Across
- 5. Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, double jeopardy
- 8. A belief that ultimate power resides in the people.
- 10. a system of government; a power sharing arrangement between sub-state actors pooling sovereignty
- 12. The Amendment guarantees the rights of criminal defendants, including the right to a public trial without unnecessary delay
- 14. Most often mentioned in the context of the death penalty, the Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishments, but also mentions “excessive fines” and bail.
- 15. A system states in the US Constitution that allows one branch to cancel or rule out another branch's actions.
- 16. helps to define the concept of federalism, the relationship between Federal and state governments
- 17. Basic liberties and rights of all citizens are guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.
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- 1. A form of government in which people elect representatives to create and enforce laws
- 2. to ensure that the Bill of Rights was not seen as granting to the people of the United States only the specific rights it addressed.
- 3. prohibits the government from forcing citizens to shelter soldiers in their homes.
- 4. no one in the government or leadership can disobey any laws and no one has complete power
- 6. The Amendment continues a practice from English common law of distinguishing civil claims which must be tried before a jury
- 7. a process under which executive, legislative and administrative actions are subject to review by the judiciary.
- 9. The right of militia.
- 11. Prohibits any law limiting freedom with respect to religion
- 13. freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
