bill of rights Crossword Puzzles

Legislative Overview 2024-03-14

Legislative Overview crossword puzzle
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  1. procedure where a person's assets split up to debtors
  2. legal process where person becomes a citizen
  3. proposed law presented to Congress
  4. legal right of person to reproduce, publish their own creations
  5. charge levied by government on persons or property
  6. powers expressly spelled out in the Constitution
  7. provision added to a bill
  8. procedure that limits or closes debates in Congress
  9. chief executive power to reject a bill
  10. resolution proposed for action that has force of law
  11. a license given to an inventory with exclusive rights
  12. number required to be present to conduct business
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  1. powers in Constitution delegated to National gov't
  2. a stalling tactic used in Congress
  3. statement of position used by both house together
  4. power of gov't to take private property for public use
  5. powers to regulate interstate and foreign trade
  6. where a bill is buried or put away
  7. powers that are suggested by expressed powers in Constitution
  8. 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 • ...

Reconstruction Daily Practice 6 Option #2 2021-09-29

Reconstruction Daily Practice 6 Option #2 crossword puzzle
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  1. Reconstruction plan proposed by Lincoln
  2. Reconstruction plan proposed by radical republicans
  3. bill that divided the former Confederate states, except for Tennessee, into five military districts
  4. government department created during reconstruction to help poor southerners especially freed slaves
  5. amendment created to protect the voting rights of African American men
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  1. impeached Johnson
  2. Laws created by southern states to control newly freed slaves
  3. a hate group against African Americans
  4. a charge of misconduct made against the holder of a public office
  5. amendment that abolished slavery
  6. amendment that granted citizenship and equal civil and legal rights to African Americans
  7. the president's official way of denying a bill
  8. law that stated that a President could not dismiss appointed officials without the consent of Congress
  9. 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 • ...

EOC Review 7 2021-05-07

EOC Review 7 crossword puzzle
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  1. suffrage for women
  2. no unreasonable searches
  3. power not given to national government are reserved to the states
  4. suffrage regardless of race
  5. freedom of religion
  6. no poll tax
  7. right to jury and right to a lawyer
  8. no no quartering of soldiers during peace times
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  1. not limited to rights stated in bill of rights
  2. provides equal protection
  3. right to jury trial in cases over $20
  4. no cruel and unusual punishment
  5. abolished slavery
  6. right to bear arms
  7. no double jeopardy
  8. 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

Amendments of the U.S.A crossword puzzle
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  1. amendment nineteen gives women the right to
  2. number of amendment in the bill of rights
  3. amendment that abolished slavery
  4. amendment two gives people the right to bear arms
  5. created the bill of rights
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  1. total number of amendments
  2. which amendment limits the number of times a person may be elected to the presidency.
  3. amendment that gives you the right to express your opinion
  4. 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

7 Principles of the Constitution crossword puzzle
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  1. National and state government power is divided
  2. Restrained powers of the government; no tyranny
  3. Interprets the laws; supreme court
  4. The stream from the people, or population, to their representative
  5. Stated in the Bill of Rights; state individual rights
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  1. Enforces the laws; president
  2. No one branch has too much power; each branch has the power to check another
  3. Voting and electing
  4. State the amendments and wanted by the Anti-federalists
  5. John Locke; unalienable rights the government should protect
  6. Said yes to a strong state government
  7. Makes the laws; congress
  8. State first 10 amendments; limits the power of federal government, gives people their civil rights
  9. 3 branches of government; they are divided
  10. 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

APGOV 2.4B crossword puzzle
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  1. The term used to describe self-interested groups or factions
  2. The system in which the government is split into three branches
  3. The author of "Brutus No. 1"
  4. What Madison thought about the necessity of a Bill of Rights
  5. Madison’s belief that government needed this form to function well
  6. of Powers The system designed to prevent one branch of government from becoming too powerful
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  1. of Rights A document proposed by Anti-Federalists to protect individual rights
  2. & Proper The clause that gave the federal government power to make necessary laws
  3. The most powerful branch according to Madison
  4. The feared result of the majority’s power over the minority
  5. 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 • ...

204 History LIFEPAC Test 2022-03-01

204 History LIFEPAC Test crossword puzzle
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  1. Must be 35 years old and elected every 4 years
  2. The ______ of Representative has 435 members
  3. a rough draft of a law is called a __________
  4. Must be 30 years old and elected every 6 years
  5. the president can sign or ______ bill
  6. Must be 25 years old and elected every 2 years
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  1. The ______ of Rights protects certain rights and freedoms of Americans
  2. Article _____ is about the Legislative branch
  3. Article _____ is about the Judicial branch
  4. Each state has 2 votes in the _____________
  5. Article _____ is about the Executive branch
  6. ___________ to the constitution must be approved by Congress, the states, and the American people
  7. 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 • ...

articles of confederation 2025-03-05

articles of confederation crossword puzzle
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  1. of powers
  2. branch
  3. fifths compromise
  4. of confederation
  5. of rights
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  1. plan
  2. branch
  3. jersey plan
  4. and balances
  5. compromise
  6. branch
  7. rebellion

12 Clues: plan • branch • branch • branch • of powers • rebellion • of rights • compromise • jersey plan • and balances • of confederation • fifths compromise

Government 2025-11-25

Government crossword puzzle
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  1. the President can_________ a bill so it does not become law
  2. The branch makes the laws
  3. A few people rule
  4. the people have the power in this government
  5. Declaration of_____________
  6. Life,______________, and property
  7. changes to the Constitution
  8. The branch interprets the laws
  9. The_________________ of Independence
  10. Unreasonable search and _____________
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  1. _____________ v. Board of Education overturned legal segregation
  2. The branch enforces the law
  3. One person rules
  4. Philosopher that believed in natural rights
  5. In this type of democracy, the people vote for representatives to represent their interests
  6. _____________ and Balances ensures no one branch has too much power
  7. the nation's rulebook
  8. The 14th Amendment gave all formerly enslaved people this type of citizenship
  9. In Plessy v. Ferguson, the court ruled in favor of "________________, but equal."
  10. Rights, Life, Liberty, Property
  11. Process, The government your natural rights without_________
  12. 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 _____________ • ...

TEXAS GOVERNMNENT VOCAB 2023-10-20

TEXAS GOVERNMNENT VOCAB crossword puzzle
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  1. branch carries out the laws of the state
  2. branch make the laws of the state
  3. a subdivision of a county, town, city, or ward for election purposes
  4. an interest-bearing certificate of public or private indebtedness
  5. a draft of a law presented to a legislature for enactment
  6. a distinct often numbered section of a writing
  7. having two legislative chambers or houses
  8. 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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  1. of powers The division of basic government roles into branches
  2. having local self-government
  3. government The principle that requires all U.S. citizens, including government leaders, to obey the law. It also limits the power of the government.
  4. A system of government where power is shared between the central or federal government and the state government.
  5. and balances The ability of each branch of government to exercise checks or controls over the other branches
  6. sovereignty A government in which the people rule
  7. rights A personal liberty and privilege guaranteed to U.S. citizens by the Bill of Rights
  8. a charge usually of money imposed by authority on persons or property for public purposes
  9. A belief that government should be based on the consent of the people
  10. branch interprets the laws of the state
  11. the leader of a state
  12. 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 • ...

1964 Civil Rights Act Crossword 2025-05-30

1964 Civil Rights Act Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. full name of president to sign the Civil Rights Act of 1964
  2. civil rights activist that was an avid supporter of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 when it was suggested by John F. Kennedy
  3. government agency under the Department of Justice that peacefully tries to settle disagreements (abbreviation)
  4. date of the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (not including the year)
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  1. the action taken by a group of Southern Senators to delay the bill
  2. number of days the Senate debated the bill before voting on cloture
  3. full name of president to originally suggested the Civil Rights Act
  4. government agency created to ensure the employees are not discriminated against (abbreviation)
  5. 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) • ...

Documents & Principles 2014-01-12

Documents & Principles crossword puzzle
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  1. served as the model for Bill of Rights
  2. certain Unalienable Rights
  3. what government means not all powerful
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  1. guaranteed the rights of Englishman
  2. the people elect public officeholders
  3. freedom of religious, beliefs, and opinions
  4. weak Central Government
  5. the people rule
  6. equality under the law with majority rule
  7. 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

Civil liberties & Bill of Rights_MacDonald 2023-01-24

Civil liberties & Bill of Rights_MacDonald crossword puzzle
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  1. Constitutional and other legal protections against government action. These are formally set down in the Bill of Rights.
  2. Right to trial by jury in common-law cases
  3. No excessive bail, fines, or crule and unusual punishments
  4. Rights retained by the people
  5. No quartering soldiers without consent of the home owner
  6. Constitutional amendment protecting the freedom of speech, religion, press, and assembly
  7. No unreasonable searches and seizures
  8. 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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  1. Constitutional right to bear arms
  2. 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.
  3. Constitutional amendment added after the Civil War, incorporates the Bill of Rights to states through selective incorporation
  4. Rights reserved to the states
  5. 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 • ...

Constitutional Convention 2021-09-30

Constitutional Convention crossword puzzle
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  1. the Father of the Constitution would be James _____
  2. this amendment protects you from sitting in jail for several years before your trial
  3. group that believes a Bill of Rights would weaken our nation's government and ability to protect its people
  4. this amendment protects you from the police searching your car or home without probably cause or a search warrant
  5. the _____ compromise created two houses of congress, also known as a bicameral legislature
  6. this person within the executive branch is the commander in chief of the military
  7. under the Articles of Confederation, this is the number of states it took to agree in order to pass new legislation
  8. 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)
  9. the _____ act was included as a grievance in the Declaration of Independence and we would later be protected from it by the third amendment
  10. 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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  1. you are allowed to promote your religious beliefs because of this amendment
  2. Anti-Federalists wanted a Bill of Rights added to the Constitution to protect our _____ freedoms.
  3. Patrick Henry and George Mason were both _____ Federalists who wanted to limit the power of the federal government
  4. the _____ of the Articles of Confederation fear that the federal government would become too powerful
  5. this branch of government has power to overrule a law if it is unconstitutional
  6. this amendment grants everyone the right to due process
  7. serving a life sentence for a minor crime is prohibited because of this amendment
  8. Anti-Federalists believe that to avoid another monarchy, powers should be _____ between the Federal and State governments
  9. in a _____, we elected Congressmen and Congresswomen to represent us and carry out our beliefs
  10. the President has power to _____ (stop) a bill because of the principle of checks and balances
  11. this principle is represented by the tenth amendment and calls for Federal and State governments to share powers
  12. 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 • ...

Enlightenment and Revolution Test Review 2024-12-18

Enlightenment and Revolution Test Review crossword puzzle
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  1. method a system of making a theory with observations
  2. an latin inventor and early astronomer
  3. Revolution an age of going against normal church teaching and testing and discovering new things with observations and free thinking
  4. Newton a
  5. a sun centered universe theory
  6. of Rights
  7. Jefferson
  8. Locke
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  1. system
  2. a earth center universe theory
  3. despot
  4. and balances
  5. contract
  6. of Independence
  7. the Great
  8. 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 • ...

Bill of Rights & 3 Branches of Government 2025-09-16

Bill of Rights & 3 Branches of Government crossword puzzle
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  1. The Branch of Government that includes the Courts (8 letters)
  2. Freedom to say what you believe (6 letters)
  3. Freedom for newspapers and media (5 letters)
  4. Works with checks to stop too much power (8 letters)
  5. Freedom to ask the government for change (8 letters)
  6. Decides cases in court (5 letters)
  7. Freedom to practice your faith (8 letters)
  8. Freedom to protest and gather (8 letters)
  9. The president can do this to stop a law (4 letters)
  10. Leads the executive branch (9 letters)
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  1. The Branch of Government that includes Congress (11 letters)
  2. System where branches limit each other (6 letters)
  3. The Branch of Government that includes the President(9 letters)
  4. The police need a warrant to do this (6 letters)
  5. Group that makes laws (8 letters)
  6. Group of people who decide a court case (4 letters)
  7. Part of the judicial branch (5 letters)
  8. 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) • ...

NEW Revolutionary Crossword 2022-02-02

NEW Revolutionary Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Established a republican form of government
  2. Shot heard around the world
  3. Britain's response to the Boston Tea Party
  4. France surrendered to Britqain
  5. At war with Spain and France
  6. Protected citizens from the government
  7. Made a new translation of the Bible
  8. Executed James I
  9. Wrote the Bill of Rights
  10. Reason the colonists boycotted British goods
  11. Who restored the monarchy
  12. The amount of money to pay after a war
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  1. draft of declaration of independence was written
  2. France and the natives teamed up to fight Britain
  3. When the British opened fire in Boston
  4. Representatives from each colony came together to write the declaration of independence
  5. Promoted free speech
  6. Declared independence of America
  7. Also called the Bloodless Revolution
  8. War that broke out in 1642
  9. The British taxed teas in America
  10. Monarchy was restored
  11. Stopped expansion to Indian territory
  12. Life Liberty and Property
  13. 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 • ...

bill of rights cameron dillon 2017-10-17

bill of rights cameron dillon crossword puzzle
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  1. credited with creating the bill of rights
  2. states you have the right to a speedy trial
  3. the year the bill of rights was written
  4. gives the right to bear arms
  5. states you cant be searched, or have something that belongs to you taken without probable cause
  6. gives us the right to petition the Government for a redress of grievances
  7. first 10 amendments
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  1. The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
  2. no soldier will be allowed to quarter without consent of the owner
  3. Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
  4. 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 • ...

Social Studies Citizenship Cross Word 2020-10-07

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

sophia cobaugh 2020-09-15

sophia cobaugh crossword puzzle
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  1. body of government
  2. rights not dependent
  3. teachings of prophet
  4. right king
  5. emphasizing reason
  6. rule of people
  7. two assemblies
  8. monarchy shares power with government
  9. religion of Hebrews
  10. contains society
  11. democracy citizens rule
  12. government type of democracy
  13. name religion found by Jesus
  14. process of law work in orderly ways
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  1. of powers vesting
  2. catholic church roman Christianity
  3. nations nonprofit organization
  4. revolution replacement of james
  5. system compound
  6. action or process
  7. law part of English law
  8. contract agreement among members of society
  9. carta great character
  10. commandment laws handed down
  11. noble small groups
  12. ruled by powerful people
  13. called king
  14. citizens elect leaders
  15. culture and style of art
  16. 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 • ...

Influential Documents /Englightment 2025-09-25

Influential Documents /Englightment crossword puzzle
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  1. / Life,Liberty and Property
  2. / Limited the Power of the Monarchy(1215)
  3. Sense/Argued for independence (1777)
  4. /The government exists to serve the people
  5. /Intellectual movement often called the Age of Reason
  6. / Voice is the most important weapon people have against the government
  7. / Self-Government (1620)
  8. / Which branch holds the most power
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  1. Church/ The book Spirit of Laws was banned by the
  2. / separation of powers
  3. Republic/ The United States is a
  4. Rights /Not given or earned by a ruler
  5. 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) • ...

CE2 Review 2025-04-22

CE2 Review crossword puzzle
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  1. Ratifies a change to the US Constitution
  2. Everyone must follow the law, including those in government
  3. Extended rights of Englishment to the colonists
  4. Proposes a change to the VA Constitution
  5. Permission of the People; People are the source of any and all governmental power
  6. To formally change a document
  7. Document that outlines a government's structure, power, and the rights of citizens
  8. To approve
  9. First 10 Amendments to the US Constitution
  10. Rule by the People
  11. Sets up the current government of the United States
  12. The number of amendments to the US Constitution
  13. Proposed a change to the US Constitution
  14. Set up the FIRST government of the United States
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  1. Served as a model of the Bill of Rights
  2. We vote for elected officials to conduct government on our behalf
  3. Separated the US from Great Britain
  4. Government is not all-powerful
  5. Established Rule of Law and Limited Government
  6. 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 • ...

Forming a New Government 2025-01-23

Forming a New Government crossword puzzle
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  1. Delegates debated over how much ___ should be given to the new national government.
  2. A weakness of the Articles of Confederation: could not ___.
  3. First formal plan of government for the United States was the _____ of Confederation.
  4. The President is head of this Branch.
  5. Number of states needed to ratify the Constitution.
  6. President of the Constitutional Convention and President when the Bill of Rights was ratified
  7. The Constitution was written at a ___ that met in Philadelphia in 1787
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  1. The Great ____ settled the issue of representation with a two-house legislature.
  2. Principle of government that divides power between state and national government.
  3. Father of the Constitution
  4. The delegates _____ the Constitution at the end of the Convention.
  5. This branch makes the laws.
  6. The Bill of __ is a written guarantee of our individual freedoms.
  7. 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. • ...

french revolution 2023-09-22

french revolution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. peasents
  2. King of france
  3. believed in the separation of powers
  4. a king or queen
  5. time of making new ideas
  6. iduvidual who believed in natural rights
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  1. event that started the french revolution
  2. nobles
  3. clergy
  4. ended with the bill of rights

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

constitution puzzle 2021-02-05

constitution puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. branch, responsible from serving justice
  2. Hamilton, founding father
  3. support a individual political party
  4. and balances, counterbalance corruption in system branch´s
  5. Jefferson, third U.S president
  6. of rights, 10 amendments of the constitution
  7. branch, crate the laws
  8. rebellion, prevent taxing poor farmers
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  1. Burr, third vice president
  2. convention, rewrite or renew social code
  3. rights as a person
  4. legislative body of government
  5. branch, reinforce the laws
  6. plan, divide into two branch´s
  7. 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 • ...

CCoar_Revolutionarycrossword 2022-02-15

CCoar_Revolutionarycrossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. signed bill of rights
  2. catholic dynasty
  3. dissolved parliment
  4. installed republican government
  5. over absolute rule
  6. bloddless rebellion
  7. war was expensive causing....
  8. west of appalachian mountains
  9. divine right
  10. queen
Down
  1. war over expansion
  2. magna carta
  3. ____ the monarchy
  4. beheaded charles 1

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

Missouri constitution. 2024-02-29

Missouri constitution. crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the highest state court.
  2. select of the General Assembly.
  3. The governor has power
  4. There are two types of direct democracy
  5. There are 6 elected officers of the branch
  6. No U.S. or Missouri employee (or other state official) may serve in the .
  7. together are known as the
  8. bill and approve the rest
Down
  1. judges in Missouri are chosen through the
  2. Senators and Representatives are elected from districts
  3. The governor is from vetoing a bill approved by initiative or referendum because the people themselves said yes to it.
  4. Missouri law requires the budget be balanced each year.
  5. There are elected officers of the executive branch
  6. governments gain their power from the Missouri State Constitution.
  7. Bill of Rights contains sections
  8. 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 • ...

Political Vocabulary 2015-04-14

Political Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Podatek
  2. Senat
  3. Wolność
  4. Kongres/Zjazd
  5. Projekt_ustawy
  6. Etyka
  7. Komunizm
  8. Stolica
  9. Konstytucja
  10. Polityk
  11. Prawo
  12. Demokracja
  13. Przewodniczący
  14. Król
  15. Partia
Down
  1. Stany
  2. Debata
  3. Elekcja
  4. Sejm
  5. Rząd
  6. Federalny
  7. Królowa
  8. Prawa
  9. Kandydat
  10. Imigranci
  11. Lider
  12. Monarchia
  13. Premier

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

The Constitution & The Bill of Rights 2022-05-16

The Constitution & The Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the act of accusing a government official of a serious crime
  2. the right to bear arms is which amendment?
  3. the amendment that protects the rights of Americans who are suspected of a crime
  4. in conflict with the constitution
  5. the eight amendment protects citizens' rights to fair and reasonable ________ when they break the law
  6. the fourth amendment forbids ______ searches and seizures
Down
  1. the biggest court in our country with 9 justices serving on it for life
  2. the ______ ________ also forbids excessive bail
  3. the first 10 amendments to the constitution are called the ____ ____ ______
  4. the head of the executive branch
  5. approved; to have made a written document official by signing it
  6. to reject a bill and prevent it from becoming a law
  7. the us government's balance of powers can be compared to a three-legged ____
  8. a group of advisors to the president, including the heads of important departments
  9. the sixth amendment guarantees the right to a _______ ______ and the right to have a lawyer
  10. the _______ branch is responsible for carrying out the laws
  11. a group of citizens who decide the outcome of a trial
  12. 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 • ...

Constitution crossword 2024-12-20

Constitution crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the authority responsible for establishing policies that govern society
  2. meeting where the constitution was written in 1787
  3. a limited period of requirements
  4. sections of the U.S. document
  5. an Important document of the U.S.
  6. to approve a document or agreement formally
  7. Proposed a law presented to congress
  8. Highest court in the U.S. judicial system
  9. introduction to the constitution beginning with "we the people"
  10. a selection or decision between 2 people or opposing sides
  11. the president's power to reject a bill passed by Congress
  12. group of advisors to the president
Down
  1. system of government dividing power between national and state governments
  2. self-regulated
  3. legislative branch of the U.S. government
  4. Freedoms guaranteed to individuals often listed in the first ten amendments
  5. a person who legally belongs to a country and has the rights and protection of that country
  6. a change to law or legal document
  7. college that formally elects the president and vice president
  8. to formally accuse a public official of wrongdoing
  9. form of government where officials are elected by citizens
  10. the symbol of America
  11. a person who fights for their country
  12. 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 • ...

Zoe's Checks and balances crossword 2021-02-23

Zoe's Checks and balances crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. right to bear _____
  2. bill of _______
  3. the number of amendments contain in the bill of rights
  4. this amendment outlaws cruel and unusual punishment
Down
  1. right to a ____ trail
  2. amendment iv allows you to possess this if you want
  3. this freedom is one of three basic freedoms protected by the 1st amendment
  4. _____ 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

The Vietnam war 2025-05-09

The Vietnam war crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Issue leading to Civil War
  2. U.S. government founding document
  3. Frontier direction settlers moved
  4. Animal hunted by plains Indians
  5. Charge official with wrongdoing
  6. Built across the continent
  7. 1960s controversial war
  8. Colonist who opposed British rule
  9. British demand without colonial representation
  10. Act giving land to settlers
  11. Group deciding legal cases
  12. First president of United States
  13. Famous 1803 land purchase
  14. Built affordable automobile
  15. July 4, 1776 significance
  16. Refusal to buy goods
  17. Tax leading to colonial protests
  18. Industry in Texas plains
  19. Winter camp of Washington’s army
  20. Full membership in nation
  21. City of 1773 tea protest
  22. Area acquired by U.S.
  23. Tension between U.S. and USSR
  24. 16th president of United States
  25. Wrote Declaration of Independence
  26. New Deal president initials
  27. College that votes for president
  28. President during Great Depression
  29. Native peoples encountered settlers
  30. Major Southern crop
  31. Item dumped in harbor
  32. Midnight rider warned British coming
  33. Notorious gangster of Prohibition
  34. Of Representatives
  35. Renaissance of Black culture
  36. Land set aside for tribes
  37. Proclamation freeing enslaved people
  38. Age of rapid U.S. growth
Down
  1. First battle of Revolution
  2. Direction of U.S. expansion
  3. Industry started by Wright brothers
  4. Post-Civil War rebuilding period
  5. Conflict between North and South
  6. Essential right in Bill of Rights
  7. Highest U.S. court
  8. President’s rejection of bill
  9. Ban on alcohol
  10. Colonist who supported British rule
  11. Ready-to-fight colonial soldiers
  12. Protest walk or demonstration
  13. Dropped atomic bombs in WWII
  14. Act dividing tribal land
  15. Vehicle settlers used traveling West
  16. Right to vote
  17. Rush that brought settlers West
  18. Fought for equal rights
  19. Decision in a trial
  20. Coming to live permanently
  21. U.S. ally in Revolution
  22. Goal of civil rights movement
  23. Island for immigrants’ entry
  24. Lawmaking branch of government
  25. Person moving to another country
  26. Leader of civil rights movement
  27. Early Revolutionary War battle
  28. FDR’s economic recovery plan
  29. Of Rights protects freedoms
  30. Express delivered mail West
  31. First Secretary of Treasury
  32. President known for Indian Removal
  33. Oregon route for settlers
  34. Change or addition to Constitution
  35. Texas battle, “Remember” slogan
  36. Oil industry leader
  37. Battle in Pennsylvania, 1863
  38. 100 members lawmaking body
  39. Formal agreement between nations
  40. Steel industry leader
  41. President who issued famous Doctrine
  42. 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

Constitution Facts crossword puzzle
Across
  1. who needed help signing the US Constitution
  2. amendment that made voting age 18
  3. how many children President John Tyler had
  4. what "state" ratified the Constitution before it was officially a state
  5. only President to have served more than two elected terms
  6. Father of Constition
  7. what other language appears, besides English, in the US Constitution
  8. the US Constitution is the ___ and shortest written constitution currently in use in the world
Down
  1. what city did the delegates meet for the Constitutional Convention
  2. what state is misspelled in the US Constitution
  3. approximately how many words are in the US Constitution (not including Bill of Rights)
  4. system established to elect the president
  5. what founding father did not sign the US Constitution
  6. number of amendments in the Bill of Rights
  7. how many articles are in the US Constitution
  8. president who had 2 opossums and alligators as pets while in office
  9. only amendment to have been appealed
  10. bird that Ben Franklin allegedly wanted as the national bird instead of the eagle
  11. 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

Louisiana Gov Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Necessary and ——————- Clause
  2. a count of the population issued by the government for demographic changes
  3. one who brings a court action against another
  4. ——— group is a group of people who work together for similar interests or goals
  5. rise in price of goods and services
  6. no coalition is strong enough to form a majority and establish policy, as a result nothing may get done
  7. “states rights” amendment
  8. lifting of government rules & restrictions
  9. political party’s statement of its goals and policies for the next four years is a party’s ———-
  10. Declaration of Independence author
Down
  1. newspapers and magazines are examples of ——- print
  2. group of important advisors to the president
  3. state that could go either way in a presidential election
  4. the rights that must be read to those arrested
  5. chief executive’s power to reject a bill passed by legislature
  6. A proposed law
  7. a law established by following earlier judicial decisions
  8. a strategy in which organized interests seek to influence the passage of legislation by exerting direct pressure on legislature members
  9. AKA “spoils system”
  10. use of unlimited time for debate in the Senate
  11. 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 • ...

U.S. Constitution Crossword Puzzle #1 2021-02-02

U.S. Constitution Crossword Puzzle #1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Samuel ___; Leader of anti-British group in Boston; one of the first to urge revolt against Britain.
  2. Camp near Philadelphia where General Washington and his men suffered severe hardships during the winter of 1777-1778.
  3. Congress is called the ___ branch of our government.
  4. John P. ___: American naval hero during the Revolutionary War who said, "I have not yet begun to fight."
  5. Catholic nobleman/lord and proprietor of Maryland Colony which provided religious freedom.
  6. April 19, 1775 was well noted in ___ and Concord; marked the beginning of the Revolutionary War.
  7. Nathan ___: American patriot executed by the British; regretting having only one life to give to his country.
  8. The right to freedom of the ___ is guaranteed by the Bill of Rights.
  9. The ___ Plan proposed a new, strong central government with three branches - with Legislative seats by population.
  10. United States ____ is the place where Congress meets.
  11. There are 100 senators in the United States Senate because there are 2 from each ___.
  12. The Supreme Court is called the ___ branch of our government.
  13. George ___: President who was the first commander-in-chief of the U.S. Army and Navy.
  14. Benedict ___; Colonial officer; planned to turn over to the British the fort at West Point.
  15. The right to vote is the most important right granted to U.S. ____.
  16. The right to ___ is one benefit of being a citizen of the United States.
  17. Patrick ___ said, "Give me liberty or give me death".
  18. Treaty of ___ (1783); Britain recognized American Independence and ended the war.
Down
  1. Thomas ___: Wrote pamphlet "Common Sense" which helped colonist decide for independence from Britain.
  2. James ___: Virginia delegate to the Constitutional Convention; he, Hamilton, and Jay authored "The Federalist".
  3. The British Coercive Acts closed Boston ___ to punish the colonist for the Boston Tea Party.
  4. British general whose surrender at Yorktown in Oct., 1781, ended the fighting in the Revolutionary War.
  5. The Basic belief of the Declaration of Independence is that all men are created ___.
  6. The right to bear ___ is guaranteed by the Bill of Rights.
  7. William ___: The Quaker founder, leader, and proprietor of the colony of Pennsylvania.
  8. The right to ___ assembly is guaranteed by the Bill of Rights.
  9. Where does freedom of speech come from?
  10. English religious exiles who settled in New England; established Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1630.
  11. The right to freedom of ___ is guaranteed by the Bill of Rights.
  12. There is no ____ to the number of times a senator may be elected.
  13. The right to travel with a U.S. ___ is one benefit of being a citizen of the U.S.
  14. 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

EOC Final Crossword 2025 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the sharing of power between the national, state, and local governments
  2. each branch of government has the power to limit the powers of the other branches
  3. people rule!
  4. legal tradition
  5. established the first national government of the U.S.
  6. everyone must follow the law
  7. the judiciary’s power to declare a law or an executive action unconstitutional.
  8. the implied agreement between people and society
  9. the tactic of speaking to delay or kill a bill in the Senate
  10. government power is divided between three branches, each with their own roles, powers, and responsibilities
  11. Presidential directives to the Federal Bureaucracy
  12. the document that stated that everyone is equal because everyone has natural rights, and the purpose of government is to protect rights
Down
  1. the president’s use of twitter, e.g.
  2. an addition to the U.S. Constitution; a rule that the government has to follow.
  3. Congress’s job to check on the work of government agencies
  4. idea from the Magna Carta; government must follow legal steps when dealing with people accused on criminal behavior
  5. the first written social contract in the Americas.
  6. the grandma of the U.S. Constitution;
  7. government is NOT all-powerful
  8. the number of Senators needed to stop
  9. the application of the Bill of Rights to the state governments.
  10. the right to vote
  11. represents the leadership of the U.S. military
  12. 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 • ...

Magna Carta 2021-02-04

Magna Carta crossword puzzle
Across
  1. reimplant
  2. prince of wales
  3. droit
  4. a king of englnad
  5. ally
  6. english civil war
Down
  1. bill of rights
  2. the say so
  3. cromwell ironside
  4. democrat
  5. english civil war
  6. heeler

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

Ellen Group US History 1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. ___________ Hall is where the Declaration was signed.
  2. The opposite of "private"
  3. Rules keep _______.
  4. The ______ of Rights includes the first 10 amendments to the Constitution.
  5. They write stories.
  6. Benjamin _________ helped to frame the Constitution.
  7. Another word for "declaration"
  8. We must follow the _______.
  9. "to join together"
  10. Rules give people _________.
Down
  1. ________ of Independence is celebrated.
  2. One is ______ when one stands on one's own two feet.
  3. The first capital of America.
  4. The _________ is another important document that was signed in 1787.
  5. ________ Bell is an important symbol of freedom.
  6. The name for the first 13 "states" of America
  7. The story about the past
  8. Another word for "shout"
  9. _______ 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

Buford Civics Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Study of duties, rights, & privileges of citizens
  2. Love and loyal support of one's country
  3. Government run by the people
  4. Preliminary statement
  5. Something that is due a person
  6. Proposed law
  7. Statement of a political party's views
  8. High regard; honor; esteem
  9. Process to admit a person as a citizen
  10. Meeting of Congress
  11. Fundamental governing principles of a nation
Down
  1. The condition of being free
  2. Person who runs for elected office
  3. Coming into a foreign country to live
  4. Consisting of two houses
  5. People who live in a voting district
  6. Survey taken to measure public opinion
  7. Loyal member of a state by birth or choice
  8. Prejudice in favor or against something
  9. 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 • ...

1.3 Crossword Puzzle 2022-09-15

1.3 Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. this pleased the small states
  2. number of articles in the original bill of rights
  3. the number of houses congress has
  4. federalists were typically from this region
  5. Votes the states got with the first government structure
  6. central government became this so the articles failed
  7. bill of rights summarizes these
  8. people who opposed a strong central government
  9. population determines this
  10. routes that native americans took to go west
  11. branch of government that interprets the laws
  12. this state entered as a free state
  13. this territory was purchased for $15 million
Down
  1. the document that we use today for our government structure
  2. people in favor of constitution
  3. This type of articles was the first government structure
  4. democratic-republicans were typically from this region
  5. this doctrine warned europe to not interfere with the americas
  6. nickname was old hickory
  7. this system allowed administration to pick their own cabinet
  8. court judiciary act of 1789 created this ultimate court
  9. the other first political party along with the federalists
  10. this compromise created the mason-dixon line
  11. 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 • ...

Bill Of Rights Gavin Harris 2022-01-21

Bill Of Rights Gavin Harris crossword puzzle
Across
  1. In the first amendment you have the right to speech, press and ______
  2. In the second amendment you have the right to _____
  3. When arrested you have the right to go through _____
  4. Prevents the government from creating or favoring a _____
  5. what amendment states the court can't charge excessive bail and fines and cruel/unusual punishments
  6. A police officer should tell you you're rights
Down
  1. A person cannot be tried twice for the same offense
  2. You cannot have property taken away without _____ in the fifth amendment
  3. the Federal Government only has those ____ delegated in the Constitution
  4. In the fifth amendment the People have the right against ______
  5. Cops need a ______ to legally search your property
  6. You have the right to a ______ trial in court
  7. 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

Bill of Rights Vocabulary Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The banning of printed materials or films due to alarming or offensive ideas they contain
  2. The right to vote
  3. Following the established legal process
  4. Written untruths that are harmful to your reputation
  5. The freedom to think and act without government interference
  6. A person officially charged with a crime
  7. The social separation of races
Down
  1. Unfair treatment based on prejudice against certain groups
  2. The right to say our opinions, in public or private
  3. A strong reason to think that a person or property was involved in a crime
  4. Spoken truths that are harmful to your reputation
  5. A formal request for government action
  6. 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 • ...

Let's Break down Reconstruction 2017-09-28

Let's Break down Reconstruction crossword puzzle
Across
  1. pledge loyalty
  2. Slaves are free
  3. Divided the South
  4. Freedman works for supplies
  5. restored rights for whites
  6. Northern businessmen
Down
  1. right to vote
  2. land rented by farmers
  3. Equal rights to Blacks
  4. restricted freedoms for Blacks
  5. ignore a bill
  6. traitors
  7. help for those disturbed by civil war
  8. democrats who took control
  9. 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

US history, KNMWAQwErtfgvhjun crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Warren CSDVGFNKHJDFSC
  2. VXBFGDNMJHM
  3. Boycott ZCDFSGHJ
  4. Hiss XZSDFHGNJHMN
  5. VDFGHJM,
  6. Parks DFSGHJ
  7. SDHMJN
  8. Scare VXFBGDHFJG
Down
  1. Boom VDSFGHJMB
  2. Rights FSAEGHBNM
  3. sfaEDGRHJ
  4. Doctrine SFDGHJN
  5. FAEGSRDHTFGHJ
  6. Bill BCFGJ
  7. Blockade ZSDFGNHB
  8. VDGFNBMJ,

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

US history, KNMWAQwErtfgvhjun crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Warren CSDVGFNKHJDFSC
  2. VXBFGDNMJHM
  3. Boycott ZCDFSGHJ
  4. Hiss XZSDFHGNJHMN
  5. VDFGHJM,
  6. Parks DFSGHJ
  7. SDHMJN
  8. Scare VXFBGDHFJG
Down
  1. Boom VDSFGHJMB
  2. Rights FSAEGHBNM
  3. sfaEDGRHJ
  4. Doctrine SFDGHJN
  5. FAEGSRDHTFGHJ
  6. Bill BCFGJ
  7. Blockade ZSDFGNHB
  8. VDGFNBMJ,

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

The Role of a DSP 2014-08-06

The Role of a DSP crossword puzzle
Across
  1. de-escalate
  2. motivation
  3. verbal versus nonverbal
  4. Speak up
  5. Support and cooperation
  6. Chain of Command
  7. respecting privacy
  8. don't tread on me
  9. understanding difference
Down
  1. Agreement for services
  2. Method to Bill
  3. protect
  4. Follow safety protocols
  5. don't judge
  6. celebrate diversity
  7. keeping clients safe
  8. standards to live by
  9. follow the rules
  10. staying true
  11. Creating access to community
  12. 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

Constitution Education crossword puzzle
Across
  1. term of a Supreme Court Justice
  2. who can veto a bill
  3. branch created by Article III
  4. number of years in a Representative’s term
  5. what branch is the president in
  6. number of justices in the Supreme Court
  7. where is the preamble located in the Constitution
  8. 538 is the number of electoral…
  9. number of years in a Senator’s term
Down
  1. first branch
  2. number of years in a presidents term
  3. title given to “president of senate”
  4. number of amendments in the Bill Of Rights
  5. number of principles in constitution
  6. 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 • ...

US history, KNMWAQwErtfgvhjun 2023-04-24

US history, KNMWAQwErtfgvhjun crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Warren CSDVGFNKHJDFSC
  2. VXBFGDNMJHM
  3. Boycott ZCDFSGHJ
  4. Hiss XZSDFHGNJHMN
  5. VDFGHJM,
  6. Parks DFSGHJ
  7. SDHMJN
  8. Scare VXFBGDHFJG
Down
  1. Boom VDSFGHJMB
  2. Rights FSAEGHBNM
  3. sfaEDGRHJ
  4. Doctrine SFDGHJN
  5. FAEGSRDHTFGHJ
  6. Bill BCFGJ
  7. Blockade ZSDFGNHB
  8. VDGFNBMJ,

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

US history, KNMWAQwErtfgvhjun crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Warren CSDVGFNKHJDFSC
  2. VXBFGDNMJHM
  3. Boycott ZCDFSGHJ
  4. Hiss XZSDFHGNJHMN
  5. VDFGHJM,
  6. Parks DFSGHJ
  7. SDHMJN
  8. Scare VXFBGDHFJG
Down
  1. Boom VDSFGHJMB
  2. Rights FSAEGHBNM
  3. sfaEDGRHJ
  4. Doctrine SFDGHJN
  5. FAEGSRDHTFGHJ
  6. Bill BCFGJ
  7. Blockade ZSDFGNHB
  8. VDGFNBMJ,

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

Federalist Era crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The nation's capital was named after this president.
  2. He was the first Head of State Department.
  3. The most powerful court in U.S. (two words)
  4. Hamilton was the head of this department.
  5. Extra tax added to imported goods
  6. The number of amendments that make the Bill of Rights
Down
  1. Paper notes that promise to repay.
  2. The Bill of Rights limits the power of ______
  3. 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

US history, KNMWAQwErtfgvhjun crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Warren CSDVGFNKHJDFSC
  2. VXBFGDNMJHM
  3. Boycott ZCDFSGHJ
  4. Hiss XZSDFHGNJHMN
  5. VDFGHJM,
  6. Parks DFSGHJ
  7. SDHMJN
  8. Scare VXFBGDHFJG
Down
  1. Boom VDSFGHJMB
  2. Rights FSAEGHBNM
  3. sfaEDGRHJ
  4. Doctrine SFDGHJN
  5. FAEGSRDHTFGHJ
  6. Bill BCFGJ
  7. Blockade ZSDFGNHB
  8. VDGFNBMJ,

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

US history, KNMWAQwErtfgvhjun crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Warren CSDVGFNKHJDFSC
  2. VXBFGDNMJHM
  3. Boycott ZCDFSGHJ
  4. Hiss XZSDFHGNJHMN
  5. VDFGHJM,
  6. Parks DFSGHJ
  7. SDHMJN
  8. Scare VXFBGDHFJG
Down
  1. Boom VDSFGHJMB
  2. Rights FSAEGHBNM
  3. sfaEDGRHJ
  4. Doctrine SFDGHJN
  5. FAEGSRDHTFGHJ
  6. Bill BCFGJ
  7. Blockade ZSDFGNHB
  8. VDGFNBMJ,

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

US history, KNMWAQwErtfgvhjun crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Warren CSDVGFNKHJDFSC
  2. VXBFGDNMJHM
  3. Boycott ZCDFSGHJ
  4. Hiss XZSDFHGNJHMN
  5. VDFGHJM,
  6. Parks DFSGHJ
  7. SDHMJN
  8. Scare VXFBGDHFJG
Down
  1. Boom VDSFGHJMB
  2. Rights FSAEGHBNM
  3. sfaEDGRHJ
  4. Doctrine SFDGHJN
  5. FAEGSRDHTFGHJ
  6. Bill BCFGJ
  7. Blockade ZSDFGNHB
  8. VDGFNBMJ,

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

US history, KNMWAQwErtfgvhjun crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Warren CSDVGFNKHJDFSC
  2. VXBFGDNMJHM
  3. Boycott ZCDFSGHJ
  4. Hiss XZSDFHGNJHMN
  5. VDFGHJM,
  6. Parks DFSGHJ
  7. SDHMJN
  8. Scare VXFBGDHFJG
Down
  1. Boom VDSFGHJMB
  2. Rights FSAEGHBNM
  3. sfaEDGRHJ
  4. Doctrine SFDGHJN
  5. FAEGSRDHTFGHJ
  6. Bill BCFGJ
  7. Blockade ZSDFGNHB
  8. VDGFNBMJ,

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 2 2021-01-25

Unit 2 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. English War against the French and the Indians
  2. Part of the Intolerable Acts
  3. First Representative government in colonial America
  4. British East India Company does not pay same import tax as other importers
  5. Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine in favor of separating from England
  6. British Parliament did not interfere in the government of the colonies, and America existed in relative political isolation
  7. establishing colonies to provide profit for the mother country
  8. founded the 13 colonies.
  9. Punishments for Boston Tea Party – curfew, Britain closed Boston Harbor
  10. one person elected to make decisions on the behalf of others
Down
  1. Contained majority rule, consent of the governed, protected minority rights
  2. a numerical majority holds the power (most votes wins)
  3. Definition – England requires ALL colonial shipments stop at English ports
  4. Colonies declare their independence
  5. The government is restricted in what it can do (government does not have absolute power)
  6. The government is only effective if the people allow the government to have power over them.
  7. Direct Democracy - issues decided by majority rule
  8. England banned settlements west of Appalachian Mountains to the end of the French and Indian War
  9. British find colonists stockpiling weapons, so they attack colonists. Colonists win the battle
  10. English Bill of Rights is a source for our Bill of Rights.
  11. Established the principle of Limited Government
  12. Each person votes on their own behalf; one person = one vote
  13. 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) • ...

Unit 2 2021-01-25

Unit 2 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. English War against the French and the Indians
  2. Part of the Intolerable Acts
  3. First Representative government in colonial America
  4. British East India Company does not pay same import tax as other importers
  5. Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine in favor of separating from England
  6. British Parliament did not interfere in the government of the colonies, and America existed in relative political isolation
  7. establishing colonies to provide profit for the mother country
  8. founded the 13 colonies.
  9. Punishments for Boston Tea Party – curfew, Britain closed Boston Harbor
  10. one person elected to make decisions on the behalf of others
Down
  1. Contained majority rule, consent of the governed, protected minority rights
  2. a numerical majority holds the power (most votes wins)
  3. Definition – England requires ALL colonial shipments stop at English ports
  4. Colonies declare their independence
  5. The government is restricted in what it can do (government does not have absolute power)
  6. The government is only effective if the people allow the government to have power over them.
  7. Direct Democracy - issues decided by majority rule
  8. England banned settlements west of Appalachian Mountains to the end of the French and Indian War
  9. British find colonists stockpiling weapons, so they attack colonists. Colonists win the battle
  10. English Bill of Rights is a source for our Bill of Rights.
  11. Established the principle of Limited Government
  12. Each person votes on their own behalf; one person = one vote
  13. 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) • ...

Parker Endecott Government Crossword Hour 2 2025-04-16

Parker Endecott Government Crossword Hour 2 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A right to reject a decision.
  2. To even out every branch.
  3. Highest ranking in a city or county.
  4. The power to make rules.
  5. Governing body of a nation, state, or community.
  6. The opening words to the constitution.
  7. A document written in 1787.
  8. Freedom.
  9. Legislative branch of the federal government.
Down
  1. An area of production.
  2. Second highest-ranking office.
  3. Administration of justice by courts and judges.
  4. Leader of a nation
  5. Head of a political region.
  6. Affects the way that you live.
  7. A specific law.
  8. Lawlessness and disorder of a country.
  9. A formal addition to a law.
  10. Someone who presides over court proceedings.
  11. Being a part of a country.

20 Clues: Freedom. • A specific law. • Leader of a nation • An area of production. • The power to make rules. • To even out every branch. • Being a part of a country. • Head of a political region. • A formal addition to a law. • A document written in 1787. • A right to reject a decision. • Second highest-ranking office. • Affects the way that you live. • Highest ranking in a city or county. • ...

Governents around the World 2019-01-07

Governents around the World crossword puzzle
Across
  1. cruel treatment by a person in control
  2. Ruled by a group
  3. the idea of a limited government
  4. Example of human rights violations
  5. Greek Philphosopher
  6. governement has all the power
  7. The right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
  8. Ruled by one person
Down
  1. U.S., Canada, and Mexico have this type of government
  2. English bill of rights
  3. Ruled by a Kind or Queen
  4. Example of human rights violations

12 Clues: Ruled by a group • Greek Philphosopher • Ruled by one person • English bill of rights • Ruled by a Kind or Queen • governement has all the power • the idea of a limited government • Example of human rights violations • Example of human rights violations • cruel treatment by a person in control • U.S., Canada, and Mexico have this type of government • ...

US government 2022-05-14

US government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. party of Trump
  2. written policies to vote on
  3. current Vice-president
  4. appoints judges
  5. The legislative branch
  6. gerrymandered
  7. current Majority leader
  8. The highest court
  9. party in office
  10. 438 representatives
Down
  1. tie-breaker of the Senate
  2. Seattle-area rep
  3. election after president wins
  4. The Constitution specifies these
  5. Population-based
  6. includes the cabinet
  7. the number of justices
  8. Two per state
  9. US Senator from Washington
  10. the current Speaker

20 Clues: Two per state • gerrymandered • party of Trump • appoints judges • party in office • Seattle-area rep • Population-based • The highest court • the current Speaker • 438 representatives • includes the cabinet • current Vice-president • The legislative branch • the number of justices • current Majority leader • tie-breaker of the Senate • US Senator from Washington • written policies to vote on • ...

US history, KNMWAQwErtfgvhjun 2023-04-24

US history, KNMWAQwErtfgvhjun crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Warren CSDVGFNKHJDFSC
  2. VXBFGDNMJHM
  3. Boycott ZCDFSGHJ
  4. Hiss XZSDFHGNJHMN
  5. VDFGHJM,
  6. Parks DFSGHJ
  7. SDHMJN
  8. Scare VXFBGDHFJG
Down
  1. Boom VDSFGHJMB
  2. Rights FSAEGHBNM
  3. sfaEDGRHJ
  4. Doctrine SFDGHJN
  5. FAEGSRDHTFGHJ
  6. Bill BCFGJ
  7. Blockade ZSDFGNHB
  8. VDGFNBMJ,

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

Constitution Crossword 2022-09-15

Constitution Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Amendment that prevents soldiers from moving into your house
  2. Amendment that grants us freedom of religion, press, speech, and the freedom to petition the government
  3. The document that contains the Bill of Rights
  4. Amendment that protects people from unreasonable search and seizure
  5. Amendment that protects you from cruel and unusual punishment
  6. Changes that have been made to the constitution
Down
  1. Amendment that grants you the right to remain silent
  2. Amendment grants you a speedy trial and a jury of peers
  3. Amendment that means the national government doesn't get to create extra powers from those given to the state and people
  4. Amendment that protects our right to bear arms
  5. Amendment protects rights not written in the bill of rights (such as privacy)
  6. Amendment means you have a jury trial and that there isn't double jeopardy

12 Clues: The document that contains the Bill of Rights • Amendment that protects our right to bear arms • Changes that have been made to the constitution • Amendment that grants you the right to remain silent • Amendment grants you a speedy trial and a jury of peers • Amendment that prevents soldiers from moving into your house • ...

The Constitution and Bill of Rights 2023-02-10

The Constitution and Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. it took 9/13 states to__________the Constitution
  2. the eight amendment protects you from cruel and/or unusual _______________
  3. Bill of _________
  4. Arms the second amendment is the right to ___________
  5. if a federal official commits a crime the House of Representatives can ____________them from their spot
  6. the first amendment gives freedom of _________, press, religion, protest, and assembly.
Down
  1. the articles of confederation were revised at a _________
  2. the seventh amendment gives you the right to a trial by ________
  3. of Confederation an agreement among the 13 colonies that served as the nation’s first frame of government
  4. brief introductory statement of the Constitution’s fundamental purposes and principles
  5. the government has three __________ (executive, legislative, judicial)
  6. of Rights the first 10 amendments

12 Clues: Bill of _________ • of Rights the first 10 amendments • it took 9/13 states to__________the Constitution • Arms the second amendment is the right to ___________ • the articles of confederation were revised at a _________ • the seventh amendment gives you the right to a trial by ________ • the government has three __________ (executive, legislative, judicial) • ...

Unit 2 2021-01-25

Unit 2 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. English Bill of Rights is a source for our Bill of Rights.
  2. one person elected to make decisions on the behalf of others
  3. Established the principle of Limited Government
  4. founded the 13 colonies.
  5. British Parliament did not interfere in the government of the colonies, and America existed in relative political isolation
  6. England banned settlements west of Appalachian Mountains to the end of the French and Indian War
  7. British find colonists stockpiling weapons, so they attack colonists. Colonists win the battle
  8. The government is restricted in what it can do (government does not have absolute power)
  9. British East India Company does not pay same import tax as other importers
  10. English War against the French and the Indians
  11. Each person votes on their own behalf; one person = one vote
  12. Part of the Intolerable Acts
Down
  1. Punishments for Boston Tea Party – curfew, Britain closed Boston Harbor
  2. Contained majority rule, consent of the governed, protected minority rights
  3. Colonies declare their independence
  4. First Representative government in colonial America
  5. establishing colonies to provide profit for the mother country
  6. Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine in favor of separating from England
  7. a numerical majority holds the power (most votes wins)
  8. The government is only effective if the people allow the government to have power over them.
  9. Tax on common goods (paper, stamps, cards) to repay debt from French and Indian War
  10. Direct Democracy - issues decided by majority rule
  11. Definition – England requires ALL colonial shipments stop at English ports

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) • ...

Unit 2 2021-01-25

Unit 2 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. English Bill of Rights is a source for our Bill of Rights.
  2. one person elected to make decisions on the behalf of others
  3. Established the principle of Limited Government
  4. founded the 13 colonies.
  5. British Parliament did not interfere in the government of the colonies, and America existed in relative political isolation
  6. England banned settlements west of Appalachian Mountains to the end of the French and Indian War
  7. British find colonists stockpiling weapons, so they attack colonists. Colonists win the battle
  8. The government is restricted in what it can do (government does not have absolute power)
  9. British East India Company does not pay same import tax as other importers
  10. English War against the French and the Indians
  11. Each person votes on their own behalf; one person = one vote
  12. Part of the Intolerable Acts
Down
  1. Punishments for Boston Tea Party – curfew, Britain closed Boston Harbor
  2. Contained majority rule, consent of the governed, protected minority rights
  3. Colonies declare their independence
  4. First Representative government in colonial America
  5. establishing colonies to provide profit for the mother country
  6. Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine in favor of separating from England
  7. a numerical majority holds the power (most votes wins)
  8. The government is only effective if the people allow the government to have power over them.
  9. Tax on common goods (paper, stamps, cards) to repay debt from French and Indian War
  10. Direct Democracy - issues decided by majority rule
  11. Definition – England requires ALL colonial shipments stop at English ports

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) • ...

7th Grade Crossword 2025-04-02

7th Grade Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The branch that creates laws
  2. Amendment #: Rights to protect people accused of a crime; You do not have to testify or incriminate yourself (say you're guilty of a crime)
  3. The political party that supported a Bill of Rights and feared a strong central government
  4. The branch that enforces laws
  5. Amendment #: No citizen can be forced to quarter (house) soldiers
  6. Amendment #: No cruel and unusual punishment for people accused of a crime
  7. 5 freedoms: speech, press, religion, assembly (protest), petition (bring a complaint to the government)
  8. To approve
  9. The branch that interprets laws
  10. A change to the Constitution
  11. Amendment #: Right to keep and bear arms (guns)
Down
  1. The first 10 Amendments of the Constitution
  2. Amendment #: Protects against unreasonable search and seizure (taking of ones' property) by the government
  3. A main leader of the AntiFederalists
  4. A main leader of the Federalists
  5. Division between federal/central and local governments
  6. An introduction
  7. Amendment #: Right to a trial by jury in civil cases
  8. Amendment #:Amendment stating that the powers not given to the federal government are reserved (given) to the states
  9. Amendment #: Protests people accused of crimes; You have the right to a speedy and public trial
  10. The political party that supported a strong central government and was led by Alexander Hamilton
  11. Amendment #: Citizen's rights are not limited to those listed in the Constitution
  12. A presidnet's way of denying a bill
  13. Amendment #: Amendment stating that the powers not given to the federal government are reserved (given) to the states

24 Clues: To approve • An introduction • The branch that creates laws • A change to the Constitution • The branch that enforces laws • The branch that interprets laws • A main leader of the Federalists • A presidnet's way of denying a bill • A main leader of the AntiFederalists • The first 10 Amendments of the Constitution • Amendment #: Right to keep and bear arms (guns) • ...

Samantha Carigga's Liberty Crossword 2022-02-21

Samantha Carigga's Liberty Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. (one right the bill of rights gave you) freedom of ____.
  2. topic that was argued a lot in the 18th century
  3. people who opposed the constitution
  4. central gov suspiciously looked like what (second word is abbreviated)
  5. _____ _____ stated that our free institution of government has failed (first and last name)
  6. the abusive power is coming from the ___ of the majority
  7. how many years could presidents serve
  8. man who drafted the bill of rights (first and last name)
  9. ____ states had to ratify for the constitution to be law of land
Down
  1. the ____ have written a blueprint for a new nation
  2. means a system of ideas/ideals and became "the basis of our existance"
  3. James Madison is told to ____ at meetings
  4. Charles Wilson Peale offered the public what?
  5. Nathanal Gorham asked Prince Henry from ____ to be Americas king

14 Clues: people who opposed the constitution • how many years could presidents serve • James Madison is told to ____ at meetings • Charles Wilson Peale offered the public what? • topic that was argued a lot in the 18th century • the ____ have written a blueprint for a new nation • (one right the bill of rights gave you) freedom of ____. • ...

Creating the U.S. Government 2023-04-30

Creating the U.S. Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The Constitutional ____________'s goal was to improve the Articles of Confederation.
  2. The introduction to the Constitution, explains the purpose of the Constitution
  3. The number of branches under the Articles of Confederation
  4. ___________ of powers: the powers and duties of the government are divided among different branches
  5. an agreement among the 13 colonies that served as the first U.S. Constitution
  6. the branch of government that decides what laws mean
Down
  1. the branch of government that makes laws
  2. The Bill of Rights were the first ten _________ to the Constitution, guaranteeing basic rights of all citizens
  3. the branch of government that carries out the laws
  4. a refusal to sign a bill into law
  5. wanted states to be united into one powerful nation, supported the "New" Constituion
  6. to sign or make official
  7. taxes on products coming into a country
  8. The Articles of Confederation created a ______ central government.
  9. a person who supported the Articles of Confederation
  10. an agreement, usually between two nations

16 Clues: to sign or make official • a refusal to sign a bill into law • taxes on products coming into a country • the branch of government that makes laws • an agreement, usually between two nations • the branch of government that carries out the laws • a person who supported the Articles of Confederation • the branch of government that decides what laws mean • ...

Chapter 4.1 2019-11-22

Chapter 4.1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. buying and selling goods and services, especially when many people are involved
  2. a written document that describes the structure and powers of a national or state government.
  3. Bill of Rights act passed by the British Parliament in 1689
  4. an organization or alliance of several groups joined together.
  5. a relationship, between two countries or people, in which each side receives benefits
Down
  1. the name of the branch of government that is responsible for making laws in a nation or state.
  2. a region, including land and water, that is administered by or under the control of a government.
  3. Convention ook place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1787
  4. also called money, refers to an accepted method of exchange for goods or services.
  5. major slowdown in the economy
  6. of rights written list of people’s rights
  7. Northwest Ordinance of 1787 one of several federal laws that addressed the Northwest Territory.
  8. Continental Congress a meeting of political leaders that began in Philadelphia in May 1775.

13 Clues: major slowdown in the economy • of rights written list of people’s rights • Convention ook place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1787 • Bill of Rights act passed by the British Parliament in 1689 • an organization or alliance of several groups joined together. • buying and selling goods and services, especially when many people are involved • ...

4.1 2019-11-22

4.1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. also called money, refers to an accepted method of exchange for goods or services.
  2. major slowdown in the economy
  3. Convention ook place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1787
  4. the name of the branch of government that is responsible for making laws in a nation or state.
  5. Bill of Rights act passed by the British Parliament in 1689
Down
  1. buying and selling goods and services, especially when many people are involved
  2. Northwest Ordinance of 1787 one of several federal laws that addressed the Northwest Territory.
  3. an organization or alliance of several groups joined together.
  4. of rights written list of people’s rights
  5. a relationship, between two countries or people, in which each side receives benefits
  6. a written document that describes the structure and powers of a national or state government.
  7. Continental Congress a meeting of political leaders that began in Philadelphia in May 1775.
  8. a region, including land and water, that is administered by or under the control of a government.

13 Clues: major slowdown in the economy • of rights written list of people’s rights • Convention ook place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1787 • Bill of Rights act passed by the British Parliament in 1689 • an organization or alliance of several groups joined together. • buying and selling goods and services, especially when many people are involved • ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2019-01-22

Martin Luther King Jr. Day crossword puzzle
Across
  1. MLK Day is celebrated the ___ day in January.
  2. Peace Prize prize awarded in 1964
  3. killed
  4. President who signed the bill making MLK a national holiday.
  5. Parks Woman who would not give her seat to a white man.
  6. 250,000 people marched in this city for equal rights.
  7. To stop using something as a type of protest.
Down
  1. City in Alabama where there was a bus boycott.
  2. To treat people unfairly because of their skin color.
  3. separation of people
  4. to protest peacefully
  5. MLK's speech "I Have a ______" is his most famous.
  6. The Civil Rights ____ made discrimination illegal.
  7. ______ rights

14 Clues: killed • ______ rights • separation of people • to protest peacefully • Peace Prize prize awarded in 1964 • MLK Day is celebrated the ___ day in January. • To stop using something as a type of protest. • City in Alabama where there was a bus boycott. • MLK's speech "I Have a ______" is his most famous. • The Civil Rights ____ made discrimination illegal. • ...

4.1 2019-11-22

4.1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Convention ook place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1787
  2. also called money, refers to an accepted method of exchange for goods or services.
  3. Bill of Rights act passed by the British Parliament in 1689
  4. the name of the branch of government that is responsible for making laws in a nation or state.
  5. buying and selling goods and services, especially when many people are involved
  6. Continental Congress a meeting of political leaders that began in Philadelphia in May 1775.
  7. of rights written list of people’s rights
Down
  1. a region, including land and water, that is administered by or under the control of a government.
  2. major slowdown in the economy
  3. an organization or alliance of several groups joined together.
  4. a written document that describes the structure and powers of a national or state government.
  5. Northwest Ordinance of 1787 one of several federal laws that addressed the Northwest Territory.
  6. a relationship, between two countries or people, in which each side receives benefits

13 Clues: major slowdown in the economy • of rights written list of people’s rights • Convention ook place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1787 • Bill of Rights act passed by the British Parliament in 1689 • an organization or alliance of several groups joined together. • buying and selling goods and services, especially when many people are involved • ...

The U.S. Constitution 2023-04-07

The U.S. Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The total number of Supreme Court judges
  2. T or F: Amendment IX states that Americans have basic rights that may not be mentioned in the Constitution
  3. A written order giving permission to do something
  4. _____ of confederation; the plan of government that they first came up with
  5. The branch that makes laws
  6. The first state to ratify the Bill of Rights
  7. Where a Bill goes right after it has been written
  8. Change or addition to something...
Down
  1. The minimum age to become POTUS
  2. A representative
  3. The branch that interprets the laws
  4. For an amendment to be passed, this fraction of states need to ratify it
  5. An official meeting
  6. T or F: In the US, people are guilty of a crime until proven innocent
  7. To approve
  8. The length of a Senator's term, in years
  9. ___ and balances, to make sure no one branch has too much power
  10. When both parties agree to give up a little of what they want
  11. Some laws can be ruled ____ if they do not abide by the Constitution
  12. The branch that carries out the laws
  13. The number of houses in Congress

21 Clues: To approve • A representative • An official meeting • The branch that makes laws • The minimum age to become POTUS • The number of houses in Congress • Change or addition to something... • The branch that interprets the laws • The branch that carries out the laws • The total number of Supreme Court judges • The length of a Senator's term, in years • ...

Historic Documents 2024-08-07

Historic Documents crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Document asserting separation from Britain
  2. Papers promoting the U.S. Constitution
  3. Founding American document of 1776
  4. Agreement ending World War II in Europe
  5. Rights guarantee freedoms and protections
  6. Act granting land to settlers
  7. Documents from the Catholic Church’s headquarters
  8. Charter limiting the power of the king
Down
  1. Court ruling establishing landmark decisions
  2. Proclamation freeing slaves in 1863
  3. Stone key to Egyptian hieroglyphs
  4. Allegiance to the flag of the United States
  5. French document detailing local governance
  6. Law or decree by a governing body
  7. Of the Rights of Man and the Citizen
  8. Public declaration of principles
  9. Formal agreement between nations
  10. U.S. Founding document
  11. Corpus protects against unlawful detention
  12. Bull issued by the Pope

20 Clues: U.S. Founding document • Bull issued by the Pope • Act granting land to settlers • Public declaration of principles • Formal agreement between nations • Stone key to Egyptian hieroglyphs • Law or decree by a governing body • Founding American document of 1776 • Proclamation freeing slaves in 1863 • Of the Rights of Man and the Citizen • Papers promoting the U.S. Constitution • ...

Chapter 4.1 2019-11-22

Chapter 4.1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. buying and selling goods and services, especially when many people are involved
  2. also called money, refers to an accepted method of exchange for goods or services.
  3. of rights written list of people’s rights
  4. Bill of Rights act passed by the British Parliament in 1689
  5. a written document that describes the structure and powers of a national or state government.
  6. an organization or alliance of several groups joined together.
  7. Northwest Ordinance of 1787 one of several federal laws that addressed the Northwest Territory.
Down
  1. Convention ook place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1787
  2. the name of the branch of government that is responsible for making laws in a nation or state.
  3. Continental Congress a meeting of political leaders that began in Philadelphia in May 1775.
  4. a region, including land and water, that is administered by or under the control of a government.
  5. major slowdown in the economy
  6. a relationship, between two countries or people, in which each side receives benefits

13 Clues: major slowdown in the economy • of rights written list of people’s rights • Convention ook place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1787 • Bill of Rights act passed by the British Parliament in 1689 • an organization or alliance of several groups joined together. • buying and selling goods and services, especially when many people are involved • ...

Chapter 4.1 2019-11-22

Chapter 4.1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. buying and selling goods and services, especially when many people are involved
  2. Convention ook place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1787
  3. of rights written list of people’s rights
  4. a written document that describes the structure and powers of a national or state government.
  5. a relationship, between two countries or people, in which each side receives benefits
  6. Continental Congress a meeting of political leaders that began in Philadelphia in May 1775.
Down
  1. a region, including land and water, that is administered by or under the control of a government.
  2. Bill of Rights act passed by the British Parliament in 1689
  3. an organization or alliance of several groups joined together.
  4. Northwest Ordinance of 1787 one of several federal laws that addressed the Northwest Territory.
  5. the name of the branch of government that is responsible for making laws in a nation or state.
  6. major slowdown in the economy
  7. also called money, refers to an accepted method of exchange for goods or services.

13 Clues: major slowdown in the economy • of rights written list of people’s rights • Bill of Rights act passed by the British Parliament in 1689 • Convention ook place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1787 • an organization or alliance of several groups joined together. • buying and selling goods and services, especially when many people are involved • ...

Civics Crossword Quiz # 2 - 12-2-20 2020-12-01

Civics Crossword Quiz # 2 - 12-2-20 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. First President
  2. Father of the Constitution & a President.
  3. U.S. flag's stripes represent the 13
  4. The ___ & Democrats are the 2 major parties.
  5. The __ & the Mississippi are 2 long U.S. Rivers.
  6. ___ makes all Federal Laws.
  7. Largest land area state.
  8. First ___ Amendments = Bill of Rights.
  9. Civil Rights leader & martyr.
  10. The are 100 of these; 2 per state.
  11. The __ Amendment protects the right to bear arms.
  12. The Supreme Court is made up of nine ___.
  13. An agreement between the U.S. & another nation is
  14. Constitutionally appointed voting age.
  15. Fought for women's rights.
  16. Author of the Declaration of Independence.
  17. The Civil War was fought between the ___ & South.
Down
  1. The U.S. economic system is primarily ___.
  2. Alabama's capital is ___.
  3. Executive, ____, & Judicial Branches.
  4. The main opponent in the Cold War was ___.
  5. White House burned in 1814 by the __>
  6. The ___ Canal separates Pacific & Atlantic.
  7. Written in 1787 in Philadelphia, PA.
  8. National, State, County, City Levels System.
  9. There are 27 ___ to the Constitution.
  10. We celebrate our ____ on July 4th.
  11. The ___ Amendment gave women voting rights.
  12. New citizens pledge _____ to the U.S.

29 Clues: First President • Largest land area state. • Alabama's capital is ___. • Fought for women's rights. • ___ makes all Federal Laws. • Civil Rights leader & martyr. • The are 100 of these; 2 per state. • We celebrate our ____ on July 4th. • U.S. flag's stripes represent the 13 • Written in 1787 in Philadelphia, PA. • Executive, ____, & Judicial Branches. • ...

Revolutionary War 2016-02-01

Revolutionary War crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a meeting or activity
  2. military force that is raised from the civil population
  3. a social order in favor of a new system
  4. synonyms are laws, bill of rights, and rules
  5. freedom from the control
  6. crates of tea thrown into the ocean
  7. the state of being free
Down
  1. an announcement or statement
  2. fight against authority
  3. the adoption of the Declaration of independence
  4. an area kind of like a country
  5. the collective name for the first ten amendments
  6. something to elect a president
  7. national legislative body of a country
  8. people shooting at each other
  9. freedom of doing something

16 Clues: a meeting or activity • fight against authority • the state of being free • freedom from the control • freedom of doing something • an announcement or statement • people shooting at each other • an area kind of like a country • something to elect a president • crates of tea thrown into the ocean • national legislative body of a country • a social order in favor of a new system • ...

s.s project 2012-01-12

s.s project crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A statue is named after it in NY.
  2. To accuse (a public official) before an appropriate tribunal of misconduct in office.
  3. A very bad economic state, worse than a recession.
  4. Executive Branch, Judicial Branch, ___________ Branch.
  5. The branch of government over the court system.
  6. Limitation of power the branches of government.
  7. To disprove of a bill/law.
  8. The Constitutional Convention was to improve this document.
Down
  1. To confirm by expressing consent, approval, or formal sanction.
  2. The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
  3. Judicial, Executive, Legislative.
  4. To disagree with the methods, goals, etc., of a political party or government.
  5. A law before its approved.
  6. An assembly or council of citizens having the highest deliberative functions in a government.
  7. The highest court in the U.S.
  8. A settlement of differences by mutual concessions.
  9. Judicial Branch,Legislative Branch, ___________ Branch.
  10. The regular administration of the law, according to which no citizen may be denied his or her legal rights.
  11. A system of government in which power is shared between the central, or federal, government and the states.
  12. To alter, modify, rephrase, or add to or subtract from (a motion, bill, constitution, etc.) by formal procedure: Congress may amend the proposed tax bill.

20 Clues: A law before its approved. • To disprove of a bill/law. • The highest court in the U.S. • A statue is named after it in NY. • Judicial, Executive, Legislative. • The branch of government over the court system. • Limitation of power the branches of government. • The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution. • A very bad economic state, worse than a recession. • ...

Unit 1 and 2 Test Review 2025-09-04

Unit 1 and 2 Test Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Division of government among legislative, executive, and judicial branches
  2. republic, Government with elected representatives ruled by a constitution
  3. Belief that citizens elect representatives to make laws
  4. Agreement about counting enslaved persons for representation
  5. Having a single legislative body
  6. Anti-Federalist leader, argued for Bill of Rights
  7. Branch that enforces the laws (President)
  8. Co-author of the Federalist Papers, first Chief Justice
  9. Anti-Federalist who opposed the Constitution
  10. Government must follow clear, established legal rules
  11. Division of power between national and state governments
  12. First ten amendments guaranteeing basic freedoms
  13. Plan at the Constitutional Convention for two-house Congress
  14. of Rights, 1689 law protecting Parliament and individual rights
  15. America’s first government plan, weak central authority
  16. Legal system based on court precedents and customs
  17. Introduction to the Constitution stating its goals
  18. Leading Federalist and co-author of many Federalist Papers
  19. Branch that makes the laws (Congress)
  20. government, System where citizens elect leaders to make laws
  21. Group opposing ratification and demanding a Bill of Rights
Down
  1. 1776 document declaring colonies free from Britain
  2. “Father of the Constitution,” proposed the Virginia Plan
  3. Person or paper opposing the new Constitution
  4. Branch that interprets the laws (Supreme Court)
  5. Proposal for representation in Congress based on state population
  6. To formally approve or confirm an agreement
  7. President of the Constitutional Convention
  8. Rights everyone has for being human—life, liberty, property
  9. Formal change or addition to the Constitution
  10. Agreement among the people to create government for protection
  11. Anti-Federalist leader and defender of liberty
  12. Rights that cannot be taken away by government
  13. Government is not all powerful; it is restricted by law
  14. Each branch can limit the other branches’ powers
  15. Papers, Series of essays promoting the Constitution’s ratification
  16. Ideas and morals stemming from Jewish and Christian beliefs
  17. Author of the Declaration of Independence, strong supporter of natural rights
  18. Early agreement for self-government by the Pilgrims
  19. Group supporting ratification and a strong central government
  20. Government power resides in the people
  21. Federal law is above state law
  22. Having two legislative chambers or houses
  23. Fair treatment through legal procedures
  24. Pamphlet by Thomas Paine urging independence
  25. Era emphasizing reason, science, and individual rights
  26. Plan, Proposal for equal state representation in Congress
  27. Congress can pass laws “necessary and proper” for governing

48 Clues: Federal law is above state law • Having a single legislative body • Branch that makes the laws (Congress) • Government power resides in the people • Fair treatment through legal procedures • Branch that enforces the laws (President) • Having two legislative chambers or houses • President of the Constitutional Convention • To formally approve or confirm an agreement • ...

Yellow Clue 2 2018-03-14

Yellow Clue 2 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. amendment 35
  2. the most
  3. amendment 15
  4. supreme court
  5. bill of rights
  6. house of representatives
Down
  1. states
  2. broadway play
  3. president
  4. amendment 24
  5. father of the constitution

11 Clues: states • the most • president • amendment 35 • amendment 24 • amendment 15 • broadway play • supreme court • bill of rights • house of representatives • father of the constitution

Unit 2: Early English Documents & Influential Philosophers 2024-06-10

Unit 2: Early English Documents & Influential Philosophers crossword puzzle
Across
  1. governments may be _____ if they fail to protect natural rights
  2. colonial legislatures controlling finances and governor salaries; oversight
  3. the Magna Carta established the principle of this type of government
  4. legislatures make these
  5. a territory controlled by another country
  6. unicameral lawmaking body of Britain
  7. believed in a strong authoritarian ruler to avoid chaos
  8. born with these, natural
  9. belonging by nature or habit, "just because"
Down
  1. location of the first colonial legislature
  2. economy meant to enrich the mother nation
  3. Magna Carta, Petition of Right, and English Bill of Rights all limited this
  4. allowed colonies some freedom to self-govern; wet
  5. first written agreement for self-government; pilgrims
  6. in this type of government power is restricted
  7. parliaments makes these
  8. Hobbe's belief that humans are _____
  9. first document limiting government
  10. John Locke wanted government to do this for your rights

19 Clues: legislatures make these • parliaments makes these • born with these, natural • first document limiting government • unicameral lawmaking body of Britain • Hobbe's belief that humans are _____ • economy meant to enrich the mother nation • a territory controlled by another country • location of the first colonial legislature • belonging by nature or habit, "just because" • ...

Government Final 2023-05-16

Government Final crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Antifederalists believed this was needed to create a new constitution. (9)
  2. Plan that suggested the Legislative branch has a House of Reps and Senate. (1)
  3. The purpose of the bill is to protect rights of individual liberty and... (7)
  4. Who the framers believed should decide voters rights. (4)
  5. The cornerstone of our government. (6)
Down
  1. Type of government that divides power between state, national, and local. (8)
  2. The way the state maintains social order, enacts laws, and provides public services. (3)
  3. Type of democracy the United States has. (2)
  4. Without a strong national government federalists were concerned of what happening? (5)
  5. Why did we need to end the Articles of Confederation, to make the government more... (10)
  6. The Bill of Rights are the first ___ amendments. (11)

11 Clues: The cornerstone of our government. (6) • Type of democracy the United States has. (2) • The Bill of Rights are the first ___ amendments. (11) • Who the framers believed should decide voters rights. (4) • Antifederalists believed this was needed to create a new constitution. (9) • Type of government that divides power between state, national, and local. (8) • ...

Mid Term Project Assignment 2021-01-14

Mid Term Project Assignment crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Two legislative houses or chambers
  2. To stall a legislature from passing a bill in the senate
  3. One of two houses in Congress that has 2 representatives of a state
  4. A situation when no member objects to a proposal
  5. Its a closer race between the incumbent and the new candidate
  6. When a senator informs a floor leader when he/she wishes a bill to be considered
  7. the current holder of an office or position
  8. Schedules consideration of floor resolutions
  9. the U.S congress that has specific duty's.
  10. Count of the population of the states to determine how many representatives they need
  11. A group of citizens that have the power to elect a representative
  12. The amendment that gave rights to African Americans
Down
  1. When a committee has had a bill for 30 days, any member of the house can request it to be brought to the floor. If the majority of the members agree then the bill is taken away from the committee
  2. When the whole house has too debate on a bill
  3. This is a process where the state legislative session debates, amends, and rewrite proposed legislation
  4. A legislative sub-organization
  5. The committee that has jurisdiction over all taxation
  6. The house of representatives operating as a committee where every member of the house is serving
  7. When the incumbent candidate wins by 55 % or more
  8. A call of the roll to establish whether a quorum is present
  9. When a committee decides to take a measure on something
  10. What allowed the direct election of senators
  11. The first step of a bill being shown to congress
  12. Stopping a debate in the senate by a vote of 60 people
  13. A proposed legislation under consideration by a legislature and can later become a law
  14. One of two houses in congress that has a proportional amount of representatives per state due to their population

26 Clues: A legislative sub-organization • Two legislative houses or chambers • the U.S congress that has specific duty's. • the current holder of an office or position • What allowed the direct election of senators • Schedules consideration of floor resolutions • When the whole house has too debate on a bill • A situation when no member objects to a proposal • ...

Government Crossword Puzzle 2022-03-31

Government Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The study of the roles of citizens.
  2. The end of your city.
  3. Head honcho of the country.
  4. A form of emergency service that handles fire
  5. A local law.
  6. A governing body.
  7. Does a part have to much power?
Down
  1. How a bill is passed if the governor vetoes it.
  2. In relation to a city/governing body.
  3. A type of committee that is always in session.
  4. A form of emergency service that handles crime.
  5. How you pick your party.
  6. An elected head city or town.
  7. Bill of Rights
  8. Something you should do as a civilian.

15 Clues: A local law. • Bill of Rights • A governing body. • The end of your city. • How you pick your party. • Head honcho of the country. • An elected head city or town. • Does a part have to much power? • The study of the roles of citizens. • In relation to a city/governing body. • Something you should do as a civilian. • A form of emergency service that handles fire • ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2019-01-22

Martin Luther King Jr. Day crossword puzzle
Across
  1. MLK Day is celebrated the ___ day in January.
  2. The Civil Rights ____ made discrimination illegal.
  3. 250,000 people marched in this city for equal rights.
  4. to protest peacefully
  5. separation of people
  6. killed
  7. Parks Woman who would not give her seat to a white man.
  8. President who signed the bill making MLK a national holiday.
Down
  1. To stop using something as a type of protest.
  2. To treat people unfairly because of their skin color.
  3. ______ rights
  4. MLK's speech "I Have a ______" is his most famous.
  5. City in Alabama where there was a bus boycott.
  6. Peace Prize prize awarded in 1964

14 Clues: killed • ______ rights • separation of people • to protest peacefully • Peace Prize prize awarded in 1964 • To stop using something as a type of protest. • MLK Day is celebrated the ___ day in January. • City in Alabama where there was a bus boycott. • The Civil Rights ____ made discrimination illegal. • MLK's speech "I Have a ______" is his most famous. • ...

Civil Liberties- Joe, Jacob, Emmet 2023-01-17

Civil Liberties- Joe, Jacob, Emmet crossword puzzle
Across
  1. need a reason to be jailed
  2. "Clear and present danger"
  3. Due process
  4. read by police after arrests
  5. woman's right to privacy
  6. used to fight terroism
  7. a rapist was not read his rights
  8. skips trial
  9. created in shadow of Bill of Rights
Down
  1. right to bear arms
  2. Amish can leave school after 8th grade
  3. can't be put on trial twice
  4. Suit over prior restraint
  5. can't try for a crime committed before the law
  6. illegally obtained evidence can't be used

15 Clues: Due process • skips trial • right to bear arms • used to fight terroism • woman's right to privacy • Suit over prior restraint • need a reason to be jailed • "Clear and present danger" • can't be put on trial twice • read by police after arrests • a rapist was not read his rights • created in shadow of Bill of Rights • Amish can leave school after 8th grade • ...

declaration and constitution 2024-01-19

declaration and constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the intro to the constitution.
  2. rights that can't be taken away.
  3. the pursuit of
  4. to make an ammendment and too improve
  5. being forced to house soldiers in you're home
  6. the presidential branch
  7. the branch of the government that makes laws
Down
  1. of rights thefirst assessment of the consitution
  2. the supreme court and the justice system.
  3. complaints about the british.
  4. king of England during reevolution
  5. peace
  6. wrote the declaration of independence

13 Clues: peace • the pursuit of • the presidential branch • complaints about the british. • the intro to the constitution. • rights that can't be taken away. • king of England during reevolution • wrote the declaration of independence • to make an ammendment and too improve • the supreme court and the justice system. • the branch of the government that makes laws • ...

Civil Liberties- Joe, Jacob, Emmet 2023-01-17

Civil Liberties- Joe, Jacob, Emmet crossword puzzle
Across
  1. need a reason to be jailed
  2. "Clear and present danger"
  3. Due process
  4. read by police after arrests
  5. woman's right to privacy
  6. used to fight terroism
  7. a rapist was not read his rights
  8. skips trial
  9. created in shadow of Bill of Rights
Down
  1. right to bear arms
  2. Amish can leave school after 8th grade
  3. can't be put on trial twice
  4. Suit over prior restraint
  5. can't try for a crime committed before the law
  6. illegally obtained evidence can't be used

15 Clues: Due process • skips trial • right to bear arms • used to fight terroism • woman's right to privacy • Suit over prior restraint • need a reason to be jailed • "Clear and present danger" • can't be put on trial twice • read by police after arrests • a rapist was not read his rights • created in shadow of Bill of Rights • Amish can leave school after 8th grade • ...

Unit 1 2025-01-13

Unit 1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Decision to have a House of Reps based on Population, and a Senate where each state gets 2.
  2. to agree
  3. felt the constitution was good as is and did not need a bill of rights.
  4. when a president rejects a piece of passed legislation.
  5. Two house legislature
  6. changes to the constitution
  7. felt the constitution needed a bill of rights.
Down
  1. Decision on how enslaved people would be counted in the census.
  2. a system that has a state government and a local government
  3. bringing charges against a government officical for wrongdoing.
  4. powers shared by the federal and state government.
  5. powers not given to the federal government.
  6. the ability for the Supreme Court to review an possibility declare a law unconstitutional.

13 Clues: to agree • Two house legislature • changes to the constitution • powers not given to the federal government. • felt the constitution needed a bill of rights. • powers shared by the federal and state government. • when a president rejects a piece of passed legislation. • a system that has a state government and a local government • ...

Government 2025-05-08

Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the drawing of legislative district boundaries to benefit a specific group
  2. party supporting of ratification of the Constitution, liked strong central government
  3. the study of the characteristics of populations
  4. a system of government where power is divided between a central authority and regional or state governments
  5. the right to vote
  6. written defamation of another person
  7. the principle of a two-house legislature
  8. the assigning of congressional seats by congress after each census
  9. An economic and governmental system based on public ownership of the means of production and exchange.
Down
  1. government by the people with free elections
  2. when Individuals are appointed to government positions based on their partisan loyalty rather than merit
  3. Additions to the Constitution that further protect the rights and liberties of the people from government interference
  4. a decision made by a higher court such as the Supreme Court that serves as a guide or example for future actions or decisions by other courts
  5. talking for long periods of time to prolong debate and delay or prevent a vote on a bill in the Senate
  6. programs such as unemployment insurance, disaster relief, or disability payments that provide benefits to all eligible citizens
  7. term the founding fathers used to refer to political parties and special interests or interest groups
  8. party supporting the bill of rights
  9. when a government is unable to pass laws or make decisions due to significant disagreement; political stalemate
  10. a meeting of local party members to choose party officials or candidates for public office
  11. formal decision by the president to reject the bill passed by Congress

20 Clues: the right to vote • party supporting the bill of rights • written defamation of another person • the principle of a two-house legislature • government by the people with free elections • the study of the characteristics of populations • the assigning of congressional seats by congress after each census • ...

s.s project 2012-01-12

s.s project crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The highest court in the U.S.
  2. An assembly or council of citizens having the highest deliberative functions in a government.
  3. Limitation of power the branches of government.
  4. A law before its approved.
  5. The Constitutional Convention was to improve this document.
  6. The regular administration of the law, according to which no citizen may be denied his or her legal rights.
  7. A system of government in which power is shared between the central, or federal, government and the states.
  8. A settlement of differences by mutual concessions.
  9. Judicial Branch,Legislative Branch, ___________ Branch.
  10. To disprove of a bill/law.
  11. A very bad economic state, worse than a recession.
  12. To confirm by expressing consent, approval, or formal sanction.
Down
  1. The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
  2. To disagree with the methods, goals, etc., of a political party or government.
  3. Judicial, Executive, Legislative.
  4. To alter, modify, rephrase, or add to or subtract from (a motion, bill, constitution, etc.) by formal procedure: Congress may amend the proposed tax bill.
  5. Executive Branch, Judicial Branch, ___________ Branch.
  6. To accuse (a public official) before an appropriate tribunal of misconduct in office.
  7. The branch of government over the court system.
  8. A statue is named after it in NY.

20 Clues: A law before its approved. • To disprove of a bill/law. • The highest court in the U.S. • Judicial, Executive, Legislative. • A statue is named after it in NY. • Limitation of power the branches of government. • The branch of government over the court system. • The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution. • A settlement of differences by mutual concessions. • ...

declaration and constitution 2024-01-19

declaration and constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the intro to the constitution.
  2. rights that can't be taken away.
  3. the pursuit of
  4. to make an ammendment and too improve
  5. being forced to house soldiers in you're home
  6. the presidential branch
  7. the branch of the government that makes laws
Down
  1. of rights thefirst assessment of the consitution
  2. the supreme court and the justice system.
  3. complaints about the british.
  4. king of England during reevolution
  5. peace
  6. wrote the declaration of independence

13 Clues: peace • the pursuit of • the presidential branch • complaints about the british. • the intro to the constitution. • rights that can't be taken away. • king of England during reevolution • wrote the declaration of independence • to make an ammendment and too improve • the supreme court and the justice system. • the branch of the government that makes laws • ...

Bill Of Rights Crossword Puzzle 2023-04-19

Bill Of Rights Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. how should the _________ get along with each other?
  2. when was the first amendment ratified?
  3. Which Elected United States President approved the 13th Amendment?
  4. what is the 9th amendment about?
  5. what _______ have to be taken to make the constitution the law of the land?
  6. how does the __________ branch create laws? What powers do the states have?
  7. how can the constitution be __________,or changed?
Down
  1. what year did the supreme court rule out the second amendent?
  2. how does __________ work? Which law is supreme?
  3. what changes have been made to the ___________?
  4. How does the __________ branch execute laws?
  5. what does the constitution do? what is the ________ of the government?
  6. How does the __________ Branch interpret the laws?

13 Clues: what is the 9th amendment about? • when was the first amendment ratified? • How does the __________ branch execute laws? • how does __________ work? Which law is supreme? • what changes have been made to the ___________? • How does the __________ Branch interpret the laws? • how can the constitution be __________,or changed? • ...

Constitution and Bill of Rights 2025-01-30

Constitution and Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. What is the main purpose of the U.S. Constitution
  2. Which amendment gives the right to a trial by jury
  3. Which amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment
  4. How many articles are in the U.S. Constitution
  5. Which amendment guarantees the right to a speedy trial
  6. What is the preamble of the Constitution
  7. What is the process for amending the Constitution
  8. Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures
Down
  1. What is the "supreme law of the land"
  2. Which amendment grants freedom of speech
  3. What is the Bill of Rights
  4. What is the significance of the "Elastic Clause" in the Constitution
  5. Which amendment protects the right to bear arms
  6. Which amendment gives states powers not specifically given to the federal government
  7. Which amendment guarantees the right to petition the government

15 Clues: What is the Bill of Rights • What is the "supreme law of the land" • Which amendment grants freedom of speech • What is the preamble of the Constitution • How many articles are in the U.S. Constitution • Which amendment protects the right to bear arms • What is the main purpose of the U.S. Constitution • What is the process for amending the Constitution • ...

Test Your Knowledge on The Am. Revolution 2021-05-05

Test Your Knowledge on The Am. Revolution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Who helped America win the battle of Yorktown and win the war.
  2. What was needed in the government to keep the power in check.
  3. Who stated “I am glad to know that sun is rising, not setting.” during the constitutional convention?
  4. A person who remained loyal to Britain and the king.
  5. During the harsh winter at valley forge the patriots needed ________ .
  6. The man that led the patriots to victory.
  7. The number of amendments in the Bill of Rights.
  8. Name of the British king at the time of the war. (Make sure to put king at the begging, then put the name)
Down
  1. A notorious traitor.
  2. The document that replaced the Articles of Confederation.
  3. The thing Americans were fighting for.
  4. A big fight between two sides. Usually wants something from the other side.
  5. A bill that showed the rights of the Americans that were not stated in the Constitution.
  6. Who first said the phrase ”No Taxation Without Representation!)
  7. The _______ Massacre
  8. What the colonists were rebelling.
  9. The enemy.
  10. A weapon used often during the war.
  11. The Americans _____ their freedom.
  12. A weapon only most generals carried.

20 Clues: The enemy. • A notorious traitor. • The _______ Massacre • What the colonists were rebelling. • The Americans _____ their freedom. • A weapon used often during the war. • A weapon only most generals carried. • The thing Americans were fighting for. • The man that led the patriots to victory. • The number of amendments in the Bill of Rights. • ...

Chapter 6 - Bill of Rights 2021-05-05

Chapter 6 - Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the right to say our opinion, in public or private, without feat of being stopped or punished by government for those ideas
  2. the banning of printed materials or films due to alarming or offensive ideas they contain
  3. giving evidence about yourself that could lead you being found guilty of a crime
  4. court order allowing police to search property and seize evidence
  5. the right of the government to take privateproperty for public use
  6. a document issued by a grand jury to charge someone with a crime
Down
  1. following established legal procedures
  2. freedom to think and act without government interference or fear of unfair treatment
  3. person officially changed with a crime
  4. cause a strong reason to think that a person or property was involved in a crime
  5. putting someone on trial for a crime of which he or she was previously found innocent
  6. a sum of money used as security deposit to secure that an accused person who is released from jail returns his or her trial
  7. a formal request for government action

13 Clues: following established legal procedures • person officially changed with a crime • a formal request for government action • a document issued by a grand jury to charge someone with a crime • court order allowing police to search property and seize evidence • the right of the government to take privateproperty for public use • ...

American cit crossword puzzle Part 1 2024-12-18

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

25 Clues: carries out laws • citizens pay these • another word for freedom • country ran by queen/king • something a citizen must obey • highest level in court system • citizens have a say in the gov • the current Speaker of The House • a legislature made up two houses • immigrants can become U.S. citizens • relates to american citezen's rights • name of a law that Congress has passed • ...

Revolutionary Characters Crossword 2016-10-12

Revolutionary Characters Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. One thing Washington didn’t attend.
  2. Lost wife while giving birth. (Who?)
  3. Sense Book favors American Independence.
  4. America Book arguing Declaration of Independence.
  5. “Morality and good taste were allied.”
  6. First commander in chief.
  7. Richest state during this time.
  8. Washington’s Secretary of State
  9. Location of Washington’s planation.
  10. Franklin has strong felling for ______.(two words)
  11. Dedicated to British Empire.
Down
  1. Jefferson attended College of ____________.
  2. Formal declaration of civil rights.
  3. Year Benjamin Franklin died.
  4. Washington wanted to abolish ______.
  5. Paine writes new _________ for France.
  6. Job Franklin got fired from (in British Monarchy)
  7. Something Jefferson had strong passion for.
  8. Event that was colonial rebellion.
  9. Jefferson’s plantation

20 Clues: Jefferson’s plantation • First commander in chief. • Year Benjamin Franklin died. • Dedicated to British Empire. • Richest state during this time. • Washington’s Secretary of State • Event that was colonial rebellion. • Formal declaration of civil rights. • One thing Washington didn’t attend. • Location of Washington’s planation. • Washington wanted to abolish ______. • ...

chapter 2-2.1 government 2020-10-08

chapter 2-2.1 government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. of laws
  2. Africa
  3. colonies
  4. of rights
  5. American
Down
  1. of Connecticut
  2. Fundamentals
  3. parlament
  4. Jacques

9 Clues: Africa • of laws • Jacques • colonies • American • parlament • of rights • Fundamentals • of Connecticut

Foundations of Georgia Government 2022-09-08

Foundations of Georgia Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. introduction to the constitution stating its purpose
  2. the legislative branch is made up of ___ houses
  3. liberties is another word for______
  4. people can worship how they want due to freedom of _______ in the bill of rights
  5. obeying the law is an example of a _________ Georgia citizens have
  6. who is the head of the executive branch
  7. all citizens have the right to a trial by ______ according to the bill of rights
  8. this branch interprets the laws
Down
  1. the system giving each branch of gov't certain duties is called _________ of powers
  2. age you have to be to vote in Georgia election
  3. this branch of gov't makes the laws
  4. Article I of Georgia's constitution
  5. the system that keeps the branches of gov't equal in power is called checks and ________
  6. veto power is a check of the legislative branch by the _________ branch
  7. voting is an example of a ______ Georgia citizens have
  8. the U.S. Constitution is ________ to the Georgia Constitution
  9. this branch of gov't enforces/carries out the laws
  10. Georgia's constitution is ______ than the U.S. Constitution
  11. the legislative branch is made up of the House of Representatives and the ______
  12. The Georgia state motto found on the flag and in the pledge of allegiance is ______, justice, and moderation
  13. the Supreme Court is the head of the _____ branch

21 Clues: this branch interprets the laws • this branch of gov't makes the laws • Article I of Georgia's constitution • liberties is another word for______ • who is the head of the executive branch • age you have to be to vote in Georgia election • the legislative branch is made up of ___ houses • the Supreme Court is the head of the _____ branch • ...