bill of rights Crossword Puzzles
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 • ...
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
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- 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
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- 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
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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 • ...
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 • ...
UNDERSTANDING THE BILL OF RIGHTS 2023-11-29
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- 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 • ...
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
Ch. 4.4: The American Revolution Review 2023-07-04
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- 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
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- 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 • ...
The Bill of Rights 2022-01-24
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- 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.
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- 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
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- 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.
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- 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. • ...
Bill of Rights 2021-11-28
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- In Amendment IV in order to get a warrant an official must present _______ cause.
- In Amendment I it clearly states that Congress can't limit your freedom of ________, speech, press, assembly and petition.
- The amendment that guarantees certain Powers of the states
- Amendment VI guarantees that if you are accused of a crime you will have access to a ________ and public trial.
- Which Amendment gives you the right to "Bear Arms?"
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- Amendment III guarantees that soldiers cannot be _______ in your home without your agreement.
- In Amendment VII in a civil suit you can have a jury trial if the value is over ______ dollars.
- The number of amendments found in the Bill of Rights
- Amendment V is often called the "Rights of the _______."
- Which amendment says that there shall be no excessive bail?
- Which Amendment states that you have rights beyond those specifically listed in the Bill of Rights.
11 Clues: Which Amendment gives you the right to "Bear Arms?" • The number of amendments found in the Bill of Rights • Amendment V is often called the "Rights of the _______." • The amendment that guarantees certain Powers of the states • Which amendment says that there shall be no excessive bail? • ...
Bill of Rights 2013-11-04
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- Freedom of religion, assembly, press, petition,speech
- rights to bear arms
- prohibits excessive bail, protects against cruel and unusal punishment
- protection from the quartering of troops
- The first 10 out of 27 ammend.
- civil trial by jury
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- trial by jury, public trial, right to council.
- protection of the power of the states and the people
- due process, double jeapordy, self-incrimination
- protection from unreasonable search and seizure
- protection from all rights not enumerated in the first 8 ammendments.
11 Clues: rights to bear arms • civil trial by jury • The first 10 out of 27 ammend. • protection from the quartering of troops • trial by jury, public trial, right to council. • protection from unreasonable search and seizure • due process, double jeapordy, self-incrimination • protection of the power of the states and the people • ...
Bill of Rights 2013-11-04
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- protection from all rights not enumerated in the first 8 ammendments.
- protection of the power of the states and the people
- due process, double jeapordy, self-incrimination
- prohibits excessive bail, protects against cruel and unusal punishment
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- The first 10 out of 27 ammend.
- Freedom of religion, assembly, press, petition,speech
- rights to bear arms
- civil trial by jury
- trial by jury, public trial, right to council.
- protection from unreasonable search and seizure
- protection from the quartering of troops
11 Clues: rights to bear arms • civil trial by jury • The first 10 out of 27 ammend. • protection from the quartering of troops • trial by jury, public trial, right to council. • protection from unreasonable search and seizure • due process, double jeapordy, self-incrimination • protection of the power of the states and the people • ...
Bill of rights 2023-03-20
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- Fundamental principles on which the USA is built upon
- Carry firearms.
- A privilege held by a citizen
- Legal power to stop an official action
- First ten amendments in the Constitution
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- Charge holder of a public office with misconduct
- An article added to the US Constitution.
- Relating to the court of law
- Sign or give formal consent to
- The draft of a proposed law
- Having the power to make laws
11 Clues: Carry firearms. • The draft of a proposed law • Relating to the court of law • A privilege held by a citizen • Having the power to make laws • Sign or give formal consent to • Legal power to stop an official action • An article added to the US Constitution. • First ten amendments in the Constitution • Charge holder of a public office with misconduct • ...
bill of rights 2023-03-31
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- the number of amendments contain in the bill of rights
- the amendments.
- a term used to identify a national or central government that has powers greater than individual state governments
- this amendment doesn't permit search and seizure without a warrant
- the number of people on a jury
- percent of states an amendment for it to become a law.
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- branch of federal government responsible
- an alteration or change that ads to improves or corrects a motion or bill
- amendment allows you to be silent if your testimony is incriminating you
- name of the legal body that is responsible for writing and passing amendments
- This amendment outlaws cruel and unsual punishment
11 Clues: the amendments. • the number of people on a jury • branch of federal government responsible • This amendment outlaws cruel and unsual punishment • the number of amendments contain in the bill of rights • percent of states an amendment for it to become a law. • this amendment doesn't permit search and seizure without a warrant • ...
Bill of Rights 2023-02-03
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- this amendment doesn't permit search and seizure without a warrant.
- the number of people on a jury.
- this freedom is one of three basic freedom protected by the first amendment.
- this freedom is one of three basic freedoms protected by the 1st amendment.
- the number of amendments contain in the bill of rights.
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- a term used to identify a national or central government that has powers greater than individual state governments.
- the document to which the bill of rights is attached.
- this amendment allows you to be silent if your testimony is incriminating you.
- an alteration or change that ads to,improves or corrects a motion or bill.
- this freedom is one of the three basic freedoms protected by the 1st amendment.
- this amendment outlaws cruel and unusual punishment.
11 Clues: the number of people on a jury. • this amendment outlaws cruel and unusual punishment. • the document to which the bill of rights is attached. • the number of amendments contain in the bill of rights. • this amendment doesn't permit search and seizure without a warrant. • an alteration or change that ads to,improves or corrects a motion or bill. • ...
Bill of rights 2023-02-01
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- this amendment doesn't permit search and seizure without a warrant.
- the name of the legal body that is responsible for writing and passing amendments.
- this freedom is one of the three basic freedoms protected by the 1st amendment.
- the number of amendments contain in the bill of rights.
- this freedom is one of three basic freedom protected by the first amendment states.
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- it says your possessions cant be taken from you without a.
- this amendment allows you to be silent if your testimony is incriminating you.
- a term used to identify a national or central government that has powers greater than individual state governments.
- the document to which the bill of rights is attached.
- this freedom is one of three basic freedoms protected by the 1st amendment.
- this amendment outlaws cruel and unusual punishment.
11 Clues: this amendment outlaws cruel and unusual punishment. • the document to which the bill of rights is attached. • the number of amendments contain in the bill of rights. • it says your possessions cant be taken from you without a. • this amendment doesn't permit search and seizure without a warrant. • ...
Bill of Rights 2023-10-30
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- the 10th amendment protects the rights of
- amendment iv says your possessions cant be taken from you without a
- of Rights another name for the first ten amendments
- amendment iv allows you to possess this if you want
- this freedom is one of three basic freedoms protected by the 1st amendment
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- the percent of states that must approve an amendment for it to become a law.
- the number of amendments contain in the bill of rights
- this freedom is one of three basic freedom protected by the first amendment
- this amendment says you can't be forced to house or feed a soldier during peacetime
- this amendment allows you to be silent if your testimony is incriminating you
- this freedom is one of the three basic freedoms protected by the 1st amendment
11 Clues: the 10th amendment protects the rights of • of Rights another name for the first ten amendments • amendment iv allows you to possess this if you want • the number of amendments contain in the bill of rights • amendment iv says your possessions cant be taken from you without a • this freedom is one of three basic freedoms protected by the 1st amendment • ...
Bill of Rights 2023-10-17
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- 1st Amendment also offers the right of freedom...
- Bill of Rights ________ the power of the Government
- The 1st amendment allows you the right to peacefully...
- The right of the people to be ________ in their persons houses papers and effects
- A home can be searched without a warrant; if they have an arrest warrant plain view and...
- The first 10________ of the US.
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- The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be...
- How old can you be own a weapon?
- Orders signed by a judge
- 1st amendment guarantees your right to free...
- Open space around a house
11 Clues: Orders signed by a judge • Open space around a house • The first 10________ of the US. • How old can you be own a weapon? • 1st amendment guarantees your right to free... • 1st Amendment also offers the right of freedom... • Bill of Rights ________ the power of the Government • The 1st amendment allows you the right to peacefully... • ...
Bill of Rights 2025-09-18
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- The right to bear arms
- Protects from cruel and unusual punishment
- Not all rights are listed in the constitution
- Powers not granted to the federal government belong to the states
- A list of freedoms listed in the constitution
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- Freedom of speech, religion, and press
- The right to a fair and speedy trial
- Protects people form unreasonable search and seizure
- Protects people from double jeopardy and self-incrimination
- Right to refuse quarters to soldiers
- Right to a trial by jury
11 Clues: The right to bear arms • Right to a trial by jury • The right to a fair and speedy trial • Right to refuse quarters to soldiers • Freedom of speech, religion, and press • Protects from cruel and unusual punishment • Not all rights are listed in the constitution • A list of freedoms listed in the constitution • Protects people form unreasonable search and seizure • ...
Erich Malek 2020-09-27
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- 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.
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- 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 _____________. • ...
Bill of Rights 2022-01-21
11 Clues: Ninth Amendment • Sixth Amendment • Third Amendment • Tenth Amendment • First Amendment • Fifth Amendment • Eighth Amendment • Second Amendment • Fourth Amendment • Seventh Amendment • First Ten Amendments
Bill of Rights 2016-02-03
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- The right to not be searched or seized.
- The right to not have soldiers quartered in your home.
- The right to no cruel or unusual punishments.
- The right to guarantee a jury trial for civil cases in the federal courts.
- No powers expressly stated by the constitution should be given to the people.
- The freedom of religion,speech,press,and petition.
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- The right to bear arms.
- the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution.
- any power that is not given to the federal government is given to the people or the states.
- The right to a speedy and public trial.
- The right to not be a subject of the same crime twice.
11 Clues: The right to bear arms. • The right to not be searched or seized. • The right to a speedy and public trial. • The right to no cruel or unusual punishments. • The freedom of religion,speech,press,and petition. • The right to not have soldiers quartered in your home. • The right to not be a subject of the same crime twice. • ...
Bill Of Rights 2024-04-29
11 Clues: Trial rights • unnamed rights • Quartering Troops • Consent to Search • Right to bear arms • states can make laws • the first 10 amendments • Rights for a civil case • Rights if charged with crime • No unreasonable fines or treatment • Freedom of speech, religion, and press
bill of rights 2025-03-20
11 Clues: 2nd Amendment • 1st Amendment • 6th Amendment • Right to a jury • Speed, public trial • No unreasonable searches • No forced Housing of Soldiers • No cruel or unusual punishment • Protection from self-incrimination • People have rights beyond those listed • Power not given to the federal government goes to the States
Bill of rights 2025-05-07
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- the state or condition of being free from being observed or disturbed by other people
- to carry or possess weapons
- the act of gathering together in a group for a common purpose
- the act of keeping someone or something safe from harm or danger
- the housing or lodging of soldiers
- the power or right to act
- the news media and organizations involved in gathering,publishing,and broadcasting news
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- the right guaranteed by the 6th amendment
- a set of beliefs, practices, and systems that relate to the worship of a higher power
- a formal written request typically signed by many people
- change or addition to a legal document
11 Clues: the power or right to act • to carry or possess weapons • the housing or lodging of soldiers • change or addition to a legal document • the right guaranteed by the 6th amendment • a formal written request typically signed by many people • the act of gathering together in a group for a common purpose • the act of keeping someone or something safe from harm or danger • ...
Bill of Rights 2024-11-18
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- The first amendment gives you the freedom of speech, religion, assembly and __________
- the Bill of Rights protects you from this kind of punishment
- Amendment 5 gives you the right to a trial by
- Which amendment protects you from having to house soldiers in your home
- The Bill of Rights protects you from this kind of bail
- Powers not delegated to the United States are reserved to the
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- Amendment 2 says there can be a well regulated_____
- The second amendment gives you the right to______
- Amendment 5 does not allow ___________ jeopardy
- Cops need this to search your home
- How many amendments are in the Bill or Rights?
11 Clues: Cops need this to search your home • Amendment 5 gives you the right to a trial by • How many amendments are in the Bill or Rights? • Amendment 5 does not allow ___________ jeopardy • The second amendment gives you the right to______ • Amendment 2 says there can be a well regulated_____ • The Bill of Rights protects you from this kind of bail • ...
Erich Malek 2020-09-27
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- 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.
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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 • ...
Tic Tac Toe:Wade and Karly 2013-06-12
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- 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.
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- 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. • ...
bill of rights 2023-09-07
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- a branch of goverment
- a branch of goverment
- the first presedent
- the first ten amendments to the US Constitution
- another word for money
- a branch of goverment
- what you have to follow
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- makes and passes federal laws
- an article added to the US Constitution
- how you pay the bank
- the highest court
- the peach state
- what you have
13 Clues: what you have • the peach state • the highest court • the first presedent • how you pay the bank • a branch of goverment • a branch of goverment • a branch of goverment • another word for money • what you have to follow • makes and passes federal laws • an article added to the US Constitution • the first ten amendments to the US Constitution
bill of rights 2023-03-31
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- this freedom is one of the three basic freedoms protected by the 1st amendment
- this amendment outlaws cruel and unusual punishment
- this amendment allows you to be silent if your testimony is incriminating you
- the branch of Federal government responsible for writing the amendments
- a term used to identify a national or central government that has powers greater than individual state governments
- court the only court established by the constitution and usually rules only on issues of national importance.
- is amendment doesn't permit search and seizure without a warrant
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- this freedom is one of three basic freedoms protected by the 1st amendment
- an alteration or change that ads to,improves or corrects a motion or bill
- of rights another name for the first ten amendments
- the document to which the bill of rights is attached
11 Clues: this amendment outlaws cruel and unusual punishment • of rights another name for the first ten amendments • the document to which the bill of rights is attached • is amendment doesn't permit search and seizure without a warrant • the branch of Federal government responsible for writing the amendments • ...
Bill Of Rights 2022-02-17
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- the fifth amendment declared the due prosses of ___
- the seventh amendment is when you sue at _____ for less than 20 dollars
- the sixth amendment declared the right to have a _______ and public trial
- a great example of a group of people utilizing the first amendment to assemble and protest is ______
- the first amendment declared the freedom of ______
- the third amendment declared the right to not _________ soldiers
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- the 10th amendment declared the right to reserve power for the ______
- the eighth amendment is punishment for _____
- the ninth amendment is when they declared the right for enumerated ______
- the fourth amendment declared no more unlawful _________ or seizures
- the second amendment declared the right to ____ arms
11 Clues: the eighth amendment is punishment for _____ • the first amendment declared the freedom of ______ • the fifth amendment declared the due prosses of ___ • the second amendment declared the right to ____ arms • the third amendment declared the right to not _________ soldiers • the fourth amendment declared no more unlawful _________ or seizures • ...
Bill of Rights 2024-12-14
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- payment for property taken under eminent domain
- a judge's order authorizing the seacrh of a person's home or property
- a directive issued by the president that is equal to congressional law
- to seek a remedy for a complaint or justice for wrong doing
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- the act or process of making or stating a list of things
- the idea that policies are decided by the greatest number of people
- the fair application of the law
- to formally accuse someone of a crime
- the government's power to take personal property
- the act of trying a person twice for the same crime
- to make a formal request of the government
11 Clues: the fair application of the law • to formally accuse someone of a crime • to make a formal request of the government • payment for property taken under eminent domain • the government's power to take personal property • the act of trying a person twice for the same crime • the act or process of making or stating a list of things • ...
Bill of Rights 2024-01-29
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- right to remain silent
- right to a speedy and public trial
- freedom of expression
- right to bear arms
- people have more rights than are listed
- freedom from quartering soldiers
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- freedom from cruel or unusual punishment
- jeopardy can't be charged twice for the same crime
- right to a trial by jury
- freedom from searches and seizures
- powers not given to the government go to the states
11 Clues: right to bear arms • freedom of expression • right to remain silent • right to a trial by jury • freedom from quartering soldiers • right to a speedy and public trial • freedom from searches and seizures • people have more rights than are listed • freedom from cruel or unusual punishment • jeopardy can't be charged twice for the same crime • ...
Bill of Rights 2024-11-18
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- The first amendment gives you the freedom of speech, religion, assembly and __________
- the Bill of Rights protects you from this kind of punishment
- Amendment 5 gives you the right to a trial by
- Which amendment protects you from having to house soldiers in your home
- The Bill of Rights protects you from this kind of bail
- Powers not delegated to the United States are reserved to the
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- Amendment 2 says there can be a well regulated_____
- The second amendment gives you the right to______
- Amendment 5 does not allow ___________ jeopardy
- Cops need this to search your home
- How many amendments are in the Bill or Rights?
11 Clues: Cops need this to search your home • Amendment 5 gives you the right to a trial by • How many amendments are in the Bill or Rights? • Amendment 5 does not allow ___________ jeopardy • The second amendment gives you the right to______ • Amendment 2 says there can be a well regulated_____ • The Bill of Rights protects you from this kind of bail • ...
Bill of Rights 2024-04-08
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- = amendment protects you against quartering of troops
- = amendment that gives you a trial by jury in civil case
- = amendment that mentions the power of states
- = amendment that gives you the right to remain silent
- = the first 10 amendments to the constitution
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- = amendment that gives you a speedy and public trial
- = amendment that gives you freedom of speech
- = amendment that protects you against cruel and unusual punishment
- = amendment that protects you against unlawful searches and seizures
- = amendment that gives you right to bear arms
- = amendment that says you have other rights
11 Clues: = amendment that says you have other rights • = amendment that gives you freedom of speech • = amendment that gives you right to bear arms • = amendment that mentions the power of states • = the first 10 amendments to the constitution • = amendment that gives you a speedy and public trial • = amendment protects you against quartering of troops • ...
Bill Of Rights 2022-04-20
11 Clues: _____ cases • speedy _____ • Bill of ______ • freedom of ______ • choose not to _______ • the right to ____ arms • The number of amendments • prohibits excessive ____ • prevents cruel and unusual • prevents unreasonable searches and seizures • prevents ______ being placed in peoples houses
bill of rights 2022-05-10
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- Right to a grand jury, no double jeopardy, right to due process, no self-incrimination
- The Bill of Rights are included in which document?
- federalism is a part of which ammendment?
- What is the 2nd ammendment?
- Right to a jury trial when there is money involved (civil trial/getting sued
- state and national government share power
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- no cruel or unusual punishment, and no excessive bail
- No unreasonable searches or seizures without a warrant
- what means you can NOT be tried again in court for the same crime
- -the right to a fair and speedy trial, the right to a lawyer, the right to know who your accusers are and the nature of the charges and evidence against you.
- Right that are not written in the U.S. Constitution are reserved to the people?
11 Clues: What is the 2nd ammendment? • federalism is a part of which ammendment? • state and national government share power • The Bill of Rights are included in which document? • no cruel or unusual punishment, and no excessive bail • No unreasonable searches or seizures without a warrant • what means you can NOT be tried again in court for the same crime • ...
Bill of Rights 2023-02-01
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- the constitution doesn't include all the rights
- the right to own a weapon and protect yourself
- no cruel or unusal punshiments
- right to a jury trail in a civil case
- right of freedom, speech, religon, ect.
- right to a fair and speedy trail
- can't arrest without probable cause
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- the federal goverment doesn't have all power
- citizens can't sue the federal courts
- must follow due process before punishment
- soliders can't take or live in ones home
11 Clues: no cruel or unusal punshiments • right to a fair and speedy trail • can't arrest without probable cause • citizens can't sue the federal courts • right to a jury trail in a civil case • right of freedom, speech, religon, ect. • soliders can't take or live in ones home • must follow due process before punishment • the federal goverment doesn't have all power • ...
Bill of Rights 2021-11-16
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- The Constitution is the framework for the federal government of the United States.
- Something done or said that may serve as an example or rule to authorize or justify a subsequent act of the same kind
- An amendment is a change or addition to the Constitution. The first 10 amendments are known as the Bill of Rights.
- to carry a gun
- other news media.
- a moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.
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- Newspapers, magazines, news channels, podcasts
- The highest federal court in the US, consisting of nine justices and taking judicial precedence over all other courts in the nation.
- Miranda warning" refers to the constitutional requirement that once an individual is in custody by the police,
- To study or examine something to find out what it is or what makes it work.
- The Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
11 Clues: to carry a gun • other news media. • Newspapers, magazines, news channels, podcasts • 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. • The Constitution is the framework for the federal government of the United States. • ...
bill of rights 2024-04-28
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- rights of citizens are always protected whether or not theyre explicitly written
- gurantees right to a fair trial (right to an attorney,public trial, and a jury)
- prohibits cruel and unusual punishment and excess bail or fines
- gurantees right to a jury in a civil trial
- gives right to bear arms
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- protects rights in criminal cases (double Jeopardy and right to remain silent)
- gurantees freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
- the government cant force citizens to quarter soldiers
- wrote the bill of rights
- searches and seizures require a warrant and probable cause
- amendment any powers that aren't specifically given to the federal government, are reserved for the states.
11 Clues: wrote the bill of rights • gives right to bear arms • gurantees right to a jury in a civil trial • the government cant force citizens to quarter soldiers • searches and seizures require a warrant and probable cause • prohibits cruel and unusual punishment and excess bail or fines • gurantees freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition • ...
Bill of rights 2024-03-29
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- an right with 10 amendments
- no searching without a warrant
- The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people
- the rights to a fast and public trial by jury
- no quartering soldiers
- right to bears arms
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- double jeopardy
- Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
- trial in federal courts with civil cases where the claim exceeds a certain dollar value.
- states rights
- freedom of speech, the press, assembly, and the right to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
11 Clues: states rights • double jeopardy • right to bears arms • no quartering soldiers • an right with 10 amendments • no searching without a warrant • the rights to a fast and public trial by jury • trial in federal courts with civil cases where the claim exceeds a certain dollar value. • ...
bill of rights 2023-03-31
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- the number of amendments contain in the bill of rights
- the amendments.
- a term used to identify a national or central government that has powers greater than individual state governments
- this amendment doesn't permit search and seizure without a warrant
- the number of people on a jury
- percent of states an amendment for it to become a law.
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- branch of federal government responsible
- an alteration or change that ads to improves or corrects a motion or bill
- amendment allows you to be silent if your testimony is incriminating you
- name of the legal body that is responsible for writing and passing amendments
- This amendment outlaws cruel and unsual punishment
11 Clues: the amendments. • the number of people on a jury • branch of federal government responsible • This amendment outlaws cruel and unsual punishment • the number of amendments contain in the bill of rights • percent of states an amendment for it to become a law. • this amendment doesn't permit search and seizure without a warrant • ...
Bill of Rights 2025-04-10
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- ____ liberties are legal and constitutional rights that protect individuals from arbitrary acts of govt
- The first 10 amendments are called...
- No excessive bail and No cruel and unusual punishment
- Student speech can be ____ if it causes disruptions or interferes with the rights of others.
- not all of the protections found in the Bill of Rights are made applicable to the states
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- policies to protect people against arbitrary or discriminatory treatment by govt officials
- In _____ v Georgia, 1972, SCOTUS decided 5:4 that death penalty should be put on hold
- McDonald v. Chicago (2010) the Court interpreted the 2nd Amendment to mean that an ________ has a right to possess firearms for private lawful use.
- You have the right to a speedy and ___ trial.
- You have protection from unreasonable ____ and siezures.
- Amendment, Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition
11 Clues: The first 10 amendments are called... • You have the right to a speedy and ___ trial. • No excessive bail and No cruel and unusual punishment • You have protection from unreasonable ____ and siezures. • Amendment, Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition • In _____ v Georgia, 1972, SCOTUS decided 5:4 that death penalty should be put on hold • ...
Bill of Rights 2026-02-23
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- The right to travel freely
- Right to a jury trial in civil cases
- Freedom of Speech,Religion,Press,Assemble,Petition
- Protection from unreasonable searches and seizures
- Right to bear arms
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- Right to remain silent,not be tried for the same crime,have fair legal process
- Right to speedy trial,a public trial,a lawyer,a jury
- This was written in 1787
- Education laws are mostly decided by states.(Example)
- No quartering soldiers
- Protects you from cruel and unusual punishment
11 Clues: Right to bear arms • No quartering soldiers • This was written in 1787 • The right to travel freely • Right to a jury trial in civil cases • Protects you from cruel and unusual punishment • Freedom of Speech,Religion,Press,Assemble,Petition • Protection from unreasonable searches and seizures • Right to speedy trial,a public trial,a lawyer,a jury • ...
The Bill of Rights 2022-01-22
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- Congress proposed this many amendments, but only 10 were ratified.
- You have the freedom of ____.
- No excessive ____.
- The power belongs to the states or people if its is not written in the ____.
- No cruel or unusual ____.
- No searches are to be ____.
- You don't have to house soldiers during times of war or ____.
- By this month 3/4 of the states had ratified the first amendments.
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- Can not be tried this many times for the same crime.
- You have the right to bear ____.
- You have the freedom to choose this.
- Grand Jury has to have enough of this to accuse you.
- You have the right to this.
- How many amendments were ratified?
- You have a right to this type of trial.
- To change.
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. • Can not be tried this many times for the same crime. • ...
Bill of Rights crossword 2020-11-10
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- interpretation of
- force to do something
- represent of being something of little worth
- to set right
- a military force made up of civil population in case of an emergency
- confiscation or impounding property using force
- find something out for certain
- proceedings against someone because of a criminal charge
- a public and heated disagreement
- mentioning a number of thing one by one
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- cause a reason to have a warrant
- required by law
- a document issued by the government allowing the police to make an arrest or search land
- accusation of a serious crime
- a formal presentation of information to a court
- break the agreement of something
16 Clues: to set right • required by law • interpretation of • force to do something • accusation of a serious crime • find something out for certain • cause a reason to have a warrant • break the agreement of something • a public and heated disagreement • mentioning a number of thing one by one • represent of being something of little worth • a formal presentation of information to a court • ...
Bill of Rights crossword 2020-11-10
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- accusation of a serious crime
- required by law
- confiscation or impounding property using force
- cause a reason to have a warrant
- a formal presentation of information to a court
- proceedings against someone because of a criminal charge
- break the agreement of something
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- mentioning a number of thing one by one
- a public and heated disagreement
- a military force made up of civil population in case of an emergency
- force to do something
- a document issued by the government allowing the police to make an arrest or search land
- find something out for certain
- to set right
- interpretation of
- represent of being something of little worth
16 Clues: to set right • required by law • interpretation of • force to do something • accusation of a serious crime • find something out for certain • a public and heated disagreement • cause a reason to have a warrant • break the agreement of something • mentioning a number of thing one by one • represent of being something of little worth • confiscation or impounding property using force • ...
Constitution & Bill of Rights 2022-05-09
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- The right to bear arms
- Powers reserved to the states
- The men who founded our nation and our Constitution- George Washington, James Madison, and Benjamin Franklin.
- person who didn't support the Constitution because they felt that it didn't guarantee the rights of the people
- Their rebellion caused the Constitutional Convention.
- system of government in which power is shared between the central government and the states
- The first written-down plan of government for the United States.
- right to grand jury, indictment, no double jeopardy, freedom from self-incrimination, due process of law
- They were essays that answered the Antifederalist attacks
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- Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
- A convention of 55 delegates from 12 states where they discussed a new form of government, the Constitution, in Philadelphia in 1787
- freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of assembly, freedom of the press, freedom to petition.
- The first 10 amendments to the Constitution. They protected the rights of the people
- person who supported a strong central government and the Constitution
- Right to a fair, speedy, public trial
- A type of government in which people choose representatives to govern them. Each state gets 1 vote.
16 Clues: The right to bear arms • Powers reserved to the states • Right to a fair, speedy, public trial • Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures • Their rebellion caused the Constitutional Convention. • They were essays that answered the Antifederalist attacks • The first written-down plan of government for the United States. • ...
The Glorious Revolution 2021-11-04
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- Believed in no cruel and unusual punishment
- Believed in freedom of speech and religion
- The Glorious Revolution in 3 pts EXCEPT
- The Engish Bill of Rights influenced the following in the US Bill of Rights, EXCEPT
- Good government must protect the rights of individual freedoms
- Favored monarchy that relied on a social contract
- Believed in limited government and natural rights
- The Glorious Revolution ended tensions between
- The Declaration of Rights gave these freedoms, EXCEPT
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- This movement influenced The Enlightenment
- This is an economic system where businesses have little to no government involvement a.k.a. "your wild cousin"
- Believed women should have equal say in the government
- Wealth of Nations and supported laissez-faire economy
- She was the Protestant daughter of James II
- This is an open Catholic
- Believed in separation of powers to keep the government in check
- The Declaration of Indulgence created this type of government
- They supported the succession of James II
- The Glorious Revolution changed _________ from Catholic to Protestant
- Are Catholics and Protestants the same
20 Clues: This is an open Catholic • Are Catholics and Protestants the same • The Glorious Revolution in 3 pts EXCEPT • They supported the succession of James II • This movement influenced The Enlightenment • Believed in freedom of speech and religion • Believed in no cruel and unusual punishment • She was the Protestant daughter of James II • ...
Bill of Rights crossword 2020-11-10
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- accusation of a serious crime
- find something out for certain
- to set right
- a military force made up of civil population in case of an emergency
- interpretation of
- mentioning a number of thing one by one
- proceedings against someone because of a criminal charge
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- represent of being something of little worth
- a public and heated disagreement
- confiscation or impounding property using force
- force to do something
- a formal presentation of information to a court
- cause a reason to have a warrant
- required by law
- break the agreement of something
- a document issued by the government allowing the police to make an arrest or search land
16 Clues: to set right • required by law • interpretation of • force to do something • accusation of a serious crime • find something out for certain • a public and heated disagreement • cause a reason to have a warrant • break the agreement of something • mentioning a number of thing one by one • represent of being something of little worth • confiscation or impounding property using force • ...
Bill of Rights Crossword 2022-01-25
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- Everyone has the right to a _______ trial
- given to the states and the people
- get charged or sentenced in where you did the crime
- Apply to the Bill of Rights to the states
- Rights not given to the federal government
- The right to hold public meetings and form associations w/o interference from the government
- The Right to engage in rituals and actions during church
- The citizens have to right to deny the authorities to ____________ there cars and property.
- no _________ Jeopardy that prevents you from going to court more than once for the same crime
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- Document needed to search a suspect, house, car or someones belongings, etc.
- The power to take private property for public use
- Citizens do not have to ___________ soldiers.
- The process where witnesses can testify for you
- no ________ or unusual punishments
- The right to gather signatures in support of a case and a lobby legislative bodies for a against legislative.
- The right for a citizen to own _______ to protect themselves.
16 Clues: given to the states and the people • no ________ or unusual punishments • Everyone has the right to a _______ trial • Apply to the Bill of Rights to the states • Rights not given to the federal government • Citizens do not have to ___________ soldiers. • The process where witnesses can testify for you • The power to take private property for public use • ...
Bill of Rights Crossword 2022-01-25
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- The citizens have to right to deny the authorities to ____________ there cars and property.
- The right for a citizen to own _______ to protect themselves.
- get charged or sentenced in where you did the crime
- no _________ Jeopardy that prevents you from going to court more than once for the same crime
- The process where witnesses can testify for you
- Rights not given to the federal government
- The power to take private property for public use
- The Right to engage in rituals and actions during church
- The right to hold public meetings and form associations w/o interference from the government
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- Everyone has the right to a _______ trial
- no ________ or unusual punishments
- Document needed to search a suspect, house, car or someones belongings, etc.
- Citizens do not have to ___________ soldiers.
- given to the states and the people
- Apply to the Bill of Rights to the states
- The right to gather signatures in support of a case and a lobby legislative bodies for a against legislative.
16 Clues: no ________ or unusual punishments • given to the states and the people • Everyone has the right to a _______ trial • Apply to the Bill of Rights to the states • Rights not given to the federal government • Citizens do not have to ___________ soldiers. • The process where witnesses can testify for you • The power to take private property for public use • ...
The Bill of Rights 2023-01-04
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- This amendment is very useful when you've been accused of a crime and need a trial and witnesses.
- The government can't take away someone's life, liberty, or property without going through the proper steps of law.
- This amendment gives you your right to bear arms.
- This amendment protects you from unreasonable searches and seizures without a warrant and from being wrongly accused.
- A document issued by a judge for arresting someone.
- This amendment protects you from double jeopardy, eminent domain, self-indictment, and being tried for a crime without an indictment by a grand jury.
- Housing of soldiers in private houses.
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- A document issued by a judge for attaining evidence.
- This amendment stops soldiers from living in your home without permission.
- This amendment grants you a trial by jury.
- This amendment says rights not listed in the constitution are given to the people.
- A group of people who decide if there is enough evidence to have a trial.
- This amendment gives you your five freedoms of expression.
- The right to gather in a group.
- This amendment protects you from excessive bail and cruel punishment.
- This amendment says powers not listed in the constitution are given to the states.
16 Clues: The right to gather in a group. • Housing of soldiers in private houses. • This amendment grants you a trial by jury. • This amendment gives you your right to bear arms. • A document issued by a judge for arresting someone. • A document issued by a judge for attaining evidence. • This amendment gives you your five freedoms of expression. • ...
US Constitution Crossword 2022-11-07
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- the first amendment promises freedom of _________, press, assembly, and petition.
- the bill of rights was a set of _________ that defines fundamental liberties.
- Is the state that promised to ratify if the Bill of Rights was added.
- Federalists __________________ the ratification of the Constitution.
- The federalists and _________________ were the two different groups that emerged during the ratification of the Constitution.
- citizens are required to pay taxes, obey the law and serve on a _____________.
- citizenship can be achieved by birth or by _______________.
- There were 10 _____________ in the Bill of Rights.
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- The group that believed in a strong central government.
- The ___________ amendment allows citizens the right to bear arms.
- The Bill of Rights was a set of _________ that defines fundamental liberties.
- __________ amendment protects the rights of people on trial for crimes.
- Was the first state to ratify the US Constitution.
- Anti-federalists believed that the ________ should have more power than the central government.
- To vote to adopt or make official
- Anti-federalists ________________ the ratification of the Constitution.
16 Clues: To vote to adopt or make official • Was the first state to ratify the US Constitution. • There were 10 _____________ in the Bill of Rights. • The group that believed in a strong central government. • citizenship can be achieved by birth or by _______________. • The ___________ amendment allows citizens the right to bear arms. • ...
Social Studies 90 - Unit 2 2015-12-14
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- An act that took away political rights and ceremonies from first nations people
- The number of provinces that must consent to change the consitution.
- The Charter of Rights and Freedoms is _________ in the Constitution.
- An anual payment to the first nations from the government, in exchange for land use.
- The prime minister responsible for creating Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms in 1982
- The only offical bilangual province in Canada
- _____ rights belong to a group of people, often a minority to protect them.
- An important document that declared people's rights in England.
- A collective right of first nations that deals with health
- Agreements between the government and first nations over land, money, and education.
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- The prime minister who wrote first implimented the Bill of Rights in 1960.
- The court that takes resposibility for laying out limits to rights and freedoms.
- ______ nation that is protected under minority rights in Canada.
- Freedoms given to any Canadian citizen, regardless of status.
- A province that threatened to seperate from Canada twice, as it felt like it's rights were being ignored.
- _____ A person of Frech decent, speaking french, with minority rights in Canada
- _____ schools that boarded first nation's children, and educated then in a European fashion.
- A document that declares people's rights and freedoms as citizens of Canada.
- Pressuring a certain culture, or group of people to become like the majority.
- A bill that made it easier for first nation's land to be developed, without concensus.
- Collective rights are ones that have existed previous to the _______ landing in Canada.
21 Clues: The only offical bilangual province in Canada • A collective right of first nations that deals with health • Freedoms given to any Canadian citizen, regardless of status. • An important document that declared people's rights in England. • ______ nation that is protected under minority rights in Canada. • ...
Search & Seek 2014-10-21
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- / Thomas Jefferson wrote the D.O.I at the ____ House
- Madison / he wrote the Bill of Rights
- / anything that provides information
- of Rights / amendments
- / they set up our laws
- / college made up of presidential electors
- / one,distinctive feature of the U.S. government
- / capitol during the 1790s to 1800s
- / agreement between two or more sides
- / highest court
- / apporoval
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- / The ______ are balanced powers
- / Article III deals with the _____ branch
- / opposed ratification of the constitution
- / colonies concerned about two essential government
- / volunteers
- / farmers built a system of _____ and balances
- / created many ideas
- / explains our constitution
- / framers didn’t form a “_____” document
20 Clues: / apporoval • / volunteers • / highest court • / created many ideas • of Rights / amendments • / they set up our laws • / explains our constitution • / The ______ are balanced powers • / capitol during the 1790s to 1800s • / anything that provides information • Madison / he wrote the Bill of Rights • / agreement between two or more sides • / framers didn’t form a “_____” document • ...
The Bill of Rights 2024-10-23
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- Protects individuals from “unreasonable” searches and seizures.
- Individuals have the rights to write to government representatives of officials, seeking a change in law.
- A citizen cannot be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.
- Wrote the Bill of Rights
- People should have the right to keep and bear arms (carry weapons).
- Guarantees the right to a trial by a jury in many civil disputes.
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- Guarantees individuals the right to freely engage in any religious practices that do not directly harm others
- Allows newspapers, radio, and television to write or announce what they want without fear of punishment
- First ten amendments of the Constitution
- States that just because the Constitution lists some specific individual rights, this does not mean that citizens do not hold other rights.
- Prohibits the government from placing troops in people’s homes without their permission.
- People have the right to gather peacefully with others without fear that the government will use force against them.
- The federal government has powers only over things specifically given to them in the Constitution.
- Federal courts cannot require unusually high bail.
- Americans cannot be put in jail for criticizing the government or for expressing individual beliefs.
- Guarantees a fair and impartial trial to all persons accused of a crime.
16 Clues: Wrote the Bill of Rights • First ten amendments of the Constitution • Federal courts cannot require unusually high bail. • Protects individuals from “unreasonable” searches and seizures. • Guarantees the right to a trial by a jury in many civil disputes. • People should have the right to keep and bear arms (carry weapons). • ...
The Bill of Rights 2022-01-22
Across
- Congress proposed this many amendments, but only 10 were ratified.
- You have the freedom of ____.
- No excessive ____.
- The power belongs to the states or people if its is not written in the ____.
- No cruel or unusual ____.
- No searches are to be ____.
- You don't have to house soldiers during times of war or ____.
- By this month 3/4 of the states had ratified the first amendments.
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- Can not be tried this many times for the same crime.
- You have the right to bear ____.
- You have the freedom to choose this.
- Grand Jury has to have enough of this to accuse you.
- You have the right to this.
- How many amendments were ratified?
- You have a right to this type of trial.
- To change.
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. • Can not be tried this many times for the same crime. • ...
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.
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- 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. • ...
US Bill of Rights 2024-11-20
Across
- Freedoms of expression - like speech and religion
- According to the 8th Amendment, this type of punishment is not allowed
- To house a soldier
- To get together, First Amendment right
- ability to believe what you want
- You have a right to this professional, stated by the 6th Amendment
- Second Amendment right, allows us to have these
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- "I plead the ___"
- This is needed for police to search you
- Newspapers, First Amendment right
- These people determine guilt or innocence
- This Amendment prevents quartering of soldiers
- Fourth Amendment protects this
- Right to bear arms
- Money paid to get out of jail before your court date
- ability to express yourself, in writing or verbally
16 Clues: "I plead the ___" • To house a soldier • Right to bear arms • Fourth Amendment protects this • ability to believe what you want • Newspapers, First Amendment right • To get together, First Amendment right • This is needed for police to search you • These people determine guilt or innocence • This Amendment prevents quartering of soldiers • ...
The Bill of Rights 2025-11-13
Across
- - The priciples or system of govornment,form a unity and remain independent
- - A system of rules which enforce rules
- - A elected person from a political party to rule the whole country
- - Was any power not given by the government,are reserved to
- - The first 10 Amendments to the constitution
- - The body of fundamental principles and to compose something
- - He wrote the Bill of Rights in 1789
- - President is enforcing the law making
- - The Supreme Court,responsible for interpreting laws
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- - This amendment is very important because it protects the 5 core and the rights to petition in government
- - A formal choice to vote a political person
- - The power to act, speak, and stand for something
- - System of government ruled by a eliglible member of a state
- - Congress,responsible for making the laws
- states
- - A state that which a supreme power is held by people, nominated rather than a monarch
16 Clues: states • - He wrote the Bill of Rights in 1789 • - A system of rules which enforce rules • - President is enforcing the law making • - Congress,responsible for making the laws • - A formal choice to vote a political person • - The first 10 Amendments to the constitution • - The power to act, speak, and stand for something • ...
Constitution Crossword 2024-12-06
Across
- also know as the executive branch
- government where people rule
- part of congress
- also know legislative branch
- part of congress and legislative branch
- Governmentgovernment's power is limited
- nobody is above the law
- is the number of amendments to the Constitution
- a change to the Constitution
- StatuteofReligiousFreedom document talked religious freedoms
- of Rights established structure
- hard to change the Constitution
- another name for the president
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- the people choose people to respresent them
- giving permission to government
- served as a model for Bill of Rights
- to approve
- complaints
- life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness
- branch Supreme Court
20 Clues: to approve • complaints • part of congress • branch Supreme Court • nobody is above the law • government where people rule • also know legislative branch • a change to the Constitution • another name for the president • giving permission to government • of Rights established structure • hard to change the Constitution • also know as the executive branch • ...
project 2023-01-23
18 Clues: Act • Act • Carta • of law • review • Compact • democracy • democracy • of powers • government • sovereignty • and balances • of Burgesses • Bill of Rights • of the governed • Act Townshend Act • French & Indian War • rule, minority rights
Civics Crossword Puzzle 110/189 2017-12-09
Across
- a method of delaying action on a bill in the senate by making long speeches
- of Rights The first ten amendments to the U.S constitution, which set forth basic rights guaranteed to all U.S citizens
- Duty Serving on a jury
- Law refers to the group of laws that define what acts are crimes
- agencies was created by the government to create a specalized job
- counts votes, encourages party loyalty, and ensure that the party's members are present for important votes
- of church and state The division between the government and religion
- when the country has needed huge numbers of soliders
- Tax A tax a person has to pay to register a vote.
- forgives the person for his or her crime and eliminates the punishment
- rejecting a bill
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- Rights rights guaranteed to all U.S citizens.
- the practice of drawing district lines that favor a particular political party, politician, or group of people
- is the group of laws that refer to disputes between people
- Written arguments.
- U.S consul's office.
- limited by law
- formal documents that allow U.S citizens to travel aboard
- Allow foreigners to come to the U.S
- is money or property that the accused gives the court to hold
20 Clues: limited by law • rejecting a bill • Written arguments. • U.S consul's office. • Duty Serving on a jury • Allow foreigners to come to the U.S • Rights rights guaranteed to all U.S citizens. • when the country has needed huge numbers of soliders • formal documents that allow U.S citizens to travel aboard • is the group of laws that refer to disputes between people • ...
Civics Crossword Puzzle 110/189 2017-12-09
Across
- counts votes, encourages party loyalty, and ensure that the party's members are present for important votes
- of Rights The first ten amendments to the U.S constitution, which set forth basic rights guaranteed to all U.S citizens
- Law refers to the group of laws that define what acts are crimes
- forgives the person for his or her crime and eliminates the punishment
- of church and state The division between the government and religion
- is the group of laws that refer to disputes between people
- Duty Serving on a jury
- agencies was created by the government to create a specalized job
- Allow foreigners to come to the U.S
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- A tax a person has to pay to register a vote.
- the practice of drawing district lines that favor a particular political party, politician, or group of people
- is money or property that the accused gives the court to hold
- limited by law
- formal documents that allow U.S citizens to travel aboard
- when the country has needed huge numbers of soliders
- U.S consul's office.
- a method of delaying action on a bill in the senate by making long speeches
- Rights rights guaranteed to all U.S citizens.
- Written arguments.
- rejecting a bill
20 Clues: limited by law • rejecting a bill • Written arguments. • U.S consul's office. • Duty Serving on a jury • Allow foreigners to come to the U.S • A tax a person has to pay to register a vote. • Rights rights guaranteed to all U.S citizens. • when the country has needed huge numbers of soliders • formal documents that allow U.S citizens to travel aboard • ...
Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle 2017-01-12
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- What the Bill of Rights was written on
- Makes a change
- Individuals who fought for the Constitution
- Chief Executive
- Opposite of slavery
- First to rule
- Congress, Senate, and Supreme Court
- Used to write with
- What our Founding Fathers wore
- An agreement between countries or states
- Another word for a law
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- Opposite to the Senate
- Where the President stays
- Louisiana Purchase
- Used with cannon balls
- Fights for what is right
- United States
- Writer of the Bill of Rights
- Supreme law of the United States
- Flintlock
- Someone sent to a convention to represent a state
21 Clues: Flintlock • United States • First to rule • Makes a change • Chief Executive • Louisiana Purchase • Used to write with • Opposite of slavery • Opposite to the Senate • Used with cannon balls • Another word for a law • Fights for what is right • Where the President stays • Writer of the Bill of Rights • What our Founding Fathers wore • Supreme law of the United States • ...
Constitution & Bill of rights 2022-04-29
Across
- what does government mean
- What is the constitution about
- Where was the constitution made
- who made the virgina plan
- when was the constitution created
- Who signed the bill of rights
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- Who signed the constitution
- What is the bill of rights about
- What is a right in the bill of rights
- did america have a strong government
- Could Britian afford alot of things
- When was the bill of rights made
12 Clues: what does government mean • who made the virgina plan • Who signed the constitution • Who signed the bill of rights • What is the constitution about • Where was the constitution made • What is the bill of rights about • When was the bill of rights made • when was the constitution created • Could Britian afford alot of things • did america have a strong government • ...
American gov 2023-09-14
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- acted framer of the articles of confederation and signer of the Declaration of Independence
- urged the delegates to overlook parts of the document overlook part of the document
- helped drafted the northwest ordinance and voiced his concern that the constitution lacked bill of rights
- 1787 he published his persuasive defense of the constitution of gov of the United States of America
- signed the constitution of America in 1778
- help create bill of rights
- presented the great compromise
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- idea introduced New Jersey plan
- proposed the amendments to the constitution/the bill of rights/fourth president
- provided the first ten amendments to the constitution
- didn’t sign constitution because it lacked bill of rights/didn’t want constitution to become too powerful
- defended the principals underlying the constitution and delegate of New York
12 Clues: help create bill of rights • presented the great compromise • idea introduced New Jersey plan • signed the constitution of America in 1778 • provided the first ten amendments to the constitution • defended the principals underlying the constitution and delegate of New York • proposed the amendments to the constitution/the bill of rights/fourth president • ...
Constitution 2018-03-07
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- author of the Constitution
- compromised created bicameral legislature
- plan created for the small states
- plan for the large states based on population
- way to ensure no branch as too much power
- an addition to a document
- rights protected by the Bill of Rights
- every state gets equal representation
- an agreement between opposing groups
- group in favor of ratifying the Constitution
- approval of a document or policy
- branch that has the power to make or write laws
- branch that enforces laws
- amendment state rights
- legislative body having two chambers or houses
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- location of Constitutional Convention
- document outlining the fundamental principles and structures of government
- way to count slaves in the population
- deals with criminals
- amendment peoples' rights
- includes courts, judges, and the power to review laws and settle disagreements
- created bicameral legislature
- group that wanted the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution
- political system in which power is shared between a national/central govt. and state govts.
- amendment says no cruel and unusual punishment
- amendment protection from unreasonable searches and seizures
26 Clues: deals with criminals • amendment state rights • amendment peoples' rights • an addition to a document • branch that enforces laws • author of the Constitution • created bicameral legislature • approval of a document or policy • plan created for the small states • an agreement between opposing groups • location of Constitutional Convention • way to count slaves in the population • ...
Bill O Rights 2021-01-12
Across
- an alteration or change that adds to, improves, or corrects a motion or bill
- this amendment outlaws cruel and unusual punishment
- The state wants to build a highway, but the current land owners don't want to sell. What power could the government use?
- The branch of the federal government responsible for writing of amendments
- the number of people on a jury
- the document to which the bill of rights is attached
- court the only court established by the constitution and usually rules only on issues of national importance two words
- the 10th Amendment protects the rights of ______
- another name for the first 10 amendments three words
- local police officers are hired by your town. the federal goverment has no power over them listed in the Constitution. This an example of powers covered by the ____ amendment.
- This amendment allows you to be silent if your testimony will incriminate you
- I petition the government to build a Death Star. Which Amendment gives me this right?
- A national or central government that has powers greater than individual state governments
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- amendment four says your possessions can’t be taken from you without a
- the amount of states that must approve an amendment for it to become a law
- The right to travel, for example is covered by this
- the branch of the federal government that is in charge of the court system
- amendment five says you can’t be tried twice using the same _________
- the name of the legal body that is responsible for writing in passing amendments
- the number of amendments contained in the Bill of Rights
- The court will provide me with an attorney because of amendment _____
- Amendment II allows you to possess this if you choose
- this freedom is one of the three basic freedoms protected by the First Amendment
- the amount of each of the houses of Congress that must approve an amendment for it to be submitted to the states for their approval
- this amendment says you can’t be forced to house or feed a soldier during peacetime
- this Amendment guarantees a trial by jury in civil cases
- this Amendment doesn't permit search and seizure without a warrant
27 Clues: the number of people on a jury • the 10th Amendment protects the rights of ______ • The right to travel, for example is covered by this • this amendment outlaws cruel and unusual punishment • the document to which the bill of rights is attached • another name for the first 10 amendments three words • Amendment II allows you to possess this if you choose • ...
The Bill of Rights 2025-05-13
8 Clues: The original consitution • Led the continental army • Didn't want a bill of rights • They wanted a bill of rights • He created the bill of rights • 10 of these make up the bill of rights • It gave rights that couldn't be taken away • They controlled the Colonies before the Revolution
Third nine weeks study guide pt 1 2021-03-03
19 Clues: IX • Right • Clause • Liberty • Culture • v. Wade • v. Yoder • Restraint • of Rights • v. Vitale • v. Wainwright • Incorporation • v. Des Moines • Process clause • Exercise Clause • v. United States • Protection Clause • Rights Act of 1965 • Rights Act of 1964
Constitution 2018-03-07
Across
- approval of a document or policy
- compromised created bicameral legislature
- includes courts, judges, and the power to review laws and settle disagreements
- branch that enforces laws
- an agreement between opposing groups
- group that wanted the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution
- amendment says no cruel and unusual punishment
- amendment protection from unreasonable searches and seizures
- rights protected by the Bill of Rights
- branch that has the power to make or write laws
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- plan created for the small states
- every state gets equal representation
- amendment state rights
- political system in which power is shared between a national/central govt. and state govts.
- an addition to a document
- plan for the large states based on population
- location of Constitutional Convention
- document outlining the fundamental principles and structures of government
- created bicameral legislature
- way to count slaves in the population
- legislative body having two chambers or houses
- deals with criminals
- group in favor of ratifying the Constitution
- and balances way to ensure no branch as too much power
- amendment peoples' rights
- author of the Constitution
26 Clues: deals with criminals • amendment state rights • an addition to a document • branch that enforces laws • amendment peoples' rights • author of the Constitution • created bicameral legislature • approval of a document or policy • plan created for the small states • an agreement between opposing groups • every state gets equal representation • location of Constitutional Convention • ...
Bill Of Rights and Constitution crossword 2022-01-20
Across
- How many amendments did the
- Guarantees freedom from testifying against yourself
- What year was the constitution written?
- What house is based on population?
- Guarantees freedom from Double Jeopardy
- Where was the constitution created?
- The person most responsible for writing the Bill of Rights was
- Bill of Rights have?
- Which branch makes laws?
- Just because a right is not specifically mentioned in the Constitution does not mean the people are not entitled to that right
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- Guarantees freedom to assemble peacefully
- Guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial
- What Amendment states you have the right to bear arms
- protects against cruel and unusual punishment
- Guarantees freedom from quartering soldiers in our homes
- Of Rights The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are called the
- Police must get a warrant.
17 Clues: Bill of Rights have? • Which branch makes laws? • Police must get a warrant. • How many amendments did the • What house is based on population? • Where was the constitution created? • What year was the constitution written? • Guarantees freedom from Double Jeopardy • Guarantees freedom to assemble peacefully • protects against cruel and unusual punishment • ...
Constitution Basics Crossword 2024-01-08
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- system to ensure no branch overpowers another branch
- this branch interprets the laws
- this branch enforces the laws
- an official change to the Constitution
- head of the Executive Branch
- elected officials who vote on behalf of others
- number of houses in Congress
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- means the right to vote
- the separation of powers between levels of government
- The President is actually elected by this
- the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution
- first in line to succeed the president
- defenders of the Constitution as-is (no bill of rights needed)
- official body that has the authority to hear cases
- this branch writes the laws
- opponnents of the Constitution without a bill of rights
- number of branches in the United States government
- The introductory section to the U.S. Constitution
- this must pass Congress & the President to become law
- when a law violates the Constitution
20 Clues: means the right to vote • this branch writes the laws • head of the Executive Branch • number of houses in Congress • this branch enforces the laws • this branch interprets the laws • when a law violates the Constitution • first in line to succeed the president • an official change to the Constitution • The President is actually elected by this • ...
consultation crossword 2022-04-18
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- the third president.
- the federal government had no power to _______.
- the second president.
- The number of justices in the Supreme Court
- he was the first president.
- bill of _____.
- delegates debated over how much _____.
- ____ of rights
- enforces laws
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- there are this many amendments to the constitution today.
- interpret laws
- the fourth president.
- formal plan of government.
- makes laws
- The person who leads the executive branch
15 Clues: makes laws • enforces laws • interpret laws • bill of _____. • ____ of rights • the third president. • the fourth president. • the second president. • formal plan of government. • he was the first president. • delegates debated over how much _____. • The person who leads the executive branch • The number of justices in the Supreme Court • the federal government had no power to _______. • ...
Chapter 8-9 Vocab & People 2024-10-19
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- Powers that are limited
- Rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights.
- Essays defending the Constitution.
- Territory covered by the land Ordinance of 1785.
- Opposing the Constitution.
- Supporters of the Constitution.
- Army of farmers in Massachusetts who are in debt.
- Belief that the government should be based on the people.
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- First 10 Amendments.
- Proposal of a Three branches and Two house legislature.
- Branches exercising checks, and control over other branches.
- Proposal of a One-House legislature.
- Shared Power among the Government & the States.
- Official Approval.
- Agreement of a two house legislature.
15 Clues: Official Approval. • First 10 Amendments. • Powers that are limited • Opposing the Constitution. • Supporters of the Constitution. • Essays defending the Constitution. • Proposal of a One-House legislature. • Agreement of a two house legislature. • Rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. • Shared Power among the Government & the States. • ...
Gov CAP Project 2023-05-11
Across
- When your vote matters
- Old fashioned primaries
- Civil ___; from Bill of rights
- Those running who are currently in office
- Presidential response to bills
- ___ Clause, gives congress power to pass necessary laws
- Citizens select representatives in this
- Second in line to succeed the president
- Stronger part of Congress
- Amendment in question under Engel v. Vitale
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- Rights Life, liberty, and property
- Taken every 10 years
- State that wanted representation based on pop.
- Talk to death
- Type of grant for a specific area
- Replaced Articles
- Both state and national government
- Written in the constitution
- Proposed law
- Supporters of the US Const
20 Clues: Proposed law • Talk to death • Replaced Articles • Taken every 10 years • When your vote matters • Old fashioned primaries • Stronger part of Congress • Supporters of the US Const • Written in the constitution • Civil ___; from Bill of rights • Presidential response to bills • Type of grant for a specific area • Both state and national government • Rights Life, liberty, and property • ...
VOCAB 2023-01-12
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- the worst type of crime
- introduction to bill of rights
- govenor the next govener if the main one were to die
- branch that makes laws
- branch branch that decides laws
- court hightest judicial court
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- a group of people appointed for a function
- of powers an act seperating the branches
- assembly the legislative assembly
- branch that puts laws into effect
- doc. writen in 1789 declaring freedom from GB
- less serious crime
- freedom that belongs to everyone
- election election of canidits for office
- of rights first 10 admentments
15 Clues: less serious crime • branch that makes laws • the worst type of crime • court hightest judicial court • introduction to bill of rights • of rights first 10 admentments • branch branch that decides laws • freedom that belongs to everyone • assembly the legislative assembly • branch that puts laws into effect • of powers an act seperating the branches • ...
Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle 2025-03-17
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- , Second amendment had the right to bear____.
- Process , A legal process established to make sure people are not punished without first being proven guilty in a fair trial
- , Supported the Bill of Rights
- , The first 10 amendments to the Constitution
- , Which amendment declares that people have more rights than the Bill of Rights?
- , Did not support the Bill of Rights
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- , 7th amendment deals with _____law.
- , 6th amendment have right to a _____.
- , 8th amendment protects against cruel and unusual ___.
- , 10th amendment key part in _____.
- , Which amendment is the government cannot force anyone to house soldiers
- , 5th amendment you have the right to remain _____.
- , The second amendment protects against illegal search and _____.
- , The first amendment protects against freedom of speech press religion petition and ____.
14 Clues: , Supported the Bill of Rights • , 10th amendment key part in _____. • , 7th amendment deals with _____law. • , 6th amendment have right to a _____. • , Did not support the Bill of Rights • , The first 10 amendments to the Constitution • , 5th amendment you have the right to remain _____. • , 8th amendment protects against cruel and unusual ___. • ...
Government Crossword Puzzle 2025-06-15
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- – To formally approve something, like the Constitution.
- of the Grned An – The permission to be ruled.
- – Wanted a Bill of Rights to protect freedoms.
- Powers – Powers shared by both the state and national governments.
- Government – A government that must follow laws and can’t do everything it wants.
- – The process of applying the Bill of Rights to the states.
- Compact – An agreement signed by Pilgrims to follow fair laws.
- Powers – Things the government is not allowed to do.
- Powers – Powers saved just for the states.
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- – A supporter of the U.S. Constitution during ratification.
- Domain – The government can take land if it pays fair compensation, and BalThe ances – Branches of government can stop each other’s powers.
- – Something that follows the rules of the Constitution.
- Review – The Power of courts to say a law is unconstitutional.
- Powers – Powers listed for the national government.
- Carta – A 1215 document from England that limited the king’s power.
- Contract – An Agreement between the government. Protection of Law – Laws apply to everyone, even leaders.
- Bill of Rights – A 1689 document giving English people basic rights.
- Process – Fair treatment under the law.
18 Clues: Process – Fair treatment under the law. • Powers – Powers saved just for the states. • of the Grned An – The permission to be ruled. • – Wanted a Bill of Rights to protect freedoms. • Powers – Powers listed for the national government. • Powers – Things the government is not allowed to do. • – To formally approve something, like the Constitution. • ...
THE GEORGIA GOVERNMENT AND ASSEMBLY 2023-03-23
Across
- An organization of a colony
- A official paper for rights
- Place of Justice
- The working area of the government
- A ownership of an area
- A group of government officials
- The act of Justice
- Active in the Bill of Rights
- The law area of the government
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- The foundation of the government
- Government and Judicial law area
- A resident of a country
- A commandment in a government
- A organization built on something
- A group of people
- A objective your allowed to do
- The act of making a group of a supply
- A group of laws
- Area stretching out in the government
- Choosing a leader
20 Clues: A group of laws • Place of Justice • A group of people • Choosing a leader • The act of Justice • A ownership of an area • A resident of a country • An organization of a colony • A official paper for rights • Active in the Bill of Rights • A commandment in a government • A objective your allowed to do • The law area of the government • A group of government officials • ...
THE GEORGIA GOVERNMENT AND ASSEMBLY 2023-03-23
Across
- An organization of a colony
- A official paper for rights
- Place of Justice
- The working area of the government
- A ownership of an area
- A group of government officials
- The act of Justice
- Active in the Bill of Rights
- The law area of the government
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- The foundation of the government
- Government and Judicial law area
- A resident of a country
- A commandment in a government
- A organization built on something
- A group of people
- A objective your allowed to do
- The act of making a group of a supply
- A group of laws
- Area stretching out in the government
- Choosing a leader
20 Clues: A group of laws • Place of Justice • A group of people • Choosing a leader • The act of Justice • A ownership of an area • A resident of a country • An organization of a colony • A official paper for rights • Active in the Bill of Rights • A commandment in a government • A objective your allowed to do • The law area of the government • A group of government officials • ...
Constitution Crossword 2018-01-19
Across
- Senate rule that stops a debate
- also known as the executive branch of the government
- a draft of a proposed law
- the last clause of section 8 of the Constitution's first article
- The Bill of Rights has 10 of these
- an official count of the population
- part of the legislative branch that makes and passes federal laws
- non-specific rights that are used to help carry out enumerated powers
- the USA's system of government
- all of the legislative branch (both senate and house of representatives)
- system of counterbalancing influences thought of by James Madison
- the use of speeches to delay/stop the passing of a bill
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- also known as the judicial branch of the government
- powers that are listed out clearly
- list of amendments that ensure civil rights
- one of the three branches of government that is made up of the president
- a controversial political doctrine
- one of the three branches of government that is made up of the senate and house of representatives
- one of the three branches of government that is made up of the supreme court
- part of the legislative branch that makes bills
20 Clues: a draft of a proposed law • the USA's system of government • Senate rule that stops a debate • powers that are listed out clearly • The Bill of Rights has 10 of these • a controversial political doctrine • an official count of the population • list of amendments that ensure civil rights • part of the legislative branch that makes bills • ...
The First Amendment (The Bill of Rights) 2025-02-05
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- freedom to practice any ____ you want
- the bill of rights is in the ____ amendment
- the highest court in the land
- the president heads this branch
- congress makes up this branch
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- the highest court in the land makes up this branch
- freedom to ask the government to change
- the bill of rights is in this document
- freedom to gather together for change
- freedom to state your opinion
- freedom to share information
- there are _____ main freedoms in the bill of rights
12 Clues: freedom to share information • freedom to state your opinion • the highest court in the land • congress makes up this branch • the president heads this branch • freedom to practice any ____ you want • freedom to gather together for change • the bill of rights is in this document • freedom to ask the government to change • the bill of rights is in the ____ amendment • ...
Bill of rights cross word 2025-01-13
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- basic rights and freedoms that protect you from government overreach
- a system of government where power is shared between a national government and state governments
- advocated for the bill of rights to protect individual liberties from the newly formed federal government
- basic rights and freedoms that people have which are considered to be protected from undue governmental interference
- the legal idea that the bill of rights originally meant to limit only the federal government also applies to state governments
- official changes or additions to a document like the Constitution
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- initially opposed a bill of rights arguing that the Constitution ready protected individual liberties
- rights guaranteed to citizens by a country’s constitution
- the primary author of the bill of rights
- the government must follow fair procedures before taking away someone’s life liberty or property
- the formal approval of something usually a treaty contract or amendment making it officially valid
11 Clues: the primary author of the bill of rights • rights guaranteed to citizens by a country’s constitution • official changes or additions to a document like the Constitution • basic rights and freedoms that protect you from government overreach • a system of government where power is shared between a national government and state governments • ...
Branches of Government 2024-03-14
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- What does the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment prohibit?
- What is the second amendment of the Bill of Rights?
- which branch of government writes laws
- How many amendments make up the Bill of Rights?
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- which branch of government interprets laws
- the first 10 amendments are called
- What is the first amendment of the Bill of Rights?
- Minimum age become a president
- A proposed law
- Change to constitution
10 Clues: A proposed law • Change to constitution • Minimum age become a president • the first 10 amendments are called • which branch of government writes laws • which branch of government interprets laws • How many amendments make up the Bill of Rights? • What is the first amendment of the Bill of Rights? • What is the second amendment of the Bill of Rights? • ...
Samuel W. Constitution Crossword 2018-01-19
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- one of the three branches of government that is made up of the president
- powers that are listed out clearly
- a draft of a proposed law
- an official count of the population
- the use of speeches to delay/stop the passing of a bill
- Senate rule that stops a debate
- a controversial political doctrine
- the USA's system of government
- all of the legislative branch (both senate and house of representatives)
- one of the three branches of government that is made up of the supreme court
- part of the legislative branch that makes bills
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- also known as the judicial branch of the government
- part of the legislative branch that makes and passes federal laws
- the last clause of section 8 of the Constitution's first article
- one of the three branches of government that is made up of the senate and house of representatives
- non-specific rights that are used to help carry out enumerated powers
- also known as the executive branch of the government
- system of counterbalancing influences thought of by James Madison
- list of amendments that ensure civil rights
- The Bill of Rights has 10 of these
20 Clues: a draft of a proposed law • the USA's system of government • Senate rule that stops a debate • powers that are listed out clearly • a controversial political doctrine • The Bill of Rights has 10 of these • an official count of the population • list of amendments that ensure civil rights • part of the legislative branch that makes bills • ...
JACEY CLARKE 2017-03-07
18 Clues: 1787 • 1802 • 6000 • 1803 • system • rights • elections • basic laws • laws of Ohio • office terms • great powers • bill of rights • general simbly • widespread unhappiness • be elected by the votes • power the govnor lacked • constitutional convention • replace the constitutional
Civics Q3 Review 2022-03-08
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- IN CIVIL LAW, PEOPLE ARE SUING FOR ________
- THE 19TH AMENDMENDMENT HELPED WITH WOMEN'S _____
- THIS TYPE OF LAW APPLIES TO PEOPLE IN THE NAVY
- THESE PEOPLE WANTED A BILL OF RIGHTS ADDED TO THE CONSITUTION
- THE LEGAL PROCEDURES WHEN DEALING WITH THE ACCUSED
- THESE PEOPLE WANTED TO RATIFY THE CONSTITUTION AS IT WAS ORIGINALLY WRITTEN
- THE TYPES OF CASES THE SUPREME COURT USUALLY HEARS
- YOUR RIGHTS ARE LIMITED IF THEY CREATE CLEAR AND PRESENT ________
- THE 26TH AMENDMENDMENT GOT RID OF _______
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- THE BILL OF RIGHTS IS MEANT TO ______ YOUR RIGHTS
- THE PERSON WHO RUNS THE COURTROOM
- THE 13TH AMENDMENT _______ SLAVERY
- HIGHEST COURT IN THE LAND
- AMERICAN COURTS OPERATE ON AN _______ SYSTEM
- THE 14TH AMENDMENT GIVES US THIS
- A FAMOUS FEDERALIST
- THIS TYPE OF LAW CAN PUT PEOPLE IN JAIL
- THIS AMENDMENT PROTECTS YOU FORM UNREASONABLE SEARCHES BY POLICE
- THE FIRST TEN AMENDMENTS
- THIS AMENDMENT KEEPS SOLDIERS FROM STAYING AT YOUR HOUSE
20 Clues: A FAMOUS FEDERALIST • THE FIRST TEN AMENDMENTS • HIGHEST COURT IN THE LAND • THE 14TH AMENDMENT GIVES US THIS • THE PERSON WHO RUNS THE COURTROOM • THE 13TH AMENDMENT _______ SLAVERY • THIS TYPE OF LAW CAN PUT PEOPLE IN JAIL • THE 26TH AMENDMENDMENT GOT RID OF _______ • IN CIVIL LAW, PEOPLE ARE SUING FOR ________ • AMERICAN COURTS OPERATE ON AN _______ SYSTEM • ...
Fundamental Principles and Influential Documents 2025-09-06
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- Fundamental political __________ and concepts define and shape American constitutional government
- Each branch of government can _______ the power of the others
- The _______ Carta
- The Bill of Rights are the first ______ amendments to the Constitution
- The Judicial Branch ________ the laws
- The Virginia Declaration of Rights served as a _______ for the Bill of Rights
- The Executive branch _______ the laws
- Citizens elect representatives to run the government of their behalf
- The _________ of the Virginia Company of London guaranteed the colonists the same rights they had in England
- When _________ came to America, they brought English Common Law with them
- Government power is restricted (_________) by laws and a constitution
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- The division of power among the three branches of government (___________ of Powers)
- A system where government powers are divided between national and state levels
- English Common Law is based on _______ decisions
- The Legislative branch ______ the laws
- Everyone must follow the law ("_____ of law")
- The first three words of the Constitution "We the ________"
- Government derives its power from the _________ of the governed
- People have basic _______ that should be protected
19 Clues: The _______ Carta • The Judicial Branch ________ the laws • The Executive branch _______ the laws • The Legislative branch ______ the laws • Everyone must follow the law ("_____ of law") • English Common Law is based on _______ decisions • People have basic _______ that should be protected • The first three words of the Constitution "We the ________" • ...
The Bill of Rights 2022-11-03
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- Which amendment protects you from searches without reason?
- How many amendments are there?
- What is the highest court in the U.S.
- The second amendments allows you to ___.
- The fifth amendment protects you from __ jeopardy.
- Which amendment protects you from unusual punishment?
- The first amendment lets you to _____ .
- The seventh amendment is a ____ by jury.
- Protection from ___ of troops.
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- The tenth amendment is power of the _____.
- The sixth amendment allows you to have a?
- Which amendment lets you speak freely?
- The ninth amendment is power of the _____.
- Who is the head of state?
- The second amendment lets you have a well regulated ____.
15 Clues: Who is the head of state? • How many amendments are there? • Protection from ___ of troops. • What is the highest court in the U.S. • Which amendment lets you speak freely? • The first amendment lets you to _____ . • The second amendments allows you to ___. • The seventh amendment is a ____ by jury. • The sixth amendment allows you to have a? • ...
Bill of Rights crossword 2020-02-05
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- The 7th Amendment gives you the right to a trial by ___
- Under the 1st Amendment, you have the right to peacefully __
- You can't make a law removing your freedom of ___
- The 9th Amendment gives you rights not listed in the __
- You have the ___ to a speedy and public trial
- arms According to the 2nd Amendment, you have the right to ___
- The 1st Amendment allows you to practice your ___ freely
- The 2nd Amendment says there can be a well regulated ___
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- 5th Amendment does not allow ___ jeopardy
- Law enforcement needs this to search your home.
- 5th Amendment allows you __
- Gathering signatures to make a change is called a ___
- The 6th Amendment gives you the right to a ___ jury
- of rights The name for the first ten amendments of the Constitution
- If you are a defendant, you have the right to a ___
15 Clues: 5th Amendment allows you __ • 5th Amendment does not allow ___ jeopardy • You have the ___ to a speedy and public trial • Law enforcement needs this to search your home. • You can't make a law removing your freedom of ___ • The 6th Amendment gives you the right to a ___ jury • If you are a defendant, you have the right to a ___ • ...
Bill of Rights Crossword 2022-01-21
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- what day was the BoR accepted
- who supported the BoR?
- who wrote the bill of rights?
- what month was the BoR established in?
- cannot be violated
- what is needed to search your belongings
- was established in 1791
- BoR guarantees what?
- freedom to ______
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- 5th amendment prevents _________
- states didn't ratify until 1939
- who was the BoR inspired by?
- what is read to you at arrest
- what day was the BoR rejected on?
- what was the BoR inspired by?
15 Clues: freedom to ______ • cannot be violated • BoR guarantees what? • who supported the BoR? • was established in 1791 • who was the BoR inspired by? • what day was the BoR accepted • what is read to you at arrest • who wrote the bill of rights? • what was the BoR inspired by? • states didn't ratify until 1939 • 5th amendment prevents _________ • what day was the BoR rejected on? • ...
Constitution & Bill Of Rights 2022-02-11
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- Father of the Constitution
- The President of the Constitution
- Article 1
- 1st written in colonial America
- Powers of people &
- the power or scope to act as one
- Virginia Located in
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- Limits of fines &
- Religious & Political
- Limited of powers
- Article 2
- promised to obey laws passed
- Idea from
- Article 3
- Changes made to the Constitution
15 Clues: Article 2 • Idea from • Article 1 • Article 3 • Limits of fines & • Limited of powers • Powers of people & • Virginia Located in • Religious & Political • Father of the Constitution • promised to obey laws passed • 1st written in colonial America • Changes made to the Constitution • the power or scope to act as one • The President of the Constitution
Constitution & Bill of Rights 2023-10-16
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- how many articles are in the constitution
- how many senate are there for each state
- Talks about how legislative branch will work
- Has two houses representatives and senate
- Who is one of the people who help create the constitution
- who interprets laws
- Freedom of Speech, Religon,Press, and Assembly
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- What type of government is the U.S
- Free Exercise clause is a clause based on
- Who is in charge of the executive branch
- what does the constitution start with
- how many amendments are in the original bill of rights
- Clause that makes it so Government cannot promote religion
- which amendment allows you to bear arms
- True or False: The government can censor you because it does not agree with your opinion
15 Clues: who interprets laws • What type of government is the U.S • what does the constitution start with • which amendment allows you to bear arms • how many senate are there for each state • Who is in charge of the executive branch • Free Exercise clause is a clause based on • how many articles are in the constitution • Has two houses representatives and senate • ...
