bill of rights Crossword Puzzles

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
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  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 • ...

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
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  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 • ...

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
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  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 • ...

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
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  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 • ...

Unit 1 Foundations of Government 2020-07-26

Unit 1 Foundations of Government crossword puzzle
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  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.
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  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. • ...

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
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  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 • ...

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
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  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

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 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"
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  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 ... • ...

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 _________________ • ...

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
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  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 • ...

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
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  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)' • ...

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
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  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. • ...

Facts and Terms 2026-01-06

Facts and Terms crossword puzzle
Across
  1. protected voting rights by race
  2. banned poll taxes
  3. policies promoting equal opportunity
  4. denied citizenship to enslaved people
  5. protects speech religion and press
  6. Basic freedoms protected by law
  7. censorship before publication
  8. Equal Protection under law
  9. guilty plea for reduced sentence
  10. first 10 amendments
  11. seperate but equal is inherently unequal
  12. Punishment banned by constitution
  13. gave women voting rights
  14. fixed numerical requirement
  15. written defamation
  16. illegal evidence excluded in court
  17. protections against discrimination
  18. protects religious practice
  19. banned discrimination
  20. upheld Japanese internment
  21. protected minority voting rights
  22. freedom from government intrusion
  23. laws must treat people equally
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  1. separate but equal is okay
  2. unwanted sexual behavior
  3. protected disabled individuals
  4. testifying against oneself
  5. applies bill of rights to states
  6. abolished slavery
  7. unprotected form of speech
  8. fee required to vote
  9. expression through actions
  10. ended gender discrimination law
  11. prevents government religion
  12. Applied free speech to the states
  13. Guarantees fair legal treatment
  14. equal pay for equal value
  15. advertising-related speech
  16. right to vote

39 Clues: right to vote • banned poll taxes • abolished slavery • written defamation • first 10 amendments • fee required to vote • banned discrimination • unwanted sexual behavior • gave women voting rights • equal pay for equal value • separate but equal is okay • testifying against oneself • Equal Protection under law • unprotected form of speech • expression through actions • ...

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
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  1. interprets
  2. Madison a president
  3. enforces
  4. beginning of constitution
  5. government and state
  6. of Rights
  7. a change

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

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.
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  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.

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

AP Government Review (NO SPACES) crossword puzzle
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  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
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  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 • ...

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

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
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  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 • ...

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.
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  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. • ...

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
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  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 • ...

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
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  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.
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  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. • ...

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

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 • ...

Ishaan Kapadia Constitution Crossword 2026-03-19

Ishaan Kapadia Constitution Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The number of amendments in the Bill of Rights.
  2. The name for the reason why there are three branches of the government.
  3. What people call the Constitution because it is amendable; a ______ document.
  4. The type of government that runs the U.S.
  5. The amendment that says that if right is not listed in the Bill of Rights, it doesn’t mean that you don’t have it.
  6. The introduction of the Constitution.
  7. The amendment that gives you freedom of religion as well as freedom of speech and rights to peaceably assemble.
  8. The amount of justices in the Supreme Court.
  9. The president of the Constitutional Convention.
  10. What you can do to the Constitution to fix things; another word for change.
  11. The number of delegates that attended the Constitutional Convention.
  12. What the president can do if he doesn’t agree with a law.
  13. The rebellion in 1785 against the government; _______ Rebellion.
Down
  1. The “middle ground” proposal to even out the two plans proposed in the Constitutional Convention.
  2. The part of the Constitution that lays out key processes of the U.S. government.
  3. The part of the Constitution that holds the amendments.
  4. The number of years that stopped Congress from making laws on slavery.
  5. The government that the Articles of Confederation formed was too weak to collect _____ and enforce ____.
  6. Our First Constitution was the ________ of ____________.
  7. The document that was drafted that could allow the government to enforce laws and collect taxes.
  8. What Congress calls the removal of a president from office.
  9. The number of seats in the House of Representatives.
  10. A system where the states share power with a national government.
  11. The branch of government that includes the president.
  12. The second compromise in the Constitutional Convention that regarded how slaves affected a state’s population.

25 Clues: The introduction of the Constitution. • The type of government that runs the U.S. • The amount of justices in the Supreme Court. • The number of amendments in the Bill of Rights. • The president of the Constitutional Convention. • The number of seats in the House of Representatives. • The branch of government that includes the president. • ...

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 • ...

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 • ...

AP Government Facts & Terms 2026-01-06

AP Government Facts & Terms crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Liberties, Basic freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution
  2. of Rights, The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution
  3. Restraint, Government censorship of speech before it is published
  4. Rights Act of 1965, Law protecting minority voting rights
  5. Doctrine, Process of applying the Bill of Rights to the states
  6. Clause, Prevents the government from establishing an official religion
  7. Fixed numerical requirement in hiring or admissions
  8. Incrimination, Protection against being forced to testify against oneself
  9. with Disabilities Act, Law protecting people with disabilities from discrimination
  10. Exercise Clause, Protects the right to practice religion freely
  11. v Reed, Case that ruled gender discrimination unconstitutional
  12. Protection Clause, Requires states to treat all people equally under the law
  13. Amendment, Amendment that banned poll taxes
  14. v Ferguson, Case that upheld racial segregation under separate but equal
  15. v Board, Supreme Court case that ended segregation in public schools
  16. , Type of speech not protected by the First Amendment
  17. Amendment, Granted women the right to vote
  18. Amendment, Amendment that abolished slavery
Down
  1. False written statements that damage a person’s reputation
  2. Rights Act of 1964, Law banning discrimination based on race sex religion or national origin
  3. Action, Policy designed to help historically disadvantaged groups
  4. v New York, Supreme Court case that applied free speech limits to the states
  5. Amendment, Amendment that applies constitutional protections to the states
  6. Worth, Idea that jobs of equal value should receive equal pay
  7. Rights, Legal protections against discrimination
  8. to Privacy, Implied right protecting personal decisions from government interference
  9. Speech Speech that advertises a product or service
  10. and Unusual Punishment, Punishment prohibited by the 8th Amendment
  11. Process Clause, Clause guaranteeing fair legal treatment by the government
  12. Amendment , Protects freedom of speech religion press assembly and petition
  13. Rights Amendment, Proposed amendment guaranteeing gender equality
  14. The right to vote
  15. Bargaining, Agreement where a defendant pleads guilty to avoid trial
  16. Harassment, Unwelcome sexual behavior in the workplace or school
  17. Rule, Rule that prevents illegally obtained evidence from being used in court
  18. v Sandford, Supreme Court case denying citizenship to enslaved people
  19. Speech, Nonverbal actions that express ideas protected by the First Amendment
  20. Tax, Tax once used to prevent people from voting
  21. v US, Supreme Court case that upheld Japanese American internment during WWII
  22. Amendment, Gave African American men the right to vote

40 Clues: The right to vote • Amendment, Granted women the right to vote • Amendment, Amendment that banned poll taxes • Amendment, Amendment that abolished slavery • Rights, Legal protections against discrimination • Tax, Tax once used to prevent people from voting • Speech Speech that advertises a product or service • Fixed numerical requirement in hiring or admissions • ...

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 • ...

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. 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 • ...

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

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
Down
  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 • ...

Week 14 Crossword - Bill of Rights 2026-01-13

Week 14 Crossword - Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. take
  2. branch of government that uses the Bill of Rights and the other amendments to determine the constitutionality of a law
  3. The people have a right to keep and use ________, meaning guns, pistols, or rifles.
  4. Who compromised at the convention?
  5. Many anti-federalists wanted a list of these for the people
  6. gives specific rules for what actions the government has to take to protect the rights of the people
  7. Representative from Virginia who introduced 12 possible amendments
Down
  1. Freedom of _______ gives people the right to speak freely, as long as it does not start violence.
  2. This written permit is given if there is reasonable evidence.
  3. look through
  4. a lawyer
  5. The government shall make no law that makes its citizens practice a specific
  6. Freedom of ______ allows newspapers and journalists to write what they want about the government.
  7. written order
  8. a group of people randomly selected to hear evidence of a legal issue, then make a decision based on the evidence.
  9. This amendment is in direct response to the Quartering Acts.

16 Clues: take • a lawyer • look through • written order • Who compromised at the convention? • Many anti-federalists wanted a list of these for the people • This amendment is in direct response to the Quartering Acts. • This written permit is given if there is reasonable evidence. • Representative from Virginia who introduced 12 possible amendments • ...

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

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

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 • ...

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 • ...

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 • ...

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 • ...

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 • ...

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 • ...

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? • ...

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 • ...

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

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

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 • ...

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 • ...

American Revolution 2026-01-22

American Revolution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Locke
  2. Flying mammal
  3. of Rights
  4. Large marsupial
  5. Sense
  6. Likes to chase mice
  7. Fathers
  8. Man's best friend
Down
  1. Colonies
  2. Has a trunk
  3. Massacre Battle from 1770 where 7 soldiers killed 5 Bostonians
  4. George III
  5. Tea Party

13 Clues: Locke • Sense • Fathers • Colonies • of Rights • Tea Party • George III • Has a trunk • Flying mammal • Large marsupial • Man's best friend • Likes to chase mice • Massacre Battle from 1770 where 7 soldiers killed 5 Bostonians

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 • ...

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 • ...

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 • ...

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 • ...

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 • ...

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? • ...

The Begining 2015-10-12

The Begining crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Wrote The Age of Reason
  2. Greatest President we ever had
  3. Adams was born in
  4. Shut, never to be opened again
  5. Rich, well-born and able
  6. There are four of them
  7. War 1775-1783
  8. created in 1787
  9. Financier of Revolution
  10. Most powerful of Aristocratic passions
  11. Secretary of the Treasury
  12. I wrote the Declaration
  13. Father of Bill of Rights
Down
  1. Protector of liberties
  2. Lead by Washington, Adams, Hamilton
  3. Inventor known as Benjamin
  4. wealthiest planters in South
  5. Defines art persuasion
  6. On the eve of Independence
  7. Evangelical Christianity

20 Clues: War 1775-1783 • created in 1787 • Adams was born in • Protector of liberties • There are four of them • Defines art persuasion • Wrote The Age of Reason • Financier of Revolution • I wrote the Declaration • Rich, well-born and able • Evangelical Christianity • Father of Bill of Rights • Secretary of the Treasury • Inventor known as Benjamin • On the eve of Independence • ...

Constitution topics 2025-12-12

Constitution topics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A bill that is written and introduced in either the house or senate.
  2. 4 years of presidency.
  3. President enforces laws.
  4. Congress makes laws.
  5. Constitution is supreme law.
  6. 9/13 states needed.
  7. Additions to constitution.
Down
  1. Courts interpret laws.
  2. Small groups of experts discuss and vote.
  3. The full house or Senate debates and votes to pass it.
  4. Opposed the Constitution. Feared it would create a tyrant. Demanded a Bill of Rights.
  5. Relations between states.
  6. How to change constitution.
  7. Appoints Judges and Pardons.
  8. Supported the Constitution. Believed a strong central government was necessary to fix the weakness of the Articles.

15 Clues: 9/13 states needed. • Congress makes laws. • Courts interpret laws. • 4 years of presidency. • President enforces laws. • Relations between states. • Additions to constitution. • How to change constitution. • Appoints Judges and Pardons. • Constitution is supreme law. • Small groups of experts discuss and vote. • The full house or Senate debates and votes to pass it. • ...

Citizenship 2008 test questions - Principles of American Democracy 2021-01-20

Citizenship 2008 test questions - Principles of American Democracy crossword puzzle
Across
  1. How many hundreds of Senators are in Congress?
  2. Who is in charge of the executive branch?
  3. What is the economic system in the United States?
  4. Some states have more representatives than others because of ______
  5. The rights from the first amendment, speech, assembly press, petition the government and _____
  6. Name one part of the US Congress
  7. What is the "rule of law"?____ is above the law
  8. We elect a US Senator for how many years?
  9. The first three words of the Constitution we the _____
  10. ______ of powers prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful.
  11. How many amendments does the Constitution have?
  12. First ten amendments are the Bill of_____
Down
  1. What is the supreme law of the land
  2. Name one branch or part of the government
  3. Who makes federal laws?
  4. What did the Declaration of Independence do, declared our __________?
  5. The House of Representatives has four _____ and thirty-five voting members
  6. An addition to the constitution
  7. All the people of the state are represented by their ____
  8. What is one of the rights in the Declaration of Independence?

20 Clues: Who makes federal laws? • An addition to the constitution • Name one part of the US Congress • What is the supreme law of the land • Name one branch or part of the government • Who is in charge of the executive branch? • We elect a US Senator for how many years? • First ten amendments are the Bill of_____ • How many hundreds of Senators are in Congress? • ...

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 • ...

Missouri Constitution 2024-03-05

Missouri Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Chosen by Missouri Plan
  2. Term limit
  3. Senators and reps elected
  4. constitutions
  5. 1945
  6. Type of democracy in Missouri government
  7. Assembly House of reps and senate
  8. elected officers in executive branch
  9. existing laws
  10. Voting held in August
  11. two-houses
  12. registered voters
  13. limit Length of time one can serve, 1992
  14. Voting on a law that is Initiative or Referendum
  15. held in november
  16. cut down the amount in a bill
  17. held in April every year
Down
  1. the 10th of 1821
  2. has veto power
  3. Bill of rights
  4. veto one or more parts but keep others
  5. Missouri requires budget
  6. voters submit proposed laws to people
  7. source of political power
  8. held as needed
  9. highest state court
  10. Branch of Government
  11. the most common government in state
  12. cut off age for public education
  13. investigate complaints
  14. Monitors funds

31 Clues: 1945 • Term limit • two-houses • constitutions • existing laws • has veto power • Bill of rights • held as needed • Monitors funds • the 10th of 1821 • held in november • registered voters • highest state court • Branch of Government • Voting held in August • investigate complaints • Chosen by Missouri Plan • Missouri requires budget • held in April every year • Senators and reps elected • ...

Curriculum Words: Test on November 15, 2024 2024-11-14

Curriculum Words: Test on November 15, 2024 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. if a whole is broken up into 1000 pieces then 1 out of a thousand is a thousandth.
  2. people or animals that are featured in a story
  3. The Bill of Rights is the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution. It spells out Americans' rights in relation to their government. It guarantees civil rights and liberties to the individual—like freedom of speech, press, and religion
  4. the feeling of being thankful for the good things
  5. a point that separates a whole number from a fractional part
  6. if a whole is broken into 10 pieces, 1 out of 10 is a tenth.
  7. the leader of the executive branch of the State government also known as the highest elected office in state government.
  8. if a whole is broken up into 100 pieces then 1 out of a hundred is a hundredth.
  9. when things increase or improve slowly over time
Down
  1. a change or addition to a law, bill, or document.
  2. a set of rules that defines how a country, state, or other political organization is run.
  3. it is 60 minutes or 3600 seconds
  4. where a story or event takes place
  5. the order in which things happen, or the order in which they should be connected
  6. the sequence of events that make up a story

15 Clues: it is 60 minutes or 3600 seconds • where a story or event takes place • the sequence of events that make up a story • people or animals that are featured in a story • when things increase or improve slowly over time • a change or addition to a law, bill, or document. • the feeling of being thankful for the good things • ...

Vocabulary 2 Cross Word Puzzle 2023-10-17

Vocabulary 2 Cross Word Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Rights belonging or guaranteed to a person
  2. a discussion between people in which they express different opinions about something
  3. a body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed.
  4. First 10 amendments in the constitution
Down
  1. to be against something
  2. sign or give formal consent to (a treaty, contract, or agreement), making it officially valid.
  3. the action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement, making it officially valid.
  4. Supports the constitution without the Bill of Rights
  5. Opposed the constitution without the Bill of Rights (This is 2 words connected with-)

9 Clues: to be against something • First 10 amendments in the constitution • Rights belonging or guaranteed to a person • Supports the constitution without the Bill of Rights • a discussion between people in which they express different opinions about something • Opposed the constitution without the Bill of Rights (This is 2 words connected with-) • ...

Revolutionary Characters 2016-10-06

Revolutionary Characters crossword puzzle
Across
  1. month Jefferson and Adams die
  2. believed underrated and neglected leader
  3. common term the founders used
  4. British philosopher
  5. word invented by W.E. Woodward
  6. aristocratic document of the US
  7. Franklin's English friend
  8. first public intellectual
  9. first secretary of treasury
  10. country we wanted freedom from
  11. governor of New Jersey
Down
  1. document of freedom
  2. first president
  3. father of bill of rights
  4. first of family to attend college
  5. wealthy Philadelphia lawyer
  6. 3rd vice president of US
  7. Washington arrived here June 1775
  8. inventor
  9. wife of Washington

20 Clues: inventor • first president • wife of Washington • document of freedom • British philosopher • governor of New Jersey • father of bill of rights • 3rd vice president of US • Franklin's English friend • first public intellectual • wealthy Philadelphia lawyer • first secretary of treasury • month Jefferson and Adams die • common term the founders used • word invented by W.E. Woodward • ...

Constitutional Principles 2023-02-08

Constitutional Principles crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The larger of the two parts of Congress: based on the VA Plan
  2. Proportional representation plan supported by large states that said the more people/more power
  3. The Senate and the House of Representatives
  4. The way that the state government and federal government work together,
  5. These had too much power under the Articles of Confederation because the federal government had no power.
  6. The type of government that gets its power from the people.
  7. Created Congress by combining the NJ Plan and the VA Plan.
  8. To change or edit the Constitution
  9. Equal representation plan supported by smaller states
  10. The type of government that sees over the United States as a whole (as opposed to state governments)
  11. The rights protected in the first 10 amendments: freedom of Speech, Press, Religion
  12. The branch of government that contains the Supreme Court: evaluates the laws
  13. The amount of power that a state had in government
  14. The Anti-Federalists would not _____ the Constitution until the Bill of Rights was added.
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  1. A way that the three branches of government watch out for each other and keep each other from becoming too powerful
  2. Constitutional framers who supported a strong central government and strong president.
  3. Constitutional framers who feared a strong central government and mandated the Bill of Rights be added.
  4. The first government of the United States was rewritten and turned into the Constitution.
  5. Our current government: where you would find our laws written down.
  6. Two chambers-created by the Connecticut Plan
  7. The branch of government which contains the president-Executes the laws
  8. The smaller of the two parts of Congress: based on the NJ Plan
  9. First 10 amendments to the Constitution which protect our civil liberties.

23 Clues: To change or edit the Constitution • The Senate and the House of Representatives • Two chambers-created by the Connecticut Plan • The amount of power that a state had in government • Equal representation plan supported by smaller states • Created Congress by combining the NJ Plan and the VA Plan. • The type of government that gets its power from the people. • ...

Chapter 5 Review Puzzle 2021-11-19

Chapter 5 Review Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A person that is represented by a member of Congress.
  2. Congress cannot suspend your criminal rights unless in a time of invasion or rebellion...what Latin phrase is the technical name for your criminal rights?
  3. Vote that needs 60 people to kill a filibuster.
  4. When a President rejects a bill.
  5. Our Representative (in McKean County) in the US House of Representatives (15th District).
  6. To put a member of the government on trial for a wrongdoing and possibly remove them from office.
  7. The Chamber that holds a trial after a President has been impeached.
  8. Current Republican Minority leader in the Senate.
  9. Members of Congress have limited _________ from legal prosecution.
  10. The Implied Powers of Congress is more commonly referred to as the ___________ ___________, which allows them to stretch their authority when it's truly necessary.
  11. The CURRENT President of the Senate.
  12. A completely unrelated amendment or addition to a bill (other than an earmark).
  13. The President of the Port Allegany Borough Council.
  14. Reshaping district lines (often oddly) to increase the voting strength of one party over another.
  15. Considered the "upper house."
  16. How many years is a term of office for a Senator?
  17. Title given to the legislative members in PA's townships (like Annin or Liberty).
  18. If Congress doesn't give the POTUS 10 days to think about a bill he can invoke and use this rarely used veto.
  19. After how many days does a bill become law if the President ignores it?
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  1. Party that CURRENTLY has the majority control in the US Senate.
  2. Number of representatives each state gets in the Senate.
  3. "Lower House"
  4. How old must you be to be a Senator?
  5. Number of representatives PA has in the House.
  6. Group within Congress that has a specific job or responsibility of creating laws within their field of expertise.
  7. Party that CURRENTLY controls the House of Representatives.
  8. PA's newest Democratic Senator.
  9. Title given to the head of a committee.
  10. Type of vote where representatives must publicly announce their vote.
  11. The current Speaker of the House.
  12. To create law.
  13. Our representative in the PA House of Representatives.
  14. Talking a bill to death to delay a vote from ever happening.
  15. Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution details all of the basic powers of Congress, also called the ________ Powers.
  16. Bill Clinton was impeached for what crime?
  17. __________ privilege; Congress' ability to send mail for free.
  18. Nickname given to the types of projects where Congressmen are trying to get as much money as possible spent in and for their districts--often seen as wasteful.
  19. Congress cannot pass this type of law, which goes back in time to punish people.

38 Clues: "Lower House" • To create law. • Considered the "upper house." • PA's newest Democratic Senator. • When a President rejects a bill. • The current Speaker of the House. • How old must you be to be a Senator? • The CURRENT President of the Senate. • Title given to the head of a committee. • Bill Clinton was impeached for what crime? • ...

Revolutionary Crossword 2025-11-21

Revolutionary 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

History review 2023-01-10

History review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. rule when the majority vote on something and win
  2. court group of people that pass bills
  3. tyrannical type of government
  4. group of people who make rules
  5. a country ran by one person
Down
  1. when a country is run by many people
  2. when things are looked at all the same
  3. man who runs the country
  4. upper chamber of congress
  5. Britain type of government
  6. Group of people that make the laws
  7. of rights what peoples rights consist of

12 Clues: man who runs the country • upper chamber of congress • Britain type of government • a country ran by one person • tyrannical type of government • group of people who make rules • Group of people that make the laws • when a country is run by many people • court group of people that pass bills • when things are looked at all the same • of rights what peoples rights consist of • ...

Unit 2 Review 2013-09-09

Unit 2 Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Power divided between national and state government
  2. Acts based by Britain in response to Boston Tea Party
  3. Idea that a country needs to export more than it imports
  4. First agreement for self government in the new world
  5. Anti-federalists and federalists disagreed about power of ___ government
  6. Biggest issue at the Constitutional Convention
  7. To pass laws under the articles this many states needed to approve
  8. Main author of the Declaration of Independence
  9. Group that did not support ratification of the Constitution
  10. document William and Mary signed during Glorious Revolution
  11. Branch that ensures national laws are carried out
  12. Plan that proposed representation based on population
  13. Father of the Constitution
Down
  1. Act associated with saying "No taxation without representation"
  2. First constitution of the US
  3. Belief that we are equal and have equal rights
  4. True or False: Many ideas about our rights can be found in the English Bill of Rights
  5. Document that sets up a federal system in the US
  6. True or False: Under the Articles Congress could collect taxes
  7. Document that limited the rights of the king
  8. Compromise between Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan
  9. Enlightenment thinker that was a proponent of individual rights
  10. Proposed Albany Plan and was on the committee that wrote the Declaration
  11. Group that held a loose interpretation of the Constitution
  12. Branch that makes laws
  13. Enlightenment thinker whose ideas include consent of the governed and natural rights
  14. Number of branches of government
  15. Before the constitution went into effect it had to be _______

28 Clues: Branch that makes laws • Father of the Constitution • First constitution of the US • Number of branches of government • Document that limited the rights of the king • Belief that we are equal and have equal rights • Biggest issue at the Constitutional Convention • Main author of the Declaration of Independence • Document that sets up a federal system in the US • ...

Constitution Unit Crossword 2021-01-08

Constitution Unit Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. sharing power with central gov and the states
  2. president/who runs the government
  3. people who opposed the Constitution
  4. political authority is the people's
  5. increased prices for goods+ reduced value of money
  6. three-fifths of slaves count for population
  7. federalist essays written anonymously
  8. 10 amendments, protecting citizen rights
  9. responsible for passing laws
  10. made up of all of the national courts
  11. keeps branches from becoming too powerful
Down
  1. uprisingof farmers to protest high taxes
  2. one-house legislature
  3. to fix the articles of confed.
  4. a period of low economic activity
  5. changes to the Constitution
  6. supporters of the Constitution
  7. agreement for a two-house legislature
  8. plan for a supreme power for the central gov.
  9. ​trade between two or more states

20 Clues: one-house legislature • changes to the Constitution • responsible for passing laws • to fix the articles of confed. • supporters of the Constitution • a period of low economic activity • president/who runs the government • ​trade between two or more states • people who opposed the Constitution • political authority is the people's • federalist essays written anonymously • ...

Constitution & The Bill of Rights (pp.53-54) 2024-08-12

Constitution & The Bill of Rights (pp.53-54) crossword puzzle
Across
  1. At the Constitutional Convention, the ___ ___ Plan would give states equal representation
  2. Guarantees trial by jury
  3. At the Constitutional Convention the Virginia Plan made representation proportional to this state attribute
  4. Congress was ___ under the Articles of Confederation
  5. Elected president at the Constitutional Convention
  6. This man led a mob of Massachusetts war veterans and farmers in “Rebellion” against local government
  7. The New Jersey Plan excluded this branch of government
  8. This Amendment keeps troops out of private homes in peacetime
Down
  1. In a Federal government the states retain certain ___ rights
  2. This Amendment states that rights not given to the federal government are reserved to the states or the people
  3. This solution made state representation in the Senate equal and state representation in the House proportional to population
  4. This Amendment protects speech, religion, press, assembly and petition
  5. This Amendment prohibits excessive fines and punishments
  6. This Amendment requires due process and protects against double jeopardy and self-incrimination
  7. This Amendment states that listing rights here does not deny or weaken rights given elsewhere
  8. In a Federal government the nation is unified by fundamental ___
  9. The Bill of Rights limits the power of ___
  10. This Amendment guarantees a speedy and public trial with representation
  11. This Amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures
  12. This Amendment protects the right of the people to keep and bear arms

20 Clues: Guarantees trial by jury • The Bill of Rights limits the power of ___ • Elected president at the Constitutional Convention • Congress was ___ under the Articles of Confederation • The New Jersey Plan excluded this branch of government • This Amendment prohibits excessive fines and punishments • This Amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures • ...

Founding Documents Crossword 2017-09-01

Founding Documents Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Cincy Reds first baseman
  2. Those who favored ratifying Constitution
  3. Articles of
  4. Government where citizens rule through elected reps
  5. First signer of Declaration of Independence
  6. Mass farmer who led rebellion vs early us government
  7. Ohio's Chief Executive
  8. Known as ¨Father of Constitution¨
  9. Liberty, and pursuit of happiness
  10. Author of Declaration of Independence
Down
  1. Enlightenment writer whose ideas were borrowed by Jefferson
  2. The first 10 Amendments to Constitution
  3. Amendment that provides ¨Right to bear Arms¨
  4. How many Amendments in the Bill of Rights
  5. God given rights discussed by T.J.
  6. without Representation
  7. Abbr. for the National Aeronautic and space Adm
  8. Became 17th state in 1803
  9. Abbr. for document that explained why colonies wanted Independence
  10. First amendment freedom
  11. US president is elected for how long
  12. How many years US Senators serve for

22 Clues: Articles of • without Representation • Ohio's Chief Executive • First amendment freedom • Cincy Reds first baseman • Became 17th state in 1803 • Known as ¨Father of Constitution¨ • Liberty, and pursuit of happiness • God given rights discussed by T.J. • US president is elected for how long • How many years US Senators serve for • Author of Declaration of Independence • ...

Government 2025-09-16

Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A law proposed before it becomes official
  2. Part of government that interprets laws
  3. Part of government that enforces the laws
  4. Person who leads the country
  5. Group of advisors to the President
  6. Power divided between national and state governments
  7. The rules of the country
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  1. Part of government that makes laws
  2. Legal protections for people
  3. Divisions of government like Executive, Legislative, Judicial
  4. One half of Congress, based on population
  5. Official change to the Constitution
  6. System where people vote for leaders
  7. Form of government where citizens vote for representatives
  8. Decision made by citizens to choose leaders
  9. People living in a country with legal rights
  10. The highest court in the US
  11. Smaller group in Congress, 100 members
  12. Refusal by the President to approve a law
  13. Lawmaking group in the US

20 Clues: The rules of the country • Lawmaking group in the US • The highest court in the US • Legal protections for people • Person who leads the country • Part of government that makes laws • Group of advisors to the President • Official change to the Constitution • System where people vote for leaders • Smaller group in Congress, 100 members • Part of government that interprets laws • ...

Crossword 2014-05-12

Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This doc Protected Nobles' Rights
  2. This court has original jurisdiction only
  3. What doc Established first form of national govt. for the colonies?
  4. This court focuses on rehab for children under 18
  5. This doc Established separation of church and state
  6. System that gives each branch power to limit the others
  7. Role in which President is Head of the military
  8. This doc Stated grievances against King of Britain
  9. Role in which president is Leader of political party that controls executive branch
  10. Role in Which President Proposes laws to Congress through speeches
Down
  1. This doc stated that a King can't stop laws of Parliament
  2. This VA court has only appellate jurisdiction
  3. Highest level of federal courts
  4. This doc Established a tradition of Direct Democracy
  5. This doc Guaranteed Rights of Englishmen to Colonists
  6. This doc Served as model for the Bill of Rights
  7. Role in which president directs foreign policy
  8. Role in which President is ceremonial head of government
  9. Role in which president is the head of the national level executive branch
  10. Role in which President Representative of all the people

20 Clues: Highest level of federal courts • This doc Protected Nobles' Rights • This court has original jurisdiction only • This VA court has only appellate jurisdiction • Role in which president directs foreign policy • This doc Served as model for the Bill of Rights • Role in which President is Head of the military • This court focuses on rehab for children under 18 • ...

Apush Period 8-9 Crossword 2021-06-16

Apush Period 8-9 Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The _ bill made it so that gun purchases needed federal background checks
  2. Barak _ was the first black president
  3. A government with very little political freedom for its citizens and often with a corrupt leader
  4. ¨ _ market economy¨
  5. _ vs Board of education ruled Plessy vs Ferguson illegal
  6. U.S with other countires
  7. The U.S tried to do this to stop communism
  8. The _ rights act of 1964 outlawed discrimination
  9. The Persain _ war was fought by Iraq and
  10. ¨No _ left behind act¨
  11. Rosa _ was another woman civil rights activist known for her bus sit
Down
  1. More interations bewteen different countires
  2. To avoid or not partake in something in protest
  3. The _ society
  4. People prefered a limited government
  5. Roe vs _ made abortion legal
  6. A _ attack happen on 9/11
  7. Preachers on t.v
  8. This grew in places such as in the Soviet Union
  9. _ bombs were used by the U.S
  10. He was the face of the civil rights movement and even has his own holiday

21 Clues: The _ society • Preachers on t.v • ¨ _ market economy¨ • ¨No _ left behind act¨ • U.S with other countires • A _ attack happen on 9/11 • Roe vs _ made abortion legal • _ bombs were used by the U.S • People prefered a limited government • Barak _ was the first black president • The Persain _ war was fought by Iraq and • The U.S tried to do this to stop communism • ...

Government 2025-04-14

Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Because the U.S. Constitution was written, America created a (stronger/weakened) government.
  2. Countries will often __________________ with other countries to solve problems.
  3. The U.S. _______________________ was written because leaders wanted a plan for the government.
  4. The flags outside of the United Nations building show that many countries work __________________ for peace.
  5. A senator is elected every _______________ years.
  6. There are (less/more) House of Representatives than there are Senators in the Congress.
Down
  1. The Bill of Rights was written to help ________________ our freedom.
  2. Thomas Jefferson was one of the people who helped write the ____________________ of Independence.
  3. A Representative is elected every two _____________.
  4. The __________________ is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
  5. The Bill of Rights has ______________ parts.
  6. The Declaration of Independence was written because people wanted their ______________________.
  7. There are ___________________ Senators from each state and no more than 435 representatives in total.

13 Clues: The Bill of Rights has ______________ parts. • A senator is elected every _______________ years. • A Representative is elected every two _____________. • The Bill of Rights was written to help ________________ our freedom. • Countries will often __________________ with other countries to solve problems. • ...

Politics and Governance 2026-01-23

Politics and Governance crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Accountability for one’s actions in society.
  2. Law-making body.
  3. Written proposal for a law
  4. Territory with defined borders.
  5. Freedom of expression.
  6. Legitimate power or authority of the state
  7. Political organization with shared beliefs.
  8. Obedience to law
  9. Power or authority of the state
  10. Protection of citizens' rights.
  11. System of government where power is shared between national and local governments.
  12. Service for the public good.
  13. System where citizens choose their leaders
  14. Form or organized system of political rule.
  15. Governing body of country.
Down
  1. Person in charge of a country.
  2. Act of governing
  3. Person legally belonging to a country
  4. Group that runs the government.
  5. Right to vote.
  6. Branch of government that makes laws.
  7. Fundamental rights.
  8. Equal treatment under the law
  9. Assembly that creates laws.
  10. Highest law of a country
  11. Process of choosing leaders
  12. Head of the executive branch.
  13. Government where power belongs to the people
  14. Love and loyalty to one's country.
  15. Law enforcement process
  16. Rule by one person.

31 Clues: Right to vote. • Act of governing • Law-making body. • Obedience to law • Fundamental rights. • Rule by one person. • Freedom of expression. • Law enforcement process • Highest law of a country • Written proposal for a law • Governing body of country. • Assembly that creates laws. • Process of choosing leaders • Service for the public good. • Equal treatment under the law • ...

Fondations quiz 2021-10-13

Fondations quiz crossword puzzle
Across
  1. served as a model for the bill of rights
  2. in a representative system of government the people elect public officeholders to make laws and conduct government on the people's behalf
  3. gave englishmen basic rights and freedoms
  4. in a democratic system of government the people rule
  5. affirmed the idea that all people were created equal
  6. citizens give authority to the government in exchange for protection of their rights
  7. declared the colonies independence from great britain
  8. established the first form for the independent state
Down
  1. stated grivances against the king
  2. created weak central government
  3. affirmed inalienable rights
  4. everyone including government officials must follow the law

12 Clues: affirmed inalienable rights • created weak central government • stated grivances against the king • served as a model for the bill of rights • gave englishmen basic rights and freedoms • in a democratic system of government the people rule • affirmed the idea that all people were created equal • established the first form for the independent state • ...

ELA REVIEW #5 2023-01-25

ELA REVIEW #5 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. works at the Court House
  2. swish,sit,bat
  3. the Bill of Rights was written before or after the Constitution?
  4. which amendment gives people freedom of religion
  5. someone that represents somebody on trial
  6. works at the Capitol Building
  7. tree, pool,soup
  8. the group of people that decide a person's fate in court
  9. How many people are on the Supreme Court
  10. what the president does if he/she does not like a bill
Down
  1. cycle,turtle,able
  2. be,she,dry
  3. How many people are in the House of Representatives
  4. card,shirt,storm
  5. works at the White House
  6. How many kinds of syllables we have learned this year
  7. flute, here,chose
  8. what the police need to look inside your home
  9. which amendment gives people right to a trail for civil cases

19 Clues: be,she,dry • swish,sit,bat • tree, pool,soup • card,shirt,storm • cycle,turtle,able • flute, here,chose • works at the Court House • works at the White House • works at the Capitol Building • How many people are on the Supreme Court • someone that represents somebody on trial • what the police need to look inside your home • which amendment gives people freedom of religion • ...

100 turning points 2021-10-12

100 turning points crossword puzzle
Across
  1. 1619
  2. crisis 1828
  3. british burn 1814
  4. battle over second bank
  5. vs madison 1803
  6. of independance
  7. 1675 war
  8. 1607
  9. Samuel Morse 1844
  10. 1620
Down
  1. the shot around the world
  2. meet in seneca falls 1848
  3. bill of blank
  4. first state 1787
  5. yorktown 1781
  6. California 1848
  7. 1492
  8. Dredd Scott 1857
  9. blank and indian war
  10. Removal Act 1830
  11. Erie 1817
  12. salem
  13. boston blank 1770
  14. saved piglrims in 1621
  15. Louisiana 1803

25 Clues: 1619 • 1492 • 1607 • 1620 • salem • 1675 war • Erie 1817 • crisis 1828 • bill of blank • yorktown 1781 • Louisiana 1803 • California 1848 • vs madison 1803 • of independance • first state 1787 • Dredd Scott 1857 • Removal Act 1830 • british burn 1814 • boston blank 1770 • Samuel Morse 1844 • blank and indian war • saved piglrims in 1621 • battle over second bank • the shot around the world • meet in seneca falls 1848

AMER GOVT/CIVICS 2023-02-05

AMER GOVT/CIVICS crossword puzzle
Across
  1. makes the laws
  2. all the rights not listed in the Constitution belong to the people, not the government
  3. an individual cannot be compelled by the government to provide incriminating information about herself
  4. made up of the House and Senate, known collectively as the Congress.
  5. a dual system of congressional representation
  6. a system of government in which the same territory is controlled by two levels of government.
  7. protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government
  8. a government that has a two-house legislative system,
  9. People who like the ratification of the 1787 U.S. Constitution
Down
  1. granted citizens the right to have the ability to defend themselves and their property
  2. protect criminals from excessive punishment.
  3. the separation of power in the government, which is ensured through the establishment of three different branches: the executive branch, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch.
  4. establishes Americans' freedom of speech, religion, and the press, as well as the right to assemble peacefully and petition the government for change.
  5. The power of the President to refuse to approve a bill or joint resolution and thus prevent its enactment into law
  6. provides a number of rights people have when they have been accused of a crime.
  7. carries out and enforces laws.
  8. the Federal Government only has those powers delegated in the Constitution.
  9. protects the right to a trial by jury in civil court cases.
  10. opposed the ratification of the 1787 U.S. Constitution because they feared that the new national government would be too powerful and thus threaten individual liberties, given the absence of a bill of rights.
  11. the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution.

20 Clues: makes the laws • carries out and enforces laws. • protect criminals from excessive punishment. • the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution. • a dual system of congressional representation • a government that has a two-house legislative system, • protects the right to a trial by jury in civil court cases. • ...

VUS SOL Review 4-5 2023-11-08

VUS SOL Review 4-5 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. ____________ and Indian war ended in 1763
  2. The Bill of Rights is the first _____ Amendments
  3. Frist __________________ Congress was the first time that the colonies came together politically
  4. Battle that led to an alliance with France
  5. Treaty that ended 2-across
  6. The Articles of Confederation was the first attempt at this in the U.S.
  7. __________ Rights
  8. _______________ Rights according to Locke: Life, Liberty, and Property
  9. War began at Lexington and _______________
Down
  1. ____________ review was established under the Marshall Court with Marbury v. Madison
  2. Academic, political, and philosphical movement across Europe and the New World
  3. Supporters of the Constitution
  4. Policies such as the ________________ Act made Colonists very angry with Great Britain
  5. Colonists who did not want to break away from Great Britain
  6. Military leader during 2-across and during the Revolutionary War
  7. The Virginia Declaration of Religous Freedom argued for this between the church and state
  8. "Father of the Constitution"

17 Clues: __________ Rights • Treaty that ended 2-across • "Father of the Constitution" • Supporters of the Constitution • ____________ and Indian war ended in 1763 • Battle that led to an alliance with France • War began at Lexington and _______________ • The Bill of Rights is the first _____ Amendments • Colonists who did not want to break away from Great Britain • ...

chapter 12 placemat 2024-06-10

chapter 12 placemat crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Bureau
  2. Bill
  3. Republicans
  4. Republicans
  5. Rights Act 1866
Down
  1. of 1877
  2. Act 1867
  3. Farming
  4. Tribunal Courts
  5. Codes

10 Clues: Bill • Codes • Bureau • of 1877 • Farming • Act 1867 • Republicans • Republicans • Tribunal Courts • Rights Act 1866

Constitution Era 2024-01-25

Constitution Era crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Freedom of Speech
  2. Lower house of the legislature
  3. Searches and Seizures
  4. Rebellion that showed Articles were too weak
  5. Right to Bear Arms
  6. Group that thought the Constitution was good as is.
  7. The 3/5 Compromise decided how _________ would be counted towards votes
  8. Branch that includes Congress
  9. Branch that includes the president
  10. Right to a lawyer
  11. The solution to the debate of how to assign votes in legislature
  12. The current document that outlines U.S. government
  13. Branch that includes judges
  14. Listing of Rights
  15. Upper house of the legislature
  16. To approve of something
  17. Plan that smaller states approved
Down
  1. Trial by Jury
  2. Double Jeopardy
  3. List of freedoms in the Constitution
  4. What the Judicial Branch does
  5. Group that wanted a Bill of Rights in the Constitution.
  6. The Articles of ________________ was the first form of government in the United States
  7. What the legislative Branch does
  8. Plan that larger states supported
  9. Cruel and Unusual Punishments
  10. No Quartering of Soldiers
  11. Father of the Constitution
  12. States Rights
  13. What the Executive Branch does

30 Clues: Trial by Jury • States Rights • Double Jeopardy • Freedom of Speech • Right to a lawyer • Listing of Rights • Right to Bear Arms • Searches and Seizures • To approve of something • No Quartering of Soldiers • Father of the Constitution • Branch that includes judges • What the Judicial Branch does • Branch that includes Congress • Cruel and Unusual Punishments • Lower house of the legislature • ...

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

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

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

Government Test #4 2014-11-27

Government Test #4 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This is the a responsibility of the Federal Government.
  2. For a bill to pass, it must receive a ___ of votes.
  3. After a bill has been passed three times, the House of Commons it is approved by the Senate and signed by this person.
  4. This is a set of rules outlining how the government should operate.
  5. The Supreme ___'s ruling is final.
  6. This person's job is to decide which MP's are allowed to speak.
  7. This is one of the responsibilities of the provincial government.
  8. The Supreme Court of Canada has ___ judges.
Down
  1. ...a large, gold, symbolic club
  2. The Charter of __ explains the rights of Canadian citizens.
  3. These people are not elected but they do work for the government.
  4. Canadian citizens have the freedom of choice of ___.
  5. Canadians have the right to ___.
  6. This person escorts an MP out of the House of Commons if they are acting in a inappropriate way.
  7. Only ___ cases are heard by the Supreme Court.
  8. An elected ___ introduces a bill.

16 Clues: ...a large, gold, symbolic club • Canadians have the right to ___. • An elected ___ introduces a bill. • The Supreme ___'s ruling is final. • The Supreme Court of Canada has ___ judges. • Only ___ cases are heard by the Supreme Court. • For a bill to pass, it must receive a ___ of votes. • Canadian citizens have the freedom of choice of ___. • ...

Revolutionary Characters 2017-06-07

Revolutionary Characters crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Jefferson ________-Republican
  2. Wrote the Declaration of Independence
  3. Day Jefferson and Adams died
  4. Fullest and deepest understanding of human nature
  5. Benjamin Franklin- Stamp
  6. Father of the Bill of Rights
  7. America's First Public Intellectual
  8. The First President
  9. Jefferson place of death
  10. Franklin was a man of ...
  11. In March 1775, Franklin sailed for...
Down
  1. George Washington's wife
  2. James Madison plantation
  3. Benjamin Franklin published...
  4. Washington's vice president
  5. Thomas Paine Wrote...
  6. Thomas Jefferson birthplace
  7. Franklin spent much of his time here
  8. Washington's farm
  9. Washington was born in...

20 Clues: Washington's farm • The First President • Thomas Paine Wrote... • George Washington's wife • James Madison plantation • Benjamin Franklin- Stamp • Jefferson place of death • Washington was born in... • Franklin was a man of ... • Washington's vice president • Thomas Jefferson birthplace • Day Jefferson and Adams died • Father of the Bill of Rights • Jefferson ________-Republican • ...

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

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

19 Clues: The B in R.B.G. • Prolific Egyptian queen • Women's rights advocate B. Anthony • Louisa May Alcott's best selling book • Pakistani advocate for girls' education • The ocean that Amelia Earhart flew across • Taylor Swift's 2012 album, featuring "22" • Marie Curie's favorite Imagine Dragons song? • Mexican painter famous for her self portraits • ...

Memory Cafe 1/08 2025-12-26

Memory Cafe 1/08 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. – Nurse who improved hospital care
  2. – U.S. president during the Civil War
  3. – Inventor of the light bulb
  4. – Author who was deaf and blind
  5. – Inventor and founding father on the $100 bill
  6. – Young French heroine and warrior
  7. – Built affordable cars for many people
  8. – First president of the United States
Down
  1. – Female pilot who flew across the Atlantic
  2. – Civil rights leader who gave the “I Have a Dream” speech
  3. – Famous leader of ancient Rome
  4. – Invented the telephone
  5. – Explorer who sailed to the Americas in 1492
  6. – British queen during the 1800s
  7. – Civil rights figure who refused to give up her seat

15 Clues: – Invented the telephone • – Inventor of the light bulb • – Famous leader of ancient Rome • – Author who was deaf and blind • – British queen during the 1800s • – Nurse who improved hospital care • – Young French heroine and warrior • – U.S. president during the Civil War • – First president of the United States • – Built affordable cars for many people • ...

Government Test #4 2014-11-27

Government Test #4 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This is one of the responsibilities of the provincial government.
  2. These people are not elected but they do work for the government.
  3. This is the a responsibility of the Federal Government.
  4. Only ___ cases are heard by the Supreme Court.
  5. This person's job is to decide which MP's are allowed to speak.
  6. For a bill to pass, it must receive a ___ of votes.
  7. ...a large, gold, symbolic club
  8. Canadians have the right to ___.
Down
  1. This is a set of rules outlining how the government should operate.
  2. This person escorts an MP out of the House of Commons if they are acting in a inappropriate way.
  3. The Charter of __ explains the rights of Canadian citizens.
  4. The Supreme Court of Canada has ___ judges.
  5. After a bill has been passed three times, the House of Commons it is approved by the Senate and signed by this person.
  6. Canadian citizens have the freedom of choice of ___.
  7. The ___'s ruling is final.
  8. An elected ___ introduces a bill.

16 Clues: The ___'s ruling is final. • ...a large, gold, symbolic club • Canadians have the right to ___. • An elected ___ introduces a bill. • The Supreme Court of Canada has ___ judges. • Only ___ cases are heard by the Supreme Court. • For a bill to pass, it must receive a ___ of votes. • Canadian citizens have the freedom of choice of ___. • ...

Civil War 2021-10-07

Civil War crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Isolation of area
  2. United States
  3. Bill of Rights has 10
  4. Act of owning another
  5. A tenant farmer
  6. Talking with an audience
  7. To rob
  8. Most opposed the ending of slavery
  9. Effort to end slavery
  10. Community military
  11. Seceded from Union
Down
  1. Made to redress inequality of slavery
  2. Town in Pennsylvania
  3. Organized choice by vote
  4. Divided on ending of slavery
  5. Southern white man who supported reconstitution
  6. Withdrawing; moving back
  7. Soldiers on horses
  8. Control of an area
  9. Death and or injury

20 Clues: To rob • United States • A tenant farmer • Isolation of area • Soldiers on horses • Control of an area • Community military • Seceded from Union • Death and or injury • Town in Pennsylvania • Bill of Rights has 10 • Act of owning another • Effort to end slavery • Organized choice by vote • Withdrawing; moving back • Talking with an audience • Divided on ending of slavery • ...

The Constitution 2017-12-03

The Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The executive branch's job is to _______, or carry out the laws.
  2. Powers that belong only to the state governments
  3. The legal process of becoming a citizen
  4. System in which each branch of government checks, or limits, other branches so no one branch gets too much power
  5. Placed limits on the power of the monarch, model for Americans
  6. Powers shared by state and federal governments
  7. Rights Based on the ideas of John Locke, basic rights and freedoms to which all humans are entitled (US - life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness)
  8. Branch of government that executes, or carries out, the law (President and Cabinet)
  9. Rights such as freedom of speech, press, religion, bear arms, trial by jury, etc.
  10. Political theory that government is subject to the will of the people (people have the power)
  11. power comes from the people
  12. Lawmaking branch of government (Congress - Senate and House of Representatives)
  13. Movement that promoted the idea that knowledge, reason, and science would improve society
  14. Government with limited powers strictly defined by law; no person or group is above the law
  15. Influenced Framers of the Constitution, views on natural rights are reflected in the Constitution
  16. To approve
  17. The equal application of the law regardless of a person’s race, religion, political beliefs, or other qualities
  18. "Father of the Constitution," a framer of the Constitution
  19. The sharing of powers between the national and state governments
  20. Procedures the government must follow that are established by law
  21. Supporters of the Constitution and a stronger national government, feared disorder without it
Down
  1. Powers not specifically defined in the Constitution, shall be entrusted to Congress
  2. England's lawmaking (legislative) body
  3. Powers that belong only to the federal government
  4. Against ratifying the Constitution, feared power of national government and wanted a Bill of Rights included to protect people's rights
  5. An official change or addition to the Constitution
  6. Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
  7. Based on Montesquieu's ides - A principle by which powers are divided among different branches of government to make sure no one branch gets too much power
  8. (Republicanism) People rule through elected representatives
  9. Proposed law
  10. Special group of electors chosen to vote for president and vice president
  11. Final and supreme authority of the US, SUPREME LAW OF THE LAND
  12. First 10 amendments to the Constitution, stating the fundamental rights of citizens
  13. Delegates of the Constitutional Convention who "built"/shaped the US Constitution
  14. Branch of government that includes the courts that settle disputes and questions of the law (Supreme court and Federal Courts)
  15. Power of the court to judge whether or not actions are unconstitutional
  16. Introduction to the Constitution stating the GOALS of the Constitution

37 Clues: To approve • Proposed law • power comes from the people • Legislative, Executive, and Judicial • England's lawmaking (legislative) body • The legal process of becoming a citizen • Powers shared by state and federal governments • Powers that belong only to the state governments • Powers that belong only to the federal government • ...