bill of rights Crossword Puzzles
Amendments Of Bill Of Rights 2015-12-15
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- Rights retained by the People
- Right to a fair trial
- Rights in civil cases
- Right to bear arms
- Terms of office
- Quartering of soldiers
- Black suffrage
- Abolition of slavery
- States' rights
- Income taxes
- Freedoms, Petitions, Assembly
- Prohibition of liquor
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- Bail, fines, punishment
- Search and arrest
- Senatorial elections
- Civil rights
- Lawsuits against states
- Presidential elections
- Repeal of Prohibition
- Women's suffrage
- Rights in criminal cases
21 Clues: Civil rights • Income taxes • Black suffrage • States' rights • Terms of office • Women's suffrage • Search and arrest • Right to bear arms • Senatorial elections • Abolition of slavery • Right to a fair trial • Rights in civil cases • Repeal of Prohibition • Prohibition of liquor • Quartering of soldiers • Presidential elections • Bail, fines, punishment • Lawsuits against states • ...
POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE 2024-08-24
30 Clues: LAW • BILL • STATE • POWER • PARTY • CIVIL • LEGAL • NATION • DEBATE • SENATE • RIGHTS • FEDERAL • LIBERAL • CABINET • CITIZEN • ELECTION • CONGRESS • REPUBLIC • PREAMBLE • POLITICS • EXECUTIVE • PATRIOTIC • JUDICIARY • AUTHORITY • LEGITIMACY • GOVERNANCE • DEMOCRATIC • GOVERNMENT • CONSTITUTION • INDEPENDENCE
Ap 2025-03-05
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- Taon ng kasalukuyang Konstitusyon ng Pilipinas.
- Pangalan ng asawa ni Eleanor Roosevelt.
- Bansang may Bill of Rights sa Konstitusyon nito.
- Unang bahagi ng "Bill of Rights."
- Likas na halaga at respeto sa bawat tao.
- Salitang tumutukoy sa mga bansa na kabilang sa isang pandaigdigang samahan.
- Daglat ng organisasyong bumuo ng UDHR.
- Tagapangalaga ng mga karapatan sa isang bansa.
- Sistema ng gobyerno kung saan may boses ang mamamayan.
- Karapatang nagbibigay ng kalayaan sa pribadong indibidwal.
- Unang pangalan ni Roosevelt, tagapangulo ng UN Human Rights Commission.
- Karapatang likas na taglay ng bawat isa.
- Karapatang ibinibigay ng batas at maaaring alisin.
- Pribilehiyo at kalayaang taglay ng tao.
- Haring Persian na unang nagpahayag ng karapatang pantao.
- Salitang nangangahulugang "charter" o kasulatan ng mga karapatan.
- Batayang batas ng isang bansa.
- Layunin ng karapatang pantao laban sa pang-aapi.
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- Salitang ginagamit upang ipakahulugan ang Bill of Rights sa Pilipinas.
- Tawag sa bahagi ng Konstitusyon na naglalaman ng karapatan.
- Karapatang may kaugnayan sa pakikilahok sa gobyerno.
- Karapatang may kaugnayan sa lipunan.
- Apelyido ng tagapangulo ng UN Human Rights Commission.
- Isa sa mga sinaunang kabihasnang may konsepto ng karapatang pantao.
- Daglat ng Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
- Karapatang may kaugnayan sa kabuhayan.
- Latin na salita na nangangahulugang "dakila" o "malaki."
- Pangkat ng mga taong naninirahan sa isang lugar.
- Sinaunang lungsod na sinakop ni Haring Cyrus.
- Salitang nangangahulugang pagkakaisa, bahagi ng pangalan ng isang pandaigdigang organisasyon.
30 Clues: Batayang batas ng isang bansa. • Unang bahagi ng "Bill of Rights." • Karapatang may kaugnayan sa lipunan. • Daglat ng organisasyong bumuo ng UDHR. • Karapatang may kaugnayan sa kabuhayan. • Pangalan ng asawa ni Eleanor Roosevelt. • Pribilehiyo at kalayaang taglay ng tao. • Likas na halaga at respeto sa bawat tao. • Karapatang likas na taglay ng bawat isa. • ...
the Bill of Rights 2023-03-09
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- quartering of soldiers
- inspired the idea of the Bill of Rights
- rights in criminal cases
- bail, fines, and punishments
- helped write the Bill of Rights
- search and arrest
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- rights in civil cases
- freedom of press or media
- rights retained by the people
- states rights
- freedom of religion
- the right to bear arms
- freedom of speech
- right to a fair trial
14 Clues: states rights • freedom of speech • search and arrest • freedom of religion • rights in civil cases • right to a fair trial • quartering of soldiers • the right to bear arms • rights in criminal cases • freedom of press or media • bail, fines, and punishments • rights retained by the people • helped write the Bill of Rights • inspired the idea of the Bill of Rights
Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle 2023-01-19
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- The number of original copies commissioned.
- This founding father who proposed the amendments
- Amendment IV protects against unreasonable searches and ________
- Article 1 protects free ______
- Bill of Rights was added to help Anti-Federalists feel like ______ rights were being safeguarded.
- The number of amendments there are
- People in court are allowed to "plead" this
- President who founded Bill of Rights Day
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- The Ninth amendment says all the rights belong to the ______, not the government.
- The third amendment says people do not have to quarter ________.
- A fair _____ is a right provided by the Sixth Amendment
- The month it was ratified in 1791
- Guarantees the right to bear arms
- how many states did not immediately follow the Bill of Rights
- Original number of amendments (2 were removed)
15 Clues: Article 1 protects free ______ • The month it was ratified in 1791 • Guarantees the right to bear arms • The number of amendments there are • President who founded Bill of Rights Day • The number of original copies commissioned. • People in court are allowed to "plead" this • Original number of amendments (2 were removed) • This founding father who proposed the amendments • ...
Revolutionary Characters 2018-06-04
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- Home place of Washington
- United States First President
- Precursor to the Bill of Rights
- Intellectual Spokesman for Jeffersonian Democracy
- Wrote the Defence
- John Adams Wife
- Author of Common Sense
- Head of the War Department
- Home town of James Madison
- Uprising of Pennsylvania Farmers
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- Scottish Philosopher
- Father of the Bill of Rights
- Kite and Key Inventor
- Constitution Supporters
- States right to nullify federal law
- Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts
- First secretary of the treasury
- Democratic Revolution
- 6 foot 2 inches red hair
- Third Vice President
20 Clues: John Adams Wife • Wrote the Defence • Scottish Philosopher • Third Vice President • Kite and Key Inventor • Democratic Revolution • Author of Common Sense • Constitution Supporters • Home place of Washington • 6 foot 2 inches red hair • Head of the War Department • Home town of James Madison • Father of the Bill of Rights • United States First President • Precursor to the Bill of Rights • ...
New unit:Constitution Part 1 2023-10-20
9 Clues: Discuss. • Approve. • going against. • Bill of rights. • rights Unalienable rights. • of rights of rights Constitution • sign of give formal consent to making it officially. • Opposed the constitution without the bill of rights. • supports the constitution without the bill of rights.
Crossword 2022-06-03
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- Criminal Code, conflicts with individual rights and freedoms.
- Clause, a law can be passed that violates the law.
- the ruling class should be overthrown by the working class.
- Spectrum, a linear visual.
- civil and political rights.
- Government, merging and becoming new political parties.
- section 15 of the charter.
- loyal to a cause.
- Government, other parties combine have more seats.
- Charter of Rights and Freedoms, part of the new constitution.
- law made without the parliamentary voting.
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- voting
- a form of government.
- control important parts of the economy .
- on the Rights of the Child,
- favoured individual freedom.
- Declaration of Human Rights,
- Groups, known as interest groups.
- introduced by the senate.
- Human Rights Code, protects you against discrimination.
- importance of the state.
- free and equal in dignity and rights.
- 101, charter of the French language.
- Democratic Party, major political party.
- counting votes.
- Parliament, to call an end to a sitting Parliament.
- Government, more than half of the seats.
- of Law, no one is above the law.
28 Clues: voting • counting votes. • loyal to a cause. • a form of government. • importance of the state. • introduced by the senate. • Spectrum, a linear visual. • section 15 of the charter. • on the Rights of the Child, • civil and political rights. • favoured individual freedom. • Declaration of Human Rights, • of Law, no one is above the law. • Groups, known as interest groups. • ...
Civics Hw 2017-12-08
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- Mix between the New Jersey Plan & Virginia Plan
- To Approve a law
- Larger states preferred this plan Did NOT support the constitution unless it included a Bill of Rights
- A group of leaders who made laws for Jamestown, Virginia
- Caused Many to worry that the government couldn't keep order
- A group of people who make laws
- Supported a stronger national government
- Where the constitution was made
- Did NOT support the constitution unless it included a Bill of Rights
- The first 10 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution
- Placed Limits on the kings power
- People give up some rights for protections
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- people have power over their government
- Didn't work
- To cancel a law
- Every 5 slaves = 3 people when determining representation in Congress
- *sniff* *sniff*
- The idea that a ruler or government is not all-powerful
- Smaller states preferred this plan
- Replaced The Articles
- A representative to a meeting
- Congress Is made of 2 parts
22 Clues: Didn't work • To cancel a law • *sniff* *sniff* • To Approve a law • Replaced The Articles • Congress Is made of 2 parts • A representative to a meeting • A group of people who make laws • Where the constitution was made • Placed Limits on the kings power • Smaller states preferred this plan • people have power over their government • Supported a stronger national government • ...
Bill of human rights 2024-10-29
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- right to say no
- right to love and be loved
- right to not be liked by everyone
- right to be human and not perfect
- right to be you
- right to control your own life and to change it if your not happy with the way it is
- right to make mistakes
- right to grow and change and that includes changing your mind
- right to not be responsible for other adults problems
- right to your own opinions and to express them and also to be taken seriously
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- right to earn and control your own money
- right to put yourself first
- right to your own privacy
- right to ask questions about anything that affects you in this life
- right to be safe
- right to make decisions that affect you
- right to be angry and protest, if you are treated unfairly or abusively by anyone
- right to be treated with respect
18 Clues: right to say no • right to be safe • right to be you • right to make mistakes • right to your own privacy • right to love and be loved • right to put yourself first • right to be treated with respect • right to not be liked by everyone • right to be human and not perfect • right to make decisions that affect you • right to earn and control your own money • ...
bill of rights 2023-11-07
15 Clues: court • court • game show • freedom of • people have • people do it • bill of right • bill of rights • bill of rights • people have it • bill of rights • people made it • you can get one • people have to follow • officers can get it from a judge
bill of rights 2023-11-07
15 Clues: court • court • game show • freedom of • people have • people do it • bill of right • bill of rights • bill of rights • people have it • bill of rights • people made it • you can get one • people have to follow • officers can get it from a judge
Bill of Rights by Justin and Jackson 2022-05-12
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- Group of citizens that decide the outcome of a trial
- Bans cruel or unusual punishment
- Gives the right to remain silent
- Where they made constitution and needed a bill of rights
- Having a negative judgement over an opinion when you don't know the facts
- gives the right to a fair trial
- Limits the power of police to search people
- What happened on September 25th, 1789?
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- people were forced to join the
- The second amendment does this
- Says the constitution isn't complete
- writer of the bill of rights
- Limits powers of amendments
- Approved document
- Allows free speech
- Tells the peoples rights
- rights
17 Clues: rights • Approved document • Allows free speech • Tells the peoples rights • Limits powers of amendments • writer of the bill of rights • people were forced to join the • The second amendment does this • gives the right to a fair trial • Bans cruel or unusual punishment • Gives the right to remain silent • Says the constitution isn't complete • What happened on September 25th, 1789? • ...
cross 2023-09-07
21 Clues: Carta • review • of law • Compact • Congress • Rebellion • of powers • democracy • Compromise • Compromise • Convention • government • sovereignty • & Indian War • and balances • of Burgesses • Bill of Rights • of Independence • of Confederation • rule, minority rights • Constitution (Preamble, Articles, Amendments)
Constitution and Bill of Rights 2025-11-23
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- prevents any branch from becoming too powerful
- The Bill of Rights, meant to show the protection of citizens’ rights and fit in with the changing nation
- This person believed that the Constitution gave too much power to the government and weakened states’ rights
- the name the Federalists used to stay anonymous when writing the Federalist Papers
- in favor of the Constitution, and advocated that the Bill of Rights was necessary and needed
- wanted the government's first priority to be the Bill of Rights
- The states approved the Bill of Rights
- the first ten amendments, meant to show respect from the government to citizens and respect their privacy
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- supports citizens' rights, “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness"
- a group of essays that were some of the most important papers that defended and supported the Constitution, but were originally written by James Madison, Alexander Hamitan, and John Jay
- a set of rules and principles that keep the government and states organized and in order
- claimed the nation didn’t need a federal bill of rights because the Constitution itself was already a bill of rights.
- believed that the Constitution would not protect their individual freedoms
- Congress invited a delegate from each state to a meeting to improve then Articles of Confederation
- contended that the diversity of the US, in Paper #10, would prevent a single group of government from overpowering the rest
15 Clues: The states approved the Bill of Rights • prevents any branch from becoming too powerful • wanted the government's first priority to be the Bill of Rights • supports citizens' rights, “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" • believed that the Constitution would not protect their individual freedoms • ...
Constitution 2023-12-15
15 Clues: laws • union • court • rights • judicial • congress • senators • Amendment • president • Independent • legislative • constitution • bill of rights • court supreme court • House of Representatives
the english bill of rights crossword puzzle 2022-03-21
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- Revolution, the overthrow of James II.
- of speech, the right to voice your opinions without censorship.
- jointly ruling with someone else.
- of Rights, the first ten amendments to the US Constitution. guarantees rights such as freedom to speech, freedom to religion, etc.
- two houses that work for the citizens to check/challenge the work of the government, make effective laws, & debate and make decisions on big issues.
- III, Marry II's husband, ex king of England, Scotland, and Ireland.
- form of government with a monarch at the head.
- monarchy, system of government in which a monarch shares power with a constitutionally organized government.
- Amendment, an amendment to the US Constitution that prohibits any law limiting freedom with respect to religion, expression, peaceful assembly, or the right of citizens to petition the government, contains many rights originated from the English Bill of Rights.
- II, oldest daughter of James II, ex queen of Ireland, England, and Scotland.
- II, ex king of England, Ireland, and Scotland. was deposed of in the Glorious Revolution in 1688.
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- a person or thing that comes before another of the same kind.
- Anne, ex queen of England, Scotland, and Ireland. Mary II's sister, and James II's youngest daughter. married William III after Mary II passed away.
- remove forcibly from power.
- Act, an act from the parliament granting freedom of religion and worship to nonconformists, an act that seriously established the Glorious Revolution.
- of Rights, a document produced by the UK parliament, following the Glorious Revolution in 1688, outlines the wrongs committed by James II, the rights of citizens in the UK, and more.
- Gall ink, ink used to write the English Bill of Rights.
- privilege, ensures that members of parliament are able to speak freely in debates, sprouts from the English Bill of Rights.
- decorative handwriting/lettering written with a pen or a brush.
- rights, guarantees of equal social opportunities and protection under the law, regardless of race, religion, or other characteristics.
20 Clues: remove forcibly from power. • jointly ruling with someone else. • Revolution, the overthrow of James II. • form of government with a monarch at the head. • Gall ink, ink used to write the English Bill of Rights. • a person or thing that comes before another of the same kind. • of speech, the right to voice your opinions without censorship. • ...
Erich Malek 2020-09-27
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- of Rights, The first Ten Amendments were known as the _____________ _____________ _____________.
- The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to a speedy _____________.
- Since the Bill of Rights were written, _____________ more amendments have been added.
- Amendment, Guarantees the rights to a Grand Jury, and states that you can not be tried for the same crime again.
- The Fourteenth Amendment granted _____________ to all persons born or naturalized in the United States—including former slaves—and guaranteed all citizens “equal protection of the laws.”
- Amendment, The Government can not search your belongings without a warrant.
- Amendment, We have the freedom of speech, freedom to choose our own religion, peaceful protest, and the right to petition the Government.
- Amendment, States that you have rights that are not in the Constitution, but they exist.
- Amendment, We have the right to bear arms (to own a gun).
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- The Seventh Amendment guarantees the right for a trial by _____________.
- The Eighth Amendment guarantees the right that excessive _____________ shall not be required.
- The 27 amendments to the _____________ range from personal rights to procedural laws.
- Madison, Wrote the Bill of Rights.
- The Eighteenth Amendment established the _____________ of alcohol in the United States.
- Amendment, Provides the procedure for electing the president and vice president.
- Rights, The Bill of Rights were written for our _____________ _____________.
- Amendment, The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the State respectively, or to the people.
- Amendment, No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law. (people should not have to give up their home to soldiers. It is their property.)
18 Clues: Madison, Wrote the Bill of Rights. • Amendment, We have the right to bear arms (to own a gun). • The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to a speedy _____________. • The Seventh Amendment guarantees the right for a trial by _____________. • Amendment, The Government can not search your belongings without a warrant. • ...
Early Government vocab 2021-02-04
19 Clues: Trade • Terms • Rights • of Law • Neglect • Passage • Awakening • Liberties • Democracy • Tea Party • Democracy • of Rights • Government • Compromise • Sovereignty • Contract Theory • Great Compromise • of Confederation • (The time period)
Bill of Rights 2021-11-15
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- Newspapers, magazines, news channels, podcasts
- Miranda warning" refers to the constitutional requirement that once an individual is in custody by the police,
- The highest federal court in the US, consisting of nine justices and taking judicial precedence over all other courts in the nation.
- a moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.
- etc., to report news without being controlled by the government.
- other news media.
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- Something done or said that may serve as an example or rule to authorize or justify a subsequent act of the same kind
- The Constitution is the framework for the federal government of the United States.
- The Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
- To carry a gun.
- first amendment right of newspapers,
- To study or examine something to find out what it is or what makes it work.
12 Clues: To carry a gun. • other news media. • first amendment right of newspapers, • Newspapers, magazines, news channels, podcasts • etc., to report news without being controlled by the government. • The Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution. • To study or examine something to find out what it is or what makes it work. • ...
Bill of Rights 2013-10-21
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- Arms carry firearms
- a person or group charged with or on trial for a crime
- group of people that favored immediate ratification of the Constitution and a strong central government
- a written request to an authority signed by many people
- Powers powers given to the state government
- Sovereignty "people rule" or consent of the people in the government
- a group of people gathered in one place for a common purpose
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- to approve
- group of people that favored a weak central government and a Bill of Rights to be added to the Constitution
- physical changes to the wording of a document
- to give permission or an agreement
- of Rights the first ten amendments of the Constitution that guarantee civil liberties
12 Clues: to approve • Arms carry firearms • to give permission or an agreement • Powers powers given to the state government • physical changes to the wording of a document • a person or group charged with or on trial for a crime • a written request to an authority signed by many people • a group of people gathered in one place for a common purpose • ...
Bill of Rights 2014-12-01
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- Which branch of the government makes laws
- Who wrote the Bill of Rights
- This amendment banned slavery
- The amendment that allows the government to collect income tax
- According to this amendment, a president can only serve 2 terms in office
- This amendment allows the right to bear arms
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- This branch of the government passes/vetos laws
- Which President was in office when the Bill of Rights took effect
- This amendment allows women to vote
- Which branch of the government interprets laws
- This amendment defined citizenship
- The number of sentors each state can have
12 Clues: Who wrote the Bill of Rights • This amendment banned slavery • This amendment defined citizenship • This amendment allows women to vote • Which branch of the government makes laws • The number of sentors each state can have • This amendment allows the right to bear arms • Which branch of the government interprets laws • This branch of the government passes/vetos laws • ...
Bill of Rights 2022-05-20
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- you can say what you want
- a licensed professional who advises and represents others in legal matters
- the basic principles and laws of a nation
- people who decided if you are guilty or incident
- people that investigate and report on the government
- the right to remain silent
- has to be paid as punishment for a crime
- to take someone to court to take there money
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- the first 10 amendments
- to legally search your personal propertied
- The 2nd amendment
- a power or privilege
12 Clues: The 2nd amendment • a power or privilege • the first 10 amendments • you can say what you want • the right to remain silent • has to be paid as punishment for a crime • the basic principles and laws of a nation • to legally search your personal propertied • to take someone to court to take there money • people who decided if you are guilty or incident • ...
Bill of Rights 2023-12-20
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- A citizen cannot be put on trial twice for the same crime.
- The 4th Amendment requires police to obtain this before conducting a search.
- THE 8th Amendment forbids excessive...
- The first right protected by the Bill of Rights.
- If the government takes your property, it must provide just...
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- All accused people have the right to a ____ trial.
- All people accused of a crime have the right to a...
- Anyone accused of a felony has the right to this type of trial.
- The 2nd Amendment ensures the right to...
- The 1st Amendment protects this right for individuals.
- The 8th Amendment forbids cruel and unusual...
- The 4th Amendment requires all trials be...
12 Clues: THE 8th Amendment forbids excessive... • The 2nd Amendment ensures the right to... • The 4th Amendment requires all trials be... • The 8th Amendment forbids cruel and unusual... • The first right protected by the Bill of Rights. • All accused people have the right to a ____ trial. • All people accused of a crime have the right to a... • ...
Bill of Rights 2024-03-31
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- The fifth amendment says that you cannot be ____________ without a fair trial.
- According to the sixth amendment, those accused of a crime have the right to be represented by a...
- The fifth amendment gives people the right to remain...
- The second amendment guarantees you the right to bear...
- The second amendment gives you the right to keep and own...
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- The 10th amendment guarantees that all powers not given to the federal government in the constitution, belong to the...
- Which amendment forbids cruel & unusual punishment?
- Which amendment gives you the right to free speech?
- The first amendment gives you multiple rights, one of which is freedom of the...
- Which amendment explains that people have other rights not specifically spelled out in the constitution?
- The fourth amendment prevents the government from unreasonable ______ & seizure of private property.
- The first amendment gives you multiple rights, including the freedom to practice whatever _________ you want.
12 Clues: Which amendment forbids cruel & unusual punishment? • Which amendment gives you the right to free speech? • The fifth amendment gives people the right to remain... • The second amendment guarantees you the right to bear... • The second amendment gives you the right to keep and own... • The fifth amendment says that you cannot be ____________ without a fair trial. • ...
Bill of rights 2024-09-02
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- The power not given to the federal government is given to the states and the people.
- & seizure.
- The right to a fair and speedy trial.
- & assembly.
- The right to not be tried with cruel and unusual punishment.
- The right to not be forced to quarter troops.
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- The right to have a jury for a trial.
- The right to have Freedom from unlawful
- The right that protects citizens rights not stated in the constitution.
- The right to freedom of speech, religion, the
- The right to no self incrimination or double jeopardy.
- The right to bear arms.
12 Clues: & seizure. • & assembly. • The right to bear arms. • The right to have a jury for a trial. • The right to a fair and speedy trial. • The right to have Freedom from unlawful • The right to freedom of speech, religion, the • The right to not be forced to quarter troops. • The right to no self incrimination or double jeopardy. • ...
Bill of Rights! 2025-09-16
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- If you are a defendant, you have a right to a what?
- The 1st amendment allow you to practice your what freely?
- Country we live in
- You have the right to peacefully what?
- Type of talking protected by the 1st Amendment
- Number of amendments in the bill of rights
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- The 7th amendment gives you a right to a trial by what?
- Police need this to search your home
- Change or addition to the Constitution
- Fundamentaldemental things protected in the bill of rights
- This amendment protects to the right to bear arms
- The 1st amendment protects a separateion of church and what?
12 Clues: Country we live in • Police need this to search your home • Change or addition to the Constitution • You have the right to peacefully what? • Number of amendments in the bill of rights • Type of talking protected by the 1st Amendment • This amendment protects to the right to bear arms • If you are a defendant, you have a right to a what? • ...
BILL OF RIGHTS 2025-11-19
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- amendment that is right to freedom of religion
- first amendment right: freedom to peaceably ______
- amendment securing that we have other rights not listed in the constitution
- amendment regarding unlawful search and seizure
- amendment that relates to quartering soldiers
- amendment relating to rights not given to federal government go back to the states and the people
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- amendment regarding the right to remain silent
- amendment securing right to trial by jury
- amendment that is right to bear arms
- first amendment right: freedom of _______
- amendment protecting against cruel and unusual punishment
- amendment securing speedy and public trial
12 Clues: amendment that is right to bear arms • amendment securing right to trial by jury • first amendment right: freedom of _______ • amendment securing speedy and public trial • amendment that relates to quartering soldiers • amendment regarding the right to remain silent • amendment that is right to freedom of religion • amendment regarding unlawful search and seizure • ...
bill of rights 2023-11-07
15 Clues: court • court • game show • freedom of • people have • people do it • bill of right • bill of rights • bill of rights • people have it • bill of rights • people made it • you can get one • people have to follow • officers can get it from a judge
Bill of Rights 2023-11-20
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- police need a warrant based on " " in order to search you
- the 8th amendment states that punishments cannot be
- All powers not given to the federal government are given to the
- there have been 27 of these added to the Constitution
- is guaranteed to those arrested by the 6th amendment
- the government is required to follow this
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- the first 10 amendments of our constitution are called:
- takes place when you sue somebody else for money
- the 2nd amendment allows citizens to (another way of saying own guns)
- means you cannot be tried for the same crime twice
- Gives us free speech and religion
- this amendment states that we have more rights than the ones listed in the Bill of Rights
12 Clues: Gives us free speech and religion • the government is required to follow this • takes place when you sue somebody else for money • means you cannot be tried for the same crime twice • the 8th amendment states that punishments cannot be • is guaranteed to those arrested by the 6th amendment • there have been 27 of these added to the Constitution • ...
Bill of Rights 2023-12-19
12 Clues: Money • Debate • Impose a charge • Rise in the economy • A tax, duty, or toll • Not from around here • In complete agreement • Impose a toll on someone • An argument or disagreement • Taking possession of something • You must or have to do something • Urge or force something to do something
bill of rights 2024-06-06
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- The Seventh Amendment provides for trial by __________ in civil cases.
- Freedom of __________ is protected under the First Amendment.
- The First __________ guarantees freedom of speech, religion, and the press.
- The Bill of __________ outlines fundamental freedoms.
- The Fourth Amendment guards against unreasonable __________ and seizures.
- The First Amendment ensures freedom of __________.
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- The Eighth Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual __________.
- The Third Amendment prevents quartering of __________ in private homes.
- The Second Amendment protects the right to __________ arms.
- Freedom of the __________ is a key right in the First Amendment.
- The Tenth Amendment reserves __________ to the states or the people.
- The Sixth Amendment ensures a fair and speedy __________.
12 Clues: The First Amendment ensures freedom of __________. • The Bill of __________ outlines fundamental freedoms. • The Sixth Amendment ensures a fair and speedy __________. • The Second Amendment protects the right to __________ arms. • The Eighth Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual __________. • Freedom of __________ is protected under the First Amendment. • ...
Bill Of Rights 2025-05-12
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- What amendment gives you the right to an attorney and fair trial?
- What amendment prevents cruel & unusual punishment?
- What amendment gives you the right to remain silent?
- What does the 4th Amendment grant freedom to without evidence of crime?
- In the 10th Amendment, powers not given to the federal government belong to who?
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- what amendment states you can't be forced to quarter solider?
- What amendment protects rights not stated in the constitution?
- what clause allows you to express any religion freely?
- What amendment includes the Equal Protection Clause and Due Process Clause?
- What does the 7th Amendment grant you?
- what does the 2nd amendment give you the freedom to do?
- What freedom in the 1st Amendment has to do with New York Times v. US?
12 Clues: What does the 7th Amendment grant you? • What amendment prevents cruel & unusual punishment? • What amendment gives you the right to remain silent? • what clause allows you to express any religion freely? • what does the 2nd amendment give you the freedom to do? • what amendment states you can't be forced to quarter solider? • ...
Bill of Rights 2025-11-14
Across
- limiting
- stated in writing
- setting right of something wrong
- having the option to not speak unless to a lawyer
- No quartering
- Freedom for the people
- The first ten amendments of the Constitution
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- Violated
- Right to bear arms
- Having the right to a quick trial, witnesses, and unbiased jury
- No searching without a warrant
- Punishable by execution
12 Clues: Violated • limiting • No quartering • stated in writing • Right to bear arms • Freedom for the people • Punishable by execution • No searching without a warrant • setting right of something wrong • The first ten amendments of the Constitution • having the option to not speak unless to a lawyer • Having the right to a quick trial, witnesses, and unbiased jury
Constitution & Bill of Rights 2022-09-19
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- People give consent to be governed
- The percent of states that must approve an amendment for it to become a law
- The branch of government that is in charge of the court system
- The opening section of the Constitution
- The document written in 1787 and ratified in 1788 that laid out the structure of the U.S. government; it replaced the Articles of Confederation
- The number of each of the houses of congress that must approve an amendment for it to be submitted to the states of their approval
- Another name for the first 10 amendments
- The government only has the power to do what the people let them do
- An alteration or change that adds to, improves or corrects a motion or bill
- To reject a proposed law or a bill
- The Judicial Branch has the ability to rule that an act of government goes against the Constitution
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- The branch of government that carries out the laws
- Each branch can check the others to make sure none of them become too powerful
- The branch of government that writes the laws
- A proposed law
- Quoted as saying that the Constitution "belongs to the living and not to the dead"
- Powers are divided among 3 branches
- The powers of government are divided between national, state, and local governments
18 Clues: A proposed law • People give consent to be governed • To reject a proposed law or a bill • Powers are divided among 3 branches • The opening section of the Constitution • Another name for the first 10 amendments • The branch of government that writes the laws • The branch of government that carries out the laws • ...
Bill of Rights/Civil Rights Amendments 2024-03-28
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- Under the 1st Amendment you have the right to peacefully
- This was a fee that you needed to pay in order to vote
- You have the ___ to a speedy and public trial
- The first Amendment gives you the right to practice your ____ freely
- According to the second amendment you have the right to what?
- Law enforcement needs this to search your home
- These were women who fought to earn the right to vote
- The second Amendment says that there can be a well regulated _____
- Gathering signatures to make a change is called a _____
- This Amendments gives you the rights not listed in the Bill of Rights
- This was a policy wherein you could only vote if your grandfather had had the right to vote
- This is the process by which the government can legally take your property
- This Amendment promises equality under the law
- The right to vote is known as ____
- How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
- The fifth amendment protects you from being charged twice for the same offense. This is called ____
- The 6th Amendment gives you the right to an ____ jury
- This Amendment gave the right to vote to any man, regardless of race
- You have the right to a _____, one of which will be provided to you if you cannot afford one
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- This Amendment requires witnesses to testify in court, unless doing so would conflict with the fifth amendment
- The 5th Amendment protects you from
- The 7th Amendment gives you the right to a trial by
- The right to vote is also known as having the _____
- This Amendment lowered the voting age to 18
- Which Amendment protects you from searches without a reason.
- The name for the first ten amendments of the Constitution
- This was a test some people needed to pass in order to vote
- A lawyer hired by the government to defend someone is called a what?
- You can't make a law removing your freedom of ______
- Having your right to vote removed is called being ____
- This amendment ended slavery.
- This Amendment gave women the right to vote
- Which amendment stops soldiers from staying in a home without the consent of the owner?
- This was a reading test some people needed to pass in order to vote
34 Clues: This amendment ended slavery. • The right to vote is known as ____ • The 5th Amendment protects you from • This Amendment lowered the voting age to 18 • This Amendment gave women the right to vote • You have the ___ to a speedy and public trial • Law enforcement needs this to search your home • This Amendment promises equality under the law • ...
The First Amendment 2023-10-11
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- Last name of the main writer of the Bill of Rights
- The news, media, etc.
- The type of government America is
- When you swear your loyalty to something
- Rule that keeps teens inside past certain times
- How many amendments there are in the Bill of Rights
- The people who created the new American government
- When the media knowingly prints false information
- A place where students have less first amendment freedoms
- Protesting the government for change
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- Gathering peacefully
- Complaints citizens have about their leaders
- Saying and wearing what you want
- Americans can choose whichever they like, or none
- First name of the main writer of the Bill or Rights
- The Founders didn't want it too powerful
- Forbidding different kinds of speech or media
- What the founders wanted Americans to have
18 Clues: Gathering peacefully • The news, media, etc. • Saying and wearing what you want • The type of government America is • Protesting the government for change • The Founders didn't want it too powerful • When you swear your loyalty to something • What the founders wanted Americans to have • Complaints citizens have about their leaders • ...
Bill of Rights 2013-10-21
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- Powers powers given to the state government
- Sovereignty "people rule" or consent of the people in the government
- a written request to an authority signed by many people
- group of people that favored a weak central government and a Bill of Rights to be added to the Constitution
- Arms carry firearms
- a person or group charged with or on trial for a crime
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- to give permission or an agreement
- physical changes to the wording of a document
- the first ten amendments of the Constitution that guarantee civil liberties
- to approve
- a group of people gathered in one place for a common purpose
- group of people that favored immediate ratification of the Constitution and a strong central government
12 Clues: to approve • Arms carry firearms • to give permission or an agreement • Powers powers given to the state government • physical changes to the wording of a document • a person or group charged with or on trial for a crime • a written request to an authority signed by many people • a group of people gathered in one place for a common purpose • ...
Bill of rights 2013-10-23
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- the right to carry a licensed gun
- also known as when the people rule
- one who believes in a centeral government
- a group of people gathering in a place for a common purpose
- changes to the Constitution
- when the american families had to provide food shelter and ect to the british soilders
- to make a change to the constitution
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- powers given to the state government
- the 1st amendment which allows one to express their opinion
- the first 10 amendments of the constitution
- one who thinks there should be a limited government
- giving permisson for something to happen
12 Clues: changes to the Constitution • the right to carry a licensed gun • also known as when the people rule • powers given to the state government • to make a change to the constitution • giving permisson for something to happen • one who believes in a centeral government • the first 10 amendments of the constitution • one who thinks there should be a limited government • ...
Bill of Rights 2015-05-01
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- basic values or ideals that guide actions or decisions
- the separation of groups of people from one another based on race
- official members of a country or state
- a change or addition to a document or law
- the state or condition of being a slave, or the property of another person
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- the first ten amendments to the United states Constitution, which guarantee certain rights
- the basic laws of a state or nation that tell how the government is run
- the right of people to share their opinions publicly
- the removal of a government from power by force and its replacement with another
- a freedom or power that a person can justly claim
- the sate of being alone or not watched or bothered by other people
- rights and powers to act and think as one wishes
12 Clues: official members of a country or state • a change or addition to a document or law • rights and powers to act and think as one wishes • a freedom or power that a person can justly claim • the right of people to share their opinions publicly • basic values or ideals that guide actions or decisions • the separation of groups of people from one another based on race • ...
Bill of Rights 2022-05-19
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- The government can't keep you in jail without trying you
- Other rights not listed in the constitution
- Cruel and Unusual punishment
- There are (blank) in the bill of rights
- Civil trials
- Illegal search and seizure
- Rights of the accused
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- Quartering troops
- Forbids double jeopardy
- Right to bear arms
- Freedom of speech, religion, press, and assembly
- Excessive bail
- Charges must be started by a grand jury
- The states and the people have a say
- Due process
15 Clues: Due process • Civil trials • Excessive bail • Quartering troops • Right to bear arms • Rights of the accused • Forbids double jeopardy • Illegal search and seizure • Cruel and Unusual punishment • The states and the people have a say • Charges must be started by a grand jury • There are (blank) in the bill of rights • Other rights not listed in the constitution • ...
bill of rights 2023-12-05
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- the Sixth Amendment to the Constitution provides that the accused in a criminal prosecution shall enjoy the right to a speedy trial
- you can not be forced to confess a crime
- a principle that supports the freedom of an individual or a community to articulate their opinions and ideas without fear of retaliation, censorship, or legal sanction
- You can have a weapon in your house.
- the right to have news outlets
- the right to believe whatever you want
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- The governemnt must pay an individual if they are to take their land for public use
- you cannot be brought back to court for a crime you have been proven innocent.
- police cant search you without a warrant
- Cannot recieve a harsh punishment for a minor crime
- ensures people can gather and meet, both publicly and privately.
- you cannot be punished for living without having committed a crime
12 Clues: the right to have news outlets • You can have a weapon in your house. • the right to believe whatever you want • you can not be forced to confess a crime • police cant search you without a warrant • Cannot recieve a harsh punishment for a minor crime • ensures people can gather and meet, both publicly and privately. • ...
Bill Of Rights 2025-05-05
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- Given by the second Amendment That allows citizens to have a firearm
- Given by the first Amendment That Allows one to freely express relgion
- Given by the sixth amendment that allows accused citizens to a fire and quick trail
- Stated by the tenth Amendment that allows the states to make their own laws
- Stated by the eighth amendments that prohibits terrible punishment for a crime
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- Given by the fifth amendment that Gives right to people accused of a crime
- Given by the third Amendment that prohibits Quartering Soldiers.
- Given By the Forth Amendment To the right of privacy against the government.
- Given by the ninth amendment That gives citizens Extra rights
- Given by the seventh amendment that allows a fair jury to any trail
- Given by the First Amendment That allows a free expression of words
- Given by the first Amendment That allows media to freely express their opinions
12 Clues: Given by the ninth amendment That gives citizens Extra rights • Given by the third Amendment that prohibits Quartering Soldiers. • Given by the seventh amendment that allows a fair jury to any trail • Given by the First Amendment That allows a free expression of words • Given by the second Amendment That allows citizens to have a firearm • ...
Bill of Rights 2024-07-13
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- The Bill of Rights is meant to protect freedoms of __.
- The Bill of Rights are the first __ amendments.
- Amendment that guarantees the right to a speedy, public trial.
- The Bill of Rights amends this document.
- Amendment that says states decide the rights that the government doesn't.
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- Amendment that gives you the right to remain silent.
- Protects from cruel and unusual punishment.
- Amendment that guarantees the right to bear arms.
- Amendment that guarantees freedom of speech, religion, and the press.
- Author of the Bill of Rights, founding father James __.
- Being tried for the same crime twice is called __ jeopardy.
- Amendment that addresses issues related to the quartering of soldiers in private homes during peacetime.
12 Clues: The Bill of Rights amends this document. • Protects from cruel and unusual punishment. • The Bill of Rights are the first __ amendments. • Amendment that guarantees the right to bear arms. • Amendment that gives you the right to remain silent. • The Bill of Rights is meant to protect freedoms of __. • Author of the Bill of Rights, founding father James __. • ...
Bill of Rights 2013-10-21
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- physical changes to the wording of a document
- Sovereignty "people rule" or consent of the people in the government
- group of people that favored immediate ratification of the Constitution and a strong central government
- a group of people gathered in one place for a common purpose
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- to give permission or an agreement
- a written request to an authority signed by many people
- Powers powers given to the state government
- to approve
- group of people that favored a weak central government and a Bill of Rights to be added to the Constitution
- Arms carry firearms
- a person or group charged with or on trial for a crime
- of Rights the first ten amendments of the Constitution that guarantee civil liberties
12 Clues: to approve • Arms carry firearms • to give permission or an agreement • Powers powers given to the state government • physical changes to the wording of a document • a person or group charged with or on trial for a crime • a written request to an authority signed by many people • a group of people gathered in one place for a common purpose • ...
Bill of Rights 2021-01-03
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- ______ services or treatment.
- Information including what to do if _____ are violated.
- A _____ of the home care bill of rights.
- Make reasonable _____ for people who have communication disabilities or those who speak a language other than english.
- Be treated with courtesy and _____.
- ______ freely among available providers.
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- Place an ______ monitoring device in the resident's space in compliance with state requirements.
- Receive care and _____ according to a suitable up-to-date plan.
- Receive written ________ in plain language.
- Have personal financial and medical information kept _______.
- Be free from ________ and verbal abuse, neglect, financial exploitation.
- Encourage and assist in the fullest possible ______ of these rights.
12 Clues: ______ services or treatment. • Be treated with courtesy and _____. • A _____ of the home care bill of rights. • ______ freely among available providers. • Receive written ________ in plain language. • Information including what to do if _____ are violated. • Have personal financial and medical information kept _______. • ...
Bill of rights 2019-02-11
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- people who are chosen to represent others at a meeting
- amendment Other rights that are not listed are also protected
- amendment Police cannot search your house without a warrant
- amendment protects you from being held for committing a crime unless you have been indicted correctly by the police.
- amendment An accused citizen is entitled to a fair and speedy trial by an impartial jury
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- Madison Wrote the bill of rights and the constitution
- amendment You may sue someone for broken property if it costs more than $20
- amendment rights to have guns.
- amendment No punishments shall be endured to those who are guilty
- amendment freedom of speech and press.
- amendment Forbids soldiers to stay in citizens houses without consent
- amendment Federal and state rights have their differences
12 Clues: amendment rights to have guns. • amendment freedom of speech and press. • Madison Wrote the bill of rights and the constitution • people who are chosen to represent others at a meeting • amendment Federal and state rights have their differences • amendment Police cannot search your house without a warrant • ...
Bill of Rights 2024-04-28
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- The second amendment guarantees the right to...
- This amendment ensures a speedy and public trial for accused criminals.
- The Bill of Rights has ___ amendments.
- This amendment guarantees due process of law.
- This amendment reserves powers to the states.
- This amendment ensures a trial by jury for civil cases.
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- The third amendment ensures we don't have to _______ soldiers.
- This amendment prevents criminals from being subject to cruel and unusual punishment
- This amendment guarantees rights not explicitly stated in the Constitution.
- This amendment prevents unreasonable searches and seizures.
- This amendment guarantees the "five freedoms."
- The Bill of Rights was originally ______ amendments, but only ten were ratified.
12 Clues: The Bill of Rights has ___ amendments. • This amendment guarantees due process of law. • This amendment reserves powers to the states. • This amendment guarantees the "five freedoms." • The second amendment guarantees the right to... • This amendment ensures a trial by jury for civil cases. • This amendment prevents unreasonable searches and seizures. • ...
Bill Of Rights 2024-10-22
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- The 7th Amendment guarantees the right to a speedy civil trial and a criminal trial by a jury of their peers
- Supports the 5th Amendment in ensuring all people being arrested are aware of their rights
- The 1st Amendment includes the Freedom of Speech, Religion, Peacefully Assemble, Press, and ....
- The 10th Amendment states that any power not granted to the federal government belongs to the states or to the people (drivers license, marriage certificate, and speed limit)
- The 3rd Amendment says "No Soldier shall, in time of peace be .... in any house, without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war.
- What are the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution called?
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- The 5th Amendment protects people from being held for committing a crime unless they are properly indicted
- The 8th Amendment guarantees that .....punishments will be fair and not cruel, that extraordinarily large fines will not be set
- The 9th Amendment guarantees the ..... of Rights not mentioned in the constitution and all rights not stated in the Constitution and not forbidden by the Constitution belong to the people
- The 4th Amendment protects the people from ..... searches and seizures
- The 6th Amendment ensures people have the right to a .... and public trial
- The 2nd Amendment protects the right to .........
12 Clues: The 2nd Amendment protects the right to ......... • What are the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution called? • The 4th Amendment protects the people from ..... searches and seizures • The 6th Amendment ensures people have the right to a .... and public trial • Supports the 5th Amendment in ensuring all people being arrested are aware of their rights • ...
Bill of Rights 2025-05-02
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- what amendment protects people from unreasonable searches
- what amendment protects you from self-incrimination
- what does the 14th amendment give to citizens
- what amendment protected people from being required to quarter soldiers
- what right does the 7th amendment guarantee you
- what does the 6th amendment guarantee you in the criminal justice system
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- in the 9th amendment the rights not listed in what are still protected
- the first amendment dealing with belief
- what kind of punishments does the 8th amendment prohibit
- the first amendment dealing with speaking
- what amendment says powers not given to the fed gov and states are given to the people
- the second amendment dealing with guns
12 Clues: the second amendment dealing with guns • the first amendment dealing with belief • the first amendment dealing with speaking • what does the 14th amendment give to citizens • what right does the 7th amendment guarantee you • what amendment protects you from self-incrimination • what kind of punishments does the 8th amendment prohibit • ...
Bill of Rights 2023-01-09
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- The 7th amendment guarantees a right to trial by __________ in a civil case
- This group pushed for the passage of the Bill of Rights (do not include the dash)
- The first 10 Amendments are called the ________________
- The 9th amendment says we have __________ not listed in the Constitution
- The __________ amendment protects things like speech and protest
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- The 3rd amendment is based on the ___________________ imposed by British Parliament
- The 2nd amendment is the right to bear __________
- “I plead the ____________” is something you might say if you don’t want to self-incriminate
- There can be no cruel and unusual punishment, according to the ______ amendment
- The 6th amendment says that even if you cannot afford a ____________, one will be appointed to you
- The government cannot unreasonably search you, as stated in the _________ amendment
- Who has the powers not given to the government, according to the 10th amendment?
12 Clues: The 2nd amendment is the right to bear __________ • The first 10 Amendments are called the ________________ • The __________ amendment protects things like speech and protest • The 9th amendment says we have __________ not listed in the Constitution • The 7th amendment guarantees a right to trial by __________ in a civil case • ...
BILL OF RIGHTS 2025-12-04
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- What act is protected under the First Amendment?
- What do you call rights you get from being part of a society
- WhO of these plays the largest role in interpreting the Bill of Rights?
- What do you call rights you're born with
- The process of applying the Bill of Rights to the states through Supreme Court decisions is called
- What rights has not been subject to incorporation?
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- The term prior restraint refers to which government action?
- The phrase “You have the right to remain silent” reflects the provision in the Bill of Rights regarding
- What decision did the Supreme Court make on the power of cities to regulate peaceful assembly in public places in Hague v. CIO?
- What civil liberty is protected by the Bill of Rights?
- What does the Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth amendments protect
- What unpopular forms of expression is protected by the First Amendment?
12 Clues: What do you call rights you're born with • What act is protected under the First Amendment? • What rights has not been subject to incorporation? • What civil liberty is protected by the Bill of Rights? • The term prior restraint refers to which government action? • What do you call rights you get from being part of a society • ...
Unit 5 1302 U.S History Cross word puzzle 2025-05-09
24 Clues: X • War • War • War • Wall • Race • Boom • Bill • Plan • Power • Theory • Society • of Pigs • Doctrine • v. Board • Movement • Doctrine • of Tonkin • Offensive • on Poverty • Missile Crisis • Luther King Jr. • Rights Act (1965) • Rights Act (1964)
American history 2024-05-01
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- how many federalist papers were written
- the papers the federalists wrote
- for the bill of rights
- change something
- of rights what would ratify the constitution
- to change something
- who wrote 29 federalist papers
- the other anti-federalist leader (not Henry)
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- what the us has that keeps it together
- who wrote 5 federalist papers
- one of the anti federalist leaders (not Clinton)
- who wrote 51 federalist papers
- against the bill of rights
- Federalist who didn't write any papers
- what would destroy the US
15 Clues: change something • to change something • for the bill of rights • what would destroy the US • against the bill of rights • who wrote 5 federalist papers • who wrote 51 federalist papers • who wrote 29 federalist papers • the papers the federalists wrote • what the us has that keeps it together • Federalist who didn't write any papers • how many federalist papers were written • ...
Government, economy , constitution , bill of rights 2023-10-13
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- no one is ----the law
- federal government has power to ___money
- the freedom to meet
- the freedom to worship
- constitution ___ up the government
- constitution is the ________ law
- the right to say what you want
- elect
- government form of USA
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- the right to write what you want
- economy type of USA
- first ten amendments is called the ____of rights
- government form of USA
- this is a change to constitution
- federal government power to declare
- bill of rights includes the basic ____
- state government power to educate
- economy type of USA
- first person in line
19 Clues: elect • economy type of USA • the freedom to meet • economy type of USA • first person in line • no one is ----the law • government form of USA • the freedom to worship • government form of USA • the right to say what you want • the right to write what you want • this is a change to constitution • constitution is the ________ law • state government power to educate • ...
Constitution/Bill of Rights 2022-05-19
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- Amendment 10 gives you various other...
- Lets you deny police from taking any of your things or searching your things without a warrant and/or probable cause
- The Bill of Rights makes no exceptions, so that (_________) has equal rights.
- A change to the U.S. Constitution
- The basic laws of a place that determines the government's power
- Gives you the right to not incriminate yourself, not be jeopardized twice, etc. (due process)
- The Bill of Rights is composed of (___) different amendments.
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- Court cases usually occur based on whether or not the act committed was (_________) by the Constitution.
- (_____ _______) was the one who wrote the Bill of Rights.
- List of amendments to the Constitution that give everyone a list of rights
- Prevents troops from entering your house without permission (unless Congress signs a bill mid-war)
- Prevents cruel and unusual punishments for crimes that were committed (being whipped 100 times for stealing a burger)
- Gives the right to freedom of expression (speech, religion, press, assembly)
- Gives anyone the right to buy and own firearms
- It is illegal to (____) any of the amendments.
15 Clues: A change to the U.S. Constitution • Amendment 10 gives you various other... • Gives anyone the right to buy and own firearms • It is illegal to (____) any of the amendments. • (_____ _______) was the one who wrote the Bill of Rights. • The Bill of Rights is composed of (___) different amendments. • The basic laws of a place that determines the government's power • ...
Constitution/Bill of Rights 2022-05-20
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- Amendment 10 gives you various other...
- Lets you deny police from taking any of your things or searching your things without a warrant and/or probable cause
- The Bill of Rights makes no exceptions, so that (_________) has equal rights.
- A change to the U.S. Constitution
- The basic laws of a place that determines the government's power
- Gives you the right to not incriminate yourself, not be jeopardized twice, etc. (due process)
- The Bill of Rights is composed of (___) different amendments.
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- Court cases usually occur based on whether or not the act committed was (_________) by the Constitution.
- (_____ _______) was the one who wrote the Bill of Rights.
- List of amendments to the Constitution that give everyone a list of rights
- Prevents troops from entering your house without permission (unless Congress signs a bill mid-war)
- Prevents cruel and unusual punishments for crimes that were committed (being whipped 100 times for stealing a burger)
- Gives the right to freedom of expression (speech, religion, press, assembly)
- Gives anyone the right to buy and own firearms
- It is illegal to (____) any of the amendments.
15 Clues: A change to the U.S. Constitution • Amendment 10 gives you various other... • Gives anyone the right to buy and own firearms • It is illegal to (____) any of the amendments. • (_____ _______) was the one who wrote the Bill of Rights. • The Bill of Rights is composed of (___) different amendments. • The basic laws of a place that determines the government's power • ...
Bill of Rights --- Alayna Choate 2017-10-17
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- Held that a bill of rights was necessary to safeguard individual liberty.
- The enumeration in the constitution shall not be construed to deny or disparge others retained by the people.
- Excessive bail shall not be required.
- Of the 17 that were chosen, only _____ were approved.
- No soldier in time of peace shall be quartered.
- Wrote the Virginia Decleration of Rights.
- Right to bear arms.
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- A list of limits of government power.
- Freedom of religion.
- Make up the bill of rights in the constitution.
- The powers not delegated to the United States are reserved.
- Went through making changes that he felt was appropriate.
- The house approved ________ ammendments.
- Wrote the Bill of Rights.
- The last to ratify the ammendments on December 15, 1791.
15 Clues: Right to bear arms. • Freedom of religion. • Wrote the Bill of Rights. • A list of limits of government power. • Excessive bail shall not be required. • The house approved ________ ammendments. • Wrote the Virginia Decleration of Rights. • Make up the bill of rights in the constitution. • No soldier in time of peace shall be quartered. • ...
Bill of Rights --- Alayna Choate 2023-02-22
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- Held that a bill of rights was necessary to safeguard individual liberty.
- The enumeration in the constitution shall not be construed to deny or disparge others retained by the people.
- Excessive bail shall not be required.
- Of the 17 that were chosen, only _____ were approved.
- No soldier in time of peace shall be quartered.
- Wrote the Virginia Decleration of Rights.
- Right to bear arms.
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- A list of limits of government power.
- Freedom of religion.
- Make up the bill of rights in the constitution.
- The powers not delegated to the United States are reserved.
- Went through making changes that he felt was appropriate.
- The house approved ________ ammendments.
- Wrote the Bill of Rights.
- The last to ratify the ammendments on December 15, 1791.
15 Clues: Right to bear arms. • Freedom of religion. • Wrote the Bill of Rights. • A list of limits of government power. • Excessive bail shall not be required. • The house approved ________ ammendments. • Wrote the Virginia Decleration of Rights. • Make up the bill of rights in the constitution. • No soldier in time of peace shall be quartered. • ...
By: Hayden 2023-04-06
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- the Bill of Rights puts boundarys on what the _______ could do and control
- the Bill of Rights was based on several previous_____
- the eighth amendment _____ excessive bail
- the tenth amendment says the federal government only has those ______ delegated in the constitution
- There are ___ amendments
- third amendment prevents the government from placing ____ in private homes
- the first amendment
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- many _____ of the states were against signing the constitution without a Bill of Rights
- the nineth amendment says that all rightss not listed in th ______ belong to the people
- second amendment protects citizens right to ___ arms
- the seventh amendment says that civil cases also be tried by jury
- the fourth amendment _____ the government from unreasonabl search and takeover of a US citizens
- the fith amendment gives people the right to choose not to testify in ___ if they feel their own testimony will incriminate them selves
- the sixth amendment guarantees a _____ trial by a jyry of one's peers
- the idea behing the Bill of Rights is to insure people of America______ and rights
15 Clues: the first amendment • There are ___ amendments • the eighth amendment _____ excessive bail • second amendment protects citizens right to ___ arms • the Bill of Rights was based on several previous_____ • the seventh amendment says that civil cases also be tried by jury • the sixth amendment guarantees a _____ trial by a jyry of one's peers • ...
Who Makes the Laws? 2023-09-15
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- An English Philosopher who wrote about the state of nature
- To intrude on the rights of others
- Bills are sent to ____________ to be reviewed, researched, and revised.
- This occurs when representatives discuss about the pros and cons of a bill.
- A bill requires a _______________ for support.
- The judicial branch includes these nine judges
- The Congress can ________________ a Presidential veto with a 2/3 vote.
- This branch makes the laws
- When a bill is introduced, it is placed in this box.
- A bill needs a ________________ vote to be approved.
- There are 100 members (2 for each state)
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- The first ten amendments to our Constitution
- Universal rights such as life, liberty, and property
- To speak for a long time to delay a vote
- The right to reject a proposal or decision
- There are 435 members based on population
- A plan laid out for others to consider
- This branch includes the President and enforces the laws
- The clerk gives each bill a _______________.
- This branch assures that the laws are constitutional
- Every bill starts as an __________.
21 Clues: This branch makes the laws • To intrude on the rights of others • Every bill starts as an __________. • A plan laid out for others to consider • To speak for a long time to delay a vote • There are 100 members (2 for each state) • There are 435 members based on population • The right to reject a proposal or decision • The first ten amendments to our Constitution • ...
Constitutional bingo 2023-12-19
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- What amendment has freedom?
- who wrote the Bill of Rights.
- I plead the _____.
- how many amendments are there in total.
- you can bail someone out of jail.
- No soldier should _______ in peoples homes.
- Rights retained by the People.
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- The right to Bear what?
- rights in civil cases.
- how many amendments are there thats not in the bill of rights.
- state rights.
- How many parts are there in the first amendments?
- Amendment that forbids cops to search your house
- the right to a speedy trial.
- how many amendments are there??
15 Clues: state rights. • I plead the _____. • rights in civil cases. • The right to Bear what? • What amendment has freedom? • the right to a speedy trial. • who wrote the Bill of Rights. • Rights retained by the People. • how many amendments are there?? • you can bail someone out of jail. • how many amendments are there in total. • No soldier should _______ in peoples homes. • ...
Bill of Rights Crossword 2023-04-27
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- right to vote
- group of peers who gives a trial verdict
- steps that followed when applying the law
- to gather
- right to remain silent
- rights NOT listed in the Constitution
- gov takes personal land for public use
- ask the gov for something
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- too severe a punishment
- everyone must be treated equal by the law
- being tried twice for a crime
- police search and take evidence
- tax paid to vote
- to make yourself look guilty
- change to Constitution
- housing soldiers
- an attorney
17 Clues: to gather • an attorney • right to vote • tax paid to vote • housing soldiers • change to Constitution • right to remain silent • too severe a punishment • ask the gov for something • to make yourself look guilty • being tried twice for a crime • police search and take evidence • rights NOT listed in the Constitution • gov takes personal land for public use • ...
The Bill of Rights 2018-01-20
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- Hate groups meet is an example of this right
- Libel
- States can take property with compensation
- Right of trial by jury in civil (person v. person) cases
- Can be practiced freely because of the first amendment
- Rights protected by Amendment VI
- Amendment II right
- Protection against quartering of troop
- Gives people more rights not specified
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- You cannot be tried twice for the same crime
- The first ten amendments are called this
- A March of protest is an example of this
- Slander
- Reserves some powers to the states
- Police need a warrant to do this
- Protects against cruel or unusual punishment
- Right of trail by jury
17 Clues: Libel • Slander • Amendment II right • Right of trail by jury • Police need a warrant to do this • Rights protected by Amendment VI • Reserves some powers to the states • Protection against quartering of troop • Gives people more rights not specified • The first ten amendments are called this • A March of protest is an example of this • States can take property with compensation • ...
Constitutional bingo 2023-12-19
Across
- who wrote the Bill of Rights.
- State Rights
- how many amendments are there??
- I plead the _____.
- how many amendments are there thats not in the bill of rights.
- No soldier should _______ in peoples homes.
- What amendment has freedom?
- How many parts are there in the first amendments?
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- the right to a speedy trial.
- rights in civil cases.
- Rights retained by the People.
- how many amendments are there in total.
- you can bail someone out of jail.
- The right to Bear what?
- Amendment that forbids cops to search your house unless they have a warrant.
15 Clues: State Rights • I plead the _____. • rights in civil cases. • The right to Bear what? • What amendment has freedom? • the right to a speedy trial. • who wrote the Bill of Rights. • Rights retained by the People. • how many amendments are there?? • you can bail someone out of jail. • how many amendments are there in total. • No soldier should _______ in peoples homes. • ...
Construction and bill of rights 2022-11-30
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- may be proposed either by the Congress, through a joint resolution passed by a two-thirds vote
- refers to one single rule or regulation that the government makes for the welfare of its citizens
- of the rights of the citizen.
- Supreme Court
- grants Congress the sole authority to enact legislation and declare war, the right to confirm or reject many Presidential appointments, and substantial investigative powers.
- law of the U.S. federal government
- legislative
- civil
- of powers
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- branch
- the Bill of Rights, the entire Constitution would fall apart.
- to make laws.
- amendment
- and constitution
- of a nation
- of rights
16 Clues: civil • branch • amendment • of rights • of powers • legislative • of a nation • to make laws. • Supreme Court • and constitution • of the rights of the citizen. • law of the U.S. federal government • the Bill of Rights, the entire Constitution would fall apart. • may be proposed either by the Congress, through a joint resolution passed by a two-thirds vote • ...
The American Revolution 2024-12-04
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- - A form of government with a king or queen at its head.
- - Protestant daughter of James II, who ruled jointly with her husband.
- - Title taken by Cromwell when he ruled England as a dictator.
- - Leader of the Puritans and Lord Protector of England.
- - The period marking the return of the monarchy in 1660.
- - Freedoms guaranteed to individuals, emphasized in the Bill of Rights.
- - Supporters of Parliament during the English Civil War.
- - King executed after the English Civil War.
- - Country where Charles I sought support during the English Civil War.
- - Protestant ruler invited to the English throne during the Glorious Revolution.
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- - Supporters of the monarchy during the English Civil War.
- - The lower house of Parliament, dominated by wealthy merchants and landowners.
- - Radical group advocating for voting rights during Cromwell’s rule.
- - Descriptive term for Charles I's 11-year rule without Parliament.
- - The governing body that shared power with the English monarchy.
- - Religious group that opposed Anglican practices and influenced English politics.
- - Catholic king overthrown during the Glorious Revolution.
- - The church established as England's official religion.
- - Document passed in 1689 limiting the monarch’s powers (English Bill of Rights).
- - The term describing England's peaceful revolution in 1688.
20 Clues: - King executed after the English Civil War. • - Leader of the Puritans and Lord Protector of England. • - A form of government with a king or queen at its head. • - The period marking the return of the monarchy in 1660. • - Supporters of Parliament during the English Civil War. • - The church established as England's official religion. • ...
England's Glorious Revolution 2024-12-04
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- - Protestant ruler invited to the English throne during the Glorious Revolution.
- - Freedoms guaranteed to individuals, emphasized in the Bill of Rights.
- - The governing body that shared power with the English monarchy.
- - Leader of the Puritans and Lord Protector of England.
- - Document passed in 1689 limiting the monarch’s powers (English Bill of Rights).
- - The period marking the return of the monarchy in 1660.
- - The lower house of Parliament, dominated by wealthy merchants and landowners.
- - Descriptive term for Charles I's 11-year rule without Parliament.
- - Supporters of the monarchy during the English Civil War.
- - Catholic king overthrown during the Glorious Revolution.
- - Religious group that opposed Anglican practices and influenced English politics.
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- - Protestant daughter of James II, who ruled jointly with her husband.
- - Radical group advocating for voting rights during Cromwell’s rule.
- - King executed after the English Civil War.
- - The church established as England's official religion.
- - The term describing England's peaceful revolution in 1688.
- - Country where Charles I sought support during the English Civil War.
- - Supporters of Parliament during the English Civil War.
- - Title taken by Cromwell when he ruled England as a dictator.
- - A form of government with a king or queen at its head.
20 Clues: - King executed after the English Civil War. • - Leader of the Puritans and Lord Protector of England. • - The church established as England's official religion. • - Supporters of Parliament during the English Civil War. • - The period marking the return of the monarchy in 1660. • - A form of government with a king or queen at its head. • ...
Government 2023-01-19
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- Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.
- What Branch is the President in?
- Which Branch is in charge of deciding the meaning of laws?
- Right to keep and bear arms
- Americans' rights in relation to their government
- Counselors to the President
- rights of the people.
- Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination,
- What 2 parts make up Congress?
- No quartering of soldiers.
- What Branch has Congress?
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- how long is the Presidents term?
- President during the begining of the Bill of Rights
- Right of trial by jury
- Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments.
- Which law is the highest in the nation?
- Who wrote the Bill of Rights
- right to a speedy and public trial
- Court What is the highest court in the US?
- amendment Powers reserved to the states.
- Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
21 Clues: rights of the people. • Right of trial by jury • What Branch has Congress? • No quartering of soldiers. • Right to keep and bear arms • Counselors to the President • Who wrote the Bill of Rights • What 2 parts make up Congress? • how long is the Presidents term? • What Branch is the President in? • right to a speedy and public trial • Which law is the highest in the nation? • ...
Bill of Rights by Arjan G 2022-01-19
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- The Fifth Amendment forbids double ______.
- Who wrote the Bill of Rights?
- The amendment that gives us the right to bear arms.
- Number of the amendment that gives us the freedom of speech.
- In what month of 1791 was the Bill of Rights ratified?
- The amendment that guarantees defendants in criminal cases the right to a speedy public trial by jury.
- the amendment that requires the government to compensate citizens when private property is taken for public use.
- This amendment gives the people all rights not mentioned in the Constitution.
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- The Fourth Amendment states that your home/property can't be searched by law enforcement without a court-issued ______
- The Third Amendment prevents ______ from forcibly quartering in homes in peacetime.
- This amendment grants the right to jury trial in civil cases
- Amendment that states that unreasonable search and seizure is prohibited.
- How many rights were part of the Bill of Rights before it got ratified?
- Freedom of this is one of the main rights given in the First Amendment.
- The ______ Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment.
- The amendment states that all rights not given to the federal government are given to the states and the people.
- Excessive _______ are prohibited by the eighth amendment.
17 Clues: Who wrote the Bill of Rights? • The Fifth Amendment forbids double ______. • The amendment that gives us the right to bear arms. • In what month of 1791 was the Bill of Rights ratified? • Excessive _______ are prohibited by the eighth amendment. • This amendment grants the right to jury trial in civil cases • ...
Government, economy , constitution , bill of rights 2023-10-13
20 Clues: meet • first • state • basic • change • choose • freedom • freedom • economy • worship • economy • supreme • government • government • the law noone • war federal • money federal • of law principle • up establish • of rights constitution
Social Studies HW: Bill of Rights 2018-10-31
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- An article added to the Bill of Rights
- Our first amendment in the Bill of Rights states that we have the freedom of _________, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
- The current number of amendments in Bill of Rights.
- The document listing our rights as people.
- The Document defining our system of government.
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- The colonists against the Constitution who were afraid of another monarchy.
- The year 1791, when the Bill of Rights was ___________.
- Often referred as the Founding Father.
- This amendment was repealed because it went to far. Nationwide _____________ on alcohol.
- The colonists who supported the Constitution and didn't think the Bill of Rights was necessary.
10 Clues: An article added to the Bill of Rights • Often referred as the Founding Father. • The document listing our rights as people. • The Document defining our system of government. • The current number of amendments in Bill of Rights. • The year 1791, when the Bill of Rights was ___________. • The colonists against the Constitution who were afraid of another monarchy. • ...
Democracy 2024-12-09
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- _____ and Aristole were philosophers that influenced our democracy.
- Democracy is a ________ system.
- The _______Compact and the Colonial declaration of rights were influential.
- Regular, free and fair __________.
- The Iroquois Great law of _____ was influential.
- Philosophers from the __________ era during 1600s and 1700s influenced us.
- Key feature #3 of democracy is the rule of ____.
- democracy has the Bill of _______.
- Democracy needs ______ citizens who participate.
- The Citizens need to feel they can ______ the government.
- Majority rules, ______, and minority rights
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- _____ Democracy is where Citizens vote on issues directly.
- The ________ and the English bill of rights were influencers.
- Democracy needs free *public* education.
- All Citizens Have the Right to ________ in the System.
- _______ democracy is where Citizens elect people to represent them.
- A stable economy and a strong ______ class.
- ______ of ideas, speech ,and assembly.
- A government where the power rests with the people.
- Ancient _____ and Rome democracy influenced ours.
20 Clues: Democracy is a ________ system. • Regular, free and fair __________. • democracy has the Bill of _______. • ______ of ideas, speech ,and assembly. • Democracy needs free *public* education. • A stable economy and a strong ______ class. • Majority rules, ______, and minority rights • The Iroquois Great law of _____ was influential. • ...
American Revolution, Bill of Rights and Constitution Crossword 2013-05-09
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- The right to free ____ allows people to voice their displeasure of the government.
- People in the United States have freedom of _____
- Politicians who wanted to have a strong, central government.
- The original 13 _______.
- He wanted a National Bank.
- The colonists broke away from England because they wanted _____ from the rule of the Monarch.
- The Bill of Rights also protects the rights of individual ______
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- Name of people who were fighting for the American colonies.
- The American ______ began when shots were fired in Lexington, Kentucky.
- The First ______ guarantees the Freedom of Speech
- He believed in state's rights
- The beliefs in people's rights comes from this "person" of a higher power.
- This the name for the two houses of government.
- The ____ of Rights was added to the Constitution to protect people's rights.
- People's ______ are explained in the First Ten amendments.
- Many of the leaders of the American colonies gathered in this Northern city.
16 Clues: The original 13 _______. • He wanted a National Bank. • He believed in state's rights • This the name for the two houses of government. • People in the United States have freedom of _____ • The First ______ guarantees the Freedom of Speech • People's ______ are explained in the First Ten amendments. • Name of people who were fighting for the American colonies. • ...
The Bill of Rights 2019-08-31
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- All 50 states are __ by the Constitution
- The second amendment give you the right to
- What are the first 10 amendments called
- People must be given a __ punishment
- You have the right to be defended by __
- This person helped write the Bill of Rights
- The first amendments gives people the right to freedom of __
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- This amendment number changed the voting age to 18
- The 15th amendment gave African Americans what right at age 21
- The __states that these rights can not be taken away
- You have the right to a trial by __
- The third amendment says a __ is not allowed to stay in your house without your permission
- The 13th amendment gave freedom to whom
- The 19th amendment gave the right to vote to __
- Police aren't allowed to go into your house without __
- You don't have to __ during your own trial
- The fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth amendment protects people accused of a ___
17 Clues: You have the right to a trial by __ • People must be given a __ punishment • The 13th amendment gave freedom to whom • What are the first 10 amendments called • You have the right to be defended by __ • All 50 states are __ by the Constitution • The second amendment give you the right to • You don't have to __ during your own trial • ...
The Bill of Rights 2019-08-31
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- You have the right to a trial by __
- You don't have to __ during your own trial
- The 19th amendment gave the right to vote to __
- The 13th amendment gave freedom to whom
- The 15th amendment gave African Americans what right at age 21
- Police aren't allowed to go into your house without __
- The __states that these rights can not be taken away
- People must be given a __ punishment
- All 50 states are __ by the Constitution
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- This person helped write the Bill of Rights
- The third amendment says a __ is not allowed to stay in your house without your permission
- The first amendments gives people the right to freedom of __
- This amendment number changed the voting age to 18
- What are the first 10 amendments called
- You have the right to be defended by __
- The second amendment give you the right to
- The fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth amendment protects people accused of a ___
17 Clues: You have the right to a trial by __ • People must be given a __ punishment • What are the first 10 amendments called • You have the right to be defended by __ • The 13th amendment gave freedom to whom • All 50 states are __ by the Constitution • You don't have to __ during your own trial • The second amendment give you the right to • ...
The Bill of Rights 2019-08-31
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- All 50 states are __ by the Constitution
- You have the right to be defended by __
- People must be given a __ punishment
- The fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth amendment protects people accused of a ___
- The third amendment says a __ is not allowed to stay in your house without your permission
- The __states that these rights can not be taken away
- This person helped write the Bill of Rights
- You don't have to __ during your own trial
- What are the first 10 amendments called
- The second amendment give you the right to
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- The 15th amendment gave African Americans what right at age 21
- Police aren't allowed to go into your house without __
- You have the right to a trial by __
- The first amendments gives people the right to freedom of __
- The 13th amendment gave freedom to whom
- This amendment number changed the voting age to 18
- The 19th amendment gave the right to vote to __
17 Clues: You have the right to a trial by __ • People must be given a __ punishment • You have the right to be defended by __ • The 13th amendment gave freedom to whom • What are the first 10 amendments called • All 50 states are __ by the Constitution • You don't have to __ during your own trial • The second amendment give you the right to • ...
The Bill of Rights 2025-04-11
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- This amendment protects your right to bear arms
- The freedom to express ideas through speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition
- A written request signed by many people to show support for a cause
- A formal accusation that starts a criminal case
- You have the right to remain silent, due process, and protection from double jeopardy
- Rights not listed in the Constitution are still protected
- The right to a speedy and public trial by jury in criminal cases
- The government can't force you to house soldiers in your home
- Being tried twice for the same crime, which the 5th Amendment forbids
- The right to gather in groups peacefully
- This amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures
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- Protection from being forced to testify against yourself
- This amendment guarantees trial by jury in civil cases over $20.
- Powers not given to the federal government are reserved for the states or the people
- Money paid to guarantee you return for trial; protected from being excessive
- A legal order that allows police to search someone’s property
- Protects against cruel and unusual punishment
17 Clues: The right to gather in groups peacefully • Protects against cruel and unusual punishment • This amendment protects your right to bear arms • A formal accusation that starts a criminal case • Protection from being forced to testify against yourself • Rights not listed in the Constitution are still protected • ...
Bill of Rights Crossword 2022-01-24
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- a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide authority
- an amendment to the US Constitution that contains a number of provisions relating to criminal law
- the act of forming or establishing something
- the system or form by which a community is ruled
- the system of courts that adjudicates legal disputes/disagreements
- a cruel and oppresive dictator
- consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate, which together form the United States Congress.
- a vote that blocks a decision
- the amount of representatives that are voted in to authority for the US
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- a notification given by police to criminal suspects in police custody
- review by the US Supreme Court of the constitutional validity of a legislative act
- approve and express assent, responsiblity, or obligation
- people should be able to participate directly in the governing of their own society
- a mixed or compound mode of government that combines a general government with regional government
- the part of government that enforces law, and has responsibility for their governance of state
- a system of government in which priest rule in the name of God or a god
- a statue in draft before it becomes a law
17 Clues: a vote that blocks a decision • a cruel and oppresive dictator • a statue in draft before it becomes a law • the act of forming or establishing something • the system or form by which a community is ruled • approve and express assent, responsiblity, or obligation • the system of courts that adjudicates legal disputes/disagreements • ...
Constituion & Bill of Rights 2022-06-24
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- the states work together
- the branches share power
- when the people have power
- tenth amendment
- voting
- fourth amendment
- fifth amendment
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- rights of a person
- sixth amendment
- seventh amendment
- ninth amendment
- first amendment
- third amendment
- second amendment
- governments power is limited
- the branches can amend or veto acts of another branch
- eighth amendment
17 Clues: voting • sixth amendment • ninth amendment • first amendment • third amendment • tenth amendment • fifth amendment • second amendment • eighth amendment • fourth amendment • seventh amendment • rights of a person • the states work together • the branches share power • when the people have power • governments power is limited • the branches can amend or veto acts of another branch
Vocab 2023-08-22
19 Clues: Act • Act • Acts • Plan • review • of law • Congress • of powers • of Rights • Rebellion • Convention • & Indian War • and balances • of the governed • of Independence • of Confederation • Act Townshend Act • rule, minority rights • Constitution (Preamble, Articles, Amendments)
US History Reconstruction/Civil War 2017-09-28
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- democrats,control of southern republican
- Charging for a crime
- amendment freed salves
- acts Divided, 5 military territories
- plan restored rights
- rights act, gave equal rights
- south democratic control
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- ignored, bill
- bureau helped, southerners
- amendment Required citizenship
- bill state's voting population
- amendment denied to vote, race
- Klux Klan Secret society, terror/violent
- south economic growth,southern social society
- traitors, southerners
15 Clues: ignored, bill • Charging for a crime • plan restored rights • traitors, southerners • amendment freed salves • south democratic control • bureau helped, southerners • rights act, gave equal rights • amendment Required citizenship • bill state's voting population • amendment denied to vote, race • acts Divided, 5 military territories • democrats,control of southern republican • ...
US History Reconstruction/Civil War 2017-09-28
Across
- acts Divided, 5 military territories
- democrats,control of southern republican
- Charging for a crime
- bill state's voting population
- plan restored rights
Down
- bureau helped, southerners
- Klux Klan Secret society, terror/violent
- ignored, bill
- rights act, gave equal rights
- amendment denied to vote, race
- south economic growth,southern social society
- amendment Required citizenship
- traitors, southerners
- amendment freed salves
- south democratic control
15 Clues: ignored, bill • Charging for a crime • plan restored rights • traitors, southerners • amendment freed salves • south democratic control • bureau helped, southerners • rights act, gave equal rights • amendment denied to vote, race • amendment Required citizenship • bill state's voting population • acts Divided, 5 military territories • Klux Klan Secret society, terror/violent • ...
US History Reconstruction/Civil War 2018-09-22
Across
- acts Divided, 5 military territories
- democrats,control of southern republican
- Charging for a crime
- bill state's voting population
- plan restored rights
Down
- bureau helped, southerners
- Klux Klan Secret society, terror/violent
- ignored, bill
- rights act, gave equal rights
- amendment denied to vote, race
- south economic growth,southern social society
- amendment Required citizenship
- traitors, southerners
- amendment freed salves
- south democratic control
15 Clues: ignored, bill • Charging for a crime • plan restored rights • traitors, southerners • amendment freed salves • south democratic control • bureau helped, southerners • rights act, gave equal rights • amendment denied to vote, race • amendment Required citizenship • bill state's voting population • acts Divided, 5 military territories • Klux Klan Secret society, terror/violent • ...
Constitution STAAR Review 2022-03-31
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- Federalists such as Alexander _____ wanted to ratify (approve) of the Constitution BEFORE the Bill of Rights was added.
- amendment that states you have the right to due process
- the "father of the constitution" is considered to be james _____
- group that believes in a strong, federal government
- anti-federalists believe in _____ having shared power with the federal government
- our two houses of congress were formed when the Great _____ established one house based on equality and the other house based on state population
- the people have power to elect representatives in a government based on _____ sovereignty
- amendment that represents federalism, powers shared between the states and federal government
- amendment that gives you the right to a fair and speedy trial
- amendment that protects your rights not mentioned in the Constitution
- the Bill of Rights was included in the Constitution as a result of George _____ arguing the states would be too weak without it.
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- branch of government that received the power of judicial review as a result of Marbury v. Madison
- amendment that protects you from cruel and unusual punishment
- the bill of rights is the section of the Constitution that focuses on your individual freedoms
- amendment that gives you the right to a jury
- document written in 1787 that created our three branches of government and includes the Bill of Rights
- amendment that protects you from quartering soldiers
- amendment that protects your freedom of speech and ability to worship freely
- amendment that protects you from unlawful search and seizure
- amendment that protects your right to bear arms
- this is the number of states it took to agree to pass new legislation according to the Articles of Confederation
21 Clues: amendment that gives you the right to a jury • amendment that protects your right to bear arms • group that believes in a strong, federal government • amendment that protects you from quartering soldiers • amendment that states you have the right to due process • amendment that protects you from unlawful search and seizure • ...
Three branches of government 2023-03-24
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- The supreme court is part of the ______ branch of government
- All three houses share the power
- Judicial branch is the _____ branch of government
- Legislative branch makes_______
- The executive branch can do this to bills
- The Bill of rights day is celebrated ____ 15th
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- The structure and content of the Bill of rights was influenced by this state ____
- The 3rd amendment was the right for you to not have to ______ soldiers
- Executive branch includes ______
- The Senate is part of the ______ branch.
- ___ wrote the bill of rights
- Their originally _____ Amendments
- The 1st amendment protects freedom of_____
- The second amendment is the right to bear _____
14 Clues: ___ wrote the bill of rights • Legislative branch makes_______ • Executive branch includes ______ • All three houses share the power • Their originally _____ Amendments • The Senate is part of the ______ branch. • The executive branch can do this to bills • The 1st amendment protects freedom of_____ • The Bill of rights day is celebrated ____ 15th • ...
Bill of Rights 2022-10-24
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- The Eighth Amendment prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and ____ punishments.
- The Ninth Amendment states that the list of rights _____ in the Constitution is not exhaustive, and that the people retain all rights not enumerated.
- The Seventh Amendment provides that civil cases preserve the right to trial by ____.
- The Fifth Amendment provides that citizens not be subject to ______ prosecution and punishment without
- The First Amendment provides that Congress make no law respecting an establishment of
- The Tenth Amendment assigns all powers not delegated to the United States, or prohibited to the States, to either the _____ or to the people.
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- The Sixth Amendment assures the right to a ____ trial by a jury of one’s peers...
- The Fourth Amendment protects citizens from ______ search and seizure
- The Second Amendment gives citizens the right to bear
- process.
- The Third Amendment prohibits the government from quartering _____ in private homes
11 Clues: process. • The Second Amendment gives citizens the right to bear • The Fourth Amendment protects citizens from ______ search and seizure • The Sixth Amendment assures the right to a ____ trial by a jury of one’s peers... • The Third Amendment prohibits the government from quartering _____ in private homes • ...
BILL OF RIGHTS 2023-04-27
11 Clues: 2nd amendment • 1st amendment • 6th amendment • 7th amendment • 3rd amendment • 8th amendment • 4th amendment • 1st amendment (talk) • 1st amendment (change) • 1st amendment (Gathering) • 1st amendment (riots are not allowed)
Bill of Rights 2024-04-29
Across
- What amendment protects the right to people having a jury in court
- The 9th amendment says people still have _____ that are not listed in the constitution
- Assembly, Religion, Press, Petition, and ____
- What amendment states all powers not given to the federal government, are given to the states
- The 3rd amendment prevents soldiers from ______ in our homes at times of peace
Down
- What amendment guarantees the right to a lawyer
- The 4th amendment protects people from unreasonable ____ and seizures
- What amendment prevents people from double jeapordy
- What amendment lists the 5 freedoms
- The 8th amendment protects people from _______ bail and unusual and cruel punishments
- The Second amendment gives the right to ____ arms
11 Clues: What amendment lists the 5 freedoms • Assembly, Religion, Press, Petition, and ____ • What amendment guarantees the right to a lawyer • The Second amendment gives the right to ____ arms • What amendment prevents people from double jeapordy • What amendment protects the right to people having a jury in court • ...
Three branches of government 2023-03-24
Across
- The supreme court is part of the ______ branch of government
- All three houses share the power
- Judicial branch is the _____ branch of government
- Legislative branch makes_______
- The executive branch can do this to bills
- The Bill of rights day is celebrated ____ 15th
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- The structure and content of the Bill of rights was influenced by this state ____
- The 3rd amendment was the right for you to not have to ______ soldiers
- Executive branch includes ______
- The Senate is part of the ______ branch.
- ___ wrote the bill of rights
- Their originally _____ Amendments
- The 1st amendment protects freedom of_____
- The second amendment is the right to bear _____
14 Clues: ___ wrote the bill of rights • Legislative branch makes_______ • Executive branch includes ______ • All three houses share the power • Their originally _____ Amendments • The Senate is part of the ______ branch. • The executive branch can do this to bills • The 1st amendment protects freedom of_____ • The Bill of rights day is celebrated ____ 15th • ...
Hisotory Vocab Menu 2020-10-13
14 Clues: supreme • republic • articles • movement • government • Rights rights • Government power • and Balances taxes • of Powers fairness • of Rights adementments • Convention Pennsylvania • of Confederation uinion • Sovereignty authority • Compromise agreement
Government, economy , constitution , bill of rights 2023-10-13
20 Clues: meet • first • state • basic • change • choose • freedom • freedom • economy • worship • economy • supreme • government • government • war federal • the law no one • money federal • of law principle • up establish • of rights constitution
UNDERSTANDING THE BILL OF RIGHTS 2023-11-29
Across
- What we can petition the government to redress
- Can't do this with soldiers in peacetime
- These types of searches are not allowed
- Under the 8th Amendment, bail cannot be this
- Exercise and establishment of this cannot be regulated
- People have the right to do this peaceably
- Group that demanded a Bill of Rights
- The act of testifying against oneself
- Texas gets to determine its driving laws is an example of this power under the 10th Amendment
- You have the right to do this to your accusers
- Another name for an attorney in the 6th Amendment
- This cannot be cruel and unusual
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- 1st Amendment states that this body "shall make no law"
- Amendment containing our 5 fundamental freedoms
- Probable cause is needed to obtain one
- Juries must be this under the 6th Amendment
- Double ____ Can't be tried twice for the same crime
- Author of the Bill of Rights
- Trials must be public and also this
- Can't be taken from you without just compensation
- This amendment says that you have many other rights that are not listed in the Bill of Rights
- Process by which one is formally accused of a crime
- We have the right to "bear" these
- When rights conflict, these institutions decide the outcome
- Social, electronic, and printed media
25 Clues: Author of the Bill of Rights • This cannot be cruel and unusual • We have the right to "bear" these • Trials must be public and also this • Group that demanded a Bill of Rights • The act of testifying against oneself • Social, electronic, and printed media • Probable cause is needed to obtain one • These types of searches are not allowed • ...
Ch. 4.4: The American Revolution Review 2023-07-04
Across
- What England charged the colonists after the French & Indian War
- Spell the number of branches the U.S. government set up under the Constitution
- Type of system that splits the power between a national and state level
- Name of John Locke's philosophical theory that says if a government is not protecting the rights of the people, the government can be overthrown.
- Name of the European nation that assisted the colonists fight against the British
- Type of democracy that JJ Rousseau supported, which allows every citizen the right to vote for their President
- The name of the second U.S. government
- Suffrage, otherwise known as the right to ___
- Name of the King of England before the American Revolution
Down
- The Amendment where Voltaire inspired the freedom of speech
- Alternate name for the French & Indian War
- Italian philosopher who supported the rights of the accused- which we see in Bill of Rights
- Spell the number of amendments that are in the Bill of Rights
- Name of the 1804 republic that was inspired by the American and French Revolutions
- Last name of the French philosopher who coined the phrase "separation of powers"
- Change or addition to the Constitution
- The thing that inspired the colonists to revolt
- Whose rights are protected by the Bill of Rights?
- An example power for checks and balances; specifically where the President can decline a law that was passed by Congress
19 Clues: Change or addition to the Constitution • The name of the second U.S. government • Alternate name for the French & Indian War • Suffrage, otherwise known as the right to ___ • The thing that inspired the colonists to revolt • Whose rights are protected by the Bill of Rights? • Name of the King of England before the American Revolution • ...
Erich Malek 2020-09-27
Across
- The _____________ Amendment says that no soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law. (people should not have to give up their home to soldiers. It is their property.)
- The _____________ Amendment says that Government can not search your belongings without a warrant.
- The Seventh Amendment guarantees the right for a trial by _____________.
- The _____________ Amendment states that you have rights that are not in the Constitution, but they exist.
- The _____________ Amendment provides the procedure for electing the president and vice president.
- Since the Bill of Rights were written, _____________ more amendments have been added.
- The _____________ Amendment says that we have the freedom of speech, freedom to choose our own religion, peaceful protest, and the right to petition the Government.
- The Eighth Amendment guarantees the right that excessive _____________ shall not be required.
- The 27 amendments to the _____________ range from personal rights to procedural laws.
Down
- James _____________ wrote the Bill of Rights.
- The _____________ Amendment says that the powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the State respectively, or to the people.
- The first Ten Amendments were known as the Bill of _____________.
- The Fourteenth Amendment granted _____________ to all persons born or naturalized in the United States—including former slaves—and guaranteed all citizens “equal protection of the laws.”
- The _____________ Amendment guarantees the rights to a Grand Jury, and states that you can not be tried for the same crime again.
- The Eighteenth Amendment established the _____________ of alcohol in the United States.
- The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to a speedy _____________.
- The _____________ Amendment says that we have the right to bear arms (to own a gun).
- The Bill of Rights were written for our _____________ rights.
18 Clues: James _____________ wrote the Bill of Rights. • The Bill of Rights were written for our _____________ rights. • The first Ten Amendments were known as the Bill of _____________. • The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to a speedy _____________. • The Seventh Amendment guarantees the right for a trial by _____________. • ...
CAP Louisiana 2021-12-08
Across
- Biden's political party
- 1st 10 amendments
- influencing government officials to support a cause
- ending a filibuster
- delaying a bill by talking
- taken every 10 years
- sentimental journalism
- change to the constitution
- president blocking a bill
- government controlled by the wealthy
Down
- giving special opportunities to historically discriminated groups
- defamatory speech
- branch that includes congress
- a proposed law
- defamatory writing
- branch that includes the courts
- support from both parties
- Trump's political party
- A realized bill
- branch that includes the president
20 Clues: a proposed law • A realized bill • defamatory speech • 1st 10 amendments • defamatory writing • ending a filibuster • taken every 10 years • sentimental journalism • Biden's political party • Trump's political party • support from both parties • president blocking a bill • delaying a bill by talking • change to the constitution • branch that includes congress • branch that includes the courts • ...
Erich Malek 2020-09-27
Across
- The _____________ Amendment says that no soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law. (people should not have to give up their home to soldiers. It is their property.)
- The _____________ Amendment says that Government can not search your belongings without a warrant.
- The Seventh Amendment guarantees the right for a trial by _____________.
- The _____________ Amendment states that you have rights that are not in the Constitution, but they exist.
- The _____________ Amendment provides the procedure for electing the president and vice president.
- Since the Bill of Rights were written, _____________ more amendments have been added.
- The _____________ Amendment says that we have the freedom of speech, freedom to choose our own religion, peaceful protest, and the right to petition the Government.
- The Eighth Amendment guarantees the right that excessive _____________ shall not be required.
- The 27 amendments to the _____________ range from personal rights to procedural laws.
Down
- James _____________ wrote the Bill of Rights.
- The _____________ Amendment says that the powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the State respectively, or to the people.
- The first Ten Amendments were known as the Bill of _____________.
- The Fourteenth Amendment granted _____________ to all persons born or naturalized in the United States—including former slaves—and guaranteed all citizens “equal protection of the laws.”
- The _____________ Amendment guarantees the rights to a Grand Jury, and states that you can not be tried for the same crime again.
- The Eighteenth Amendment established the _____________ of alcohol in the United States.
- The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to a speedy _____________.
- The _____________ Amendment says that we have the right to bear arms (to own a gun).
- The Bill of Rights were written for our _____________ rights.
18 Clues: James _____________ wrote the Bill of Rights. • The Bill of Rights were written for our _____________ rights. • The first Ten Amendments were known as the Bill of _____________. • The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to a speedy _____________. • The Seventh Amendment guarantees the right for a trial by _____________. • ...
Tic Tac Toe:Wade and Karly 2013-06-12
Across
- Written law
- The general temperature and weather conditions of an area.
- The bill of rights enacted by PM John Diefenbaker.
- Canada’s national winter sport
- Many cultures within a country
- Those with English as a first language.
- When the country votes for or against a controversial bill.
- Someone of European, usually Scottish or British, and Aboriginal descent.
- This right is given to Aboriginals based on past events.
- The state of being viewed as no less or more than the rest of the nation.
- Someone of Métis, First Nations, or Inuit descent.
- When Quebec wanted to separate from the rest of Canada.
Down
- Americans who were still loyal to Britain
- If a law is given special protection by being added to the constitution, it is said to be ________.
- Aboriginals feel they have an inherent right to _____ ____________.
- A place where justice is administered
- A legal document that acknowledges how a country is governed.
- Those with French as a first language
- The act that made Aboriginals who received a university degree or Aboriginal women who married non-Aboriginal men lose Indian Status.
- Law that affects the nation ex. Murder, sexual assault, kidnapping.
- The language used and recognized by the government in a country.
- This bill allowed Aboriginals who had lost their status to apply to have it reinstated.
- Canada’s national animal
- Able to speak two languages.
- Fundamental rights so basic the government cannot take them away.
- Law that affects a small group of people ex. Contracts, divorces, and child custody.
- Personal duties to your Country
- Canada’s national summer sport
- Law that is based on a judge’s personal judgement.
- Rights that are a privilege.
30 Clues: Written law • Canada’s national animal • Able to speak two languages. • Rights that are a privilege. • Canada’s national winter sport • Many cultures within a country • Canada’s national summer sport • Personal duties to your Country • A place where justice is administered • Those with French as a first language • Those with English as a first language. • ...
The Bill of Rights 2022-01-24
Across
- To change.
- The power belongs to the states or people if its is not written in the ____.
- You have a right to this type of trial.
- Can not be tried this many times for the same crime.
- You don't have to house soldiers during times of war or ____.
- You have the freedom to choose this.
- How many amendments were ratified?
- By this month 3/4 of the states had ratified the first amendments.
Down
- You have the right to this.
- No cruel or unusual ____.
- Congress proposed this many amendments, but only 10 were ratified.
- Grand Jury has to have enough of this to accuse you.
- No searches are to be ____.
- You have the freedom of ____.
- You have the right to bear ____.
- No excessive ____.
16 Clues: To change. • No excessive ____. • No cruel or unusual ____. • You have the right to this. • No searches are to be ____. • You have the freedom of ____. • You have the right to bear ____. • How many amendments were ratified? • You have the freedom to choose this. • You have a right to this type of trial. • Grand Jury has to have enough of this to accuse you. • ...
The Bill of Rights 2022-01-24
Across
- To change.
- The power belongs to the states or people if its is not written in the ____.
- You have a right to this type of trial.
- Can not be tried this many times for the same crime.
- You don't have to house soldiers during times of war or ____.
- You have the freedom to choose this.
- How many amendments were ratified?
- By this month 3/4 of the states had ratified the first amendments.
Down
- You have the right to this.
- No cruel or unusual ____.
- Congress proposed this many amendments, but only 10 were ratified.
- Grand Jury has to have enough of this to accuse you.
- No searches are to be ____.
- You have the freedom of ____.
- You have the right to bear ____.
- No excessive ____.
16 Clues: To change. • No excessive ____. • No cruel or unusual ____. • You have the right to this. • No searches are to be ____. • You have the freedom of ____. • You have the right to bear ____. • How many amendments were ratified? • You have the freedom to choose this. • You have a right to this type of trial. • Grand Jury has to have enough of this to accuse you. • ...
