bill of rights Crossword Puzzles

Equal Rights Amendment 2023-10-31

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

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

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

7 principles of government and Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
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  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 • ...

VA/US History 2018-09-28

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

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

Modern American History 2024-09-05

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

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

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

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

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

Civil Rights 2024-05-01

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

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

Social Studies Citizenship Cross Word 2020-10-07

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

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

Constitution Convention Crossword 2023-11-17

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

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

U.S. History 2015-04-30

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

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

7 Principles of Government Crossword Puzzle 2025-11-17

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

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

Crossword number 2022-06-03

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

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

civil rights 2023-01-24

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

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

Constitution Crossword 2023-01-24

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

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

Crossword number 2022-06-03

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

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

Unit 3 Facts and Terms 2026-01-06

Unit 3 Facts and Terms crossword puzzle
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  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 • ...

Reconstruction Crossword 2026-02-26

Reconstruction Crossword crossword puzzle
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  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
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  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 • ...

Social Studies Crossword Puzzle 2020-09-07

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

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

Final Project Crossword 2024-12-17

Final Project Crossword crossword puzzle
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  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 • ...

Crossword number 2022-06-03

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

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

Yetzabel Castillo 2017-02-16

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

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

Crossword number 2022-06-03

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

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

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 • ...

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 • ...

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 • ...

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

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 • ...

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 • ...

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 • ...

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) • ...

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 • ...

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 • ...

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 • ...

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 • ...

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. • ...

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. • ...

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
Down
  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 • ...

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

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

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

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 • ...

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. • ...

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

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

EOC Review Part 1, #1- 2022-04-07

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

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

Anderson p4 xword 2024-02-13

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

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

Theme #5 2021-05-13

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

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

History 2019-04-16

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

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

Revolutionary Characters Activity 3 2021-10-14

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

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

New nations + Challenges 2021-12-08

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

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

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.
Down
  1. Independence movements in the early 19th century liberating Latin American countries from Spanish and Portuguese colonial rule.
  2. Document declaring the thirteen American colonies' independence from British rule in 1776.
  3. Period of economic, technological, and social change (late 18th century) shifting from agrarian to industrialized production.
  4. Loyalty to one's nation and the pursuit of radical political or social changes.
  5. Intellectual figure of the Enlightenment critically examining society, government, and human nature through philosophical discourse.

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

American History Crossword 2017-05-21

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

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

cross word mid term 2022-01-07

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

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

CROSSWORD PUZZLE IN PPGC 2026-01-24

CROSSWORD PUZZLE IN PPGC crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Written rule enforced by government
  2. Advisors to the president
  3. Agreement between states
  4. System of government where people elect leaders
  5. Civil Liberty
  6. Act of choosing leaders
  7. People under a government
  8. Power to vote
  9. Power of law-making body
  10. Political organization
  11. Supreme law of the Land
  12. Person who leads the country
  13. Government by the people
  14. System where power is shared
  15. Public service work
  16. Love and loyalty to one's country
  17. Branch that makes laws
Down
  1. Head of the baranggay
  2. Abuse of public power
  3. Leader of of a local government unit
  4. Equal treatment under the la
  5. Periodic process of choosing leaders
  6. Power of the president
  7. Basic rights of citizens
  8. Act of governing
  9. Rule by one person
  10. Power of the court
  11. Branch that enforces the law
  12. Branch that interprets law
  13. Written proposal for a new law

30 Clues: Civil Liberty • Power to vote • Act of governing • Rule by one person • Power of the court • Public service work • Head of the baranggay • Abuse of public power • Power of the president • Political organization • Branch that makes laws • Act of choosing leaders • Supreme law of the Land • Agreement between states • Basic rights of citizens • Power of law-making body • Government by the people • ...

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.
Down
  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. • ...

constitution vocab 2023-11-17

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

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

Social studies 2014-03-18

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

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

Majority Rule 2025-05-24

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

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

Unit 3 Vocabulary 2022-09-16

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

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

New nation + challenges 2021-12-10

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

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

New nation + challenges 2021-12-10

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

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

US Constitution 2025-08-18

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

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

Yetzabel Castillo 2017-02-16

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

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

AP Gov Final 2021-01-12

AP Gov Final crossword puzzle
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  1. A roll call to see who's present
  2. A meeting with rules based on each committee
  3. One of the 2 houses of the legislature in the U.S
  4. A committee dedicated to present rules to the house of represeentatives
  5. A legislative body that has 2 or more chambers
  6. Specific voters in a specific place who represent someone
  7. The action of informing the floor that you do not want a specific bill to pass
  8. Used to bring a bill onto the floor of the house or committee
  9. A law created so that each state could only have 2 senatores
  10. a committee dedicated to taxs and tariffs
  11. A district where you need majority vote
  12. When committees consider or work on bills to help the senate
  13. A joint group of House of rep and senate workers assigned to specific bills
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  1. The holding of an office or the period in which one is held
  2. When the entire house decides on a bill
  3. A joint committee of congress members to work on specific bills
  4. a long speech used to delay voting
  5. One of the 2 houses of the legislature in the U.S
  6. Law that gave equal rights to slaves
  7. A court case focused on the population and voting systems
  8. When everyone or almost everyone agrees on a bill or law
  9. Adeliberative assembly
  10. A session to make amends or rewrite bills or lawss
  11. the action too and a debate and start the vote
  12. A procedure to count the population

25 Clues: Adeliberative assembly • A roll call to see who's present • a long speech used to delay voting • A procedure to count the population • Law that gave equal rights to slaves • When the entire house decides on a bill • A district where you need majority vote • a committee dedicated to taxs and tariffs • A meeting with rules based on each committee • ...

Colonial America (Test Prep) 2024-09-12

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

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

branches of goverment 2023-01-06

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

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

Crossword Puzzle 2020-09-06

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

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

Unit 2 2020-10-09

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

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

Martin Luther King Jr. 2022-05-11

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

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

Unit 3 Review Sophie and Kaela 8th 2018-04-24

Unit 3 Review Sophie and Kaela 8th crossword puzzle
Across
  1. People's votes matter
  2. Describes the two houses of the legislature.
  3. papers Promoted the constitution
  4. Two thirds majority vote for an amendment to be passed.
  5. Father of the bill of rights, did not sign the declaration.
  6. First president
  7. Making official
  8. Other basic rights are protected
  9. First failed constitution.
  10. Separating of powers
  11. Right to a fast, public trial
  12. First treasury secretary
  13. Self-incrimination is prohibited
  14. A plan to give each state the same number of representatives.
  15. People have final say in government policies
  16. Makes laws
  17. Fourth president, helped write federalist papers
  18. No unreasonable searches
  19. Right to bear arms
Down
  1. Carries out laws
  2. Rebellion against the government
  3. Called for state proportional representation in the senate and one in the house
  4. No quartering of soldiers
  5. Created to ensure government responsibility
  6. “Give me liberty or give me death” founding father.
  7. Evaluates laws
  8. Helped write federalist papers
  9. A limited government with a constitution
  10. Three out of five slaves would be one vote
  11. Freedom of press, religion and speech
  12. No cruel/ unusual punishments or huge bail
  13. Belief in a central government
  14. People have rights that can't be taken away
  15. Right to a trial by jury
  16. State's rights are protected

35 Clues: Makes laws • Evaluates laws • First president • Making official • Carries out laws • Right to bear arms • Separating of powers • People's votes matter • First treasury secretary • Right to a trial by jury • No unreasonable searches • No quartering of soldiers • First failed constitution. • State's rights are protected • Right to a fast, public trial • Helped write federalist papers • ...

2-1 Bill of Rights 2024-05-16

2-1 Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution
  2. The right to a speedy and public trial
  3. The right to bear arms
  4. The right to not have soldiers quartered in your home
  5. The right to not be searched or seized
  6. The freedom of religion,speech,press,and petition
  7. The right to no cruel or unusual punishments
Down
  1. No powers expressly stated by the constitution should be given to the people
  2. The right to not be a subject of the same crime twice
  3. The right to guarantee a jury trial for civil cases in the federal courts
  4. Any power that is not given to the federal government is given to the people or the states

11 Clues: The right to bear arms • The right to a speedy and public trial • The right to not be searched or seized • The right to no cruel or unusual punishments • The freedom of religion,speech,press,and petition • The right to not be a subject of the same crime twice • The right to not have soldiers quartered in your home • ...

Bill of Rights Crossward pUzzle 2026-01-29

Bill of Rights Crossward pUzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The 2nd Amendment protects the right to keep and bear ____.
  2. This 1st Amendment right allows news organizations to publish information freely.
  3. The 4th Amendment protects citizens against unreasonable ____ and seizure.
  4. To search a home, law enforcement typically needs a court-ordered ____.
  5. – The 1st Amendment prevents the government from establishing an official ____.
Down
  1. The 5th Amendment prevents "____ jeopardy," or being tried twice for the same crime.
  2. You have the freedom of ____ to express your opinions without government interference.
  3. Freedom of the ____ allows journalists and news media to report information without government censorship.
  4. The 6th and 7th Amendments guarantee the right to a trial by an impartial ____.
  5. The 3rd Amendment prohibits the ____ of soldiers in private homes without consent.
  6. You have the right to ____ the government, which means asking them to fix a problem or change a law.
  7. The 1st Amendment protects your right to peacefully ____, or gather in a group.

12 Clues: The 2nd Amendment protects the right to keep and bear ____. • To search a home, law enforcement typically needs a court-ordered ____. • The 4th Amendment protects citizens against unreasonable ____ and seizure. • The 6th and 7th Amendments guarantee the right to a trial by an impartial ____. • ...

Bill O Rights 2024-10-02

Bill O Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Based on or relating to a system of ideas or ideals
  2. opposite in nature
  3. violated
  4. Overthrowing of a government
  5. Formally request; seek help from
Down
  1. Limiting
  2. Implementation; state of putting something into action
  3. A book or journal issued for public sale
  4. Correction; setting right of some wrong
  5. Person who establishes an institution

10 Clues: Limiting • violated • opposite in nature • Overthrowing of a government • Formally request; seek help from • Person who establishes an institution • Correction; setting right of some wrong • A book or journal issued for public sale • Based on or relating to a system of ideas or ideals • Implementation; state of putting something into action

Chapter 12 2022-06-07

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

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

cross word mid term 2022-01-07

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

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

Puzzle 2021-08-06

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

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

Final Project Alex Fernandes 2022-01-10

Final Project Alex Fernandes crossword puzzle
Across
  1. What did the constitution create
  2. the commander in chief of the military
  3. biggest branch of government
  4. how many people rule in a monarchy and dictatorship
  5. A formal agreement between countries
  6. a legislature that is composed of two houses
  7. rights that cannot be taken away
  8. Beginning of the constitution
  9. Who appoints judges to the supreme court
  10. a signed agreement
  11. the government collects more money then it spends
  12. How old you have to be to vote
Down
  1. A plan for how the government spends it's money
  2. where a bill is sent to be studied in detail
  3. how many judges are on the supreme court
  4. the person who represents the state's views at a national convention
  5. Money raised by the government in taxes
  6. the government spends more money then it collects
  7. rights people are born with
  8. what is the goal of forign aid
  9. a change/revision to the constitution
  10. The day the president and members of congress are elected
  11. who determines how the constitution in interpreted
  12. What is something no one can take away
  13. who approves the presidents choice(s) for the supreme court

25 Clues: a signed agreement • rights people are born with • biggest branch of government • Beginning of the constitution • what is the goal of forign aid • How old you have to be to vote • What did the constitution create • rights that cannot be taken away • A formal agreement between countries • a change/revision to the constitution • the commander in chief of the military • ...

Bill of Rights - Viridiana Aceves & Dieedra Welch 2022-09-28

Bill of Rights - Viridiana Aceves & Dieedra Welch crossword puzzle
Across
  1. federal _______ state laws
  2. 7th amendment applies to ______
  3. quartering
  4. telling on yourself (5th amendment)
  5. "civil"
  6. can't be charged twice
  7. 5 basic rights
Down
  1. rights of citizens
  2. soldiers banned from house
  3. bans excessive punishment/bail
  4. pleas 5th/self-incrimination
  5. 6th amendment applies to _____
  6. search and _______
  7. guns
  8. restrict voice
  9. speedy, lawyer, and fair "criminal"
  10. bear arms
  11. fed supersede state laws
  12. search/seizure with warrant
  13. rights not in constitution

20 Clues: guns • "civil" • bear arms • quartering • restrict voice • 5 basic rights • rights of citizens • search and _______ • can't be charged twice • fed supersede state laws • soldiers banned from house • federal _______ state laws • rights not in constitution • search/seizure with warrant • pleas 5th/self-incrimination • bans excessive punishment/bail • 6th amendment applies to _____ • ...

Articles 4-7 and Bill of Rights 2023-11-06

Articles 4-7 and Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The amount of state legislatures that are needed to ratify a new amendment
  2. Citizens of each state are entitled to the privileges of citizens in other states.
  3. States must respect each other's public acts, records, and judicial proceedings.
  4. Quatering Soldiers
  5. A fugitive from justice in one state must be returned to that state if found in another state.
  6. explains the process for amending the Constitution.
  7. The amount of state legislatures needed to propose a constitutional amendment
  8. Protection against cruel and unusual punishment
  9. Number of states needed to ratify the Constitution
Down
  1. Rules for admitting new states to the Union and the management of federal lands.
  2. Amendment that says police need a warrant to arrest/search you.
  3. Amendment that protects all rights not written in the Constitution
  4. Amendment that protects freedom of speech, religion, etc.
  5. Right to bear arms
  6. emphasizes the relationships between states and their citizens.
  7. finalizes the ratification process of the Constitution.
  8. Amendment that guarantees Due Process
  9. Amendment that states all poweexpresslypressly given to the government are for the states/people
  10. Amendment that guarantees you a Speedy Trial
  11. establishes the supremacy of the Constitution and federal laws.
  12. Amendment that guarantees you a trial by jury in cases over $20 or more

21 Clues: Right to bear arms • Quatering Soldiers • Amendment that guarantees Due Process • Amendment that guarantees you a Speedy Trial • Protection against cruel and unusual punishment • Number of states needed to ratify the Constitution • explains the process for amending the Constitution. • finalizes the ratification process of the Constitution. • ...

Constitution crossword 2022-04-18

Constitution crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. there were no branches of these two.
  2. who are the two members in the house
  3. there was no ______________ another weakness in the articles of confederation
  4. Who wrote the New Jersey Plan
Down
  1. They called this plan _________________________
  2. who wrote the bill or rights
  3. The first ___ amendments made the Bill of rights

7 Clues: who wrote the bill or rights • Who wrote the New Jersey Plan • there were no branches of these two. • who are the two members in the house • They called this plan _________________________ • The first ___ amendments made the Bill of rights • there was no ______________ another weakness in the articles of confederation

Chapter 4 2019-11-21

Chapter 4 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. / A constitution is a written document that describes the structure and powers of a national or state government
  2. / The term legislative 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
  3. / The word territory can simply refer to any geographical region or area of land on Earth
  4. / Commerce means buying and selling goods and services, especially when many people are involved
  5. / It listed the rights of the English people and the rules that English monarchs had to follow
  6. / A confederation is an organization or alliance of several groups joined together
  7. / The Northwest Territory was established by the U.S. Congress of Confederation, or Continental Congress, with the passage of the Land Ordinance of 1785
  8. / John Adams was the first vice president and second president of the United States. He played several important roles the nation’s founding
  9. / The term currency, also called money, refers to an accepted method of exchange for goods or services
Down
  1. / The Articles of Confederation was the first written plan of government for the United States
  2. / Daniel Shays was the leader of a rebellion that highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and helped convince leaders that the United States needed a stronger federal government
  3. / A written list of people’s rights is called a bill of 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
  4. / A depression is a major slowdown in the economy. It is generally a time when production of goods slows down, unemployment increases, and people who have jobs earn less money
  5. / An alliance is a relationship, between two countries or people, in which each side receives benefits

14 Clues: / A confederation is an organization or alliance of several groups joined together • / The word territory can simply refer to any geographical region or area of land on Earth • / The Articles of Confederation was the first written plan of government for the United States • ...

Foundations Review 2021-10-14

Foundations Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This man wrote the Declaration of Independence.
  2. of religious beliefs and opinions.
  3. They wrote magna carta.
  4. This stated
Down
  1. This Affirmed “certain unalienable rights” (life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness) Affirmed the idea that all people are created equal.
  2. They wrote the Articles of Confederation.
  3. This man wrote the First Charters of the Virginia Company.
  4. This Guaranteed the colonists the same rights as Englishmen. Also, representative government.
  5. This served as a model for the Bill of Rights.
  6. There are this many amendments today.
  7. This document asserted the principle of rule of law.
  8. This established the first national government but it was weak and ineffective.

12 Clues: This stated • They wrote magna carta. • of religious beliefs and opinions. • There are this many amendments today. • They wrote the Articles of Confederation. • This served as a model for the Bill of Rights. • This man wrote the Declaration of Independence. • This document asserted the principle of rule of law. • This man wrote the First Charters of the Virginia Company. • ...

Educazione civica (matematica, religione, informatica, storia, inglese) 2022-05-15

Educazione civica (matematica, religione, informatica, storia, inglese) crossword puzzle
Across
  1. declaration of Internet Rights Art.3 Right to online knowledge and e...
  2. nati tra il 1995 ed il 2012 (...Z)
  3. insieme di regole di comportamento volte a favorire il rispetti tra gli utenti su internet
  4. La ... digitale è uno strumento che garantisce l'autenticità di un documento
  5. netiquette=network+?
  6. fact c... ossia una verifica dei fatti svolta con modalità giornalistica
  7. declaration of Internet Rights Art.2 Right to Internet A...
  8. declaration of Internet Rights Art.2 Access to the Internet is a f... right of all persons
  9. non fornire informazioni e..., imprecise o ambigue
  10. violenza virtuale attuata attraverso le tecnologie digitali
  11. declaration of Internet Rights Art.1 Recognition and p... of rights
Down
  1. diritto alla riservatezza della propria vita privata ed al controllo dei propri dati personali
  2. ingannare la vittoria convincendola a fornire informazioni private
  3. Non i...are altre persone, bensì sostieni le tue opinioni in modo pacato e civile
  4. software installato senza che la vittima ne sia a conoscenza, eseguendo azioni dannose
  5. la PEC è la posta elettronica ...
  6. l'i... digitale è un insieme di caratteristiche essenziali che consente di definire con certezza un soggetto
  7. il termine cyberbullismo è stato creato da B... Beasley
  8. per c... digitale si intende la capacità di un individuo di partecipare alla società online
  9. guerra attuale Russia/?
  10. le registrazioni a scuola (per un scopo non didattico)sono permesse o illecite
  11. fake .../ bufala
  12. il rispetto della netiquette è imposto a qualche legge?
  13. declaration of Internet Rights Art.4 net n...
  14. il cittadino digitale è portatore di diritti e ...

25 Clues: fake .../ bufala • netiquette=network+? • guerra attuale Russia/? • la PEC è la posta elettronica ... • nati tra il 1995 ed il 2012 (...Z) • declaration of Internet Rights Art.4 net n... • il cittadino digitale è portatore di diritti e ... • non fornire informazioni e..., imprecise o ambigue • il termine cyberbullismo è stato creato da B... Beasley • ...

Citizenship vocabulary 2021-12-08

Citizenship vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior or of an individual to a group or cause
  2. of rights Comprises the first ten amendments to the united states constitution
  3. constitution The constitution of the united states of the supreme law of the united states of America
  4. of Allegiance Official oath of allegiance that must be taken and subscribed by every lawful permanent resident who wishes to become a national of the united states
  5. An American multinational financial services corporation based in Boston, Massachusetts
  6. an addition or alternation made to a constitution, statue, or legislative bill or resoloution
  7. card Identity document which shows that a person has permanent residency in the united states
Down
  1. factor those that drive people away from a place and draw people to a new location.
  2. The admittance of a foreigner to the citizenship of a country.
  3. the crime of betraying one's country
  4. v. responsibilities Rights are freedoms we have that are protected by our laws, while responsibilities are duties or things that we should do
  5. CHarter A municipal charter is the basic document that defines the organization, powers, functions and essentials procedures of the city government.
  6. a piece of legislation enacted by a municipal authority.

13 Clues: the crime of betraying one's country • a piece of legislation enacted by a municipal authority. • The admittance of a foreigner to the citizenship of a country. • of rights Comprises the first ten amendments to the united states constitution • factor those that drive people away from a place and draw people to a new location. • ...

Civics Crossword 2025-05-12

Civics Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Advocacy for women's rights
  2. The highest court level
  3. Part of Congress that is equally represented
  4. The presidents wife
  5. What is held every 4 years to determine the next president
  6. The main institution for the Legislative Branch
  7. The Bill of Rights has 10 of these
  8. Where the president lives
  9. Document that outlines the laws for the United States
  10. What we won from Britain in the Revolutionary War
Down
  1. The right to vote
  2. Part of Congress that is proportionally represented
  3. The type of Government the United States has
  4. The main leader of the United States
  5. To decide the next president, citizens will what on candidates
  6. First president of the United States
  7. The document you use to vote for president
  8. We live in the United States of
  9. The Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branch are all apart of the
  10. There are 9 of these on the Supreme court

20 Clues: The right to vote • The presidents wife • The highest court level • Where the president lives • Advocacy for women's rights • We live in the United States of • The Bill of Rights has 10 of these • The main leader of the United States • First president of the United States • There are 9 of these on the Supreme court • The document you use to vote for president • ...

Government Review Summer 2018 2018-07-31

Government Review Summer 2018 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A way for Legislative Branch to "fire" President
  2. Tyrant
  3. Congress mainly does this
  4. Different branches different powers
  5. Two
  6. Congress can pass one of these
  7. Man is in constant state of war
  8. Life Liberty Property
Down
  1. Congress can declare this
  2. H of R is based on this
  3. Social Contract
  4. Rich vs Poor
  5. Senators approve when President nominates for Supreme Court
  6. Senators represent this
  7. Bill of Rights
  8. Six
  9. Domestic Tranquility
  10. Law is passed by Congress

18 Clues: Six • Two • Tyrant • Rich vs Poor • Bill of Rights • Social Contract • Domestic Tranquility • Life Liberty Property • H of R is based on this • Senators represent this • Congress can declare this • Congress mainly does this • Law is passed by Congress • Congress can pass one of these • Man is in constant state of war • Different branches different powers • ...

Constitution 2024-11-05

Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. To ask
  2. Who are involved in Florida Constitution amendment process
  3. To formally approve
  4. ______ fourths, How many states to ratify the US Constitution
  5. A change to a constitution
  6. Level of government that handles trash and recycling
  7. ________ of rights is Florida constitution freedom protector
Down
  1. Framework for government
  2. Constitution provides this to government
  3. _____ of rights US Constitution freedom protector
  4. 3/4 of what to ratify an amendment to the US Constitution

11 Clues: To ask • To formally approve • Framework for government • A change to a constitution • Constitution provides this to government • _____ of rights US Constitution freedom protector • Level of government that handles trash and recycling • 3/4 of what to ratify an amendment to the US Constitution • Who are involved in Florida Constitution amendment process • ...

AP Government Terms 2025-05-04

AP Government Terms crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Government gridlock from too many competing interests
  2. Presidential power to override Congressional passing of laws
  3. How the different branches of government prevent each other from becoming too powerful
  4. Organization of people across government, media, and ordinary citizens with shared policy goals
  5. Power is divided between state and federal government, but the federal government holds hard supremacy over the states overall
  6. Political theory stating that individuals consent to be governed in exchange for protections from said government
  7. Relationship between interest groups, bureaucratic agencies, and congressional committees
  8. Constitutional guarantee of due process
  9. The number of seats in each state is proportional to its population
  10. Requires a majority vote from the House of Representatives and a 2/3rds vote from the Senate
  11. Structure that connects citizens to government
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  1. Managing government through departments run by appointed officials
  2. Preventing a newspaper from publishing before the piece is written
  3. Formal request for the Supreme Court to hear a case
  4. Protections from the government under the law
  5. Transferring power from the federal government to the states
  6. The process in which people develop their political beliefs
  7. Litigating according to precedent
  8. Powers specifically stated in the constitution
  9. Group that demanded a Bill of Rights
  10. How parts of the Bill of Rights are applied to the states through the 14th amendment

21 Clues: Litigating according to precedent • Group that demanded a Bill of Rights • Constitutional guarantee of due process • Protections from the government under the law • Powers specifically stated in the constitution • Structure that connects citizens to government • Formal request for the Supreme Court to hear a case • Government gridlock from too many competing interests • ...

The Constitution and Bill of Rights 2022-01-21

The Constitution and Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Who is in charge of the executive branch?
  2. The first 10 amendments of the constitution.
  3. What is the law-enforcing branch?
  4. Where do you go if you commit a crime?
  5. The branch of government that house the Supreme Court.
  6. There are Seven of these in the constitution.
Down
  1. Vote of 3/4 of the state legislature.
  2. Amendment one, freedom of ______?
  3. How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
  4. What is the written plan of government?
  5. If you are a defendant, you have the right to a ____?
  6. What is the law-making branch?
  7. What does that 1st amendment list?
  8. The introduction of the constitution.
  9. Who decides if a person is guilty?

15 Clues: What is the law-making branch? • Amendment one, freedom of ______? • What is the law-enforcing branch? • What does that 1st amendment list? • Who decides if a person is guilty? • Vote of 3/4 of the state legislature. • The introduction of the constitution. • Where do you go if you commit a crime? • What is the written plan of government? • ...

Consitution and the Bill of Rights. 2023-12-08

Consitution and the Bill of Rights. crossword puzzle
Across
  1. judicial - courts
  2. no quortering soliders.
  3. no excessive bail
  4. excecitive - presidant
  5. freedom of religion and speach.
  6. right to a jury trail in cases more then $20
  7. Rights not listed are given to the peope
Down
  1. amending/changing/or adding to the constitution
  2. legislative - congress
  3. you have to be indecated before tried.
  4. reserved rights
  5. states
  6. no unlawful search + warents needed
  7. right to a lawer right to public trial.
  8. right to bear arms.

15 Clues: states • reserved rights • judicial - courts • no excessive bail • right to bear arms. • legislative - congress • excecitive - presidant • no quortering soliders. • freedom of religion and speach. • no unlawful search + warents needed • you have to be indecated before tried. • right to a lawer right to public trial. • Rights not listed are given to the peope • ...