Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle

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  1. 3. The Eight Amendment prohibits cruel and ____ punishment.
  2. 5. The Constitution includes a system of ____ and balances to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
  3. 10. The Constitution outlines the power and limits of the ____ government.
  4. 11. The Ninth Amendment protects rights not specifically listed in the ____.
  5. 13. The Second Amendment guarantees the right to bear ____.
  6. 14. The Constitution was written in ____.
  7. 15. The Third Amendment prohibits the quartering of ____ in private homes.
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  1. 1. The Fifth Amendment protects against ____ jeopardy and self-incrimination.
  2. 2. The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable ____ and seizures.
  3. 4. The Constitution establishes the principle of ____ of powers among the branches of government.
  4. 6. The First Amendment protects freedom of ____.
  5. 7. The bill of Rights is the first ____ amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
  6. 8. The Seventh Amendment guarantees the right to a trial by ____ in civil cases.
  7. 9. The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and ____ trial.
  8. 12. The Tenth Amendment reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states.