Mid-Term Project: Constitution Crossword Puzzle
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- 1. The group of influential individuals who played a pivotal role in shaping the Constitution and the United States.
- 3. The two-house system of Congress outlined in the Constitution, consisting of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
- 5. A series of essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay, advocating for the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.
- 6. This amendment alters the process of electing the President and Vice President.
- 10. This amendment addresses lawsuits against states in federal courts.
- 12. The clause in the Constitution that establishes federal law as the supreme law of the land, overriding state laws in the event of a conflict.
- 13. This amendment limits the President to two terms in office.
- 14. This article defines the authority and role of the judicial branch, ensuring justice is upheld.
- 19. The power of the courts, particularly the Supreme Court, to review and potentially invalidate laws or government actions that are deemed unconstitutional.
- 21. This amendment grants equal protection under the law to all citizens.
- 22. This amendment gives citizens freedom of speech, religion, and the press.
- 24. This amendment abolished slavery inFifteened States.
- 25. The branch of government responsible for interpreting laws and ensuring justice.
- 27. The powers shared by both the federal government and the states.
- 29. The opening of the Constitution, outlining its purposes and goals.
- 31. The powers granted to the federal government by the Constitution.
- 32. This article focuses on the powers and duties of the executive branch, headed by the President.
- 34. The branch of government responsible for enforcing and implementing laws.
- 35. This amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment, setting standards for penalties.
- 39. A legal action through which a person can seek relief from unlawful detention, ensuring that a person cannot be held without charges.
- 41. This article emphasizes its supreme status and the supremacy of federal laws.
- 46. The year when the Bill of Rights was ratified, adding the first ten amendments to the Constitution.
- 48. This amendment lowered the voting age to 18.
- 49. The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, protecting individual rights.
- 53. This amendment secures the right to bear arms.
- 54. The constitutional principle that ensures no single branch of government becomes too powerful.
- 56. This amendment prevents the quartering of troops in private homes during peacetime.
- 57. This amendment deals with congressional pay adjustments.
- 58. This amendment introduced Prohibition, banning the sale and consumption of alcohol.
- 59. The location where the original U.S. Constitution was written and signed.
- 60. This amendment defines the terms of the President and Congress.
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- 2. This amendment established the direct election of U.S. Senators by popular vote.
- 4. This amendment emphasizes states' rights, granting them powers not delegated to the federal government.
- 7. This amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury.
- 8. The process by which a government official, including the President, can be charged with misconduct and removed from office as specified in the Constitution.
- 9. This amendment repealed Prohibition, allowing alcohol again.
- 11. The branch of government responsible for making and passing laws.
- 12. This amendment permits Congress to collect income taxes.
- 15. This amendment safeguards unenumerated rights, ensuring people aren't denied fundamental liberties.
- 16. This amendment ensures the right to vote regardless of race or color, this amendment is a milestone in civil rights.
- 17. This amendment addresses presidential succession and disability.
- 18. This amendment ensures due process and protection against self-incrimination, this amendment safeguards individual rights.
- 20. The powers not delegated to the federal government and reserved for the states.
- 23. This amendment secured women's right to vote.
- 26. The trade and commercial activity between states, regulated by the Commerce Clause in the Constitution.
- 28. The legal requirement that the government must respect the rights of individuals and provide fair legal procedures.
- 30. This amendment secures the right to a jury trial in civil cases.
- 33. This article details the powers and responsibilities of the legislative branch, making laws for the nation.
- 36. The initial framework of government in the United States before the adoption of the U.S. Constitution, known for its limited central authority.
- 37. This amendment grants residents of Washington, D.C., the right to vote in presidential elections.
- 38. This article specifies the ratification process for the Constitution.
- 40. This amendment prohibits poll taxes as a condition for voting.
- 42. This article outlines the amendment process, allowing for changes to the document.
- 43. The year when the U.S. Constitution was drafted and signed in Philadelphia.
- 44. The division of power between the federal government and state governments, a foundational principle in the U.S. Constitution.
- 45. The government's power to take private property for public use, with compensation to the property owner, as protected by the Constitution.
- 47. The system for electing the President and Vice President, outlined in the Constitution
- 50. This amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures, this amendment is crucial for privacy.
- 51. The process by which foreign-born individuals become U.S. citizens, regulated by the Constitution and federal law.
- 52. The formal approval or acceptance of the Constitution by the states.
- 55. This article addresses the relationship between states and the federal government.