bill of rights Crossword Puzzles
bill of rights cameron dillon 2017-10-17
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- credited with creating the bill of rights
- states you have the right to a speedy trial
- the year the bill of rights was written
- gives the right to bear arms
- states you cant be searched, or have something that belongs to you taken without probable cause
- gives us the right to petition the Government for a redress of grievances
- first 10 amendments
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- The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
- no soldier will be allowed to quarter without consent of the owner
- Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
- when was the fifth amendment revised
11 Clues: first 10 amendments • gives the right to bear arms • when was the fifth amendment revised • the year the bill of rights was written • credited with creating the bill of rights • states you have the right to a speedy trial • no soldier will be allowed to quarter without consent of the owner • gives us the right to petition the Government for a redress of grievances • ...
constitution puzzle 2021-02-05
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- branch, responsible from serving justice
- Hamilton, founding father
- support a individual political party
- and balances, counterbalance corruption in system branch´s
- Jefferson, third U.S president
- of rights, 10 amendments of the constitution
- branch, crate the laws
- rebellion, prevent taxing poor farmers
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- Burr, third vice president
- convention, rewrite or renew social code
- rights as a person
- legislative body of government
- branch, reinforce the laws
- plan, divide into two branch´s
- remove public official from office
15 Clues: rights as a person • branch, crate the laws • Hamilton, founding father • Burr, third vice president • branch, reinforce the laws • legislative body of government • plan, divide into two branch´s • Jefferson, third U.S president • remove public official from office • support a individual political party • rebellion, prevent taxing poor farmers • ...
french revolution 2023-09-22
10 Clues: nobles • clergy • peasents • King of france • a king or queen • time of making new ideas • ended with the bill of rights • believed in the separation of powers • event that started the french revolution • iduvidual who believed in natural rights
Constitution crossword 2024-12-20
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- the authority responsible for establishing policies that govern society
- meeting where the constitution was written in 1787
- a limited period of requirements
- sections of the U.S. document
- an Important document of the U.S.
- to approve a document or agreement formally
- Proposed a law presented to congress
- Highest court in the U.S. judicial system
- introduction to the constitution beginning with "we the people"
- a selection or decision between 2 people or opposing sides
- the president's power to reject a bill passed by Congress
- group of advisors to the president
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- system of government dividing power between national and state governments
- self-regulated
- legislative branch of the U.S. government
- Freedoms guaranteed to individuals often listed in the first ten amendments
- a person who legally belongs to a country and has the rights and protection of that country
- a change to law or legal document
- college that formally elects the president and vice president
- to formally accuse a public official of wrongdoing
- form of government where officials are elected by citizens
- the symbol of America
- a person who fights for their country
- balances that prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful
24 Clues: self-regulated • the symbol of America • sections of the U.S. document • a limited period of requirements • an Important document of the U.S. • a change to law or legal document • group of advisors to the president • Proposed a law presented to congress • a person who fights for their country • legislative branch of the U.S. government • ...
The Vietnam war 2025-05-09
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- Issue leading to Civil War
- U.S. government founding document
- Frontier direction settlers moved
- Animal hunted by plains Indians
- Charge official with wrongdoing
- Built across the continent
- 1960s controversial war
- Colonist who opposed British rule
- British demand without colonial representation
- Act giving land to settlers
- Group deciding legal cases
- First president of United States
- Famous 1803 land purchase
- Built affordable automobile
- July 4, 1776 significance
- Refusal to buy goods
- Tax leading to colonial protests
- Industry in Texas plains
- Winter camp of Washington’s army
- Full membership in nation
- City of 1773 tea protest
- Area acquired by U.S.
- Tension between U.S. and USSR
- 16th president of United States
- Wrote Declaration of Independence
- New Deal president initials
- College that votes for president
- President during Great Depression
- Native peoples encountered settlers
- Major Southern crop
- Item dumped in harbor
- Midnight rider warned British coming
- Notorious gangster of Prohibition
- Of Representatives
- Renaissance of Black culture
- Land set aside for tribes
- Proclamation freeing enslaved people
- Age of rapid U.S. growth
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- First battle of Revolution
- Direction of U.S. expansion
- Industry started by Wright brothers
- Post-Civil War rebuilding period
- Conflict between North and South
- Essential right in Bill of Rights
- Highest U.S. court
- President’s rejection of bill
- Ban on alcohol
- Colonist who supported British rule
- Ready-to-fight colonial soldiers
- Protest walk or demonstration
- Dropped atomic bombs in WWII
- Act dividing tribal land
- Vehicle settlers used traveling West
- Right to vote
- Rush that brought settlers West
- Fought for equal rights
- Decision in a trial
- Coming to live permanently
- U.S. ally in Revolution
- Goal of civil rights movement
- Island for immigrants’ entry
- Lawmaking branch of government
- Person moving to another country
- Leader of civil rights movement
- Early Revolutionary War battle
- FDR’s economic recovery plan
- Of Rights protects freedoms
- Express delivered mail West
- First Secretary of Treasury
- President known for Indian Removal
- Oregon route for settlers
- Change or addition to Constitution
- Texas battle, “Remember” slogan
- Oil industry leader
- Battle in Pennsylvania, 1863
- 100 members lawmaking body
- Formal agreement between nations
- Steel industry leader
- President who issued famous Doctrine
- Cancel a law or tax
80 Clues: Right to vote • Ban on alcohol • Highest U.S. court • Of Representatives • Decision in a trial • Oil industry leader • Major Southern crop • Cancel a law or tax • Refusal to buy goods • Area acquired by U.S. • Item dumped in harbor • Steel industry leader • 1960s controversial war • Fought for equal rights • U.S. ally in Revolution • Act dividing tribal land • Industry in Texas plains • ...
Bill Of Rights Gavin Harris 2022-01-21
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- In the first amendment you have the right to speech, press and ______
- In the second amendment you have the right to _____
- When arrested you have the right to go through _____
- Prevents the government from creating or favoring a _____
- what amendment states the court can't charge excessive bail and fines and cruel/unusual punishments
- A police officer should tell you you're rights
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- A person cannot be tried twice for the same offense
- You cannot have property taken away without _____ in the fifth amendment
- the Federal Government only has those ____ delegated in the Constitution
- In the fifth amendment the People have the right against ______
- Cops need a ______ to legally search your property
- You have the right to a ______ trial in court
- When you are in court you have the right to have a _____ Jury
13 Clues: You have the right to a ______ trial in court • A police officer should tell you you're rights • Cops need a ______ to legally search your property • A person cannot be tried twice for the same offense • In the second amendment you have the right to _____ • When arrested you have the right to go through _____ • ...
Bill of Rights Vocabulary Crossword 2023-12-15
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- The banning of printed materials or films due to alarming or offensive ideas they contain
- The right to vote
- Following the established legal process
- Written untruths that are harmful to your reputation
- The freedom to think and act without government interference
- A person officially charged with a crime
- The social separation of races
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- Unfair treatment based on prejudice against certain groups
- The right to say our opinions, in public or private
- A strong reason to think that a person or property was involved in a crime
- Spoken truths that are harmful to your reputation
- A formal request for government action
- A sum of money used to stay out of jail till the trial
13 Clues: The right to vote • The social separation of races • A formal request for government action • Following the established legal process • A person officially charged with a crime • Spoken truths that are harmful to your reputation • The right to say our opinions, in public or private • Written untruths that are harmful to your reputation • ...
Constitution Facts 2021-02-12
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- who needed help signing the US Constitution
- amendment that made voting age 18
- how many children President John Tyler had
- what "state" ratified the Constitution before it was officially a state
- only President to have served more than two elected terms
- Father of Constition
- what other language appears, besides English, in the US Constitution
- the US Constitution is the ___ and shortest written constitution currently in use in the world
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- what city did the delegates meet for the Constitutional Convention
- what state is misspelled in the US Constitution
- approximately how many words are in the US Constitution (not including Bill of Rights)
- system established to elect the president
- what founding father did not sign the US Constitution
- number of amendments in the Bill of Rights
- how many articles are in the US Constitution
- president who had 2 opossums and alligators as pets while in office
- only amendment to have been appealed
- bird that Ben Franklin allegedly wanted as the national bird instead of the eagle
- how many states had to agree to ratify the Constitution for it to go into effect
19 Clues: Father of Constition • amendment that made voting age 18 • only amendment to have been appealed • system established to elect the president • number of amendments in the Bill of Rights • how many children President John Tyler had • who needed help signing the US Constitution • how many articles are in the US Constitution • what state is misspelled in the US Constitution • ...
CCoar_Revolutionarycrossword 2022-02-15
14 Clues: queen • magna carta • divine right • catholic dynasty • ____ the monarchy • war over expansion • beheaded charles 1 • over absolute rule • dissolved parliment • bloddless rebellion • signed bill of rights • war was expensive causing.... • west of appalachian mountains • installed republican government
Political Vocabulary 2015-04-14
28 Clues: Sejm • Rząd • Król • Stany • Senat • Etyka • Prawa • Prawo • Lider • Debata • Partia • Podatek • Elekcja • Wolność • Królowa • Stolica • Polityk • Premier • Komunizm • Kandydat • Federalny • Imigranci • Monarchia • Demokracja • Konstytucja • Kongres/Zjazd • Projekt_ustawy • Przewodniczący
Louisiana Gov Crossword 2020-12-04
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- Necessary and ——————- Clause
- a count of the population issued by the government for demographic changes
- one who brings a court action against another
- ——— group is a group of people who work together for similar interests or goals
- rise in price of goods and services
- no coalition is strong enough to form a majority and establish policy, as a result nothing may get done
- “states rights” amendment
- lifting of government rules & restrictions
- political party’s statement of its goals and policies for the next four years is a party’s ———-
- Declaration of Independence author
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- newspapers and magazines are examples of ——- print
- group of important advisors to the president
- state that could go either way in a presidential election
- the rights that must be read to those arrested
- chief executive’s power to reject a bill passed by legislature
- A proposed law
- a law established by following earlier judicial decisions
- a strategy in which organized interests seek to influence the passage of legislation by exerting direct pressure on legislature members
- AKA “spoils system”
- use of unlimited time for debate in the Senate
- Roe v Wade established the right to ————
21 Clues: A proposed law • AKA “spoils system” • “states rights” amendment • Necessary and ——————- Clause • Declaration of Independence author • rise in price of goods and services • Roe v Wade established the right to ———— • lifting of government rules & restrictions • group of important advisors to the president • one who brings a court action against another • ...
U.S. Constitution Crossword Puzzle #1 2021-02-02
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- Samuel ___; Leader of anti-British group in Boston; one of the first to urge revolt against Britain.
- Camp near Philadelphia where General Washington and his men suffered severe hardships during the winter of 1777-1778.
- Congress is called the ___ branch of our government.
- John P. ___: American naval hero during the Revolutionary War who said, "I have not yet begun to fight."
- Catholic nobleman/lord and proprietor of Maryland Colony which provided religious freedom.
- April 19, 1775 was well noted in ___ and Concord; marked the beginning of the Revolutionary War.
- Nathan ___: American patriot executed by the British; regretting having only one life to give to his country.
- The right to freedom of the ___ is guaranteed by the Bill of Rights.
- The ___ Plan proposed a new, strong central government with three branches - with Legislative seats by population.
- United States ____ is the place where Congress meets.
- There are 100 senators in the United States Senate because there are 2 from each ___.
- The Supreme Court is called the ___ branch of our government.
- George ___: President who was the first commander-in-chief of the U.S. Army and Navy.
- Benedict ___; Colonial officer; planned to turn over to the British the fort at West Point.
- The right to vote is the most important right granted to U.S. ____.
- The right to ___ is one benefit of being a citizen of the United States.
- Patrick ___ said, "Give me liberty or give me death".
- Treaty of ___ (1783); Britain recognized American Independence and ended the war.
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- Thomas ___: Wrote pamphlet "Common Sense" which helped colonist decide for independence from Britain.
- James ___: Virginia delegate to the Constitutional Convention; he, Hamilton, and Jay authored "The Federalist".
- The British Coercive Acts closed Boston ___ to punish the colonist for the Boston Tea Party.
- British general whose surrender at Yorktown in Oct., 1781, ended the fighting in the Revolutionary War.
- The Basic belief of the Declaration of Independence is that all men are created ___.
- The right to bear ___ is guaranteed by the Bill of Rights.
- William ___: The Quaker founder, leader, and proprietor of the colony of Pennsylvania.
- The right to ___ assembly is guaranteed by the Bill of Rights.
- Where does freedom of speech come from?
- English religious exiles who settled in New England; established Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1630.
- The right to freedom of ___ is guaranteed by the Bill of Rights.
- There is no ____ to the number of times a senator may be elected.
- The right to travel with a U.S. ___ is one benefit of being a citizen of the U.S.
- George R. ___: American frontiersman who gained control of the Ohio River Valley by driving the British out.
32 Clues: Where does freedom of speech come from? • Congress is called the ___ branch of our government. • United States ____ is the place where Congress meets. • Patrick ___ said, "Give me liberty or give me death". • The right to bear ___ is guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. • The Supreme Court is called the ___ branch of our government. • ...
EOC Final Crossword 2025 2025-05-05
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- the sharing of power between the national, state, and local governments
- each branch of government has the power to limit the powers of the other branches
- people rule!
- legal tradition
- established the first national government of the U.S.
- everyone must follow the law
- the judiciary’s power to declare a law or an executive action unconstitutional.
- the implied agreement between people and society
- the tactic of speaking to delay or kill a bill in the Senate
- government power is divided between three branches, each with their own roles, powers, and responsibilities
- Presidential directives to the Federal Bureaucracy
- the document that stated that everyone is equal because everyone has natural rights, and the purpose of government is to protect rights
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- the president’s use of twitter, e.g.
- an addition to the U.S. Constitution; a rule that the government has to follow.
- Congress’s job to check on the work of government agencies
- idea from the Magna Carta; government must follow legal steps when dealing with people accused on criminal behavior
- the first written social contract in the Americas.
- the grandma of the U.S. Constitution;
- government is NOT all-powerful
- the number of Senators needed to stop
- the application of the Bill of Rights to the state governments.
- the right to vote
- represents the leadership of the U.S. military
- the document that starts with “We the People” and sets up the U.S. government; it is the law that the U.S. government has to follow.
24 Clues: people rule! • legal tradition • the right to vote • everyone must follow the law • government is NOT all-powerful • the president’s use of twitter, e.g. • the grandma of the U.S. Constitution; • the number of Senators needed to stop • represents the leadership of the U.S. military • the implied agreement between people and society • ...
Zoe's Checks and balances crossword 2021-02-23
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- right to bear _____
- bill of _______
- the number of amendments contain in the bill of rights
- this amendment outlaws cruel and unusual punishment
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- right to a ____ trail
- amendment iv allows you to possess this if you want
- this freedom is one of three basic freedoms protected by the 1st amendment
- _____ and balances
8 Clues: bill of _______ • _____ and balances • right to bear _____ • right to a ____ trail • amendment iv allows you to possess this if you want • this amendment outlaws cruel and unusual punishment • the number of amendments contain in the bill of rights • this freedom is one of three basic freedoms protected by the 1st amendment
1.3 Crossword Puzzle 2022-09-15
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- this pleased the small states
- number of articles in the original bill of rights
- the number of houses congress has
- federalists were typically from this region
- Votes the states got with the first government structure
- central government became this so the articles failed
- bill of rights summarizes these
- people who opposed a strong central government
- population determines this
- routes that native americans took to go west
- branch of government that interprets the laws
- this state entered as a free state
- this territory was purchased for $15 million
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- the document that we use today for our government structure
- people in favor of constitution
- This type of articles was the first government structure
- democratic-republicans were typically from this region
- this doctrine warned europe to not interfere with the americas
- nickname was old hickory
- this system allowed administration to pick their own cabinet
- court judiciary act of 1789 created this ultimate court
- the other first political party along with the federalists
- this compromise created the mason-dixon line
- placing the needs of a region before those of a nation
24 Clues: nickname was old hickory • population determines this • this pleased the small states • people in favor of constitution • bill of rights summarizes these • the number of houses congress has • this state entered as a free state • federalists were typically from this region • this compromise created the mason-dixon line • routes that native americans took to go west • ...
Ellen Group US History 1 2016-12-27
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- ___________ Hall is where the Declaration was signed.
- The opposite of "private"
- Rules keep _______.
- The ______ of Rights includes the first 10 amendments to the Constitution.
- They write stories.
- Benjamin _________ helped to frame the Constitution.
- Another word for "declaration"
- We must follow the _______.
- "to join together"
- Rules give people _________.
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- ________ of Independence is celebrated.
- One is ______ when one stands on one's own two feet.
- The first capital of America.
- The _________ is another important document that was signed in 1787.
- ________ Bell is an important symbol of freedom.
- The name for the first 13 "states" of America
- The story about the past
- Another word for "shout"
- _______ of July is Independence Day.
19 Clues: "to join together" • Rules keep _______. • They write stories. • The story about the past • Another word for "shout" • The opposite of "private" • We must follow the _______. • Rules give people _________. • The first capital of America. • Another word for "declaration" • _______ of July is Independence Day. • ________ of Independence is celebrated. • ...
Magna Carta 2021-02-04
12 Clues: ally • droit • heeler • democrat • reimplant • the say so • bill of rights • prince of wales • cromwell ironside • a king of englnad • english civil war • english civil war
Buford Civics Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle 2023-01-02
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- Study of duties, rights, & privileges of citizens
- Love and loyal support of one's country
- Government run by the people
- Preliminary statement
- Something that is due a person
- Proposed law
- Statement of a political party's views
- High regard; honor; esteem
- Process to admit a person as a citizen
- Meeting of Congress
- Fundamental governing principles of a nation
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- The condition of being free
- Person who runs for elected office
- Coming into a foreign country to live
- Consisting of two houses
- People who live in a voting district
- Survey taken to measure public opinion
- Loyal member of a state by birth or choice
- Prejudice in favor or against something
- More than half
20 Clues: Proposed law • More than half • Meeting of Congress • Preliminary statement • Consisting of two houses • High regard; honor; esteem • The condition of being free • Government run by the people • Something that is due a person • Person who runs for elected office • People who live in a voting district • Coming into a foreign country to live • Survey taken to measure public opinion • ...
The Role of a DSP 2014-08-06
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- de-escalate
- motivation
- verbal versus nonverbal
- Speak up
- Support and cooperation
- Chain of Command
- respecting privacy
- don't tread on me
- understanding difference
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- Agreement for services
- Method to Bill
- protect
- Follow safety protocols
- don't judge
- celebrate diversity
- keeping clients safe
- standards to live by
- follow the rules
- staying true
- Creating access to community
- Model teacher
21 Clues: protect • Speak up • motivation • de-escalate • don't judge • staying true • Model teacher • Method to Bill • Chain of Command • follow the rules • don't tread on me • respecting privacy • celebrate diversity • keeping clients safe • standards to live by • Agreement for services • Follow safety protocols • verbal versus nonverbal • Support and cooperation • understanding difference • ...
Constitution Education 2023-02-09
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- term of a Supreme Court Justice
- who can veto a bill
- branch created by Article III
- number of years in a Representative’s term
- what branch is the president in
- number of justices in the Supreme Court
- where is the preamble located in the Constitution
- 538 is the number of electoral…
- number of years in a Senator’s term
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- first branch
- number of years in a presidents term
- title given to “president of senate”
- number of amendments in the Bill Of Rights
- number of principles in constitution
- nickname of Legislative Branch
15 Clues: first branch • who can veto a bill • branch created by Article III • nickname of Legislative Branch • term of a Supreme Court Justice • what branch is the president in • 538 is the number of electoral… • number of years in a Senator’s term • number of years in a presidents term • title given to “president of senate” • number of principles in constitution • ...
Unit one Vocab 2026-01-22
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- Removal Act
- how ownership of the vast lands in the Northwest Territory would be legally transferred from the federal government to states and individual landowners
- Rebellion
- Ordinance of 1785
- Doctrine
- Compromise
- Compromise
- of 1763
- Hamilton
- of 1812
- Ordinance of 1787
- and Clark
- Gin
- Rebellion
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- Judges
- of Independence
- Plan
- and Sedition Acts
- Whitney
- System
- Road
- vs. Madison
- Purchase
- of Confederation
- of Rights
- Affair
26 Clues: Gin • Plan • Road • Judges • System • Affair • Whitney • of 1763 • of 1812 • Doctrine • Hamilton • Purchase • Rebellion • of Rights • and Clark • Rebellion • Compromise • Compromise • Removal Act • vs. Madison • of Independence • of Confederation • and Sedition Acts • Ordinance of 1785 • Ordinance of 1787 • ...
Parker Endecott Government Crossword Hour 2 2025-04-16
Across
- A right to reject a decision.
- To even out every branch.
- Highest ranking in a city or county.
- The power to make rules.
- Governing body of a nation, state, or community.
- The opening words to the constitution.
- A document written in 1787.
- Freedom.
- Legislative branch of the federal government.
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- An area of production.
- Second highest-ranking office.
- Administration of justice by courts and judges.
- Leader of a nation
- Head of a political region.
- Affects the way that you live.
- A specific law.
- Lawlessness and disorder of a country.
- A formal addition to a law.
- Someone who presides over court proceedings.
- 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. • ...
Federalist Era 2024-03-18
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- The nation's capital was named after this president.
- He was the first Head of State Department.
- The most powerful court in U.S. (two words)
- Hamilton was the head of this department.
- Extra tax added to imported goods
- The number of amendments that make the Bill of Rights
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- Paper notes that promise to repay.
- The Bill of Rights limits the power of ______
- The U.S. was first created under the Articles of
9 Clues: Extra tax added to imported goods • Paper notes that promise to repay. • Hamilton was the head of this department. • He was the first Head of State Department. • The most powerful court in U.S. (two words) • The Bill of Rights limits the power of ______ • The U.S. was first created under the Articles of • The nation's capital was named after this president. • ...
Unit 2 2021-01-25
Across
- English War against the French and the Indians
- Part of the Intolerable Acts
- First Representative government in colonial America
- British East India Company does not pay same import tax as other importers
- Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine in favor of separating from England
- British Parliament did not interfere in the government of the colonies, and America existed in relative political isolation
- establishing colonies to provide profit for the mother country
- founded the 13 colonies.
- Punishments for Boston Tea Party – curfew, Britain closed Boston Harbor
- one person elected to make decisions on the behalf of others
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- Contained majority rule, consent of the governed, protected minority rights
- a numerical majority holds the power (most votes wins)
- Definition – England requires ALL colonial shipments stop at English ports
- Colonies declare their independence
- The government is restricted in what it can do (government does not have absolute power)
- The government is only effective if the people allow the government to have power over them.
- Direct Democracy - issues decided by majority rule
- England banned settlements west of Appalachian Mountains to the end of the French and Indian War
- British find colonists stockpiling weapons, so they attack colonists. Colonists win the battle
- English Bill of Rights is a source for our Bill of Rights.
- Established the principle of Limited Government
- Each person votes on their own behalf; one person = one vote
- Tax on common goods (paper, stamps, cards) to repay debt from French and Indian War
23 Clues: founded the 13 colonies. • Part of the Intolerable Acts • Colonies declare their independence • English War against the French and the Indians • Established the principle of Limited Government • Direct Democracy - issues decided by majority rule • First Representative government in colonial America • a numerical majority holds the power (most votes wins) • ...
Unit 2 2021-01-25
Across
- English War against the French and the Indians
- Part of the Intolerable Acts
- First Representative government in colonial America
- British East India Company does not pay same import tax as other importers
- Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine in favor of separating from England
- British Parliament did not interfere in the government of the colonies, and America existed in relative political isolation
- establishing colonies to provide profit for the mother country
- founded the 13 colonies.
- Punishments for Boston Tea Party – curfew, Britain closed Boston Harbor
- one person elected to make decisions on the behalf of others
Down
- Contained majority rule, consent of the governed, protected minority rights
- a numerical majority holds the power (most votes wins)
- Definition – England requires ALL colonial shipments stop at English ports
- Colonies declare their independence
- The government is restricted in what it can do (government does not have absolute power)
- The government is only effective if the people allow the government to have power over them.
- Direct Democracy - issues decided by majority rule
- England banned settlements west of Appalachian Mountains to the end of the French and Indian War
- British find colonists stockpiling weapons, so they attack colonists. Colonists win the battle
- English Bill of Rights is a source for our Bill of Rights.
- Established the principle of Limited Government
- Each person votes on their own behalf; one person = one vote
- Tax on common goods (paper, stamps, cards) to repay debt from French and Indian War
23 Clues: founded the 13 colonies. • Part of the Intolerable Acts • Colonies declare their independence • English War against the French and the Indians • Established the principle of Limited Government • Direct Democracy - issues decided by majority rule • First Representative government in colonial America • a numerical majority holds the power (most votes wins) • ...
US history, KNMWAQwErtfgvhjun 2023-04-24
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US history, KNMWAQwErtfgvhjun 2023-04-24
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Unit 2 2021-01-25
Across
- English Bill of Rights is a source for our Bill of Rights.
- one person elected to make decisions on the behalf of others
- Established the principle of Limited Government
- founded the 13 colonies.
- British Parliament did not interfere in the government of the colonies, and America existed in relative political isolation
- England banned settlements west of Appalachian Mountains to the end of the French and Indian War
- British find colonists stockpiling weapons, so they attack colonists. Colonists win the battle
- The government is restricted in what it can do (government does not have absolute power)
- British East India Company does not pay same import tax as other importers
- English War against the French and the Indians
- Each person votes on their own behalf; one person = one vote
- Part of the Intolerable Acts
Down
- Punishments for Boston Tea Party – curfew, Britain closed Boston Harbor
- Contained majority rule, consent of the governed, protected minority rights
- Colonies declare their independence
- First Representative government in colonial America
- establishing colonies to provide profit for the mother country
- Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine in favor of separating from England
- a numerical majority holds the power (most votes wins)
- The government is only effective if the people allow the government to have power over them.
- Tax on common goods (paper, stamps, cards) to repay debt from French and Indian War
- Direct Democracy - issues decided by majority rule
- 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
Across
- English Bill of Rights is a source for our Bill of Rights.
- one person elected to make decisions on the behalf of others
- Established the principle of Limited Government
- founded the 13 colonies.
- British Parliament did not interfere in the government of the colonies, and America existed in relative political isolation
- England banned settlements west of Appalachian Mountains to the end of the French and Indian War
- British find colonists stockpiling weapons, so they attack colonists. Colonists win the battle
- The government is restricted in what it can do (government does not have absolute power)
- British East India Company does not pay same import tax as other importers
- English War against the French and the Indians
- Each person votes on their own behalf; one person = one vote
- Part of the Intolerable Acts
Down
- Punishments for Boston Tea Party – curfew, Britain closed Boston Harbor
- Contained majority rule, consent of the governed, protected minority rights
- Colonies declare their independence
- First Representative government in colonial America
- establishing colonies to provide profit for the mother country
- Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine in favor of separating from England
- a numerical majority holds the power (most votes wins)
- The government is only effective if the people allow the government to have power over them.
- Tax on common goods (paper, stamps, cards) to repay debt from French and Indian War
- Direct Democracy - issues decided by majority rule
- 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
Across
- The branch that creates laws
- 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)
- The political party that supported a Bill of Rights and feared a strong central government
- The branch that enforces laws
- Amendment #: No citizen can be forced to quarter (house) soldiers
- Amendment #: No cruel and unusual punishment for people accused of a crime
- 5 freedoms: speech, press, religion, assembly (protest), petition (bring a complaint to the government)
- To approve
- The branch that interprets laws
- A change to the Constitution
- Amendment #: Right to keep and bear arms (guns)
Down
- The first 10 Amendments of the Constitution
- Amendment #: Protects against unreasonable search and seizure (taking of ones' property) by the government
- A main leader of the AntiFederalists
- A main leader of the Federalists
- Division between federal/central and local governments
- An introduction
- Amendment #: Right to a trial by jury in civil cases
- Amendment #:Amendment stating that the powers not given to the federal government are reserved (given) to the states
- Amendment #: Protests people accused of crimes; You have the right to a speedy and public trial
- The political party that supported a strong central government and was led by Alexander Hamilton
- Amendment #: Citizen's rights are not limited to those listed in the Constitution
- A presidnet's way of denying a bill
- 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) • ...
Let's Break down Reconstruction 2017-09-28
Across
- pledge loyalty
- Slaves are free
- Divided the South
- Freedman works for supplies
- restored rights for whites
- Northern businessmen
Down
- right to vote
- land rented by farmers
- Equal rights to Blacks
- restricted freedoms for Blacks
- ignore a bill
- traitors
- help for those disturbed by civil war
- democrats who took control
- granted citizenship
15 Clues: traitors • right to vote • ignore a bill • pledge loyalty • Slaves are free • Divided the South • granted citizenship • Northern businessmen • land rented by farmers • Equal rights to Blacks • democrats who took control • restored rights for whites • Freedman works for supplies • restricted freedoms for Blacks • help for those disturbed by civil war
US history, KNMWAQwErtfgvhjun 2023-04-24
16 Clues: SDHMJN • VDFGHJM, • sfaEDGRHJ • VDGFNBMJ, • VXBFGDNMJHM • FAEGSRDHTFGHJ • Bill BCFGJ • Boom VDSFGHJMB • Boycott ZCDFSGHJ • Scare VXFBGDHFJG • Rights FSAEGHBNM • Doctrine SFDGHJN • Hiss XZSDFHGNJHMN • Parks DFSGHJ • Blockade ZSDFGNHB • Warren CSDVGFNKHJDFSC
US history, KNMWAQwErtfgvhjun 2023-04-24
16 Clues: SDHMJN • VDFGHJM, • sfaEDGRHJ • VDGFNBMJ, • VXBFGDNMJHM • FAEGSRDHTFGHJ • Bill BCFGJ • Boom VDSFGHJMB • Boycott ZCDFSGHJ • Scare VXFBGDHFJG • Rights FSAEGHBNM • Doctrine SFDGHJN • Hiss XZSDFHGNJHMN • Parks DFSGHJ • Blockade ZSDFGNHB • Warren CSDVGFNKHJDFSC
US government 2022-05-14
Across
- party of Trump
- written policies to vote on
- current Vice-president
- appoints judges
- The legislative branch
- gerrymandered
- current Majority leader
- The highest court
- party in office
- 438 representatives
Down
- tie-breaker of the Senate
- Seattle-area rep
- election after president wins
- The Constitution specifies these
- Population-based
- includes the cabinet
- the number of justices
- Two per state
- US Senator from Washington
- 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
16 Clues: SDHMJN • VDFGHJM, • sfaEDGRHJ • VDGFNBMJ, • VXBFGDNMJHM • FAEGSRDHTFGHJ • Bill BCFGJ • Boom VDSFGHJMB • Boycott ZCDFSGHJ • Scare VXFBGDHFJG • Rights FSAEGHBNM • Doctrine SFDGHJN • Hiss XZSDFHGNJHMN • Parks DFSGHJ • Blockade ZSDFGNHB • Warren CSDVGFNKHJDFSC
US history, KNMWAQwErtfgvhjun 2023-04-24
16 Clues: SDHMJN • VDFGHJM, • sfaEDGRHJ • VDGFNBMJ, • VXBFGDNMJHM • FAEGSRDHTFGHJ • Bill BCFGJ • Boom VDSFGHJMB • Boycott ZCDFSGHJ • Scare VXFBGDHFJG • Rights FSAEGHBNM • Doctrine SFDGHJN • Hiss XZSDFHGNJHMN • Parks DFSGHJ • Blockade ZSDFGNHB • Warren CSDVGFNKHJDFSC
US history, KNMWAQwErtfgvhjun 2023-04-24
16 Clues: SDHMJN • VDFGHJM, • sfaEDGRHJ • VDGFNBMJ, • VXBFGDNMJHM • FAEGSRDHTFGHJ • Bill BCFGJ • Boom VDSFGHJMB • Boycott ZCDFSGHJ • Scare VXFBGDHFJG • Rights FSAEGHBNM • Doctrine SFDGHJN • Hiss XZSDFHGNJHMN • Parks DFSGHJ • Blockade ZSDFGNHB • Warren CSDVGFNKHJDFSC
US history, KNMWAQwErtfgvhjun 2023-04-24
16 Clues: SDHMJN • VDFGHJM, • sfaEDGRHJ • VDGFNBMJ, • VXBFGDNMJHM • FAEGSRDHTFGHJ • Bill BCFGJ • Boom VDSFGHJMB • Boycott ZCDFSGHJ • Scare VXFBGDHFJG • Rights FSAEGHBNM • Doctrine SFDGHJN • Hiss XZSDFHGNJHMN • Parks DFSGHJ • Blockade ZSDFGNHB • Warren CSDVGFNKHJDFSC
Governents around the World 2019-01-07
Across
- cruel treatment by a person in control
- Ruled by a group
- the idea of a limited government
- Example of human rights violations
- Greek Philphosopher
- governement has all the power
- The right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
- Ruled by one person
Down
- U.S., Canada, and Mexico have this type of government
- English bill of rights
- Ruled by a Kind or Queen
- 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 • ...
Creating the U.S. Government 2023-04-30
Across
- The Constitutional ____________'s goal was to improve the Articles of Confederation.
- The introduction to the Constitution, explains the purpose of the Constitution
- The number of branches under the Articles of Confederation
- ___________ of powers: the powers and duties of the government are divided among different branches
- an agreement among the 13 colonies that served as the first U.S. Constitution
- the branch of government that decides what laws mean
Down
- the branch of government that makes laws
- The Bill of Rights were the first ten _________ to the Constitution, guaranteeing basic rights of all citizens
- the branch of government that carries out the laws
- a refusal to sign a bill into law
- wanted states to be united into one powerful nation, supported the "New" Constituion
- to sign or make official
- taxes on products coming into a country
- The Articles of Confederation created a ______ central government.
- a person who supported the Articles of Confederation
- 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 • ...
The U.S. Constitution 2023-04-07
Across
- The total number of Supreme Court judges
- T or F: Amendment IX states that Americans have basic rights that may not be mentioned in the Constitution
- A written order giving permission to do something
- _____ of confederation; the plan of government that they first came up with
- The branch that makes laws
- The first state to ratify the Bill of Rights
- Where a Bill goes right after it has been written
- Change or addition to something...
Down
- The minimum age to become POTUS
- A representative
- The branch that interprets the laws
- For an amendment to be passed, this fraction of states need to ratify it
- An official meeting
- T or F: In the US, people are guilty of a crime until proven innocent
- To approve
- The length of a Senator's term, in years
- ___ and balances, to make sure no one branch has too much power
- When both parties agree to give up a little of what they want
- Some laws can be ruled ____ if they do not abide by the Constitution
- The branch that carries out the laws
- 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 • ...
The Constitution and Bill of Rights 2023-02-10
Across
- it took 9/13 states to__________the Constitution
- the eight amendment protects you from cruel and/or unusual _______________
- Bill of _________
- Arms the second amendment is the right to ___________
- if a federal official commits a crime the House of Representatives can ____________them from their spot
- the first amendment gives freedom of _________, press, religion, protest, and assembly.
Down
- the articles of confederation were revised at a _________
- the seventh amendment gives you the right to a trial by ________
- of Confederation an agreement among the 13 colonies that served as the nation’s first frame of government
- brief introductory statement of the Constitution’s fundamental purposes and principles
- the government has three __________ (executive, legislative, judicial)
- 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) • ...
US history, KNMWAQwErtfgvhjun 2023-04-24
16 Clues: SDHMJN • VDFGHJM, • sfaEDGRHJ • VDGFNBMJ, • VXBFGDNMJHM • FAEGSRDHTFGHJ • Bill BCFGJ • Boom VDSFGHJMB • Boycott ZCDFSGHJ • Scare VXFBGDHFJG • Rights FSAEGHBNM • Doctrine SFDGHJN • Hiss XZSDFHGNJHMN • Parks DFSGHJ • Blockade ZSDFGNHB • Warren CSDVGFNKHJDFSC
Chapter 4.1 2019-11-22
Across
- buying and selling goods and services, especially when many people are involved
- a written document that describes the structure and powers of a national or state government.
- Bill of Rights act passed by the British Parliament in 1689
- an organization or alliance of several groups joined together.
- a relationship, between two countries or people, in which each side receives benefits
Down
- the name of the branch of government that is responsible for making laws in a nation or state.
- a region, including land and water, that is administered by or under the control of a government.
- Convention ook place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1787
- also called money, refers to an accepted method of exchange for goods or services.
- major slowdown in the economy
- of rights written list of people’s rights
- Northwest Ordinance of 1787 one of several federal laws that addressed the Northwest Territory.
- 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
Across
- also called money, refers to an accepted method of exchange for goods or services.
- major slowdown in the economy
- Convention ook place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1787
- the name of the branch of government that is responsible for making laws in a nation or state.
- Bill of Rights act passed by the British Parliament in 1689
Down
- buying and selling goods and services, especially when many people are involved
- Northwest Ordinance of 1787 one of several federal laws that addressed the Northwest Territory.
- an organization or alliance of several groups joined together.
- of rights written list of people’s rights
- a relationship, between two countries or people, in which each side receives benefits
- a written document that describes the structure and powers of a national or state government.
- Continental Congress a meeting of political leaders that began in Philadelphia in May 1775.
- 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 • ...
Bill Of Rights Crossword Puzzle 2023-04-19
Across
- how should the _________ get along with each other?
- when was the first amendment ratified?
- Which Elected United States President approved the 13th Amendment?
- what is the 9th amendment about?
- what _______ have to be taken to make the constitution the law of the land?
- how does the __________ branch create laws? What powers do the states have?
- how can the constitution be __________,or changed?
Down
- what year did the supreme court rule out the second amendent?
- how does __________ work? Which law is supreme?
- what changes have been made to the ___________?
- How does the __________ branch execute laws?
- what does the constitution do? what is the ________ of the government?
- 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
Across
- What is the main purpose of the U.S. Constitution
- Which amendment gives the right to a trial by jury
- Which amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment
- How many articles are in the U.S. Constitution
- Which amendment guarantees the right to a speedy trial
- What is the preamble of the Constitution
- What is the process for amending the Constitution
- Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures
Down
- What is the "supreme law of the land"
- Which amendment grants freedom of speech
- What is the Bill of Rights
- What is the significance of the "Elastic Clause" in the Constitution
- Which amendment protects the right to bear arms
- Which amendment gives states powers not specifically given to the federal government
- 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 • ...
Constitution Crossword 2022-09-15
Across
- Amendment that prevents soldiers from moving into your house
- Amendment that grants us freedom of religion, press, speech, and the freedom to petition the government
- The document that contains the Bill of Rights
- Amendment that protects people from unreasonable search and seizure
- Amendment that protects you from cruel and unusual punishment
- Changes that have been made to the constitution
Down
- Amendment that grants you the right to remain silent
- Amendment grants you a speedy trial and a jury of peers
- Amendment that means the national government doesn't get to create extra powers from those given to the state and people
- Amendment that protects our right to bear arms
- Amendment protects rights not written in the bill of rights (such as privacy)
- 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 • ...
Samantha Carigga's Liberty Crossword 2022-02-21
Across
- (one right the bill of rights gave you) freedom of ____.
- topic that was argued a lot in the 18th century
- people who opposed the constitution
- central gov suspiciously looked like what (second word is abbreviated)
- _____ _____ stated that our free institution of government has failed (first and last name)
- the abusive power is coming from the ___ of the majority
- how many years could presidents serve
- man who drafted the bill of rights (first and last name)
- ____ states had to ratify for the constitution to be law of land
Down
- the ____ have written a blueprint for a new nation
- means a system of ideas/ideals and became "the basis of our existance"
- James Madison is told to ____ at meetings
- Charles Wilson Peale offered the public what?
- 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 ____. • ...
Chapter 6 - Bill of Rights 2021-05-05
Across
- the right to say our opinion, in public or private, without feat of being stopped or punished by government for those ideas
- the banning of printed materials or films due to alarming or offensive ideas they contain
- giving evidence about yourself that could lead you being found guilty of a crime
- court order allowing police to search property and seize evidence
- the right of the government to take privateproperty for public use
- a document issued by a grand jury to charge someone with a crime
Down
- following established legal procedures
- freedom to think and act without government interference or fear of unfair treatment
- person officially changed with a crime
- cause a strong reason to think that a person or property was involved in a crime
- putting someone on trial for a crime of which he or she was previously found innocent
- a sum of money used as security deposit to secure that an accused person who is released from jail returns his or her trial
- 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 • ...
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2019-01-22
Across
- MLK Day is celebrated the ___ day in January.
- Peace Prize prize awarded in 1964
- killed
- President who signed the bill making MLK a national holiday.
- Parks Woman who would not give her seat to a white man.
- 250,000 people marched in this city for equal rights.
- To stop using something as a type of protest.
Down
- City in Alabama where there was a bus boycott.
- To treat people unfairly because of their skin color.
- separation of people
- to protest peacefully
- MLK's speech "I Have a ______" is his most famous.
- The Civil Rights ____ made discrimination illegal.
- ______ 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. • ...
Chapter 4.1 2019-11-22
Across
- buying and selling goods and services, especially when many people are involved
- also called money, refers to an accepted method of exchange for goods or services.
- of rights written list of people’s rights
- Bill of Rights act passed by the British Parliament in 1689
- a written document that describes the structure and powers of a national or state government.
- an organization or alliance of several groups joined together.
- Northwest Ordinance of 1787 one of several federal laws that addressed the Northwest Territory.
Down
- Convention ook place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1787
- the name of the branch of government that is responsible for making laws in a nation or state.
- Continental Congress a meeting of political leaders that began in Philadelphia in May 1775.
- a region, including land and water, that is administered by or under the control of a government.
- major slowdown in the economy
- 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
Across
- buying and selling goods and services, especially when many people are involved
- Convention ook place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1787
- of rights written list of people’s rights
- a written document that describes the structure and powers of a national or state government.
- a relationship, between two countries or people, in which each side receives benefits
- Continental Congress a meeting of political leaders that began in Philadelphia in May 1775.
Down
- a region, including land and water, that is administered by or under the control of a government.
- Bill of Rights act passed by the British Parliament in 1689
- an organization or alliance of several groups joined together.
- Northwest Ordinance of 1787 one of several federal laws that addressed the Northwest Territory.
- the name of the branch of government that is responsible for making laws in a nation or state.
- major slowdown in the economy
- 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 • ...
4.1 2019-11-22
Across
- Convention ook place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1787
- also called money, refers to an accepted method of exchange for goods or services.
- Bill of Rights act passed by the British Parliament in 1689
- the name of the branch of government that is responsible for making laws in a nation or state.
- buying and selling goods and services, especially when many people are involved
- Continental Congress a meeting of political leaders that began in Philadelphia in May 1775.
- of rights written list of people’s rights
Down
- a region, including land and water, that is administered by or under the control of a government.
- major slowdown in the economy
- an organization or alliance of several groups joined together.
- a written document that describes the structure and powers of a national or state government.
- Northwest Ordinance of 1787 one of several federal laws that addressed the Northwest Territory.
- 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 • ...
s.s project 2012-01-12
Across
- A statue is named after it in NY.
- To accuse (a public official) before an appropriate tribunal of misconduct in office.
- A very bad economic state, worse than a recession.
- Executive Branch, Judicial Branch, ___________ Branch.
- The branch of government over the court system.
- Limitation of power the branches of government.
- To disprove of a bill/law.
- The Constitutional Convention was to improve this document.
Down
- To confirm by expressing consent, approval, or formal sanction.
- The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
- Judicial, Executive, Legislative.
- To disagree with the methods, goals, etc., of a political party or government.
- A law before its approved.
- An assembly or council of citizens having the highest deliberative functions in a government.
- The highest court in the U.S.
- A settlement of differences by mutual concessions.
- Judicial Branch,Legislative Branch, ___________ Branch.
- The regular administration of the law, according to which no citizen may be denied his or her legal rights.
- A system of government in which power is shared between the central, or federal, government and the states.
- 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. • ...
Mid Term Project Assignment 2021-01-14
Across
- Two legislative houses or chambers
- To stall a legislature from passing a bill in the senate
- One of two houses in Congress that has 2 representatives of a state
- A situation when no member objects to a proposal
- Its a closer race between the incumbent and the new candidate
- When a senator informs a floor leader when he/she wishes a bill to be considered
- the current holder of an office or position
- Schedules consideration of floor resolutions
- the U.S congress that has specific duty's.
- Count of the population of the states to determine how many representatives they need
- A group of citizens that have the power to elect a representative
- The amendment that gave rights to African Americans
Down
- 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
- When the whole house has too debate on a bill
- This is a process where the state legislative session debates, amends, and rewrite proposed legislation
- A legislative sub-organization
- The committee that has jurisdiction over all taxation
- The house of representatives operating as a committee where every member of the house is serving
- When the incumbent candidate wins by 55 % or more
- A call of the roll to establish whether a quorum is present
- When a committee decides to take a measure on something
- What allowed the direct election of senators
- The first step of a bill being shown to congress
- Stopping a debate in the senate by a vote of 60 people
- A proposed legislation under consideration by a legislature and can later become a law
- 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 • ...
Historic Documents 2024-08-07
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- Document asserting separation from Britain
- Papers promoting the U.S. Constitution
- Founding American document of 1776
- Agreement ending World War II in Europe
- Rights guarantee freedoms and protections
- Act granting land to settlers
- Documents from the Catholic Church’s headquarters
- Charter limiting the power of the king
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- Court ruling establishing landmark decisions
- Proclamation freeing slaves in 1863
- Stone key to Egyptian hieroglyphs
- Allegiance to the flag of the United States
- French document detailing local governance
- Law or decree by a governing body
- Of the Rights of Man and the Citizen
- Public declaration of principles
- Formal agreement between nations
- U.S. Founding document
- Corpus protects against unlawful detention
- 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 • ...
Revolutionary War 2016-02-01
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- a meeting or activity
- military force that is raised from the civil population
- a social order in favor of a new system
- synonyms are laws, bill of rights, and rules
- freedom from the control
- crates of tea thrown into the ocean
- the state of being free
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- an announcement or statement
- fight against authority
- the adoption of the Declaration of independence
- an area kind of like a country
- the collective name for the first ten amendments
- something to elect a president
- national legislative body of a country
- people shooting at each other
- 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 • ...
Unit 2: Early English Documents & Influential Philosophers 2024-06-10
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- governments may be _____ if they fail to protect natural rights
- colonial legislatures controlling finances and governor salaries; oversight
- the Magna Carta established the principle of this type of government
- legislatures make these
- a territory controlled by another country
- unicameral lawmaking body of Britain
- believed in a strong authoritarian ruler to avoid chaos
- born with these, natural
- belonging by nature or habit, "just because"
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- location of the first colonial legislature
- economy meant to enrich the mother nation
- Magna Carta, Petition of Right, and English Bill of Rights all limited this
- allowed colonies some freedom to self-govern; wet
- first written agreement for self-government; pilgrims
- in this type of government power is restricted
- parliaments makes these
- Hobbe's belief that humans are _____
- first document limiting government
- 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" • ...
US Constitution and Bill of Rights 2023-03-01
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- right to a speedy trial
- no excess bail
- right to own a gun for self defense
- right to a jury of your peers
- protects future individual rights
- changing the constitution
- establishes six goals
- no unlawful searches
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- can't be tried twice for the same crime
- executes the laws
- no feeding or housing soldiers
- interprets the laws
- protects freedom of religion, speech, press
- financial obligations
- representation based on population
- establishes shared power between federal government and states
- every state has equal representation
- minimum number for ratification
18 Clues: no excess bail • executes the laws • interprets the laws • no unlawful searches • financial obligations • establishes six goals • right to a speedy trial • changing the constitution • right to a jury of your peers • no feeding or housing soldiers • minimum number for ratification • protects future individual rights • representation based on population • ...
Government Crossword Puzzle 2022-03-31
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- The study of the roles of citizens.
- The end of your city.
- Head honcho of the country.
- A form of emergency service that handles fire
- A local law.
- A governing body.
- Does a part have to much power?
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- How a bill is passed if the governor vetoes it.
- In relation to a city/governing body.
- A type of committee that is always in session.
- A form of emergency service that handles crime.
- How you pick your party.
- An elected head city or town.
- Bill of Rights
- 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 • ...
Civics Crossword Quiz # 2 - 12-2-20 2020-12-01
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- First President
- Father of the Constitution & a President.
- U.S. flag's stripes represent the 13
- The ___ & Democrats are the 2 major parties.
- The __ & the Mississippi are 2 long U.S. Rivers.
- ___ makes all Federal Laws.
- Largest land area state.
- First ___ Amendments = Bill of Rights.
- Civil Rights leader & martyr.
- The are 100 of these; 2 per state.
- The __ Amendment protects the right to bear arms.
- The Supreme Court is made up of nine ___.
- An agreement between the U.S. & another nation is
- Constitutionally appointed voting age.
- Fought for women's rights.
- Author of the Declaration of Independence.
- The Civil War was fought between the ___ & South.
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- The U.S. economic system is primarily ___.
- Alabama's capital is ___.
- Executive, ____, & Judicial Branches.
- The main opponent in the Cold War was ___.
- White House burned in 1814 by the __>
- The ___ Canal separates Pacific & Atlantic.
- Written in 1787 in Philadelphia, PA.
- National, State, County, City Levels System.
- There are 27 ___ to the Constitution.
- We celebrate our ____ on July 4th.
- The ___ Amendment gave women voting rights.
- 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. • ...
Yellow Clue 2 2018-03-14
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
s.s project 2012-01-12
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- The highest court in the U.S.
- An assembly or council of citizens having the highest deliberative functions in a government.
- Limitation of power the branches of government.
- A law before its approved.
- The Constitutional Convention was to improve this document.
- The regular administration of the law, according to which no citizen may be denied his or her legal rights.
- A system of government in which power is shared between the central, or federal, government and the states.
- A settlement of differences by mutual concessions.
- Judicial Branch,Legislative Branch, ___________ Branch.
- To disprove of a bill/law.
- A very bad economic state, worse than a recession.
- To confirm by expressing consent, approval, or formal sanction.
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- The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
- To disagree with the methods, goals, etc., of a political party or government.
- Judicial, Executive, Legislative.
- 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.
- Executive Branch, Judicial Branch, ___________ Branch.
- To accuse (a public official) before an appropriate tribunal of misconduct in office.
- The branch of government over the court system.
- 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. • ...
Government 2025-05-08
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- the drawing of legislative district boundaries to benefit a specific group
- party supporting of ratification of the Constitution, liked strong central government
- the study of the characteristics of populations
- a system of government where power is divided between a central authority and regional or state governments
- the right to vote
- written defamation of another person
- the principle of a two-house legislature
- the assigning of congressional seats by congress after each census
- An economic and governmental system based on public ownership of the means of production and exchange.
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- government by the people with free elections
- when Individuals are appointed to government positions based on their partisan loyalty rather than merit
- Additions to the Constitution that further protect the rights and liberties of the people from government interference
- 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
- talking for long periods of time to prolong debate and delay or prevent a vote on a bill in the Senate
- programs such as unemployment insurance, disaster relief, or disability payments that provide benefits to all eligible citizens
- term the founding fathers used to refer to political parties and special interests or interest groups
- party supporting the bill of rights
- when a government is unable to pass laws or make decisions due to significant disagreement; political stalemate
- a meeting of local party members to choose party officials or candidates for public office
- 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 • ...
Government Final 2023-05-16
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- Antifederalists believed this was needed to create a new constitution. (9)
- Plan that suggested the Legislative branch has a House of Reps and Senate. (1)
- The purpose of the bill is to protect rights of individual liberty and... (7)
- Who the framers believed should decide voters rights. (4)
- The cornerstone of our government. (6)
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- Type of government that divides power between state, national, and local. (8)
- The way the state maintains social order, enacts laws, and provides public services. (3)
- Type of democracy the United States has. (2)
- Without a strong national government federalists were concerned of what happening? (5)
- Why did we need to end the Articles of Confederation, to make the government more... (10)
- 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) • ...
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2019-01-22
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- MLK Day is celebrated the ___ day in January.
- The Civil Rights ____ made discrimination illegal.
- 250,000 people marched in this city for equal rights.
- to protest peacefully
- separation of people
- killed
- Parks Woman who would not give her seat to a white man.
- President who signed the bill making MLK a national holiday.
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- To stop using something as a type of protest.
- To treat people unfairly because of their skin color.
- ______ rights
- MLK's speech "I Have a ______" is his most famous.
- City in Alabama where there was a bus boycott.
- 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. • ...
Unit 1 and 2 Test Review 2025-09-04
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- Division of government among legislative, executive, and judicial branches
- republic, Government with elected representatives ruled by a constitution
- Belief that citizens elect representatives to make laws
- Agreement about counting enslaved persons for representation
- Having a single legislative body
- Anti-Federalist leader, argued for Bill of Rights
- Branch that enforces the laws (President)
- Co-author of the Federalist Papers, first Chief Justice
- Anti-Federalist who opposed the Constitution
- Government must follow clear, established legal rules
- Division of power between national and state governments
- First ten amendments guaranteeing basic freedoms
- Plan at the Constitutional Convention for two-house Congress
- of Rights, 1689 law protecting Parliament and individual rights
- America’s first government plan, weak central authority
- Legal system based on court precedents and customs
- Introduction to the Constitution stating its goals
- Leading Federalist and co-author of many Federalist Papers
- Branch that makes the laws (Congress)
- government, System where citizens elect leaders to make laws
- Group opposing ratification and demanding a Bill of Rights
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- 1776 document declaring colonies free from Britain
- “Father of the Constitution,” proposed the Virginia Plan
- Person or paper opposing the new Constitution
- Branch that interprets the laws (Supreme Court)
- Proposal for representation in Congress based on state population
- To formally approve or confirm an agreement
- President of the Constitutional Convention
- Rights everyone has for being human—life, liberty, property
- Formal change or addition to the Constitution
- Agreement among the people to create government for protection
- Anti-Federalist leader and defender of liberty
- Rights that cannot be taken away by government
- Government is not all powerful; it is restricted by law
- Each branch can limit the other branches’ powers
- Papers, Series of essays promoting the Constitution’s ratification
- Ideas and morals stemming from Jewish and Christian beliefs
- Author of the Declaration of Independence, strong supporter of natural rights
- Early agreement for self-government by the Pilgrims
- Group supporting ratification and a strong central government
- Government power resides in the people
- Federal law is above state law
- Having two legislative chambers or houses
- Fair treatment through legal procedures
- Pamphlet by Thomas Paine urging independence
- Era emphasizing reason, science, and individual rights
- Plan, Proposal for equal state representation in Congress
- 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 • ...
Unit 1 2025-01-13
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- Decision to have a House of Reps based on Population, and a Senate where each state gets 2.
- to agree
- felt the constitution was good as is and did not need a bill of rights.
- when a president rejects a piece of passed legislation.
- Two house legislature
- changes to the constitution
- felt the constitution needed a bill of rights.
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- Decision on how enslaved people would be counted in the census.
- a system that has a state government and a local government
- bringing charges against a government officical for wrongdoing.
- powers shared by the federal and state government.
- powers not given to the federal government.
- 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 • ...
Civil Liberties- Joe, Jacob, Emmet 2023-01-17
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- need a reason to be jailed
- "Clear and present danger"
- Due process
- read by police after arrests
- woman's right to privacy
- used to fight terroism
- a rapist was not read his rights
- skips trial
- created in shadow of Bill of Rights
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- right to bear arms
- Amish can leave school after 8th grade
- can't be put on trial twice
- Suit over prior restraint
- can't try for a crime committed before the law
- 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 • ...
Civil Liberties- Joe, Jacob, Emmet 2023-01-17
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- need a reason to be jailed
- "Clear and present danger"
- Due process
- read by police after arrests
- woman's right to privacy
- used to fight terroism
- a rapist was not read his rights
- skips trial
- created in shadow of Bill of Rights
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- right to bear arms
- Amish can leave school after 8th grade
- can't be put on trial twice
- Suit over prior restraint
- can't try for a crime committed before the law
- 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 • ...
AP Gov Unit 3 Facts and Terms 2026-01-07
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- v. Board, Case that ended school segregation
- Clause, Part of the 1st Amendment preventing government-established religion
- doctrine, Process of applying Bill of Rights protections to the states
- Rights Act of 1965, Law protecting minority voting rights
- Rights Act of 1964, Law banning discrimination in public places and employment
- Amendment, Amendment that banned poll taxes
- Exercise Clause, Clause protecting the right to practice religion freely
- Amendment, Amendment that abolished slavery
- Amendment, Amendment banning race-based voting discrimination
- v. Ferguson, Case establishing “separate but equal”
- v. Reed, Case banning gender discrimination under equal protection
- Protection Clause, Clause requiring states to treat people equally under the law
- Process Clause, Clause guaranteeing fair legal procedures
- v. New York, Case that incorporated free speech to the states
- Amendment, Amendment granting women the right to vote
- Right to not testify against oneself
- speech, Advertising speech that has limited protection
- The right to vote
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- of Rights, First ten amendments to the Constitution
- Type of speech not protected by the First Amendment
- with Disabilities Act, Law protecting people with disabilities from discrimination
- restraint, Government censorship before publication
- speech, Nonverbal expression protected by the First Amendment
- Amendment, Amendment protecting speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
- tax, Fee once required to vote
- and unusual punishment, Punishment prohibited by the Eighth Amendment
- action, Policies designed to remedy past discrimination
- v. Sandford, Case ruling enslaved people were not citizens
- worth, Idea that jobs requiring similar skill should receive equal pay
- Amendment, Amendment that applies rights to the states and guarantees equal protection
- bargaining, Agreement where a defendant pleads guilty for a lighter sentence
- harassment, Unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature in the workplace or school
- to privacy, Implied right protecting personal decisions
- rule, Rule that bars illegally obtained evidence from trial
- Fixed numerical requirement for hiring or admission
- v. US, Case upholding Japanese internment during WWII
- rights, Government-protected rights against discrimination
- Written false statements that harm someone’s reputation
- liberties, Individual freedoms protected from government interference
- Rights Amendment, Proposed amendment guaranteeing gender equality
40 Clues: The right to vote • tax, Fee once required to vote • Right to not testify against oneself • Amendment, Amendment that banned poll taxes • Amendment, Amendment that abolished slavery • v. Board, Case that ended school segregation • of Rights, First ten amendments to the Constitution • Type of speech not protected by the First Amendment • ...
Test Your Knowledge on The Am. Revolution 2021-05-05
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- Who helped America win the battle of Yorktown and win the war.
- What was needed in the government to keep the power in check.
- Who stated “I am glad to know that sun is rising, not setting.” during the constitutional convention?
- A person who remained loyal to Britain and the king.
- During the harsh winter at valley forge the patriots needed ________ .
- The man that led the patriots to victory.
- The number of amendments in the Bill of Rights.
- Name of the British king at the time of the war. (Make sure to put king at the begging, then put the name)
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- A notorious traitor.
- The document that replaced the Articles of Confederation.
- The thing Americans were fighting for.
- A big fight between two sides. Usually wants something from the other side.
- A bill that showed the rights of the Americans that were not stated in the Constitution.
- Who first said the phrase ”No Taxation Without Representation!)
- The _______ Massacre
- What the colonists were rebelling.
- The enemy.
- A weapon used often during the war.
- The Americans _____ their freedom.
- 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. • ...
Enlightenment & Revolutions Crossword Review 2026-03-09
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- Prison in Paris stormed in 1789 at the start of the French Revolution
- Enlightenment philosopher who believed people have natural rights like life and liberty
- Philosopher who believed a strong government was needed to maintain order
- REVOLUTION Successful slave revolt that led to independence in Haiti
- Movement that emphasized reason, science, and individual rights
- Scientist who discovered the laws of motion and gravity
- GENERAL Meeting called by King Louis XVI that helped start the French Revolution
- Enlightenment thinker who supported freedom of speech and religion
- METHOD Process of learning through observation and experimentation
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- REVOLUTION War where the American colonies gained independence from Britain
- Government ruled by a king or queen
- TEA PARTY Colonial protest where tea was dumped into Boston Harbor
- OF POWERS Idea that government power should be divided into branches
- RIGHTS Rights people are born with that cannot be taken away
- OF TERROR Period of extreme violence during the French Revolution
- OF RIGHTS The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution
16 Clues: Government ruled by a king or queen • Scientist who discovered the laws of motion and gravity • OF RIGHTS The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution • RIGHTS Rights people are born with that cannot be taken away • Movement that emphasized reason, science, and individual rights • OF TERROR Period of extreme violence during the French Revolution • ...
Bill of rights and Principles of government 2022-02-17
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- Rights protected when accused of crime
- Government is not all powerful
- No quartering of soldiers in homes
- 13th, 14th, 15th amendments
- No unreasonable search and arrest
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- State and Government power by people
- Right to bear/carry arms
- Right to be informed of charges etc
- Central government divided into three
- People elect representatives
- Freedom of speech, religion, etc
- Rights that aren't in the constitution
- Limitation on bail and punishments
- Provides jury trials in civil cases
- Government power kept by state
- Branch can limit other branches
- Federal/State governments share power
17 Clues: Right to bear/carry arms • 13th, 14th, 15th amendments • People elect representatives • Government is not all powerful • Government power kept by state • Branch can limit other branches • Freedom of speech, religion, etc • No unreasonable search and arrest • Limitation on bail and punishments • No quartering of soldiers in homes • Right to be informed of charges etc • ...
declaration and constitution 2024-01-19
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- the intro to the constitution.
- rights that can't be taken away.
- the pursuit of
- to make an ammendment and too improve
- being forced to house soldiers in you're home
- the presidential branch
- the branch of the government that makes laws
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- of rights thefirst assessment of the consitution
- the supreme court and the justice system.
- complaints about the british.
- king of England during reevolution
- peace
- 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 • ...
American cit crossword puzzle Part 1 2024-12-18
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- the current Speaker of The House
- name of a law that Congress has passed
- relates to american citezen's rights
- number of amendments in the bill of rights
- secretary that manages relationships with foreign countries
- amendment that gives you the freedom to think, be or say as you want
- carries out laws
- citizens have a say in the gov
- country ran by queen/king
- president sends his rejection of a bill with this
- The highest court in the federal judicial of the United States
- The court that deals with civilian disputes
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- you can do this if you are 18+ american citizen
- immigrants can become U.S. citizens
- something a citizen must obey
- another word for freedom
- highest level in court system
- A new immigration policy becomes necessary
- a legislature made up two houses
- the card that allows immigrants to legally live and work in the United States
- laws specfically for the U.S. military
- minimum age to be elected for The Senate
- citizens pay these
- branch that the president is a part of
- 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 • ...
declaration and constitution 2024-01-19
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- the intro to the constitution.
- rights that can't be taken away.
- the pursuit of
- to make an ammendment and too improve
- being forced to house soldiers in you're home
- the presidential branch
- the branch of the government that makes laws
Down
- of rights thefirst assessment of the consitution
- the supreme court and the justice system.
- complaints about the british.
- king of England during reevolution
- peace
- 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 • ...
Revolutionary Characters Crossword 2016-10-12
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- One thing Washington didn’t attend.
- Lost wife while giving birth. (Who?)
- Sense Book favors American Independence.
- America Book arguing Declaration of Independence.
- “Morality and good taste were allied.”
- First commander in chief.
- Richest state during this time.
- Washington’s Secretary of State
- Location of Washington’s planation.
- Franklin has strong felling for ______.(two words)
- Dedicated to British Empire.
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- Jefferson attended College of ____________.
- Formal declaration of civil rights.
- Year Benjamin Franklin died.
- Washington wanted to abolish ______.
- Paine writes new _________ for France.
- Job Franklin got fired from (in British Monarchy)
- Something Jefferson had strong passion for.
- Event that was colonial rebellion.
- 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 ______. • ...
bill of rights and constitution 2022-06-28
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- how many amendments were there originally?
- what is the right to not quarter soilders?
- what amendment says you have the right to bear arms?
- You cant be charged for the same crime how many times?
- what amendment is freedom of speech
- the constitution is divided into?
- this amendment gives you the right to a speedy trial?
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- how many amendments are there?
- how many rights are in the first amendment
- how many amendments have been approved by the constitution?
- what prevent excessive bail?
- what amendment is double jeopardy?
- who made the virginia plan?
13 Clues: what prevent excessive bail? • how many amendments are there? • the constitution is divided into? • what amendment is double jeopardy? • what amendment is freedom of speech • who made the virginia plan? • how many amendments were there originally? • how many rights are in the first amendment • what is the right to not quarter soilders? • ...
21 2024-11-04
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- Singer, "Let's Dance" collaborator with Nile Rodgers
- Neighborhood known for its Renaissance
- Mandela’s first name
- Renowned Black painter of the Harlem Renaissance
- Civil rights activist Ella
- West African first name, meaning "joy has come"
- Message in civil rights marches
- Afro-Brazilian dance
- Southern fried cornbread
- Civil rights leader, last name John
- First Black NFL quarterback, last name Briscoe
- "On & On" singer Erykah
- R&B singer Janelle
- Basketball great Michael
- Actor Williams, poet and spoken word artist
- Profession of Beyoncé
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- Middle name of Malcolm X
- Jazz singer Fitzgerald's first name
- Legendary status
- Actress Fishburne's daughter
- Oscar-winning actress Berry
- Color associated with jazz
- Scholar and author Michael Eric
- TV comedian and actor Bill
- South African language and people
- Boxing legend, last name Clay
- Playwright, last name August
- Comedian and actor Cole
- Actor Freeman
- "Sexual Healing" singer Gaye
30 Clues: Actor Freeman • Legendary status • R&B singer Janelle • Mandela’s first name • Afro-Brazilian dance • Profession of Beyoncé • "On & On" singer Erykah • Comedian and actor Cole • Middle name of Malcolm X • Southern fried cornbread • Basketball great Michael • Color associated with jazz • Civil rights activist Ella • TV comedian and actor Bill • Oscar-winning actress Berry • ...
U.S. Reconstruction 2025-12-07
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- Acres and a Mule A promise that previously enslaved people would get forty acres and a mule
- legal separation of racial groups
- formally enslaved person who gained freedom
- Violent White group rejecting Black rights
- Northerners who moved South during Reconstruction
- President power to reject a bill
- charging a president with wrongdoing
- President who served in Civil War
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- rebuilding destroyed cities, roads, and railroads
- President during early reconstruction
- farming and raising crops
- White southerners who supported Reconstruction
- A Farming System where workers pay rent with crops
- percent Plan Lincoln's plan for readmitting Southern States
- Amendment that protects voting rights no matter what race/ethnicity
- Codes Southern laws limiting African American rights
- Amendment that grants citizenship for people that are born in the U.S.
- Period of rebuilding the South after the Civil War
- forgiveness of soldiers on the Confederate side
- Government pardon for past event
20 Clues: farming and raising crops • President power to reject a bill • Government pardon for past event • legal separation of racial groups • President who served in Civil War • charging a president with wrongdoing • President during early reconstruction • Violent White group rejecting Black rights • formally enslaved person who gained freedom • ...
Foundations of Georgia Government 2022-09-08
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- introduction to the constitution stating its purpose
- the legislative branch is made up of ___ houses
- liberties is another word for______
- people can worship how they want due to freedom of _______ in the bill of rights
- obeying the law is an example of a _________ Georgia citizens have
- who is the head of the executive branch
- all citizens have the right to a trial by ______ according to the bill of rights
- this branch interprets the laws
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- the system giving each branch of gov't certain duties is called _________ of powers
- age you have to be to vote in Georgia election
- this branch of gov't makes the laws
- Article I of Georgia's constitution
- the system that keeps the branches of gov't equal in power is called checks and ________
- veto power is a check of the legislative branch by the _________ branch
- voting is an example of a ______ Georgia citizens have
- the U.S. Constitution is ________ to the Georgia Constitution
- this branch of gov't enforces/carries out the laws
- Georgia's constitution is ______ than the U.S. Constitution
- the legislative branch is made up of the House of Representatives and the ______
- The Georgia state motto found on the flag and in the pledge of allegiance is ______, justice, and moderation
- 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 • ...
The Bill Of Rights by: Tess Scott 2020-02-21
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- The ________________ is a formal listing of the basic rights of U.S. citizens
- payment given to someone to offset, or make up for, a loss or injury is called ___________________
- a person who is required to defend himself or herself in a legal action is called a ______________
- putting a person on trial more than once for the same crime is a ___________________
- The 5th amendment give the right to remain ___________
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- to withhold or take away something is called ________________
- There were ______ official copies made of the bill of rights
- A __________________ is giving testimony that can be used against oneself
- change or addition to the Constitution is ____________
- the bill of rights is part of the ______________________
- a ______________ is an order from a judge that authorizes police or other officials to take a certain action, such as searching someone’s property
- ____________________ balances the power of law of the land and protects the individual person from it
- Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition is called _______________
13 Clues: change or addition to the Constitution is ____________ • The 5th amendment give the right to remain ___________ • the bill of rights is part of the ______________________ • to withhold or take away something is called ________________ • There were ______ official copies made of the bill of rights • ...
Chapter Eight Vocabulary 2017-12-06
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- / equal application of the laws regardless of a person's race, religion, political beliefs, or other qualities
- / delegates of constitutional convention who built / shape the US Constitution
- / supporters of the constitution and a stronger national government, feared disorder without it
- / England's lawmaking legislative body
- / federalists who wrote several essays explaining and defending the Constitution and had the essays later published in newspapers and sent to delegates at state conventions
- / against ratifying constitution, beard power of national government and wanted a Bill of Rights included to protect the peoples rights
- / anti-federalist who would not ratify the constitution unless Bill of Rights was included wanted to make sure that the rights of the federal government in the rights of the states were separated
- / Poltical theory that government is subject to the will of the people, people have the power
- / government's power comes from the people
- / share in the powers between the national and state government
- / lawmaking branch of government including Congress the Senate and House of Representatives
- / protected independence of Americans but failed to create a government strong enough to deal with the challenges the nation must face
- / French writer who declared the powers of government should be separated and balanced against each other making sure that one person or group would not gain too much power
- / powers shared by the state and federal government
- / powers that belong only to the federal government
- / find and supreme authority of US, supreme law of the land
- / placed limits on the power of the monarchy to make sure it's a king or queen did not have too much power
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- / introduction to U.S. Constitution stating goals of constitution
- / System in which each branch of government checks or limits other branches so no one branch gets too much power
- / process of becoming a citizen of another country
- / power of the judge whether or not actions of other branches are unconstitutional
- / branch of government that executes, carries out the law, including the president and cabinet
- / English philosopher who wrote about having natural rights including life, liberty, and property and the government is based on the constitution, a contract, between the people and ruler
- / to approve
- / special group of electors chosen to vote for president and Vice President
- / republicanism, people rule through elected representatives
- / powers not pacifically defined in the Constitution, shall be entrusted to congress
- / branch of government that includes the court, settled disputes and questions of the law, the Supreme Court and federal courts
- / legislative executive and judicial
- / based on Montesquieu's idea, a principle by which powers are divided among different branches of government to make sure no one branch gets too much power
- / movement that promoted the idea that knowledge reason and science would improve society
- / official change addition to the constitution
- / government was limited powers strictly defined by law, no person or group is above the law
- / legal rules and procedures the government must observe before depriving a person of life, liberty, or property
- / based on the ideas of John Locke basic rights and freedoms to which all humans are entitled, life liberty and the pursuit of happiness
- / powers that belong only to the state government
- ofrights / first ten amendments to the , starting fundamental rights of citizens
37 Clues: / to approve • / legislative executive and judicial • / England's lawmaking legislative body • / government's power comes from the people • / official change addition to the constitution • / powers that belong only to the state government • / process of becoming a citizen of another country • / powers shared by the state and federal government • ...
Federalist Crossword 2026-04-06
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- Bank Central bank managing money and credit
- Rebellion Farmer protest against a whiskey tax
- Supported states’ rights
- First U.S. president who established key traditions
- Powers Powers not directly listed in Constitution
- Affair French demand for bribes from U.S. diplomats
- Interpretation Following Constitution exactly as written
- Seizing American sailors by Britain
- Treaty Agreement with Spain over trade and borders
- Treasury leader who built the economic plan
- Federal government takes on state debts
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- Leader of the party supporting states’ rights
- Act Law that created the federal court system
- Timbers Battle where U.S. defeated Native forces
- Treaty opening western lands to U.S. settlement
- & Sedition Acts Laws limiting speech and immigrants
- Taxes on imported goods
- States can reject federal laws
- Supported strong national government
- of Rights First ten amendments protecting freedoms
- Treaty Agreement with Britain to prevent war
- Policy of avoiding foreign wars
22 Clues: Taxes on imported goods • Supported states’ rights • States can reject federal laws • Policy of avoiding foreign wars • Seizing American sailors by Britain • Supported strong national government • Federal government takes on state debts • Bank Central bank managing money and credit • Treasury leader who built the economic plan • Treaty Agreement with Britain to prevent war • ...
Bill of Rights (Ch 6) 2022-03-07
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- following established legal procedures
- written untruths that are harmful to someone's reputation
- a court order allowing police to search property and seize evidence
- a document issued by a grand jury to change someone with a crime
- a formal request for government action
- putting someone on trial for a crime of which he or she was previously found innocent
- a strong reason to think that a person or property was involved in a crime
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- giving evidence about yourself that could lead to you being found guilty of a crime
- the right to vote
- spoken untruths that are harmful to someone's reputation
- laws from after the Civil War that kept African Americans from holding certain jobs, gave them few property rights, and limited their rights in other ways
- a sum of money required of voters before they are permitted to cast a ballot
- the right of the government to take private property-usually land-for public use
13 Clues: the right to vote • following established legal procedures • a formal request for government action • spoken untruths that are harmful to someone's reputation • written untruths that are harmful to someone's reputation • a document issued by a grand jury to change someone with a crime • a court order allowing police to search property and seize evidence • ...
Unit 1 Exam 2023-08-21
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- Rule of
- Consent of the
- Everyone has a __ in government
- Philosopher of Natural Rights, John
- Type of government that we elect people to make decisions
- Freedom of
- Secret
- Government cannot do whatever it wants, it is
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- Power comes from the people which is popular
- __Compact, First document to establish self-government in the New World
- Daniels Shays was a poor
- Shays Rebellion was going to rob an
- First written constituion in Europeon History, Magna
- Free, fair, and competitive
- One person, one
- limited the powers of the monarch and strengthened Parliament, _ Bill of Rights
16 Clues: Secret • Rule of • Freedom of • Consent of the • One person, one • Daniels Shays was a poor • Free, fair, and competitive • Everyone has a __ in government • Shays Rebellion was going to rob an • Philosopher of Natural Rights, John • Power comes from the people which is popular • Government cannot do whatever it wants, it is • First written constituion in Europeon History, Magna • ...
Foundations of Georgia Government 2022-09-08
Across
- introduction to the constitution stating its purpose
- the legislative branch is made up of ___ houses
- liberties is another word for______
- people can worship how they want due to freedom of _______ in the bill of rights
- obeying the law is an example of a _________ Georgia citizens have
- who is the head of the executive branch
- all citizens have the right to a trial by ______ according to the bill of rights
- this branch interprets the laws
Down
- the system giving each branch of gov't certain duties is called _________ of powers
- age you have to be to vote in Georgia election
- this branch of gov't makes the laws
- Article I of Georgia's constitution
- the system that keeps the branches of gov't equal in power is called checks and ________
- veto power is a check of the legislative branch by the _________ branch
- voting is an example of a ______ Georgia citizens have
- the U.S. Constitution is ________ to the Georgia Constitution
- this branch of gov't enforces/carries out the laws
- Georgia's constitution is ______ than the U.S. Constitution
- the legislative branch is made up of the House of Representatives and the ______
- The Georgia state motto found on the flag and in the pledge of allegiance is ______, justice, and moderation
- 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 • ...
U.S. Reconstruction 2025-12-07
Across
- Acres and a Mule A promise that previously enslaved people would get forty acres and a mule
- legal separation of racial groups
- formally enslaved person who gained freedom
- Violent White group rejecting Black rights
- Northerners who moved South during Reconstruction
- President power to reject a bill
- charging a president with wrongdoing
- President who served in Civil War
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- rebuilding destroyed cities, roads, and railroads
- President during early reconstruction
- farming and raising crops
- White southerners who supported Reconstruction
- A Farming System where workers pay rent with crops
- percent Plan Lincoln's plan for readmitting Southern States
- Amendment that protects voting rights no matter what race/ethnicity
- Codes Southern laws limiting African American rights
- Amendment that grants citizenship for people that are born in the U.S.
- Period of rebuilding the South after the Civil War
- forgiveness of soldiers on the Confederate side
- Government pardon for past event
20 Clues: farming and raising crops • President power to reject a bill • Government pardon for past event • legal separation of racial groups • President who served in Civil War • charging a president with wrongdoing • President during early reconstruction • Violent White group rejecting Black rights • formally enslaved person who gained freedom • ...
chapter 2-2.1 government 2020-10-08
Government Review 2020-10-21
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- One of three rights guaranteed to all people
- The Treaty of Paris said the US owned all land east of the __________ (except Florida)
- This is what happened when the colonists felt they had to change the government by force
- This document said that the king had to follow the same laws as his people
- These Rights cannot be taken away
- American document that recognized natural rights
- Fundamental, basic rights everyone is born with
- This group of representatives made major decisions for the colonies
- If the government fails to protect citizens rights, they have the right to revolt
- One of three rights guaranteed to all people
- One of three rights guaranteed to all people
- The Magna Carta said laws and _________ had to be fair and equal
- Colonists complained that Parliament's laws were unfair because they lacked this
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- The colonists issued this to "break up" with Britain
- The idea that representatives should be chosen in a general election
- After the Revolution, the US wanted a ________ national government
- The English Bill of Rights said citizens had the right to __________ the government
- The colonists practiced this because Britain was too far away to govern them well
- An agreement where citizens give up some rights in exchange for government protection
- This movement of science and reason caused the colonists to examine their government and colonial rule
- "________ without representation" was a major complaint the colonists had
21 Clues: These Rights cannot be taken away • One of three rights guaranteed to all people • One of three rights guaranteed to all people • One of three rights guaranteed to all people • Fundamental, basic rights everyone is born with • American document that recognized natural rights • The colonists issued this to "break up" with Britain • ...
Parliamentary Procedure 2024-03-13
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- We follow his rules of order
- True or False? You must first be recognized by the chair for a point of order
- Bills are passed with this thype of vote
- A majority vote requires more than _______ of those present to pass
- The process of proposing, amending, approving, and defeating legislative motions
- This motion is used to end debate on a bill
- This motion is used to kill a bill
- If there are 18 members present, how many votes are needed for a 2/3 majority?
- We refer to members by last name and what other title?
- When we put bills in order, we set the ________.
- Motion stated when we are at the end of a session
- Affirmative speech given by the writer of the bill
- This is said when you want to ask a question
- This is said when a rule is violated
- This decides majority and 2/3 vote
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- Motion to make if you need to visit the restroom during debate
- How long is the question and answer period?
- Speech given in opposition to the bill
- A sign with the speaker's name on it
- Motion to change something in the bill
- The rights of the _______ are protected, but the majority rules
- True or False? Unfinished business comes before finished business
- The person in charge of making sure the rules are followed
- Motion when the whole group needs a break
- If someone makes a motion, this must happen before it can move to a vote.
- A formal proposal
- Affirmative speech given by a supporter of the bill
- This means that you opt not to vote
28 Clues: A formal proposal • We follow his rules of order • This motion is used to kill a bill • This decides majority and 2/3 vote • This means that you opt not to vote • A sign with the speaker's name on it • This is said when a rule is violated • Speech given in opposition to the bill • Motion to change something in the bill • Bills are passed with this thype of vote • ...
Chapter 3/4 vocab 2021-03-08
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- A place with two official languages is
- A document that gave land to the Metis
- A type of school for people who want to learn French as a second language
- The prime minister that apologized for Residential Schools
- Act An act that highly discriminated against Indigenous people
- The number of hectares of land that the Metis had in Manitoba
- Someone who speaks English as their first language
- The prime minister who signed the Charter of Rights and Freedoms
- A law that made businesses unable to close on Sundays, this went against the freedom of religion
- The section of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms that involves travel
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- The only province that is currently bilingual
- Believing that your group is superior to the others
- Someone who speaks French as their first language
- The year that the Manitoba Act happened
- The section of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms that deals with the law
- A place where Indigenous children were sent to adapt to Western culture
- The section that Minority Language Rights are on
- The section of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms that deals with voting
- This bill in Quebec is meant to help preserve a French identity
- A river in Manitoba that the Metis lived near
20 Clues: A place with two official languages is • A document that gave land to the Metis • The year that the Manitoba Act happened • The only province that is currently bilingual • A river in Manitoba that the Metis lived near • The section that Minority Language Rights are on • Someone who speaks French as their first language • ...
Chapter 3/4 Vocab 2021-03-04
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- This bill in Quebec is meant to help preserve a French identity
- A document that gave land to the Metis
- The number of hectares of land that the Metis had in Manitoba
- The only province that is currently bilingual
- A place with two official languages is
- Act An act that highly discriminated against Indigenous people
- The prime minister who signed the Charter of Rights and Freedoms
- The section that Minority Language Rights are on
- The section of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms that deals with voting
- Someone who speaks English as their first language
- Someone who speaks French as their first language
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- The year that the Manitoba Act happened
- A law that made businesses unable to close on Sundays, this went against the freedom of religion
- The section of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms that involves travel
- A river in Manitoba that the Metis lived near
- The prime minister that apologized for Residential Schools
- A type of school for people who want to learn French as a second language
- A place where Indigenous children were sent to adapt to Western culture
- The section of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms that deals with the law
- Believing that your group is superior to the others
20 Clues: A document that gave land to the Metis • A place with two official languages is • The year that the Manitoba Act happened • A river in Manitoba that the Metis lived near • The only province that is currently bilingual • The section that Minority Language Rights are on • Someone who speaks French as their first language • ...
Capitalism: a Love Story Cross Quiz 2024-12-21
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- ________ uncovered the Savings & Loan scandal in the 1980s.
- Donald Regan was the ________ of Merrill Lynch.
- The bill of rights that was created in 1944 and brought up in the film was called?
- ________ is the root of so many social problems.
- Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania has one of the highest rates in the state of young people locked up in the _________ home.
- Who was known as a “socialist” to the republicans?
- Wall street has come to an insane _____.
- ___________ started using a phrase “tap your home equity.”
- During the stock market crash _________ members got rich.
- Who is the “King” of Wall street?
- What party won the presidential election in 2008?
- ____________ is the nation's largest mortgage company.
- Moore suggests that Capitalism causes the rich to get _____.
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- During the Regan years, sales of _________________ skyrocketed.
- Richest Americans had their top income tax cut in ____.
- _______ is when humans do not have enough money to meet basic needs.
- Companies back then on Wall Street were already posting record earnings in the ______.
- The __________ the most hard-working sector of Americas economy.
- When profits increase workers get ______.
- The senate Banking and Housing Committee is supposed to be the _________ of the mortgage industry.
- What was the 4th bill in the second bill of rights?
- The non-rich do not have economic power but do have equal _______ power with the rich.
- _______ forced families out of their homes because of new regulations.
- Where was Michael Moore when he was interviewing and teasing the banks?
- Why did Regan preside over the wholesale dismantling of our industrial infrastructure?
25 Clues: Who is the “King” of Wall street? • Wall street has come to an insane _____. • When profits increase workers get ______. • Donald Regan was the ________ of Merrill Lynch. • ________ is the root of so many social problems. • What party won the presidential election in 2008? • Who was known as a “socialist” to the republicans? • ...
Constitutional Guide Crossword 2025-01-26
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- Who created the Virginia Plan?
- What combined both the Virginia and New Jersey plan?
- Which group wanted the Bill of Rights in the constitution?
- What was the intro to the constitution called?
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- Which plan wanted a unicameral government?
- Which plan wanted a bicameral government?
- How many amendments were in the Bill of Rights?
- Which group supported the constitution?
- How many articles were there?
9 Clues: How many articles were there? • Who created the Virginia Plan? • Which group supported the constitution? • Which plan wanted a bicameral government? • Which plan wanted a unicameral government? • What was the intro to the constitution called? • How many amendments were in the Bill of Rights? • What combined both the Virginia and New Jersey plan? • ...
Chapter 3/4 Vocab 2021-03-04
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- A place with two official languages is
- The section of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms that deals with the law
- The only province that is currently bilingual
- The prime minister who signed the Charter of Rights and Freedoms
- Someone who speaks French as their first language
- A law that made businesses unable to close on Sundays, this went against the freedom of religion
- The section of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms that involves travel
- The section that Minority Language Rights are on
- A place where Indigenous children were sent to adapt to Western culture
- This bill in Quebec is meant to help preserve a French identity
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- A type of school for people who want to learn French as a second language
- The section of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms that deals with voting
- The year that the Manitoba Act happened
- Believing that your group is superior to the others
- The number of hectares of land that the Metis had in Manitoba
- A river in Manitoba that the Metis lived near
- Someone who speaks English as their first language
- A document that gave land to the Metis
- Act An act that highly discriminated against Indigenous people
- The prime minister that apologized for Residential Schools
20 Clues: A place with two official languages is • A document that gave land to the Metis • The year that the Manitoba Act happened • The only province that is currently bilingual • A river in Manitoba that the Metis lived near • The section that Minority Language Rights are on • Someone who speaks French as their first language • ...
1A Chapter 2 2023-09-14
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- served on the committee that wrote New Massachusetts Constitution in 1780
- part of 2nd continental congress, believed in right to govern yourself
- created/wrote great compromise
- Published a defend for the constitution and the United States of America
- refused to sign the constitution
- refused to sign the constitution
- provided guidance for 55 delegates, presiding officer of the Federal Constitutional Convention
- called for states to have delegates to discuss commerce and other matters
- organizer of meeting to revise the articles of confederation, helped frame the Bill of Rights
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- anonymous writer who supported anti federalist ideas
- pamphlets that spread negative affect of the constitution
- anti federalist who called for a bill of rights to be made to protect people’s personal freedoms
- part of 2nd continental congress, worked at independence hall
- introduced New Jersey plan
14 Clues: introduced New Jersey plan • created/wrote great compromise • refused to sign the constitution • refused to sign the constitution • anonymous writer who supported anti federalist ideas • pamphlets that spread negative affect of the constitution • part of 2nd continental congress, worked at independence hall • ...
Events Leading to Constitution 2014-02-09
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- <…> Rebellion was instigated by war veteran Daniel <…> who represented the voice of the angry farmers reacting to the debts of the American Revolution.
- Bill of <…> was created in order to prevent government exploitation of individual rights
- Formal change to the Constitution
- Articles of …
- Approval of the official document. For example, process by which states approved Articles of Confederation
- City in which Constitutional Convention was held
- One that exercises supreme, permanent authority in nation
- Number of branches of government created by the Constitution
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- Person who drafted the Bill of Right (Hint: James …)
- Supreme law of the United States of America
- Delegates who supported ratification of the Constitution
11 Clues: Articles of … • Formal change to the Constitution • Supreme law of the United States of America • City in which Constitutional Convention was held • Person who drafted the Bill of Right (Hint: James …) • Delegates who supported ratification of the Constitution • One that exercises supreme, permanent authority in nation • ...
