Across
- 2. 1925 case applying the Bill of Rights to the states.
- 4. Proposed amendment for gender equality that failed ratification.
- 5. Protecting freedom of religion, speech, press, and assembly.
- 6. The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
- 10. 1954 ruling that school segregation was unconstitutional.
- 11. Emphasizes that laws must protect all people equally.
- 16. Policy giving special attention to disadvantaged groups.
- 21. Being forced to be a witness against oneself.
- 25. Unwelcome sexual conduct creating a hostile environment.
- 26. Guaranteeing equal protection and due process to all citizens.
- 27. Publication of false and malicious statements damaging reputation.
- 29. Lewd material lacking serious literary or scientific value.
- 30. Evidence cannot be used if obtained unconstitutionally.
- 32. The legal right to vote.
- 33. Guaranteeing legal fairness before depriving life or liberty.
- 34. 1944 ruling upholding internment of Japanese Americans.
- 36. Law designed to end barriers to African American suffrage.
- 37. Pleading guilty to a lesser crime for a lighter sentence.
- 38. A set number of positions that must be filled by a specific group.
- 39. Law banning discrimination in public places and jobs.
- 40. Constitutional amendment that forbade slavery.
Down
- 1. Court sentences prohibited by the 8th Amendment.
- 3. Nonverbal communication protected by the 1st Amendment.
- 7. 1857 ruling that slaves were not citizens.
- 8. 1971 case first upholding a claim of gender discrimination.
- 9. 1990 law requiring accommodations for people with disabilities.
- 12. Guaranteed women the right to vote.
- 13. Government actions that prevent material from being published.
- 14. The right to a private life free from government intrusion.
- 15. Extended suffrage to African Americans.
- 17. Prohibits the government from starting a state religion.
- 18. 1896 ruling justifying separate but equal facilities.
- 19. Legal constitutional protections against government actions.
- 20. Communication in the form of advertising.
- 22. Small taxes used to exclude certain voters from the polls.
- 23. Prohibits government interference with religious practice.
- 24. Declared poll taxes void in federal elections.
- 28. Concept of applying the Bill of Rights to the states.
- 31. Equal pay for work requiring similar skills.
- 35. Policies designed to protect people against discrimination.