bill of rights Crossword Puzzles

US History 1600-1800 2022-12-15

US History 1600-1800 crossword puzzle
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  1. wife of John Rolfe
  2. checks
  3. 55
  4. french gave us this during war
  5. first vice
  6. tribe of Pocahontas
  7. grown and sold
  8. liked Britain
  9. to approve
  10. trade route
  11. an affair
  12. liberty
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  1. state
  2. Valley
  3. bill of rights = amendments
  4. first successful colony
  5. second vice president
  6. activities aimed at weakening gov't
  7. house of representatives and __________
  8. introduction to
  9. name pilgrims ship
  10. 3/5
  11. boston
  12. bicameral means two _________
  13. by Betsy Ross
  14. credit for discovery of new world

26 Clues: 55 • 3/5 • state • Valley • checks • boston • liberty • an affair • first vice • to approve • trade route • by Betsy Ross • liked Britain • grown and sold • introduction to • wife of John Rolfe • name pilgrims ship • tribe of Pocahontas • second vice president • first successful colony • bill of rights = amendments • bicameral means two _________ • french gave us this during war • credit for discovery of new world • ...

Constitution Convention Crossword 2023-11-17

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

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

Black Power Movement - Focus on Florida 2025-03-31

Black Power Movement - Focus on Florida crossword puzzle
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  1. the strong desire for civil rights in Florida was partly in reaction to this harsh system.
  2. Because of Harry T.Moore's efforts, a higher percentage of African-Americans were ______________________ to vote in Florida.
  3. this state denied African Americans their voting rights and limited their economic opportunities.
  4. African-American teacher and school principal
  5. this president pushed the Civil Rights bill of 1964 through congress.
  6. African-American author who grew up in Eatonville, Florida
  7. In May, 1956 two African American female students refused to give up their seats at the front of the bus.
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  1. established to improve its segregated schools.
  2. a local NAACP leader that took charge of the boycott of the city's buses in Tallahassee.
  3. played an important role in the struggle for civil rights even before the 1950s.
  4. wrote the poem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing."
  5. rioting rocked this city's 400th anniversary.
  6. successfully lead the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters.
  7. a civil rights organization that led demonstrations and marches against lynching and racial injustice.

14 Clues: wrote the poem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing." • rioting rocked this city's 400th anniversary. • African-American teacher and school principal • established to improve its segregated schools. • successfully lead the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. • African-American author who grew up in Eatonville, Florida • ...

Advent puzzle 2025-12-01

Advent puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. 33
  2. 10
  3. 4
  4. 21
  5. 6
  6. 35
  7. 19
  8. 14
  9. 24
  10. 2
  11. 12
  12. 20
  13. 31
  14. 34
  15. 16
  16. 30
  17. 15
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  1. 11
  2. 18
  3. 32
  4. 28
  5. 9
  6. 29
  7. 13
  8. 5
  9. 1
  10. 3
  11. 7
  12. 17
  13. 23
  14. 25
  15. 22
  16. 27
  17. 8
  18. 26

35 Clues: 4 • 9 • 5 • 6 • 1 • 3 • 7 • 2 • 8 • 11 • 33 • 10 • 18 • 32 • 21 • 28 • 29 • 13 • 35 • 19 • 14 • 17 • 24 • 12 • 20 • 23 • 25 • 22 • 31 • 34 • 16 • 27 • 30 • 26 • 15

Equal Rights Amendment 2023-10-31

Equal Rights Amendment crossword puzzle
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  1. Movement for equal rights for women
  2. Bill of Rights amendment count
  3. Movement for equal rights for women
  4. Subject that includes women's suffrage and the Equal Rights Amendment
  5. Equal-rights quest, for short
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  1. Movement for equal rights for women
  2. Movement for equal rights for women
  3. Favouring equal rights and representatio
  4. Equal Rights Amendment
  5. What the Equal Rights Amendment combats

10 Clues: Equal Rights Amendment • Equal-rights quest, for short • Bill of Rights amendment count • Movement for equal rights for women • Movement for equal rights for women • Movement for equal rights for women • Movement for equal rights for women • What the Equal Rights Amendment combats • Favouring equal rights and representatio • ...

World History QPA 3rd 9 weeks Crossword 2023-02-27

World History QPA 3rd 9 weeks Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Continent became more ethnically mixed after slavery
  2. Joint-stock companies funded _______in the Americas.
  3. Thomas ______ wrote "Rights of Man" advocating democracy
  4. Genghis Khan, stirrup, conquered many people
  5. Separation of powers led to _____ branches of the U.S. government
  6. West African leaders gained access to these because of the slave trade.
  7. a religion of North Africa, Arabia, Persia, and Asia Minor
  8. ______Exchange led to new livestock in the Americas
  9. Magna Carta and English Bill of Rights protected _______ rights.
  10. ______ Revolution in Britain that led to constitutional monarchy
  11. Renaissance and Reformation were "stimulated by a spirit of _____"
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  1. Revolution was caused by a huge 3rd estate, inflation, bad harvest, etc.
  2. emphasized individualism and secularism during the Renaissance
  3. Black Death allowed peasants to leave these to seek new jobs
  4. Catholics launched a _________ - Reformation
  5. supporter of the arts
  6. _______Revolution was caused by taxation without representation in 1776-1783.
  7. led to fighting between Catholics and Protestants
  8. New theories in this science led to the Scientific Revolution
  9. Monarchy where the ruler controls all political processes
  10. What explorers were looking for in the Indian Ocean

21 Clues: supporter of the arts • Catholics launched a _________ - Reformation • Genghis Khan, stirrup, conquered many people • led to fighting between Catholics and Protestants • ______Exchange led to new livestock in the Americas • What explorers were looking for in the Indian Ocean • Continent became more ethnically mixed after slavery • ...

Unit 3 Vocab 2017-11-06

Unit 3 Vocab crossword puzzle
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  1. Ordinance of 1785/The congress of confederation
  2. Compromise/An agreement
  3. changes
  4. Jersey Plan/A plan
  5. of power/A fundamental
  6. corpus/A person under arrest
  7. person
  8. principles
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  1. Carta/Charter of liberties
  2. Plan/A plan
  3. movement
  4. state in which supreme power is held
  5. of Confederation/Original constitution of the U.S
  6. sign
  7. Compromise/A compromise
  8. Ordinance/A law
  9. of Rights/First ten amendments

17 Clues: sign • person • changes • movement • principles • Plan/A plan • Ordinance/A law • Jersey Plan/A plan • of power/A fundamental • Compromise/An agreement • Compromise/A compromise • Carta/Charter of liberties • corpus/A person under arrest • of Rights/First ten amendments • state in which supreme power is held • Ordinance of 1785/The congress of confederation • ...

Government Crossword. 2024-12-16

Government Crossword. crossword puzzle
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  1. a case involving the rights of citizens.
  2. Excutes and carries out laws
  3. a system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other two.
  4. rights, first 10 amendments of the constitution.
  5. A power of the governor used to prevent a bill from becoming a law.
  6. branch of government responsible for making and passing laws.
  7. asking for an appellate court to review a case
  8. powers shared by the national and state governments.
  9. states the constitution is the president greatest law of the land.
  10. powers that the constitution neither gives to congress nor denies to the states.
  11. Branch of government responsible for interpreting laws
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  1. people who are chosen to speak and act for their fellow citizens, elected by district.
  2. the powers given to congress rather than to the states.
  3. a group of lawmakers which is divided into two smaller groups.
  4. body of electors who formally elect the U.S president and vice president.
  5. ideas that go through committees in the House and Senate, sign them or veto them.
  6. an addition to a constitution.
  7. of Powers, Dividing the powers of government so that no group becomes too powerful
  8. people who are chosen to speak and act for their citizens, elected by the state.
  9. Supporters of the Constitution
  10. division of power between the national and state governments.

21 Clues: Excutes and carries out laws • an addition to a constitution. • Supporters of the Constitution • a case involving the rights of citizens. • asking for an appellate court to review a case • rights, first 10 amendments of the constitution. • powers shared by the national and state governments. • Branch of government responsible for interpreting laws • ...

Enlightenment & Such 2021-05-02

Enlightenment & Such crossword puzzle
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  1. The enlightenment value __ and individual freedom
  2. Saint __ was a window to the west because of its port
  3. __ invented the encyclopedia
  4. Scientific __ made people question politics and religion
  5. British citizens were represented in their __
  6. Inspired American Dec'l of Independence & US constitution
  7. Francis __ invented the scientific method.
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  1. Russia, Prussia, France, & Spain had __ monarchies
  2. Enlightened __ were monarchs who ruled by justice & reason
  3. The English Bill of __ limited royal power.
  4. __ the Great westernized Russia
  5. Britain developed a constitutional __ (king under law)
  6. Mary Wollstonecraft wrote Vindication of Rights of __
  7. Voltaire was one of many __ enlightenment philosophers
  8. __ Right of Kings means God made king absolute ruler
  9. The enlightenment was less religious and more __

16 Clues: __ invented the encyclopedia • __ the Great westernized Russia • Francis __ invented the scientific method. • The English Bill of __ limited royal power. • British citizens were represented in their __ • The enlightenment was less religious and more __ • The enlightenment value __ and individual freedom • Russia, Prussia, France, & Spain had __ monarchies • ...

Bill of rights by cash and Jacob 2022-05-12

Bill of rights by cash and Jacob crossword puzzle
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  1. how many amendments are there?
  2. who thought the bill of rights was not necessary?
  3. courts have said that some don't require a warrant.
  4. The first amendment prevents congress from making laws that take away certain basic, What?
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  1. americans in 1789 wanted to be able to defend, what?
  2. if an accused person who is too poor to pay
  3. what you have to have to search someone?
  4. The constitution did not say it would protect, what?
  5. The bill of rights is like a _ _ _ _ _ _ that protects all citizens

9 Clues: how many amendments are there? • what you have to have to search someone? • if an accused person who is too poor to pay • who thought the bill of rights was not necessary? • courts have said that some don't require a warrant. • americans in 1789 wanted to be able to defend, what? • The constitution did not say it would protect, what? • ...

Foundations of American Government 2021-12-13

Foundations of American Government crossword puzzle
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  1. - the idea that all people are of the same worth in all aspects of life
  2. system - a union or combination of peoples, states, etc; alliance; league, under one centralized government
  3. - a form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised directly by them or by their elected agents under a free electoral system
  4. Market - an economic system in which prices and wages are determined by unrestricted competition between businesses, without government regulation or fear of monopolies
  5. Government - a type of government in which its functions and powers are prescribed and restricted by law
  6. - the freedoms enjoyed by all U.S. citizens; right to act and think as one chooses
  7. - the residents of a city, state, or country
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  1. - a system by which people are ruled by a state or community
  2. - power to rule and make decisions
  3. - government in which one person has uncontrolled or unlimited authority over others
  4. Bill of Rights - this bill was a precursor to the American Bill of Rights
  5. - absolute or unlimited power held by a single person; power to control is usually taken over by force
  6. - how much people will accept the rules and laws established by the government

13 Clues: - power to rule and make decisions • - the residents of a city, state, or country • - a system by which people are ruled by a state or community • - the idea that all people are of the same worth in all aspects of life • Bill of Rights - this bill was a precursor to the American Bill of Rights • ...

Modern American History 2024-09-05

Modern American History crossword puzzle
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  1. to charge Johnson with wrong doing
  2. The goal was to provide food clothing, health care and education
  3. when was the Reconstruction
  4. forbidding any state from denying suffrage on the grounds of race and color
  5. Bill In 1864 Congress passed this bill rejected Lincolns 10% plena
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  1. Insisted that confederates had committed crimes
  2. Johnson Vice president to Lincoln, came into presidency after Lincoln was killed
  3. Laws that sought to keep rights from African Americans
  4. to protect freedman's rights from presidential veto
  5. Sought to overturn the black code by passing this

10 Clues: when was the Reconstruction • to charge Johnson with wrong doing • Insisted that confederates had committed crimes • Sought to overturn the black code by passing this • to protect freedman's rights from presidential veto • Laws that sought to keep rights from African Americans • The goal was to provide food clothing, health care and education • ...

Civics 2022-03-09

Civics crossword puzzle
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  1. Presidential __________. Helps the President make decisions.
  2. The main job of the legislative branch is to write ____.
  3. ___________ v. Madison. Gave the Supreme Court Judicial review.
  4. Bill of _______. The first 10 amendments.
  5. _________ of Representatives. The house of congress with population based representation.
  6. Branch of government including the President.
  7. When the President says no to a bill.
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  1. The house of Congress with equal representation.
  2. Branch of government that includes the Supreme Court.
  3. Branch of government including Congress.
  4. Confirms appointments to the US Supreme Court.
  5. General_________. The North Carolina legislative branch.
  6. The leader of the state executive branch.

13 Clues: When the President says no to a bill. • Branch of government including Congress. • Bill of _______. The first 10 amendments. • The leader of the state executive branch. • Branch of government including the President. • Confirms appointments to the US Supreme Court. • The house of Congress with equal representation. • ...

7 Principles of Government Crossword Puzzle 2025-11-17

7 Principles of Government Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. to cancel
  2. and balances each branch as the power to control the other branches
  3. sovereignty people rule; people have a voice in government
  4. of rights 1st 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution
  5. rights basic liberties and rights of the people
  6. Constitution the Texas Constitution was very similar to
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  1. a written plan of government
  2. belief that elected representatives serve the will of the people
  3. sharing of power between the states and federal government
  4. government the government has only the power that the people allow
  5. of powers each branch has its own unique power

11 Clues: to cancel • a written plan of government • rights basic liberties and rights of the people • of powers each branch has its own unique power • sharing of power between the states and federal government • of rights 1st 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution • belief that elected representatives serve the will of the people • ...

VA/US History 2018-09-28

VA/US History crossword puzzle
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  1. Patriots who were said to be ready to fight at a minutes notice
  2. A plant used in dark blue dye
  3. Land settled by the French
  4. Who settled in New England
  5. servants People who worked in the new world to pay off their debt
  6. To make official
  7. review Created by Marbury vs. Madison
  8. Skilled craftsmen
  9. Crops Plants that are mainly sold
  10. Mason Created the VA Declaration of Rights
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  1. French protestants
  2. Sense Created by Thomas Paine
  3. People who sided with the colonists
  4. The only branch in the Articles of Confederation
  5. Needed two people from each state
  6. Another word for money
  7. People who tried to stay out of war
  8. Madison Who created the Bill of Rights
  9. Brought to Jamestown in 1619

19 Clues: To make official • Skilled craftsmen • French protestants • Another word for money • Land settled by the French • Who settled in New England • Brought to Jamestown in 1619 • Sense Created by Thomas Paine • A plant used in dark blue dye • Needed two people from each state • Crops Plants that are mainly sold • People who sided with the colonists • People who tried to stay out of war • ...

Crossword number 2022-06-03

Crossword number crossword puzzle
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  1. A person or organisation is responsible for his/ her actions and for explaining them if asked about them
  2. rights Rights that allow a person to act freely and to make decisions without the government interfering or telling the person what to do
  3. Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights
  4. Head of the national executive
  5. means positively choosing in favour of previously disadvantaged individuals
  6. refers to the lawfulness of any action.
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  1. The process of bringing a case to a court for judgement
  2. The fourth constitution, adopted in 1993
  3. The government’s actions must be clear and open to the people of South Africa
  4. All the people who are allowed to vote in an election
  5. of Rights Cornerstone of democracy
  6. Head of the provincial executive

12 Clues: Head of the national executive • Head of the provincial executive • of Rights Cornerstone of democracy • refers to the lawfulness of any action. • The fourth constitution, adopted in 1993 • Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights • All the people who are allowed to vote in an election • The process of bringing a case to a court for judgement • ...

Constitution Crossword 2023-01-24

Constitution Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. group of people who favors the new Constitution (believes there is no need for Bill of Rights
  2. changes to the constitution
  3. group who opposed of the new Constitution, they wouldn't sign unless the Bill of Rights was involved
  4. makes treaties, veto bills, enforce laws, and talks with foreign countries
  5. describes the structure of the Federal government and how changes can be made
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  1. describes the purpose of the Constitution
  2. makes the laws (also known as The Congress)
  3. 50 essays to explain the Constitution and encourage ratification
  4. decides federal laws and resolves disputes about federal laws

9 Clues: changes to the constitution • describes the purpose of the Constitution • makes the laws (also known as The Congress) • decides federal laws and resolves disputes about federal laws • 50 essays to explain the Constitution and encourage ratification • makes treaties, veto bills, enforce laws, and talks with foreign countries • ...

Social Studies Citizenship Cross Word 2020-10-07

Social Studies Citizenship Cross Word crossword puzzle
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  1. A person who has betrayed their country may be convicted of
  2. a member of a community
  3. tells how a city will run
  4. every July 4th the people of USA celebrate
  5. list of rights guaranteed to all U.S. citizens in the Bill of Rights
  6. Male citizens of USA must register with the ______ between the age 18-26
  7. A solem oath or fidelity to the U.S.
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  1. another word for loyalty
  2. People who were not born in the U.S. can still obtain Citizenship by
  3. November 11 we honor veterans on
  4. on George Washington's birthday we celebrate what
  5. When you are a member of a society with full rights and responsibilities you have
  6. legislation enected by a municipal authority
  7. The final step of becoming a citizen is
  8. a group of people who share an environment
  9. may 31 we honor the people who died in battle

16 Clues: a member of a community • another word for loyalty • tells how a city will run • November 11 we honor veterans on • A solem oath or fidelity to the U.S. • The final step of becoming a citizen is • every July 4th the people of USA celebrate • a group of people who share an environment • legislation enected by a municipal authority • ...

Constitution Convention Crossword 2023-11-17

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

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

Civil Rights 2024-05-01

Civil Rights crossword puzzle
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  1. focused on Self Defense
  2. reaffirm white supremacy
  3. marched in Washington DC in support of a civil rights bill.
  4. made segregation illegal in all public facilities.
  5. register African American voters.
  6. not based on laws
  7. American Indian Movement
  8. Intimidated Blacks and Whites from pushing rights for freed slaves
  9. Activist marched desire to vote
  10. segregation did not violate the 14th amendment
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  1. Stressed pride in African culture
  2. National Organization of Women.
  3. civil disobedience
  4. white and black tries to intergrate the public transportation
  5. Belief that men and women should be politically economically and socially equal
  6. Latinos fight back.
  7. The arrest of Rosa Parks
  8. served as the spokesperson for the nation of Islam
  9. Eisenhower ordered federal to stand guard in little Rock to protect the students as they walked in.

19 Clues: not based on laws • civil disobedience • Latinos fight back. • focused on Self Defense • reaffirm white supremacy • The arrest of Rosa Parks • American Indian Movement • National Organization of Women. • Activist marched desire to vote • Stressed pride in African culture • register African American voters. • segregation did not violate the 14th amendment • ...

Constitution of the United States of America 2013-05-05

Constitution of the United States of America crossword puzzle
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  1. person sent to represent a group
  2. citizens' right to do something
  3. powers kept by the national government
  4. process of putting a government official on trial
  5. going against the Constitution
  6. Supreme Court is under this branch
  7. system in which people exercise their power by voting
  8. people who created the Bill of Rights in 1789
  9. judge
  10. people against the constitution
  11. voters
  12. power kept by the states
  13. serious crime
  14. system of government in which power is divided between a central government and the states
  15. document created in 1787 to establish the foundation of our government
  16. first 10 amendments (3 WORDS)
  17. reject
  18. introduction to the Constitution
  19. give a place to stay
  20. change or addition to a document
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  1. type of government closely related to the "rule of law"
  2. having power to make laws
  3. delay or cancellation of punishment
  4. way of giving full citizenship to a person born in another country
  5. emergency military force that is not part of the regular army
  6. powers shared by the national government and the states
  7. 3 sections of government separating powers
  8. right to vote
  9. President is the head of this branch
  10. person who wrote the Bill of Rights
  11. system by which a place is governed
  12. official approval
  13. supporters of the Constitution
  14. belonging to an owner or master

34 Clues: judge • voters • reject • right to vote • serious crime • official approval • give a place to stay • power kept by the states • having power to make laws • first 10 amendments (3 WORDS) • going against the Constitution • supporters of the Constitution • citizens' right to do something • people against the constitution • belonging to an owner or master • person sent to represent a group • ...

Crossword number 2022-06-03

Crossword number crossword puzzle
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  1. A person or organisation is responsible for his/ her actions and for explaining them if asked about them
  2. rights Rights that allow a person to act freely and to make decisions without the government interfering or telling the person what to do
  3. Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights
  4. Head of the national executive
  5. means positively choosing in favour of previously disadvantaged individuals
  6. refers to the lawfulness of any action.
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  1. The process of bringing a case to a court for judgement
  2. Transitional The fourth constitution, adopted in 1993
  3. The government’s actions must be clear and open to the people of South Africa
  4. All the people who are allowed to vote in an election
  5. of Rights Cornerstone of democracy
  6. Head of the provincial executive

12 Clues: Head of the national executive • Head of the provincial executive • of Rights Cornerstone of democracy • refers to the lawfulness of any action. • Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights • Transitional The fourth constitution, adopted in 1993 • All the people who are allowed to vote in an election • The process of bringing a case to a court for judgement • ...

U.S. History 2015-04-30

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

18 Clues: amendment ended poll taxes • amendment created a graduated income tax • amendment gave woman the right to vote \ • 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 • ...

Yetzabel Castillo 2017-02-16

Yetzabel Castillo crossword puzzle
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  1. rights act of 1965 overcomed legal barriers at the state and local levels that prevented African Americans from exercising their right to vote
  2. primarily a voting rights bill was first federal civil rights legislation passed by us since 1875
  3. first and only Mexican-American civil rights case
  4. civil rights organization to fight prejudice, lynching, and to work for the better of people Segregation : being set apart from other people or places
  5. favoring in for those who have suffered from from some sort of discrimination
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  1. outlaws discrimination
  2. African American political and religious movement
  3. court case that declared separate schools where u constitutional
  4. anyone can vote unless they fail to pay any sort of tax
  5. court Supreme Court of the United States during the period when Earl Warrenserved as Chief Justice
  6. group that practiced militant self defense against the government
  7. goal was to eliminate poverty and racial injustice
  8. federal insurance for those 65+

13 Clues: outlaws discrimination • federal insurance for those 65+ • African American political and religious movement • first and only Mexican-American civil rights case • goal was to eliminate poverty and racial injustice • anyone can vote unless they fail to pay any sort of tax • court case that declared separate schools where u constitutional • ...

Bill of Rights 2019-02-11

Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
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  1. you can't accused two times of the same thing
  2. this provides freedom of religion.
  3. controversially gives people the the rights to own weapons
  4. need permission to go search your belongings
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  1. no soldiers allowed in your house
  2. you can charge someone over twenty dollars

6 Clues: no soldiers allowed in your house • this provides freedom of religion. • you can charge someone over twenty dollars • need permission to go search your belongings • you can't accused two times of the same thing • controversially gives people the the rights to own weapons

bill of rights 2022-01-21

bill of rights crossword puzzle
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  1. the right too
  2. exercise
  3. jury
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  1. freadom of
  2. right too
  3. rights

6 Clues: jury • rights • exercise • right too • freadom of • the right too

Bill of RIghts 2022-01-21

Bill of RIghts crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Who is the primary author of the Bill of Rights?
  2. Double jeopardy, self-incrimination and due process are all critical parts of which amendment?
  3. What amendment gives you right to bear Arms?
Down
  1. The original Second Amendment wasn't ratified in 1791 and it was later passed as the 27th Amendment. How long did that process take?
  2. James Madison's home state made the Bill of Rights official when it ratified it in 1791. What state is that?
  3. How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights, as ratified in 1791?

6 Clues: What amendment gives you right to bear Arms? • Who is the primary author of the Bill of Rights? • How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights, as ratified in 1791? • Double jeopardy, self-incrimination and due process are all critical parts of which amendment? • ...

Bill of rights 2021-10-20

Bill of rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. what the anti-federalists wanted
  2. the things in the bill of rights
Down
  1. steps the government has to take for u to be imprisoned
  2. the law of the land
  3. Means you cant be tried for the same thing twice
  4. say this if you don't want to self incrimminate

6 Clues: the law of the land • what the anti-federalists wanted • the things in the bill of rights • say this if you don't want to self incrimminate • Means you cant be tried for the same thing twice • steps the government has to take for u to be imprisoned

Bill of rights 2023-11-27

Bill of rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. freedom of speech
  2. to work with established mechanisms
  3. any limits on speech are off the table
  4. encroachment on a public or sovereign right
Down
  1. Citenzens protects the people
  2. requires the process to be “prescribed by law” in times of war

6 Clues: freedom of speech • Citenzens protects the people • to work with established mechanisms • any limits on speech are off the table • encroachment on a public or sovereign right • requires the process to be “prescribed by law” in times of war

Bill of Rights 2023-11-27

Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. right to bear arms
  2. certain rights cannot be denied by the people
  3. forbids housing of military
Down
  1. gives guaranteed rights to criminal defendants
  2. prohibits cruel and unusual punishments
  3. an introductory statement to a contract

6 Clues: right to bear arms • forbids housing of military • prohibits cruel and unusual punishments • an introductory statement to a contract • certain rights cannot be denied by the people • gives guaranteed rights to criminal defendants

Bill of Rights 2024-11-12

Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. right to bear arms
  2. freedom of speech
  3. bails and fines
Down
  1. fair trial
  2. search and arrest
  3. civial cases

6 Clues: fair trial • civial cases • bails and fines • search and arrest • freedom of speech • right to bear arms

Bill of Rights 2024-11-12

Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. actively break the terms of (a law, agreement, etc.).
  2. no person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise in famous crime
  3. forbids the housing of any military service member in private homes without the consent of the owner
Down
  1. freedom of speech and religion
  2. the enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny
  3. rights without searches and seizures

6 Clues: freedom of speech and religion • rights without searches and seizures • actively break the terms of (a law, agreement, etc.). • no person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise in famous crime • the enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny • ...

Bill of rights 2025-11-14

Bill of rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. this amendment is about freedoms
  2. this amendment is about your home during a time of peace
  3. this amendment is about no excessive punishment
Down
  1. this amendment is about being secure in your home
  2. this amendment is about the right to bear arms
  3. correction

6 Clues: correction • this amendment is about freedoms • this amendment is about the right to bear arms • this amendment is about no excessive punishment • this amendment is about being secure in your home • this amendment is about your home during a time of peace

Crossword number 2022-06-03

Crossword number crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A person or organisation is responsible for his/ her actions and for explaining them if asked about them
  2. rights Rights that allow a person to act freely and to make decisions without the government interfering or telling the person what to do
  3. Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights
  4. Head of the national executive
  5. means positively choosing in favour of previously disadvantaged individuals
  6. refers to the lawfulness of any action.
Down
  1. The process of bringing a case to a court for judgement
  2. The fourth constitution, adopted in 1993
  3. The government’s actions must be clear and open to the people of South Africa
  4. All the people who are allowed to vote in an election
  5. of Rights Cornerstone of democracy
  6. Head of the provincial executive

12 Clues: Head of the national executive • Head of the provincial executive • of Rights Cornerstone of democracy • refers to the lawfulness of any action. • The fourth constitution, adopted in 1993 • Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights • All the people who are allowed to vote in an election • The process of bringing a case to a court for judgement • ...

freedom 2022-03-21

freedom crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the author of the declaration of independence
  2. its the name of this
  3. something other people don't have
  4. a northern country on earth
  5. civil rights activist
Down
  1. first American president
  2. if a country is over ______
  3. president during civil war
  4. America has a bill on it

9 Clues: its the name of this • civil rights activist • first American president • America has a bill on it • president during civil war • if a country is over ______ • a northern country on earth • something other people don't have • the author of the declaration of independence

Crossword number 2022-06-03

Crossword number crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A person or organisation is responsible for his/ her actions and for explaining them if asked about them
  2. rights Rights that allow a person to act freely and to make decisions without the government interfering or telling the person what to do
  3. Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights
  4. Head of the national executive
  5. means positively choosing in favour of previously disadvantaged individuals
  6. refers to the lawfulness of any action.
Down
  1. The process of bringing a case to a court for judgement
  2. Transitional The fourth constitution, adopted in 1993
  3. The government’s actions must be clear and open to the people of South Africa
  4. All the people who are allowed to vote in an election
  5. of Rights Cornerstone of democracy
  6. Head of the provincial executive

12 Clues: Head of the national executive • Head of the provincial executive • of Rights Cornerstone of democracy • refers to the lawfulness of any action. • Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights • Transitional The fourth constitution, adopted in 1993 • All the people who are allowed to vote in an election • The process of bringing a case to a court for judgement • ...

Crossword number 2022-06-03

Crossword number crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The fourth constitution, adopted in 1993
  2. The fourth constitution, adopted in 1993
  3. means positively choosing in favour of previously disadvantaged individuals
  4. All the people who are allowed to vote in an election
  5. Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights
  6. refers to the lawfulness of any action.
Down
  1. The government’s actions must be clear and open to the people of South Africa
  2. Head of the national executive
  3. A person or organisation is responsible for his/ her actions and for explaining them if asked about them
  4. The process of bringing a case to a court for judgement
  5. rights Rights that allow a person to act freely and to make decisions without the government interfering or telling the person what to do
  6. Head of the provincial executive
  7. of Rights Cornerstone of democracy

13 Clues: Head of the national executive • Head of the provincial executive • of Rights Cornerstone of democracy • refers to the lawfulness of any action. • The fourth constitution, adopted in 1993 • The fourth constitution, adopted in 1993 • Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights • All the people who are allowed to vote in an election • ...

civil rights 2023-01-24

civil rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The constitutional and other legal protections against government actions.
  2. Nonverbal communication, such as burning a flag or wearing an armband.
  3. Primary elections from which African Americans were excluded.
  4. The legal concept under which the supreme Court has nationalized the Bill of Rights by making most of its provisions applicable to the states through the Fourteenth Amendment.
  5. Policies designed to protect people against arbitrary or discriminatory treatment by government officials or individuals.
  6. A 1954 Supreme Court decision that extended protection against discrimination against Latinos.
  7. The publication of false and malicious statements that may damage someone’s reputation.
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  1. The 1833 Supreme Court decision holding that the Bill of Rights restrained only the national government, not the states or cities.
  2. The 1931 Supreme Court decision holding that the First Amendment protects newspapers from prior restraint.
  3. The first 10 amendments to the U.S. constitution.
  4. Guarantees women the right to vote.
  5. Government actions that prevent material from being published.
  6. states that “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion.”
  7. Small taxes levied on the right to vote.
  8. Communication in the form of advertising, which can be restricted more than many other types of speech.
  9. Forbade slavery and involuntary servitude.
  10. Protects the four great liberties.
  11. A 1957 Supreme Court decision ruling that “obscenity is not within the area of constitutionally protected speech or press.
  12. The 1925 Supreme Court decision holding that freedoms of press and speech are “fundamental personal rights and liberties
  13. The 1962 Supreme Court decision holding that state officials violated the First Amendment when they required that a prayer be recited by public schoolchildren.

20 Clues: Protects the four great liberties. • Guarantees women the right to vote. • Small taxes levied on the right to vote. • Forbade slavery and involuntary servitude. • The first 10 amendments to the U.S. constitution. • Primary elections from which African Americans were excluded. • Government actions that prevent material from being published. • ...

Government 2023-05-17

Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. type of government divides power between state, national and local
  2. First 10 amendments are called what?
  3. the United States is a?
  4. government is based on?
  5. what was needed to create a new constitution?
  6. federalists were concerned of
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  1. provided for a bicameral federal legislature
  2. Framers felt about voters rights
  3. what caused the end of the articles of confederation
  4. purpose of the bill of rights?
  5. who enacts laws

11 Clues: who enacts laws • the United States is a? • government is based on? • federalists were concerned of • purpose of the bill of rights? • Framers felt about voters rights • First 10 amendments are called what? • provided for a bicameral federal legislature • what was needed to create a new constitution? • what caused the end of the articles of confederation • ...

Final Project Crossword 2024-12-17

Final Project Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. How president’s are judged by their first few months in office
  2. a king/queen rules the country
  3. Hears cases involving laws or the constitution
  4. The first to hear a case
  5. judge’s decision
  6. What lawyers in court cases use to prove their side correct
  7. a small group of people has all political power
  8. another word for rules
  9. relating to crime
  10. Rights that cannot be taken away
  11. The supreme law of the united states, similar to bill of rights
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  1. Review’s the choice of Trial courts
  2. Federal governments give states money in the form of
  3. nobody or everybody is in control
  4. citizens hold political power
  5. A trial with no jury
  6. a government that recognizes a god as the ultimate authority
  7. relating to the rights of citizens
  8. “president” of a state
  9. One leader has absolute control over citizens
  10. asking an appellate court to review a case
  11. A state’s law making body
  12. The highest court
  13. next smallest unit of government below state
  14. hears cases involving state laws or the state’s constitution

25 Clues: judge’s decision • relating to crime • The highest court • A trial with no jury • “president” of a state • another word for rules • The first to hear a case • A state’s law making body • citizens hold political power • a king/queen rules the country • Rights that cannot be taken away • nobody or everybody is in control • relating to the rights of citizens • ...

Bill of RIghts 2022-01-21

Bill of RIghts crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Who is the primary author of the Bill of Rights?
  2. Double jeopardy, self-incrimination and due process are all critical parts of which amendment?
  3. What amendment gives you right to bear Arms?
Down
  1. The original Second Amendment wasn't ratified in 1791 and it was later passed as the 27th Amendment. How long did that process take?
  2. James Madison's home state made the Bill of Rights official when it ratified it in 1791. What state is that?
  3. How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights, as ratified in 1791?

6 Clues: What amendment gives you right to bear Arms? • Who is the primary author of the Bill of Rights? • How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights, as ratified in 1791? • Double jeopardy, self-incrimination and due process are all critical parts of which amendment? • ...

Bill of Rights 2019-02-11

Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Has a trunk
  2. Man's best friend
  3. this provides freedom of religion.
Down
  1. Likes to chase mice
  2. Large marsupial
  3. Flying mammal

6 Clues: Has a trunk • Flying mammal • Large marsupial • Man's best friend • Likes to chase mice • this provides freedom of religion.

Bill of Rights 2015-10-08

Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. set up with the 10th
  2. guaranteed by the 6th
Down
  1. one of the 1st amendment freedoms
  2. what you don't have to do with soldiers
  3. the right guaranteed in second amendment
  4. type of rights guaranteed with the 9th

6 Clues: set up with the 10th • guaranteed by the 6th • one of the 1st amendment freedoms • type of rights guaranteed with the 9th • what you don't have to do with soldiers • the right guaranteed in second amendment

bill of rights 2024-01-03

bill of rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. fines, punishment
  2. Petitions, Assembly
  3. and arrest Rights in criminal cases
  4. in civil cases
Down
  1. of soldiers
  2. to a fair trial
  3. to bear arms

7 Clues: of soldiers • to bear arms • in civil cases • to a fair trial • fines, punishment • Petitions, Assembly • and arrest Rights in criminal cases

Bill of rights 2024-04-30

Bill of rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A formal written request, typically signed by many people ..
  2. judgment of whether or not someone is guilty or innocent.
  3. The action of capturing someone or something using force
Down
  1. The prosecution of a person twice for the same offense.
  2. No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime
  3. The right to express any opinions. Freedom of the press

6 Clues: The prosecution of a person twice for the same offense. • The right to express any opinions. Freedom of the press • The action of capturing someone or something using force • judgment of whether or not someone is guilty or innocent. • A formal written request, typically signed by many people .. • ...

Bill of Rights 2024-10-02

Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. to reduce to lessen
  2. the act of arresting or confiscating
  3. entrusted to a representative to carry out
Down
  1. a formal written accusation charging someone of a crime
  2. complaints
  3. provided with lodgings

6 Clues: complaints • to reduce to lessen • provided with lodgings • the act of arresting or confiscating • entrusted to a representative to carry out • a formal written accusation charging someone of a crime

Rights & Responsibilities 2025-08-18

Rights & Responsibilities crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Supreme Court interprets and determines if laws protect people’s rights
  2. President enforces the laws
  3. Tasks citizens should do
  4. Basic liberties and rights of all citizens are guaranteed in the Bill of Rights
  5. Congress (Senate & House of Representatives) make the laws
  6. Government powers are limited to the powers listed in the Constitution
  7. Power is shared between the federal government and state governments
  8. Principles and laws of a country EVERYONE must follow
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  1. People rule the government
  2. A form of government in which people elect representatives to create and enforce laws
  3. Power is divided between the three (3) branches of government (legislative, executive, and judicial)
  4. A legislative body have two (2) houses: Senate & House of Representatives
  5. System which allows each branch the power to check another branch to ensure no one branch becomes too powerful
  6. Privileges given to you by the government

14 Clues: Tasks citizens should do • People rule the government • President enforces the laws • Privileges given to you by the government • Principles and laws of a country EVERYONE must follow • Congress (Senate & House of Representatives) make the laws • Power is shared between the federal government and state governments • ...

Constitutional convention 2025-11-19

Constitutional convention crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the father of the constitution
  2. people have to give a little to get a little
  3. the 2nd amendment
  4. The leader of the constitutional convention
  5. the weak document that used to govern us
  6. people were payed to work without pay
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  1. no forced quartering of soldires
  2. document that no one person is above
  3. The people who wanted to ratify the constitution
  4. a gathering of people
  5. the list of rights every has because we are human
  6. the rebellion that influanced the constitutional convention
  7. the 1st amendment
  8. the people who didnt want to ratify the constitution but wanted the bill of rights
  9. to offically publish something

15 Clues: the 1st amendment • the 2nd amendment • a gathering of people • the father of the constitution • to offically publish something • no forced quartering of soldires • document that no one person is above • people were payed to work without pay • the weak document that used to govern us • The leader of the constitutional convention • people have to give a little to get a little • ...

Civil Rights movement 2025-04-27

Civil Rights movement crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a spokesperson and leader of the civil rights movement
  2. not using a service in hopes of sending it out of business
  3. a place where many African Americans migrated to
  4. a key goal of the civil rights movement to integrate society
  5. The period after the civil rights act that led to the voting rights act and 24th amendment
  6. the court ruling in the late 1800s that established the separate but equal saying
  7. bringing different races together
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  1. The practice is keeping different races separate
  2. President who was assassinated while trying to pass a civil rights bill
  3. A procedure used to end debate and get a vote in congress
  4. The act passed that was a major step in equality and integration
  5. the practice of taking up space in an establishment even if they did not serve you
  6. The people who exposed many of the brutal practices police had against protesters
  7. a organization that worked to bring equality for blacks

14 Clues: bringing different races together • The practice is keeping different races separate • a place where many African Americans migrated to • a spokesperson and leader of the civil rights movement • a organization that worked to bring equality for blacks • A procedure used to end debate and get a vote in congress • ...

Yetzabel Castillo 2017-02-16

Yetzabel Castillo crossword puzzle
Across
  1. group that practiced militant self defense against the government
  2. first and only Mexican-American civil rights case
  3. favoring in for those who have suffered from from some sort of discrimination
  4. outlaws discrimination
  5. court case that declared separate schools where u constitutional
  6. civil rights organization to fight prejudice, lynching, and to work for the better of people Segregation : being set apart from other people or places
  7. court Supreme Court of the United States during the period when Earl Warrenserved as Chief Justice
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  1. federal insurance for those 65+
  2. primarily a voting rights bill was first federal civil rights legislation passed by us since 1875
  3. goal was to eliminate poverty and racial injustice
  4. African American political and religious movement
  5. anyone can vote unless they fail to pay any sort of tax
  6. rights act of 1965 overcomed legal barriers at the state and local levels that prevented African Americans from exercising their right to vote

13 Clues: outlaws discrimination • federal insurance for those 65+ • first and only Mexican-American civil rights case • African American political and religious movement • goal was to eliminate poverty and racial injustice • anyone can vote unless they fail to pay any sort of tax • court case that declared separate schools where u constitutional • ...

Social Studies Crossword Puzzle 2020-09-07

Social Studies Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The freeing of some enslaved persons
  2. A period of low economic activity and widespread unemployment
  3. Compromise, The Compromise was an agreement that large and small states reached during the Constitutional Convention of 1787 that in part defined the legislative structure and representation that each state would have under the United States Constitution.
  4. Bill of Rights, also known as the Bill of Rights 1688, is a landmark Act in the constitutional law of England that sets out certain basic civil rights and clarifies who would be next to inherit the Crown.
  5. Morris, was an English-born merchant and a Founding Father of the United States. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania legislature, the Second Continental Congress, and the United States.
  6. supporters of the constitution
  7. sovereignty, A political theory that government is subject to the will of the people; before the Civl War, the idea that people living in a territory had the right to decide by voting if slavery would be allowed there
  8. Territory, The Territory in the United States was formed after the American Revolutionary War, and was known formally as the Territory Northwest of the River Ohio.
  9. Morris, was an American statesman, a Founding Father of the United States, and a signatory to the Articles of Confederation and the United States Constitution. He wrote the Preamble to the United States Constitution and has been called the "Penman of the Constitution".
  10. a member of the Religious Society of Friends, a Christian movement founded by George Fox c. 1650 and devoted to peaceful principles.
  11. of government, The Federal Government is composed of three distinct branches: legislative , executive , and judicial whose powers are vested by the U.S. Constitution in the Congress, the President, and the Federal courts respectively.
  12. and balances, The System in which each branch of government has a check on the other two branches so that no one branch becomes too powerful
  13. Madison, was an American statesman, diplomat, expansionist, philosopher and Founding Father who served as the fourth president of the United States from 1809 to 1817.
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  1. Plan, A plan was a proposal to establish a bicameral (two-branch) legislature in the newly founded United States. Drafted by James Madison in 1787, the plan recommended that states be represented based upon their population numbers and it also called for the creation of three branches of government.
  2. Ordinance, The Ordinance adopted July 13 1787 by the Confederation Congress chartered a government for the Northwest Territory provided a method for admitting new states to the Union from the territory and listed a bill of rights guaranteed in the territory.
  3. 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. Movement during the 1700s that spread the idea that knowledge, reason, and science could improve
  5. Compromise, compromise agreement between delegates from the Northern and the Southern states at the United States Constitutional Convention (1787) that three-fifths of the slave population would be counted for determining direct taxation and representation in the House of Representatives.
  6. is a state in the East North Central region of the Midwestern United States. Of the fifty states, it is the 34th largest by area, the seventh most populous, and the tenth most densely populated.
  7. Individuals who opposed ratification of the Constitution
  8. Rebellion, an armed uprising in Western Massachusetts in opposition to a debt crisis among the citizenry and the state government's increased efforts to collect taxes both on individuals and their trades; the fight took place mostly in and around Springfield during 1786 and 1787.
  9. the sharing of power between federal and state governments
  10. Consisting of two houses, or chambers, especially in a legislature.
  11. was a French judge, man of letters, and political philosopher. He is the principal source of the theory of separation of powers, which is implemented in many constitutions throughout the world.
  12. Branch, The branch of government that makes the nations laws.
  13. Locke, was an English philosopher and physician, widely regarded as one of the most influential of Enlightenment thinkers and commonly known as the "Father of Liberalism".
  14. of Confederation, the original constitution of the US, ratified in 1781, which was replaced by the US Constitution in 1789.

27 Clues: supporters of the constitution • The freeing of some enslaved persons • Individuals who opposed ratification of the Constitution • the sharing of power between federal and state governments • A period of low economic activity and widespread unemployment • Branch, The branch of government that makes the nations laws. • ...

Constitutional Law 2025-04-06

Constitutional Law crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The supreme authority or power of a state to govern itself, free from external interference
  2. A doctrine in constitutional law that divides government powers into three branches: the executive, the legislative, and the judicial, to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
  3. The process of determining the meaning and application of constitutional provisions, often done by courts
  4. A constitutional principle that protects individuals from unwanted government intrusion into personal life, even thought is not explicitly mentioned in the constitution
  5. Directive issued by the executive branch of government, particularly the president, that have the force law, often used to implement constitutional powers
  6. A system of government where power is divided between a central (national) government and regional (state or provincial) governments
  7. The power of courts to review the constitutionality of laws and government actions
  8. The process by which a public official, such as the president may be removed from office for committing "high crimes and and misdemeanors" under constitutional law
  9. A situation where the government faces a conflict between the constitutional rules and its operations, often resulting in a breakdown of normal government processes
  10. A constitutional guarantee that the government will not deprive individuals of their rights without following established legal procedures and safeguards
  11. The principle that all people must be treated equally under the law, often associated with the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment in the U.S. Constitution
  12. A legal principle that protects individuals from being unlawfully detained or imprisoned, requiring that a person be brought before a court to determine if their detention is lawful
  13. Fundamental freedoms and protections against government actions that infringe on personal rights, such as freedom of speech and freedom of religion
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  1. A system that ensures that no one branch of government can dominate the others, with each branch having some measure of control over the other branches
  2. A first Amendment right that guarantees individuals can express themselves without government interference or punishment
  3. The constitutional principle that government must remain neutral towards religion and not establish or favor any religion
  4. Constitutional protections that ensure the right of citizens to vote, often safeguard through amendments and legislation
  5. A provision that ensures citizens of each state are treated equally and fairly in all other states, prohibiting states from discriminating against citizens of other states
  6. A provision in osme constitution (such as the U.S. Constitution) stating that the constitution is the supreme law of the land, and any law that conflicts with it is invalid
  7. Rights that individuals have inherently, often cited in constitutional law as fundamental rights that cannot be infringed upon by the government
  8. A formal change or addition to a constitution.(e.g., The United States, the first ten amendments are known as the Bill of Rights.
  9. The concept that each state has authority to govern itself itself without interference from the federal government
  10. The right to gather peacefully for protests, demostrations, or meetings, protected under constitutional law in many countries
  11. A statement or list of fundamental rights and freedom guaranteed to citizens, typically part of a constitution
  12. The fundamental law or set of principles that defines the structure of government, the distribution of powers, and the rights of citizens within a nation

25 Clues: The power of courts to review the constitutionality of laws and government actions • The supreme authority or power of a state to govern itself, free from external interference • The process of determining the meaning and application of constitutional provisions, often done by courts • ...

Crossword Puzzle 2020-09-06

Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The lawmaking branch comprised of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
  2. The Quakers organized the first American antislavery society.
  3. The branches of government have roles that limit the other roles so no single branch can dominate the government.
  4. Freeing of an individual enslaved person.
  5. Pledged large amounts of money for the war effort. Department of Finance under the Philadelphia merchant.
  6. Three branches of government that also apply to the Supreme court to limit each other’s power.
  7. A period where economic activity slowed down and unemployment increased.
  8. The first state admitted into the union from the Northwest Territory
  9. Criticized the Constitution because it lacked a bill of rights to product individual’s freedom.
  10. Guaranteeing certain rights to individuals such as freedom and legal protection to the state’s citizens.
  11. English philosopher that believed in natural rights.
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  1. Type of government that is given content to rule the governed by the governed.
  2. Divided Parliament into two parts, or houses.
  3. Movement of the 1700s that promoted reason, reason and science as a mean to improve society.
  4. Federalists believed that power should be shared between federal and state governments.
  5. The North and Southern states argued that slavery was part of the property that should count towards population and they were eventually counted as ⅗ of a person.
  6. Lands of the Mississippi River and Ohio river became one land.
  7. / organized the first American antislavery society.
  8. Bill of Rights Documents that helped establish that people have rights and that power of the government should be limited.
  9. Rebellion, Mad farmers that were led by a former Continental Army captain because of unfair rules and exploits made by the government.
  10. Power speaker, and writer wrote the final draft of the Constitution.
  11. The democratic model that helped for national expansion. If a territory reached 60,000 they could apply for congress.
  12. Compromised that the house of Representatives would be based on population while the Senate could only have 2 members each state.
  13. Virginia planter that proposed calling a convention in Philadelphia to discuss trade issues.
  14. Two-houses legislature where the population decided on the size of representatives.
  15. wrote that the power of government should be separated and balanced.

26 Clues: Freeing of an individual enslaved person. • Divided Parliament into two parts, or houses. • English philosopher that believed in natural rights. • / organized the first American antislavery society. • The Quakers organized the first American antislavery society. • Lands of the Mississippi River and Ohio river became one land. • ...

Constitution 2024-01-19

Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. only three fifths of enslaved population is counted for population
  2. bicameral legislative, house proportional representation, senate equal representation
  3. proportional representation
  4. bicameral legislative and proportional representation
  5. This branch makes laws
  6. provisions of amendments
  7. No quartering act
  8. Protection of individual rights
  9. Right to a fast and public trial
  10. Have other rights besides the one listed
  11. ratifying the constitution
  12. Right to bear arms
  13. Needs a warrant to search someone or something
Down
  1. This branch enforces laws
  2. Relations among states
  3. Opening statement to the constitution
  4. legislative branch having two houses
  5. This branch rules all cases in court
  6. Freedom of speech
  7. Public debts, supremacy of national law, and oaths
  8. Only put on trial once for a single charge
  9. bail has to be fair and no cruel punishment
  10. The right to a jury
  11. Limit the power of the federal government
  12. formal changes to constitution

25 Clues: Freedom of speech • No quartering act • Right to bear arms • The right to a jury • Relations among states • This branch makes laws • provisions of amendments • This branch enforces laws • ratifying the constitution • proportional representation • formal changes to constitution • Protection of individual rights • Right to a fast and public trial • legislative branch having two houses • ...

key dates 2022-12-11

key dates crossword puzzle
Across
  1. ottomans capture Constantinople
  2. 2nd unsuccessful siege of Vienna
  3. end of ming/start of qing
  4. 95 theses
  5. Dias rounded the cape of good hope
  6. Pizarro toppled Incas
  7. foundation of Jamestown
  8. discovery of silver in Potosi
  9. 1st unsuccessful siege of Vienna
  10. glorious revolution/English bill of rights
Down
  1. Defeat of Spanish Armada by British
  2. thirty years' war
  3. Battle of Lepanto
  4. cape town colony founded (dutch)
  5. height of Aztec empires
  6. Cortez conquered the Aztec
  7. first African slaves
  8. Columbus
  9. battle of sekigahara (tohugawa)

19 Clues: Columbus • 95 theses • thirty years' war • Battle of Lepanto • first African slaves • Pizarro toppled Incas • height of Aztec empires • foundation of Jamestown • end of ming/start of qing • Cortez conquered the Aztec • discovery of silver in Potosi • ottomans capture Constantinople • battle of sekigahara (tohugawa) • 2nd unsuccessful siege of Vienna • cape town colony founded (dutch) • ...

Georgia Government 2023-01-12

Georgia Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The beginning of a constitution
  2. Assembly A statewide legislature
  3. The branch of government that makes laws
  4. the branch of government that enforces laws
  5. A set of rules and laws for a state or country
  6. of powers A system keeping one branch from getting more powerful than the others
Down
  1. Court Court The court with the highest power
  2. Assembly
  3. the branch that applies the law in court cases
  4. Court A court specializing in appeals
  5. A crime more serious than a misdemeanor
  6. A crime more serious than a felony
  7. and Balances A system of checks that branches can execute on the other branches to ensure one isn't getting too powerful
  8. Principals of freedom that everyone deserves
  9. Governor The acting governor if the governor is out of state.
  10. of rights A set of basic, unalienable human rights located in the constitution

16 Clues: Assembly • The beginning of a constitution • Assembly A statewide legislature • A crime more serious than a felony • Court A court specializing in appeals • A crime more serious than a misdemeanor • The branch of government that makes laws • the branch of government that enforces laws • Principals of freedom that everyone deserves • ...

7 principles of government and Bill of Rights 2022-02-20

7 principles of government and Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Freedom from excessive bail
  2. state rights, any right not given to the constitution is given to the states.
  3. this amendment prohibits the federal courts from hearing certain lawsuits against states
  4. state and local government supervise the public school system
  5. bans slavery
  6. amendment says "no quartering of soldiers"
  7. this amendment allowed you to have freedom of religion
  8. this amendment defines citizens and citizens rights
  9. this amendment allows congress to tax incomes
Down
  1. amendment allows you to be silent if your testimony is incriminating you
  2. the freedom to bear arms
  3. the power to govern comes from the people
  4. other rights of the people
  5. Which branch of government creates laws?
  6. right of trial by jury in civil cases
  7. the people elect representatives to make laws and conduct government
  8. this freedom is one of the three basic freedoms in amendment 1
  9. the right to a speedy and public trial
  10. used to identify a national or central government that has powers greater than individual state governments

19 Clues: bans slavery • the freedom to bear arms • other rights of the people • Freedom from excessive bail • right of trial by jury in civil cases • the right to a speedy and public trial • Which branch of government creates laws? • the power to govern comes from the people • amendment says "no quartering of soldiers" • this amendment allows congress to tax incomes • ...

American Government Review 2024-02-21

American Government Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The document that explains how our government is run, has 27 amendments
  2. The most powerful court in America that has 9 judges
  3. A type of government where everyone gets to vote on decisions
  4. A document that proposes an idea for a law
  5. The branch including the president, vice president, and his cabinet
  6. The branch that creates legislature
Down
  1. 12 people who get randomly chosen to help vote innocent or guilty
  2. of Rights, The first 10 amendments are called the
  3. Has 435 members , the other part of the legislative branch
  4. The ability of the president to say no to a bill
  5. "The right to remain ________”
  6. Has 100 members, is part of the legislative branch

12 Clues: "The right to remain ________” • The branch that creates legislature • A document that proposes an idea for a law • The ability of the president to say no to a bill • of Rights, The first 10 amendments are called the • Has 100 members, is part of the legislative branch • The most powerful court in America that has 9 judges • ...

Governing a New Nation 2025-11-12

Governing a New Nation crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The chamber representing population proportionally.
  2. The chamber representing states equally.
  3. The act of approving a document formally.
  4. A branch that enforces laws.
  5. National-level authority.
  6. Person who opposed a strong central government without a Bill of Rights.
  7. The legal protections guaranteed to citizens.
  8. Formal, respectful discussion between two parties.
  9. Authority or control.
Down
  1. The system that elects the President. (2 words)
  2. First system of government under the U.S., replaced by a stronger national framework. (3 words)
  3. Settling disagreements by mutual concessions.
  4. Representation compromise combining population and equality. (2 words)
  5. Supreme law of the United States.
  6. Lawmaking body of the United States.
  7. Person who supported a strong national government.
  8. National or state organization or system.
  9. Branch making laws.
  10. Branch interpreting laws.
  11. Imposing financial responsibilities on goods or citizens.

20 Clues: Branch making laws. • Authority or control. • National-level authority. • Branch interpreting laws. • A branch that enforces laws. • Supreme law of the United States. • Lawmaking body of the United States. • The chamber representing states equally. • The act of approving a document formally. • National or state organization or system. • ...

New nations + Challenges 2021-12-08

New nations + Challenges crossword puzzle
Across
  1. of Rights
  2. of 1812
  3. of Guadalupe Hidalgo
  4. Constitution
  5. Washington
Down
  1. War
  2. of Confederation
  3. Rebellion

8 Clues: War • of 1812 • of Rights • Rebellion • Washington • Constitution • of Confederation • of Guadalupe Hidalgo

Crossword Puzzle 2020-09-06

Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Power speaker, and writer wrote the final draft of the Constitution.
  2. The Quakers organized the first American antislavery society.
  3. Criticized the Constitution because it lacked a bill of rights to product individual’s freedom.
  4. Three branches of government that also apply to the Supreme court to limit each other’s power.
  5. wrote that the power of government should be separated and balanced.
  6. The North and Southern states argued that slavery was part of the property that should count towards population and they were eventually counted as ⅗ of a person.
  7. Bill of Rights Documents that helped establish that people have rights and that power of the government should be limited.
  8. English philosopher that believed in natural rights.
  9. Lands of the Mississippi River and Ohio river became one land.
  10. Movement of the 1700s that promoted reason, reason and science as a mean to improve society.
  11. Two-houses legislature where the population decided on the size of representatives.
  12. Type of government that is given content to rule the governed by the governed.
  13. A period where economic activity slowed down and unemployment increased.
  14. The democratic model that helped for national expansion. If a territory reached 60,000 they could apply for congress.
  15. Virginia planter that proposed calling a convention in Philadelphia to discuss trade issues.
  16. The lawmaking branch comprised of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Down
  1. Guaranteeing certain rights to individuals such as freedom and legal protection to the state’s citizens.
  2. Divided Parliament into two parts, or houses.
  3. and Shays’ Rebellion, Mad farmers that were led by a former Continental Army captain because of unfair rules and exploits made by the government.
  4. Compromised that the house of Representatives would be based on population while the Senate could only have 2 members each state.
  5. The branches of government have roles that limit the other roles so no single branch can dominate the government.
  6. The first state admitted into the union from the Northwest Territory
  7. / organized the first American antislavery society.
  8. Federalists believed that power should be shared between federal and state governments.
  9. Freeing of an individual enslaved person.
  10. Pledged large amounts of money for the war effort. Department of Finance under the Philadelphia merchant.

26 Clues: Freeing of an individual enslaved person. • Divided Parliament into two parts, or houses. • English philosopher that believed in natural rights. • / organized the first American antislavery society. • The Quakers organized the first American antislavery society. • Lands of the Mississippi River and Ohio river became one land. • ...

Crossword Puzzle 2020-09-06

Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The lawmaking branch comprised of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
  2. The Quakers organized the first American antislavery society.
  3. The branches of government have roles that limit the other roles so no single branch can dominate the government.
  4. Freeing of an individual enslaved person.
  5. Pledged large amounts of money for the war effort. Department of Finance under the Philadelphia merchant.
  6. Three branches of government that also apply to the Supreme court to limit each other’s power.
  7. A period where economic activity slowed down and unemployment increased.
  8. The first state admitted into the union from the Northwest Territory
  9. Criticized the Constitution because it lacked a bill of rights to product individual’s freedom.
  10. Guaranteeing certain rights to individuals such as freedom and legal protection to the state’s citizens.
  11. English philosopher that believed in natural rights.
Down
  1. Type of government that is given content to rule the governed by the governed.
  2. Divided Parliament into two parts, or houses.
  3. Movement of the 1700s that promoted reason, reason and science as a mean to improve society.
  4. Federalists believed that power should be shared between federal and state governments.
  5. The North and Southern states argued that slavery was part of the property that should count towards population and they were eventually counted as ⅗ of a person.
  6. Lands of the Mississippi River and Ohio river became one land.
  7. organized the first American antislavery society.
  8. Bill of Rights Documents that helped establish that people have rights and that power of the government should be limited.
  9. Rebellion, Mad farmers that were led by a former Continental Army captain because of unfair rules and exploits made by the government.
  10. Power speaker, and writer wrote the final draft of the Constitution.
  11. The democratic model that helped for national expansion. If a territory reached 60,000 they could apply for congress.
  12. Compromised that the house of Representatives would be based on population while the Senate could only have 2 members each state.
  13. Virginia planter that proposed calling a convention in Philadelphia to discuss trade issues.
  14. Two-houses legislature where the population decided on the size of representatives.
  15. wrote that the power of government should be separated and balanced.

26 Clues: Freeing of an individual enslaved person. • Divided Parliament into two parts, or houses. • organized the first American antislavery society. • English philosopher that believed in natural rights. • The Quakers organized the first American antislavery society. • Lands of the Mississippi River and Ohio river became one land. • ...

Crossword Puzzle 2020-09-06

Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Three branches of government that also apply to the Supreme court to limit each other’s power.
  2. Two-houses legislature where the population decided on the size of representatives.
  3. wrote that the power of government should be separated and balanced.
  4. Guaranteeing certain rights to individuals such as freedom and legal protection to the state’s citizens.
  5. The first state admitted into the union from the Northwest Territory
  6. Power speaker, and writer wrote the final draft of the Constitution.
  7. The Quakers organized the first American antislavery society.
  8. Virginia planter that proposed calling a convention in Philadelphia to discuss trade issues.
  9. Federalists believed that power should be shared between federal and state governments.
  10. Movement of the 1700s that promoted reason, reason and science as a mean to improve society.
  11. A period where economic activity slowed down and unemployment increased.
  12. organized the first American antislavery society.
  13. Mad farmers that were led by a former Continental Army captain because of unfair rules and exploits made by the government.
  14. Criticized the Constitution because it lacked a bill of rights to product individual’s freedom.
  15. English philosopher that believed in natural rights.
  16. The branches of government have roles that limit the other roles so no single branch can dominate the government.
Down
  1. The lawmaking branch comprised of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
  2. The North and Southern states argued that slavery was part of the property that should count towards population and they were eventually counted as ⅗ of a person.
  3. Freeing of an individual enslaved person.
  4. Type of government that is given content to rule the governed by the governed.
  5. Divided Parliament into two parts, or houses.
  6. Bill of Rights Documents that helped establish that people have rights and that power of the government should be limited.
  7. The democratic model that helped for national expansion. If a territory reached 60,000 they could apply for congress.
  8. Compromised that the house of Representatives would be based on population while the Senate could only have 2 members each state.
  9. Pledged large amounts of money for the war effort. Department of Finance under the Philadelphia merchant.
  10. Lands of the Mississippi River and Ohio river became one land.

26 Clues: Freeing of an individual enslaved person. • Divided Parliament into two parts, or houses. • organized the first American antislavery society. • English philosopher that believed in natural rights. • The Quakers organized the first American antislavery society. • Lands of the Mississippi River and Ohio river became one land. • ...

Crossword Puzzle 2020-09-06

Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The lawmaking branch comprised of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
  2. The Quakers organized the first American antislavery society.
  3. The branches of government have roles that limit the other roles so no single branch can dominate the government.
  4. Freeing of an individual enslaved person.
  5. Pledged large amounts of money for the war effort. Department of Finance under the Philadelphia merchant.
  6. Three branches of government that also apply to the Supreme court to limit each other’s power.
  7. A period where economic activity slowed down and unemployment increased.
  8. The first state admitted into the union from the Northwest Territory
  9. Criticized the Constitution because it lacked a bill of rights to product individual’s freedom.
  10. Guaranteeing certain rights to individuals such as freedom and legal protection to the state’s citizens.
  11. English philosopher that believed in natural rights.
Down
  1. Type of government that is given content to rule the governed by the governed.
  2. Divided Parliament into two parts, or houses.
  3. Movement of the 1700s that promoted reason, reason and science as a mean to improve society.
  4. Federalists believed that power should be shared between federal and state governments.
  5. The North and Southern states argued that slavery was part of the property that should count towards population and they were eventually counted as ⅗ of a person.
  6. Lands of the Mississippi River and Ohio river became one land.
  7. organized the first American antislavery society.
  8. Bill of Rights Documents that helped establish that people have rights and that power of the government should be limited.
  9. Rebellion, Mad farmers that were led by a former Continental Army captain because of unfair rules and exploits made by the government.
  10. Power speaker, and writer wrote the final draft of the Constitution.
  11. The democratic model that helped for national expansion. If a territory reached 60,000 they could apply for congress.
  12. Compromised that the house of Representatives would be based on population while the Senate could only have 2 members each state.
  13. Virginia planter that proposed calling a convention in Philadelphia to discuss trade issues.
  14. Two-houses legislature where the population decided on the size of representatives.
  15. wrote that the power of government should be separated and balanced.

26 Clues: Freeing of an individual enslaved person. • Divided Parliament into two parts, or houses. • organized the first American antislavery society. • English philosopher that believed in natural rights. • The Quakers organized the first American antislavery society. • Lands of the Mississippi River and Ohio river became one land. • ...

Crossword Puzzle 2020-09-06

Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Three branches of government that also apply to the Supreme court to limit each other’s power.
  2. Compromised that the house of Representatives would be based on population while the Senate could only have 2 members each state.
  3. Criticized the Constitution because it lacked a bill of rights to product individual’s freedom.
  4. Lands of the Mississippi River and Ohio river became one land.
  5. English philosopher that believed in natural rights.
  6. Bill of Rights Documents that helped establish that people have rights and that power of the government should be limited.
  7. The Quakers organized the first American antislavery society.
  8. Freeing of an individual enslaved person.
  9. Two-houses legislature where the population decided on the size of representatives.
  10. Virginia planter that proposed calling a convention in Philadelphia to discuss trade issues.
  11. Federalists believed that power should be shared between federal and state governments.
  12. Mad farmers that were led by a former Continental Army captain because of unfair rules and exploits made by the government.
  13. Guaranteeing certain rights to individuals such as freedom and legal protection to the state’s citizens.
  14. The democratic model that helped for national expansion. If a territory reached 60,000 they could apply for congress.
Down
  1. The branches of government have roles that limit the other roles so no single branch can dominate the government.
  2. wrote that the power of government should be separated and balanced.
  3. A period where economic activity slowed down and unemployment increased.
  4. Power speaker, and writer wrote the final draft of the Constitution.
  5. Divided Parliament into two parts, or houses.
  6. Movement of the 1700s that promoted reason, reason and science as a mean to improve society.
  7. organized the first American antislavery society.
  8. The lawmaking branch comprised of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
  9. The first state admitted into the union from the Northwest Territory
  10. The North and Southern states argued that slavery was part of the property that should count towards population and they were eventually counted as ⅗ of a person.
  11. Type of government that is given content to rule the governed by the governed.
  12. Pledged large amounts of money for the war effort. Department of Finance under the Philadelphia merchant.

26 Clues: Freeing of an individual enslaved person. • Divided Parliament into two parts, or houses. • organized the first American antislavery society. • English philosopher that believed in natural rights. • The Quakers organized the first American antislavery society. • Lands of the Mississippi River and Ohio river became one land. • ...

EOC Review Part 1, #1- 2022-04-07

EOC Review Part 1, #1- crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This was written by Thomas Paine and told colonist they should revolt.
  2. signed in 1215 by the king, this introduced limited government
  3. Something a person SHOULD do
  4. The Mayflower compact established this for the Pilgrims
  5. strong central government, very weak states
  6. state and central government share power
  7. Religion is the law
  8. People agree to give up some freedoms for the government to protect their natural rights
  9. John Locke's natural rights were life, liberty, and ___________.
Down
  1. Law of _____ means a person's parents are a citizen and you are citizen
  2. In this system of government the leader of the executive branch is chosen from the legislative branch
  3. People are born with these and they can not be taken away
  4. One person has all of the power
  5. Law of _________ means a person was born on US land is citizen
  6. Something a person MUST do
  7. The process a person goes through who was not born a citizen, but wants to become one
  8. People have all of the power
  9. We use this acronym to remember the 4 obligations of being a citizen
  10. There is no government, rule by no one
  11. strong state government, weak central government
  12. A few people have the power
  13. The English Bill of Rights guaranteed people individual ___________.

22 Clues: Religion is the law • Something a person MUST do • A few people have the power • Something a person SHOULD do • People have all of the power • One person has all of the power • There is no government, rule by no one • state and central government share power • strong central government, very weak states • strong state government, weak central government • ...

Anderson p4 xword 2024-02-13

Anderson p4 xword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. amendment this protects all court rights such as a right to a speedy trial
  2. a case that questioned the exclusionary rule
  3. suspicion that leads police to think a crime has been committed
  4. permits admission of evidence obtained through illegal means even if it would have been found eventually
  5. this percent is those at or below the poverty rate
  6. ensuring that all your rights are protected under the bill of rights
  7. the case involving giving your name to police officers
  8. bans the use of illegally obtained evidence to be used in trial
  9. a case involving reasonable expectations of privacy
  10. money used to get someone out of jail
  11. case involving the 4th amendment rights
  12. case that ruled school must force athletes to take random drug tests
Down
  1. punishments under the 8th amendment that are cruel
  2. the term to describe what you deserve as privacy
  3. standing trial more than once for the same crime
  4. this makes sure you dont answer something that might make you seem guilty
  5. this percent is the amount of African Americans in jail
  6. step process this consists of do no more harm, prosecutorial abuses, etc
  7. this percent is the amount of African Americans in the US
  8. another drug testing at schools case

20 Clues: another drug testing at schools case • money used to get someone out of jail • case involving the 4th amendment rights • a case that questioned the exclusionary rule • the term to describe what you deserve as privacy • standing trial more than once for the same crime • punishments under the 8th amendment that are cruel • ...

Government Quiz - Const. + BR 25 2025-12-17

Government Quiz - Const. + BR 25 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. System that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other two branches= checks and ______
  2. _____ branch Interprets law
  3. Shared power between federal government and states
  4. Approves presidential appointees
  5. 4th Amendment = No illegal search or ______
  6. Lists the goals of the Constitution
  7. _____ branch enforces law
  8. Amendment which gives right to a speedy trial
  9. speech, press,______, assembly and petition. What right is missing?
  10. The President can sign or ______ a bill
  11. Formally approve a plan or an agreement.
  12. The president's top advisors
  13. Most work in congress gets done in ______
  14. Representation in the House of Representatives is based on states __________
  15. separation of power is needed to help prevent _______
Down
  1. _____ branch makes law
  2. States have ________ representation in the Senate
  3. The 1st government of the U.S., the Articles of _______
  4. written plan, basic framework of the government
  5. Bill of Rights = First _____ amendments to the Constitution
  6. Congress power to make needed laws not in Constitution= ______ Clause
  7. Idea that the government’s authority comes from the people= _______ sovereignty
  8. Commander and Chief of armed forces
  9. 5th amendment, right to remain______
  10. ______ college officially elects the President
  11. Court case that requires police to read your rights= ______ v. Arizona
  12. Number of terms a President may serve
  13. number of the amendment that allows you to sit in the park

28 Clues: _____ branch makes law • _____ branch enforces law • _____ branch Interprets law • The president's top advisors • Approves presidential appointees • Commander and Chief of armed forces • Lists the goals of the Constitution • 5th amendment, right to remain______ • Number of terms a President may serve • The President can sign or ______ a bill • ...

Revolutionary Characters Activity 3 2021-10-14

Revolutionary Characters Activity 3 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The first president
  2. Country that helped the colonists
  3. Wanted limits on National Government
  4. Supporters of constitution
  5. Opposing side to colonists
  6. Second president
  7. Group fighting for Americas freedom
  8. Wrote Bill of Rights
  9. Master of masquerade
  10. December 16 1773
  11. Wrote common sense
  12. Trial for treason
Down
  1. Battle on June 17 1775
  2. Wrote Declaration of Independence
  3. Philosophies, society and politics
  4. killed by Aaron Burr
  5. Figures who help found America
  6. 5 country men killed
  7. Written by founding father
  8. Colonists loyal to Great Britain

20 Clues: Second president • December 16 1773 • Trial for treason • Wrote common sense • The first president • killed by Aaron Burr • 5 country men killed • Wrote Bill of Rights • Master of masquerade • Battle on June 17 1775 • Supporters of constitution • Opposing side to colonists • Written by founding father • Figures who help found America • Colonists loyal to Great Britain • ...

Theme #5 2021-05-13

Theme #5 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. prominent leader in the civil rights movement, assasinated on april 4
  2. murdered for getting "fresh" with a white woman
  3. wouldn't give up her seat on the bus, secretary of NAACP
  4. the leader of the Nation of Islam
  5. director of freedom summer
  6. became president after JFK
  7. gov. of AL during Selma marches
  8. first black student to attend university of Alabama
  9. gov. of AR, sends troops to protect little rock nine
  10. first African American in the MLB
  11. head of public safety during Project C
Down
  1. judge that replaces Fred Vinson
  2. leader of SNCC
  3. organized march on Washington
  4. fighter of racism, believed in segregation then changed to believe integration
  5. lawyer on Brown V. Board, later a supreme court justice
  6. gov. of MS. refused James Meridith
  7. first African American to attend university of Mississippi
  8. calls civil rights a moral issue, and calls for a bill
  9. leader of CORE, believed in non-violence

20 Clues: leader of SNCC • director of freedom summer • became president after JFK • organized march on Washington • judge that replaces Fred Vinson • gov. of AL during Selma marches • the leader of the Nation of Islam • first African American in the MLB • gov. of MS. refused James Meridith • head of public safety during Project C • leader of CORE, believed in non-violence • ...

History 2019-04-16

History crossword puzzle
Across
  1. to stop trade with other nations
  2. United States original attempt at governing
  3. president responsible for the trail of tears
  4. Loved by the Buffalo's tribe
  5. English Bill of Rights
  6. name of Kunta's daughter
  7. Our protection from the governments power
  8. Colonists in America basically ruled themselves because they were ___________.
Down
  1. leader of the federalist party
  2. main author of the Declaration of Independence
  3. the number of articles in the constitution
  4. system that ensures one branch of government does not get too strong
  5. tax on paper
  6. the idea that United States should expand from sea to sea
  7. the amendment that protects our legal rights
  8. compromise in choosing a president
  9. nickname given to American militia that were ready in an instant
  10. to reject a national government law

18 Clues: tax on paper • English Bill of Rights • name of Kunta's daughter • Loved by the Buffalo's tribe • leader of the federalist party • to stop trade with other nations • compromise in choosing a president • to reject a national government law • Our protection from the governments power • the number of articles in the constitution • United States original attempt at governing • ...

New nation + challenges 2021-12-10

New nation + challenges crossword puzzle
Across
  1. of Rights
  2. of 1812
  3. of Guadalupe Hidalgo
  4. Constitution
  5. Washington
Down
  1. War
  2. of Confederation
  3. Rebellion

8 Clues: War • of 1812 • of Rights • Rebellion • Washington • Constitution • of Confederation • of Guadalupe Hidalgo

New nation + challenges 2021-12-10

New nation + challenges crossword puzzle
Across
  1. of Rights
  2. of 1812
  3. of Guadalupe Hidalgo
  4. Constitution
  5. Washington
Down
  1. War
  2. of Confederation
  3. Rebellion

8 Clues: War • of 1812 • of Rights • Rebellion • Washington • Constitution • of Confederation • of Guadalupe Hidalgo

Social studies 2014-03-18

Social studies crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Can have you arrested
  2. process Cannot be denied when in a court of law
  3. Trial Judged by the civilians
  4. there are 27 of them
  5. Jeopardy second trial or punishment
Down
  1. Formal approval
  2. defends a suspect
  3. Incrimination exposing your prosecution
  4. of Rights guaranteed the rights

9 Clues: Formal approval • defends a suspect • there are 27 of them • Can have you arrested • Trial Judged by the civilians • of Rights guaranteed the rights • Jeopardy second trial or punishment • Incrimination exposing your prosecution • process Cannot be denied when in a court of law

Reason & Revolution 2023-12-03

Reason & Revolution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The political and social system in pre-revolutionary France characterized by absolute monarchy and a rigid social hierarchy.
  2. Jean-Jacques Rousseau, an Enlightenment philosopher emphasizing the social contract and citizen participation in government.
  3. Individuals taking risks to start and operate a new business, aiming for innovation and financial success.
  4. Resources (land, labor, capital, entrepreneurship) used in the production of goods and services.
  5. A formal statement of essential rights and liberties often included in a constitution, e.g., the U.S. Bill of Rights.
  6. Associated with the Enlightenment, emphasizing reason, science, and individual rights.
  7. The belief that a monarch's authority is derived from a higher power and not subject to earthly limitations.
  8. Queen of France, wife of Louis XVI, symbolizing the excesses of the French aristocracy during the French Revolution.
  9. A concept in international relations aiming for stability by preventing any single nation or alliance from becoming too powerful.
  10. Radical social and political upheaval in France (1789-1799) marked by the overthrow of the monarchy and significant societal changes.
  11. Scottish economist known for "The Wealth of Nations," advocating principles of free-market capitalism.
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  1. Independence movements in the early 19th century liberating Latin American countries from Spanish and Portuguese colonial rule.
  2. Document declaring the thirteen American colonies' independence from British rule in 1776.
  3. Period of economic, technological, and social change (late 18th century) shifting from agrarian to industrialized production.
  4. Loyalty to one's nation and the pursuit of radical political or social changes.
  5. Intellectual figure of the Enlightenment critically examining society, government, and human nature through philosophical discourse.

16 Clues: Loyalty to one's nation and the pursuit of radical political or social changes. • Associated with the Enlightenment, emphasizing reason, science, and individual rights. • Document declaring the thirteen American colonies' independence from British rule in 1776. • ...

American History Crossword 2017-05-21

American History Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. second president
  2. main cash crop in the south
  3. killed Alexander Hamilton
  4. number of ammendments in the bill of rights
  5. when the sons of liberty dumped tea into a harbor
  6. the great compromiser
  7. house of congress with 100 people
  8. first steamboats name
  9. name of the boat that brought the pilgrims to America
  10. "the shot heard around the world"
  11. war fought over states rights
  12. number of documents in the federalist papers
  13. author of uncle toms cabin
Down
  1. first battle in the civil war
  2. first president
  3. inventor of the cotton gin
  4. third president, invented mac and cheese
  5. year declaration of independence was Signed
  6. Abraham Lincoln's vice president
  7. movement to stop sale and consumption of alcohol
  8. last battle of the American Revolution
  9. tax on imports
  10. color of confederate uniforms
  11. seventh president
  12. original number of colonies in America

25 Clues: tax on imports • first president • second president • seventh president • the great compromiser • first steamboats name • killed Alexander Hamilton • inventor of the cotton gin • author of uncle toms cabin • main cash crop in the south • first battle in the civil war • war fought over states rights • color of confederate uniforms • Abraham Lincoln's vice president • ...

cross word mid term 2022-01-07

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

24 Clues: checks and • no government • a 2 house system • freedom of speech • the head of state • to become a citizen • no one is above the law • who presides over congress • the highest court in America • number of senators per state • believed in the bill of rights • max number of reps in the house • the head of the executive branch • the right leaning American party • ...

Majority Rule 2025-05-24

Majority Rule crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A formal change to the Constitution
  2. A form of government where officials are elected by the people
  3. A tool used to cast a vote
  4. A legally recognized member of a country who can vote
  5. College U.S. system where votes help choose electors who elect the president
  6. More than half of a group
  7. The legislative branch of the U.S. government where majority rule applies
  8. Party Organized group of people with similar political aims and opinions
  9. of Rights The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution protecting individual rights
  10. Citizens elect officials to act on their behalf
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  1. A government system based on majority rule through elected representatives
  2. Rights Protections for groups not in the majority, even under majority rule
  3. Part of Congress; decisions often made by majority vote
  4. Vote The total number of individual votes cast in an election
  5. The supreme law that sets the rules for majority rule and rights
  6. The method citizens use to express their choice in a democracy
  7. Rule Principle where more than half of a group makes decisions for the whole
  8. of Representatives The larger chamber of Congress where state populations affect voting power
  9. Less than half of a group
  10. The right to vote in political elections

20 Clues: More than half of a group • Less than half of a group • A tool used to cast a vote • A formal change to the Constitution • The right to vote in political elections • Citizens elect officials to act on their behalf • A legally recognized member of a country who can vote • Part of Congress; decisions often made by majority vote • ...

Unit 3 Vocabulary 2022-09-16

Unit 3 Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The right of people to rule themselves independently compact an agreement
  2. A pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that claimed the colonies had a right to be an independent nation
  3. not to be taken away
  4. A voluntary agreement among individuals to secure their rights and welfare by creating a government and abiding by its rules
  5. The first agreement for self-government in America
  6. French aristocrat who wanted power to be separated between executive legislative and judicial branch
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  1. government in which a constitution or legislative body limits the monarch's powers
  2. A movement in the 18th century that advocated the use of reason in the reappraisal of accepted ideas and social institutions
  3. 17th century English philosopher who opposed the Divine Right of Kings and who asserted that people have a natural right to life liberty and property
  4. the efforts of elected officials to look out for the interests of those who elect them
  5. laws protecting the rights of English subjects and Parliament
  6. Housing and feeding British soldiers
  7. Constitutional division of powers among the legislative executive and judicial branches
  8. the idea that all humans are born with rights which include the right to life liberty and property
  9. the royal charter of political rights given to rebellious English barons by King John in 1215
  10. money raised to provide services for the common good of the community/country
  11. Basic liberties and rights of all citizens are guaranteed in the Bill of Rights
  12. formal complaints

18 Clues: formal complaints • not to be taken away • Housing and feeding British soldiers • The first agreement for self-government in America • laws protecting the rights of English subjects and Parliament • The right of people to rule themselves independently compact an agreement • money raised to provide services for the common good of the community/country • ...

US Constitution 2025-08-18

US Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Supreme Court interprets and determines if laws protect people’s rights
  2. President enforces the laws
  3. Tasks citizens should do
  4. Basic liberties and rights of all citizens are guaranteed in the Bill of Rights
  5. Congress (Senate & House of Representatives) make the laws
  6. Government powers are limited to the powers listed in the Constitution
  7. Power is shared between the federal government and state governments
  8. Principles and laws of a country EVERYONE must follow
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  1. People rule the government
  2. A form of government in which people elect representatives to create and enforce laws
  3. Power is divided between the three (3) branches of government (legislative, executive, and judicial)
  4. A legislative body have two (2) houses: Senate & House of Representatives
  5. System which allows each branch the power to check another branch to ensure no one branch becomes too powerful
  6. Privileges given to you by the government

14 Clues: Tasks citizens should do • People rule the government • President enforces the laws • Privileges given to you by the government • Principles and laws of a country EVERYONE must follow • Congress (Senate & House of Representatives) make the laws • Power is shared between the federal government and state governments • ...

Yetzabel Castillo 2017-02-16

Yetzabel Castillo crossword puzzle
Across
  1. African American political and religious movement
  2. group that practiced militant self defense against the government
  3. rights act of 1965 overcomed legal barriers at the state and local levels that prevented African Americans from exercising their right to vote
  4. federal insurance for those 65+
  5. favoring in for those who have suffered from from some sort of discrimination
  6. court case that declared separate schools where u constitutional
  7. civil rights organization to fight prejudice, lynching, and to work for the better of people Segregation : being set apart from other people or places
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  1. anyone can vote unless they fail to pay any sort of tax
  2. outlaws discrimination
  3. goal was to eliminate poverty and racial injustice
  4. first and only Mexican-American civil rights case
  5. primarily a voting rights bill was first federal civil rights legislation passed by us since 1875
  6. court Supreme Court of the United States during the period when Earl Warrenserved as Chief Justice

13 Clues: outlaws discrimination • federal insurance for those 65+ • African American political and religious movement • first and only Mexican-American civil rights case • goal was to eliminate poverty and racial injustice • anyone can vote unless they fail to pay any sort of tax • court case that declared separate schools where u constitutional • ...

constitution vocab 2023-11-17

constitution vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. accuse official of misconduct
  2. consti=supreme law of the land
  3. govt follow rules for trials
  4. change in consti
  5. branches separate
  6. money pay in order to vote
  7. people rule
  8. govt spends don't exceed income
  9. supreme court declare laws bad
  10. congress make laws
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  1. check each other
  2. govt powers are limited
  3. state and national seprate
  4. appeal
  5. reject bill
  6. approve
  7. basic rights for people
  8. return criminal back to original state
  9. agreement between govts
  10. periodic check on govt agencies
  11. seven divisions of body of consti

21 Clues: appeal • approve • reject bill • people rule • check each other • change in consti • branches separate • congress make laws • govt powers are limited • basic rights for people • agreement between govts • state and national seprate • money pay in order to vote • govt follow rules for trials • accuse official of misconduct • consti=supreme law of the land • supreme court declare laws bad • ...

Unit 2 2020-10-09

Unit 2 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Carta
  2. complaints
  3. Compact
  4. law
Down
  1. fathers
  2. contract
  3. Bill of Rights
  4. monarchy

8 Clues: law • Carta • fathers • Compact • contract • monarchy • complaints • Bill of Rights

Bill of RIghts 2022-01-21

Bill of RIghts crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Who is the primary author of the Bill of Rights?
  2. Double jeopardy, self-incrimination and due process are all critical parts of which amendment?
  3. What amendment gives you right to bear Arms?
Down
  1. The original Second Amendment wasn't ratified in 1791 and it was later passed as the 27th Amendment. How long did that process take?
  2. James Madison's home state made the Bill of Rights official when it ratified it in 1791. What state is that?
  3. How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights, as ratified in 1791?

6 Clues: What amendment gives you right to bear Arms? • Who is the primary author of the Bill of Rights? • How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights, as ratified in 1791? • Double jeopardy, self-incrimination and due process are all critical parts of which amendment? • ...

Bill of rights 2023-11-27

Bill of rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Set right
  2. Shortian a piece of writing
  3. well regulated militia
Down
  1. advise or authorize to use
  2. powers not delegated
  3. the enumeration in the constitution

6 Clues: Set right • powers not delegated • well regulated militia • advise or authorize to use • Shortian a piece of writing • the enumeration in the constitution

Bill of rights 2023-11-28

Bill of rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. rights to bear arms
  2. projection of private property
  3. right to a trial by jury in civil cases
Down
  1. not to be violated
  2. tending to prove something
  3. freedom of speech

6 Clues: freedom of speech • not to be violated • rights to bear arms • tending to prove something • projection of private property • right to a trial by jury in civil cases

Bill of rights 2024-11-12

Bill of rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. no person shall be held to answer for a capital
  2. Excessive bail
  3. Freedom of speech
Down
  1. against unreasonable searches
  2. cannot dent or disparage others retained by the people
  3. Right to bear arms

6 Clues: Excessive bail • Freedom of speech • Right to bear arms • against unreasonable searches • no person shall be held to answer for a capital • cannot dent or disparage others retained by the people

Bill of rights 2024-11-12

Bill of rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. freedom of speech
  2. oath or affirmation
  3. piece by quartered
Down
  1. double jeopardy
  2. security of free state
  3. public trial

6 Clues: public trial • double jeopardy • freedom of speech • piece by quartered • oath or affirmation • security of free state

Martin Luther King Jr. 2022-05-11

Martin Luther King Jr. crossword puzzle
Across
  1. King graduated from ________ T. Washington high school
  2. Man who assassinated Martin Luther King Jr. (just last name)
  3. MLK went to _______ College at the age of 15.
  4. The church that MLK co-pastored with his father and grandfather.
  5. March on _______ was held in 1963 to show support for the Civil Rights Bill in Congress. Martin Luther King gave his famous "I have a dream..." speech. 250,000 people attended
  6. The city that MLK was born in.
  7. State where King was assassinated.
  8. This was a march from Salem, Alabama to Montgomery, Alabama and was a series of protests for black civil rights. (no space)
  9. a group's refusal to have commercial dealings with some organization in protest against its policies
  10. The Civil _____ Act made racial and religious by employers illegal and gave the government the power to enforce all laws governing civil rights, including desegregation of schools and public places.
  11. The ______ Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) was one of the principal organizations of the American Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s.
  12. The month that King was born.
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  1. “Letter From Birmingham Jail” was a letter to King’s ______ explaining his philosophy of nonviolence and why he would continue to protest.
  2. Number of MLK's children.
  3. State where King was born.
  4. ________ rides, the series of political protests against segregation by Blacks and Whites who rode buses together through the American South in 1961 rally.
  5. Man who wanted equal rights for all people and was a leader in the Civil Rights Movement. (just last name)
  6. The enforced separation of different racial groups in a country, community, or establishment.
  7. a seamstress and civil rights activist in Montgomery, Alabama who worked with MLKJ
  8. Christian denomination that King studied in college
  9. King's most famous speech was, "I have a _____."
  10. first name of Martin Luther King Jr.'s wife.

22 Clues: Number of MLK's children. • State where King was born. • The month that King was born. • The city that MLK was born in. • State where King was assassinated. • first name of Martin Luther King Jr.'s wife. • MLK went to _______ College at the age of 15. • King's most famous speech was, "I have a _____." • Christian denomination that King studied in college • ...

branches of goverment 2023-01-06

branches of goverment crossword puzzle
Across
  1. enforces the laws
  2. and balances each branch is given power to check on the other two branches
  3. of rights the first 10 amendments
  4. election political voting
  5. a minor wrongdoing
  6. makes new laws and changes existing laws
  7. a group of people selected to make decisions
  8. governor a state officer next in rank to a governor
Down
  1. the introduction of the constitution
  2. decides and excepts laws
  3. court the highest judicial court
  4. the things citizens can do
  5. assembly meeting of all the members of an organization
  6. the rule book for a state
  7. a crime that has a greater punishment

15 Clues: enforces the laws • a minor wrongdoing • decides and excepts laws • the rule book for a state • election political voting • the things citizens can do • court the highest judicial court • of rights the first 10 amendments • the introduction of the constitution • a crime that has a greater punishment • makes new laws and changes existing laws • ...

Constitution and the Bill of Rights 2023-03-08

Constitution and the Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The branch involving the Supreme Court
  2. 9th Amendment Government cannot (blank) other rights previously held by the people
  3. 10th Amendment right not directly given to the Federal government are given to the (blank)
  4. 8th Amendment no (blank) or unusual punishment
  5. 3rd Amendment The government (blank) force you to provide soldiers with shelter
  6. This Amendment protects the freedoms of speech, religion assembly, press, and petition
  7. I plead the (blank) not required to testify against yourself
  8. The Branches of the government limit each other with (blank) and balances
  9. Intro of the Constitution is called
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  1. 6th Amendment right to a trial by (blank)
  2. 7th Amendment guarantees right to a jury trial in most (blank) cases
  3. The 2nd Amendment is the right to bear (blank)
  4. The Branch of the government that makes laws (Congress)
  5. Police need a (blank) to search your house, car etc. without permission or probable cause
  6. The branch of the government under which the President falls

15 Clues: Intro of the Constitution is called • The branch involving the Supreme Court • 6th Amendment right to a trial by (blank) • The 2nd Amendment is the right to bear (blank) • 8th Amendment no (blank) or unusual punishment • The Branch of the government that makes laws (Congress) • The branch of the government under which the President falls • ...

Bill of Rights, By Carlos Guevara 2022-02-17

Bill of Rights, By Carlos Guevara crossword puzzle
Across
  1. power not given to government is given to the people
  2. Freedom of speech, press, assembly, and petition
  3. the right to a speedy trial
  4. the right to a trial by jury
  5. No quartering
  6. person who authorizes search warrant
  7. person who studies law
  8. payment to release a prisoner
  9. person testifying for you or against you
Down
  1. month in which the amendments were added
  2. Right to bear arms
  3. No quartering
  4. number of amendments in the constitution
  5. guarantees right to jury
  6. no excessive bail and fine
  7. Author of bill of rights

16 Clues: No quartering • No quartering • Right to bear arms • person who studies law • guarantees right to jury • Author of bill of rights • no excessive bail and fine • the right to a speedy trial • the right to a trial by jury • payment to release a prisoner • person who authorizes search warrant • month in which the amendments were added • number of amendments in the constitution • ...

History first period Bill of Rights 2022-01-21

History first period Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the 8th amendment prohibits __&__ punishments
  2. what does the supreme court interpret the 1st amendment as?
  3. 2nd amendment: the right to bear ___
  4. what do you say when you don't want to self-incriminate?
  5. does the 1st amendment protects you if you shout "bomb" inside the US capitol?
  6. what type of case does the seventh amendment protect?
  7. the first amendment gives the freedom of speech,religion,the press,right to petition the government, and ___
Down
  1. who gains the rights that aren't kept by the Constitution?
  2. what does the government need to give you if they want to take your private property
  3. a person who is tried for a crime and found not guilty cannot be tried for that __ crime (double jeopardy)
  4. what does a police officer need to search and arrest you?
  5. powers not given to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, goes to the __, or the people
  6. the 8th amendment prohibits excessive bail & excessive ___
  7. in all criminal prosecutions,the accused shall enjoy a speedy and ___ trial
  8. which amendment created the Miranda Warning?

15 Clues: 2nd amendment: the right to bear ___ • which amendment created the Miranda Warning? • the 8th amendment prohibits __&__ punishments • what type of case does the seventh amendment protect? • what do you say when you don't want to self-incriminate? • what does a police officer need to search and arrest you? • who gains the rights that aren't kept by the Constitution? • ...

crossword puzzle-bill of rights & constitution 2025-11-19

crossword puzzle-bill of rights & constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. allows the government to look for any evidence
  2. a system where each branch can limit each other's powers.
  3. asking the government to fix a problem
  4. trial a case about money or property and not crimes
  5. changes or additions to the constitution
  6. a system where power and government are shared
  7. sections of the constitution that show how the government runs
  8. unfair and over-the-top punishments that break the 8th amendment
Down
  1. the right to gather into groups without problem
  2. the right to speak and express ideas without being punished.
  3. something said that could possibly be used against you in court
  4. process fair treatment that is legal
  5. the division of the government into the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
  6. jeopardy being tried two times for the same crime
  7. a document that allows police to arrest and search someone

15 Clues: process fair treatment that is legal • asking the government to fix a problem • changes or additions to the constitution • allows the government to look for any evidence • a system where power and government are shared • the right to gather into groups without problem • jeopardy being tried two times for the same crime • ...

Colonial America (Test Prep) 2024-09-12

Colonial America (Test Prep) crossword puzzle
Across
  1. first ten laws of our country
  2. War of 1812 was this type of war (think water)
  3. led a revolt against the government in massachusetts
  4. if you couldn't pay your taxes, this happened to you
  5. photograph, journal entry, eyewitness
  6. they helped the colonists win the war
  7. second amendment right
  8. kidnapping sailors & making them work for you
  9. people who wanted war were called these
  10. textbooks are these
  11. another freedom from the first amendment
  12. another name for the declaration of independence
  13. our national anthem started off as this
Down
  1. how the colonists beat the british
  2. the laws of the land, also known as this
  3. country that was invaded to begin War of 1812
  4. if you want peace, then you are these
  5. another first amendment right
  6. first amendment right
  7. they will decide your fate in a court case (says the bill of rights)
  8. leader of great britain during the colonial war
  9. name of the 1st war against the british
  10. who won the american revolution?
  11. love for your country
  12. most of the D. of I. is this about the king
  13. fifth amendment says I can remain this way
  14. colonists who wanted to stay with Great Britain
  15. you don't need to do this for british soldiers anymore (says the bill of rights)

28 Clues: textbooks are these • first amendment right • love for your country • second amendment right • first ten laws of our country • another first amendment right • who won the american revolution? • how the colonists beat the british • if you want peace, then you are these • photograph, journal entry, eyewitness • they helped the colonists win the war • ...

Crossword Puzzle 2020-09-06

Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Two-houses legislature where the population decided on the size of representatives.
  2. Lands of the Mississippi River and Ohio river became one land.
  3. A period where economic activity slowed down and unemployment increased.
  4. organized the first American antislavery society.
  5. Pledged large amounts of money for the war effort. Department of Finance under the Philadelphia merchant.
  6. Bill of Rights Documents that helped establish that people have rights and that power of the government should be limited.
  7. Criticized the Constitution because it lacked a bill of rights to product individual’s freedom.
  8. English philosopher that believed in natural rights.
  9. The branches of government have roles that limit the other roles so no single branch can dominate the government.
  10. wrote that the power of government should be separated and balanced.
  11. Compromised that the house of Representatives would be based on population while the Senate could only have 2 members each state.
Down
  1. Type of government that is given content to rule the governed by the governed.
  2. The North and Southern states argued that slavery was part of the property that should count towards population and they were eventually counted as ⅗ of a person.
  3. Federalists believed that power should be shared between federal and state governments.
  4. The Quakers organized the first American antislavery society.
  5. Guaranteeing certain rights to individuals such as freedom and legal protection to the state’s citizens.
  6. Virginia planter that proposed calling a convention in Philadelphia to discuss trade issues.
  7. Power speaker, and writer wrote the final draft of the Constitution.
  8. Three branches of government that also apply to the Supreme court to limit each other’s power.
  9. Freeing of an individual enslaved person.
  10. Movement of the 1700s that promoted reason, reason and science as a mean to improve society.
  11. The democratic model that helped for national expansion. If a territory reached 60,000 they could apply for congress.
  12. The lawmaking branch comprised of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
  13. Divided Parliament into two parts, or houses.
  14. The first state admitted into the union from the Northwest Territory
  15. Rebellion, Mad farmers that were led by a former Continental Army captain because of unfair rules and exploits made by the government.

26 Clues: Freeing of an individual enslaved person. • Divided Parliament into two parts, or houses. • organized the first American antislavery society. • English philosopher that believed in natural rights. • The Quakers organized the first American antislavery society. • Lands of the Mississippi River and Ohio river became one land. • ...

Puzzle 2021-08-06

Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. bill of rights-The English Bill of Rights was enacted in 1689 by William III and Mary II, who became co-rulers of England after King James II was deposed. The statute outlined precise constitutional and civil rights and granted Parliament control over the monarchy in the end.
  2. sense -something that makes sense
  3. Oglethorpe-The founder of Georgia
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  1. a religious group
  2. servants-when people could move freely
  3. land that is controlled by another country
  4. Carta-a document that guarantees rights & privileges

7 Clues: a religious group • sense -something that makes sense • Oglethorpe-The founder of Georgia • servants-when people could move freely • land that is controlled by another country • Carta-a document that guarantees rights & privileges • ...

Bill of Rights 2024-11-12

Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. People have right to own guns
  2. Freedom of speech
  3. If innocent, cannot be tried for same crime again
  4. Rights given to people cannot be denied
Down
  1. Miliarty cannot live in citizens home without permission
  2. Higher authority cannot unwarrantly search someone’s house

6 Clues: Freedom of speech • People have right to own guns • Rights given to people cannot be denied • If innocent, cannot be tried for same crime again • Miliarty cannot live in citizens home without permission • Higher authority cannot unwarrantly search someone’s house

Bill of Rights 2025-11-14

Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. formal request
  2. someone who did something bad
  3. to violate
Down
  1. setting right of something
  2. To be trained
  3. a complaint

6 Clues: to violate • a complaint • To be trained • formal request • setting right of something • someone who did something bad

Chapter 12 2022-06-07

Chapter 12 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Criminal Code, federal law that includes criminal offences that the Parliament of Canada has enacted
  2. court of Canada, the highest court in Canada
  3. justice, offenders work to make amends directly to the victim
  4. favoring blind submission to authority
  5. Law, body of law that outlines rules on settling disputes between individuals
  6. Government, one or multiple governing parties that hold an absolute majority of seats in a legislature
  7. of Law, the idea that those who govern must follow the laws
  8. 101, made French the official language of the government of Quebec
  9. Government, form of government in which political parties cooperate to form a government
Down
  1. Government, does not have a majority of overall seats in the legislature
  2. on the Rights of the Child, agreement setting out the rights of every child
  3. Spectrum, system to characterize and classify different political positions in relation to one another
  4. statutory instrument by which the governor general expresses a decision
  5. secret vote in which people select a candidate in an election
  6. Charter of Rights and Freedoms, rights and freedoms that Canadians believe are necessary in a free and democratic society
  7. Declaration of Human Rights, document which outlined the rights and freedoms everyone is entitled to
  8. Clause, allows Parliament or provincial legislatures to temporarily override sections of the charter
  9. Human Rights Code, protects you against discrimination

18 Clues: favoring blind submission to authority • court of Canada, the highest court in Canada • Human Rights Code, protects you against discrimination • of Law, the idea that those who govern must follow the laws • secret vote in which people select a candidate in an election • justice, offenders work to make amends directly to the victim • ...