bill of rights Crossword Puzzles

Bill of rights 2021-10-20

Bill of rights crossword puzzle
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  1. what the anti-federalists wanted
  2. the things in the bill of rights
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  1. right to bear arms
  2. certain rights cannot be denied by the people
  3. forbids housing of military
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  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
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  1. right to bear arms
  2. freedom of speech
  3. bails and fines
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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

1st Semester Vocab 2024-12-11

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

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

constitution 2025-11-06

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

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

U.S. History 2015-04-30

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

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

Bill of RIghts 2022-01-21

Bill of RIghts crossword puzzle
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  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?
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  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
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  1. Has a trunk
  2. Man's best friend
  3. this provides freedom of religion.
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  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
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  1. set up with the 10th
  2. guaranteed by the 6th
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  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
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  1. fines, punishment
  2. Petitions, Assembly
  3. and arrest Rights in criminal cases
  4. in civil cases
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  1. to reduce to lessen
  2. the act of arresting or confiscating
  3. entrusted to a representative to carry out
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  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

history cross word 2025-03-11

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

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

Logan Morella Constitution Crossword 2026-03-19

Logan Morella Constitution Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Articles of Confederation gave us too much ____.
  2. What does the _______ Amendment say about power.
  3. What problems did the ______ have with each other?
  4. What does it mean that the Constitution is a living _________?
  5. Our first constitution was called the ______ of _________.
  6. What is the ________ of _______?
  7. What does the _________ ___________ of the United States do if it finds a law unconstitutional?
  8. What are the three branches of the U.S. government, and what is the _________ ________ of each? job
  9. What are the main _______ of The Articles of Confederation?
  10. Why was the artices of confederation a thing?
  11. What did the Three-Fifths ________ decide?
  12. Who came up with the Bill of Rights?
  13. What does the _______ Amendment protect people from?
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  1. who created the constitutional convention?
  2. What is _________?
  3. What are the three ________ of government?
  4. Why was the Bill of Rights added to the __________ ?
  5. Why did the _________ want a stronger government?
  6. Who created the new jersey plan?
  7. What powers does the President have in the _________ branch?
  8. What was the first ___________ of The United States called?
  9. Why was the national government under the Articles of Confederation considered _____?
  10. What are ______ and balances, and why are they important?
  11. How is the United States ________ divided, and how many members are in each part?
  12. Where did the ____________ Convention take place?
  13. _______ Madison created the 3 branches of government.

26 Clues: What is _________? • Who created the new jersey plan? • What is the ________ of _______? • Who came up with the Bill of Rights? • who created the constitutional convention? • What are the three ________ of government? • What did the Three-Fifths ________ decide? • Why was the artices of confederation a thing? • Articles of Confederation gave us too much ____. • ...

Chapter 25 Crossword Puzzle 2021-11-16

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

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

Black History Month Bill Russell 2021-03-01

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

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

Unit 1 Review 2025-09-22

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

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

Morgan Eppley- Enlightenment and Revolution 2022-12-20

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

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

Becoming an Independent Nation 2019-11-21

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

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

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 • ...

chapter 4 ss 2019-11-21

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

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

SOL VAUS.5 Study guide 2022-05-03

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

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

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 • ...

Socials Chapter 12 Puzzle 2022-06-06

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

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

Unit 3 Vocab 2017-11-06

Unit 3 Vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  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 • ...

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

World History QPA 3rd 9 weeks Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  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 _____"
Down
  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 • ...

Foundations of American Government 2021-12-13

Foundations of American Government crossword puzzle
Across
  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 • ...

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
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  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 • ...

Enlightenment & Such 2021-05-02

Enlightenment & Such crossword puzzle
Across
  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 • ...

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

Black Power Movement - Focus on Florida crossword puzzle
Across
  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
Across
  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

Civics 2022-03-09

Civics crossword puzzle
Across
  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. • ...

Constitution Convention Crossword 2023-11-17

Constitution Convention Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. / Each get something they want
  2. / when a president turns down a bill
  3. / charge of misconduct
  4. / Long page of rights
Down
  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

Unit 1 2022-12-12

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

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

U.S. History 2015-04-30

U.S. History crossword puzzle
Across
  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 • ...

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

Constitution of the United States of America crossword puzzle
Across
  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 • ...

VA/US History 2018-09-28

VA/US History crossword puzzle
Across
  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 • ...

Modern American History 2024-09-05

Modern American History crossword puzzle
Across
  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
Down
  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 • ...

cyao 100 crossword civics 2026-05-19

cyao 100 crossword civics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. when a king or queen is taking over
  2. this includes legislative, executive and, judicial
  3. made the idea of unalienable rights
  4. who makes the laws
  5. adopted by the second continental congress on july 4th, 1776
  6. this means to seperate the branches
  7. who made the separation of powers idea
  8. a goverment with a few people
  9. the document that the anti federalist wanted
  10. the act that placed a tax on all paper goods
Down
  1. the act that put tax on tea
  2. made the "common sense" phamplet to influence declaration of independece
  3. “ no taxation without -----”
  4. when branches check on each others powers
  5. who reviews and interprets law
  6. who executes the laws
  7. wanted the bill of rights to be added
  8. supoortd just the constitution
  9. this word means to approve

19 Clues: who makes the laws • who executes the laws • this word means to approve • the act that put tax on tea • “ no taxation without -----” • a goverment with a few people • who reviews and interprets law • supoortd just the constitution • when a king or queen is taking over • made the idea of unalienable rights • this means to seperate the branches • ...

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

Bill of rights by cash and Jacob crossword puzzle
Across
  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?
Down
  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? • ...

Constitution Convention Crossword 2023-11-17

Constitution Convention Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  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
Down
  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
Across
  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
Down
  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 • ...

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.
Down
  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. • ...

Social Studies Citizenship Cross Word 2020-10-07

Social Studies Citizenship Cross Word crossword puzzle
Across
  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 • ...

Reconstruction Crossword 2026-02-26

Reconstruction Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The vice president for Abraham Lincoln and president after Lincoln was assasinated
  2. a nececidy or condition that must be met
  3. an act by a political leader to forgive and free someone from jail
  4. A group of Republicans that wanted the Republican party to dominate over the south
  5. an earlier occurrence of something that may serve as a model for simaler occurrences in the future
Down
  1. a amendment granting citizenship to all people born or naturalized in the United States
  2. laws passed in the south after the civil war, aimed at controlling freedom and enabling plantation owners to exploit African American workers
  3. The act of granting a pardon to a large group of people
  4. An era where African-Amaricans gained more rights like voting rights
  5. The act of revoking the presidents status to office
  6. a bill required a majority of adult white males in former conferate states to take an oath of algenece to the union
  7. The presidents inderect veto of a bill by letting a session of Congress expire without sending a bill

12 Clues: a nececidy or condition that must be met • The act of revoking the presidents status to office • The act of granting a pardon to a large group of people • an act by a political leader to forgive and free someone from jail • An era where African-Amaricans gained more rights like voting rights • ...

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 • ...

7 Principles of Government Crossword Puzzle 2025-11-17

7 Principles of Government Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  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 • ...

Equal Rights Amendment 2023-10-31

Equal Rights Amendment crossword puzzle
Across
  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
Down
  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 • ...

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.
Down
  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. • ...

Unit 3 Facts and Terms 2026-01-06

Unit 3 Facts and Terms crossword puzzle
Across
  1. v New York|Case that began selective incorporation
  2. Harassment|Unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature in the workplace
  3. rule|Illegally obtained evidence cannot be used in court
  4. and unusual punishment|Forbidden by the Eighth Amendment
  5. Liberties|Individual legal protections from government action
  6. to privacy|Implied constitutional protection of personal autonomy
  7. not protected under the First Amendment
  8. requirement sometimes used in admissions or hiring
  9. Rights Amendment|Proposed amendment guaranteeing gender equality
  10. rights act of 1964|Banned discrimination in public accommodations and employment
  11. v. Sandford|Decision denying citizenship to enslaved people
  12. amendment|Prohibits racial discrimination in voting
  13. amendment|Guarantees due process and equal protection
  14. rights|Policies protecting people from discriminatory treatment
  15. amendment|Abolished poll taxes in federal elections
  16. amendment|Granted women the right to vote
  17. action|Policies to increase opportunities for underrepresented groups
  18. worth|Concept advocating equal pay for work of equal value
  19. v Board|Overturned segregation in public schools
  20. v US|Upheld internment during WWII
  21. with disabilities act|Prohibits discrimination based on disability
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  1. v Ferguson|Established “separate but equal”
  2. Process Clause|Constitutional guarantee of fair legal procedures
  3. defamation
  4. tax|Fee used historically to suppress voting
  5. of Rights|First ten amendments to the Constitution
  6. rights act of 1965|Eliminated barriers to minority voting
  7. speech|Advertising; receives limited protection
  8. v Reed|First case striking down gender discrimination
  9. speech|Nonverbal expression protected as speech
  10. forced to testify against oneself
  11. clause|Prohibits government endorsement of religion
  12. doctrine|Process applying Bill of Rights to the states
  13. protection clause|Requires states to treat individuals equally
  14. right to vote
  15. bargaining|Negotiated agreement to plead guilty for a lesser charge
  16. amendment|Abolished slavery
  17. amendment|Protects freedoms of speech, religion, press, assembly, petition
  18. restraint|Government censorship before publication
  19. exercise clause|Protects religious practice

40 Clues: defamation • right to vote • amendment|Abolished slavery • forced to testify against oneself • v US|Upheld internment during WWII • not protected under the First Amendment • amendment|Granted women the right to vote • v Ferguson|Established “separate but equal” • exercise clause|Protects religious practice • tax|Fee used historically to suppress voting • ...

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 • ...

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
Down
  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 • ...

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 • ...

Constitution Crossword 2023-01-24

Constitution Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  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
Down
  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 • ...

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 • ...

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 • ...

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
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  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) • ...

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 • ...

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 • ...

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. • ...

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
Down
  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 • ...

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 • ...

Units 6, 7, 8, & 9 #1 2026-02-26

Units 6, 7, 8, & 9 #1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. First native born Texas Governor
  2. The hurricane of 1900 happened in this Texas town
  3. People of the country decide how much power the government should or should not have
  4. Withdraw formally from membership of a federation, especially a political state
  5. States and national government share powers
  6. Main source of food and other goods for the native americans
  7. Period in the US when alcohol was illegal
  8. Women get the right to vote; amendment
  9. Abolished slavery; amendment
  10. Comanche Chief; Parker
Down
  1. Oil; Beaumont, TX
  2. Landless farmers worked land owned by another in exchange for a share of the crop
  3. General of the Union Army
  4. Confederacy president
  5. West Texas
  6. Confederate General
  7. Rights protected by the Bill of Rights

17 Clues: West Texas • Oil; Beaumont, TX • Confederate General • Confederacy president • Comanche Chief; Parker • General of the Union Army • Abolished slavery; amendment • First native born Texas Governor • Rights protected by the Bill of Rights • Women get the right to vote; amendment • Period in the US when alcohol was illegal • States and national government share powers • ...

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 • ...

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 • ...

Yetzabel Castillo 2017-02-16

Yetzabel Castillo crossword puzzle
Across
  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
Down
  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 • ...

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. • ...

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 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. • ...

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

Bill of Rights 2026-04-17

Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. They believed the national government needed more power to unite the states and manage the country, rather than leaving all power to individual states
  2. states how the government works and what rights citizens have. Written in 1787 for the U.S., it creates three government branches, protects people's rights, and is known as the "[highest law in the land]"
Down
  1. people in the late 1700s who opposed the new U.S. Constitution. They worried a strong central government would be too powerful, like a king, and take away rights from states and individuals. Their pressure led to the creation of the Bill of Rights to protect personal freedoms
  2. an official change, correction, or addition to a law, contract, or constitution
  3. formally approved, signed, or accepted to make an agreement or law official. It is like giving a final "stamp of approval" to a plan, treaty, or amendment, ensuring everyone involved agrees to it
  4. a set of the first ten amendments (changes or additions) to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1791. These amendments serve as a list of fundamental freedoms and rights, such as free speech and privacy

6 Clues: an official change, correction, or addition to a law, contract, or constitution • They believed the national government needed more power to unite the states and manage the country, rather than leaving all power to individual states • ...

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 _______
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  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 • ...

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. • 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. • ...

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
Down
  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 • ...

Remember the TItans 2026-05-07

Remember the TItans crossword puzzle
Across
  1. She refused to give up her seat during the civil rights movement
  2. Daughter of Bill
  3. Means to keep races apart
  4. Civil rights famous speech I have a
  5. Quote "Let's learn to play this game like..."
  6. To judge someone without knowing them
Down
  1. Ronnie Bass is from
  2. Enjoys country music
  3. Quote "Attitude reflects..."
  4. Louie Lastik was ____ for College
  5. This character didn't block for Jerry Harris
  6. Yoast lost out on the hall of

12 Clues: Daughter of Bill • Ronnie Bass is from • Enjoys country music • Means to keep races apart • Quote "Attitude reflects..." • Yoast lost out on the hall of • Louie Lastik was ____ for College • Civil rights famous speech I have a • To judge someone without knowing them • This character didn't block for Jerry Harris • Quote "Let's learn to play this game like..." • ...

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

Bill of rights 2026-02-04

Bill of rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. him
  2. Flying mammal
  3. Likes to chase mice
Down
  1. Has a trunk
  2. Large marsupial
  3. Man's best friend

6 Clues: him • Has a trunk • Flying mammal • Large marsupial • Man's best friend • Likes to chase mice

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 • ...

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
Down
  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 • ...

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
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  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 • ...

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 ___________.
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  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
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  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
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  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 • ...

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 ___________.
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  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 • ...

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. • ...

judicial vocab crossword 2026-02-23

judicial vocab crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A law/command.
  2. Doing legal procedures to someone with a criminal charge.
  3. Laws made by governance agency's towards the public.
  4. Basic rights that apply to everyone.
  5. To say the opposite of something someone said (disagree)
  6. Deny someone something.
  7. Something that cannot be taken away.
  8. Prosecution of people accused of crimes.
  9. Covers everyday problems with citizens.
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  1. Applying to a higher court if you don't like a previous courts decision.
  2. Laws that apply to people under the age of 18.
  3. Laws passed by legislatures.
  4. Contains the constitution and bill of rights.
  5. To agree in a matter of opinion.
  6. Statement with a decisive tone.

15 Clues: A law/command. • Deny someone something. • Laws passed by legislatures. • Statement with a decisive tone. • To agree in a matter of opinion. • Basic rights that apply to everyone. • Something that cannot be taken away. • Covers everyday problems with citizens. • Prosecution of people accused of crimes. • Contains the constitution and bill of rights. • ...