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- 4. The right to remain silent is part of this amendment
- 5. The principle that government gets its power from the people
- 8. The amendment that protects freedom of speech, press, religion, and assembly
- 10. Freedom to practice any religion or no religion at all
- 14. The right to bear arms is protected by this amendment
- 16. The group of people who officially elect the president
- 17. The system that keeps any one branch of government from becoming too powerful
- 18. The first ten amendments to the Constitution
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- 1. The introduction to the Constitution
- 2. The document that outlines the rules for the government of the United States
- 3. The amendment that gave women the right to vote
- 4. The amendment that protects against unreasonable searches and seizures
- 6. The branch of government that makes the laws
- 7. The branch of government responsible for interpreting the laws
- 9. The branch of government that enforces the laws
- 11. A change or addition to the Constitution
- 12. The power of courts to declare laws unconstitutional
- 13. Protection against being tried twice for the same crime
- 14. The right to a fair and speedy trial is guaranteed by this amendment
- 15. The number of U.S. Senators each state has