Constitutional Convention

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Across
  1. 7. document that would include the bill of rights and replace the articles of confederation
  2. 9. amendment that gives you the right to own a gun
  3. 10. amendment that protects you from having your car searched without a warrant (or probably cause)
  4. 11. amendment that was included in the declaration of independence and the bill of rights, stating you don't have to quarter soldiers
  5. 14. to approve
  6. 15. amendment that protects you from being sent to prison for 10 years over a minor theft
  7. 17. amendment that gives you the right to a fair and speedy trial
  8. 19. amendment that states you have the right to a jury of your peers in civil cases
  9. 20. to stop
Down
  1. 1. Alexander _____ was a federalist who opposed a bill of rights being added to the Constitution
  2. 2. the 3/5 Compromise would give the ______ a political advantage by allowing a portion of their population to vote.
  3. 3. amendment that protects the freedoms of the press and the right to protest
  4. 4. George ____ would not vote to ratify the Constitution unless the Bill of Rights was added
  5. 5. amendment that gives all citizens, no matter their race, ethnicity, or income, the right to due process
  6. 6. the Supreme Court's power to overrule a law if it is unconstitutional is called _____ Review.
  7. 8. anti-federalist believed in the idea of _____ power between the federal government and the states
  8. 10. group that believed the stability of our country depended on a strong, central government
  9. 12. amendment that protects rights not mentioned in the constitution
  10. 13. shays' rebellion proved that the Articles of Confederation was _____, which led to it being replaced.
  11. 16. the Federalist Papers were written to try and get those who were opposed to ratifying the Constitution to _____ the Federal Government
  12. 18. amendment that gives states power to decide on issues not handled by the federal government