bill of rights Crossword Puzzles

The Begining 2015-10-12

The Begining crossword puzzle
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  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
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  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 • ...

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

Citizenship 2008 test questions - Principles of American Democracy crossword puzzle
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  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_____
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  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? • ...

Constitution topics 2025-12-12

Constitution topics crossword puzzle
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  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.
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  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. • ...

Vocabulary 2 Cross Word Puzzle 2023-10-17

Vocabulary 2 Cross Word Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  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
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  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-) • ...

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

Curriculum Words: Test on November 15, 2024 crossword puzzle
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  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
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  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 • ...

Missouri Constitution 2024-03-05

Missouri Constitution crossword puzzle
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  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
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  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 • ...

Constitutional Principles 2023-02-08

Constitutional Principles crossword puzzle
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  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. • ...

Revolutionary Crossword 2025-11-21

Revolutionary Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. System
  2. Taxation without Representation
  3. of Association
  4. Trade
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  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 Characters 2016-10-06

Revolutionary Characters crossword puzzle
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  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
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  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 • ...

History review 2023-01-10

History review crossword puzzle
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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 • ...

Chapter 5 Review Puzzle 2021-11-19

Chapter 5 Review Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  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? • ...

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

Constitution & The Bill of Rights (pp.53-54) crossword puzzle
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  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
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  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 • ...

Constitution Unit Crossword 2021-01-08

Constitution Unit Crossword crossword puzzle
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  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
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  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 • ...

Fondations quiz 2021-10-13

Fondations quiz crossword puzzle
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  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
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  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 • ...

Government 2025-09-16

Government crossword puzzle
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  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 • ...

Founding Documents Crossword 2017-09-01

Founding Documents Crossword crossword puzzle
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  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
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  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 • ...

Crossword 2014-05-12

Crossword crossword puzzle
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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.
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  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. • ...

100 turning points 2021-10-12

100 turning points crossword puzzle
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  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
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  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

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

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 • ...

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 • ...

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 • ...

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 • ...

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. • ...

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 • ...

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 ___. • ...

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 • ...

American independence puzzle 2023-05-17

American independence puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Ended the seven years war
  2. The defining of liberties
  3. the document the set America free
  4. the name America was give before it became a country
  5. delegating specified powers to the national government
  6. the natural rights of all man
  7. the new system of government the colonists adopted to enforce freedom for the people
Down
  1. group of English separatists
  2. first president
  3. one of the few founding fathers
  4. the representative of the nation
  5. the nation that was in control of the colonies for a while
  6. European nation
  7. establishing civil authority
  8. The king of France at the time

15 Clues: first president • European nation • Ended the seven years war • The defining of liberties • group of English separatists • establishing civil authority • the natural rights of all man • The king of France at the time • one of the few founding fathers • the representative of the nation • the document the set America free • the name America was give before it became a country • ...

US Presidents- Sue 2015-02-05

US Presidents- Sue crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the New Deal
  2. Truman Doctrine
  3. the African-American Civil Rights Movement
  4. first president of United States
Down
  1. Civil War
  2. direct the Operation Overlord
  3. the author of Bill of Rights
  4. Watergate scandal

8 Clues: Civil War • the New Deal • Truman Doctrine • Watergate scandal • the author of Bill of Rights • direct the Operation Overlord • first president of United States • the African-American Civil Rights Movement

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 • ...

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 ___. • ...

Road to the Revolution 2022-05-12

Road to the Revolution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. - a place where two rivers join to form a third
  2. of rights a list of rights
  3. the freedom of people to make their own laws
  4. an opening, or low place, between mountains
  5. state representatives
  6. official statement
  7. the lawmaking body of the British government
  8. one who is acting or speaking for someone else
  9. working against one’s government
  10. refuse to buy, any British goods
  11. a friend in war
  12. cancel
Down
  1. - a sudden, complete change, such as to overthrow of an established government
  2. a formal meeting of representatives
  3. an order from a country’s leader to its citizens
  4. plan for spending money
  5. a person who first settles a new place
  6. a formal agreement among nations, states, groups, or individuals
  7. to favor or oppose someone or something

19 Clues: cancel • a friend in war • official statement • state representatives • plan for spending money • of rights a list of rights • working against one’s government • refuse to buy, any British goods • a formal meeting of representatives • a person who first settles a new place • to favor or oppose someone or something • an opening, or low place, between mountains • ...

cuh 2022-05-26

cuh crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Another word for "freedom"
  2. The first ___ amendments in the constitution that spell out the basic rights that are protected under our form of government
  3. Whole Lotta _____
  4. All citizens have the right to ____ for a pres
  5. No documents giving them permission to live in the U.S. is an _______ immigrant
  6. Opposite of left
  7. As a U.S. citizen you are required to serve on this.
  8. First things first rest in peace uncle ____
  9. The right to bear arms is the _____ amendment
  10. You are probably a U.S. ______
Down
  1. Blanco
  2. The ___ of Rights
  3. This is required to become a citizen
  4. U.S. citizens have _____ of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
  5. opposite of right
  6. Red, White and _____
  7. To Pimp A ______
  8. Duty or obligation to do something
  9. Freedom of ______

19 Clues: Blanco • To Pimp A ______ • Opposite of left • The ___ of Rights • opposite of right • Whole Lotta _____ • Freedom of ______ • Red, White and _____ • Another word for "freedom" • You are probably a U.S. ______ • Duty or obligation to do something • This is required to become a citizen • First things first rest in peace uncle ____ • The right to bear arms is the _____ amendment • ...

Foundation Of American Government / Election 2012-12-12

Foundation Of American Government / Election crossword puzzle
Across
  1. / The people rule.
  2. / People are the source of any and all governmental power.
  3. / First written form of government.
  4. / Register & Vote; Hold Elective Office, etc.
  5. / Religion; Assembly; Petition; Press; Speech
  6. / Government is not all powerful and can only do things people tells it to do.
  7. / People elect public officeholder.
Down
  1. / Obey Laws; Pay Taxes; Serve In The Military; Serve On A Jury.
  2. / Declared us free from Great Britain : Affirmed "Unalienable rights" (Life, Liberty, Pursuit Of Happiness)
  3. / Gave colonists of Englishmen.
  4. / Due Process
  5. / Second part of the Constitution.
  6. / Provide for religious freedom in Virginia.
  7. / Model for the United States Bill Of Rights.
  8. / Belonging to a country
  9. / Number of Amendments in the Constitution.
  10. / No one is above the law.
  11. / Process in which you become a citizen
  12. / Change to the Constitution.
  13. / Introduction to the Constitution.

20 Clues: / Due Process • / The people rule. • / Belonging to a country • / No one is above the law. • / Change to the Constitution. • / Gave colonists of Englishmen. • / Second part of the Constitution. • / First written form of government. • / Introduction to the Constitution. • / People elect public officeholder. • / Process in which you become a citizen • ...

Government Test #4 2014-11-27

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

ELA REVIEW #5 2023-01-25

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

19 Clues: be,she,dry • swish,sit,bat • tree, pool,soup • card,shirt,storm • flute, here,chose • cycle,turtle,able • 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 • ...

chapt 3 vocab 2013-10-02

chapt 3 vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Edwards/ one of the most important leaders of the great awakening.
  2. Stuyvesant/ lead colony beginning in 1647
  3. Penn/ One proprietor of the New Jersey colony who was a Quaker
  4. a person who moves to another country after leaving his or her homeland
  5. the first colony in the United States; set up in 1607 along the James River in Virginia
  6. Bill of Rights/ Parliament replaced the unpopular King James and passed the English Bill of Rights in 1689.
  7. made up one of the largest religious groups in New Jersey.
  8. Rebellion/ (1676) an attack led by Nathaniel Bacon against American Indians and the colonial government in Virginia.
Down
  1. Awakening/ a religious movement that swept through the colonies in the 1730s and 1740s changed colonial religion.
  2. Winthrop/ leader the puritans
  3. Compact/ (1620) a document written by the Pilgrims establishing themselves as a political society and setting guidelines for self-government
  4. a member of a Puritan Separatist sect that left England in the early 1600s to settle in the Americas
  5. / Protestants who wanted to reform the Church of England
  6. meeting/ In New England the center of politics town meeting.
  7. servant/ a colonist who received free passage to North America in exchange for working without pay for a certain number of years
  8. trade/ a system in which goods and slaves were traded among the Americas, Britain, and Africa.
  9. Act of 1649/ a Maryland law that made restricting the religious rights of Christians a crime; the first law guaranteeing religious freedom to be passed in America
  10. Pontiac Indian leader Chief Pontiac opposed British settlement of this new land.
  11. codes/ laws passed in the colonies to control slaves
  12. crops/ crops that are always needed.

20 Clues: Winthrop/ leader the puritans • crops/ crops that are always needed. • Stuyvesant/ lead colony beginning in 1647 • codes/ laws passed in the colonies to control slaves • / Protestants who wanted to reform the Church of England • made up one of the largest religious groups in New Jersey. • meeting/ In New England the center of politics town meeting. • ...

Unit 1 Crossword Puzzle 2022-08-11

Unit 1 Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. - Wrote spirit laws
  2. Resolution - Societies resolve conflicts through legal procedures, force, and/or compromise
  3. - wrote the social contract
  4. Bill of Rights - reaffirmed indiviual rights such as freedom from cruel and unusual punishment, fair trial, and right to bear arms
  5. of Powers - Montesquieu’s principle or theory
  6. of Law - influences the behavior of citizens, establishes procedures for making policies, and limits the power of government.
  7. Branches - Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
  8. Sovereignty - Rousseau’s principle or theory
  9. Rasa - blank slate or page
  10. Carta - established rule of law
  11. - having the ability and resources to control
Down
  1. Contract - Hobbes Principle or theory
  2. wrote Leviathan
  3. - an organized system to provide order and protection for a nation’s people
  4. of Nature- everyone has right to everything
  5. of Right- prohibited arbitrary arrests and quartering of troops in private homes without the owners consent
  6. Government - political system in which powers of the government are restricted, usually by a written constitution
  7. of power - a product of existing documents and laws combined with contemporary values and beliefs
  8. rights - Locke’s principle or theory
  9. - wrote Second Treatise on government

20 Clues: wrote Leviathan • - Wrote spirit laws • Rasa - blank slate or page • - wrote the social contract • Carta - established rule of law • rights - Locke’s principle or theory • Contract - Hobbes Principle or theory • - wrote Second Treatise on government • of Nature- everyone has right to everything • Sovereignty - Rousseau’s principle or theory • ...

Chapter 4: America's Political Heritage Buddy Guide 2014-09-09

Chapter 4: America's Political Heritage Buddy Guide crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Direct democracy was first practiced in ______________.
  2. _____________ ___________ are people’s rights to life, liberty, and property.
  3. Under the Articles of Confederation, most of the power remained with the ____________.
  4. A ______________ is a document giving permission to create a government.
  5. _____________ means the traditions passed down to us from generation to generation.
  6. ____________________ means approval.
  7. Writers Locke and Montesquieu inspired the colonists with the ideas of natural rights and _________________ _____ ___________.
  8. ___________ includes ignoring colonists' rights; the abuse of power.
  9. The main author of the Declaration of Independence.
  10. A _____________ is a written agreement to make and obey laws for the welfare of the group.
Down
  1. Both the Magna Carta and the ____________ _______ ____ __________ listed basic freedoms.
  2. A _____________ is when the citizens elect representatives to make laws in this form of government?
  3. The Roman republic offered the colonial legislatures a model of ____________________ government.
  4. Parliament (English legislature) raised taxes in the colonies in order to pay off huge ______ debts.
  5. A group of people chosen to make laws is a ________________.
  6. The Declaration of ____________________ outlined the reasons the colonists separated from Great Britain (England).
  7. _________________ is another name for the English legislature.
  8. The colonists and the English government disagreed about trade, taxation, and ____________________.
  9. The ___________ ____________ and the English Bill of Rights protected against tyranny.
  10. The English _______________had final authority over the colonists.

20 Clues: ____________________ means approval. • The main author of the Declaration of Independence. • Direct democracy was first practiced in ______________. • A group of people chosen to make laws is a ________________. • _________________ is another name for the English legislature. • The English _______________had final authority over the colonists. • ...

Crossword Puzzle 2022-05-16

Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Make up the majority of workers in FairTrade.
  2. First outbreak of covid 19.
  3. Got an Honor for being a bomb sniffing dog.
  4. Settlement is reached in a surfside condo collapse lawsuit.
  5. Year General Climate Predictions.
  6. Was sold for $195 million.
  7. Had three tourists die unexplained.
  8. Wants to join NATO.
  9. Just had an election.
Down
  1. Senate passes a bill to provide this to supreme court justices.
  2. Group was firebombed.
  3. Celebrates the end of WWII
  4. A bill to protect this thing fails in the senate
  5. AG asks for federal civil rights review after HBCU team stopped by police
  6. Deaths confirmed in the U.S.
  7. The first lady went here.

16 Clues: Wants to join NATO. • Group was firebombed. • Just had an election. • The first lady went here. • Celebrates the end of WWII • Was sold for $195 million. • First outbreak of covid 19. • Deaths confirmed in the U.S. • Year General Climate Predictions. • Had three tourists die unexplained. • Got an Honor for being a bomb sniffing dog. • Make up the majority of workers in FairTrade. • ...

Government Test #4 2014-11-27

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

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. • This explains the rights of Canadian citizens. • For a bill to pass, it must receive a ___ of votes. • Canadian citizens have the freedom of choice of ___. • ...

Constitution 2021-12-14

Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. wanted the bill of rights
  2. How many votes do you need to ratify the constitution
  3. a change or an addition to the constitution
  4. Franklin WHat was the oldest person to sign the constitution
  5. Trusted the government
  6. relationships between states are spelled out
  7. one sentenced preamble
  8. Judicial branch
Down
  1. Dayton Youngest to sign the constitution
  2. the introduction to the constitution
  3. people needed to know if their rights were protected
  4. Executive branch
  5. represents citizens
  6. Federal law always wins

14 Clues: Judicial branch • Executive branch • represents citizens • Trusted the government • one sentenced preamble • Federal law always wins • wanted the bill of rights • the introduction to the constitution • Dayton Youngest to sign the constitution • a change or an addition to the constitution • relationships between states are spelled out • ...

Constitution 2021-12-14

Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. wanted the bill of rights
  2. How many votes do you need to ratify the constitution
  3. a change or an addition to the constitution
  4. Franklin WHat was the oldest person to sign the constitution
  5. Trusted the government
  6. relationships between states are spelled out
  7. one sentenced preamble
  8. Judicial branch
Down
  1. Dayton Youngest to sign the constitution
  2. the introduction to the constitution
  3. people needed to know if their rights were protected
  4. Executive branch
  5. represents citizens
  6. Federal law always wins

14 Clues: Judicial branch • Executive branch • represents citizens • Trusted the government • one sentenced preamble • Federal law always wins • wanted the bill of rights • the introduction to the constitution • Dayton Youngest to sign the constitution • a change or an addition to the constitution • relationships between states are spelled out • ...

NMimba_Revolutionary Crossword 2022-02-02

NMimba_Revolutionary Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the king signed this to prohibit the colonist to settle west of the Appalachian
  2. appointed Catholics to office
  3. wrote first constitution of any European nation
  4. signed "Bill of Rights"
  5. Petition of Right
  6. Charles II restored the monarchy
  7. representatives from all colonies met and wrote the Deceleration of Rights
  8. over the absolute of Charles I
  9. tax on tea that was not from the East India company
  10. included borrowed ideas from Enlightenment thinkers
Down
  1. Great Britain recognizes the independence of USA
  2. war over British expansion
  3. leader of force overthrowing King Charles
  4. response to the Boston Tea Party (closed Boston Harbor)
  5. protected citizens from their government
  6. Henry VIII first child
  7. Crispus Attucks was the first to die from this
  8. "Shot heard around the world"
  9. "Bloodless Rebellion"
  10. Great Britain controlled the colonies to pay this off
  11. committee appointed to draft Deceleration of Independence
  12. tax on printed materials
  13. gave speech on divine right
  14. person who thought people had 3 natural rights: Life,Liberty and Property
  15. person who believed in separation of church and state

25 Clues: Petition of Right • "Bloodless Rebellion" • Henry VIII first child • signed "Bill of Rights" • tax on printed materials • war over British expansion • gave speech on divine right • appointed Catholics to office • "Shot heard around the world" • over the absolute of Charles I • Charles II restored the monarchy • protected citizens from their government • ...

gov 3b 2023-09-18

gov 3b crossword puzzle
Across
  1. federal farmer
  2. first president
  3. singed constitution
  4. anti federalist arguments
  5. political philosopher
Down
  1. famous declaration
  2. father of constitution
  3. signed declaration of independence
  4. Virginia bill of rights
  5. round found father

10 Clues: federal farmer • first president • famous declaration • round found father • singed constitution • political philosopher • father of constitution • Virginia bill of rights • anti federalist arguments • signed declaration of independence

Bill of rights 2023-11-28

Bill of rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. can do with medication that was____ to you
  2. breaking the law
Down
  1. To work out
  2. Change clothes
  3. bridge in the word
  4. A document to go against the law

6 Clues: To work out • Change clothes • breaking the law • bridge in the word • A document to go against the law • can do with medication that was____ to you

Bill of Rights 2024-11-12

Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Freedom of speech
  2. search and arrest
  3. quatering of soldiers
Down
  1. rights in criminal cases
  2. security of a free state
  3. rights to a fair trial

6 Clues: Freedom of speech • search and arrest • quatering of soldiers • rights to a fair trial • rights in criminal cases • security of a free state

Bill of rights 2024-11-12

Bill of rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. no soldier shall quarter in any house without the consent of the owner
  2. the right to freedom of speech, press, and assembly
  3. the right to bear arms and a regulated militia
  4. no cruel, excessive, or unusual fine or punishment.
Down
  1. the police cannot search you or your property without your consent or probably cause
  2. everyone regardless of the crisis entitled to a fair and speedy trial

6 Clues: the right to bear arms and a regulated militia • the right to freedom of speech, press, and assembly • no cruel, excessive, or unusual fine or punishment. • everyone regardless of the crisis entitled to a fair and speedy trial • no soldier shall quarter in any house without the consent of the owner • ...

Bill of rights 2024-11-12

Bill of rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
  2. No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law
  3. The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
Down
  1. No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb, nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
  2. A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
  3. actively break the terms of (a law, agreement, etc.). "making an unauthorized copy would infringe copyright"

6 Clues: actively break the terms of (a law, agreement, etc.). "making an unauthorized copy would infringe copyright" • A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. • ...

Bill of rights 2025-11-14

Bill of rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. this amendment is the one about freedom of speech
  2. this amendment is no unreasonable searchs
  3. this amendment is to stop soliders from entering your house
Down
  1. this amendment is for a reasonable punishment
  2. this amendment is about bearing arms
  3. this amendment protects the rights of people who have been accused

6 Clues: this amendment is about bearing arms • this amendment is no unreasonable searchs • this amendment is for a reasonable punishment • this amendment is the one about freedom of speech • this amendment is to stop soliders from entering your house • this amendment protects the rights of people who have been accused

Life in the Colonies 2015-12-07

Life in the Colonies crossword puzzle
Across
  1. former slave whose plays & poems supported the Revolution
  2. divine right claims WHO gets their right to rule from God?
  3. 1st colonial poet
  4. trade pattern between the British, the Americas & Africa
  5. slave codes _________the rights & activities of slaves
  6. habeas corpus protects people from unfair _____________
  7. belief that one race is superior to another
  8. author of Poor Richard's Almanac; self-made man
  9. upper class
  10. unlike slaves, these servants agreed to work for a master
  11. Enlightenment thinker: separation of powers
Down
  1. type of school supported by taxpayers
  2. type of family that includes aunts, uncles, grandparents
  3. publishing false statements to damage a person's reputation
  4. the right to publish the truth is __________of the press
  5. one who learns a trade by working with an expert
  6. group of people who have the power to make laws
  7. these are listed in the bill of rights
  8. Enlightenment thinker: all people have natural rights
  9. intellectual movement of 1700's
  10. type of colonial school run by women in their homes
  11. social class in colonies made up of small farmers & artisans
  12. colonial preacher who helped start the Great Awakening

23 Clues: upper class • 1st colonial poet • intellectual movement of 1700's • type of school supported by taxpayers • these are listed in the bill of rights • belief that one race is superior to another • Enlightenment thinker: separation of powers • group of people who have the power to make laws • author of Poor Richard's Almanac; self-made man • ...

Unit 3 Crossword 2025-11-18

Unit 3 Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. 3 out of every 5 slaves would count for a states population and also be taxed for
  2. The Branch that Makes the laws
  3. Votes in Congress depended on how large your state was in population
  4. A meeting that was held to decide what to do with the AOC whether to scrap the AOC or just revise it
  5. Led a rebellion against the taxes to pay off debt
  6. The branch that enforces the laws
  7. Wanted to revise the AOC and wanted to add a bill of rights
Down
  1. Leader of the Continental Army
  2. Branch that enterprises the laws
  3. When power is divided between the federal, sate, and local levels
  4. The peoples vote is their voice
  5. People elect representatives to vote for them
  6. Wanted to scrap the AOC and make a new foundation and didn't believe a Bill of Rights was necessary
  7. Every state got 1 vote in Congress no matter the size
  8. Refused to attend the Constitutional Convention

15 Clues: Leader of the Continental Army • The Branch that Makes the laws • The peoples vote is their voice • Branch that enterprises the laws • The branch that enforces the laws • People elect representatives to vote for them • Refused to attend the Constitutional Convention • Led a rebellion against the taxes to pay off debt • Every state got 1 vote in Congress no matter the size • ...

Liam's Gov Crossword Puzzle 2025-12-12

Liam's Gov Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. terminating filibuster
  2. residents of a district
  3. policy promoting federal de-involvement
  4. drawing districts for benefit
  5. group wins more than 1/2 of votes
  6. gov't employee
  7. power between state/fed levels
  8. domination of industry by one company
Down
  1. in current elected office
  2. another word for party/group
  3. written defamation
  4. rejection of bill
  5. gov't leaded by religion
  6. accused person(s) of offense
  7. spoken defamation
  8. decrease in currency value
  9. two branch legislature
  10. rights to vote
  11. characteristics of population
  12. gov't by/for the people

20 Clues: rights to vote • gov't employee • rejection of bill • spoken defamation • written defamation • terminating filibuster • two branch legislature • residents of a district • gov't by/for the people • gov't leaded by religion • in current elected office • decrease in currency value • another word for party/group • accused person(s) of offense • drawing districts for benefit • ...

Chapter 19 Crossword 2025-11-18

Chapter 19 Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. President of the WCTU
  2. Protection of natural resources
  3. a method of taxation that taxes people at different rates depending on income
  4. hatred of jews
  5. people who worked for women's rights to vote
  6. A process to Remove an elected official from office
  7. Murder by mob
  8. Urged blacks to fight discrimination
  9. System that includes most government jobs
  10. Democrats progressive choice
Down
  1. leader of suffrage
  2. For people to vote directly on a proposed new law
  3. Natural area protected and managed by the federal government
  4. Prominent african american who funded the Tuskegee insitute
  5. Your school
  6. A person working to destroy monopolies and trusts
  7. Met with Wilson to talk about women's voting rights
  8. Process that allows voters to put a bill before legislature
  9. Election where voters choose their party's candidate
  10. Ban on alcohol
  11. secretary of war

21 Clues: Your school • Murder by mob • hatred of jews • Ban on alcohol • secretary of war • leader of suffrage • President of the WCTU • Democrats progressive choice • Protection of natural resources • Urged blacks to fight discrimination • System that includes most government jobs • people who worked for women's rights to vote • For people to vote directly on a proposed new law • ...

US Government 2021-09-18

US Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. advisors to the president
  2. branch responsible for creating laws
  3. rule that is enforced by government
  4. system of government where the power rests with the people
  5. highest court in the United States
  6. legal member of a country
Down
  1. power to remove an official from office
  2. building where the legislative branch meets
  3. law that is proposed but not yet passed
  4. and balances, system that prevents one branch from becoming too powerful
  5. group of 100 individuals (2 from each state)
  6. of Rights, first 10 amendments to the Constitution
  7. fee charged by government on people and businesses
  8. branch composed of courts and judges
  9. leader of the House of Representatives (Hint - Nancy Pelosi)
  10. head of the Executive Branch
  11. group of people who hear a court case and determine a verdict

17 Clues: advisors to the president • legal member of a country • head of the Executive Branch • highest court in the United States • rule that is enforced by government • branch responsible for creating laws • branch composed of courts and judges • power to remove an official from office • law that is proposed but not yet passed • building where the legislative branch meets • ...

Social studies 2024-01-17

Social studies crossword puzzle
Across
  1. name of British king during revolution
  2. wanted constitution
  3. wanted Bill of Rights
  4. wrote U.S. constitution
  5. owned America before revolution
Down
  1. first president
  2. a list of rights in the constitution
  3. the 13…

8 Clues: the 13… • first president • wanted constitution • wanted Bill of Rights • wrote U.S. constitution • owned America before revolution • a list of rights in the constitution • name of British king during revolution

History word search 2025-03-11

History word search crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Boom
  2. Parks
  3. Warren
  4. Hiss
  5. Rights
Down
  1. Boycott
  2. Doctrine
  3. Blockade
  4. Scare
  5. Bill

10 Clues: Boom • Hiss • Bill • Parks • Scare • Warren • Rights • Boycott • Doctrine • Blockade

1940s-Present 2025-03-11

1940s-Present crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Boom
  2. Parks
  3. Warren
  4. Bill
  5. Doctrine
Down
  1. Blockade
  2. Boycott
  3. Rights
  4. Hiss
  5. Scare

10 Clues: Boom • Hiss • Bill • Parks • Scare • Rights • Warren • Boycott • Blockade • Doctrine

Black History Month Bill Russell 2021-03-02

Black History Month Bill Russell crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Bill Russel attended _____________ high school
  2. What year was a statue of bill built in boston
  3. what did the pundits call Bill Russell's blocks
  4. When people broke into Russell's house they smashed______
  5. What year was Bill Russell born
  6. Bill ran at integrated youth basketball camp in Mississippi while enduring_______ ______ and _____ By ___
  7. Bill Russell's mom died on this year
  8. Bill vowed to never return to ______
  9. Out of the 13 years how many championships did they win
  10. Who gave Bill the presidential medal of freedom
  11. How many kids does Bill Russell have
  12. Other than NBA Bill did ________ and _______
Down
  1. In 1966 he became
  2. NBA named the finals most valuables player award after bill
  3. Bill retired on this year
  4. Watching Bill Russell closely on the court what did he do
  5. College Bill Russell won a championship in
  6. How tall was Bill Russell in highschool
  7. Bill Russell stand for _____ and _______
  8. Bill Russel attended the University of
  9. he was enshrined in _____ into the FIBA hall of fame
  10. When did Bill Russell win his gold medal also the same year he joined the Boston Celtics
  11. Bill believed that Athletes should be idolized not for their abilities on the court but how they______ ____ _____

23 Clues: In 1966 he became • Bill retired on this year • What year was Bill Russell born • Bill Russell's mom died on this year • Bill vowed to never return to ______ • How many kids does Bill Russell have • Bill Russel attended the University of • How tall was Bill Russell in highschool • Bill Russell stand for _____ and _______ • College Bill Russell won a championship in • ...

Chapter 19 Vocab 2024-10-25

Chapter 19 Vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. President of the WCTU
  2. Protection of natural resources
  3. a method of taxation that taxes people at different rates depending on income
  4. hatred of jews
  5. people who worked for women's rights to vote
  6. A process to Remove an elected official from office
  7. Murder by mob
  8. Urged blacks to fight discrimination
  9. System that includes most government jobs
  10. Democrats progressive choice
Down
  1. leader of suffrage
  2. For people to vote directly on a proposed new law
  3. Natural area protected and managed by the federal government
  4. Prominent african american who funded the Tuskegee insitute
  5. Your school
  6. A person working to destroy monopolies and trusts
  7. Met with Wilson to talk about women's voting rights
  8. Process that allows voters to put a bill before legislature
  9. Election where voters choose their party's candidate
  10. Ban on alcohol
  11. secretary of war

21 Clues: Your school • Murder by mob • hatred of jews • Ban on alcohol • secretary of war • leader of suffrage • President of the WCTU • Democrats progressive choice • Protection of natural resources • Urged blacks to fight discrimination • System that includes most government jobs • people who worked for women's rights to vote • For people to vote directly on a proposed new law • ...

Chapter 19 Crossword 2024-11-13

Chapter 19 Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. President of the WCTU
  2. Protection of natural resources
  3. a method of taxation that taxes people at different rates depending on income
  4. hatred of jews
  5. people who worked for women's rights to vote
  6. A process to Remove an elected official from office
  7. Murder by mob
  8. Urged blacks to fight discrimination
  9. System that includes most government jobs
  10. Democrats progressive choice
Down
  1. leader of suffrage
  2. For people to vote directly on a proposed new law
  3. Natural area protected and managed by the federal government
  4. Prominent african american who funded the Tuskegee insitute
  5. Your school
  6. A person working to destroy monopolies and trusts
  7. Met with Wilson to talk about women's voting rights
  8. Process that allows voters to put a bill before legislature
  9. Election where voters choose their party's candidate
  10. Ban on alcohol
  11. secretary of war

21 Clues: Your school • Murder by mob • hatred of jews • Ban on alcohol • secretary of war • leader of suffrage • President of the WCTU • Democrats progressive choice • Protection of natural resources • Urged blacks to fight discrimination • System that includes most government jobs • people who worked for women's rights to vote • For people to vote directly on a proposed new law • ...

Aleks Interactive activity 2022-03-22

Aleks Interactive activity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The branch of government that determines whether laws or actions are constitutional
  2. the document that depicts the rights we as a people have
  3. The Branch that consists of the president
Down
  1. the actions and privileges that we as a people are afforded in America depicted in the bill of rights
  2. There are 27 of them and the first ten make the bill of rights
  3. One of seven that depicts the contents of the Constitution
  4. The system of government where the king has absolute power

7 Clues: The Branch that consists of the president • the document that depicts the rights we as a people have • One of seven that depicts the contents of the Constitution • The system of government where the king has absolute power • There are 27 of them and the first ten make the bill of rights • ...

The Magna Carter, The English Bill of Rights and John Locke 2018-09-11

The Magna Carter, The English Bill of Rights and John Locke crossword puzzle
Across
  1. is where the english bill of rights came from
  2. the natural right that states that people want to live as they please and have to make their own decisions
  3. the barons can elect anyone to be this
  4. the rule of the law states that the government and the governed must obey this
  5. John Locke belived that to have this you will have to give something to get something
  6. only rich lords could be in this, ordinary people could not be part of this
  7. the english bill of right states that every man has a right to a fair and speedy
  8. John Locke was a french ______ that settled in New York
Down
  1. the natural right that states that people want a right to be safe and survive
  2. an agreement signed by king john in 1215, that would protect the nobles rights
  3. the separation of powers has three branches one of them has to do with judges and courts
  4. this states that nobody who is catholic can be a queen or king of England
  5. was an french colonist that came to New York in the 1700's
  6. the rights to life, liberty, and property
  7. the natural right that states that people want to have freedom to gain their economic belives

15 Clues: the barons can elect anyone to be this • the rights to life, liberty, and property • is where the english bill of rights came from • John Locke was a french ______ that settled in New York • was an french colonist that came to New York in the 1700's • this states that nobody who is catholic can be a queen or king of England • ...

ch 3 2025-03-11

ch 3 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. of rights first 10 amendments
  2. the lawmaking branch of the us government
  3. document given by judge to search for someone
  4. a formal change to the constitution
Down
  1. being a member of this country
  2. a lawmaking branch
  3. one who buys and used product
  4. rights right given bu god
  5. a plan of government
  6. the act of following rules in court

10 Clues: a lawmaking branch • a plan of government • rights right given bu god • of rights first 10 amendments • one who buys and used product • being a member of this country • the act of following rules in court • a formal change to the constitution • the lawmaking branch of the us government • document given by judge to search for someone

history 2025-03-11

history crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Boom
  2. Parks
  3. Warren
  4. Hiss
  5. Rights
Down
  1. Boycott
  2. Doctrine
  3. Blockade
  4. Scare
  5. Bill

10 Clues: Boom • Hiss • Bill • Parks • Scare • Warren • Rights • Boycott • Doctrine • Blockade

The Magna Carter, The English Bill of Rights and John Locke 2018-09-11

The Magna Carter, The English Bill of Rights and John Locke crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the natural right that states that people want a right to be safe and survive
  2. the natural right that states that people want to live as they please and have to make their own decisions
  3. only rich lords could be in this, ordinary people could not be part of this
  4. the rights to life, liberty, and property
  5. the rule of the law states that the government and the governed must obey this
  6. John Locke belived that to have this you will have to give something to get something
  7. the english bill of right states that every man has a right to a fair and speedy
Down
  1. an agreement signed by king john in 1215, that would protect the nobles rights
  2. the barons can elect anyone to be this
  3. this states that nobody who is catholic can be a queen or king of England
  4. John Locke was a french ______ that settled in New York
  5. is where the english bill of rights came from
  6. the natural right that states that people want to have freedom to gain their economic belives
  7. the separation of powers has three branches one of them has to do with judges and courts
  8. was an french colonist that came to New York in the 1700's

15 Clues: the barons can elect anyone to be this • the rights to life, liberty, and property • is where the english bill of rights came from • John Locke was a french ______ that settled in New York • was an french colonist that came to New York in the 1700's • this states that nobody who is catholic can be a queen or king of England • ...

Chapter 19 Crossword 2025-11-18

Chapter 19 Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a method of taxation that taxes people at different rates depending on income
  2. Protection of natural resources
  3. people who worked for women's rights to vote
  4. Process that allows voters to put a bill before legislature
  5. Urged blacks to fight discrimination
  6. Met with Wilson to talk about women's voting rights
  7. President of the WCTU
  8. Election where voters choose their party's candidate
  9. secretary of war
  10. A process to Remove an elected official from office
  11. Murder by mob
  12. Ban on alcohol
Down
  1. leader of suffrage
  2. Democrats progressive choice
  3. Natural area protected and managed by the federal government
  4. For people to vote directly on a proposed new law
  5. Prominent african american who funded the Tuskegee insitute
  6. A person working to destroy monopolies and trusts
  7. hatred of jews
  8. System that includes most government jobs
  9. Your school

21 Clues: Your school • Murder by mob • hatred of jews • Ban on alcohol • secretary of war • leader of suffrage • President of the WCTU • Democrats progressive choice • Protection of natural resources • Urged blacks to fight discrimination • System that includes most government jobs • people who worked for women's rights to vote • For people to vote directly on a proposed new law • ...

9 BONUS MARKS 2013-04-16

9 BONUS MARKS crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This man believed that people need a strong controlling government
  2. Rule by the people
  3. Draft for a new law
  4. Last name of the leader of the Provincial Liberal party
  5. Using threats or force to gain control or power
  6. A government document ordering an election is called an election _____
  7. This part of the legislative branch gives a second sober thought on all legislation
  8. ______ lawsuits deal with indictable offences
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  1. A previous decision made by a judge in a past case
  2. Where teh Parliametn buildings are located
  3. Written document that sets out the rights of citizens
  4. This branch of government is responsible for carrying out the laws
  5. The study of the rights and duties of citizenship
  6. ___lawsuits deal with the protection of private rights
  7. The colour of the chairs and carpets in the House of Commons
  8. Highly ornamental staff made of metal or wood found in the house of commons

16 Clues: Rule by the people • Draft for a new law • Where teh Parliametn buildings are located • ______ lawsuits deal with indictable offences • Using threats or force to gain control or power • The study of the rights and duties of citizenship • A previous decision made by a judge in a past case • Written document that sets out the rights of citizens • ...

Law and human rights 2023-01-05

Law and human rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. ____ 101 is a law that made french the only official language of the province
  2. _____ law is set out in acts of parliament
  3. the belief that inmates can be brought back into society as useful citizens
  4. ____ law deals with matters that affect society as a whole
  5. ______ code of canada was passed by the federal parliament in 1892
  6. ________ declaration of human rights is based on the belief that "all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights"
  7. _____court of BC conducts civil and criminal jury and non jury trials
Down
  1. not withstanding ______ allows governments to pass a law even if that law violates specific freedom or right guaranteed
  2. being watched for a period of time during which one must behave well in order to avoid serious punishment
  3. _____ law deals with relationships between individuals or groups
  4. _____ court of canada is the highest court of appeal for criminal matters
  5. code that protects tenants in the same way as employees
  6. B.C _____ rights code protects you against discrimination on the grounds of age, ancestry, martial status etc.
  7. ______ System has something to do with legal punishment
  8. the conditional release of prisoners before they complete their sentence
  9. the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.
  10. Rule of ___ is governed by a set of laws that apply to all equally regardless of their position in society
  11. Charter of Rights and _______ has helped to eliminate some of the injustices that existed in law prior to 1982
  12. ________ rights is the first legally binding international agreement to include children's civil and political rights.
  13. ____ rights is used do frequently and so many different situations

20 Clues: _____ law is set out in acts of parliament • code that protects tenants in the same way as employees • ______ System has something to do with legal punishment • ____ law deals with matters that affect society as a whole • _____ law deals with relationships between individuals or groups • ______ code of canada was passed by the federal parliament in 1892 • ...

prologue 2020-09-15

prologue crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a system for controlling the society
  2. the laws given by the government
  3. birth place of Judaism
  4. the document to make the us a free country
  5. the time period of he roman empire
  6. rule of the people
  7. the rights that you are given just by living
  8. the belief of only one god
  9. to be Hebrew or Jewish
  10. a couple of nations that signed a pack so they are always on the same side
  11. kings have more rights then anyone
  12. the reform of religion
  13. document given out by he king
  14. the revolution of the British people
  15. where someone votes on things based on what there people say
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  1. commandments the rules given out by god
  2. the time when science and politic have changed
  3. the law system in Britain
  4. government ruled by noble people with land
  5. the voted in part of the legislative branch
  6. it is another branch of government so they have less power
  7. fair law to any person
  8. this made it so people can not riot
  9. ruled by a few powerful people
  10. elected power
  11. separating power and religion in the government

26 Clues: elected power • rule of the people • birth place of Judaism • fair law to any person • to be Hebrew or Jewish • the reform of religion • the law system in Britain • the belief of only one god • document given out by he king • ruled by a few powerful people • the laws given by the government • the time period of he roman empire • kings have more rights then anyone • ...

olivia griffith-section3,4 2021-01-04

olivia griffith-section3,4 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. despots-absolute ruler
  2. actions of the other two
  3. locke and the enlightenment
  4. gatherings where people came to discuss ideas
  5. the great-most admired by philosophers ruled russia from 1762-1796
  6. grand ornate design
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  1. and balances-each branch would check
  2. classical
  3. jefferson-wrote the declaration of independence
  4. of independence-based off the ideas of
  5. system-power was divided between national and state governments
  6. of rights-amendments that protected basic rights

12 Clues: classical • grand ornate design • despots-absolute ruler • actions of the other two • locke and the enlightenment • and balances-each branch would check • of independence-based off the ideas of • gatherings where people came to discuss ideas • jefferson-wrote the declaration of independence • of rights-amendments that protected basic rights • ...

Constutition 2017-10-17

Constutition crossword puzzle
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  1. branch the part of government, consisting of the
  2. System power is shared between the national government and
  3. to limit the powers of the other two branches.
  4. goes on to list the goals of the new government.
  5. to treat a person or group unfairly
  6. branch the part of government that carries
  7. Court and lower federal courts.
  8. and state governments
  9. group an organization that actively promotes the view of
  10. by majority vote and elections are decided by a majority of
  11. relating to issues within a country.
  12. part of the public on specific issues in order to influence
  13. Madison wrote the first 10 amendments
  14. states.
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  1. the use or purpose of something
  2. a group of people or things with obvious differences among
  3. the constitutional system that shares power between the
  4. branch the lawmaking part of government, called the
  5. sovereignty the idea that government's authority comes from
  6. the will of the people.
  7. Process The first ten of these form the Bill of Rights.
  8. rule a basic principle of democracy that says laws are
  9. an especially original, intelligent, or clever idea.
  10. commerce trade and other business dealings between two or
  11. vote.
  12. of Rights Written by James Madison
  13. or executes, the law.
  14. and balances the system that allows each branch of
  15. by the legislative and executive branches are

29 Clues: vote. • states. • and state governments • or executes, the law. • the will of the people. • the use or purpose of something • Court and lower federal courts. • of Rights Written by James Madison • to treat a person or group unfairly • relating to issues within a country. • Madison wrote the first 10 amendments • branch the part of government that carries • ...

UNIT 1 CROSSWORD 2023-09-04

UNIT 1 CROSSWORD crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The rights of “life, liberty, and property” that John Locke argued for.
  2. Rome was the first to do this.
  3. Wrote on and inspired the Separation of Church & State.
  4. Signed prior to its landing at Plymouth, Massachusetts.
  5. A royal charter of rights agreed to by King John of England.
  6. An agreement by which people give up some freedoms for an organized society.
  7. The separation of to keep the government from getting too powerful in one branch.
  8. The belief expressed in the Declaration of Independence that “just powers are derived from the consent of the government”.
Down
  1. Document signed in 1689 that guaranteed the rights of English citizens.
  2. Document signed by Charles I of England that further limited the powers of the English monarch.
  3. Writer of the Virginia Declaration of Rights which help serve as a model/example for the U.S. Bill of Rights.
  4. This pamphlet convinced many American colonists to support independence from Great Britain.
  5. Enlightenment-era work by Thomas Hobbes in which he expresses his ideas on government.
  6. Athens was the first to do this.
  7. Wrote The Social Contract about the agreement between the people and the government.
  8. The Main author of the Declaration of Independence.

16 Clues: Rome was the first to do this. • Athens was the first to do this. • The Main author of the Declaration of Independence. • Wrote on and inspired the Separation of Church & State. • Signed prior to its landing at Plymouth, Massachusetts. • A royal charter of rights agreed to by King John of England. • ...

US Government Principles and Purposes 2024-01-10

US Government Principles and Purposes crossword puzzle
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  1. unalienable rights like life
  2. type of government where citizens have a voice
  3. ___sovereignty: power belongs to the people
  4. majority rule with __ rights
  5. the branch that makes laws
  6. branches of gov limit each other
  7. the Connecticut ____
  8. president's right to withhold information
  9. rule by a few
  10. like North Korea
  11. Montesquieu's idea
  12. powers that belong to the federal government
  13. ___of rights
  14. president's foreign policy role
  15. the intro to the Constitution
  16. systems of government with a strong central gov
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  1. Senate majority leader
  2. length of president's term
  3. influenced the Declaration of Independence
  4. created the first limited government in England
  5. "____ without representation", the colonists' complaint
  6. the branch that enforces laws
  7. president's military role
  8. __review: SCOTUS power
  9. president of the Senate
  10. Speaker of the House
  11. system of government where power is divided
  12. Article 6: the ___Clause
  13. to approve
  14. Article of ___, the nation's first government
  15. a government with representative democracy
  16. the president
  17. Senate must approve this agreement between nations

33 Clues: to approve • ___of rights • rule by a few • the president • like North Korea • Montesquieu's idea • Speaker of the House • the Connecticut ____ • Senate majority leader • __review: SCOTUS power • president of the Senate • Article 6: the ___Clause • president's military role • length of president's term • the branch that makes laws • unalienable rights like life • majority rule with __ rights • ...

Unit 1/2 Review 2024-01-26

Unit 1/2 Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. English Bill of Rights was an agreement between Parliment and who?
  2. Given
  3. Alliance of independent states
  4. Government run by the people
  5. First permanent english settlement
  6. Executive is chosen by the legislature
  7. Wrote The Leviathan and believed we needed to be ruled by King/Queen.
  8. Getting or comes from
  9. Absence of government
  10. Leader is chosen by the people
  11. Obvious
  12. One person rules and forces strict obedience to laws
Down
  1. Cannot be taken away
  2. Example of Direct Democracy as all people on board signed
  3. What is common law based on?
  4. Changed Natural rights to include Pursuit of Happiness
  5. Natual Rights are Life, Liberty, and Property
  6. In this type of government, a king or queen rules
  7. The Magna Carta outlined restrictions on the power of the...
  8. Longest part of the DOI
  9. People being ruled
  10. Socail Contract is between the government and...
  11. Magna Carta was an agreement between King John and...
  12. First representative assembly in the American Colonies
  13. Glorious Revolution granted whom more power?
  14. In a theocracy, a leader rules in the name of their

26 Clues: Given • Obvious • People being ruled • Cannot be taken away • Getting or comes from • Absence of government • Longest part of the DOI • What is common law based on? • Government run by the people • Alliance of independent states • Leader is chosen by the people • First permanent english settlement • Executive is chosen by the legislature • Glorious Revolution granted whom more power? • ...

Unit 1/2 Review 2024-01-30

Unit 1/2 Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. English Bill of Rights was an agreement between Parliment and who?
  2. Given
  3. Alliance of independent states
  4. Government run by the people
  5. First permanent english settlement
  6. Executive is chosen by the legislature
  7. Wrote The Leviathan and believed we needed to be ruled by King/Queen.
  8. Getting or comes from
  9. Absence of government
  10. Leader is chosen by the people
  11. Obvious
  12. One person rules and forces strict obedience to laws
Down
  1. Cannot be taken away
  2. Example of Direct Democracy as all people on board signed
  3. What is common law based on?
  4. Changed Natural rights to include Pursuit of Happiness
  5. Natual Rights are Life, Liberty, and Property
  6. In this type of government, a king or queen rules
  7. The Magna Carta outlined restrictions on the power of the...
  8. Longest part of the DOI
  9. People being ruled
  10. Socail Contract is between the government and...
  11. Magna Carta was an agreement between King John and...
  12. First representative assembly in the American Colonies
  13. Glorious Revolution granted whom more power?
  14. In a theocracy, a leader rules in the name of their

26 Clues: Given • Obvious • People being ruled • Cannot be taken away • Getting or comes from • Absence of government • Longest part of the DOI • What is common law based on? • Government run by the people • Alliance of independent states • Leader is chosen by the people • First permanent english settlement • Executive is chosen by the legislature • Glorious Revolution granted whom more power? • ...

Presidents 2020-09-28

Presidents crossword puzzle
Across
  1. IndianRemovalAct Mexican-AmericanWar
  2. Jamestown IndenturedServant CashCrop
  3. Anti-Federalism checks andbalances Bill of Rights
  4. Sectionalism TreatyofGuadalupeHidalgo
  5. WarofAttrition DeclarationofIndependence
  6. Warof1812 MonroeDoctrine Secession
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  1. DawesAct reservation assimilation CarlisleIndianSchool Reconstruction
  2. Siege EmancipationProclamation
  3. plantation FrenchandIndian War
  4. propaganda Proclamation of 1763 Loyalists
  5. 14th amendment 15thamendment totalwar
  6. Shay’sRebellion Northwest Ordinanceof1787
  7. JimCrowLaws transcontinentalrailroad KuKluxKlan

13 Clues: plantation FrenchandIndian War • Siege EmancipationProclamation • IndianRemovalAct Mexican-AmericanWar • Warof1812 MonroeDoctrine Secession • 14th amendment 15thamendment totalwar • Jamestown IndenturedServant CashCrop • Sectionalism TreatyofGuadalupeHidalgo • WarofAttrition DeclarationofIndependence • Shay’sRebellion Northwest Ordinanceof1787 • ...

US Government 2021-09-18

US Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. advisors to the president
  2. branch responsible for creating laws
  3. rule that is enforced by government
  4. system of government where the power rests with the people
  5. highest court in the United States
  6. legal member of a country
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  1. power to remove an official from office
  2. building where the legislative branch meets
  3. law that is proposed but not yet passed
  4. and balances, system that prevents one branch from becoming too powerful
  5. group of 100 individuals (2 from each state)
  6. of Rights, first 10 amendments to the Constitution
  7. fee charged by government on people and businesses
  8. branch composed of courts and judges
  9. leader of the House of Representatives (Hint - Nancy Pelosi)
  10. head of the Executive Branch
  11. group of people who hear a court case and determine a verdict

17 Clues: advisors to the president • legal member of a country • head of the Executive Branch • highest court in the United States • rule that is enforced by government • branch responsible for creating laws • branch composed of courts and judges • power to remove an official from office • law that is proposed but not yet passed • building where the legislative branch meets • ...

history cross word 2025-03-11

history cross word crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Boom
  2. Parks
  3. Warren
  4. Hiss
  5. Rights
Down
  1. Boycott
  2. Doctrine
  3. Blockade
  4. Scare
  5. Bill

10 Clues: Boom • Hiss • Bill • Parks • Scare • Warren • Rights • Boycott • Doctrine • Blockade

1st Semester Vocab 2024-12-11

1st Semester Vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. To carry out or enforce
  2. Something that is mandatory for citizens to do or there are consequences
  3. A formal discussion or argument
  4. The rights that protect you if you are accused of a crime (i.e. right to remain silent)
  5. A peaceful gathering
  6. The ability of the courts to declare a law unconstitutional
  7. Loyalty
  8. An individual with rights and duties under a government
  9. To reject a bill
  10. Permission
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  1. Optional; Not mandatory
  2. Basic, essential (as in foundational)
  3. The media
  4. A person who comes from a foreign country to live
  5. A spending plan
  6. To change
  7. When we vote to choose representatives
  8. A representative that travels overseas to a different country for governmental business
  9. Freedom

19 Clues: Freedom • Loyalty • The media • To change • Permission • A spending plan • To reject a bill • A peaceful gathering • Optional; Not mandatory • To carry out or enforce • A formal discussion or argument • Basic, essential (as in foundational) • When we vote to choose representatives • A person who comes from a foreign country to live • An individual with rights and duties under a government • ...

Governing a New Nation 2014-01-09

Governing a New Nation crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The first state to include a bill of rights in its constitution.
  2. ________ of the 13 states wrote new constitutions to support their governments.
  3. Economic _______ is a period when businesses activity slows, prices and wages drop, and unemployment rises.
  4. the last state to approve of the Articles of Confederation
  5. A document stating the rules under which a government will operate.
  6. Person who runs the government and sees that the laws are carried out.
  7. The depression hit ______ in Massachusetts especially hard.
  8. The Northwest Territory was made up of five states originally; ____,Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
  9. Under the Articles, Congress could not regulate trade or collect_______
Down
  1. The new constitutions gave most of the power to _____
  2. ________ people could vote after writing the new constitutions that could in colonial times.
  3. The new Constitution minimized the power of state _______.
  4. state constitution included bill of rights that guaranteed religious freedom.
  5. Instead of having three branches of government, like most states, the government under the Articles had just one branch called _______

14 Clues: The new constitutions gave most of the power to _____ • the last state to approve of the Articles of Confederation • The new Constitution minimized the power of state _______. • The depression hit ______ in Massachusetts especially hard. • The first state to include a bill of rights in its constitution. • ...

Civics Project 2024-11-19

Civics Project crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Enforces court decisions
  2. To approve something
  3. Decides if laws should be passed
  4. Government only has the power that we give them
  5. The people rule
  6. Makes the laws
  7. The higher part of congress
  8. Voices of the people, house of representatives
  9. served as a model for the bill of rights
  10. We give the government authority so they protect our rights
Down
  1. Another word for hard or complicated
  2. How many amendments are there
  3. Made us independent from great britain
  4. The first ten amendments in the constitution
  5. The person that is in charge of a country
  6. A change to the constitution
  7. Having two branches or chambers
  8. All people including the king were subject to the law
  9. Beginning of the contitution that says "we the people"
  10. No one is above the law

20 Clues: Makes the laws • The people rule • To approve something • No one is above the law • Enforces court decisions • The higher part of congress • A change to the constitution • How many amendments are there • Having two branches or chambers • Decides if laws should be passed • Another word for hard or complicated • Made us independent from great britain • ...

Chapter 19 Crossword 2025-11-03

Chapter 19 Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. President of the WCTU
  2. Protection of natural resources
  3. a method of taxation that taxes people at different rates depending on income
  4. hatred of jews
  5. people who worked for women's rights to vote
  6. A process to Remove an elected official from office
  7. Murder by mob
  8. Urged blacks to fight discrimination
  9. System that includes most government jobs
  10. Democrats progressive choice
Down
  1. leader of suffrage
  2. For people to vote directly on a proposed new law
  3. Natural area protected and managed by the federal government
  4. Prominent african american who funded the Tuskegee insitute
  5. Your school
  6. A person working to destroy monopolies and trusts
  7. Met with Wilson to talk about women's voting rights
  8. Process that allows voters to put a bill before legislature
  9. Election where voters choose their party's candidate
  10. Ban on alcohol
  11. secretary of war

21 Clues: Your school • Murder by mob • hatred of jews • Ban on alcohol • secretary of war • leader of suffrage • President of the WCTU • Democrats progressive choice • Protection of natural resources • Urged blacks to fight discrimination • System that includes most government jobs • people who worked for women's rights to vote • For people to vote directly on a proposed new law • ...

Vocab review December 1-5 2025-12-04

Vocab review December 1-5 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Review- The Supreme Court’s ability to decide whether laws follow the
  2. Powers- Powers that belong to the states because they are not given to the
  3. Leaders who helped create the United States and shaped its early
  4. of Rights- The first ten amendments that protect individual freedoms like speech and
  5. A person chosen to represent others at a meeting or political gathering.
  6. Freedoms or protections that people are guaranteed.
  7. People who supported the new Constitution and wanted a strong national
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  1. time.
  2. Duties or actions citizens are expected to carry out.
  3. Powers- Powers that both state and federal governments can use at the
  4. When the president rejects a bill passed by Congress.
  5. government.

12 Clues: time. • government. • Freedoms or protections that people are guaranteed. • Duties or actions citizens are expected to carry out. • When the president rejects a bill passed by Congress. • Leaders who helped create the United States and shaped its early • Review- The Supreme Court’s ability to decide whether laws follow the • ...

Black History Month 6Bill Russell 2021-03-01

Black History Month 6Bill Russell crossword puzzle
Across
  1. When did Bill Russell win his gold medal also the same year he joined the Boston Celtics
  2. Other than NBA Bill did ________ and _______
  3. How many kids does Bill Russell have
  4. Bill ran at integrated youth basketball camp in Mississippi while enduring_______ ______ and _____ By ___
  5. what did the pundits call Bill Russell's blocks
  6. Watching Bill Russell closely on the court what did he do
  7. Bill Russel attended the University of
  8. College Bill Russell won a championship in
  9. Bill Russell's mom died on this year
  10. When people broke into Russell's house they smashed______
  11. What year was a statue of bill built in boston
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  1. he was enshrined in _____ into the FIBA hall of fame
  2. Bill Russel attended _____________ high school
  3. Bill Russell stand for _____ and _______
  4. Bill retired on this year
  5. How tall was Bill Russell in highschool
  6. Bill believed that Athletes should be idolized not for their abilities on the court but how they______ ____ _____
  7. Who gave Bill the presidential medal of freedom
  8. NBA named the finals most valuables player award after bill
  9. In 1966 he became
  10. Bill vowed to never return to ______
  11. Out of the 13 years how many championships did they win
  12. What year was Bill Russell born

23 Clues: In 1966 he became • Bill retired on this year • What year was Bill Russell born • How many kids does Bill Russell have • Bill vowed to never return to ______ • Bill Russell's mom died on this year • Bill Russel attended the University of • How tall was Bill Russell in highschool • Bill Russell stand for _____ and _______ • College Bill Russell won a championship in • ...

Socials Chapter 12 Puzzle 2022-06-06

Socials Chapter 12 Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. 5 words. Protects people from discrimination on a provincial scale.
  2. 2 words. A way governments can pass laws that violate rights in the charter.
  3. 2 words. A part of the charter that protects freedoms of conscience, religion, etc.
  4. 2 words. A woman who started a case against a unfair job requirement.
  5. 2 words. occupations that pay poorly and are a women-dominated profession.
  6. An act that covers all federal businesses and agencies.
  7. 2 words. A section of the charter that ensures everyone is treated equally before a court of law.
  8. A racist system in South Africa
  9. 5 words. Also known as bill 101 and ensures French is the only official language in Quebec
  10. 4 words. civil and political rights given to a certain age group.
  11. 4 words. Financial aid to low and middle income families.
  12. 2 words. a problem in youth's rights in Canada
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  1. 6 words. UN declaration for all humans.
  2. 5 words. Deals with federal human rights complaints.
  3. 2 words. A woman who decided to challenge the law.
  4. Protects tenants in BC.
  5. 2 words. this allows people to live on reserves and gain benefits from treaties
  6. 4 words. A parliamentary document stating rights, that could be changed.
  7. 2 words. Protects people and classes of people against hate or contempt.
  8. 2 words. Basic needs and freedoms for every human.

20 Clues: Protects tenants in BC. • A racist system in South Africa • 6 words. UN declaration for all humans. • 2 words. a problem in youth's rights in Canada • 2 words. A woman who decided to challenge the law. • 2 words. Basic needs and freedoms for every human. • 5 words. Deals with federal human rights complaints. • An act that covers all federal businesses and agencies. • ...

U.S. History 2015-04-30

U.S. History crossword puzzle
Across
  1. amendment the right of 18 years old to vote
  2. amendment gave woman the right to vote \
  3. amendment created a graduated income tax
  4. of Versailles treaty that ended World War I, extremely harsh on Germany \
  5. points peace plan issued by Wilson that called for freedom of the seas, reduction of armaments, and end to secret diplomacy.
  6. Carta major ideas found in the U.S. constitution of limiting the power to tax and right to a fair trial
  7. of independence written mostly by Jefferson to list the grievances against Great Britain and to declare independence from Great Britain
  8. amendment gave freedom to the slaves in all of the states
  9. of rights first ten amendments to the constitution guaranteeing individual liberties and due process
  10. constitution a document outlining the basic form and rules of the U.S. government
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  1. amendment ended poll taxes
  2. amendment provided direct election of senators
  3. amendment required states to give citizenship to all citizens born in the untied states and gave other basic civil rights
  4. doctrine declaration by Truman to economically assist any country fighting communism after world war II
  5. papers essays written by James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and john jay to support ratification of the constitution
  6. Bill of Rights foundation for t american government for freedoms such as freedom of speech trial by jury
  7. 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
  8. amendment gave African american men the right to vote

18 Clues: amendment ended poll taxes • amendment gave woman the right to vote \ • amendment created a graduated income tax • amendment the right of 18 years old to vote • amendment provided direct election of senators • amendment gave African american men the right to vote • amendment gave freedom to the slaves in all of the states • ...

Becoming an Independent Nation 2019-11-21

Becoming an Independent Nation crossword puzzle
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  1. a tax or duty to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports.
  2. is a relationship, between two countries or people, in which each side receives benefits.
  3. a written document that describes the structure and powers of a national or state government.
  4. of Rights A written list of people’s rights. Constitutions all over the world include bills of rights. The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution are called the Bill of Rights.
  5. of Confederation: the first written plan of government for the United States.
  6. Ordinance of 1787: was one of several federal laws that addressed the Northwest Territory.
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  1. is an organization or alliance of several groups joined together.
  2. the activity of buying and selling, especially on a large scale
  3. is related to laws and legal issues. It is the name of the branch of government that is responsible for making laws in a nation or state.
  4. (economic):s a major slowdown in the economy. It is generally a time when the production of goods slows down, unemployment increases, and people who have jobs earn less money.
  5. the action of taking possession of a mortgaged property when the mortgagor fails to keep up their mortgage payments.
  6. Shays was an American soldier, revolutionary, and farmer famous for being one of the leaders
  7. also called money, refers to an accepted method of exchange for goods or services.
  8. a collection of weapons and military equipment stored by a country, person, or group.
  9. territory was one of several federal laws that addressed the Northwest Territory.

15 Clues: the activity of buying and selling, especially on a large scale • is an organization or alliance of several groups joined together. • a tax or duty to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports. • of Confederation: the first written plan of government for the United States. • ...

Black History Month Bill Russell 2021-03-01

Black History Month Bill Russell crossword puzzle
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  1. Bill Russel attended _____________ high school
  2. What year was a statue of bill built in boston
  3. what did the pundits call Bill Russell's blocks
  4. When people broke into Russell's house they smashed______
  5. What year was Bill Russell born
  6. Bill ran at integrated youth basketball camp in Mississippi while enduring_______ ______ and _____ By ___
  7. Bill Russell's mom died on this year
  8. Bill vowed to never return to ______
  9. Out of the 13 years how many championships did they win
  10. Who gave Bill the presidential medal of freedom
  11. How many kids does Bill Russell have
  12. Other than NBA Bill did ________ and _______
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  1. In 1966 he became
  2. NBA named the finals most valuables player award after bill
  3. Bill retired on this year
  4. Watching Bill Russell closely on the court what did he do
  5. College Bill Russell won a championship in
  6. How tall was Bill Russell in highschool
  7. Bill Russell stand for _____ and _______
  8. Bill Russel attended the University of
  9. he was enshrined in _____ into the FIBA hall of fame
  10. When did Bill Russell win his gold medal also the same year he joined the Boston Celtics
  11. Bill believed that Athletes should be idolized not for their abilities on the court but how they______ ____ _____

23 Clues: In 1966 he became • Bill retired on this year • What year was Bill Russell born • Bill Russell's mom died on this year • Bill vowed to never return to ______ • How many kids does Bill Russell have • Bill Russel attended the University of • How tall was Bill Russell in highschool • Bill Russell stand for _____ and _______ • College Bill Russell won a championship in • ...

Morgan Eppley- Enlightenment and Revolution 2022-12-20

Morgan Eppley- Enlightenment and Revolution crossword puzzle
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  1. Believed gov’t should exist to benefit the people
  2. grand, extravagant, and ornate
  3. theory that the truth can be discovered through reason and logic
  4. Wollstonecraft wanted equal education for women
  5. system what montesquieu believed would improve thinks
  6. the Great one of the 3 enlightened despots from Russia
  7. and balances another believe montesquieu wanted to make more separation of powers
  8. sun centered theory
  9. of Independence idea that everyone has undeniable rights
  10. Jefferson wrote the declaration of independence
  11. used a telescope to study astronomy
  12. Revolution change in thinking about the natural world using observation
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  1. separation of powers was the only way to prevent tyranny
  2. contract agreement between people and gov’t
  3. Locke people have the right to life, liberty, and property
  4. thinkers of the enlightenment
  5. belief in a greater power
  6. social parties in paris
  7. applied reason and logic to people
  8. of Rights rights that all americans have
  9. despot frederick the great, Joseph II, Catherine The great
  10. earth centered theory
  11. method procedure for gathering and testing ideas
  12. a satirist that sponsored freedom of speech and religion
  13. simple and elegant
  14. Newton universal laws of motion

26 Clues: simple and elegant • sun centered theory • earth centered theory • social parties in paris • belief in a greater power • thinkers of the enlightenment • grand, extravagant, and ornate • Newton universal laws of motion • applied reason and logic to people • used a telescope to study astronomy • of Rights rights that all americans have • contract agreement between people and gov’t • ...

SOL VAUS.5 Study guide 2022-05-03

SOL VAUS.5 Study guide crossword puzzle
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  1. Representation in the House of Representatives is based on
  2. James Madison is the father of what?
  3. What were the Anti-federalists known as
  4. Number of representatives the Senate has per state
  5. The Bill of Rights was written by James _______
  6. Democratic-Republicans supported the ______
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  1. Congress Became a(n) ________ legislature
  2. Federalists supported the ______
  3. Thomas Jefferson wrote the _____ for Religious Freedom
  4. What Compromise appeased southern states?
  5. John Marshall was the ____ Chief Justice
  6. Who had the power under the Articles of Confederation
  7. George Mason Wrote the ________ of Rights
  8. How many justices are on the supreme court
  9. Congress cannot ____ under the Articles of Confederation

15 Clues: Federalists supported the ______ • James Madison is the father of what? • What were the Anti-federalists known as • John Marshall was the ____ Chief Justice • Congress Became a(n) ________ legislature • What Compromise appeased southern states? • George Mason Wrote the ________ of Rights • How many justices are on the supreme court • ...

Unit 1 2022-12-12

Unit 1 crossword puzzle
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  1. rule by one
  2. separation of powers, checks and balances
  3. ruled by the people
  4. ruled by few
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  1. power in local government
  2. power centralized in one national government
  3. natural rights, social contract
  4. controlled by 2 levels of government
  5. carta 1st document to limit power of a king
  6. bill of rights established england as a constitutional monarchy

10 Clues: rule by one • ruled by few • ruled by the people • power in local government • natural rights, social contract • controlled by 2 levels of government • separation of powers, checks and balances • carta 1st document to limit power of a king • power centralized in one national government • bill of rights established england as a constitutional monarchy

chapter 4 ss 2019-11-21

chapter 4 ss crossword puzzle
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  1. a way of saying money
  2. taking possession of a borrower's property
  3. alliance
  4. tax or duty to be paid
  5. ordinance of 1787 outlines a process for creating new states
  6. a relationship between 2 countries
  7. of rights written list of people's rights
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  1. of confederation the first plan for the government
  2. related to laws and legal issues
  3. a plan that organizes and outlines the operations of a government
  4. storage facility for weapons
  5. can refer to any geographical region or area of land on Earth
  6. Shays a revolutionary war veteran
  7. depression major slowdown on the economy

14 Clues: alliance • a way of saying money • tax or duty to be paid • storage facility for weapons • related to laws and legal issues • Shays a revolutionary war veteran • a relationship between 2 countries • depression major slowdown on the economy • of rights written list of people's rights • taking possession of a borrower's property • ...

constitution 2025-11-06

constitution crossword puzzle
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  1. – Whether or not something follows the Constitution.
  2. – A main part or section of the U.S. Constitution.
  3. – Treating everyone equally under the law.
  4. – The document that sets up the U.S. government and protects citizens’ rights.
  5. – An idea for a new law that Congress must vote on.
  6. – When the President says “no” to a bill and stops it from becoming law.
  7. – The branch that carries out and enforces the laws.
  8. and Balances – A system that keeps any one branch from becoming too powerful.
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  1. – The process of creating rules that citizens must follow.
  2. – The leader of the executive branch.
  3. – Fairness or a Supreme Court judge.
  4. – The branch that interprets laws and decides if they are fair.
  5. – A rule made by the government that people must follow.
  6. – The branch that makes the laws.
  7. Court – The highest court in the United States.
  8. – When Congress passes a bill even after the President’s veto.
  9. – The leaders who wrote and signed the Constitution.
  10. – One of the three parts of government that share power.
  11. – What is shared and limited among the branches of government.
  12. – The group in the legislative branch that writes and votes on laws.

20 Clues: – The branch that makes the laws. • – Fairness or a Supreme Court judge. • – The leader of the executive branch. • – Treating everyone equally under the law. • Court – The highest court in the United States. • – A main part or section of the U.S. Constitution. • – An idea for a new law that Congress must vote on. • – Whether or not something follows the Constitution. • ...

Chapter 25 Crossword Puzzle 2021-11-16

Chapter 25 Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. Fought inflation by freezing prices on most goods
  2. Robert Oppenheimer, American scientist who directed the research of Manhattan Project
  3. Marshall, Army Chief of Staff General who pushed for the formation of a Women’s Auxiliary Army Corps (WAAC).
  4. establishing fixed allotments of goods
  5. an agency that supervised war production
  6. Project, research conducted to create nuclear weapons
  7. women volunteers would serve in noncombat positions
  8. City in Japan where the Fat Man bomb was dropped
  9. MacArthur, Commander of allied forces on the islands
  10. Patton, General who was instrumental in winning the Battle of the Buldge
  11. Nimitz, Commander of American naval forces in the Pacific
  12. Farmer, Founder of the Congress of Racial Equality.
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  1. of the Bulge, A bulge in the lines created by tanks
  2. D. Eisenhower, American general who commanded Operation Torch
  3. Bradley, General who provided a gap in the German line of defense
  4. confinement of 1,444 Japanese Americans.
  5. Organization committed to upholding the civil rights of Japanese Americans
  6. The first day of invasion.
  7. of Midway, Battle that made a major turnpoint in the Pacific War.
  8. S Truman, Vice president who became the nation’s 33rd president
  9. suicide-plane
  10. An important Japanese military center.
  11. trials, a series of trials carried out in Nuremberg Germany
  12. Bill of Rights, The bill that provided education and training for veterans
  13. Philip Randolph, The nation’s most respected African-American labor leader
  14. Day, Marked victory in Europe
  15. An organization that confronted urban segregation in the North

27 Clues: suicide-plane • The first day of invasion. • Day, Marked victory in Europe • establishing fixed allotments of goods • An important Japanese military center. • confinement of 1,444 Japanese Americans. • an agency that supervised war production • City in Japan where the Fat Man bomb was dropped • Fought inflation by freezing prices on most goods • ...

Unit 1 Review 2025-09-22

Unit 1 Review crossword puzzle
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  1. The government of the United States (representative democracy)
  2. A legally recognized member of state that is entitled to the legal protections of the government.
  3. When powers of government are split between national and state governments.
  4. Concept that laws are made public and enforced equally.
  5. The idea the people give up some of their freedom to government in exchange for security.
  6. One benefit of citizenship is that it allows the person to _____, or choose their leaders.
  7. One benefit of citizenship is that it allows the person to _____ _____, or serve in government.
  8. Philosopher that argued citizens should give up most of their rights and freedoms in exchange for security.
  9. Type of government with a King or Queen.
  10. According to Locke, in order to be governed by another, each person must give their __________, or permission.
  11. Hobbes envisioned life in the state of nature being "solitary, poore, nasty, brutish, and ______".
  12. Example: Congress passes a bill, but the president vetos (rejects) it, and it does not become law.
  13. A person who moves permanently to another country.
  14. Amendment that guarantees citizenship for those born in the United States.
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  1. Common name for a Permanent Resident card.
  2. The process in which a noncitizen becomes a citizen.
  3. The ruling authority of a community.
  4. This type of citizenship is granted to anyone born in the United States.
  5. One principle of democracy suggests that decisions should be made by the _________, or more than half of the people.
  6. Part of government responsible for protecting from outside threats.
  7. The three natural rights according to Locke were life, liberty, and ________.
  8. Governments provide a variety of these, including post offices and national parks.
  9. Philosopher that influenced founders of the U.S., especially on the concept of inherent rights and consent of the governed.
  10. Type of government in which one person, or a small group, has almost total power.
  11. Protections you are legally entitled to under the law.
  12. The Bill of Rights are the first 10 ____________ to the U.S. Constitution.
  13. Type of government in which the people are the ultimate source of power.
  14. Hypothetical scenario with no government or social order.
  15. Locke's philosophy was that if government is not protecting the rights of citizens, they could decide to _______ their government.
  16. One role of government is to make _______, or rules for the state or country.

30 Clues: The ruling authority of a community. • Type of government with a King or Queen. • Common name for a Permanent Resident card. • A person who moves permanently to another country. • The process in which a noncitizen becomes a citizen. • Protections you are legally entitled to under the law. • Concept that laws are made public and enforced equally. • ...