bill of rights Crossword Puzzles

Revolutionary Characters Activity 3 2021-10-14

Revolutionary Characters Activity 3 crossword puzzle
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  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
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  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 • ...

American History Crossword 2017-05-21

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

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

CROSSWORD PUZZLE IN PPGC 2026-01-24

CROSSWORD PUZZLE IN PPGC crossword puzzle
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  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
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  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 • ...

constitution vocab 2023-11-17

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

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

New nations + Challenges 2021-12-08

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

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

Social studies 2014-03-18

Social studies crossword puzzle
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  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
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  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

Colonial America (Test Prep) 2024-09-12

Colonial America (Test Prep) crossword puzzle
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  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 • ...

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 • ...

US Constitution 2025-08-18

US Constitution crossword puzzle
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  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 • ...

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 • ...

Yetzabel Castillo 2017-02-16

Yetzabel Castillo crossword puzzle
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  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 • ...

Crossword Puzzle 2020-09-06

Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  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. • ...

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

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
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  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

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

Unit 3 Review Sophie and Kaela 8th crossword puzzle
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  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
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  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 • ...

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 ____.
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  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 ____. • ...

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
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  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 • ...

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
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  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 • ...

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 • ...

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
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  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
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  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. • ...

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 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

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 • ...

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
Down
  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 • ...

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 • ...

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 • ...

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

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. • ...

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
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  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 • ...

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 • ...

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. • ...

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 • ...

Bill of rights and constitution crossword 2023-10-17

Bill of rights and constitution crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. I consist of the ten amendments
  2. I am powers not delegated to the US what am I?
  3. I'm where you find all your info about the bill of rights and constitution
  4. Im approving what am I?
  5. you can not search anything of mine without a warrant what am I?
  6. theres a limit on president renewal because I was put in place what am I?
  7. I can speak freely with no repercussions what am I?
Down
  1. I abolished slavery what am I?
  2. no cruel punishments or excessive fines what am I?
  3. I can vote regardless of my race, religion or ethnicity what am I?
  4. Im a introduction statement in the constitution what am I?
  5. I will not testify against myself what am I?
  6. amendment I can carry guns and weapons freely what am I?
  7. I have the rights to a fair trial what am I?
  8. Im the supreme law of the United States

15 Clues: Im approving what am I? • I abolished slavery what am I? • I consist of the ten amendments • Im the supreme law of the United States • I will not testify against myself what am I? • I have the rights to a fair trial what am I? • I am powers not delegated to the US what am I? • no cruel punishments or excessive fines what am I? • ...

The Constitution and Bill of Rights 2025-11-12

The Constitution and Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the number of representatives for each state
  2. prohibits the government from quartering privates homes without consent
  3. excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishments
  4. certain rights, will not be denied by people
  5. protects the right of the people to keep and bear guns
  6. each state would have two representatives
  7. supports the rights of citizens to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”
Down
  1. protects five fundamental freedoms: religion, speech, press, and assembly
  2. protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government and requires a warrant to be based on probable cause.
  3. only three-fifths of a states population would count when determining representation
  4. preserving the finality of a jury's decision.
  5. protects individuals accused of crimes by ensuring a fair process
  6. powers not specifically given to the federal government
  7. protects individuals' rights in legal proceedings
  8. a new federal constitution that would give supreme power to the central government.

15 Clues: each state would have two representatives • the number of representatives for each state • certain rights, will not be denied by people • preserving the finality of a jury's decision. • protects individuals' rights in legal proceedings • excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishments • protects the right of the people to keep and bear guns • ...

Constitution and Bill of Rights Crossword 2021-12-02

Constitution and Bill of Rights Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the highest court
  2. the power to act, speak, or think without restriction
  3. the 1st 10 amendments to the constitution
  4. the branch that executes the law
  5. the name of the legislative branch
  6. the system that ensures no one branch is too powerful
  7. the branch that makes the laws
  8. the governing body of a nation, state, or community
Down
  1. the branch that interprets the law
  2. a freedom guaranteed by the first amendment that allows you to express yourself freely
  3. a guarantee that people have equal social opportunities and protection under law
  4. the supreme law of the U.S.
  5. a change, subtraction, addition, or substitution to the Constitution
  6. what the second amendment allows you to possess and use for self-defense
  7. a system of rules to regulate behavior

15 Clues: the highest court • the supreme law of the U.S. • the branch that makes the laws • the branch that executes the law • the branch that interprets the law • the name of the legislative branch • a system of rules to regulate behavior • the 1st 10 amendments to the constitution • the governing body of a nation, state, or community • ...

Constitution and Bill of rights crossword 2023-03-21

Constitution and Bill of rights crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Legislative branch has what
  2. Right to grand jury,no double jeopardy,no self-incrimination,due process
  3. No cruel and unusual punishment, punishment must fit crime,no excessive bail
  4. Changes to the constitution
  5. Right to bear arms
  6. Legislative part that makes the bills
Down
  1. the start of constitution
  2. 10th Amendment Final say to states and the people (unless specified in constitution)
  3. president says no to bill
  4. Freedom of Religion,speech,press,assembly and petition
  5. No unreasonable searches
  6. Don't have to house soldiers
  7. Legislative part that sends bill to president
  8. Right to Attorney,right to know charges,public trial
  9. law

15 Clues: law • Right to bear arms • No unreasonable searches • the start of constitution • president says no to bill • Legislative branch has what • Changes to the constitution • Don't have to house soldiers • Legislative part that makes the bills • Legislative part that sends bill to president • Right to Attorney,right to know charges,public trial • ...

Constitution and Bill of Rights Crossword 2023-03-07

Constitution and Bill of Rights Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The person that has to sign search warrants
  2. The age where you can give consent for a search warrant
  3. Another name for being accused of the same crime twice
  4. Makes rulings on the meaning
  5. The amendment to protect state rights
  6. Government cant force you to shelter soldiers
Down
  1. You can say most things but there are limits
  2. The Amendment for no excessive bail, or cruel punishment
  3. The Amendment for the right to bear arms
  4. Standing or hanging out on private property without permission
  5. A policeman needs this to search your home
  6. When were the Bill of Rights passed
  7. The law can't put laws on this freedom
  8. You have the freedom to do this but it can't get out of hand
  9. Number of Amendments

15 Clues: Number of Amendments • Makes rulings on the meaning • When were the Bill of Rights passed • The amendment to protect state rights • The law can't put laws on this freedom • The Amendment for the right to bear arms • A policeman needs this to search your home • The person that has to sign search warrants • You can say most things but there are limits • ...

crossword puzzle-constitution & bill of rights 2025-11-17

crossword puzzle-constitution & bill of rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. when the police search people or property and take evidence
  2. the right to question people who testify against you
  3. a change or addition to the constitution
  4. the division of government into 3 branches
  5. right to carry own weapons
  6. permission from the homeowner required
  7. fair treatment under the law
Down
  1. punishment that is way too harsh or inhumane: prohibited
  2. a court case about money and property; not crimes
  3. freedom to practice any religion
  4. freedom to express thoughts and ideas and not be punished my the government
  5. each branch of the governmenthas powers to allow It to limit other branches
  6. a system where power is divided between national and state governments
  7. a fair unbiased jury
  8. unreasonably high payments required to get out of jail before trial

15 Clues: a fair unbiased jury • right to carry own weapons • fair treatment under the law • freedom to practice any religion • permission from the homeowner required • a change or addition to the constitution • the division of government into 3 branches • a court case about money and property; not crimes • the right to question people who testify against you • ...

week 30 crossword puzzle 2026-04-26

week 30 crossword puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the president who made the first civil rights bill(689)
  2. people who didn't like the first civil rights act(689)
  3. this president's last name was assasinated in 1968(691)
  4. the operation in cuba that sent guatamalaians to try and help overthrow it(691)
  5. this president's 1st name was assasinated in 1968(691)
  6. The first civil rights act(689)
  7. The man who allegedly assasinated John f. kennedy(rope bridge)
Down
  1. the last name of the man who led the civil rights movement(688)
  2. the first name of the man who succeeded kennedy as president(rope bridge)
  3. the first name of the man who led the civil rights movement(688)
  4. the year we landed men on moon (692)
  5. The first satellite in space that was sent by the russians(697)
  6. the last name of the man who succeeded president kennedy(rope bridge)

13 Clues: The first civil rights act(689) • the year we landed men on moon (692) • people who didn't like the first civil rights act(689) • this president's 1st name was assasinated in 1968(691) • the president who made the first civil rights bill(689) • this president's last name was assasinated in 1968(691) • The man who allegedly assasinated John f. kennedy(rope bridge) • ...

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
Down
  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 • ...

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 • ...

Library Bill of Rights 2021-09-16

Library Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
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  1. A person's right to use a library should ___ be denied or abridged because of origin, age, background or views
  2. Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment of ____ people of the community
  3. Libraries should ___ people's privacy
  4. Libraries should provide materials and information presenting all points of view on ___ and historical issues
Down
  1. Libraries should make spaces and meeting rooms available on an ____ basis
  2. Libraries should ____ with all persons and groups concerned with resisting abridgement of free expression and access
  3. All people, regardless of origin, age, background or views, possess a right to ___ and confidentiality in their library use
  4. Libraries should challenge ____

8 Clues: Libraries should challenge ____ • Libraries should ___ people's privacy • Libraries should make spaces and meeting rooms available on an ____ basis • Libraries should provide materials and information presenting all points of view on ___ and historical issues • ...

Bill of Rights Vocabulary 2024-03-06

Bill of Rights Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. complaints about unfair actions
  2. required
  3. formally request
  4. permission
Down
  1. lodged
  2. established as true
  3. limited beyond established boundaries
  4. danger

8 Clues: lodged • danger • required • permission • formally request • established as true • complaints about unfair actions • limited beyond established boundaries

Bill & Stephanie's Excellent Adventure 2017-09-16

Bill & Stephanie's Excellent Adventure crossword puzzle
Across
  1. things Bill likes to collect
  2. what Stephanie always calls Bill when talking about him
  3. Stephanie's favorite kind of TV show to watch
  4. the season in which the wedding occurred
  5. Stephanie's now maiden name
  6. first name of Bill's favorite author, which also happens to be the first name of his dad
  7. state Bill is from
  8. how old Bill and Stephanie were when they met
  9. Stephanie's favorite animal
  10. Bill and Stephanie's least favorite kind of cake
  11. Who Bill and Stephanie will strive to honor and keep at the center of their marriage
  12. where Bill and Stephanie met
  13. the year Bill & Stephanie were born: 19__
  14. Where the honeymoon will be
  15. city in which Bill and Stephanie live and bought a house together
  16. month in which Bill and Stephanie had their first date
  17. Bill and Stephanie each have this many siblings
  18. what Stephanie now has and can call Bill since they're married
  19. where Stephanie works
  20. the first concert Bill and Stephanie went to (at age 16) was __ Talk
  21. how many years Bill and Stephanie have been together
  22. Bill and Stephanie's favorite coffee store, which is very common in Minnesota
  23. store where Bill and Stephanie do most of their clothes shopping
Down
  1. artist that sings Gangster's Paradise, which is one of two songs Stephanie knows all the words to
  2. Bill's favorite band of all-time
  3. the first concert Bill and Stephanie went to together was ______ United
  4. state where Stephanie grew up
  5. what Bill likes to lift in the morning while Stephanie sleeps
  6. long-lasting, smudge-proof lip color that Stephanie sells
  7. Bill and Stephanie's least favorite season
  8. city where Bill proposed
  9. instrument Stephanie played in school
  10. Stephanie's favorite color
  11. permanent things Bill has a lot of
  12. game Bill and Stephanie like to play on their iPhones sometimes that involves catching things
  13. nationality of Bill and Stephanie's last name
  14. Stephanie's favorite makeup store (sometimes Bill will check out the cologne there if dragged inside)
  15. animal Stephanie hates that Bill has to kill if ever seen indoors
  16. the louder of the two instruments Bill plays

39 Clues: state Bill is from • where Stephanie works • city where Bill proposed • Stephanie's favorite color • Stephanie's now maiden name • Stephanie's favorite animal • Where the honeymoon will be • things Bill likes to collect • where Bill and Stephanie met • state where Stephanie grew up • Bill's favorite band of all-time • permanent things Bill has a lot of • ...

American History 2022-04-04

American History crossword puzzle
Across
  1. said all powers not given to government are reserved for states and the people
  2. changed
  3. Bill of Rights guaranteed this
  4. Antifederalist's main argument against Constitution
  5. Several refused to ratify Constitution if there was no Bill of Rights
  6. Built to make sure no branch becomes abusive with its power
Down
  1. worried about power given to government under the Constitution
  2. month in 1791 when first 10 admendments were ratified by 3/4 of states

8 Clues: changed • Bill of Rights guaranteed this • Antifederalist's main argument against Constitution • Built to make sure no branch becomes abusive with its power • worried about power given to government under the Constitution • Several refused to ratify Constitution if there was no Bill of Rights • month in 1791 when first 10 admendments were ratified by 3/4 of states • ...

David Orr's 80th Birthday 2024-09-20

David Orr's 80th Birthday crossword puzzle
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  1. David attended the signing of federal legislation: __ Voter Law
  2. Friend whom David spends time moping about the Chicago Bears
  3. Name of first granddaughter
  4. Florida town where you might find David half the year
  5. Former president that asked for David's political advice
  6. Number of days served as mayor
  7. Landmark bill that David helped pass as alderman: Landlord __ Bill of Rights
  8. Teaching job that brought David back to Chicago
  9. Town where David grew up
Down
  1. Name of park where David coached baseball and basketball
  2. Reason that David lost his first job; being too __
  3. Childhood dog name
  4. Cafe and political stepping stone in the 49th ward
  5. David's undergraduate college
  6. Carl__; First campaign David worked on in Ohio.
  7. First Campaign manager
  8. David's mothers name
  9. Nine-number game that David enjoys playing

18 Clues: Childhood dog name • David's mothers name • First Campaign manager • Town where David grew up • Name of first granddaughter • David's undergraduate college • Number of days served as mayor • Nine-number game that David enjoys playing • Carl__; First campaign David worked on in Ohio. • Teaching job that brought David back to Chicago • ...

1949-1999 Canada 2021-04-06

1949-1999 Canada crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Which seaway was opened in April 1959?
  2. The name of the world's first geostationary domestic satellite
  3. The new territory from 1999 was formerly a part of...?
  4. The party that was in control before the Liberals in Quebec was _
  5. Location of the fighting between a first nation and police in July 1990
  6. What adjective is used to describe the Quebec Revolution?
  7. Which territory was formed in 1999?
  8. The bill from August 1960 guaranteed civil rights and _ to all Canadians
Down
  1. The name of the act that ended British legislature over Canada
  2. Last name of the man that earned a nobel peace prize in November 1956
  3. The _ Accord was rejected in 1992 by National Referendum
  4. Name of the first nation that fought for their land in July 1990
  5. Leader of the Liberals in the 1960 Quebec Election
  6. What city did Terry Fox begin his run in?
  7. How many Anik Satellites were launched between 1972 and 1975
  8. In which month was the New Canadian Flag officially used?
  9. The Canadian bill of _ was passed August 10, 1960
  10. A free trade agreement came into effect with which country in January 1989?
  11. First name of the man who scored the summit-series's winning goal.
  12. Quebecois Provincial party that was in control before the liberals took over in 1960

20 Clues: Which territory was formed in 1999? • Which seaway was opened in April 1959? • What city did Terry Fox begin his run in? • The Canadian bill of _ was passed August 10, 1960 • Leader of the Liberals in the 1960 Quebec Election • The new territory from 1999 was formerly a part of...? • The _ Accord was rejected in 1992 by National Referendum • ...

Vocabulary Crossword 2023-05-19

Vocabulary Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. of the constitution
  2. Madison- The person who signed the constitution
  3. the judges decide if you violated the law
  4. and governer are in that branch.
  5. Government-Does not have complete control over the city
Down
  1. principle of government
  2. rights
  3. of Rights-The first 10 amendments
  4. of government
  5. up of the House and Senate
  6. of Powers-Separating the 3 branches into equal powers
  7. and Balances-The 3 branches that equal each other out

12 Clues: rights • of government • of the constitution • principle of government • up of the House and Senate • and governer are in that branch. • of Rights-The first 10 amendments • the judges decide if you violated the law • Madison- The person who signed the constitution • of Powers-Separating the 3 branches into equal powers • and Balances-The 3 branches that equal each other out • ...

Legal Studies Vocab 2023-08-31

Legal Studies Vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Discontinued the practice of traveling across state lines to hear cases
  2. something done illegaly
  3. changes within society
  4. control of society
  5. waterboarding is _ and _ punishment
  6. the state of whether something is illegal or not
  7. what the status quo is
Down
  1. a statute is void for vagueness and unenforceable
  2. Laws about crimes
  3. government actors must follow certain procedures
  4. the first thing ever written explaining the rights of all humans
  5. having retroactive effect or force
  6. actions that are illegal simply because laws forbid them
  7. exercise of law
  8. "wrong in latin"
  9. he right of persons to be free from unwarranted publicity
  10. Laws applying to citizens
  11. Declared an act of Congress unconstitutional
  12. the rules the government imposes on citizens
  13. theory of law

20 Clues: theory of law • exercise of law • "wrong in latin" • Laws about crimes • control of society • changes within society • what the status quo is • something done illegaly • Laws applying to citizens • having retroactive effect or force • waterboarding is _ and _ punishment • Declared an act of Congress unconstitutional • the rules the government imposes on citizens • ...

Final Exam Review 2021-05-27

Final Exam Review crossword puzzle
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  1. In early years of our country, the Republicans thought economy should be based on this
  2. Jefferson's ______________ hurt American workers
  3. The
  4. Manifest Destiny President
  5. Jackson wanted to destroy this
  6. These papers were to support the Constitution
  7. Last battle of Revolutionary War
  8. Number of Amendments in Bill of Rights
  9. to Leave the Union
  10. First battle of Civil War
  11. Native group forced on the Trail of Tears
  12. These tried to limit the rights of freedmen
Down
  1. President during Alien and Sedition Acts
  2. This state threatened to secede in 1830s
  3. Time period after Civil War
  4. This country had a huge debt after French/Indian War
  5. Author of Common Sense
  6. They started helping us after Saratoga
  7. These acts were passed after the Tea Party
  8. To make changes to improve society
  9. Amendment which allows us to own firearms
  10. First battle of Revolutionary War
  11. The President leads this branch of govt

23 Clues: The • to Leave the Union • Author of Common Sense • First battle of Civil War • Manifest Destiny President • Time period after Civil War • Jackson wanted to destroy this • Last battle of Revolutionary War • First battle of Revolutionary War • To make changes to improve society • They started helping us after Saratoga • Number of Amendments in Bill of Rights • ...

Canadian Politics in the 1920's 2020-12-13

Canadian Politics in the 1920's crossword puzzle
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  1. Caused due to Canadian workers wanting better working conditions
  2. Allowed Women to take the seat of Senate
  3. Person who went against Catholic Bishops
  4. Groups who join together
  5. Group of Farmers that wanted more money for them
  6. Group of Indians who fought for their rights
  7. What Quebecers and farmers were unhappy with
  8. When a party has most of the seats of Parliament
  9. Party that took many seats away from Conservatives
  10. The right to vote
Down
  1. Fought for Maritimes Rights
  2. Governor General who was a scapegoat
  3. One of the two biggest parties
  4. When a bill/law is rejected
  5. United Farmers of Alberta
  6. When a party has less than 50% of seats of Parliamnet
  7. If aboriginals did not follow this policy, they were sent to residential schools
  8. Got many seats taken away
  9. Ninth Prime Minister
  10. Famous for the "Persons Case"

20 Clues: The right to vote • Ninth Prime Minister • Groups who join together • United Farmers of Alberta • Got many seats taken away • Fought for Maritimes Rights • When a bill/law is rejected • Famous for the "Persons Case" • One of the two biggest parties • Governor General who was a scapegoat • Allowed Women to take the seat of Senate • Person who went against Catholic Bishops • ...

Facts and Terms 2026-01-06

Facts and Terms crossword puzzle
Across
  1. freedom of speech, religion, assembly, petition, and press
  2. press and speech are fundamental rights protected by the due process clause
  3. 14th amendment guaranteeing that people aren't deprived of life, liberty or property
  4. government actions that restrict material from being published or censorship
  5. congress can't establish a religion with any law
  6. nationalized the Bill of rights making it applicable to everyone
  7. portrayal or description of sexual matters
  8. deprive life, liberty, of property without due process of law
Down
  1. government cna't interfer with the practice of your religion
  2. false statements to damages someones reputation
  3. protections against the governments actions
  4. the first ten amendments garentee defendants rights

12 Clues: portrayal or description of sexual matters • protections against the governments actions • false statements to damages someones reputation • congress can't establish a religion with any law • the first ten amendments garentee defendants rights • freedom of speech, religion, assembly, petition, and press • government cna't interfer with the practice of your religion • ...

Constitution Crossword Puzzle 2022-03-23

Constitution Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Jurisdiction
  2. and Proper Clause
  3. Jurisdiction
  4. Federalist
Down
  1. of Rights
  2. Welfare
  3. System
  4. Powers
  5. College

9 Clues: System • Powers • Welfare • College • of Rights • Federalist • Jurisdiction • Jurisdiction • and Proper Clause

Mr. Corbin's Crossword Puzzle 2021-08-19

Mr. Corbin's Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. group of people who have the power to rule
  2. America has had how many presidents?
  3. city your teacher moved to after moving to USA
  4. held every two, four or six years
  5. does your teacher have any siblings
  6. age of your teachers stepdaughter
  7. how many branches of the military are there?
  8. where was your teacher born?
  9. branches of government in the US
Down
  1. length of time an elected leader serves
  2. you are born with these
  3. how many flags are represented in this classroom
  4. type of music your teacher listens to all day
  5. stripes on the American flag
  6. class you are currently sitting in
  7. how many desks are in this classroom?
  8. amendments in the Bill of Rights
  9. years your teacher has been married
  10. branch of government your teacher served in
  11. what building is this classroom located
  12. last name of this schools principal
  13. animal your teacher is allergic to

22 Clues: you are born with these • stripes on the American flag • where was your teacher born? • amendments in the Bill of Rights • branches of government in the US • held every two, four or six years • age of your teachers stepdaughter • class you are currently sitting in • animal your teacher is allergic to • years your teacher has been married • does your teacher have any siblings • ...

Government 2024-01-24

Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. to reject or dismiss
  2. interprets the laws
  3. each branch has certain controls
  4. makes the laws
  5. L.E.J.-1,2,3
  6. government protects against tyranny
  7. leader of the national government
  8. guarenteed by the Bill of Rights
Down
  1. "We the People"
  2. enforces the laws
  3. establishes rules for the government
  4. voting and elections
  5. leader of the local government
  6. to change
  7. agreement by the people
  8. leader of the state government
  9. shared power between national and state

17 Clues: to change • L.E.J.-1,2,3 • makes the laws • "We the People" • enforces the laws • interprets the laws • to reject or dismiss • voting and elections • agreement by the people • leader of the local government • leader of the state government • each branch has certain controls • guarenteed by the Bill of Rights • leader of the national government • government protects against tyranny • ...

U.S. Constitution Review (POLS-122) 2022-09-05

U.S. Constitution Review (POLS-122) crossword puzzle
Across
  1. promise by government officials to uphold, follow, and defend the Constitution
  2. type of democracy the Constitution set up
  3. This plan called for a bicameral legislature based on proportional representation
  4. The U.S. is one of the only countries where the head of the military is a _______, not a part of the military
  5. branch that interprets the laws
  6. the number of years a Senator serves in the Senate
  7. this clause is overly broad, and used in a lot of laws (a majority of the Civil Rights laws used this clause)
  8. correction or changes to the U.S. Constitution
  9. the number of years a Representative serves in the House
  10. the first 10 amendments to the Constitution supported by Anti-Federalists
  11. formal approval to amend the Constitution
  12. this compromise set up the current system of legislative powers with a chamber of proportional representation and a chamber of equal representation
  13. these are the ways the Constitution is amended through judicial review,executive interpretation, or legislative power (not through traditional ratification).
  14. President impeached, but not convicted by only one vote
  15. This chamber of Congress is in charge of writing tax legislation before both chambers agree to them
  16. Found in Article 6, this gives the Constitution and National laws/treaties the ability to trump state/local laws
  17. The Bill of Rights can also be called the bill of ____ because it restricts the ability of the government to infringe on civil liberties
  18. legislature type the U.S. has with two chambers
Down
  1. branch that creates the laws
  2. President's closest advisors and heads of executive departments from Dept. of Treasury to State Dept.
  3. Clause that gives Congress the flexibility to stretch its powers as necessary to create new laws as society evolves
  4. the Senate must confirm the President's political appointments by this amount
  5. where the 2nd Constitutional Convention was held
  6. charge government official with high crimes or misdemeanors
  7. serves as leader of the Senate if the VP is unable to serve
  8. chamber in Congress that has equal representation no matter the size of the state
  9. Supreme law of the land
  10. the only US President to resign from office
  11. article that ensures a republican form of government to citizens
  12. Person in line of succession after the Vice President
  13. branch that enforces the laws

31 Clues: Supreme law of the land • branch that creates the laws • branch that enforces the laws • branch that interprets the laws • type of democracy the Constitution set up • formal approval to amend the Constitution • the only US President to resign from office • correction or changes to the U.S. Constitution • legislature type the U.S. has with two chambers • ...

Unit 1 & Unit 2 Review 2026-02-11

Unit 1 & Unit 2 Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Established judicial review.
  2. Each branch has powers to limit the others.
  3. Rights inherent to all people (life, liberty, property) that government cannot take away.
  4. The principle that government authority comes from the people.
  5. The first U.S. government framework; created a weak national government.
  6. The framework of the current U.S. government.
  7. Gives Congress power to regulate economic issues within states
  8. 1776 document declaring independence from Britain and asserting natural rights.
  9. Madison’s essay arguing that a large republic controls factions.
  10. Opponents of the USC who feared a strong national government would repress the rights of individuals
  11. Limited Congress’s use of the Commerce Clause.
  12. Directive from the president that has the force of law.
  13. Promoted popular sovereignty and the general will of the people.
Down
  1. Relationship among bureaucracy, congressional committees, and interest groups.
  2. Establishes that federal law overrides conflicting state law.
  3. Advocated for separation of powers among branches of government.
  4. A word meaning two-house legislature (House and Senate)
  5. Tried to overthrow the new American government
  6. Essays/opinions supporting ratification of the Constitution.
  7. President’s role as head of the military.
  8. An agreement in which people give up some freedoms to a government in exchange for protection of rights.
  9. Power to declare laws or actions unconstitutional
  10. Following previous court decisions.
  11. 1786 uprising that exposed weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
  12. Formal change or addition to the Constitution.
  13. Madison’s essay explaining checks and balances.
  14. Believed in natural rights and the right to overthrow a government that violates those rights.
  15. Division of power between national, state & local governments.
  16. Upper chamber; 2 per state; 6-year terms.
  17. President’s rejection of a bill.
  18. Division of government responsibilities into legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

31 Clues: Established judicial review. • President’s rejection of a bill. • Following previous court decisions. • President’s role as head of the military. • Upper chamber; 2 per state; 6-year terms. • Each branch has powers to limit the others. • The framework of the current U.S. government. • Tried to overthrow the new American government • ...

Unit 9-Civil Liberties 2023-11-30

Unit 9-Civil Liberties crossword puzzle
Across
  1. they were against the Bill of Rights
  2. to house like they did soldiers
  3. to gather as a group
  4. being tried for the same crime twice
  5. an army of civilians
  6. a 12 person group that tries somebody for a crime
Down
  1. a document to make an arrest or search
  2. rights the police must read to you when arrested
  3. a written request signed by a group
  4. money paid to get out of jail
  5. news outlets such as newspapers and television
  6. to make a change to
  7. a court case in front of a judge and/or jury
  8. to take

14 Clues: to take • to make a change to • to gather as a group • an army of civilians • money paid to get out of jail • to house like they did soldiers • a written request signed by a group • they were against the Bill of Rights • being tried for the same crime twice • a document to make an arrest or search • a court case in front of a judge and/or jury • ...

BILL OF RIGHTS Ms. Destin and Ms. Inman 2021-02-26

BILL OF RIGHTS Ms. Destin and Ms. Inman crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Founding
  2. fair right to have a trail
  3. ______ right to remain
  4. an allegation
  5. get people together
  6. another word for lawyer when charged with crime.
Down
  1. Money needed to get out of jail
  2. first amendment.
  3. constitution starts with
  4. another word for law
  5. permission to do something
  6. another word for reporter
  7. opposite to slavery
  8. legislative and representative of states
  9. _______ of rights

15 Clues: Founding • an allegation • first amendment. • _______ of rights • opposite to slavery • get people together • another word for law • ______ right to remain • constitution starts with • another word for reporter • fair right to have a trail • permission to do something • Money needed to get out of jail • legislative and representative of states • ...

US History Reconstruction (Numbers and signs included) 2017-09-28

US History Reconstruction (Numbers and signs included) crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Bureau to help southerners disturbed by Civil War
  2. poor white southerners
  3. slaves are free
  4. Laws given for the rights of African American people
  5. restored rights to white southerners who took an oath
  6. granted citizenship to all persons in the U.S
  7. land rented to grow own crops
  8. cannot be denied voting because of race
Down
  1. laws to restrict African Americans of their freedom
  2. divided south into 5 military territories
  3. freedman who worked for owner's in return for land
  4. secret society formed in 1866
  5. this percentage of the voting population voted to return to union
  6. ignored bill
  7. charging the president

15 Clues: ignored bill • slaves are free • poor white southerners • charging the president • secret society formed in 1866 • land rented to grow own crops • cannot be denied voting because of race • divided south into 5 military territories • granted citizenship to all persons in the U.S • Bureau to help southerners disturbed by Civil War • ...

US History Reconstruction (Numbers and signs included) 2017-09-28

US History Reconstruction (Numbers and signs included) crossword puzzle
Across
  1. ignored bill
  2. freedman who worked for owner's in return for land
  3. laws to restrict African Americans of their freedom
  4. granted citizenship to all persons in the U.S
  5. poor white southerners
  6. Laws given for the rights of African American people
  7. slaves are free
  8. restored rights to white southerners who took an oath
  9. this percentage of the voting population voted to return to union
Down
  1. charging the president
  2. land rented to grow own crops
  3. divided south into 5 military territories
  4. cannot be denied voting because of race
  5. Bureau to help southerners disturbed by Civil War
  6. secret society formed in 1866

15 Clues: ignored bill • slaves are free • charging the president • poor white southerners • land rented to grow own crops • secret society formed in 1866 • cannot be denied voting because of race • divided south into 5 military territories • granted citizenship to all persons in the U.S • Bureau to help southerners disturbed by Civil War • ...

the 7 bill of rights 2022-02-17

the 7 bill of rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. rig
  2. Popul
  3. Gover
  4. Sover
  5. Fed
  6. Chec
  7. Limi
Down
  1. Separa
  2. Bala
  3. Pow
  4. Republic

11 Clues: rig • Pow • Fed • Bala • Chec • Limi • Popul • Gover • Sover • Separa • Republic

Vocab and Bill of Rights 2021-12-06

Vocab and Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Why I can have powers not listed in the constitution.
  2. Why I can feel safe in my house.
  3. Why I should be allowed to have a tank.
  4. Why I can't be sent to prison without a jury.
  5. Why I still have rights not in the constitution.
Down
  1. Why I can't await trial for 10 years.
  2. Why I don't have to feed the armed forces.
  3. Why I can't be tortured by the government.
  4. Why I don't have to bring you to trial over $10.
  5. Delegates that made constitution.
  6. Why I can say bad things about the president.

11 Clues: Why I can feel safe in my house. • Delegates that made constitution. • Why I can't await trial for 10 years. • Why I should be allowed to have a tank. • Why I don't have to feed the armed forces. • Why I can't be tortured by the government. • Why I can say bad things about the president. • Why I can't be sent to prison without a jury. • ...

Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle 2023-11-30

Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. What amendment says you have the right to hear all accusations against you
  2. What amendment allows you to refuse to house soldiers in your home?
  3. What amendment gives you the right to bear arms?
  4. What amendment gives you the right to have a jury at your trial?
  5. What amendment states that the powers not given to the government in the constitution belong to the people?
  6. What amendment gives you the right to free speech?
  7. What amendment states that the government cannot take away rights of the people that aren't listed in the constitution?
Down
  1. What are the first ten amendments to the constitution called?
  2. What amendment outlaws cruel and unusual punishments?
  3. What amendment says you cannot be tried twice for the same crime?
  4. What amendment gives you the right to religion?
  5. What amendment gives you the right to petition the government?
  6. What amendment prevents you from being unreasonably searched by the government?

13 Clues: What amendment gives you the right to religion? • What amendment gives you the right to bear arms? • What amendment gives you the right to free speech? • What amendment outlaws cruel and unusual punishments? • What are the first ten amendments to the constitution called? • What amendment gives you the right to petition the government? • ...

Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle 2025-05-02

Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. You have the right to ______ arms.
  2. The fourth amendment protects you from ________ searches and seizures.
  3. Which amendment states "the enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people"?
  4. Amendment 6 gives you the right to a ______ and public trial.
  5. The eighth amendment protects you from _______ bail and fines.
  6. How many amendments make up the Bill of Rights
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  1. Which amendment states that you cannot be tried twice for the same exact crime in the same jurisdiction?
  2. Cops need a warrant based off of _______ ______ in order to search your home.
  3. The seventh amendment gives the right to a trial where the amount in controversy exceeds _______ ______.
  4. Powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved to the ______ and the people.
  5. How many freedoms make up the First Amendment?

11 Clues: You have the right to ______ arms. • How many freedoms make up the First Amendment? • How many amendments make up the Bill of Rights • Amendment 6 gives you the right to a ______ and public trial. • The eighth amendment protects you from _______ bail and fines. • The fourth amendment protects you from ________ searches and seizures. • ...

Not Throwing Away My Shot! 2025-03-02

Not Throwing Away My Shot! crossword puzzle
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  1. These mountains were part of westword travel
  2. The word for large groups of people moving to new areas
  3. Freedom of ____ means you can go to any church you want
  4. This tool let farmers grow more wheat with fewer workers
  5. Last name of the "Father of the Constitution"
  6. These people had no choice about where they moved and were often seperated from their families
  7. Along with moving west, other Virginians moved to the Deep ___
  8. The Bill of ____ focuses on protecting peoples rights
  9. Last name of the "Father of Our Country"
  10. The document that outlined how the government would work
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  1. This tool made it easier to farm cotton
  2. What Virginias economy is dependent on
  3. Last name of the person who wrote the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
  4. The ____Gap was how many Virginians traveled West
  5. Freedom of the _____ means you can print/publish anything you want
  6. This type of farming was hard on the soil
  7. Last name of the person who wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights

17 Clues: What Virginias economy is dependent on • This tool made it easier to farm cotton • Last name of the "Father of Our Country" • This type of farming was hard on the soil • These mountains were part of westword travel • Last name of the "Father of the Constitution" • The ____Gap was how many Virginians traveled West • The Bill of ____ focuses on protecting peoples rights • ...

Unit vocab pt.1 2024-10-24

Unit vocab pt.1 crossword puzzle
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  1. 1st progressive president
  2. Prevents mislabeling and forced inspections by FDA
  3. deadliest industrial disasters and required improved factory safety
  4. Movement by middle class to tackle America's problems
  5. Voters could remove elected officials if they didn’t like them
  6. women right to vote, fought is 1848
  7. preservation, protection, & restoration of Natural environment
  8. Christian women wanted Alcohol banned
  9. Muckraker that revealed meat packing industry
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  1. Women’s right to vote
  2. People can directly vote for senators instead of senators appointed by state
  3. police photographer that documented for public to act
  4. exposed evils & corruption
  5. Christina helping poor through community center and churches
  6. Banned the sell of alcohol
  7. gives more rights to middle & lower class
  8. Lines improved working hours and created more jobs
  9. Lawmakers allow people to vote whether a bill would become a law.
  10. People proposed a bill rather them lawmakers
  11. Book that describes unsanitary and bad food being sold

20 Clues: Women’s right to vote • 1st progressive president • exposed evils & corruption • Banned the sell of alcohol • women right to vote, fought is 1848 • Christian women wanted Alcohol banned • gives more rights to middle & lower class • People proposed a bill rather them lawmakers • Muckraker that revealed meat packing industry • Prevents mislabeling and forced inspections by FDA • ...

U.S. Government Crossword 2025-05-07

U.S. Government Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Who was the first U.S. president?
  2. Which branch makes laws?
  3. Who was the only president to serve more than two terms?
  4. Who acts as the president's right hand man?
  5. Which president helped free the slaves?
  6. What is a proposed law called?
  7. How many years is one presidential term?
  8. What amendment gave women the right to vote?
  9. Which branch enforces laws?
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  1. Who was elected president in 2024?
  2. The president works in the ________
  3. Who was president from 2020 to 2024?
  4. How many branches of government are there?
  5. Which branch interprets laws?
  6. What month is the president elected?
  7. Where does the president live?
  8. What amendment got rid of slavery?
  9. What are the rights written in the constitution called?
  10. What is a bill called once it is ratified?
  11. Group chosen by the president/heads of respective departments

20 Clues: Which branch makes laws? • Which branch enforces laws? • Which branch interprets laws? • Where does the president live? • What is a proposed law called? • Who was the first U.S. president? • Who was elected president in 2024? • What amendment got rid of slavery? • The president works in the ________ • Who was president from 2020 to 2024? • What month is the president elected? • ...

Liberty 2026-02-25

Liberty crossword puzzle
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  1. – Freedom from control or oppression
  2. – A change or addition to the Constitution
  3. – Government run by the people
  4. – A fight to gain freedom from a government
  5. – The status of being a legal member of a country
  6. – The supreme law of the United States
  7. – Fair treatment under the law
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  1. – A person who loves and supports their country
  2. of Rights – The first ten amendments
  3. – A government where citizens elect leaders
  4. – The document that announced American independence
  5. – The power to act, speak, or think without restraint
  6. – Being treated the same under the law
  7. – Self-government; not ruled by another country
  8. – Freedoms protected by law

15 Clues: – Freedoms protected by law • – Government run by the people • – Fair treatment under the law • of Rights – The first ten amendments • – Freedom from control or oppression • – Being treated the same under the law • – The supreme law of the United States • – A change or addition to the Constitution • – A government where citizens elect leaders • ...

Life in the Middle Colonies 2020-11-23

Life in the Middle Colonies crossword puzzle
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  1. corpus: right not to be held in prison without 1st being charged with a specific crime
  2. belief that one race is superior to another
  3. publishing false statements that could damage one's reputation
  4. a person who learns a trade/craft from a master
  5. to keep
  6. right: belief that a rulers authority comes directly from God
  7. of powers: principle by which the powers of government are divided among separate branches
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  1. code: a group of laws that controlled every aspect of enslaved African Americans lives and denied them basic rights
  2. rights: rights that belong to everyone from birth including life, liberty, and property
  3. impose a tax
  4. part of the government that makes laws
  5. servant: a person who signs a contract to work for a set number of years in exchange for a passage to the colonies
  6. trade: three-way trade route between the colonies, the island of the Caribbean, and Africa
  7. of rights: written list of freedoms that a government promises to protect
  8. of press: right of newspapers and other media to publish articles believed to be accurate
  9. upper class of colonial society

16 Clues: to keep • impose a tax • upper class of colonial society • part of the government that makes laws • belief that one race is superior to another • a person who learns a trade/craft from a master • right: belief that a rulers authority comes directly from God • publishing false statements that could damage one's reputation • ...

APUSH Important Court Cases and Documents 2023-04-28

APUSH Important Court Cases and Documents crossword puzzle
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  1. implemented a set of rights given to interrogated individuals during the process of conviction
  2. list of essays written by Hamilton, Jay, and Madison; proposed the idea of a republic
  3. established a weak central govt. in order to preserve states' rights. ultimately failed.
  4. decided that internment was constitutional under "defending national security"
  5. govt could exercise necessary power over states (started with taxes)
  6. proceeded WWI. caused the creation of the League of Nations.
  7. insured autonomy of the Cherokee nation
  8. stated that the reason for the Civil War was slavery. caused the withdrawal of European alliances from the Southern Confederacy.
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  1. encouraged isolationism and warned of a two-party system and sectionalism
  2. legally freed African-Americans from slavery. although, freedom would not fully be granted until Juneteenth.
  3. popular book which advocated for American independence
  4. called for a partial recount of ballots in the 2000 election which violated the Equal Protection Clause
  5. called for desegregation of public schools
  6. established rules of the federal govt.; later implemented Bill of Rights and has 27 Amendments
  7. list of grievances towards colonial Britain
  8. protected individual rights to having an abortion
  9. established judicial review
  10. decided that African-Americans were property and not people
  11. led to Espionage & Sedition Act; mitigated anti-govt speech during wartime

19 Clues: established judicial review • insured autonomy of the Cherokee nation • called for desegregation of public schools • list of grievances towards colonial Britain • protected individual rights to having an abortion • popular book which advocated for American independence • decided that African-Americans were property and not people • ...

Bill of Rights (Wendy, Destiny, and Arlene) 2022-09-29

Bill of Rights (Wendy, Destiny, and Arlene) crossword puzzle
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  1. individuals can refuse to make incriminating statments, refuse to answer any questions, and/or refuse to testify at trial
  2. the right to a jury trial with civil cases
  3. the rights that aren't in the constitution or owned by the government
  4. the right for an individual to bear arms and militias can be/are formed
  5. illegal confiscation
  6. accomidations or lodgins of troops
  7. soldiers aren't allowed to quarter in any home without consent of the home owners
  8. individuals have the right to a fast trial, lawyers, and jury
  9. restriction or limit of something
  10. case between state/people vs. the defendant
  11. this allows individuals to have protection from unwanted searches and seizures by the police
  12. protects criminals from receiving unusual or harsh punishment
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  1. replacement of someone or something that was in previous authority or use
  2. right to 5 basic freedoms(press, speech, petition, religion and its exercise)
  3. written rules if a political or social organization
  4. can't be charged with crime twice from 5th amendment
  5. plead the 5th
  6. accomidations or lodgins of troops
  7. federal power supersedes state power
  8. legal dispute between two or more parties
  9. weapons and ammunition

21 Clues: plead the 5th • illegal confiscation • weapons and ammunition • restriction or limit of something • accomidations or lodgins of troops • accomidations or lodgins of troops • federal power supersedes state power • legal dispute between two or more parties • the right to a jury trial with civil cases • case between state/people vs. the defendant • ...

Bill of Rights and Amendments 11-27 2024-02-20

Bill of Rights and Amendments 11-27 crossword puzzle
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  1. The Fourteenth Amendment gives all citizens equal protection and due_____
  2. The Twenty-sixth Amendment allows ______year-olds to vote
  3. The freedom of religion, speech and assembly are protected by the _____ Amendment
  4. The _________ vote is counting the number of people voting in an election
  5. The Eighteenth Amendment prohibited the sale of ______
  6. The tenth Amendment states that powers not directly delegated to the federal government are held by the ______
  7. The Twenty-first Amendment _________ the Eighteenth Amendment.
  8. The Eleventh Amendment says that citizens who live in a different state can't _____another state
  9. The _________ Amendment provides us with a speedy and public trial
  10. The Fourth Amendment protects us from unreasonable _____ and seizures
  11. The Twenty-fourth Amendment protects us from having to pay a poll ____to vote
  12. The fifteenth Amendment states that persons can not be denied the right to vote due to their _____
  13. The Twenty-third Amendment gave ________ D.C. three electors in the Electoral College.
  14. The Twelfth Amendment sets up two separate votes for President and ____ President
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  1. The Twenty-fifth Amendment determines the _____of the President should a vacancy occur during his term
  2. The ______ Amendment states that we have other rights not enumerated in the Constitution
  3. The ________ Amendment protects us from self-incrimination
  4. The Eighth Amendment protects us from cruel and ______ punishments
  5. The Sixteenth Amendment allows Congress to collect _____ tax
  6. The Twenty-second Amendment limits the President to two 4-year _____
  7. The ____ of Rights are the first 10 amendments of the Constitution
  8. The Thirteenth Amendment abolished ____
  9. The Twentieth Amendment states that the new President will take office on ______ 20th
  10. Voting rights.
  11. The Seventeenth Amendment determines that U.S. ______ are to be elected by popular vote
  12. The right to bear arms is protected by the ______ Amendment
  13. The _______ Amendment protects us from the quartering of soldiers during peace time
  14. The Seventh Amendment provides us with the right to a jury trial in ________ cases
  15. The twenty-seventh Amendment says ______ cannot have a pay raise until after the next election.
  16. ________suffrage was addressed by the Nineteenth Amendment

30 Clues: Voting rights. • The Thirteenth Amendment abolished ____ • The Eighteenth Amendment prohibited the sale of ______ • The Twenty-sixth Amendment allows ______year-olds to vote • The ________ Amendment protects us from self-incrimination • ________suffrage was addressed by the Nineteenth Amendment • The right to bear arms is protected by the ______ Amendment • ...

What does the Bill of Rights Guarantee? 2023-08-22

What does the Bill of Rights Guarantee? crossword puzzle
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  1. reason to suspect someone of a crime
  2. money people accused of crimes can pay so they don't have to await trial in jail
  3. property
  4. a group of citizens who have weapons
  5. to be taken to mean
  6. institution
  7. country
  8. laws governing civil (not criminal) cases, in which one person or group is suing another
  9. a statement accusing someone of a crime
  10. of it
  11. fair treatment in the legal system
  12. to limit
  13. a group of 12-23 people who can try a case outside of the court system
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  1. a formal accusation in a criminal case
  2. to give testimony in court that could count against yourself
  3. a crime for which one could be sentenced to death
  4. a lawyer
  5. a problem people want to fix
  6. to correct mistakes
  7. body part
  8. count against
  9. to determine
  10. listing
  11. having property taken by authorities
  12. to order citizens to give soldiers lodging and food
  13. danger

26 Clues: of it • danger • country • listing • property • a lawyer • to limit • body part • institution • to determine • count against • to correct mistakes • to be taken to mean • a problem people want to fix • fair treatment in the legal system • reason to suspect someone of a crime • a group of citizens who have weapons • having property taken by authorities • a formal accusation in a criminal case • ...

Bill of Rights - The First 10 Amendments 2022-11-16

Bill of Rights - The First 10 Amendments crossword puzzle
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  1. the right to practice any religion of your choice.
  2. The right to a fair and speedy trial.
  3. A person judged not guilty cannot be put on trial again for the same crime.
  4. any power not delegated to the federal government is reserved to the states.
  5. the right to the steps in a criminal proceeding.
  6. freedom of speech, religion, press, petition, and assembly.
  7. Rights that must be read when questioned and taken into custody.
  8. Juries must be fair and ...
  9. The accused has a the right to a ___ under the 6th Amendment.
  10. Prohibits the government from establishing an official religion.
  11. determines if there is enough evidence to convict someone and put on trial.
  12. No quartering of soldiers.
  13. officers must have in order to obtain a search warrant from a judge.
  14. the rights of the accused.
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  1. right to take away private property for public use.
  2. banning printed materials or films merely because they contain alarming or offensive ideas
  3. Under the 5th Amendment, the accused may choose to not testify against themselves. This is also know as protection form ...
  4. the right to keep and bear arms and to have a well regulated militia.
  5. The process of one party suing another party.
  6. The first 10 Amendments of the Constitution.
  7. a person judged not guilty cannot be put on trial again for the same crime.
  8. harming a person's reputation by printing lies about him or her
  9. sum of money used as a security deposit to allow an accused person to remain free until the trial.
  10. The right to a jury in a civil suit over the amount of $20.
  11. No cruel and unusual punishment.
  12. allows police to search a suspect's home or business
  13. The people have more rights than what is just listed in the Bill of Rights
  14. Lies that are spoken to hurt or harm someone.

28 Clues: No quartering of soldiers. • the rights of the accused. • Juries must be fair and ... • No cruel and unusual punishment. • The right to a fair and speedy trial. • The first 10 Amendments of the Constitution. • The process of one party suing another party. • Lies that are spoken to hurt or harm someone. • the right to the steps in a criminal proceeding. • ...

Canadian Politics in the 1920's 2020-12-13

Canadian Politics in the 1920's crossword puzzle
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  1. Ninth Prime Minister
  2. The right to vote
  3. When a party has less than 50% of seats of Parliamnet
  4. Group of Farmers that wanted more money for them
  5. If aboriginals did not follow this policy, they were sent to residential schools
  6. Allowed Women to take the seat of Senate
  7. Fought for Maritimes Rights
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  1. Caused due to Canadian workers wanting better working conditions
  2. What Quebecers and farmers were unhappy with
  3. When a bill/law is rejected
  4. Group of Indians who fought for their rights
  5. Groups who join together
  6. United Farmers of Alberta
  7. Got many seats taken away
  8. One of the two biggest parties
  9. When a party has most of the seats of Parliament
  10. Person who went against Catholic Bishops
  11. Party that took many seats away from Conservatives
  12. Governor General who was a scapegoat
  13. Famous for the "Persons Case"

20 Clues: The right to vote • Ninth Prime Minister • Groups who join together • United Farmers of Alberta • Got many seats taken away • When a bill/law is rejected • Fought for Maritimes Rights • Famous for the "Persons Case" • One of the two biggest parties • Governor General who was a scapegoat • Person who went against Catholic Bishops • Allowed Women to take the seat of Senate • ...

Unified vocabulary 2023-12-01

Unified vocabulary crossword puzzle
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  1. signed or agreed upon
  2. changes to the constitution
  3. Democracy we vote for who represents us
  4. compromise every 3/5 slaves count as a vote.
  5. of rights. protects the personal rights of people
  6. each one gets one vote in this part
  7. compromise both group passed laws
  8. of Confederation- First constitution; super weak.
  9. of powers separation of the three branches
  10. branch judges laws
  11. branch enforces laws
  12. Jersey plan all states get one vote
  13. wanted a strong central government
  14. a rule set
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  1. wanted a weak central government
  2. convention Delegates from each each state met together in Philadelphia
  3. ruler with total power
  4. of Representatives each gets votes of population in this part
  5. branch makes laws
  6. Power to govern themselves
  7. plan votes depending of population
  8. Loose friendship of states
  9. and balances makes sure all the branches are equal in power

23 Clues: a rule set • branch makes laws • signed or agreed upon • branch judges laws • ruler with total power • branch enforces laws • Power to govern themselves • Loose friendship of states • changes to the constitution • wanted a weak central government • compromise both group passed laws • wanted a strong central government • each one gets one vote in this part • ...

government 2023-02-03

government crossword puzzle
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  1. when a legislative has to branches
  2. gives the right to no cruel and unjust punishment to people in jail
  3. states that the federal government only has the power stated in the constitution
  4. amendment that protects property and protects against unwanted searches by cops without a warrant
  5. gives the rights to bear arms
  6. gives people the right to a speedy trial
  7. the right to reject a law that was made
  8. the first 10 amendments
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  1. a federal principle or system of government
  2. provided a dual system of congressional representation.
  3. branch that decides if a law is constitutional
  4. branch that makes the laws
  5. makes sure one branch doesn't get to much power
  6. gives you the right to not incriminate yourself
  7. gives the right to a trial by jury
  8. branch that enforces the laws
  9. says that not all rights of the people are stated in the bill of rights
  10. gives people freedom of speech, religion, and press
  11. someone who supports a federal government
  12. people who don't support the federal government

20 Clues: the first 10 amendments • branch that makes the laws • branch that enforces the laws • gives the rights to bear arms • when a legislative has to branches • gives the right to a trial by jury • the right to reject a law that was made • gives people the right to a speedy trial • someone who supports a federal government • a federal principle or system of government • ...

AP US Government 2026-05-11

AP US Government crossword puzzle
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  1. Powers specifically granted to the federal government
  2. Powers kept by the states via the Tenth Amendment
  3. Powers specifically listed in the Constitution
  4. Theory that policy comes from group competition
  5. System allowing branches to limit one another
  6. Presidential power to reject a bill
  7. Powers not explicitly named but necessary for Congress
  8. Redrawing districts to favor one party
  9. Applying the Bill of Rights to states
  10. Dividing powers among branches
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  1. Mechanism connecting people to government
  2. A system where power is divided between national and state governments
  3. Supreme power of the people over government
  4. Relating to the court system, especially review
  5. Court decision used as a basis for future cases
  6. Major shift in party loyalty
  7. A two-house legislature structure
  8. Large organization managing government action
  9. Formal approval of the Constitution or amendments
  10. Action designed to prolong debate

20 Clues: Major shift in party loyalty • Dividing powers among branches • A two-house legislature structure • Action designed to prolong debate • Presidential power to reject a bill • Applying the Bill of Rights to states • Redrawing districts to favor one party • Mechanism connecting people to government • Supreme power of the people over government • ...

MPolat_Revolutionarycrossword 2022-02-03

MPolat_Revolutionarycrossword crossword puzzle
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  1. fought with parliament about divine right
  2. representatives came together and wrote the Declaration of Right and Grievances
  3. protected citizens from government
  4. captured and executed King Charles
  5. British troops planned on taking ammunition and weapons from a concord in Massachusetts
  6. not actually a huge event but 5 people died
  7. money that Britain had to pay after an event
  8. a republican government was born(for a short period of time)
  9. taxes on paper products like stamps, newspapers, and playing cards.
  10. a family took after this death
  11. life, liberty and property
  12. defended religious freedom and freedom of speech
  13. war over British expansion
  14. religious conflicts started it
  15. caused by British military controlling colonies too much
  16. when King Charles II restored the government
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  1. signed bill of rights, and were new monarchs
  2. war raged from religious disagreements
  3. response to the Boston tea party, closed Boston harbor, added more military around Massachusetts,etc.
  4. created a bill of rights that protected citizens from government
  5. peace talks in Paris, an agreement occured
  6. independence document
  7. signed paper not allowing colonists to settle west of the Appalachian Mountains
  8. continental army was created, appointed to draft the Declaration of Independence
  9. was an absolute monarch
  10. appointed catholics to office when it was against the law
  11. act on a drink that a lot of people drink, iced or hot

27 Clues: independence document • was an absolute monarch • life, liberty and property • war over British expansion • a family took after this death • religious conflicts started it • protected citizens from government • captured and executed King Charles • war raged from religious disagreements • fought with parliament about divine right • peace talks in Paris, an agreement occured • ...

Early Political Philosophers 2025-09-10

Early Political Philosophers crossword puzzle
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  1. _________ Rights are known as life, liberty, and property
  2. Thomas Hobbes wrote this book.
  3. This philosopher believed that power should be shared between 3 branches
  4. This man believed in Natural Rights
  5. This philosopher's ideas influenced the enlightenment.
  6. Montesquieu believed that men were ________________, so they avoided violence and war.
  7. Colonists believed in a ____________ government
  8. We get this idea for our government from Montesquieu
  9. ___________ of Right dissolved parliament and severely limited the kings power
  10. Rousseau believed that this was how government should be set up
  11. John Locke believed that people are _________, independent, and equal.
  12. Thomas Hobbes believed that a ____________ was the best form of government
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  1. This document is known as the Great Charter
  2. The Petition of Right challenged this theory
  3. Magna Carta provided protection for ________, liberty, and property
  4. This philosopher believed that people were naturally greedy, cruel, and selfish.
  5. _________ Bill of Rights put limitations on power
  6. Thomas Jefferson was influenced by the philosophers when writing the __________________ of Independence.
  7. In a Representative government, people _______ their representatives
  8. John Locke believed that power should be shared with the government and the _____________

20 Clues: Thomas Hobbes wrote this book. • This man believed in Natural Rights • This document is known as the Great Charter • The Petition of Right challenged this theory • Colonists believed in a ____________ government • _________ Bill of Rights put limitations on power • We get this idea for our government from Montesquieu • ...

Celebrate Freedom Constitution Crossword Puzzle 2023-05-05

Celebrate Freedom Constitution Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. Changes to the Constitution
  2. First 10 amendments
  3. Used to gather support for the ratification of the Constitution
  4. Failed form of Government
  5. People who wanted the Constitution to be ratified
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  1. Primary Author of the Constitution
  2. Bicameral Legislature
  3. Beginning of the Constitution with 6 goals
  4. People who wanted the Bill of Rights added to guarantee rights
  5. Constitutional Convention was held here

10 Clues: First 10 amendments • Bicameral Legislature • Failed form of Government • Changes to the Constitution • Primary Author of the Constitution • Constitutional Convention was held here • Beginning of the Constitution with 6 goals • People who wanted the Constitution to be ratified • People who wanted the Bill of Rights added to guarantee rights • ...

Celebrate Freedom Constitution Crossword Puzzle 2023-05-05

Celebrate Freedom Constitution Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. Changes to the Constitution
  2. First 10 amendments
  3. Used to gather support for the ratification of the Constitution
  4. Failed form of Government
  5. People who wanted the Constitution to be ratified
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  1. Primary Author of the Constitution
  2. Bicameral Legislature
  3. Beginning of the Constitution with 6 goals
  4. People who wanted the Bill of Rights added to guarantee rights
  5. Constitutional Convention was held here

10 Clues: First 10 amendments • Bicameral Legislature • Failed form of Government • Changes to the Constitution • Primary Author of the Constitution • Constitutional Convention was held here • Beginning of the Constitution with 6 goals • People who wanted the Constitution to be ratified • People who wanted the Bill of Rights added to guarantee rights • ...

The Constitution 2015-04-24

The Constitution crossword puzzle
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  1. The type of jurisdiction that means the Supreme Court hears a case after a lower court has already heard it
  2. The branch of the government that interprets laws
  3. The branch of the government that makes laws
  4. Checks and _____ keep one branch from dominating the other two
  5. The president of the Senate
  6. The document created to describe the ways in which our government works
  7. The count of the population every 10 years to determine the number of representatives a state gets
  8. The person in charge of the military
  9. When the president declines a bill
  10. The president's group of advisers
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  1. The section of the legislative branch that can hold a trial for a government official
  2. The powers given to Congress that are not specific
  3. The rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness (2 words)
  4. What a bill becomes if it is approved by the President
  5. The branch of the government that enforces laws
  6. The powers that are specified for Congress in Article 1
  7. The process of firing a high government official like the President
  8. The section of the legislative branch that can start laws that make people pay taxes
  9. The committee that holds hearings on a bill and talks to experts
  10. The highest level of government

20 Clues: The president of the Senate • The highest level of government • The president's group of advisers • When the president declines a bill • The person in charge of the military • The branch of the government that makes laws • The branch of the government that enforces laws • The branch of the government that interprets laws • ...

Congress 2025-01-17

Congress crossword puzzle
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  1. Practice where a Senator temporarily blocks the consideration of a bill or nomination
  2. The act of changing the boundaries of an electoral district to favor one party over another
  3. When one party controls the executive branch while another controls one or both houses in Congress
  4. The process of redrawing electoral districts in the United States
  5. An alliance of political groups pursuing a common goal
  6. The committee responsible for scheduling and managing the flow of legislation on the floor
  7. Drawing districts of unequal sizes and populations
  8. A tactic used by senators to block a bill by continuing to hold the floor and speak until the bill is dead
  9. The allocation of the number of representatives each state has in the House of Representatives
  10. Legislation that uses federal funding to finance localized projects typically bringing money into representative's districts
  11. A procedural rule that prohibits any amendments to bills
  12. Group of people who reside within a specific electoral district
  13. A district in which a racial minority group comprise a majority of the districts total population
  14. A member of Congress who always follows their constituents voting preferences
  15. Population in congressional districts must be approximately equal
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  1. Vote trading (one members votes for another's bill in exchange for future support on their own bill)
  2. established that although legislation redistricting must be conscious of race and comply with the Voting Rights Act, it cannot exceed what is reasonably necessary to avoid racial imbalances
  3. An additional provision added to legislation having little connection with the subject of that legislation
  4. A permanent committee set up in broad policy areas such as "education" or "judiciary"
  5. Legislation process is stalled due to lawmakers unable to reach an agreement
  6. A committee of the House on which all representatives serve in order to consider the details of a proposal
  7. Strong allegiance to a political party which can influence opinions, actions, and policies
  8. A procedural rule that permits floor amendments within the overall time allocated to the bill
  9. The process of amending and changing a bill
  10. A petition signed by members of the House to bring a bill out of committee and onto the floor for a vote
  11. Spending that is a portion of the federal budget subject to annual changes dependent on the President and Congress
  12. A senate procedure through which a supermajority of 60 senators can vote to limit the amount of time spent debating a bill
  13. A member of Congress who acts as a representative on issues that their constituents care about, and a trustee on issues their constituents don't care about
  14. Spending that is required - involves entitlement programs and cannot be cut by the President or Congress
  15. A proposed piece of legislation
  16. no member objects to a proposal
  17. Federal benefit payments to which recipients have a legal right
  18. A committee consisting of Representatives and Senators, designed to create one version of a bill

33 Clues: A proposed piece of legislation • no member objects to a proposal • The process of amending and changing a bill • Drawing districts of unequal sizes and populations • An alliance of political groups pursuing a common goal • A procedural rule that prohibits any amendments to bills • Group of people who reside within a specific electoral district • ...

The Enlightenment 2022-10-04

The Enlightenment crossword puzzle
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  1. the agreement people make to be governed
  2. act of the English parliament
  3. pen name for Francois-Marie Arouet
  4. the loyalty people have for their country or/and culture
  5. known for his social contract theory
  6. person who influenced both USA and English Bill of rights
  7. the act in which women fought for the right to vote
  8. the advocacy for women's rights
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  1. the belief that people should have equjality before the law
  2. document that determines the fundamental and political principles of a government a system a country uses to control their country
  3. division of a government to allow balanced powers
  4. philosopher best known for The Spirit of Laws
  5. English womens activist (authorized A Vindication of the Rights of Woman)
  6. the belief of a supreme being

14 Clues: act of the English parliament • the belief of a supreme being • the advocacy for women's rights • pen name for Francois-Marie Arouet • known for his social contract theory • the agreement people make to be governed • philosopher best known for The Spirit of Laws • division of a government to allow balanced powers • the act in which women fought for the right to vote • ...

Celebrate Freedom Constitution Crossword Puzzle 2023-05-05

Celebrate Freedom Constitution Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. Changes to the Constitution
  2. First 10 amendments
  3. Used to gather support for the ratification of the Constitution
  4. Failed form of Government
  5. People who wanted the Constitution to be ratified
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  1. Primary Author of the Constitution
  2. Bicameral Legislature
  3. Beginning of the Constitution with 6 goals
  4. People who wanted the Bill of Rights added to guarantee rights
  5. Constitutional Convention was held here

10 Clues: First 10 amendments • Bicameral Legislature • Failed form of Government • Changes to the Constitution • Primary Author of the Constitution • Constitutional Convention was held here • Beginning of the Constitution with 6 goals • People who wanted the Constitution to be ratified • People who wanted the Bill of Rights added to guarantee rights • ...

The Constitution & Bill of Rights Crossword 2017-12-13

The Constitution & Bill of Rights Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. / The freedom to live as you please as long as you obey the laws and respect the rights of others is known as _______________
  2. / National
  3. Amendment /
  4. / The opening statement of the Constitution
  5. Justice / The second goal of the Constitution
  6. / Not permitted by the Constitution
  7. Amendment / The ______________ allows you the right to bear arms
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  1. of Rights / The first ten amendments to the Constitution
  2. Welfare / Well-being of all people
  3. / Formal written changes
  4. Amendment / The ________________ protects you from illegal searches and seizures
  5. Amendment / The __________ allows women to vote
  6. / Fairness
  7. Tranquillity / The uprising made it clear that the government must have the power to ensure _____________
  8. Amendment / Powers reserved to the states

15 Clues: / National • / Fairness • Amendment / • / Formal written changes • Welfare / Well-being of all people • / Not permitted by the Constitution • Amendment / Powers reserved to the states • / The opening statement of the Constitution • Justice / The second goal of the Constitution • Amendment / The __________ allows women to vote • ...

The Constitution & Bill of Rights Crossword 2017-12-13

The Constitution & Bill of Rights Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Welfare / Well-being of all people
  2. Justice / The second goal of the Constitution
  3. / Not permitted by the Constitution
  4. / Formal written changes
  5. Amendment / The ________________ protects you from illegal searches and seizures
  6. / Fairness
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  1. of Rights / The first ten amendments to the Constitution
  2. / The opening statement of the Constitution
  3. / The freedom to live as you please as long as you obey the laws and respect the rights of others is known as _______________
  4. Amendment / The ______________ allows you the right to bear arms
  5. Amendment / The __________ allows women to vote
  6. Amendment / Powers reserved to the states
  7. Tranquillity / The uprising made it clear that the government must have the power to ensure _____________
  8. Amendment /
  9. / National

15 Clues: / National • / Fairness • Amendment / • / Formal written changes • Welfare / Well-being of all people • / Not permitted by the Constitution • Amendment / Powers reserved to the states • / The opening statement of the Constitution • Justice / The second goal of the Constitution • Amendment / The __________ allows women to vote • ...

Bill of Rights and Public Policy 2024-04-18

Bill of Rights and Public Policy crossword puzzle
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  1. the part of the First Amendment that prohibits the government from establishing a religion
  2. the act of suppressing the publication of information judged objectionable
  3. the right to express and publish your views without the government preventing it
  4. the part of the First Amendment that prohibits the government from interfering with any Americans' right to worship
  5. the right that Americans have to join together and discuss issues and to express their views
  6. individuals and groups not part of a government
  7. government groups
  8. the right of Americans to form groups or organizations
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  1. any government division established to fulfill a particular function
  2. the right to publish information freely and without government interference
  3. a government action that is null and void because it violates the Constitution
  4. a problem that the public faces in interactions with one another
  5. government action to prevent free speech or fee publication before it happens
  6. a body of nonelected government workers tasked with certain responsibilities
  7. active support of a cause, issue, or public policy alternative

15 Clues: government groups • individuals and groups not part of a government • the right of Americans to form groups or organizations • active support of a cause, issue, or public policy alternative • a problem that the public faces in interactions with one another • any government division established to fulfill a particular function • ...

Government Exam Review 2025-12-03

Government Exam Review crossword puzzle
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  1. How many amendments to the Constitution have there been
  2. Amendment that protects the right to keep and bear arms
  3. Amendment that protects the right to remain silent and double jeopardy
  4. The chamber of congress with equal representation between states
  5. The branch of government of the Supreme court
  6. The elected leader of a state
  7. Amendment that protects rights even if the Constitution does not list them
  8. How many chambers of congress are there?
  9. Amendment that guarantees a right to a jury in civil suits over $20.00
  10. The branch of Government with the President and Vice-President
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  1. What are the first 10 Amendments called
  2. Amendment that protects against unreasonable search and seizure
  3. Amendment that gives all rights that are not specifically granted to the national government to the states
  4. The branch of government of Congress
  5. Amendment that protects against quartering of soldiers in your house
  6. The elected leader of a city
  7. Amendment that protects against cruel and unusual punishment
  8. living under 2 governments at the same time
  9. Amendment that guarantees the right to a speedy trial

19 Clues: The elected leader of a city • The elected leader of a state • The branch of government of Congress • What are the first 10 Amendments called • How many chambers of congress are there? • living under 2 governments at the same time • The branch of government of the Supreme court • Amendment that guarantees the right to a speedy trial • ...

Mikey's Bill of rights crossword puzzle 2024-09-05

Mikey's Bill of rights crossword puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. an amount of bail ordered to be posted by an accused defendant Witch is much more than necessary
  2. You can not be charged with the same crime twice
  3. Amendment Have the right to remain silent
  4. a military force that engages in rebel and terrorist activities
  5. Amendment If a tattoo artist spells something wrong its a civil law suit
  6. to encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another
  7. Amendment A soldier needs permission to enter your house
  8. Amendment Police need a warrant to enter your home
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  1. Amendment The right to own a gun
  2. Amendment Religion Assemble Petition Press
  3. a formal written request to a court
  4. Amendment The states can make laws too
  5. Amendment We have more rights out of the constitution
  6. Amendment The accused has the right for a speedy and public trial
  7. Amendment You have the right not to be tortured for a punishment

15 Clues: Amendment The right to own a gun • a formal written request to a court • Amendment The states can make laws too • Amendment Have the right to remain silent • Amendment Religion Assemble Petition Press • You can not be charged with the same crime twice • Amendment Police need a warrant to enter your home • Amendment We have more rights out of the constitution • ...

Bill of Rights and The constitution 2022-02-17

Bill of Rights and The constitution crossword puzzle
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  1. grants citizenship
  2. speedy trial
  3. states or people
  4. repealing elec. proc.
  5. no troops in homes
  6. right to vote
  7. right to not testify
  8. unreasonable search
  9. unlisted rights
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  1. states shielded
  2. freedom of speech
  3. civil cases in jury
  4. right to bear arms
  5. no cruel punishment
  6. slavery abolished

15 Clues: speedy trial • right to vote • states shielded • unlisted rights • states or people • freedom of speech • slavery abolished • grants citizenship • right to bear arms • no troops in homes • civil cases in jury • no cruel punishment • unreasonable search • right to not testify • repealing elec. proc.

Bill of Rights pick 2 project 2022-01-20

Bill of Rights pick 2 project crossword puzzle
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  1. A _______ was added to the U.S constitution
  2. A meeting help in Philadelphia where delegates from the states discussed the changes needed in the government plan
  3. The idea that the government's authority comes from the people
  4. When carrying out the law,the government must follow clear rules and act reasonably with this concept.
  5. A system of government in which the power to govern belongs to the people
  6. The 1st national government of America
  7. System that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other two branches
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  1. A written plan that provides the basic framework of government
  2. A person who is required to defend themself in a legal action
  3. Putting someone on trial more than once for the same crime
  4. A judges order that authorizes police or officials to take action
  5. The formal listing of the basic rights of U.S citizens
  6. Trade and other business dealings between two or more states
  7. Giving a testimony that can be later used against oneself
  8. A country governed by elected representatives

15 Clues: The 1st national government of America • A _______ was added to the U.S constitution • A country governed by elected representatives • The formal listing of the basic rights of U.S citizens • Giving a testimony that can be later used against oneself • Putting someone on trial more than once for the same crime • ...