bill of rights Crossword Puzzles

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

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 • ...

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 • ...

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
Down
  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
Across
  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 • ...

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

1949-1999 Canada 2021-04-06

1949-1999 Canada crossword puzzle
Across
  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?
Down
  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
Across
  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
Down
  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 • ...

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

AP GOV 3rd Nine Weeks Review crossword puzzle
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  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
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  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 • ...

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 • ...

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 • ...

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 • ...

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
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  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
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  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 • ...

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

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 • ...

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 • ...

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

Anatomy of the Constitution, Part 2 crossword puzzle
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  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. • ...

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

Bill of Rights, Laws, Pursuit of Justice crossword puzzle
Across
  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
Down
  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 • ...

First Amendment 2024-09-05

First Amendment crossword puzzle
Across
  1. expression
  2. privilege
  3. freedom of speech
  4. denomination
  5. application
  6. The News
  7. year amendment was made
Down
  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

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 • ...

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 • ...

Celebrating Freedom Week 2024-09-16

Celebrating Freedom Week crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Plan- three branches
  2. Federalists-federalist party
  3. of Rights- us constitution
  4. voting
  5. founding fathers-institution
Down
  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

Famous Americans 2014-03-20

Famous Americans crossword puzzle
Across
  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
Down
  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 • ...

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 • ...

history 2024-05-08

history crossword puzzle
Across
  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
Down
  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
Across
  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
Down
  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

From Articles to Amendments 2025-10-28

From Articles to Amendments crossword puzzle
Across
  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.
Down
  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. • ...

Constitutional Convention 2025-11-18

Constitutional Convention crossword puzzle
Across
  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?
Down
  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? • ...

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 • ...

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

Constitution and Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  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.
Down
  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. • ...

Russia Westernizes 2019-01-30

Russia Westernizes crossword puzzle
Across
  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
Down
  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 • ...

Reconstruction Era 2022-11-14

Reconstruction Era crossword puzzle
Across
  1. took away the civil rights of freedom
  2. helped lincoln do presidential reconstruction
  3. confederate loses
  4. political group following from the Civil War
  5. reconstruction that divided the south into five military bases.
  6. 16th president playing a big part in reconstruction
  7. Black men could vote
  8. resides on land by their owners
  9. big migration to the north
Down
  1. white hate group that targeted black males
  2. reconstruction Johnson and Lincoln worked for
  3. Keeping black people under their owners
  4. abolished slavery in the U.S
  5. reconstruction that divided the congress with bill of rights.
  6. farmers who only have their work
  7. protection under laws
  8. changing a official
  9. seek elections
  10. white southerner who partnered with northern Republicans
  11. to build something new

20 Clues: seek elections • confederate loses • changing a official • Black men could vote • protection under laws • to build something new • big migration to the north • abolished slavery in the U.S • resides on land by their owners • farmers who only have their work • took away the civil rights of freedom • Keeping black people under their owners • white hate group that targeted black males • ...

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

How Well Do You Know Bill & Jeannette crossword puzzle
Across
  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
Down
  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 • ...

Unit 1 Foundations of Government 2020-07-26

Unit 1 Foundations of Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. In a democratic system of government, the people rule.
  2. Served as a model for the Bill of Rights of the Constitution of the United States.
  3. Citizens give authority to the government in exchange for the protection of their rights.
  4. Stated freedom of religious beliefs and opinions.
  5. Government is not all-powerful and may only do those things the people have given it the power to do.
  6. Guaranteed the rights of the Englishmen to the colonists.
  7. In a representative system of government, the people elect public officeholders to make laws and conduct government on the people’s behalf.
  8. Established for the first time the principle that everyone including the king was subject to the law, and gave Englishmen basic rights and freedoms.
  9. first ten (1-10) amendments to the U.S. Constitution. They were influenced by the Virginia Declaration of Rights.
  10. A change to the U.S. Constitution.
Down
  1. An attempt to initiate some type of action.
  2. Established the structure of the United States government.
  3. Introduction to the U.S. Constitution which states its goals or purposes.
  4. Document adopted in 1776 that declared the colonies’ independence from Great Britain.
  5. Document that established the first form of national government for the United States and created a weak central government.
  6. Everyone, including government officials, must follow the law.
  7. Rights that cannot be taken away (life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness).
  8. To approve.

18 Clues: To approve. • A change to the U.S. Constitution. • An attempt to initiate some type of action. • Stated freedom of religious beliefs and opinions. • In a democratic system of government, the people rule. • Guaranteed the rights of the Englishmen to the colonists. • Established the structure of the United States government. • ...

The Constitution 2023-01-26

The Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. executive of the state
  2. written plan for government
  3. favored a bill of rights
  4. problem for states after the war
  5. introduction to the constitution
  6. fraction needed to add an amendment
  7. division of powers of government
  8. Virginia plan was based on this
  9. how much a slave counted for
  10. constitution is ______law of the land
Down
  1. amount of articles
  2. two houses
  3. amount of amendments
  4. first 10 amendments
  5. favor strong central governments
  6. _______ Court
  7. control the courts
  8. regulated by government
  9. Article stating supremacy clause
  10. to cancel by president

20 Clues: two houses • _______ Court • amount of articles • control the courts • first 10 amendments • amount of amendments • executive of the state • to cancel by president • regulated by government • favored a bill of rights • written plan for government • how much a slave counted for • Virginia plan was based on this • favor strong central governments • problem for states after the war • ...

History 2023-12-06

History crossword puzzle
Across
  1. freedom of speech
  2. legislative branch
  3. constitution
  4. Judical branch
  5. laws
  6. Seven articles are in the constitution
Down
  1. James Madison
  2. bill of rights
  3. presidents
  4. executive branch

10 Clues: laws • presidents • constitution • James Madison • bill of rights • Judical branch • executive branch • freedom of speech • legislative branch • Seven articles are in the constitution

Constitution Convention Crossword 2023-11-17

Constitution Convention Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. branch able to make laws
  2. highest branch
  3. one person has to much power
  4. Long page of rights
  5. Each get something they want
Down
  1. allow to purchase farm land
  2. charge of misconduct
  3. When people in the federal government keep people in check
  4. Let a bill pass
  5. when a president turns down a bill

10 Clues: highest branch • Let a bill pass • Long page of rights • charge of misconduct • branch able to make laws • allow to purchase farm land • one person has to much power • Each get something they want • when a president turns down a bill • When people in the federal government keep people in check

civiks 2020-03-03

civiks crossword puzzle
Across
  1. head of a parliamentary system
  2. governed by the people
  3. authority for a state to have a government
  4. people vote for a president
  5. basic rights every person has
  6. colony governed by a royal charter
  7. state where central government is supreme
  8. people vote for representatives who choose a leader
  9. system ruled by religion
  10. one of the founding fathers
  11. document declaring American independence from Britain
  12. power held by the Nobility
  13. everybody votes for everything
  14. centrally decided policies
  15. sovereign state with homogenous citizens
  16. absences of chaos
  17. groups exert influence on government
  18. proprietors given governing power
  19. one person with absolute power
  20. Monarch holds supreme power
  21. activities related to government
  22. ruled by a dictator
Down
  1. system ruled by a small group
  2. classes are the cause of trouble
  3. a clear hierarchy with defined rules
  4. influence to the founding fathers, political philosopher
  5. legislative body with two branches
  6. elites have power in the government
  7. public and government have a symbiotic relationship
  8. services used to benefit a population
  9. legislative body with one branch
  10. bill creating separation of powers
  11. founding father, chief drafter of DoI
  12. colonies directly governed by Britain
  13. struggle for power in a society
  14. wealth and resources of a nation
  15. a system with multiple groups working together
  16. central government
  17. democracy where people vote for representatives
  18. people are chosen by god(s) to be rulers
  19. government evolved from family structure
  20. one person claimed control over a group through force
  21. governing body of a group
  22. document giving everybody basic rights
  23. king of Britain during American independence
  24. safety given to someone

46 Clues: absences of chaos • central government • ruled by a dictator • governed by the people • safety given to someone • system ruled by religion • governing body of a group • power held by the Nobility • centrally decided policies • people vote for a president • one of the founding fathers • Monarch holds supreme power • system ruled by a small group • basic rights every person has • ...

Chapter 18 Crossword 2017-05-29

Chapter 18 Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Test that stopped African Americans from voting
  2. Laws that limited freedmens rights
  3. White southerners who resisted reconstruction
  4. Banned slavery across the USA
  5. Small fee to vote
  6. Lincolns political party
  7. Provided food and clothing to freedmen
  8. Lincolns assassin
  9. Bring formal charge of wrongdoing
  10. Government pardon
Down
  1. Forbade any state to deny voting rights to African Americans
  2. Gave every person born in the US citizenship
  3. Found in Texas and Louisiana
  4. Bill that required a majority of white men to swear oath to USA
  5. Republicans against Johnson
  6. Who made the 10% plan
  7. President who ended reconstruction
  8. White southerners that supported the north
  9. President after Lincolns assassination
  10. Secret society that stopped blacks from voting

20 Clues: Small fee to vote • Lincolns assassin • Government pardon • Who made the 10% plan • Lincolns political party • Republicans against Johnson • Found in Texas and Louisiana • Banned slavery across the USA • Bring formal charge of wrongdoing • Laws that limited freedmens rights • President who ended reconstruction • Provided food and clothing to freedmen • ...

The First President 2023-10-26

The First President crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The number of Amendments in the Bill of Rights
  2. He was the first head of the State Department
  3. the Bill of Rights limits the power of the _________________
Down
  1. The United States was first governed under the Articles of ___________________
  2. extra tax added to imported goods
  3. paper notes that promise to repay money
  4. Court the most powerful court in the U.S.
  5. Hamilton was the first head of this department

8 Clues: extra tax added to imported goods • paper notes that promise to repay money • Court the most powerful court in the U.S. • He was the first head of the State Department • The number of Amendments in the Bill of Rights • Hamilton was the first head of this department • the Bill of Rights limits the power of the _________________ • ...

POLS Vocabulary 2018-12-03

POLS Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Division of power between Federal and State Governments
  2. Grant uses for for broad purposes
  3. Process of putting policy into action
  4. Type of Grant with lots of red-tape
  5. Amendment used to selective incorporate Bill of Rights
  6. Branch of government created by Article III
  7. Used by Senate to stop debate on a Bill
  8. Acronym for the Highest Court
Down
  1. Statement of political pary goals and policy agendas
  2. Done in class before lectures
  3. A current office holder
  4. Used by President to reject legislation
  5. Branch of government created by Article I
  6. Segregation based on social patterns
  7. Our System of Government
  8. Non-Members who benefit from Interest Group actions
  9. Redrawing electoral district boundaries
  10. Process of making small changes to policy
  11. Segregation by law
  12. Political Party represented by Donkey
  13. Economic Policy involving taxing and spending
  14. Acronym for any President

22 Clues: Segregation by law • A current office holder • Our System of Government • Acronym for any President • Done in class before lectures • Acronym for the Highest Court • Grant uses for for broad purposes • Type of Grant with lots of red-tape • Segregation based on social patterns • Process of putting policy into action • Political Party represented by Donkey • ...

The bill of rights by Terra & Makenna 2022-05-12

The bill of rights by Terra & Makenna crossword puzzle
Across
  1. What word means you can't go to jail without
  2. what amendment protect the citizens when they break the law
  3. approved to have made a written document official by signing it
  4. who added the bill of rights to the constitution
  5. how many amendments were there
Down
  1. having a negative opinion without knowledge of the facts
  2. 25 1789 what month did the bill of rights get approved
  3. A group of citizens who decide the outcome of a trail
  4. what is the second name for a death penalty

9 Clues: how many amendments were there • what is the second name for a death penalty • What word means you can't go to jail without • who added the bill of rights to the constitution • A group of citizens who decide the outcome of a trail • having a negative opinion without knowledge of the facts • what amendment protect the citizens when they break the law • ...

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

The Courts & the Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  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.
Down
  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”. • ...

foundations review 2021-10-14

foundations review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the people vote to elect public officeholders.
  2. there are this many amendments today.
  3. model of the bill of rights.
  4. author of the statue of religious rights.
  5. this document asserted the principle of rule of law.
Down
  1. the people rule.
  2. government is not all powerful
  3. people were given the rights of englishmen.
  4. government officials must follow he law.

9 Clues: the people rule. • model of the bill of rights. • government is not all powerful • there are this many amendments today. • government officials must follow he law. • author of the statue of religious rights. • people were given the rights of englishmen. • the people vote to elect public officeholders. • this document asserted the principle of rule of law.

history 2024-05-08

history crossword puzzle
Across
  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
Down
  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

bills of exchange 2021-01-30

bills of exchange crossword puzzle
Across
  1. It's bypassed by a bill of attainder
  2. BETWEEN Intermediary fetched tiny note about bill of exchange (2-7)
  3. 'A rate of exchange for a lariat (5)'
  4. MONEY Bill of exchange
  5. Italian flyer's account in bill of exchange, carbon copy with agents
  6. Edited bills of exchange
  7. Bills of exchange (7)
  8. Soundly examine a bill of exchange
  9. Attachment to a bill of exchange for further endorsement (7)
  10. Sells a bill of goods
Down
  1. Bill of exchange includes long learning time, double for single US girl (12)
  2. INSTRUMENT Bill of exchange
  3. A Bill of Exchange (5)
  4. Sells a bill of goods to
  5. MONEY Bill of exchange
  6. The period of time permitted by commercial usage for the payment of a bill of exchange (6)
  7. Make fun of splitting bill of exchange as inducement (5)
  8. CURRENCY Bill of exchange
  9. Examine what's said to be a bill of exchange (5)
  10. Times allowed for the payment of foreign bills of exchange (7)

20 Clues: Bills of exchange (7) • Sells a bill of goods • A Bill of Exchange (5) • MONEY Bill of exchange • MONEY Bill of exchange • Sells a bill of goods to • Edited bills of exchange • CURRENCY Bill of exchange • INSTRUMENT Bill of exchange • Soundly examine a bill of exchange • It's bypassed by a bill of attainder • 'A rate of exchange for a lariat (5)' • ...

reconstruction vocab 2021-09-30

reconstruction vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. rules against freed blacks
  2. bill created by radicals
  3. lincolns plan
Down
  1. when president overrides a bill
  2. foundation that helps freed men
  3. repubicans who want to punish south
  4. gave blacks right to vote
  5. terrorist racists
  6. ensured rights of blacks

9 Clues: lincolns plan • terrorist racists • bill created by radicals • ensured rights of blacks • gave blacks right to vote • rules against freed blacks • when president overrides a bill • foundation that helps freed men • repubicans who want to punish south

Daniel Kuder - U.S. Constitution 2023-01-17

Daniel Kuder - U.S. Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. federalists were against the constitution and for the bill of rights and thought the president had too much power like a king.
  2. the supreme court, interprets the law, judges can serve in court for life.
  3. president, carries out the law, one term is four years, and the President can serve up to two terms.
  4. laws Role of the legislative branch, and it can be a member of the house or the senate.
  5. Jersey The Great compromise to protect the smaller states against the bigger states, creates the 3 branches of government.
  6. Supreme court in the judicial branch has nine members that can have the job for life.
  7. on law Role of the Judicial branch, they can make changes to the amendments with five or more votes.
  8. of rights- The first ten amendments, and give the citizens basic rights and give the states power,
  9. George Washington 1st president of the united states federalist
  10. law Role of the executive branch
  11. compromise decided that slaves would be counted as 3-5 of a person in the house of representatives.
  12. James Madison a federalist writer creating federalist No. 10, and proposed the 3/5 compromise, “the father of the constitution”.
  13. Thomas Jefferson anti federalist
Down
  1. Congress makes the laws, made out of the house of representatives and the senate.
  2. the plan of Virginia was drafted by James Madison, called for a strong national government that gives roles to parts of our government and how it works.
  3. of representatives part of the congress, but votes are based on a state's population, a total of 435.
  4. compromise The compromise of whether a state's representation can be represented by the population.
  5. were in favor of the constitution and not the bill of rights
  6. makes the laws part of the legislative branch
  7. In the executive branch needs a majority of the votes to win the electoral college.
  8. Part of congress, but all states have 2 votes each, a total of 100.
  9. is counted every 10 years and the constitution calls for a census which is a count of population, Is used for giving representatives to states the the house of representatives.
  10. rebellion shut down the courthouse because they didn't want to lose their farms, but the rebellion was put down in 1887.
  11. and balances checks can cancel the actions of another branch, balances give the three branches power.
  12. Constitution Decides what rights the citizens in that state have and gives the people the ability to control the government.

25 Clues: law Role of the executive branch • Thomas Jefferson anti federalist • makes the laws part of the legislative branch • were in favor of the constitution and not the bill of rights • George Washington 1st president of the united states federalist • Part of congress, but all states have 2 votes each, a total of 100. • ...

Important Documents - SS Week 4 2022-12-13

Important Documents - SS Week 4 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. All of these documents help us achieve ____
  2. This freedom prevents the government from punishing people for expressing their opinions.
  3. The Declaration of Independence was an important document that says that people have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of
  4. The ______ tells us our rights and responsibilities
  5. We have freedom of ____ which allows people to publish their opinions and information without the government stopping them.
Down
  1. The first 10 amendments are called the Bill of ___
  2. The First Amendment allows people to believe and practice whatever _____ they want.
  3. Declaration, Constitution, Bill of rights are all important _______
  4. We have the freedom to ___ which allows us to gather with each other without restriction.

9 Clues: All of these documents help us achieve ____ • The first 10 amendments are called the Bill of ___ • The ______ tells us our rights and responsibilities • Declaration, Constitution, Bill of rights are all important _______ • The First Amendment allows people to believe and practice whatever _____ they want. • ...

AP Government Review (NO SPACES) 2024-04-30

AP Government Review (NO SPACES) crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A Senate Rule that is used to end a Filibuster
  2. Mandatory spending on government programs like Social Security
  3. Two house legislature
  4. An earlier appellate decision that guides courts in deciding later cases
  5. A procedure in the Senate where a senator can request a delay on a bill
  6. The clause that prevents government from supporting a singular religion
  7. The Bill of rights applied to the states
  8. This is the age for US Senators
Down
  1. A temporary committee to resolve differences in bills
  2. Transferring responsibility for policy development to state and local governments
  3. The difference in a polls results and the opinion of the surveyed population
  4. Friend of the Court
  5. This amendment is STATES RIGHTS
  6. A type of federalism that involves sharing power
  7. A type of write that requires a lower court to send up case records
  8. Congresses authority to monitor how bureaucracy implements laws
  9. A system of government with a written constitution divided among the national, state, and local levels
  10. This guy rebelled and showed everyone we needed a stronger national government
  11. A type of writ that requires a lower court to perform a task
  12. Efforts by interest groups to influence public policy thru talks with government officials

20 Clues: Friend of the Court • Two house legislature • This amendment is STATES RIGHTS • This is the age for US Senators • The Bill of rights applied to the states • A Senate Rule that is used to end a Filibuster • A type of federalism that involves sharing power • A temporary committee to resolve differences in bills • A type of writ that requires a lower court to perform a task • ...

Chapeter 7 Review Crossword 2024-03-21

Chapeter 7 Review Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This branch enforces the laws
  2. State that developed a Plan of Government
  3. A proposed law
  4. Goods leaving the country
  5. Goods coming into the country
Down
  1. This branch of government is the courts
  2. What anti-federalists thought big government would cause (too much____)
  3. This branch of government works on bills
  4. Another name for a settler
  5. Tax on leaving or entering a place
  6. Number of Amendments in the Bill of Rights

11 Clues: A proposed law • Goods leaving the country • Another name for a settler • This branch enforces the laws • Goods coming into the country • Tax on leaving or entering a place • This branch of government is the courts • This branch of government works on bills • State that developed a Plan of Government • Number of Amendments in the Bill of Rights • ...

Reconstruction 2022-02-24

Reconstruction crossword puzzle
Across
  1. President that showed leniency towards the South
  2. Amount of bills Johnson vetoed
  3. Amount of military districts
  4. Period after Civil War
  5. Johnson didn't know how to do this until he was 20
  6. They were angry at the South
  7. Declaration now extended to all ____ men
  8. Senator that opposed Johnson
  9. Blacks had special ____ they had to pay
  10. Process of removing a president from office
Down
  1. Amendment that let African men the right to vote
  2. Amendment that gave men equal rights
  3. Leaders punished for role in Civil War
  4. Harsh laws against the blacks
  5. Bill that was created to give all people equal rights
  6. Johnson was elected to ____ to the South
  7. Slavery had officially ____
  8. Reconstruction acts of 1867
  9. Amendment that formally abolished slavery
  10. They were going to _____ the Constitution

20 Clues: Period after Civil War • Slavery had officially ____ • Reconstruction acts of 1867 • Amount of military districts • They were angry at the South • Senator that opposed Johnson • Harsh laws against the blacks • Amount of bills Johnson vetoed • Amendment that gave men equal rights • Leaders punished for role in Civil War • Blacks had special ____ they had to pay • ...

The bill of rights 2025-11-14

The bill of rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. nor cruel or unusual punishments inflected
  2. introduction to the bill of rights
  3. soilders are not allowed any free housing in your own home
Down
  1. not able to take something without reason
  2. you can’t take away certain rights from the bill
  3. public trial, free representation
  4. the right to bear arms, not be infringed
  5. looked over, went through

8 Clues: looked over, went through • public trial, free representation • introduction to the bill of rights • the right to bear arms, not be infringed • not able to take something without reason • nor cruel or unusual punishments inflected • you can’t take away certain rights from the bill • soilders are not allowed any free housing in your own home

Constitutional Crossword 2024-01-19

Constitutional Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. State government
  2. freedom to bear arms
  3. Congress
  4. cannot be tried for the same crime twice
  5. Freedom of speech/religion
  6. any power not given to federal gov. is given to the state gov. or the people
  7. The people have all the rights not listed in the constitution
  8. unjust leader
  9. First document of U.S. government
  10. Freedom to a speedy trial
  11. Presidents
  12. first 10 amendments
  13. can deny unlawful searches into your personal business
Down
  1. Bi-Cameral gov.
  2. Freedom to have a jury
  3. Cannot have cruel on unusual punishment
  4. Federal Government
  5. 435 members
  6. 100 members
  7. Supreme Court
  8. can deny soldiers into your home
  9. opening to the constitution

22 Clues: Congress • Presidents • 435 members • 100 members • Supreme Court • unjust leader • Bi-Cameral gov. • State government • Federal Government • first 10 amendments • freedom to bear arms • Freedom to have a jury • Freedom to a speedy trial • Freedom of speech/religion • opening to the constitution • can deny soldiers into your home • First document of U.S. government • ...

Government Puzzle 2024-04-12

Government Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The head of the executive branch and the Commander-in-Chief of the United States Armed Forces. The President is responsible for implementing and enforcing laws passed by Congress.
  2. Individuals appointed to serve on federal courts, including Supreme Court Justices, Circuit Court Judges, and District Court Judges.
  3. The highest court in the United States, responsible for interpreting the Constitution and federal laws and resolving disputes between states and the federal government.
  4. The power of the President to reject a bill passed by Congress, preventing it from becoming law unless Congress overrides the veto with a two-thirds majority vote.
  5. The branch of government responsible for making laws. It includes the Congress, which is divided into two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives.
  6. The legislative branch of the United States government, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
  7. The branch of government responsible for interpreting laws and administering justice. It includes the Supreme Court and other federal courts.
  8. One of the two chambers of Congress, each state has two Senators regardless of population size. Senators serve six-year terms.
  9. The other chamber of Congress, the number of representatives for each state is based on its population. Representatives serve two-year terms.
Down
  1. The process by which government officials, including the President, can be charged with and removed from office for "high crimes and misdemeanors" through a series of legal proceedings.
  2. The branch of government responsible for enforcing laws. It is headed by the President of the United States and includes various departments and agencies.
  3. A group of advisors appointed by the President to head executive departments and assist in decision-making.
  4. Fundamental entitlements or freedoms guaranteed to individuals. The Bill of Rights outlines specific rights that are protected from government infringement.
  5. The division of governmental responsibilities into distinct branches to prevent the concentration of power in any single branch.
  6. The system in which each branch of government has some measure of influence over the other branches, preventing any one branch from becoming too powerful.
  7. A change or addition to the Constitution. The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution.

16 Clues: A group of advisors appointed by the President to head executive departments and assist in decision-making. • The legislative branch of the United States government, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. • A change or addition to the Constitution. The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. • ...

7 Principles of the Constitution 2021-11-22

7 Principles of the Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. president, enforces laws
  2. restricted power
  3. representatives elected to make decisions
  4. interprets the laws, courts
  5. powers that are granted to the federal government
  6. authority from the people
Down
  1. rights ensured to all citizens
  2. principles the constitution has to follow
  3. 3 Branches having some sort of authority over the other
  4. branch that makes laws
  5. national and state governments share power
  6. a bill of which includes admentments of rights to the people
  7. 3 Branches
  8. life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
  9. powers which are shared by both the federal government and state governments

15 Clues: 3 Branches • restricted power • branch that makes laws • president, enforces laws • authority from the people • interprets the laws, courts • rights ensured to all citizens • principles the constitution has to follow • representatives elected to make decisions • national and state governments share power • life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness • ...

Constitution and Bill Of Rights 2022-09-22

Constitution and Bill Of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. which article is the ratification of the constitution?
  2. which amendment abolished slavery?
  3. which article is relations among the states?
  4. what can congress and the president do to a veto?
  5. separation of powers are divided among how many branches?
  6. which article sets up the legislative branch?
Down
  1. what are the powers of government are divided between national, state, and local governments?
  2. which branch has the ability to rule that an act of government goes against the constitution?
  3. what's it called when a president gets removed from office?
  4. which amendment is the right to bear arms?
  5. what amendment reserves powers to states?
  6. which amendment is protection against cruel and unusual punishment?

12 Clues: which amendment abolished slavery? • what amendment reserves powers to states? • which amendment is the right to bear arms? • which article is relations among the states? • which article sets up the legislative branch? • what can congress and the president do to a veto? • which article is the ratification of the constitution? • ...

The U.S. Bill of Rights 2025-10-24

The U.S. Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This amendment protects freedoms of conscience such as speech and religion.
  2. The Third Amendment states that you do not have to _______ troops in times of peace.
  3. The Tenth Amendment acknowledges rights which are ________ to the United States.
  4. The Second Amendment guarantees the right to keep and ...
  5. The Eighth Amendment protects against _______ or unusual punishment.
  6. I plead the ...
  7. "You have the right to an ________. If you cannot afford one, one will be provided"
Down
  1. Along with petition and press, this freedom combines with the freedoms in another clue.
  2. The Sixth Amendment guarantees a fair and _______ trial.
  3. "deny or _________ others retained by the people"
  4. Which amendment addresses warrant requirements?
  5. The Fourth Amendment protects from unreasonable search and ...

12 Clues: I plead the ... • Which amendment addresses warrant requirements? • "deny or _________ others retained by the people" • The Sixth Amendment guarantees a fair and _______ trial. • The Second Amendment guarantees the right to keep and ... • The Fourth Amendment protects from unreasonable search and ... • ...

James Madison 2023-12-13

James Madison crossword puzzle
Across
  1. British invaded
  2. Inspired alot of people
  3. Became first president in
  4. Deathdate
  5. and bill of rights supported
Down
  1. Birthdate
  2. Hometown
  3. wife
  4. goverment helped form foundation of
  5. State

10 Clues: wife • State • Hometown • Birthdate • Deathdate • British invaded • Inspired alot of people • Became first president in • and bill of rights supported • goverment helped form foundation of

7 Principles of the Constitution 2021-11-22

7 Principles of the Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. 3 Branches
  2. powers which are shared by both the federal government and state governments
  3. powers that are granted to the federal government
  4. a bill of which includes admentments of rights to the people
  5. national and state governments share power
  6. interprets the laws, courts
  7. rights ensured to all citizens
  8. 3 Branches having some sort of authority over the other
  9. principles the constitution has to follow
Down
  1. life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
  2. authority from the people
  3. representatives elected to make decisions
  4. president, enforces laws
  5. branch that makes laws
  6. restricted power

15 Clues: 3 Branches • restricted power • branch that makes laws • president, enforces laws • authority from the people • interprets the laws, courts • rights ensured to all citizens • representatives elected to make decisions • principles the constitution has to follow • national and state governments share power • life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness • ...

Canada's Federal Government 2014-06-10

Canada's Federal Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. University student who works in the Senate or House
  2. City where the country or province's legislature is located
  3. Represented by the Governor General
  4. Agreement about Rights and Freedoms
  5. Final approval of a bill, by the Governor General
  6. Highest Law in Canada
  7. Lower House
  8. Head of State
  9. Leader of Party in power
  10. Parliamentary system with two Chambers (House of Commons and Senate)
  11. Debating a bill; "It is a good idea?"
Down
  1. Plan for how to collect and spend money
  2. Monarch, Senate and the House of Commons
  3. Peace Tower, Parliament building, the flag
  4. Party with the second largest number of MPs
  5. Upper House
  6. Raising and discussing issues from ridings in the House
  7. Bills that are passed by Parliament
  8. Word-for-Word record of all discussions in the House of Commons
  9. Electoral district or area
  10. Ms.Bowlby's favourite colour

21 Clues: Upper House • Lower House • Head of State • Highest Law in Canada • Leader of Party in power • Electoral district or area • Ms.Bowlby's favourite colour • Represented by the Governor General • Agreement about Rights and Freedoms • Bills that are passed by Parliament • Debating a bill; "It is a good idea?" • Plan for how to collect and spend money • ...

constitution cross word 2024-10-15

constitution cross word crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Paine
  2. e and balances
  3. Jefferson
  4. tea party
  5. papers
Down
  1. fifths compromise
  2. Madison
  3. sense
  4. plan
  5. of rights

10 Clues: plan • Paine • sense • papers • Madison • Jefferson • tea party • of rights • e and balances • fifths compromise

American history 2. block 1, B day 2017-09-28

American history 2. block 1, B day crossword puzzle
Across
  1. ignoring bill
  2. keep slave conditions
  3. citizenship America
  4. free slaves
  5. cannot denied right vote
  6. northern who came to the south
  7. democrats took back control
  8. law equal rights
Down
  1. building up south
  2. charge president
  3. traitors
  4. pledge loyalty
  5. rented land
  6. 10% of voters vote
  7. control south almost 100 years

15 Clues: traitors • rented land • free slaves • ignoring bill • pledge loyalty • charge president • law equal rights • building up south • 10% of voters vote • citizenship America • keep slave conditions • cannot denied right vote • democrats took back control • northern who came to the south • control south almost 100 years

7 Principles of the Constitution 2021-11-22

7 Principles of the Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. powers which are shared by both the federal government and state governments
  2. restricted power
  3. powers that are granted to the federal government
  4. a bill of which includes admentments of rights to the people
  5. authority from the people
  6. life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
  7. 3 Branches
  8. interprets the laws, courts
Down
  1. 3 Branches having some sort of authority over the other
  2. president, enforces laws
  3. principles the constitution has to follow
  4. branch that makes laws
  5. national and state governments share power
  6. representatives elected to make decisions
  7. rights ensured to all citizens

15 Clues: 3 Branches • restricted power • branch that makes laws • president, enforces laws • authority from the people • interprets the laws, courts • rights ensured to all citizens • principles the constitution has to follow • representatives elected to make decisions • national and state governments share power • life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness • ...

Canada's Federal Government 2014-06-10

Canada's Federal Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. University student who works in the Senate or House
  2. City where the country or province's legislature is located
  3. Represented by the Governor General
  4. Agreement about Rights and Freedoms
  5. Final approval of a bill, by the Governor General
  6. Highest Law in Canada
  7. Lower House
  8. Head of State
  9. Leader of Party in power
  10. Parliamentary system with two Chambers (House of Commons and Senate)
  11. Debating a bill; "It is a good idea?"
Down
  1. Plan for how to collect and spend money
  2. Monarch, Senate and the House of Commons
  3. Peace Tower, Parliament building, the flag
  4. Party with the second largest number of MPs
  5. Upper House
  6. Raising and discussing issues from ridings in the House
  7. Bills that are passed by Parliament
  8. Word-for-Word record of all discussions in the House of Commons
  9. Electoral district or area
  10. Ms.Bowlby's favourite colour

21 Clues: Upper House • Lower House • Head of State • Highest Law in Canada • Leader of Party in power • Electoral district or area • Ms.Bowlby's favourite colour • Represented by the Governor General • Agreement about Rights and Freedoms • Bills that are passed by Parliament • Debating a bill; "It is a good idea?" • Plan for how to collect and spend money • ...

History 31-40 2014-01-26

History 31-40 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. There are two types of unit ___________ for JROTC. They are Honor Unit and Honor Units with Distinction
  2. Freedom of religion is ___________ by the first amendment in the bill of rights
  3. the traditional way to dispose of a __________ U.S. flag is by burning it
  4. A prompt and public trail is guaranteed by the sixth _________ to the bill of rights
  5. The mission of JROTC is to _________ young people to become better citizens
Down
  1. In the house of representatives each state is represented according to the size of its __________
  2. The storm flag is 5 feet by 9 and ½ feet is flown only in _______ weather
  3. In a democratic society all citizens have ____________ rights
  4. On the American flag white stands for hope, purity, and ___________
  5. The first sentence of the Miranda warning begins...You have the right to remain _______

10 Clues: In a democratic society all citizens have ____________ rights • On the American flag white stands for hope, purity, and ___________ • The storm flag is 5 feet by 9 and ½ feet is flown only in _______ weather • the traditional way to dispose of a __________ U.S. flag is by burning it • The mission of JROTC is to _________ young people to become better citizens • ...

gov crossword 2024-04-29

gov crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. highest federal court
  2. large states
  3. first 10 amendments
  4. unicameral
  5. demanded bill of rights
  6. right to vote
  7. right to a speedy trial
Down
  1. favored constitution
  2. ruled by the people
  3. 18 year olds the right to vote
  4. writers of constitution
  5. congress can change design of money
  6. father of constitution
  7. right to remain silent
  8. amendment that banned alcohol

15 Clues: unicameral • large states • right to vote • ruled by the people • first 10 amendments • favored constitution • highest federal court • father of constitution • right to remain silent • writers of constitution • demanded bill of rights • right to a speedy trial • amendment that banned alcohol • 18 year olds the right to vote • congress can change design of money

Creating A New Government 2023-09-18

Creating A New Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. ordinance to settle western lands
  2. plan for new form of government
  3. three-___ compromise
  4. ___ Ordinance of 1785
  5. powers given to each branch of government
  6. support the constitution
  7. a political system without a monarch
  8. constitutional ___
  9. checks and ___, separation of powers
Down
  1. great ___
  2. makes the laws
  3. bill of ___, protect individual freedoms
  4. these powers belong to the states
  5. interprets the laws
  6. carries out the laws
  7. ___ of Confederation
  8. ___-federalist, opposes the constitution

17 Clues: great ___ • makes the laws • constitutional ___ • interprets the laws • three-___ compromise • carries out the laws • ___ of Confederation • ___ Ordinance of 1785 • support the constitution • plan for new form of government • ordinance to settle western lands • these powers belong to the states • a political system without a monarch • checks and ___, separation of powers • ...

The English Colonies 2021-05-12

The English Colonies crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony
  2. Founded a Quaker colony in Pennsylvania with representative self-government (2 wds)
  3. English philosopher; he thought humans had natural rights
  4. a person who moves to another country
  5. first English colony
  6. _____ Compact
  7. Age of Reason
  8. Protestants who wanted to reform the Church of England
  9. American Indian Princess who saved John Smith's life
Down
  1. Squanto
  2. the first law guaranteeing religious freedoms in America (2 wds)
  3. English Bill of _____; shifted the power in England from the monarchy to Parliament
  4. Puritan that left England in the 1600s to settle in America
  5. Society of Friends
  6. _____ Awakening
  7. _____ servant
  8. helped found Jamestown - encouraged colonists to work harder (2 wds)

17 Clues: Squanto • _____ servant • _____ Compact • Age of Reason • _____ Awakening • Society of Friends • first English colony • a person who moves to another country • Governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony • American Indian Princess who saved John Smith's life • Protestants who wanted to reform the Church of England • English philosopher; he thought humans had natural rights • ...

Foundations Review 2021-10-14

Foundations Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Inspired the first amendment
  2. preamble goal that means a military
  3. Number of goals on the preamble
  4. The number of amendments today.
  5. Wrote two of the foundations of government documents
  6. Preamble goal that means fair and equal laws
Down
  1. The U.S. first form of governtment
  2. Inspired the bill of rights
  3. Number of foundations of government documents
  4. Writer of the Virginia Declaration of rights
  5. The document that asserted rule of law.
  6. First ten amendments are called...

12 Clues: Inspired the bill of rights • Inspired the first amendment • Number of goals on the preamble • The number of amendments today. • The U.S. first form of governtment • First ten amendments are called... • preamble goal that means a military • The document that asserted rule of law. • Writer of the Virginia Declaration of rights • Preamble goal that means fair and equal laws • ...

Government 4 2015-10-05

Government 4 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Proposal for a law to be considered by Parliament
  2. Group of the same political party of Senators and MPs
  3. Government's plan for how it will collect and spend money each year
  4. Student in university who works for the Senate or House of Commons
  5. MP or Senator who gives information about the Chamber's business
  6. A change made to a bill with the intent to improve it
  7. Two chambers or rooms
  8. Group of Senators, MPs or both selected to study a specific bill and write a report about it
  9. Meeting of the Senate or House of Commons within a session
  10. City where a country's legislature is located and where the government's business is carried out
  11. Formal event that follows traditions
Down
  1. Change or improve something
  2. To place a document for consideration before the senate, House or committee
  3. Group of all the Ministers
  4. One of the two large rooms in the Centre Block of the Parliament Buildings
  5. Person with full political and civil rights in his or her country
  6. Senator or Member of the House of Commons
  7. The person in charge of a meeting

18 Clues: Two chambers or rooms • Group of all the Ministers • Change or improve something • The person in charge of a meeting • Formal event that follows traditions • Senator or Member of the House of Commons • Proposal for a law to be considered by Parliament • Group of the same political party of Senators and MPs • A change made to a bill with the intent to improve it • ...

Revoluionary Vocab crossword 2025-11-19

Revoluionary Vocab crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. System
  2. Taxation without Representation
  3. of Association
  4. Trade
Down
  1. of Liberty
  2. Carta
  3. continental congress
  4. Bill of Rights (1689)
  5. of Assistance

9 Clues: Carta • Trade • System • of Liberty • of Assistance • of Association • continental congress • Bill of Rights (1689) • Taxation without Representation

Civil Rights 2021-03-10

Civil Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. (AIM) group formed to fight for Native American rights to control their tribal land.
  2. a series of protests in which black and white passengers tried to integrate Southern bus stations
  3. (UFW) union led by Cesar Chavez that fought to improve working conditions for migrant farm workers
  4. lawsuit challenging the segregation of public schools; ruled that segregation was illegal
  5. (1965) law protecting African Americans' voting rights
  6. (1964) banned segregation and workplace discrimination; led to push for equal voting rights
  7. Activists worked to ensure voting rights for African Americans in the South.
  8. (1963) required men and women to be paid equal salaries for equal work
Down
  1. civil rights leader who inspired nonviolent protests against discrimination
  2. nonviolent protest of segregation in public transportation that ended with desegregation due to economic impact
  3. massive demonstration to support Kennedy's civil rights bill in 1963 where MLK, Jr. delivered the "I Have a Dream" speech
  4. (1973) banned hiring discrimination based on disabilities
  5. demonstration in which protestors sit down and refuse to leave
  6. voting rights march that publicized violence against civil rights workers, which increased support for voter registration efforts
  7. rejected integration as a goal of civil rights; believed blacks had a right to defend themselves with violence if necessary

15 Clues: (1965) law protecting African Americans' voting rights • (1973) banned hiring discrimination based on disabilities • demonstration in which protestors sit down and refuse to leave • (1963) required men and women to be paid equal salaries for equal work • civil rights leader who inspired nonviolent protests against discrimination • ...

Revolutionary War 2025-11-18

Revolutionary War crossword puzzle
Across
  1. continental congress
  2. Taxation without Representation
  3. of Assistance
  4. Trade
  5. of Association
Down
  1. System
  2. Bill of Rights (1689)
  3. of Liberty
  4. Carta

9 Clues: Trade • Carta • System • of Liberty • of Assistance • of Association • continental congress • Bill of Rights (1689) • Taxation without Representation

Revolutionary War 2025-11-18

Revolutionary War crossword puzzle
Across
  1. of Association
  2. Trade
  3. System
Down
  1. of Liberty
  2. continental congress
  3. Carta
  4. Bill of Rights (1689)
  5. of Assistance
  6. Taxation without Representation

9 Clues: Carta • Trade • System • of Liberty • of Assistance • of Association • continental congress • Bill of Rights (1689) • Taxation without Representation

cross word mid term 2022-01-07

cross word mid term crossword puzzle
Across
  1. no government
  2. the left leaning party in America
  3. the head of state
  4. the house of congress where each state gets a a number of reps for population
  5. the legislative branch in America
  6. the head of the executive branch
  7. a system of government where a few powerful people are in charge
  8. a 2 house system
  9. no one is above the law
  10. checks and
  11. the age you must be to be president
Down
  1. the highest court in America
  2. believed in the bill of rights
  3. who presides over congress
  4. the head of the department of justice
  5. the house of congress with 100members
  6. laws passed by the executive branch
  7. a system of government controlled by region
  8. something everyone has a claim to
  9. the right leaning American party
  10. to become a citizen

21 Clues: checks and • no government • a 2 house system • the head of state • to become a citizen • no one is above the law • who presides over congress • the highest court in America • believed in the bill of rights • the right leaning American party • the head of the executive branch • the left leaning party in America • something everyone has a claim to • the legislative branch in America • ...

CBA #4 Review Crossword 2025-11-11

CBA #4 Review Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Group that supported ratifying the Constitution and a strong central government
  2. Agreement creating a two-house Congress with equal and proportional representation
  3. Group that opposed ratifying the Constitution without a Bill of Rights
Down
  1. America’s first government that was too weak to tax or enforce laws
  2. System where power is shared between national and state governments
  3. Uprising that showed the weakness of the Articles of Confederation
  4. Law that set rules for admitting new states to the Union
  5. Agreement counting enslaved people partly toward representation and taxation
  6. Virginia delegate who demanded a Bill of Rights
  7. First ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution

10 Clues: First ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution • Virginia delegate who demanded a Bill of Rights • Law that set rules for admitting new states to the Union • Uprising that showed the weakness of the Articles of Confederation • America’s first government that was too weak to tax or enforce laws • System where power is shared between national and state governments • ...

The Enlightenment 2022-10-04

The Enlightenment crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Prussian politican and Germanys first chancellor
  2. act of the English parliament
  3. pen name for Francois-Marie Arouet
  4. English womens activist (authorized A Vindication of the Rights of Woman)
  5. the act which women fought for the right to vote
  6. person who influenced both USA and English Bill of rights
  7. the belief of a supreme being
Down
  1. the loyalty people have for their country or/and culture
  2. division of a government to allow balanced powers
  3. the belief that people should have equjality before the law
  4. philosopher best known for The Spirit of Laws
  5. the advocacy for women rights
  6. known for his social contract theory
  7. document that determines the fundamental and political principles of a government a system a country uses to control their contry
  8. the agreement people make to be governed

15 Clues: act of the English parliament • the advocacy for women rights • the belief of a supreme being • pen name for Francois-Marie Arouet • known for his social contract theory • the agreement people make to be governed • philosopher best known for The Spirit of Laws • Prussian politican and Germanys first chancellor • the act which women fought for the right to vote • ...

Historical Crossword 2016-04-21

Historical Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. of Confederation Document,which formed the first government of the U.S. near the end of the American Revolution States had more power than the national government
  2. Amendment Gave freedom to the slaves in all of the states
  3. of Rights First ten amendments to the Constitution guaranteeing individual liberties and due process
  4. of Independence Written mostly by Jefferson to list the grievances against Great Britain and to declare independence from Great Britain
  5. of Versailles Treaty that ended WW1 ,was extremely harsh on Germany
  6. Amendment Gave women the right to vote
  7. Doctrine Declaration by Truman to economically assist any country fighting Communism after WW2 ,the declaration marked the beginning of the Containment policy
  8. Amendment Required states to give citizenship to all citizens born in the U.S. and gave other basic civil rights
Down
  1. Amendment Provided direct election of senators
  2. Amendment Created a graduated income tax
  3. papers Essay written by James Madison,Alexander Hamilton,and John Jay to support the ratification of the Constitution
  4. Six Amendment The right of 18 years old to vote
  5. Amendment Gave African American men the right to vote
  6. Bill of Rights Foundation for American government for freedoms such as freedom of speech and trial by jury
  7. Carta Major ideas found in the U.S. Constitution of limiting the power to tax and right to a fair trail
  8. Constitution A document outlining the basic form and rules of the U.S. government

16 Clues: Amendment Gave women the right to vote • Amendment Created a graduated income tax • Amendment Provided direct election of senators • Six Amendment The right of 18 years old to vote • Amendment Gave African American men the right to vote • Amendment Gave freedom to the slaves in all of the states • of Versailles Treaty that ended WW1 ,was extremely harsh on Germany • ...

American Revolution 2022-06-08

American Revolution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. what they named the colonies
  2. the document that declared america's independence
  3. the bell that symbolizes freedom
  4. what most of the colonists were
  5. where the colonists were from
  6. the war that freed americans from the brithish rule
  7. today is celebrated with fireworks and bbqs
Down
  1. gives american citizens rights
  2. George washington was the first one
  3. The firts president and is on the 1 dollar bill
  4. a city in massachusetts
  5. The biggest signiture on the decloration of independence
  6. what the boston tea party was fought over
  7. a big foreheaded man on the 100 dollar bill
  8. one of the origninal colonies and we live in it
  9. there were 13 of them

16 Clues: there were 13 of them • a city in massachusetts • what they named the colonies • where the colonists were from • gives american citizens rights • what most of the colonists were • the bell that symbolizes freedom • George washington was the first one • what the boston tea party was fought over • a big foreheaded man on the 100 dollar bill • ...

Madison Everett - Government Crossword 2025-04-23

Madison Everett - Government Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. How many Representatives serve in the US House of Representatives??
  2. How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
  3. What is the highest court in the US?
  4. How many terms can a President serve for?
  5. One of the levels of Government.
  6. Evaluates laws.
  7. Makes laws.
  8. Who has to sign a Federal Bill before it becomes a Federal Law?
  9. What is Congress?
Down
  1. What is the Bill of Rights in?
  2. What do the stars on the flag represent?
  3. Name one other Federal Court.
  4. How long is a term?
  5. What is the total number of senators in the US?
  6. Enforces laws.
  7. What do we call a "change" to the Constitution?
  8. What are the first 10 amendments called?
  9. How many senators does each State have?
  10. Who takes over if the President dies?
  11. Who has VETO power?

20 Clues: Makes laws. • Enforces laws. • Evaluates laws. • What is Congress? • How long is a term? • Who has VETO power? • Name one other Federal Court. • What is the Bill of Rights in? • One of the levels of Government. • What is the highest court in the US? • Who takes over if the President dies? • How many senators does each State have? • What do the stars on the flag represent? • ...

US History 2025-04-15

US History crossword puzzle
Across
  1. there are 13 of these in alternating colors across our flag
  2. a state known for its gold rush
  3. where the first astronauts landed
  4. what starts the constitution
  5. known for her efforts in the underground railroad
  6. the city in which the ____ Tea Party occurred
  7. the longest-serving president
  8. the fifteenth president
Down
  1. how many stars were on the original US flag
  2. who's on the 10 dollar bill
  3. where the pilgrims landed in Massachusetts
  4. Declaration of _______, also a holiday on July 4 called ______ Day
  5. the nation that gifted the US the Statue of Liberty
  6. _____ Of Rights; the first Ten Amendments

14 Clues: the fifteenth president • who's on the 10 dollar bill • what starts the constitution • the longest-serving president • a state known for its gold rush • where the first astronauts landed • _____ Of Rights; the first Ten Amendments • where the pilgrims landed in Massachusetts • how many stars were on the original US flag • the city in which the ____ Tea Party occurred • ...

Constitution Snow Ride 2023-12-18

Constitution Snow Ride crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Is our legislative branch and has 2 houses
  2. Mike Johnson
  3. Santa dropped them on the homepage
  4. Has to be presented to the President before made a law
  5. Santa's animals
  6. Animal on Bill of Rights slide
  7. Animal on Mike Johnson slide
Down
  1. A change to the Constitution
  2. Government is subject to the same laws as citizens
  3. Joe Biden
  4. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution
  5. Animal on Congress slide
  6. Animal on Joe Biden slide

13 Clues: Joe Biden • Mike Johnson • Santa's animals • Animal on Congress slide • Animal on Joe Biden slide • A change to the Constitution • Animal on Mike Johnson slide • Animal on Bill of Rights slide • Santa dropped them on the homepage • Is our legislative branch and has 2 houses • The first 10 amendments to the Constitution • Government is subject to the same laws as citizens • ...

Canada's Federal Government 2014-06-10

Canada's Federal Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. University student who works in the Senate or House
  2. City where the country or province's legislature is located
  3. Represented by the Governor General
  4. Agreement about Rights and Freedoms
  5. Final approval of a bill, by the Governor General
  6. Highest Law in Canada
  7. Lower House
  8. Head of State
  9. Leader of Party in power
  10. Parliamentary system with two Chambers (House of Commons and Senate)
  11. Debating a bill; "It is a good idea?"
Down
  1. Plan for how to collect and spend money
  2. Monarch, Senate and the House of Commons
  3. Peace Tower, Parliament building, the flag
  4. Party with the second largest number of MPs
  5. Upper House
  6. Raising and discussing issues from ridings in the House
  7. Bills that are passed by Parliament
  8. Word-for-Word record of all discussions in the House of Commons
  9. Electoral district or area
  10. Ms.Bowlby's favourite colour

21 Clues: Upper House • Lower House • Head of State • Highest Law in Canada • Leader of Party in power • Electoral district or area • Ms.Bowlby's favourite colour • Represented by the Governor General • Agreement about Rights and Freedoms • Bills that are passed by Parliament • Debating a bill; "It is a good idea?" • Plan for how to collect and spend money • ...

Constitution Crossword Puzzle 2020-11-02

Constitution Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. House makes charges/Senate is the jury
  2. Deal to have a Senate and a House
  3. 435 of these members in U.S. Congress
  4. each state has 2 of these in Congress
  5. group & process to choose president
  6. Legislature stretches for future needs
  7. changes/additions to the Constitution
  8. Believed Bill of Rights are not needed
  9. 9 of 13 states to approve Constitution
  10. serve in the highest court for life
  11. local/state/federal gov't shared power
  12. showed weakness of national gov't
Down
  1. First 10 Constitutional amendments
  2. advisers to the president
  3. fair treatment under the law (in court)
  4. 270 of these votes needed to be pres.
  5. president rejects a bill
  6. branch that makes laws
  7. branch that enforces laws
  8. divided land into 6x6 mile townships
  9. count of population every 10 years
  10. States who may vote red or may blue

22 Clues: branch that makes laws • president rejects a bill • advisers to the president • branch that enforces laws • Deal to have a Senate and a House • showed weakness of national gov't • First 10 Constitutional amendments • count of population every 10 years • group & process to choose president • serve in the highest court for life • States who may vote red or may blue • ...

constitution puzzle 2023-05-16

constitution puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Plan, What is the document that suggested the Legislative branch have a House of Representatives & a senate?
  2. protect Americans from attack by a foreign country, Without a strong national government the federalists were concerned that this would happen
  3. democratic republic, The way the state maintains social order, enacts laws, provides public services is called what?
  4. for all, The purpose of the bill of rights is to protect rights of individual liberty and
  5. should matter, What did the framers believe about voter’s rights?
  6. of rights, Antifederalists believed what was needed to create a new constitution?
Down
  1. democracy, What type of democracy do we have in the United States?
  2. Federal government, What caused the end of the Articles of Confederation?
  3. of rights, The first 10 amendments
  4. constitution, The idea that is the cornerstone of representation in our government is based on what?
  5. government, This type of government divides power between state, national and local

11 Clues: of rights, The first 10 amendments • should matter, What did the framers believe about voter’s rights? • democracy, What type of democracy do we have in the United States? • Federal government, What caused the end of the Articles of Confederation? • of rights, Antifederalists believed what was needed to create a new constitution? • ...

Revolutions Crossword 2016-04-17

Revolutions Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Revolution; the act that lead to the end of monarchy (Napoleon took leadership by the end)
  2. revolution; the overthrow of King James II by the English Parliament and William of Orange
  3. the machine used to "off with your head"
  4. Revolution; the course of action that lead to eliminate slavery
  5. of Terror; the period of bloodshed in the French Revolution
  6. Revolution; a revolution for Agrarian reforms
  7. the belief or acceptance of absolute principles
  8. of Haiti; Haiti's build up or rise
  9. patriotic principles
  10. the freedom of life, behavior or political view
  11. Antonoinette; a queen who helped with the French Revolution and the overthrow of the monarchy
Down
  1. Bill of Rights; a law passed by the Parliment of Great Britain for the rights and the libery of the people
  2. a constitutional government
  3. XIV; a French king who is known for his aggressive foreign policy
  4. rights; a political doctrine of royal authority
  5. Bolivar; a Venezuelan military man who helped resolute against the Spanish empire
  6. the overthrow of a government or social order for a new
  7. of the Rights of Man; a French document for the men and all citizens of France
  8. Hidalgo; a Roman Catholic priest who is also called the 'father of Mexican independence'
  9. wars; the wars fought by France under Napoleon Bonaparte

20 Clues: patriotic principles • a constitutional government • of Haiti; Haiti's build up or rise • the machine used to "off with your head" • Revolution; a revolution for Agrarian reforms • rights; a political doctrine of royal authority • the belief or acceptance of absolute principles • the freedom of life, behavior or political view • ...

Government 2022-09-08

Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. An alteration of/or addition to a motion, bill, constitution, etc.
  2. Great Compromise- Was brokered as an agreement between the large and small states.
  3. Sovereignty- The doctrine that sovereign power is vested in the people and that those chosen to govern.
  4. of Powers- The principle or system of vesting in separate branches; the executive, legislative, and judicial powers of government.
  5. A member or supporter of the federalist party.
  6. Virginia Plan- A plan, providing for a legislature or two houses with proportional representation of each house.
  7. Government- confined with limits; restricted or circumscribed.
  8. General agreement or concord; harmony.
  9. of Rights- A formal statement of the fundamental rights of the people of the United States.
Down
  1. The federal principle of government.
  2. and Proper Clause- States the congress shall have power to make laws which shall be necessary.
  3. Clause- Supreme athority or power.
  4. An agreement reached by adjustment of conflicting or opposing claims.
  5. Mutual discussion and arrangement of the terms of transaction or agreement.
  6. The state or fact of being persuaded or convinced.
  7. and Balances- Limits imposed on all branches of a government by vesting in each branch the right to amend or void acts of another that fall with in its preview.
  8. of Confederation- The first constitution of the thirteen states.
  9. An opponent of federalism.
  10. New Jersey Plan- A plan, providing for a single legislative house with equal representation for each state.

19 Clues: An opponent of federalism. • Clause- Supreme athority or power. • The federal principle of government. • General agreement or concord; harmony. • A member or supporter of the federalist party. • The state or fact of being persuaded or convinced. • Government- confined with limits; restricted or circumscribed. • ...

New Nations: Crossword 2014-09-03

New Nations: Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Tried to create a new empire in the West
  2. Personal aide to Washington during War
  3. The South built a new _____ during the Civil War
  4. Our current Government has ____ branches
  5. Sharing responsibility between states and federal government
  6. Constitution added another layer to _____ making two houses.
  7. In support of the Constitution
  8. Washington could have been a ______
Down
  1. A way to end political disputes in the 1700's
  2. Congress
  3. Nations leaders met where for the first time
  4. Constitution gave the Federal government the ability to ___
  5. Required nine states
  6. Articles of Confederation had ____ of government
  7. Bill of Rights was made to protect _________ rights
  8. Federalist papers were essentially 85_____

16 Clues: Congress • Required nine states • In support of the Constitution • Washington could have been a ______ • Personal aide to Washington during War • Tried to create a new empire in the West • Our current Government has ____ branches • Federalist papers were essentially 85_____ • Nations leaders met where for the first time • A way to end political disputes in the 1700's • ...

Unit 2: Government 2023-10-09

Unit 2: Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Make sure the laws are constitutional
  2. Where laws are made in the U.S.
  3. Things you should have as a citizen
  4. Things you should do as a citizen
  5. No restrictions on government
  6. A government ruled by a king or queen
  7. A government ruled by a few people.
  8. Make the Laws
  9. Ruled by the people
Down
  1. When citizens vote for representatives
  2. A government with total control
  3. A document that outlines the rules of government
  4. Court The highest court in the Judicial Branch
  5. Executes the Laws
  6. Carta Limited the power of the King of England
  7. of Rights 1st 10 Amendments that gives us our freedoms.

16 Clues: Make the Laws • Executes the Laws • Ruled by the people • No restrictions on government • A government with total control • Where laws are made in the U.S. • Things you should do as a citizen • Things you should have as a citizen • A government ruled by a few people. • Make sure the laws are constitutional • A government ruled by a king or queen • ...

Ch 13 Crossword-Civil Rights Movement 2021-03-15

Ch 13 Crossword-Civil Rights Movement crossword puzzle
Across
  1. demonstration in which protestors sit down and refuse to leave
  2. banned hiring discrimination based on disabilities
  3. voting rights march that publicized violence against civil rights workers, which increased support for voter registration efforts
  4. rejected integration as a goal of civil rights; believed blacks had a right to defend themselves with violence if necessary
  5. Activists worked to ensurevoting rights for African Americans in the South.
  6. massive demonstration to support Kennedy’s civil rights bill in 1963 where MLK, Jr. delivered the “I Have a Dream” speech Civil_Rights_Act_1964 banned segregation and workplace discrimination; led to push for equal voting rights
  7. required men and women to be paid equal salaries for equal work
  8. groupformed to fight for Native American rights to control their tribal land.
Down
  1. law protecting African Americans’ voting rights
  2. nonviolent protest of segregation in public transportation that ended with desegregation due to economic impact
  3. lawsuit challenging the segregation of public schools; ruled that segregation was illegal
  4. civil rights leader who inspired nonviolent protests against discrimination
  5. a series of protests in which black and white passengers tried to integrate Southern bus stations
  6. union led by Cesar Chavez that fought to improve working conditions for migrant farmworkers

14 Clues: law protecting African Americans’ voting rights • banned hiring discrimination based on disabilities • demonstration in which protestors sit down and refuse to leave • required men and women to be paid equal salaries for equal work • civil rights leader who inspired nonviolent protests against discrimination • ...

THE BILL OF RIGHTS CROSSWORD PUZZLE 2023-05-07

THE BILL OF RIGHTS CROSSWORD PUZZLE crossword puzzle
Across
  1. , THE RIGHT TO A ___ TRIAL IN CIVIL CASES
  2. , GUARANTEES A PUBLIC _____ TRIAL
  3. , NO CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHENT
  4. , RIGHT NOT TO ____ SOLDIERS IN YOUR HOUSE
  5. , RIGHT TO REMAIN ____
  6. , THE RIGHT TO BEAR ___
  7. , FREEDOM OF _____
  8. , DUE PROCESS OF LAW
  9. , 1ST AMENDMENT
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  1. WHAT ARE THE 10 AMENDMENTS CALLED?
  2. , THE RIGHT TO A ____
  3. , NO DOUBLE ___
  4. , THE ______ HAVE RIGHTS BEOND WHAT IS WRITTEN IN THE CONSTITUTION
  5. , FREEDOM OF UNREASONABLE SEARCH
  6. , NO EXCESSIVE _____
  7. , ____ POWERS

16 Clues: , ____ POWERS • , NO DOUBLE ___ • , 1ST AMENDMENT • , FREEDOM OF _____ • , NO EXCESSIVE _____ • , DUE PROCESS OF LAW • , THE RIGHT TO A ____ • , RIGHT TO REMAIN ____ • , THE RIGHT TO BEAR ___ • , NO CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHENT • , FREEDOM OF UNREASONABLE SEARCH • , GUARANTEES A PUBLIC _____ TRIAL • WHAT ARE THE 10 AMENDMENTS CALLED? • , THE RIGHT TO A ___ TRIAL IN CIVIL CASES • ...

WIN Constitution and Bill of Rights 2025-02-21

WIN Constitution and Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial by jury in criminal cases
  2. States that people have rights beyond those listed in the Constitution
  3. Protects against self-incrimination and double jeopardy, and ensures due process
  4. The principle that divides government into three branches to prevent any one from becoming too powerful
  5. The idea that government power comes from the people
  6. The right to bear arms
  7. Guarantees the right to a jury trial in civil cases
Down
  1. The principle that the government has only the powers that the Constitution gives it
  2. Protects freedoms of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
  3. Prohibits the forced quartering of soldiers in homes during peacetime
  4. Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures
  5. A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches
  6. Prohibits cruel and unusual punishment and excessive bail
  7. Declares that powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or the people
  8. The power of the courts to decide if laws or government actions are constitutional
  9. A system of government where power is divided between the national and state governments

16 Clues: The right to bear arms • Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures • Guarantees the right to a jury trial in civil cases • The idea that government power comes from the people • Prohibits cruel and unusual punishment and excessive bail • Protects freedoms of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition • ...