bill of rights Crossword Puzzles

Social Studies Citizenship Cross Word 2020-10-07

Social Studies Citizenship Cross Word crossword puzzle
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  1. a member of a community
  2. Male citizens of USA must register with the ______ between the age 18-26
  3. legislation enected by a municipal authority
  4. People who were not born in the U.S. can still obtain Citizenship by
  5. every citizen of the U.S. over the age of 18 has the rights to
  6. When you are a member of a society with full rights and responsibilities you have
  7. tells how a city will run
  8. November 11 we honor veterans on
  9. another word for loyalty
  10. A person who has betrayed their country may be convicted of
  11. may 31 we honor the people who died in battle
  12. a group of people who share an environment
  13. on George Washington's birthday we celebrate what
  14. every U.S. citizen have many different
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  1. A solem oath or fidelity to the U.S.
  2. the U.S. national anthem is called
  3. The final step of becoming a citizen is
  4. list of rights guaranteed to all U.S. citizens in the Bill of Rights
  5. every July 4th the people of USA celebrate
  6. the first ten amendments to the constitution are the

20 Clues: a member of a community • another word for loyalty • tells how a city will run • November 11 we honor veterans on • the U.S. national anthem is called • A solem oath or fidelity to the U.S. • every U.S. citizen have many different • The final step of becoming a citizen is • every July 4th the people of USA celebrate • a group of people who share an environment • ...

AP Gov 2025-12-09

AP Gov crossword puzzle
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  1. Showed weakness in the Articles of Confederation
  2. Part of the Bill of Rights: “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.” It expresses the principle of limited federal powers and reserves residual powers to states or people
  3. Court case that established judicial review
  4. A system of government in which power is divided between a central (national) government and regional (state) governments, each having authority over certain areas.
  5. The branch of government responsible for implementing and enforcing laws (led at the federal level by the President).
  6. case that limited free speech especially during war time *espionage act of 1917
  7. People are the ultimate source of government power
  8. The branch that interprets laws, resolves disputes, and ensures laws comply with the Constitution (federal courts, including the Supreme Court).
  9. The party who initiates a lawsuit (brings a legal action) seeking relief or damages.
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  1. A role of the national leader that symbolizes the unity and continuity of the state (in the U.S., the President is head of state). The trial-level federal courts where cases are initially filed; they hear evidence, witnesses, and make fact-finding.
  2. protecting Amish rights that was taken to SCOTUS under regards of the Free Exercise clause from the first amendment
  3. A tactic in the U.S. Senate by which a senator (or group of senators) extends debate indefinitely to block a vote on a bill.
  4. Drawing electoral district boundaries in a way that gives an advantage to one party or group.
  5. The idea that states have certain rights and political powers independent of the federal government. Advocates argue for limits on federal power and protection of state autonomy
  6. 14th amendment clause that prevented a state from depriving a citizen from their natural rights
  7. People give up some of their freedom for government protection
  8. balance between national security and civil liberties, specifically impacting the Fourth Amendment(unreasonable searches)
  9. The party who initiates a lawsuit (brings a legal action) seeking relief or damages.
  10. The legislative branch of the U.S. federal government, composed of the House of Representatives and the Senate. It has the power to make laws, declare war, regulate commerce, etc.
  11. When the President does not sign a bill within 10 days (excluding Sundays) and Congress adjourns during that period, thus the bill fails without a formal veto

20 Clues: Court case that established judicial review • Showed weakness in the Articles of Confederation • People are the ultimate source of government power • People give up some of their freedom for government protection • case that limited free speech especially during war time *espionage act of 1917 • ...

AP Government Unit 8 Vocabulary 2017-05-13

AP Government Unit 8 Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. communication in the form of advertising.
  2. establishes freedom of religion, press, speech, and assembly.
  3. legal concept under which the Supreme Court has nationalized the Bill of Rights by making most of its provisions applicable to the states through the Fourteenth Amendment.
  4. prohibits government from including illegally obtained evidence in a trial.
  5. legal and constitutional protections against government infringement of political liberties and criminal rights.
  6. First Amendment prohibits government from establishing a religion; is the basis for separation of church and state.
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  1. government instrument to prevent material from being published.
  2. prohibits government from forcing individuals to testify against themselves.
  3. prohibits states from denying equal protection of the laws.
  4. the first ten amendments to the Constitution.
  5. Eighth Amendment prohibits such punishment.
  6. police must have a good reason to arrest someone.
  7. a contrived right from unstated liberties in the Bill of Rights.
  8. government is prohibited in the First Amendment from interfering in the practice of religion.
  9. publication of false or malicious statements that damage someone's reputation.

15 Clues: communication in the form of advertising. • Eighth Amendment prohibits such punishment. • the first ten amendments to the Constitution. • police must have a good reason to arrest someone. • prohibits states from denying equal protection of the laws. • establishes freedom of religion, press, speech, and assembly. • ...

US History Reconstruction/Civil War 2017-09-28

US History Reconstruction/Civil War crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Required citizenship
  2. denied to vote, based on race
  3. freed salves
  4. helped, southerners
  5. restored rights
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  1. Secret society, terror/violent
  2. divided, military territories
  3. rights act, gave equal rights
  4. Traitors, southerners
  5. state's voting population
  6. charging, for a crime
  7. ignored, bill
  8. Democratic control
  9. Economic Growth, southern social society

14 Clues: freed salves • ignored, bill • restored rights • Democratic control • helped, southerners • Required citizenship • Traitors, southerners • charging, for a crime • state's voting population • divided, military territories • rights act, gave equal rights • denied to vote, based on race • Secret society, terror/violent • Economic Growth, southern social society

US History Reconstruction/Civil War 2017-09-28

US History Reconstruction/Civil War crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Democratic control
  2. Economic Growth, southern social society
  3. Secret society, terror/violent
  4. charging, for a crime
  5. divided, military territories
  6. Required citizenship
  7. Traitors, southerners
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  1. freed salves
  2. rights act, gave equal rights
  3. helped, southerners
  4. restored rights
  5. state's voting population
  6. denied to vote, based on race
  7. ignored, bill

14 Clues: freed salves • ignored, bill • restored rights • Democratic control • helped, southerners • Required citizenship • charging, for a crime • Traitors, southerners • state's voting population • rights act, gave equal rights • denied to vote, based on race • divided, military territories • Secret society, terror/violent • Economic Growth, southern social society

Amendments Of The U.S.A 2021-11-30

Amendments Of The U.S.A crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Amendment two gives people the right to ____
  2. Total number of amendments ___
  3. Amendment ____ gives you the right to express your opinion
  4. Amendment four prohibits unreasonable _____
  5. Amendment ____ abolished slavery
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  1. ____ created the Bill of Rights
  2. ____ amendments in the bill of rights
  3. Amendment nineteen gives people the right to ____
  4. Amendment ____ prohibits double jeopardy
  5. Amendment ____ limits the number of times a person may be elected to the presidency

10 Clues: Total number of amendments ___ • ____ created the Bill of Rights • Amendment ____ abolished slavery • ____ amendments in the bill of rights • Amendment ____ prohibits double jeopardy • Amendment four prohibits unreasonable _____ • Amendment two gives people the right to ____ • Amendment nineteen gives people the right to ____ • ...

Civics Review: Kehoe 2023-04-12

Civics Review: Kehoe crossword puzzle
Across
  1. deny bill
  2. rights of U.S. citizens
  3. amendment process
  4. executive
  5. chose who to be in a position
  6. two houses
  7. Harris
  8. number of branches in government
  9. judicial
  10. interprets laws
  11. legislative
  12. first ten of constitution
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  1. biden
  2. senate Mn
  3. states
  4. Mn governor
  5. MN senator
  6. person of wrong doing
  7. supremacy of constitution
  8. ratification
  9. speaker of house

21 Clues: biden • states • Harris • judicial • deny bill • senate Mn • executive • MN senator • two houses • Mn governor • legislative • ratification • interprets laws • speaker of house • amendment process • person of wrong doing • rights of U.S. citizens • supremacy of constitution • first ten of constitution • chose who to be in a position • number of branches in government

Unit 1 2021-12-08

Unit 1 crossword puzzle
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  1. Separation of Powers
  2. Federalism
  3. Common Law
  4. Article
  5. Checks & Balance
  6. Popular Sovereignty
  7. enlightenment
  8. New Jersey
  9. James Madison
  10. Anti-Federalist
  11. Federalist
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  1. Virginia
  2. Rule of Law
  3. Commerce
  4. Preamble
  5. Magna Carta
  6. Compromise
  7. constitution
  8. Connecticut
  9. Declaration of Independence
  10. Consent of the Governed
  11. Elastic (Necessary & Proper)
  12. Bill of Rights
  13. Amendment
  14. Articles of Confederation
  15. Limited Government

26 Clues: Article • Virginia • Commerce • Preamble • Amendment • Federalism • Common Law • Compromise • New Jersey • Federalist • Rule of Law • Magna Carta • Connecticut • constitution • enlightenment • James Madison • Bill of Rights • Anti-Federalist • Checks & Balance • Limited Government • Popular Sovereignty • Separation of Powers • Consent of the Governed • Articles of Confederation • Declaration of Independence • ...

Bill of Rights and Constitution 2022-02-14

Bill of Rights and Constitution crossword puzzle
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  1. This gives the right to bear firearms.
  2. People sworn to give a verdict on a legal case.
  3. This part of the government inspects laws.
  4. Where they made the Constitution.
  5. The lower part of the United States Congress.
  6. The supreme laws of the United States.
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  1. The first ten amendments of the United States Constitution.
  2. This allows people to express opinions without restraint.
  3. This part of the government enforces laws.
  4. The Congress is part of this branch
  5. No soldiers can be quartered in a time of peace.
  6. Wrote the amendments to the Bill of Rights.
  7. This secures property from unreasonable searches.
  8. The upper part of the United States Congress
  9. A person who is represents others, or who is elected to vote or act for others.

15 Clues: Where they made the Constitution. • The Congress is part of this branch • This gives the right to bear firearms. • The supreme laws of the United States. • This part of the government enforces laws. • This part of the government inspects laws. • Wrote the amendments to the Bill of Rights. • The upper part of the United States Congress • ...

Bill of Rights & Constitution Crossword 2021-12-01

Bill of Rights & Constitution Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a guarantee that people have equal social opportunities and protection under law
  2. the power to act, speak, or think without restriction
  3. the governing body of a nation, state, or community
  4. the supreme law of the U.S.
  5. the system that ensures no one branch is too powerful
  6. the branch that makes the laws
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  1. the 1st 10 amendments to the constitution
  2. what the second amendment allows you to possess and use for self-defense
  3. the highest court
  4. the name of the legislative branch
  5. a freedom guaranteed by the first amendment that allows you to express yourself freely
  6. the branch that executes the law
  7. a system of rules to regulate behavior
  8. a change, subtraction, addition, or substitution to the Constitution
  9. the branch that interprets the law

15 Clues: the highest court • the supreme law of the U.S. • the branch that makes the laws • the branch that executes the law • the name of the legislative branch • the branch that interprets the law • a system of rules to regulate behavior • the 1st 10 amendments to the constitution • the governing body of a nation, state, or community • ...

Constitution and Bill of Rights 2023-01-19

Constitution and Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. right to resist unreasonable searches
  2. don't have to house soldiers
  3. right to remain silent
  4. Freedom of speech
  5. right to bear arms
  6. the branch interprets law
  7. rights kept by the congress and state
  8. the rule book of a state
  9. right to a fair trial
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  1. rights kept by the people
  2. right to a trial by jury
  3. the branch that enforce laws
  4. the first ten amendments
  5. to protect against cruel and unusual punishment
  6. the branch that makes laws

15 Clues: Freedom of speech • right to bear arms • right to a fair trial • right to remain silent • right to a trial by jury • the first ten amendments • the rule book of a state • rights kept by the people • the branch interprets law • the branch that makes laws • don't have to house soldiers • the branch that enforce laws • right to resist unreasonable searches • ...

Constitution and bill of rights 2023-12-19

Constitution and bill of rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. which amendment does not cruel or unusual punishments happen.
  2. which amendment gives you freedom of speech.
  3. how many states needed to ratify the constitution.
  4. which amendment does not let the government take away your rights if your not listed in the constitution.
  5. which amendment does not allow soldiers to quarter in your home.
  6. who wrote the constitution.
  7. which amendment gives you the right to keep and bear arms.
  8. which amendment protects you from self incrimination.
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  1. which amendment does not allow a police officer to search your home without a warrant.
  2. who was the first president of the constitution.
  3. which state was the last state to ratify the constitution.
  4. which amendment gives people rules on how they you are treated when accused of a crime and goes to a trial.
  5. which amendment makes sure rights are delegated to the people and not the government.
  6. How many bill of rights are there in the constitution.
  7. which amendment protects the trial by the jury for the third time.

15 Clues: who wrote the constitution. • which amendment gives you freedom of speech. • who was the first president of the constitution. • how many states needed to ratify the constitution. • which amendment protects you from self incrimination. • How many bill of rights are there in the constitution. • which state was the last state to ratify the constitution. • ...

Constitution and Bill of Rights 2023-12-20

Constitution and Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The right to vote
  2. A government where power is divided between a federal and state government
  3. The amendment that abolished slavery
  4. of Rights The first ten amendments to the Constitution
  5. The amendment that prohibited alcohol
  6. The branch of government the Supreme Court is in.
  7. The branch of government the Congress is part of.
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  1. The amendment that gave black males the right to vote
  2. Outlines the 6 purposes of Constitution
  3. The amendment that gives all rights not listed to the people
  4. The branch of government that the President is head of.
  5. The amendment that doesn't allow quartering of soldiers
  6. The 7 main parts of the Constitutions
  7. The amendment that gives the right to bare arms
  8. To approve an amendment to the Constitution

15 Clues: The right to vote • The amendment that abolished slavery • The amendment that prohibited alcohol • The 7 main parts of the Constitutions • Outlines the 6 purposes of Constitution • To approve an amendment to the Constitution • The amendment that gives the right to bare arms • The branch of government the Supreme Court is in. • ...

bill of rights and constitution 2023-10-20

bill of rights and constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. must be at least 30 and 9 years a citizen
  2. ,legislative branch
  3. written plan of government
  4. ,alliance of independent states
  5. ,judicial branch
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  1. to the Constitution
  2. , who made the bill of rights
  3. ,RULED BY SMALL ELITE
  4. all power held by centreal government
  5. ,single person holds power
  6. ,amendment process
  7. , the first ten rights
  8. ,executive branch
  9. ,to legally have a gun
  10. power divide between central and local government

15 Clues: ,judicial branch • ,executive branch • ,amendment process • to the Constitution • ,legislative branch • ,RULED BY SMALL ELITE • , the first ten rights • ,to legally have a gun • ,single person holds power • written plan of government • , who made the bill of rights • ,alliance of independent states • all power held by centreal government • must be at least 30 and 9 years a citizen • ...

Newspaper Topics 2023-02-02

Newspaper Topics crossword puzzle
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  1. change in the bill of rights
  2. civil rights acivist
  3. make up the surpreme court
  4. first 10 amendments
  5. place of confinement
  6. rule book for U.S
  7. breaking a rule
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  1. weapon the 2nd amendment protects
  2. way of death
  3. falsely accused
  4. allowing a police search
  5. owner of 303 creative

12 Clues: way of death • falsely accused • breaking a rule • rule book for U.S • first 10 amendments • civil rights acivist • place of confinement • owner of 303 creative • allowing a police search • make up the surpreme court • change in the bill of rights • weapon the 2nd amendment protects

Newspaper Topics 2023-02-02

Newspaper Topics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. falsely accused
  2. rule book for U.S
  3. owner of 303 creative
  4. civil rights acivist
  5. make up the surpreme court
Down
  1. change in the bill of rights
  2. first 10 amendments
  3. place of confinement
  4. way of death
  5. breaking a rule
  6. allowing a police search
  7. weapon the 2nd amendment protects

12 Clues: way of death • falsely accused • breaking a rule • rule book for U.S • first 10 amendments • place of confinement • civil rights acivist • owner of 303 creative • allowing a police search • make up the surpreme court • change in the bill of rights • weapon the 2nd amendment protects

founding brother 2020-07-01

founding brother crossword puzzle
Across
  1. bill of rights had 10
  2. river that the capital would be located
  3. congress decided to separate capitals because of
  4. v.p. 1804
  5. prominent virgina congressman
  6. secretary of state 1790
  7. john adams wife
  8. someone that has served in war
  9. jefferson's plantation location
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  1. virgin-ans thought this was the ultimate wealth
  2. 1790 secretary of the treasury
  3. payments for services in the war
  4. 1st president
  5. Wrote The Rights of Man
  6. The ______ of 1790
  7. state jefferson was from
  8. hamilton wanted to restore public ____
  9. nickname for the compromise meeting
  10. Dictator of France
  11. this war was responsible for a majority of the debt

20 Clues: v.p. 1804 • 1st president • john adams wife • The ______ of 1790 • Dictator of France • bill of rights had 10 • Wrote The Rights of Man • secretary of state 1790 • state jefferson was from • prominent virgina congressman • 1790 secretary of the treasury • someone that has served in war • jefferson's plantation location • payments for services in the war • ...

History CW Puzzle1 2013-11-16

History CW Puzzle1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The Bill of Rights was _______ to the U.S. Constitution in 1789
  2. In the U.S. __________ each state has two representatives
  3. Two ways to ________ U.S Citizenship are naturalization or by birth
  4. Freedom of __________is guaranteed by the 1st amendment
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  1. The preamble of the Constitution starts with the words “we the _________”
  2. The Bill of Rights was ________ by the Federalists during the first Congress to gain support from the Anti-Federalists
  3. Frances Scott _______ wrote the Star Spangled Banner
  4. Another name for the U.S. national anthem is the Star Spangle _________
  5. The first 10 amendments are known as the bill of _________

9 Clues: Frances Scott _______ wrote the Star Spangled Banner • Freedom of __________is guaranteed by the 1st amendment • In the U.S. __________ each state has two representatives • The first 10 amendments are known as the bill of _________ • The Bill of Rights was _______ to the U.S. Constitution in 1789 • ...

Bill of Rights Vocab Puzzle 2013-11-21

Bill of Rights Vocab Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. money that an accused person provides to the court as a guarantee that he/she will be present for a trial
  2. more than half
  3. To provide living accommodations
  4. Amendment in which protects the right to bear arms
  5. freedom from slavery
  6. Amendment in which prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures unless the victim has a warrant and the officer has a probable cause
  7. to pass on
  8. law established by previous court decisions
  9. rebellion against the government
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  1. document that gives police particular rights or powers
  2. to reduce
  3. Amendment in which prohibits soldiers to be forced to live in a home in a peacetime
  4. Amendment in which protects the freedom of speech/religion/press
  5. Amendment in which private property be taken for the public use without compensation paid
  6. Police must have a reasonable basis to believe a person is linked to a crime

15 Clues: to reduce • to pass on • more than half • freedom from slavery • To provide living accommodations • rebellion against the government • law established by previous court decisions • Amendment in which protects the right to bear arms • document that gives police particular rights or powers • Amendment in which protects the freedom of speech/religion/press • ...

bill of rights crossword puzzle 2023-10-19

bill of rights crossword puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. person appointed to decide cases in a court
  2. the right to ___ arms
  3. connection or alliance between two groups
  4. change added to a piece of legislation
  5. a person who is there to see an event; they have evidence that it occured
  6. release of prisoners by money
  7. system of rules a country has to follow
  8. territory under one government
  9. charge of serious crime
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  1. to give authority to someone
  2. the call for authority or action
  3. governing body of a nation, state or community
  4. person appointed to act for another business
  5. groups gathered like an alliance
  6. famous for doing something bad

15 Clues: the right to ___ arms • charge of serious crime • to give authority to someone • release of prisoners by money • territory under one government • famous for doing something bad • the call for authority or action • groups gathered like an alliance • change added to a piece of legislation • system of rules a country has to follow • connection or alliance between two groups • ...

Constitution & Bill of Rights Crossword 2023-03-09

Constitution & Bill of Rights Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Government can do only those things the ... have given it the power to do
  2. Amendments 13-15
  3. how many amendments are there
  4. Helped write the constitution
  5. Amendments prohibiting alcohol
  6. The... was written in 1787
  7. Checks a...
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  1. Intro to the constitution
  2. One of the rights the first amendment gives you
  3. In the constitution there are 27...
  4. Freedom that has the establishment and free exercise clauses
  5. a president can be in for ... terms
  6. The bill of rights cannot deny other rights previously held by people in the ... Amendment
  7. You can't try someone twice
  8. You ... hang out on private property

15 Clues: Checks a... • Amendments 13-15 • Intro to the constitution • The... was written in 1787 • You can't try someone twice • how many amendments are there • Helped write the constitution • Amendments prohibiting alcohol • In the constitution there are 27... • a president can be in for ... terms • You ... hang out on private property • One of the rights the first amendment gives you • ...

Bill Of Rights Cross Word 2023-01-05

Bill Of Rights Cross Word crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This amendment protects the right to a trial by
  2. 6th amendment protects right to call your
  3. People selected to help examine a trial
  4. The third amendment says we dont have to
  5. can't be tried twice for the same crime
  6. The first 10 amendments are referred to as
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  1. Prevents crual and unusual punishments
  2. This amendment protects five major freedoms
  3. The second amendment protects the right to
  4. The fourth amendment prevents unreasonable
  5. Means they wont lean either way in a trial
  6. This prevents nonwritten rights from being denied
  7. The 10th amendment says anything not in the
  8. To gather in a public place
  9. Money paid to be released from jail

15 Clues: To gather in a public place • Money paid to be released from jail • Prevents crual and unusual punishments • People selected to help examine a trial • can't be tried twice for the same crime • The third amendment says we dont have to • 6th amendment protects right to call your • The second amendment protects the right to • The fourth amendment prevents unreasonable • ...

Constitution & Bill Of Rights Crossword 2025-11-13

Constitution & Bill Of Rights Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Future Generations
  2. A group of citizens trained as soldiers but not a part of the regular army.
  3. Freedom from government, control or compression
  4. Head of the Executive Branch
  5. Taking a person or property by legal authority
  6. Fair treatment under the law
  7. A lawyer or legal representative
  8. The right to ask the government to change or fix something
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  1. A legal paper signed by a judge allowing police to search or take property
  2. A group of states joined states joined together under one government
  3. Peace and order within the country
  4. The presidents power to reject law
  5. To accuse a government official of wrongdoing
  6. The right to say what you think without government punishment.
  7. The upper house of Congress

15 Clues: Future Generations • The upper house of Congress • Head of the Executive Branch • Fair treatment under the law • A lawyer or legal representative • Peace and order within the country • The presidents power to reject law • To accuse a government official of wrongdoing • Taking a person or property by legal authority • Freedom from government, control or compression • ...

Principles of the Constitution 2017-05-23

Principles of the Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Everyone, including authority figures, must obey the laws, including elected officials.(Abbreviate second word.)
  2. Established procedures for adding and governing new territories and states in the US. (Abbreviate first word.)
  3. Constitutional compromise that stated Congress will be bi-cameral: Senate/House of Reps.(Abbreviate second word.)
  4. System set up by the Const. to ensure one branch of the gov’t is not more powerful than another.
  5. Author of the VA Declaration of Rights(influenced Madison when he wrote the Bill of Rights.)
  6. Rights guaranteed to individual citizens by the Bill of Rights and other amendments to the Constitution. (first word)
  7. Individuals who played a significant role in America’s fight of independence and creation of a new gov’t.
  8. Group for ratification of the new Constitution; led by Hamilton.
  9. Year the Const. was written by delegates at the Constitutional Convention.
  10. 85 essays written by Madison, Hamilton and Jay that explain the Const. and the reasons to support ratification of the Const. (Abbreviate first word.)
  11. MA farmer who led a rebellion against MA courts to stop the foreclosure of farms; proved the Articles of Confederation were weak.
  12. The idea that gov’t is controlled by the people who hold power and elect reps giving those reps the power to make and enforce laws.
  13. Father of the Constitution
  14. Constitutional compromise that counted three out of five slaves into the population for the purpose of representation in Congress.(first word)
  15. A gov’t where the power is held by the people and exercised through elected reps.
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  1. Essays that were written to promote a loose central gov’t and argued against the ratification of the Const. because it had no Bill of Rights. (Abbreviate first word.)
  2. English philosopher that influenced both the 2nd amendment and the impeachment clause.
  3. Idea that the power of the gov’t is separated into three branches
  4. Group against ratification of the Constitution; led by Jefferson.
  5. Head of state and other officials are elected as reps of the people; the Const. limits the gov’t’s power.(Abbreviate first word.)
  6. Idea that the powers of the gov’t rest with the people who express their ideas through voting.(Abbreviate first word.)
  7. English philosopher that believed humans were born w/ “natural rights.” (life, liberty, property)
  8. Opening line to the Preamble to the Constitution.
  9. First ten amendments to the Constitution.
  10. Sharing and division of power btwn fed(nat’l) gov’t and the state gov’ts.

25 Clues: Father of the Constitution • First ten amendments to the Constitution. • Opening line to the Preamble to the Constitution. • Group for ratification of the new Constitution; led by Hamilton. • Idea that the power of the gov’t is separated into three branches • Group against ratification of the Constitution; led by Jefferson. • ...

Articles of Confederation 2025-02-28

Articles of Confederation crossword puzzle
Across
  1. three fifths compromise
  2. shays rebellion
  3. bill of rights
  4. seperation of powers
  5. new jersey plan
Down
  1. chacks and balances
  2. amendment
  3. great compromise
  4. articles of confederation
  5. virginia plan
  6. constitution
  7. ratify
  8. legislative branch
  9. judicial branch
  10. executive branch

15 Clues: ratify • amendment • constitution • virginia plan • bill of rights • shays rebellion • judicial branch • new jersey plan • great compromise • executive branch • legislative branch • chacks and balances • seperation of powers • three fifths compromise • articles of confederation

Civil war and Reconstruction 2023-03-06

Civil war and Reconstruction crossword puzzle
Across
  1. didn't want African Americans to have more rights
  2. freed all slaves in confederate states
  3. the war between the southern states and the northern states
  4. ordered by Lincoln to stop shipment to the south
  5. a person who has been freed from slavery
  6. helped former slaves face the challenges of being free
  7. part of a state or other area marked off for a special purpose
  8. a crop farmers couldn't use during the blockade
Down
  1. governor of Texas
  2. a person who punishes criminals
  3. rule by an army instead of the usual civil authourities
  4. rights belonging to all citizens
  5. a time of making changes to rejoin the union
  6. refusal by a head of government to sign a bill passed by the legislature
  7. a change made to a law, bill or document
  8. which group of people opposed the republican party
  9. assigned African Americans second-class status

17 Clues: governor of Texas • a person who punishes criminals • rights belonging to all citizens • freed all slaves in confederate states • a change made to a law, bill or document • a person who has been freed from slavery • a time of making changes to rejoin the union • assigned African Americans second-class status • a crop farmers couldn't use during the blockade • ...

Vocab Crossword 2022-01-07

Vocab Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the government is not all powerful
  2. third president of the united states
  3. supporters of the new constitution
  4. when girls talk
  5. a representative democracy
  6. belief that monarchs were chosen by god
  7. Guy on one dollar bill
  8. attempts to control peoples water bill
Down
  1. defines the new gov power
  2. was the leading supporter of the constitution
  3. powers saved for the state
  4. english philosopher
  5. first ten amendments
  6. believed in natural rights
  7. and balences each branch of government....
  8. king/queen control all aspect of life
  9. group who feared the new government
  10. compromise reach in writing the constitution
  11. clause article 1 section 8

19 Clues: when girls talk • english philosopher • first ten amendments • Guy on one dollar bill • defines the new gov power • powers saved for the state • believed in natural rights • a representative democracy • clause article 1 section 8 • the government is not all powerful • supporters of the new constitution • group who feared the new government • third president of the united states • ...

History CW Puzzle1 2013-11-16

History CW Puzzle1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Frances Scott _______ wrote the Star Spangled Banner
  2. Freedom of __________is guaranteed by the 1st amendment
  3. The preamble of the Constitution starts with the words “we the _________”
  4. The Bill of Rights was _______ to the U.S. Constitution in 1789
Down
  1. Another name for the U.S. national anthem is the Star Spangle _________
  2. In the U.S. __________ each state has two representatives
  3. The Bill of Rights was ________ by the Federalists during the first Congress to gain support from the Anti-Federalists
  4. The first 10 amendments are known as the bill of _________
  5. Two ways to ________ U.S Citizenship are naturalization or by birth

9 Clues: Frances Scott _______ wrote the Star Spangled Banner • Freedom of __________is guaranteed by the 1st amendment • In the U.S. __________ each state has two representatives • The first 10 amendments are known as the bill of _________ • The Bill of Rights was _______ to the U.S. Constitution in 1789 • ...

Chapter 3 study guide 2020-09-04

Chapter 3 study guide crossword puzzle
Across
  1. One document that the bill of rights was written after.
  2. Every enslaved person was counted as ⅗ of a free person
  3. Did not support the constitution. Some thought that the government would abuse the power and take away their rights. They also thought it needed a bill of rights.
  4. A period where economic activity slowed, and unemployment increased.
  5. A group of people that organized the anti-slavery society in Pennsylvania.
  6. Declared that the branches of government should be separate and balanced against each other.
  7. An English Philosopher who believed that people have natural rights that can’t be taken away.
  8. The lawmaking branch.
  9. A document that was the first constitution of the United States of America.
  10. A paper that guarantees certain rights and freedoms to the citizens.
  11. A Virginia planter.
  12. A government with two parts or houses.
  13. Government by the consent of the governed.
  14. The freeing of enslaved peoples.
  15. A movement of the 1700s that promoted knowledge, reason, and science as the means to improve society.
Down
  1. It provided a democratic model for national expansion. It said that when a territory had more than 60,000 people in the population, it could apply for statehood.
  2. Morris, A powerful speaker and writer, who wrote the final draft of the Constitution.
  3. A former Continental Army captain was upset that a person was threatening to take away his farm when congress had not paid him for his work in the army. Therefore, he led a rebellion with other angry farmers to show congress that it was not right for them to ask for money when they had not paid him.
  4. Supporters of the constitution, and did not think that it needed the bill of rights as well.
  5. The three branches of government had a system of checks and balances to make sure that nobody was abusing the power, and nobody had grown too weak.
  6. Largely the work of James Madison, and had 2 houses where each of them had representatives proportional to the population of the state.
  7. A Philadelphia Merchant that helped relieve congress from some of their debts.
  8. Lands North of the Ohio River and West of the Mississippi River.
  9. Included the legislative branch, executive branch, and the judicial branch.
  10. In the lower house, the seats for each representative were proportional to the population, and in the upper house, each state got two representatives.
  11. The first new state out of the Northwest Territory.

26 Clues: A Virginia planter. • The lawmaking branch. • The freeing of enslaved peoples. • A government with two parts or houses. • Government by the consent of the governed. • The first new state out of the Northwest Territory. • One document that the bill of rights was written after. • Every enslaved person was counted as ⅗ of a free person • ...

Ch 3 crosssword puzzle 2020-09-06

Ch 3 crosssword puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Great Compromise, the proposition of a two house legislature. In the lower house the number of seats for each state would be decided by the state’s population. The upper house would be decided by the lower house.
  2. the first state admitted to the Union from the Northwest Territory.
  3. and balances, a system that prevents any one branch from gaining too much power.
  4. Madison, a Virginia planter who called for a convention.
  5. of Confederation, the first Constitution of the United States.
  6. Morris, a merchant who was in charge of the department of finance.
  7. Plan, a plan for a strong national government made by Edmund Randolph.
  8. Bill of Rights, one of the documents that helped establish the idea that people have rights and that the power of the government should be limited.
  9. Locke, an English philosopher who believed that all people have natural rights.
  10. a period when economic activity slowed and unemployment increased.
  11. Sovereignty, government by consent of the governed and equal justice under law.
  12. federalists, people who criticized the Constitution because it lacked a bill of rights to protect individual freedoms.
  13. Shays, a former Continental Army captain.
  14. a french writer who declared that the powers of government should be separated and balanced.
  15. fifths compromise, a decision to count each enslaved person as three-fifths of a free person for both taxation and representation.
  16. Ordinance, it created a single Northwest Territory out of the lands north of the Ohio River and east of the Mississippi River.
  17. the sharing of power between the federal and state governments.
Down
  1. supporters of the Constitution.
  2. people from Pennsylvania who made the first anti-slavery society.
  3. Branch, the lawmaking branch of the government.
  4. Territory, a single territory out of the lands north of the Ohio River and east of the Mississippi River.
  5. of Government, Legislative, Judicial, and Executive
  6. of Rights, most state constitutions included a ___________, guaranteeing certain freedoms and legal protections to the state’s citizens.
  7. Morris, a powerful speaker and writer, wrote the final draft of the Constitution.
  8. a movement of the 1700’s that promoted knowledge, reason, and science as the means to improve society.
  9. the freeing of individual enslaved persons.
  10. Rebellion, a riot of angry farmers led by Daniel Shays.
  11. a legislature that is divided into two parts or houses.

28 Clues: supporters of the Constitution. • Shays, a former Continental Army captain. • the freeing of individual enslaved persons. • Branch, the lawmaking branch of the government. • of Government, Legislative, Judicial, and Executive • Rebellion, a riot of angry farmers led by Daniel Shays. • a legislature that is divided into two parts or houses. • ...

Understanding Legislation 2016-11-02

Understanding Legislation crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A kind of subordinate law
  2. A bill must be accompanied by this kind of statement from the Human Rights Unit
  3. An Act before it is passed by the Legislative Assembly
  4. A section may be divided into ___sections
  5. This kind of instrument may be disallowed by the Legislative Assembly
  6. ???
  7. A bill must be accompanied by this kind of statement when presented to the Legislative Assembly
  8. Authorised versions of ACT legislation can be found on the ACT Legislation _______
  9. Penalties are usually expressed in penalty _____
Down
  1. This kind of instrument is useful if you want to include detailed technical information
  2. An amendment to a Bill made during debate in the Legislative Assembly
  3. Regulations and rules are these kinds of laws
  4. Where you can find the meaning of a word
  5. ???
  6. If you don't have an automatic commencement provision, you will need a commencement ______
  7. ???
  8. What a bill becomes when it is passed by the Legislative Assembly
  9. An Act that makes changes to another Act

18 Clues: ??? • ??? • ??? • A kind of subordinate law • Where you can find the meaning of a word • An Act that makes changes to another Act • A section may be divided into ___sections • Regulations and rules are these kinds of laws • Penalties are usually expressed in penalty _____ • An Act before it is passed by the Legislative Assembly • ...

government puzzle 2 2021-05-19

government puzzle 2 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Rejection of a bill by the court
  2. Interprets laws
  3. Property is owned by state
  4. Someone who handles correct citizen conduct
  5. Basic rights of citizens, first 10 articles
  6. Governed by a dictator
  7. Request to reverse a court decision
  8. Cruel oppressive ruler
  9. Creates laws
  10. Property is controlled by owners
Down
  1. Centralized and dictatorial government
  2. Federal system of government
  3. Someone who represents an organization
  4. System ruling over a state or country
  5. Temporary release of a convicted person
  6. English political rights
  7. Organized efforts to win an election
  8. A counting of population
  9. Government ruled by small group

19 Clues: Creates laws • Interprets laws • Governed by a dictator • Cruel oppressive ruler • English political rights • A counting of population • Property is owned by state • Federal system of government • Government ruled by small group • Rejection of a bill by the court • Property is controlled by owners • Request to reverse a court decision • Organized efforts to win an election • ...

U.S. Government 2022-05-13

U.S. Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the years in a president's term
  2. _________ and balances, making sure one branch does not abuse their power
  3. the amount of amendments in the Bill of Rights
  4. a formal change to the Constitution
  5. ___________ of the House, the leader of the House of Representatives
  6. the branch of government that makes our nation's laws
  7. the branch of government that interprets the laws
  8. the years in a Senate term
  9. the amount of justices on the Supreme Court
  10. when the Congress still passes a law despite a presidential veto
Down
  1. Electoral ____________ elects our president every 4 years
  2. the part of Congress based off equal representation
  3. the branch of government that enforces the laws
  4. the head of the executive branch
  5. a proposal for a new law
  6. the years in a House of Rep term
  7. ____________ Court
  8. the _________ of Representatives, based off a state's population
  9. when the president rejects a bill

19 Clues: ____________ Court • a proposal for a new law • the years in a Senate term • the years in a president's term • the head of the executive branch • the years in a House of Rep term • when the president rejects a bill • a formal change to the Constitution • the amount of justices on the Supreme Court • the amount of amendments in the Bill of Rights • ...

Crossword Puzzle GI Bill of Rights 2023-04-14

Crossword Puzzle GI Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The GI Bill was Racially _____.
  2. Taken out to provide housing and insurance.
  3. How many days after being discharged does the bill pay for?
  4. The GI Bill ensured ____ for more than 8 million veterans.
Down
  1. Gave WWII veterans ____ for education.
  2. When was the GI Bill of Rights founded in ___ century?
  3. One year of unemployment for veterans.
  4. The GI Bill served as a ____ for veterans.
  5. Veterans needed help getting what?
  6. Last name of the man who created the Bill.

10 Clues: The GI Bill was Racially _____. • Veterans needed help getting what? • Gave WWII veterans ____ for education. • One year of unemployment for veterans. • The GI Bill served as a ____ for veterans. • Last name of the man who created the Bill. • Taken out to provide housing and insurance. • When was the GI Bill of Rights founded in ___ century? • ...

Units 1-5 Spiral Vocab 2023-11-13

Units 1-5 Spiral Vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Women’s suffrage
  2. Power is concentrated in the hands of the regional governments
  3. Established limited government
  4. Any individual attempting to influence the legislative process.
  5. Fear the power of a strong central government and wanted the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution
  6. Unlimited debate on a bill in the Senate.
  7. Written as an attempt to gain support for the new US Constitution
  8. Power is concentrated in the hands of one central government
  9. Impeached due to violation of Tenure of Office Act.
  10. Powers that belong to the state governments
  11. The courts have power to declare laws and actions of Congress and the president unconstitutional
  12. President negotiates treaties and executive agreements with foreign countries.
  13. The President is ultimately chosen by receiving at least 270 out of 538 votes from this institution
  14. Right to vote cannot be denied on the basis of race, color, or previous condition of servitude
  15. Authored idea of natural rights
  16. Addition to a bill.
  17. Power is shared between the central and regional governments
  18. Created separation of powers in a government system
  19. Permanent committees in Congress responsible for reviewing and potentially killing bills
  20. Example of 1st Amendment limitation
  21. Rights of the People not specifically listed in the Constitution
  22. Citizens voting to approve or reject laws passed by a state legislature
Down
  1. Established habeas corpus
  2. Established parliament’s power over the king and the rights of English citizens
  3. Washington DC receives 3 electoral votes
  4. Original author of Social Contract Theory. Believed citizens should give up theirrights to one absolute ruler
  5. Believed common good to be more important than individual liberties
  6. Political Parties nominate candidate to run for President in General Election.
  7. President can deny the passing of a bill
  8. 25 years old, 7 year citizen, 2 year term, led by Speaker of the House, representation based on population, and sole power of impeachment
  9. Citizens can propose laws and submit them directly to voters.
  10. Advisors chosen by President and approved by Senate. Ex. Secretary of State
  11. Powers that are shared by the national and state governments.
  12. The national government & constitution are the supreme law of the land.
  13. Powers that belong to national governmen
  14. Congress can’t pass a law making an act illegal after it has been committed
  15. Powers of the national government that are not specifically listed in the constitution
  16. Extended Due Process rights to the states, defined citizenship, and guaranteed equality under the law
  17. An investigation of an elected official by the legislative branch
  18. Joint committee made up of members of the House and Senate to work out differences in an approved bill
  19. Elected President who was impeached due to perjury and obstruction of justice.
  20. The people are the source of authority for the government
  21. President can propose legislation to Congress
  22. Due Process
  23. Moved voting age from 21 to 18
  24. Foreign Policy tool that is an economic sanction; refusal to trade.
  25. Electoral process through which citizens can vote an elected official out of office.

47 Clues: Due Process • Women’s suffrage • Addition to a bill. • Established habeas corpus • Established limited government • Moved voting age from 21 to 18 • Authored idea of natural rights • Example of 1st Amendment limitation • Washington DC receives 3 electoral votes • President can deny the passing of a bill • Powers that belong to national governmen • ...

Constitution and Bill of Rights 2021-11-05

Constitution and Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Provides each branch of the government the power to check the other branches to prevent any other branch from becoming too powerful and keep the branches balanced.
  2. A system of rules created and enforced to regulate behavior
  3. When someone or a group of people exercises self-government
  4. The governing body of a community, state, or nation.
  5. A branch of the government that adjudicates legal disputes/disagreements and applies the law in legal cases
  6. A founding father of the Declaration of Independence
Down
  1. The first 10 amendments of the Constitution
  2. A change or addition to the Constitution
  3. The ability to do something
  4. The branch of the government that is responsible for enforcing laws of the land
  5. The supreme law of the United States of America
  6. A branch of the government that is made of the House and the Senate
  7. Legal, social, or ethical principles of freedom
  8. A country that contains 50 states and is located in North America
  9. A right to act freely without restraint

15 Clues: The ability to do something • A right to act freely without restraint • A change or addition to the Constitution • The first 10 amendments of the Constitution • The supreme law of the United States of America • Legal, social, or ethical principles of freedom • The governing body of a community, state, or nation. • A founding father of the Declaration of Independence • ...

Constitution and Bill of Rights 2025-11-12

Constitution and Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. only three-fifths of a state's slave population would count when determining representation
  2. each state, regardless of size, would have two representatives
  3. the number of representatives for each state would be determined by the state's population
  4. doesn’t allow consequences and fines to be very excessive
  5. the freedom of speech and expression; freedom of religion
  6. the right to bear arms
  7. protects citizens from being violated during unnecessary searches; requires a warrant
  8. requires owners of private property to give consent in order to house soldiers
  9. if there is power that was not previously granted or reserved for the federal government, then it is given to the people or state
Down
  1. allowed Congress to levy tariffs on imports, but not exports, and allowed the importation of slaves until the end of 1807
  2. a safeguard that allows writes outside of the text that was written to still be protected
  3. a new federal constitution that would give supreme power, to the central government
  4. citizens do not need to testify against themselves
  5. during a federal civil case there is a right to have a jury trial
  6. criminal defendants have guaranteed rights

15 Clues: the right to bear arms • criminal defendants have guaranteed rights • citizens do not need to testify against themselves • doesn’t allow consequences and fines to be very excessive • the freedom of speech and expression; freedom of religion • each state, regardless of size, would have two representatives • ...

Social Vocabulary Puzzle 2015-12-15

Social Vocabulary Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. When you make up for losses in the past.
  2. _______ was forced to sign the magna carta.
  3. Rights given to you at birth by the creator.
  4. A fixed payment payed to someone each year.
  5. Who were hunted and killed off?
  6. Rights given by the the government.
  7. Take out of British control and put it under Canada’s.
  8. _____ made the declaration of human rights.
  9. The universal declaration of independence is not a ________.
  10. Assembly of First Nations
  11. The Prime Minister made the charter of rights and freedoms.
Down
  1. The __________ interprets the charter.
  2. When you should be the master of your own house.
  3. When you think that your idea’s are superior and the best.
  4. Being forced to do something.
  5. What in the charter allows for affirmative action.
  6. When you act like a parent.
  7. It lets countries temporarily opt out.
  8. Who in Quebec wanted to expand their golf course onto ancient burial grounds?
  9. The supreme court is made up of ______ judges.
  10. In the constitution there is the charter of rights, amending formula and the _______.
  11. A public vote.
  12. Rights given to you because you’re human.
  13. This document was not entrenched in the constitution.
  14. Working together for mutual advantage.
  15. What Prime Minister passed the bill of rights into law.

26 Clues: A public vote. • Assembly of First Nations • When you act like a parent. • Being forced to do something. • Who were hunted and killed off? • Rights given by the the government. • The __________ interprets the charter. • It lets countries temporarily opt out. • Working together for mutual advantage. • When you make up for losses in the past. • ...

Constitution 2023-04-16

Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. interprets laws
  2. article about the relations between states and the gov
  3. makes laws
  4. total number of amendments
  5. supreme law of the land
  6. commander and chief of the military
  7. lowers the voting age to 18
  8. intro to the constitution
  9. amendment that gave women voting rights
Down
  1. first ten amendments
  2. number of article in the const
  3. seventh article
  4. enforces laws
  5. number of amendment in the bill of rights
  6. amendment that garenteed voting for all males
  7. amendment that freed the slaves

16 Clues: makes laws • enforces laws • interprets laws • seventh article • first ten amendments • supreme law of the land • intro to the constitution • total number of amendments • lowers the voting age to 18 • number of article in the const • amendment that freed the slaves • commander and chief of the military • amendment that gave women voting rights • number of amendment in the bill of rights • ...

Ch 3 crosssword puzzle 2020-09-06

Ch 3 crosssword puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the sharing of power between the federal and state governments.
  2. of Rights, most state constitutions included a ___________, guaranteeing certain freedoms and legal protections to the state’s citizens.
  3. Madison, a Virginia planter who called for a convention.
  4. the first state admitted to the Union from the Northwest Territory.
  5. Ordinance, it created a single Northwest Territory out of the lands north of the Ohio River and east of the Mississippi River.
  6. fifths compromise, a decision to count each enslaved person as three-fifths of a free person for both taxation and representation.
  7. and balances, a system that prevents any one branch from gaining too much power.
  8. federalists, people who criticized the Constitution because it lacked a bill of rights to protect individual freedoms.
  9. of Government, Legislative, Judicial, and Executive
  10. supporters of the Constitution.
  11. Sovereignty, government by consent of the governed and equal justice under law.
  12. a movement of the 1700’s that promoted knowledge, reason, and science as the means to improve society.
  13. people from Pennsylvania who made the first anti-slavery society.
  14. Plan, a plan for a strong national government made by Edmund Randolph.
  15. a french writer who declared that the powers of government should be separated and balanced.
Down
  1. Morris, a merchant who was in charge of the department of finance.
  2. a period when economic activity slowed and unemployment increased.
  3. Bill of Rights, one of the documents that helped establish the idea that people have rights and that the power of the government should be limited.
  4. a legislature that is divided into two parts or houses.
  5. Territory, a single territory out of the lands north of the Ohio River and east of the Mississippi River.
  6. Locke, an English philosopher who believed that all people have natural rights.
  7. Great Compromise, the proposition of a two house legislature. In the lower house the number of seats for each state would be decided by the state’s population. The upper house would be decided by the lower house.
  8. of Confederation, the first Constitution of the United States.
  9. Rebellion, a riot of angry farmers led by Daniel Shays.
  10. Morris, a powerful speaker and writer, wrote the final draft of the Constitution.
  11. Shays, a former Continental Army captain.
  12. the freeing of individual enslaved persons.
  13. Branch, the lawmaking branch of the government.

28 Clues: supporters of the Constitution. • Shays, a former Continental Army captain. • the freeing of individual enslaved persons. • Branch, the lawmaking branch of the government. • of Government, Legislative, Judicial, and Executive • a legislature that is divided into two parts or houses. • Rebellion, a riot of angry farmers led by Daniel Shays. • ...

Social Vocabulary Puzzle 2015-12-15

Social Vocabulary Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Rights given to you at birth by the creator.
  2. The universal declaration of independence is not a ________.
  3. When you make up for losses in the past.
  4. Working together for mutual advantage.
  5. The Prime Minister made the charter of rights and freedoms.
  6. When you act like a parent.
  7. Rights given to you because you’re human.
  8. _____ made the declaration of human rights.
  9. Take out of British control and put it under Canada’s.
  10. Being forced to do something.
  11. Who in Quebec wanted to expand their golf course onto ancient burial grounds?
  12. When you should be the master of your own house.
  13. Rights given by the the government.
Down
  1. What Prime Minister passed the bill of rights into law.
  2. It lets countries temporarily opt out.
  3. This document was not entrenched in the constitution.
  4. The __________ interprets the charter.
  5. A public vote.
  6. _______ was forced to sign the magna carta.
  7. Who were hunted and killed?
  8. A fixed payment payed to someone each year.
  9. Assembly of First Nations
  10. The supreme court is made up of ______ judges.
  11. What in the charter allows for affirmative action.
  12. When you think that your idea’s are superior and the best.
  13. In the constitution there is the charter of rights, amending formula and the _______.

26 Clues: A public vote. • Assembly of First Nations • Who were hunted and killed? • When you act like a parent. • Being forced to do something. • Rights given by the the government. • It lets countries temporarily opt out. • The __________ interprets the charter. • Working together for mutual advantage. • When you make up for losses in the past. • ...

Ava governmets crossword 2025-04-16

Ava governmets crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. police have ___ team
  2. branches checking the others to balance the power
  3. makes the laws
  4. federal,state,local
  5. FBI is an example of a ____ level
  6. a group of people who make and enforce the rules of a county,state or city
  7. inter prets the laws
  8. to reject a bill from becoming a law
Down
  1. the first 10 amendments to the u.s constition
  2. a government where people elect individuals to make decisions and laws for them
  3. a change to a bill or constitution
  4. having rights and privileges from your country
  5. legislative branch of the u.s made up of house represmtatives and senate of rep
  6. laws of a nation that includes powers and duties of the government and rights of the people
  7. administers the laws

15 Clues: makes the laws • federal,state,local • police have ___ team • administers the laws • inter prets the laws • FBI is an example of a ____ level • a change to a bill or constitution • to reject a bill from becoming a law • the first 10 amendments to the u.s constition • having rights and privileges from your country • branches checking the others to balance the power • ...

Government-Alaijah 2024-12-16

Government-Alaijah crossword puzzle
Across
  1. above or superior to all
  2. president refuses to approve bill
  3. formal statement for law
  4. controlling boundary district lines
  5. each state must respect legal rights
  6. basic principles of nation
  7. person is made natural citizen
  8. introduction to government
  9. Declares war
  10. power is distributed between central and state government
  11. system which nation is ruled
Down
  1. enforces laws made by president
  2. voters make selection of president
  3. direct vote by people
  4. seat of legislative powers
  5. person who moves from one country to another
  6. House of Representatives and senate
  7. decides meaning of laws
  8. law in government
  9. charges against government official
  10. sign or approve agreement
  11. group of nation or states

22 Clues: Declares war • law in government • direct vote by people • decides meaning of laws • above or superior to all • formal statement for law • sign or approve agreement • group of nation or states • seat of legislative powers • basic principles of nation • introduction to government • system which nation is ruled • person is made natural citizen • enforces laws made by president • ...

The Bill of Rights 2025-11-14

The Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The right to bear arms
  2. To set something right after being wrong
  3. This Amendment prohibits soldiers from staying in your home
  4. How many colonies there were originally
  5. The right to a public, quick, and unbiased trial
  6. Speaker at the convention in 1787
Down
  1. Group against The Bill of Rights
  2. I wrote The Bill of Rights
  3. Group suppressing the colonies
  4. I wrote The Declaration of Independence

10 Clues: The right to bear arms • I wrote The Bill of Rights • Group suppressing the colonies • Group against The Bill of Rights • Speaker at the convention in 1787 • How many colonies there were originally • I wrote The Declaration of Independence • To set something right after being wrong • The right to a public, quick, and unbiased trial • ...

Constitution and Bill of Rights. 2024-05-14

Constitution and Bill of Rights. crossword puzzle
Across
  1. How power is distributed between the federal government, state and local governments.
  2. The elected leader of the executive branch.
  3. Right to a trail by a jury.
  4. Ratified on December 15, 1791.
  5. To prohibit or block a certain law or action from going into effect.
  6. A house of government with equal representation.
  7. The process in which different branches of government limit one another to prevent one branch from becoming too powerful.
  8. Right to remain silent.
Down
  1. Changes to the Constitution.
  2. To charge with misconduct or a crime.
  3. Two houses of government.
  4. First amendment.
  5. Right to bear arms.
  6. To approve or pass.
  7. Right to search and seize regulated.

15 Clues: First amendment. • Right to bear arms. • To approve or pass. • Right to remain silent. • Two houses of government. • Right to a trail by a jury. • Changes to the Constitution. • Ratified on December 15, 1791. • Right to search and seize regulated. • To charge with misconduct or a crime. • The elected leader of the executive branch. • ...

Constitution and Bill of Rights 2023-04-12

Constitution and Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. there is ___ senators per state
  2. tells officers what they can and can't look for
  3. the bill of rights has ____ amendments
  4. who is the commander and the chief over the military?
  5. congress is made up of house of representatives and ___
  6. are rights the government can take away
Down
  1. which slave was going to be freed until his owner died?
  2. ___ v. board of education brought in psychology
  3. God given rights
  4. the second ammendment gives the people the right to bear ___
  5. which amendment bars cruel and unusual punishment?
  6. a push me pull you system
  7. which part of the constitution says we the people?
  8. how many justices serve on the supreme court?
  9. which amendment abolishes slavery?

15 Clues: God given rights • a push me pull you system • there is ___ senators per state • which amendment abolishes slavery? • the bill of rights has ____ amendments • are rights the government can take away • how many justices serve on the supreme court? • ___ v. board of education brought in psychology • tells officers what they can and can't look for • ...

Constitution & Bill of Rights Review 2021-11-23

Constitution & Bill of Rights Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. 6th and 7th Amendments protect the right to a trial by ___
  2. 8th amendment protects from cruel and ___ punishment
  3. the right of the people to keep and bear ___ shall not be denied
  4. another word for equality
  5. the set of laws that govern the United States
  6. the branch of government that makes laws
  7. 5th amendment protection, government must follow its own rules (2 words)
Down
  1. police must present a ___ during arrest or searches
  2. checks and ___; prevents one branch from being too powerful
  3. the branch of government that carries out laws
  4. the branch of government that interprets laws
  5. another word for freedom
  6. a change to the Constitution
  7. freedom of ___ is expressing your own opinion
  8. the first principle in the First Amendment

15 Clues: another word for freedom • another word for equality • a change to the Constitution • the branch of government that makes laws • the first principle in the First Amendment • the branch of government that interprets laws • freedom of ___ is expressing your own opinion • the set of laws that govern the United States • the branch of government that carries out laws • ...

Constitution and bill of rights 2023-12-19

Constitution and bill of rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. which amendment does not cruel or unusual punishments happen.
  2. which amendment gives you freedom of speech.
  3. how many states needed to ratify the constitution.
  4. which amendment does not let the government take away your rights if your not listed in the constitution.
  5. which amendment does not allow soldiers to quarter in your home.
  6. who wrote the constitution.
  7. which amendment gives you the right to keep and bear arms.
  8. which amendment protects you from self incrimination.
Down
  1. which amendment does not allow a police officer to search your home without a warrant.
  2. who was the first president of the constitution.
  3. which state was the last state to ratify the constitution.
  4. which amendment gives people rules on how they you are treated when accused of a crime and goes to a trial.
  5. which amendment makes sure rights are delegated to the people and not the government.
  6. How many bill of rights are there in the constitution.
  7. which amendment protects the trial by the jury for the third time.

15 Clues: who wrote the constitution. • which amendment gives you freedom of speech. • who was the first president of the constitution. • how many states needed to ratify the constitution. • which amendment protects you from self incrimination. • How many bill of rights are there in the constitution. • which state was the last state to ratify the constitution. • ...

Constitution / Bill of Rights crossword 2024-11-11

Constitution / Bill of Rights crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. who wrote the Virginia plan
  2. high crime described in Article 111
  3. people can _____ peacefully
  4. carries out laws
  5. signed the Constitution
  6. Addition or change in the constitution
Down
  1. _____ of Representatives
  2. A written plan of government
  3. evaluates laws
  4. in charge of the United States
  5. makes laws
  6. "We the ____ of the United States "
  7. Most powerful court in the judicial department
  8. ______ of religion
  9. Crimes are tried in the _____ they are committed

15 Clues: makes laws • evaluates laws • carries out laws • ______ of religion • signed the Constitution • _____ of Representatives • who wrote the Virginia plan • people can _____ peacefully • A written plan of government • in charge of the United States • "We the ____ of the United States " • high crime described in Article 111 • Addition or change in the constitution • ...

Constitution and Bill of Rights 2023-01-18

Constitution and Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. right to a fair trial
  2. right to bear arms
  3. right to remain silent
  4. right to refuse unreasonable searches
  5. freedom of speech, religion, etc.
  6. rights kept by the people
  7. right to refuse soldiers from staying in your house
  8. interprets laws
Down
  1. defines the laws and branches of Government
  2. protects against cruel and unusual punishment
  3. rights kept by congress and state
  4. the first 10 amendments
  5. right to trial by jury
  6. enforces laws
  7. make laws

15 Clues: make laws • enforces laws • interprets laws • right to bear arms • right to a fair trial • right to trial by jury • right to remain silent • the first 10 amendments • rights kept by the people • rights kept by congress and state • freedom of speech, religion, etc. • right to refuse unreasonable searches • defines the laws and branches of Government • ...

Consitution and Bill of Rights 2023-01-19

Consitution and Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Right to bear arm
  2. the branch interprets laws
  3. rights kept by the congress and state
  4. the branch that makes the law
  5. the first 10 amendments
  6. to protect against cruel and unusual punishment
  7. right to resist unreasonable searches
  8. right to remain silent
  9. Freedom of speech
Down
  1. rights kept by the people
  2. the rule book of a state
  3. right to a fair trial
  4. the branch that enforces the law
  5. Soldiers dont have to stay in your house without the Owners consent.
  6. the right to a trail by jury

15 Clues: Right to bear arm • Freedom of speech • right to a fair trial • right to remain silent • the first 10 amendments • the rule book of a state • rights kept by the people • the branch interprets laws • the right to a trail by jury • the branch that makes the law • the branch that enforces the law • rights kept by the congress and state • right to resist unreasonable searches • ...

Constitution and Bill of Rights 2025-11-13

Constitution and Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns
  2. seize and take someone into custody
  3. formal written request, signed by many people
  4. person who serves in an army
  5. a formal and organized choice by vote for political office
  6. a group of people gathered in one place
  7. money received
  8. claim or dispute brought to court of law for adjudication
Down
  1. penalty of money paid as punishment for crime or other offenses
  2. the right to act, speak,or think without restraint
  3. formal examination of evidence before a judge
  4. temporary release of accused person to guarantee appearance in court
  5. a consequence for an offense
  6. a person who has completed a crime
  7. a body of principles or established precedents of which is to be governed

15 Clues: money received • person who serves in an army • a consequence for an offense • a person who has completed a crime • seize and take someone into custody • a group of people gathered in one place • formal written request, signed by many people • formal examination of evidence before a judge • relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns • ...

AP Gov Units 1-2 Vocab Review 2023-11-10

AP Gov Units 1-2 Vocab Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Doctrine stating that each branch of the federal government has its own unique role and responsibilities
  2. Singing statements, executive orders, and the bully pulpit are all examples
  3. Ideal stating people must agree to surrender some rights in order to live in a society
  4. Two house legislature
  5. Group of political supporters
  6. Scotus using judicial review to tell Potus he does not have the power to forgive student loans as an example of this ideal
  7. Procedure used by Potus to ensure the bureaucracy is following financial rules
  8. Powers granted by the US Constitution to the federal government
  9. Theory of voting in which a representative or senator votes using their judgment
  10. Divided government often creates this situation in which nothing is accomplished
  11. When a court takes the opinions of other branches into account and is hesitant to use judicial review
  12. Sharing powers between a national government and local governments
  13. This type of revenue sharing is supported by state's rights advocates
  14. In Congress, the chamber more directly responsible to the people
  15. A bureaucratic agency crafting a regulation after consulting with the NRA is an example of this type of democracy
Down
  1. Removing a government official from office
  2. The bureaucracy's power to implement laws
  3. The power of a court to hear types of cases
  4. Process in which the federal government uses census data to determine the number or representatives in each state
  5. Created by the elastic clause of Article I, Section8
  6. Extended debate meant to delay or stop a bill in the Senate
  7. Prior cases that guide judicial decisions in a current case
  8. Vote to end debate
  9. Expression for an amendment to a bill that includes finding for projects unrelated to the bill
  10. Procedure in the House to force a committee to send a bill to the full chamber
  11. Expression for an amendment to a bill that sends funds to an unrelated and specific project

26 Clues: Vote to end debate • Two house legislature • Group of political supporters • The bureaucracy's power to implement laws • Removing a government official from office • The power of a court to hear types of cases • Created by the elastic clause of Article I, Section8 • Extended debate meant to delay or stop a bill in the Senate • ...

Enlightenment&Revolution-MekennaKim 2025-12-18

Enlightenment&Revolution-MekennaKim crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Prioritizing reason as the primary source of knowledge.
  2. French Enlightenment intellectuals
  3. Legislative, Executive, Judicial Branches with equal power
  4. Belief in God creating universe
  5. People losing some freedom for protection of gov't
  6. Gaudy & Extravagant
  7. Questioned beliefs
  8. Method to solve problems
  9. Earth center universe
  10. State gov't vs federal/ nation gov't
Down
  1. Telescope to sky
  2. Equality for women especially education
  3. Figured out gravity
  4. Freedom of speech, satire!
  5. Use of logic & reasoning to improve society
  6. Sun center universe
  7. Simple & Elegant
  8. Natural rights philosophy
  9. Parties in France
  10. Civilization corrupts people
  11. Separation of powers
  12. Use of Beccaria's legal ideas

22 Clues: Telescope to sky • Simple & Elegant • Parties in France • Questioned beliefs • Figured out gravity • Sun center universe • Gaudy & Extravagant • Separation of powers • Earth center universe • Method to solve problems • Natural rights philosophy • Freedom of speech, satire! • Civilization corrupts people • Use of Beccaria's legal ideas • Belief in God creating universe • ...

JD Brouse- Enlightenment Revolution 2025-12-19

JD Brouse- Enlightenment Revolution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Gov't rights
  2. Gravity
  3. French Intellectual
  4. Freedom of speech sharp wit
  5. Education voting
  6. Telescope
  7. Method used to solve problems
  8. Fancy party to discuss ideas
  9. Implicit agreement
  10. Absolute ruler
  11. Earth centered
  12. Deep understanding of reason
Down
  1. three branches
  2. Sun centered
  3. Russia
  4. Influential Enlightenment thinker
  5. 10 amendments
  6. Simple and elegant
  7. Radical ideas on society
  8. 1776
  9. declaration of independence
  10. Extravagant and ornate
  11. Questioning original beliefs
  12. Belief of God
  13. Separation of powers
  14. Reason is the primary source

26 Clues: 1776 • Russia • Gravity • Telescope • Gov't rights • Sun centered • 10 amendments • Belief of God • three branches • Absolute ruler • Earth centered • Education voting • Simple and elegant • Implicit agreement • French Intellectual • Separation of powers • Extravagant and ornate • Radical ideas on society • Freedom of speech sharp wit • declaration of independence • Questioning original beliefs • ...

The Bill of rights and the Constitution 2024-05-16

The Bill of rights and the Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The ____________ helped to safeguard the federal and state government
  2. One of the 3rd branches
  3. What was the Constitution mainly about
  4. _____________ made the Bill of Rights
  5. What was the Bill of Rights mainly about
Down
  1. that Congress makes no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting its free exercise
  2. The ____ of Rights

7 Clues: The ____ of Rights • One of the 3rd branches • _____________ made the Bill of Rights • What was the Constitution mainly about • What was the Bill of Rights mainly about • The ____________ helped to safeguard the federal and state government • that Congress makes no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting its free exercise

constitution 2022-02-14

constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. contributed to the "ratification" of the constitution by making the federalist papers
  2. the man who proposed the Connecticut compromise
  3. allowed the convention members to reach compromises
  4. helped at the Convention in drafting the Constitution's "Preamble"
  5. the first ten amendments that give the citizens rights
  6. the man who wrote the judiciary act
Down
  1. where ageist the constitution
  2. the man who proposed the Bill of Rights
  3. the people who said to add amendments that protect individual liberties like the Bill of Rights
  4. a piece of paper that explains the laws of the U.S

10 Clues: where ageist the constitution • the man who wrote the judiciary act • the man who proposed the Bill of Rights • the man who proposed the Connecticut compromise • a piece of paper that explains the laws of the U.S • allowed the convention members to reach compromises • the first ten amendments that give the citizens rights • ...

Unit 3 Review 2020-11-18

Unit 3 Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Sharing of power between the federal government and the states within a union.
  2. This amendment gives citizens the right to bear arms.
  3. Favored a weak central government and executive branch. Wanted a stronger state government. Required a Bill of Rights.
  4. Favored a strong central government with broad powers to tax, regulate trade, and include a strong executive branch.
  5. This amendment gives citizens protection from unreasonable search and seizure
  6. Everyone, including all authority figures, must obey the laws.
  7. No ________ without representation
  8. The first ten amendments to the US Constitution, ratified in 1791.
Down
  1. Each branch of the national government has certain controls (checks) over the other two branches.
  2. This amendment gives citizens Freedom of Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition, Speech
  3. Our constitution guarantees all citizens their unalienable rights found in the Bill of Rights.
  4. People rule.
  5. This amendment gives citizens Protection from quartering of soldiers
  6. This amendment gives citizens due process, double jeopardy, self-incrimination, eminent domain.
  7. limited government with elected representatives serving at the will of the people.

15 Clues: People rule. • No ________ without representation • This amendment gives citizens the right to bear arms. • Everyone, including all authority figures, must obey the laws. • The first ten amendments to the US Constitution, ratified in 1791. • This amendment gives citizens Protection from quartering of soldiers • ...

Revolutionary Characters 2016-10-12

Revolutionary Characters crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Wanted a strong central government
  2. Founded on set of beliefs
  3. First ten amendments to the Consitution
  4. Drafted the Consitution in 1787
  5. Associate Justice of Supreme Court
  6. Unlikely hero
  7. American farmers against tax collections
  8. View people deserve equal rights
  9. Fathered the Bill of Rights
Down
  1. Rural society greater than urban
  2. Financier of the Revolution
  3. Symbol for the American Dream
  4. Uprising against French monarchy
  5. First Consitution without real government
  6. Fought Revolution, created Constitution
  7. Baptists and evangelicals gained adherents
  8. Embodied America's democratic ideals
  9. Treaty of Amity, Commerce, Navigation
  10. Spreading of light and knowledge
  11. Founded big state financial capitalism

20 Clues: Unlikely hero • Founded on set of beliefs • Financier of the Revolution • Fathered the Bill of Rights • Symbol for the American Dream • Drafted the Consitution in 1787 • Rural society greater than urban • Uprising against French monarchy • Spreading of light and knowledge • View people deserve equal rights • Wanted a strong central government • Associate Justice of Supreme Court • ...

chapter 24 2021-04-23

chapter 24 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. union
  2. gap
  3. war in space
  4. response
  5. of rights
Down
  1. dictator
  2. leadership
  3. court reforms
  4. hill
  5. race
  6. crisis
  7. Baines Johnson
  8. wall

13 Clues: gap • hill • race • wall • union • crisis • dictator • response • of rights • leadership • war in space • court reforms • Baines Johnson

Colonial America Crossword 2025 2025-09-19

Colonial America Crossword 2025 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. OF POWERS Three-branch system
  2. RIGHTS Life, liberty, property
  3. PARTY Boston protest
  4. OF BURGESSES First representative assembly
  5. Restrained
  6. NEGLECT British hands-off policy
  7. OF INDEPENDENCE Freedom document
  8. OF RIGHT Habeas corpus protection
  9. SENSE Independence pamphlet
  10. GOVERNMENT Elected delegates system
  11. Natural rights philosopher
Down
  1. CARTA Limited government principle
  2. Continental Army commander
  3. COMPACT Self-government agreement
  4. Independence drafter
  5. OF CORRESPONDENCE Colonial resistance networks
  6. III Revolution-era king
  7. Government income
  8. British settlement
  9. ACT Paper tax law
  10. ACTS British punishment laws
  11. SOVEREIGNTY Consent-based government
  12. OF GOVERNED People approve authority
  13. Trade ban
  14. BILL Parliamentary power document

25 Clues: Trade ban • Restrained • Government income • ACT Paper tax law • British settlement • Independence drafter • PARTY Boston protest • III Revolution-era king • Continental Army commander • Natural rights philosopher • SENSE Independence pamphlet • ACTS British punishment laws • OF POWERS Three-branch system • RIGHTS Life, liberty, property • NEGLECT British hands-off policy • ...

Paging Earth! 2020-09-16

Paging Earth! crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Rocker Sheryl
  2. Outside appearance
  3. Breakfast or lunch
  4. Prefix with ladder
  5. Hodgepodge
  6. Seaver's team
  7. Bill of ----
  8. Didn't hang up
  9. So. state
  10. Panty ---
  11. Ripped
  12. Type of student
  13. Popular shirt
Down
  1. Shaquille
  2. Word with year
  3. Shakespeare's stage
  4. Old CBS soap opera
  5. Garbage containers
  6. Digestive --- (food path)
  7. Remove wrinkles from
  8. Eagles' nests
  9. ' -- Alone'(film)

22 Clues: Ripped • Shaquille • So. state • Panty --- • Hodgepodge • Bill of ---- • Rocker Sheryl • Seaver's team • Eagles' nests • Popular shirt • Word with year • Didn't hang up • Type of student • ' -- Alone'(film) • Outside appearance • Old CBS soap opera • Breakfast or lunch • Prefix with ladder • Garbage containers • Shakespeare's stage • Remove wrinkles from • Digestive --- (food path)

Paige 3rd hour 2025-04-16

Paige 3rd hour crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a change to a motion/law
  2. right to reject a motion
  3. person who has deciding vote if it comes to a tie
  4. first ten amendments
  5. being a citizen in a certain country
  6. how many terms can a president serve
  7. federal, state, local
  8. which amendment gives you the right of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
  9. branch that interprets laws
  10. governing body of a nation, state, or community
  11. amount of rights in Bill of Rights
Down
  1. branch that makes laws
  2. formal or organized vote
  3. branch that enforces laws
  4. type of government the U.S. has
  5. First Responders are an example of this level of government
  6. they make up the legislative branch
  7. document of our rights as citizens
  8. amount of senators each state has
  9. amount of justices on supreme court

20 Clues: first ten amendments • federal, state, local • branch that makes laws • a change to a motion/law • formal or organized vote • right to reject a motion • branch that enforces laws • branch that interprets laws • type of government the U.S. has • amount of senators each state has • document of our rights as citizens • amount of rights in Bill of Rights • ...

30 Terms Unit 5 Vocab Project 2017-05-08

30 Terms Unit 5 Vocab Project crossword puzzle
Across
  1. exercise clause/refers to the section of first amendment
  2. opinion/an opinion in a legal case
  3. document or label listing the contents of a package
  4. speech/speech directed at the overthrow of goverment
  5. published false statement that is damaging
  6. process clause/the 14th amendment ratified
  7. who is being sued or accused of committing a crime
  8. jurisdiction/ the ability to exercise judicial review by different courts at the same time, within the same territory, and over the same subject matter
  9. courts/A court of limited jurisdiction
  10. person who brings a legal action
  11. earlier event or action that is regarded as an example
  12. action of crime of making a false spoken statement
  13. opinion/be of the same opinion
Down
  1. of incorporation/constitutional doctrine through which selected provisions of bill of rights
  2. of certiorari/orders a lower court to deliver
  3. clause/the clause in the first amendment
  4. to a foreign country or nation
  5. of rights/the first ten amendments to U.S. constitution
  6. rights/the rights for all citizens
  7. official power to make legal decisions and judgements
  8. a limited or narrow outlook
  9. jurisdiction/the power of higher court
  10. jurisdiction/jurisdiction granted only to a particular court to the exclusion of others
  11. or speech inciting people
  12. opinion/a judicial opinion agreed to by more than half members of a court
  13. official document attesting a certain fact
  14. case/a body of rules and statues that defines conduct
  15. jurisdiction/the power to hear a case

28 Clues: or speech inciting people • a limited or narrow outlook • to a foreign country or nation • opinion/be of the same opinion • person who brings a legal action • opinion/an opinion in a legal case • rights/the rights for all citizens • jurisdiction/the power to hear a case • jurisdiction/the power of higher court • courts/A court of limited jurisdiction • ...

7 Principles of Government & Bill of Rights 2022-02-26

7 Principles of Government & Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. RAPPS represents the ______
  2. How many amendments are there?
  3. The fourth amendment addresses search and ______.
  4. You have the Rights to remain ______
  5. A person that represent you in court
  6. Amendment five does not allow ____ Jeopardy
  7. The sixth amendment states everyone has a right to a fair ______.
  8. Amendment protects you from searching without reason
  9. Limited
  10. A formal written agreement
  11. Freedom of ______
Down
  1. The principle of government that states that people have the power to control the government is
  2. Right to bear ______
  3. Sixth amendment speed Trial in knowledge of your
  4. Supreme law of the land
  5. Right not to ____ soldiers in your house
  6. Power to the
  7. An example of individual rights are the
  8. What does republicanism have to do with?
  9. The powers of all three government branches are

20 Clues: Limited • Power to the • Freedom of ______ • Right to bear ______ • Supreme law of the land • A formal written agreement • RAPPS represents the ______ • How many amendments are there? • You have the Rights to remain ______ • A person that represent you in court • An example of individual rights are the • Right not to ____ soldiers in your house • ...

Mcdonald V CHhicago 2024-02-06

Mcdonald V CHhicago crossword puzzle
Across
  1. place where judges get assaulted by defendants
  2. after first
  3. pew pew
  4. to change for the better
  5. put the dukes up
  6. double wrap
Down
  1. bill of rights
  2. lil durk
  3. right to remain silent
  4. fancy word for pew pew
  5. clout
  6. selfish

12 Clues: clout • pew pew • selfish • lil durk • after first • double wrap • bill of rights • put the dukes up • right to remain silent • fancy word for pew pew • to change for the better • place where judges get assaulted by defendants

government final 2023-05-16

government final crossword puzzle
Across
  1. : what group of people insisted on a bill of rights to be added to the constitution to protect citizens' rights
  2. : to protect the rights of individual liberty and the rights of persons accused of crimes
  3. : type of government that divides power between state, national and local
  4. The way the state maintains social order, enacts laws, and provides public services is called what?
  5. :What document suggested the Legislative branch have a House of Representatives & a Senate?
Down
  1. : The cornerstone of representation in our government (based on)
  2. : the need for a strong central government caused the downfall of this
  3. : federalist were concerned this would happen without a strong national government
  4. :What type of democracy do we have in the United States?
  5. : this group thought the best form of government is one in which elected leaders represent the interests of the people
  6. :how many amendments are in the bill of rights

11 Clues: :how many amendments are in the bill of rights • :What type of democracy do we have in the United States? • : The cornerstone of representation in our government (based on) • : the need for a strong central government caused the downfall of this • : type of government that divides power between state, national and local • ...

Final Crossword 2021-12-15

Final Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. supreme court
  2. favored big government
  3. Power resides with the people
  4. favored smaller government
  5. president
  6. president not signing a bill into law
  7. Freedom of religion
  8. No cruel and unusual punishment
  9. Right to trial by jury
  10. Protects from self incrimination
  11. Rights are those of the people
  12. Right to bear arms
  13. Right to a speedy and public trial
Down
  1. first 10 amendments
  2. keeps government controlled
  3. Soldiers can't stay in your home
  4. congress
  5. Protects from search and seizure
  6. gives a person all rights in the U.S.
  7. process to become a us citizen

20 Clues: congress • president • supreme court • Right to bear arms • first 10 amendments • Freedom of religion • favored big government • Right to trial by jury • favored smaller government • keeps government controlled • Power resides with the people • process to become a us citizen • Rights are those of the people • No cruel and unusual punishment • Soldiers can't stay in your home • ...

The Road to Civil Rights 2022-05-25

The Road to Civil Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, ______, and national origin.
  2. Bailey v. Patterson was the Supreme Court decision that said that racially segregated ________ facilities were unconstitutional.
  3. President John F. _____ asked for civil rights legislation, but was assassinated before the bill could be passed.
  4. ______ X was civil rights leader that disagreed with the non-violent methods of Dr. King.
  5. _____ v. Board of Education was the decision that said racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional.
  6. The action of separating one group from another.
  7. Loving v. Virginia was the Supreme Court decision that said that state laws prohibiting interracial __________ is unconstitutional.
Down
  1. When one group is treated differently than another.
  2. The Voting Rights Act of 1965 prohibits any ______ on the right to vote.
  3. A political group that tried to keep Jim Crows in the south.
  4. The 24th Amendment ended the practice of poll _____.
  5. President Lyndon B. _________ helped push the civil rights bill through Congress.
  6. Thurgood ______ was the first African American Supreme Court Justice.
  7. The Little Rock ______ was the name for a group of students in Arkansas that integrated first in the state. They were escorted to and from school by federal troops.
  8. The _____ Citizens Council was a group that encouraged resistance to integration in schools.

15 Clues: The action of separating one group from another. • When one group is treated differently than another. • The 24th Amendment ended the practice of poll _____. • A political group that tried to keep Jim Crows in the south. • Thurgood ______ was the first African American Supreme Court Justice. • ...

The Constitution Crossword 2024-09-01

The Constitution Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Fought for the Constitution as the law of land
  2. Fought for Bill of Rights before ratifying the Constitution
  3. Population number determines the number representatives a state has in this house.
  4. Year of Articles of Confederation
  5. 9th state to sign to approve the Constitution
  6. Year of delegates sent to convention called by Congress
  7. Two-house Congress
Down
  1. Number of states sending delegates to 1787 convention
  2. Compromise regarding population inclusion of slaves
  3. Each state receives one representative in this house
  4. The Great Compromise suggestee
  5. Year the Bill of Rights signed as law of the land
  6. System of dividing power among multiple levels of government
  7. A collection of 85 essays acknowledging the downfalls of the Constitution, but fighting for a stronger central government

14 Clues: Two-house Congress • The Great Compromise suggestee • Year of Articles of Confederation • 9th state to sign to approve the Constitution • Fought for the Constitution as the law of land • Year the Bill of Rights signed as law of the land • Compromise regarding population inclusion of slaves • Each state receives one representative in this house • ...

Final Crossword 2021-12-15

Final Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Protects from search and seizure
  2. favored smaller government
  3. gives a person all rights in the U.S.
  4. Protects from self incrimination
  5. Right to a speedy and public trial
  6. keeps government controlled
  7. No cruel and unusual punishment
  8. Freedom of religion
  9. Right to trial by jury
  10. supreme court
Down
  1. Right to bear arms
  2. first 10 amendments
  3. Rights are those of the people
  4. president not signing a bill into law
  5. favored big government
  6. congress
  7. process to become a us citizen
  8. Soldiers can't stay in your home
  9. Power resides with the people
  10. president

20 Clues: congress • president • supreme court • Right to bear arms • first 10 amendments • Freedom of religion • favored big government • Right to trial by jury • favored smaller government • keeps government controlled • Power resides with the people • Rights are those of the people • process to become a us citizen • No cruel and unusual punishment • Protects from search and seizure • ...

Constitution 2016-09-16

Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. National Government
  2. two body
  3. elections
  4. Executive
  5. change
  6. law of the land Constitution
  7. 10 Bill of Rights
  8. 1 congress
Down
  1. Powers Reserved powers
  2. process article 5
  3. most power
  4. of the Constitution Preamble
  5. homeland
  6. welfare
  7. 7 Articles
  8. comes from the people Popular Sovereignty
  9. branch Judicial
  10. equality
  11. apply to everybody Rule of Law
  12. clause air force

20 Clues: change • welfare • homeland • two body • equality • elections • Executive • most power • 7 Articles • 1 congress • branch Judicial • clause air force • process article 5 • 10 Bill of Rights • National Government • Powers Reserved powers • of the Constitution Preamble • law of the land Constitution • apply to everybody Rule of Law • comes from the people Popular Sovereignty

Semester Review - Government 2025-12-15

Semester Review - Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Leader of Georgia's Executive Branch
  2. governmental branch responsible for enforcing laws.
  3. form of local government that was established to serve people living in rural areas, in order to give them access to local government services.
  4. this is a right AND a responsibility
  5. written document that sets up a city’s structure.
  6. Branch of government responsible for interpreting laws and overturning them if they are unconstitutional
  7. Example of a Special-Purpse district. Atlanta's public transportation system.
  8. the constitutional principle that limits the powers vested in one person or branch of government. 3 branches of government.
  9. duties that all citizens have; some are mandatory, like paying taxes and serving on juries; others are voluntary, such as voting.
  10. major source of revenue for local governments. It is added onto the price of goods you buy at the store.
  11. form of local government made up of a mayor and a council that make decisions and enforce local laws
  12. behaviors that are considered a status offense and can only be committed by a juvenile
  13. behaviors that are considered crimes for adults or juveniles
  14. the top source of revenue for local governments. Taxes placed on homes, cars, etc.
Down
  1. once you are over this age you are no longer considered a juvenile in criminal court
  2. government protections for citizens found in the U.S. Bill of Rights and the Georgia Bill of Rights.
  3. the number of counties in Georgia
  4. When president/governor rejects a bill proposed by the legislative branch
  5. This group makes Georgia's laws.
  6. the document that outlines the rights, rules, regulations, and procedures for Georgia's citizens and government.
  7. Branch of government that makes laws. They also have the power to impeach officials
  8. city
  9. system that allows one branch of government to veto or amend the acts of another to prevent one branch from having too much power.
  10. Type of local government that provides a single service to a limited area. They collects revenue in the form of fees from citizens or businesses that use services. Examples include MARTA, Schools, and the Atlanta Airport.
  11. a special puroose sales tax that citizens vote for and helps to improve parks and other projects.
  12. a list of rights and freedoms found in both the Georgia and United States Constitutions.
  13. this group can approve a Municipal Charter in order for a city, town, or village to be established

27 Clues: city • This group makes Georgia's laws. • the number of counties in Georgia • Leader of Georgia's Executive Branch • this is a right AND a responsibility • written document that sets up a city’s structure. • governmental branch responsible for enforcing laws. • behaviors that are considered crimes for adults or juveniles • ...

Citizens' Rights and Responsibilities Crossword 2025-12-16

Citizens' Rights and Responsibilities Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Freedom of speech, press, religion and "blank"
  2. system of transit lines, roads, bridges and tunnels
  3. Thomas Jefferson's political party
  4. This is the name of our introduction of our Constitution
  5. a citizen that has completed the official process of becoming a US citizen
  6. Rights given even if they are not listed in our Constitution
  7. Volunteer military
  8. To give evidence against
  9. Our second President of the United States
  10. President's ability to reject a bill from Congress
Down
  1. Person who enters the country in order to settle there
  2. Congress' ability to check the President with a 2/3rds majority vote
  3. The system of government with three levels (Local, State, National)
  4. Branch of government that interprets if law is "unconstitutional"
  5. This group of lawmakers consists of 100 people, 2 from each state
  6. The group of citizens led by Thomas Jefferson that demanded a Bill of Rights
  7. Document from England in 1215 that inspired our Constitution
  8. Branch of government that carries out the law
  9. The name of Senate and H.O.R. together is called "blank"
  10. Branch of government that MAKES LAWS

20 Clues: Volunteer military • To give evidence against • Thomas Jefferson's political party • Branch of government that MAKES LAWS • Our second President of the United States • Branch of government that carries out the law • Freedom of speech, press, religion and "blank" • President's ability to reject a bill from Congress • system of transit lines, roads, bridges and tunnels • ...

Unit 2: Vocab Crossword 2023-01-31

Unit 2: Vocab Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Third on constitution Timeline
  2. government are created and sustained by the consent of its people
  3. Philosopher and president
  4. a colony granted to some individual
  5. an organization which consists of a number of parties or groups united in an alliance or league.
  6. Second on constitution timeline
  7. on the $100 Bill
  8. First on constitution timeline
  9. Fourth on constitution time line
  10. government only has those powers delegated to it by law
  11. impose (a tax, fee, or fine).
  12. withdraw from commercial or social relations
Down
  1. has 10 rights
  2. only person to sign four of the great state papers of the United States
  3. Charter of 1606
  4. minimum number of members of an assembly or society
  5. advocates or supports a system of government
  6. helped draft the Constitution of the United States.
  7. authorized to represent others
  8. consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement, making it officially valid.
  9. this is to revoke annul
  10. swearing a person into office

22 Clues: has 10 rights • Charter of 1606 • on the $100 Bill • this is to revoke annul • Philosopher and president • swearing a person into office • impose (a tax, fee, or fine). • Third on constitution Timeline • authorized to represent others • First on constitution timeline • Second on constitution timeline • Fourth on constitution time line • a colony granted to some individual • ...

Bill Of Rights (Martin S.,Issac) 2022-09-28

Bill Of Rights (Martin S.,Issac) crossword puzzle
Across
  1. intentional or unintentional act of providing information that will suggest your involvement in a crime, or expose you to criminal prosecution
  2. take the place of an authority
  3. individual cannot be compelled by the government to provide incriminating information about herself
  4. case involved with criminals
  5. 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. protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government
  7. guarantees freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition
  8. well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed
  9. can't be charged with the same crime twice from 5th amendment
  10. illegal confiscation
  11. forbids the forcible housing of military personnel in a citizen's home during peacetime and requires the process to be “prescribed by law” in times of war
Down
  1. The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people
  2. guarantees the rights of criminal defendants
  3. a legal dispute between one or two parties
  4. housing of soldiers in peoples homes
  5. powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people
  6. extends the right to a jury trial to federal civil cases such as car accidents, disputes between corporations for breach of contract, or most discrimination or employment disputes
  7. Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted
  8. weapons and ammunition
  9. legally specified period beyond which an action may be defeated or a property right is not to continue

20 Clues: illegal confiscation • weapons and ammunition • case involved with criminals • take the place of an authority • housing of soldiers in peoples homes • a legal dispute between one or two parties • guarantees the rights of criminal defendants • can't be charged with the same crime twice from 5th amendment • ...

The Constitution and Bill of Rights 2014-09-29

The Constitution and Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Part of the Constitution that discusses the Executive Branch
  2. Article VI of the Constitution that says Federal laws have more power than state laws
  3. Compromise that added population to southern states and took away the humanity from an entire race
  4. document added to appease anti-federalists into passing the Constitution
  5. Laws not belonging to the Federal government belong to the states
  6. Why did the brand new USA need to tax?
  7. First documenting governing an independent America
  8. No cruel and unusual punishment and no excessive bail
  9. Freedom of religion, speech, the press and assembly
  10. Small state plan that was unicameral and all states had equal representation
  11. Agreement that produced a bicameral government based on both equal representation and population
  12. Large state plan that was bicameral and had a strong central government
  13. Who led the rebellion in Massachusetts that showed highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles?
  14. Speedy trial with an impartial jury and right to an attorney
Down
  1. Federalist Paper 10 was concerned with the threat posed by
  2. one of biggest weaknesses under the Articles of Confederation was that the federal government couldn't
  3. The right to bear arms
  4. essays written in support of the new constitution
  5. Part of the Constitution that discusses the Judicial Branch
  6. gathering where the Constitution was written
  7. Part of the Constitution that discusses the Legislative Branch
  8. group that supported the new constitution
  9. group with all the power in Articles of Confederation
  10. People have other rights than just those listed in the Constitution
  11. No illegal search and seizure and requirement of a warrant
  12. No double jeopardy, no self-incrimination, due process and eminent domain
  13. group that was against the new constitution
  14. No quartering of soldiers

28 Clues: The right to bear arms • No quartering of soldiers • Why did the brand new USA need to tax? • group that supported the new constitution • group that was against the new constitution • gathering where the Constitution was written • essays written in support of the new constitution • First documenting governing an independent America • ...

I-X: The Bill of Rights 2017-02-19

I-X: The Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The right to assemble ___.
  2. You have the right to not pay ___ fines.
  3. The Sixth Amendment gives you “...the right to a speedy and public trial by an ___ jury…”.
  4. A right given in the First Amendment allowing U.S. citizens to express themselves freely. (3)
  5. Which amendment protects you from extreme or inconsistent punishment?(2)
  6. This right protects you from being charged with the same crime twice if you are innocent the first time.(2)
  7. A legal document from a court judge that allows the police or other body to administer justice is called a ___.
  8. ___ cases cannot be reviewed, or “reexamined” by any other court.
  9. The Tenth Amendment states that Congress has lots of powers, but those not listed in the U.S. Constitution belong to the ___.
  10. The Fourth Amendment protects you from unreasonable ___ and seizes.
  11. You cannot be ___ without a trial, and if you aren’t give one, you have been unconstitutionally denied justice.
Down
  1. This amendment protects soldiers from being housed in your home. (2)
  2. How many parts are there in the First Amendment?
  3. The Third Amendment was created because of the ___ that forced the colonists to house British soldiers. (2)
  4. Right to bear arms. (2)
  5. A right for the people that is similar to the elastic clause; the right to other rights not listed in the Constitution.(2)
  6. The government is not allowed to take away your life, freedom, or property without a ___.(2)
  7. A military force that replaces a regular army in times of emergency is called a ____.
  8. Trial by ___ is allowed in many civil cases “where the value of controversy shall exceed $20.
  9. The Miranda Rights, listed in the Fifth Amendment, gives you the right to remain ___.

20 Clues: Right to bear arms. (2) • The right to assemble ___. • You have the right to not pay ___ fines. • How many parts are there in the First Amendment? • ___ cases cannot be reviewed, or “reexamined” by any other court. • The Fourth Amendment protects you from unreasonable ___ and seizes. • This amendment protects soldiers from being housed in your home. (2) • ...

Unit 4: Constitution & Bill of Rights 2022-03-05

Unit 4: Constitution & Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a judicial opinion that is joined by more than half the judges deciding a case.
  2. the branch of government responsible for carrying out and enforcing laws
  3. powers that are not specifically granted to the federal government by the Constitution
  4. a body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed
  5. powers that are shared by both the federal government and state governments
  6. the rulers use power following established principles and procedures based on a constitution
  7. a doctrine in political theory that government is created by and subject to the will of the people.
  8. an indirect veto of a legislative bill by the president or a governor by retaining the bill unsigned until it is too late for it to be dealt with during the legislative session
  9. executive, legislative and administrative actions are subject to review by the judiciary.
  10. committee a permanent committee that meets regularly
  11. provides Congress the power to fulfill its legal powers
  12. an action such as a prolonged speech that obstructs progress in a legislative assembly while not technically contravening the required procedures
  13. a joint committee of the United States Congress appointed by the House of Representatives and Senate to resolve disagreements on a particular bill
Down
  1. in charge of deciding the meaning of laws, how to apply them to real situations, and whether a law breaks the rules of the Constitution
  2. the powers of the national government explicitly listed in the Constitution.
  3. makes all laws, declares war, regulates interstate and foreign commerce and controls taxing and spending policies
  4. a mixed or compound mode of government that combines a general government with regional governments in a single political system, dividing the powers between the two
  5. an act of vesting the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of government in separate bodies
  6. a constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body
  7. the principle of government under which separate branches are empowered to prevent actions by other branches and are induced to share power
  8. the highest judicial court in a country or state.
  9. the separate judicial opinion of an appellate judge who disagreed with the majority's decision explaining the disagreement
  10. political powers granted to the United States government that isn't explicitly stated in the Constitution
  11. a charge of misconduct made against the holder of a public office

24 Clues: the highest judicial court in a country or state. • committee a permanent committee that meets regularly • provides Congress the power to fulfill its legal powers • a charge of misconduct made against the holder of a public office • the branch of government responsible for carrying out and enforcing laws • ...

The Bill of Rights & Amendments Review 2024-11-25

The Bill of Rights & Amendments Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This Amendment lowered the voting age to 18 years old.
  2. This amendment made slavery illegal in the U.S.
  3. The 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments are known as the _______ Amendments.
  4. This amendment gave African American men the right to vote.
  5. The 8th Amendment protects you against ______ punishments.
  6. The 1st Amendment protects your freedom of the ____, your right to write information publicly without punishment.
  7. The 5th Amendment protects your right to a _________, meaning a group of people decide your guilt or innocence.
  8. Women gained ____ with the passage of the 19th Amendment.
  9. The 23rd Amendment ended the use of _______.
  10. The 2nd Amendment protects your right to ________, meaning own weapons.
  11. The 4th Amendment protects you from unreasonable ______________.
Down
  1. The 5th Amendment protects against ____, meaning you do not have to admit your guilt.
  2. The 6th Amendment protects your right to a __________.
  3. The 1st Amendment protects your freedom of ____. The ability to speak freely.
  4. The 1st Amendment protects your freedom of _____, the right you have to address the government.
  5. The 7th Amendment protects your rights in ____ trials.
  6. This amendment made anyone born in the U.S. citizens.
  7. The 1st Amendment protects your freedom of _____, meaning you're free to practice any religion you wish.
  8. The 5th Amendment protects you from _____, meaning you can't be charged for the same crime twice.
  9. The 3rd Amendment says you do not have to ____, or house troops.
  10. This part of the 1st Amendment protects your ability to gather into groups.
  11. The 9th Amendment protects the ____ of the citizens.
  12. The 10th Amendment says any rights not given to the federal government belong to the ____ or the people.

23 Clues: The 23rd Amendment ended the use of _______. • This amendment made slavery illegal in the U.S. • The 9th Amendment protects the ____ of the citizens. • This amendment made anyone born in the U.S. citizens. • This Amendment lowered the voting age to 18 years old. • The 6th Amendment protects your right to a __________. • ...

The u.s constitution 2022-04-29

The u.s constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. every state has 2
  2. the supreme court
  3. franklin
  4. the right to have a Militia
  5. adams
  6. a person that signed the constitusion
  7. depends on the population of your state
Down
  1. the leader of the executive branch
  2. the way the goverment is separated in power
  3. of rights
  4. articles
  5. a person who fights for rights
  6. to not make a law
  7. includes the senate
  8. Hancock

15 Clues: adams • Hancock • articles • franklin • of rights • every state has 2 • the supreme court • to not make a law • includes the senate • the right to have a Militia • a person who fights for rights • the leader of the executive branch • a person that signed the constitusion • depends on the population of your state • the way the goverment is separated in power

Mcdonald V CHhicago 2024-02-06

Mcdonald V CHhicago crossword puzzle
Across
  1. place where judges get assaulted by defendants
  2. after first
  3. pew pew
  4. to change for the better
  5. put the dukes up
  6. double wrap
Down
  1. bill of rights
  2. lil durk
  3. right to remain silent
  4. fancy word for pew pew
  5. clout
  6. selfish

12 Clues: clout • pew pew • selfish • lil durk • after first • double wrap • bill of rights • put the dukes up • right to remain silent • fancy word for pew pew • to change for the better • place where judges get assaulted by defendants

Whitacre CRM Crossword 2022-11-29

Whitacre CRM Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A form of protest where people stop giving money to a business to get what they want
  2. People who rode buses and tried to get off at the same stops as a form of protest
  3. a non violent protest where people sat in restaurants and waited to be served
  4. March that turned violent because police attacked protesters
  5. Man who represented the NAACP during Brown vs board of education
  6. A group of students trying to enforce the anti school segregation laws
  7. President that helped pass civil rights bills and helped MLK
  8. Bill signed in 1965 to allow African Americans to vote without discrimination or tests.
Down
  1. Man who tried to get into the university of Mississippi
  2. bill signed in 1964
  3. Court ruling the established separate but equal
  4. A civil rights activist that made the I have a dream speech
  5. the commissioner of public safety in Birmingham that called for violence against african americans
  6. sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott
  7. Helped the civil rights act to pass (first and last name)

15 Clues: bill signed in 1964 • sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott • Court ruling the established separate but equal • Man who tried to get into the university of Mississippi • Helped the civil rights act to pass (first and last name) • A civil rights activist that made the I have a dream speech • March that turned violent because police attacked protesters • ...

CCoar_Revolutionarycrossword 2022-02-15

CCoar_Revolutionarycrossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. war over expansion
  2. Magna Carta
  3. signed bill of rights
  4. locke natural rights
  5. declared loyalty to the crown
  6. divine right
  7. beheaded charles 1
  8. in response to boston tea party
  9. peace talk in paris
  10. bloodless rebellion
  11. war was expensive causing...
  12. restored the monarchy
Down
  1. draft declaration of independance
  2. catholic dynasty
  3. installed republican government
  4. tax on most printed materials
  5. crispus attucks
  6. dissolved parliment
  7. thomas jefferson wrote draft
  8. "shot heard round the world"
  9. queen
  10. over absolute rule
  11. freedom of speech guy
  12. west of Appalachian mountains
  13. east india tea company had advantage cause of this

25 Clues: queen • Magna Carta • divine right • crispus attucks • catholic dynasty • war over expansion • over absolute rule • beheaded charles 1 • dissolved parliment • peace talk in paris • bloodless rebellion • locke natural rights • signed bill of rights • freedom of speech guy • restored the monarchy • thomas jefferson wrote draft • "shot heard round the world" • war was expensive causing... • ...

Government 2022-12-02

Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Lakeville is in this county
  2. laws that are related to crime
  3. Pay taxes, obey laws
  4. Minnesota has 87 of these
  5. purpose to enforce laws
  6. freedom to express yourself, practice religion
  7. like a city but more rural
  8. Lakeville's mayor
Down
  1. the Secretary of State oversees these
  2. government divided between national and state
  3. purpose to interpret laws
  4. The Bill of Rights is the first 10
  5. tracks the states finances
  6. made up of advisory council
  7. purpose to create laws
  8. written in 1787
  9. laws that refer to individuals or businesses
  10. The study of government
  11. There are two ways to become this
  12. our current governor

20 Clues: written in 1787 • Lakeville's mayor • Pay taxes, obey laws • our current governor • purpose to create laws • The study of government • purpose to enforce laws • purpose to interpret laws • Minnesota has 87 of these • tracks the states finances • like a city but more rural • Lakeville is in this county • made up of advisory council • laws that are related to crime • ...

The Documents 2022-09-27

The Documents crossword puzzle
Across
  1. What document was written in 1776?
  2. Colony named after King James I
  3. The VA Declaration of Rights mention life, liberty, -- and pursuit of happiness
  4. The rights of the colonists were established in the--
  5. limited the power of the king
  6. The Articles of Confederation had a -- Central Government
  7. Who wrote the Va Statutes of Religious Freedom
  8. Who wrote the VA Declaration of Rights
Down
  1. The D.O.I was a list of--
  2. What does consent mean?
  3. Which document served as a model for the bill of rights?
  4. Who was the D.O.I written to?
  5. The VA Statutes of Religious freedom would later lead to this document
  6. This king was forced to sign the Magna Carta
  7. The Articles of Confederation had no power to collect--
  8. Who wrote the D.O.I?
  9. What type of freedom did the VA Statutes of religious freedom grant?
  10. What is another term for charter
  11. What document was written in 1215?
  12. What was our first constitution?
  13. The Articles of Confederation had no power to

21 Clues: Who wrote the D.O.I? • What does consent mean? • The D.O.I was a list of-- • Who was the D.O.I written to? • limited the power of the king • Colony named after King James I • What is another term for charter • What was our first constitution? • What document was written in 1776? • What document was written in 1215? • Who wrote the VA Declaration of Rights • ...

Crossword Puzzle 2025-05-13

Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The last name of the writer of the Declaration of Independence.
  2. The leader of the continental army during the war to freedom lasts name.
  3. People who wanted the bill of rights and opposed the constitution.
  4. Changes to the constitution.
Down
  1. The bill of rights provided this for the peoples rights.
  2. People who approved the constitution.
  3. Last name of the leader of the bill of rights project.

7 Clues: Changes to the constitution. • People who approved the constitution. • Last name of the leader of the bill of rights project. • The bill of rights provided this for the peoples rights. • The last name of the writer of the Declaration of Independence. • People who wanted the bill of rights and opposed the constitution. • ...

unit 16 2025-01-15

unit 16 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. travel move
  2. Taylor swift
  3. paint mixing
  4. butter fly
  5. people around
  6. good talk
  7. to take control
  8. lead
Down
  1. meeting
  2. bill of rights
  3. I love your eyes
  4. 123
  5. football
  6. text

14 Clues: 123 • lead • text • meeting • football • good talk • butter fly • travel move • Taylor swift • paint mixing • people around • bill of rights • to take control • I love your eyes

100 TURNING POINTS 2024-10-02

100 TURNING POINTS crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Court case that established new judicial review in 1803.
  2. established laws and rights for US citizens
  3. Found in California in 1848
  4. arrived on the Mayflower in 1620.
  5. British soldiers killed five civilians
  6. Made in 1789 for the purpose of protecting citizens' rights, known as the Bill of ______. 14.
  7. System of trade of Africans in America, starting in 1619
  8. U.S. capitol burned by the British in 1814
  9. Invented by Samuel Morse in 1844
  10. “shot heard round the world “
  11. U.S. politician who led the Nullification Crisis in 1828
  12. Location where female suffragists met to discuss and plan women's rights movements.
  13. trials in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692.
  14. Act that led to forced relocation of Native Americans
  15. Canal started in 1817, then connected the Great Lakes
Down
  1. Ship that took the pilgrims towards america
  2. Native American that helped Pilgrims grow food. 4.
  3. Territory purchased by Jefferson from Napoleon in 1803
  4. Witch Trials
  5. Arrived in the new world in 1492
  6. First permanent English settlement located in the Americas.
  7. document signed by congress in 1776
  8. Declaration adopted to provide freedom for American citizens in 1776.
  9. ending the american revolution
  10. Native American leader whose war with settlers began in 1675. 8.
  11. One of the Native Americans that helped pilgrims
  12. Supreme Court case that stated African Americans could no longer be citizens.

27 Clues: Witch Trials • Found in California in 1848 • “shot heard round the world “ • ending the american revolution • Arrived in the new world in 1492 • Invented by Samuel Morse in 1844 • arrived on the Mayflower in 1620. • document signed by congress in 1776 • British soldiers killed five civilians • trials in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692. • U.S. capitol burned by the British in 1814 • ...

Youth and Law Unit 1 2021-09-28

Youth and Law Unit 1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. moral or legal entitlement to have or to do something
  2. more serious crimes
  3. the percentage needed in the House of Representatives AND the Senate to get a bill initially passed
  4. a pre-law
  5. smaller crimes, less than one year of prison
  6. person is harmed in a civil law case
  7. meetings where citizens find out about decisions in their zone of influence
  8. regulates offences to individuals or group of individuals
Down
  1. court decision on a legal question tat guides future decisions
  2. number of members on a jury
  3. the rights all people have simply because they are human beings
  4. regulates offences to the public- breaks laws
  5. presidential power to block bills that they do not like or agree with
  6. person accused of doing something wrong in a civil law case
  7. a ruling or order maintained by a state (example: minimum wage)
  8. the type of court that hears appeals of lower courts
  9. Acronym of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
  10. number of supreme court justices

18 Clues: a pre-law • more serious crimes • number of members on a jury • number of supreme court justices • person is harmed in a civil law case • smaller crimes, less than one year of prison • regulates offences to the public- breaks laws • the type of court that hears appeals of lower courts • Acronym of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights • ...

articles of confederation 2022-12-13

articles of confederation crossword puzzle
Across
  1. articles of ________
  2. something you need to follow
  3. ______ of confederation
Down
  1. people fight for _____
  2. ____ of rights
  3. red,white,and blue
  4. bill of______

7 Clues: bill of______ • ____ of rights • red,white,and blue • articles of ________ • people fight for _____ • ______ of confederation • something you need to follow

vocab words 2017-09-28

vocab words crossword puzzle
Across
  1. restricting the freedoms of African Americans
  2. not passing bill
  3. required citizenship to all people in US
  4. restored rights to southerners who took loyalty to US
  5. sweeping social changes were needed in the south
  6. slaves are free
  7. people cannot be denied right to vote based on race
Down
  1. charging federal officials for a crime
  2. keep black people from obtaining civil rights
  3. more voters pledge loyalty
  4. divided south into 5 military territories
  5. 10% of voters, slavery becomes illegal
  6. poor white southerners
  7. provided help for southerners
  8. gave equal rights to black people

15 Clues: slaves are free • not passing bill • poor white southerners • more voters pledge loyalty • provided help for southerners • gave equal rights to black people • charging federal officials for a crime • 10% of voters, slavery becomes illegal • required citizenship to all people in US • divided south into 5 military territories • keep black people from obtaining civil rights • ...

Creating a Government 2 2025-10-29

Creating a Government 2 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Proposed adding a Bill of Rights to the Constitution.
  2. It was decided that 60% of enslaved population counted for taxes and representation
  3. Process to allow areas in the NW Territory to become states
  4. Needed ______________free settlers to apply for statehood
  5. Each state has two senators
  6. Could not tax, collect state debts, draft an army were all _____________ of the Articles
  7. AOC did not have a ___________________ to run the country
  8. Opposed ratification without a Bill of Rights
  9. Representation based on population
  10. Favored large states
  11. Supported ratification of the Constitution
  12. Year the Constitution was written
  13. Protects individual freedoms
Down
  1. Father of the Constitution (last name)
  2. President of the Convention (last name)
  3. Ended the American Revolution and was considered a success under the AOC.
  4. First constitution/government of the United States
  5. AOC made it hard to pass laws - _____ out of 13 states had to approve
  6. Created a bicameral Congress
  7. AOC gave more power to the ____________than the national government
  8. Demonstrated the weakness of the AoC
  9. Favored small states

22 Clues: Favored small states • Favored large states • Each state has two senators • Created a bicameral Congress • Protects individual freedoms • Year the Constitution was written • Representation based on population • Demonstrated the weakness of the AoC • Father of the Constitution (last name) • President of the Convention (last name) • Supported ratification of the Constitution • ...

Vocab 2022-11-18

Vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. of Representatives
  2. fire
  3. Compromise
  4. of Rights
  5. people
  6. sharp
Down
  1. fast
  2. group of powerful people
  3. Plan
  4. Branch
  5. Jersey Plan

11 Clues: fast • Plan • fire • sharp • Branch • people • of Rights • Compromise • Jersey Plan • of Representatives • group of powerful people

Introduction to the Bill of Rights 2022-03-03

Introduction to the Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. believe in strong central gov.
  2. highest form of law
  3. first 10 amendments
  4. freedoms
  5. section of constitution
  6. preferred weak central gov.
Down
  1. a change made to the
  2. Bill of Rights author
  3. to give formal consent
  4. a proposed law that has not passed
  5. protection from unfair treatment

11 Clues: freedoms • highest form of law • first 10 amendments • a change made to the • Bill of Rights author • to give formal consent • section of constitution • preferred weak central gov. • believe in strong central gov. • protection from unfair treatment • a proposed law that has not passed

WE <3 YOU MR. HOMAN - from Silva homeroom 2023-04-04

WE <3 YOU MR. HOMAN - from Silva homeroom crossword puzzle
Across
  1. your biking buddy
  2. Bill of Rights
  3. subject you teach
  4. BAME product example
  5. country you live in
  6. your history room number
Down
  1. opposite of warm
  2. basis of US govt.
  3. BAME currency
  4. what you are
  5. you
  6. I LOVE _________
  7. RISE LIKE A _______
  8. earth
  9. mini economy
  10. spacing
  11. Christian, Anglican, etc.
  12. wealth, votes, force
  13. BIG

19 Clues: you • BIG • earth • spacing • what you are • mini economy • BAME currency • Bill of Rights • opposite of warm • I LOVE _________ • your biking buddy • basis of US govt. • subject you teach • RISE LIKE A _______ • country you live in • BAME product example • wealth, votes, force • your history room number • Christian, Anglican, etc.

Civil War Cross Word Puzzle 2023-03-06

Civil War Cross Word Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Governor of Texas
  2. United states 16th president
  3. a change made to a law bill or document
  4. tax placed on imported goods
  5. a person who punishes criminals
  6. refusal by a head governor
  7. rights rights belonging to all citizens
  8. an official order
  9. The enlisting of a armed forces person
  10. wanted to keep slaves
  11. Texan governor
Down
  1. part to support slavery
  2. a supreme court judge
  3. part of state or other area marked off
  4. party to stop slavery
  5. A country fighting for slaves
  6. action to stop transportation
  7. wanted to end slavery
  8. Texas's first confederate Governor

19 Clues: Texan governor • Governor of Texas • an official order • a supreme court judge • party to stop slavery • wanted to end slavery • wanted to keep slaves • part to support slavery • refusal by a head governor • United states 16th president • tax placed on imported goods • A country fighting for slaves • action to stop transportation • a person who punishes criminals • ...

Yr 10 History Strand 1 & 2 Revision 2024-07-10

Yr 10 History Strand 1 & 2 Revision crossword puzzle
Across
  1. developing of factories
  2. _________________ vote in general elections
  3. also known as grassroots level (within your village)
  4. rights rights to political freedom and social equality
  5. a ___________ leads a country
  6. _______________ run for general elections
  7. later becomes a law
  8. obligations in a society or a social group
Down
  1. various cultures in a society
  2. shifts of customs and cultures in societies
  3. comes from the word depend
  4. relating to population
  5. joint groups of resistance
  6. government's principles
  7. volunteer services
  8. interacting together for the same cause
  9. lawmaking body in any government
  10. being in a higher position but no responsibilities
  11. getting gain

19 Clues: getting gain • volunteer services • later becomes a law • relating to population • developing of factories • government's principles • comes from the word depend • joint groups of resistance • various cultures in a society • a ___________ leads a country • lawmaking body in any government • interacting together for the same cause • _______________ run for general elections • ...

term 1 2024-10-02

term 1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Indian
  2. indian
  3. independance
  4. Washington
  5. across
  6. rights
  7. female
  8. sand ford
  9. telegraph
  10. second bank
  11. nullification
  12. boston
  13. jamestown
Down
  1. battle
  2. flower arrival
  3. fires
  4. slaves
  5. war
  6. constitutional
  7. discovery
  8. save
  9. canal
  10. salem
  11. Louisiana
  12. court

25 Clues: war • save • fires • canal • salem • court • battle • Indian • indian • slaves • across • rights • female • boston • discovery • sand ford • telegraph • Louisiana • jamestown • Washington • second bank • independance • nullification • flower arrival • constitutional

GA Studies CrossWord Puzzle 2023-05-02

GA Studies CrossWord Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Money paid by citizens
  2. Rules on wills and estates, marriage, and firearm licenses
  3. Government branch responsible for creating laws
  4. Fills in for President of the Senate when he is absent
  5. Responsible for interpreting the laws
  6. Supervise and monitor elections of the state
  7. Highest court in GA
  8. A permanent committee
  9. Deals with laws in which a person has broken a law
  10. Crated when the house and senate writes different versions of a bill
  11. A political system that allows one branch to prevent another from having too much power
  12. A group of individuals who share common beliefs and ideas
  13. Protected rights found in the US Bill of Rights
Down
  1. Leader of the Senate
  2. Commitee traded for special purpose
  3. Consisting of the House of Representatives and the Senate
  4. Deals with law created to deal with relationships amongst individuals
  5. A committe made up of members of the Senate and House
  6. A list of rights and freedoms found in both GA and US Constitutions
  7. Presiding officers of the House of Representatives
  8. Seeking a new trial after a court decision
  9. Executive branch second in command
  10. Head of the Executive Branch
  11. Principle that limits the powers vested in one person for branch of government
  12. A representative whose role is to promote the interests of the governor

25 Clues: Highest court in GA • Leader of the Senate • A permanent committee • Money paid by citizens • Head of the Executive Branch • Executive branch second in command • Commitee traded for special purpose • Responsible for interpreting the laws • Seeking a new trial after a court decision • Supervise and monitor elections of the state • Government branch responsible for creating laws • ...