bill of rights Crossword Puzzles
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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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 2021-12-06
15 Clues: 6th Amenment • 8th Amendment • 1st Amendment • 7th Amendment • 1st Amendment • 5th Amendment • 4th Amendment • 3rd Amendment • 2nd Amendment • 10th Amendment • governing body • become a US citizen • an increase is democracy • minor change of addition • legal member of a country
Bill of Rights 2025-01-30
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- The first amendment covers freedoms of speech, religion, press, assembly, and the right to _____________ the government.
- The __________________ of Independence is an important historical document
- This branch makes the laws.
- This amendment protects you from unreasonable searches and seizures.
- King ____________ the third was king during the American Revolution.
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- People have certain unalienable ___________, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness
- You have the right to remain _____________.
- The __________ of rights protects your human rights.
- This branch interprets the laws.
- This branch is responsible for enforcing the laws.
- The document that outlines the rules for the US Government
- Thomas ________________ was an author of important documents and the third president of the United States of America
- This amendment protects you from cruel and unusual punishment.
- You also have the right to a _________________, if you cannot afford one one will be provided to you.
14 Clues: This branch makes the laws. • This branch interprets the laws. • You have the right to remain _____________. • This branch is responsible for enforcing the laws. • The __________ of rights protects your human rights. • The document that outlines the rules for the US Government • This amendment protects you from cruel and unusual punishment. • ...
bill of rights 2021-06-01
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- / first amendment
- / the right_____ beyond what is written in the constitution
- / right not _______ soldiers in there homes lawyer / right to a
- amendment / no cruel or unusual punishment
- / the people had a freedom of _______
- / no double
- / right to remain
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- amendment / freedom of unreasonable search
- /power
- / guarantees a public and trial
- / no excessive
- / right to a ______ trial in civil case
- amendment / due process of law
- / right to bear
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 2025-11-16
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- responsible for proposing and passing laws
- includes the president
- allowed congress to levy tariffs on imports
- set a clear example of how to amend the constitution
- congress's ability to tax imports and exports
- were wealthy, farmers, and lawyers
- made up of national courts
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- thought the constitution weakened states rights by giving too much power to the government
- papers one of the most important defenses of the constitution appeared in a series of essays
- president of new jersey plan
- proposed a compromise plan
- people who opposed the constitution- did not want new government
- president of virginia plan
- argued that the bill of rights was even needed
- thought the constitution did not have a section that guaranteed individual rights federalists supporters of the constitution
15 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 • ...
Bill of Rights 2025-10-15
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- Protesting is allowed peacefully
- amendment A person cannot be tried for the same crime twice
- This makes it so people can gather together and protest about their opinion
- This makes it so you are allowed to teach schools religion
- citizens have other basic rights not listed in the constitution
- The government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent
- no excessive bail or no cruel and unusual punishment
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- You are allowed to talk about the government in any situation
- You are allowed to practice any religion you want
- The right to a speedy and public trial
- You have the right to bear arms
- The right to a jury trial in civil cases
- all powers are not given to the federal government are left for states to decide
- This makes it so policemen need a warrant given by a judge and probable cause to search your home
14 Clues: You have the right to bear arms • Protesting is allowed peacefully • The right to a speedy and public trial • The right to a jury trial in civil cases • You are allowed to practice any religion you want • no excessive bail or no cruel and unusual punishment • This makes it so you are allowed to teach schools religion • ...
Bill of rights 2015-12-08
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- 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
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- 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 ____________. • ...
Bill of Rights 2015-01-22
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- this amendment states civil trial rights
- this amendment states quartering troops in homes
- a formal listing of the basic rights or citizens
- this amendment states rights retained by the people
- people who are required to defend themselves in a legal action
- this amendment states powers reserved to the states
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- the act of giving testimony that can be used against oneself
- this amendment states bail and punishment
- this amendment states the right to bear arms
- this amendment states legal rights
- this amendment states criminal trial rights
- this amendment states the right to worship freely
- an order from a judge that authorizes police or other officials to take a certain action
- this amendment states searches and seizures
14 Clues: this amendment states legal rights • this amendment states civil trial rights • this amendment states bail and punishment • this amendment states criminal trial rights • this amendment states searches and seizures • this amendment states the right to bear arms • this amendment states quartering troops in homes • a formal listing of the basic rights or citizens • ...
Bill Of Rights 2021-02-26
15 Clues: to __ • we the • founding __ • of speech __ • to slavery __ • law of land __ • ___ of right • rights to have __ • rights to rome __ • get people together • another word law __ • unreasonable search and __ • another word for reporters • of money needed to get out of jail • another word for lawyer when charged with
Bill of Rights 2020-12-16
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- / You cannot be tried twice for the same crime
- / This branch of the government makes the laws
- / This amendment allows citizens to carry guns
- / The 6th amendment guarantees this right
- / The warnings police must give under the 6th amendment
- / This amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures
- / This amendment protects the citizens of the U.S. to right to vote
- / According to this amendment, in a civil trial, you have the right to a jury
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- / The "Father of the Constitution"
- / This branch of the government interprets the laws
- / Any power not given to the federal government, belong to the states
- / The Bill of Rights is part of this document
- / This branch of the government enforces the laws
- / This amend protects against cruel and unusual punishment
14 Clues: / The "Father of the Constitution" • / The 6th amendment guarantees this right • / You cannot be tried twice for the same crime • / This branch of the government makes the laws • / This amendment allows citizens to carry guns • / The Bill of Rights is part of this document • / This branch of the government enforces the laws • ...
Bill of Rights 2022-01-26
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- Practices or Studies Law
- or appropriate to a court or judge.
- the highest judicial court in a country or state
- meets at the Capitol in Washington, D.C.
- The fifth amendment doesn't allow this
- guarantees the right to a grand jury
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- no double _______
- Ratified in 1791
- an agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.
- Freedom of ________
- having the power to put plans, actions, or laws into effect.
- having the power to make laws.
- a minor change or addition
- a document that entitles the holder to receive goods, money, or services.
14 Clues: Ratified in 1791 • no double _______ • Freedom of ________ • Practices or Studies Law • a minor change or addition • having the power to make laws. • or appropriate to a court or judge. • guarantees the right to a grand jury • The fifth amendment doesn't allow this • meets at the Capitol in Washington, D.C. • the highest judicial court in a country or state • ...
Bill of Rights 2022-01-22
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- You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you.
- This amendment prohibits the federal government from imposing unduly harsh penalties on criminal defendants, either as the price for obtaining pretrial release or as punishment for crime after conviction.
- The right of the people to keep and bear Arms.
- Mapp Vs. ____
- Miranda Vs. ________
- A _____ refers to the basic principles and laws of a nation or State that determine the powers and duties of the government.
- An ________ is a change or addition to the terms of a contract or document.
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- Capital Punishment.
- The right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise reexamined in any court of the United States.
- The freedom of religion, speech, press, petition, and assembly.
- the people have a right to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures.
- No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime.
- The federal government doesn't own the rights that are not listed in the Constitution.
- Supreme Court case that violation of the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
14 Clues: Mapp Vs. ____ • Capital Punishment. • Miranda Vs. ________ • The right of the people to keep and bear Arms. • The freedom of religion, speech, press, petition, and assembly. • An ________ is a change or addition to the terms of a contract or document. • No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime. • ...
bill of rights 2022-11-02
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- civil trail by jury
- city where was the bill of rights created
- right to keep bear arms
- protection from quartering of troops
- due process
- illegal search and seizure
- how many important amendments are there
- freedom of speech
- excessive bail
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- who created the bill of rights
- what is the first 10 amendments called
- trail by jury
- protection of rights
- powers of state and people
14 Clues: due process • trail by jury • excessive bail • 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 • protection from quartering of troops • what is the first 10 amendments called • how many important amendments are there • ...
Bill of Rights 2023-12-06
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- What amendment grants the freedom of speech?
- You do not have to let ____ stay in your house.
- How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
- The 9th amendment states “The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the___ .”
- What amendment says that you have the right to a trial in civil cases?
- What amendment says that bail cannot be excessive?
- What amendment says that you can own private property which cannot be taken away from the government without a proper cause to help the public and you must be compensated for it?
- What amendment gives you the right to bear arms?
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- No ____ or unusual punishments.
- The police must have a ____ to search or seize you.
- What amendment protects you from double jeopardy?
- Right to a ____ trial without a biased jury, and you are guaranteed an attorney.
- What amendment reserves rights to the states?
- What document established the Bill of Rights?
- You have the right to remain ____.
15 Clues: No ____ or unusual punishments. • You have the right to remain ____. • What amendment grants the freedom of speech? • What amendment reserves rights to the states? • What document established the Bill of Rights? • How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights? • You do not have to let ____ stay in your house. • What amendment gives you the right to bear arms? • ...
Bill of Rights 2023-11-28
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- The_____amendment protects us from the right to have a trail held in federal court
- The first amendment also gives us the right
- In the Bill of Rights there are how many amendments
- The______amendment protects us from unreasonable searches
- The____amendment gives us the right to not let soldiers stay in our homes
- The_____amendment gives us the freedom of speech
- The first amendment gives us the right to
- The_____amendment protects us from double jeopardy
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- During the time of war______may be allowed to stay in homes
- The author of the first amendment was
- The Bill of Rights were written in
- The______amendment gives us the right to bear arms
- The_____amendment protects us from excessive bail
- The_____amendment also gives the right to press
- The________amendment gives us the right to a speedy trial
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 gives us the right to bear arms • ...
Bill of Rights 2024-03-19
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- 6th Amendment, you have the right to this professional
- 7th Amendment allows these people to decide if you're guilty
- 1st Amendment right to say what you want
- 4th Amendment, police cannot just _ you
- 1st Amendment right to believe what you want
- an amendment is a _ to the Constitution
- 5th Amendment, you have the right to remain _
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- 6th Amendment gives you a quick, or _ trial
- 8th Amendment protects against cruel _
- Police need this for a search
- 3rd Amendment protects against soldiers forcibly staying in your _
- having people sign this in order to get change
- number of Bill of Rights Amendments
- 2nd Amendment, the right to bear _
14 Clues: Police need this for a search • 2nd Amendment, the right to bear _ • number of Bill of Rights Amendments • 8th Amendment protects against cruel _ • 4th Amendment, police cannot just _ you • an amendment is a _ to the Constitution • 1st Amendment right to say what you want • 6th Amendment gives you a quick, or _ trial • 1st Amendment right to believe what you want • ...
Bill of rights 2026-02-05
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- what amendment protects you from unreasonable searches and seizures?
- housing or lodging soldiers in private homes
- what amendment grants the right to bear arms?
- the right to gather in groups for a common purpose.
- a military force raised from the civilian population
- what amendment lets you decide if a soldier can life in your home?
- forcing a person to testify against themselves.
- which type of rights ensure equal treatment under the law?
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- the act of investigating a person or property and taking evidence.
- what does the fifth amendment protect you against?
- change/addition.
- a formal written request to the government to change a law or policy.
- a legal paper, signed by a judge, authorizing law enforcement to make an arrest or search premises.
- what amendment grants you 3 protections?
- what amendment grants freedom of speech, religion, press, petition, and assembly?
15 Clues: change/addition. • what amendment grants you 3 protections? • housing or lodging soldiers in private homes • what amendment grants the right to bear arms? • forcing a person to testify against themselves. • what does the fifth amendment protect you against? • the right to gather in groups for a common purpose. • a military force raised from the civilian population • ...
Ethan's Bill of Rights Crossword 2021-02-12
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- The _______________ guarantees freedom of Speech.
- The _______ amendment prevents double jeopardy.
- The 6th amendment protects our right to an _________ jury.
- The _____________ determines the meaning of the Bill of Rights
- The 7th amendment protects our right to a speedy ____________.
- Any ________ not granted to the federal government belongs to the states or to the people.
- The 4th amendment requires police to have a _________ to enter our homes.
- The Supreme Court balances the needs of the individual with the needs of ________.
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- The Bill of Rights was made to protect the rights of the _____
- The Bill of Rights was established ________ the constitution was established.
- All rights not stated or not prohibited by the Constitution belong to the ____________.
- The number of amendments in the Bill of RIghts
- We cannot be forced to house soldiers thanks to the ________ amendment.
- The 8thh amendment guarantees fair ___________.
- The 2nd amendment protects the right to bear ________.
15 Clues: The number of amendments in the Bill of RIghts • The _______ amendment prevents double jeopardy. • The 8thh amendment guarantees fair ___________. • The _______________ guarantees freedom of Speech. • The 2nd amendment protects the right to bear ________. • The 6th amendment protects our right to an _________ jury. • ...
The Bill of Rights Amendments Crossword Puzzle 2023-09-01
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- - Civil cases for amounts of ___ dollars
- - Due ___
- - Gives all powers not specifically given to the U.S. government in the constiution, to either the states or to the people.
- - The right to a trial by jury in civil cases.
- - Protects the people's right to bear arms.
- - "plead the ___"
- - There are two viewpoints on the 2nd amendment: citizens and ___
- - No soldier can be quartered in a home without the permission of the owner.
- - 5th and 6th amendments give you ___ Rights
- - Freedom of SPARP
- - Double ___
- - Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures and sets our requirements for search warrants based on probable cause.
- - Federalists liked ___ Government
- - The 'R' in SPARP
- - Not in favor of the Bill of Rights
- - The Bill of Rights is made up of...
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- - Anti-Federalists thought the Constitution gave too much ___ to the federal government.
- - Anti-Federalists liked ___ Right
- - How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
- - The 'S' in SPARP
- - The Bill of Rights is part of what?
- - People have other rights not specifically stated in the Constitution.
- - Right to speedy ___
- - Prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and, cruel and unusual punishments.
- - The 'A' in SPARP
- - December 15, 1791 (HINT:ratified)
- - The second 'P' in SPARP
- - The 6th amendment give you the right to an ___
- - You have the right to remain ___
- - The first 'P' in SPARP
30 Clues: - Due ___ • - Double ___ • - "plead the ___" • - The 'S' in SPARP • - The 'A' in SPARP • - Freedom of SPARP • - The 'R' in SPARP • - Right to speedy ___ • - The first 'P' in SPARP • - The second 'P' in SPARP • - Anti-Federalists liked ___ Right • - You have the right to remain ___ • - Federalists liked ___ Government • - December 15, 1791 (HINT:ratified) • ...
EOC Review Crossword 1 2022-03-01
19 Clues: duty • rights • preamble • natural law • Due Process • magna carta • rule of law • legislature • common sense • Enlightenment • natural rights • Self Government • Social Contract • Mayflower compact • limited government • checks and balances • Separation of Powers • English bill of rights • Consent of the Governed
civics 2025-04-28
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- ignores a bill
- congress amount depends on electoral votes
- Seperation of powers
- Media
- 100 of these in congress
- not yet a law
- you CAN own a business and property
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- Natural rights
- Right to remain silent
- Gathering signatures
- a change to something
- students have SOME freedom of expression
- mr bohmans class
- BEST DRINK IN THE WORLD
- you CANNOT own a business or property
- Refuse to sign a bill
- Gathering of people
- God given rights
18 Clues: Media • not yet a law • Natural rights • ignores a bill • mr bohmans class • God given rights • Gathering of people • Gathering signatures • Seperation of powers • a change to something • Refuse to sign a bill • Right to remain silent • BEST DRINK IN THE WORLD • 100 of these in congress • you CAN own a business and property • you CANNOT own a business or property • ...
The Bill of Rights 2022-09-19
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- a formal accusation in a criminal case
- a group of 12 to 23 people who can try a case outside of the court system
- fair treatment in the legal system
- to be taken to mean
- count against
- to order citizens to give soldiers lodging and food
- danger
- institution
- a problem people want authorities to fix
- to correct mistakes
- money people accused of crimes can pay so they don't have to await trial in jail
- listing
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- having property taken by authorities
- property
- a statement accusing someone of a crime
- to limit
- a lawyer
- reasons to suspect someone of a crime
- a crime for which one could be sentenced to death
- laws governing civil (not criminal) in which one group is suing another
- country
- body part
- to determine
- of it
24 Clues: of it • danger • country • listing • property • to limit • a lawyer • body part • institution • to determine • count against • to be taken to mean • to correct mistakes • fair treatment in the legal system • having property taken by authorities • reasons to suspect someone of a crime • a formal accusation in a criminal case • a statement accusing someone of a crime • ...
The Bill of Rights 2022-11-13
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- One of the freedoms give to you in Amendment 1
- Amendment __ gives you the right to peacefully assemble in groups
- __ and unusual punishment is illegal
- a warrant by detail the __ to be searched and __ to be seized
- Amendment 6 guarantees that you can confront __ against you at your trial
- Amendment 4 protects you from unreasonable search and __
- __ protects you from having to incriminate yourself
- if the value of what your stole/broke/wrecked is more then $__ you are guaranteed a trail by jury
- Amendment 2 gives you the right to bear __
- Amendment 6 guarantees you the right to __ to assist in your defense
- Amendment __ says you must be informed of the charges against you
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- Amendment 1 says you can petition the government for a redress of __ (complain about the government)
- Amendment __ states the people have other rights then the ones listed int eh Bill of Rights
- we don't break the law because there are no __ in prison
- you can't be deprived of life, liberty, or __ per Amendment 5
- Amendment __ states that if it isn't listed, it belongs to the states or to the people
- the police must have __ cause to get a warrant
- Amendment that protects you from having to quarter soldiers in your home
- Amendment 6 guarantees that your trial must be __ and __
- True or False: You can be tried twice for the same crime (see Amendment 5)
20 Clues: __ and unusual punishment is illegal • Amendment 2 gives you the right to bear __ • One of the freedoms give to you in Amendment 1 • the police must have __ cause to get a warrant • __ protects you from having to incriminate yourself • we don't break the law because there are no __ in prison • Amendment 6 guarantees that your trial must be __ and __ • ...
Bill of Rights Crossword 2023-01-17
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- the 9th amendment states we have other __________ not listed in the Constitution
- the 8th amendment prevents _________ and unusual punishment
- the person most responsible for creation of the Bill of Rights
- the 1st amendment right from Texas vs. Johnson
- the right to be treated fairly throughout the legal procedures
- every accused person has a right to an _________________
- the 4th amendment prevents illegal __________ and seizures
- the 1st amendment allows people to peacefully __________ in order to protest
- the Bill of Rights give citizens __________ from government
- the Bill of Rights are the first _____ amendments
- the number of freedoms given to us by the 1st amendment
- what must students excercising free speech in schools not do to the school environment?
- according to the 8th amendment the government cannot set high _________
- the 7th amendment allows for a fair trial in a __________ case
- what did the Tinker children wear to protest the Vietnam War
- amendments 5-8 are known as the rights of the __________
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- in some cases law enforcement can search without a ___________
- the 3rd amendment prevents the government from placing ___________ in homes
- what type of jury decides if there is enough evidence for a person to be on trial?
- what is often the key word regarding a search of student property in school?
- the 5th amendment states a person has a right to remain
- what do the 3rd and 4th amendments provide for people?
- Double _________ means a person cannot be tried for the same crime twice
- the 2nd amendment gives people the right to keep and bear _________
- are given power to make laws by the 10th amendment
- the 1st amendment allows a person to practice any religion
- the group that held out for a Bill of Rights
- the 1st amendment is often called the ___________ amendment
- 1st amendment right that asks the government to change their minds
- the 6th amendment guarantees a trial by ________ in a criminal case
- 1st amendment rights that involves newspapers and media watching the government
31 Clues: the group that held out for a Bill of Rights • the 1st amendment right from Texas vs. Johnson • the Bill of Rights are the first _____ amendments • are given power to make laws by the 10th amendment • what do the 3rd and 4th amendments provide for people? • the 5th amendment states a person has a right to remain • ...
Bill of Rights Quiz 2025-04-04
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- Sentencing a minor to death not allowed.
- This type of speech is not protected because it can hard someone financially.
- Trials must happen in a reasonable time period.
- Protected unless it poses a clear and present danger.
- If I want to worship an alpaca, no one can stop me!
- This clause protects you by allowing you to hear directly from accusers.
- Protecting you from getting yourself in trouble.
- This clause protects you from having your land taken.
- This test is used to determine if something violates the establishment clause.
- If the police are questioning me after my arrest, this can always be present.
- If you don't succeed the first time, sucks to suck!
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- This clause does not allow schools to display 10 commandments.
- $10,000 fine for being an idiot.
- Legal proceedings guaranteed to EVERYONE!
- Government can not promote.
- Transparency of a trial
- Test used to determine if seized property is admissible in court.
- Exempt from public trials
- The government is terrible and I want a new president!
- Protection offered to defendants to have this type of jury
- Drew has little..., but the second amendment still protects them.
- This amendment protects me from illegal seizure of my things.
- Communists are protected to gather under this clause.
23 Clues: Transparency of a trial • Exempt from public trials • Government can not promote. • $10,000 fine for being an idiot. • Sentencing a minor to death not allowed. • Legal proceedings guaranteed to EVERYONE! • Trials must happen in a reasonable time period. • Protecting you from getting yourself in trouble. • If I want to worship an alpaca, no one can stop me! • ...
The bill of rights 2024-09-05
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- 23rd amendment
- 6th Amendment
- 8th Amendment
- 9th Amendment
- 24th amendment
- 21st amendment
- Speedy trial
- 18th amendment
- 20 bucks
- 3rd amendment
- 4th amendment
- 10th amendment
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- Miranda rights
- 7th Amendment
- 27th amendment
- 22nd amendment
- 25th amendment
- 11th amendment
- 14th amendment
- 20th amendment
- 17th amendment
- 26th amendment
- 16th amendment
- 1st amendment
- 19th amendment
- 15th amendment
- 5th amendment
- 2nd amendment
- 12th amendment
- 13th amendment
30 Clues: 20 bucks • Speedy trial • 7th Amendment • 6th Amendment • 8th Amendment • 9th Amendment • 1st amendment • 5th amendment • 2nd amendment • 3rd amendment • 4th amendment • Miranda rights • 23rd amendment • 27th amendment • 22nd amendment • 25th amendment • 11th amendment • 14th amendment • 20th amendment • 17th amendment • 26th amendment • 16th amendment • 24th amendment • 21st amendment • 19th amendment • 15th amendment • ...
The Bill of Rights 2025-10-16
21 Clues: Ten • Bail • Jury • Arms • Fifth • Ninth • First • Civil • second • eighth • People • speedy • Quarter • jeopardy • Religion • probable • punishment • Individual • dueprocess • Constitution • Antifederalists
US Government Crossword for 9/18 2025-09-18
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- To formally approve something (like the Constitution)
- Branch that enforces the laws
- One part of Congress; approves treaties
- President’s way to reject a bill
- Goes with balances to limit power
- Group of advisors to the President
- The other part of Congress
- Branch that makes the laws
- Official change to the Constitution
- Rules made by Congress
- Things the government must protect for individuals
- Protected by the Bill of Rights
- What citizens do to elect representatives
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- Section of the Constitution
- Agreement with another country
- Freedom one of your natural rights
- Written plan of government
- Branch that interprets the laws
- Lawmaking group in the Legislative Branch
- Power shared between national and state governments
- A proposed law
- Leads the Executive Branch
22 Clues: A proposed law • Rules made by Congress • Written plan of government • The other part of Congress • Leads the Executive Branch • Branch that makes the laws • Section of the Constitution • Branch that enforces the laws • Agreement with another country • Branch that interprets the laws • Protected by the Bill of Rights • President’s way to reject a bill • ...
Ch 2 terms and defenitions 2022-10-07
16 Clues: Compact • Madison • of Rights • John Locke • Washington • John Adams • philosophy • government, • Magna Carta • legislature. • Plan of Union • Fundamentals, • Petition of Right • limited government • Jean Jacques Rousseau • English Bill of Rights,
Ch 2 terms and defenitions 2022-10-07
16 Clues: Compact • Madison • of Rights • John Locke • Washington • John Adams • philosophy • government, • Magna Carta • legislature. • Plan of Union • Fundamentals, • Petition of Right • limited government • Jean Jacques Rousseau • English Bill of Rights,
Ch 2 terms and defenitions 2022-10-07
16 Clues: Compact • Madison • of Rights • John Locke • Washington • John Adams • philosophy • government, • Magna Carta • legislature. • Plan of Union • Fundamentals, • Petition of Right • limited government • Jean Jacques Rousseau • English Bill of Rights,
Ch 2 terms and defenitions 2022-10-07
16 Clues: Compact • Madison • of Rights • John Locke • Washington • John Adams • philosophy • government, • Magna Carta • legislature. • Plan of Union • Fundamentals, • Petition of Right • limited government • Jean Jacques Rousseau • English Bill of Rights,
The Bill of Rights 2023-03-15
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- No inhuman or uncommon treatment towards the convicted
- Citizens have the decision of housing military personnel
- Military protection to people
- This person drafted the Bill of Rights
- Gives people freedom of speech and religion
- People cannot be searched without search warrant
- The year that the Bill of Rights were ratified
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- Rights not arranged for the government to have are instead designated to the states or people
- Due process during trial for crime
- Right to fair trial by jury
- A fair trial by jury present
- This person helped James Madison create the Bill of Rights
- People's rights are not only listed in one document like the Bill of Rights
- People can own fire arms
14 Clues: People can own fire arms • Right to fair trial by jury • A fair trial by jury present • Military protection to people • Due process during trial for crime • This person drafted the Bill of Rights • Gives people freedom of speech and religion • The year that the Bill of Rights were ratified • People cannot be searched without search warrant • ...
John Mchale Constitution Crossword 2026-03-19
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- Senate+House of representatives= __________
- The _______ branch decides if laws are allowed or unconstitutional
- Our first ________ was called the Articles of Confederation
- The ______ amendment makes sure we have freedom of speech, religion, and the right to assemble
- The executive branch passes or ________ the laws
- The government has three _______
- The ______ plan composed of the legislative, judicial, and executive
- The people who wrote the constitution were called ___________
- The first ten amendments were called the bill of _______
- Our first constitution was called the_______of_______
- The constitution has been around for more that two _________ years
- Things were chaos in 1785. Angered by the government’s taxing and lifestyle, a large group of farmers revolted against the government of Massachusetts called shays’ ___________
- The preamble sets the _______ of the constitution
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- The _________ branch makes the laws
- The __________ failed because they were too weak
- The preamble of the constitution has the starting words We The _______
- The New ________ plan had the power of collecting taxes, and the three branches
- Our constitution is ___________
- The Constitution is also a blue____
- The Bill of Rights, and the Constitution, helps secure our laws and rights that us _______ need
- The bill of rights _______ our rights as citizens
- The __________ is the start of the constitution
- The bill of rights has 10 of the _________
- The Constitution is a living ______
- In 1787, state representatives met to talk about changing the Articles of Confederation. Many argued for starting over with a whole new document all about ________
25 Clues: Our constitution is ___________ • The government has three _______ • The _________ branch makes the laws • The Constitution is also a blue____ • The Constitution is a living ______ • The bill of rights has 10 of the _________ • Senate+House of representatives= __________ • The __________ is the start of the constitution • The __________ failed because they were too weak • ...
Ch 2 terms and defenitions 2022-10-07
16 Clues: Compact • Madison • of Rights • John Locke • Washington • John Adams • philosophy • government, • Magna Carta • legislature. • Plan of Union • Fundamentals, • Petition of Right • limited government • Jean Jacques Rousseau • English Bill of Rights,
Bill of Rights Puzzle 2022-01-11
Across
- What forms the Bill of Rights?
- Where are the Amendments in the Bill of Rights located?
- Which Amendment said:"No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury..."?
- Which Amendment gave the people the right to a speedy trial?
- Which Amendment gave people the right to bear arms?
- What month was the Bill of Rights ratified?
- Which Amendment said that powers not delegated to the national government or denied to the states are reserved to the states?
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- True or False- The Bill of Rights applies to all levels of the government.
- Which Amendment guarantees the right to a jury trial in civil suits?
- Which Amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures?
- Which Amendment said: "No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury..."?
- Which Amendment says the people have other rights other than what is listed in the Bill of Rights?
- Which Amendment said:"No soldier shall in the time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war..."?
- True or False- The whole Constitution makes up the Bill of Rights.
- Which Amendment said no cruel or unusual punishments can be inflicted?
15 Clues: What forms the Bill of Rights? • What month was the Bill of Rights ratified? • Which Amendment gave people the right to bear arms? • Where are the Amendments in the Bill of Rights located? • Which Amendment gave the people the right to a speedy trial? • Which Amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures? • ...
Rylee's Government Crossword 2025-04-16
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- What is the 8th right in the Bill Of Rights
- What is the 1st right in the Bill of Rights
- This branch carrys out the laws of states
- The way power is spread out (federal, State, Local)
- A change or addition to improve a law
- This branch makes the laws
- What is the highest living unit in the US
- A group of usually political figures
- What is the 2nd right in the Bill Of Rights
- What does the Legislative Branch do
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- When the celebrates at the white house for the super bowl champions that is an example of him acting as our countries
- This is one of the three levels of government who helps with first responders
- This is commonly used term to explain how each branch balances power between the other two
- The first 10 amendments to the USC
- The democracy that the US uses
- An organized choice of vote
- The main job of the presisent it to oversee the
- What is the 6th right in the Bill Of Rights
- How many main roles does the president have
- A right to reject a decision made by a lawmaking body
20 Clues: This branch makes the laws • An organized choice of vote • The democracy that the US uses • The first 10 amendments to the USC • What does the Legislative Branch do • A group of usually political figures • A change or addition to improve a law • This branch carrys out the laws of states • What is the highest living unit in the US • What is the 8th right in the Bill Of Rights • ...
Bill of Rights Vocabulary 2015-01-30
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- required by law or a rule; obligatory; mandatory; required
- the institution and conducting of legal proceedings against someone in respect of a criminal charge
- the lawyer or lawyers conducting a case
- admit (a foreigner) to the citizenship of a country.
- be stationed or lodged in a specified place
- the list
- actively break the terms of (a law, agreement, etc.
- a real or imagined wrong or other cause for complaint or protest, especially unfair treatment
- remedy or compensation for a wrong or grievance
- force or oblige (someone) to do something; pressure; push
- a formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority with respect to a particular cause
- belongings
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- something, typically money, awarded to someone as a recompense for loss, injury, or suffering
- danger of harm; in danger, in peril
- treating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just; unbiased; objective
- entrust (a task or responsibility) to another person, typically one who is less senior than oneself
- resistance to; nonsusceptibility to
- a special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group of people.
- the action of capturing someone or something using force; to take away
- curtail; take away (rights or privileges)
- interpret (a word or action) in a particular way
- a breach of a law or rule; an illegal act; crime; misdemeanor
22 Clues: the list • belongings • danger of harm; in danger, in peril • resistance to; nonsusceptibility to • the lawyer or lawyers conducting a case • curtail; take away (rights or privileges) • be stationed or lodged in a specified place • remedy or compensation for a wrong or grievance • interpret (a word or action) in a particular way • ...
The Bill of Rights 2023-03-07
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- taken by force to jail or to court
- praise god or gods.
- what most people think and say about someone.
- a fear that spreads through a group of people that makes them lose control of themselves.
- armies of citizens who are not professional soldiers.
- without a good reason
- a group of citizens who listen to a court case and decide what the facts mean.
- working for a pay at a job that is also a career.
- worked without pay as a way of giving service to the community.
- give evidence in court.
- a court case about money or property not about crime.
- ask formally and in writing that the government do something.
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- people who make information and ideas known through any of the media.
- money paid to make sure a person will appear for trial. People pay bail to stay out of jail while they wait for trial.
- freedom from other people looking at one's personal life.
- make public.
- a gathering of people.
- the steps set out by the law.
- make a law to stop the publication of something.
- carry weapons.
- take part in the wild violent disturbance of a crowd of people out of control.
- promises that certain things will happen.
- hurtful, annoying or disgusting.
- a telling or exchanges of ideas
- written permission from a judge to search for evidence of a crime.
- things that show what is true and what is not true; proof
26 Clues: make public. • carry weapons. • praise god or gods. • without a good reason • a gathering of people. • give evidence in court. • the steps set out by the law. • a telling or exchanges of ideas • hurtful, annoying or disgusting. • taken by force to jail or to court • promises that certain things will happen. • what most people think and say about someone. • ...
Bill of Rights Crossword 2020-02-03
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- an order from a judge that authorizes people to take action
- to sign of give consent to something
- A person required to defend their self in legal action
- putting a person on trial for more than one crime
- giving testimony that can be used against oneself
- Quartering Troops
- Right to bear arms
- Criminals have the rights of a trial
- Unreasonable searches seizures without warrens
- Protects the accused person from cruel punishment
- Legal rights
- A discussion on a spesific topic in a public meting
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- Formal listing of the rights of Us citizens
- First president of the united states
- Power reserved to the states
- Freedom of expression
- Father of the constitution
- Civil trial rights
- An official or executive ranking below the president
- Rights retained by the people
20 Clues: Legal rights • Quartering Troops • Civil trial rights • Right to bear arms • Freedom of expression • Father of the constitution • Power reserved to the states • Rights retained by the people • First president of the united states • to sign of give consent to something • Criminals have the rights of a trial • Formal listing of the rights of Us citizens • ...
Bill of Rights Crossoword 2020-02-03
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- The creation of the Constitution seemed nothing less than what to James Madison?
- A request from a judge that allows police or other authorities to make a specific move.
- A proper listing of the basic privileges and rights of U.S. citizens.
- Which amendment forbids a judge from demanding excessive bail before a trial?
- What depended on the approval of 9/13 states to get adopted?
- By 1791, the states ratified 10 ______, out of the 12 Congress approved, to make the Bill of Rights.
- The idea that the government must adhere to precise guidelines and act sensibly as it carries out the law.
- How many guarantees of religious freedom does the First Amendment give?
- The First Amendment includes the freedoms of religion, ______, press, assembly, and the right to petition the government.
- Giving a formal statement that can be utilized against oneself.
- To have something removed or withheld from someone.
- Putting someone on preliminary, for a wrongdoing, more than once.
- The Second, Third, and Fourth Amendment reflect on the experience of the colonists under _____ rule.
- What do people involved in a civil case get a right to?
- Who did Thomas Jefferson help convince to make a Bill of Rights?
- The Second Amendment states “A well-regulated ____, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
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- A ____ is the act of forcefully taking control of a property or people.
- Which amendment is the longest in the Bill of Rights?
- The Third Amendment gives the right that people can reuse ____, troops in their homes.
- James Madison chose amendments that seemed the least ____.
- Which system does the fifth amendment list five rights for citizens involved in it?
- An installment given to somebody to make up or counterbalance damages or misfortunes.
- The ninth amendment keeps a balance between power and rights among the _______, the people, the states.
- The right to _____ means that citizens can use public property for meetings and demonstrations.
- Without a free _____, democratic self-government would be impossible.
- What amendment is known as the reserved power clause?
- An example is a denounced individual who was put on preliminary for a crime.
- The right to a ________ means that people cannot be kept in jail for long periods before being judged at a trial.
28 Clues: To have something removed or withheld from someone. • Which amendment is the longest in the Bill of Rights? • What amendment is known as the reserved power clause? • What do people involved in a civil case get a right to? • James Madison chose amendments that seemed the least ____. • What depended on the approval of 9/13 states to get adopted? • ...
Bill of Rights Crossword 2021-02-24
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- Accused persons have the right to be represented in court by one of these
- A document, signed by a judge, that is required before police can search a private home or person
- Publishing a lie that is meant to damage someone's reputation
- This is the right of American citizens to say what they want so long as it does not harm someone else
- Accused persons have the right to call these in court to support the idea that they are innocent
- Money left by an accused person with a court to ensure that s/he will return for his/her trial
- The first ten amendments to the Constitution
- Refers to the right of American citizens to refuse to answer any question that might make him/her appear guilty of a crime 'pleading/taking the _____'
- Minimum fraction of each house of Congress that must vote for a proposed Constitutional Amendment
- The right of Americans to worship in any way they choose or to not worship at all
- These kinds of punishments are prohibited by the Eighth Amendment
- A term which means that no citizen can be tried twice for the same crime
- Minimum fraction of the states that must ratify a proposed amendment
- The Supreme law in the United States of America
- The right of the government to take private property for public purposes so long as a fair price is paid to the owner
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- What a judge looks for before s/he gives permission for a search
- The body of rights and procedures to which an American citizen accused of a crime is entitled
- According to the 3rd amendment, the government cannot force people to _______ soldiers without their permission
- The requirement that each state accept court decisions and licenses from other states
- The Second Amendment guarantees American citizens the right to have these
- An adjective describing something that violates the Constitution
- Returning a person accused of a crime to the state where the crime occurred
- The right of Americans to publish newspapers and magazines without censorship
- American citizens have the right to trial by jury not only in criminal cases but in this kind of case as well
- A kind of government where decisions are made by representatives elected by the people
- Saying a lie that is meant to damage someone's reputation
- The right of Americans to gather together with others to support some cause
- The right of Americans to ask the government to correct something without worrying they will be punished for doing so
- The amendment which guarantees the basic personal rights of American citizens
- The Sixth Amendment says this about when a trial should take place
30 Clues: The first ten amendments to the Constitution • The Supreme law in the United States of America • Saying a lie that is meant to damage someone's reputation • Publishing a lie that is meant to damage someone's reputation • What a judge looks for before s/he gives permission for a search • An adjective describing something that violates the Constitution • ...
Constitution & Bill of Rights 2025-07-01
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- Clause granting Congress power to make necessary laws
- Article that outlines the executive branch
- System dividing powers among three branches
- Supreme Court's power to declare laws unconstitutional
- Branch responsible for interpreting laws
- The power to impeach belongs to this body
- Type of legislature established in Article I
- Famous series of essays promoting ratification
- Shared powers between federal and state governments
- Total number of original articles in the Constitution
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- Document that established America's national government
- A proposed change to the Constitution
- First three words of the Constitution
- Case establishing judicial review
- Number of states required to ratify the Constitution
- Number of amendments as of 2025
- Courts created by Congress under Article III
- Clause that prioritizes federal law over state law
- Original method for electing Senators
- The president's rejection of a bill
20 Clues: Number of amendments as of 2025 • Case establishing judicial review • The president's rejection of a bill • A proposed change to the Constitution • First three words of the Constitution • Original method for electing Senators • Branch responsible for interpreting laws • The power to impeach belongs to this body • Article that outlines the executive branch • ...
Bill of Rights Crossword 2026-02-13
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- Legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
- Keep in safety and protect from harm, loss, or destruction
- The act of making amends for service, loss, or injury
- Make sense of; assign a meaning to
- Known widely and usually unfavorably
- Get people together
- Civilians trained as soldiers, not part of the regular army
- Express a negative opinion of
- The taking possession of something by legal process
- Impose something unpleasant
- In the order given
- Permission to do something
- Free from undue bias or preconceived opinions
- Set forth authoritatively as obligatory
- Set aside for the use of a particular person or party
- A solemn declaration serving the same purpose as an oath
- Something that provides direction or advice
- Marked by a state of extreme poverty
- Command against
- Learn or discover with confidence
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- A dispute where there is strong disagreement
- An assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offence
- Law determining the fundamental principles of a government
- Be greater in scope or size than some standard
- A source of danger
- Beyond normal limits
- The act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
- Make reparations or amends for
- An allegation that something denies some legal right
- Go against, as of rules and laws
- Required by rule
- Transfer power to someone
- Request formally and in writing
- The state of being free from danger or injury
- Oppose, as in hostility or a competition
- A formal document charging a person with some offense
- Personal freedom from servitude or confinement or oppression
- Necessitate or exact
- One of the jointed appendages of an animal
- Lessen, diminish, or curtail
40 Clues: Command against • Required by rule • A source of danger • In the order given • Get people together • Beyond normal limits • Necessitate or exact • Transfer power to someone • Permission to do something • Impose something unpleasant • Lessen, diminish, or curtail • Express a negative opinion of • Make reparations or amends for • Request formally and in writing • ...
U.S Bill of Rights 2016-02-17
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- hold national conventions to formally declare the party's platform.
- "Congress shall make no law respecting and establishment of religion."
- group of people with broad common interests who organize to win elections.
- Parties who work hard to mobilize voters
- Parties want to win elections, so they must recruit people who are likely to win.
- Two major parties Democratic and Republican
- Powers restrained by the states and the people.
- The two parties must appeal to the middle to win elections.
- Housing of soliders.
- Bails, Fines, and punishments.
- Rights restrained by people.
- Rights to fair, speedy, public, jury trial in a criminal case.
- Two-Party systems are more stable than multiparty systems.
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- Part of the First amendment that states congress cannot prohibit or interfere with the practice of religion.
- Both parties tend to be very similar, limiting voters' options.
- Freedom of religion, speech, and the press
- Search and arrests warrants.
- Proposed the U.S Bill of Rights
- Became effective December 15, 1971
- Rights in a civil case.
- A percentage of people will always feel marginalized by the system.
- Rights to bear arms
- Rights in criminal cases.
- Parties are not centered on a person but on a set of policy positions known as the party platform.
- Voters have only to decide between two parties.
25 Clues: Rights to bear arms • Housing of soliders. • Rights in a civil case. • Rights in criminal cases. • Search and arrests warrants. • Rights restrained by people. • Bails, Fines, and punishments. • Proposed the U.S Bill of Rights • Became effective December 15, 1971 • Parties who work hard to mobilize voters • Freedom of religion, speech, and the press • ...
The Bill of Rights 2023-12-18
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- law enforcement often needs a search __________
- What type of trial does the 7th Amendment allow for?
- The 10th Amendment gives powers to the __________
- Amendments 5,6,7,8 are called the rights of the _________
- No ________ and unusual punishments
- The government cannot place a __________ in your home
- In 1791 the 7th amendment stated ________ dollars had to be involved in a civil case
- How many freedoms does the 1st Amendment provide?
- The 9th Amendment states that we have other _______ not mentioned in the Constitution
- A person charged with a crime has a right to remain _________
- Newspapers and Television news report on government because of freedom of the _______
- The 4th amendment protects us from an unreasonable __________
- The sixth Amendment gives Americans the right to a trial by _______
- What does the 2nd Amendment allow Americans to own?
- citizens can _________ the government for help or to change a policy
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- the group that held out for a Bill of Rights
- People have the right to peacefully __________ (protest)
- the person most responsible for the Bill of Rights
- the Bill of Rights give citizens _____________ from government
- The 5th Amendment states everyone accused of a crime has a right to due ________
- The 1st Amendment is called the ________ amendment
- A person cannot be tried for the same crime twice due to double _________
- Because of Freedom of ___________ citizens can criticize the government
- According to the 1st Amendment you can practice any ___________
- The 8th Amendment prevents high ________ and bail
- the 1st Amendment was originally going to be the __________
- The Bill of Rights are the first ______ Amendments to the Constitution
27 Clues: No ________ and unusual punishments • the group that held out for a Bill of Rights • law enforcement often needs a search __________ • The 10th Amendment gives powers to the __________ • How many freedoms does the 1st Amendment provide? • The 8th Amendment prevents high ________ and bail • the person most responsible for the Bill of Rights • ...
Constitution Bill of Rights 2022-12-20
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- A clause stretches the powers of Congress
- This branch enforces laws
- Amendment with 5 freedoms
- This branch interprets laws
- Came up with idea of checks and balances
- Must be at least 25 years old
- Right to bear arms
- Rejecting a bill
- The amount of Supreme Court Justices
- No unreasonable searches or seizures
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- The compromise between Feds and Anti-Feds
- Reserved powers for the states
- Troops cannot enter your home
- Deals with civil cases (being sued)
- This branch makes laws
- A bicameral legislature
- No cruel or Unusual punishment
- The right to remain silent
- Given a lawyer if you cannot afford one
- Has 100 members
- Gives citizens rights not written down
21 Clues: Has 100 members • Rejecting a bill • Right to bear arms • This branch makes laws • A bicameral legislature • This branch enforces laws • Amendment with 5 freedoms • The right to remain silent • This branch interprets laws • Troops cannot enter your home • Must be at least 25 years old • Reserved powers for the states • No cruel or Unusual punishment • Deals with civil cases (being sued) • ...
The Bill of Rights 2023-03-15
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- No inhuman or uncommon treatment towards the convicted
- People's rights are not only listed in one document like the Bill of Rights
- This person helped James Madison create the Bill of Rights
- Military protection to people
- People can own fire arms
- This person drafted the Bill of Rights
- The year that the Bill of Rights were ratified
- A fair trial by jury present
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- Gives people freedom of speech and religion
- Right to fair trial by jury
- Rights not arranged for the government to have are instead designated to the states or people
- Citizens have the decision of housing military personnel
- Due process during trial for crime
- People cannot be searched without search warrant
14 Clues: People can own fire arms • Right to fair trial by jury • A fair trial by jury present • Military protection to people • Due process during trial for crime • This person drafted the Bill of Rights • Gives people freedom of speech and religion • The year that the Bill of Rights were ratified • People cannot be searched without search warrant • ...
Government and Constitution Study Guide 2026-02-24
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- The need to have fair representation for large and small states was solved by the Great __________.
- The President has the power to ______ bills.
- Amendment Two protects the right to bear ________.
- The main function of the Legislative Branch is to ___ the laws and bills.
- During the period of time in which the Articles of Confederation were in place, all the power came from each ______ government.
- The Anti- ______________ believed the Bill of Rights was a necessary addition to the Constitution because they wanted to make sure individual rights were protected.
- The President can "check" the Judicial Branch by appointing judges to the Supreme Court.
- The Legislative Branch is able to "check" the power of the Executive Branch by being able to bring charges of ________ against the President and judges.
- In the Bill of Rights, slaves are referred to as "_______ persons" and "fugitive laborers".
- The Judicial Branch is part of the ______ of appeals.
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- It was necessary for our Founding Fathers to create the Constitution to solve the ______ that arose from the Articles of Confederation.
- during the time period in which the Articles of Confederation was in effect each state had one vote, printed their own money, and were like thirteen _______ countries.
- Amendment ______ protects the freedom of religion, speech, press, and assembly.
- The main purpose of the Bill of Rights is to _______ the rights of individuals.
- The ______ Americans were referred to as "a foregin nation" in the Bill of Rights.
- The Bill of Rights is the name given to the first ten ____________ to the original Constitution.
- Amendment Four protects against illegal _________ and seizure.
- Under the Three-Fifths Compromise, ______ counted as three-fifths of a person for both taxation and representation purposes.
- The Articles of Confederation was designed to prevent a strong _________ government.
- The United States Constitution was written to solve problems that occurred after the failure of the ______ of Confederation.
20 Clues: The President has the power to ______ bills. • Amendment Two protects the right to bear ________. • The Judicial Branch is part of the ______ of appeals. • Amendment Four protects against illegal _________ and seizure. • The main function of the Legislative Branch is to ___ the laws and bills. • ...
Bill of Rights 2023-11-09
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- 2nd, right to bear what?
- 4th, must have a ________ or probably cause
- 6th, right to ______, informed of charges, face accuser
- 1st, Freedom of press, speech, religion, assembly, and what?
- 5th, protection from double jeopardy and self ________.
- 6th, right to ______ and speedy trial
- 8th, punishments must not be cruel or _______.
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- 3rd, freedom from ________ soldiers.
- 10th, ______ rights
- 4th, No _______ or seizure
- 8th, cannot have excessive _____ or fines.
- 9th _______ rights
- 7th, right to _______
13 Clues: 9th _______ rights • 10th, ______ rights • 7th, right to _______ • 2nd, right to bear what? • 4th, No _______ or seizure • 3rd, freedom from ________ soldiers. • 6th, right to ______ and speedy trial • 8th, cannot have excessive _____ or fines. • 4th, must have a ________ or probably cause • 8th, punishments must not be cruel or _______. • ...
Bill of rights 2025-10-15
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- You cannot be tried for the same crime twice—called “Double Jeopardy”
- Rights to a jury trial in CIVIL CASES, more than $20- People sue over money/property
- government cannot take your land unless it pays aka, Eminent Domain
- Citizen have other basic rights not listed in the Constitution
- must have due process of law before you are convicted
- The right to bare arms
- Freedom of Speech Freedom of Religion Freedom of the PressFreedom of Assembly Right to petition the government
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- All powers not given to the federal government are left for the states to decide
- No excessive bail,No cruel and unusual punishment
- trial, Impartial jury, informed of charges, rights to an attorney
- The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace.
- do not have to testify against yourself. “I plead the fifth”
- Probable cause and search warrant is need.
- rights to a speedy and public trial
14 Clues: The right to bare arms • rights to a speedy and public trial • Probable cause and search warrant is need. • No excessive bail,No cruel and unusual punishment • must have due process of law before you are convicted • do not have to testify against yourself. “I plead the fifth” • Citizen have other basic rights not listed in the Constitution • ...
Bill of Rights Crossword 2014-12-04
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- Ability to act freely Ex. ____ of speech
- Private property cannot be taken without just ______; 5th amendment
- Writer of the constitution and Bill of Rights
- Government cannot take away our life, freedom, or belongings without ______; 5th amendment
- " In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public _____,"; 6th amendment
- A set of warnings given to a someone during an arrest or before interrogation
- Main means of mass communication, such as television or newspapers; addressed by the 1st amendment
- Penalty Capital punishment; 8th amendment
- A person who had experienced an event and attests for it in court
- Fee
- "the right of the people to keep and bear _____"; 2nd amendment
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- A unbiased group of people who in court decide a verdict regarding the case; 6th amendment
- Civil cases; 7th amendment
- Money paid to be able to leave jail; 8th amendment
- States that a person cannot be charged for the exact same crime twice
- The housing of a soldier(s) in one's home; addressed by the 3rd amendment
- An organized collection of beliefs; addressed by the 1st amendment
- A document issued that allows for the search or seizing of a person or their property; addressed in the 4th amendment
- The expression of or the ability to express thoughts and feelings through speaking; addressed by the 1st amendment
- "The powers not delegated to the United States by the constitution, nor prohibited by it to the _____, are reserved to the _____ respectively..."; 10th amendment
20 Clues: Fee • Civil cases; 7th amendment • Ability to act freely Ex. ____ of speech • Penalty Capital punishment; 8th amendment • Writer of the constitution and Bill of Rights • Money paid to be able to leave jail; 8th amendment • "the right of the people to keep and bear _____"; 2nd amendment • A person who had experienced an event and attests for it in court • ...
Bill of Rights Crossword 2020-02-03
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- A request from a judge that allows police or other authorities to make a specific move.
- The idea that the government must adhere to precise guidelines and act sensibly as it carries out the law.
- The Second, Third, and Fourth Amendment reflect on the experience of the colonists under _____ rule.
- Which amendment is the longest in the Bill of Rights?
- The right to a ________ means that people cannot be kept in jail for long periods before being judged at a trial.
- The creation of the Constitution seemed nothing less than what to James Madison?
- Giving a formal statement that can be utilized against oneself.
- James Madison chose amendments that seemed the least ____.
- An installment given to somebody to make up or counterbalance damages or misfortunes.
- Putting someone on preliminary, for a wrongdoing, more than once.
- A ____ is the act of forcefully taking control of a property or people.
- Which system does the fifth amendment list five rights for citizens involved in it?
- Who did Thomas Jefferson help convince to make a Bill of Rights?
- An example is a denounced individual who was put on preliminary for a crime.
- Without a free _____, democratic self-government would be impossible.
- Which amendment forbids a judge from demanding excessive bail before a trial?
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- What do people involved in a civil case get a right to?
- What depended on the approval of 9/13 states to get adopted?
- The ninth amendment keeps a balance between power and rights among the _______, the people, the states.
- A proper listing of the basic privileges and rights of U.S. citizens.
- The Third Amendment gives the right that people can reuse ____, troops in their homes.
- The Second Amendment states “A well-regulated ____, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
- How many guarantees of religious freedom does the First Amendment give?
- The right to _____ means that citizens can use public property for meetings and demonstrations.
- By 1791, the states ratified 10 ______, out of the 12 Congress approved, to make the Bill of Rights.
- What amendment is known as the reserved power clause?
- The First Amendment includes the freedoms of religion, ______, press, assembly, and the right to petition the government.
- To have something removed or withheld from someone.
28 Clues: To have something removed or withheld from someone. • Which amendment is the longest in the Bill of Rights? • What amendment is known as the reserved power clause? • What do people involved in a civil case get a right to? • James Madison chose amendments that seemed the least ____. • What depended on the approval of 9/13 states to get adopted? • ...
Bill of Rights Crossword 2017-02-24
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- The right to not ___ a lot for your bail.
- The right to have a ______ trial and to have a trial by jury.
- The number of rights in the sixth amendment.
- The _____ to peacefully assemble makes Congress unable to make a law that stops people from gathering together.
- The number of RIGHTS inside the bill of rights.
- The number of rights inside the eighth amendment.
- The right to ________ stops Congress from making a law that stops people from complaining about the government.
- The right to not have cruel and unusual _______.
- The right to have weapons is given by what amendment?
- The right to not pay a lot for your _____.
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- The right to not be put in ____ for a long time.
- The right to know what you are ________ of.
- This freedom allows you to say what you want.
- This amendment gives the freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of the press, the right to petition and the right to gather.
- The first 10 amendments are in the Bill of ______.
- The First amendment has how many rights?
- The freedom of ______ makes Congress not able to make a law bias to one religion
- The Second amendment has how many rights?
- This freedom lets makes Congress unable to limit news reporters.
- The right to have your ___ witnesses and lawyers.
20 Clues: The First amendment has how many rights? • The right to not ___ a lot for your bail. • The Second amendment has how many rights? • The right to not pay a lot for your _____. • The right to know what you are ________ of. • The number of rights in the sixth amendment. • This freedom allows you to say what you want. • The number of RIGHTS inside the bill of rights. • ...
American Bill of Rights 2023-10-05
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- In the 7th Amendment, we have a right to a jury trial in _____ cases
- According to the 1st Amendment, there must be a ________ of church and state
- Americans have a right to a trial by _____ (according to the 6th Amendment)
- According to the 5th Amendment, the only person who can't be forced to testify at your own trial
- ________ domain is found in the 5th Amendment; government can take your property if they compensate you
- This Amendment guards you against cruel and unusual punishment
- Double ________ protection is found in the 5th Amendment and says you can't be tried twice for the same crime
- This Amendment grants powers to the states
- the focus of the 3rd Amendment was to prohibit forcing Americans to house soldiers
- rules and procedures that must be followed before someone can be convicted (5th Amendment)
- This group opposed the Bill of Rights because they felt that it was unnecessary to list specific rights
- This refers to the first ten Amendments in the Constitution
- This group wanted a Bill of Rights before they would support ratification of the Constitution
- This is a formal change that has been made to the Constitution
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- The 1st Amendment protects this right to ask the government to change a policy
- According to the 6th Amendment, you have a right to gather ______ in your defense at trial
- the right to say what you want (1st Amendment)
- According to the 6th Amendment, trials must be ____ and public
- the right to own guns, found in the 2nd Amendment
- According to the 8th Amendment, this cannot be excessive
- The 9th Amendment explains that we have more of these than are written in the Bill of Rights
- These powers are found in the 10th Amendment
- This terms means to formally adopt; as in to accept the U.S. Constitution
- Americans have a right to believe whatever faith they desire
- 4th Amendment; police must obtain this before they can perform a legal search
25 Clues: This Amendment grants powers to the states • These powers are found in the 10th Amendment • the right to say what you want (1st Amendment) • the right to own guns, found in the 2nd Amendment • According to the 8th Amendment, this cannot be excessive • This refers to the first ten Amendments in the Constitution • ...
The Bill of Rights 2023-11-20
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- ___________ Amendment guarantees the right to a trial by jury in criminal cases
- supreme court case that ruled armbands were a form of "speech"
- __________ Amendment declares that powers not given to the national government belong to the states or to the people
- __________ Amendment guarantees the right to a trial by jury in most civil cases
- ___________ Amendment guarantees freedom of Religion, speech, press, assembly peacefully, and petition
- _________ studies are descriptions of situation or conflicts, the issues involved, and the decisions made
- __________ Amendment declares that rights not mentioned in the Constitution belong to the people
- double ___________ is being placed on trial twice for the same crime
- _________ Amendment protects the right to possess firearms
- __________ Amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures
- assembly
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- __________ Amendment prohibits excessive bail, fines, and punishments
- supreme court case that concluded the Nazis had a right to distribute materials expressing hatred
- 38 state ___________ must ratify an amendment
- __________ Amendment declares that the government may not require people to house soldiers during peacetime
- __________ domain is the power to take private property for public use
- formal changes to the Constitution
- ______ process of law is a process by which the government must treat accused persons fairly according to rules established by law
- Judge Learned ________ emphasized that we, as citizens, play a key role in protecting our rights
- __________ Amendment guarantees that no one may be denied life, liberty, or property without due process of law
20 Clues: assembly • formal changes to the Constitution • 38 state ___________ must ratify an amendment • _________ Amendment protects the right to possess firearms • supreme court case that ruled armbands were a form of "speech" • double ___________ is being placed on trial twice for the same crime • __________ Amendment prohibits excessive bail, fines, and punishments • ...
The Bill of Rights 2024-02-13
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- Freedoms or powers that people can justly claim.
- The right of people to share their opinions publicly.
- The amendment that says police officers can't search or arrest someone unless the have a good reason.
- The amendment that gave women the right to vote.
- The amendment that says that naming rights in the Constitution doesn't mean people don't have other rights.
- The amendment that says that the government only has the powers given to it by the Constitution.
- The wife and close advisor of John Adams.
- The amendment that says that punishments can't be "cruel and unusual."
- The amendment that outlawed slavery.
- This amendment gives citizens the right to own and use weapons.
- The removal of a government from power by force and its replacement with another.
- Where the original U.S. Constitution is on display.
- The amendment that says that people charged with a civil crime have a right to a trial in front of a jury.
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- The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution, which guarantee certain rights.
- The amendment that says the United States can't have an official religion. This amendment also protects Speech and the Press.
- A change or addition to a document or law.
- A group of Native nations that formed a government together.
- The state or condition of being the property of another person.
- The amendment that allowed Black men to vote.
- The group of men who helped to establish the United States and its system of government.
- The set of written rules and principles upon which Unite States laws are based.
- A legal process by which a court settles a disagreement between people or groups.
- The amendment that prevents the government from forcing people to house soldiers.
- Official members of a country or state.
- The amendment that says a trial must be held as soon as possible.
- The political rights and powers to act and think as one wishes.
- The amendment that says that nobody can be punished for a crime committed against the public or a state without a trial.
- Kept from being a part of something.
28 Clues: The amendment that outlawed slavery. • Kept from being a part of something. • Official members of a country or state. • The wife and close advisor of John Adams. • A change or addition to a document or law. • The amendment that allowed Black men to vote. • Freedoms or powers that people can justly claim. • The amendment that gave women the right to vote. • ...
Bill of Rights Crossword 2023-12-14
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- This amendment prevents a judge from setting excessive bail.
- This type of jury determines guilt or innocence.
- Everyone accused of a crime is offered one of these even if they cannot afford one.
- True or false it is illegal to give someone under the age of 18 the death penalty.
- Pleading the fifth keeps someone from ______________________.
- This amendment states that no one can be denied life, liberty, or property without due process of law.
- These are what the 4th, 5th, 6th, and 8th amendments are called.
- This means you cannot be tried twice for the same crime.
- the ____________ amendment protects the right to bear arms
- police must have this before they can enter your home
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- The First Amendment contains __________ _________, otherwise known as freedoms.
- police officers must read these when you are arrested
- the third amendment is based on this British Law the colonists were subjected to
- Money that an accused person pays to remain free while waiting for trial
- The eighth amendment protects prisoners from cruel and unusual _______________.
- the Bill of Rights is the first _____ amendments of the Constitution
- This means taking private property for public use
- a formal charge from a grand jury
- This means following established legal procedures.
- This amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
- You have the right to a ________ trial.
21 Clues: a formal charge from a grand jury • You have the right to a ________ trial. • This type of jury determines guilt or innocence. • This means taking private property for public use • This means following established legal procedures. • police officers must read these when you are arrested • police must have this before they can enter your home • ...
Bill of Rights Vocabulary 2024-10-08
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- Right to ______________; Part of the First Amendment; the right to make a complaint to the government without fear of retaliation
- A formal change to the Constitution of the United States of America
- When someone accused of a crime is allowed to stay out of jail before their trial, usually by paying money to make sure they show up in court.
- Part of the 4th amendment, and means that the government cannot unreasonably search or _______ your property
- Part of the 6th amendment; Every citizen has the right to get a ________________ before trial
- Part of the 7th amendment, all citizens have a right to a trial in a ______________ case
- Part of the 5th amendment, it ensures fair treatment through the normal judicial system
- Part of the 6th amendment, every citizen has the right to a trial by ____________
- Freedom of _____________ means that people have the right to protest; part of the 1st amendment
- When someone says the "Plea the 5th," their are invoking their right against _______________________; Part of the 5th amendment
- Protected by the 5th amendment; when the government takes private property for public use, like building roads or schools,they must pay the owner for it.
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- The 2nd amendment, which protects the right to...
- A written order issued by a judge that allows law enforcement to conduct a search, seizure, or arrest; Protected by the 4th amendment, police must have this to search or seize property
- Part of the 5th amendment, it means that no person can be tried twice for the same crime
- The 8th amendment protects against excessive bail and _____________
- True or False: The rights listed in the Constitution are the only rights citizens have
- Part of the 5th amendment, a group of people chosen to review the evidence presented by a prosecutor and decide if there is enough evidence to charge someone with a crime
- The right to practice any religion you want is protected by the ___________ amendment
- Part of the 3rd amendment, making it so citizens do not have to _____________ soldiers in their homes
- Part of the 6th amendment, every citizen has the right to a public and ___________ trial
- The 10th amendments states that if the powers listed in the Constitution are not specifically given to the Federal government, they belong to the ______________.
- The protection against cruel and unusual punishment comes from this amendment
22 Clues: The 2nd amendment, which protects the right to... • The 8th amendment protects against excessive bail and _____________ • A formal change to the Constitution of the United States of America • The protection against cruel and unusual punishment comes from this amendment • Part of the 6th amendment, every citizen has the right to a trial by ____________ • ...
The Bill of Rights 2022-12-15
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- What is issued to search or arrest a person
- Bail cannot be this
- You can't lose this without due process
- People have a right to do this peaceably
- What happened to the Bill of Rights on December 15, 1791
- What you're entitled to by the 6th amendment to defend yourself
- You can't lose this without due process
- What a grand jury must issue before requiring a person to be charged with a crime
- Who cannot make any law outlawing freedom of speech
- You can't lose this without due process
- The 1st amendment name for newspapers, TV reporters, journalists, or social media
- The term meaning "listing" found in the 9th amendment
- According to the 6th amendment, juries must be this (fair)
- Troops are not allowed to do this in homes
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- The 8th amendment says punishment cannot be this
- Powers that are given to the states by the 10th amendment
- Group that demanded a Bill of Rights be added to the Constitution
- Type of cause that police must have this to conduct any search
- Public trials also have to be this according to the 6th amendment
- Who can't stay in your house unless prescribed by law
- Limber up! You're free to do this with your religion
- What is required to be described when trying to conduct a search
- What the Bill of Rights allows you to redress
- The 2nd amendment says this is "well regulated"
- First fundamental freedom mentioned in the Bill of Rights
- The 8th amendment says punishment cannot be this
- What you have a right to "bear"
27 Clues: Bail cannot be this • What you have a right to "bear" • You can't lose this without due process • You can't lose this without due process • You can't lose this without due process • People have a right to do this peaceably • Troops are not allowed to do this in homes • What is issued to search or arrest a person • What the Bill of Rights allows you to redress • ...
Bill of Rights Vocabulary 2023-01-10
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- Non-Pro Army
- Famous for something bad.
- Danger
- An addition or change to the Constitution.
- Protects things you can do or have.
- This group is in charge of the judicial branch of government.
- Steps needed to be taken in order to punish a person for a crime.
- A legal document that allows law enforcement to search your property or arrest a person.
- This branch of the government makes the laws.
- To have or hold firearms
- Practice
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- A list of the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution.
- This branch of the government enforces the laws.
- Protects your rights.
- Favoring
- This group is in charge of the legislative branch of government.
- Near proof.
- Media
- Your personal body
- Controlled
- This branch of the government interprets the laws.
- a 23 person jury.
- Body parts.
- This person is in charge of the executive branch of government.
24 Clues: Media • Danger • Favoring • Practice • Controlled • Near proof. • Body parts. • Non-Pro Army • a 23 person jury. • Your personal body • Protects your rights. • To have or hold firearms • Famous for something bad. • Protects things you can do or have. • An addition or change to the Constitution. • This branch of the government makes the laws. • This branch of the government enforces the laws. • ...
The Bill of Rights 2022-09-21
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- Protection from illegal searches and seizures
- Repealed the 18th amendment
- Outlaws poll taxes
- Abolished slavery
- Reserved power for states
- Construction of the Constitution
- Can't deny the right to vote because of race
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- Give rights to African Americans
- Protection against cruel and unusual punishments
- Prohibition of alcohol
- First ten amendments
- The right to a trial by Jury
- Freedom of Speech, Religion, Assembly, Protest, and Petition the Government
- The right to a speedy trial
- Quarantining Soldiers
- Right to not incriminate yourself in a court law
- Makes income tax okay
- Right to bear arms
- Women's Suffrage=right to vote
- Term limit for president
20 Clues: Abolished slavery • Right to bear arms • Outlaws poll taxes • First ten amendments • Quarantining Soldiers • Makes income tax okay • Prohibition of alcohol • Term limit for president • Reserved power for states • The right to a speedy trial • Repealed the 18th amendment • The right to a trial by Jury • Women's Suffrage=right to vote • Give rights to African Americans • ...
The Bill of Rights 2015-12-01
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- known as the rights retained by the people
- required to remind people of their right to remain silent before they question them
- known as Bail and punishments, and protects a demanding excessive bail
- the concept that the government must follow clear rules when making laws
- to withhold or take something away
- Applies to a defendant testifying in court
- amendment known as civil trial rights
- Included to protect the states from excessive federal power
- Best way for people protection in colonial days against abuse of government power
- A formal listing of the basic rights of U.S. Citizens
- A person who is required to defend him or herself in a legal action
- to make certain
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- the right to not incriminate yourself
- who federalists looked to, governor of Massachusetts
- putting a person on trial more than once for same crime
- also known as at the right to bear arms
- Payment given to someone to offset or make-up for a loss or injury
- Giving testimony that can be used against oneself
- Lists a number of rights that are designed to provide accused people with fair trials
- formed the billow Rights
- what the first amendment does
- amendment quartering the troops
- impeding the free exercise of religion
- when people have strong opinions about a subject
- an order from a judge that authorizes police or other officials to take action
25 Clues: to make certain • formed the billow Rights • what the first amendment does • amendment quartering the troops • to withhold or take something away • the right to not incriminate yourself • amendment known as civil trial rights • impeding the free exercise of religion • also known as at the right to bear arms • known as the rights retained by the people • ...
The Bill Of Rights 2017-02-27
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- a trial must be '?' to be fair
- Paying a lot can cause '?'
- true or false: =Congress can stop people from practicing their religion
- Justice delayed is justice '?'
- "no person shall be held to answer for a '?'"
- the constitution shouldn't be constructed
- the '?' in the constitution
- you have the '?' to know who your accused of
- Can you shorten freedom of speech?
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- excessive baill shall not be '?'
- In school, what is the "news"
- you have the right to be '?'
- the list of rights in the '?'are not the only rights that people have
- You have the right to not be '?' to the extreme or inevitable
- lot you have the right to not pay '?' for bail
- gay marriage is an '?'
- who cannot assume religion?
- you '?' have a lawyer without paying
- the government can take away your life, '?'
- you '?' sit in jail without going to court unless there's an emergency
20 Clues: gay marriage is an '?' • Paying a lot can cause '?' • who cannot assume religion? • the '?' in the constitution • you have the right to be '?' • In school, what is the "news" • a trial must be '?' to be fair • Justice delayed is justice '?' • excessive baill shall not be '?' • Can you shorten freedom of speech? • you '?' have a lawyer without paying • ...
BILL OF RIGHTS CROSSWORD 2014-12-04
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- you will be taken to court to see if you are guilty or innocent
- a citizen group of soldiers
- amount of money paid to be released from jail
- if someone damages your property it has to be at least this amount to be sued
- a group of common people who will reach a verdict to whether you are guilty or innocent
- civil cases like divorce,child custody, and property disputes
- instead of shooting you you will be injected with this as capital punishment
- we cant control what they say in news
- you need to have this to be in police custody
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- a warning that must be given during arrest and police interrogation
- if you do something that goes against the bill of rights you will go here
- people have the right to have weapon
- man who was charged with stealing and breaking in florida where courts didn't provide lawyers to criminal defendents
- to search a home you need a
- they aren't allowed to stay in your home unless the government makes a law
- someone that will defend you in court
- a person can't be charged with the same crime
- you have the right to remain
- a freedom where during the pledge of allegiance you arent forced to say " under god "
- you can have people testify what happened
20 Clues: a citizen group of soldiers • to search a home you need a • you have the right to remain • people have the right to have weapon • someone that will defend you in court • we cant control what they say in news • you can have people testify what happened • amount of money paid to be released from jail • a person can't be charged with the same crime • ...
BILL OF RIGHTS CROSSWORD 2014-12-04
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- a group of common people who will reach a verdict to whether you are guilty or innocent
- a warning that must be given during arrest and police interrogation
- instead of shooting you you will be injected with this as capital punishment
- someone that will defend you in court
- if you do something that goes against the bill of rights you will go here
- man who was charged with stealing and breaking in florida where courts didn't provide lawyers to criminal defendents
- to search a home you need a
- a freedom where during the pledge of allegiance you arent forced to say " under god "
- you need to have this to be in police custody
- amount of money paid to be released from jail
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- you will be taken to court to see if you are guilty or innocent
- civil cases like divorce,child custody, and property disputes
- they aren't allowed to stay in your home unless the government makes a law
- you have the right to remain
- people have the right to have weapon
- some people think you should have laws banning people from getting guns easily
- a person can't be charged with the same crime
- if someone damages your property it has to be at least this amount to be sued
- we cant control what they say in news
- you can have people testify what happened
- a citizen group of soldiers
21 Clues: to search a home you need a • a citizen group of soldiers • you have the right to remain • people have the right to have weapon • someone that will defend you in court • we cant control what they say in news • you can have people testify what happened • a person can't be charged with the same crime • you need to have this to be in police custody • ...
Bill of Rights: Crossword 2022-03-09
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- You have the right to know your _____ in court
- A famous saying is, "I _____ the 5th"
- There are _____ amendments in the Bill of Rights
- You may not be tried for the same crime _____
- We do not have to house _____, according to the 3rd Amendment
- The rights not in the Constitution belong to the _____
- Freedom of _____ is the right to address the government
- The 2nd Amendment protects the right to bear ____
- You do not have to _____ against yourself in court
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- According to the 4th Amendment,someone must have a _____ to search your house
- The 7th Amendment deals with _____ cases
- The question above is called double _____
- The 4th Amendment deals with search and _____
- The punishment must fit the _____
- Freedom of the ____ is the right to publish newspapers, TV, radio, and Internet
- Freedom of _____ is the right to meet with others
- The juries in your trial must be _____
- Freedom of _____ is the ability to believe in any higher being
- Freedom of _____ is the ability to express our ideas
- The powers not in the Constitution belong to the _____
20 Clues: The punishment must fit the _____ • A famous saying is, "I _____ the 5th" • The juries in your trial must be _____ • The 7th Amendment deals with _____ cases • The question above is called double _____ • The 4th Amendment deals with search and _____ • You may not be tried for the same crime _____ • You have the right to know your _____ in court • ...
The Bill of Rights 2022-03-23
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- a member of the jury
- go to
- payment
- clash/differ
- show that one is involved in a crime
- to do the same thing a lot
- admit guilt
- someone who writes something
- to ask for something
- give evidence under oath
- get inside of
- unfavorable statements written about someone
- false charges spoken and damage of reputation
- persons equal to one another
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- group of people who hear accusations of a crime, look at evidence, and decide is someone should be tried
- enough evidence for the jury to say a crime was committed
- sum of money someone has to pay to not be in jail
- a piece of paper that gives holder permission
- say strongly
- to honor and to pay respect to a higher power
- punishment
- put a tax on
- to bring legal action against someone
- meet together
- does not care which side wins
- prove guilty
- the rights of a citizen
27 Clues: go to • payment • punishment • admit guilt • clash/differ • say strongly • put a tax on • prove guilty • meet together • get inside of • a member of the jury • to ask for something • the rights of a citizen • give evidence under oath • to do the same thing a lot • someone who writes something • persons equal to one another • does not care which side wins • show that one is involved in a crime • ...
THE BILL of RIGHTS 2022-02-10
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- and to be informed of the nature and cause of the __________;
- The __________ 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.
- Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of __________, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof;
- and to __________ the government for a redress of grievances.
- and no warrants shall issue, but upon __________, supported by oath or affirmation,
- The enumeration in the Constitution of certain __________, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
- The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable __________, shall not be violated,
- No soldier shall, in time of peace be __________ in any house, without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
- to have compulsory process for obtaining __________ in his favor,
- Excessive __________ shall not be required,
- by an impartial __________ of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law,
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- nor excessive __________ imposed,
- and to have the assistance of __________ for his defense.
- nor cruel and unusual __________ inflicted.
- In __________ at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise reexamined in any court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.
- and particularly __________ the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
- to be confronted with the __________ against him;
- or abridging the freedom of__________,
- In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a __________ trial,
- or of the __________;
- or the right of the people__________ to assemble,
- 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 __________.
22 Clues: or of the __________; • nor excessive __________ imposed, • or abridging the freedom of__________, • nor cruel and unusual __________ inflicted. • Excessive __________ shall not be required, • to be confronted with the __________ against him; • or the right of the people__________ to assemble, • and to have the assistance of __________ for his defense. • ...
Bill of Rights 1 2024-01-02
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- Someone who sees an event, usually a crimes
- a military force that is created by the people
- The lawyer(s) that represents the accused
- The ____Amendment that says we have the right to bear arms
- They believed in a strong federal (national) government. Supported the Constitution
- to approve
- written approval from a judge to allow officers to legally search, seize, or make an arrest.
- type of trial that does not result in jail time. Usually, a person is suing someone for damages.
- the act of taking a person or their property
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- a jury people must be _____ and not favor either side
- Jeopardy you can not be tried for the same crime twice.
- The person who is accused of a crime
- a change made to the Constitution
- The lawyers in a trial who try to prove that the person ACCUSED of committing a crime is found guilty
- This number amendment states that we have the right to a SPEEDY trial?
- The # Amendment that says we have more rights than those listed in the Constitution
- spreading lies about someone to damage a person’s reputation through speech Libel intentionally harming someone’s reputation by printing false facts (defamation)
- sum of money that the accused must pay with the promise they will show up to court
- Due Process is all about following a set of these...
- Which number amendment deals with probable cause?
- Reminds all people that they have rights when accused of a crime.
- The # Amendment that states that if it isn't in the Constitution, then it is up to the states decide
22 Clues: to approve • a change made to the Constitution • The person who is accused of a crime • The lawyer(s) that represents the accused • Someone who sees an event, usually a crimes • the act of taking a person or their property • a military force that is created by the people • Which number amendment deals with probable cause? • ...
The Bill of Rights 2024-02-13
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- The amendment that says that nobody can be punished for a crime committed against the public or a state without a trial.
- The political rights and powers to act and think as one wishes.
- Freedoms or powers that people can justly claim.
- The amendment that outlawed slavery.
- The group of men who helped to establish the United States and its system of government.
- The amendment that allowed Black men to vote.
- The amendment that says police officers can't search or arrest someone unless the have a good reason.
- A group of Native nations that formed a government together.
- Where the original U.S. Constitution is on display.
- A change or addition to a document or law.
- The amendment that says that punishments can't be "cruel and unusual."
- The amendment that says that the government only has the powers given to it by the Constitution.
- The amendment that says that people charged with a civil crime have a right to a trial in front of a jury.
- The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution, which guarantee certain rights.
- The amendment that prevents the government from forcing people to house soldiers.
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- A legal process by which a court settles a disagreement between people or groups.
- The right of people to share their opinions publicly.
- The set of written rules and principles upon which Unite States laws are based.
- The amendment that says the United States can't have an official religion. This amendment also protects Speech and the Press.
- The removal of a government from power by force and its replacement with another.
- The amendment that says a trial must be held as soon as possible.
- The amendment that says that naming rights in the Constitution doesn't mean people don't have other rights.
- This amendment gives citizens the right to own and use weapons.
- The amendment that gave women the right to vote.
- The state or condition of being the property of another person.
- Official members of a country or state.
- The wife and close advisor of John Adams.
- Kept from being a part of something.
28 Clues: The amendment that outlawed slavery. • Kept from being a part of something. • Official members of a country or state. • The wife and close advisor of John Adams. • A change or addition to a document or law. • The amendment that allowed Black men to vote. • Freedoms or powers that people can justly claim. • The amendment that gave women the right to vote. • ...
The Bill of Rights 2024-11-27
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- Being forced to have soldiers live with you
- You must be informed of the reason for your detainment
- Newspapers can print negative stories about the president
- The government must get it right the first time
- Number of Amendments beyond the Bill of Rights
- Your assembly must be...
- The Ninth Amendment empowers them
- The second amendment allows this
- Still not happy with the government? You can try this!
- If you incriminate yourself, where can the government use your words against you?
- Eminent Domain means the government can take this from you
- Wrote the Bill of Rights
- Believed a Bill of Rights to be unnecessary
- Not happy with the government? The First Amendment allows...
- The government cannot force you to pray in school
- These people, not the government, decides your fate in court
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- The First Amendment, collectively
- Amendment Nine empowers them
- Amendment Five collectively protects the rights of the...
- Does not allow you to slander or libel
- The Fifth Amendment protects you from property seizures without
- Can practice any religion you want
- Amendment Six says the jury must be...
- Constitutionally, you are entitled to a jury for a lawsuit of this amount
- This person cannot provide evidence against you in secret
- Amendment Five gives you the right to remain...
- Needed for the government to search your stuff
- Amendment Eight says this must fit the crime
- The amount of money you pay to stay out of jail before your trial
- If you can't afford one, the court will appoint one
- Amendment Six says your trial must be conducted in...
- Amendment Six collectively protects your rights in a...
32 Clues: Your assembly must be... • Wrote the Bill of Rights • Amendment Nine empowers them • The second amendment allows this • The First Amendment, collectively • The Ninth Amendment empowers them • Can practice any religion you want • Does not allow you to slander or libel • Amendment Six says the jury must be... • Being forced to have soldiers live with you • ...
PRESIDENTS 2015-03-09
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- CIVIL RIGHTS BILL OF 1964
- TEAR DOWN THIS WALL
- WAR OF 1812
- FROM COAST TO COAST
- NAFTA
- DESERT STORM
- CURRENT PRESIDENT
- TRAIL OF TEARS
- NOTHING TO FEAR BUT FEAR ITSELF
- FATHER OF THE DECLARATION
- MISSOURI COMPROMISE OF 1820
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- DROPS THE ATOMIC BOMB
- EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION
- SPEAK SOFTLY AND CARRY A BIG STICK
- 9/11
- ALASKA AND HAWAII
- WWI
- BILL OF RIGHTS
- CUBAN MISSILE CRISIS
- WATERGATE
20 Clues: WWI • 9/11 • NAFTA • WATERGATE • WAR OF 1812 • DESERT STORM • BILL OF RIGHTS • TRAIL OF TEARS • ALASKA AND HAWAII • CURRENT PRESIDENT • TEAR DOWN THIS WALL • FROM COAST TO COAST • CUBAN MISSILE CRISIS • DROPS THE ATOMIC BOMB • CIVIL RIGHTS BILL OF 1964 • EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION • FATHER OF THE DECLARATION • MISSOURI COMPROMISE OF 1820 • NOTHING TO FEAR BUT FEAR ITSELF • ...
Bill of Rights 2023-01-04
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- right to hold public meetings or gatherings
- seize by legal authority
- must be tried before a jury
- pay money for breaking law
- person who has broken chriminal law
- right to own a weapon
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- soldiers can not live in your house
- looking for something
- writen request do to something
- a penalty inflicted
- release of an accused person
- the ability to do what you want
- right to a lawer
13 Clues: right to a lawer • a penalty inflicted • looking for something • right to own a weapon • seize by legal authority • pay money for breaking law • must be tried before a jury • release of an accused person • writen request do to something • the ability to do what you want • soldiers can not live in your house • person who has broken chriminal law • ...
Bill of Rights 2022-12-07
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- The act of taking property
- A body of people who help give a verdict in a court case
- A term for weaponry
- The action of mentioning a number of things one by one
- A document outlining how a government shall be run
- An examination of evidence in front of a judge and jury in order to determine some verdict
- An amount of money that can be paid in order to waive a person's criminal charges
- A formal, written request. This is typically done to acquire a change in some way
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- A person who has committed a crime
- The state of being free within a society
- A document that authorizes police to search, make an arrest or perform some action
- The institution and conducting of legal proceedings against someone in respect of a criminal charge
- Danger arising from being on trial for a criminal offense
13 Clues: A term for weaponry • The act of taking property • A person who has committed a crime • The state of being free within a society • A document outlining how a government shall be run • The action of mentioning a number of things one by one • A body of people who help give a verdict in a court case • Danger arising from being on trial for a criminal offense • ...
Bill of Rights 2024-04-17
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- Trail by jury in criminal cases, legal counsel
- Government can't take property without compensation
- Freedom of speech, assembly, petition, religion, and press
- No quartering troops
- Self Incrimination, double jeopardy, due process
- State rights
- No search and seizure without a warrent
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- No cruel and unusual punishment
- The right to remain silent. Can't be forced to testify your own trial
- Unenumerated rights (unlisted rights for the people)
- Right to bear arms
- Can't be put on trial for the same crime twice
- Trial by jury in civil cases
13 Clues: State rights • Right to bear arms • No quartering troops • Trial by jury in civil cases • No cruel and unusual punishment • No search and seizure without a warrent • Trail by jury in criminal cases, legal counsel • Can't be put on trial for the same crime twice • Self Incrimination, double jeopardy, due process • Government can't take property without compensation • ...
Bill of Rights 2025-04-24
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- protection from cruel and unusual punishment comes from what amendment
- soldiers cannot live in your home without permission during peace and war because of this amendment
- what was the previous document used in the U.S before the Constitution
- this amendment protects the right to bear arms (guns)
- the Bill of Rights became law after this states approval in 1791
- this amendment provides a speedy and public trial for all who are accused of a crime
- the first ten amendments to the Constitution are called
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- on March 4th, 1789, America officially adopted this document, but it would eventually need some changes
- he supported the Constitution even though he didn't agree with every part
- this founding father introduced the Bill of Rights to Congress
- this amendment protects freedom of speech
- this amendment protects citizens from an unreasonable search of your property
- how many states out of 13 had to agree with the Bill of Rights for it to be added to the Constitution?
13 Clues: this amendment protects freedom of speech • this amendment protects the right to bear arms (guns) • the first ten amendments to the Constitution are called • this founding father introduced the Bill of Rights to Congress • the Bill of Rights became law after this states approval in 1791 • protection from cruel and unusual punishment comes from what amendment • ...
The Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle 2021-12-02
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- What are changes to the constitution called
- This says that you can't be tried for the same crime twice
- How many rights are there in the bill of rights
- This consists of the first ten amendments
- Murder is a ________ crime punishable by death
- This amendment protects the rights to a trial by jury in civil court cases
- This amendment gives you the freedom of speech, religion, press and assembly
- The court case will happen in the ______ in which the crime took place
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- This amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government
- What year was the bill of rights signed and passed
- Who wrote the bill of rights
- This amendment allows you the right of speedy and public trial
- When you go to jail you have to pay this before you are allowed to leave
- This amendment gives you the right to bear arms
- How many of the original 13 colonies supported the Bill of Rights
15 Clues: Who wrote the bill of rights • This consists of the first ten amendments • What are changes to the constitution called • Murder is a ________ crime punishable by death • How many rights are there in the bill of rights • This amendment gives you the right to bear arms • What year was the bill of rights signed and passed • ...
Bill Of Rights 2022-06-24
Bill of Rights 2024-04-10
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- the eighth amendment protects citizens from cruel and unusual ___________ such as excessive bail and fines
- under the third amendment, citizens do not have to house or quarter ________
- in the tenth amendment, it states that whatever ___________ is not given to the federal government belongs to the states and to the people.
- to keep from incriminating themselves, a person can plead the ________ during a court hearing
- this the freedom to gather together
- this amendment states that citizens are allowed to have guns for defensive purposes.
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- this is a freedom granted in the first amendment. It includes things such as news, newspapers, social media
- the first ten amendments to the constitution are called this
- the fourth amendment states that the government cannot search your personal property or ________ it (you will have to change the tense of the word)
- this amendment protects a citizens freedom of religion, assembly, press, petition, and speech
- the ninth amendment states that the Bill of Rights are not the only _________ that a citizen has, they have more.
- in a civil trial, a citizen has the right to a trial by a group of their peers. This group is called a _________
- a person has the right to a _________ under the 6th amendment
13 Clues: this the freedom to gather together • the first ten amendments to the constitution are called this • a person has the right to a _________ under the 6th amendment • under the third amendment, citizens do not have to house or quarter ________ • this amendment states that citizens are allowed to have guns for defensive purposes. • ...
Bill of rights 2024-04-29
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- prohibits self-incrimination and double jeopardy
- freedom of religion,speech,press,assembly,& petition
- court case that established students constitutional rights at school
- powers not granted to federal gov't are reserved for the states
- constituitional & other legal protections against gov't actions
- clause that states Congress can't make a law respecting an establishment of religion
- protects from unreasonable searches by the gov't
- reason to believe there is something illegal going on
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- states no excessive bail or unusual punishment can be given
- Congress can make no laws that keep you from practicing your religion
- privacy is not mentioned in the ______
- nonverbal communication protected by the 1st amendment
- right to free speech is not _____
13 Clues: right to free speech is not _____ • privacy is not mentioned in the ______ • prohibits self-incrimination and double jeopardy • protects from unreasonable searches by the gov't • freedom of religion,speech,press,assembly,& petition • reason to believe there is something illegal going on • nonverbal communication protected by the 1st amendment • ...
Bill of Rights 2023-05-12
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- This amendment promises women the right to vote
- This amendment outlawed slavery
- This amendment states that Americans have more rights than just the ones listed here
- This amendment protects you from the government searching your things without a cause
- This amendment protects you from cruel punishments
- This amendment promises you the rights to a speedy trial
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- This amendment gives Americans the right to keep weapons
- This amendment promises that if you go to court, you will get to state your case in front of a jury
- This amendment promises to protect people from housing soldiers
- This amendment allows people to tell on themself in court
- This amendment states that all rights that don't belong to the Constitution belong to the states
- This amendment made it illegal to deny someone the right to vote based on skin color
- This amendment promises freedom of speech
13 Clues: This amendment outlawed slavery • This amendment promises freedom of speech • This amendment promises women the right to vote • This amendment protects you from cruel punishments • This amendment gives Americans the right to keep weapons • This amendment promises you the rights to a speedy trial • This amendment allows people to tell on themself in court • ...
Bill of Rights + 2022-11-16
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- An officer entered your home unannounced and with zero paperwork guaranteeing entry; they violated this amendment
- The name of the clause that requires the government pay for your land if they decide to invoke eminent domain
- The article in the US Constitution where we can find the Supremacy Clause
- This type written speech is not protected if it they are lies.
- Idira created a website showing others how to make ghost guns, she is protected by this clause.
- this amendment allows states to make laws that are appropriate for their state
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- Ragnar was arrested and immediately given the death penalty. Identify the clause that the government violated.
- This is where you can citizens of the US are guaranteed fair treatment
- This is where it states that one has the right to be free from self-incrimination
- this clause states the the US Congress cannot create a national religion
- This Amendment is where we can find the right to legal counsel
- Grant insists that he has the right to own a firearm. Which Amendment might he be protected under?
- Marly got her fingers chopped off for stealing an apple, which amendment may have been violated
13 Clues: This Amendment is where we can find the right to legal counsel • This type written speech is not protected if it they are lies. • This is where you can citizens of the US are guaranteed fair treatment • this clause states the the US Congress cannot create a national religion • The article in the US Constitution where we can find the Supremacy Clause • ...
Bill of Rights 2014-12-05
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- Rights to a fair trial
- The first President
- The first Vice Pres.
- Father of the bill of the rights
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- Prevents unwarranted search and seizure
- The right to bare arms
- Freedom of speech
- The place where the Bill of rights was signed
- The First 10 amendments
- to peacefully petition
- The First American
- To confirm by expressing consent
- The first person to sign
13 Clues: Freedom of speech • The First American • The first President • The first Vice Pres. • The right to bare arms • Rights to a fair trial • to peacefully petition • The First 10 amendments • The first person to sign • To confirm by expressing consent • Father of the bill of the rights • Prevents unwarranted search and seizure • The place where the Bill of rights was signed
Bill of Rights 2014-12-05
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- The First American
- Prevents unwarranted search and seizure
- The first person to sign
- to peacefully petition
- Freedom of speech
- Rights to a fair trial
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- The right to bare arms
- Father of the bill of the rights
- The first Vice Pres.
- The first President
- The place where the Bill of rights was signed
- The First 10 amendments
- To confirm by expressing consent
13 Clues: Freedom of speech • The First American • The first President • The first Vice Pres. • The right to bare arms • to peacefully petition • Rights to a fair trial • The First 10 amendments • The first person to sign • Father of the bill of the rights • To confirm by expressing consent • Prevents unwarranted search and seizure • The place where the Bill of rights was signed
Bill of Rights 2020-11-12
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- the prosecution of a person twice for the same crime
- the right to say our opinions, in public or in private, without fear of being stopped or punished by the government for those ideas
- Power of a government to take private property for public use
- fair treatment through the normal judicial system
- testifying against oneself
- reasonable cause for issuing a search warrant or making an arrest; more than mere suspicion
- A court order allowing police to search a suspect's home and take specific items as evidence
- principle that a person cannot be held in prison without first being charged and seeing a judge
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- the right to vote
- a formal request for government action
- freedoms to think and act without government interference
- a law that would allow a person to be punished for an action that was not against the law when it was committed
- payment for release from jail
13 Clues: the right to vote • testifying against oneself • payment for release from jail • a formal request for government action • fair treatment through the normal judicial system • the prosecution of a person twice for the same crime • freedoms to think and act without government interference • Power of a government to take private property for public use • ...
Bill of Rights 2014-12-05
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- The First 10 amendments
- The First American
- to peacefully petition
- The place where the Bill of rights was signed
- The first person to sign
- Prevents unwarranted search and seizure
- The first Vice Pres.
- The right to bare arms
- To confirm by expressing consent
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- Freedom of speech
- The first President
- Father of the bill of the rights
- Rights to a fair trial
13 Clues: Freedom of speech • The First American • The first President • The first Vice Pres. • to peacefully petition • The right to bare arms • Rights to a fair trial • The First 10 amendments • The first person to sign • Father of the bill of the rights • To confirm by expressing consent • Prevents unwarranted search and seizure • The place where the Bill of rights was signed
Bill of Rights 2022-01-21
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- 5th amendment does not allow
- Soldiers cannot be quartered in a house
- 4th amendment requires cops to have a
- What the second amendment is about
- Second amendment gives the right to
- power not given to gov are given to
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- 8th amendment prevents cruel/unusual
- 4th amendment no unreasonable
- Name of the first ten amendments
- rights of the people shall not be
- Freedom of _______, speech, assembly...
- 7th amendment allows trial by
- all people are allowed speedy/public
13 Clues: 5th amendment does not allow • 4th amendment no unreasonable • 7th amendment allows trial by • Name of the first ten amendments • rights of the people shall not be • What the second amendment is about • Second amendment gives the right to • power not given to gov are given to • 8th amendment prevents cruel/unusual • all people are allowed speedy/public • ...
Patient Bill of Rights 2020-05-03
Across
- When James hadn't gotten his test results back after a month, he called his provider because of his right for ___ responses.
- It is wrong of a provider to to not provide patients with an ____ of charges.
- Patients have the right to ask for an _____ bill to see what all they were charged for.
- Patients have a right to pay for their care using their own ______ resources.
- Every patient has the right to refuse treatment, even if their provider ______ it.
- The resident asked Auntie Mae if she would be willing to take part of an ____ trial.
- Auntie Mae has an Advance Directive written up so that her doctors can provide care ____ with her wishes even if she cannot communicate them.
- Uncle Jasper has a right to know that his labs came back with a low white blood cell count, even though that outcome was not _____.
Down
- Yelling to the back that Jane Edwards is here for he appointment is not a good example of ____.
- George is able to refuse a lab draw, even though Dr. Ramos recommends it be done, because it is his right.
- It is wrong for a provider to withhold information about a patients ____ from them.
- Healthcare _____ must keep patients informed about ALL outcomes of treatment/care.
- Providers often try to limit ______ to records, meaning one must be authorized to open them.
- If your doctor does not tell you what all the test are for when they draw your blood, they are not keeping the patient ____.
- James' rights were infringed upon because Dr. Jones did not ask if he could use his case records as experimental ____.
- Juanita speaks broken English. Her doctor did not offer an ______, which she had requested when she called.
- Telling a patient in front of you they have to wait until you are done talking to your sister on the phone is not a good example of ____.
- Patients have the right to create an Advance ____ with treatment preferences that providers and/or hospital staff must follow.
- If a patient does not want their STD test to be billed to their insurance, they may ______ for it themselves.
19 Clues: It is wrong of a provider to to not provide patients with an ____ of charges. • Patients have a right to pay for their care using their own ______ resources. • Healthcare _____ must keep patients informed about ALL outcomes of treatment/care. • Every patient has the right to refuse treatment, even if their provider ______ it. • ...
The Bill of Rights 2021-04-23
Across
- things the laws say are owed to you.
- money paid to make sure a person will appear for a trial.
- freedom from other people looking at one's personal life.
- a group of citizens who listen to a court case and decide what the facts mean.
- The steps set out by law.
- things you can do whenever you want without being harmed by the government.
- take part in the wild, violent disturbance of a crowd of people out of control.
- Worked without pay as a way of giving service to the community.
- written permission from a judge to search for evidence.
- Armies of citizens who are not professional soldiers.
- things that show what is true and what is not true
Down
- without a good reason.
- is a promise that things will happen.
- Working for pay at a job that also is a career.
- a court case about money or property, not about crime.
- taken by force to jail or to court
- What most people say and think about someone.
- give evidence in court
- A telling or exchanging of ideas.
19 Clues: without a good reason. • give evidence in court • The steps set out by law. • A telling or exchanging of ideas. • taken by force to jail or to court • things the laws say are owed to you. • is a promise that things will happen. • What most people say and think about someone. • Working for pay at a job that also is a career. • ...
The Bill of Rights 2024-10-07
Across
- a really good reason
- ensures one gets a fair trial
- treating or affecting all equally
- gather in A GROUP
- five freedoms listed in the first amendment
- ask the government to fix or change something
- basic
- rights set aside for the states
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- rights that aren’t listed in the Bill of Rights
- written and signed in 1787. It explains how the United States government works
- cannot be charged for the same crime twice
- giving someone a place to stay
- not in secret
- a change or addition to the words in a written document
- people have a right to have their trial in front of a ____
- to take suddenly
- an Alaska gun law that allows a homeowner to defend his property
- "I please the ____"
- written permission from a judge
19 Clues: basic • not in secret • to take suddenly • gather in A GROUP • "I please the ____" • a really good reason • ensures one gets a fair trial • giving someone a place to stay • written permission from a judge • rights set aside for the states • treating or affecting all equally • cannot be charged for the same crime twice • five freedoms listed in the first amendment • ...
