The Dreadquiz

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Across
  1. 2. - amendment, criminal cases, fines, right to a speedy trial, a jury of your peers, a lawyer, a public trial
  2. 6. - amendment, establishes federalism, powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved for the states, or to the People
  3. 7. - case, the boundaries of representational districts cannot be decided on the basis of ideology
  4. 9. - case, establishes the right of political donation for corporations
  5. 11. - clause, all people are treated the same under the laws and all are afforded the opportunity of all of the possible benefits
  6. 14. - federalist, argues in favor of the singular, energetic executive created by Article II of the United States Constitution
  7. 15. - amendment, press, petition, assembly, speech, religion, (protest)
  8. 16. - case, Free speech political rights exist in public schools
  9. 17. - case, Congress has implied powers and can set up items like national banks
  10. 19. - case, the government cannot create mandates which violate your religion, Amish case,
  11. 21. - clause, allows Congress to handle economic business between states, with foreign nations and with the indian tribes
  12. 23. - case, gun case, highlights the idea of selective incorporation when state laws establish an inequality among citizens
  13. 24. - clause, neither federal nor state governments can mandate a specific religion
  14. 26. - clause, provides protection for religious practices of religions which are not part of the majority
  15. 28. - amendment, establishes the line of succession for the Office of the President
  16. 29. - federalist document, insists that in a wider sphere of government the minority will be protected from the majority because it is less likely that mischiefs of faction will occur
  17. 31. - case, overturned plessy v ferguson, established that segregation of public places is unconstitutional
  18. 35. - federalist, discusses the power of judicial review, argues that the federal courts have the job of determining whether acts of Congress are constitutional
  19. 36. - anti-federalist document, lists concerns about a large central government and majority overpowering the minority
  20. 37. - amendment, abolishes slavery
  21. 39. - case, compulsory political acts are unconstitutional
  22. 41. - first social contract on North American soil
  23. 43. - amendment, no self- incrimination, no double jeopardy
  24. 44. - clause, empowers the Congress to make all laws necessary for executing its other powers and those of the federal government as a whole
  25. 45. - amendment, civil cases, damages, right to a jury in civil cases
Down
  1. 1. - the first 10 amendments to the constitution, provides protections for civil liberties
  2. 3. - amendment, no quartering of soldiers
  3. 4. - listed grievances as explanation for dissolution of ties with England
  4. 5. - case, The press is free to publish documents if they don’t endanger the security of the US
  5. 8. - amendment, provides for citizens to vote for senators
  6. 10. - case, the government cannot force students to participate in prayer of any kind
  7. 12. - first US governmental document, major weaknesses in taxation and defense
  8. 13. - clause, establishes that the Constitution and federal laws take priority over any conflicting state laws
  9. 18. - federalist, checks and balances can be created in government, advocates for separation of powers within the national government
  10. 20. - the document which establishes, limits, and lays out the current government of the United States of America
  11. 22. - case, Free speech can be limited in declared wars if it presents a clear and present danger
  12. 25. - amendment, right to bear arms
  13. 27. - case, the boundaries of representational districts cannot be decided on the basis of race
  14. 30. - amendment, no illegal search and seizure
  15. 32. - amendment, establishes citizenship, equal protection clause
  16. 33. - case, Congress cannot make up any reason, like gun restrictions, for interstate trade rules
  17. 34. - amendment, you have more rights than are listed here
  18. 38. - amendment, provides limits on presidential terms
  19. 40. - case, established judicial review as a power of the Supreme Court
  20. 42. - amendment, establishes voting rights for all male citizens
  21. 46. - amendment, no cruel or unusual punishment, no excessive fines or bail