Preamble and Bill of Rights

12345678910111213141516
Across
  1. 3. Guarantees the right to a fair and speedy trial, the right to be informed of the charges, the right to confront witnesses, and the right to have legal counsel.
  2. 4. Introduction to the United States Constitution outlining its goals and purposes.
  3. 6. Right of individuals to address the government with requests, complaints, or grievances.
  4. 9. Prohibits government from forcing homeowners to quarter soldiers without consent during peacetime.
  5. 10. Reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states or the people.
  6. 12. Protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.
  7. 14. Right to express opinions, ideas, and beliefs without government censorship or punishment.
  8. 15. Right of journalists and media organizations to publish information without government interference.
  9. 16. Fundamental law of a nation that establishes government structure, functions, powers, and citizen rights and responsibilities.
Down
  1. 1. Changes or additions made to address specific issues or protect individual rights.
  2. 2. Protects individuals from excessive bail, fines, and cruel and unusual punishments.
  3. 3. Protects the right to keep and bear arms.
  4. 5. Guarantees the right to a trial by jury in civil cases.
  5. 7. Guarantees various rights in criminal proceedings, including the right to a grand jury, protection against double jeopardy, the right to remain silent, and protection against deprivation of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.
  6. 8. First ten amendments to the United States Constitution guaranteeing fundamental rights and freedoms.
  7. 11. States that the rights listed in the Constitution are not the only rights individuals have, and other rights not specifically mentioned are still protected.
  8. 13. Right of individuals to gather peacefully for any lawful purpose.