bill of rights Crossword Puzzles
Bill of Rights 2023-11-27
7 Clues: limiting • violated • formally request • freedom of speech • setting right of some wrong • eliminating self-incrimination • protects an individual right to possess a firearm
Bill of Rights 2023-11-27
7 Clues: The right to bear arms • correct; right a wrong • Limited; limit something • The freedom of religion/speech • The right against unlawful search and seizures • The right against cruel and unusual punishments • Rights that may not be listed in the constitution are still retained by the people
Bill of Rights 2023-11-27
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- there shall be no excessive bail, nor fines, nor cruelly and unusual punishments allowed
- limiting
- freedom of speach, religion, and the right to gather
- No one shall have their house searched or items taken un less there is a chance that there is evidece in the house or the item is evidence for a crime
- no one with property shall house a soldier with out their conset
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- implentation: state of putting something into action
- the right to bear arms
7 Clues: limiting • the right to bear arms • implentation: state of putting something into action • freedom of speach, religion, and the right to gather • no one with property shall house a soldier with out their conset • there shall be no excessive bail, nor fines, nor cruelly and unusual punishments allowed • ...
Bill of Rights 2024-11-12
7 Clues: bear arms • right to a jury • freedom of speech • right to a speedy and public trial • protects right to have a jury trial • no coming in my house unless consent or warrant • soldier quartered in peace and war only by law or consent
1964 Civil Rights Act Crossword 2025-05-30
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- civil rights activist that was an avid supporter of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 when it was suggested by John F. Kennedy
- female civil rights activist who was arrested during the Montgomery Bus Boycott for not giving up her seat on a segregated bus
- date of the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (not including the year)
- government agency created to ensure the employees are not discriminated against
- number of days the Senate debated the bill before voting on cloture
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- president to sign the Civil Rights Act of 1964
- the action taken by a group of Southern Senators to delay the bill
- president to originally suggested the Civil Rights Act
- government agency under the Department of Justice that peacefully tries to settle disagreements
9 Clues: president to sign the Civil Rights Act of 1964 • president to originally suggested the Civil Rights Act • the action taken by a group of Southern Senators to delay the bill • number of days the Senate debated the bill before voting on cloture • date of the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (not including the year) • ...
Bill of Rights 2013-04-09
Bill of rights 2023-11-27
7 Clues: third amendment • first amendment • second amendment • seventh amendment • property or money givin to the court • our soldiers and people who fight for our country • or legal actions brought by one party against another
Bill of Rights 2023-11-27
7 Clues: limiting • Right to bear arms • Freedom of speech and worship • Have the right to remain silent • Stated in writing, set as a rule • Warrants for search and seizures • Don’t have to allow soldiers in homes
bill of rights 2024-06-07
7 Clues: , • , freedom of speech • , right to have a gun • , right to Remain silent • , cant give a unreasonable trial • , cant come to house during peace time • , need a reason to search any home or car
Bill of Rights 2023-01-30
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- Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly and petition
- Right to bear arms
- Excessive bail shall not be required nor cruel and unusual punishments
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- You have the right to remain silent
- You have the right to a trial by jury
- Law enforcement needs a search warrant
- You have the right to a speedy and public trial
7 Clues: Right to bear arms • You have the right to remain silent • You have the right to a trial by jury • Law enforcement needs a search warrant • You have the right to a speedy and public trial • Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly and petition • Excessive bail shall not be required nor cruel and unusual punishments
Bill of Rights 2023-02-02
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- Guarantees the freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and the right to petition government.
- Guarantees the right to bear arms.
- Prohibits excessive bail or fines or cruel or unusual punishment
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- Requires grand jury indictment for a serious crime, bans double jeopardy, no loss of life, liberty or property without due process of law.
- Guarantees the right to jury trial in civil suits involving $20.00 or more.
- Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures.
- Guarantees the right to a speedy, impartial public trial in criminal cases with counsel and the right to cross examine.
7 Clues: Guarantees the right to bear arms. • Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures. • Prohibits excessive bail or fines or cruel or unusual punishment • Guarantees the right to jury trial in civil suits involving $20.00 or more. • Guarantees the freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and the right to petition government. • ...
bill of rights 2022-05-05
7 Clues: how many amendments • what does ratify mean • who advises the president • how many senates for each state • which branch is the president in • which branch is the supreme court • What were the people who favored the constitution called
Tanner Government 2025-09-10
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- Had most of the power under the Articles
- The type of government with shared power
- Rules the government makes and enforces
- Legal process to decide guilt or innocence
- A group of states joined together
- One of the rights protected by the Bill of Rights
- The plan that replaced the Articles
- A group left out of the founding vision
- Discussion to decide on ideas or plans
- The national force to defend the country
- Changes or additions to the Constitution
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- Freedoms and protections for people
- Being able to make choices without unfair control
- The first ten amendments that protect freedoms
- Indigenous people whose voices were not included
- The first plan for America’s government
- People forced to work without freedom
- Fair distribution of power between states and federal government
- Agreement where everyone gives a little to reach a solution
- Money the government can collect
20 Clues: Money the government can collect • A group of states joined together • Freedoms and protections for people • The plan that replaced the Articles • People forced to work without freedom • Discussion to decide on ideas or plans • Rules the government makes and enforces • The first plan for America’s government • A group left out of the founding vision • ...
jordan's crossword puzzle 2022-11-18
16 Clues: Food • Empty • Catch fire • Makes laws • Has a trunk • Final demand • Start a fire • Enforces laws • Interprets laws • Senate and House • The national cort • Government writing • First 10 amendments • Start of bill of rights • Half of congress w/ population • Half of congress, everyone has 2 votes
AP Gov - Unit 3 2025-05-29
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- the ______ amendment establishes the right to a lawyer
- which clause limits state governments from infringing on individual liberties?
- the fourth amendment protects from unreasonable _______ ___ ______.
- Civil _______ are freedoms that are guaranteed by the bill of rights taht protect individuals from government abuse
- the ____________ rule states that evidence found in an unlawful manner can and will be excluded from trial.
- Civil _______ guarantee equality among all demographic groups, including race, gender, sexuality, etc.
- the supreme court case that established the right to remain silent and have an attorney
- which amendment protects citizens from cruel or unusual punsihment?
- _____ v. Vitale prohibited school-sponsored prayer under the first amendment's establishment clause.
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- a popular form of peaceful protest used in the Civil Rights movement of the 60's.
- the process of states adopting the provisions in the bill of rights is know as:
- what is a form of political participation that involves voluntarily breaking a law that is believed to be immoral?
- a type of speech not protected by the first amendment due to violating basic human decency
- the ________ Act (1917) banned oppositional speech against the US government or support of US enemies in wartime.
- _____ speech is protected by the first amendment, as decided in Tinker v. Des Moines (1969).
- Title IX prohibits ______-based discrimination in schools
- which amendment protects individuals from self-incrimination and establishes set legal procedures?
- the ________ test is used to determine whether a law violates the establishment clause.
18 Clues: the ______ amendment establishes the right to a lawyer • Title IX prohibits ______-based discrimination in schools • the fourth amendment protects from unreasonable _______ ___ ______. • which amendment protects citizens from cruel or unusual punsihment? • which clause limits state governments from infringing on individual liberties? • ...
The History of History 2012-10-09
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- California Flag Animal
- California Flower
- Day the Bill of Rights was created
- Capital of California
- Total Number of Presidents
- York Largest City
- 1897
- Governor of California
- Branches of Government
- How old is the current population of 4,134,144
- Supreme Court
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- Number of Branches
- 44th President
- 3rd President
- President
- Capital
- Amendment on answering for capital
- 31st State
18 Clues: 1897 • Capital • President • 31st State • 3rd President • Supreme Court • 44th President • California Flower • York Largest City • Number of Branches • Capital of California • California Flag Animal • Governor of California • Branches of Government • Total Number of Presidents • Day the Bill of Rights was created • Amendment on answering for capital • How old is the current population of 4,134,144
civil liberties key terms 2021-04-16
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- v. Wade
- Post Facto Laws
- v. Wainwright
- Restraint
- v. Yoder
- Process Clause
- v. Chicago
- v. United States
- Due Process
- of Attainder
- Rule
- of Habeas Corpus
- Rights
- Clause
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- Rights
- of Expression
- Jury
- v. Vitale
- and Present Danger Test
- Incorporation
- and Pornography
- Liberties
- Jeopardy
- of Rights
- Cause
- York Times Co. v United States
- Exercise Clause
- Speech
28 Clues: Jury • Rule • Cause • Rights • Rights • Clause • Speech • v. Wade • v. Yoder • Jeopardy • Restraint • v. Vitale • Liberties • of Rights • v. Chicago • Due Process • of Attainder • of Expression • v. Wainwright • Incorporation • Process Clause • Post Facto Laws • and Pornography • Exercise Clause • v. United States • of Habeas Corpus • and Present Danger Test • York Times Co. v United States
Government Crossword 20 words 2015-10-07
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- the senior official in the house of commons, and the main adviser to the speaker and members of the house of commons regarding house rules and procedures
- to change or to improves something such as a law or Act of Parliament
- made up of two separate Chambers the Senate and The House of Commons
- the agreement by the provinces to join together to form the nation of Canada and create a federal Parliament
- this person is responsible for overseeing all federal elections
- a change that is made to a bill,motion or committee report
- a proposed law to be considered by Parliament
- a formal event that follows rules or traditions
- a person normally a Member of Parliament or a Senator who is chosen by the Prime Minister and appointed by the Governor General
- block the parliament buildings have three parts. The House of Commons and the Senate Chambers are in the center block
- the senior official in the senate and the main ad
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- a person who has full political and civil rights in his or her country
- the governments plan for how it will collect and spend money each year
- part of the Canadian constitutions that states all Canadians have the rights to basic rights and freedoms
- one of the two large rooms in the center block of the parliament buildings.
- a group of Senators, Members of parliament or both selected to study a specific subject or bill write a report about it
- a group of all ministers mostly from the House of Commons and at least one from the Senate
- the person in charge of a meeting.
- the city where the countries legislature is located and the government carries out its own business (in Canada its Ottawa)
- a group made up of all Senators
20 Clues: a group made up of all Senators • the person in charge of a meeting. • a proposed law to be considered by Parliament • a formal event that follows rules or traditions • the senior official in the senate and the main ad • a change that is made to a bill,motion or committee report • this person is responsible for overseeing all federal elections • ...
Bill of Rights + Group Member Names 2022-09-28
20 Clues: act • case • bear • case • search • listed • speech • jeopardy • federal law • incrimination • amendment bans • amendment bail • amendment state • amendment press • amendment trial • amendment rights • amendment ensures • amendment lawsuit • amendment accused • amendment property
Bill of Rights & Supreme Court Cases 2025-10-24
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- Police frisks do not violate the Constitution
- Who leads the Supreme Court?
- Established Judicial Review
- This is the location of the Supreme Court.
- Evidence from illegal search can’t be used in court
- How many Supreme Court Justices?
- Established the ‘Separate but Equal’ doctrine
- Students have different search parameters
- Flag-burning is protected under 1st Amendment
- Students have freedom of expression rights
- Amendment protecting your right to remain silent
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- Ended school segregation in 1954
- Suspects must be told of their rights before questioning
- The Supreme Court hears cases concerning rights found in the ______.
- Prayer in public school violates 1st Amendment
- Amendment protecting you from cruel punishments
- Last name of the current Chief Justice
- Amendment protecting your right to legal counsel
- Emphasized your right to an attorney
19 Clues: Established Judicial Review • Who leads the Supreme Court? • Ended school segregation in 1954 • How many Supreme Court Justices? • Emphasized your right to an attorney • Last name of the current Chief Justice • Students have different search parameters • This is the location of the Supreme Court. • Students have freedom of expression rights • ...
Bill of Rights crossword by Petrea 2022-01-26
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- Protection from illegal searches and seizures.
- You have the right to remain...
- 12/15/1791 is the date the Bill of Rights was...
- Trial by Jury.
- No excessive bail or cruel and unusual punishment.
- Right to bear arms.
- Citizens do not have to house troops in times of peace.
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- Rights not given to the states or the people are given to the...
- People get rights not listed in the Constitution.
- Rights not given to the federal government or to the people are given to the...
- Person who makes sure the Fourth Amendment is not crossed before a search or seizure.
- Grand Juries, no double jeopardy, don't have to witness against yourself.
- Rights of the accused.
- Freedom of religion, speech, press, peaceful assembly and petition.
- Rights not given to the federal government or to the states are given to the...
15 Clues: Trial by Jury. • Right to bear arms. • Rights of the accused. • You have the right to remain... • Protection from illegal searches and seizures. • 12/15/1791 is the date the Bill of Rights was... • People get rights not listed in the Constitution. • No excessive bail or cruel and unusual punishment. • Citizens do not have to house troops in times of peace. • ...
Constitution Crossword 2024-12-20
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- based on population
- document that stated freedom of religious beliefs
- allowing someone to govern
- branch that includes supreme court
- beginning of the U.S. constitution
- branch that includes congress
- the people chose who represents them
- to approve
- leader of executive branch
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- branch that means president
- served as a model for Bill of Rights
- government ruled by the citizens
- stated grievances against king
- rights that no one can take away
- means government does not have all the power
- a change to the constitution
- document that established structure of government
- two houses or parts
- executive branch
- something that makes you sad or angry
20 Clues: to approve • executive branch • based on population • two houses or parts • allowing someone to govern • leader of executive branch • branch that means president • a change to the constitution • branch that includes congress • stated grievances against king • government ruled by the citizens • rights that no one can take away • branch that includes supreme court • ...
Nicks Final project 2023-01-09
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- alegislativeproposalbeforecongress
- powersthatareclearlylistedintheconstitution
- mainorganizationsoftheexecutivebranch
- Courts Courtsabovethetrialcourts
- wasaddedtomakethepeoplesrightsmoreclear
- werethepeoplearedirectlyincontrolandmakelaws
- agroupofjudges
- thefinalarbitersofstatelawsandconstitutions
- agroupofpeoplethatswaypublicopinionaboutacertaintopic
- bestclassinschool
- votesdependonpopulationsize
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- thebeforetherestof heconstitution
- whensomeonetalkstoholdofpassingabill
- achangeoraddtiontoadocument
- papertovoteon
- rights rightsyouarebornwith
- thenumberofpeoplelivinginaarea
- anareawerethestatesrulesapply
- “youroutsideyour‘blank’”
- aformalmeetingsofdelagets
- Senate has100senatorsinit
- aspeechthepresidentgivesaftertheybecomepresident
- whathappensinthecountry
- whathappensoutofthecountry
- thepresidentcan‘blank’billstheydon'tapproveof
25 Clues: papertovoteon • agroupofjudges • bestclassinschool • whathappensinthecountry • “youroutsideyour‘blank’” • aformalmeetingsofdelagets • Senate has100senatorsinit • whathappensoutofthecountry • achangeoraddtiontoadocument • rights rightsyouarebornwith • votesdependonpopulationsize • anareawerethestatesrulesapply • thenumberofpeoplelivinginaarea • Courts Courtsabovethetrialcourts • ...
Bill 2022-01-21
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- what is the party that votes on the President
- Fundamental laws of the land
- Decided how america would be governed
- First female vice president
- What was the famous compermise between the northern and southern states of the US
- Keeps the powers of the branches of government in check
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- What branch of government is the President apart of
- The predecessor to the constitution
- Governor of California
- Civil rights activist for African American rights
- Houses amendments 1-10
- controlled by 2 levels of
- How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights
13 Clues: Governor of California • Houses amendments 1-10 • controlled by 2 levels of • First female vice president • Fundamental laws of the land • The predecessor to the constitution • Decided how america would be governed • what is the party that votes on the President • How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights • Civil rights activist for African American rights • ...
Bill 2022-01-21
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- what is the party that votes on the President
- Fundamental laws of the land
- Decided how america would be governed
- First female vice president
- What was the famous compermise between the northern and southern states of the US
- Keeps the powers of the branches of government in check
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- What branch of government is the President apart of
- The predecessor to the constitution
- Governor of California
- Civil rights activist for African American rights
- Houses amendments 1-10
- controlled by 2 levels of
- How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights
13 Clues: Governor of California • Houses amendments 1-10 • controlled by 2 levels of • First female vice president • Fundamental laws of the land • The predecessor to the constitution • Decided how america would be governed • what is the party that votes on the President • How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights • Civil rights activist for African American rights • ...
Civics midterm study guide 2023-12-19
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- right to bare arms
- Maranda rights
- explains why the document was written
- obstructive tactic to prevent voting on a bill
- re-drawing district voting lines in favor of your party
- colonial region that NC is a part of
- non-citizen
- powers not directly listed in the constitution
- elected by the people
- the amount of electoral votes it takes to win the election
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- Jury in civil cases
- no excessive bail
- powers listed in the constitution
- need a warrent
- a rule made by congress that everyone must fallow
- removal from the U.S
- RAPS
- no quartering of soldiers
- approves or rejects presidential nominations
- right to lawyer and Jury
- the study of the rights and duties of citizens
- rights that aren't listed go to the people
- powers that aren't listed go to the states
23 Clues: RAPS • non-citizen • Maranda rights • need a warrent • no excessive bail • right to bare arms • Jury in civil cases • removal from the U.S • elected by the people • right to lawyer and Jury • no quartering of soldiers • powers listed in the constitution • colonial region that NC is a part of • explains why the document was written • rights that aren't listed go to the people • ...
constitution 2026-02-19
9 Clues: a change • a balance • a body of principles • the founding fathers • a intro to a document • fair things we should have • of rights, a body of natural rights • and balances, a balanced government • Sovereignty , Popular supreme authority
Constitution Crossword 2022-01-24
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- economic system based on the private ownership of farms and businesses.
- a political group.
- James Madison, Alexander Hamilton and John ____ wrote the federalist papers.
- a draft of a proposed law
- The division of power between state and government.
- The president can ____ a bill that has already been approved by congress.
- the person responsible for managing foreign affairs.
- The states had to ______ the bill.
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- A system that prevents any branch of the government from getting too powerful.
- What part of the constitution begins with ¨we the people¨.
- the idea that the government's authority comes from the people.
- the first 10 amendments in the constitution.
- The three branches of the government are Judicial, Legislative and ________.
- which bill of rights allows people the right to reject soldiers from quarting?
- an order from a judge to allow police to take certain action.
15 Clues: a political group. • a draft of a proposed law • The states had to ______ the bill. • the first 10 amendments in the constitution. • The division of power between state and government. • the person responsible for managing foreign affairs. • What part of the constitution begins with ¨we the people¨. • an order from a judge to allow police to take certain action. • ...
Unit 3 Vocab 2022-04-22
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- using the Due Process Clause of the
- all provisions of the Bill of Rights because of the due process clause of the 14th Amendment. "Selective
- Amendment to apply the Bill of Rights to the states. "Total incorporation" would require states to
- religion.
- dictates that the Bill of Rights be applied in a more gradual manner on a case by case basis, also via the due process clause of the Fourteenth
- written untruths that damage a reputation.
- prohibits the national government (5thamendment)and states (14th Amendment)
- When a court stops expression before it is made, e.g., prohibiting a demonstration by a radical group because the assembly is likely to become violent.
- provision of Amendment 1 that prohibits Congress from establishing an official state
- protections of individuals against discrimination on the basis of characteristics such as race, national origin, religion, and gender; guaranteed under the Due Process clause and Equal Protection Clause,
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- court order that the authorities show cause for why they are holding a prisoner in custody.
- provision of Amendment 1 stating that congress may not prohibit the free exercise
- Supreme Court guideline that excludes the use of illegally obtained evidence in a criminal trial.
- Supreme Court guideline for determining if government can make racial distinctions.
- constitutionally established guarantees of personal freedoms
- 14th Amendment clause that prohibits states from denying equal protection under the law, and has been used to combat discrimination.
- denying life, liberty, or property without due process of law.
- spoken untruths that damage a reputation.
- segregation "by fact," i.e., segregation that results from such factors as housing patterns rather than law.
- an action or policy favoring those who tend to suffer from discrimination, especially in relation to employment or education
- This is the basis for separation of church and state.
21 Clues: religion. • using the Due Process Clause of the • spoken untruths that damage a reputation. • written untruths that damage a reputation. • This is the basis for separation of church and state. • constitutionally established guarantees of personal freedoms • denying life, liberty, or property without due process of law. • ...
New Nation and Constitution Review 2 2025-10-24
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- declares the Constitution the Supreme Law of the Land
- those who supported the Constitution
- The government's power is divided into three separate branches to prevent any one group from having too much power.
- The most recent amendment was _____ in 1992
- A system that allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other two.
- the number of original colonies
- The US Constitution is the _____ __ _____ Constitution in the world
- a government in which the citizens elect leaders to represent them
- the number of amendments in the Bill of Rights
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- The idea that the government gets its power from the people.
- those who did not support the Constitution without a Bill of Rights
- The Constitution is on display at the _____
- to accept
- the number of amendments in the Constitution
- someone who is chosen to speak for others, or to represent them
- a system in which the states share power with the central government
- when both sides give up something to settle a disagreement
17 Clues: to accept • the number of original colonies • those who supported the Constitution • The Constitution is on display at the _____ • The most recent amendment was _____ in 1992 • the number of amendments in the Constitution • the number of amendments in the Bill of Rights • declares the Constitution the Supreme Law of the Land • ...
Bill of Rights 2014-12-01
9 Clues: Has a trunk • Flying mammal • Large marsupial • Large marsupial • Man's best friend • Man's best friend • Likes to chase mice • Who wrote the Bill of Rights • This amendment allows the right to bear arms
Bill of rights 2024-05-20
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- a minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc.
- a body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed
- Domain Power of the government to take private property
- A group of people to judge a trail
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- An act that disregards an agreement
- Not allowed under the constitution
- Powers or privileges granted to people
7 Clues: Not allowed under the constitution • A group of people to judge a trail • An act that disregards an agreement • Powers or privileges granted to people • Domain Power of the government to take private property • a minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc. • ...
Bill of Rights 2023-02-01
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- freedom of religion
- Guarantees the right to bear arms
- Prohibits excessive bail or fines or cruel or unusual punishment
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- Requires grand jury indictment for a serious crime
- Guarantees the right to jury trial in civil suits involving $20.00 or more.
- Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures.
- Guarantees the right to a speedy, impartial public trial in criminal cases with counsel and the right to cross examine.
7 Clues: freedom of religion • Guarantees the right to bear arms • Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures. • Requires grand jury indictment for a serious crime • Prohibits excessive bail or fines or cruel or unusual punishment • Guarantees the right to jury trial in civil suits involving $20.00 or more. • ...
foundations review 2021-10-14
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- Nobody is above the law.
- Citizens give the government consent in exchange for the protection of their rights.
- The people pick people represent them in government positions.
- Nobody has to follow one certain religion.
- This document asserted rule of law.
- Gave colonists rights of englishmen.
- The government can only do things the people gave them power to do.
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- There are this many amendments today.
- Declared independence from England.
- Established the first type of governmentbut it was weak.
- This is how the preamble begins.
- Served as a model for the bill of rights.
- To form a more perfect ______.
- The people rule.
- Unable to be changed.
15 Clues: The people rule. • Unable to be changed. • Nobody is above the law. • To form a more perfect ______. • This is how the preamble begins. • Declared independence from England. • This document asserted rule of law. • Gave colonists rights of englishmen. • There are this many amendments today. • Served as a model for the bill of rights. • Nobody has to follow one certain religion. • ...
Bill of rights 2023-11-27
7 Clues: punishible by execution • stationed or staying in • not unjust or subject to bias • a independent military originization • to shorten or remove things from texts • taking of items without persons concent • lawsuits or actions brought from one party to another
Bill of Rights 2025-05-07
7 Clues: Written by... • Where was it written? • The right to bear arms • The right to a jury trial in civil cases • The first__ amendments of the Constitution • Protection from unreasonable searches and seizures • Designed to win support in both houses of ____ and the states.
Bill of Rights 2023-05-05
7 Clues: The past • The sixth amendment • The first amendment • The second amendment • The first 10 amendments • Freedom of _____ , _____ , _____ • Protects from unnecessary punishment
Bill of Rights 2026-02-11
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- JEOPARDY,Protection against being tried twice for the same offense.
- The First Amendment right to gather peacefully in groups.
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- A formal change or addition to the U.S. Constitution.
- The right of journalists and news organizations to publish information.
- PROCESS, The legal requirement that the government must respect all legal rights of a person.
- WARRANT, A legal document signed by a judge allowing police to look for evidence.
- Money paid to the court as a guarantee that an accused person will return for trial.
7 Clues: A formal change or addition to the U.S. Constitution. • The First Amendment right to gather peacefully in groups. • JEOPARDY,Protection against being tried twice for the same offense. • The right of journalists and news organizations to publish information. • WARRANT, A legal document signed by a judge allowing police to look for evidence. • ...
Bill of Rights 2026-02-11
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- JEOPARDY,Protection against being tried twice for the same offense.
- The right to gather peacefully in groups.
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- A formal change or addition to the U.S. Constitution.
- The right of journalists and news organizations to publish information.
- PROCESS, The legal requirement that the government must respect all legal rights of a person.
- WARRANT, A legal document signed by a judge allowing police to look for evidence.
- Money paid to the court as a guarantee that an accused person will return for trial.
7 Clues: The right to gather peacefully in groups. • A formal change or addition to the U.S. Constitution. • JEOPARDY,Protection against being tried twice for the same offense. • The right of journalists and news organizations to publish information. • WARRANT, A legal document signed by a judge allowing police to look for evidence. • ...
Unit 5 Review 2023-11-10
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- government based on consent of the people.
- fundamental rights and freedoms protected by the Constitution of the United States
- the process of bringing charges against a gov't official for wrongdoing
- This action stops a bill approved by the legislature from becomeing a law issued by the executive branch
- The first 10 Amendments of the Constitution, they define with the gov't cannot do to the people
- Article 2 of the Constitution defines the powers of this branch of the gov't
- an elected official who heads the executive branch of a state
- a legal restriction on the number of terms a person may serve in an elected office
- political ideology centred on citizenship in a state organized as a republic
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- Article 3 of the Constitution defines the powers of this branch of the gov't
- a change or addition to the US Constitution
- separation of power in the gov't, which is ensured with the three different branches
- approval of agreement by the state
- The supreme law of the United States
- Article 1 of the Constitution defines the powers of this branch of the gov't
- personal rights guaranteed by law
- The power of the judiciary to examine the constitutionality of state and federal laws.
- a proposal for a new law, or a proposal to significantly change an existing law.
- the division and sharing of power between the national and state governments
- rights that are inalienable...including life, liberty, and persuit of happiness
20 Clues: personal rights guaranteed by law • approval of agreement by the state • The supreme law of the United States • government based on consent of the people. • a change or addition to the US Constitution • an elected official who heads the executive branch of a state • the process of bringing charges against a gov't official for wrongdoing • ...
Constitution Crossword 2025-09-16
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- House of Representatives and Senate
- President’s power to reject a bill
- Official approval of the Constitution or amendment
- Main divisions of the Constitution
- Representatives based on population
- Intro. stating goals of the Constitution
- Highest court in the United States
- Branch that Interprets laws; Supreme Court
- System for electing the President
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- Branch that Enforces laws; President
- Supreme law of the US
- 2 Representatives per state
- of Rights First 10 amendments
- Change or addition to the Constitution
- of Powers. Division of gov. into 3 branches
- Government where people elect representatives
- Branch that makes laws; Congress
- Division of power between state and federal government
- Sovereignty Power of gov. comes from the people
19 Clues: Supreme law of the US • 2 Representatives per state • of Rights First 10 amendments • Branch that makes laws; Congress • System for electing the President • President’s power to reject a bill • Main divisions of the Constitution • Highest court in the United States • House of Representatives and Senate • Representatives based on population • Branch that Enforces laws; President • ...
Unit Three Crossword 2022-12-16
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- Rights, require a government to act to ensure equal treatment for all
- Speech, nonverbal form of speech
- Protection, cannot take a person's rights away without due process of law
- Process, gov must respect all legal rights of an individual
- Rights, rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights and Court
- Restraint, governments attempt to suppress harmful information before publication
- Clause, government cannot force or support an official religion
- Letters, discussed King's hope to combat segregation in the South
- damaging an individual's reputation by printing false statements
- Amendment, right to an attorney, speedy and public trial, impartial jury
- Constitution, belief that Constitution protects all races equally
- Action, programs to provide minority and underrepresented group opportunities
- Rights Act, legislation preventing discrimination due to race, sex, relgion, etc
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- Rights, constitutional rights protected by the law
- Test, a test to determine if a law violates the establishment clause
- IX, prevents schools from receiving federal funding from discriminating against females
- Incorporation, states must abide by the Constitution
- Rights, law enforcement must inform an individual to their right to remain silent
- Minority, districts with boundaries that help minority groups
- speech, written or spoken speech that degrades a group
- damaging one's reputation by making false statements
- exceptions; literary or artistic merit
- Rule, evidence found illegally cannot be used against a defendant
- Act, banned opposition to US operation or supporting US enemies during wartime
- Liberty, guarantees freedoms that governments commit not to abridge without due process
- Right, right to be free of gov scrutiny against an individual's beliefs
- v. Board, ruled that separate was not equal
- Amendment, protects against unreasonable search and seizures
- Rights Act, made it easier for African Americans to vote
29 Clues: Speech, nonverbal form of speech • exceptions; literary or artistic merit • v. Board, ruled that separate was not equal • Rights, constitutional rights protected by the law • Incorporation, states must abide by the Constitution • damaging one's reputation by making false statements • speech, written or spoken speech that degrades a group • ...
Civil Rights & Civil Liberties 2022-03-01
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- the prosecution of a person twice for the same offense.
- Declares that all persons born in the U.S. are citizens and are guaranteed equal protection of the laws
- The Right to Remain Silent/Double Jeopardy, right to due process
- Provisions of the Bill of Rights are applied to State and Local governments through the 14th amendment.
- Plaintiff in the case that established Miranda Rights.
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- Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
- Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition
- the right to express any opinions with limited censorship.
- The first ten amendments to the Constitution. They protect individual liberties.
- Plaintiff in the case that declared "separate but equal" unconstitutional.
- No cruel or unusual punishment
11 Clues: No cruel or unusual punishment • Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures • Plaintiff in the case that established Miranda Rights. • the prosecution of a person twice for the same offense. • Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition • the right to express any opinions with limited censorship. • ...
Constitution Crossword 2022-01-24
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- economic system based on the private ownership of farms and businesses.
- a political group.
- James Madison, Alexander Hamilton and John ____ wrote the federalist papers.
- a draft of a proposed law
- The division of power between state and government.
- The president can ____ a bill that has already been approved by congress.
- the person responsible for managing foreign affairs.
- The states had to ______ the bill.
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- A system that prevents any branch of the government from getting too powerful.
- What part of the constitution begins with ¨we the people¨.
- the idea that the government's authority comes from the people.
- the first 10 amendments in the constitution.
- The three branches of the government are Judicial, Legislative and ________.
- which bill of rights allows people the right to reject soldiers from quarting?
- an order from a judge to allow police to take certain action.
15 Clues: a political group. • a draft of a proposed law • The states had to ______ the bill. • the first 10 amendments in the constitution. • The division of power between state and government. • the person responsible for managing foreign affairs. • What part of the constitution begins with ¨we the people¨. • an order from a judge to allow police to take certain action. • ...
Liberty Questions: Are we to be a Nation, Sehaj K 2022-02-22
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- WHat do you call those who oppose the COnstitution
- What does Congress start working on?
- Who drafted the bill of rights
- Who offered teh first Natural history museum
- What do most delegates come to revise?
- They celebrated the birth of ____ _______.
- WHo is teh biggest supporter of the bill of rights
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- Delegates meet after four months to do what?
- WHo is Virginias former governor
- What do they compare the bill of rights too in significance
- When the anti-federalists at the Massachusetts convention realize?
- Nobody in the year ____ dreamed that you could governor such a large country
- All men are created equal they state then the compare how unfair it is for ________ ________.
- Revelotions fail to remember their promise to_____.
14 Clues: Who drafted the bill of rights • WHo is Virginias former governor • What does Congress start working on? • What do most delegates come to revise? • They celebrated the birth of ____ _______. • Delegates meet after four months to do what? • Who offered teh first Natural history museum • WHat do you call those who oppose the COnstitution • ...
Legislative Overview 2024-03-14
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- procedure where a person's assets split up to debtors
- legal process where person becomes a citizen
- proposed law presented to Congress
- legal right of person to reproduce, publish their own creations
- charge levied by government on persons or property
- powers expressly spelled out in the Constitution
- provision added to a bill
- procedure that limits or closes debates in Congress
- chief executive power to reject a bill
- resolution proposed for action that has force of law
- a license given to an inventory with exclusive rights
- number required to be present to conduct business
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- powers in Constitution delegated to National gov't
- a stalling tactic used in Congress
- statement of position used by both house together
- power of gov't to take private property for public use
- powers to regulate interstate and foreign trade
- where a bill is buried or put away
- powers that are suggested by expressed powers in Constitution
- part of the US that is not a state, with own government
20 Clues: provision added to a bill • a stalling tactic used in Congress • proposed law presented to Congress • where a bill is buried or put away • chief executive power to reject a bill • legal process where person becomes a citizen • powers to regulate interstate and foreign trade • powers expressly spelled out in the Constitution • ...
CE.2 Foundations of American Constitutional Government 2023-02-09
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- Established the first form of US government; maintained that major powers resided with the states; no power to tax or enforce laws
- Rule by the People.
- Written by George Mason; Served as a model for the Bill of Rights
- The opening sentence of the Constitution
- Established the principle that everyone, including the King, was subject to the law
- The People give their permission to ruled.
- Guaranteed the rights of Englishmen to the colonists; Provided a government for the Virginia Colony
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- The People elect public officeholders to make laws and conduct government on the People’s behalf.
- Established the current structure of the US Government; included the Bill of Rights
- Stated grievances against the King of Britain; Declared the colonists independence from Great Britain; Affirmed unalienable rights: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
- The first 10 amendments to the Constitution
- The government is not all powerful and may only do those things which the People have given it permission to do.
- The government and those who govern are bound to the law just as the People are. Nobody is above the law.
13 Clues: Rule by the People. • The opening sentence of the Constitution • The People give their permission to ruled. • The first 10 amendments to the Constitution • Written by George Mason; Served as a model for the Bill of Rights • Established the current structure of the US Government; included the Bill of Rights • ...
Reconstruction Daily Practice 6 Option #2 2021-09-29
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- Reconstruction plan proposed by Lincoln
- Reconstruction plan proposed by radical republicans
- bill that divided the former Confederate states, except for Tennessee, into five military districts
- government department created during reconstruction to help poor southerners especially freed slaves
- amendment created to protect the voting rights of African American men
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- impeached Johnson
- Laws created by southern states to control newly freed slaves
- a hate group against African Americans
- a charge of misconduct made against the holder of a public office
- amendment that abolished slavery
- amendment that granted citizenship and equal civil and legal rights to African Americans
- the president's official way of denying a bill
- law that stated that a President could not dismiss appointed officials without the consent of Congress
- created by congress to combat the black codes
14 Clues: impeached Johnson • amendment that abolished slavery • a hate group against African Americans • Reconstruction plan proposed by Lincoln • created by congress to combat the black codes • the president's official way of denying a bill • Reconstruction plan proposed by radical republicans • Laws created by southern states to control newly freed slaves • ...
Bill of Rights & 3 Branches of Government 2025-09-16
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- The Branch of Government that includes the Courts (8 letters)
- Freedom to say what you believe (6 letters)
- Freedom for newspapers and media (5 letters)
- Works with checks to stop too much power (8 letters)
- Freedom to ask the government for change (8 letters)
- Decides cases in court (5 letters)
- Freedom to practice your faith (8 letters)
- Freedom to protest and gather (8 letters)
- The president can do this to stop a law (4 letters)
- Leads the executive branch (9 letters)
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- The Branch of Government that includes Congress (11 letters)
- System where branches limit each other (6 letters)
- The Branch of Government that includes the President(9 letters)
- The police need a warrant to do this (6 letters)
- Group that makes laws (8 letters)
- Group of people who decide a court case (4 letters)
- Part of the judicial branch (5 letters)
- You have the right to one if you're arrested (6 letters)
18 Clues: Group that makes laws (8 letters) • Decides cases in court (5 letters) • Leads the executive branch (9 letters) • Part of the judicial branch (5 letters) • Freedom to protest and gather (8 letters) • Freedom to practice your faith (8 letters) • Freedom to say what you believe (6 letters) • Freedom for newspapers and media (5 letters) • ...
EOC Review 7 2021-05-07
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- suffrage for women
- no unreasonable searches
- power not given to national government are reserved to the states
- suffrage regardless of race
- freedom of religion
- no poll tax
- right to jury and right to a lawyer
- no no quartering of soldiers during peace times
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- not limited to rights stated in bill of rights
- provides equal protection
- right to jury trial in cases over $20
- no cruel and unusual punishment
- abolished slavery
- right to bear arms
- no double jeopardy
- voting age is 18
16 Clues: no poll tax • voting age is 18 • abolished slavery • suffrage for women • right to bear arms • no double jeopardy • freedom of religion • no unreasonable searches • provides equal protection • suffrage regardless of race • no cruel and unusual punishment • right to jury and right to a lawyer • right to jury trial in cases over $20 • not limited to rights stated in bill of rights • ...
Amendments of the U.S.A 2021-11-30
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- amendment nineteen gives women the right to
- number of amendment in the bill of rights
- amendment that abolished slavery
- amendment two gives people the right to bear arms
- created the bill of rights
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- total number of amendments
- which amendment limits the number of times a person may be elected to the presidency.
- amendment that gives you the right to express your opinion
- amendment four prohibits unreasonable
9 Clues: total number of amendments • created the bill of rights • amendment that abolished slavery • amendment four prohibits unreasonable • number of amendment in the bill of rights • amendment nineteen gives women the right to • amendment two gives people the right to bear arms • amendment that gives you the right to express your opinion • ...
7 Principles of the Constitution 2021-11-11
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- National and state government power is divided
- Restrained powers of the government; no tyranny
- Interprets the laws; supreme court
- The stream from the people, or population, to their representative
- Stated in the Bill of Rights; state individual rights
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- Enforces the laws; president
- No one branch has too much power; each branch has the power to check another
- Voting and electing
- State the amendments and wanted by the Anti-federalists
- John Locke; unalienable rights the government should protect
- Said yes to a strong state government
- Makes the laws; congress
- State first 10 amendments; limits the power of federal government, gives people their civil rights
- 3 branches of government; they are divided
- Said yes to a strong central government
15 Clues: Voting and electing • Makes the laws; congress • Enforces the laws; president • Interprets the laws; supreme court • Said yes to a strong state government • Said yes to a strong central government • 3 branches of government; they are divided • National and state government power is divided • Restrained powers of the government; no tyranny • ...
APGOV 2.4B 2024-11-13
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- The term used to describe self-interested groups or factions
- The system in which the government is split into three branches
- The author of "Brutus No. 1"
- What Madison thought about the necessity of a Bill of Rights
- Madison’s belief that government needed this form to function well
- of Powers The system designed to prevent one branch of government from becoming too powerful
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- of Rights A document proposed by Anti-Federalists to protect individual rights
- & Proper The clause that gave the federal government power to make necessary laws
- The most powerful branch according to Madison
- The feared result of the majority’s power over the minority
- Federalists feared the uprising of this group in Shays' Rebellion
11 Clues: The author of "Brutus No. 1" • The most powerful branch according to Madison • The feared result of the majority’s power over the minority • The term used to describe self-interested groups or factions • What Madison thought about the necessity of a Bill of Rights • The system in which the government is split into three branches • ...
TEXAS GOVERNMNENT VOCAB 2023-10-20
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- branch carries out the laws of the state
- branch make the laws of the state
- a subdivision of a county, town, city, or ward for election purposes
- an interest-bearing certificate of public or private indebtedness
- a draft of a law presented to a legislature for enactment
- a distinct often numbered section of a writing
- having two legislative chambers or houses
- the basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it
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- of powers The division of basic government roles into branches
- having local self-government
- government The principle that requires all U.S. citizens, including government leaders, to obey the law. It also limits the power of the government.
- A system of government where power is shared between the central or federal government and the state government.
- and balances The ability of each branch of government to exercise checks or controls over the other branches
- sovereignty A government in which the people rule
- rights A personal liberty and privilege guaranteed to U.S. citizens by the Bill of Rights
- a charge usually of money imposed by authority on persons or property for public purposes
- A belief that government should be based on the consent of the people
- branch interprets the laws of the state
- the leader of a state
- to make changes to
20 Clues: to make changes to • the leader of a state • having local self-government • branch make the laws of the state • branch interprets the laws of the state • branch carries out the laws of the state • having two legislative chambers or houses • a distinct often numbered section of a writing • sovereignty A government in which the people rule • ...
204 History LIFEPAC Test 2022-03-01
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- Must be 35 years old and elected every 4 years
- The ______ of Representative has 435 members
- a rough draft of a law is called a __________
- Must be 30 years old and elected every 6 years
- the president can sign or ______ bill
- Must be 25 years old and elected every 2 years
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- The ______ of Rights protects certain rights and freedoms of Americans
- Article _____ is about the Legislative branch
- Article _____ is about the Judicial branch
- Each state has 2 votes in the _____________
- Article _____ is about the Executive branch
- ___________ to the constitution must be approved by Congress, the states, and the American people
- The House of Representatives can vote to _______ a president if he commits a crime
13 Clues: the president can sign or ______ bill • Article _____ is about the Judicial branch • Each state has 2 votes in the _____________ • Article _____ is about the Executive branch • The ______ of Representative has 435 members • Article _____ is about the Legislative branch • a rough draft of a law is called a __________ • Must be 35 years old and elected every 4 years • ...
Government 2025-11-25
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- the President can_________ a bill so it does not become law
- The branch makes the laws
- A few people rule
- the people have the power in this government
- Declaration of_____________
- Life,______________, and property
- changes to the Constitution
- The branch interprets the laws
- The_________________ of Independence
- Unreasonable search and _____________
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- _____________ v. Board of Education overturned legal segregation
- The branch enforces the law
- One person rules
- Philosopher that believed in natural rights
- In this type of democracy, the people vote for representatives to represent their interests
- _____________ and Balances ensures no one branch has too much power
- the nation's rulebook
- The 14th Amendment gave all formerly enslaved people this type of citizenship
- In Plessy v. Ferguson, the court ruled in favor of "________________, but equal."
- Rights, Life, Liberty, Property
- Process, The government your natural rights without_________
- Philosopher that believed people are selfish
22 Clues: One person rules • A few people rule • the nation's rulebook • The branch makes the laws • The branch enforces the law • Declaration of_____________ • changes to the Constitution • The branch interprets the laws • Rights, Life, Liberty, Property • Life,______________, and property • The_________________ of Independence • Unreasonable search and _____________ • ...
articles of confederation 2025-03-05
1964 Civil Rights Act Crossword 2025-05-30
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- full name of president to sign the Civil Rights Act of 1964
- civil rights activist that was an avid supporter of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 when it was suggested by John F. Kennedy
- government agency under the Department of Justice that peacefully tries to settle disagreements (abbreviation)
- date of the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (not including the year)
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- the action taken by a group of Southern Senators to delay the bill
- number of days the Senate debated the bill before voting on cloture
- full name of president to originally suggested the Civil Rights Act
- government agency created to ensure the employees are not discriminated against (abbreviation)
- female civil rights activist who was arrested during the Montgomery Bus Boycott for not giving up her seat on a segregated bus
9 Clues: full name of president to sign the Civil Rights Act of 1964 • the action taken by a group of Southern Senators to delay the bill • number of days the Senate debated the bill before voting on cloture • full name of president to originally suggested the Civil Rights Act • date of the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (not including the year) • ...
Civil liberties & Bill of Rights_MacDonald 2023-01-24
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- Constitutional and other legal protections against government action. These are formally set down in the Bill of Rights.
- Right to trial by jury in common-law cases
- No excessive bail, fines, or crule and unusual punishments
- Rights retained by the people
- No quartering soldiers without consent of the home owner
- Constitutional amendment protecting the freedom of speech, religion, press, and assembly
- No unreasonable searches and seizures
- No trial without a jury, no double-jeopardy, no self-incrimination, and no deprivation of life, liberty,or property without the due process of the law
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- Constitutional right to bear arms
- Constitutional right to a speedy and public trial with an impartial jury in the state where the crime was committed, to be informed of the charges brought upon onesself, to be confronted by witness and to bring witnesses into a case, and the right to a court-appointed attorney.
- Constitutional amendment added after the Civil War, incorporates the Bill of Rights to states through selective incorporation
- Rights reserved to the states
- First 10 amendments in the US Constitution.
13 Clues: Rights reserved to the states • Rights retained by the people • Constitutional right to bear arms • No unreasonable searches and seizures • Right to trial by jury in common-law cases • First 10 amendments in the US Constitution. • No quartering soldiers without consent of the home owner • No excessive bail, fines, or crule and unusual punishments • ...
Civics chapter 1/7 2026-02-04
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- two house legislature
- name as president of the senate
- communismfather
- a proposed law
- protects people's right to own a gun for self-defense
- A committee that consists of members from both house and senate, formed to act as a study group that reports back to the house and senate on a topic or bill
- government keep is hands off the economy
- draw a district's boundaries
- A mandatory financial charge or some other type of levy imposed by a governmental organization in order to fund public expenditures
- method of defeating a bill in the senate by stalling the legislative process and preventing a vote
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- term of office for a senator
- the president
- protests a person's right to remain silent and not incriminate them self
- ability of supreme court to rule on the constitutionality of laws
- term of office for representative
- protects people freedom of speech
- A resolution passed by both houses of Congress which becomes legally
- capitalismfather
- belived people had natural rights
19 Clues: the president • a proposed law • communismfather • capitalismfather • two house legislature • term of office for a senator • draw a district's boundaries • name as president of the senate • term of office for representative • protects people freedom of speech • belived people had natural rights • government keep is hands off the economy • ...
Constitutional Convention 2021-09-30
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- the Father of the Constitution would be James _____
- this amendment protects you from sitting in jail for several years before your trial
- group that believes a Bill of Rights would weaken our nation's government and ability to protect its people
- this amendment protects you from the police searching your car or home without probably cause or a search warrant
- the _____ compromise created two houses of congress, also known as a bicameral legislature
- this person within the executive branch is the commander in chief of the military
- under the Articles of Confederation, this is the number of states it took to agree in order to pass new legislation
- a _____ was reached between large and small states as two houses of Congress were formed (one's representation based on equality and the other on population)
- the _____ act was included as a grievance in the Declaration of Independence and we would later be protected from it by the third amendment
- this section of the country gained a political advantage by counting slaves towards its population due to the 3/5 compromise
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- you are allowed to promote your religious beliefs because of this amendment
- Anti-Federalists wanted a Bill of Rights added to the Constitution to protect our _____ freedoms.
- Patrick Henry and George Mason were both _____ Federalists who wanted to limit the power of the federal government
- the _____ of the Articles of Confederation fear that the federal government would become too powerful
- this branch of government has power to overrule a law if it is unconstitutional
- this amendment grants everyone the right to due process
- serving a life sentence for a minor crime is prohibited because of this amendment
- Anti-Federalists believe that to avoid another monarchy, powers should be _____ between the Federal and State governments
- in a _____, we elected Congressmen and Congresswomen to represent us and carry out our beliefs
- the President has power to _____ (stop) a bill because of the principle of checks and balances
- this principle is represented by the tenth amendment and calls for Federal and State governments to share powers
- document written in 1787 that would contain a set of laws, including the Bill of Rights, and would also create our three branches of government
22 Clues: the Father of the Constitution would be James _____ • this amendment grants everyone the right to due process • you are allowed to promote your religious beliefs because of this amendment • this branch of government has power to overrule a law if it is unconstitutional • serving a life sentence for a minor crime is prohibited because of this amendment • ...
Documents & Principles 2014-01-12
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- served as the model for Bill of Rights
- certain Unalienable Rights
- what government means not all powerful
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- guaranteed the rights of Englishman
- the people elect public officeholders
- freedom of religious, beliefs, and opinions
- weak Central Government
- the people rule
- equality under the law with majority rule
- bound by the law
10 Clues: the people rule • bound by the law • weak Central Government • certain Unalienable Rights • guaranteed the rights of Englishman • the people elect public officeholders • served as the model for Bill of Rights • what government means not all powerful • equality under the law with majority rule • freedom of religious, beliefs, and opinions
Enlightenment and Revolution Test Review 2024-12-18
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- method a system of making a theory with observations
- an latin inventor and early astronomer
- Revolution an age of going against normal church teaching and testing and discovering new things with observations and free thinking
- Newton a
- a sun centered universe theory
- of Rights
- Jefferson
- Locke
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- system
- a earth center universe theory
- despot
- and balances
- contract
- of Independence
- the Great
- Wollstonecraft
16 Clues: Locke • system • despot • Newton a • contract • of Rights • the Great • Jefferson • and balances • Wollstonecraft • of Independence • a earth center universe theory • a sun centered universe theory • an latin inventor and early astronomer • method a system of making a theory with observations • ...
NEW Revolutionary Crossword 2022-02-02
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- Established a republican form of government
- Shot heard around the world
- Britain's response to the Boston Tea Party
- France surrendered to Britqain
- At war with Spain and France
- Protected citizens from the government
- Made a new translation of the Bible
- Executed James I
- Wrote the Bill of Rights
- Reason the colonists boycotted British goods
- Who restored the monarchy
- The amount of money to pay after a war
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- draft of declaration of independence was written
- France and the natives teamed up to fight Britain
- When the British opened fire in Boston
- Representatives from each colony came together to write the declaration of independence
- Promoted free speech
- Declared independence of America
- Also called the Bloodless Revolution
- War that broke out in 1642
- The British taxed teas in America
- Monarchy was restored
- Stopped expansion to Indian territory
- Life Liberty and Property
- Queen who died before the civil war
25 Clues: Executed James I • Promoted free speech • Monarchy was restored • Wrote the Bill of Rights • Life Liberty and Property • Who restored the monarchy • War that broke out in 1642 • Shot heard around the world • At war with Spain and France • France surrendered to Britqain • Declared independence of America • The British taxed teas in America • Made a new translation of the Bible • ...
The Constitution & The Bill of Rights 2022-05-16
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- the act of accusing a government official of a serious crime
- the right to bear arms is which amendment?
- the amendment that protects the rights of Americans who are suspected of a crime
- in conflict with the constitution
- the eight amendment protects citizens' rights to fair and reasonable ________ when they break the law
- the fourth amendment forbids ______ searches and seizures
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- the biggest court in our country with 9 justices serving on it for life
- the ______ ________ also forbids excessive bail
- the first 10 amendments to the constitution are called the ____ ____ ______
- the head of the executive branch
- approved; to have made a written document official by signing it
- to reject a bill and prevent it from becoming a law
- the us government's balance of powers can be compared to a three-legged ____
- a group of advisors to the president, including the heads of important departments
- the sixth amendment guarantees the right to a _______ ______ and the right to have a lawyer
- the _______ branch is responsible for carrying out the laws
- a group of citizens who decide the outcome of a trial
- the _______ branch interprets the laws and runs the court systems
18 Clues: the head of the executive branch • in conflict with the constitution • the right to bear arms is which amendment? • the ______ ________ also forbids excessive bail • to reject a bill and prevent it from becoming a law • a group of citizens who decide the outcome of a trial • the fourth amendment forbids ______ searches and seizures • ...
sophia cobaugh 2020-09-15
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- body of government
- rights not dependent
- teachings of prophet
- right king
- emphasizing reason
- rule of people
- two assemblies
- monarchy shares power with government
- religion of Hebrews
- contains society
- democracy citizens rule
- government type of democracy
- name religion found by Jesus
- process of law work in orderly ways
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- of powers vesting
- catholic church roman Christianity
- nations nonprofit organization
- revolution replacement of james
- system compound
- action or process
- law part of English law
- contract agreement among members of society
- carta great character
- commandment laws handed down
- noble small groups
- ruled by powerful people
- called king
- citizens elect leaders
- culture and style of art
- of rights first amendment
30 Clues: right king • called king • rule of people • two assemblies • system compound • contains society • of powers vesting • action or process • body of government • emphasizing reason • noble small groups • religion of Hebrews • rights not dependent • teachings of prophet • carta great character • citizens elect leaders • law part of English law • democracy citizens rule • ruled by powerful people • ...
Social Studies Citizenship Cross Word 2020-10-07
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- A solem oath or fidelity to the U.S.
- a group of people who share an environment
- list of rights guaranteed to all U.S. citizens in the Bill of Rights
- on George Washington's birthday we celebrate what
- tells how a city will run
- another word for loyalty
- Male citizens of USA must register with the ______ between the age 18-26
- The final step of becoming a citizen is
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- every July 4th the people of USA celebrate
- November 11 we honor veterans on
- When you are a member of a society with full rights and responsibilities you have
- legislation enected by a municipal authority
- may 31 we honor the people who died in battle
- a member of a community
- the first ten amendments to the constitution are the
- People who were not born in the U.S. can still obtain Citizenship by
- every citizen of the U.S. over the age of 18 has the rights to
- A person who has betrayed their country may be convicted of
18 Clues: a member of a community • another word for loyalty • tells how a city will run • November 11 we honor veterans on • A solem oath or fidelity to the U.S. • The final step of becoming a citizen is • every July 4th the people of USA celebrate • a group of people who share an environment • legislation enected by a municipal authority • ...
bill of rights cameron dillon 2017-10-17
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- credited with creating the bill of rights
- states you have the right to a speedy trial
- the year the bill of rights was written
- gives the right to bear arms
- states you cant be searched, or have something that belongs to you taken without probable cause
- gives us the right to petition the Government for a redress of grievances
- first 10 amendments
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- The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
- no soldier will be allowed to quarter without consent of the owner
- Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
- when was the fifth amendment revised
11 Clues: first 10 amendments • gives the right to bear arms • when was the fifth amendment revised • the year the bill of rights was written • credited with creating the bill of rights • states you have the right to a speedy trial • no soldier will be allowed to quarter without consent of the owner • gives us the right to petition the Government for a redress of grievances • ...
Influential Documents /Englightment 2025-09-25
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- / Life,Liberty and Property
- / Limited the Power of the Monarchy(1215)
- Sense/Argued for independence (1777)
- /The government exists to serve the people
- /Intellectual movement often called the Age of Reason
- / Voice is the most important weapon people have against the government
- / Self-Government (1620)
- / Which branch holds the most power
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- Church/ The book Spirit of Laws was banned by the
- / separation of powers
- Republic/ The United States is a
- Rights /Not given or earned by a ruler
- Bill of Rights/Expanded the rights to the people(1689)
13 Clues: / Self-Government (1620) • / separation of powers • Republic/ The United States is a • / Which branch holds the most power • Sense/Argued for independence (1777) • / Life,Liberty and Property • Rights /Not given or earned by a ruler • /The government exists to serve the people • / Limited the Power of the Monarchy(1215) • ...
Forming a New Government 2025-01-23
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- Delegates debated over how much ___ should be given to the new national government.
- A weakness of the Articles of Confederation: could not ___.
- First formal plan of government for the United States was the _____ of Confederation.
- The President is head of this Branch.
- Number of states needed to ratify the Constitution.
- President of the Constitutional Convention and President when the Bill of Rights was ratified
- The Constitution was written at a ___ that met in Philadelphia in 1787
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- The Great ____ settled the issue of representation with a two-house legislature.
- Principle of government that divides power between state and national government.
- Father of the Constitution
- The delegates _____ the Constitution at the end of the Convention.
- This branch makes the laws.
- The Bill of __ is a written guarantee of our individual freedoms.
- A first amendment freedom.
14 Clues: Father of the Constitution • A first amendment freedom. • This branch makes the laws. • The President is head of this Branch. • Number of states needed to ratify the Constitution. • A weakness of the Articles of Confederation: could not ___. • The Bill of __ is a written guarantee of our individual freedoms. • ...
CE2 Review 2025-04-22
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- Ratifies a change to the US Constitution
- Everyone must follow the law, including those in government
- Extended rights of Englishment to the colonists
- Proposes a change to the VA Constitution
- Permission of the People; People are the source of any and all governmental power
- To formally change a document
- Document that outlines a government's structure, power, and the rights of citizens
- To approve
- First 10 Amendments to the US Constitution
- Rule by the People
- Sets up the current government of the United States
- The number of amendments to the US Constitution
- Proposed a change to the US Constitution
- Set up the FIRST government of the United States
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- Served as a model of the Bill of Rights
- We vote for elected officials to conduct government on our behalf
- Separated the US from Great Britain
- Government is not all-powerful
- Established Rule of Law and Limited Government
- Ratifies a change to the US Constitution
20 Clues: To approve • Rule by the People • To formally change a document • Government is not all-powerful • Separated the US from Great Britain • Served as a model of the Bill of Rights • Ratifies a change to the US Constitution • Proposes a change to the VA Constitution • Proposed a change to the US Constitution • Ratifies a change to the US Constitution • ...
Missouri constitution. 2024-02-29
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- the highest state court.
- select of the General Assembly.
- The governor has power
- There are two types of direct democracy
- There are 6 elected officers of the branch
- No U.S. or Missouri employee (or other state official) may serve in the .
- together are known as the
- bill and approve the rest
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- judges in Missouri are chosen through the
- Senators and Representatives are elected from districts
- The governor is from vetoing a bill approved by initiative or referendum because the people themselves said yes to it.
- Missouri law requires the budget be balanced each year.
- There are elected officers of the executive branch
- governments gain their power from the Missouri State Constitution.
- Bill of Rights contains sections
- There are two types of direct democracy
16 Clues: the highest state court. • The governor has power • together are known as the • bill and approve the rest • select of the General Assembly. • Bill of Rights contains sections • There are two types of direct democracy • There are two types of direct democracy • judges in Missouri are chosen through the • There are 6 elected officers of the branch • ...
constitution puzzle 2021-02-05
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- branch, responsible from serving justice
- Hamilton, founding father
- support a individual political party
- and balances, counterbalance corruption in system branch´s
- Jefferson, third U.S president
- of rights, 10 amendments of the constitution
- branch, crate the laws
- rebellion, prevent taxing poor farmers
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- Burr, third vice president
- convention, rewrite or renew social code
- rights as a person
- legislative body of government
- branch, reinforce the laws
- plan, divide into two branch´s
- remove public official from office
15 Clues: rights as a person • branch, crate the laws • Hamilton, founding father • Burr, third vice president • branch, reinforce the laws • legislative body of government • plan, divide into two branch´s • Jefferson, third U.S president • remove public official from office • support a individual political party • rebellion, prevent taxing poor farmers • ...
french revolution 2023-09-22
10 Clues: nobles • clergy • peasents • King of france • a king or queen • time of making new ideas • ended with the bill of rights • believed in the separation of powers • event that started the french revolution • iduvidual who believed in natural rights
Facts and Terms Crossword 2026-01-06
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- Amendment Bans poll taxes in federal elections.
- Amendment Gives women the right to vote.
- Being forced to testify against yourself; the 5th Amendment protects against this (“plead the Fifth”).
- v. United States (1944) Upheld Japanese American internment during WWII as a wartime necessity.
- Exercise Clause Protects individuals’ right to practice their religion freely.
- v. New York (1925) First case to apply the Bill of Rights to the states through incorporation; protected speech.
- A specific numerical requirement (e.g., hiring X% of a group); often ruled unconstitutional.
- v. Board of Education (1954) Overturned Plessy; ruled that segregated schools are inherently unequal.
- Action Policies that encourage or require efforts to increase opportunities for historically disadvantaged groups.
- Liberties Freedoms the government cannot take away — such as speech, religion, and privacy — mostly protected by the Bill of Rights.
- Rule Evidence obtained illegally cannot be used in court.
- Tax A fee required to vote; used to suppress Black voters before being banned.
- Speech Nonverbal expression (e.g., flag burning, armbands) protected as speech.
- v. Ferguson (1896) Upheld “separate but equal” racial segregation.
- Speech or material lacking serious value and considered offensive; not protected by the First Amendment.
- Harassment Unwelcome sexual conduct that creates a hostile or abusive environment.
- Rights Protections against discrimination based on characteristics like race, gender, or disability; ensure equal treatment under the law.
- Bargaining Agreement where a defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge to avoid a trial.
- Protection Clause Part of the 14th Amendment; requires states to treat people equally under the law.
- and Unusual Punishment Punishment that is excessive or barbaric; banned by the 8th Amendment.
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- Clause Government cannot establish or favor a religion.
- Amendment Abolished slavery and involuntary servitude in the United States.
- The right to vote.
- v. Reed (1971) First Supreme Court case to strike down a law for gender discrimination.
- Amendment Prohibits denying the right to vote based on race.
- to Privacy Not explicitly stated in the Constitution but inferred from several amendments; protects personal autonomy (e.g., contraception, marriage).
- Amendment Guarantees citizenship, due process, and equal protection under the law.
- Rights Act of 1965 Banned racial discrimination in voting and enforced the 15th Amendment.
- with Disabilities Act (ADA) Prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in employment, public accommodations, and more.
- Process Clause Part of the 5th and 14th Amendments; requires the government to follow fair procedures before taking life, liberty, or property.
- of Rights The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution that protect individual liberties from government interference.
- Doctrine The process by which the Supreme Court applied the Bill of Rights to the states using the 14th Amendment.
- Restraint Government action that prevents speech before it occurs; usually unconstitutional.
- v. Sandford (Dred Scott, 1857) Ruled that enslaved people were not citizens and had no rights; increased tensions before the Civil War.
- Speech Advertising; protected but can be regulated more than other speech.
- Amendment Protects freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
- Worth The idea that jobs requiring similar skills and responsibility should receive equal pay, even if the jobs are different.
- Written false statements that damage someone’s reputation.
38 Clues: The right to vote. • Amendment Gives women the right to vote. • Amendment Bans poll taxes in federal elections. • Clause Government cannot establish or favor a religion. • Rule Evidence obtained illegally cannot be used in court. • Written false statements that damage someone’s reputation. • Amendment Prohibits denying the right to vote based on race. • ...
Constitution crossword 2024-12-20
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- the authority responsible for establishing policies that govern society
- meeting where the constitution was written in 1787
- a limited period of requirements
- sections of the U.S. document
- an Important document of the U.S.
- to approve a document or agreement formally
- Proposed a law presented to congress
- Highest court in the U.S. judicial system
- introduction to the constitution beginning with "we the people"
- a selection or decision between 2 people or opposing sides
- the president's power to reject a bill passed by Congress
- group of advisors to the president
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- system of government dividing power between national and state governments
- self-regulated
- legislative branch of the U.S. government
- Freedoms guaranteed to individuals often listed in the first ten amendments
- a person who legally belongs to a country and has the rights and protection of that country
- a change to law or legal document
- college that formally elects the president and vice president
- to formally accuse a public official of wrongdoing
- form of government where officials are elected by citizens
- the symbol of America
- a person who fights for their country
- balances that prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful
24 Clues: self-regulated • the symbol of America • sections of the U.S. document • a limited period of requirements • an Important document of the U.S. • a change to law or legal document • group of advisors to the president • Proposed a law presented to congress • a person who fights for their country • legislative branch of the U.S. government • ...
CCoar_Revolutionarycrossword 2022-02-15
14 Clues: queen • magna carta • divine right • catholic dynasty • ____ the monarchy • war over expansion • beheaded charles 1 • over absolute rule • dissolved parliment • bloddless rebellion • signed bill of rights • war was expensive causing.... • west of appalachian mountains • installed republican government
Political Vocabulary 2015-04-14
28 Clues: Sejm • Rząd • Król • Stany • Senat • Etyka • Prawa • Prawo • Lider • Debata • Partia • Podatek • Elekcja • Wolność • Królowa • Stolica • Polityk • Premier • Komunizm • Kandydat • Federalny • Imigranci • Monarchia • Demokracja • Konstytucja • Kongres/Zjazd • Projekt_ustawy • Przewodniczący
Bill Of Rights Gavin Harris 2022-01-21
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- In the first amendment you have the right to speech, press and ______
- In the second amendment you have the right to _____
- When arrested you have the right to go through _____
- Prevents the government from creating or favoring a _____
- what amendment states the court can't charge excessive bail and fines and cruel/unusual punishments
- A police officer should tell you you're rights
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- A person cannot be tried twice for the same offense
- You cannot have property taken away without _____ in the fifth amendment
- the Federal Government only has those ____ delegated in the Constitution
- In the fifth amendment the People have the right against ______
- Cops need a ______ to legally search your property
- You have the right to a ______ trial in court
- When you are in court you have the right to have a _____ Jury
13 Clues: You have the right to a ______ trial in court • A police officer should tell you you're rights • Cops need a ______ to legally search your property • A person cannot be tried twice for the same offense • In the second amendment you have the right to _____ • When arrested you have the right to go through _____ • ...
Bill of Rights Vocabulary Crossword 2023-12-15
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- The banning of printed materials or films due to alarming or offensive ideas they contain
- The right to vote
- Following the established legal process
- Written untruths that are harmful to your reputation
- The freedom to think and act without government interference
- A person officially charged with a crime
- The social separation of races
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- Unfair treatment based on prejudice against certain groups
- The right to say our opinions, in public or private
- A strong reason to think that a person or property was involved in a crime
- Spoken truths that are harmful to your reputation
- A formal request for government action
- A sum of money used to stay out of jail till the trial
13 Clues: The right to vote • The social separation of races • A formal request for government action • Following the established legal process • A person officially charged with a crime • Spoken truths that are harmful to your reputation • The right to say our opinions, in public or private • Written untruths that are harmful to your reputation • ...
The Vietnam war 2025-05-09
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- Issue leading to Civil War
- U.S. government founding document
- Frontier direction settlers moved
- Animal hunted by plains Indians
- Charge official with wrongdoing
- Built across the continent
- 1960s controversial war
- Colonist who opposed British rule
- British demand without colonial representation
- Act giving land to settlers
- Group deciding legal cases
- First president of United States
- Famous 1803 land purchase
- Built affordable automobile
- July 4, 1776 significance
- Refusal to buy goods
- Tax leading to colonial protests
- Industry in Texas plains
- Winter camp of Washington’s army
- Full membership in nation
- City of 1773 tea protest
- Area acquired by U.S.
- Tension between U.S. and USSR
- 16th president of United States
- Wrote Declaration of Independence
- New Deal president initials
- College that votes for president
- President during Great Depression
- Native peoples encountered settlers
- Major Southern crop
- Item dumped in harbor
- Midnight rider warned British coming
- Notorious gangster of Prohibition
- Of Representatives
- Renaissance of Black culture
- Land set aside for tribes
- Proclamation freeing enslaved people
- Age of rapid U.S. growth
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- First battle of Revolution
- Direction of U.S. expansion
- Industry started by Wright brothers
- Post-Civil War rebuilding period
- Conflict between North and South
- Essential right in Bill of Rights
- Highest U.S. court
- President’s rejection of bill
- Ban on alcohol
- Colonist who supported British rule
- Ready-to-fight colonial soldiers
- Protest walk or demonstration
- Dropped atomic bombs in WWII
- Act dividing tribal land
- Vehicle settlers used traveling West
- Right to vote
- Rush that brought settlers West
- Fought for equal rights
- Decision in a trial
- Coming to live permanently
- U.S. ally in Revolution
- Goal of civil rights movement
- Island for immigrants’ entry
- Lawmaking branch of government
- Person moving to another country
- Leader of civil rights movement
- Early Revolutionary War battle
- FDR’s economic recovery plan
- Of Rights protects freedoms
- Express delivered mail West
- First Secretary of Treasury
- President known for Indian Removal
- Oregon route for settlers
- Change or addition to Constitution
- Texas battle, “Remember” slogan
- Oil industry leader
- Battle in Pennsylvania, 1863
- 100 members lawmaking body
- Formal agreement between nations
- Steel industry leader
- President who issued famous Doctrine
- Cancel a law or tax
80 Clues: Right to vote • Ban on alcohol • Highest U.S. court • Of Representatives • Decision in a trial • Oil industry leader • Major Southern crop • Cancel a law or tax • Refusal to buy goods • Area acquired by U.S. • Item dumped in harbor • Steel industry leader • 1960s controversial war • Fought for equal rights • U.S. ally in Revolution • Act dividing tribal land • Industry in Texas plains • ...
Constitution Facts 2021-02-12
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- who needed help signing the US Constitution
- amendment that made voting age 18
- how many children President John Tyler had
- what "state" ratified the Constitution before it was officially a state
- only President to have served more than two elected terms
- Father of Constition
- what other language appears, besides English, in the US Constitution
- the US Constitution is the ___ and shortest written constitution currently in use in the world
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- what city did the delegates meet for the Constitutional Convention
- what state is misspelled in the US Constitution
- approximately how many words are in the US Constitution (not including Bill of Rights)
- system established to elect the president
- what founding father did not sign the US Constitution
- number of amendments in the Bill of Rights
- how many articles are in the US Constitution
- president who had 2 opossums and alligators as pets while in office
- only amendment to have been appealed
- bird that Ben Franklin allegedly wanted as the national bird instead of the eagle
- how many states had to agree to ratify the Constitution for it to go into effect
19 Clues: Father of Constition • amendment that made voting age 18 • only amendment to have been appealed • system established to elect the president • number of amendments in the Bill of Rights • how many children President John Tyler had • who needed help signing the US Constitution • how many articles are in the US Constitution • what state is misspelled in the US Constitution • ...
Louisiana Gov Crossword 2020-12-04
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- Necessary and ——————- Clause
- a count of the population issued by the government for demographic changes
- one who brings a court action against another
- ——— group is a group of people who work together for similar interests or goals
- rise in price of goods and services
- no coalition is strong enough to form a majority and establish policy, as a result nothing may get done
- “states rights” amendment
- lifting of government rules & restrictions
- political party’s statement of its goals and policies for the next four years is a party’s ———-
- Declaration of Independence author
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- newspapers and magazines are examples of ——- print
- group of important advisors to the president
- state that could go either way in a presidential election
- the rights that must be read to those arrested
- chief executive’s power to reject a bill passed by legislature
- A proposed law
- a law established by following earlier judicial decisions
- a strategy in which organized interests seek to influence the passage of legislation by exerting direct pressure on legislature members
- AKA “spoils system”
- use of unlimited time for debate in the Senate
- Roe v Wade established the right to ————
21 Clues: A proposed law • AKA “spoils system” • “states rights” amendment • Necessary and ——————- Clause • Declaration of Independence author • rise in price of goods and services • Roe v Wade established the right to ———— • lifting of government rules & restrictions • group of important advisors to the president • one who brings a court action against another • ...
Zoe's Checks and balances crossword 2021-02-23
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- right to bear _____
- bill of _______
- the number of amendments contain in the bill of rights
- this amendment outlaws cruel and unusual punishment
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- right to a ____ trail
- amendment iv allows you to possess this if you want
- this freedom is one of three basic freedoms protected by the 1st amendment
- _____ and balances
8 Clues: bill of _______ • _____ and balances • right to bear _____ • right to a ____ trail • amendment iv allows you to possess this if you want • this amendment outlaws cruel and unusual punishment • the number of amendments contain in the bill of rights • this freedom is one of three basic freedoms protected by the 1st amendment
U.S. Constitution Crossword Puzzle #1 2021-02-02
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- Samuel ___; Leader of anti-British group in Boston; one of the first to urge revolt against Britain.
- Camp near Philadelphia where General Washington and his men suffered severe hardships during the winter of 1777-1778.
- Congress is called the ___ branch of our government.
- John P. ___: American naval hero during the Revolutionary War who said, "I have not yet begun to fight."
- Catholic nobleman/lord and proprietor of Maryland Colony which provided religious freedom.
- April 19, 1775 was well noted in ___ and Concord; marked the beginning of the Revolutionary War.
- Nathan ___: American patriot executed by the British; regretting having only one life to give to his country.
- The right to freedom of the ___ is guaranteed by the Bill of Rights.
- The ___ Plan proposed a new, strong central government with three branches - with Legislative seats by population.
- United States ____ is the place where Congress meets.
- There are 100 senators in the United States Senate because there are 2 from each ___.
- The Supreme Court is called the ___ branch of our government.
- George ___: President who was the first commander-in-chief of the U.S. Army and Navy.
- Benedict ___; Colonial officer; planned to turn over to the British the fort at West Point.
- The right to vote is the most important right granted to U.S. ____.
- The right to ___ is one benefit of being a citizen of the United States.
- Patrick ___ said, "Give me liberty or give me death".
- Treaty of ___ (1783); Britain recognized American Independence and ended the war.
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- Thomas ___: Wrote pamphlet "Common Sense" which helped colonist decide for independence from Britain.
- James ___: Virginia delegate to the Constitutional Convention; he, Hamilton, and Jay authored "The Federalist".
- The British Coercive Acts closed Boston ___ to punish the colonist for the Boston Tea Party.
- British general whose surrender at Yorktown in Oct., 1781, ended the fighting in the Revolutionary War.
- The Basic belief of the Declaration of Independence is that all men are created ___.
- The right to bear ___ is guaranteed by the Bill of Rights.
- William ___: The Quaker founder, leader, and proprietor of the colony of Pennsylvania.
- The right to ___ assembly is guaranteed by the Bill of Rights.
- Where does freedom of speech come from?
- English religious exiles who settled in New England; established Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1630.
- The right to freedom of ___ is guaranteed by the Bill of Rights.
- There is no ____ to the number of times a senator may be elected.
- The right to travel with a U.S. ___ is one benefit of being a citizen of the U.S.
- George R. ___: American frontiersman who gained control of the Ohio River Valley by driving the British out.
32 Clues: Where does freedom of speech come from? • Congress is called the ___ branch of our government. • United States ____ is the place where Congress meets. • Patrick ___ said, "Give me liberty or give me death". • The right to bear ___ is guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. • The Supreme Court is called the ___ branch of our government. • ...
EOC Final Crossword 2025 2025-05-05
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- the sharing of power between the national, state, and local governments
- each branch of government has the power to limit the powers of the other branches
- people rule!
- legal tradition
- established the first national government of the U.S.
- everyone must follow the law
- the judiciary’s power to declare a law or an executive action unconstitutional.
- the implied agreement between people and society
- the tactic of speaking to delay or kill a bill in the Senate
- government power is divided between three branches, each with their own roles, powers, and responsibilities
- Presidential directives to the Federal Bureaucracy
- the document that stated that everyone is equal because everyone has natural rights, and the purpose of government is to protect rights
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- the president’s use of twitter, e.g.
- an addition to the U.S. Constitution; a rule that the government has to follow.
- Congress’s job to check on the work of government agencies
- idea from the Magna Carta; government must follow legal steps when dealing with people accused on criminal behavior
- the first written social contract in the Americas.
- the grandma of the U.S. Constitution;
- government is NOT all-powerful
- the number of Senators needed to stop
- the application of the Bill of Rights to the state governments.
- the right to vote
- represents the leadership of the U.S. military
- the document that starts with “We the People” and sets up the U.S. government; it is the law that the U.S. government has to follow.
24 Clues: people rule! • legal tradition • the right to vote • everyone must follow the law • government is NOT all-powerful • the president’s use of twitter, e.g. • the grandma of the U.S. Constitution; • the number of Senators needed to stop • represents the leadership of the U.S. military • the implied agreement between people and society • ...
1.3 Crossword Puzzle 2022-09-15
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- this pleased the small states
- number of articles in the original bill of rights
- the number of houses congress has
- federalists were typically from this region
- Votes the states got with the first government structure
- central government became this so the articles failed
- bill of rights summarizes these
- people who opposed a strong central government
- population determines this
- routes that native americans took to go west
- branch of government that interprets the laws
- this state entered as a free state
- this territory was purchased for $15 million
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- the document that we use today for our government structure
- people in favor of constitution
- This type of articles was the first government structure
- democratic-republicans were typically from this region
- this doctrine warned europe to not interfere with the americas
- nickname was old hickory
- this system allowed administration to pick their own cabinet
- court judiciary act of 1789 created this ultimate court
- the other first political party along with the federalists
- this compromise created the mason-dixon line
- placing the needs of a region before those of a nation
24 Clues: nickname was old hickory • population determines this • this pleased the small states • people in favor of constitution • bill of rights summarizes these • the number of houses congress has • this state entered as a free state • federalists were typically from this region • this compromise created the mason-dixon line • routes that native americans took to go west • ...
Magna Carta 2021-02-04
12 Clues: ally • droit • heeler • democrat • reimplant • the say so • bill of rights • prince of wales • cromwell ironside • a king of englnad • english civil war • english civil war
Ellen Group US History 1 2016-12-27
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- ___________ Hall is where the Declaration was signed.
- The opposite of "private"
- Rules keep _______.
- The ______ of Rights includes the first 10 amendments to the Constitution.
- They write stories.
- Benjamin _________ helped to frame the Constitution.
- Another word for "declaration"
- We must follow the _______.
- "to join together"
- Rules give people _________.
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- ________ of Independence is celebrated.
- One is ______ when one stands on one's own two feet.
- The first capital of America.
- The _________ is another important document that was signed in 1787.
- ________ Bell is an important symbol of freedom.
- The name for the first 13 "states" of America
- The story about the past
- Another word for "shout"
- _______ of July is Independence Day.
19 Clues: "to join together" • Rules keep _______. • They write stories. • The story about the past • Another word for "shout" • The opposite of "private" • We must follow the _______. • Rules give people _________. • The first capital of America. • Another word for "declaration" • _______ of July is Independence Day. • ________ of Independence is celebrated. • ...
Buford Civics Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle 2023-01-02
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- Study of duties, rights, & privileges of citizens
- Love and loyal support of one's country
- Government run by the people
- Preliminary statement
- Something that is due a person
- Proposed law
- Statement of a political party's views
- High regard; honor; esteem
- Process to admit a person as a citizen
- Meeting of Congress
- Fundamental governing principles of a nation
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- The condition of being free
- Person who runs for elected office
- Coming into a foreign country to live
- Consisting of two houses
- People who live in a voting district
- Survey taken to measure public opinion
- Loyal member of a state by birth or choice
- Prejudice in favor or against something
- More than half
20 Clues: Proposed law • More than half • Meeting of Congress • Preliminary statement • Consisting of two houses • High regard; honor; esteem • The condition of being free • Government run by the people • Something that is due a person • Person who runs for elected office • People who live in a voting district • Coming into a foreign country to live • Survey taken to measure public opinion • ...
The Role of a DSP 2014-08-06
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- de-escalate
- motivation
- verbal versus nonverbal
- Speak up
- Support and cooperation
- Chain of Command
- respecting privacy
- don't tread on me
- understanding difference
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- Agreement for services
- Method to Bill
- protect
- Follow safety protocols
- don't judge
- celebrate diversity
- keeping clients safe
- standards to live by
- follow the rules
- staying true
- Creating access to community
- Model teacher
21 Clues: protect • Speak up • motivation • de-escalate • don't judge • staying true • Model teacher • Method to Bill • Chain of Command • follow the rules • don't tread on me • respecting privacy • celebrate diversity • keeping clients safe • standards to live by • Agreement for services • Follow safety protocols • verbal versus nonverbal • Support and cooperation • understanding difference • ...
Constitution Education 2023-02-09
Across
- term of a Supreme Court Justice
- who can veto a bill
- branch created by Article III
- number of years in a Representative’s term
- what branch is the president in
- number of justices in the Supreme Court
- where is the preamble located in the Constitution
- 538 is the number of electoral…
- number of years in a Senator’s term
Down
- first branch
- number of years in a presidents term
- title given to “president of senate”
- number of amendments in the Bill Of Rights
- number of principles in constitution
- nickname of Legislative Branch
15 Clues: first branch • who can veto a bill • branch created by Article III • nickname of Legislative Branch • term of a Supreme Court Justice • what branch is the president in • 538 is the number of electoral… • number of years in a Senator’s term • number of years in a presidents term • title given to “president of senate” • number of principles in constitution • ...
Let's Break down Reconstruction 2017-09-28
Across
- pledge loyalty
- Slaves are free
- Divided the South
- Freedman works for supplies
- restored rights for whites
- Northern businessmen
Down
- right to vote
- land rented by farmers
- Equal rights to Blacks
- restricted freedoms for Blacks
- ignore a bill
- traitors
- help for those disturbed by civil war
- democrats who took control
- granted citizenship
15 Clues: traitors • right to vote • ignore a bill • pledge loyalty • Slaves are free • Divided the South • granted citizenship • Northern businessmen • land rented by farmers • Equal rights to Blacks • democrats who took control • restored rights for whites • Freedman works for supplies • restricted freedoms for Blacks • help for those disturbed by civil war
US history, KNMWAQwErtfgvhjun 2023-04-24
16 Clues: SDHMJN • VDFGHJM, • sfaEDGRHJ • VDGFNBMJ, • VXBFGDNMJHM • FAEGSRDHTFGHJ • Bill BCFGJ • Boom VDSFGHJMB • Boycott ZCDFSGHJ • Scare VXFBGDHFJG • Rights FSAEGHBNM • Doctrine SFDGHJN • Hiss XZSDFHGNJHMN • Parks DFSGHJ • Blockade ZSDFGNHB • Warren CSDVGFNKHJDFSC
US history, KNMWAQwErtfgvhjun 2023-04-24
16 Clues: SDHMJN • VDFGHJM, • sfaEDGRHJ • VDGFNBMJ, • VXBFGDNMJHM • FAEGSRDHTFGHJ • Bill BCFGJ • Boom VDSFGHJMB • Boycott ZCDFSGHJ • Scare VXFBGDHFJG • Rights FSAEGHBNM • Doctrine SFDGHJN • Hiss XZSDFHGNJHMN • Parks DFSGHJ • Blockade ZSDFGNHB • Warren CSDVGFNKHJDFSC
Federalist Era 2024-03-18
Across
- The nation's capital was named after this president.
- He was the first Head of State Department.
- The most powerful court in U.S. (two words)
- Hamilton was the head of this department.
- Extra tax added to imported goods
- The number of amendments that make the Bill of Rights
Down
- Paper notes that promise to repay.
- The Bill of Rights limits the power of ______
- The U.S. was first created under the Articles of
9 Clues: Extra tax added to imported goods • Paper notes that promise to repay. • Hamilton was the head of this department. • He was the first Head of State Department. • The most powerful court in U.S. (two words) • The Bill of Rights limits the power of ______ • The U.S. was first created under the Articles of • The nation's capital was named after this president. • ...
US history, KNMWAQwErtfgvhjun 2023-04-24
16 Clues: SDHMJN • VDFGHJM, • sfaEDGRHJ • VDGFNBMJ, • VXBFGDNMJHM • FAEGSRDHTFGHJ • Bill BCFGJ • Boom VDSFGHJMB • Boycott ZCDFSGHJ • Scare VXFBGDHFJG • Rights FSAEGHBNM • Doctrine SFDGHJN • Hiss XZSDFHGNJHMN • Parks DFSGHJ • Blockade ZSDFGNHB • Warren CSDVGFNKHJDFSC
US history, KNMWAQwErtfgvhjun 2023-04-24
16 Clues: SDHMJN • VDFGHJM, • sfaEDGRHJ • VDGFNBMJ, • VXBFGDNMJHM • FAEGSRDHTFGHJ • Bill BCFGJ • Boom VDSFGHJMB • Boycott ZCDFSGHJ • Scare VXFBGDHFJG • Rights FSAEGHBNM • Doctrine SFDGHJN • Hiss XZSDFHGNJHMN • Parks DFSGHJ • Blockade ZSDFGNHB • Warren CSDVGFNKHJDFSC
Unit one Vocab 2026-01-22
Across
- Removal Act
- how ownership of the vast lands in the Northwest Territory would be legally transferred from the federal government to states and individual landowners
- Rebellion
- Ordinance of 1785
- Doctrine
- Compromise
- Compromise
- of 1763
- Hamilton
- of 1812
- Ordinance of 1787
- and Clark
- Gin
- Rebellion
Down
- Judges
- of Independence
- Plan
- and Sedition Acts
- Whitney
- System
- Road
- vs. Madison
- Purchase
- of Confederation
- of Rights
- Affair
26 Clues: Gin • Plan • Road • Judges • System • Affair • Whitney • of 1763 • of 1812 • Doctrine • Hamilton • Purchase • Rebellion • of Rights • and Clark • Rebellion • Compromise • Compromise • Removal Act • vs. Madison • of Independence • of Confederation • and Sedition Acts • Ordinance of 1785 • Ordinance of 1787 • ...
Unit 2 2021-01-25
Across
- English War against the French and the Indians
- Part of the Intolerable Acts
- First Representative government in colonial America
- British East India Company does not pay same import tax as other importers
- Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine in favor of separating from England
- British Parliament did not interfere in the government of the colonies, and America existed in relative political isolation
- establishing colonies to provide profit for the mother country
- founded the 13 colonies.
- Punishments for Boston Tea Party – curfew, Britain closed Boston Harbor
- one person elected to make decisions on the behalf of others
Down
- Contained majority rule, consent of the governed, protected minority rights
- a numerical majority holds the power (most votes wins)
- Definition – England requires ALL colonial shipments stop at English ports
- Colonies declare their independence
- The government is restricted in what it can do (government does not have absolute power)
- The government is only effective if the people allow the government to have power over them.
- Direct Democracy - issues decided by majority rule
- England banned settlements west of Appalachian Mountains to the end of the French and Indian War
- British find colonists stockpiling weapons, so they attack colonists. Colonists win the battle
- English Bill of Rights is a source for our Bill of Rights.
- Established the principle of Limited Government
- Each person votes on their own behalf; one person = one vote
- Tax on common goods (paper, stamps, cards) to repay debt from French and Indian War
23 Clues: founded the 13 colonies. • Part of the Intolerable Acts • Colonies declare their independence • English War against the French and the Indians • Established the principle of Limited Government • Direct Democracy - issues decided by majority rule • First Representative government in colonial America • a numerical majority holds the power (most votes wins) • ...
