THE BILL OF RIGHTS
The 2nd Amendment postulates that "A well regulated" one of these is "necessary to the security of a free state"
Militia
Let's take our drinks outside onto this paved lounge area
Patio
This puzzle is so-named for the tool used to create the intricate lines & curves of its pieces
Jigsaw
A daily fixed allowance of food for civilians during a shortage
ration
"Spotted breed...(whose) affinity for horses remains a basic instinct to this day"
Dalmatian
The 4th Amendment: None of these "shall issue, but upon probable cause"
A warrant
Adjective meaning characteristic of being a father
Paternal
Solving one of these in London's Daily Telegraph in 1942 could've made you a Bletchley codebreaker in WWII
Crossword
To really exert yourself or pouring liquid containing solid matter through a filter
Strain
"Tall and lean, (it) is the fastest breed of dog... hare hunter... in early times, only royalty bred them"
Greyhound
The 7th Amendment guarantees a jury trial in suits over more than 2 sawbucks, or this
20$
Want a good pastry? Go to this French type of store that specializes in them
Pattiserie
A confused mess, or a syndicated newspaper puzzle with letters in circles & squares
Jumble
To consecrate in a ceremony that includes applying oil to the head
anoint
"Well known as 'purse dogs'... some believe (it) originated from the fennec fox... not more than 6 pounds"
Chihuahua
The 3rd (not 4th) Amendment: "No soldier shall, in time of peace be" this "in any house" without the owner's consent
Quartered
A regional form of a language, not necessarily French
Patois
A classic logic puzzle from 1962 deals with the surnames of 3 train employees: the brakeman, the fireman & him
the engineer
It's a lute of India with a small, pear-shaped body
A sitar
It's "hailed as the world's leading police, guard and military dog... most commonly black and tan"
German Shephard
The 8th Amendment: "Excessive" this "shall not be required... nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted"
Bail
a bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease.
Pathogen
"The Da Vinci Code" saw Robert Langdon decode one of these puzzle containers
a cryptex
an atom or molecule with a net electric charge
ion
"Elegant toy dog... distinguished from other breeds by (its) beautiful, butterfly-like ears"
a Papillon