bill of rights Crossword Puzzles

Allison Malay - Prologue 2020-09-14

Allison Malay - Prologue crossword puzzle
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  1. the kings and queens ruled these
  2. nations- world peace and the betterment of humanity
  3. of rights- summary of the rights and liberties
  4. helped by development of printing press
  5. government- citizens elect representatives
  6. law- reflected on customs and principles
  7. revolution- turning point in English history
  8. the rule of the people
  9. commandments- biblical principles
  10. process of law- kings couldn´t punish subjects
  11. catholic church- most powerful institution
  12. contract- agreeing among members of societies
  13. England´s national legislature
  14. monarchy-powers of rulers are restricted
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  1. right- believed that king´s power came from god
  2. small land owning families ruled them
  3. derived from the word christ
  4. of powers- dividing a government
  5. carta- source of traditional English respect
  6. controls foreign and financial policies
  7. every society has one to control them
  8. intellectual movement
  9. system- division of federal or central governments
  10. citizens have the right to elect the leaders
  11. democracy- where citizens rule and make laws
  12. rights- having the rights of life, liberty,property
  13. God commanded people to live moral lives
  14. a religious reform movement
  15. powerful people ruled them

29 Clues: intellectual movement • the rule of the people • powerful people ruled them • a religious reform movement • derived from the word christ • England´s national legislature • of powers- dividing a government • the kings and queens ruled these • commandments- biblical principles • small land owning families ruled them • every society has one to control them • ...

Articles of Confederation and US Constitution 2024-10-10

Articles of Confederation and US Constitution crossword puzzle
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  1. the US Constitution is divided into seven of these.
  2. named the large states plan and wanted representation in congress based on population.
  3. number of branches of government created by the US Constitution.
  4. group that supported passing the Constitution with no bill of rights.
  5. the idea of dividing the powers of government between multiple branches.
  6. weakness in first form of government. "The government had no power to pass _____".
  7. Consist of President,Vice President,and the Cabinet
  8. the Articles of Confederation were considered too _______.
  9. named the small states plan and wanted each state to be represented equally in congress.
  10. a change to the US Constitution.
  11. created an orderly plan to admit new states to the Union.
  12. a collection of essays written to gain support for the new US Constitution.
  13. introduction to the US Constitution
  14. first ten amendments to the Constitution
  15. location of the writing of the US Constitution.
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  1. interprets the Constitution and federal legislation.
  2. consist of house of representatives and the senate
  3. first president of the united states
  4. amendment that guarantees freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
  5. number of amendments to the US Constitution.
  6. The first government of the US.
  7. group that refused to support the new constitution without a Bill of Rights.

22 Clues: The first government of the US. • a change to the US Constitution. • introduction to the US Constitution • first president of the united states • first ten amendments to the Constitution • number of amendments to the US Constitution. • location of the writing of the US Constitution. • consist of house of representatives and the senate • ...

EUROPA I SVIJET U XVIII. 2017-10-11

EUROPA I SVIJET U XVIII. crossword puzzle
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  1. ROKOKO
  2. VRHOVNI ZAKON
  3. PRVA HRVATSKA VLADA
  4. TVORAC DEKLARACIJE NEZAVISNOSTI
  5. DVORAC LUJA XIV.
  6. JEDNA OD APSOLUTISTIČKIH DRŽAVA
  7. PROSVJETITELJ
  8. ZA SLOBODU I PRAVA ČOVJEKA
  9. SLOBODA SELJENJA KMETOVA
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  1. SPAS ZA SIROMAŠNE
  2. HRVATSKI MATEMATIČAR I ASTRONOM
  3. NAJSTARIJA ENGLESKA KOLONIJA
  4. BILL OF RIGHTS
  5. 1773.
  6. OSNOVAO SANKT PETERBURG

15 Clues: 1773. • ROKOKO • VRHOVNI ZAKON • PROSVJETITELJ • BILL OF RIGHTS • DVORAC LUJA XIV. • SPAS ZA SIROMAŠNE • PRVA HRVATSKA VLADA • OSNOVAO SANKT PETERBURG • SLOBODA SELJENJA KMETOVA • ZA SLOBODU I PRAVA ČOVJEKA • NAJSTARIJA ENGLESKA KOLONIJA • HRVATSKI MATEMATIČAR I ASTRONOM • TVORAC DEKLARACIJE NEZAVISNOSTI • JEDNA OD APSOLUTISTIČKIH DRŽAVA

Unit 3 Vocab 2023-02-13

Unit 3 Vocab crossword puzzle
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  1. He directed U.S. foreign policy for much of the 1780s and was an important leader of the Federalist Party after the ratification of the United States Constitution in 1788.
  2. 85 essays written by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison
  3. Signed a declaration of war against Great Britain, starting the war of 1812
  4. 10 amendments to the constitution
  5. This event showed the weakness of the federal government under the Articles of Confederation and citizens began to call for a stronger national government
  6. Any change made to the constitution, only 27 amendments have been made to the constitution in over 200 years, first 10 amendments are known as the bill of rights
  7. Provide a legal system to settle disputes,create peaceful society with protection from unlawfulness
  8. May 25, 1787, Convention held in Philadelphia to address the problems of the Articles of confederation
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  1. Fundamental truth that serves as the foundation for a system of beliefs united States Constitution has 7 principals
  2. Argued in favor of a strong central government for the new United States
  3. First functioning government in the United States
  4. This document served as the United States’ first constitution
  5. Wanted important political powers to remain with the states.wanted the legislative branch to have more power than an executive.wanted a Bill of Rights added to the Constitution
  6. Supported removing some powers from the states and giving more power to the national government. Believed Constitution did not need a Bill of Rights
  7. Keep the peace, protect the country, provide needed services, maintain other institutions

15 Clues: 10 amendments to the constitution • First functioning government in the United States • This document served as the United States’ first constitution • 85 essays written by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison • Argued in favor of a strong central government for the new United States • ...

Magna Carta Vocabulary 2014-12-01

Magna Carta Vocabulary crossword puzzle
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  1. Legal document granting certain rights
  2. Area controlled by another country.
  3. Person who rules in a harsh manner, using absolute power.
  4. of Independence: Document written by Thomas Jefferson in 1776 that proclaims freedom in Great Britain.
  5. Declaration of the pope that stops most church rights (ceremonies).
  6. War: American colonists' fight for independence from Great Britain from 1775-1783
  7. main lawmaking body of the British government.
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  1. of Liberties: List of rights that were approved by Kind Henry I, providing some rights to the noble of England.
  2. Person who is part of a Catholic religious group.
  3. Written set of rules which a government operates.
  4. of Rights: Document that lists the rights and privileges of the people a nation.

11 Clues: Area controlled by another country. • Legal document granting certain rights • main lawmaking body of the British government. • Person who is part of a Catholic religious group. • Written set of rules which a government operates. • Person who rules in a harsh manner, using absolute power. • Declaration of the pope that stops most church rights (ceremonies). • ...

American Rev project for suder 2022-06-06

American Rev project for suder crossword puzzle
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  1. A large group of people in a certain area
  2. a group to authorize others or other things
  3. the event where in boston many were murdered
  4. something where everyone is treated the same and has the same rights
  5. the body of fundemental principels
  6. somewhere where boats and stuff like that come to sit
  7. a group who refuse or resist against something or someone
  8. people who are loyal to a certain person
  9. a large group where someone is in ruling of them
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  1. The largest ocean
  2. people who support their country like crazy
  3. something that is like a law but on paper
  4. the bill that shows the rights of humans
  5. something they used for exchange
  6. rights for humans?
  7. someone who is in charge of a group of soilders
  8. the group of men who pretty much created america
  9. a group of people (soilders) who patrol and fight
  10. a more professinal argument
  11. people who enforce the law under a office

20 Clues: The largest ocean • rights for humans? • a more professinal argument • something they used for exchange • the body of fundemental principels • the bill that shows the rights of humans • people who are loyal to a certain person • A large group of people in a certain area • something that is like a law but on paper • people who enforce the law under a office • ...

Writing the Constitution 2024-11-14

Writing the Constitution crossword puzzle
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  1. Amount of Principles of the Constitution
  2. This branch interprets laws
  3. Protects the peoples individual rights
  4. Gives Legislative branch power
  5. This branch makes laws
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  1. How many branches of Government are there?
  2. Amount of Bill of Rights
  3. This branch enforces laws
  4. Gives Executive branch power
  5. Gives Judicial branch power

10 Clues: This branch makes laws • Amount of Bill of Rights • This branch enforces laws • This branch interprets laws • Gives Judicial branch power • Gives Executive branch power • Gives Legislative branch power • Protects the peoples individual rights • Amount of Principles of the Constitution • How many branches of Government are there?

Unit 3 Keywords Crossword (Part 1) 2022-03-09

Unit 3 Keywords Crossword (Part 1) crossword puzzle
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  1. A riot that erupted as a Black man was pulled over and an officer reached for his gun. It was the culmination of years of tension and police mistreatment of Black communities.
  2. A bill that outlawed all segregation and discrimination on the basis of race.
  3. A person who rejected traditional and conservative values in society
  4. The spike in birth rate after World War 2
  5. Civil rights activist who initiated the Montgomery Bus Boycott
  6. Established by Congress after the successful launch of Sputnik
  7. A supreme court ruling that said segregation was constitutional since separate facilities were equal
  8. A civil rights organization created in 1909 that became a defender of Black rights, standing up to discrimination.
  9. An agency created in the Cold War to gather information on the Soviets.
  10. Policy that Middle Eastern countries facing uprisings would receive support from the US
  11. The closest the US and Russia came to military conflict in the Cold War- a blockade of US ships blocking Russia from planting missiles in Cuba.
  12. Neighborhoods of single-family homes built around cities and generally more expensive and expansive than urban homes.
  13. An event that shocked the nation, and made Lyndon B. Johnson step up to the role of President.
  14. House committee to root out communism
  15. Policies that enabled discrimination against African-Americans at voting booths
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  1. Space during the Space Race.
  2. The Americans who supported the war in Vietnam, but were never outspoken about it.
  3. Government program established by President Kennedy that enables international volunteering for Americans.
  4. The black power movement that promoted taking up arms to fight racial injustice.
  5. A supreme court ruling that stated segregated schools were unconstitutional.
  6. A policy agenda by President Lyndon B. Johsnon to improve society by preserving the environment, improvin quality of life, and fighting racial injustice.
  7. The Civil Rights organization that organized nonviolent protests made by students.
  8. A Civil Rights organization created by Chicago students to promote racial equality and harmony.
  9. A bill that outlawed measures intended to prevent African-Americans from voting that were present in segregated states.
  10. The father of the American Civil Rights movement. He believed in peaceful protesting.
  11. Peaceful protest in which civil rights activists sat at white-only facilities in defiance.
  12. A failed invasion of Cuba by American-backed revolutionaries who sought to overthrow Fidel Castro.
  13. A Civil Rights movement in which activists rode interstate buses to test whether rulings against segregation on interstate buses would be upheld.
  14. The lawyer who fought in Brown vs. BOE, and later became the Supreme Court's first African-American Justice.
  15. Taking measures that drive towards direct conflict, but stop just short of it
  16. A visual medium of media that reached almost all American homes.
  17. The Civil Rights organization founded by Martin Luther King Jr.
  18. A civil rights activist and the inspiration for the black empowerment movement.

33 Clues: Space during the Space Race. • House committee to root out communism • The spike in birth rate after World War 2 • Civil rights activist who initiated the Montgomery Bus Boycott • Established by Congress after the successful launch of Sputnik • The Civil Rights organization founded by Martin Luther King Jr. • ...

Chapter 7 US History Crossword 2024-04-05

Chapter 7 US History Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Branch where the President belongs
  2. Term for the Senate and House together
  3. Tax on goods leaving or entering the country
  4. Person who believes in strong federal government
  5. A potential law
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  1. An acceptance or agreement
  2. This branch works on bills
  3. A clearly written right in the Constitution
  4. Amount of Amendments in the Bill of Rights
  5. Person who settles land
  6. This Branch has judges
  7. Good leaving the country

12 Clues: A potential law • This Branch has judges • Person who settles land • Good leaving the country • An acceptance or agreement • This branch works on bills • Branch where the President belongs • Term for the Senate and House together • Amount of Amendments in the Bill of Rights • A clearly written right in the Constitution • Tax on goods leaving or entering the country • ...

Unit 2 Early American Republic Test Review 2025-10-09

Unit 2 Early American Republic Test Review crossword puzzle
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  1. of Confederation First U.S. government plan
  2. Territory Land north of Ohio River
  3. Branch Part of government that enforces laws
  4. Party wanting strong federal government
  5. of Rights First 10 amendments protecting rights
  6. Branch Part of government that makes laws
  7. Branch Part of government that interprets laws
  8. Sense" Paine's influential pamphlet
  9. Change or addition to the Constitution
  10. Bank Central bank for the country
  11. of His Country" Nickname for Washington
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  1. Party Group sharing similar ideas about government
  2. of the Constitution" Nickname for Madison
  3. Party wanting stronger state governments
  4. Supreme law of the United States
  5. Agreement between nations
  6. President's main advisors
  7. of 1800" Peaceful transfer of power
  8. Fathers Leaders who created country
  9. Forcing sailors into military service
  10. Purchase Land bought from France
  11. Affair" Diplomatic crisis with France
  12. Debt Money owed by government

23 Clues: Agreement between nations • President's main advisors • Supreme law of the United States • Forcing sailors into military service • Change or addition to the Constitution • Party wanting strong federal government • Party wanting stronger state governments • Debt Money owed by government • ...

Unit 1: Foundations of Government 2018-01-25

Unit 1: Foundations of Government crossword puzzle
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  1. Believed in separation of powers
  2. Believed men were inherently evil
  3. Contract Unwritten agreement between the ruler and the ruled
  4. Believed in separation of church and state
  5. Powers given to the national government alone
  6. Oppressive, one party rule
  7. Believed in life, liberty, and property
  8. Central power rules over the states
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  1. States direct the central government; creates a weak central authority
  2. Powers are shared between states and central government
  3. of Rights The first 10 Amendments; secure individual rights
  4. Rights that cannot be taken away or denied
  5. Powers given to the states via the 10th Amendment
  6. Powers shared by the federal and state governments
  7. Government by the people, both directly and indirectly

15 Clues: Oppressive, one party rule • Believed in separation of powers • Believed men were inherently evil • Central power rules over the states • Believed in life, liberty, and property • Rights that cannot be taken away or denied • Believed in separation of church and state • Powers given to the national government alone • Powers given to the states via the 10th Amendment • ...

freedom 2022-03-21

freedom crossword puzzle
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  1. and rescued 70 enslaved people
  2. first American president
  3. if a country is over ______
  4. a northern country on earth
  5. its the name of this
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  1. civil rights activist
  2. president during civil war
  3. held 13 rescue missions to help slaves
  4. America has a bill on it
  5. the author of the declaration of independence
  6. something other people don't have

11 Clues: its the name of this • civil rights activist • America has a bill on it • first American president • president during civil war • if a country is over ______ • a northern country on earth • and rescued 70 enslaved people • something other people don't have • held 13 rescue missions to help slaves • the author of the declaration of independence

Enlightenment & Am Revolution 2024-01-30

Enlightenment & Am Revolution crossword puzzle
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  1. 1st ten amendments to the Constitution
  2. Believed in separation of powers
  3. Enlightenment thinkers said you could do this (not a diaper) if government abused their power
  4. This contract gives up some rights in exchange for protection
  5. The ENGLISH bill of Rights created this type of monarchy
  6. Turning point of the war
  7. This led to the Intolerable Acts
  8. The British paid for the French & Indian War with
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  1. Enlightenment thinkers based their beliefs on 2 ideas
  2. This was heard around the world in Lexington & Concord
  3. Locke believed government came from
  4. Separated colonies from Britain
  5. He believed in natural rights
  6. This document established the framework of the US Gov
  7. Last battle of the war
  8. Renaissance & enlightenment changed
  9. French writer free speech & religion
  10. No government = a short, nasty & brutal life
  11. Monarch that controls all aspects of govt & public life
  12. The Divine right to rule came from..
  13. we elect representatives to make laws in this

21 Clues: Last battle of the war • Turning point of the war • He believed in natural rights • Separated colonies from Britain • Believed in separation of powers • This led to the Intolerable Acts • Locke believed government came from • Renaissance & enlightenment changed • French writer free speech & religion • The Divine right to rule came from.. • 1st ten amendments to the Constitution • ...

The First President 2024-03-12

The First President crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Extra Tax added to imported Goods
  2. The united States was first governed by the Articles of ______________
  3. The Number of Amendments that form the Bill of Rights
  4. He was the first Head of State Department
  5. Hamilton was the first head of this department
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  1. The most powerful court in the U.S. (Two words)
  2. The Nations capital was named after the president
  3. The Bill of Rights limit the power of government
  4. Paper notes that promise to repay money

9 Clues: Extra Tax added to imported Goods • Paper notes that promise to repay money • He was the first Head of State Department • Hamilton was the first head of this department • The most powerful court in the U.S. (Two words) • The Bill of Rights limit the power of government • The Nations capital was named after the president • ...

bill of rights crossword puzzle 2023-03-31

bill of rights crossword puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. this amendment outlaws cruel and unusual punishment
  2. a term used to identify a national or central government that has powers greater than individual state governments
  3. another name for the first ten amendments
  4. the percent of states that must approve an amendment for it to become a law.
  5. this amendment allows you to be silent if your testimony is incriminating you
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  1. the branch of Federal government responsible for writing the amendments
  2. the document to which the bill of rights is attached
  3. an alteration or change that ads to,improves or corrects a motion or bill
  4. this amendment doesn't permit search and seizure without a warrant
  5. this freedom is one of three basic freedoms protected by the 1st amendment

10 Clues: another name for the first ten amendments • this amendment outlaws cruel and unusual punishment • the document to which the bill of rights is attached • this amendment doesn't permit search and seizure without a warrant • the branch of Federal government responsible for writing the amendments • ...

Bill of Rights and the Constitution 2022-05-19

Bill of Rights and the Constitution crossword puzzle
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  1. The branch the senate is in
  2. _____of speech is an aspect of the first amendment
  3. leader of the military, the US, and the executive branch
  4. The president's branch
  5. The laws and freedoms that we have in the US are in this
  6. The branch that is in charge of court
  7. A trial must be_____
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  1. 10 rights of citizens
  2. The president that added the bill of rights in 1791(last name)
  3. Due____ is the fifth amendment
  4. Illegal ____ and seizure is a part of the 4th amendment
  5. a survey that monitors the population, occurs every 10 years
  6. ___ and balances make sure one branch isn't more powerful than another
  7. The number of the amendment that controls state rights
  8. You are allowed to practice your_____
  9. a person who represents a state in the house
  10. A group required to be at a legal trial

17 Clues: A trial must be_____ • 10 rights of citizens • The president's branch • The branch the senate is in • Due____ is the fifth amendment • You are allowed to practice your_____ • The branch that is in charge of court • A group required to be at a legal trial • a person who represents a state in the house • _____of speech is an aspect of the first amendment • ...

Government Crossword 2025-05-15

Government Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. ideas that pass through Congress to become a law
  2. a change to law
  3. two part legislature
  4. chief executive
  5. the presidents way to reject a bill
  6. people in the House of Representatives
  7. guaranteed rights for all citizens
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  1. branch of government that makes the laws
  2. United States capital
  3. the highest court at the federal level
  4. rules that everyone in a country has to follow
  5. branch of government that enforces the laws
  6. representatives in the Senate
  7. branch of government that interprets the laws
  8. to choose someone for a job or decide on something
  9. a form on government where the leaders are chosen by the citizens
  10. United States national animal

17 Clues: a change to law • chief executive • two part legislature • United States capital • representatives in the Senate • United States national animal • guaranteed rights for all citizens • the presidents way to reject a bill • the highest court at the federal level • people in the House of Representatives • branch of government that makes the laws • ...

7.1 - The First President 2023-11-08

7.1 - The First President crossword puzzle
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  1. Hamilton was the first head of this department.
  2. The most powerful court in the United States (2 words)
  3. The United States was first governed under the Articles of __________.
  4. The Bill of Rights limits the power of ___________.
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  1. Paper notes that promise to repay money
  2. Extra tax added to imported goods
  3. He was the first head of the State Department.
  4. The number of amendments that forms the Bill of Rights
  5. The nation's capital was named after this president.

9 Clues: Extra tax added to imported goods • Paper notes that promise to repay money • He was the first head of the State Department. • Hamilton was the first head of this department. • The Bill of Rights limits the power of ___________. • The nation's capital was named after this president. • The number of amendments that forms the Bill of Rights • ...

The First President 2024-03-12

The First President crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Extra Tax added to imported Goods
  2. The united States was first governed by the Articles of ______________
  3. The Number of Amendments that form the Bill of Rights
  4. He was the first Head of State Department
  5. Hamilton was the first head of this department
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  1. The most powerful court in the U.S. (Two words)
  2. The Nations capital was named after the president
  3. The Bill of Rights limit the power of government
  4. Paper notes that promise to repay money

9 Clues: Extra Tax added to imported Goods • Paper notes that promise to repay money • He was the first Head of State Department • Hamilton was the first head of this department • The most powerful court in the U.S. (Two words) • The Bill of Rights limit the power of government • The Nations capital was named after the president • ...

American Revolution 2019-07-03

American Revolution crossword puzzle
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  1. BATTLE AT ______ FALLS
  2. BILL OF _______
  3. REBELLION OF FARMERS AGAINST TAXES
  4. ARTICLES OF _______
  5. CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION ACHIEVEMENT
  6. WROTE THE CONSTITUTION
  7. THOMAS _________
  8. POOR RICHARD'S ALMANAC AUTHOR
  9. SHIP HOSTAGES IN NORTHERN ________
  10. WASHINGTON'S WIFE
  11. FREEDOM FROM BRITAIN
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  1. LAST NAME OF FIRST PRESIDENT
  2. RIVER LEWIS AND CLARK FOLLOWED
  3. HARSH WINTER ENCAMPMENT
  4. OPPOSES STRONG FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
  5. BOSTON GATHERING IN THE HARBOR
  6. ORIGINALLY OCCUPIED BATON ROUGE
  7. HELPED NEGOTIATE TREATY OF PARIS
  8. RECEIVED LOUISIANA PURCHASE FROM
  9. HELPED LEWIS AND CLARK EXPEDITION

20 Clues: BILL OF _______ • THOMAS _________ • WASHINGTON'S WIFE • ARTICLES OF _______ • FREEDOM FROM BRITAIN • BATTLE AT ______ FALLS • WROTE THE CONSTITUTION • HARSH WINTER ENCAMPMENT • LAST NAME OF FIRST PRESIDENT • POOR RICHARD'S ALMANAC AUTHOR • RIVER LEWIS AND CLARK FOLLOWED • BOSTON GATHERING IN THE HARBOR • ORIGINALLY OCCUPIED BATON ROUGE • HELPED NEGOTIATE TREATY OF PARIS • ...

Constitution and Bill of Rights Crossword 2023-03-08

Constitution and Bill of Rights Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. is way for the government to give each branch power over the other two
  2. Which amendment is that other rights do exist beyond those listed
  3. Which amendment is no cruel or unusual punishment
  4. Changes made to the Constitution after the initial ratification
  5. Laying out the framework for our government
  6. Which amendment gives you right to bear arms
  7. Which amendment gives you protection against quartering of troops
  8. Which amendment protects the rights of the accused against self-incrimination, double jeopardy, etc
  9. Amendments 1-10
  10. Which amendment protects freedom of speech, religion,the right to assemble and petition the gov't
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  1. Amendments 16-27
  2. Intro to the Constitution, lists the six basic principles for government
  3. Which amendment in civil cases of more than $20, you can request a jury trial
  4. Which amendment protects you against illegal search and seizure
  5. Amendments 13-15
  6. Which amendment is protection of state's rights
  7. Which amendment gives you right to a speedy and public trail, to be judged by a jury of your peers, to have a lawyer,etc

17 Clues: Amendments 1-10 • Amendments 16-27 • Amendments 13-15 • Laying out the framework for our government • Which amendment gives you right to bear arms • Which amendment is protection of state's rights • Which amendment is no cruel or unusual punishment • Changes made to the Constitution after the initial ratification • ...

Constitution and The Bill of Rights 2023-04-19

Constitution and The Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
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  1. protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government
  2. a meeting held in Philadelphia in 1787
  3. Right to bear arms
  4. a person who is required to defend himself or herself
  5. Consists of the President, his or her advisors and various departments and agencies
  6. No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house
  7. The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people
  8. Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted
  9. In Suits at common law
  10. Charged with interpreting the laws of the State of California
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  1. a formal listing of the basic rights
  2. The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people
  3. rights of criminal defendants, including the right to a public trial without unnecessary delay
  4. a written plan that provides the basic framework of a government
  5. A right against forced self-incrimination
  6. prevents the government from making laws that regulate an establishment of religion
  7. Made up of Congress (the Senate and House of Representatives) and special agencies and offices that provide support services to Congress

17 Clues: Right to bear arms • In Suits at common law • a formal listing of the basic rights • a meeting held in Philadelphia in 1787 • A right against forced self-incrimination • a person who is required to defend himself or herself • No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house • Charged with interpreting the laws of the State of California • ...

Constitution and The Bill of Rights 2023-04-19

Constitution and The Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
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  1. The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people
  2. a meeting held in Philadelphia in 1787
  3. a formal listing of the basic rights
  4. In Suits at common law
  5. The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people
  6. a written plan that provides the basic framework of a government
  7. Charged with interpreting the laws of the State of California
  8. rights of criminal defendants, including the right to a public trial without unnecessary delay
  9. a person who is required to defend himself or herself
  10. No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house
Down
  1. Right to bear arms
  2. A right against forced self-incrimination
  3. prevents the government from making laws that regulate an establishment of religion
  4. Consists of the President, his or her advisors and various departments and agencies
  5. Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted
  6. protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government
  7. Made up of Congress (the Senate and House of Representatives) and special agencies and offices that provide support services to Congress

17 Clues: Right to bear arms • In Suits at common law • a formal listing of the basic rights • a meeting held in Philadelphia in 1787 • A right against forced self-incrimination • a person who is required to defend himself or herself • No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house • Charged with interpreting the laws of the State of California • ...

The Constitution and Bill of Rights 2022-09-19

The Constitution and Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A power available to congress to try a president on account of their alleged crimes
  2. Says that the Federal Government only has those powers delegated in the Constitution
  3. Fines should not be imposed in excess, nor excess bail be required
  4. Consists of a Senate and House fo Representatives
  5. Ensures that citizens' civil cases can be heard and decided upon by a jury of their peers
  6. No Person shall be a Representative who shall not have attained to the Age of _________ Years
  7. Protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government
Down
  1. You must be a _______ to be the President
  2. The Congress, whenever two thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose ____________ to this Constitution
  3. Addresses criminal procedure and other aspects of the Constitution
  4. This amendment forbids the government from forcing citizens to allow soldiers to live in their homes at all during peace
  5. court The judicial Power of the United States, shall be vested in one ________
  6. This Amendment protects freedom of speech, the press, assembly, and the right to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
  7. Guarantees the rights of criminal defendants
  8. Forbids the states to abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens or to deprive any person of life,
  9. This amendment protects the right to keep and bear arms
  10. [The President] shall hold his Office during the Term of _______ Years

17 Clues: You must be a _______ to be the President • Guarantees the rights of criminal defendants • Consists of a Senate and House fo Representatives • This amendment protects the right to keep and bear arms • Addresses criminal procedure and other aspects of the Constitution • Fines should not be imposed in excess, nor excess bail be required • ...

Bill of Rights Vocabulary 2021-06-01

Bill of Rights Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the rules all people must follow
  2. first example of a constitution in the colonies.
  3. a government that gets its power from the people, not from kings or from force.
  4. The things the laws say are owed to you.
  5. a formal plan for government
Down
  1. Law of the Land;plan for U.S. Government;has the Bill of Rights.
  2. an outline of important ideas.
  3. change
  4. a written paper

9 Clues: change • a written paper • a formal plan for government • an outline of important ideas. • the rules all people must follow • The things the laws say are owed to you. • first example of a constitution in the colonies. • Law of the Land;plan for U.S. Government;has the Bill of Rights. • a government that gets its power from the people, not from kings or from force.

The Bill of Rights 2021-10-12

The Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. of Representatives, The house of Congress in which the number of representatives from a state is based on population
  2. To approve
  3. People who believe states should govern themselves and make their own rules
  4. people who believe there should be a strong central government leading the states
  5. The house of Congress in which each state has two representatives
Down
  1. people who are chosen to represent other people at a meeting
  2. an agreement where neither group on opposing sides gets everything it wants
  3. Changes in wording or meaning to a law
  4. Freedom from outside control

9 Clues: To approve • Freedom from outside control • Changes in wording or meaning to a law • people who are chosen to represent other people at a meeting • The house of Congress in which each state has two representatives • an agreement where neither group on opposing sides gets everything it wants • ...

Odd bill of rights 2022-11-15

Odd bill of rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. You still have _____ even if they aren't expressly in the constitution
  2. Solder can't stay in a house without permission because of the third _______
  3. who was arrested
  4. first amendment on our slides
Down
  1. First Amendment includes the freedom of
  2. what was on the right side of the baby
  3. ______ rights is the right to remain silent
  4. You don't have to _____ because of the Fifth Amendment
  5. ______ Amendment is the rules for civil trial

9 Clues: who was arrested • first amendment on our slides • what was on the right side of the baby • First Amendment includes the freedom of • ______ rights is the right to remain silent • ______ Amendment is the rules for civil trial • You don't have to _____ because of the Fifth Amendment • You still have _____ even if they aren't expressly in the constitution • ...

The Bill Of Rights 2023-12-08

The Bill Of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. what dose the 5th amendment do?
  2. what dose the 9th amendment do?
  3. what is the 10th amendment?
  4. what does the 8th amendment do?
  5. what is one freedom that the first amendment gives?
  6. what does the 7th amendment do?
Down
  1. what dose the 3rd amendment do?
  2. what right does the second amendment give?
  3. what does the 6th amendment do?

9 Clues: what is the 10th amendment? • what dose the 3rd amendment do? • what dose the 5th amendment do? • what dose the 9th amendment do? • what does the 6th amendment do? • what does the 8th amendment do? • what does the 7th amendment do? • what right does the second amendment give? • what is one freedom that the first amendment gives?

Bill of Rights Day 2024-12-01

Bill of Rights Day crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The media or newspapers
  2. Right to personal space
  3. Freedom from oppression
  4. Speaking out for rights
Down
  1. Group gathering legally
  2. Examination of evidence in court
  3. Permission from a judge
  4. Military member
  5. Examination for illegal items

9 Clues: Military member • Group gathering legally • The media or newspapers • Permission from a judge • Right to personal space • Freedom from oppression • Speaking out for rights • Examination for illegal items • Examination of evidence in court

America 2023-03-21

America crossword puzzle
Across
  1. What was the bill that in 1789, specified the rights and freedom of the American people? (three words)
  2. What state passed the "Don't say gay" bill?
  3. Who wrote the speech "WHAT TO THE SLAVE IS THE FOURTH OF JULY?"? (Two words)
  4. Who wrote the famous "I have a dream" speech? (Three words)
  5. Who wrote "I, Too, Sing America"? (Two words)
Down
  1. Who sung Strange Fruit? (Two words)
  2. What was Roe v. Wade about?
  3. What was founded in 2013 in response to the acquittal of Trayvon Martin’s murderer? (four words)
  4. The document that separated the US from Great Britain (three words)
  5. In "Spoil the child" what did "to lick" mean? (two words)

10 Clues: What was Roe v. Wade about? • Who sung Strange Fruit? (Two words) • What state passed the "Don't say gay" bill? • Who wrote "I, Too, Sing America"? (Two words) • In "Spoil the child" what did "to lick" mean? (two words) • Who wrote the famous "I have a dream" speech? (Three words) • The document that separated the US from Great Britain (three words) • ...

Reconstruction 2023-10-09

Reconstruction crossword puzzle
Across
  1. new indstury in the south
  2. accepted southern states back into the union
  3. granted full citizenship to all people born in the US
  4. secretary of war
  5. civil rights leader
  6. war hero president
  7. controled freed African Americans
Down
  1. overrode Johnson's veto of Civil war act
  2. gave all male citizens the right to vote
  3. to overturn or defeat a bill proposed in Congress
  4. abolished slavery throughout the US
  5. a single crop grown by farmers
  6. impeached president
  7. restored full rights to people of the south and supported by democrats
  8. shot linclon

15 Clues: shot linclon • secretary of war • war hero president • impeached president • civil rights leader • new indstury in the south • a single crop grown by farmers • controled freed African Americans • abolished slavery throughout the US • overrode Johnson's veto of Civil war act • gave all male citizens the right to vote • accepted southern states back into the union • ...

street law chapter 1 vocab 2023-08-22

street law chapter 1 vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The power of each of the three branches of government used to limit the power of the other branches to prevent abuse.
  2. The first ten amendments to the constitution, which guarantee basic individual rights to all people.
  3. The power of the chief executive to prevent enactment of a bill.
  4. Rights everyone has just because they are humans.
  5. Regulate relationships between individuals or groups of individuals.
  6. Laws enacted by state or federal legislatures.
  7. The level of proof required to convict a person of a crime. Doesn't mean "convinced 100 percent", but does mean there's no reasonable doubt as to guilt.
  8. A fundamental part of our government that limits the power of the government to those given to it by the people.
  9. The person or company harmed, - against the defendant. Prosecutor
  10. The person accused of committing the crime. But in a civil case is the person being sued.
Down
  1. A legal way of making a provision less enforceable than it might otherwise be.
  2. The division of power between the branches of our government.
  3. The burden of proof that a party must meet in order to win a lawsuit.
  4. Enables a court to cancel any law passed by congress or a state legislature that conflicts with the constitution.
  5. Conflicting with some provision of the constitution.
  6. state or federal governments attorney in a criminal case.
  7. A lawsuit that can be brought by a person who feels wronged by another person.
  8. A crime less serious than a felony and punishable by a prison sentence of one year or less.
  9. Regulate public conduct and set out duties owed to society.
  10. The division of power between the state and federal government.
  11. More serious crimes like murder or robbery, punishable by a prison sentence of more than one year.

21 Clues: Laws enacted by state or federal legislatures. • Rights everyone has just because they are humans. • Conflicting with some provision of the constitution. • state or federal governments attorney in a criminal case. • Regulate public conduct and set out duties owed to society. • The division of power between the branches of our government. • ...

Reconstrution 2021-09-29

Reconstrution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Granted African American men the right to vote.
  2. A law to control newly freed African Americans
  3. Granted citizenship to African Americans.
  4. Civil Rights Act of ____
  5. A harsher bill than the 10% plan.
  6. A federal official commits a crime or acts improperly, they will get __________
  7. A group of people who were opposed to Reconstruction after the civil war.
Down
  1. Ended slavery.
  2. A plan Lincoln made.
  3. ______ of Office Act.
  4. _______ Republicans.
  5. The president denies a law or bill.
  6. ____ Reconstruction Act.
  7. Provided food, housing and medical aid to Freedmen

14 Clues: Ended slavery. • A plan Lincoln made. • _______ Republicans. • ______ of Office Act. • ____ Reconstruction Act. • Civil Rights Act of ____ • A harsher bill than the 10% plan. • The president denies a law or bill. • Granted citizenship to African Americans. • A law to control newly freed African Americans • Granted African American men the right to vote. • ...

History Crossword Puzzle Unit 8 2023-01-05

History Crossword Puzzle Unit 8 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Monarchy
  2. Sovereignty
  3. Bill of Rights
Down
  1. Monarchy
  2. Rights
  3. of Power
  4. Contract
  5. Enterprise System

8 Clues: Rights • Monarchy • Monarchy • of Power • Contract • Sovereignty • Bill of Rights • Enterprise System

Ancient Greece 2024-11-04

Ancient Greece crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the first monotheistic religion
  2. City-state
  3. created written code of laws
  4. people who lived on Crete
  5. founder of the Persian Achaemenid Empire
  6. Indo-Europeans
  7. where few people rule
  8. eliminated debt slavery
  9. Persia's form of currency
Down
  1. Military state
  2. council of 500
  3. where a tyrant rules
  4. caters to peasants
  5. invaded Greece
  6. where a king or queen rules
  7. Mazda Zoroastrianism god
  8. marketplace
  9. public slaves
  10. Cultural state
  11. the first "bill of human rights"
  12. belief in many gods

21 Clues: City-state • marketplace • public slaves • Military state • council of 500 • invaded Greece • Indo-Europeans • Cultural state • caters to peasants • belief in many gods • where a tyrant rules • where few people rule • eliminated debt slavery • people who lived on Crete • Persia's form of currency • Mazda Zoroastrianism god • where a king or queen rules • created written code of laws • ...

Bill of Rights Quiz 2021-11-18

Bill of Rights Quiz crossword puzzle
Across
  1. - la enmienda que le da derecho a un juicio público y rápido
  2. - la enmienda que habla de poderes reservados a los estados
  3. - la enmienda que impide que los soldados vivan en tu casa
  4. - la enmienda que previene la doble incriminación
  5. - La enmienda que le otorga libertad de religión
Down
  1. - La enmienda que le otorga el derecho a portar armas
  2. - La enmienda que evita que el gobierno utilice castigos crueles e inusuales
  3. - Un cambio o una adición a la Constitución
  4. - La enmienda que lo protege de registros e incautaciones irrazonables

9 Clues: - Un cambio o una adición a la Constitución • - La enmienda que le otorga libertad de religión • - la enmienda que previene la doble incriminación • - La enmienda que le otorga el derecho a portar armas • - la enmienda que impide que los soldados vivan en tu casa • - la enmienda que habla de poderes reservados a los estados • ...

The Constitution Crossword 2025-01-24

The Constitution Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Federalist Papers
  2. Clause
  3. Branch
  4. powers of the states
  5. Branch
  6. Powers
Down
  1. Branch
  2. Court
  3. Process
  4. Of Powers
  5. Of Rights

11 Clues: Court • Branch • Clause • Branch • Branch • Powers • Process • Of Powers • Of Rights • Federalist Papers • powers of the states

The Birth of a Nation - 10th Grade 2024-03-13

The Birth of a Nation - 10th Grade crossword puzzle
Across
  1. What was the resulting compromise over the representation in Congress?
  2. Where di the framers of the Constitution meet?
  3. What issue led to the 3/5th Compromise?
  4. What ordinance created a system for admitting new states?
  5. Which stae was the first to ratify the Consitution?
  6. How many amendments are part of the Bill of Rights?
  7. Which evented highlighted the need for a stronger central government?
  8. What confederation was the states first rule book?
  9. What kind of federalist opposed the ratification of the Constitution?
  10. How many states needed to ratify the Constitution?
  11. Who lead the rebellion of farmers to protest high taxes?
Down
  1. Which state played a crucial role in ratification of the Constitution?
  2. What did the Federalist advocate for regarding the central goverment?
  3. What was the last state to ratify the Constitution?
  4. What was the primary issue of the Articles of Confederation?
  5. What was the point of the Articles of Confederation regarding the states?
  6. How many colonies became states?
  7. The original reason for meeting for the Constitutional Convention was to do what with the Articles of Confederation?
  8. the balance of power between the states and federal government is called what?
  9. What was the purpose of the Bill of Rights for individuals??

20 Clues: How many colonies became states? • What issue led to the 3/5th Compromise? • Where di the framers of the Constitution meet? • What confederation was the states first rule book? • How many states needed to ratify the Constitution? • What was the last state to ratify the Constitution? • Which stae was the first to ratify the Consitution? • ...

US History I 2018-07-15

US History I crossword puzzle
Across
  1. killed in a duel with Burr
  2. party favoring ratification of Constitution
  3. plan that favored smaller states
  4. led a rebellion of farmers
  5. the first government of the US
Down
  1. rights that every citizen possesses
  2. party favoring passage of a Bill of Rights
  3. plan that favored large states
  4. killed Hamilton
  5. First president of United States
  6. second president of the United States

11 Clues: killed Hamilton • killed in a duel with Burr • led a rebellion of farmers • plan that favored large states • the first government of the US • plan that favored smaller states • First president of United States • rights that every citizen possesses • second president of the United States • party favoring passage of a Bill of Rights • party favoring ratification of Constitution

unit 3 crossword puzzle 2024-11-21

unit 3 crossword puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. rights that belong to everyone
  2. Agreement that counted the slave population for representative assignment in congress
  3. plan that proposed equal representation among all states
  4. plan that proposed representation based on population
  5. federal laws should be made by elected representatives
  6. federalist know as the "father of the constitution"
  7. guarantees that the govt. cannot take a persons basic rights of life
  8. enforces the laws
  9. anti federalist, "Give me liberty or give me death"
Down
  1. wanted a stronger state govt.
  2. federalist who wrote a majority of the federalist papers
  3. makes the laws
  4. distribution of power between federal government and the states
  5. wanted a stronger national govt.
  6. an article added to the US constitution
  7. action of signing or giving formal consent to a contract
  8. interprets the laws
  9. conferall of US citizenship after birth, upon someone who doesn't have US citizenship
  10. anti federalist that was instrumental in creating the bill of rights
  11. agreement that resulted in a two house legislature

20 Clues: makes the laws • enforces the laws • interprets the laws • wanted a stronger state govt. • rights that belong to everyone • wanted a stronger national govt. • an article added to the US constitution • agreement that resulted in a two house legislature • federalist know as the "father of the constitution" • anti federalist, "Give me liberty or give me death" • ...

Become a Citizen- Gov culminating assignment 2022-12-15

Become a Citizen- Gov culminating assignment crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Powers of congress that are directly stated in the constitution.
  2. The lowest protection possible. The constitutional ______
  3. Second amendment right that allows people to own guns. The right to _____ ___
  4. _____ vs. Board of Education. The Court ruled that separate educational places are unequal.
  5. Groups joining together for a common purpose.
  6. The Bill of Rights was added to the constitution as a ____ between federalists and anti-federalists.
  7. The first 3 words of the Constitution preamble.
Down
  1. _____ Clause. Makes the Constitution the law of the land.
  2. A debate about a bill that stalls the voting on it.
  3. The article of the Constitution that establishes the Legislative branch.
  4. A form of government where one person holds all of the power.
  5. Police must have this in order to search your house.
  6. People who support the constitution.
  7. Powers given to congress through the necessary and proper clause.
  8. _____ theory. The theory that people gained power by forcing others to submit.
  9. Government system in which the people have the power.
  10. Group formed by African Americans that used the courts to secure equal rights victories.

17 Clues: People who support the constitution. • Groups joining together for a common purpose. • The first 3 words of the Constitution preamble. • A debate about a bill that stalls the voting on it. • Police must have this in order to search your house. • Government system in which the people have the power. • _____ Clause. Makes the Constitution the law of the land. • ...

Unit 3: Foundations of American C 2022-10-12

Unit 3: Foundations of American C crossword puzzle
Across
  1. interprets laws
  2. Carta, this document written in 1215 limited the powers of the king and gave rights to the nobles
  3. Sense, this document written in 1776 persuaded the colonists that it was time to declare independence from Great Britain
  4. George, monarch in Great Britain who went into debt
  5. law making body
  6. Bill of Rights- document written in 1689 that gave rights such as the right to bear arms and freedom of speech
  7. Last name of Enlightenment Philosopher who came up with the idea of Natural Rights
Down
  1. Rights, the idea that everyone is born with rights such as life liberty and property
  2. of Independence, Document written in 1776 that declared freedom from Great Britain
  3. Founding Father influenced by John Locke and used his ideas in the Declaration of Independence
  4. Compact, this document written in 1620 established a government in Massachusetts
  5. of the Governed, the idea that people must give their permission to be governed
  6. Last name of the Enlightenment Philosopher that came up with the ideas of separation of powers and checks and balances
  7. Madison, considered the Father of the Constitution
  8. enforces laws

15 Clues: enforces laws • interprets laws • law making body • Madison, considered the Father of the Constitution • George, monarch in Great Britain who went into debt • of the Governed, the idea that people must give their permission to be governed • Compact, this document written in 1620 established a government in Massachusetts • ...

Foundations Review 2021-10-14

Foundations Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Created by the Barons.
  2. Where the government gets its power.
  3. To ensure ___.
  4. To provide for the ___.
  5. Limits the governments power.
Down
  1. Served as a base for the bill of rights.
  2. Weak central government.
  3. Stated grievances against the king.
  4. First step in making a new amendment.
  5. Protects basic rights.
  6. Government needs this from the citizens to run.
  7. Last step in making a new amendment.
  8. To establish ___.
  9. There are this many amendments.
  10. To form a more perfect ___.

15 Clues: To ensure ___. • To establish ___. • Created by the Barons. • Protects basic rights. • To provide for the ___. • Weak central government. • To form a more perfect ___. • Limits the governments power. • There are this many amendments. • Stated grievances against the king. • Where the government gets its power. • Last step in making a new amendment. • ...

Gov Final 2021-01-14

Gov Final crossword puzzle
Across
  1. two major political parties compete for power in elections
  2. anything related to the national government
  3. a person whose political views favor more government involvement
  4. the department that provides funding to public schools
  5. when the government spends more money than it raises in taxes
  6. being a member of a country or nation and having full rights under the law
  7. the part of congress with 100 members
  8. the part of congress with 435 members
  9. right to believe in what you want and being able to act freely
  10. first ten amendments to the Constitution
  11. the method of maintaining and managing control of the government
  12. main organizations in the executive branch
  13. the document setting forth the laws and principles of our government
  14. belief that nation will benefit by being independently
  15. the department that includes the US military
Down
  1. the branch that makes laws
  2. the branch that enforces the laws
  3. type of government where the powers are limited or kept in check
  4. favoring a view
  5. the power to make laws
  6. A group of advisors to the president
  7. the presidents power to reject a bill passed by congress
  8. governed by the people
  9. protected rights given to US citizens by the Constitution and Bill of Rights
  10. group of people who decide a case after hearing the evidence
  11. the branch that is a system of courts
  12. people who share opinions on how the government should be run
  13. type of votes used in the presidential Election
  14. the system used to limit the branches powers

29 Clues: favoring a view • the power to make laws • governed by the people • the branch that makes laws • the branch that enforces the laws • A group of advisors to the president • the part of congress with 100 members • the part of congress with 435 members • the branch that is a system of courts • first ten amendments to the Constitution • main organizations in the executive branch • ...

Social Studies 2025-09-05

Social Studies crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Clause
  2. Papers
  3. of Confederation
Down
  1. Plan
  2. Compromise
  3. Great Compromise
  4. Clause
  5. Jersey Plan
  6. Rebellion
  7. of Rights

10 Clues: Plan • Clause • Clause • Papers • Rebellion • of Rights • Compromise • Jersey Plan • Great Compromise • of Confederation

US Constitution 2022-02-07

US Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Highest level of US court
  2. branch containing the supreme court
  3. Person in executive branch
  4. more votes wins!
  5. Branches check other branches
  6. group of ten rules in the constitution
  7. branch in charge of making laws
  8. ________ hostility is a part of the bill or rights
  9. often with presidents checks validity
  10. Representatives meeting
  11. commerce A trade between any two states
  12. the second _________ is the right to bare arms
  13. keeps all three branches with their own powers
Down
  1. supreme court reviews legislative act
  2. Idea that the people hold the power
  3. The people elect representatives because of this
  4. Document to protect the peoples rights
  5. power is shared by state and central gov.
  6. Branch of gov. containing the president

19 Clues: more votes wins! • Representatives meeting • Highest level of US court • Person in executive branch • Branches check other branches • branch in charge of making laws • branch containing the supreme court • Idea that the people hold the power • supreme court reviews legislative act • often with presidents checks validity • Document to protect the peoples rights • ...

Unit 4 Crossword 2021-10-10

Unit 4 Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The branch of government that enforces the laws
  2. Any change made to the constitution
  3. constitution is written and ratified, approved
  4. Compromise of both: New Jersey Plan: each state has 2 Senators: Virginia Plan: House of Representatives is based on a state's population
  5. Voluntarily participating in the democratic process. Ex: voting, serving on juries , and obeying laws
  6. 1st plan of government of U.S.; each state had one vote, but could not tax, just a loose league of states
  7. Type of government in which the people elected representatives
  8. Type of government in which the "people rule"
  9. Person who supported strong state govt. & weak central govt. a person against the constitution
  10. The branch of government that makes the laws
  11. Compromise where slaves would be counted 3/5 of a person for a state's representation in Congress
Down
  1. Willingness to work for the good of the nation even at great sacrifice
  2. Wrote Virginia Bill of Rights; example for U.S. Bill of Rights
  3. Newspaper articles written by Hamilton & Madison supporting the Constitution
  4. Sharing the power between federal and state governments, the federal government is supreme over state government
  5. The branch of government that interprets the laws
  6. Believed In a strong central government. A person in favor of the Constitution
  7. Each branch of government has specific & separate duties and responsibilities that are different from each other.
  8. To formally accuse an official of a crime related to governmental duties
  9. "Father of that Constitution" because took notes wrote Federalist papers supporting Constitution
  10. Rules that protect the rights of the accused
  11. The idea that govt. receives its authority from the people. Ex: "We the People" & "consent of the governed"
  12. The first 10 amendments. Establishes the rights guaranteed to each citizen, such as freedom of speech, the press, religion, trial by jury
  13. System of U.S. Govt. that keeps one branch from being more powerful than the others, Each branch can block the power of the other 2 branches.

24 Clues: Any change made to the constitution • Rules that protect the rights of the accused • The branch of government that makes the laws • Type of government in which the "people rule" • constitution is written and ratified, approved • The branch of government that enforces the laws • The branch of government that interprets the laws • ...

Bill of Rights Day 2024-12-01

Bill of Rights Day crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Rules created by governments
  2. Act of looking carefully
  3. Right to personal matters
  4. To take into custody
  5. Express disapproval publicly
Down
  1. Synonym for freedom
  2. Agreement or approval
  3. Official permission slip
  4. What Bill of Rights protects

9 Clues: Synonym for freedom • To take into custody • Agreement or approval • Act of looking carefully • Official permission slip • Right to personal matters • Rules created by governments • What Bill of Rights protects • Express disapproval publicly

foundations review 2021-10-14

foundations review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Established the first type of governmentbut it was weak.
  2. To form a more perfect ______.
  3. The government can only do things the people gave them power to do.
  4. There are this many amendments today.
  5. Gave colonists rights of englishmen.
  6. Declared independence from England.
Down
  1. Served as a model for the bill of rights.
  2. Nobody has to follow one certain religion.
  3. Nobody is above the law.
  4. Citizens give the government consent in exchange for the protection of their rights.
  5. This document asserted rule of law.
  6. The people rule.

12 Clues: The people rule. • Nobody is above the law. • To form a more perfect ______. • This document asserted rule of law. • Declared independence from England. • Gave colonists rights of englishmen. • There are this many amendments today. • Served as a model for the bill of rights. • Nobody has to follow one certain religion. • ...

Government Key Terms 2022-05-11

Government Key Terms crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Making something valid by formally confirming it
  2. A system of government where the most important decisions are made by state officials
  3. This branch carries out and enforces laws
  4. State is ruled by representatives of the citizen body
  5. A group of the heads of federals departments and key agencies, that advises the president
  6. A statute in draft before it becomes law
  7. This branch creates laws
  8. Legal member of a political unit
  9. Act of forming or establishing something
Down
  1. Government of the people
  2. law Collection of court decisions that shape law
  3. of state Head of government in the U.S., typically the president
  4. A vote that blocks a decision
  5. Of a government with central and regional authorities
  6. of rights: Statement of fundamental freedoms and privileges
  7. rights Rights of equality under the law
  8. of confederation: America's first national constitution, loosely bound the U.S. states under a weak national Congress
  9. This branch interprets laws and applies j-justice
  10. A controlling body of a nation, state, or community
  11. Statement that is added to a proposal or -document

20 Clues: Government of the people • This branch creates laws • A vote that blocks a decision • Legal member of a political unit • rights Rights of equality under the law • A statute in draft before it becomes law • Act of forming or establishing something • This branch carries out and enforces laws • Making something valid by formally confirming it • ...

Constitution Review 2020-11-23

Constitution Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The Bill of Rights protect our _______.
  2. Our system of checks and balances prevents one branch from becoming too ________.
  3. A government in which the people have the power by voting.
  4. How long is a term of a justice on the Supreme Court?
  5. What branch of government carries out the law?
  6. The number of each state's representatives in the House of Representatives is based on the state's __________.
  7. What is it called when a President says no to a bill passed by the legislative branch?
  8. He is known as the Father of the Constitution.
  9. How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
  10. Who is the head of the executive branch?
  11. The _______ Court is the head of the judicial branch.
  12. It is the supreme law of the land.
  13. Under federalism, power is split between the national government and _____ governments.
Down
  1. How many terms can a President serve?
  2. A government where people vote for representatives.
  3. How long is the term of a member of the House of Representatives?
  4. Which branch of government judges the law?
  5. The Bill of Rights are the first ___ amendments to the Constitution.
  6. Which branch of government makes the law?
  7. How many Senators are there from each state?
  8. How long is the term of a member of the Senate?
  9. Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the military?
  10. What can the Supreme Court rule the laws or actions of the other two branches?
  11. Under the rule of law, ________ must follow the law.
  12. The legislative branch can ________ a President's veto.
  13. How many branches of government are there?
  14. How long is a term of the President?
  15. The President is the only government official who must be ____ in the USA.
  16. The Articles of Confederation failed because the national government was too ____.

29 Clues: It is the supreme law of the land. • How long is a term of the President? • How many terms can a President serve? • The Bill of Rights protect our _______. • Who is the head of the executive branch? • Which branch of government makes the law? • Which branch of government judges the law? • How many branches of government are there? • ...

Colonial America 2014-12-15

Colonial America crossword puzzle
Across
  1. goods coming into a country for trade
  2. people expanded their interest in science and arts to help society grow
  3. a grant given to settlers
  4. cared for the children took care of the farm
  5. people ruled as they wished had a governor and members of legislature
  6. home and workplace
  7. Bill of Rights guaranteed rights to all citizens
  8. Rule by King or Queen
Down
  1. foundation of colonial family
  2. Representative Government
  3. taught kids to read and write
  4. Revolution Parliament got rid of King James
  5. trading import & export
  6. people's voice in government
  7. Best known American Scientist
  8. Acts forced Colonists to trade with England only
  9. Freedom Of
  10. heads of the house
  11. goods leaving the country to be sold for trade
  12. Awakening a new birth

20 Clues: Freedom Of • heads of the house • home and workplace • Awakening a new birth • Rule by King or Queen • trading import & export • Representative Government • a grant given to settlers • people's voice in government • foundation of colonial family • taught kids to read and write • Best known American Scientist • goods coming into a country for trade • ...

Constitution and The Bill of Rights 2023-04-19

Constitution and The Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people
  2. a meeting held in Philadelphia in 1787
  3. a formal listing of the basic rights
  4. In Suits at common law
  5. The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people
  6. a written plan that provides the basic framework of a government
  7. Charged with interpreting the laws of the State of California
  8. rights of criminal defendants, including the right to a public trial without unnecessary delay
  9. a person who is required to defend himself or herself
  10. No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house
Down
  1. Right to bear arms
  2. A right against forced self-incrimination
  3. prevents the government from making laws that regulate an establishment of religion
  4. Consists of the President, his or her advisors and various departments and agencies
  5. Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted
  6. protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government
  7. Made up of Congress (the Senate and House of Representatives) and special agencies and offices that provide support services to Congress

17 Clues: Right to bear arms • In Suits at common law • a formal listing of the basic rights • a meeting held in Philadelphia in 1787 • A right against forced self-incrimination • a person who is required to defend himself or herself • No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house • Charged with interpreting the laws of the State of California • ...

AP Civil Rights and Liberties Review 2024-04-18

AP Civil Rights and Liberties Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Case which overturned Roe
  2. Preferential hiring for minorities
  3. Students don't shed their rights at school
  4. There are 3 legal types of this
  5. Part of the Education Act which required equality
  6. Applied the 2nd Amendment to the states
  7. Key clause to civil rights cases
  8. Incorporated the right to counsel
  9. Created the "Fighting Words" Test
  10. Separate but equal is inherently unequal
  11. Used the right to privacy to legalize abortion
  12. US can ban polygamy - rational basis test
  13. Key amendment for this unit
  14. Amendment guarranteeing trial rights
Down
  1. These can't be used in college admissions
  2. Case famous for it's "warning"
  3. Created the "Clear and Present Danger" Test
  4. Applying the Bill of Rights to the states
  5. Amendment requiring a warrant to search
  6. The "Pentagon Papers" case
  7. Amendment giving women the right to vote
  8. Case which abolished prayer in public school
  9. Suffrage act which targeted 9 states
  10. Required free exercise case
  11. Griswold v. CT created this right
  12. Key clause to civil liberties cases
  13. Amendment protecting you from self-incrimination

27 Clues: Case which overturned Roe • The "Pentagon Papers" case • Required free exercise case • Key amendment for this unit • Case famous for it's "warning" • There are 3 legal types of this • Key clause to civil rights cases • Incorporated the right to counsel • Griswold v. CT created this right • Created the "Fighting Words" Test • Preferential hiring for minorities • ...

WA History - Chapter 9 Crossword 2022-05-23

WA History - Chapter 9 Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The United States is this form of government, where people rule through elected representatives.
  2. Presidential candidates take part in one of these, where they discuss or argue important issues.
  3. the branch of government that can draft new laws and tax citizens
  4. first 10 amendments to the constitution "Bill of _____"
  5. the branch of government that interprets the laws
  6. current governor of Washington (last name)
  7. the beginning of the constitution
Down
  1. in math or language arts, it means a relationship based on size or quantity
  2. term used for tribal gambling operations, "New _______"
  3. Judges can overturn laws that ________, or go against, the state constitution.
  4. Democrats and Republicans are the two major types of these parties in the United States.
  5. the branch of government that carries out the laws
  6. the branch of political science that deals with the rights and duties of citizens
  7. there are 39 of these in Washington
  8. to reject a bill proposed by the legislature

15 Clues: the beginning of the constitution • there are 39 of these in Washington • current governor of Washington (last name) • to reject a bill proposed by the legislature • the branch of government that interprets the laws • the branch of government that carries out the laws • term used for tribal gambling operations, "New _______" • ...

Bill of Rights Quiz 2021-11-17

Bill of Rights Quiz crossword puzzle
Across
  1. - amendment that prevents cruel and unusual punishments
  2. - amendment that talks about the powers of states
  3. - the Bill of Rights is the first ten ______ to the Constitution
  4. - amendment that protects you from self-incrimination
Down
  1. - amendment that protects you from unreasonable searches and seizures
  2. - amendment that gives you freedom of speech
  3. - amendment that gives you right to bear arms
  4. - amendment that prevents government from making you house soldiers
  5. - amendment that gives you the right to a speedy and public trial

9 Clues: - amendment that gives you freedom of speech • - amendment that gives you right to bear arms • - amendment that talks about the powers of states • - amendment that protects you from self-incrimination • - amendment that prevents cruel and unusual punishments • - the Bill of Rights is the first ten ______ to the Constitution • ...

Bill of Rights Day 2024-12-01

Bill of Rights Day crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Member of a country
  2. Group deciding court cases
  3. Legal process in court
  4. Something you own
  5. Personal life protection
Down
  1. Choosing leaders
  2. Being treated the same
  3. Another word for freedom
  4. Rules for a society

9 Clues: Choosing leaders • Something you own • Member of a country • Rules for a society • Being treated the same • Legal process in court • Another word for freedom • Personal life protection • Group deciding court cases

Constitution 2025-11-13

Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a short introduction to the Constitution
  2. to find a person guilty of a crime
  3. a group of people who serve as soldiers during a national emergency
  4. Rights rights given to all US citizens
  5. formal political meeting for special purposes
  6. an argument between people with different views
  7. legislative branch of the US government
Down
  1. Process the right to a fair trial
  2. national ban on production and sale of alcohol
  3. to come together as a group to meet
  4. information or objects used to judge someone of a crime
  5. a belief or a judgement about a person or a group
  6. of Rights the first 10 amendments to the Constitution
  7. a correction made through a specific process
  8. to accuse or charge with a crime

15 Clues: to accuse or charge with a crime • Process the right to a fair trial • to find a person guilty of a crime • to come together as a group to meet • legislative branch of the US government • a short introduction to the Constitution • a correction made through a specific process • Rights rights given to all US citizens • formal political meeting for special purposes • ...

Constitution 2025-11-13

Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a short introduction to the Constitution
  2. to find a person guilty of a crime
  3. a group of people who serve as soldiers during a national emergency
  4. Rights rights given to all US citizens
  5. formal political meeting for special purposes
  6. an argument between people with different views
  7. legislative branch of the US government
Down
  1. Process the right to a fair trial
  2. national ban on production and sale of alcohol
  3. to come together as a group to meet
  4. information or objects used to judge someone of a crime
  5. a belief or a judgement about a person or a group
  6. of Rights the first 10 amendments to the Constitution
  7. a correction made through a specific process
  8. to accuse or charge with a crime

15 Clues: to accuse or charge with a crime • Process the right to a fair trial • to find a person guilty of a crime • to come together as a group to meet • legislative branch of the US government • a short introduction to the Constitution • Rights rights given to all US citizens • a correction made through a specific process • formal political meeting for special purposes • ...

Founding Documents 2015-12-07

Founding Documents crossword puzzle
Across
  1. this document separated church and state
  2. this document established written laws for the colony of Plymouth
  3. wrote the Charters of Virginia Company of London
  4. author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights
  5. established by the Declaration of Rights, these "rights" of Virginians cannot be taken away by the government
  6. the Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom established separation of __________________
  7. written by Pilgrims and William Bradford
  8. wrote the Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom
  9. the Virginia ________________________________ prevented Virginia from establishing an official state religion
  10. the Virginia ________________________________ served as model for bill of rights
Down
  1. this democratic principle which bound King John to the same laws as Englishmen, was established by the Magna Carta
  2. this document established Jamestown colony
  3. the Charters of the Virginia Company of London gave Virginians the same rights as _______________
  4. established rule of law, placed the King under same laws

14 Clues: this document separated church and state • written by Pilgrims and William Bradford • this document established Jamestown colony • author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights • wrote the Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom • wrote the Charters of Virginia Company of London • established rule of law, placed the King under same laws • ...

CIVICS 2017-12-09

CIVICS crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Powers not specifically granted to Congress by the US Constitution
  2. Legal protection
  3. The body of law that governs relationships among individuals and that defines people's rights
  4. The highest-ranking officials representing a government in a foreign country
  5. Proposed law being considered by a lawmaking body
  6. The presiding officer of the House of representatives
  7. A yearly report by the president of congress describing the nation's condition
  8. The formal disapproval of the actions of a member of congress by the other members
  9. Documents that allow people from one country to visit another country
Down
  1. The authority to interpret and administer the law
  2. Serving on a jury
  3. To charge a government official with misconduct
  4. The order in which the office of president is to be filled if it becomes vacant
  5. Formal documents that allow US citizens to travel abroad
  6. The rights guaranteed to all US citizens
  7. the first 10 amendments of the US constitution
  8. The many departments and agencies at all levels of government
  9. Arefusal by the president or a governor to sign a bill
  10. Meetings of party leaders to determine party polices or to choose the party's candidates for public office
  11. The removal of a person from an institution

20 Clues: Legal protection • Serving on a jury • The rights guaranteed to all US citizens • The removal of a person from an institution • the first 10 amendments of the US constitution • To charge a government official with misconduct • The authority to interpret and administer the law • Proposed law being considered by a lawmaking body • ...

Constitution and The Bill of Rights 2023-04-19

Constitution and The Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people
  2. a meeting held in Philadelphia in 1787
  3. a formal listing of the basic rights
  4. In Suits at common law
  5. The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people
  6. a written plan that provides the basic framework of a government
  7. Charged with interpreting the laws of the State of California
  8. rights of criminal defendants, including the right to a public trial without unnecessary delay
  9. a person who is required to defend himself or herself
  10. No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house
Down
  1. Right to bear arms
  2. A right against forced self-incrimination
  3. prevents the government from making laws that regulate an establishment of religion
  4. Consists of the President, his or her advisors and various departments and agencies
  5. Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted
  6. protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government
  7. Made up of Congress (the Senate and House of Representatives) and special agencies and offices that provide support services to Congress

17 Clues: Right to bear arms • In Suits at common law • a formal listing of the basic rights • a meeting held in Philadelphia in 1787 • A right against forced self-incrimination • a person who is required to defend himself or herself • No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house • Charged with interpreting the laws of the State of California • ...

The Bill Of Rights 2014-03-18

The Bill Of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a person accused of committing a crime
  2. The act of exposing oneself of committing a crime
  3. legal requirement that every state must give every person his or her legal rights
  4. When a judge gives a police official rights to do things that would normally be going against the constitution.
Down
  1. Can’t be accused of the same crime twice
  2. a formal or official change in a law
  3. The name for the first ten commandments
  4. An approval of an act
  5. settles lawsuits or civil claims

9 Clues: An approval of an act • settles lawsuits or civil claims • a formal or official change in a law • a person accused of committing a crime • The name for the first ten commandments • Can’t be accused of the same crime twice • The act of exposing oneself of committing a crime • legal requirement that every state must give every person his or her legal rights • ...

The Bill of Rights 2021-10-12

The Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Freedom from outside control
  2. of Representatives, The house of Congress in which the number of representatives from a state is based on population
  3. Changes in wording or meaning to a law
  4. an agreement where neither group on opposing sides gets everything it wants
Down
  1. The house of Congress in which each state has two representatives
  2. People who believe states should govern themselves and make their own rules
  3. people who believe there should be a strong central government leading the states
  4. people who are chosen to represent other people at a meeting
  5. To approve

9 Clues: To approve • Freedom from outside control • Changes in wording or meaning to a law • people who are chosen to represent other people at a meeting • The house of Congress in which each state has two representatives • People who believe states should govern themselves and make their own rules • ...

Bill of Rights Day 2024-12-01

Bill of Rights Day crossword puzzle
Across
  1. To carry arms
  2. Another word for just
  3. Taking property legally
  4. Separate from the group
Down
  1. Doing things for oneself
  2. Looking for evidence
  3. Freedoms we all have
  4. Penalty for wrongdoing
  5. Asking a higher court for review

9 Clues: To carry arms • Looking for evidence • Freedoms we all have • Another word for just • Penalty for wrongdoing • Taking property legally • Separate from the group • Doing things for oneself • Asking a higher court for review

Bill of Rights Day 2024-12-01

Bill of Rights Day crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Opposite of conflict
  2. Opposite of kind punishments
  3. Open for everyone
  4. Quick trial in court
  5. Housing soldiers in homes
Down
  1. Armed citizens group
  2. Mean or harsh treatment
  3. Another word for lawyer
  4. Fairness in treatment
  5. Different or rare punishment

10 Clues: Open for everyone • Armed citizens group • Opposite of conflict • Quick trial in court • Fairness in treatment • Mean or harsh treatment • Another word for lawyer • Housing soldiers in homes • Opposite of kind punishments • Different or rare punishment

Bill of Rights Crossword 2022-09-02

Bill of Rights Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. evaluates laws
  2. makes laws
  3. amendment housing soldiers
  4. amendment bear to arms
Down
  1. executes laws
  2. head of executive
  3. officers need it to search you
  4. of Rights first 10 amendments
  5. amendment Sparp

9 Clues: makes laws • executes laws • evaluates laws • amendment Sparp • head of executive • amendment bear to arms • amendment housing soldiers • of Rights first 10 amendments • officers need it to search you

Bill of Rights Crossword 2022-10-24

Bill of Rights Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Right to a speedy trial by impartial jury
  2. The government cannot force to shelter soldiers
  3. You cannot be tried for the same crime twice
  4. No excessive bail no cruel and unusual punishing nine The bill of rights cannot deny other rights held
Down
  1. A warrant given to him by a judge
  2. Right to a jury trial in most civil case
  3. The states remain in charge in their own borde
  4. Freedom of religion
  5. Right to bear arms.

9 Clues: Freedom of religion • Right to bear arms. • A warrant given to him by a judge • Right to a jury trial in most civil case • Right to a speedy trial by impartial jury • You cannot be tried for the same crime twice • The states remain in charge in their own borde • The government cannot force to shelter soldiers • ...

U.S. Constitution and Preamble Crossword 2025-09-17

U.S. Constitution and Preamble Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A type of government where people vote
  2. Freedoms guaranteed to citizens, like speech and religion
  3. Ability to act or make decisions
  4. The first ten of these are called the Bill of Rights
  5. Another word for independence
  6. Rules everyone must follow
Down
  1. Shared strength or being united
  2. The written rules for our government
  3. Opposite of slavery; being free
  4. Group of people making rules and decisions for a country
  5. Beginning part of the Constitution
  6. Fairness under the law
  7. Ability to express your ideas without fear
  8. The people of a country
  9. Source of authority in the U.S. (“We the ___”)

15 Clues: Fairness under the law • The people of a country • Rules everyone must follow • Another word for independence • Shared strength or being united • Opposite of slavery; being free • Ability to act or make decisions • Beginning part of the Constitution • The written rules for our government • A type of government where people vote • Ability to express your ideas without fear • ...

CIVICS 2017-12-09

CIVICS crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The body of law that governs relationships among individuals and that defines people's rights
  2. Legal protection
  3. Arefusal by the president or a governor to sign a bill
  4. The highest-ranking officials representing a government in a foreign country
  5. The authority to interpret and administer the law
  6. A yearly report by the president of congress describing the nation's condition
  7. The formal disapproval of the actions of a member of congress by the other members
  8. To charge a government official with misconduct
  9. Serving on a jury
  10. the first 10 amendments of the US constitution
Down
  1. Proposed law being considered by a lawmaking body
  2. The rights guaranteed to all US citizens
  3. The order in which the office of president is to be filled if it becomes vacant
  4. Powers not specifically granted to Congress by the US Constitution
  5. The many departments and agencies at all levels of government
  6. The presiding officer of the House of representatives
  7. Formal documents that allow US citizens to travel abroad
  8. The removal of a person from an institution
  9. Meetings of party leaders to determine party polices or to choose the party's candidates for public office
  10. Documents that allow people from one country to visit another country

20 Clues: Legal protection • Serving on a jury • The rights guaranteed to all US citizens • The removal of a person from an institution • the first 10 amendments of the US constitution • To charge a government official with misconduct • Proposed law being considered by a lawmaking body • The authority to interpret and administer the law • ...

Winter Exam Review 2022-12-12

Winter Exam Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. What principle is established in the beginning of the preamble, "We the People..."
  2. the Founding Father who wrote the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and some of the Federalist Papers
  3. What part of the government holds the "power of the purse," the ability to raise taxes and write spending bills?
  4. Which clause in the Constitution says that the Constitution overrides all state and federal laws.
  5. Which amendment, along with the 4th amendment, helps establish the idea of privacy in one's home?
  6. Which amendment was covered in the case Mapp vs. Ohio
  7. Which amendment prevents the president from serving more than two terms
  8. Which amendment is known as the state's rights amendment?
  9. Which amendment was expanded during the case, Texas vs. Johnson
  10. God-given rights that cannot be taken away including life, liberty, and property
  11. Which amendment was covered in the case McDonald vs. Chicago
  12. The system of shared government between the states and federal government
  13. Which article covers the Executive Branch?
  14. Which group opposed the inclusion of the Supremacy Clause and the Necessary and Proper Clause to the Constitution?
Down
  1. Who breaks a tie in the U.S. Senate (the president of the senate)?
  2. What was the name of the compromise which helped establish the form of the legislative branch we have today.
  3. What constitutional principle was Hamilton writing about when he said that "ambition must be made to counter ambition?"
  4. Which amendment incorporates the bill of rights to the states?
  5. Which amendment was the only amendment to reverse a previous amendment?
  6. According the Article VII (7), how many states are required to ratify the Constitution?
  7. According to the Constitution, who has the power to declare war?
  8. Which article covers the Full Faith and Credit Clause?
  9. Which article explains how to amend or change the Constitution?
  10. Which amendment is considered the "safety net" of citizen's rights?
  11. Which article talks about how to ratify the Constitution?
  12. Which amendment has been used as an argument against the death penalty?
  13. Which article covers the Legislative Branch?
  14. Which article covers the Judicial Branch?
  15. Which article has the Supremacy Clause stated in it?

29 Clues: Which article covers the Judicial Branch? • Which article covers the Executive Branch? • Which article covers the Legislative Branch? • Which article has the Supremacy Clause stated in it? • Which amendment was covered in the case Mapp vs. Ohio • Which article covers the Full Faith and Credit Clause? • Which amendment is known as the state's rights amendment? • ...

GOVERNMENT 2019-07-15

GOVERNMENT crossword puzzle
Across
  1. THE RIGHT TO SPEAK FREELY
  2. THE FEW
  3. MAKES THE LAWS
  4. WITHOUT LAWS CHAOS WILL HAPPEN
  5. LOOSE INTERPRETATION
  6. ENFORCES THE LAW
  7. GOVERNMENT OF THE US
  8. RATIFY THE CONSTITUTION NOW
  9. LIFE, LIBERTY, AND HAPPINESS
Down
  1. JUDICIAL REVIEW
  2. DIVISION BETWEEN STATE AND FEDERAL GOV'T
  3. BILL OF RIGHTS
  4. RULED BY RELIGION
  5. WHAT IS ACTUALLY WRITTEN
  6. INTERPRETES THE LAW
  7. SEPARATION OF POWERS
  8. RULE BY A KING
  9. THE PEOPLE OWN PRODUCTION
  10. FATHER OF THE CONSTITUTION

19 Clues: THE FEW • BILL OF RIGHTS • MAKES THE LAWS • RULE BY A KING • JUDICIAL REVIEW • ENFORCES THE LAW • RULED BY RELIGION • INTERPRETES THE LAW • LOOSE INTERPRETATION • SEPARATION OF POWERS • GOVERNMENT OF THE US • WHAT IS ACTUALLY WRITTEN • THE RIGHT TO SPEAK FREELY • THE PEOPLE OWN PRODUCTION • FATHER OF THE CONSTITUTION • RATIFY THE CONSTITUTION NOW • LIFE, LIBERTY, AND HAPPINESS • ...

Primary Documents by Lucas Carneiro 2015-05-19

Primary Documents by Lucas Carneiro crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Amendment/ The right of 18 years old to vote.
  2. Amendment/ Gave women the right to vote.
  3. of Versailles/ Treaty that ended World War I and was extremely harsh on Germany.
  4. Amendment/ Created a graduated income tax.
  5. Amendment/ Required states to give citizenship to all citizens born in the Unites States and gave other basic civil rights.
  6. Bill of Rights/ Foundation for American government for freedoms such as freedom of speech and trial by trial by jury.
  7. of Independence/ Written mostly by Jefferson to list the grievances against Great Britain and to declare independence from Great Britain.
  8. Carta/ Major ideas found in the U.S. constitution of limiting the power to tax and right to a fair trial.
  9. Constitution/ A document outlining the basic form and rules of the U.S. government.
Down
  1. Amendment/ Ended poll taxes
  2. Amendment/ Provided direct election of senators.
  3. Amendment/ Gave African American men the right to vote.
  4. points/ Peace plan issues by Wilson that called for freedom of the seas, reduction of armaments and end to secret diplomacy.
  5. papers/ Essays written by James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay to support the ratification of the Constitution.
  6. Amendment/ Gave freedom to the slaves in all of the States.
  7. of Rights/ First ten amendments to the Constitution guaranteeing individual liberties and due process.
  8. of Confederation/ Document, which formed the first government of the U.S. near the end of the American Revolution.
  9. Doctrine/ Declaration by Truman to economically assist any country fighting.

18 Clues: Amendment/ Ended poll taxes • Amendment/ Gave women the right to vote. • Amendment/ Created a graduated income tax. • Amendment/ The right of 18 years old to vote. • Amendment/ Provided direct election of senators. • Amendment/ Gave African American men the right to vote. • Amendment/ Gave freedom to the slaves in all of the States. • ...

Struggles of a New Nation 2025-03-27

Struggles of a New Nation crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Hamilton's Plan, Funding and ________________
  2. Number of representatives is based on________
  3. Two houses
  4. Upper house
  5. First government; Articles of ____________
  6. Constitution City
  7. Not allowed in Northwest Territory
  8. Strict constitutionalist Thomas
  9. Checks and _____________
  10. Bill of ___________
Down
  1. Architect of the Constitution
  2. First president
  3. Lower house is elected by the _________
  4. Great or Connecticut
  5. Alien and ____________ Acts
  6. Agree to or approve the Constitution
  7. First state
  8. Whiskey Rebellion nearby city in PA
  9. First Treasury Secretary
  10. ________________ Rebellion in Massachusetts in 1787

20 Clues: Two houses • Upper house • First state • First president • Constitution City • Bill of ___________ • Great or Connecticut • First Treasury Secretary • Checks and _____________ • Alien and ____________ Acts • Architect of the Constitution • Strict constitutionalist Thomas • Not allowed in Northwest Territory • Whiskey Rebellion nearby city in PA • Agree to or approve the Constitution • ...

SZamora_Newscrosswordpuzzle 2022-02-02

SZamora_Newscrosswordpuzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. and Indian War:War over British expansion
  2. Locke: Believed that people have the right to overthrow an oppressive government
  3. Revolution Also called the bloodless rebellion
  4. I : Parliament forced him to sign petition of right
  5. Cromwell : The leader of the revolutionary force trying to overthrow King Charles I
  6. Civil War: A war within England over the absolute power of Charles I
  7. Continental Congress: Convened in Philadelphia
  8. II: The son of king Charles 1
  9. and Concord:"shot heard around the world"
  10. Massacre:British troops fire into a mob and kill five people
  11. of Independence:Thomas Jefferson wrote the first draft
  12. of Paris 1783:An agreement that reahced in September 1783
Down
  1. Continental Congress: Representatives from all other colonies that wrote the declaration of independence
  2. Rule: A republican form of government
  3. debt:Payments made after war
  4. I : Authorized new translation of the bible
  5. Bill of Rights: An act signed into law by 1689 by Mary and William.
  6. and William: The new monarchs that signed the bill of rights during the Glorious Revolution
  7. Revolution : Describes two different events
  8. Revolution: Caused by British restricted colonial governments.
  9. The period of time when king Charles 11 restored the monarchy
  10. Believed in seperation of church and state.
  11. Acts:The response to the Boston tea party
  12. I : Died in 1603
  13. Act:Taxed most printed materials
  14. of 1763:Ending the Pontiac rebellion
  15. Act:Law that gave east India company an advantage in the tea business

27 Clues: I : Died in 1603 • debt:Payments made after war • Act:Taxed most printed materials • II: The son of king Charles 1 • of 1763:Ending the Pontiac rebellion • Rule: A republican form of government • and Indian War:War over British expansion • Acts:The response to the Boston tea party • and Concord:"shot heard around the world" • ...

Crossword Puzzle 2024-05-08

Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. enforces laws
  2. and Balances
  3. Beliefs in the olden ways
  4. decides on the laws
  5. An introduction statement
  6. Government
  7. A change in documents
Down
  1. is a system of government
  2. The 4th president
  3. of Rights
  4. of Powers
  5. create laws

12 Clues: of Rights • of Powers • Government • create laws • and Balances • enforces laws • The 4th president • decides on the laws • A change in documents • is a system of government • Beliefs in the olden ways • An introduction statement

Semester review 2022-12-01

Semester review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Basic liberties and rights of all citizens are guaranteed in the Bill of Rights
  2. name for the national government
  3. wrote the pamphlet, Common Sense
  4. a legally recognized member of a country
  5. group that wanted a bill of rights added to the constitution
  6. organizations, institutions, and
  7. the branch that enforces the law
  8. one sided explanation/view of something
  9. of an argument where your position is
  10. presidential elections occur every ___ years
  11. principle stating that the people hold the power in our government, people hold this power with the ability to vote
  12. introduction to the Constitution
  13. leader of executive branch
  14. the branch that interprets the law
Down
  1. a candidate for election or for an honor or
  2. dispute between someone because you don't agree with something
  3. principle or ideal of just dealing or right action
  4. something that stops each branch of government form having too much power than the others
  5. part of an argument where your position is stated
  6. another
  7. _____ believed that a Government existed, among other things, to promote public good, and to protect the life, liberty, and property of its people.
  8. made up of individuals who organize to win elections, operate government, and influence public policy.
  9. ____is an important dutie to do at the age 18 and older
  10. highest federal court in the U.S
  11. government in which the people have the power
  12. all citizens of the U.S are ____
  13. the study of the rights and duties of citizenship
  14. is a system to characterize and classify different political positions in relation to
  15. pilgrims arrived here in the ____
  16. Persuasion technique to manipulate your
  17. alliance for combined action especially a temporary alliance of political parties forming a government or of states
  18. who exercise political authority over a group of people
  19. he believed that the success of a

33 Clues: another • leader of executive branch • name for the national government • wrote the pamphlet, Common Sense • highest federal court in the U.S • organizations, institutions, and • the branch that enforces the law • all citizens of the U.S are ____ • introduction to the Constitution • pilgrims arrived here in the ____ • he believed that the success of a • ...

Chapter 4 Review 2021-03-10

Chapter 4 Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. To abolish or annul.
  2. Section 15 deals in this type of rights.
  3. Ameliorate means to do this.
  4. Pierre Elliott Trudeau was a key player when the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms was _________ in the constitution.
  5. Section 9 of The Charter guarantees that people cannot be held for questioning, arrested, or kept in jail without _____ reason.
  6. Freedom of thought and expression is being referred to when one cites "freedom of the _____"
  7. Unable to be forfeited or transferred to another.
  8. Third party participants in a legal proceeding. "Friends of the court"
  9. First attempt to codify rights and freedoms across Canada (1960). (4 words)
  10. Passed by the United Nations in 1948, giving broad recognition to human rights.
  11. The Charter does not have jurisdiction to protect your rights if it does not involve the _______.
  12. Moving from province to province falls under this type of rights.
  13. Trudeau wanted to _______ the Constitution.
  14. The right to conduct one's affairs without interference from the government.
Down
  1. An area of authority - provincial, federal or municipal.
  2. One of our fundamental freedoms is the Freedom of _______ and Religion.
  3. Section 8 of The Charter protects against this type of search or seizure.
  4. Section 12 means that the government cannot treat or punish an individual in an unnecessarily ______ way.
  5. The Canadian Bill of Rights was a ________ statute and had no jurisdiction on provincial matters.
  6. Section 7 of The Charter declares that everyone has the right to ______, ______, and ______ of the person. (3 words)
  7. Voting falls under this type of rights.
  8. Sue Rodriguez is famous for fighting for her right to this. (2 words)
  9. The criteria for reasonable limits on Charter rights is known as the ______ Test.
  10. Section 33 of the Charter is also referred to as the ___________ clause.
  11. To take away or detract.
  12. Legal, moral or social entitlement that citizens can expect from the government.
  13. To put into effect.
  14. To prevail over or take priority over something else.

28 Clues: To put into effect. • To abolish or annul. • To take away or detract. • Ameliorate means to do this. • Voting falls under this type of rights. • Section 15 deals in this type of rights. • Trudeau wanted to _______ the Constitution. • Unable to be forfeited or transferred to another. • To prevail over or take priority over something else. • ...

48 2024-07-20

48 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Legislation's end product
  2. Ballot action
  3. Ceremony speech
  4. Proposed legislation
  5. Weaker government form
  6. Governor General
  7. Conservative color
  8. Standards in government
  9. Official investigation
  10. Provincial party
  11. Short for a party
  12. Parliamentary discussion
  13. Known Conservative MP
  14. Head of state
Down
  1. Party color
  2. Control type in House
  3. Legal forgiveness
  4. Symbol of approval
  5. Charter subject
  6. Senator in scandal
  7. Advisory body
  8. Worn by judges
  9. House officer
  10. Liberal color
  11. Federal auditor

25 Clues: Party color • Ballot action • Advisory body • House officer • Liberal color • Head of state • Worn by judges • Ceremony speech • Charter subject • Federal auditor • Governor General • Provincial party • Legal forgiveness • Short for a party • Symbol of approval • Senator in scandal • Conservative color • Proposed legislation • Control type in House • Known Conservative MP • Weaker government form • ...

Texas History: Civil War and Reconstruction 2023-03-06

Texas History: Civil War and Reconstruction crossword puzzle
Across
  1. What began when the Southern states seceded
  2. communities established by freedmen
  3. Day all slaves were finally freed in Texas
  4. Rule by an army
  5. What law did Abraham Lincoln pass that made slavery illegal
  6. President during Reconstruction
  7. Required enlistment of people into the military
  8. First State to secede
  9. Where Lee surrendered to Grant
Down
  1. Secret group of Southern Democrats that attacked African Americans
  2. A person who has been freed from slavery
  3. Laws that gave African American people second-class status
  4. President of USA
  5. Rights belonging to all citizens
  6. How did the Confederate States get readmitted into the Union
  7. A change made to a law, bill, or document
  8. President of CSA
  9. How did Abraham Lincoln die
  10. Reason many things were in short supply
  11. Refusal to sign a bill by the head of a government

20 Clues: Rule by an army • President of USA • President of CSA • First State to secede • How did Abraham Lincoln die • Where Lee surrendered to Grant • President during Reconstruction • Rights belonging to all citizens • communities established by freedmen • Reason many things were in short supply • A person who has been freed from slavery • A change made to a law, bill, or document • ...

Texas History: Civil War and Reconstruction 2023-03-06

Texas History: Civil War and Reconstruction crossword puzzle
Across
  1. What began when the Southern states seceded
  2. communities established by freedmen
  3. Day all slaves were finally freed in Texas
  4. Rule by an army
  5. What law did Abraham Lincoln pass that made slavery illegal
  6. President during Reconstruction
  7. Required enlistment of people into the military
  8. First State to secede
  9. Where Lee surrendered to Grant
Down
  1. Secret group of Southern Democrats that attacked African Americans
  2. A person who has been freed from slavery
  3. Laws that gave African American people second-class status
  4. President of USA
  5. Rights belonging to all citizens
  6. How did the Confederate States get readmitted into the Union
  7. A change made to a law, bill, or document
  8. President of CSA
  9. How did Abraham Lincoln die
  10. Reason many things were in short supply
  11. Refusal to sign a bill by the head of a government

20 Clues: Rule by an army • President of USA • President of CSA • First State to secede • How did Abraham Lincoln die • Where Lee surrendered to Grant • President during Reconstruction • Rights belonging to all citizens • communities established by freedmen • Reason many things were in short supply • A person who has been freed from slavery • A change made to a law, bill, or document • ...

Lewis Library 2024-02-05

Lewis Library crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Society, John Kenneth Galbraith Authored
  2. on Civil Rights, Collects discrimination information
  3. Boomers, Born in 1963.
  4. Seceded Democrat party in 1948.
  5. 34th President
  6. Affordable Family Homes Location
  7. Protecting rights of consumers
  8. Bill, Pays for Veterans Education
  9. Compliance with standards
  10. Man, Authored by William Whyte
  11. vs. Board of Education, no more segregation in schools.
  12. Dream, Hard work pays off
Down
  1. dependence on automobile
  2. joint venture
  3. Deal, Plan to increase minimum wage
  4. outlying district of a city
  5. Obsolescence, practice of designing breakable products
  6. system used in library.
  7. Salk, Vaccine for Polio inventor.
  8. corporation of independent business
  9. Spock, wrote Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care
  10. 37th President
  11. highway, connecting roads to go to all states
  12. Conservatism, modern republicanism

24 Clues: joint venture • 34th President • 37th President • Boomers, Born in 1963. • system used in library. • dependence on automobile • Compliance with standards • Dream, Hard work pays off • outlying district of a city • Protecting rights of consumers • Man, Authored by William Whyte • Seceded Democrat party in 1948. • Affordable Family Homes Location • Salk, Vaccine for Polio inventor. • ...

Civil Liberties and Rights Review Week 4 2022-09-18

Civil Liberties and Rights Review Week 4 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. amendment including no self incrimination, due process, no double jeopardy, being compensated for property
  2. compose the Judicial branch and interpret the Constitution in major cases
  3. said student speech that promotes drugs can be limited
  4. case that suggest student speech can be limited if it cases disturbance as in speech with sexual innuendo
  5. case that established students do not give up their speech when they enter the school doors
  6. protecting the individual from the government ex: free of press
  7. advocates that a Bill of Rights be added to the Constitution to protect individuals against the government
  8. free speech, press, assembly, petition and religion
  9. making sure that no groups or person is discriminated against because of a identity they have
  10. amendment maintaining that you are not required to quarter soldiers
  11. clause of 1st amendment that suggests the US government should not have a church that rules or have a preferred religion
  12. amendment that says all rights not given to national government belong to the state
  13. label of judge on Supreme Court supported by a Democratic president
  14. amendment which states you have the right to bear arms
Down
  1. person whose name is used to bring the charges of a case
  2. state where Jehovah Witnesses were arrested for proselytizing in 1940s
  3. first Constitution of the USA that did not include a Bill of Rights and also gave little power to the national government
  4. most recent justice appointed and confirmed to the Supreme Court
  5. clause of 1st amendment that suggests you should not be prohibited from practicing any part of your religion
  6. label of justice on Supreme court because of being appointed by Republican president
  7. advocates that t he Constitution be signed and give more power to the national government
  8. state that sued Amish families for removing their children from school in the 8th grade (Who won this case?)
  9. case that codified the right to privacy in regards to woman's right to an abortion
  10. person who the charges are brought against the accused
  11. the number of women on the 2022 Supreme Court. Name them ___________________________________________
  12. amendment that protects for those accused of crimes with the right to attorney and speedy and fair trial
  13. code of law used in the USA
  14. highest court in the US that hears original and appellate cases
  15. case that established that student writing can be censored by school administration before distribution
  16. amendment that said the civil liberties outlined in the Bill of Rights also applied to state government
  17. city that was not allowed to prohibit a church community from using animal sacrifices
  18. number of judges on the Supreme Court
  19. name of the first ten amendments that outline a person's rights

33 Clues: code of law used in the USA • number of judges on the Supreme Court • free speech, press, assembly, petition and religion • said student speech that promotes drugs can be limited • person who the charges are brought against the accused • amendment which states you have the right to bear arms • person whose name is used to bring the charges of a case • ...

Key Government Terms 2024-05-17

Key Government Terms crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A participatory member of a political community
  2. How many amendments are there in the Bill of Rights?
  3. The highest court in the United States
  4. When is the presidential election?
  5. A proposed law
  6. What is the number of representatives in the House of Representatives based off of?
  7. All people have the right to be treated fairly by the judicial system
  8. A change or addition to the Constitution
  9. The theory that groups are so strong that the government is weakened
  10. The duties a person owes to the government or other individuals
Down
  1. An opinion that commands the support of more than half the justices
  2. a political group of people that has similar beliefs
  3. A system of government in which the same territory is controlled by two levels of government
  4. What is the supreme law of the land?
  5. An organized group of people sharing common objectives who attempt to influence government policymakers through direct and indirect methods
  6. A command issued by the president that has the same power as a law
  7. Voters are limited to only voting for candidates in their own party
  8. What are individual rights and guarantees protected by the law
  9. government by the people
  10. How many roles does the president have?

20 Clues: A proposed law • government by the people • When is the presidential election? • What is the supreme law of the land? • The highest court in the United States • How many roles does the president have? • A change or addition to the Constitution • A participatory member of a political community • a political group of people that has similar beliefs • ...

Mid Term Review 2020-10-21

Mid Term Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Idea that people can replace a government if it doesn't support natural rights.
  2. Tranquility is another word for _______________.
  3. A government where the leader doesn't consider the rights of their people AT ALL
  4. Philosopher who talked about natural rights and the social contract
  5. Left Britain for the Americas, ship landed in wrong place, established the idea of self-government in the colonies
  6. 1215, first document to limit the monarch's power in England
  7. Under the Articles of Confederation, the US did not have a ____________ to enforce laws
  8. Philosopher who talked about the best government being one with three branches
  9. Under the Articles of Confederation, the US government could not pay _____because it couldn't require states to pay taxes.
Down
  1. King George III & Parliament charged the colonists __________ to help pay debt from the French & Indian War.
  2. Word to describe a king or queeen
  3. Posterity means __________ generations
  4. Introduction to the Constitution
  5. A grievance is a ____________
  6. First document in British history that ______________ the power of the king.
  7. Practice of having colonists feed and house British soldiers
  8. Rights that cannot be denied to people
  9. According to the Declaration of Independence, governments get their power from the __________ of the governed.
  10. Both the Magna Carta & English Bill of Rights guaranteed trial by __________

19 Clues: A grievance is a ____________ • Introduction to the Constitution • Word to describe a king or queeen • Posterity means __________ generations • Rights that cannot be denied to people • Tranquility is another word for _______________. • Practice of having colonists feed and house British soldiers • 1215, first document to limit the monarch's power in England • ...

Criminal justice 2025-09-23

Criminal justice crossword puzzle
Across
  1. gay murders
  2. ___ or alcohol is a tip of crime
  3. first U.S. ____ lad in 1910
  4. NFL player killed he’s ex wife
  5. ____ Holmes
  6. _____rights
  7. criminal take stuff for free
  8. a ___ is defined as any act that is contrary to legal code or law
  9. ____ by death
  10. Chinese first use to identify people
Down
  1. in love robber and murders
  2. pictures to keep track of criminals
  3. ___ of rights
  4. _____rule
  5. ___ law
  6. knows when your lying
  7. everything has it
  8. there are ___ types of crimes
  9. ___bundy

19 Clues: ___ law • ___bundy • _____rule • gay murders • ____ Holmes • _____rights • ___ of rights • ____ by death • everything has it • knows when your lying • in love robber and murders • first U.S. ____ lad in 1910 • criminal take stuff for free • there are ___ types of crimes • NFL player killed he’s ex wife • ___ or alcohol is a tip of crime • pictures to keep track of criminals • ...

Terms 2024-02-01

Terms crossword puzzle
Across
  1. rules or laws
  2. racial segregation trail
  3. promotion of buyers
  4. cherished
  5. President during ww2
  6. a wealthy place
  7. outskirts of cities
  8. multi industry co.
  9. conservatism private enterpritise
Down
  1. operating business
  2. indualviduality
  3. living stereotypical american way
  4. resonable deal that both get something out of it
  5. monitor civil rights
  6. large suburban housing
  7. democrats from southern states
  8. President that got kicked out of office
  9. bill help pay for things

18 Clues: cherished • rules or laws • indualviduality • a wealthy place • operating business • multi industry co. • promotion of buyers • outskirts of cities • monitor civil rights • President during ww2 • large suburban housing • racial segregation trail • bill help pay for things • democrats from southern states • living stereotypical american way • conservatism private enterpritise • ...

Women's History Month (Dearborn Newsletter) 2025-03-17

Women's History Month (Dearborn Newsletter) crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Author and women's rights activist who some may be "afraid of"
  2. Surname of the proposed replacement of Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill
  3. Mexican painter famous for her self portraits
  4. First deafblind person to earn a college degree
  5. Singer, songwriter, pianist, and activist Simone
  6. The ocean that Amelia Earhart flew across
  7. Prolific Egyptian queen
Down
  1. Marie Curie's favorite Imagine Dragons song?
  2. Women's rights advocate B. Anthony
  3. "The Epic of _______", one of the oldest stories, which happened to be written by a woman
  4. Louisa May Alcott's best selling book
  5. Important amendment for women's suffrage, or Adele's debut album
  6. British queen whose long reign constituted her own era
  7. French saint who led her army to victory in the 1400s
  8. Pakistani advocate for girls' education
  9. The B in R.B.G.
  10. Civil rights activist who refused to move on the bus
  11. Former Black Panther Party member and feminist icon Davis
  12. "Pride and Prejudice" author Austen
  13. Taylor Swift's 2012 album, featuring "22"

20 Clues: The B in R.B.G. • Prolific Egyptian queen • Women's rights advocate B. Anthony • "Pride and Prejudice" author Austen • Louisa May Alcott's best selling book • Pakistani advocate for girls' education • The ocean that Amelia Earhart flew across • Taylor Swift's 2012 album, featuring "22" • Marie Curie's favorite Imagine Dragons song? • ...

Civics crossword 2024-05-09

Civics crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. jeopardy,What are one of the rights protected by the 5th Amendment
  2. What is the legislative branch of the U.S. government?
  3. and house,What are the two chambers of the U.S. Congress?
  4. what president put in the new deal
  5. U.S. Constitution,What document establishes the framework of the U.S. government
  6. Supreme Court, What is the highest court in the U.S. judicial system
  7. Amendment, Which amendment guarantees equal protection and due process?
  8. Supreme Court,What is the power of judicial review?
  9. branches, How many branches of government are there?
  10. which president abolished slavery
Down
  1. and seizures, What does the 4th Amendment address?
  2. president,one of the key members of the executive branch.
  3. president,Who is the head of the executive branch
  4. who was the 44th president
  5. which president was fatally assassinated
  6. first president of the us
  7. are the Bill of Rights,first 10 amendments
  8. of the press, What is one of the rights protected by the First Amendment?
  9. what is one of amendments to the U.S. Constitution protect the right to vote?
  10. powers,What does the 10th Amendment address?

20 Clues: first president of the us • who was the 44th president • which president abolished slavery • what president put in the new deal • which president was fatally assassinated • are the Bill of Rights,first 10 amendments • powers,What does the 10th Amendment address? • president,Who is the head of the executive branch • and seizures, What does the 4th Amendment address? • ...

Bill or Rights 2024-01-17

Bill or Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. 5-criminals have rights too
  2. 6-you can have public trial with an impartial judge
  3. 4-police can't search your home or property without a warrant
  4. 2-you can have guns in your home
  5. 10-states have all the powers not listed in the constitution
  6. the date that they were all ratified on
Down
  1. 1-you have the right to petition, assembly, religion, speech and press
  2. 9-rights not listed are still under government protection
  3. 8-you get a fair punishment
  4. 7-something having to do money and court cases
  5. 3-the government can't make you house soldiers in times of peace

11 Clues: 5-criminals have rights too • 8-you get a fair punishment • 2-you can have guns in your home • the date that they were all ratified on • 7-something having to do money and court cases • 6-you can have public trial with an impartial judge • 9-rights not listed are still under government protection • 10-states have all the powers not listed in the constitution • ...

kaydn storie puzzle 2022-01-21

kaydn storie puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Miaranda Rights
  2. peaceful assembly
  3. Some consider cruel and unusual punishment
  4. was created March 4th, 1789
  5. the bill of rights are part of this
  6. Listed in the first Amendment
Down
  1. right to bare arms
  2. A change or revision to the constitution
  3. do not have to house soliders
  4. right to a speedy and ______ ______
  5. A document signed by the judge

11 Clues: Miaranda Rights • peaceful assembly • right to bare arms • was created March 4th, 1789 • do not have to house soliders • Listed in the first Amendment • A document signed by the judge • right to a speedy and ______ ______ • the bill of rights are part of this • A change or revision to the constitution • Some consider cruel and unusual punishment

Constitutional Crossword 2025-09-12

Constitutional Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. We, the
  2. The first ten Amendments are called what?
  3. The Branch that interprets law
  4. What is a change to the Constitution?
  5. The other house of congress, based on population
  6. The main section of the Constitution before the amendments
  7. What article focuses on the Legislative Branch?
  8. The power of the President to reject a bill
  9. How many amendments are there?
Down
  1. What Article focuses on how to change the Constitution?
  2. Head of the Executive Branch
  3. A right protected by the Constitution
  4. ...and balances
  5. One of the two houses of congress, each state gets two members
  6. What Article focuses on the Executive Branch?
  7. The Legislative Branch of the United States
  8. What Article focuses on the Judicial Branch?

17 Clues: We, the • ...and balances • Head of the Executive Branch • The Branch that interprets law • How many amendments are there? • A right protected by the Constitution • What is a change to the Constitution? • The first ten Amendments are called what? • The Legislative Branch of the United States • The power of the President to reject a bill • ...

Vocabulary Crossword 2022-02-04

Vocabulary Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the supreme court applies the bill of rights to the states through due process
  2. prosecution of a crime that someone has already pled guilty for
  3. orally spreading false information
  4. powers shared by the federal and state governments
  5. publishing false information with the intent to harm
  6. a literal approach to interpreting the U.S constitution.
  7. basic freedoms guaranteed under the U.S constitution.
  8. statements made under oath relating to someone being guilty of a crime
  9. hearing a case for the first time
  10. power is divided between a central government and smaller regional governments.
Down
  1. a flexible approach to interpreting the U.S constitution
  2. the power of the president to reject a bill and send it back to congress
  3. the principal that no person can be deprived of life.
  4. the power of the courts to declare laws and executive acts.
  5. a representative political system in which authority comes from the people.
  6. judges and courts that are separate from other branches of government.
  7. a decision by a court to provide an example for future decisions
  8. an attempt to prevent publication or broadcast of materials
  9. each branch of government can limit the power of other branches
  10. equal rights and treatment granted under the law.

20 Clues: hearing a case for the first time • orally spreading false information • equal rights and treatment granted under the law. • powers shared by the federal and state governments • publishing false information with the intent to harm • the principal that no person can be deprived of life. • basic freedoms guaranteed under the U.S constitution. • ...

Groberson Chapter 1 2013-06-04

Groberson Chapter 1 crossword puzzle
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  1. California Penal ____
  2. Rape is a ____
  3. Fairness is a/an ___ goal.
  4. ___ process
  5. Court's authority or power
  6. A ____ goal is to prevent crime.
  7. Judicial ____
  8. ___ law
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  1. ___ Charta
  2. An abstract goal.
  3. Code of ____.
  4. ___ laws were used to prevent businesses from being open on Sundays.
  5. Petty theft is normally a ____.
  6. Law and order is a/an ___ goal.
  7. Bill of ____.
  8. ____ Conquest
  9. Justice Oliver Wendell ____

17 Clues: ___ law • ___ Charta • ___ process • Code of ____. • Bill of ____. • ____ Conquest • Judicial ____ • Rape is a ____ • An abstract goal. • California Penal ____ • Fairness is a/an ___ goal. • Court's authority or power • Justice Oliver Wendell ____ • Petty theft is normally a ____. • Law and order is a/an ___ goal. • A ____ goal is to prevent crime. • ...

Revolutions 2018-02-05

Revolutions crossword puzzle
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  1. This Latin American leader was influenced by the American & French Revolution
  2. He wanted people to understand Common Sense so he wrote it in straightforward language
  3. Bolivar created independence but became this "solitary" leader
  4. American founding documents were influenced by the...
  5. 3 branches separation
  6. This Enlightenment ideal influenced leaders during the French Rev
  7. A positive effect of Napoleon was the abolition of this feudal servitude
  8. List of American complaints
  9. This country did not have a smooth transition of power
  10. Some power to state & some power to national government
  11. The Declaration & Bill of Rights limits government...
  12. The American wanted to change an unjust___________
  13. Bolivar challenged this European country
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  1. After Napoleon conquered Spain Latin American countries began to seek...
  2. This revolution wanted increased citizen participation in government
  3. This was the "final straw" prior to the French Revolution
  4. This congress wanted international cooperation
  5. The first Haitian President
  6. This idea of people, based on similar ideas is one reason for the Age of Revolutions
  7. These liberties are protected by the Bill of Rights
  8. There was ______________ to both revolutions.
  9. Makes sure no one branch becomes powerful
  10. Government that elect representatives to make laws
  11. The leaders of this revolution acted more decisively
  12. Introduced the ideas of the French Rev to other countries

25 Clues: 3 branches separation • The first Haitian President • List of American complaints • Bolivar challenged this European country • Makes sure no one branch becomes powerful • There was ______________ to both revolutions. • This congress wanted international cooperation • Government that elect representatives to make laws • The American wanted to change an unjust___________ • ...

Vocabulary Crossword 2022-02-04

Vocabulary Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the supreme court applies the bill of rights to the states through due process
  2. prosecution of a crime that someone has already pled guilty for
  3. orally spreading false information
  4. powers shared by the federal and state governments
  5. publishing false information with the intent to harm
  6. a literal approach to interpreting the U.S constitution.
  7. basic freedoms guaranteed under the U.S constitution.
  8. statements made under oath relating to someone being guilty of a crime
  9. hearing a case for the first time
  10. power is divided between a central government and smaller regional governments.
Down
  1. a flexible approach to interpreting the U.S constitution
  2. the power of the president to reject a bill and send it back to congress
  3. the principal that no person can be deprived of life.
  4. the power of the courts to declare laws and executive acts.
  5. a representative political system in which authority comes from the people.
  6. judges and courts that are separate from other branches of government.
  7. a decision by a court to provide an example for future decisions
  8. an attempt to prevent publication or broadcast of materials
  9. each branch of government can limit the power of other branches
  10. equal rights and treatment granted under the law.

20 Clues: hearing a case for the first time • orally spreading false information • equal rights and treatment granted under the law. • powers shared by the federal and state governments • publishing false information with the intent to harm • the principal that no person can be deprived of life. • basic freedoms guaranteed under the U.S constitution. • ...

US History 2015-02-10

US History crossword puzzle
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  1. "I have a Dream"
  2. Popular political party during the great Depression
  3. Cuba threatened the US with what type of weapons
  4. President Wilson agreed to repeal this Act
  5. Allies of the US during Korean War 1950
  6. Civil Right Act of 1964 (President)
  7. Founding member of National Association for the advancement of Colored People-NAACP
  8. Said, "I'm not a crook"
  9. Orville and Wilber Wright built first_________.
Down
  1. President who died in 1962
  2. Act that threatened individual freedoms
  3. From Washington DC to New Orleans (Congress of Racial Equality)
  4. Ended in 1945
  5. Refused to give up seat on bus
  6. Voting Rights Act 1965 (President)
  7. russian spies
  8. Father of the Bill of rights
  9. Father of Constitution

18 Clues: Ended in 1945 • russian spies • "I have a Dream" • Father of Constitution • Said, "I'm not a crook" • President who died in 1962 • Father of the Bill of rights • Refused to give up seat on bus • Voting Rights Act 1965 (President) • Civil Right Act of 1964 (President) • Act that threatened individual freedoms • Allies of the US during Korean War 1950 • ...

Texas History: Civil War and Reconstruction 2023-03-06

Texas History: Civil War and Reconstruction crossword puzzle
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  1. What began when the Southern states seceded
  2. communities established by freedmen
  3. Day all slaves were finally freed in Texas
  4. Rule by an army
  5. What law did Abraham Lincoln pass that made slavery illegal
  6. President during Reconstruction
  7. Required enlistment of people into the military
  8. First State to secede
  9. Where Lee surrendered to Grant
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  1. Secret group of Southern Democrats that attacked African Americans
  2. A person who has been freed from slavery
  3. Laws that gave African American people second-class status
  4. President of USA
  5. Rights belonging to all citizens
  6. How did the Confederate States get readmitted into the Union
  7. A change made to a law, bill, or document
  8. President of CSA
  9. How did Abraham Lincoln die
  10. Reason many things were in short supply
  11. Refusal to sign a bill by the head of a government

20 Clues: Rule by an army • President of USA • President of CSA • First State to secede • How did Abraham Lincoln die • Where Lee surrendered to Grant • President during Reconstruction • Rights belonging to all citizens • communities established by freedmen • Reason many things were in short supply • A person who has been freed from slavery • A change made to a law, bill, or document • ...

Cairo Puzzle 2022-01-21

Cairo Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Miaranda Rights
  2. peaceful assembly
  3. Some consider cruel and unusual punishment
  4. was created March 4th, 1789
  5. the bill of rights are part of this
  6. Listed in the first Amendment
Down
  1. right to bare arms
  2. A change or revision to the constitution
  3. do not have to house soliders
  4. right to a speedy and ______ ______
  5. A document signed by the judge

11 Clues: Miaranda Rights • peaceful assembly • right to bare arms • was created March 4th, 1789 • do not have to house soliders • Listed in the first Amendment • A document signed by the judge • right to a speedy and ______ ______ • the bill of rights are part of this • A change or revision to the constitution • Some consider cruel and unusual punishment

Constitutional Convention Crossword 2025-12-05

Constitutional Convention Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. What the south wanted slaves to count for
  2. Patrick Henry,Thomas Jefferson, George Mason
  3. Plan made for the small population states
  4. Legislative, judicial, executive
  5. president of the convention
  6. John Jay, Hamilton, James Madison
  7. What the north wanted slaves to count for
  8. Both sides give up something
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  1. Author of the bill of rights
  2. First set of amendments to the constitution
  3. Plan made for the large population states
  4. the state that didn't show us to the convention
  5. country government
  6. Creator of the Great Compromise
  7. Popular sovereignty, federalism,separation of powers,checks and balances, individual rights,republicanism, limited gov

15 Clues: country government • president of the convention • Author of the bill of rights • Both sides give up something • Creator of the Great Compromise • Legislative, judicial, executive • John Jay, Hamilton, James Madison • Plan made for the large population states • What the south wanted slaves to count for • Plan made for the small population states • ...