Bill O Rights

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  1. 3. an alteration or change that adds to, improves, or corrects a motion or bill
  2. 6. this amendment outlaws cruel and unusual punishment
  3. 8. The state wants to build a highway, but the current land owners don't want to sell. What power could the government use?
  4. 12. The branch of the federal government responsible for writing of amendments
  5. 14. the number of people on a jury
  6. 15. the document to which the bill of rights is attached
  7. 17. court the only court established by the constitution and usually rules only on issues of national importance two words
  8. 19. the 10th Amendment protects the rights of ______
  9. 20. another name for the first 10 amendments three words
  10. 22. 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.
  11. 23. This amendment allows you to be silent if your testimony will incriminate you
  12. 24. I petition the government to build a Death Star. Which Amendment gives me this right?
  13. 25. A national or central government that has powers greater than individual state governments
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  1. 1. amendment four says your possessions can’t be taken from you without a
  2. 2. the amount of states that must approve an amendment for it to become a law
  3. 4. The right to travel, for example is covered by this
  4. 5. the branch of the federal government that is in charge of the court system
  5. 6. amendment five says you can’t be tried twice using the same _________
  6. 7. the name of the legal body that is responsible for writing in passing amendments
  7. 9. the number of amendments contained in the Bill of Rights
  8. 10. The court will provide me with an attorney because of amendment _____
  9. 11. Amendment II allows you to possess this if you choose
  10. 13. this freedom is one of the three basic freedoms protected by the First Amendment
  11. 16. 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
  12. 18. this amendment says you can’t be forced to house or feed a soldier during peacetime
  13. 21. this Amendment guarantees a trial by jury in civil cases
  14. 23. this Amendment doesn't permit search and seizure without a warrant