bill of rights Crossword Puzzles

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"
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  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" • ...

Gov Final 2021-01-14

Gov Final crossword puzzle
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  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
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  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 • ...

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
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  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

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.
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  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
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  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. Rules created by governments
  2. Act of looking carefully
  3. Right to personal matters
  4. To take into custody
  5. Express disapproval publicly
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  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

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
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  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
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  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 • ...

Bill of Rights Quiz 2021-11-17

Bill of Rights Quiz crossword puzzle
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  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
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  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

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
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  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. • ...

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
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  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 • ...

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.
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  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? • ...

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
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  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 • ...

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

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
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  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 • ...

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.
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  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. • ...

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
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  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 • ...

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
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  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 _______" • ...

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
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  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 • ...

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
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  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 • ...

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 • ...

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
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  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 • ...

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 • ...

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 • ...

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" • ...

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 • ...

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? • ...

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. • ...

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 • ...

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 • ...

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 • ...

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

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 • ...

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 • ...

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 • ...

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 • ...

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. • ...

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. • ...

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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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? • ...

Constitutional Crossword 2025-09-12

Constitutional Crossword crossword puzzle
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  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?
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  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
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  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.
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  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. • ...

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
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  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. • ...

kaydn storie puzzle 2022-01-21

kaydn storie puzzle crossword puzzle
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  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

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. • ...

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 • ...

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_________.
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  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 • ...

Cairo Puzzle 2022-01-21

Cairo Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  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

Bill of Rights, Laws, Pursuit of Justice 2023-10-05

Bill of Rights, Laws, Pursuit of Justice crossword puzzle
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  1. acts declaring, commanding, or prohibiting something
  2. Deals with the regulation and enforcement of rights
  3. Protection against self incrimination
  4. Protection against unreasonable search and seizure
  5. non-criminal suits brought to protect or preserve a civil or private right
  6. Murder, rape, arson, forgery
  7. remedial or preventative
  8. Theft, minor assault and battery, or possession
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  1. Highest source of law
  2. The first eight Amendments of the Constitution
  3. Right to trial by jury if argument is over more than
  4. Laws established by agencies like the IRS, Social Security Administration
  5. applies to all active-duty, reserve & Guard, and retired military personnel.
  6. Right to confront witnesses against him/her
  7. Protection against Cruel and unusual punishment
  8. law made of judicial opinions and precedents

16 Clues: Highest source of law • remedial or preventative • Murder, rape, arson, forgery • Protection against self incrimination • Right to confront witnesses against him/her • law made of judicial opinions and precedents • The first eight Amendments of the Constitution • Protection against Cruel and unusual punishment • Theft, minor assault and battery, or possession • ...

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 • ...

Are We to Be a Nation? 2/20/2022 2022-02-20

Are We to Be a Nation? 2/20/2022 crossword puzzle
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  1. what was the new nation? 52:43
  2. who drafted the Bill of Rights?
  3. how tall was James Madison 27:32
  4. people were afraid the government would get too much _____ 38:30
  5. does the constitution become the law of the land? 47:27
  6. when was the new constitution made public? 33:40
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  1. what were the people who opposed the constitution called? 38:17
  2. how did people feel at the idea of this new constitution? 35:18
  3. what is one right on the Bill of Rights?
  4. why did the leaders go to Philadelphia? 26:08
  5. how many states most vote for the constitution to be the law of the land? 42:21
  6. when did celebrated leaders from the states come to Philadelphia? 25:51
  7. what would be a way to describe James Madison
  8. when did Shay's rebellion happen 24:00

14 Clues: what was the new nation? 52:43 • who drafted the Bill of Rights? • how tall was James Madison 27:32 • when did Shay's rebellion happen 24:00 • what is one right on the Bill of Rights? • why did the leaders go to Philadelphia? 26:08 • what would be a way to describe James Madison • when was the new constitution made public? 33:40 • ...

Chapter 19 Crossword 2014-01-12

Chapter 19 Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Crusading Journalist
  2. A ban on alcohol in the early 1900s
  3. To put a bill before a state legislature
  4. War secretary for Roosevelt
  5. Protecting natural resources
  6. Met with president Woodrow Wilson about women's rights
  7. Someone who fights for women rights
  8. Took surprising pictures of life in the slums
  9. Cheated NYC out of over $100 million
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  1. Where world war 1 started in 1914
  2. Spoke the evils of alcohol
  3. Became president at 42
  4. Murder by mob
  5. Protected nature area
  6. Helped found the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama
  7. Was governor of New Jersey
  8. When voters choose their party's candidate
  9. Was shot at a fair in Buffalo in NY
  10. Country that was under revolution that cause many immigrants arrival
  11. Wrote the novel The Jungle
  12. Means "Coated with a thin layer of gold paint"
  13. Someone who tried to destroy monopolies and trusts
  14. Women's rights to vote

23 Clues: Murder by mob • Crusading Journalist • Protected nature area • Became president at 42 • Women's rights to vote • Spoke the evils of alcohol • Was governor of New Jersey • Wrote the novel The Jungle • War secretary for Roosevelt • Protecting natural resources • Where world war 1 started in 1914 • A ban on alcohol in the early 1900s • Was shot at a fair in Buffalo in NY • ...

chapter 2 2019-09-27

chapter 2 crossword puzzle
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  1. rights the rights of citizen, freedom
  2. was established by the Constitution of 1787 and is composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
  3. or moral strength or power.
  4. natural justice
  5. voluntary
  6. rights it is important for all animals or even living beings to have out of natural law.
  7. (something) by means of ropes and pulleys.
  8. formal written enactment of a legislative authority
  9. or commitment of a subordinate to a superior or of an individual to a group or cause.
  10. rousing or uplifting song identified with a particular group, body, or cause.
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  1. (a fact, event, or situation) back into one's mind; remember.
  2. felipe the song writer who write our national anthem
  3. the action or manner of governing
  4. body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed.
  5. is a heavily-armed, highly organised force primarily intended for warfare, also known collectively as armed forces.
  6. of rights the first ten amendments to the US Constitution, ratified in 1791 and guaranteeing such rights as the freedoms of speech, assembly, and worship.
  7. formal and organized choice by vote of a person for a political office or other position.
  8. code should never be carried flat or horizontally, but always aloft and free.
  9. a repeating design
  10. to direct or to influence other

20 Clues: voluntary • natural justice • a repeating design • or moral strength or power. • to direct or to influence other • the action or manner of governing • rights the rights of citizen, freedom • (something) by means of ropes and pulleys. • formal written enactment of a legislative authority • felipe the song writer who write our national anthem • ...

1949-1999 Canada 2021-04-06

1949-1999 Canada crossword puzzle
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  1. What adjective is used to describe the Quebec Revolution?
  2. territories Which territory was this new territory formerly a part of?
  3. First name of the man who scored the summit-series's winning goal.
  4. This bill guaranteed civil rights and _ to all Canadians
  5. Last name of the man that earned a nobel peace prize in November 1956
  6. Name of the first nation that fought for their land in July 1990
  7. How many Anik Satellites were launched between 1972 and 1975
  8. Which territory was formed in 1999?
  9. The Canadian bill of _ was passed August 10, 1960
  10. The name of the act that ended British legislature over Canada
  11. Which seaway was opened in April 1959?
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  1. Quebecois Provincial party that was in control before the liberals took over in 1960
  2. Location of the fighting between a first nation and police in July 1990
  3. A free trade agreement came into effect with which country in January 1989?
  4. In which month was the New Canadian Flag officially used?
  5. This provincial party was _
  6. What city did Terry Fox begin his run in?
  7. The name of the world's first geostationary domestic satellite
  8. The _ Accord was rejected in 1992 by National Referendum
  9. Leader of the Liberals in the 1960 Quebec Election

20 Clues: This provincial party was _ • Which territory was formed in 1999? • Which seaway was opened in April 1959? • What city did Terry Fox begin his run in? • The Canadian bill of _ was passed August 10, 1960 • Leader of the Liberals in the 1960 Quebec Election • This bill guaranteed civil rights and _ to all Canadians • ...

1949-1999 Canada 2021-04-06

1949-1999 Canada crossword puzzle
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  1. The name of the act that ended British legislature over Canada
  2. Which territory was formed in 1999?
  3. The Canadian bill of _ was passed August 10, 1960
  4. What adjective is used to describe the Quebec Revolution?
  5. In which month was the New Canadian Flag officially used?
  6. Which territory was this new territory formerly a part of?
  7. The name of the world's first geostationary domestic satellite
  8. A free trade agreement came into effect with which country in January 1989?
  9. Location of the fighting between a first nation and police in July 1990
  10. First name of the man who scored the summit-series's winning goal.
  11. This bill guaranteed civil rights and _ to all Canadians
  12. Leader of the Liberals in the 1960 Quebec Election
  13. Name of the first nation that fought for their land in July 1990
  14. The _ Accord was rejected in 1992 by National Referendum
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  1. This provincial party was _
  2. How many Anik Satellites were launched between 1972 and 1975
  3. Last name of the man that earned a nobel peace prize in November 1956
  4. What city did Terry Fox begin his run in?
  5. Quebecois Provincial party that was in control before the liberals took over in 1960
  6. Which seaway was opened in April 1959?

20 Clues: This provincial party was _ • Which territory was formed in 1999? • Which seaway was opened in April 1959? • What city did Terry Fox begin his run in? • The Canadian bill of _ was passed August 10, 1960 • Leader of the Liberals in the 1960 Quebec Election • This bill guaranteed civil rights and _ to all Canadians • ...

Important Times\People In History 2017-05-19

Important Times\People In History crossword puzzle
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  1. an american internal conflict war
  2. comander of the confederate army
  3. Madison the 4th president
  4. the 16th president
  5. the man on the dollar bill
  6. african american abolitionist
  7. 2nd president
  8. war causes by states rights
  9. removed slaves west of the mississippi river
  10. a compromise southern slaves and nothern free soldiers
  11. the 18th president
  12. democratic senator
  13. father of liberalism
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  1. american founding father
  2. 1st man shot in the boston massacre
  3. puritan english reformer
  4. secretary of treasure
  5. the purchase of louisiana in 1803
  6. turning point in the east
  7. turning point in the west
  8. soldier in the union army
  9. the 17th president
  10. american political activist
  11. african american woman who fought for women rights
  12. woman abolitionist and author

25 Clues: 2nd president • the 16th president • the 17th president • the 18th president • democratic senator • father of liberalism • secretary of treasure • american founding father • puritan english reformer • Madison the 4th president • turning point in the east • turning point in the west • soldier in the union army • the man on the dollar bill • war causes by states rights • ...

Important Times\People In History 2017-05-19

Important Times\People In History crossword puzzle
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  1. soldier in the union army
  2. american founding father
  3. secretary of treasure
  4. the 16th president
  5. the man on the dollar bill
  6. an american internal conflict war
  7. woman abolitionist and author
  8. comander of the confederate army
  9. turning point in the east
  10. democratic senator
  11. Madison the 4th president
  12. the 18th president
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  1. a compromise southern slaves and nothern free soldiers
  2. father of liberalism
  3. american political activist
  4. puritan english reformer
  5. 2nd president
  6. african american woman who fought for women rights
  7. removed slaves west of the mississippi river
  8. war causes by states rights
  9. the 17th president
  10. african american abolitionist
  11. turning point in the west
  12. the purchase of louisiana in 1803
  13. 1st man shot in the boston massacre

25 Clues: 2nd president • the 16th president • the 17th president • democratic senator • the 18th president • father of liberalism • secretary of treasure • puritan english reformer • american founding father • soldier in the union army • turning point in the west • turning point in the east • Madison the 4th president • the man on the dollar bill • american political activist • ...

government words By:Dylan Murphy 2013-11-06

government words By:Dylan Murphy crossword puzzle
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  1. Fixing something
  2. You hold the power over the government
  3. who makes the laws
  4. the leader of this nation
  5. what protects our freedom
  6. the right to vote
  7. state must respect your rights
Down
  1. people bound together by the covenant
  2. someone who speaks for a group
  3. what the constitution protects
  4. the judges
  5. When the president says no to a bill

12 Clues: the judges • Fixing something • the right to vote • who makes the laws • the leader of this nation • what protects our freedom • someone who speaks for a group • what the constitution protects • state must respect your rights • When the president says no to a bill • people bound together by the covenant • You hold the power over the government

Constitution and bill of rights 2023-10-26

Constitution and bill of rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The first ten amendments to the Constitution.
  2. The Father of the Constitution.
  3. The Supreme Law of the United States.
  4. The Constitution has this many articles
Down
  1. The branch of government responsible for making laws.
  2. The Second Amendment guarantees the right to bear.
  3. The branch of government responsible for interpreting laws.
  4. The number of amendments in the Bill of Rights.
  5. The Preamble begins with "We the..."
  6. The President's official residence.
  7. The President's term length.
  8. The number of U.S. Senators from each state.

12 Clues: The President's term length. • The Father of the Constitution. • The President's official residence. • The Preamble begins with "We the..." • The Supreme Law of the United States. • The Constitution has this many articles • The number of U.S. Senators from each state. • The first ten amendments to the Constitution. • The number of amendments in the Bill of Rights. • ...

Bill of Rights/U.S. Constitution 2024-04-11

Bill of Rights/U.S. Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Considered the "Father of the Constitution"
  2. Didn't want to sign the constitution
  3. No double jeopardy
  4. A plan introduced by William Paterson
  5. Agreed to sign the constitution
  6. Anti-Federalist didn't sign the Constitution until this was added
Down
  1. One of the branches not added in the AOC, Virginia's court system
  2. A advisory body made up of the heads of the 15 executive departments.
  3. What were votes based off in the Virginia Plan?
  4. Right to bear arms
  5. The president of the Constitutional Convention
  6. The number of amendments in the Bill of Rights

12 Clues: Right to bear arms • No double jeopardy • Agreed to sign the constitution • Didn't want to sign the constitution • A plan introduced by William Paterson • Considered the "Father of the Constitution" • The president of the Constitutional Convention • The number of amendments in the Bill of Rights • What were votes based off in the Virginia Plan? • ...

Unit 4 Bill of Rights 2024-11-13

Unit 4 Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Printing lies about a person
  2. Following all legal procedures
  3. Freedom to think or act without fear
  4. Reviews evidence against the accused
  5. Right of the government to take property for public good
Down
  1. Cannot be charged for same crime twice
  2. Court order to search or seize
  3. Payment to free from jail before a trial
  4. Lying about a person
  5. Government attempts to edit the press
  6. Formal charges after a grand jury
  7. A formal request

12 Clues: A formal request • Lying about a person • Printing lies about a person • Court order to search or seize • Following all legal procedures • Formal charges after a grand jury • Freedom to think or act without fear • Reviews evidence against the accused • Government attempts to edit the press • Cannot be charged for same crime twice • Payment to free from jail before a trial • ...

AP GOV 3rd Nine Weeks Review 2021-03-07

AP GOV 3rd Nine Weeks Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. process of learning political beliefs
  2. clause promising certain actions must take place before your natural rights are taken away
  3. decided in Plessy v. Ferguson, but overturned in Brown v. Board
  4. act protecting those with disabilities in public places by ensuring their accommodations are met
  5. policies that are meant to prevent discrimination, providing everyone with their civil liberties
  6. poll used to repeatedly check opinions over time
  7. subset of the population used to represent the whole
  8. amendment that protects us against unreasonable search and seizure
  9. process of applying the Bill of Rights to the states
  10. first ten amendments
  11. censorship; government is not allowed to do this
  12. ideology that believes the primary purpose of government is to promote equality for all, especially in economic affairs
  13. ideology puts emphasis on individualism and limited government
  14. guarantees equal education opportunities for boys and girls in higher education
  15. done with leaving the voting station
  16. a poll is considered this if it has at least 1500 participants, random sample, and a margin of error of about 3%
  17. combined political attitudes held by individuals in the same culture, often explain the structures of government
  18. clause used to make the decision in Engel v. Vitale
  19. person's beliefs about the goals and outcomes of government
Down
  1. prohibited by the Fifth Amendment; cannot be tried for the same crime twice
  2. clause allowing individuals to practice their religion without government interference so long as it does not break the law
  3. clause used to justify Brown v. Board decision and other civil rights policies
  4. taxing and spending, controlled by Congress and the President
  5. only limit to affirmative action according to the Supreme Court
  6. ideology that believes in minimal government involvement in all situations
  7. amendment delegating power to the states
  8. done to monitor public opinion
  9. prohibits illegally obtained evidence to be used in court
  10. amendment used to make the decision in Miranda v. Arizona
  11. amendment protecting the freedom of speech, press, religion, petition, and assembly
  12. expected difference of poll results and the actual opinions held by the population
  13. economic theory supported by cutting government taxing
  14. amendment with the Equal Protection and Due Process clause
  15. economic theory supported by big government spending on social programs
  16. giving racial preferences to persons applying for jobs and university
  17. controlled by the Fed, dealing with the supply of money available to the public
  18. promise of protections found in the Bill of Rights
  19. amendment used to make decision in Roe v. Wade because the Bill of Rights is not exhaustive
  20. amendment gives us the right to a speedy trial, counsel and jury.

39 Clues: first ten amendments • done to monitor public opinion • done with leaving the voting station • process of learning political beliefs • amendment delegating power to the states • poll used to repeatedly check opinions over time • censorship; government is not allowed to do this • promise of protections found in the Bill of Rights • ...

Constitution and Bill of Rights 2020-09-28

Constitution and Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. makes laws
  2. means the people rule
  3. first 10 ammendments of the Constitution
  4. establishes a system of Federalism
  5. head of the executive branch
Down
  1. reviews the way laws are applied
  2. name of one house in Congress
  3. what do the people give the government
  4. carries out laws
  5. father of the Constitution
  6. of representatives name of one house in Congress
  7. how many houses in Congress

12 Clues: makes laws • carries out laws • means the people rule • father of the Constitution • how many houses in Congress • head of the executive branch • name of one house in Congress • reviews the way laws are applied • establishes a system of Federalism • what do the people give the government • first 10 ammendments of the Constitution • of representatives name of one house in Congress

Knowing The Bill Of Rights 2014-01-12

Knowing The Bill Of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. something owned
  2. forbidden by law
  3. a statement that is added to or revises or improves a proposal or document
  4. go against, as of rules and laws
  5. a national legislative assembly
Down
  1. request formally and in writing
  2. the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
  3. get people together
  4. a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
  5. set aside for the use of a particular person or party
  6. permission to do something
  7. the taking possession of something by legal process

12 Clues: something owned • forbidden by law • get people together • permission to do something • request formally and in writing • a national legislative assembly • go against, as of rules and laws • a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune • the taking possession of something by legal process • set aside for the use of a particular person or party • ...

Important Times\People In History 2017-05-19

Important Times\People In History crossword puzzle
Across
  1. 2nd president
  2. puritan english reformer
  3. the 17th president
  4. the 16th president
  5. african american woman who fought for women rights
  6. soldier in the union army
  7. Madison the 4th president
  8. comander of the confederate army
  9. an american internal conflict war
  10. war causes by states rights
  11. turning point in the west
  12. a compromise southern slaves and nothern free soldiers
  13. woman abolitionist and author
Down
  1. father of liberalism
  2. the 18th president
  3. american founding father
  4. democratic senator
  5. removed slaves west of the mississippi river
  6. 1st man shot in the boston massacre
  7. secretary of treasure
  8. turning point in the east
  9. the purchase of louisiana in 1803
  10. american political activist
  11. african american abolitionist
  12. the man on the dollar bill

25 Clues: 2nd president • the 18th president • democratic senator • the 17th president • the 16th president • father of liberalism • secretary of treasure • american founding father • puritan english reformer • soldier in the union army • turning point in the east • Madison the 4th president • turning point in the west • the man on the dollar bill • war causes by states rights • ...

history 2022-09-11

history crossword puzzle
Across
  1. bill of rights
  2. t
  3. l
  4. w
  5. h
Down
  1. hi
  2. g
  3. hi
  4. r
  5. marbury v madison
  6. hi
  7. g

12 Clues: g • t • r • l • w • h • g • hi • hi • hi • bill of rights • marbury v madison

Ch. 5-6 U.S. History 2018-02-16

Ch. 5-6 U.S. History crossword puzzle
Across
  1. citizens have to pay these
  2. political action committees
  3. Due ___________ protects the rights of the accused
  4. Americans have the right to _________ and make new laws
  5. the government can _____ you if there is evidence
  6. King ______ had his head chopped off
  7. Thomas ________, a great leader
  8. The Fourth Amendment prohibits illegal _________.
  9. all citizens get this when they're arrested
  10. The ______ Revolution was bloody and violent
  11. Immigrants can pass tests to become a ________ citizen
  12. Henry _____, secretary of war
  13. the 8th amendment gives us the right to have _____
  14. Washington ____ would become the new capital
  15. African American surveyor; helped plan D.C.
  16. a great founding father, wrote Bill of Rights
  17. Our government has a clear Separation of ________.
  18. New _______ was our original capital
  19. _______ Treaty between US and Britain
Down
  1. Washington America's first President
  2. "it's ________ cried the juror in the move!
  3. America came out of the war with a lot of ______.
  4. John _______, our second President
  5. Cruel and unusual _________ are unconstitutional
  6. the Bill of Rights are the first ____ amendments
  7. Join an ________ group and help make changes
  8. everything Washington did set a _______.
  9. the government can ______ illegal immigrants
  10. Congress can vote to ________ the President
  11. farmers didn't like to get taxed on this!
  12. early America was mostly
  13. Freedom of ______ is the best!
  14. The Whiskey ________
  15. Hamilton wanted a National ___________.
  16. The President's closest and trusted advisors
  17. The President can ______ laws from Congress
  18. the Federalist _______ was led by Hamilton
  19. Americans have the right to bear ________.

38 Clues: The Whiskey ________ • early America was mostly • citizens have to pay these • political action committees • Henry _____, secretary of war • Freedom of ______ is the best! • Thomas ________, a great leader • John _______, our second President • Washington America's first President • King ______ had his head chopped off • New _______ was our original capital • ...

Extra Credit 2023-11-03

Extra Credit crossword puzzle
Across
  1. 2nd president of the United States
  2. State Washington was born in
  3. 1st president of the United States
  4. Branch of government that interprets laws
  5. Conflict with French diplomats over a bribe
  6. Heads the Federalist party
  7. Belief in strong central government
  8. Branch of government that enforces laws
  9. Framework for the United States government
  10. protects nature rights of citizens
Down
  1. Group that supported adding a Bill of Rights to the Constitution
  2. Branch of government that creates laws
  3. Item taxed during Washington's presidency
  4. Made it illegal to talk poorly of the government
  5. Our legislature.
  6. Gave president the power to deport dangerous foreigners
  7. System of picking a president in the United States
  8. Heads the democratic-republican party

18 Clues: Our legislature. • Heads the Federalist party • State Washington was born in • 2nd president of the United States • 1st president of the United States • protects nature rights of citizens • Belief in strong central government • Heads the democratic-republican party • Branch of government that creates laws • Branch of government that enforces laws • ...

Civics and Government 2021-11-14

Civics and Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. limited government
  2. unicameral
  3. judicial review
  4. executive branch
  5. veto
  6. great compromise
  7. republic
  8. amendment
  9. depression
  10. federalist
  11. caucus
  12. popular sovereignty
  13. constitution
  14. compromise
  15. federalism
  16. implied powers
  17. reserved powers
Down
  1. three fifths compromise
  2. bicameral
  3. anti federalist
  4. checks and balances
  5. separation of powers
  6. articles of confederation
  7. due process
  8. concurrent powers
  9. constitutional convention
  10. bill of rights
  11. legislative branch
  12. cabinet
  13. judicial branch
  14. shays rebellion
  15. pocket veto
  16. electoral college

33 Clues: veto • caucus • cabinet • republic • bicameral • amendment • unicameral • depression • federalist • compromise • federalism • due process • pocket veto • constitution • bill of rights • implied powers • anti federalist • judicial review • judicial branch • shays rebellion • reserved powers • executive branch • great compromise • concurrent powers • electoral college • limited government • legislative branch • ...

Topic 8 Crossword Puzzle 2023-06-06

Topic 8 Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Freedman's ____________:federal agency that aided African Americans
  2. Separation based on skin color
  3. President when Reconstructed came to a close
  4. This bill required former confederates to swear loyalty to the Union
  5. Black _________ restricted the rights of African Americans
  6. This amendment guaranteed voting rights for males regardless of race
  7. _____________Act Laws aimed against the KKK
Down
  1. Segregation laws
  2. A system in which a farmer tends a portion of a planter's land
  3. Program to help restore and repair the South after the Civil War
  4. A negative term for white southerners who supported Republicans
  5. This amendment defined citizenship
  6. _____________ Republicans: advocated for African Americans to have full citizenship rights
  7. White Southern Democrat who returned to power in 1870
  8. To accuse a public official of wrongdoing
  9. ______ Tax: money paid before voting

16 Clues: Segregation laws • Separation based on skin color • This amendment defined citizenship • ______ Tax: money paid before voting • To accuse a public official of wrongdoing • _____________Act Laws aimed against the KKK • President when Reconstructed came to a close • White Southern Democrat who returned to power in 1870 • ...

AP GOV 3rd Nine Weeks Review 2021-02-28

AP GOV 3rd Nine Weeks Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. economic theory supported by big government spending on social programs
  2. giving racial preference to persons applying for jobs and university
  3. process of learning political beliefs
  4. amendment used to make the decision in Miranda v. Arizona
  5. poll used to repeatedly check opinions over time
  6. clause allowing individuals to practice their religion without government interference so long as it does not break the law
  7. done when leaving a voting station
  8. the only limit to affirmative action according to the Supreme Court
  9. amendment delegating power to the states
  10. subset of the population used to represent the whole
  11. clause promising certain actions must take place before your natural rights are taken away
  12. amendment gives us the right to a speedy trial, counsel, and jury
  13. ideology that believes the primary purpose of government is to promote equality for all, especially in economic affairs
  14. policies that are meant to prevent discrimination, providing everyone with their civil liberties
  15. act protecting those with disabilities in public places by ensuring their accommodations are met
  16. prohibited by the Fifth Amendment; cannot be tried for the same crime twice
  17. ideology that puts emphasis on individualism and limited government
  18. guarantees equal educational opportunities for boys and girls in higher education
  19. person's beliefs about the goals and outcomes of government
Down
  1. process of applying the Bill of Rights to the states
  2. done to monitor public opinion
  3. clause used make the decision in Engel v. Vitale
  4. first ten amendments
  5. amendment used to make decision in Roe v. Wade because the Bill of Rights is not exhaustive
  6. amendment protecting the freedom of speech, press, religion, and petition
  7. controlled by the Fed, dealing with the supply of money available to the public
  8. clause used to justify Brown v. Board decision and other civil rights policies
  9. amendment with the Equal Protection and Due Process Clause
  10. decided in Plessy v.Ferguson, but overturned in Brown v. Board
  11. a poll is considered this if it has at least 1500 participants, random sample, and a margin of error about 3%
  12. prohibit illegally obtained evidence to be used in court
  13. economic theory supported by cutting government taxing
  14. promise of protections found in the Bill of Rights
  15. censorship; government is not allowed to do this
  16. taxing and spending, controlled by Congress and the President
  17. expected difference of poll results and the actual opinions held by the population
  18. ideology that believes in minimal government involvement in all situations
  19. combined political attitudes held by individuals in the same culture, often explain the structures of government
  20. amendment that protects us against unreasonable search and seizure

39 Clues: first ten amendments • done to monitor public opinion • done when leaving a voting station • process of learning political beliefs • amendment delegating power to the states • clause used make the decision in Engel v. Vitale • poll used to repeatedly check opinions over time • censorship; government is not allowed to do this • ...

Enlight Absolute Am Rev 2019-02-23

Enlight Absolute Am Rev crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Did not need or want the consent of their people
  2. Russian monarch title
  3. Hobbes believed in this form of government
  4. This Enlightenment philosophers idea of Life, liberty influenced
  5. Jefferson wrote this
  6. Leviathan
Down
  1. The Spirit of Laws
  2. The way to stop one from having to much power
  3. Mary & William gained the throne from Parliament
  4. The Social Contract
  5. Common Sense
  6. Free speech, religion & thought
  7. Society would be improved by humans using...conceivably what you're doing now
  8. Magna Carta, Bill of Rights are meant to protect "our", not the magazines rights
  9. Locke said you can revolt when governments become...
  10. Two Treatises of Government

16 Clues: Leviathan • Common Sense • The Spirit of Laws • The Social Contract • Jefferson wrote this • Russian monarch title • Two Treatises of Government • Free speech, religion & thought • Hobbes believed in this form of government • The way to stop one from having to much power • Mary & William gained the throne from Parliament • Did not need or want the consent of their people • ...

Cantinflas Vocabulary #2 Grade 7 2021-10-20

Cantinflas Vocabulary #2 Grade 7 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The Bill of Rights are an example
  2. Jesus walking on water
  3. a peasant farmer
  4. church
  5. to miss someone or something
  6. Don Silvestre
  7. charity
  8. singing to someone specifically
  9. a monetary donation
Down
  1. a letter
  2. governing body of the Church
  3. the post office, the mail
  4. news, notices
  5. to grow something
  6. blessings
  7. a festival or fair

16 Clues: church • charity • a letter • blessings • news, notices • Don Silvestre • a peasant farmer • to grow something • a festival or fair • a monetary donation • Jesus walking on water • the post office, the mail • governing body of the Church • to miss someone or something • singing to someone specifically • The Bill of Rights are an example

1949-1999 Canada 2021-04-06

1949-1999 Canada crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Which seaway was opened in April 1959?
  2. The name of the world's first geostationary domestic satellite
  3. Which territory was this new territory formerly a part of?
  4. The provincial party from clue 9 was _
  5. Location of the fighting between a first nation and police in July 1990
  6. What adjective is used to describe the Quebec Revolution?
  7. Which territory was formed in 1999?
  8. This bill guaranteed civil rights and _ to all Canadians
Down
  1. The name of the act that ended British legislature over Canada
  2. Last name of the man that earned a nobel peace prize in November 1956
  3. The _ Accord was rejected in 1992 by National Referendum
  4. Name of the first nation that fought for their land in July 1990
  5. Leader of the Liberals in the 1960 Quebec Election
  6. What city did Terry Fox begin his run in?
  7. How many Anik Satellites were launched between 1972 and 1975
  8. In which month was the New Canadian Flag officially used?
  9. The Canadian bill of _ was passed August 10, 1960
  10. A free trade agreement came into effect with which country in January 1989?
  11. First name of the man who scored the summit-series's winning goal.
  12. Quebecois Provincial party that was in control before the liberals took over in 1960

20 Clues: Which territory was formed in 1999? • Which seaway was opened in April 1959? • The provincial party from clue 9 was _ • What city did Terry Fox begin his run in? • The Canadian bill of _ was passed August 10, 1960 • Leader of the Liberals in the 1960 Quebec Election • The _ Accord was rejected in 1992 by National Referendum • ...

Foundations of American Government 2025-10-09

Foundations of American Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Proposal favoring equal representation for all states.
  2. Idea that governments exist by the consent of the governed.
  3. Essays written to persuade states to ratify the Constitution
  4. Supported the Constitution and a strong central government
  5. 1776 document declaring American independence from Britain
  6. First plan of government for the U.S., weak central authority.
  7. First ten amendments to the Constitution guaranteeing personal freedoms
  8. A lawmaking body with only one house
  9. Combined Virginia and New Jersey plans; created two-house Congress
  10. Division of government into legislative, executive, and judicial branches
  11. Makes the Constitution the highest law of the land
  12. Counted enslaved people as partial population for representation and taxes
Down
  1. A lawmaking body made up of two chambers or houses
  2. System ensuring no branch of government becomes too powerful
  3. Alliance of independent states with a weak central government
  4. Powers specifically given to the federal government by the Constitution
  5. Power of the president to reject a bill passed by Congress
  6. Basic rights all humans are born with: life, liberty, property
  7. Powers kept by the states under the Constitution
  8. Opposed the Constitution and wanted a Bill of Rights added.
  9. Government structure dividing power between national and state levels
  10. Proposal favoring representation based on state population

22 Clues: A lawmaking body with only one house • Powers kept by the states under the Constitution • A lawmaking body made up of two chambers or houses • Makes the Constitution the highest law of the land • Proposal favoring equal representation for all states. • Supported the Constitution and a strong central government • ...

Government 2015-10-05

Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the person in charge of a meeting.
  2. the city where the countries legislature is located and the government carries out its own business (in Canada its Ottawa)
  3. a group of all ministers mostly from the House of Commons and at least one from the Senate
  4. the governments plan for how it will collect and spend money each year
  5. a person normally a Member of Parliament or a Senator who is chosen by the Prime Minister and appointed by the Governor General
  6. block the parliament buildings have three parts. The House of Commons and the Senate Chambers are in the center block
Down
  1. one of the two large rooms in the center block of the parliament buildings.
  2. to change or to improves something such as a law or Act of Parliament
  3. a group made up of all Senators
  4. a proposed law to be considered by Parliament
  5. a change that is made to a bill,motion or committee report
  6. a formal event that follows rules or traditions
  7. Charter of Rights and Freedoms part of the Canadian constitutions that states all Canadians have the rights to basic rights and freedoms
  8. made up of two separate Chambers the Senate and The House of Commons

14 Clues: a group made up of all Senators • the person in charge of a meeting. • a proposed law to be considered by Parliament • a formal event that follows rules or traditions • a change that is made to a bill,motion or committee report • made up of two separate Chambers the Senate and The House of Commons • ...

GOV 2026-01-08

GOV crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Rule – Blocks illegally obtained evidence.
  2. v. Board – Ended school segregation.
  3. – Protects speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
  4. York – Began applying the Bill of Rights to states.
  5. – Basic freedoms the government cannot take away.
  6. Restraint – Government stopping speech before it happens.
  7. v. Ferguson – Allowed segregation under “separate but equal.”
  8. Amendment – Gave women the right to vote.
  9. Action – Policies to increase opportunities for minorities.
  10. Protection Clause – Requires equal treatment under the law.
  11. Worth – Equal pay for jobs of equal value.
  12. – Written false statements that harm someone.
  13. Clause – Bans government‑endorsed religion.
  14. Rights – Protections against discrimination.
  15. Amendment – Banned poll taxes.
  16. and Unusual Punishment – Harsh penalties banned by the 8th Amendment.
  17. v. United States – Upheld Japanese internment during WWII.
  18. – Offensive content not protected by free speech.
  19. Rights Act of 1965 – Protected minority voting rights.
Down
  1. Rights Amendment – Proposed guarantee of gender equality.
  2. – First ten amendments protecting individual rights.
  3. Harassment – Unwanted sexual behavior in workplaces or schools.
  4. Speech – Actions that express ideas.
  5. with Disabilities Act – Protects people with disabilities from discrimination.
  6. Exercise Clause – Protects religious practice.
  7. Amendment – Abolished slavery.
  8. – The right to vote.
  9. Doctrine – Applies federal rights to state laws.
  10. Rights Act of 1964 – Banned discrimination in public life.
  11. Bargaining – Defendant pleads guilty for a lighter sentence.
  12. – Guarantees due process and equal protection.
  13. Speech – Advertising with limited protection.
  14. – Prevents unfair government actions.
  15. Amendment – Protects voting rights regardless of race.
  16. – Set number used in some affirmative action plans.
  17. – Protects people from testifying against themselves.
  18. Tax – Fee used to block certain voters.
  19. to Privacy – Implied right to personal autonomy.
  20. v. Sandford – Ruled enslaved people were not citizens.
  21. v. Reed – Banned gender discrimination in law.

40 Clues: – The right to vote. • Amendment – Abolished slavery. • Amendment – Banned poll taxes. • Speech – Actions that express ideas. • v. Board – Ended school segregation. • – Prevents unfair government actions. • Tax – Fee used to block certain voters. • Amendment – Gave women the right to vote. • Rule – Blocks illegally obtained evidence. • ...

Social Studies Review 2024-10-20

Social Studies Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. document created in 1215 that limited the power of the king
  2. the branch that has the Supreme Court
  3. the Supreme Law of the Land
  4. the founding father most responsible for the writing of the Bill of Rights
  5. city where the Constitutional Convention took place
  6. the number of amendments in the Bill of Rights
  7. you have a quiz on this day of the week
Down
  1. founding father credited for being the main writer of the Declaration of Independence
  2. the branch of government that makes the laws
  3. everyone must follow the law / no one is above the law
  4. the Articles of Confederation were considered weak because it gave to much power to the ___.
  5. the second part of the Constitution that explains what each of the branches do
  6. This approval by the people is known as ____ of the Governed
  7. first part of the Constitution states the goals of the new government
  8. how many justices are on the Supreme Court
  9. the branch of government that enforces the laws and the President is in this branch

16 Clues: the Supreme Law of the Land • the branch that has the Supreme Court • you have a quiz on this day of the week • how many justices are on the Supreme Court • the branch of government that makes the laws • the number of amendments in the Bill of Rights • city where the Constitutional Convention took place • everyone must follow the law / no one is above the law • ...

Anatomy of the Constitution, Part 2 2024-11-19

Anatomy of the Constitution, Part 2 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. According to Article IV, new states can be admitted to the Union with the authorization of _____ and the president.
  2. According to Article V, an amendment may be proposed by a __-___ vote in both houses of Congress.
  3. The final draft of the Constitution was signed by the delegates at the Constitutional Convention on _____ 17, 1787.
  4. According to Article V, an amendment may be ratified by __-___ vote of the state legislatures.
  5. System of government in which the powers of government are divided between the national government and the state governments
  6. According to Article VI, if a state and a federal law disagree, the _____ law wins.
  7. According to Article VII, _____ of the thirteen states had to ratify the Constitution before it took effect.
  8. The Bill of Rights are the first _____ amendments to the U.S. Constitution, which set forth basic rights guaranteed to all Americans.
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  1. Article V of the Constitution describes how the Constitution can be _____, or changed.
  2. Article IV of the Constitution describes how ____ should interact with each other.
  3. Type of democracy in which the people elect representatives to carry on the work of government for them
  4. A written change or addition to the Constitution
  5. Many people opposed ratifying the Constitution because it did not contain a list of the _____ of the people.
  6. Article VI states that the laws and treaties of the U.S. government are "the _____ law of the land."
  7. The _____ of Rights was added to the Constitution in 1791.
  8. The legal process for returning criminals to the place from which they fled
  9. The "full _____ and credit" clause of Article IV requires that each state respect the laws and court decisions of other states.

17 Clues: A written change or addition to the Constitution • The _____ of Rights was added to the Constitution in 1791. • The legal process for returning criminals to the place from which they fled • Article IV of the Constitution describes how ____ should interact with each other. • According to Article VI, if a state and a federal law disagree, the _____ law wins. • ...

The Courts & the Bill of Rights 2022-11-01

The Courts & the Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
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  1. This amendment originally enforced the notion that “each man's home is his castle”, secure from unreasonable searches and seizures.
  2. Fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a citizen's entitlement.
  3. This amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishments, but also mentions “excessive fines”.
  4. A local court in which claims for small sums of money can be heard and decided quickly and cheaply, without legal representation.
  5. A decided case that furnishes a basis for determining later cases involving similar facts or issues.
  6. An amendment to the US Constitution that prohibits any law limiting freedom with respect to religion, expression, peaceful assembly, or the right of citizens to petition the government.
  7. The amendment that states...A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
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  1. A segment of the judicial system that oversees the execution of wills as well as the handling of estates.
  2. The highest judicial court in a country or state.
  3. The action of damaging the good reputation of someone.
  4. A court of law that handles cases involving domestic issues such as divorce, child custody, etc.
  5. A court that handles cases involving crimes committed by children, or cases involving the health or welfare of children.
  6. A person who brings a case against another in a court of law.
  7. An amendment to the US Constitution that contains a number of provisions relating to criminal law, including guarantees of due process and of the right to refuse to answer questions in order to avoid incriminating oneself.
  8. The doctrine of precedent, under which a court must follow earlier judicial decisions when the same points arise again in litigation.
  9. A wrongful act or an infringement of a right (other than under contract) leading to civil legal liability.

16 Clues: The highest judicial court in a country or state. • The action of damaging the good reputation of someone. • A person who brings a case against another in a court of law. • Fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a citizen's entitlement. • This amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishments, but also mentions “excessive fines”. • ...

Famous Americans 2014-03-20

Famous Americans crossword puzzle
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  1. Current President of the USA
  2. African-American Civil Rights leader
  3. Great baseball player who had candy bar named after him
  4. Powerful female advocate for women's rights
  5. First female pilot to fly across the Atlantic
  6. Man on the American 100 dollar bill
  7. "The King of Rock and Roll"
  8. Creator of Disney
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  1. First man on the moon
  2. 32nd President and was in office during the Great Depression
  3. First President Of the USA
  4. Brothers who built first powered aircraft
  5. African-American heavy boxing champion
  6. Inventor who created the light bulb
  7. American co-founder of Google

15 Clues: Creator of Disney • First man on the moon • First President Of the USA • "The King of Rock and Roll" • Current President of the USA • American co-founder of Google • Inventor who created the light bulb • Man on the American 100 dollar bill • African-American Civil Rights leader • African-American heavy boxing champion • Brothers who built first powered aircraft • ...

From Articles to Amendments 2025-10-28

From Articles to Amendments crossword puzzle
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  1. Law that created a process for territories to become state, promoted public education, and banned slavery.
  2. Document that creates and organizes the federal government into three branches.
  3. Constitutional compromise about how to "count" enslaved people when determining representation in Congress
  4. Tax on imported goods (or goods from another state).
  5. Uprising of overtaxed Massachusetts farmers.
  6. Branch of government that enforces laws.
  7. Money collected by the government to pay for national needs like war debt and services.
  8. System where power is shared between national and state governments.
  9. Branch of government that interprets laws.
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  1. The right to express ideas without punishment.
  2. Government where power comes from the people and representatives act for them.
  3. "Check" on the president or judges who are accused of wrongdoing.
  4. Hamilton Leading Federalist who helped write the Federalist Papers supporting ratification of the Constitution.
  5. Group that opposed the Constitution and demanded a Bill of Rights.
  6. Territories that Congress organized and sold under the Articles to raise money.
  7. First U.S. government that gave most power to the states and created a weak central government.
  8. of Rights First ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
  9. Branch of government that makes laws.
  10. Powers specifically listed (delegated) to Congress in the Constitution.
  11. Group that supported the Constitution and a stronger national government.

20 Clues: Branch of government that makes laws. • Branch of government that enforces laws. • Branch of government that interprets laws. • Uprising of overtaxed Massachusetts farmers. • The right to express ideas without punishment. • Tax on imported goods (or goods from another state). • of Rights First ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution. • ...

First Amendment 2024-09-05

First Amendment crossword puzzle
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  1. expression
  2. privilege
  3. freedom of speech
  4. denomination
  5. application
  6. The News
  7. year amendment was made
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  1. law makers
  2. the first ten amendments
  3. boycott
  4. person who wrote the amendments
  5. 12th month of the year

12 Clues: boycott • The News • privilege • law makers • expression • application • denomination • freedom of speech • 12th month of the year • year amendment was made • the first ten amendments • person who wrote the amendments

Constitutional Convention 2025-11-18

Constitutional Convention crossword puzzle
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  1. Who wrote the New Jersey Plan?
  2. Who helped write the Virginia Plan?
  3. What was the goal of the Constitutional Convention?
  4. What group included people such as George Mason and Patrick Henry?
  5. What was the type of legislature that the New Jersey Plan suggested?
  6. how the Federalists felt about the Bill of Rights?
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  1. The compromise that set up our government today.
  2. What did the Southern states want slaves to count for?
  3. What month did the Constitutional Convention take place?
  4. Who was the “president” of the Constitutional Convention?
  5. What was the type of legislature that the Great Compromise used?
  6. What group included people such as James Madison and Alexander Hamilton?
  7. What compromise allowed for both the Northern and Southern states to get part of what they wished?
  8. What did the Northern states want slaves to count for?
  9. Which amendment was added to the Bill of Rights in order to give the state government power that the federal government didn’t have.

15 Clues: Who wrote the New Jersey Plan? • Who helped write the Virginia Plan? • The compromise that set up our government today. • how the Federalists felt about the Bill of Rights? • What was the goal of the Constitutional Convention? • What did the Southern states want slaves to count for? • What did the Northern states want slaves to count for? • ...

Celebrating Freedom Week 2024-09-16

Celebrating Freedom Week crossword puzzle
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  1. Plan- three branches
  2. Federalists-federalist party
  3. of Rights- us constitution
  4. voting
  5. founding fathers-institution
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  1. rights-federal laws
  2. Compromise-slaves
  3. and balances- share power
  4. -augment
  5. Articles of Confederation- freedom

10 Clues: voting • -augment • Compromise-slaves • rights-federal laws • Plan- three branches • and balances- share power • of Rights- us constitution • Federalists-federalist party • founding fathers-institution • Articles of Confederation- freedom

Russia Westernizes 2019-01-30

Russia Westernizes crossword puzzle
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  1. warriors who fought to expand Russia
  2. provided labor in Russia
  3. way to move up Russian government and military
  4. protected rights of English citizens
  5. land owners in Russia
  6. Ivan that killed his own son
  7. God given authority to rule
  8. Family that ruled Russia from 1613-1917
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  1. William and Mary rule England; sign Bill of Rights
  2. ruled with Enlightenment; expanded into Poland
  3. another country/region besides Europe that controlled people through religion
  4. used to conquer Siberia (Ivan the Terrible)
  5. Russia becomes like Europe
  6. warm-water port
  7. ruled Britain through Divine Right
  8. Ivan that built the Kremlin

16 Clues: warm-water port • land owners in Russia • provided labor in Russia • Russia becomes like Europe • Ivan that built the Kremlin • God given authority to rule • Ivan that killed his own son • ruled Britain through Divine Right • warriors who fought to expand Russia • protected rights of English citizens • Family that ruled Russia from 1613-1917 • ...

Constitution and Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle 2023-03-07

Constitution and Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. our rights re not ____ by the constitution?
  2. the fifth amendment involves what rights?
  3. amendments 7 and 6 involve what?
  4. what does a police man need to search your property
  5. the second amendment gives us right to bear what?
  6. The amount of articles in the Constitution.
  7. He also helped right the constitution.
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  1. the eighth amendment limits bails, fees, and what?
  2. Thomas___ helped right the Constitution.
  3. The ____ of Rights
  4. The place in which the Constitution was written
  5. the ____ have their own kind of power.
  6. The first amendment gives us freedom of religion, press, assembly, petition and what?
  7. the people this amendment prevents from occupying a house without owner's consent in the what?
  8. how many amendments are there?

15 Clues: The ____ of Rights • how many amendments are there? • amendments 7 and 6 involve what? • the ____ have their own kind of power. • He also helped right the constitution. • Thomas___ helped right the Constitution. • the fifth amendment involves what rights? • our rights re not ____ by the constitution? • The amount of articles in the Constitution. • ...

history 2024-05-08

history crossword puzzle
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  1. Government people have power
  2. makes laws
  3. of Powers gives power to different branches
  4. emphasizes liberty
  5. and Balances the branches have equal power
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  1. interprets
  2. Madison a president
  3. enforces
  4. beginning of constitution
  5. government and state
  6. of Rights
  7. a change

12 Clues: enforces • a change • of Rights • interprets • makes laws • emphasizes liberty • government and state • beginning of constitution • Madison a president • Government people have power • of Powers gives power to different branches • and Balances the branches have equal power

history 2024-05-08

history crossword puzzle
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  1. Government people have power
  2. makes laws
  3. of Powers gives power to different branches
  4. emphasizes liberty
  5. and Balances the branches have equal power
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  1. interprets
  2. Madison a president
  3. enforces
  4. beginning of constitution
  5. government and state
  6. of Rights
  7. a change

12 Clues: enforces • a change • of Rights • interprets • makes laws • emphasizes liberty • government and state • beginning of constitution • Madison a president • Government people have power • of Powers gives power to different branches • and Balances the branches have equal power

How Well Do You Know Bill & Jeannette 2015-07-19

How Well Do You Know Bill & Jeannette crossword puzzle
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  1. First Name of the Flower Girl at Bill and Jeanette’s Wedding
  2. Family Beagle
  3. Accent Color at Bill & Jeanette’s Wedding
  4. Family Bird
  5. Family Bassett Hound
  6. Place of Bill and Jeannette’s Honeymoon
  7. Name of the Band that Played at Bill & Jeannette’s Wedding
  8. A Supernatural Being that Jeannette Likes to Collect
  9. First Name of the Maid of Honor at Bill and Jeannette’s Wedding
  10. Bill and Jeannette’s Second Cat
  11. The Caliber of Deer Rifle That Bill Uses
  12. Gauge of Shotgun that Bill Uses
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  1. Month When Jeannette Was Born
  2. Bill’s Favorite Golf Stroke
  3. Month When Bill was Born
  4. A Table Game That Bill Excels At
  5. The Branch of the Service that Bill Served In
  6. Make Of the Car That Bill Drive when He Married Jeannette
  7. White Flower in Jeannette’s Wedding Bouquet
  8. The High School that Bill and Jeannette Attended
  9. What Jeannette Does When She’s Upset
  10. Island Location Where Bill and Jeannette Celebrated Their 40th Anniversary
  11. A Favorite Snack Food Enjoyed by Bill
  12. First Name of the Best Man at Bill and Jeannette’s Wedding
  13. Bill’s Military Call Name
  14. Bill and Jeannette’s First Cat

26 Clues: Family Bird • Family Beagle • Family Bassett Hound • Month When Bill was Born • Bill’s Military Call Name • Bill’s Favorite Golf Stroke • Month When Jeannette Was Born • Bill and Jeannette’s First Cat • Bill and Jeannette’s Second Cat • Gauge of Shotgun that Bill Uses • A Table Game That Bill Excels At • What Jeannette Does When She’s Upset • A Favorite Snack Food Enjoyed by Bill • ...