bill of rights Crossword Puzzles

Bill of rights and constitution crossword 2023-10-17

Bill of rights and constitution crossword crossword puzzle
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  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?
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  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
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  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.”
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  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 Crossword Puzzle 2022-03-23

Constitution Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. Jurisdiction
  2. and Proper Clause
  3. Jurisdiction
  4. Federalist
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  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

American History 2022-04-04

American History crossword puzzle
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  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
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  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 • ...

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

Bill & Stephanie's Excellent Adventure crossword puzzle
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  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
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  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 • ...

Constitution and Bill of Rights Crossword 2021-12-02

Constitution and Bill of Rights Crossword crossword puzzle
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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 • ...

1949-1999 Canada 2021-04-06

1949-1999 Canada crossword puzzle
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  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
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  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 • ...

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
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  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
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  1. complaints about unfair actions
  2. required
  3. formally request
  4. permission
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  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

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
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  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 • ...

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
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  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 • ...

Vocabulary Crossword 2023-05-19

Vocabulary Crossword crossword puzzle
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  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
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  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 • ...

Facts and Terms 2026-01-06

Facts and Terms crossword puzzle
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  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
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  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 • ...

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

Mr. Corbin's Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  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
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  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 • ...

Legal Studies Vocab 2023-08-31

Legal Studies Vocab crossword puzzle
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  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
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  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
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  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 • ...

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

US History Reconstruction (Numbers and signs included) crossword puzzle
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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 • ...

Unit 9-Civil Liberties 2023-11-30

Unit 9-Civil Liberties crossword puzzle
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  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
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  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 • ...

Government 2024-01-24

Government crossword puzzle
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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 • ...

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 • ...

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.
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  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 • ...

Not Throwing Away My Shot! 2025-03-02

Not Throwing Away My Shot! crossword puzzle
Across
  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 1 & Unit 2 Review 2026-02-11

Unit 1 & Unit 2 Review crossword puzzle
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  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 vocab pt.1 2024-10-24

Unit vocab pt.1 crossword puzzle
Across
  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
Down
  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
Across
  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 • ...

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
Down
  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 • ...

the 7 bill of rights 2022-02-17

the 7 bill of rights crossword puzzle
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  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

APUSH Important Court Cases and Documents 2023-04-28

APUSH Important Court Cases and Documents crossword puzzle
Across
  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 • ...

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 • ...

Celebrate Freedom Constitution Crossword Puzzle 2023-05-05

Celebrate Freedom Constitution Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  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
Down
  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
Across
  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
Down
  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 • ...

government 2023-02-03

government crossword puzzle
Across
  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 • ...

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
Across
  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
Down
  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. • ...

The Enlightenment 2022-10-04

The Enlightenment crossword puzzle
Across
  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 • ...

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

Canadian Politics in the 1920's crossword puzzle
Across
  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
Across
  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
Down
  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 • ...

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

Bill of Rights (Wendy, Destiny, and Arlene) crossword puzzle
Across
  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 • ...

Celebrate Freedom Constitution Crossword Puzzle 2023-05-05

Celebrate Freedom Constitution Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  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
Down
  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
Across
  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 • ...

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. • ...

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 • ...

Governing in Revolutionary Times, 1776–1787 2022-11-28

Governing in Revolutionary Times, 1776–1787 crossword puzzle
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  1. of Confederation
  2. Rebellion
  3. Ordinance of 1785
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  1. of rights
  2. of Fort Stanwix
  3. congress
  4. slavery
  5. of Religious Freedom

8 Clues: slavery • congress • of rights • Rebellion • of Fort Stanwix • of Confederation • Ordinance of 1785 • of Religious Freedom

Fun Facts Word Search. 2014-11-05

Fun Facts Word Search. crossword puzzle
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  1. Ben franklin rode in one of these to the convention hall
  2. super , he is a super hero
  3. you eat turkey
  4. bill of
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  1. was 4400 words
  2. a weird shaped sweet fruit
  3. madison
  4. ben
  5. brinkman
  6. george
  7. potato famine

11 Clues: ben • george • madison • bill of • brinkman • potato famine • was 4400 words • you eat turkey • a weird shaped sweet fruit • super , he is a super hero • Ben franklin rode in one of these to the convention hall

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 • ...

The Constitution and Bill of rights 2025-11-11

The Constitution and Bill of rights crossword puzzle
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  1. Only three-fifths of the slave population would count when determining the amounts of representatives.
  2. In Includes the president and departments that help run the government
  3. Passed in 1689 the supremacy of Parliament
  4. Includes the right for speedy and public trial by jury's,and witness
  5. protects religion, speech, press, assembly, and the right to petition the government
  6. set a clear example of how to amend the Constitution to fit the needs of a changing nation.
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  1. is a set of basic principles and laws that states the power and duties of the government
  2. people who opposed the Constitution
  3. supporters of the Constitution believed that through compromise would offer a good balance of power
  4. keeps any branch of government from becoming too powerful
  5. made up of all the national quarts
  6. Called Congress is responsible for proposing and passing laws
  7. Signed by King John in 1215 made the king subject to law
  8. it is banned for the government to house soldiers in citizens homes
  9. is the right to have firearms

15 Clues: is the right to have firearms • made up of all the national quarts • people who opposed the Constitution • Passed in 1689 the supremacy of Parliament • Signed by King John in 1215 made the king subject to law • keeps any branch of government from becoming too powerful • Called Congress is responsible for proposing and passing laws • ...

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

crossword puzzle-constitution & bill of rights crossword puzzle
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  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
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  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 • ...

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 • ...

Texas Constitution Crossword 2024-02-02

Texas Constitution Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Who does the Texas executive branch contain along with the lieutenant governor?
  2. what system divides power between state and federal government?
  3. What does the Texas constitution mandate its education system be, along with "efficient" and "free"?
  4. In what part of the constitution is the Texas Bill of Rights defined?
  5. What type of education system does the Texas constitution establish?
  6. school system, What does the State Board of Education oversee regarding schools?
  7. vote How can the Texas legislature propose constitutional amendments?
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  1. University Fund What fund supports UT and Texas A&M?
  2. Appeals What other main court does Texas have in addition to the Supreme Court?
  3. of Representatives What does the Texas legislature comprise along with the Senate?
  4. Who proposes amendments to the Texas Constitution?
  5. autonomy What does Texas grant local governments like counties regarding local affairs?
  6. What does he Texas Bill of Rights assert to the citizens?

13 Clues: Who proposes amendments to the Texas Constitution? • University Fund What fund supports UT and Texas A&M? • What does he Texas Bill of Rights assert to the citizens? • what system divides power between state and federal government? • What type of education system does the Texas constitution establish? • ...

Fun Facts Word Search. 2014-11-05

Fun Facts Word Search. crossword puzzle
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  1. madison
  2. was 4400 words
  3. george
  4. bill of
  5. Ben franklin rode in one of these to the convention hall
  6. potato famine
  7. super , he is a super hero
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  1. ben
  2. you eat turkey
  3. a weird shaped sweet fruit
  4. brinkman

11 Clues: ben • george • madison • bill of • brinkman • potato famine • was 4400 words • you eat turkey • a weird shaped sweet fruit • super , he is a super hero • Ben franklin rode in one of these to the convention hall

The Constitution 2023-12-12

The Constitution crossword puzzle
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  1. - Article VII
  2. -Article I
  3. - implied powers
  4. -Article V
  5. -Article IV
Down
  1. -Article III
  2. -bill of rights
  3. -Article VI
  4. - Article II

9 Clues: -Article I • -Article V • -Article VI • -Article IV • -Article III • - Article II • - Article VII • -bill of rights • - implied powers

Crossword POOZLE 2016-04-19

Crossword POOZLE crossword puzzle
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  1. of Representatives Congress Officials
  2. The federal system of government
  3. The judicial branch of government
  4. The branch of government that creates laws
  5. of Rights The basic rights of an American citizen.
  6. A document that outlines fundamental principles of law
  7. y Tejas Parts of Texas
  8. A change to the Constitution
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  1. An investment which you loan
  2. Court The highest judicial court in Texas
  3. powers Powers which are not assigned
  4. Elected government officials
  5. of powers Making the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of governmentseparate
  6. The elected executive head of a state of the US
  7. The legislative body of a country or state
  8. and balances A system of insuring that one does not have all the power in the government.

16 Clues: y Tejas Parts of Texas • An investment which you loan • Elected government officials • A change to the Constitution • The federal system of government • The judicial branch of government • powers Powers which are not assigned • of Representatives Congress Officials • The legislative body of a country or state • The branch of government that creates laws • ...

Vocab 2021-12-06

Vocab crossword puzzle
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  1. Powers not identified in the Constitution, which are entrusted to Congress
  2. First 10 amendments to the constitution, stating fundamental rights to citizen
  3. people rule through elected government
  4. against ratifying the Constitution, feared the federal government, and wanted the Bill Of Rights to include people's rights
  5. Based on John Locke (Basic rights and freedoms that all humans are entitled)
  6. Powers are divided among different branches of government to make sure no one branch has too much power
  7. powers that belong to the state government
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  1. movement that promoted the idea that knowlede, reason, and science would improve society
  2. englands legislative body
  3. an official change or addition to the Constitution
  4. Powers shared by the State and the federal government
  5. delegates of Constitutional Convention who shaped the Constitution
  6. to approve

13 Clues: to approve • englands legislative body • people rule through elected government • powers that belong to the state government • an official change or addition to the Constitution • Powers shared by the State and the federal government • delegates of Constitutional Convention who shaped the Constitution • ...

Texas history crossword-michelle 2022-04-21

Texas history crossword-michelle crossword puzzle
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  1. A large drought with severe winds, storms, dryness, and dust.(1930-1936)
  2. Each branch of government has control over the other two branches
  3. largest oil discovery in Texas
  4. small towns growing and turning into large cities
  5. civil rights activist most well known for his, " I Have A Dream" speech.
  6. Deadliest hurricane that happened ( we were unprepared for it)
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  1. Allies vs central powers July 28, 1914- November 11, 1918. ( happened mostly in France and Belgium)
  2. the act of competing
  3. depression stock markets and businesses, markets, etc. crashed. ( One of the worst crashes) 1929-1933
  4. people peacefully obeying laws
  5. The act of giving everyone the same rights. We are all human and shall be treated the same as we are all only human.
  6. in the bill of rights ensured to create peace and equal rights
  7. Sep 1, 1939 – Sep 2, 1945, started because of Hitler's invasion of Poland. Allies vs Axis powers
  8. A financial gain/earning
  9. the idea Americans should move west and expand knowledge, culture etc.

15 Clues: the act of competing • A financial gain/earning • people peacefully obeying laws • largest oil discovery in Texas • small towns growing and turning into large cities • in the bill of rights ensured to create peace and equal rights • Deadliest hurricane that happened ( we were unprepared for it) • Each branch of government has control over the other two branches • ...

Unit 5 2024-11-12

Unit 5 crossword puzzle
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  1. The Magna Carta
  2. Jersey Plan
  3. Virginia Plan
  4. each state
  5. heads of the Presidents departments
  6. Weakness of the AOC
  7. were paid to spy on the British
Down
  1. 1692
  2. Bill of Rights
  3. Enlightenment Thinkers

10 Clues: 1692 • each state • Jersey Plan • Virginia Plan • Bill of Rights • The Magna Carta • Weakness of the AOC • Enlightenment Thinkers • were paid to spy on the British • heads of the Presidents departments

Civics Vocab Crossword 2023-01-04

Civics Vocab Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. when a bill is pushed aside and not considered
  2. field of law; government regulations on trading
  3. party with a large number of members
  4. “All legislative powers . . . shall be vested in a Congress to the United States”
  5. house in the bicameral legislature based off population
  6. a prolonged speech that obstructs progress
  7. when a bill is put to final vote
  8. a country’s military forces (army and navy)
  9. written proposal for law
  10. the formal act by which a country or state announces war against another
  11. commerce between one country or its states
  12. buying and selling and trading of goods and services
  13. highest officer position in the U.S.
  14. where a bill is considered line-by-line
  15. meeting of members of a political party or legislature
  16. establish the truth or correctness
  17. house in the bicameral legislature based off equality
  18. permanent committee that meets regularly
  19. when a bill comes out of committee and is introduced for debate
  20. government regulations on intake of people into country and the processes of that
  21. the process of making money
  22. a formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries or bodies of government
  23. exclusive right to their writings for a limited period of time
  24. high-ranking senator
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  1. when a bill is assigned a number and entered into record
  2. action of investigating something or someone
  3. a procedure for ending debate and taking a vote
  4. two houses in legislature
  5. the power of Senate to consult and approve treaties
  6. head of minority party
  7. discuss
  8. count or mention a number
  9. indirect veto of a bill by a President or Governer
  10. suggested not explicitly
  11. a committee appointed by legislature to resolve disagreements on a bill
  12. relations between the U.S. and other countries
  13. exclusive rights to use and lease and sell their inventions for a limited period of time
  14. allows Congress to enact laws that are necessary (previously called the Necessary and Proper Clause)
  15. entrust a task to someone else
  16. a writ ordering a person to attend court
  17. head of majority party
  18. an annual address delivered by the President
  19. committee that is appointed to perform a special function
  20. rules used for the process of someone becoming a U.S. citizen
  21. speaker of assembly or legislature
  22. unintentional failure to notice or action of overseeing

46 Clues: discuss • high-ranking senator • head of minority party • head of majority party • suggested not explicitly • written proposal for law • two houses in legislature • count or mention a number • the process of making money • entrust a task to someone else • when a bill is put to final vote • establish the truth or correctness • speaker of assembly or legislature • ...

Articles of Convention KS 2024-02-13

Articles of Convention KS crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Under the Articles of Confederation, which power was held exclusively by the national government?
  2. Who were the people who were against the Constitution?
  3. The biggest obstacle facing the Continental Congress was enforcing _________
  4. The people were celebrating, and everyone was marching. We are celebrating a triumph of knowledge over _________?
  5. What phrase best describes a federalist system of government, it was a balance of __________?
  6. ____________ lacked the power to tax the state, it couldn't pay for the supplies that the army needed to fight the British?
  7. What was the event called when the people rebelled after the war because they did not want to pay taxes?
  8. Who thought the Articles of Confederation were flawed?
  9. What document is placed to protect the rights of individuals within the Constitution?
  10. The factor that convinced the framers of the Articles of Confederation to create a weak central government was the states’s unwillingness to limit their _________?
  11. Philadelphia was excited on May 1787, Who was coming?
  12. The three branches of government are legislative, judicial, and ____________?
Down
  1. Who came out of retirement to help with the convention?
  2. What group did not have rights after the three documents were written, which stated all men are created equal? They felt they were not equal.
  3. Freedom of Speech, Freedom of religion, Right by trials by Jury, and Freedom of _________ were written rights in the Bill of Rights?
  4. Farmers joined Shays' Rebellion to protest taxes imposed by___________?
  5. Which past governor believed that delegates were up to no good and said “I smell a rat”?
  6. Who believed that the Federalists and Antifederalists should continue to discuss the Constitution and not rush an important decision?
  7. Who drafts the document the Bill of Right and is the biggest supporter of the document?
  8. To pass a new law in the Confederation Congress, you needed:
  9. When is the Constitution made public, September 19th 17____
  10. What did the delegates create the Articles of Confederation, the blueprint of the new nation?
  11. After the Revolution, the state of Massachusetts was in serious ___________?

23 Clues: Philadelphia was excited on May 1787, Who was coming? • Who were the people who were against the Constitution? • Who thought the Articles of Confederation were flawed? • Who came out of retirement to help with the convention? • When is the Constitution made public, September 19th 17____ • To pass a new law in the Confederation Congress, you needed: • ...

Admin laws 2025-09-30

Admin laws crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Branch: The branch of government responsible for interpreting laws and administering justice (U.S. Supreme Court and lower federal courts).
  2. Branch: The branch of government responsible for implementing and enforcing laws (U.S. President and associated agencies).
  3. Washington: The first President of the United States and commander of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
  4. Branch: The branch of government responsible for making laws (U.S. Congress).
  5. Hamilton: A Founding Father, influential in the Constitutional Convention, and the first Secretary of the Treasury.
  6. Supporters of the U.S. Constitution and a strong central government.
  7. The official approval of a treaty, constitution, or amendment by the states.
  8. of powers: The division of governmental responsibilities into distinct branches to prevent any one branch from exercising the core functions of another.
  9. Supreme power or authority, often referring to a state's independent authority over its territory and affairs.
  10. Opponents of the U.S. Constitution, favoring stronger state governments and advocating for a Bill of Rights.
  11. Jefferson: A Founding Father, principal author of the Declaration of Independence, and the third U.S. President.
  12. compromise: An agreement during the Constitutional Convention that counted enslaved individuals as three-fifths of a person for purposes of taxation and representation.
Down
  1. Plan: A proposal at the Constitutional Convention for a strong national government with a bicameral legislature based on population.
  2. n balances: A system in which each branch of government has the power to limit or check the actions of the other two branches
  3. Compromise: An agreement reached during the Constitutional Convention that established a bicameral legislature with proportional representation in the House of Representatives and equal representation in the Senate.
  4. A system of government in which power is divided between a national government and state governments.
  5. The ability of a borrower to obtain goods or services before payment, based on trust in their financial reliability.
  6. A system of money in general use in a particular country.
  7. Madison: Known as the "Father of the Constitution" for his pivotal role in drafting the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
  8. Rebellion: An armed uprising in Massachusetts (1786–1787) by farmers protesting economic hardship and debt, highlighting the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
  9. of Rights: The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, guaranteeing fundamental rights and freedoms.
  10. A union of sovereign states, typically with a weak central authority.
  11. of Confederation: The first constitution of the United States, adopted in 1781, which established a weak central government.
  12. Jersey Plan: A proposal at the Constitutional Convention for a weaker national government with a unicameral legislature where each state had equal representation.
  13. Convention: A gathering in Philadelphia in 1787 where delegates drafted the U.S. Constitution.

25 Clues: A system of money in general use in a particular country. • Supporters of the U.S. Constitution and a strong central government. • A union of sovereign states, typically with a weak central authority. • The official approval of a treaty, constitution, or amendment by the states. • Branch: The branch of government responsible for making laws (U.S. Congress). • ...

US History 2025-03-24

US History crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Power is divided between the national government and the states.
  2. Domain, Government has the right to take private property.
  3. of Powers, Divides the power of the government into three branches.
  4. Pluribus Unum, "Out of many, one" – motto on the Great Seal of the U.S.
  5. de Tocqueville, French writer who identified five values of democracy. )
  6. Rights, Rights a person is born with.
  7. Railroad, Connected the East and West coasts with continuous rail transportation.
  8. Wire, Strong wire used to fence in animals and protect land.
  9. Houses, Home made of earth, used by settlers in the Great Plains.
  10. The participation of common people in government.
  11. of Rights, The first ten amendments to the Constitution.
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  1. Act, Encouraged western expansion by granting settlers 160 acres of land.
  2. Protection from a tyrannical government.
  3. Equality in society.
  4. Government takes a "hands-off" approach to the economy.
  5. Begins with "We the People..."
  6. Destiny, Belief that settlers were destined to expand westward.
  7. Act, Goal was to assimilate Native Americans into American culture.
  8. Sovereignty, The authority of the government comes from the people.

19 Clues: Equality in society. • Begins with "We the People..." • Rights, Rights a person is born with. • Protection from a tyrannical government. • The participation of common people in government. • Government takes a "hands-off" approach to the economy. • of Rights, The first ten amendments to the Constitution. • Domain, Government has the right to take private property. • ...

Government Terms 2024-05-28

Government Terms crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A rule regulating the actions of its members
  2. The branch of government that enforces the laws
  3. A public rule, law, or command in local government
  4. To change or alter
  5. A proposed law
  6. An introductory statement, preface, or introduction
  7. member of a community, state, or nation
  8. A formal written request
  9. A large room where members of a government group have meetings
  10. The branch of government that decides if a law has been broken or if a law is unjust
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  1. Duties or obligations of citizens
  2. The act of changing for the better
  3. The branch of government that makes the laws
  4. People who make laws
  5. To reject a decision made by a law-making body
  6. A city or town serving as local government
  7. The term given to a bill that has been signed by officers of both chambers of the general assembly
  8. Privileges belonging to a person as a benefit of citizenship

18 Clues: A proposed law • To change or alter • People who make laws • A formal written request • Duties or obligations of citizens • The act of changing for the better • member of a community, state, or nation • A city or town serving as local government • The branch of government that makes the laws • A rule regulating the actions of its members • ...

Baylee Knapp Enlightenment and Revolution 2022-12-20

Baylee Knapp Enlightenment and Revolution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. -founding father who was the 3rd president
  2. -document that declared America free from British rule
  3. -sponsored tolerance
  4. -ruler of Russia
  5. -bill stating the basic rights of americans
  6. -studied with a telescope
  7. -agreement between the government and the people
  8. -earth centered
  9. -wanted equal education for women
  10. -believed in separation of the government
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  1. -where people started to think with logic
  2. -thinkers of the Enlightenment
  3. -enlightenment rulers
  4. -belief based on god not fact
  5. -laws of motion
  6. -lavish (palace of versailles)
  7. -way of experimenting using logic
  8. -sun centered
  9. -revolution using reason and logic
  10. -new classical
  11. -people are born with natural rights
  12. and balances -ensuring that political power is shared among many
  13. -theory that truth can be discovered through reason
  14. -3 branches who share power equally
  15. -parties hosted by wealthy women
  16. -believed the government should be for the people

26 Clues: -sun centered • -new classical • -laws of motion • -earth centered • -ruler of Russia • -sponsored tolerance • -enlightenment rulers • -studied with a telescope • -belief based on god not fact • -thinkers of the Enlightenment • -lavish (palace of versailles) • -parties hosted by wealthy women • -way of experimenting using logic • -wanted equal education for women • ...

The Canadian Law System 2021-09-27

The Canadian Law System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. If an offender wanted to make up for criminal actions against a victim, they may be organized to help them with taks, meet with them, clean for them, etc. This approach to justice is known as ________ _______.
  2. Once a bill is passed by the House of Commons, it must be approved by the ______.
  3. If a referendum were to occur, it must be approved by the House of Commons and have a clear majority. These rules are outlined by the ______ ___.
  4. The Criminal Law Amendment Act in 1968 contained various different changes on several diverse and individual topics, because of this, the bill was referred to as an ______ ____.
  5. The process in which Mary May Simon, the Governor General of Canada, must approve a bill before it becomes law.
  6. A prisoner released with 16 months remaining on their sentence may be asked to remain on _____ for 2 years.
  7. If a legislation was proposed, it would be called this before it is approved to be a law.
  8. It’s the judges job to uphold, interpret, and apply the ___.
  9. A code that outlines criminal offences and procedures in Canada.
  10. This bill of rights in our constitution ensures our basic rights and freedoms.
  11. In British Columbia, this is the highest court you could appeal to at the provincial level.
  12. If a 15 year old commited a crime, they’d receive fair judgement separate from the adult system, this is because of the _____ ________ _______ ___.
  13. A town sets their own local rules around construction and parking, the regulations they set are called ______.
  14. If you go to court and disagree with the decision, you can appeal it to a higher court, this is the final/highest court you would be able to appeal to in Canada.
  15. If two individuals or groups ran into a dispute over property, it would be dealt with by this legal system.
Down
  1. This branch of government acts independently to prevent any form of bias.
  2. In British Columbia, if you disagree with the provincial court decision, you can appeal to this court.
  3. Canada is a Constitutional Monarchy, meaning even the Monarch must abide by the country’s ____________.
  4. Programs are set up all around Canada to help the belief that inmates be brought back as useful citizens, this ideology is also known as ______________.
  5. The court is allowed to look back on previous cases to make decisions because of this law system.
  6. Even if the government and law makers broke the law, this rule ensures that they will be treated and punished by it as equally as everyone else in Canada.
  7. This clause was used by Quebec to pass Bill 101 and make French their official language.
  8. If an MP in the House of Commons that didn’t represent the executive branch of government wanted to propose law, the bill would be called this.
  9. If you're caught committing a minor crime, you may receive months of _________ instead of jail, where you must follow certain rules.
  10. The Court of BC, The Court of Alberta, The Court of Saskatchewan. These are all examples of _______ _____.

25 Clues: It’s the judges job to uphold, interpret, and apply the ___. • A code that outlines criminal offences and procedures in Canada. • This branch of government acts independently to prevent any form of bias. • This bill of rights in our constitution ensures our basic rights and freedoms. • ...

Unit 3 Crossword Review 2023-09-29

Unit 3 Crossword Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Cancel
  2. The lawmaking branch of government
  3. The power of the U.S. Supreme Court to determine if a law passed by Congress or a presidential action is in accord with the Constitution is called judicial _____.
  4. The fair application of the law to one's case is called due _____ of law.
  5. The branch of government that interprets the laws and punishes lawbreakers
  6. The distribution of political power among the branches of government is called _____ of powers.
  7. A written change to the Constitution
  8. The leaders of the executive departments, who also act as advisers to the president
  9. _____ rule is a system in which the decision of more than half the people is accepted by all.
  10. Powers shared by the federal government and the states.
  11. The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, which set forth basic rights guaranteed to all Americans is called the Bill of _____.
  12. Powers given to the federal government by the Constitution.
  13. The branch of government that carries out the laws
  14. A refusal by the president to sign a bill
Down
  1. A _____ tax was a special tax that had to be paid in order to vote.
  2. Keeping things or people separate
  3. Testifying against oneself is called self-_____.
  4. The power of the government to take private property for public use is called _____ domain.
  5. The words "We the People" in the Preamble reflect the principle of popular _____.
  6. The right to vote
  7. A _____ government is a system in which government powers are carefully spelled out to prevent government from becoming too powerful.
  8. In the system of checks and balances, the powers of government are balanced among different branches so that each branch can check, or _____, the power of the other branches.
  9. The rights guaranteed to all U.S. citizens are called _____ rights.
  10. Money or property an accused person gives a court to hold as a guarantee that he or she will appear for trial
  11. When one group is treated differently than another
  12. Powers set aside by the U.S. Constitution for the states or for the people.
  13. The division between religion and government is called the _____ of church and state.
  14. The beginning of the U.S. Constitution, which describes its purposes

28 Clues: Cancel • The right to vote • Keeping things or people separate • The lawmaking branch of government • A written change to the Constitution • A refusal by the president to sign a bill • Testifying against oneself is called self-_____. • When one group is treated differently than another • The branch of government that carries out the laws • ...

C5S1 Crossword 2018-10-31

C5S1 Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a group of citizens who make a court decision
  2. ___________________ and balances; each branch of government can balance the other
  3. _________ process; rules established by courts to protect a person's rights
  4. one who presents legislators the views of the organization they represent
  5. process in which a person can become a citizen
  6. power rests with the citizens
Down
  1. Bill of _______________; first ten amendments
  2. _______________ of powers; power should be divided among the three branches
  3. __________________ action committee; a private organization who try to influence legislators
  4. a document that describes our rights and sets up the government
  5. national and state governments share power
  6. government where the power to govern comes from the people
  7. a native or naturalized member of a country
  8. ____________________ interest groups; a group of individuals interested in one particular issue

14 Clues: power rests with the citizens • national and state governments share power • a native or naturalized member of a country • a group of citizens who make a court decision • Bill of _______________; first ten amendments • process in which a person can become a citizen • government where the power to govern comes from the people • ...

Social Studies Unit 2 Review 2023-09-07

Social Studies Unit 2 Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This person wrote the Declaration of Independence in 1776
  2. The federal government has ____ power under the US Constitution than it did under the Articles of Confederation
  3. The _____-Fifths Compromise determined how slaves would be calculated during the census (population count)
  4. This group of people did not want the Constitution because they thought it would give the federal government too much power; they believed that if the Constitution were to pass, you would need a bill of rights
  5. The Articles of ______ were the US's first constitution
  6. ____ out of 13 states needed to vote "yes" for a bill to pass under the Articles of Confederation
  7. The federal government has the ability to tax under this document; it didn't have this power under the Articles of Confederation
  8. The United States gained its independence from them (a nationality)
  9. Both the Articles of Confederation and the ______ Plan during the Constitutional Convention called for 1 house in the legislature with equal number of representatives from each state
Down
  1. This group of people wanted the Constitution to pass because they wanted the federal government to have more power than before. They didn't think a bill of rights would be necessary
  2. Both Jefferson and this philosopher believed in natural rights and the right to overthrow the government if it violates people's liberty
  3. Paul Revere's artistic portrayal of the Boston ______ angered American colonists
  4. This state's plan called for 2 houses in the legislature but with both houses granting the number of representatives to each state proportionally to their population sizes
  5. This person wrote the US Constitution. He wrote the Virginia Plan as part of his rough draft but it was rejected.
  6. This system does not give all the power to the federal government but reserves some power to the states, etc.
  7. This state offered the solution that ultimately passed: 2 houses in the legislature; 1 based on population size, the other with equal representation
  8. This branch had 1 house under the Articles of Confederation but has two houses under today's Constitution
  9. Numerous laws passed by the British Parliament after 1763 angered colonists because of ______ without representation
  10. The Articles of Confederation needed ______ agreement for it to be changed
  11. A rebellion of mostly _____ that lasted several months exposed weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

20 Clues: The Articles of ______ were the US's first constitution • This person wrote the Declaration of Independence in 1776 • The United States gained its independence from them (a nationality) • The Articles of Confederation needed ______ agreement for it to be changed • Paul Revere's artistic portrayal of the Boston ______ angered American colonists • ...

Unit 3 Crossword Review 2023-09-29

Unit 3 Crossword Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Cancel
  2. The lawmaking branch of government
  3. The power of the U.S. Supreme Court to determine if a law passed by Congress or a presidential action is in accord with the Constitution is called judicial _____.
  4. The fair application of the law to one's case is called due _____ of law.
  5. The branch of government that interprets the laws and punishes lawbreakers
  6. The distribution of political power among the branches of government is called _____ of powers.
  7. A written change to the Constitution
  8. The leaders of the executive departments, who also act as advisers to the president
  9. _____ rule is a system in which the decision of more than half the people is accepted by all.
  10. Powers shared by the federal government and the states.
  11. The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, which set forth basic rights guaranteed to all Americans is called the Bill of _____.
  12. Powers given to the federal government by the Constitution.
  13. The branch of government that carries out the laws
  14. A refusal by the president to sign a bill
Down
  1. A _____ tax was a special tax that had to be paid in order to vote.
  2. Keeping things or people separate
  3. Testifying against oneself is called self-_____.
  4. The power of the government to take private property for public use is called _____ domain.
  5. The words "We the People" in the Preamble reflect the principle of popular _____.
  6. The right to vote
  7. A _____ government is a system in which government powers are carefully spelled out to prevent government from becoming too powerful.
  8. In the system of checks and balances, the powers of government are balanced among different branches so that each branch can check, or _____, the power of the other branches.
  9. The rights guaranteed to all U.S. citizens are called _____ rights.
  10. Money or property an accused person gives a court to hold as a guarantee that he or she will appear for trial
  11. When one group is treated differently than another
  12. Powers set aside by the U.S. Constitution for the states or for the people.
  13. The division between religion and government is called the _____ of church and state.
  14. The beginning of the U.S. Constitution, which describes its purposes

28 Clues: Cancel • The right to vote • Keeping things or people separate • The lawmaking branch of government • A written change to the Constitution • A refusal by the president to sign a bill • Testifying against oneself is called self-_____. • When one group is treated differently than another • The branch of government that carries out the laws • ...

Unit 3 Crossword Review 2023-09-29

Unit 3 Crossword Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Cancel
  2. The lawmaking branch of government
  3. The power of the U.S. Supreme Court to determine if a law passed by Congress or a presidential action is in accord with the Constitution is called judicial _____.
  4. The fair application of the law to one's case is called due _____ of law.
  5. The branch of government that interprets the laws and punishes lawbreakers
  6. The distribution of political power among the branches of government is called _____ of powers.
  7. A written change to the Constitution
  8. The leaders of the executive departments, who also act as advisers to the president
  9. _____ rule is a system in which the decision of more than half the people is accepted by all.
  10. Powers shared by the federal government and the states.
  11. The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, which set forth basic rights guaranteed to all Americans is called the Bill of _____.
  12. Powers given to the federal government by the Constitution.
  13. The branch of government that carries out the laws
  14. A refusal by the president to sign a bill
Down
  1. A _____ tax was a special tax that had to be paid in order to vote.
  2. Keeping things or people separate
  3. Testifying against oneself is called self-_____.
  4. The power of the government to take private property for public use is called _____ domain.
  5. The words "We the People" in the Preamble reflect the principle of popular _____.
  6. The right to vote
  7. A _____ government is a system in which government powers are carefully spelled out to prevent government from becoming too powerful.
  8. In the system of checks and balances, the powers of government are balanced among different branches so that each branch can check, or _____, the power of the other branches.
  9. The rights guaranteed to all U.S. citizens are called _____ rights.
  10. Money or property an accused person gives a court to hold as a guarantee that he or she will appear for trial
  11. When one group is treated differently than another
  12. Powers set aside by the U.S. Constitution for the states or for the people.
  13. The division between religion and government is called the _____ of church and state.
  14. The beginning of the U.S. Constitution, which describes its purposes

28 Clues: Cancel • The right to vote • Keeping things or people separate • The lawmaking branch of government • A written change to the Constitution • A refusal by the president to sign a bill • Testifying against oneself is called self-_____. • When one group is treated differently than another • The branch of government that carries out the laws • ...

The Bill of Rights 2022-10-03

The Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The 2nd amendment give the right to own what?
  2. The 5th amendment says that the one person you cannot run against is ______.
  3. The 1st amendment gives all people the freedom to worship and follow whatever ______ they want.
  4. The 9th amendment states that all rights not in the Constitution are reserved to the _______.
Down
  1. The 6th amendment gives us the right to a speedy trial by who?
  2. The 4th amendment makes what needed to search?
  3. The 3rd amendment stops who from living with you without your permission?
  4. 5th amendment gives human rights to who?

8 Clues: 5th amendment gives human rights to who? • The 2nd amendment give the right to own what? • The 4th amendment makes what needed to search? • The 6th amendment gives us the right to a speedy trial by who? • The 3rd amendment stops who from living with you without your permission? • The 5th amendment says that the one person you cannot run against is ______. • ...

Bill of Rights Crossword 2023-01-31

Bill of Rights Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Soldiers cannot take or live in a person's house
  2. Government cannot demand cruel and unusual punishment
  3. Right to have weapons
  4. Government cannot arrest a person or search their property unless there is a reason to
Down
  1. Has the right to a fair and speedy trial by a jury
  2. Freedom of speech, press, assembly, and the right to petition the Gornment
  3. has the right to a jury trail for civil cases
  4. Government must follow the law due process before punishing a person

8 Clues: Right to have weapons • has the right to a jury trail for civil cases • Soldiers cannot take or live in a person's house • Has the right to a fair and speedy trial by a jury • Government cannot demand cruel and unusual punishment • Government must follow the law due process before punishing a person • ...

Bill of Rights Vocaulary 2024-03-06

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

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

Constitution & Bill of Rights 2023-10-18

Constitution & Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. given to the national government by the constitution
  2. makes laws
  3. serve for life and appointed by the president
  4. change to the constitution
Down
  1. must be ratified by three fourth of the state
  2. right to bear arms
  3. who wrote the bill of rights
  4. enforces laws

8 Clues: makes laws • enforces laws • right to bear arms • change to the constitution • who wrote the bill of rights • must be ratified by three fourth of the state • serve for life and appointed by the president • given to the national government by the constitution

Constitution & Bill of Rights 2023-10-18

Constitution & Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. given to the national government by the constitution
  2. makes laws
  3. serve for life and appointed by the president
  4. change to the constitution
Down
  1. must be ratified by three fourth of the state
  2. right to bear arms
  3. who wrote the bill of rights
  4. enforces laws

8 Clues: makes laws • enforces laws • right to bear arms • change to the constitution • who wrote the bill of rights • must be ratified by three fourth of the state • serve for life and appointed by the president • given to the national government by the constitution

Influentials 2024-06-13

Influentials crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Environmentalist known for founding the Sierra Club
  2. British Prime Minister during WWII
  3. Tech visionary who co-founded Apple
  4. Organization aimed at international peacekeeping
  5. Astronaut who was the first man to walk on the moon
  6. Influential social media platform for short videos
  7. Civil rights leader who delivered the 'I Have a Dream' speech
  8. The highest governing body of the Catholic Church
  9. Influential artist known for the 'Mona Lisa'
  10. Nonprofit organization founded by Bill Gates
  11. The Queen of Pop
  12. Facebook co-founder and CEO
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  1. Movement for women's rights to vote
  2. Famous for the theory of relativity
  3. Pioneering nurse known as 'The Lady with the Lamp'
  4. Social media influencer with millions of followers on Instagram
  5. Journalist known for 'The Diary of a Young Girl'
  6. Author of 'Harry Potter'
  7. Youngest Nobel Prize laureate
  8. First African-American President of the USA

20 Clues: The Queen of Pop • Author of 'Harry Potter' • Facebook co-founder and CEO • Youngest Nobel Prize laureate • British Prime Minister during WWII • Movement for women's rights to vote • Tech visionary who co-founded Apple • Famous for the theory of relativity • First African-American President of the USA • Influential artist known for the 'Mona Lisa' • ...

Texas Government 2025-10-23

Texas Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. form of government in which people choose leaders by voting
  2. official request to government
  3. choose someone for a particular job
  4. to agree to do or allow
  5. a statement made at beginning of document
  6. certain freedoms guaranteed to Americans
  7. political units which a state is divided
  8. party people sharing similar ideas on government
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  1. something you must do
  2. to select someone for a position
  3. person born in city, state or town with legal rights
  4. people who control and make decisions for country, state
  5. city having main offices of government
  6. to refuse to sign a bill into law
  7. change some words or meaning
  8. people who listen to evidence and decide outcome of trial
  9. having to do with city

17 Clues: something you must do • having to do with city • to agree to do or allow • change some words or meaning • official request to government • to select someone for a position • to refuse to sign a bill into law • choose someone for a particular job • city having main offices of government • certain freedoms guaranteed to Americans • political units which a state is divided • ...

Quebecois Crossword 2020-12-11

Quebecois Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Bill 101 is also known as the ____ of the French Language
  2. The Children of Bill 101 were required to attend ___ in French
  3. Name of a person whose primary language is French
  4. Quebec citizens have five different ____ rights
  5. Bill 101 helps preserve the French ___ in Quebec
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  1. The Quebec ____ supported Bill 101
  2. In 1980 there was the first Quebec
  3. The “ Office quebecois de la langue francaise” is called the language

8 Clues: The Quebec ____ supported Bill 101 • In 1980 there was the first Quebec • Quebec citizens have five different ____ rights • Bill 101 helps preserve the French ___ in Quebec • Name of a person whose primary language is French • Bill 101 is also known as the ____ of the French Language • The Children of Bill 101 were required to attend ___ in French • ...

Unit 3 Crossword Review 2023-09-29

Unit 3 Crossword Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Cancel
  2. The lawmaking branch of government
  3. The power of the U.S. Supreme Court to determine if a law passed by Congress or a presidential action is in accord with the Constitution is called judicial _____.
  4. The fair application of the law to one's case is called due _____ of law.
  5. The branch of government that interprets the laws and punishes lawbreakers
  6. The distribution of political power among the branches of government is called _____ of powers.
  7. A written change to the Constitution
  8. The leaders of the executive departments, who also act as advisers to the president
  9. _____ rule is a system in which the decision of more than half the people is accepted by all.
  10. Powers shared by the federal government and the states.
  11. The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, which set forth basic rights guaranteed to all Americans is called the Bill of _____.
  12. Powers given to the federal government by the Constitution.
  13. The branch of government that carries out the laws
  14. A refusal by the president to sign a bill
Down
  1. A _____ tax was a special tax that had to be paid in order to vote.
  2. Keeping things or people separate
  3. Testifying against oneself is called self-_____.
  4. The power of the government to take private property for public use is called _____ domain.
  5. The words "We the People" in the Preamble reflect the principle of popular _____.
  6. The right to vote
  7. A _____ government is a system in which government powers are carefully spelled out to prevent government from becoming too powerful.
  8. In the system of checks and balances, the powers of government are balanced among different branches so that each branch can check, or _____, the power of the other branches.
  9. The rights guaranteed to all U.S. citizens are called _____ rights.
  10. Money or property an accused person gives a court to hold as a guarantee that he or she will appear for trial
  11. When one group is treated differently than another
  12. Powers set aside by the U.S. Constitution for the states or for the people.
  13. The division between religion and government is called the _____ of church and state.
  14. The beginning of the U.S. Constitution, which describes its purposes

28 Clues: Cancel • The right to vote • Keeping things or people separate • The lawmaking branch of government • A written change to the Constitution • A refusal by the president to sign a bill • Testifying against oneself is called self-_____. • When one group is treated differently than another • The branch of government that carries out the laws • ...

Bill of Rights Crossword 2023-02-01

Bill of Rights Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A person has the right to a fair and speedy trial by a jury.
  2. Freedom of speech, and press.
  3. Government cannot demand excessive bail or fines.
  4. Soldiers cannot take or live in a person's house.
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  1. Freedom of Assembly, and the right to petition the Government.
  2. Government must follow the law due process before punishing a person.
  3. Government cannot demand any cruel and unusual punishment.
  4. Has the right to a jury trial for civil cases.
  5. The government cannot arrest a person or search their property unless there is a reason to.
  6. The right to have weapons to protect themselves.

10 Clues: Freedom of speech, and press. • Has the right to a jury trial for civil cases. • The right to have weapons to protect themselves. • Government cannot demand excessive bail or fines. • Soldiers cannot take or live in a person's house. • Government cannot demand any cruel and unusual punishment. • A person has the right to a fair and speedy trial by a jury. • ...

Bill of Rights Crossword 2025-02-28

Bill of Rights Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a type of government in which people choose leaders to act for them.
  2. the legal requirement that the state must respect a person’s legal rights and follow proper legal procedures.
  3. our national government that deals with issues that affect the entire country.
  4. to approve; to make a written document official by signing it.
Down
  1. involving noncriminal disputes about property, money, or other matters.
  2. having a negative judgment or opinion of something or someone that is not based on facts.
  3. a change to the Constitution
  4. a group of citizens who are chosen to decide the outcome of a trial.

8 Clues: a change to the Constitution • to approve; to make a written document official by signing it. • a type of government in which people choose leaders to act for them. • a group of citizens who are chosen to decide the outcome of a trial. • involving noncriminal disputes about property, money, or other matters. • ...

The Bill of Rights 2025-01-15

The Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. treating people unfairly because of what they believe
  2. to do something that harms someone else’s rights
  3. to gather together in a group
Down
  1. an agreement where someone promises something
  2. to make a formal request
  3. to say in public that you do not agree with something
  4. fair and sensible
  5. a person who holds a public office

8 Clues: fair and sensible • to make a formal request • to gather together in a group • a person who holds a public office • an agreement where someone promises something • to do something that harms someone else’s rights • to say in public that you do not agree with something • treating people unfairly because of what they believe

The Canadian Law System 2021-09-27

The Canadian Law System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. If a referendum were to occur, it must be approved by the House of Commons and have a clear majority. These rules are outlined by the ______ ___.
  2. If you're caught committing a minor crime, you may receive months of _________ instead of jail, where you must follow certain rules.
  3. If a 15 year old commited a crime, they’d receive fair judgement separate from the adult system, this is because of the _____ ________ _______ ___.
  4. Even if the government and law makers broke the law, this rule ensures that they will be treated and punished by it as equally as everyone else in Canada.
  5. Programs are set up all around Canada to help the belief that inmates be brought back as useful citizens, this ideology is also known as ______________.
  6. If a legislation was proposed, it would be called this before it is approved to be a law.
  7. If two individuals or groups ran into a dispute over property, it would be dealt with by this legal system.
  8. Once a bill is passed by the House of Commons, it must be approved by the ______.
  9. A code that outlines criminal offences and procedures in Canada.
  10. The process in which Mary May Simon, the Governor General of Canada, must approve a bill before it becomes law.
  11. The court is allowed to look back on previous cases to make decisions because of this law system.
  12. The Criminal Law Amendment Act in 1968 contained various different changes on several diverse and individual topics, because of this, the bill was referred to as an ______ ____.
  13. The Court of BC, The Court of Alberta, The Court of Saskatchewan. These are all examples of _______ _____.
  14. This bill of rights in our constitution ensures our basic rights and freedoms.
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  1. In British Columbia, if you disagree with the provincial court decision, you can appeal to this court.
  2. If you go to court and disagree with the decision, you can appeal it to a higher court, this is the final/highest court you would be able to appeal to in Canada.
  3. A prisoner released with 16 months remaining on their sentence may be asked to remain on _____ for 2 years.
  4. If an offender wanted to make up for criminal actions against a victim, they may be organized to help them with taks, meet with them, clean for them, etc. This approach to justice is known as ________ _______.
  5. This clause was used by Quebec to pass Bill 101 and make French their official language.
  6. this is the highest court you could appeal to at the provincial level.
  7. If an MP in the House of Commons that didn’t represent the executive branch of government wanted to propose law, the bill would be called this.
  8. It’s the judges job to uphold, interpret, and apply the ___.
  9. This branch of government acts independently to prevent any form of bias.
  10. A town sets their own local rules around construction and parking, the regulations they set are called ______.
  11. Canada is a Constitutional Monarchy, meaning even the Monarch must abide by the country’s ____________.

25 Clues: It’s the judges job to uphold, interpret, and apply the ___. • A code that outlines criminal offences and procedures in Canada. • this is the highest court you could appeal to at the provincial level. • This branch of government acts independently to prevent any form of bias. • This bill of rights in our constitution ensures our basic rights and freedoms. • ...

Law Day 2025-05-01

Law Day crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Stops crime
  2. What we deserve
  3. Calm and safe
  4. Law helper
  5. Starts a law
Down
  1. Promise of truth
  2. Law for kids
  3. Ask for justice
  4. Behind bars
  5. Not legal

10 Clues: Not legal • Law helper • Stops crime • Behind bars • Law for kids • Starts a law • Calm and safe • What we deserve • Ask for justice • Promise of truth

Constitution and Bill of Rights 2020-09-28

Constitution and Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. first 10 ammendments of the Constitution
  2. name of one house in Congress
  3. father of the Constitution
  4. head of the executive branch
  5. what do the people give the government
  6. establishes a system of Federalism
Down
  1. makes laws
  2. how many houses in Congress
  3. means the people rule
  4. carries out laws
  5. reviews the way laws are applied

11 Clues: makes laws • carries out laws • means the people rule • father of the Constitution • how many houses in Congress • head of the executive branch • name of one house in Congress • reviews the way laws are applied • establishes a system of Federalism • what do the people give the government • first 10 ammendments of the Constitution

Citizenship and Bill of Rights 2018-12-13

Citizenship and Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. amendment that protects individuals freedom of speech, religion, press, petition, and assembly
  2. home of the president
  3. recited to show loyalty to our nation
  4. symbol of the Republican political party
  5. symbol of the Democratic political party
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  1. symbol of freedom given to the U.S. by France
  2. amendment that states all powers not given to the federal government go to local or state
  3. amendment that protects the right to keep and bear arms
  4. father of the Bill of Rights
  5. amendment that protects from excessive bail
  6. document that protects individual freedoms from the government

11 Clues: home of the president • father of the Bill of Rights • recited to show loyalty to our nation • symbol of the Republican political party • symbol of the Democratic political party • amendment that protects from excessive bail • symbol of freedom given to the U.S. by France • amendment that protects the right to keep and bear arms • ...

Bill of Rights: Amendment V 2013-04-30

Bill of Rights: Amendment V crossword puzzle
Across
  1. One of the most famous 5th Amendment Double Jeopardy Clause cases is the case of this murderer
  2. Only if the government pays this can they take your property
  3. No person can be held to answer for a _______ or otherwise infamous crime
  4. This Amendment emphasizes
  5. Made of citizens, used to indict military in this amendment
  6. An accused person cannot be this to themselves
  7. Another word for property
Down
  1. Another name for Fifth Amendment cases
  2. No one outside this can be tried for a serious crime
  3. You can't be sent to prison without this
  4. No one can be tried _____ for the same crime

11 Clues: This Amendment emphasizes • Another word for property • Another name for Fifth Amendment cases • You can't be sent to prison without this • No one can be tried _____ for the same crime • An accused person cannot be this to themselves • No one outside this can be tried for a serious crime • Made of citizens, used to indict military in this amendment • ...

Girls Inc Bill of Rights 2022-01-11

Girls Inc Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. be yourself and resist these
  2. cooperating with others, working together
  3. prepare for interesting work and economic __
  4. do this with originality and enthusiasm
  5. positive saying or quote
Down
  1. recognize your worth, accept your body
  2. community rules
  3. the activity of competing
  4. communicate what you need, stand up for you
  5. have this and be safe in the world
  6. makes perfect

11 Clues: makes perfect • community rules • positive saying or quote • the activity of competing • be yourself and resist these • have this and be safe in the world • recognize your worth, accept your body • do this with originality and enthusiasm • cooperating with others, working together • communicate what you need, stand up for you • prepare for interesting work and economic __

unit 4# newspaper crossword 2025-02-26

unit 4# newspaper crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This branch enforces laws
  2. This branch makes the laws
  3. Document singed in 1787 stating rights
  4. The Bill of ________ protected single rights
  5. These people wanted the articles of confederation to stay
Down
  1. What gave states voting based on population?
  2. Who lead the US in the revolutionary war?
  3. What gave fair power in congress to states?
  4. Who was the king keeping the US in a tyranny?
  5. Who was the leader in the famous rebellion against the Articles of Confederation?

10 Clues: This branch enforces laws • This branch makes the laws • Document singed in 1787 stating rights • Who lead the US in the revolutionary war? • What gave fair power in congress to states? • What gave states voting based on population? • The Bill of ________ protected single rights • Who was the king keeping the US in a tyranny? • ...