Bill of Rights and Madisonian Principles

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  1. 1. The 10th amendment states that all powers not delegated to the federal government go to the ________________
  2. 3. This amendment allows you to practice, or not practice, any religion of your choosing
  3. 11. The idea that the people have the power
  4. 12. The fair set of legal procedures the government must follow before taking away life, liberty, or property
  5. 14. In this judicial philosophy, judges expand rights to citizens
  6. 15. This freedom, protected by the First Amendment, means you can peacefully protest
  7. 16. Separation of Powers ensures our government is split into __________ branches instead of only one
  8. 17. Amendment that protects against unreasonable search and seizure
  9. 18. This freedom, protected by the First Amendment, allows the media to freely criticize the government
  10. 21. The eighth amendment protects against ____________ bail or fines
  11. 22. The idea that you cannot be tried twice for the same crime, protected by the 5th amendment
  12. 23. This is protected by the 5th amendment, and means that private property can only be taken if given reasonable compensation
  13. 26. This amendment protects your right to a grand jury, double jeopardy, self-incrimination, and due process
  14. 27. This ensures each branch can limit the power of the other two
Down
  1. 2. The 6th amendment protects the rights of the ________________
  2. 4. This amendment protects your right to a jury in civil cases
  3. 5. Individual rights is the idea that your ______________ rights need protected from government interference
  4. 6. According to the 6th amendment, you have the right to a ___________, even if you cannot afford one
  5. 7. The Second Amendment protects the right to...
  6. 8. The process judges use to interpret the Constitution
  7. 9. In this judicial philosophy, judges use precedents to make decisions
  8. 10. The first amendment protects your right to express your opinion. This is called freedom of ____________
  9. 13. This amendment protects your right to call witnesses, know the charges against you, have a public and speedy trial, and question witnesses against you
  10. 19. Amendment that protects against forced quartering of soldiers during times of peace
  11. 20. When representatives are chosen to make decisions on behalf of citizens
  12. 24. This amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment
  13. 25. This amendment states that just because the rights are not listed in the Constitution does not mean citizens do not have them