bill of rights Crossword Puzzles

Foundations of Government Review 2023-10-06

Foundations of Government Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Author of Virginia Declaration of Rights (full name)
  2. Philosopher who believed in separation of powers (last name)
  3. Royal charter of rights agreed to by King John of England in 1215
  4. Writer of "Common Sense" (full name)
  5. The English group that limited the power of the king
  6. Author of Declaration of Independence (last name)
  7. Philosopher who believed government should protect natural rights (last name)
  8. Consent of the _______________
  9. Two ________ of Government by Locke
  10. Ancient civilization with democracy
  11. French philosopher who believed in separation of church and state (last name)
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  1. English advocate for Women's Rights (last name)
  2. Document written by Pilgrims on ship headed to colonies
  3. The Declaration of Rights from this state influenced our Bill of Rights
  4. Life, Liberty and ___________
  5. French philosopher who believed in the idea of Social Contract (last name)
  6. Philosopher who believed people were naturally wicked (last name)
  7. Native group that has oldest living constitution

18 Clues: Life, Liberty and ___________ • Consent of the _______________ • Two ________ of Government by Locke • Ancient civilization with democracy • Writer of "Common Sense" (full name) • English advocate for Women's Rights (last name) • Native group that has oldest living constitution • Author of Declaration of Independence (last name) • ...

Constitution 2023-05-05

Constitution crossword puzzle
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  1. process
  2. Court
  3. Representatives
  4. Fathers
  5. fifths clause
  6. branch
  7. federalist
  8. sovereignty
  9. Compromise
  10. of Rights
Down
  1. slave clause
  2. and balances
  3. Jersey Plan
  4. representation
  5. branch
  6. Plan
  7. College
  8. branch
  9. representation

19 Clues: Plan • Court • branch • branch • branch • process • Fathers • College • of Rights • federalist • Compromise • Jersey Plan • sovereignty • slave clause • and balances • fifths clause • representation • representation • Representatives

Constitution 2023-05-05

Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. process
  2. Court
  3. Representatives
  4. Fathers
  5. fifths clause
  6. branch
  7. federalist
  8. sovereignty
  9. Compromise
  10. of Rights
Down
  1. slave clause
  2. and balances
  3. Jersey Plan
  4. representation
  5. branch
  6. Plan
  7. College
  8. branch
  9. representation

19 Clues: Plan • Court • branch • branch • branch • process • Fathers • College • of Rights • federalist • Compromise • Jersey Plan • sovereignty • slave clause • and balances • fifths clause • representation • representation • Representatives

Gov. Julian C. 2nd hour 2022-01-09

Gov. Julian C. 2nd hour crossword puzzle
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  1. deals with national law cases
  2. laws that apply to the entire country
  3. things people should believe/be free to do
  4. helps out the president in carrying out forigen policy.
  5. makes the laws
  6. votes that actually determine the governor/president/leader
  7. instructions for how a government should run
  8. an improvement of the bill of rights
  9. deals with state law cases
  10. branch that carries out laws
  11. dividing power evenly among the branches of government
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  1. keeps the government in line
  2. cases that involve rights to citizens
  3. works on all bills that deal with raising money
  4. cases that involves crime
  5. Interprats the laws
  6. how to make immigrants citizens
  7. the organization that makes law, takes action,etc.
  8. a group of people who give advice to the president
  9. a person chosen to run for govoner/president
  10. approves presidential appointments(Ex:ambassadors,judges,and cabinet members)
  11. a proposed idea that can potentially become a law
  12. Tally of how many people voted
  13. laws that apply to the states
  14. all people must follow

25 Clues: makes the laws • Interprats the laws • all people must follow • cases that involves crime • deals with state law cases • keeps the government in line • branch that carries out laws • deals with national law cases • laws that apply to the states • Tally of how many people voted • how to make immigrants citizens • an improvement of the bill of rights • ...

Constitution 2023-05-05

Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. clause
  2. representation
  3. Plan
  4. representation
  5. Fathers
  6. branch
  7. branch
  8. and balances
Down
  1. of Rights
  2. of Representatives
  3. branch
  4. sovereignty
  5. process
  6. Court
  7. slave clause
  8. Jersey Plan
  9. Compromise
  10. College

18 Clues: Plan • Court • clause • branch • branch • branch • process • Fathers • College • of Rights • Compromise • sovereignty • Jersey Plan • slave clause • and balances • representation • representation • of Representatives

vocab crossword 2022-01-06

vocab crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. explains the purpose of the constitution
  2. gov. attempts to control all citizens and their rights
  3. the gov. is not all powerful
  4. gov. is defined by law and serves the people
  5. came up with the social contract theory
  6. 3rd president, author of DOI
  7. president on the one-dollar bill
  8. supported new constitution and strong gov.
  9. king/queen controls all aspect of life
  10. powers saved for the states
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  1. 4th U.S President wrote the bill of rights
  2. the distribution of power between the national government and the states within the union
  3. disagreed with new constitution
  4. power is in the people
  5. first plan of gov. U.S adopted
  6. first ten amendments to the constitution
  7. belief that monarchs chosen by god
  8. the citizens have political authority
  9. helped write the federalist papers

19 Clues: power is in the people • powers saved for the states • the gov. is not all powerful • 3rd president, author of DOI • first plan of gov. U.S adopted • disagreed with new constitution • president on the one-dollar bill • belief that monarchs chosen by god • helped write the federalist papers • the citizens have political authority • king/queen controls all aspect of life • ...

How a Bill Becomes a Law: Chapter 7 Sect 1 2023-01-01

How a Bill Becomes a Law: Chapter 7 Sect 1 crossword puzzle
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  1. Supporters of a bill must be willing to __________.
  2. Congress can _________ a veto on a bill with a 2/3rd's vote
  3. most common way to vote on a bill in the Senate
  4. A bill must pass in both the House and the ________ to be sent to the president for signing
  5. These types of bills deal with individual people or places
  6. The law making body in the U.S.
  7. One of the many groups that can introduce a new bill
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  1. House Reps. drop a bill in the ___________ to introduce a bill.
  2. Congress cannot override a __________ _____ in the last 10 days of their session.
  3. Allows committees to gather information on a bill from experts/ interest groups
  4. Bills about topics such as gun control, abortion, or civil rights are examples of __________ bills.
  5. A provision included in a bill on a subject other than the bill
  6. The law making process is ___________.
  7. The branch of government in the U.S. that signs bills into laws
  8. The president can do this so a bill does not become a law

15 Clues: The law making body in the U.S. • The law making process is ___________. • most common way to vote on a bill in the Senate • Supporters of a bill must be willing to __________. • One of the many groups that can introduce a new bill • The president can do this so a bill does not become a law • These types of bills deal with individual people or places • ...

Participation in Government 2025-05-23

Participation in Government crossword puzzle
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  1. Attempting to influence lawmakers to support a particular cause.
  2. People represented by an elected official.
  3. A person who runs for a political office.
  4. The process by which the Bill of Rights is applied to the states.
  5. The rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality.
  6. An organization that raises money to support political candidates and issues.
  7. A direct vote by the people on a specific law or issue.
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  1. A regular election of candidates for office, as opposed to a primary.
  2. The redrawing of electoral district boundaries.
  3. Peacefully breaking laws as a form of political protest.
  4. An election to choose party nominees for the general election.
  5. The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
  6. Refusing to buy or use goods and services as a form of protest.
  7. Various means of communication that provide news and information to the public.
  8. Organized groups that seek to influence government policy by getting their candidates elected.
  9. Statistical data about populations, such as age, race, and income.
  10. Individuals chosen by voters to hold public office.
  11. Drawing political boundaries to give one party an advantage.
  12. Redistribution of seats in the House of Representatives based on census data.
  13. Constitutional guarantee that everyone be treated equally under the law.
  14. Legal requirement that the state must respect all legal rights owed to a person.

21 Clues: A person who runs for a political office. • People represented by an elected official. • The redrawing of electoral district boundaries. • The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution. • Individuals chosen by voters to hold public office. • A direct vote by the people on a specific law or issue. • Peacefully breaking laws as a form of political protest. • ...

Constitution Era 2023-02-14

Constitution Era crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Amendment Due process of the law.
  2. Amendment Speedy public trial.
  3. Amendment freedom speech,assembly,speech,press,petition
  4. Amendment right to bear arms
  5. Against Constitution, Bill of Rights, strong state government.
  6. Compromise decides how to count slaves representation/taxation.
  7. 1787,plan, procedure for admitting new states
  8. Amendment no illegal search and seizure
  9. Amendment power of the people
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  1. 1st government,13 in Congress, very weak, no president
  2. each branch checks the other to keep balance of power.
  3. responsible to serve on juries,vote in elections.
  4. For Constitution, no bill of rights, strong national government.
  5. Amendment No cruel punishment, no excessive bail.
  6. Amendment Trial by Jury
  7. Compromise/agreement, how many representatives would represent in Congress small/large states.
  8. Amendment Power of the states
  9. Amendment no quartering soldiers

18 Clues: Amendment Trial by Jury • Amendment right to bear arms • Amendment Power of the states • Amendment power of the people • Amendment Speedy public trial. • Amendment no quartering soldiers • Amendment Due process of the law. • Amendment no illegal search and seizure • 1787,plan, procedure for admitting new states • responsible to serve on juries,vote in elections. • ...

history 2023-05-08

history crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a right in the bill of rights
  2. Madison know as the father of the constution
  3. eassys about why the us constution should be ratifyed
  4. where the constution was signed
  5. rights for citzens
Down
  1. a compromise for the big states and small states
  2. listing the purpose of the us constution and at the start
  3. wanted strong centeral government
  4. wanted bill of rights
  5. first us constution

10 Clues: rights for citzens • first us constution • wanted bill of rights • a right in the bill of rights • where the constution was signed • wanted strong centeral government • Madison know as the father of the constution • a compromise for the big states and small states • eassys about why the us constution should be ratifyed • ...

Constitution & Bill of Rights 2024-10-24

Constitution & Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
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  1. A list of your rights
  2. This Branch evaluates the laws
  3. What is the highest law in the land
  4. This Branch carries the laws out
  5. The elected head of a republic
  6. What do you celebrate on July 4th
Down
  1. Who wrote the bill of rights
  2. This Branch makes the laws
  3. Takes the place when the president is absent
  4. How many amendments are in the bill of rights

10 Clues: A list of your rights • This Branch makes the laws • Who wrote the bill of rights • This Branch evaluates the laws • The elected head of a republic • This Branch carries the laws out • What do you celebrate on July 4th • What is the highest law in the land • Takes the place when the president is absent • How many amendments are in the bill of rights

The ten amendments 2025-11-21

The ten amendments crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Citizens have rights to
  2. Ninth Amendment
  3. Who was the founder of the Bill of Rights
  4. Second Amendment
  5. 12/15/1791 was...27
  6. 1776
  7. Fifth Amendment
  8. Seventh Amendment
  9. Eighth Amendment
  10. Sixth Amendment
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  1. Third Amendment
  2. Tenth Amendment
  3. First Amendment
  4. Fourth AmendmentRights
  5. Total amendments

15 Clues: 1776 • Third Amendment • Tenth Amendment • First Amendment • Ninth Amendment • Fifth Amendment • Sixth Amendment • Second Amendment • Total amendments • Eighth Amendment • Seventh Amendment • 12/15/1791 was...27 • Fourth AmendmentRights • Citizens have rights to • Who was the founder of the Bill of Rights

The Bill of Rights 2023-04-24

The Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. allows you the right to practice any religion, petition the government and have a free press
  2. the second amendment protects your right to bear
  3. prevents you from confessing to a crime
  4. gives you the right to a speedy trial by your peers
  5. any rights not listed in the Constitution go to the people and the states.
  6. a change to the constitution
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  1. allows you the right to assemble
  2. protects you from unwanted search and seizure
  3. protects you from cruel or unusual punishment
  4. protects your right to bear arms
  5. U.S. citizens may have rights not listed in the constitution
  6. allows you the right to a jury trial in a civil case
  7. this happens in a courtroom when someone commits a crime

13 Clues: a change to the constitution • allows you the right to assemble • protects your right to bear arms • prevents you from confessing to a crime • protects you from unwanted search and seizure • protects you from cruel or unusual punishment • the second amendment protects your right to bear • gives you the right to a speedy trial by your peers • ...

Bill of Rights Review 2025-04-07

Bill of Rights Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. – Housing soldiers, especially relevant in the 3rd Amendment.
  2. - The 6th amendment provides additional protections for ________ cases.
  3. – Freedom of __________ The right to practice any religion or no religion without government involvement.
  4. – Freedom of ______ The right of journalists to publish news and opinions without government control.
Down
  1. – A formal request to the government asking for action or change.
  2. - The 7th amendment provides additional protections for _______ cases
  3. – A change or addition to a legal document, especially the U.S. Constitution.
  4. – Bill of ___________ The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, which outlines individual freedoms and protections.
  5. – Freedom of _________ The right to gather peacefully in groups.
  6. – A legal document issued by a judge giving police permission to conduct a search or arrest.
  7. – A group of ordinary citizens who can be called to serve in the military during emergencies, often referenced in the 2nd Amendment.
  8. – Freedom of _________ The right to express opinions without government interference.

12 Clues: – Housing soldiers, especially relevant in the 3rd Amendment. • – Freedom of _________ The right to gather peacefully in groups. • – A formal request to the government asking for action or change. • - The 7th amendment provides additional protections for _______ cases • - The 6th amendment provides additional protections for ________ cases. • ...

Constitution & Bill of Rights 2024-11-11

Constitution & Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The Ninth Amendment says that there are ___ that exist to the people, though they are not listed specifically.
  2. Article III of the Constitution creates both the Supreme Court and the ___ courts.
  3. The Fourth Amendment protects you from "unreasonable" ____.
  4. Article I of the Constitution creates the ___ branch, which is the lawmaking body of the federal government.
  5. Article II of the Constitution creates the ___, a job held by 45 different men in our history. This person has the veto power over Congress.
Down
  1. This Amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment, which has been used to argue against the death penalty.
  2. The Second Amendment promises you can bear arms and that there should be a well regulated ___.
  3. The Third Amendment says that you do not have to quarter (house) these members of government.
  4. As opposed to a trial by judge, the Sixth and Seventh Amendment allows you trial by ___.
  5. This amendment protects you from self incrimination.
  6. The First Amendment protects the right to ___, meaning you can protest freely.
  7. If a power is not delegated to the federal government, it is instead delegated to the ___.

12 Clues: This amendment protects you from self incrimination. • The Fourth Amendment protects you from "unreasonable" ____. • The First Amendment protects the right to ___, meaning you can protest freely. • Article III of the Constitution creates both the Supreme Court and the ___ courts. • ...

bill f rights 2022-09-28

bill f rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Amendment- Freedom of religion
  2. Free from an oppressive government
  3. Ability to practice any religion
  4. Ability to speak openly
  5. certain rights will not be denied
  6. The power resigning over a society
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  1. Amendment- Right to bear arms
  2. Body of fundamental principals (gov't)
  3. Amendment related to criminal law
  4. A law-protected claim
  5. Legally obtaining something by force
  6. Ability to act/speak without hindrance
  7. Amendment pertaining to soldier housing
  8. Improvement to the Constitution
  9. Permission to do something

15 Clues: A law-protected claim • Ability to speak openly • Permission to do something • Amendment- Right to bear arms • Amendment- Freedom of religion • Improvement to the Constitution • Ability to practice any religion • Amendment related to criminal law • certain rights will not be denied • Free from an oppressive government • The power resigning over a society • ...

Principles of government 2024-06-17

Principles of government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. enforces the law
  2. people hold the power
  3. writes the law
  4. state and national government
  5. the bill of rights was written in this
  6. each branch does the job stated in the constitution
  7. no cruel or unusual punishment
  8. people exercise their power by voting
  9. rights guaranteed to every citizen
  10. this amendment grants individual freedoms
Down
  1. no one branch becomes powerful
  2. rights guaranteed in the first 10 amendments
  3. rights are reserved for the states
  4. power of the government is limited by the constitution
  5. right to bear arms
  6. right to a speedy and public trial
  7. interprets the law

17 Clues: writes the law • enforces the law • right to bear arms • interprets the law • people hold the power • state and national government • no one branch becomes powerful • no cruel or unusual punishment • rights are reserved for the states • right to a speedy and public trial • rights guaranteed to every citizen • people exercise their power by voting • ...

Consitituion 2021-10-07

Consitituion crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a bill containing human rights
  2. a written draft of a law/rule before becoming a legitimate law
  3. make changes in constitution
  4. a form of income from the people to the government forms of control
  5. a court that is supreme
  6. forms of text in constitution
  7. someone who represents a person
  8. the power to deny a law
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  1. one who is a ruler unconstrained from law/s
  2. it is the act of establishing
  3. basic human obligations
  4. rule/s you must follow
  5. a statement that is added to a proposal or document
  6. the orientation of those who favor government by the people
  7. to approve
  8. He/Her who oversees the country

16 Clues: to approve • rule/s you must follow • basic human obligations • a court that is supreme • the power to deny a law • make changes in constitution • it is the act of establishing • forms of text in constitution • a bill containing human rights • He/Her who oversees the country • someone who represents a person • one who is a ruler unconstrained from law/s • ...

Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle 2020-02-19

Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. / amendment 2 gives the right to carry and bear __________
  2. / this amendment sets limitations on bail and punishments
  3. / which branch of government carries out the laws
  4. rights / the rights of citizens to be free of unequal or discriminatory treatment on the basis of race or gender
  5. / this amendment gives you rights in criminal cases
  6. / the division of power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government is called separation of __________
  7. / amendment 1 gives freedom of speech and _________
  8. / this amendment gives you a right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury, to an attorney, and to confront witnesses
  9. / each branch having the ability to check each other is called checks and __________
Down
  1. / states people have other rights that are not addressed in the constitution
  2. / this amendment gives the right not to house soldiers during time of war
  3. / which amendment provides for just trial in civil cases
  4. / which branch of government makes the laws
  5. / amendment five provides for the rights of people accused of a __________
  6. / this amendment prohibits unreasonable arrests and searches
  7. / branch of government that decides if laws are carried out fairly
  8. / this amendment says all powers not give to the federal government are kept by the states or the people

17 Clues: / which branch of government makes the laws • / which branch of government carries out the laws • / this amendment gives you rights in criminal cases • / amendment 1 gives freedom of speech and _________ • / which amendment provides for just trial in civil cases • / this amendment sets limitations on bail and punishments • ...

Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle 2020-02-19

Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. / this amendment prohibits unreasonable arrests and searches
  2. / amendment 2 gives the right to carry and bear __________
  3. / this amendment says all powers not give to the federal government are kept by the states or the people
  4. / amendment 1 gives freedom of speech and _________
  5. / states people have other rights that are not addressed in the constitution
  6. / this amendment sets limitations on bail and punishments
  7. / branch of government that decides if laws are carried out fairly
  8. / which branch of government carries out the laws
  9. / this amendment gives you a right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury, to an attorney, and to confront witnesses
Down
  1. / the division of power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government is called separation of __________
  2. / each branch having the ability to check each other is called checks and __________
  3. / this amendment gives the right not to house soldiers during time of war
  4. / which branch of government makes the laws
  5. / this amendment gives you rights in criminal cases
  6. / amendment five provides for the rights of people accused of a __________
  7. / which amendment provides for just trial in civil cases
  8. rights / the rights of citizens to be free of unequal or discriminatory treatment on the basis of race or gender

17 Clues: / which branch of government makes the laws • / which branch of government carries out the laws • / this amendment gives you rights in criminal cases • / amendment 1 gives freedom of speech and _________ • / which amendment provides for just trial in civil cases • / this amendment sets limitations on bail and punishments • ...

Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle 2020-02-19

Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. / this amendment prohibits unreasonable arrests and searches
  2. / amendment 2 gives the right to carry and bear __________
  3. / this amendment says all powers not give to the federal government are kept by the states or the people
  4. / amendment 1 gives freedom of speech and _________
  5. / states people have other rights that are not addressed in the constitution
  6. / this amendment sets limitations on bail and punishments
  7. / branch of government that decides if laws are carried out fairly
  8. / which branch of government carries out the laws
  9. / this amendment gives you a right to a speedy trial by an impartial jury, to an attorney, and witnesses
Down
  1. / the division of power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government is called separation of __________
  2. / each branch having the ability to check each other is called checks and __________
  3. / this amendment gives the right not to house soldiers during time of war
  4. / which branch of government makes the laws
  5. / this amendment gives you rights in criminal cases
  6. / amendment five provides for the rights of people accused of a __________
  7. / which amendment provides for just trial in civil cases
  8. rights / the rights of citizens to be free of unequal or discriminatory treatment on the basis of race or gender

17 Clues: / which branch of government makes the laws • / which branch of government carries out the laws • / this amendment gives you rights in criminal cases • / amendment 1 gives freedom of speech and _________ • / which amendment provides for just trial in civil cases • / this amendment sets limitations on bail and punishments • ...

Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle 2020-02-19

Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. / states people have other rights that are not addressed in the constitution
  2. / which amendment provides for just trial in civil cases
  3. / amendment 2 gives the right to carry and bear __________
  4. / amendment five provides for the rights of people accused of a __________
  5. / which branch of government makes the laws
  6. / this amendment gives you a right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury, to an attorney, and to confront witnesses
  7. / branch of government that decides if laws are carried out fairly
  8. / this amendment prohibits unreasonable arrests and searches
  9. / this amendment sets limitations on bail and punishments
Down
  1. / this amendment gives you rights in criminal cases
  2. / which branch of government carries out the laws
  3. / each branch having the ability to check each other is called checks and __________
  4. / amendment 1 gives freedom of speech and _________
  5. / this amendment says all powers not give to the federal government are kept by the states or the people
  6. / the rights of citizens to be free of unequal or discriminatory treatment on the basis of race or gender
  7. / the division of power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government is called separation of __________
  8. / this amendment gives the right not to house soldiers during time of war

17 Clues: / which branch of government makes the laws • / which branch of government carries out the laws • / this amendment gives you rights in criminal cases • / amendment 1 gives freedom of speech and _________ • / which amendment provides for just trial in civil cases • / this amendment sets limitations on bail and punishments • ...

Bill of Rights and Branches 2023-03-07

Bill of Rights and Branches crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The permission that police need to search us
  2. A person can not be accused of the same crime twice
  3. Soldiers cannot live in our houses without permission
  4. Freedom of religion, speech, press, protest
  5. An idea for a new law
  6. The person who has the power to veto (reject) a bill
  7. Reject
  8. Runs legislative branch
  9. Highest level of court
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  1. Branch that makes sure laws are fair
  2. Government cannot torture us if we break the law
  3. Right to own a weapon
  4. The branch that makes laws
  5. President is leader of this branch of government
  6. The executive branch also __________ laws
  7. Not allowed to search us without a good reason
  8. It is ______ for a bill to become a law.

17 Clues: Reject • Right to own a weapon • An idea for a new law • Highest level of court • Runs legislative branch • The branch that makes laws • Branch that makes sure laws are fair • It is ______ for a bill to become a law. • The executive branch also __________ laws • Freedom of religion, speech, press, protest • The permission that police need to search us • ...

Civics 2025-01-20

Civics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. - Remove official
  2. - Shared national/state power
  3. of Law - Laws apply equally
  4. - Constitution changes
  5. Branch - Interprets laws
  6. - Support for cause
  7. - Study of citizenship
  8. Government - Restricted government power
  9. - Formal leader selection
  10. of Powers - Divided government roles
  11. Rights - Personal freedoms
  12. - Electing leaders
  13. Government - Elect leaders
  14. - Rights and responsibilities
  15. of Rights - First 10 amendments
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  1. - System of governance
  2. Review - Law validity check
  3. Branch - Enforces laws
  4. of Religion - Choose religion
  5. - Elect representatives
  6. and Balances - Branch power control
  7. Process - Fair legal treatment
  8. of Speech - Speak freely
  9. Branch - Makes laws
  10. - Legislative body
  11. - Framework of government
  12. - Constitution's introduction
  13. - Acting for others
  14. Sovereignty - Power from people
  15. - Rule by the people

30 Clues: - Remove official • - Legislative body • - Electing leaders • - Support for cause • Branch - Makes laws • - Acting for others • - Rule by the people • - System of governance • Branch - Enforces laws • - Constitution changes • - Study of citizenship • - Elect representatives • Branch - Interprets laws • of Speech - Speak freely • - Formal leader selection • - Framework of government • ...

Elijah Heiberger 2015-10-14

Elijah Heiberger crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Jefferson put himself in
  2. county that helped the US
  3. Jefferson went to this
  4. Wrote Common sense
  5. Thomas Paine's important work
  6. Jefferson was a
  7. Franklin was a leading
  8. Great inventor
  9. Third president
  10. Adams Washington's vice president
  11. Jefferson was this
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  1. First president
  2. Jefferson like this a lot
  3. Jefferson helped write write this
  4. George freed his
  5. of rights
  6. Franklin was a respected
  7. Of man
  8. Franklin got the U.S. french
  9. French monarch that helped US

20 Clues: Of man • of rights • Great inventor • First president • Jefferson was a • Third president • George freed his • Wrote Common sense • Jefferson was this • Jefferson went to this • Franklin was a leading • Jefferson put himself in • Franklin was a respected • Jefferson like this a lot • county that helped the US • Franklin got the U.S. french • Thomas Paine's important work • ...

Social Studies US Const., bill of rights,etc. 2024-12-05

Social Studies US Const., bill of rights,etc. crossword puzzle
Across
  1. EXPLAIN WHY THE COLONIES WANTED THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE WRITTEN TO BE ___ FROM BRITISH RULE?
  2. HOW MANY FIRST COLONIES ARE THERE?
  3. HOW MANY MEN SIGNED THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE?
  4. WHAT WAS SIGNED ON SEPTEMBER 17, 1787?
  5. WHO WAS THE WRITTER OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE?
  6. WHAT WAS THE PURPOSE OF THE U.S. CONSTITUTION, TO CREATE THE __ BRANCHES OF OUR GOVERNMENT?
  7. BY HOLDING THE GOVERNMENT ___ THE CONSENT OF THE GOVERNED HELPS TO PROTECT OUR RIGHTS & FREEDOM?
  8. JAMES MADISON IS KNOWN AS?
Down
  1. WHAT TWO THINGS ARE MENTIONED IN THE TEXT AS IMPORTANT WHEN CREATING A NEW GOVERNMENT?
  2. WHICH AMENDEMENT PROTECTS THE FREEDOM OF SPEECH?
  3. DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE IS A VERY ___ DOCUMENT IN AMERICAN HISTORY?
  4. HOW MANY AMENDMENTS DOES THE BILL OF RIGHTS HAVE?
  5. THE BILL OF RIGHTS WAS MADE TO KEEP OUR RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS AS AMERICAN CITIZENS ___?
  6. IT PROMOTES A CULTURE WHERE EVERYONE'S VOICE IS ___.
  7. THE U.S. CONSTITUTION IS A SET OF RULES AND ___ THAT HELPS GOVERN OUT COUNTRY USA?

15 Clues: JAMES MADISON IS KNOWN AS? • HOW MANY FIRST COLONIES ARE THERE? • WHAT WAS SIGNED ON SEPTEMBER 17, 1787? • WHICH AMENDEMENT PROTECTS THE FREEDOM OF SPEECH? • HOW MANY AMENDMENTS DOES THE BILL OF RIGHTS HAVE? • HOW MANY MEN SIGNED THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE? • IT PROMOTES A CULTURE WHERE EVERYONE'S VOICE IS ___. • ...

American Cit 2022-05-23

American Cit crossword puzzle
Across
  1. laws specfically for the U.S. military
  2. a legislature made up two houses
  3. president sends his rejection of a bill with this
  4. branch that the president is a part of
  5. citizens pay these
  6. minimum age to be elected for The Senate
  7. carries out laws
  8. name of a law that Congress has passed
  9. country ran by queen/king
  10. immigrants can become U.S. citizens
Down
  1. highest level in court system
  2. you can do this if you are 18+ american citizen
  3. secretary that helps workers get fair wages
  4. another word for freedom
  5. relates to american citezen's rights
  6. secretary that manages relationships with foreign countries
  7. amendment that gives you the freedom to think, be or say as you want
  8. something a citizen must obey
  9. citizens have a say in the gov
  10. number of amendments in the bill of rights

20 Clues: carries out laws • citizens pay these • another word for freedom • country ran by queen/king • highest level in court system • something a citizen must obey • citizens have a say in the gov • a legislature made up two houses • immigrants can become U.S. citizens • relates to american citezen's rights • laws specfically for the U.S. military • branch that the president is a part of • ...

Chapter 8 2024-02-20

Chapter 8 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. of incorporation
  2. restraint
  3. disobedience
  4. Wendell Holmes
  5. domain
  6. liberties
  7. warrant
  8. Process Clause
Down
  1. neutral
  2. Clause
  3. of association
  4. of Rights
  5. laws
  6. rights
  7. Exercise Clause
  8. Harbor

16 Clues: laws • Clause • rights • Harbor • domain • neutral • warrant • restraint • of Rights • liberties • disobedience • of association • Wendell Holmes • Process Clause • Exercise Clause • of incorporation

Crossword Puzzle 2024-05-15

Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. of Powers
  2. Crow
  3. Election
  4. Branch
  5. Revenue
  6. Commissioner
  7. Adjustment
Down
  1. Branch
  2. Taxes
  3. Act
  4. Act
  5. Crimes
  6. & Balances
  7. Court
  8. of Rights

15 Clues: Act • Act • Crow • Taxes • Court • Branch • Crimes • Branch • Revenue • Election • of Powers • of Rights • & Balances • Adjustment • Commissioner

enlightenment crossword 2018-02-21

enlightenment crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. System
  2. Monarchies
  3. Jacques Rousseau
  4. of powers
  5. Democracy
  6. Contract
  7. Beccaria
Down
  1. enterprise
  2. Despots
  3. de Montequieu
  4. Sovereignty
  5. Wollstonecraft
  6. Bill of Rights
  7. Hobbes

14 Clues: System • Hobbes • Despots • Contract • Beccaria • of powers • Democracy • enterprise • Monarchies • Sovereignty • de Montequieu • Wollstonecraft • Bill of Rights • Jacques Rousseau

Constitutional Vocabulary 2022-10-20

Constitutional Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. government- limits the power of government, establishes the “Rule of Law” which mean everyone must obey the government
  2. government – political system where policies are created by representatives selected by the people
  3. an agreement between two or more groups of people
  4. – approval of a document or policy
  5. Rights- are God given rights that no man can take away. Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness
  6. – an addition to a document
  7. rights - basic rights people are born with, also called unalienable rights
  8. a two house legislature
Down
  1. – independent power
  2. a formal or written complaint
  3. elected representatives to be our voice in government
  4. – document outlining the fundamental principles and structures of a government
  5. Sovereignty- people rule by voting
  6. – an alliance of states created for a common purpose
  7. – an agreement between opposing parties
  8. and Balances- keeps the three branches of government equal
  9. Rights- individual rights and freedoms that belong to everyone, listed in the Bill of Rights
  10. – refusal to buy something as a form of protest
  11. of Powers- dividing the powers of government into three branches
  12. – political system in which power is shared between a national centralized government and a collection of smaller state governments

20 Clues: – independent power • a two house legislature • – an addition to a document • a formal or written complaint • Sovereignty- people rule by voting • – approval of a document or policy • – an agreement between opposing parties • – refusal to buy something as a form of protest • an agreement between two or more groups of people • ...

Bill of Rights project 2023-02-02

Bill of Rights project crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The _____ amendment was part of the Bill of Rights.
  2. The government cannot search someone's ____ unless probable cause.
  3. The main idea of the first amendment
  4. One of the freedoms in the first amendment
  5. A freedom of expressing your thoughts
Down
  1. People have a right to a ____ for court cases.
  2. A freedom to get together with people
  3. The government cannot give out ___ or unusual punishment.
  4. The government has to give a reasonable ____.
  5. Bill of ____ is the first 10 amendments.
  6. People have the right to own a _____ to protect themselves and family.
  7. A freedom to give out news

12 Clues: A freedom to give out news • The main idea of the first amendment • A freedom to get together with people • A freedom of expressing your thoughts • Bill of ____ is the first 10 amendments. • One of the freedoms in the first amendment • The government has to give a reasonable ____. • People have a right to a ____ for court cases. • ...

Constitution 2022-01-13

Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. enforces laws
  2. makes laws
  3. people who didn't want a bill of rights
  4. House of Representatives and Senate
  5. Obama,Trump,Biden,Washington ect.
Down
  1. people who wanted a added bill of rights
  2. highest federal court in the U.S
  3. official changes to a document
  4. interprets laws
  5. Harris,Pence,Biden,

10 Clues: makes laws • enforces laws • interprets laws • Harris,Pence,Biden, • official changes to a document • highest federal court in the U.S • Obama,Trump,Biden,Washington ect. • House of Representatives and Senate • people who didn't want a bill of rights • people who wanted a added bill of rights

The Bill Of Rights 2019-02-11

The Bill Of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The right to bear arms
  2. Fair trial for the ones accused
  3. Allows you to make law suits over $20
  4. No housing soldiers
  5. No warrant No enter
  6. State laws
  7. Double jeopardy
  8. Group of people who decided your verdict
Down
  1. The 5 liberty´s
  2. No torturing or unusual fines of any kind
  3. Rights not listed also matter
  4. To approve

12 Clues: To approve • State laws • The 5 liberty´s • Double jeopardy • No housing soldiers • No warrant No enter • The right to bear arms • Rights not listed also matter • Fair trial for the ones accused • Allows you to make law suits over $20 • Group of people who decided your verdict • No torturing or unusual fines of any kind

Resident Bill of Rights 2014-07-21

Resident Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the resident has the right to a clear understanding of their ________ and the homes expectations
  2. a resident has a right to express opinions without _____
  3. all residents have the right to be treated as unique _____
  4. a resident has the right to be fee of _____ or discrimination
Down
  1. a resident has the right to have input in __________ their resident day
  2. a resident has the right to access ____ for betterment of physical, intellectual, spiritual, emotional and social well being.
  3. residents have the right to ______ and respect
  4. a resident has the right to make an _________ decision
  5. a resident has the right to __________ care
  6. residents have the right to ________ their room as long as it is not unsafe to themselves or others
  7. residents have the right to _______ meals and snacks.
  8. the resident has a right to live in a ________ environment

12 Clues: a resident has the right to __________ care • residents have the right to ______ and respect • residents have the right to _______ meals and snacks. • a resident has the right to make an _________ decision • a resident has a right to express opinions without _____ • the resident has a right to live in a ________ environment • ...

Foster Parent's Bill of Rights 2013-10-18

Foster Parent's Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Foster parents shall make decisions about the daily living concerns of the child, and shall be permitted to continue the practice of their own family values and routines while respecting the child's ________ heritage
  2. How Foster parents shall treat children, birth families, and child welfare team
  3. If a foster child becomes free for adoption and the foster parents desire to adopt the child, they shall inform the caseworker within _______days of the caseworker's initial query.
  4. "foster parent" means a __________ family providing care of children in state custody
  5. When foster parents to be first informed about the rights defined in RSMO 210 section 210.566?
  6. The children's division shall allow foster parents to help plan __________ between the child and the child's siblings or biological family
  7. Recognizing the critical nature of ___________ for children, if a child reenters the foster care system and is not placed in a relative home, the child's former foster parents shall be given first consideration for placement of the child.
  8. foster parents are not clients but are?
  9. The children's division and their contractors shall provide access to a fair and impartial ________-________ to address licensure, case management decisions, and delivery of service issues. Foster parents shall have timely access to the child placement agency's appeals process, and shall be free from acts of retaliation when exercising the right to appeal
  10. Code of conduct that guides processional treatment of Foster Parents
Down
  1. Foster parents shall treat all information received from the children's division and its contractors about the child and the child's family as ___________.
  2. Foster parents shall be informed in a timely manner by the children's division and its contractors of all team meetings and _________ concerning their licensure status or children placed in their homes, and shall be allowed to participate, consistent with section 210.761
  3. If a child becomes free for adoption while in foster care, the child's foster family shall be given __________ consideration as adoptive parents consistent with section 453.070.
  4. children's division and its contractors shall provide to foster parents and potential adoptive parents, prior to placement, all pertinent information, including but not limited to
  5. The children's division and its contractors shall arrange pre-placement visits, except in:
  6. The children's division and its contractors shall provide foster parents with regularly scheduled opportunities for:
  7. Foster parents shall be informed by the court no later than two weeks prior to all ________-___________ pertaining to a child in their care, and informed of their right to attend and participate, consistent with section 211.464

17 Clues: foster parents are not clients but are? • Code of conduct that guides processional treatment of Foster Parents • How Foster parents shall treat children, birth families, and child welfare team • "foster parent" means a __________ family providing care of children in state custody • ...

Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle 2020-02-19

Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. / this amendment prohibits unreasonable arrests and searches
  2. / amendment 2 gives the right to carry and bear __________
  3. / this amendment says all powers not give to the federal government are kept by the states or the people
  4. / amendment 1 gives freedom of speech and _________
  5. / states people have other rights that are not addressed in the constitution
  6. / this amendment sets limitations on bail and punishments
  7. / branch of government that decides if laws are carried out fairly
  8. / which branch of government carries out the laws
  9. / this amendment gives you a right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury, to an attorney, and to confront witnesses
Down
  1. / the division of power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government is called separation of __________
  2. / each branch having the ability to check each other is called checks and __________
  3. / this amendment gives the right not to house soldiers during time of war
  4. / which branch of government makes the laws
  5. / this amendment gives you rights in criminal cases
  6. / amendment five provides for the rights of people accused of a __________
  7. / which amendment provides for just trial in civil cases
  8. rights / the rights of citizens to be free of unequal or discriminatory treatment on the basis of race or gender

17 Clues: / which branch of government makes the laws • / which branch of government carries out the laws • / this amendment gives you rights in criminal cases • / amendment 1 gives freedom of speech and _________ • / which amendment provides for just trial in civil cases • / this amendment sets limitations on bail and punishments • ...

Preamble and Bill of Rights 2024-09-13

Preamble and Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Guarantees the right to a fair and speedy trial, the right to be informed of the charges, the right to confront witnesses, and the right to have legal counsel.
  2. Introduction to the United States Constitution outlining its goals and purposes.
  3. Right of individuals to address the government with requests, complaints, or grievances.
  4. Prohibits government from forcing homeowners to quarter soldiers without consent during peacetime.
  5. Reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states or the people.
  6. Protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.
  7. Right to express opinions, ideas, and beliefs without government censorship or punishment.
  8. Right of journalists and media organizations to publish information without government interference.
  9. Fundamental law of a nation that establishes government structure, functions, powers, and citizen rights and responsibilities.
Down
  1. Changes or additions made to address specific issues or protect individual rights.
  2. Protects individuals from excessive bail, fines, and cruel and unusual punishments.
  3. Protects the right to keep and bear arms.
  4. Guarantees the right to a trial by jury in civil cases.
  5. Guarantees various rights in criminal proceedings, including the right to a grand jury, protection against double jeopardy, the right to remain silent, and protection against deprivation of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.
  6. First ten amendments to the United States Constitution guaranteeing fundamental rights and freedoms.
  7. States that the rights listed in the Constitution are not the only rights individuals have, and other rights not specifically mentioned are still protected.
  8. Right of individuals to gather peacefully for any lawful purpose.

17 Clues: Protects the right to keep and bear arms. • Guarantees the right to a trial by jury in civil cases. • Right of individuals to gather peacefully for any lawful purpose. • Protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government. • Introduction to the United States Constitution outlining its goals and purposes. • ...

The Declaration of the rights of Man and Citizen. 2025-02-11

The Declaration of the rights of Man and Citizen. crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The freedom to do everything which injures no one else; hence the exercise of the natural rights of each man has no limits except those which assure to the other members of the society the enjoyment of the same rights
  2. Men are born and remain _____ and ______ in rights. Social distinctions may be founded only upon the general good.
  3. Similar freedom as mentioned in the US Bill of Rights.
  4. behavior showing high moral standards.
  5. No body nor individual may exercise any authority which does not proceed directly from the nation.
  6. No person shall be accused, arrested, or imprisoned except in the cases and according to the forms prescribed by law.
Down
  1. Similar freedom as mentioned in the US Bill of Rights
  2. The aim of all political association is the preservation of the natural and imprescriptible rights of man.
  3. ____Until Proven Guilty
  4. Every citizen has a right to participate personally, or through his representative, in its foundation. It must be the same for all, whether it protects or punishes.
  5. Similar freedom as mentioned in the US Bill or Rights
  6. Law can only prohibit such actions as are hurtful to society. Nothing may be prevented which is not forbidden by law, and no one may be forced to do anything not provided for by law.

12 Clues: ____Until Proven Guilty • behavior showing high moral standards. • Similar freedom as mentioned in the US Bill of Rights • Similar freedom as mentioned in the US Bill or Rights • Similar freedom as mentioned in the US Bill of Rights. • No body nor individual may exercise any authority which does not proceed directly from the nation. • ...

Vocab unit 3 2017-11-06

Vocab unit 3 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Plan/It was pretty much a way a man wanted to break the government down .
  2. Jersey Plan/It was a plan to make the state's better .
  3. Carta/Its pretty much rights and privileges
  4. Compromise/It was that every slaves would be counted and three-fifths of a person.
  5. supreme power is held by people.
  6. person who supports the government
  7. corpus/It pretty much another law for people who go to jail.
  8. law writin .
  9. of power/When they pretty much divided responsibility between different branches.
  10. of Rights/The Bill of rights mean that you have a freedom of speech,assembly,and worship.
  11. make a change
Down
  1. Compromise/It was like for everyone to have a representative
  2. government laws
  3. of Confederation/The original constitution.
  4. Ordinance/It was pretty much pe[le ahad an amount of how many people can settle in one place.
  5. allow
  6. Ordinance of 1785/It was when they allowed newcomers to purchase small amounts of land.

17 Clues: allow • law writin . • make a change • government laws • supreme power is held by people. • person who supports the government • Carta/Its pretty much rights and privileges • of Confederation/The original constitution. • Jersey Plan/It was a plan to make the state's better . • Compromise/It was like for everyone to have a representative • ...

AP Government 2024-05-09

AP Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Committees
  2. Faith and Credit Clause
  3. Preamble
  4. of the house
  5. of Independence
  6. and Proper Clause
  7. Decisis
  8. Clause
  9. of Confederation
Down
  1. and Balances
  2. of Rights
  3. of Habeas Corpus
  4. Pulpit
  5. No.70.
  6. Powers Act (1973)
  7. Rebellion
  8. United States Constitution
  9. Committee
  10. Committee
  11. Federalist Papers

20 Clues: Pulpit • No.70. • Clause • Decisis • Preamble • of Rights • Rebellion • Committee • Committee • Committees • and Balances • of the house • of Independence • of Habeas Corpus • of Confederation • Powers Act (1973) • and Proper Clause • Federalist Papers • Faith and Credit Clause • United States Constitution

AP Government 2024-05-09

AP Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Committees
  2. Faith and Credit Clause
  3. Preamble
  4. of the house
  5. of Independence
  6. and Proper Clause
  7. Decisis
  8. Clause
  9. of Confederation
Down
  1. and Balances
  2. of Rights
  3. of Habeas Corpus
  4. Pulpit
  5. No.70.
  6. Powers Act (1973)
  7. Rebellion
  8. United States Constitution
  9. Committee
  10. Committee
  11. Federalist Papers

20 Clues: Pulpit • No.70. • Clause • Decisis • Preamble • of Rights • Rebellion • Committee • Committee • Committees • and Balances • of the house • of Independence • of Habeas Corpus • of Confederation • Powers Act (1973) • and Proper Clause • Federalist Papers • Faith and Credit Clause • United States Constitution

bill f rights 2022-09-28

bill f rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Body of fundamental principals (gov't)
  2. Improvement to the Constitution
  3. certain rights will not be denied
  4. Amendment- Freedom of religion
  5. Free from an oppressive government
  6. Ability to practice any religion
  7. The power resigning over a society
Down
  1. Amendment- Right to bear arms
  2. Legally obtaining something by force
  3. Permission to do something
  4. Amendment related to criminal law
  5. Amendment pertaining to soldier housing
  6. A law-protected claim
  7. Ability to speak openly
  8. Ability to act/speak without hindrance

15 Clues: A law-protected claim • Ability to speak openly • Permission to do something • Amendment- Right to bear arms • Amendment- Freedom of religion • Improvement to the Constitution • Ability to practice any religion • Amendment related to criminal law • certain rights will not be denied • Free from an oppressive government • The power resigning over a society • ...

Ethan Hamm 1B Gov. 2023-09-18

Ethan Hamm 1B Gov. crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Was elected as president of the convention and was the first president
  2. Led the anti-federalists and helped with the Bill of rights
  3. He came up with the Bill of rights
  4. Introduced the New Jersey plan
  5. Oldest guy in the constitutional convention, helped write the constitution
  6. Served on the committee that drafted the new Massachusetts Constitution of 1780
Down
  1. Helped George Mason come up with the Bill of rights
  2. Wanted a very strong central gov. that had complete political authority and helped write the federalist papers
  3. Promoted and helped come up with the Great Compromise
  4. Helped Alexander Hamilton write the federalist papers

10 Clues: Introduced the New Jersey plan • He came up with the Bill of rights • Helped George Mason come up with the Bill of rights • Promoted and helped come up with the Great Compromise • Helped Alexander Hamilton write the federalist papers • Led the anti-federalists and helped with the Bill of rights • Was elected as president of the convention and was the first president • ...

AP Government 2024-05-09

AP Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Committees
  2. Faith and Credit Clause
  3. Preamble
  4. of the house
  5. of Independence
  6. and Proper Clause
  7. Decisis
  8. Clause
  9. of Confederation
Down
  1. and Balances
  2. of Rights
  3. of Habeas Corpus
  4. Pulpit
  5. No.70.
  6. Powers Act (1973)
  7. Rebellion
  8. United States Constitution
  9. Committee
  10. Committee
  11. Federalist Papers

20 Clues: Pulpit • No.70. • Clause • Decisis • Preamble • of Rights • Rebellion • Committee • Committee • Committees • and Balances • of the house • of Independence • of Habeas Corpus • of Confederation • Powers Act (1973) • and Proper Clause • Federalist Papers • Faith and Credit Clause • United States Constitution

units 2012-12-12

units crossword puzzle
Across
  1. process changes in Politics
  2. model of the u.s Bill of rights
  3. there are 4 duties
  4. People are the source
  5. declared us free from great britian
  6. Donkey
  7. The Preamble
Down
  1. people elect
  2. a body of electors
  3. gave colonist rights
  4. the peopld rule
  5. provide for religous freedom in VA
  6. Elephant
  7. the Process when Someone tries to become a citzen
  8. government is not all Powerful
  9. First written form of government for the independent stats
  10. Amendments Amending the consitiuation
  11. the government
  12. Pourposes
  13. Form of Meda

20 Clues: Donkey • Elephant • Pourposes • people elect • Form of Meda • The Preamble • the government • the peopld rule • a body of electors • there are 4 duties • gave colonist rights • People are the source • process changes in Politics • government is not all Powerful • model of the u.s Bill of rights • provide for religous freedom in VA • declared us free from great britian • ...

AP Gov & Econ - Mya Wallace 2021-01-14

AP Gov & Econ - Mya Wallace crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the name of the collective legislative government
  2. the action used to stop a bill from passing
  3. when someone is reelected with less than a 55% majority
  4. something a senator can do when they do not want a bill to reach the floor
  5. someone who represents a group of voters
  6. when everyone from the house or senate is gathered and they talk about matters
  7. a committee made up of members of the house and the senate
  8. a count of who is present
  9. the case that made the courts start hearing redistricting cases
  10. the committee that decides the rules for a presented bill
  11. a type of government that has two parts
  12. when everyone agrees on a matter that was proposed
  13. when one of the houses discusses amendments to a bill
  14. made the direct election of
  15. the house elected by the people
Down
  1. when the president does not want to sign a bill they can do this to it
  2. districts where someone is elected with more than a 55% majority
  3. a petition to get a bill past a committee that did not like it
  4. the first people to see the bill
  5. the higher house
  6. the name of the committee that write the taxes
  7. used to stall a bill or to take attendance of who is there
  8. a committee in congress that specializes in a category of bill
  9. what legally gave african americans equal rights
  10. how long someone can be in office
  11. the norm

26 Clues: the norm • the higher house • a count of who is present • made the direct election of • the house elected by the people • the first people to see the bill • how long someone can be in office • a type of government that has two parts • someone who represents a group of voters • the action used to stop a bill from passing • the name of the committee that write the taxes • ...

Global Campus Government Final (Alexa Cooper) 2025-12-11

Global Campus Government Final (Alexa Cooper) crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Branch of government with the president
  2. Party with less support and smaller sizes
  3. Branch of government with 9 justices
  4. When a president forgives a past crime
  5. Formal written enactment of a legislature
  6. A pardon to several people for political crimes
  7. Party strong enough to control the government
  8. Rejection of a bill
  9. Proposal for new laws
  10. Has 435 members
  11. first 10 amendments are called the Bill of___
  12. establishes structures, powers, and limits government
  13. Serves 6 year terms
Down
  1. Individual who discloses evidence of wrong doing
  2. What we can call the house and senate’s relationship
  3. Also known as Congress
  4. legal authority to make decisions
  5. Management system emphasizing structured organization
  6. Information that is restricted
  7. type of voter that constantly changes which party they vote for

20 Clues: Has 435 members • Rejection of a bill • Serves 6 year terms • Proposal for new laws • Also known as Congress • Information that is restricted • legal authority to make decisions • Branch of government with 9 justices • When a president forgives a past crime • Branch of government with the president • Party with less support and smaller sizes • ...

CS 3-15 American Government EOC 2024-04-12

CS 3-15 American Government EOC crossword puzzle
Across
  1. reaching an agreement through discussion and compromise
  2. this branch of government was responsible for passing the Civil and Voting Rights Acts
  3. the 23rd amendment gave DC three ____ in the Electoral College
  4. this group of amendments extended constitutional protections to formerly enslaved people
  5. whether or not sources are trustworthy and believable
  6. the 13th amendment abolished ______
  7. division of powers between the national government and the states
  8. freedom of _____ comes with the responsibility to engage in civil discourse
  9. policy decisions and actions taken by governments to address issues affecting the public
  10. rules recognized as binding and enforced by a government
Down
  1. influencing someone's beliefs, attitudes, or actions through reasoning and argument
  2. against ratification of the Constitution without a Bill of Rights
  3. finding a middle ground that allows for a resolution to a dispute without one side completely getting its way
  4. the presidential power to block a bill passed by both houses of Congress
  5. this branch of government enforces or carries out laws
  6. which branch of government was responsible for sending federal troops to enforce a court order to desegregate Little Rock Central High School
  7. which group gained the right to vote because of the 19th amendment?
  8. this group of amendments extended voting rights to more groups of people
  9. this branch of government interprets laws
  10. this branch of government makes laws
  11. Brown v. Board of Education declared ____ in public schools to be unconstitutional
  12. for ratification of the Constitution with no changes
  13. the ____ Rights Act prohibited discrimination in public places

23 Clues: the 13th amendment abolished ______ • this branch of government makes laws • this branch of government interprets laws • for ratification of the Constitution with no changes • whether or not sources are trustworthy and believable • this branch of government enforces or carries out laws • reaching an agreement through discussion and compromise • ...

Selma and voting rights 2022-04-27

Selma and voting rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Created Voting rights bill
  2. Murder caused Selma march
  3. Attack on protesters by state troopers
  4. Famous bridge in alabama
  5. MLK prayer sesion
  6. Tear gas and billy clubs
Down
  1. Increased % of Black voters
  2. Governor of Alabama
  3. Voting rights act
  4. President who promised voting right and civil right bill

10 Clues: Voting rights act • MLK prayer sesion • Governor of Alabama • Famous bridge in alabama • Tear gas and billy clubs • Murder caused Selma march • Created Voting rights bill • Increased % of Black voters • Attack on protesters by state troopers • President who promised voting right and civil right bill

Bill of Rights Crossword 2013-11-18

Bill of Rights Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Amendment 8 also says not to have excessive ______
  2. The right to a lawyer
  3. Gov't can't make a law appreciating a belief
  4. The right to trial including civil cases
  5. Amendment 5 states that private property can't be taken without __
  6. Cruel and Unusual punishments are ruled out by _____
Down
  1. You must have a warrant to search private property
  2. The rights in the constitution aren't the only rights we have
  3. This amendment requires a well regulated militia
  4. No soldier can be housed in any house without permission
  5. Gov't has to charge you with a crime to remain in jail
  6. Powers that aren't given to federal are given to state

12 Clues: The right to a lawyer • The right to trial including civil cases • Gov't can't make a law appreciating a belief • This amendment requires a well regulated militia • Amendment 8 also says not to have excessive ______ • You must have a warrant to search private property • Cruel and Unusual punishments are ruled out by _____ • ...

The Bill of Rights 2022-03-21

The Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Required in order to search one's property
  2. A freedom found in the first Amendment
  3. The first ten Amendments are called the _ of rights.
  4. In a criminal proceeding a person can not be forced to give _ against himself
  5. This right allows newspapers to publish reports of social and political problems
Down
  1. Before being brought to trial a person must be charged with a specific _
  2. This Amendment limits the power of the Federal government
  3. This must not be unreasonably high
  4. A person has a right to one of these according to the sixth Amendment
  5. This Amendment entitles one to a civil trial
  6. People retain certain __ according to the 9th Amendment
  7. This Amendment prevents soldiers from staying in your home

12 Clues: This must not be unreasonably high • A freedom found in the first Amendment • Required in order to search one's property • This Amendment entitles one to a civil trial • The first ten Amendments are called the _ of rights. • People retain certain __ according to the 9th Amendment • This Amendment limits the power of the Federal government • ...

The Bill Of Rights 2019-02-11

The Bill Of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. To approve.
  2. amendment Need of a warrant to come in the house.
  3. amendment State laws must be followed
  4. amendment Allows you to make lawsuits over 20.
  5. amendment No soldiers in the house.
  6. amendment Have a fair trial for everyone.
  7. amendment Freedom of religion and speech.
Down
  1. A warrant is a document signed by a judge to search your house.
  2. amendment No unfair punishment of extra fee.
  3. amendment The right to bear arms.
  4. amendment You are allowed to plead the fifth/cannot be trialed twice for the same crime.
  5. amendment We have other rights that are not listed.

12 Clues: To approve. • amendment The right to bear arms. • amendment No soldiers in the house. • amendment State laws must be followed • amendment Have a fair trial for everyone. • amendment Freedom of religion and speech. • amendment No unfair punishment of extra fee. • amendment Allows you to make lawsuits over 20. • amendment Need of a warrant to come in the house. • ...

The Bill of Rights 2025-01-08

The Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. ClueB
  2. Clue6
  3. Clue7
  4. Clue1
  5. Clue2
Down
  1. Clue9
  2. Clue4
  3. Clue3
  4. Clue8
  5. ClueA
  6. Clue5
  7. Clueelladevile

12 Clues: ClueB • Clue9 • Clue4 • Clue3 • Clue8 • ClueA • Clue6 • Clue5 • Clue7 • Clue1 • Clue2 • Clueelladevile

Bill of Rights Crossword 2023-01-29

Bill of Rights Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Amendments are made to protect life, liberty, and the pursuit of what?
  2. The 7th Amendment gives you the right to trial by a what?
  3. The first 10 amendments are called what?
  4. How many amendments are there beyond the Bill of Rights?
  5. Amendment 2 states that each state may have a well-regulated what?
  6. Gathering signatures to make change is called what?
Down
  1. You have the right to a what and public trial?
  2. Amendment 6 gives you the right to what kind of jury?
  3. Amendment 1 allows you to practice what freely?
  4. Amendment 5 says police need warrants to do what?
  5. Amendment 9 gives you the rights that are not listed in what document?
  6. People have the right to peacefully _____

12 Clues: The first 10 amendments are called what? • People have the right to peacefully _____ • You have the right to a what and public trial? • Amendment 1 allows you to practice what freely? • Amendment 5 says police need warrants to do what? • Gathering signatures to make change is called what? • Amendment 6 gives you the right to what kind of jury? • ...

Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle 2020-02-19

Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. / this amendment prohibits unreasonable arrests and searches
  2. / this amendment sets limitations on bail and punishments
  3. / amendment 1 gives freedom of speech and _________
  4. / this amendment gives a right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury, to an attorney, and witnesses
  5. / which branch of government makes the laws
  6. / this amendment says all powers not give to the federal government are kept by the states or the people
  7. / amendment five provides for the rights of people accused of a __________
  8. / each branch having the ability to check each other is called checks and __________
Down
  1. / branch of government that decides if laws are carried out fairly
  2. / this amendment gives you rights in criminal cases
  3. / the division of power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government is called separation of __________
  4. / states people have other rights that are not addressed in the constitution
  5. rights / the rights of citizens to be free of unequal or discriminatory treatment on the basis of race or gender
  6. / which branch of government carries out the laws
  7. / which amendment provides for just trial in civil cases
  8. / this amendment gives the right not to house soldiers during time of war
  9. / amendment 2 gives the right to carry and bear __________

17 Clues: / which branch of government makes the laws • / which branch of government carries out the laws • / this amendment gives you rights in criminal cases • / amendment 1 gives freedom of speech and _________ • / which amendment provides for just trial in civil cases • / this amendment sets limitations on bail and punishments • ...

Bill of Rights and Branches 2023-03-07

Bill of Rights and Branches crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The permission that police need to search us
  2. A person can not be accused of the same crime twice
  3. Soldiers cannot live in our houses without permission
  4. Freedom of religion, speech, press, protest
  5. An idea for a new law
  6. The person who has the power to veto (reject) a bill
  7. Reject
  8. Runs legislative branch
  9. Highest level of court
Down
  1. Branch that makes sure laws are fair
  2. Government cannot torture us if we break the law
  3. Right to own a weapon
  4. The branch that makes laws
  5. President is leader of this branch of government
  6. The executive branch also __________ laws
  7. Not allowed to search us without a good reason
  8. It is ______ for a bill to become a law.

17 Clues: Reject • Right to own a weapon • An idea for a new law • Highest level of court • Runs legislative branch • The branch that makes laws • Branch that makes sure laws are fair • It is ______ for a bill to become a law. • The executive branch also __________ laws • Freedom of religion, speech, press, protest • The permission that police need to search us • ...

STAAR Review Crossword 3 2015-04-13

STAAR Review Crossword 3 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This was renewed during the Era of Good Feelings.
  2. Congress passes a bill, the president vetoes the bill, Congress overrides veto.
  3. Patrick Henry feared this would surrender too much power to the federal government if the Constitution was ratified.
  4. The Bessemer Steel Process allowed for these to help expand the West.
  5. Established a form of government based on a social contract.
  6. 1st Continental Congress granted him Commander and General of the Army of the colonies.
  7. Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson were the 1st to start these due to their rivalry and differing opinions.
  8. In Lincoln’s 1st inaugural address, his words, “we must not be enemies”, was him trying to keep this intact.
  9. The cost of moving goods from this was a major effect of the opening of the Eerie Canal.
Down
  1. Commanding a victory at sea, he won the Congressional Medal of Honor.
  2. Pro-slavery and Anti-slavery groups started these as a result of the passing of the Kansas-Nebraska Act in 1854.
  3. One effect was women migrating from rural communities to cities seeking work.
  4. More and more open in response to new railroads
  5. Primary purpose of the American Temperance society was to decrease this consumption.
  6. The Father of the Bill of Rights would not ratify the Constitution without the Bill of Rights because he felt that it did not adequately protect individual rights.
  7. These turned the South into a major Cotton producer for Northern textile mills.
  8. This rebellion led the government to restructure and discard the Articles of Confederation.

17 Clues: More and more open in response to new railroads • This was renewed during the Era of Good Feelings. • Established a form of government based on a social contract. • Commanding a victory at sea, he won the Congressional Medal of Honor. • The Bessemer Steel Process allowed for these to help expand the West. • ...

Logan Howard 2025-12-03

Logan Howard crossword puzzle
Across
  1. go to decide if rights have been broken
  2. each branch of government has their powers in the constitution.
  3. the 3 branches and others apart of it are in this
  4. the branches and presidents stops each other from becoming to powerful
  5. getting pushed out of power for not following your orders
  6. each state gets two senators and there house of representatives are decided by population
Down
  1. 10 amendments that belong to a citizen
  2. president sends back bill stoping it from going through
  3. when president sends back bill the congress can 2/3rds
  4. a rights you get in the bill of rights

10 Clues: 10 amendments that belong to a citizen • a rights you get in the bill of rights • go to decide if rights have been broken • the 3 branches and others apart of it are in this • when president sends back bill the congress can 2/3rds • president sends back bill stoping it from going through • getting pushed out of power for not following your orders • ...

Constitution 2013-10-27

Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the rights and privileges of a person accused of a crime, guaranteeing him a fair trial
  2. a formally written request usually signed by many people on something that is not agreed on
  3. first 10 amendments
  4. changes to a document in the Constitution; the Bill of Rights are the first 10...
  5. written to persuade New York to ratify the Constitution (essays)
  6. favored a strong central government; upper class
  7. powers given to the state
  8. permission for something to occur
Down
  1. "people rule"
  2. to approve
  3. wanted a bill of rights added to Constitution; favored weak central government
  4. the right of carry firearms; the 2nd amendment
  5. 1st amendment in the United States Constitution

13 Clues: to approve • "people rule" • first 10 amendments • powers given to the state • permission for something to occur • the right of carry firearms; the 2nd amendment • 1st amendment in the United States Constitution • favored a strong central government; upper class • written to persuade New York to ratify the Constitution (essays) • ...

Social Study Crossword 2022-11-28

Social Study Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A event that acts like a guide
  2. decide laws
  3. compromise, all states represented equally
  4. of representives, Pass laws
  5. jersey plan, Equil voting for all states
  6. expresive style
  7. to revive
  8. united
  9. A set of laws
  10. plan, 3 branches of government
Down
  1. The branch of our government that makes laws
  2. occuring among people
  3. branch, made up of the house and senate
  4. introduction statement
  5. branch, decides constitutionality of laws
  6. coming into begining
  7. of rights, Guaranteed rights
  8. branch, enforces laws

18 Clues: united • to revive • decide laws • A set of laws • expresive style • coming into begining • occuring among people • branch, enforces laws • introduction statement • of representives, Pass laws • of rights, Guaranteed rights • A event that acts like a guide • plan, 3 branches of government • branch, made up of the house and senate • jersey plan, Equil voting for all states • ...

Bill of Rights/Additional Amendments 2025-03-19

Bill of Rights/Additional Amendments crossword puzzle
Across
  1. What was changed as a result of the 26th Amendment
  2. Group that interprets amendments
  3. Number of amendments in the Bill of Rights
  4. Nickname for the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments
  5. Nickname for the rights granted in the 5th Amendment
Down
  1. Poll taxes were used as a method of what
  2. The group that got the right to vote after the 15th Amendment
  3. Amendment that prohibited poll taxes
  4. Number of total amendments
  5. The event that influenced the passing of the 26th amendment
  6. In what document can you find the Bill of Rights and other amendments
  7. The group that got the right to vote after the 19th Amendment
  8. What a police officer needs to legally search you
  9. Number of years it took to ratify the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments

14 Clues: Number of total amendments • Group that interprets amendments • Amendment that prohibited poll taxes • Poll taxes were used as a method of what • Number of amendments in the Bill of Rights • Nickname for the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments • What a police officer needs to legally search you • What was changed as a result of the 26th Amendment • ...

Crossword Crisps - Constitutional Convention 2025-11-19

Crossword Crisps - Constitutional Convention crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The old government that they were trying to fix.
  2. The date of the constitutional convention.
  3. A federalist who wrote 51 papers to convince citizens to support ratification of the constitution.
  4. Both sides want wanted power to get there way of goverment.
  5. To come to an agreement between to parties, where both give something up in order to get to an agreement.
  6. Want a strong Central government, and a bill of rights.
  7. The father of the constitution.
  8. Want a week Central government, and no bill of rights.
  9. Branch that enforces laws.
Down
  1. Did not show up to the convention.
  2. The mediator of the constitutional convention.
  3. A plan made to benefit large states, where representation would be based on population.
  4. A plan made to benefit large states, where representation is based on equal representation.
  5. The rights that can not be taken away, they are also not the only rights you have.
  6. Branch that writes laws.

15 Clues: Branch that writes laws. • Branch that enforces laws. • The father of the constitution. • Did not show up to the convention. • The date of the constitutional convention. • The mediator of the constitutional convention. • The old government that they were trying to fix. • Want a week Central government, and no bill of rights. • ...

Constitution 2023-05-23

Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Government restricted governments
  2. Creates the laws
  3. of Powers each government branch as certain responsibilities because of
  4. the importance of representative government is called
  5. and Balances each branch of government has limited power of each branch
Down
  1. responsible of court in the government
  2. Madison wrote the constitution
  3. carrying out laws
  4. opening statement of the constitution
  5. system of government that power is divided between two political units
  6. of Rights first 10 amendments
  7. There's 10 of these involved in the Bill of rights

12 Clues: Creates the laws • carrying out laws • of Rights first 10 amendments • Madison wrote the constitution • Government restricted governments • opening statement of the constitution • responsible of court in the government • There's 10 of these involved in the Bill of rights • the importance of representative government is called • ...

bill f rights 2022-09-28

bill f rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Amendment- Freedom of religion
  2. Free from an oppressive government
  3. Ability to practice any religion
  4. Ability to speak openly
  5. certain rights will not be denied
  6. The power resigning over a society
Down
  1. Amendment- Right to bear arms
  2. Body of fundamental principals (gov't)
  3. Amendment related to criminal law
  4. A law-protected claim
  5. Legally obtaining something by force
  6. Ability to act/speak without hindrance
  7. Amendment pertaining to soldier housing
  8. Improvement to the Constitution
  9. Permission to do something

15 Clues: A law-protected claim • Ability to speak openly • Permission to do something • Amendment- Right to bear arms • Amendment- Freedom of religion • Improvement to the Constitution • Ability to practice any religion • Amendment related to criminal law • certain rights will not be denied • Free from an oppressive government • The power resigning over a society • ...

AP Gov & Econ - Mya Wallace 2021-01-14

AP Gov & Econ - Mya Wallace crossword puzzle
Across
  1. someone who represents a group of voters
  2. the house that has always elected by the people
  3. a count of who is present
  4. how long someone can be in office
  5. used to stall a bill or to take attendance of who is there
  6. what legally gave african americans equal rights
  7. when everyone from the house or senate is gathered and they talk about matters
  8. the case that made the courts start hearing redistricting cases
  9. a petition to get a bill past a committee that did not like it
  10. districts where someone is elected with more than a 55% majority
  11. a committee made up of members of the house and the senate
  12. a type of government that has two parts
Down
  1. when everyone agrees on a matter that was proposed
  2. a committee in congress that specializes in a category of bill
  3. the higher house
  4. when the president does not want to sign a bill they can do this to it
  5. when someone is reelected with less than a 55% majority
  6. the committee that decides the rules for a presented bill
  7. the first people to see the bill
  8. forced the senate to use a new election process
  9. something a senator can do when they do not want a bill to reach the floor
  10. when one of the houses discusses amendments to a bill
  11. the name of the committee that write the taxes
  12. the name of the collective legislative government
  13. the action used to stop a bill from passing

25 Clues: the higher house • a count of who is present • the first people to see the bill • how long someone can be in office • a type of government that has two parts • someone who represents a group of voters • the action used to stop a bill from passing • the name of the committee that write the taxes • the house that has always elected by the people • ...

Civics Crossword 2022-10-17

Civics Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Written by King James I of England, the rights of Englishmen to the colonists, provided a government for the Virginia Colony.
  2. Form a more Perfect Union, Establish Justice, Insure Domestic Tranquility, Provide for a Common Defense, Promote General Welfare, Secure Blessings of Liberty
  3. The first ten amendments to the Constitution
  4. Government is not all powerful and may only do what the people give it power to do.
  5. Everyone including government officials must follow the law.
  6. Article of the Constitution that defines the Legislative Branch, it's powers, members, and workings.
  7. Citizens give authority to the government in exchange for the protection of their rights.
  8. introduction to the Constitution
  9. Establishes the structure of US government, guarantees equality under the law with majority rule and rights of the minority protected, affirms individual worth and dignity of all people, protects the fundamental freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
  10. In this system of government, people elect public officeholders to make laws and conduct government on their behalf.
Down
  1. Written by Continental Congress, states would hold power, created a weak central government led to the constitution of the United States.
  2. Written by Thomas Jefferson, life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, unalienable rights, declared the colonies Independent.
  3. Written by George Mason, rights later contained in the Bill of Rights, was the model for the Bill of Rights.
  4. Article of the Constitution that sets up the Judicial Branch and defines treason.
  5. In this system of government, the people rule.
  6. Article of the Constitution that defines the Executive Branch, it's powers, duties, and means of removal.
  7. Written by King John of England, established the rule of law, gave Englishmen, and eventually Americans, basic rights and freedoms.

17 Clues: introduction to the Constitution • The first ten amendments to the Constitution • In this system of government, the people rule. • Everyone including government officials must follow the law. • Article of the Constitution that sets up the Judicial Branch and defines treason. • Government is not all powerful and may only do what the people give it power to do. • ...

Canadian Government - #4 2014-11-27

Canadian Government - #4 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. An elected___ introduces a bill.
  2. Canadian citizens have the freedom of choice of ___.
  3. of the House This person's job is to decide
  4. Canadians have the right to ___.
  5. hundred Only ___ cases are heard by the Supreme Court.
  6. This is a set of rules outlining how the government should operate.
  7. For a bill to pass it must receive a ___ of votes.
Down
  1. ...a large, gold, symbolic club
  2. Court The ___'s ruling is final.
  3. This is a responsibility of the provincial government.
  4. This person escorts an MP out of the House of Commons if he is acting in a inappropriate way.
  5. laws This is a responsibility of the Federal government.
  6. Charter of Rights and Freedoms This explains the rights of Canadian citizens.
  7. The Supreme Court of Canada has ___ judges.
  8. General After a bill has been passed three times in the House of Commons it is approved by Senate and signed by this person ___.
  9. servants These people are not elected but they do work for the government.

16 Clues: ...a large, gold, symbolic club • An elected___ introduces a bill. • Court The ___'s ruling is final. • Canadians have the right to ___. • of the House This person's job is to decide • The Supreme Court of Canada has ___ judges. • For a bill to pass it must receive a ___ of votes. • Canadian citizens have the freedom of choice of ___. • ...

American History Unit 2 2022-09-21

American History Unit 2 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. those who opposed the adoption of the Constitution
  2. position of the United States regarding the French Revolution
  3. rebellion that occurred because of the Articles of Confederation
  4. president that put up the Indian Removal Act of 1830
  5. U.S. belief in the divine right to move westward
  6. placing regional interests over national ones
  7. these guarantee civil and political rights (think Bill of Rights)
Down
  1. the federal government couldn't collect these under the Articles of the Confederation
  2. what canal connected New York and east coast to the midwest
  3. obtained from Spain in the Adams-Onis Treaty
  4. leader of the transcendentalism movement
  5. Was part of the Anti-Slavery Society
  6. Jackson gave his friends jobs under this
  7. president who issued a doctrine to prevent Europe from interfering with America
  8. this state was created thanks to the Northwest Ordinance
  9. purchased the Louisiana from these folks
  10. a political party
  11. this group used the Bill of Rights to help promote the Constitution
  12. southern states and whom agreed to the 3/5th compromise
  13. Marbury v. Madison established the constitutionality of what
  14. a treaty that ended the war of 1812

21 Clues: a political party • a treaty that ended the war of 1812 • Was part of the Anti-Slavery Society • leader of the transcendentalism movement • Jackson gave his friends jobs under this • purchased the Louisiana from these folks • obtained from Spain in the Adams-Onis Treaty • placing regional interests over national ones • U.S. belief in the divine right to move westward • ...

Chapter 4: America's Political Heritage Buddy Guide 2014-09-10

Chapter 4: America's Political Heritage Buddy Guide crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The Declaration of Independence listed ways the English government had ____________ ____________. (p. 98)
  2. _________________ is another name for the English legislature. (p. 93)
  3. The Roman republic offered the colonial legislatures a model of ____________________ government. (p.91)
  4. Parliament (English legislature) raised taxes in the colonies in order to pay off huge ______ debts. (p. 96)
  5. A _____________ is when the citizens elect representatives to make laws in this form of government? (p.92)
  6. Direct democracy was first practiced in ______________. (p. 91)
  7. of powers Writers Locke and Montesquieu inspired the colonists with the ideas of natural rights and _________________ _____ ___________. (p.94)
  8. ___________ includes ignoring colonists' rights; the abuse of power. (p.89)
  9. The English ______________ had final authority over the colonists. (p. 84)
Down
  1. The Declaration of ____________________ outlined the reasons the colonists separated from Great Britain (England). (pgs. 97 and 98)
  2. _____________ means the traditions passed down to us from generation to generation. (p.84)
  3. A _____________ is a written agreement to make and obey laws for the welfare of the group. (p.99)
  4. A ______________ is a document giving permission to create a government. (p.84)
  5. _____________ ___________ are people’s rights to life, liberty, and property. (p. 94)
  6. Both the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights listed basic __________________. (pgs. 92 & 93)
  7. A group of people chosen to make laws is a ________________. (p.84)
  8. ____________________ means approval. (p.100)
  9. The ___________ ____________ and the English Bill of Rights protected against tyranny. (p.92)
  10. Under the Articles of Confederation, most of the power remained with the ____________. (p.99)

19 Clues: ____________________ means approval. (p.100) • Direct democracy was first practiced in ______________. (p. 91) • A group of people chosen to make laws is a ________________. (p.84) • _________________ is another name for the English legislature. (p. 93) • The English ______________ had final authority over the colonists. (p. 84) • ...

Government final exam 2021-01-14

Government final exam crossword puzzle
Across
  1. believes in liberal government
  2. President the 2nd most powerful person in government
  3. elected president takes Oath
  4. of Rights the first 10 amendments of the Constitution
  5. Rule by people
  6. Rights equal protection in the law
  7. rules for citizens and government to abide by
  8. a chamber of government but limited in its power
  9. presidential power to excuse crimes
  10. the most powerful seat in government
  11. review power to declare presidential actions unconstitutional
Down
  1. attempts to persuade government
  2. the power in a country
  3. gathering of political leaders to make decisions
  4. of Independence written by Thomas Jefferson
  5. presidential power to stop a bill
  6. ballot mail sent in ballot
  7. casting of votes by citizens
  8. Amendment passed on 1920
  9. College The certification of the votes
  10. political unit with power over limited area of land
  11. rights right of equality under law
  12. the ability to charge government with crimes
  13. a chamber of government both State and National
  14. when government changes the constitution
  15. the Supreme Court actions to uphold lower rulings
  16. documents explaining the courts decisions
  17. believes in a conservatives party
  18. debt money the government owes

29 Clues: Rule by people • the power in a country • Amendment passed on 1920 • ballot mail sent in ballot • casting of votes by citizens • elected president takes Oath • believes in liberal government • debt money the government owes • attempts to persuade government • presidential power to stop a bill • believes in a conservatives party • rights right of equality under law • ...

American History Topic 16 2024-04-08

American History Topic 16 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. assassin of JFK
  2. Catholic president who inspired a nation
  3. Civil rights leader and dreamer
  4. insurance for old people
  5. highest court in the land
  6. freedoms granted by the Bill of Rights
  7. name of a commission that investigated racial violence
  8. US foe during the moon race
  9. segregation by custom
  10. a tax on voting
Down
  1. economic and political power of African Americans
  2. protest to test interstate travel and segregation
  3. Civil rights leader who met force with force
  4. Kennedy's plan for the country
  5. Johnson's vision for the country
  6. insurance for poor people
  7. segregation by law
  8. Competition to the moon
  9. segregation since Reconstruction
  10. protest where people sit and refuse to move

20 Clues: assassin of JFK • a tax on voting • segregation by law • segregation by custom • Competition to the moon • insurance for old people • insurance for poor people • highest court in the land • US foe during the moon race • Kennedy's plan for the country • Civil rights leader and dreamer • Johnson's vision for the country • segregation since Reconstruction • ...

IL Constitution Extra Credit 2025-04-15

IL Constitution Extra Credit crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The current Lt. Governor
  2. Illinois Speaker of the House
  3. Current Secretary of State
  4. Illinois has had 4 of these
  5. Your student teacher
  6. The Bill of Rights has 24 __________
  7. Legislative, Executive, and ____________
  8. How many different days bills are read
Down
  1. When a bill is rejected by the Governor
  2. Current Treasurer
  3. Current Comptroller (Gave Addi cheesecake)
  4. District 107s rep
  5. The state bird
  6. The state mineral
  7. Elections in Illinois are ¨Free and ________¨
  8. The first capital of Illinois
  9. The state we live in
  10. Current Attorney General
  11. Centralia´s State Senator
  12. District 108s rep

20 Clues: The state bird • Current Treasurer • District 107s rep • The state mineral • District 108s rep • The state we live in • Your student teacher • The current Lt. Governor • Current Attorney General • Centralia´s State Senator • Current Secretary of State • Illinois has had 4 of these • Illinois Speaker of the House • The first capital of Illinois • The Bill of Rights has 24 __________ • ...

Constitution 2013-10-27

Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. favored a strong central government; upper class
  2. first 10 amendments
  3. to approve
  4. written to persuade New York to ratify the Constitution (essays)
  5. "people rule"
  6. a formally written request usually signed by many people on something that is not agreed on
Down
  1. wanted a bill of rights added to Constitution; favored weak central government
  2. the rights and privileges of a person accused of a crime, guaranteeing him a fair trial
  3. the right of carry firearms; the 2nd amendment
  4. powers given to the state
  5. 1st amendment in the United States Constitution
  6. changes to a document in the Constitution; the Bill of Rights are the first 10...
  7. permission for something to occur

13 Clues: to approve • "people rule" • first 10 amendments • powers given to the state • permission for something to occur • the right of carry firearms; the 2nd amendment • 1st amendment in the United States Constitution • favored a strong central government; upper class • written to persuade New York to ratify the Constitution (essays) • ...

Constitutional 2023-05-08

Constitutional crossword puzzle
Across
  1. wanted the constitution but no bill of rights
  2. where the constitutional convention happened
  3. first form of american government
  4. wanted a bill of rights
  5. fixed the issues for small and large colonies
Down
  1. urged people to ratify constitution
  2. first ten amendments
  3. first part of the constitution
  4. a change made to the constitution
  5. fourth U.S. president

10 Clues: first ten amendments • fourth U.S. president • wanted a bill of rights • first part of the constitution • first form of american government • a change made to the constitution • urged people to ratify constitution • where the constitutional convention happened • wanted the constitution but no bill of rights • fixed the issues for small and large colonies

Module 2 - Bill of Rights 2023-10-13

Module 2 - Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. amendment _________: citizens have additional rights
  2. amendment 4 says no unreasonable _________ or seizures
  3. amendment ________: right to trial by jury
  4. the Bill of Rights comes after this document
  5. amendment 3 says that troops may not be housed or ____________ in homes
  6. amendment 6 gives us the right to a __________ and fair trial
Down
  1. amendment _________: you are innocent until proven guilty
  2. the Bill of _________, the first ten amendments
  3. amendment __________: government can only do what is stated in the Constitution
  4. amendment 1 gives the freedom of __________, speech, press, and assembly
  5. amendment 8 says no _________ bail or fines
  6. amendment 2 gives us the right to bear _______

12 Clues: amendment ________: right to trial by jury • amendment 8 says no _________ bail or fines • the Bill of Rights comes after this document • amendment 2 gives us the right to bear _______ • the Bill of _________, the first ten amendments • amendment _________: citizens have additional rights • amendment 4 says no unreasonable _________ or seizures • ...

Constitutional Era 2023-05-10

Constitutional Era crossword puzzle
Across
  1. 10 Amendments that are a part of the Constitution
  2. Where the DOI + Constitution was made
  3. The original failed Constitution
  4. The introduction in the DOI
  5. A political group that supported the Bill of Rights ratification
  6. Plan combining NJ + VA plans for Congress
Down
  1. A series of essays written that supported the Federalist cause
  2. The group who wanted ratification of the Constitution
  3. Father of the constitution
  4. American rights that are listed in the Bill of Rights

10 Clues: Father of the constitution • The introduction in the DOI • The original failed Constitution • Where the DOI + Constitution was made • Plan combining NJ + VA plans for Congress • 10 Amendments that are a part of the Constitution • The group who wanted ratification of the Constitution • American rights that are listed in the Bill of Rights • ...

American Government 2023-10-10

American Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. small states plan single representation
  2. Unitary,Federal,confederate
  3. Process of controlling power
  4. Strong national government
  5. A body of people living in a defined territory who have a government with the power to make and enforce law without the consent of any higher authority
Down
  1. A bill to protect our natural born rights
  2. Carries out the laws
  3. Autocracy,Oligarchy and democracy
  4. Against more government control
  5. supporter of more government control
  6. Makes laws
  7. Interprets the law
  8. A week constitution during revolutionary war

13 Clues: Makes laws • Interprets the law • Carries out the laws • Strong national government • Unitary,Federal,confederate • Process of controlling power • Against more government control • Autocracy,Oligarchy and democracy • supporter of more government control • small states plan single representation • A bill to protect our natural born rights • ...

Final Exam Crossword Creation 2021-01-14

Final Exam Crossword Creation crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Legislative body with two branches.
  2. Talking to avoid a vote on a bill.
  3. Tax writing group, House of Reps.
  4. Process of debating/amending/rewriting.
  5. Someone currently holds an office.
  6. Box bills are kept in.
  7. Where a large majority vote is guaranteed.
  8. Can debate/amend (not pass) bills.
  9. Taking a vote to end a debate.
  10. No member objects to proposal, passes.
  11. # of members depends on state population.
  12. Civil/legal rights, includes right to vote.
  13. Every decade, counts population.
  14. Timed debate, no amendments from Floor.
Down
  1. Sets rules for bill debates.
  2. Roll call for minimum required members.
  3. Members focus on specific issues.
  4. Temporary (House + Senate debate).
  5. Gave people the right to vote Senators in.
  6. Win in a close election guaranteed here.
  7. First step (bill through legislature).
  8. Senator told when bill they don't like is on floor.
  9. Only some Floor amendments allowed.
  10. Used when committee has bill 30 days.
  11. Group of citizens who elect an official.
  12. 1/3 of this house's terms expire every two years.
  13. Amendments allowed on Floor.

27 Clues: Box bills are kept in. • Sets rules for bill debates. • Amendments allowed on Floor. • Taking a vote to end a debate. • Every decade, counts population. • Members focus on specific issues. • Tax writing group, House of Reps. • Temporary (House + Senate debate). • Talking to avoid a vote on a bill. • Someone currently holds an office. • Can debate/amend (not pass) bills. • ...

Freedom Week 2025-08-19

Freedom Week crossword puzzle
Across
  1. to change or revise
  2. this value means people participate in the democratic process by voting or protesting
  3. this value means limited government
  4. outside the United States
  5. democratic process where citizens can propose or initiate a bill
  6. created to make sure NO branch has ALL the POWER
  7. this principle separates the federal government and state government
  8. this value means self-worth can achieve success up in society
  9. democratic process where citizens vote on a bill
Down
  1. declares independence from England
  2. the branch of the president
  3. this value means freedom
  4. first ten amendments & people's rights
  5. the branch of Supreme Court Justices
  6. the branch of Congress
  7. this amendment protects anyone arrested like right to remain silent
  8. rights that CAN NOT be taken away
  9. inside the United States
  10. this amendment requires a warrant no unreasonable searches

19 Clues: to change or revise • the branch of Congress • this value means freedom • inside the United States • outside the United States • the branch of the president • rights that CAN NOT be taken away • declares independence from England • this value means limited government • the branch of Supreme Court Justices • first ten amendments & people's rights • ...

Constitution 2025-12-13

Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Articles
  2. Debate
  3. Delegated Powers
  4. Vote
  5. House of Representatives
  6. War
  7. Rights
  8. Liberties
Down
  1. Law
  2. Citizen
  3. Tyranny
  4. Reserved Powers
  5. Court
  6. Branch

14 Clues: Law • War • Vote • Court • Debate • Branch • Rights • Citizen • Tyranny • Articles • Liberties • Reserved Powers • Delegated Powers • House of Representatives

Bill Of Rights Crossword Puzzle. 2024-05-15

Bill Of Rights Crossword Puzzle. crossword puzzle
Across
  1. 4th amendment
  2. things that give you meaning
  3. able to do anything
  4. president in 1789
  5. 1st amendment
  6. everything is fair
  7. It is with the bill of rights
  8. President in 1809
Down
  1. 5th amendment
  2. Where presidents live
  3. Executives
  4. Court
  5. has amendments
  6. 2nd amendment
  7. 50 stars and 13 stripes on the flag

15 Clues: Court • Executives • 4th amendment • 5th amendment • 2nd amendment • 1st amendment • has amendments • president in 1789 • President in 1809 • everything is fair • able to do anything • Where presidents live • things that give you meaning • It is with the bill of rights • 50 stars and 13 stripes on the flag

Bundle 5 Review 2023-03-10

Bundle 5 Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Which amendment allows people to speak, write or publish their opinions?
  2. The city ________________ decides on city laws.
  3. Executive, Judicial, and Legislative are ______________ of government.
  4. __________ sovereignty is the principle that the power is with the people.
  5. People have a right to protection against __________________ searches.
  6. _______________ of powers describes how the government branches are divided.
  7. Law enforcement must have a reasonable suspicion to obtain a search ______________.
  8. A civic responsibility NOT required by law.
  9. Powers not granted to the national government are to be exercised by the state governments.
  10. The Anti-federalists wanted the Bill of Rights to protect individual ___________.
  11. _______________ participation is essential to a democratic government.
  12. The County ____________ is an example of the judicial branch of the county government.
Down
  1. This principle establishes that powers not granted to the state government may not be used by the state government.
  2. This freedom is protected by the First Amendment.
  3. This is the head of the executive brand of the Texas government.
  4. Freedom of the _______ is to write or publish opinions on any subject.
  5. Texas citizens directly participate in the criminal justice system by serving on this.
  6. Checks and Balance power where the governor does not sign a bill into law.
  7. Freedom of Speech is important so citizens can make _____________ decisions.
  8. To help the government control itself, the Constitution created a _________________ of Checks and Balances.
  9. The school board of a school district must approve this annually (every year).
  10. The most important source of revenue for state and county governments.
  11. ___________ and Balances
  12. Barbara Jordan served as a _____________ Representative.
  13. Both the Texas Bill of Rights and the Bill of Rights in the U.S. Constitution _____________ individual freedoms.
  14. ___________ responsibilities are an important aspect of citizenship.
  15. A type of tax collected by local governments on the value of a person's home.

27 Clues: ___________ and Balances • A civic responsibility NOT required by law. • The city ________________ decides on city laws. • This freedom is protected by the First Amendment. • Barbara Jordan served as a _____________ Representative. • This is the head of the executive brand of the Texas government. • ...

Vocabulary crossword 2024-11-01

Vocabulary crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. of habeus corpus
  2. exercise law
  3. rights
  4. process
  5. and unusual punishment
  6. of rights
  7. post facto law
Down
  1. punishment
  2. domain
  3. jeopardy

10 Clues: domain • rights • process • jeopardy • of rights • punishment • exercise law • post facto law • of habeus corpus • and unusual punishment

Citizenship Crossword 2022-05-25

Citizenship Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Highest court in the land
  2. _____ rights movement
  3. First Amendment: Freedom of Press, Speech, Religion, Assembly, and _______
  4. Don't have to provide shelter for soliders during times of peace
  5. No unjust searches or seziures
  6. We The ______
  7. Right to bear arms
  8. Rights of the Accused
Down
  1. The President's branch of government
  2. Case that solidified the right to abortion in the United States
  3. Right to a jury
  4. No cruel or unusal punishment
  5. Something needed for police to search your house
  6. "I plead the _____."
  7. Our system of government
  8. Bill of ______
  9. Something people come to the USA to seek

17 Clues: We The ______ • Bill of ______ • Right to a jury • Right to bear arms • "I plead the _____." • _____ rights movement • Rights of the Accused • Our system of government • Highest court in the land • No cruel or unusal punishment • No unjust searches or seziures • The President's branch of government • Something people come to the USA to seek • ...

Constitution 2024-12-13

Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Rules for a governed society
  2. Ability to enforce laws
  3. List of basic rights
  4. Separate political entity
  5. Fair treatment for all
  6. Place for legal decisions
  7. Introduction to the Constitution
  8. Way to select leaders
Down
  1. Citizens of the nation
  2. Changes made to the law
  3. Head of government
  4. System of shared government
  5. Member of a country
  6. Coming together as one
  7. Freedom
  8. What citizens are entitled to

16 Clues: Freedom • Head of government • Member of a country • List of basic rights • Way to select leaders • Citizens of the nation • Fair treatment for all • Coming together as one • Changes made to the law • Ability to enforce laws • Separate political entity • Place for legal decisions • System of shared government • Rules for a governed society • What citizens are entitled to • ...

amendments 2023-09-29

amendments crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Papers/A collection of articles and essays promoting the ratification of the United States Constitution
  2. Constitution/A document that embodies the fundamental laws and principles by which the United States is governed.
  3. of Confederation/The original constitution of the US, ratified in 1781
  4. Amendment: Right to be free from discrimination in states to have due process of law, to have equal protection of the law
  5. Carta/A document constituting a fundamental guarantee of rights and privileges.
  6. of Versailles/It ended the state of war between Germany and the Allied Powers
  7. of Rights/The first ten amendments to the US Constitution, ratified in 1791
  8. Amendment/Abolition of poll taxes
  9. Amendment/Black Suffrage
  10. Amendment/Election of National Senators
Down
  1. of Independence/The fundamental document establishing the United States as a nation, adopted on July 4, 1776.
  2. Points/Statement given on January 8, 1918 by United States President Woodrow Wilson
  3. Doctrine/United States would provide political, military and economic assistance to all democratic nations under threat from authoritarian forces.
  4. Bill of Rights/An Act Declaring the Rights and Liberties of the Subject and Settling the Succession of the Crown.
  5. Amendment/Abolition of slavery Outlawed
  6. Amendment/18 year olds given the right to vote
  7. Amendment/Individual Income Tax
  8. Amendment/Women's Suffrage

18 Clues: Amendment/Black Suffrage • Amendment/Women's Suffrage • Amendment/Individual Income Tax • Amendment/Abolition of poll taxes • Amendment/Abolition of slavery Outlawed • Amendment/Election of National Senators • Amendment/18 year olds given the right to vote • of Confederation/The original constitution of the US, ratified in 1781 • ...

Cold War Crossword 2024-04-30

Cold War Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. linked soviet union to 7 countries
  2. Pilot of a U-2 spy plane
  3. communities surrounding cities
  4. president supporting civil rights
  5. stated that US would protect middle east
  6. president and commander of D-Day
  7. __ bill of rights
Down
  1. Soviet union catches U-2 spy plane
  2. extension of the new deal
  3. vice president that was very anti-communist
  4. nuclear weapon involving hydrogen
  5. democrats opposing civil rights
  6. to be on the edge of war
  7. peaceful communist leader
  8. US spy agency

15 Clues: US spy agency • __ bill of rights • to be on the edge of war • Pilot of a U-2 spy plane • extension of the new deal • peaceful communist leader • communities surrounding cities • democrats opposing civil rights • president and commander of D-Day • nuclear weapon involving hydrogen • president supporting civil rights • Soviet union catches U-2 spy plane • ...

Citizen Participation & the Political Process 2025-06-03

Citizen Participation & the Political Process crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Protection|14th Amendment principle that laws must apply fairly to all people.
  2. to buy or use products to protest policies.
  3. Election|An election where final officeholders are chosen.
  4. of district lines based on population changes.
  5. outlets that inform citizens and influence public opinion.
  6. Officials|People chosen by voters to represent them in government.
  7. Process|Legal procedures government must follow to protect rights.
  8. Opinion|The views held by the public that influence political decisions.
  9. person running for political office.
  10. Rights|Legal protections against discrimination and unequal treatment.
  11. Amendment|Protects against self-incrimination, double jeopardy, and guarantees due process.
  12. Group|Organizations that try to influence public policy and legislation.
  13. represented by elected officials.
  14. Due Process|Protects fundamental rights from government interference.
  15. Disobedience|Peacefully breaking laws to protest injustice.
Down
  1. Election|An election where voters choose party nominees for general elections.
  2. to influence lawmakers' decisions.
  3. characteristics of populations used in politics.
  4. voting district boundaries to favor one party.
  5. of congressional seats after the census.
  6. direct vote by the people on a proposed law or policy.
  7. Action Committee|Group that raises and spends money to influence elections.
  8. Parties|Organizations that seek to gain political power through elections.
  9. Due Process|Focuses on fair procedures in government actions.
  10. of Rights|The first ten amendments that protect individual freedoms.
  11. Doctrine|Legal concept applying Bill of Rights protections to states.
  12. Amendment|Provides citizenship and guarantees equal protection under the law.

27 Clues: represented by elected officials. • to influence lawmakers' decisions. • person running for political office. • of congressional seats after the census. • to buy or use products to protest policies. • voting district boundaries to favor one party. • of district lines based on population changes. • characteristics of populations used in politics. • ...

Bill of Rights - Laynie Morgan 2017-10-17

Bill of Rights - Laynie Morgan crossword puzzle
Across
  1. allows you to be silent if your testimony is incriminating you
  2. the author of the Bill of Rights
  3. the branch of Federal government responsible for writing the amendments
  4. Rights of states and people
  5. Right to Bear Arms
  6. Election of the President(Election Procedures)
  7. the document to which the bill of rights is attached
  8. the only court established by the constitution and usually rules only on issues of national importance.
  9. a term used to identify a national or central government that has powers greater than individual state governments
Down
  1. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution make up the...
  2. Right to be free from discrimination in states to have due process of law, to have equal protection of the law
  3. 18 year olds given the right to vote
  4. Right to a jury trial in civil cases
  5. Freedom of Religion, Press, Speech, Assembly, Petition
  6. an agreement

15 Clues: an agreement • Right to Bear Arms • Rights of states and people • the author of the Bill of Rights • 18 year olds given the right to vote • Right to a jury trial in civil cases • Election of the President(Election Procedures) • the document to which the bill of rights is attached • Freedom of Religion, Press, Speech, Assembly, Petition • ...

Cycle 3 Review 2021-03-22

Cycle 3 Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the level of government that deals with driver's licenses
  2. one of the biggest factors when evaluating candidates, do they have political _________________
  3. ways that the governments controls the rights listed in the bill of rights
  4. the amendment that gives powers not stated in the US Constitution to the States
  5. powers that are given to the Federal government by the Constitution, other name for delegated
  6. way the government protects the rights in the first ten amendments
  7. The introduction to both the US and Fl Constitution
  8. the political party that wants little government control and low taxes
  9. the political party that wants tons of government involvement and high taxes on the rich
  10. powers that are shared between levels of government
Down
  1. a qualification to be president, stating where you have to be born
  2. the statement that states the US Constitution has the ultimate power in the US
  3. the idea that powers are shared between levels of government
  4. the system on government that is outlined in both the US and FL constitution
  5. the level of government that deals with vote registration
  6. the first 10 amendments of the US Constitution
  7. where you can find the your main freedoms in the bill of rights
  8. a power that is shared between the Federal and State government
  9. the amendment that granted women the right to vote
  10. the amendment that granted equal protection for all US citizens

20 Clues: the first 10 amendments of the US Constitution • the amendment that granted women the right to vote • The introduction to both the US and Fl Constitution • powers that are shared between levels of government • the level of government that deals with driver's licenses • the level of government that deals with vote registration • ...

Creating a Government Crossword 2022-02-15

Creating a Government Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Principle: When each branch has its own unique powers
  2. Principle: When a branch uses its power to keep another from getting too powerful
  3. Branch that interprets the laws
  4. Principle: Bill of Rights
  5. Mascot of Mayde Creek Junior High
  6. Leader of Executive Branch
  7. Principle: Power to the People
  8. People who wanted to ratify the Consitution
  9. Bicameral Legislature in the Legislative Branch
  10. Principle: When people represent you in the government
Down
  1. People who would not ratify the Constitution without a Bill of Rights
  2. Person who was the writer of the Constitution
  3. Principle: Division between the national and state government
  4. Branch that enforces the laws
  5. Process that allows us to make changes to the constitution
  6. First 10 Amendments of the Constitution
  7. Principle: When the governments power does not get too strong
  8. Highest court in the Judicial Branch
  9. Branch that makes laws

19 Clues: Branch that makes laws • Principle: Bill of Rights • Leader of Executive Branch • Branch that enforces the laws • Principle: Power to the People • Branch that interprets the laws • Mascot of Mayde Creek Junior High • Highest court in the Judicial Branch • First 10 Amendments of the Constitution • People who wanted to ratify the Consitution • ...

war 2023-10-24

war crossword puzzle
Across
  1. despot
  2. Galilei
  3. and balances
  4. the Great
  5. Jefferson
  6. theory
Down
  1. of Rights
  2. theory
  3. Newton
  4. contract
  5. method
  6. system
  7. of Independence
  8. Wollstonecraft

14 Clues: theory • despot • Newton • method • system • theory • Galilei • contract • of Rights • the Great • Jefferson • and balances • Wollstonecraft • of Independence

amendments 2015-04-25

amendments crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Papers/A collection of articles and essays promoting the ratification of the United States Constitution
  2. Constitution/A document that embodies the fundamental laws and principles by which the United States is governed.
  3. of Confederation/The original constitution of the US, ratified in 1781
  4. Amendment: Right to be free from discrimination in states to have due process of law, to have equal protection of the law
  5. Carta/A document constituting a fundamental guarantee of rights and privileges.
  6. of Versailles/It ended the state of war between Germany and the Allied Powers
  7. of Rights/The first ten amendments to the US Constitution, ratified in 1791
  8. Amendment/Abolition of poll taxes
  9. Amendment/Black Suffrage
  10. Amendment/Election of National Senators
Down
  1. of Independence/The fundamental document establishing the United States as a nation, adopted on July 4, 1776.
  2. Points/Statement given on January 8, 1918 by United States President Woodrow Wilson
  3. Doctrine/United States would provide political, military and economic assistance to all democratic nations under threat from authoritarian forces.
  4. Bill of Rights/An Act Declaring the Rights and Liberties of the Subject and Settling the Succession of the Crown.
  5. Amendment/Abolition of slavery Outlawed
  6. Amendment/18 year olds given the right to vote
  7. Amendment/Individual Income Tax
  8. Amendment/Women's Suffrage

18 Clues: Amendment/Black Suffrage • Amendment/Women's Suffrage • Amendment/Individual Income Tax • Amendment/Abolition of poll taxes • Amendment/Abolition of slavery Outlawed • Amendment/Election of National Senators • Amendment/18 year olds given the right to vote • of Confederation/The original constitution of the US, ratified in 1781 • ...

Crossword Puzzle 2020-09-06

Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Divided Parliament into two parts, or houses.
  2. The first state admitted into the union from the Northwest Territory
  3. of Confederation / organized the first American antislavery society.
  4. of rights Guaranteeing certain rights to individuals such as freedom and legal protection to the state’s citizens.
  5. Compromise, The North and Southern states argued that slavery was part of the property that should count towards population and they were eventually counted as ⅗ of a person.
  6. Movement of the 1700s that promoted reason, reason and science as a mean to improve society.
  7. Locke, English philosopher that believed in natural rights.
  8. Ordinance, The democratic model that helped for national expansion. If a territory reached 60,000 they could apply for congress.
  9. The Quakers organized the first American antislavery society.
  10. Morris, Power speaker, and writer wrote the final draft of the Constitution.
  11. Madison, Virginia planter that proposed calling a convention in Philadelphia to discuss trade issues.
Down
  1. Criticized the Constitution because it lacked a bill of rights to product individual’s freedom.
  2. A period where economic activity slowed down and unemployment increased.
  3. Freeing of an individual enslaved person.
  4. and Federalism, Federalists believed that power should be shared between federal and state governments.
  5. Branch, The lawmaking branch comprised of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
  6. and balances Three branches of government that also apply to the Supreme court to limit each other’s power.
  7. Morris, Pledged large amounts of money for the war effort. Department of Finance under the Philadelphia merchant.
  8. Shays and Shays’ Rebellion, Mad farmers that were led by a former Continental Army captain because of unfair rules and exploits made by the government.
  9. wrote that the power of government should be separated and balanced.
  10. Plan, Two-houses legislature where the population decided on the size of representatives.
  11. of government The branches of government have roles that limit the other roles so no single branch can dominate the government.
  12. Territory Lands of the Mississippi River and Ohio river became one land.
  13. sovereignty Type of government that is given content to rule the governed by the governed.
  14. Bill of Rights Documents that helped establish that people have rights and that power of the government should be limited.
  15. compromise, Compromised that the house of Representatives would be based on population while the Senate could only have 2 members each state.

26 Clues: Freeing of an individual enslaved person. • Divided Parliament into two parts, or houses. • Locke, English philosopher that believed in natural rights. • The Quakers organized the first American antislavery society. • The first state admitted into the union from the Northwest Territory • wrote that the power of government should be separated and balanced. • ...

Chapter 3 Quest Hw 2021-10-24

Chapter 3 Quest Hw crossword puzzle
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  1. How many people signed the Constitution.
  2. This branch enforces the laws.
  3. In which town did Shays Rebellion happen?
  4. Fought for the new Constitution.
  5. The fifth amendment prohibits anyone from self-incrimination, also known as ___.
  6. A charge of misconduct made against the holder of a public office.
  7. How many articles are there in the Constitution?
  8. Father of the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
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  1. This branch creates the laws.
  2. Opposed the Constitution and wanted a Bill of Rights.
  3. How many Federalist's Papers were written?
  4. Where was Thomas Jefferson an ambassador of?
  5. This branch interprets the laws.
  6. This state did not attend the Philadelphia convention.
  7. The first state to ratify the new Constitution
  8. Amendment ___ allowed women to vote in elections.

16 Clues: This branch creates the laws. • This branch enforces the laws. • This branch interprets the laws. • Fought for the new Constitution. • How many people signed the Constitution. • In which town did Shays Rebellion happen? • How many Federalist's Papers were written? • Where was Thomas Jefferson an ambassador of? • The first state to ratify the new Constitution • ...

Unit 4 Review 2024-10-08

Unit 4 Review crossword puzzle
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  1. ___ states that the government must act fairly and in accordance with established rules and laws in all that it does and the government must treat ALL citizens fairly and apply equal protection under the law.
  2. It is important to know with ____ that an application cannot have anything printed on the back of it. (except instructions)
  3. The ______ amendment gave black males the right to vote. However, many states in the south tried to prevent black voters from exercising their right by requiring them to pay poll taxes or pass a literacy test.
  4. The Amendments with the greatest impact on due process is the ___ amendment which applies to the federal government and the 14th amendment which applies to the state government.
  5. Under the ___ of 1964, your religion, race, and physical disablitiy are protected from discrimination.
  6. Public school segregation of races violates the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment in what court case?
  7. Which amendment allows citizens to remain silent and not tell on themselves, ensuring that due process must take place, and preventing another trial for the same crime if one has already been found innocent (not guilty).
  8. Many of our liberties were added by the __________, ratified in 1791.
  9. The process of ___ is the constitutional doctrine that applies some, but not all, protections of the Bill of Rights to the states and to all levels of government; found in the 14th amendment.
  10. The United States Constitution implies a right to privacy and thus made abortion legal in which court case?
  11. The rights of individuals to receive equal treatment and be free from discrimination refers to ___.
  12. basic freedoms to think and to act that are protected against government abuse
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  1. Which amendment allows you the right to vote when you turn 18?
  2. A key function of the Bill of Rights is to specify what the government must do to ensure ___ under the law for all Americans.
  3. The right of not being required to testify against oneself if protection from ___.
  4. The ____ Amendment protected the right of women to vote in all national and state elections.
  5. Which Amendment provided a way to apply the Bill of Rights to the states, and enabled the Supreme Court to rule that much of the Bill of Rights applies to state and local governments?
  6. Putting someone on trial for a crime of which they have already been found innocent (not guilty) is called ___.
  7. Citizens eighteen years or older received a constitutional right to vote in part because they could be ___ into the military at that age.
  8. The 24th Amendment banned southern states from using the ___, ensuring that all men and women have the right to vote.
  9. Which amendment guarantees certain protections relevant to criminal and civil legal proceedings?
  10. How is it decided if a high profile criminal case has enough evidence to make it to trial?
  11. The first ___ Amendments grant the people specific rights and liberties.
  12. Personal freedoms that are protected by the amendment and cannot be taken away by the government without due process refers to ___.

24 Clues: Which amendment allows you the right to vote when you turn 18? • Many of our liberties were added by the __________, ratified in 1791. • The first ___ Amendments grant the people specific rights and liberties. • basic freedoms to think and to act that are protected against government abuse • ...

Yovanni 2024-11-01

Yovanni crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Process
  2. Exercise Clause
  3. Punishment
  4. Facto Law
  5. of Rights
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  1. Domain
  2. Jeopardy
  3. Rights
  4. of Habeas Corpus
  5. and Unusual Punishment

10 Clues: Domain • Rights • Process • Jeopardy • Facto Law • of Rights • Punishment • Exercise Clause • of Habeas Corpus • and Unusual Punishment

U.S Constitution crossword puzzle 2022-12-06

U.S Constitution crossword puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. of rights, The first 10 amendments in the U.S constitution.
  2. amendment, guarantees freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition.
  3. eighty-seven, What year was the U.S Constitution written in?
  4. seven, How many amendments does the U.S constitution have?
  5. The basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it.
  6. amendment, It gives American citizens the right to bear arms.
  7. the legislature of the U.S government.
  8. What does the 13th Amendment forbids?
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  1. Amendment that abolished slavery.
  2. Amendment that guarantees that the right to vote could not be denied based on “race, color, or previous condition of servitude."
  3. The state of being equal.
  4. amendment, An amendment that protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.
  5. The upper chamber in a bicameral legislature.
  6. Amendment that states that anyone born in the United States is a citizen and has the rights of a citizen.
  7. addition or alteration made to a constitution, statute, or legislative bill or resolution.
  8. amendment, It gives American citizens the right to bear arms.
  9. and balances, A system in which each branch of the government is able to check, or restrain, the power of the others.
  10. amendment, Amendment that guarantees that an individual cannot be compelled by the government to provide incriminating information about herself.
  11. Proposal for a new law is called?
  12. of representatives, Makes and passes federal laws.

20 Clues: The state of being equal. • Amendment that abolished slavery. • Proposal for a new law is called? • What does the 13th Amendment forbids? • the legislature of the U.S government. • The upper chamber in a bicameral legislature. • of representatives, Makes and passes federal laws. • seven, How many amendments does the U.S constitution have? • ...

Principles of Government & Bill of Rights 2025-10-21

Principles of Government & Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
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  1. amendment that guarantees freedoms of religion, assembly, petition, press, and speech
  2. amendment that guarantees the right to a fair and speedy trial
  3. amendment that provides the right to due process and protects against self-incrimination
  4. amendment that guarantees the right to a jury trial in civil cases
  5. amendment that prohibits the quartering of soldiers in private homes without the owner’s permission
  6. a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and smaller political units, like states
  7. a political ideology that emphasizes the role of citizens in electing their representatives
  8. amendment that reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states and the people
  9. amendment that recognizes that the enumeration of certain rights in the Constitution does not mean that other rights not explicitly listed are denied to the people
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  1. amendment that prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishment
  2. the division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any one branch from having too much influence
  3. a governing body whose power exists only within predefined limits
  4. the principle that the authority of the government is created and sustained by the consent of its people
  5. a system that ensures that no one branch of government becomes too powerful by allowing each branch to limit the powers of the others
  6. amendment that protects against unreasonable searches and seizures
  7. amendment that protects the right of the people to keep and bear arms
  8. the liberties and privileges that belong to each individual, protected from government interference

17 Clues: amendment that guarantees the right to a fair and speedy trial • a governing body whose power exists only within predefined limits • amendment that guarantees the right to a jury trial in civil cases • amendment that protects against unreasonable searches and seizures • amendment that protects the right of the people to keep and bear arms • ...