasonable search
15 Clues: / power • / no double • / freedom of • / right to a • / 8 amendment • / no excessive • / right to bear • / right to remain • amendment / due process of law • / guarantees a public and trial • / right to a trial in civil case • amendment / freedom of unreasonable search • amendment / no cruel or unusual punishment • / right not to soldiers in there homes • ...
Bill of Rights 2021-12-07
15 Clues: 5th amendment • 3rd amendment • 4th amendment • 7th amendment • 6th amendment • 9th amendment • 1st amendment • 2nd amendment • 8th amendment • 10th amendment • president of US • increase in democracy • become a citizen of the US • participation in government • a legal member of a country
Bill of Rights 2021-11-16
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- Legal, social, or ethical principles of freedom
- The first 10 amendments of the Constitution
- The supreme law of the United States of America
- A founding father of the Declaration of Independence
- Provides each branch of the government the power to check the other branches to prevent any other branch from becoming too powerful and keep the branches balanced.
- A right to act freely without restraint
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- A branch of the government that is made of the House and the Senate
- A branch of the government that adjudicates legal disputes/disagreements and applies the law in legal cases
- A country that contains 50 states and is located in North America
- The governing body of a community, state, or nation.
- A law that has authority over others.
- the ability to do something
- A system of rules created and enforced to regulate behavior
- The branch of the government that is responsible for enforcing laws of the land
- A change or addition to the Constitution
15 Clues: the ability to do something • A law that has authority over others. • A right to act freely without restraint • A change or addition to the Constitution • The first 10 amendments of the Constitution • Legal, social, or ethical principles of freedom • The supreme law of the United States of America • The governing body of a community, state, or nation. • ...
BILL OF RIGHTS 2021-12-01
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- changes to the Constitution
- bear arms
- Statue of _________
- we have this because of the brave
- limiting the governments power
- the brave
- includes the president
- our country
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- plan of government
- love for your country
- what you believe
- people who decide your fate
- American ________
- what we have to follow
- free of rule
15 Clues: bear arms • the brave • our country • free of rule • what you believe • American ________ • plan of government • Statue of _________ • love for your country • what we have to follow • includes the president • changes to the Constitution • people who decide your fate • limiting the governments power • we have this because of the brave
Bill of Rights 2021-11-15
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- To carry a gun.
- a moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.
- To study or examine something to find out what it is or what makes it work.
- Something done or said that may serve as an example or rule to authorize or justify a subsequent act of the same kind
- other news media.
- The Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution. These amendments guarantee essential rights and civil liberties, such as the freedom of religion, the right to free speech, the right to bear arms, trial by jury as well as reserving rights to the people and the states.
- first amendment right of newspapers,
- "Miranda warning" refers to the constitutional requirement that once an individual is in custody by the police, there are certain warnings a police officer is required to give to that individual.
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- The Constitution is the framework for the federal government of the United States. It is the highest form of law in the country. The Constitution creates the branches of government and gives them the power to govern. However, it also protects the citizens of the United States and guarantees their basic rights.
- have the right to bear arms.
- Newspapers, magazines, news channels, podcasts
- etc., to report news without being controlled by the government.
- The highest federal court in the US, consisting of nine justices and taking judicial precedence over all other courts in the nation.
- An amendment is a change or addition to the Constitution. The first 10 amendments are known as the Bill of Rights.
- the second amendment to the Constitution,
15 Clues: To carry a gun. • other news media. • have the right to bear arms. • first amendment right of newspapers, • the second amendment to the Constitution, • Newspapers, magazines, news channels, podcasts • etc., to report news without being controlled by the government. • To study or examine something to find out what it is or what makes it work. • ...
Bill of rights 2022-01-21
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- The amendment 6 is the right of the _
- But these freedoms have _
- Which amendment protects you from searches without reason?
- Rights not given to the federal government are given to the states and to the _
- If you are the defendant you have the right a?
- Amendment 2 says there can be a well regulated?
- People get rights not listed in the _ (Amendment 9)
- Cops need this to search your home.
- Who, after the third amendment can't go to citizens' houses
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- What the amendment 8 still allow ?
- With the 2nd amendment you have the right to _
- What the name of the ten amendments ?
- How many amendments are in the bill of rights?
- Amendment 5 does not allow _ jeopardy
- The first amendment allow the freedom of religion, speech,press, petition and _
15 Clues: But these freedoms have _ • What the amendment 8 still allow ? • Cops need this to search your home. • What the name of the ten amendments ? • The amendment 6 is the right of the _ • Amendment 5 does not allow _ jeopardy • With the 2nd amendment you have the right to _ • How many amendments are in the bill of rights? • If you are the defendant you have the right a? • ...
Bill of Rights 2017-10-18
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- Which amendment has to most five fundamental rights?
- What amendment protects us from Cruel and Unusual punishment?
- What is the the act of forcibly taking control of someone or something?
- The ____ clause says that gov't can't establish an official religion?
- There will be no double____.
- What amendment says no quartering of troops?
- What amendment protects us from unreasonable search and seizure?
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- To talk with freely-freedom?
- To petition is to ____the government's actions?
- The 5th amendment says we have the right to remain ___?
- The Free______ clause says that the government must let you practice your religion?
- Which amendment gives us the right to bear arms?
- The police need this from a judge to search your home?
- This amendment says that Rights not listed are Retained by the people.
- __ process are things that are due to you if the government is accusing you a of a crime?
15 Clues: To talk with freely-freedom? • There will be no double____. • What amendment says no quartering of troops? • To petition is to ____the government's actions? • Which amendment gives us the right to bear arms? • Which amendment has to most five fundamental rights? • The police need this from a judge to search your home? • ...
Bill of Rights 2017-10-19
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- Which amendment has to most five fundamental rights?
- To talk with freely-freedom?
- To petition is to ____the government's actions?
- What amendment protects us from unreasonable search and seizure?
- What is the the act of forcibly taking control of someone or something?
- __ process are things that are due to you if the government is accusing you a of a crime?
- Which amendment gives us the right to bear arms?
- This amendment says that Rights not listed are Retained by the people.
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- What amendment protects us from Cruel and Unusual punishment?
- The ____ clause says that gov't can't establish an official religion?
- What amendment says no quartering of troops?
- The Free______ clause says that the government must let you practice your religion?
- There will be no double____.
- The police need this from a judge to search your home?
- The 5th amendment says we have the right to remain ___?
15 Clues: To talk with freely-freedom? • There will be no double____. • What amendment says no quartering of troops? • To petition is to ____the government's actions? • Which amendment gives us the right to bear arms? • Which amendment has to most five fundamental rights? • The police need this from a judge to search your home? • ...
Bill of Rights 2017-10-19
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- The 10th amendment protects the rights of.
- This amendment doesn't permit search and seizure without a warrant.
- This amendment allows you to be silent if your testimony is incriminating you.
- Amendment two says there can be a well regulated.
- The document the Bill of Rights is attached.
- This amendment says you can't be forced to house or feed a soldier during peacetime.
- The name of the legal body that is responsible for writing and passing amendments.
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- Another name for the first ten amendments.
- This President made the Bill of Rights.
- Amendment one protects this freedom.
- This amendment gives you the right to bear arms.
- The number of amendments contained in the Bill of Rights.
- The Bill of Rights is made up of this.
- This amendment gives you the freedom of speech.
- This amendment outlaws cruel and unusual punishment.
15 Clues: Amendment one protects this freedom. • The Bill of Rights is made up of this. • This President made the Bill of Rights. • Another name for the first ten amendments. • The 10th amendment protects the rights of. • The document the Bill of Rights is attached. • This amendment gives you the freedom of speech. • This amendment gives you the right to bear arms. • ...
Bill of Rights 2014-01-13
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- only with reasonable cause can awarrent be issused
- _have power to make laws for themselves
- The right to trial by a
- no excessive_
- accused have the right to a_
- _of religion, Speech, press, asembly and petition
- The right of the people to be sucure in their persons, houses papers and effect against unreasonable serches and_
- cant quarter
- you have a right to a_
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- no cruel or unusal_
- rigt to bear
- Person cannot be tried twice for the same crime
- the accused has the right to confront the_
- jury is always garunteen
- _cant be deny freedom if not on costitution
15 Clues: rigt to bear • cant quarter • no excessive_ • no cruel or unusal_ • you have a right to a_ • The right to trial by a • jury is always garunteen • accused have the right to a_ • _have power to make laws for themselves • the accused has the right to confront the_ • _cant be deny freedom if not on costitution • Person cannot be tried twice for the same crime • ...
Bill Of Rights 2023-10-25
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- What amendment has the state rights?
- what amendment has the rights retained by the people
- what are the amendments apart of?
- what amendment talks about bails, fines and punishments?
- who owned the bill of rights?
- who are the people who signs the constitution called?
- what amendment has the rights in civil cases?
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- which amendment is search and arrest?
- What amendment has the right to fair trial?
- what are the bill of rights called?
- how many amendments are in the bill of rights?
- what’s the amendment to freedom of speech?
- what amendment has the right to bear arms?
- what amendment talks about quartering soldiers?
- what amendment comes after the fourth amendment?
15 Clues: who owned the bill of rights? • what are the amendments apart of? • what are the bill of rights called? • What amendment has the state rights? • which amendment is search and arrest? • what’s the amendment to freedom of speech? • what amendment has the right to bear arms? • What amendment has the right to fair trial? • what amendment has the rights in civil cases? • ...
Bill of rights 2023-12-03
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- Amendment beararms
- Amendment noslavery
- Amendment powersreservedtostates
- Amendment noforeigners
- Amendment religion
- Amendment nounsualpunishments
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- Amendment citizensstaycitizens
- Amendment speedytrial
- Amendment cannotincriminateyourself
- Amendment seperateforpresidents
- Amendment blacksabove21arecitizens
- Amendment rightsnotintheconstitution
- Amendment nosearches
- Amendment trialbyjury
- Amendment nosoldiers
15 Clues: Amendment beararms • Amendment religion • Amendment noslavery • Amendment nosearches • Amendment nosoldiers • Amendment speedytrial • Amendment trialbyjury • Amendment noforeigners • Amendment nounsualpunishments • Amendment citizensstaycitizens • Amendment seperateforpresidents • Amendment powersreservedtostates • Amendment blacksabove21arecitizens • Amendment cannotincriminateyourself • ...
Bill of Rights 2023-04-05
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- The freedom to believe what you want is the freedom of _____.
- The freedom to protest with a group is the freedom of _____.
- No quartering of ___.
- The freedom to write what you want is the freedom of the ____.
- The powers not given to the United States via the constitution and not prohibited by the states are given to the states or the ____.
- Right to a fast and public ____.
- Subjecting someone to trial for a crime they have already been tried for. Prevented in the 5th amendment.
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- Freedom from unreasonable ___.
- Freedom from self-____.
- Right to bear ___.
- The freedom to say what you want is the freedom of _____.
- The right to request something is the right to ____.
- The eighth amendment protects from excessive ____.
- Right to a trial by ___ for civil cases.
- Right to due process of ___.
15 Clues: Right to bear ___. • No quartering of ___. • Freedom from self-____. • Right to due process of ___. • Freedom from unreasonable ___. • Right to a fast and public ____. • Right to a trial by ___ for civil cases. • The eighth amendment protects from excessive ____. • The right to request something is the right to ____. • ...
Bill of rights 2024-05-14
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- right to bear arms
- right to a speedy trial
- right to a trial by a jury
- no cruel punishment
- right to remain silent
- to prehibit or block a certain law
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- to approve or pass
- the rights of sitizens will be protected
- two houses of goverment
- right to search and seize regulated
- quartering soldiers
- freedom of religion
- ratified the bill of rights
- changes made to the constituiton
- ratified in december 1791
15 Clues: to approve or pass • right to bear arms • quartering soldiers • freedom of religion • no cruel punishment • right to remain silent • two houses of goverment • right to a speedy trial • ratified in december 1791 • right to a trial by a jury • ratified the bill of rights • changes made to the constituiton • to prehibit or block a certain law • right to search and seize regulated • ...
Bill Of Rights 2023-01-19
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- the right to search and arrest
- decides the constitutionality
- enforces the laws
- the right to a fair trial
- the right to carry firearms
- the states rights
- the rights retained by people
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- makes all laws
- court interpret laws
- are the 3 branches
- the rights in civil cases
- the right to have rights in criminal cases
- bail fines and punishments
- the right to act freely
- the right to house or quarter soldiers
15 Clues: makes all laws • enforces the laws • the states rights • are the 3 branches • court interpret laws • the right to act freely • the rights in civil cases • the right to a fair trial • bail fines and punishments • the right to carry firearms • decides the constitutionality • the rights retained by people • the right to search and arrest • the right to house or quarter soldiers • ...
BILL OF RIGHTS 2022-08-31
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- other rights of the people
- election of president ad vice president
- abolition of slavery
- right to a speedy and public trial
- purpose statement, the purpose for writing the constitution
- SPARP
- how many amendments are in the bill of rights
- right to bear arms
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- right of trial by jury in civil cases
- freedom of unreasonable searches and seizures
- suing states
- freedom from excessive bail and unusual punishment
- reserved power to the states
- no quartering of soldiers
- self-incrimination and double jeopardy
15 Clues: SPARP • suing states • right to bear arms • abolition of slavery • no quartering of soldiers • other rights of the people • reserved power to the states • right to a speedy and public trial • right of trial by jury in civil cases • self-incrimination and double jeopardy • election of president ad vice president • freedom of unreasonable searches and seizures • ...
Bill of Rights 2025-11-20
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- supporters of the constitution
- set a clear example of how to amend the constitution to fit the needs of the changing nation
- which requires that every citizen obey the laws, including political leaders
- wanted to make the bill of rights first priority
- the number of reps for each state
- supports the rights of citizens to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
- made up of two houses “House of Representatives”
- each state would have two reps
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- the power of the central government is divided among three branches
- the uprising of farmers to protest high taxes
- allowed congress to collect tariffs on imports but not exports
- people who opposed the constitution
- a new federal constitution that would give supreme power to the central government
- agreement to create a two-house legislature
- For a unicameral ,or one house, legislature
15 Clues: supporters of the constitution • each state would have two reps • the number of reps for each state • people who opposed the constitution • agreement to create a two-house legislature • For a unicameral ,or one house, legislature • the uprising of farmers to protest high taxes • wanted to make the bill of rights first priority • ...
Bill of Rights 2025-11-12
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- Amendment protects several rights, including the right to a grand jury, the protection against double jeopardy, and the right against self-incrimination
- Amendment guarantees the right to a jury trial in certain federal civil cases, such as disputes over money or property
- Amendment prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishments
- a set of basic principles and laws that states the powers and duties of the government
- Amendment guarantees the rights of criminal defendants, including the right to a speedy and public trial, an impartial jury, to be informed of the charges, to confront witnesses, to compel witness testimony, and to have legal representation
- each state would have two representatives
- of Representatives the number of Representatives for each state
- Amendment prohibits the government from quartering soldiers in private homes without the owner's consent in peacetime
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- people who opposed the constitution
- Amendment declares that the enumeration of specific rights in the Constitution does not mean that other rights retained by the people are denied or open to government infringement
- supporters of the constitution
- Amendment any powers not specifically given to the federal government, nor withheld from the states, are reserved to those respective states, or the people
- Amendment protects five fundamental freedoms: religion, speech, press, assembly, and the right to petition the government
- Amendment the right to privacy against government intrusion
- Amendment protects the right of individuals to "keep and bear arms," primarily for the purpose of self-defense
15 Clues: supporters of the constitution • people who opposed the constitution • each state would have two representatives • Amendment the right to privacy against government intrusion • of Representatives the number of Representatives for each state • Amendment prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishments • ...
Bill of rights 2025-11-12
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- freedom of speech, religion, press, gather peacefully
- protects privacy
- changed how we can vote for president and vice president
- limits what someone can sue a state
- just because a right isn't listed doesn't mean that people don't have that right
- give people rights in court
- protects people from being punished too harshly
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- ended slavery in the U.S.
- no one can be stooped from voting because of race or skin color.
- Everyone born in the U.S. is a citizen and must be treated equally
- lets people ask for a jury trial in civil court cases
- can keep and carry weapons
- don't have to let soldiers live in your house
- power that the Constitution doesn't give to federal government belongs to state or people
- promises a quick and public trial
15 Clues: protects privacy • ended slavery in the U.S. • can keep and carry weapons • give people rights in court • promises a quick and public trial • limits what someone can sue a state • don't have to let soldiers live in your house • protects people from being punished too harshly • freedom of speech, religion, press, gather peacefully • ...
bill of rights 2025-11-12
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- Bail, fines, punishment
- quartering of soldiers
- States' rights not delegated
- Presidential elections
- Civil rights,shall not leave
- Lawsuits against states
- Rights in criminal cases
- Abolition of slavery
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- search and arrest
- freedom,petitions,assembly
- Black suffrage can not vote
- Right to a fair trial
- Rights in civil cases
- Rights retained by the People
- right to bear arms
15 Clues: search and arrest • right to bear arms • Abolition of slavery • Right to a fair trial • Rights in civil cases • quartering of soldiers • Presidential elections • Bail, fines, punishment • Lawsuits against states • Rights in criminal cases • freedom,petitions,assembly • Black suffrage can not vote • States' rights not delegated • Civil rights,shall not leave • Rights retained by the People
Bill of rights 2025-11-16
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- allowed congress to levy tariffs on imports
- people who opposed the constitution- did not want new government
- made up of national courts
- set a clear example of how to amend the constitution
- responsible for proposing and passing laws
- thought the constitution weakened states rights by giving too much power to the government
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- proposed a compromise plan
- thought the constitution did not have a section that guaranteed individual rights federalists supporters of the constitution
- argued that the bill of rights was even needed
- were wealthy, farmers, and lawyers
- keeps any branch of governmentfrom becoming too powerful
- president of new jersey plan
- president of virginia plan
- papers one of the most important defenses of the constitution appeared in a series of essays
- includes the president
- congress's ability to tax imports and exports
16 Clues: includes the president • proposed a compromise plan • president of virginia plan • made up of national courts • president of new jersey plan • were wealthy, farmers, and lawyers • responsible for proposing and passing laws • allowed congress to levy tariffs on imports • congress's ability to tax imports and exports • argued that the bill of rights was even needed • ...
Intro to the Bill of Rights 2024-01-05
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- Group of the Constitutional Congress that argued the need for a Bill of Rights.
- Anti-Federalists feared that without a Bill of Rights that the American government would suffer from
- This document served as the first Untied State's Consitution, and did not include a BillofRights
- Faction of the Constitutional Congress that argued for a stronger federal government
- Another word for freedom used within the Consitution
- A document created that established and organized the United States Government
- How many Amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
- The first ten amendments added to the constitution
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- one British document that inspired the Bill of Rights
- An additional article added to the US Consitution
- One famous Federalist was Alexander _____
- Creator of the original 17 proposed amendments
- gathering of delegates from 13 American colonies that established the American government
- Bill of Rights that inspired the American Bill of Rights
14 Clues: One famous Federalist was Alexander _____ • Creator of the original 17 proposed amendments • How many Amendments are in the Bill of Rights? • An additional article added to the US Consitution • The first ten amendments added to the constitution • Another word for freedom used within the Consitution • one British document that inspired the Bill of Rights • ...
Bill of Rights 2022-02-12
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- Rights for people?
- Right has given state power?
- Not given American citizenship?
- Rights to trial by jury?
- What is the 2nd amendment about?
- How many rights were ratified?
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- Who wrote the Bill of Rights?
- Right to no quartering soldiers?
- What group wanted the Bill of Rights?
- What document was the Bill of Rights added to?
- Rights to have no right to answer?
- What amendment gives you the right to speak freely
- The amendment that gives you the right to a speedy trial?
- Right to no cruel and unusualpunishment?
- Right to no searches and seizures?
15 Clues: Rights for people? • Rights to trial by jury? • Right has given state power? • Who wrote the Bill of Rights? • How many rights were ratified? • Not given American citizenship? • Right to no quartering soldiers? • What is the 2nd amendment about? • Rights to have no right to answer? • Right to no searches and seizures? • What group wanted the Bill of Rights? • ...
Bill of Rights 2017-10-19
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- What is the the act of forcibly taking control of someone or something?
- To talk with freely-freedom?
- What amendment protects us from Cruel and Unusual punishment?
- The ____ clause says that gov't can't establish an official religion?
- Which amendment has to most five fundamental rights?
- __ process are things that are due to you if the government is accusing you a of a crime?
- The police need this from a judge to search your home?
- There will be no double____.
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- What amendment protects us from unreasonable search and seizure?
- This amendment says that Rights not listed are Retained by the people.
- The Free______ clause says that the government must let you practice your religion?
- Which amendment gives us the right to bear arms?
- The 5th amendment says we have the right to remain ___?
- To petition is to ____the government's actions?
- What amendment says no quartering of troops?
15 Clues: To talk with freely-freedom? • There will be no double____. • What amendment says no quartering of troops? • To petition is to ____the government's actions? • Which amendment gives us the right to bear arms? • Which amendment has to most five fundamental rights? • The police need this from a judge to search your home? • ...
Bill Of Rights 2017-10-17
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- this amendment allows you to be silent if your testimony is incriminating you
- the 10th amendment protects the rights of
- the number of each of the houses of congress that must approve an amendment for it to be submitted to the states of their approval.
- the document to which the bill of rights is attached
- the percent of states that must approve an amendment for it to become a law.
- this freedom is one of the three basic freedoms protected by the 1st amendment
- this amendment outlaws cruel and unusual punishment
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- this freedom is one of three basic freedoms protected by the 1st amendment
- another name for the first ten amendments
- amendment iv says your possessions cant be taken from you without a
- the number of amendments contain in the bill of rights
- this amendment doesn't permit search and seizure without a warrant
- the name of the legal body that is responsible for writing and passing amendments
- amendment iv allows you to possess this if you want
- this freedom is one of three basic freedom protected by the first amendment
15 Clues: another name for the first ten amendments • the 10th amendment protects the rights of • amendment iv allows you to possess this if you want • this amendment outlaws cruel and unusual punishment • the document to which the bill of rights is attached • the number of amendments contain in the bill of rights • ...
Bill of Rights 2013-11-17
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- the _____ amendment states that you cannot have a soldier stay in your home without your permission.
- the ______ amendment gives you the right to make sure you are safe from cruel and unusual punishment
- the ______ amendment says that you get to have a jury trial if you get in trouble.
- the Bill of Rights is based on previous documents like the _______
- the last right the first amendment gives you is the right to _____
- the first amendment gives you the right to practice ____.
- the ______ amendment protects you from being put in jail and nobody tells you why.
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- the _____ amendment says states have the rest of the rights.
- you have the right to private property because of the _____ amendment
- the first amendment gives you the right to ______
- ________ wrote the ten amendments
- the second amendment gives you the right to own a _____
- according to the first amendment the first right you have is the freedom of ______.
- the ______ amendment protects you from the police pulling you over for speeding and then making you get out of your car and searches it.
- the _____ amendment says you have more rights than this.
15 Clues: ________ wrote the ten amendments • the first amendment gives you the right to ______ • the second amendment gives you the right to own a _____ • the _____ amendment says you have more rights than this. • the first amendment gives you the right to practice ____. • the _____ amendment says states have the rest of the rights. • ...
Bill of Rights 2021-12-07
15 Clues: 1st amendment • 7th amendment • 6th amendment • 9th amendment • 5th amendment • 3rd amendment • 8th amendment • 4th amendment • 2nd amendment • 10th amendment • president of US • increase in democracy • become a citizen of the US • participation in government • a legal member of a country
Bill of Rights 2022-03-18
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- if you can't afford one, the government will give you one
- you have the right to your own __ to testify in your favor
- the accuser has the right to an __ jury
- no person shall be taken to court for the same crime__
- the judge can't force the accuser to pay too much in bail
- if you are not happy about a law you can do this
- you have the right to a __ grand
- whatever amendments not listed in the constitution is reserved for the __
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- permission from the judge for law enforcement to search your property
- soldier cannot stay in your house unless you give them permission
- you have the right to __ arms
- private property can be taken by the government, but they have to compensate you for it
- you have the right to speak freely with some limitations
- death penalty by electric chair is deemed __ punishment
- list of rights the police tell you when you get arrested
15 Clues: you have the right to __ arms • you have the right to a __ grand • the accuser has the right to an __ jury • if you are not happy about a law you can do this • no person shall be taken to court for the same crime__ • death penalty by electric chair is deemed __ punishment • you have the right to speak freely with some limitations • ...
Bill of rights 2022-05-11
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- The people can assemble as long as it is
- not delegated to the United States by the Constitution
- No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a
- Shall not prohibit ______ of religion
- necessary to the security of a free State
- bail shall not be required
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- shall not be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner
- nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be
- The right to bear arms may not be
- value in controversy shall exceed_____dollars
- Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of
- Formal or official change to law
- shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
- the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial,
- The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures
15 Clues: bail shall not be required • Formal or official change to law • The right to bear arms may not be • Shall not prohibit ______ of religion • The people can assemble as long as it is • necessary to the security of a free State • value in controversy shall exceed_____dollars • not delegated to the United States by the Constitution • ...
Bill of Rights 2022-01-25
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- how many amendments are there
- ____ is needed to search personal property
- amendment stopping trooping from housing w/o consent
- all powers not given directly to federal government goes to the states
- police can't search and
- sixth amendment is in regards to criminal____
- if you are the defendant you have the right to a
- what month was the bill of rights added to constitution
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- you can have a trial by ______
- the eighth amendment protects from cruel and unusual _______
- unenumerated rights is under what amendment
- we have the right to bear _____
- first amendment declares a person's _______
- the fifth amendment protects us from double
- the amendment that allows us to speak our minds
15 Clues: police can't search and • how many amendments are there • you can have a trial by ______ • we have the right to bear _____ • ____ is needed to search personal property • unenumerated rights is under what amendment • first amendment declares a person's _______ • the fifth amendment protects us from double • sixth amendment is in regards to criminal____ • ...
Bill of Rights 2022-01-20
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- What must the jury be
- What was the first government document
- Police need a what to search you
- Protesting is using what right
- What is Americas system based on
- Rights to bear arms
- Freedom of speech
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- First ten amendments
- When was the bill of rights written
- What is a add on in the constitution
- Are Death sentances still legal in some areas
- How many times can you be persecuted for one crime
- Is yelling fire freedom of speech
- What will America never become
- How many amendments are there
15 Clues: Freedom of speech • Rights to bear arms • First ten amendments • What must the jury be • How many amendments are there • Protesting is using what right • What will America never become • Police need a what to search you • What is Americas system based on • Is yelling fire freedom of speech • When was the bill of rights written • What is a add on in the constitution • ...
Bill of rights 2022-10-31
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- the right to make newspaper stories
- the freedom to keep a weapon
- 4th amendment
- the right to a jury trial in civil matters
- the right to a lawyer
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- 10th amendment
- the first ten amendments to the constitution
- to have a group in public
- to get lots of signatures on a paper is to
- 3rd amendment
- to worship anything without government interference
- amendment 6
- not in constitution; belongs to the people
- no cruel punishment or beatings
- the right to say whatever you want
15 Clues: amendment 6 • 3rd amendment • 4th amendment • 10th amendment • the right to a lawyer • to have a group in public • the freedom to keep a weapon • no cruel punishment or beatings • the right to say whatever you want • the right to make newspaper stories • to get lots of signatures on a paper is to • not in constitution; belongs to the people • ...
Bill of rights 2022-11-30
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- Expression of negative opinion
- Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble
- The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
- the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States
- Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
- the first ten amendments
- a modification of the constitution of a polity, organization or other type of entity
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- Lesson deminish or curtail
- the right of the people to keep and bear Arms
- The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures
- No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
- sets forth rights related to criminal prosecutions
- The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
- Advance beyond the usual limit
- No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury
15 Clues: the first ten amendments • Lesson deminish or curtail • Expression of negative opinion • Advance beyond the usual limit • the right of the people to keep and bear Arms • sets forth rights related to criminal prosecutions • a modification of the constitution of a polity, organization or other type of entity • ...
Bill Of Rights 2020-12-23
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- This branch carries out laws.
- Which branch of the government creates laws?
- states that U.S citizens may have rights not listed in the constitution.
- The ______ protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.
- “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”
- the action of giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement, making it officially valid.
- system of rules which a particular country or community recognizes as regulating the actions of its members and which it may enforce by the imposition of penalties.
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- What does the Bill of Rights guarantee the people?
- The first 10 Amendments to the Constitution that guarantees civil rights and liberties to the individual including freedom of speech, press, and religion.
- There is a total of how much amendments in the Bill Of Rights?
- A defendant in a criminal case has a right to a speedy trial under witch amendment?
- Which branch evaluates laws?
- Freedom of _______.
- People are protected from double __________ in amendment #5.
- amendments 6 and 7 guarantee the rights to a trial by ____Punishments.
15 Clues: Freedom of _______. • Which branch evaluates laws? • This branch carries out laws. • Which branch of the government creates laws? • What does the Bill of Rights guarantee the people? • People are protected from double __________ in amendment #5. • There is a total of how much amendments in the Bill Of Rights? • ...
Bill of rights 2020-11-11
15 Clues: a rule • freedom • to house • not usual • to gather • not allowed • armed troops • to keep from • a disagreement • make official valid • a grope or organization • to find out for certain • brake the terms of a law • the examination in a court • the right to act speak or think as you wish
Bill Of Rights 2023-12-08
15 Clues: artical 2 • artical 4 • artical 1 • artical 5 • artical 3 • 8 amemndment • 3 amemndment • 9 amemndment • 1 amemndment • 5 amemndment • 4 amemndment • 6 amemndment • 2 amemndment • 7 amemndment • 10 amemndment
Bill of Rights 2023-09-12
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- Fairness and the quality of treating people and situations fairly.
- A public expression of disagreement or objection to something.
- A change or addition to a document or law, like the Constitution.
- A set of beliefs or practices related to the worship of a higher power.
- The system that manages and controls a country, state, or community.
- To keep something or someone safe from harm or danger.
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- A written request or appeal to authority or the government.
- When people come together as a group or gathering for a common purpose.
- The act of talking or expressing thoughts, ideas, or feelings.
- The state of being equal, where everyone has the same rights and opportunities.
- The ability to make choices and do things without being controlled.
- A person who is a member of a particular country and has certain rights.
- Process The fair treatment and legal procedures that must be followed when dealing with citizens.
- The things people are allowed to do or have, like freedom of speech.
- Newspapers, magazines, and other forms of media that share information.
15 Clues: To keep something or someone safe from harm or danger. • A written request or appeal to authority or the government. • The act of talking or expressing thoughts, ideas, or feelings. • A public expression of disagreement or objection to something. • A change or addition to a document or law, like the Constitution. • ...
Bill of Rights 2019-01-12
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- The bill of rights is not the only _____ the people have
- Punishments should not be _____ and unusual
- If the court gives this you can be searched.
- The first amendment gives protesters the right to _________
- If a power is not given to the federal government, who is it given to?
- In a trial the jury should be what?
- A first amendment right that deals with talking. The right to free ______
- The accused has the right to a ______ trial
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- arms The reason people can have guns in there houses is the right to _________
- property 5th amendment: nor shall ______________ be taken for public use
- Bail should not be _________
- cause Another reason that someone can search you.
- Which amendment says that you cannot be a witness against yourself?
- soldiers The third amendment protects you from________
- 7th amendment gives the right to jury trial in ________
15 Clues: Bail should not be _________ • In a trial the jury should be what? • Punishments should not be _____ and unusual • The accused has the right to a ______ trial • If the court gives this you can be searched. • cause Another reason that someone can search you. • soldiers The third amendment protects you from________ • ...
Bill of Rights 2024-04-26
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- in the 3rd amendment what does quartering mean?
- the first amendment includes freedom of Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition, and _____
- the action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement, making it officially valid
- a nation under cruel and oppressive government
- no cruel and unusual punishment
- protection from self incrimination
- right to bear arms
- speedy trial
- opposed ratification of the constitution
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- right to trial by jury in a civil case
- protection from unreasonable search and seizure
- powers not listed go to the states and people
- supported the ratification of the constitution
- protection of rights not stated in the constitution
- what story does the amendments 4-8 tell
15 Clues: speedy trial • right to bear arms • no cruel and unusual punishment • protection from self incrimination • right to trial by jury in a civil case • what story does the amendments 4-8 tell • opposed ratification of the constitution • powers not listed go to the states and people • supported the ratification of the constitution • a nation under cruel and oppressive government • ...
Bill Of Rights 2024-05-02
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- What amendment gives us protection of rights not stated in the constitution
- Who made the bill of rights
- What else does the bill of rights gives us other that rights
- What amendment gives us the right to a speedy trial
- what is the document that gives us rights
- What amendment gives us protection from any search without a warrent
- What amendment gives us powers that are not listed go to the states and people
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- What amendment gives us grand right to a jury and protection from self incrimination
- When Are we granted the bill of rights
- What amendment gives us right to a jury
- What amendment gives us the right from quartering troops
- What amendment Ives us right to no cruel and unusual punishment
- What else does the bill of rights gives us other that freedoms
- What amendment gives us the right to freedom of speech and press and religion
- What amendments gives us the right to bear arms
15 Clues: Who made the bill of rights • When Are we granted the bill of rights • What amendment gives us right to a jury • what is the document that gives us rights • What amendments gives us the right to bear arms • What amendment gives us the right to a speedy trial • What amendment gives us the right from quartering troops • ...
Bill of rights 2024-05-02
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- To be able to do something you want.
- -To be able to speak your mind.
- To have control over something.
- A formal examination of evidence.
- Supreme law of the United States.
- A body of people.
- A formal written request.
- relating to ordinary citizens.
- - A belief or worship of God.
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- A group of people or a gathering.
- A group of governing a community/ state.
- Typical group of people.
- Soldier or armed forces.
- Have security around you.
- to bear arms- Second Amendment.
15 Clues: A body of people. • Typical group of people. • Soldier or armed forces. • Have security around you. • A formal written request. • - A belief or worship of God. • relating to ordinary citizens. • -To be able to speak your mind. • To have control over something. • to bear arms- Second Amendment. • A group of people or a gathering. • A formal examination of evidence. • ...
bill of rights 2023-04-05
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- Right to petition the ______
- Double ____
- Right to keep and bear ____ in order to maintain a well regulated militia
- Right of trial by jury in ____ cases
- Freedom from unreasonable _____ and seizures
- Right to a speedy and public _______
- Powers reserved for other _____
- Other rights of ____
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- No quartering of ____
- Freedom from self-_____
- Freedom from excessive ____
- The bill of rights gave the freedom of religion, press, assembly, petition, and ______
- Right to vote at the age of _____
- Rights of ______ persons
- Right to due process of ___
15 Clues: Double ____ • Other rights of ____ • No quartering of ____ • Freedom from self-_____ • Rights of ______ persons • Freedom from excessive ____ • Right to due process of ___ • Right to petition the ______ • Powers reserved for other _____ • Right to vote at the age of _____ • Right of trial by jury in ____ cases • Right to a speedy and public _______ • ...
Bill Of Rights 2023-04-16
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- How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
- The ___ amendment protects you from being forced to incriminate yourself
- The fourth amendment protects you from unreasonable search and ___
- The government cannot control who or what you worship because of your freedom of___?
- The eighth amendment protects you from cruel and unusual ___
- You can say whatever you want, thanks to the freedom of ___?
- The Bill of Rights is designed to serve the ___?
- The Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to ___ or disparage rights retained by the people.
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- You won't be required to ___ soldiers in a time of war
- The ability to ___ gives the people a way to peacefully challenge the government
- You can group up and have meetings because of the freedom of ___
- You can print whatever you want due to the freedom of?
- The second amendment gives you the right to bear?
- The sixth amendment guarantees a ___ public trial
- The seventh amendment guarantees trial for disputes over ___ dollars
15 Clues: How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights? • The Bill of Rights is designed to serve the ___? • The second amendment gives you the right to bear? • The sixth amendment guarantees a ___ public trial • You won't be required to ___ soldiers in a time of war • You can print whatever you want due to the freedom of? • ...
Bill of Rights 2023-05-04
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- Amendment #, non-enumerated rights
- Amendment #, most irrelevant today
- Second amendment,right to --?
- Unnecessary Search and ---?
- Cannot be tried for the same crime twice
- Amendment #, grants right to jury in common cases
- 5th amendment, grand --?
- 1st amendment,religion clause
- 1st amendment right, can be verbal or symbolic
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- Another name for the five freedoms
- 10th amendment, rights reserved to --?
- 6th amendment, what kind of trial?
- 8th amendment prevents what kind of punishment?
- Quartering of --?
- 5th amendment, protects people's rights
15 Clues: Quartering of --? • 5th amendment, grand --? • Unnecessary Search and ---? • Second amendment,right to --? • 1st amendment,religion clause • Another name for the five freedoms • Amendment #, non-enumerated rights • Amendment #, most irrelevant today • 6th amendment, what kind of trial? • 10th amendment, rights reserved to --? • 5th amendment, protects people's rights • ...
Bill of Rights 2022-12-06
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- this amendment it mostly directed to
- The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
- the first amendment gives us the
- No solider shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law
- the Fifth Amendment deals with this right that allows you to remain silent.
- The right to bear arms
- the sixth amendment gives you the right to
- congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
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- excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted
- 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 jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.
- In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistsnce of Counsel for his defense.
- The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
- No person shall be held to answer for any capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
- the fifth amendment protects people from
- the powers not delegated to the United States by the constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people
15 Clues: The right to bear arms • the first amendment gives us the • this amendment it mostly directed to • the fifth amendment protects people from • the sixth amendment gives you the right to • the Fifth Amendment deals with this right that allows you to remain silent. • ...
bill of rights 2025-02-10
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- what branch can overide presidential vetos
- where did the three branches of govt come from
- what branch can declare laws unconstitutionally
- of thirteen the constitution was approved by how many states
- what branch can veto laws passed by congress
- all though the Americans broke away from the britains they still respected their
- locke who wrote the english bill of rights
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- what divided the powers of government and state government
- of rights what limis the power of to federal govts
- a draft for the constitution was sent for approval by how many states
- english bill of rights life libert and?
- what is the supreme law of the u.s.
- carta what limited the power of the govt.
- the law of the land was approved in what month
- to make the constitution official how many states had to approve
15 Clues: what is the supreme law of the u.s. • english bill of rights life libert and? • what branch can overide presidential vetos • what branch can veto laws passed by congress • where did the three branches of govt come from • the law of the land was approved in what month • what branch can declare laws unconstitutionally • carta what limited the power of the govt. • ...
Bill of Rights 2025-01-24
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- rights in criminal cases
- Washington 1st president
- Knox secretary of war
- right to fair trial
- rights retained by the people
- bail,fines,punishment
- rights in civil cases
- search and arrest
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- freedoms,assembly,assembly
- states' rights
- right to bear arms
- quartering of soldiers
- Hamilton secretary of treasury
- Randolph attorney general
- Jefferson secretary of state
15 Clues: states' rights • search and arrest • right to bear arms • right to fair trial • bail,fines,punishment • rights in civil cases • quartering of soldiers • Knox secretary of war • rights in criminal cases • freedoms,assembly,assembly • Washington 1st president • Randolph attorney general • rights retained by the people • Jefferson secretary of state • Hamilton secretary of treasury
Bill of Rights 2025-11-12
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- prohibits excessive fines, bails, and unusual punishments
- gives criminals the right to a fair trial
- of Rights - ratified on December 15, 1791
- serves as a safeguard and preserves other fundamental rights
- the number of amendments originally written by James Madison
- gives citizens the ability to secure personal items and refuse unlawful searches
- amendment that allows citizens to bare arms
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- the amount of copies of the Bill of Rights printed by George Washington
- Carolina - the state whose copy was thought to be lost for 140 years
- ensures that any unnamed powers that were not given to the government stays in the power of the state and the public
- gives the right to a jury trial
- prohibits the government from forcing citizens to house soldiers
- makes self-discrimination illegal and a grand jury is needed for federal crimes
- guarantees freedom of religion and speech
- Madison -wrote the American Bill of Rights, took inspiration from the Virginia Declaration of Rights and the English Bill of Rights.
15 Clues: gives the right to a jury trial • gives criminals the right to a fair trial • of Rights - ratified on December 15, 1791 • guarantees freedom of religion and speech • amendment that allows citizens to bare arms • prohibits excessive fines, bails, and unusual punishments • serves as a safeguard and preserves other fundamental rights • ...
Bill of Rights 2025-11-17
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- last ratification's were made
- seizes any searches
- how many amendments were there originally
- how many amendments are there
- amendment where we have the freedom of speech
- how many amendments were there supposed to be originally
- wrote the first 10 amendments
- who stole what states copy of the bill of rights
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- amendment where we didn't have soldiers in houses
- covers self incrimination
- amendment is the one where we can bear arms
- whose bill of rights inspired ours
- when were the first 10 amendments made
- when was the last amendment made
- the key idea of the bill of rights
15 Clues: seizes any searches • covers self incrimination • last ratification's were made • how many amendments are there • wrote the first 10 amendments • when was the last amendment made • whose bill of rights inspired ours • the key idea of the bill of rights • when were the first 10 amendments made • how many amendments were there originally • ...
Bill of Rights 2017-10-17
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- The Virginia Declaration of Rights, written by _______, strongly influenced Madison.
- _______ shall not be required
- Virginia’s legislature became the last to ratify the amendments on ______ 15, 1791.
- Who argued that the Constitution did not need a bill of rights
- The person lists specific prohibitions on governmental power
- A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.
- No person shall be held to answer for a ______, or otherwise infamous crime
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- The person who wrote the first 10 amendments to the Constitution
- The House approved 17 _______
- Who objected that Congress had no authority to change the wording of the Constitution itself
- In all criminal ________, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial
- the right of trial by jury shall be _______
- The powers not delegated to the United States by the __________
- The Bill of Rights is a list of limits on ______ power
- Other precursors to the Bill of Rights include English documents such as the _____________
15 Clues: The House approved 17 _______ • _______ shall not be required • the right of trial by jury shall be _______ • The Bill of Rights is a list of limits on ______ power • The person lists specific prohibitions on governmental power • Who argued that the Constitution did not need a bill of rights • The powers not delegated to the United States by the __________ • ...
Bill Of Rights 2024-05-02
Across
- What amendment gives us protection of rights not stated in the constitution
- Who made the bill of rights
- What else does the bill of rights gives us other that rights
- What amendment gives us the right to a speedy trial
- what is the document that gives us rights
- What amendment gives us protection from any search without a warrent
- What amendment gives us powers that are not listed go to the states and people
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- What amendment gives us grand right to a jury and protection from self incrimination
- When Are we granted the bill of rights
- What amendment gives us right to a jury
- What amendment gives us the right from quartering troops
- What amendment Ives us right to no cruel and unusual punishment
- What else does the bill of rights gives us other that freedoms
- What amendment gives us the right to freedom of speech and press and religion
- What amendments gives us the right to bear arms
15 Clues: Who made the bill of rights • When Are we granted the bill of rights • What amendment gives us right to a jury • what is the document that gives us rights • What amendments gives us the right to bear arms • What amendment gives us the right to a speedy trial • What amendment gives us the right from quartering troops • ...
Bill Of Rights 2024-05-02
Across
- What amendment gives us protection of rights not stated in the constitution
- Who made the bill of rights
- What else does the bill of rights gives us other that rights
- What amendment gives us the right to a speedy trial
- what is the document that gives us rights
- What amendment gives us protection from any search without a warrent
- What amendment gives us powers that are not listed go to the states and people
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- What amendment gives us grand right to a jury and protection from self incrimination
- When Are we granted the bill of rights
- What amendment gives us right to a jury
- What amendment gives us the right from quartering troops
- What amendment Ives us right to no cruel and unusual punishment
- What else does the bill of rights gives us other that freedoms
- What amendment gives us the right to freedom of speech and press and religion
- What amendments gives us the right to bear arms
15 Clues: Who made the bill of rights • When Are we granted the bill of rights • What amendment gives us right to a jury • what is the document that gives us rights • What amendments gives us the right to bear arms • What amendment gives us the right to a speedy trial • What amendment gives us the right from quartering troops • ...
Bill Of Rights 2024-05-02
Across
- What amendment gives us protection of rights not stated in the constitution
- Who made the bill of rights
- What else does the bill of rights gives us other that rights
- What amendment gives us the right to a speedy trial
- what is the document that gives us rights
- What amendment gives us protection from any search without a warrent
- What amendment gives us powers that are not listed go to the states and people
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- What amendment gives us grand right to a jury and protection from self incrimination
- When Are we granted the bill of rights
- What amendment gives us right to a jury
- What amendment gives us the right from quartering troops
- What amendment Ives us right to no cruel and unusual punishment
- What else does the bill of rights gives us other that freedoms
- What amendment gives us the right to freedom of speech and press and religion
- What amendments gives us the right to bear arms
15 Clues: Who made the bill of rights • When Are we granted the bill of rights • What amendment gives us right to a jury • what is the document that gives us rights • What amendments gives us the right to bear arms • What amendment gives us the right to a speedy trial • What amendment gives us the right from quartering troops • ...
Bill Of Rights 2023-03-08
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- Reserved rights of the states.
- Make no law respecting an establishment.
- No excessive bail.
- Can expose wrongs by the government.
- Guarantees the right to a jury trial in most civil cases.
- Needs a search warrant.
- Congress shall make no laws...
- Right to a speedy trial by impartial jury.
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- You may sue the government for wrongs.
- You cannot be forced to shelter solider's in your home.
- The Bill of Rights cannot deny other rights previously held by the people.
- Balances the rights of the individual with the needs of society.
- Thousands of people die every year because of guns.
- Miranda Rights.
- Protest.
15 Clues: Protest. • Miranda Rights. • No excessive bail. • Needs a search warrant. • Reserved rights of the states. • Congress shall make no laws... • Can expose wrongs by the government. • You may sue the government for wrongs. • Make no law respecting an establishment. • Right to a speedy trial by impartial jury. • Thousands of people die every year because of guns. • ...
Bill of rights 2023-03-21
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- the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint
- the communication or expression of thoughts in spoken words
- a community formed by people and exercising permanent power within a specified territory
- a formal examination of evidence before a judge, and typically before a jury, in order to decide guilt in a case of criminal or civil proceedings
- of the same measure, quantity, amount, or number as another
- a change or addition to the Constitution
- the governing body of a nation, state, or community.
- a weapon consisting of a metal tube, with mechanical attachments, from which projectiles are shot by the force of an explosive
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- a way of governing which depends on the will of the people
- legal, social, or ethical principles of freedom or entitlement
- the belief in and worship of a superhuman power or powers, especially a God or gods
- to seek justice or right from (a person) by legal process
- a state of freedom, especially as opposed to political subjection, imprisonment, or slavery
- defines the fundamental law of the U.S. federal government
- a rule of conduct or action prescribed or formally recognized as binding or enforced by a controlling authority
15 Clues: a change or addition to the Constitution • the governing body of a nation, state, or community. • to seek justice or right from (a person) by legal process • a way of governing which depends on the will of the people • defines the fundamental law of the U.S. federal government • the communication or expression of thoughts in spoken words • ...
Bill of Rights 2023-05-13
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- the 7th amendment guarantees the right to a speedy ___ trial when someone sues someone else
- the ___ not granted to the federal government are given to the states and the people
- the 4th amendment protects people from this type of searches or seizures
- cannot be cruel or unusual (8th amendment)
- you do not have to do this against yourself in court
- the police must have one of these to search or take your property
- a person cannot be tried twice for the same crime
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- according to this amendment the rights in the Constitution are not the only rights people have
- the 6th amendment guarantees you have this type of jury
- the 3rd amendment says citizens do not have to house or ___ soldiers
- the amendment that guarantees freedom of religion and assembly
- the 6th amendment guarantees the right to this type of criminal trial
- someone accused of a crime must be allowed to have one of these
- freedom of this means people have the right to publish whatever truthful information they want
- the amendment that says people have the right to bear arms
15 Clues: cannot be cruel or unusual (8th amendment) • a person cannot be tried twice for the same crime • you do not have to do this against yourself in court • the 6th amendment guarantees you have this type of jury • the amendment that says people have the right to bear arms • the amendment that guarantees freedom of religion and assembly • ...
Bill of rights 2022-05-29
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- No one shhould charge excess money for bail or extra time in jail
- Rights belong to citizens
- The right to a jury
- The person who is suing the defendant
- A place where people go to settle dissagrements e.t.c
- Twelve random strangers who help with court hearings
- Right to bear arms
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- Right to a speedy public trail and to know what they have been acused for
- No one will be tried with the same crime twice,due process and have a fair trial
- The person getting sued
- No illigal search or sezuire without warrants and proper evidince
- Which Right allows freedom of speech, press, religion and assembly.
- No one is allowed to deny rights to citizens
- Soilders may not be quarterd in someones house without their consent
- A person who solves a dispute with another person
15 Clues: Right to bear arms • The right to a jury • The person getting sued • Rights belong to citizens • The person who is suing the defendant • No one is allowed to deny rights to citizens • A person who solves a dispute with another person • Twelve random strangers who help with court hearings • A place where people go to settle dissagrements e.t.c • ...
Bill of Rights 2022-05-20
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- The sixth amendment gives you the right to have a _____________.
- The fifth amendment days those accused of a serious crime need a _______ jury to look at the evidence to decide if there is enough to take the accused to trial.
- This amendment protects against unlawful search and seizure.
- The fifth amendment says that you cannot be forced to be a __________ against yourself
- This amendment says that the only power the federal government has is specifically mentioned in the Constitution.
- This amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment.
- This amendment gives citizens the right to bear arms.
- This amendment grants five rights/freedoms including the right to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
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- The fourth amendment says police need this to search your property.
- This amendment protects against excessive bails and excessive fines.
- This amendment says that even for civil cases where the 'value in controversy' is $20 you can have a trial by jury.
- This amendment says in times of peace you cannot be forced to house soldiers on your property.
- This amendment says that even though there is a list of rights in the Constitution, it doesn't mean the government can take away other rights of the people that aren't listed.
- The sixth amendment gives you a right to a ________ and public trial
- This amendment gives you the right to an impartial jury.
- This amendment guarantees you due process of law and says you can't be tried for the same crime twice.
16 Clues: This amendment gives citizens the right to bear arms. • This amendment gives you the right to an impartial jury. • This amendment protects against unlawful search and seizure. • This amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment. • The sixth amendment gives you the right to have a _____________. • ...
Bill of Rights 2025-04-01
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- Enforced rule by the government
- Make reparations or amends for
- The state of being free from oppression
- Risk of conviction and punishment
- Give formal consent to
- Cruel and unusual punishment
- A national legislative body
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- Authority that makes and enforce rules
- Get people together
- privilege held by the general public
- The supreme law of the land
- Command against
- To make amends for a wrong or injury
- Additions to existing documents
- Ability to have free will
15 Clues: Command against • Get people together • Give formal consent to • Ability to have free will • The supreme law of the land • A national legislative body • Cruel and unusual punishment • Make reparations or amends for • Enforced rule by the government • Additions to existing documents • Risk of conviction and punishment • privilege held by the general public • ...
bill of rights 2022-11-02
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- right to keep bear arms
- who created the bill of rights
- protection from quartering of troops
- protection of rights
- trail by jury
- abolish slavery
- excessive bail
- how many important amendments are there
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- civil trail by jury
- where was the bill of rights created
- illegal search and seizure
- freedom of speech
- due process
- powers of state and people
- what is the first 10 amendments called
15 Clues: due process • trail by jury • excessive bail • abolish slavery • freedom of speech • civil trail by jury • protection of rights • right to keep bear arms • illegal search and seizure • powers of state and people • who created the bill of rights • where was the bill of rights created • protection from quartering of troops • what is the first 10 amendments called • ...
Bill of rights 2022-01-25
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- Beyond normal limits
- Legal proceedings against criminal
- militia that is regulated
- the taking possession of something
- an assertion that someone is guilty
- ability to speak your concerns
- must be read to you when arrested
- Prevent, or hinder
- request formally and in writing
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- Transfer power to something
- A source of danger
- A personal freedom
- Making amends for service, loss
- Required to search someones property
- Impose something unpleasant
15 Clues: A source of danger • A personal freedom • Prevent, or hinder • Beyond normal limits • militia that is regulated • Transfer power to something • Impose something unpleasant • ability to speak your concerns • Making amends for service, loss • request formally and in writing • must be read to you when arrested • Legal proceedings against criminal • the taking possession of something • ...
Bill of rights 2022-05-11
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- The people can assemble as long as it is
- not delegated to the United States by the Constitution
- No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a
- Shall not prohibit ______ of religion
- necessary to the security of a free State
- bail shall not be required
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- shall not be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner
- nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be
- The right to bear arms shall not be
- value in controversy shall exceed_____dollars
- Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of
- Formal or official change to law
- shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
- the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial,
- The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures
15 Clues: bail shall not be required • Formal or official change to law • The right to bear arms shall not be • Shall not prohibit ______ of religion • The people can assemble as long as it is • necessary to the security of a free State • value in controversy shall exceed_____dollars • not delegated to the United States by the Constitution • ...
BILL OF RIGHTS 2023-01-03
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- AMENDMENT #6
- TO TAKE, USUALLY BY FORCE, IS TO?
- TO GET LOTS OF SIGNATURES ON A PAPER IS?
- THE FREEDOM TO SAY WHATEVER YOU WANT IS?
- POWERS THAT ARE RESERVED TO THE PEOPLE
- TO HAVE A GROUP IN PUBLIC
- FIRST TEN AMENDMENTS TO THE U.S.CONSTITUTION
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- TO WORSHIP ANYTHING WITHOUT BEING NOTIFIED BY THE GOVERNMENT
- RIGHT TO JURY TRIAL
- TO BE BEATEN FOR NO REASON
- YOU SHALL NOT BE FORCED TO BE A WITNESS AGAINST YOURSELF
- 4TH AMENDMENT
- THE FREEDOM TO KEEP A WEAPON IS?
- POWERS THAT ARE RESERVED TO THE STATES
- RIGHT TO MAKE NEWSPAPERS
15 Clues: AMENDMENT #6 • 4TH AMENDMENT • RIGHT TO JURY TRIAL • RIGHT TO MAKE NEWSPAPERS • TO HAVE A GROUP IN PUBLIC • TO BE BEATEN FOR NO REASON • THE FREEDOM TO KEEP A WEAPON IS? • TO TAKE, USUALLY BY FORCE, IS TO? • POWERS THAT ARE RESERVED TO THE STATES • POWERS THAT ARE RESERVED TO THE PEOPLE • TO GET LOTS OF SIGNATURES ON A PAPER IS? • THE FREEDOM TO SAY WHATEVER YOU WANT IS? • ...
Bill Of Rights 2025-11-12
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- One who opposed the constitution
- States Federal Government only has those powers delegated in the Constitution
- One who was in favor of the constitution
- Prevents government from forcing homeowners to allow soldiers to use their homes
- Protects the right to bear arms
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- Provides additional protections for people accused of crimes
- Forbids excessive bail and fines and cruel and unusual punishment.
- Provides several rights protections
- Supporters of the constitution
- first ten amendments of the constitution
- States that Americans have rights not specifically stated in the constitution
- extends the right to a jury trial in Federal civil cases
- People who opposed the constitution
- Provides protections for people accused of crimes
- Forbids the government from unreasonable search of an individual's property
15 Clues: Supporters of the constitution • Protects the right to bear arms • One who opposed the constitution • Provides several rights protections • People who opposed the constitution • first ten amendments of the constitution • One who was in favor of the constitution • Provides protections for people accused of crimes • extends the right to a jury trial in Federal civil cases • ...
Bill of Rights 2025-11-18
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- One who opposed the constitution
- States Federal Government only has those powers delegated in the Constitution
- One who was in favor of the constitution
- Prevents government from making homeowners allow soldiers to use their houses
- Protects the right to bear arms
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- Provides additional protections for people accused of crimes
- Prohibits excessive bail and fines and cruel punishment.
- Provides several rights protections
- Supporters of the constitution
- first ten amendments of the constitution
- Says that Americans have rights that are not specifically stated in the constitution
- extends the right to a jury trial in Federal civil cases
- People who opposed the constitution
- gives protections for people who are -accused of crimes
- prohibits the government from unreasonable search of a person’s property
15 Clues: Supporters of the constitution • Protects the right to bear arms • One who opposed the constitution • Provides several rights protections • People who opposed the constitution • first ten amendments of the constitution • One who was in favor of the constitution • gives protections for people who are -accused of crimes • ...
Civil Rights Act of 1866/Reconstruction Act of 1867 2024-02-08
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- _____ Committee on Reconstruction
- Johnson was the first president to be this, by the House of Representatives
- Amendment that put the word "slavery" in the Constitution
- Amendment ratified in 1870 that gave political rights the Civil Rights Bill of 1866 did not
- A valuable resource during the Civil War... or a hint to the starred clues
- Senator that put introduced the Civil Rights Bill of 1866 in the Senate
- What the the US Government required southern states to include in their constitutions
- Reconstruction that the Reconstruction Act of 1867 started
- Phenomenon that caused thousands of Americans to move west in search of fortune*
- What Johnson used against the Civil Rights Bill of 1866
- Also known as Peace Democrats, they opposed the Civil War and wanted to make peace with the Confederates*
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- Amendment that the US Government required southern states to ratify before being readmitted to the Union
- The number of military districts the Reconstruction Act of 1867 divided the South into
- Steam-powered ships protected by armor*
- What the Civil Rights Bill of 1866 did not give
- Requires 2/3 majority in both houses of Congress, used for the Civil Rights Bill of 1866
- What Lincoln used to kill vampires*
- What William H McCardle tried to sue under
- The first southern state to ratify the 14th Amendment
- The Othello character that Johnson was portrayed as in a political cartoon
20 Clues: _____ Committee on Reconstruction • What Lincoln used to kill vampires* • Steam-powered ships protected by armor* • What William H McCardle tried to sue under • What the Civil Rights Bill of 1866 did not give • The first southern state to ratify the 14th Amendment • What Johnson used against the Civil Rights Bill of 1866 • ...
Civil Rights Act of 1866/Reconstruction Act of 1867 2024-02-08
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- _____ Committee on Reconstruction
- Johnson was the first president to be this, by the House of Representatives
- Amendment that put the word "slavery" in the Constitution
- Amendment ratified in 1870 that gave political rights the Civil Rights Bill of 1866 did not
- A valuable resource during the Civil War... or a hint to the starred clues
- Senator that put introduced the Civil Rights Bill of 1866 in the Senate
- What the the US Government required southern states to include in their constitutions
- Reconstruction that the Reconstruction Act of 1867 started
- Phenomenon that caused thousands of Americans to move west in search of fortune*
- What Johnson used against the Civil Rights Bill of 1866
- Also known as Peace Democrats, they opposed the Civil War and wanted to make peace with the Confederates*
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- Amendment that the US Government required southern states to ratify before being readmitted to the Union
- The number of military districts the Reconstruction Act of 1867 divided the South into
- Steam-powered ships protected by armor*
- What the Civil Rights Bill of 1866 did not give
- Requires 2/3 majority in both houses of Congress, used for the Civil Rights Bill of 1866
- What Lincoln used to kill vampires*
- What William H McCardle tried to sue under
- The first southern state to ratify the 14th Amendment
- The Othello character that Johnson was portrayed as in a political cartoon
20 Clues: _____ Committee on Reconstruction • What Lincoln used to kill vampires* • Steam-powered ships protected by armor* • What William H McCardle tried to sue under • What the Civil Rights Bill of 1866 did not give • The first southern state to ratify the 14th Amendment • What Johnson used against the Civil Rights Bill of 1866 • ...
Standard 6 The Bill of Rights 2021-12-01
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- what amendment gives the right to bear arms
- what amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.
- what amendment grants rights not stated in the constitution to the people.
- the bill of rights was written by
- what amendment protects the convicted from cruel and unusual punishment.
- what amendment grants the right to a jury trial concerning suits where something $20 or more is involved.
- what amendment grants the right to speedy trial by impartial jury, a jury that doesn’t favor either side.
- what amendment prohibits involuntary quartering of soldiers
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- the bill of rights are the _____ amendments
- where was the bill of rights written
- the bill of rights was added to the constitution so that the ____ would agree to ratification.
- what amendment grants specific rights to the accused including, due process before conviction, self incrimination, and double jeopardy.
- the bill of rights was finally ratified in _____ of 1791
- what amendment grants the freedom of speech, religion, assembly, press and petition
- what amendment reserves rights that aren’t granted to the national government for the people and states.
15 Clues: the bill of rights was written by • where was the bill of rights written • the bill of rights are the _____ amendments • what amendment gives the right to bear arms • the bill of rights was finally ratified in _____ of 1791 • what amendment prohibits involuntary quartering of soldiers • what amendment protects the convicted from cruel and unusual punishment. • ...
Ethan's Bill of Rights Crossword 2021-02-12
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- The ____ determines the meaning of the Bill of Rights.
- Police must have _________ to enter our homes.
- The 7th amendment protects our right to a speedy ______.
- The 8th amendment guarantees fair ______.
- The number of amendments in the Bill of Rights.
- The _______ amendment prevents double jeopardy.
- The Bill of Rights was established ________ the constitution was established.
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- The 6th amendment protects our right to an ___ jury.
- We cannot be forced to _______ soldiers.
- The Bill of Rights protects the rights of _____.
- All rights not stated or prohibited by the Constitution belong to the ________.
- Any ________ not granted to the federal government belongs to the states or to the people.
- The 2nd amendment protects the right to bear _____.
- The _______ amendment guarantees freedom of Speech.
- The Supreme Court balances the needs of the individual with the needs of ________.
15 Clues: We cannot be forced to _______ soldiers. • The 8th amendment guarantees fair ______. • Police must have _________ to enter our homes. • The number of amendments in the Bill of Rights. • The _______ amendment prevents double jeopardy. • The Bill of Rights protects the rights of _____. • The 2nd amendment protects the right to bear _____. • ...
About the Founding Fathers 2018-05-31
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- Where Madison when to college
- Americas first Public Intellectual
- Paine moved to ___ in 1772
- 1st president of USA
- Would love present-day America
- Crop they grown
- Was dumped into the Boston Harbor
- Jefferson was a ___ Politic
- Father of the Bill of Rights
- What African Americans were forced into
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- The Peace Treaty of
- March of 1775 ___ sailed to America
- John Adams had a cousin named __
- Jefferson has been a symbol and a ___
- Died the same day as T. Jefferson
- The Bill of Rights are part of the ___
- First Secretary of the Treasury
- There is ___ Bill of Rights
- Not considered on of the Founders
19 Clues: Crop they grown • The Peace Treaty of • 1st president of USA • Paine moved to ___ in 1772 • There is ___ Bill of Rights • Jefferson was a ___ Politic • Father of the Bill of Rights • Where Madison when to college • Would love present-day America • First Secretary of the Treasury • John Adams had a cousin named __ • Died the same day as T. Jefferson • Was dumped into the Boston Harbor • ...
Civics Study Guide 2023-12-19
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- Bill of Rights: Any powers not given to the federal government by the Constitution go to the state. (Give your answer as first, second, third, etc.).
- The role of the President that involves making political appointees.
- The role of the President that relates to foriegn policy.
- The body of Congress that has proportional representation.
- The number of hours within which the President must notify Congress of combat operations.
- The branch comprised of the President, Vice President, advisors, various departments, and agencies.
- The study of the rights and duties of citizens.
- To become a citizen of a nation.
- There are two houses in Congress. This makes it what?
- This group preferred a strong central government. They did not want a bill of rights.
- A form of redistricting in which electoral districts are manipulated for a political party.
- Government approved hostility between nations.
- The powers listed in the Constitution.
- A.K.A Jeffersonians
- The body of laws that sets the foundation of a government. The supreme law of the land.
- This was like a rough draft of the Constitution.
- The body that has the power to debate and amend laws.
- This Enlightenment thinker influenced the separation of powers/ checks & balances.
- A type of government without government.
- The final plan of the Great Compromise. Proposed a bicameral legislature.
- Bill of Rights: No cruel or unusual punishments such as excessive bail. (Give your answer as first, second, third, etc.).
- The role of the President that allows him/her to direct troops and launch missiles.
- An agreement of citizens to give up some rights for the safety of society.
- Representatives that vote for the President.
- When representation in the government is based on population size.
- Charter, Proprietary, and Royal are all types of English whats.
- The use of any obstructive tactics by a Senator to prevent voting on a bill.
- A check by the Legislative branch that allows them to try elected officials for crimes.
- Bill of Rights: No unlawful searches or seizures. (Give your answer as first, second, third, etc.).
- This Enlightenment thinker influenced our Social Contract.
- A type of Democracy where people directly discuss ideas and issues.
- The Small State Plan. Written by William Patterson. Equal representation in Congress
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- This Enlightenment thinker influenced natural rights (life, liberty, property).
- Majority rule.
- A command given by the President that hold much of the same force of a law, but can be issued without Congress.
- Formal changes made to the Constitution.
- This group preferred smaller units of government. They wanted a bill of rights.
- The Big State Plan. Written by James Madison. Proportional representation in Congress.
- This Enlightenment thinker influenced our first amendment rights.
- A type of government where the power is held by one person. The power is usually taken by military force.
- Bill of Rights: The right to a jury in a civil case. (Give your answer as first, second, third, etc.).
- The body of Congress that has equal representation.
- Bill of Rights: No unlawful quartering of soldiers. (Give your answer as first, second, third, etc.).
- A type of Democracy where people elect representatives to speak on their behalf.
- A document that is signed in the first step of naturalization.
- Bill of Rights: The right to bear arms. (Give your answer as first, second, third, etc.).
- To be a legal member of a state or nation.
- Bill of Rights: The right to a speedy, public trial. (Give your answer as first, second, third, etc.).
- Bill of Rights: You have rights even if they aren't written down. (Give your answer as first, second, third, etc.).
- The clause that gives the federal government the power to create laws they deem necessary or proper.
- A type of government where the people have control.
- A.K.A Hamiltonians
- A document written in 1215 that limited the King's power.
- A check by the President on the Legislative branch relative to passing laws.
- Bill of Rights: The right to freedom of religion, assembly, petition, press, and speech. (Give your answer as first, second, third, etc.).
- A type of government where the power is held by a king, queen, or other royalty.
- A type of government where the power is held by religious leaders.
- Bill of Rights: The Miranda rights and due process. (Give your answer as first, second, third, etc.).
- A fight between militant groups
- A type of government where the power is held by a small group of people.
60 Clues: Majority rule. • A.K.A Hamiltonians • A.K.A Jeffersonians • A fight between militant groups • To become a citizen of a nation. • The powers listed in the Constitution. • Formal changes made to the Constitution. • A type of government without government. • To be a legal member of a state or nation. • Representatives that vote for the President. • ...
Bill of Rights 2022-08-11
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- 9th Amendment says we have ______ rights also protected
- 2nd Amendment protects citizens' rights to own and carry...
- 4th Amendment protects citizens from unlawful _____ and seizure
- 7th Amendment allows for a jury even in _____ cases over $20
- 3rd Amendment prevents citizens from forced ______ of troops
- 10th Amendment states any right not delegated to the federal gov't belongs to the...
- 5th Amendment upholds ____ _______ of law
- 8th Amendment protects from "cruel and unusual..."
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- The 1st Amendment protects our five freedoms of...
- Amendments #5-8 are called the "rights of the..."
- "Father of the Bill of Rights" who refused to sign the constitution without it
- 1st Amendment protects speech, religion, assembly, petition, and the...
- Citizens who were wary of the constitution unless it contained individual rights
- 6th Amendment guarantees a fair and ______ trial
14 Clues: 5th Amendment upholds ____ _______ of law • 6th Amendment guarantees a fair and ______ trial • Amendments #5-8 are called the "rights of the..." • The 1st Amendment protects our five freedoms of... • 8th Amendment protects from "cruel and unusual..." • 9th Amendment says we have ______ rights also protected • ...
Bill of Rights. 2022-10-25
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- The fourth amendment protects against unreasonable ________ and seizures
- The right to bear arms is protected under the ______ amendment
- The sixth amendment gives you the right to an:
- The ninth amendment gives unmentioned rights to the______
- The tenth amendment gives unmentioned powers to the______
- The right to no cruel and unusual is protected under the _____ amendment
- The right to freely exercise religion is protected under _____ amendment
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- The police must inform you of your _______ rights upon arrest
- Evidence obtained through an illegal search may not be used in court because of the ____________ rule
- The government may not establish a mandated religion because of the _____________ clause
- The government may not quarter soldiers in an individual's house under the _____ amendment
- The seventh amendment protects the right to trial by ____
- The fifth amendment gives you the right to remain:
- The bill of right contains the first ___ amendments
14 Clues: The sixth amendment gives you the right to an: • The fifth amendment gives you the right to remain: • The bill of right contains the first ___ amendments • The seventh amendment protects the right to trial by ____ • The ninth amendment gives unmentioned rights to the______ • The tenth amendment gives unmentioned powers to the______ • ...
Bill of Rights 2022-01-20
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- The fifth amendment gives the right to remain
- Another name for the newspaper or social media
- The seventh amendment allows for a group of my peers
- Links subject to the crime
- Amendment that limits bail and punishment
- Money put forward to release inmate before trial
- Officers need to Search my house
- Amendment allows me to bear arms
- Cause needed for one to be arrested
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- Unique to every individual
- First amendment allows one to practice their
- The first amendment allows for freedom of
- Right to remain silent and have a lawyer
- Type of trial that uses a judge instead of a jury
14 Clues: Unique to every individual • Links subject to the crime • Officers need to Search my house • Amendment allows me to bear arms • Cause needed for one to be arrested • Right to remain silent and have a lawyer • The first amendment allows for freedom of • Amendment that limits bail and punishment • First amendment allows one to practice their • ...
Bill of rights 2022-05-12
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- , freedom of religion
- , the right to bear arms
- , conflict with the constitution
- , a group of advisors
- , guarantees a good trial
- , america is ran by the
- , no cruel or unusual punishments
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- , has the responsibility to make laws
- , is headed by the supreme court
- , withholds the president
- , people in America
- , a form of agreement
- , accusing government officials of serious crimes
- , to reject a bill
14 Clues: , to reject a bill • , people in America • , freedom of religion • , a group of advisors • , a form of agreement • , america is ran by the • , the right to bear arms • , withholds the president • , guarantees a good trial • , is headed by the supreme court • , conflict with the constitution • , no cruel or unusual punishments • , has the responsibility to make laws • ...
Bill of Rights 2023-12-13
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- process following established legal procedures
- domain the right of government to take private property for public use
- cause strong reasons to think that a person or property was involved in a crime
- giving evidence that could lead to one being found guilty of a crime
- a person officially charged with a crime
- the right to vote
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- jeopardy putting someone on trial for a crime of which he or she was previously found not guilty
- the banning of printed materials or films due to alarming or offensive ideas
- speech the right to say our opinions, in public or in private, without fear of being stopped or punished by the government for those ideas
- a sum of money used as a security deposit to ensure that an accused person returns for his or her trial
- a document issued by a body called a grand jury that formally charges someone with a crime
- a document granting the holder permission to do something
- codes laws from after the Civil War that kept African Americans from holding certain jobs, gave them few property rights, and limited their rights in other ways
- warrant a court order allowing law-enforcement officers to search a suspect's home or business and take specific items as evidence
14 Clues: the right to vote • a person officially charged with a crime • process following established legal procedures • a document granting the holder permission to do something • giving evidence that could lead to one being found guilty of a crime • domain the right of government to take private property for public use • ...
the Twelve Tables and the Bill of Rights 2023-12-20
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- the people that wrote the Bill of Rights already had
- the Bill of Rights were written laws for
- What the first laws were written on
- lower class in ancient Rome
- Who the Bill of Rights and the Twelve Tables effect
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- the plebians wanted everything to be
- higher class citizens with power
- The Twelve Tables were laws written for
- What the Bill of Rights focuses on
- The Bill of Rights is in the
- how many laws are there in the Bill of Rights?
11 Clues: lower class in ancient Rome • The Bill of Rights is in the • higher class citizens with power • What the Bill of Rights focuses on • What the first laws were written on • the plebians wanted everything to be • The Twelve Tables were laws written for • the Bill of Rights were written laws for • how many laws are there in the Bill of Rights? • ...
Bill of Rights Crossword puzzle 2023-12-21
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- A fair, fast, and public trial.
- how many delegates were there
- Bail cannot be too expensive.
- Free to Speak,Believe in religion, and assembly.
- What southern state didn't ratify the bill of rights
- When was the bill of rights founded (year)
- No unreasonable search and seizures.
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- Not listed rights are for the people.
- Right to a trial by jury in any case.
- What state signed the Bill of Rig
- How many delegates signed the Bill of Rights
- Own a defense weapon.
- Criminals do not have to testify against their self
- Do not have to house soldiers.
- Not listed powers go to the state.
15 Clues: Own a defense weapon. • how many delegates were there • Bail cannot be too expensive. • Do not have to house soldiers. • A fair, fast, and public trial. • What state signed the Bill of Rig • Not listed powers go to the state. • No unreasonable search and seizures. • Not listed rights are for the people. • Right to a trial by jury in any case. • ...
the Twelve Tables and the Bill of Rights 2023-12-20
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- the people that wrote the Bill of Rights already had
- the Bill of Rights were written laws for
- What the first laws were written on
- lower class in ancient Rome
- Who the Bill of Rights and the Twelve Tables effect
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- the plebians wanted everything to be
- higher class citizens with power
- The Twelve Tables were laws written for
- What the Bill of Rights focuses on
- The Bill of Rights is in the
- how many laws are there in the Bill of Rights?
11 Clues: lower class in ancient Rome • The Bill of Rights is in the • higher class citizens with power • What the Bill of Rights focuses on • What the first laws were written on • the plebians wanted everything to be • The Twelve Tables were laws written for • the Bill of Rights were written laws for • how many laws are there in the Bill of Rights? • ...
Bill of Rights 2015-01-23
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- This amendment deals with the matter of fair trails for accused criminals
- The longest of the amendments
- People required to defend themselves in a legal action
- This is an order from a judge that authorizes government officials to take a certain action
- This amendment gives the right to bear arms
- This amendment retains the rights of the people
- This amendment states that all but the most minor of cases give the people involved the right to a court trail
- This amendment keeps states from retaining to much federal power
- This amendment gives the rights of free worshipping, freedom of speech and press, and freedom to assemble and petition
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- This amendment provides rights to accused person's both before and after court cases
- This amendment makes the forced quartering of soldiers in civilian homes illegal
- This is an act of testimony that can be used against oneself
- This amendment makes the searching and seizing of items illegal without a warrant
- The first ten amendments to the Constitution are called
14 Clues: The longest of the amendments • This amendment gives the right to bear arms • This amendment retains the rights of the people • People required to defend themselves in a legal action • The first ten amendments to the Constitution are called • This is an act of testimony that can be used against oneself • ...
Bill of rights 2015-12-10
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- In the second amendment you have the right to own?
- Amendment seven states that you cannot have a jury for something sued under ______ dollars
- Amendment five said you couldn’t be tried for fle of the same crime. How many times?
- just because the right was no written down in the constitution does not mean it’s a right. Is what amendment?
- In the first Amendment of the bill of rights you have freedom of?
- Amendment eight says no _____ bail, or unusual cruelty.
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- you have the freedom to gather in what amendment?
- The first amendment also says that you have freedom of?
- Amendment six also adds you are aloud to face your __________.
- In the third amendment these people will not be forced to stay in your home?
- in what amendment makes unusual punishment?
- if the power is not given to federal government. Than it is given down to the _______?
- Amendment four says police and anyone else need a warrant to do what?
- In amendment six you are aloud what kind of trial?
14 Clues: in what amendment makes unusual punishment? • you have the freedom to gather in what amendment? • In the second amendment you have the right to own? • In amendment six you are aloud what kind of trial? • The first amendment also says that you have freedom of? • Amendment eight says no _____ bail, or unusual cruelty. • ...
bill of rights 2021-06-01
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- / no excessive
- /power
- / the people had a freedom of _______
- amendment / due process of law
- / right not _______ soldiers in there homes lawyer / right to a
- amendment / no cruel or unusual punishment
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- / right to bear
- / guarantees a public and trial
- amendment / freedom of unreasonable search
- / first amendment
- / the right_____ beyond what is written in the constitution
- / no double
- / right to remain
- / right to a ______ trial in civil case
14 Clues: /power • / no double • / no excessive • / right to bear • / first amendment • / right to remain • amendment / due process of law • / guarantees a public and trial • / the people had a freedom of _______ • / right to a ______ trial in civil case • amendment / no cruel or unusual punishment • amendment / freedom of unreasonable search • ...
bill of rights 2022-06-24
14 Clues: case • belief • request • release • discover • protests • armaments • in custody • possessions • serves army • 2nd amendment • bill of rights • public official • illegal activities
Bill of Rights 2017-10-25
Across
- Assures that soldiers cannot be arbitrarily lodged in private homes without the consent of the owner.
- Forbids unreasonable search or seizure of persons, homes, and effects without a warrant.
- The right to bear ____.
- The freedom that is missing from this list: speech, press, assembly, petition, and ____.
- The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to what?
- Powers not delegated to the Federal Government, nor prohibited to the States, are reserved to the States or the people.
- Assures the accused right to a speedy and public trial, right to be represented by an attorney, and right to be faced by accusing witness.
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- Forbids the Congress from interfering with freedom of religion, speech, or press, or with the right to assemble peaceably, of to petition the government.
- The term used for soldiers being forced to stay in your house. Q______
- In lawsuits of more than $20, a trial by jury may be requested.
- Forbids excessive fines and cruel or unusual punishments.
- Guarantees the right to bear arms.
- Just because a right is not mentioned in the Constitution does not mean that the people are not entitled to it.
- Guarantees specific rights when on trial, including no condemnation without trial, no compulsion to be a witness against oneself, and no property taken for public use except with just compensation.
14 Clues: The right to bear ____. • Guarantees the right to bear arms. • The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to what? • Forbids excessive fines and cruel or unusual punishments. • In lawsuits of more than $20, a trial by jury may be requested. • The term used for soldiers being forced to stay in your house. Q______ • ...
Bill Of Rights 2023-12-14
14 Clues: decides laws • ten amendments • tenth amendment • ninth amendment • first amendment • third amendment • fifth amendment • sixth amendment • fourth amendment • second amendment • eighth amendment • seventh amendment • consists of the President • House of Representatives and the Senate
bill of rights 2024-04-30
Across
- Bill of rights
- states rights
- No soldiers can stay at a house without owners consent
- Protects criminal defendants
- A statement or action expressing disapproval to something
- To express your thoughts or feeling on an object
- Rights of people
- A belief or to worship a god
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- Have a right to be decided by a jury in a federal court
- To bear arms
- Gives citizens the right to jury
- Unreasonable search and seizure
- Unreasonable search and seizure
- Journaling
- A gathering of people
15 Clues: Journaling • To bear arms • states rights • Bill of rights • Rights of people • A gathering of people • Protects criminal defendants • A belief or to worship a god • Unreasonable search and seizure • Unreasonable search and seizure • Gives citizens the right to jury • To express your thoughts or feeling on an object • No soldiers can stay at a house without owners consent • ...
Bill of rights 2020-11-10
Across
- Gives people unenumerated rights
- September 25th, 1789 Is when It was
- What it does- Fair public trial
- incrimination prohibits, double jeopardy.
- What it does trial by jury
- What I does- basic freedoms of speech
- Powers not listed specifically
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- To ease the worries of the anti federalists
- What it does- right to bear arms
- number of To ease the worries of the anti
- What it does- protects cruel punishment
- What is does- the quartering of soldiers
- December 15, 1791 is when it was
- not allow unreasonable searches
14 Clues: What it does trial by jury • Powers not listed specifically • What it does- Fair public trial • not allow unreasonable searches • What it does- right to bear arms • Gives people unenumerated rights • December 15, 1791 is when it was • September 25th, 1789 Is when It was • What I does- basic freedoms of speech • What it does- protects cruel punishment • ...
Bill Of Rights 2021-12-01
Across
- freedom to meet peacefully
- congress can't stop you from having weapons
- gives all power not specifically given to the government in the constitution to the people or states
- freedom to publish what you want as long as it is true
- guarantees a speedy trial and you can get a lawyer if you can't afford one
- provides that civil cases should also be tried by jury
- freedom to practice any religion you want
- prohibits excessive punishments
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- mainly used to stop the government from expanding their power
- nobody can search your house and things without a warrant
- you don't have to let soldiers leave in your house during wars
- freedom to say what you want as long as it is true
- you say this so you are not tried for the same crime twice
- freedom to petition anything you don't agree with without fear
14 Clues: freedom to meet peacefully • prohibits excessive punishments • freedom to practice any religion you want • congress can't stop you from having weapons • freedom to say what you want as long as it is true • freedom to publish what you want as long as it is true • provides that civil cases should also be tried by jury • ...
bill of rights 2022-01-21
Across
- judge and jury decide of guilt or not
- 4 year term
- a person who saw a certain event
- separation of the bill of rights
- We the people
- separations of territory in the US
- armed conflicts between different nations
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- legislated branch of America
- proceedings against someone for criminal charges
- introduce bills and resolutions
- rules in America that people have to follow
- Miranda case
- rules where everyone has protection
- military force raised by civil
14 Clues: 4 year term • Miranda case • We the people • legislated branch of America • military force raised by civil • introduce bills and resolutions • a person who saw a certain event • separation of the bill of rights • separations of territory in the US • rules where everyone has protection • judge and jury decide of guilt or not • armed conflicts between different nations • ...
Bill Of Rights 2015-01-22
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- The _____ amendment protects the states from excessive federal power.
- The ______ amendment gives people involved in civil cases the right to a jury.
- A judge gives a _______ that authorizes police or other officials to search somewhere.
- The first ten amendments in the constitution are called the ____________.
- The _____ amendment says the rights not listed in the constitution are kept by the people.
- five basic rights to freedom is the _______ amendment.
- The ______ amendment protects people and their belongings from searches and seizures that are considered unreasonable.
- The ________ amendment is the right to bear arms.
- The ______ amendment lists the rights that help provide a person accused of a crime with a fair trial.
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- ____________ is to give testimony that can be used against yourself.
- The ______ amendment is the longest amendment in the Bill of Rights, and list five important rights to citizens.
- People who are required to defend themselves in legal action are ________.
- The _____ amendment is a warning to the government to respect the privacy of the citizen's homes.
- The ______ amendment protects an accused person's rights before and after trial.
14 Clues: The ________ amendment is the right to bear arms. • five basic rights to freedom is the _______ amendment. • ____________ is to give testimony that can be used against yourself. • The _____ amendment protects the states from excessive federal power. • The first ten amendments in the constitution are called the ____________. • ...
Bill of Rights 2023-10-26
Across
- Double
- Freedom from unreasonable seizures and
- Right to a speedy and public
- Right to keep and bear arms
- Powers reserved for other
- No quartering of
- Right to vote at the age of
- The bill of rights gave the freedom of
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- Right to petition the
- Instead of a trial by judge, this is a trial by
- Freedom from excessive
- Freedom from self-
- Right to due process of the
- Other rights of the
14 Clues: Double • No quartering of • Freedom from self- • Other rights of the • Right to petition the • Freedom from excessive • Powers reserved for other • Right to due process of the • Right to keep and bear arms • Right to vote at the age of • Right to a speedy and public • Freedom from unreasonable seizures and • The bill of rights gave the freedom of • ...
bill of rights 2023-12-18
Across
- Man's best friend
- Clue: The Second Amendment protects the right to bear these.
- Clue: A change or addition to the Constitution, with the first ten known as the Bill of Rights.
- Clue: The Eighth Amendment prohibits this type of punishment.
- Clue: This First Amendment right protects the freedom to express oneself.
- Part of the Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable government intrusion.
- Clue: The Eighth Amendment prohibits this type of punishment.
- Has a trunk
- Clue: Part of the Sixth Amendment, is the right to have someone testify in your favor.
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- Clue: Fair treatment through the judicial system; a right protected by the Fifth Amendment.
- Protected by the First Amendment, includes spoken and written expression.
- Likes to chase mice
- Flying mammal
- Large marsupial
- Clue: Part of the Fourth Amendment, it protects against unreasonable government intrusion.
15 Clues: Has a trunk • Flying mammal • Large marsupial • Man's best friend • Likes to chase mice • Clue: The Second Amendment protects the right to bear these. • Clue: The Eighth Amendment prohibits this type of punishment. • Clue: The Eighth Amendment prohibits this type of punishment. • Protected by the First Amendment, includes spoken and written expression. • ...
Bill of Rights 2023-11-28
Across
- The_____amendment protects us from double jeopardy
- The Bill of Rights were written in
- The_____amendment gives us the freedom of speech
- The_____amendment protects us from the right to have a trail held in federal court
- The author of the first amendment was
- The____amendment gives us the right to not let soldiers stay in our homes
- The_____amendment protects us from excessive bail
- During the time of war______may be allowed to stay in homes
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- The______amendment protects us from unreasonable searches
- The_____amendment also gives the right to press
- The________amendment gives us the right to a speedy trial
- The first amendment gives us the right to
- The______amendment gives us the right to bear arms
- In the Bill of Rights there are how many amendments
- The first amendment also gives us the right
15 Clues: The Bill of Rights were written in • The author of the first amendment was • The first amendment gives us the right to • The first amendment also gives us the right • The_____amendment also gives the right to press • The_____amendment gives us the freedom of speech • The_____amendment protects us from excessive bail • The_____amendment protects us from double jeopardy • ...
Bill of Rights 2024-04-29
15 Clues: Abolition • Quartering • Trial by jury • Bill of Rights • For the people • First amendment • Sixth Amendment • Women's suffrage • December 15,1791 • Second Amendment • Reporters use it • Power to the states • Rights in civil cases • Bail,fines,punishment • Unreasonable search & seizure
Bill of Rights 2024-05-13
Across
- Allows You to not be held in jail with no trial
- Allows you to retain yourself
- Allows you to own a weapon
- Allows you to have a fair presidential vote
- Allows you to believe in any religious belief
- Allows you to create your own system of vote
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- Allows you to use the 1st amendment
- Allows no cruel or unusable punishments
- Allows you to publicly talk or post about anything
- Allows you to group up publicly
- Allows you to talk freely
- Allows no cruel punishments if you don't bail out of jail
- Allows a speedy and public trial
- Allows the movement to NOT take away certain liberties without reason
14 Clues: Allows you to talk freely • Allows you to own a weapon • Allows you to retain yourself • Allows you to group up publicly • Allows a speedy and public trial • Allows you to use the 1st amendment • Allows no cruel or unusable punishments • Allows you to have a fair presidential vote • Allows you to create your own system of vote • Allows you to believe in any religious belief • ...
Bill of Rights 2024-10-17
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- government- a group of leaders who run the entire country. In a federal government, the country is made up of many states
- first part of a text. it explains why the paper was written
- group of people selected to decide whether someone has broken a law
- place people move to from another country. A colony is ruled or lead by the country the people moved from.
- Change a piece of text. you can amConstitutiontitution by adding a new law, it is called an amendment
- people who live in a colony
- freedoms that people have. rights include the right to say and write what you think
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- part or piece of writing in a text. The are articles in the US constitution
- rule people must obey in a state or country
- written text or paper. The US Consitution is a document
- a change made to a piece of writing. The change could be a text change or something that has been added to the text. An amendment to the Consitution is when you add a new law.
- government- group of leaders who run a state. each state in the UNited States has a state government.
- person who knows the law. Lawyers help people who go to court. they try to get the jury to agree with that person's opinion.
- state that someone has committed a crime or broken a law
- trail- when a group of people on a jury listen in a court to decide if a law has been broken. A court is a place where people go if they are accused of breaking a law.
15 Clues: people who live in a colony • rule people must obey in a state or country • written text or paper. The US Consitution is a document • state that someone has committed a crime or broken a law • first part of a text. it explains why the paper was written • group of people selected to decide whether someone has broken a law • ...
Bill of Rights 2023-10-11
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- group of citizens who determine the guilt or not of an accused person
- law related to breaking the law. Assault or robbery
- disagreements about right or wrong, but not breaking a law
- The third amendment keeps you from having to house or__________ troops.
- protects your freedom of speech, assembly, petition, and religion
- your are protected from telling courts about an event
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- Where persons guilt or innocence is determined in court.
- an army made of regular people to be formed quickly
- The tinkers were protected in wearing anti war armbands by what amendment
- Need for the police to search your stuff
- Access to these are protected by the 2nd amendment
- a legal expert (lawyer) to guide you in defense
- allows the government to take your property if they pay you
- outlaws making students give Mr. Fees pizza for being late
- to be put on trial twice for the same crime
15 Clues: Need for the police to search your stuff • to be put on trial twice for the same crime • a legal expert (lawyer) to guide you in defense • Access to these are protected by the 2nd amendment • law related to breaking the law. Assault or robbery • an army made of regular people to be formed quickly • your are protected from telling courts about an event • ...
Ethan's Bill of Rights Crossword 2021-02-12
Across
- The Bill of Rights was established ________ the constitution was established.
- The 6th amendment protects our right to an _________ jury.
- The _______________ guarantees freedom of Speech.
- The 8th amendment guarantees fair ___________.
- Any ________ not granted to the federal government belongs to the states or to the people.
- The Supreme Court balances the needs of the individual with the needs of ________.
- The 7th amendment protects our right to a speedy ____________.
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- The 4th amendment requires police to have a _________ to enter our homes.
- The 2nd amendment protects the right to bear ________.
- All rights not stated or not prohibited by the Constitution belong to the ____________.
- The _______ amendment prevents double jeopardy.
- The number of amendments in the Bill of RIghts
- The Bill of Rights was made to protect the rights of the _____
- The _____________ determines the meaning of the Bill of Rights
- We cannot be forced to house soldiers thanks to the ________ amendment.
15 Clues: The number of amendments in the Bill of RIghts • The 8th amendment guarantees fair ___________. • The _______ amendment prevents double jeopardy. • The _______________ guarantees freedom of Speech. • The 2nd amendment protects the right to bear ________. • The 6th amendment protects our right to an _________ jury. • ...
Bill of rights 2015-12-08
Across
- In the first Amendment of the bill of rights you have freedom of?
- in what amendment makes unusual punishment?
- Amendment eight says no _____ bail, or unusual cruelty.
- if the power is not given to federal government. Than it is given down to the _______?
- In the second amendment you have the right to own?
- you have the freedom to gather in what amendment?
- The first amendment also says that you have freedom of?
- In amendment six you are aloud what kind of trial?
- Amendment four says police and anyone else need a warrant to do what?
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- Amendment seven states that you cannot have a jury for something sued under ______ dollars
- Amendment six also adds you are aloud to face your __________.
- Amendment five said you couldn’t be tried for fle of the same crime. How many times?
- In the first Amendment of the bill of rights you have freedom of?
- In the third amendment these people will not be forced to stay in your home?
- just because the right was no written down in the constitution does not mean it’s a right. Is what amendment?
15 Clues: in what amendment makes unusual punishment? • you have the freedom to gather in what amendment? • In the second amendment you have the right to own? • In amendment six you are aloud what kind of trial? • Amendment eight says no _____ bail, or unusual cruelty. • The first amendment also says that you have freedom of? • ...
Bill Of Rights 2015-01-22
Across
- The _____ amendment says the rights not listed in the constitution are kept by the people.
- The ______ amendment lists the rights that help provide a person accused of a crime with a fair trial.
- The ______ amendment is the longest amendment in the Bill of Rights, and list five important rights to citizens.
- The _____ amendment protects the states from excessive federal power.
- The ________ amendment is the right to bear arms.
- The ______ amendment gives people involved in civil cases the right to a jury.
- The ______ amendment protects an accused person's rights before and after trial.
- A judge gives a _______ that authorizes police or other officials to search somewhere.
- The first ten amendments in the constitution are called the ____________.
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- five basic rights to freedom is the _______ amendment.
- ____________ is to give testimony that can be used against yourself.
- People who are required to defend themselves in legal action are ________.
- The _____ amendment is a warning to the government to respect the privacy of the citizen's homes.
- The ______ amendment protects people and their belongings from searches and seizures that are considered unreasonable.
14 Clues: The ________ amendment is the right to bear arms. • five basic rights to freedom is the _______ amendment. • ____________ is to give testimony that can be used against yourself. • The _____ amendment protects the states from excessive federal power. • The first ten amendments in the constitution are called the ____________. • ...
