bill of rights Crossword Puzzles

Civics Unit 2 Vocabulary 2025-02-06

Civics Unit 2 Vocabulary crossword puzzle
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  1. Changes or additions to a constitution
  2. A system where each branch of government can limit the power of the others
  3. A government where power is restricted by laws and a constitution
  4. The division of government power among legislative, executive, and judicial branches
  5. Trade between states
  6. A system where power is divided between national and state governments
  7. A two-house legislature, like the US Congress
  8. The first government of the newly independent United States
  9. A pamphlet by Thomas Paine advocating for American independence
  10. A document limiting the English monarch's power, influencing the American Bill of Rights
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  1. A foundational document asserting "unalienable rights" like life, liberty, an the pursuit of happiness
  2. The process of formally approving a treaty, law, or constitutional amendment
  3. An event highlighting the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
  4. The fundamental law of the United States government
  5. Establishes the US Constitution as the Supreme Law of the Land
  6. Rights inherent to all indviduals
  7. Goods sold to other countries
  8. A document limiting the king's power, establishing principles of due process
  9. A system where citizens elect others to make decisions on their behalf
  10. Divisions of the Constitution

20 Clues: Trade between states • Goods sold to other countries • Divisions of the Constitution • Rights inherent to all indviduals • Changes or additions to a constitution • A two-house legislature, like the US Congress • The fundamental law of the United States government • The first government of the newly independent United States • ...

Founders’ Influence 2025-09-14

Founders’ Influence crossword puzzle
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  1. independent from England
  2. in 1689
  3. Sense - a pamphlet published by Thomas Paine in 1776 to convince the American colonists to support
  4. rights of the people, as well as further limited the rights of the king; written by the members of the English
  5. - a government that abuses its power
  6. government - a government that has been limited in power by a constitution, or written agreement
  7. monarchy - a system of government in which the king or queen shares authority with an elected legislature
  8. - popular or representative system where the people create and run their own government
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  1. of the governed - an agreement made by the people to establish a government and obey its laws
  2. written by the English nobles in 1215
  3. law - law based on customs and prior legal decisions; used in civil cases
  4. and balances - a principle of the federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that allows each
  5. the rights of the colonists; written by a group of English Puritans in Massachusetts in 1620
  6. of government to limit the power of the other branches
  7. Bill of Rights - a government document that expanded the powers of the English Parliament and expanded
  8. agrees to be bound by a constitution or a set of laws, also known as a constitutional monarchy
  9. Compact - an agreement between individuals that created a government that would provide order and
  10. Carta - a government document that limited the power of the king of England and protected the rights of the

18 Clues: in 1689 • independent from England • - a government that abuses its power • written by the English nobles in 1215 • of government to limit the power of the other branches • law - law based on customs and prior legal decisions; used in civil cases • - popular or representative system where the people create and run their own government • ...

Unit 3 Vocab 2021-03-01

Unit 3 Vocab crossword puzzle
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  1. a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime
  2. the power of an appellate court to review, amend and overrule decisions of a trial court
  3. a permanent committee that meets regularly
  4. a joint temporary committee appointed to resolve disagreements on a particular bill
  5. any attempt to block or delay Senate action on a bill
  6. establishing standards, maintaining order, resolving disputes, and protecting liberties and rights
  7. a constitutional right to reject a bill made by a law-making body
  8. a wrongful act or an infringement of a right
  9. the series of steps in the course of the administration of justice
  10. The law imposed a life sentence for almost any crime, if the defendant had two prior convictions for crimes defined as serious or violent
  11. a group of citizens empowered by law to conduct legal proceedings
  12. the part of a country's set of laws which is concerned with the private affairs of citizens
  13. the body of law that governs the activities of administrative agencies of government
  14. a veto in which the president takes no action on the bill
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  1. execution of an offender sentenced to death after conviction by a court of law of a criminal offense
  2. a hearing to determine if a person charged with a felony should be tried for the crime charged
  3. A court's power to hear and decide a case before any appellate review
  4. part of national law which governs the systems of public administration
  5. branch of government that is endowed with the authority to interpret and apply the law
  6. ensures that an offender's sentence is carried out
  7. a jury of 12 persons impaneled to try and to decide finally upon the facts at issue in causes for trial in a court
  8. any government agency responsible for the enforcement of the laws
  9. the body of law that defines criminal offenses
  10. the steps required for a proposed bill to become a law

24 Clues: a permanent committee that meets regularly • a wrongful act or an infringement of a right • the body of law that defines criminal offenses • a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime • ensures that an offender's sentence is carried out • any attempt to block or delay Senate action on a bill • the steps required for a proposed bill to become a law • ...

Women's suffrage 2022-03-04

Women's suffrage crossword puzzle
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  1. what the bill of rights ensures
  2. the gender who is fighting for suffrage
  3. what women are fighting for
  4. was an important document that was producedad at the womens rights convention
  5. social reformer and women's rights activist who played a pivotal role in the women's suffrage movement. Born into a Quaker family
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  1. She had formed the idea of reforming the position of women in society when she was amongst the women excluded from the World Anti-Slavery Convention held in London in 1840
  2. advocate for anti-slavery and womens rights
  3. gave women the right to vote
  4. the women who got put into solitary confinement fighting for rights
  5. how women are speaking up

10 Clues: how women are speaking up • what women are fighting for • gave women the right to vote • what the bill of rights ensures • the gender who is fighting for suffrage • advocate for anti-slavery and womens rights • the women who got put into solitary confinement fighting for rights • was an important document that was producedad at the womens rights convention • ...

Chapter 8 Vocabulary 2014-03-05

Chapter 8 Vocabulary crossword puzzle
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  1. branch- a symbol of peace
  2. of rights-is a list of rights.
  3. lawmaking body of the British government in London.
  4. statement
  5. use of warships to prevent other ships from entering or leaving a port.
  6. of earth and stone
  7. formal agreement among nations.
  8. you favor or oppose someone or something.
  9. formal meeting of representatives.
  10. place where two rivers join to form a third.
  11. freedom of people to make their own laws.
  12. person who first settles a new place.
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  1. sudden complete change.
  2. plan for spending money
  3. order from a country's leader to its citizens.
  4. control of a product or service in a certain area by a single person or group.
  5. gap or low place.
  6. against the government
  7. soldiers who serves for pay in the military of a foreign government.

19 Clues: statement • gap or low place. • of earth and stone • against the government • sudden complete change. • plan for spending money • branch- a symbol of peace • of rights-is a list of rights. • formal agreement among nations. • formal meeting of representatives. • person who first settles a new place. • you favor or oppose someone or something. • ...

Civil rights 2022-02-14

Civil rights crossword puzzle
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  1. Christian Preacher and bailed out MLK from jail
  2. Mexican American WWII Vet that became a civil Rights leader
  3. demanded right to determine their own destiny
  4. American Indian Movement slogan
  5. to gain support for a civil rights bill that was before Congress
  6. slogan for African American as they embraced their culture
  7. ended public segregation in schools
  8. eliminated poll taxes in federal elections
  9. passed in 1964, this law prohibited discrimination based on race in all places of employment doing business with the federal government
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  1. that emerged with its focus on rights for farm workers
  2. Organized migrant farm workers in California
  3. programs increased the number of minorities in colleges and businesses, some say it was reverse discrimination
  4. by any means necessary
  5. UFW

14 Clues: UFW • by any means necessary • American Indian Movement slogan • ended public segregation in schools • eliminated poll taxes in federal elections • Organized migrant farm workers in California • demanded right to determine their own destiny • Christian Preacher and bailed out MLK from jail • that emerged with its focus on rights for farm workers • ...

History 2015-05-01

History crossword puzzle
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  1. of Confederation-Document, which formed the first government of the U.S near the end of the American Revolution. States had more power than the national government
  2. -Amendment-Defines citizens as people born in the US and prohibits the states from denying due process and equal protection under the law. Also states that the value of the debt must always be paid and honored, and cannot be questioned. Also excludes women from voting.
  3. Amendment Abolishes slavery and gives congress the power to enforce abolition through legislation.
  4. -Amendment Outlaws poll taxes
  5. Amendment Women's suffrage
  6. of Rights-First ten amendments to the Constitution guaranteeing individual liberties and due process
  7. -Amendment Direct election of senators
  8. Carta-Major ideas found in the U.S. Constitution of limiting the power to tax and right to a fair trial
  9. of Versailles-Treaty that ended World War 1.
  10. Doctrine- Declaration by Truman to economically assiast any country fighting Commusim after World War 2.The declaration marked the beginning of the Containment Policy (plan to keep Communism from spreading)
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  1. Amendment Establishes an income tax
  2. Amendment Lowers the voting age to 18
  3. Bill Of Rights-Foundation for American Government for the freedoms such as freedom of speech and trial by jury
  4. Points-peace plan issue by Wilson that called for freedom of the seas, reduction of armaments, and end to secret diplomacy.
  5. Amendment Voting rights will not be based on race.
  6. Papers-Essays written by James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay to support the ratification of the Constitution
  7. Of Independence-Written mostly by Jefferson to list the grievances (complaints) against Great Britain and to declare independence from Great Britain
  8. Constitution-A document outlining the basic form and rules of the U.S government

18 Clues: Amendment Women's suffrage • -Amendment Outlaws poll taxes • Amendment Establishes an income tax • Amendment Lowers the voting age to 18 • -Amendment Direct election of senators • of Versailles-Treaty that ended World War 1. • Amendment Voting rights will not be based on race. • Constitution-A document outlining the basic form and rules of the U.S government • ...

Reagan Landers - Government Crossword Puzzle 2022-05-10

Reagan Landers - Government Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. is so that one branch doesn't become too powerful
  2. A document contains a preamble,bill of rights, articles, and amendments for the people of Georgia along with its government.
  3. Equal to America's vice president
  4. Is used so that the branches can put limits on other branches
  5. a small group of senators/representatives that decide whether a bill will be passed into the senate/house of representatives
  6. deals with disagreements between citizens.
  7. An idea for a bill is put in this "Language"
  8. only considered a "crime" if a minor (13-17) does it
  9. a person 17-under that have little to no food, shelter, or protection.
  10. these laws deal with citizens that have done harm to society
  11. These consists of someone being 18+,a Georgia resident, and US citizen
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  1. Leader of the executive branch
  2. An action that a minor does that if an adult did it, the adult would be tried and arrested
  3. deals with children being neglected and/or deprived
  4. Has senate and house of representatives
  5. This branch executes laws
  6. The head court of the judicial branch
  7. This branch interrupts laws
  8. what do the words wisdom,justice, and moderation mean for Georgia
  9. The executive branch works with these to focus a law in each area

20 Clues: This branch executes laws • This branch interrupts laws • Leader of the executive branch • Equal to America's vice president • The head court of the judicial branch • Has senate and house of representatives • deals with disagreements between citizens. • An idea for a bill is put in this "Language" • is so that one branch doesn't become too powerful • ...

Women's suffrage 2022-03-04

Women's suffrage crossword puzzle
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  1. what the bill of rights ensures
  2. the gender who is fighting for suffrage
  3. what women are fighting for
  4. was an important document that was producedad at the womens rights convention
  5. social reformer and women's rights activist who played a pivotal role in the women's suffrage movement. Born into a Quaker family
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  1. She had formed the idea of reforming the position of women in society when she was amongst the women excluded from the World Anti-Slavery Convention held in London in 1840
  2. advocate for anti-slavery and womens rights
  3. gave women the right to vote
  4. the women who got put into solitary confinement fighting for rights
  5. how women are speaking up

10 Clues: how women are speaking up • what women are fighting for • gave women the right to vote • what the bill of rights ensures • the gender who is fighting for suffrage • advocate for anti-slavery and womens rights • the women who got put into solitary confinement fighting for rights • was an important document that was producedad at the womens rights convention • ...

Katie Hancin P4 2021-10-21

Katie Hancin P4 crossword puzzle
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  1. groups of members appointed to investigate, debate, and report on legislation
  2. people who are represented by elected officials
  3. the most important job of congress
  4. current speaker of the house
  5. the president of the senate
  6. house of reps + senate
  7. current president
  8. a draft of a proposed law presented to parliament for discussion
  9. the party who has the least members in congress
  10. 435 members
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  1. a document that states the basic principles and laws of a nation
  2. the party who has the most members in congress
  3. party that is classified by the color blue
  4. the location of the U.S. government
  5. party that is classified by the color red
  6. a power the president has when turning a bill into a law
  7. 100 members
  8. anyone or any organization that tries to influence government
  9. the best civics teacher ever
  10. the introduction to the constitution
  11. the first ten amendments to the US Constitution guaranteeing such rights as the freedoms of speech, assembly, and worship

21 Clues: 100 members • 435 members • current president • house of reps + senate • the president of the senate • the best civics teacher ever • current speaker of the house • the most important job of congress • the location of the U.S. government • the introduction to the constitution • party that is classified by the color red • party that is classified by the color blue • ...

Sammis Revolution 2019-06-29

Sammis Revolution crossword puzzle
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  1. Washington's plantation name
  2. fourth president
  3. act of being set free from slavery
  4. 85 letters written to newspapers
  5. ___ of Rights
  6. intellectual movement
  7. battle of __ ended the war
  8. king of england during revolution
  9. Franklin's invention
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  1. to approve
  2. group of men boycotting stamp-act
  3. political system all members have equal share
  4. colonists who supported the crown
  5. forcible overthrow of a government
  6. __ Tea Party
  7. elected head of usa
  8. fundamental principles to be governed
  9. colonists who fought for revolution
  10. said "all men are created equal"
  11. "Jefferson and Civil Liberties: The __ Side"

20 Clues: to approve • __ Tea Party • ___ of Rights • fourth president • elected head of usa • Franklin's invention • intellectual movement • battle of __ ended the war • Washington's plantation name • 85 letters written to newspapers • said "all men are created equal" • group of men boycotting stamp-act • colonists who supported the crown • king of england during revolution • ...

The Declaration of Independence 2023-12-06

The Declaration of Independence crossword puzzle
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  1. This “rager” happened because of colonists’ frustration with taxes on their favorite drink.
  2. The general for the Colonies during the war against Britain.
  3. The bell that rang out to announce the first reading of the Declaration.
  4. 1 of 3 rights outlined by the Declaration.
  5. What people must resort to if their rights are not protected.
  6. The city where the Declaration is stored today.
  7. The city where congress voted to be free and independent from Britain.
  8. The holiday celebrated on 7/4, or a 90’s Will Smith movie with aliens.
  9. The main business of __________ is to protect these rights.
  10. The British legislature (governmental body).
  11. The main issue left out of the Declaration that threatened to divide the colonies.
  12. The author of the Declaration of Independence.
  13. Franklin This Declaration signer is on the one hundred dollar bill $$$.
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  1. The name of the war in which the U.S. fought for its independence.
  2. To be considered the same in status or quality.
  3. The month and day in which the Declaration was adopted.
  4. 1 of 3 rights outlined by the Declaration.
  5. Being able to do things for yourself and make your own decisions.
  6. 1 of 3 rights outlined by the Declaration.
  7. A formal announcement.
  8. The type of rights endowed to every person by the Declaration.
  9. The ruler of England during Colonial America.
  10. This Declaration signer became the second president of the United States.

23 Clues: A formal announcement. • 1 of 3 rights outlined by the Declaration. • 1 of 3 rights outlined by the Declaration. • 1 of 3 rights outlined by the Declaration. • The British legislature (governmental body). • The ruler of England during Colonial America. • The author of the Declaration of Independence. • To be considered the same in status or quality. • ...

tony morales 2013-05-21

tony morales crossword puzzle
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  1. southerner who helped blacks
  2. rights granted to all citizens
  3. increase in cost of living
  4. federal agency set up to help former slaves
  5. confederate general
  6. assassinated Lincoln
  7. failed assault
  8. official pardon
  9. tax on earnings
  10. lengthen
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  1. paper money issued during the civil war
  2. accuse president of misconduct in office
  3. laws for enslaved
  4. poet who wrote about the civil war
  5. surrounding city on mississippi river
  6. rebuilding South after Civil War
  7. northern democrats
  8. president does not sign a bill into law
  9. set free
  10. draft
  11. to free

21 Clues: draft • to free • set free • lengthen • failed assault • official pardon • tax on earnings • laws for enslaved • northern democrats • confederate general • assassinated Lincoln • increase in cost of living • southerner who helped blacks • rights granted to all citizens • rebuilding South after Civil War • poet who wrote about the civil war • surrounding city on mississippi river • ...

American govo 2020-10-08

American govo crossword puzzle
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  1. tax on everything legally docs ex.
  2. order of people
  3. acts
  4. like state gives u money to run and u can only use so much money
  5. good things
  6. cramel
  7. different state different power
  8. bill of rights only ela
  9. Thomas Jefferson
  10. some one in house senate so on
  11. like electoral voting
  12. sepration between n and south
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  1. the citizens coming over
  2. ordinary
  3. a ship
  4. limited power
  5. done and fed up with the bs
  6. u blank the Constitution
  7. freedom
  8. the brace support
  9. bail
  10. ban

22 Clues: ban • acts • bail • a ship • cramel • freedom • ordinary • good things • limited power • order of people • Thomas Jefferson • the brace support • like electoral voting • bill of rights only ela • the citizens coming over • u blank the Constitution • done and fed up with the bs • sepration between n and south • some one in house senate so on • different state different power • ...

ConstitutionCrossword 2021-10-25

ConstitutionCrossword crossword puzzle
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  1. What version of a constitution came before the one we have today
  2. Third major part of the constitution out of the 3 major parts
  3. They support a main system of government
  4. How many amendments are there
  5. How many people signed the constitution
  6. How long must someone live in the U.S. to run for president
  7. What is found within an article
  8. How old someone has to be to be president
  9. First person to sign the constitution
  10. What is is called when a bill is rejected
  11. When both sides make an agreement and give up some demands
  12. How many articles are there
  13. what was the first state to ratify the constitution
  14. A proposed law
  15. First major part of the constitution out of the 3 major parts
  16. system that allows both sides to watch over each other
  17. To reject or revoke a law or congress act
  18. What is found within a section of an article
  19. How many founding fathers were there
  20. Article 1, Section 5 talks about...
  21. Who introduced the bill of rights
  22. leader of the Executive branch
  23. The first threee words of the constitution
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  1. Who ensures that all laws are enforced and obeyed
  2. The house of Representatives and the Senate together are called...
  3. A group of people who did not want ratification to the constitution
  4. The year the constitution was ratified
  5. Who can make the laws
  6. The city the constitutional convention met in
  7. How old is the constitution
  8. Which branch of government passes laws through
  9. What state is the original constitution in now
  10. What did the 13th amendment abolish
  11. What amendment was repealed
  12. The constitution was ratified by the states signing
  13. Who does the 19th amendment protect regarding voting rights
  14. Make up the constitution
  15. Found in the first 10 amendments of the constitution
  16. A supreme law of the United States
  17. What is the most powerful court in the Judicial Department

40 Clues: A proposed law • Who can make the laws • Make up the constitution • How old is the constitution • How many articles are there • What amendment was repealed • How many amendments are there • leader of the Executive branch • What is found within an article • Who introduced the bill of rights • A supreme law of the United States • What did the 13th amendment abolish • ...

U.S. History 2016-04-21

U.S. History crossword puzzle
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  1. of Independence Written mostly by Jefferson to list the grievances (complaints) against Great Britain and to declare independence from Great Britain.
  2. of Confederation Document, which formed the first government of the U.S. Near the end of the revolution American Revolution. States had more power then the national government.
  3. of Rights First ten amendments to the Constitution guaranteeing individual liberties and due process.
  4. of Versailles Treaty the ended World War 1. Was extremely harsh on Germany.
  5. Amendment gave the to all the slaves in all the states.
  6. Constitution A document outlining the basic form and rules of the U.S. government.
  7. Amendment Gave African American men the right to vote.
  8. Carta Major ideas found in the U.S. Constitution of limiting the power to tax and the right to a fair trial.
  9. Amendment provided direct election of senators.
  10. Amendment ended the poll taxes.
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  1. Papers Essays written by James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay to support the ratification of the Constitution.
  2. Points Peace plan issued by Wilson that called for freedom of the seas, reduction of armaments, and the end to secret diplomacy. Important part was the creation of the League of Nations a national peace organization.
  3. Bill of Rights Foundation for American government for freedoms such as freedom of speech and trial by jury.
  4. Doctrine Declaration by Truman to economically assist any country fighting Communism after World War II. The declaration marked the beginning of the Containment Policy (plan to keep Communism from spreading)
  5. Amendment Required states to give citizenship to all citizens born in the United States and gave other basic civil rights.
  6. Amendment Created a graduated income tax.
  7. Amendment gave the women the right to vote.
  8. Amendment the right of 18 years old to vote.

18 Clues: Amendment ended the poll taxes. • Amendment Created a graduated income tax. • Amendment gave the women the right to vote. • Amendment the right of 18 years old to vote. • Amendment provided direct election of senators. • Amendment Gave African American men the right to vote. • Amendment gave the to all the slaves in all the states. • ...

AP Gov 2024-11-17

AP Gov crossword puzzle
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  1. case - abortion falls under rights to privacy
  2. doc - MLK letter for Civil Rights
  3. doc - weak central gov
  4. doc - need for strong central gov
  5. - doc, first 10 amendments
  6. case - judicial review
  7. doc - singular executive
  8. clause - the government cannot declare a religion
  9. amendment - right to bear arms
  10. amendment - rights not reserved to the federal government go to the states
  11. amendment - no cruel and unusual punishment
  12. case - campaign donations are free speech and cannot be restricted
  13. doc - three branches
  14. amendment - religion, petition, speech, assembly
  15. clause - some aspects of the Bill of Rights will apply at the state level
  16. case - can establish bank but state cannot tax it
  17. - doc, US law of land
  18. case - partisan gerrymandering is unconstitutional
  19. clause - no discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation etc.
  20. case - desegregation of schools
  21. clause - Congress can make law necessary to fulfil their reserved powers
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  1. amendment - search & seizure
  2. doc - inalienable rights
  3. doc - independent judiciary
  4. case - restriction on handgun registration violated 2nd Amendment
  5. clause - not an absolute right but protected under the 1st Amendment
  6. amendment - no self incrimination
  7. amendment - rights of the accused
  8. case - federal gun charges unconstitutional
  9. doc - need for strong state gov
  10. case - right to counsel is protected at state and local level
  11. case - abortion is a states' rights issue
  12. amendment - there are more rights than listed in Constitution
  13. case - racial gerrymandering is unconstitutional
  14. clause - everyone is protected to freely practice their religion
  15. case - Pentagon Paper publication protected
  16. case - school attendance cannot dictate religious beliefs
  17. case - symbolic speech is protected
  18. amendment - right to sue
  19. case - school prayer over announcements unconstitutional
  20. clause - Constitution and Federal law supersedes state and local
  21. case - clear and present danger established

42 Clues: doc - three branches • - doc, US law of land • doc - weak central gov • case - judicial review • doc - inalienable rights • doc - singular executive • amendment - right to sue • - doc, first 10 amendments • doc - independent judiciary • amendment - search & seizure • amendment - right to bear arms • doc - need for strong state gov • case - desegregation of schools • ...

Katie's Gov. Crossword 2023-05-17

Katie's Gov. Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. without government there would be ... (5)
  2. article discussing legislative branch (1)
  3. bill of rights were the first ___ amendments (11)
  4. antifederalist believed in a strong ___ gov. (9)
  5. US is a ___ democracy (2)
  6. foundation of our government (6)
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  1. layed out the constitution (7)
  2. need for stronger gov. caused the articles of ___ (10)
  3. our political system is called a ... (3)
  4. divides power between state and federal (8)
  5. they believed in individual voting rights (4)

11 Clues: US is a ___ democracy (2) • layed out the constitution (7) • foundation of our government (6) • our political system is called a ... (3) • without government there would be ... (5) • article discussing legislative branch (1) • divides power between state and federal (8) • they believed in individual voting rights (4) • antifederalist believed in a strong ___ gov. (9) • ...

Constitution Review So Far 2024-10-31

Constitution Review So Far crossword puzzle
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  1. Powers that belong only to the federal government.
  2. The first part of the Constitution.
  3. This branch includes the Supreme Court.
  4. System where elect representatives to govern.
  5. Kind of rights protected by the Bill of Rights; basic rights and freedoms.
  6. This branch includes the President and Vice President.
  7. Last name of the man who came up with the Great Compromise.
  8. Which Article of the Constitution created the Legislative Branch?
  9. Their job is to create laws.
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  1. Kind of government in which it only has those powers granted by the people.
  2. A group that included Hamilton, and wrote pamphlets to support the Constitution.
  3. The sharing of powers between state and federal government.
  4. . . . and Balances; where each branch has power over the others.
  5. Plan that supported larger states; representation based on population.
  6. The Article of the Constitution that created the Executive Branch.

15 Clues: Their job is to create laws. • The first part of the Constitution. • This branch includes the Supreme Court. • System where elect representatives to govern. • Powers that belong only to the federal government. • This branch includes the President and Vice President. • The sharing of powers between state and federal government. • ...

crossward 2025-02-20

crossward crossword puzzle
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  1. – The document that outlines the laws and principles of the U.S. government.
  2. Destiny – The belief that the U.S. was destined to expand westward.
  3. of Rights – The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
  4. and Balances – A system that prevents any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.
  5. – The movement to end slavery.
  6. – The division of power between state and national government.
  7. – A major change, often political, such as the American Revolution.
  8. – The right to vote.
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  1. Depression – A severe economic downturn in the 1930s.
  2. – A change or addition to the Constitution.
  3. – The act of leaving a nation, as the Southern states did before the Civil War.
  4. Rights – The rights of citizens to political and social freedom.
  5. – A system of government where people have the power to vote.
  6. – The growth of factories and businesses in the 19th century.
  7. – A territory controlled by another country.

15 Clues: – The right to vote. • – The movement to end slavery. • – A change or addition to the Constitution. • – A territory controlled by another country. • Depression – A severe economic downturn in the 1930s. • – A system of government where people have the power to vote. • – The growth of factories and businesses in the 19th century. • ...

History Crossword 2022-02-09

History Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Government
  2. Washington
  3. Rights
Down
  1. of Rights
  2. Jefferson
  3. Adams

6 Clues: Adams • Rights • of Rights • Jefferson • Government • Washington

Government Vocab 2022-07-30

Government Vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a group who cast votes for their states during the election of the President and Vice President
  2. when both sides give up demands
  3. to check if a law is valid
  4. a 2 house Congress
  5. taking no sides
  6. to make a change;Bill of Rights
  7. each branch "checks" the other for balance
Down
  1. division of power throughout the 3 Branches
  2. Rights guaranteed to citizens protected by Constitution
  3. makes laws;Congress
  4. Office of the President, Vice President, and Cabinet;takes care of business
  5. a gov't where citizens rule by electing representatives
  6. interprets laws
  7. the separation of national and local gov't
  8. something done or said that sets the example for the future

15 Clues: interprets laws • taking no sides • a 2 house Congress • makes laws;Congress • to check if a law is valid • when both sides give up demands • to make a change;Bill of Rights • the separation of national and local gov't • each branch "checks" the other for balance • division of power throughout the 3 Branches • Rights guaranteed to citizens protected by Constitution • ...

Unit 3 Crossword 2024-05-08

Unit 3 Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. region along Appalachian Mountains western
  2. leader of boston sons of liberty
  3. made national bank system
  4. kind of england
  5. British troops fired on mob; very bloody
  6. tax on tea, lead, glass
  7. continued fur trade in US
  8. 10 amendments
  9. battle ending american revolution
  10. responce to boston tea party
  11. wrote bill of rights
Down
  1. no foreign affairs, political parties, no permanent allies
  2. Frenchmen who helped in the American Revolution
  3. turning point of revolution
  4. first president and commander in chief
  5. farmers rebellion
  6. wrote declaration of independence
  7. ended the American Revolution
  8. common sense
  9. tax on printed matters

20 Clues: common sense • 10 amendments • kind of england • farmers rebellion • wrote bill of rights • tax on printed matters • tax on tea, lead, glass • made national bank system • continued fur trade in US • turning point of revolution • responce to boston tea party • ended the American Revolution • leader of boston sons of liberty • wrote declaration of independence • ...

Constitution Crossword Puzzle 2023-10-24

Constitution Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. The _______ of the House is the leader of the House
  2. A minor offense or crime
  3. The ________ Fathers created the Constitution
  4. The ______ President takes power in case the President dies in office
  5. The President must be a Native-born _______
  6. To charge a public official with misconduct
  7. Comprised of the House and the Senate
  8. To make something illegal or void
  9. Advisors to the President
  10. To convince someone in a public office to do something
Down
  1. The President can grant this to someone, to let them "off" from a prison sentence
  2. Someone who supported a bigger/more powerful Government
  3. The Presidential power to deny a law or bill
  4. One of the 3 Natural Rights of Man
  5. Members of the Supreme Court
  6. A Draft of a proposed law
  7. A formal agreement between 2 countries
  8. The first officially law of the US were the Articles of ____
  9. To make something legally binding
  10. The Plan proposed by bigger States in the Constitutional Convention
  11. Jean Jacques Rousseau created the Social ______

21 Clues: A minor offense or crime • A Draft of a proposed law • Advisors to the President • Members of the Supreme Court • To make something illegal or void • To make something legally binding • One of the 3 Natural Rights of Man • Comprised of the House and the Senate • A formal agreement between 2 countries • The President must be a Native-born _______ • ...

Bill of Rights_ 2022-09-28

Bill of Rights_ crossword puzzle
Across
  1. bans quartering
  2. rights to fair trial
  3. freedom of speech, press, petition, religion, assembly
  4. "I plead the _____"
  5. right to jury trial in civil cases
  6. cant charge twice for the same crime
  7. search and _____
  8. apply's to the first amendment
  9. right to bear arms and form state militias
Down
  1. a case that does NOT involve criminal conduct
  2. ensures states rights
  3. right to bear _____
  4. federal law ______ state law
  5. soldiers can't make someones house their home
  6. guarantees rights to the people
  7. bans search and seizure
  8. fundamental principal
  9. exposing yourself to the crime you committed
  10. cases with crimes such as murder or homicide
  11. bans excessive bail and punishment

20 Clues: bans quartering • search and _____ • right to bear _____ • "I plead the _____" • rights to fair trial • ensures states rights • fundamental principal • bans search and seizure • federal law ______ state law • apply's to the first amendment • guarantees rights to the people • right to jury trial in civil cases • bans excessive bail and punishment • cant charge twice for the same crime • ...

Unit 2 Vocab. 2024-09-03

Unit 2 Vocab. crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Powers Powers that belong only to the states
  2. Domain The power of government to take property for public use
  3. Cause A reasonable basis to believe a person's premises is linked to a crime
  4. Powers Powers the government needs in order to carry out its expressed constitutional powers
  5. Powers Powers that both the national government and the states have
  6. A list of items that give Congress authority found in Article 1 of the Constitution
  7. Introductory statement of the Constitution, states the basis concepts of government
  8. Powers Powers the constitution grants or delegated to the national government
  9. and Balances Each branch of government has some control over the other two so no single branch becomes too powerful
  10. Supremacy If an amendment to a state's constitution conflicts with the U.S. constitution it is not valid and must be removed
Down
  1. A change to the Constitution
  2. Doctrine Process by which the Bill of Rights was extended to the states and local governments
  3. Powers Powers directly stated in the Constitution
  4. Review Power of the Supreme Court to declare laws and actions of local, state, or national governments unconstitutional
  5. To return a fugitive who flees across state lines back to the original state
  6. Clause Gives Congress the right to make laws necessary to carry out the powers stated in Article 1
  7. System of government in which two or more governments have poser over the same people and the same territory, example: state and federal governments
  8. Clause In Article 6 of the constitution, states that the Constitution, Laws passed by congress, and treaties of the U.S. shall be the supreme Law of the Land
  9. Limits or territory within which authority may be exercised
  10. Rejection of a bill by the president
  11. of Rights The first ten amendments to the Constitution

21 Clues: A change to the Constitution • Rejection of a bill by the president • Powers Powers that belong only to the states • Powers Powers directly stated in the Constitution • of Rights The first ten amendments to the Constitution • Limits or territory within which authority may be exercised • Domain The power of government to take property for public use • ...

Chapter 4 Crossword Puzzle 2023-10-20

Chapter 4 Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Fighting against civilian and military
  2. Money taken out of paycheck given to the govt.
  3. states that had slavery but didnt succeed
  4. Group of racist whites who opposed black rights
  5. The bloodiest battle of the war
  6. Most famous southern general
  7. amendment that gave black men their right to vote
  8. second capital of the confederate states
  9. process of Men between the age of 18-45 chosen to fight
  10. where the first shots were fired
  11. a system where the landlord/planter allows a tenant to use the land in exchange for a share of the crop.
  12. Large steel boats for aquatic warfare
  13. Confederate general with a peculiar nickname
  14. when a president doesnt make anything of a bill within 10 days of term ending
Down
  1. amendment that gave everyone equal rights
  2. union president from 1861-1865
  3. winner of the 1866 election by 1 vote
  4. cost to vote
  5. Lincoln main goal of the war
  6. Laws that restricted African Americans rights
  7. Lincoln plan for reconstruction
  8. Southerner who collaborated with northern Republicans during Reconstruction, often for personal profit.
  9. Impossible test to stop blacks from voting
  10. northerner moving south to profit from southern losses
  11. Who made the cotton gin

25 Clues: cost to vote • Who made the cotton gin • Lincoln main goal of the war • Most famous southern general • union president from 1861-1865 • The bloodiest battle of the war • Lincoln plan for reconstruction • where the first shots were fired • winner of the 1866 election by 1 vote • Large steel boats for aquatic warfare • Fighting against civilian and military • ...

Enlightened and Scientific Revolution Project 2014-03-18

Enlightened and Scientific Revolution Project crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Used telescope to support heliocentric, published a book supporting Copernicus's work, Catholic Church banned the book and demanded that he stand trial, he recanted his statements but continued his work
  2. Political philosophies of the Enlightenment fueled revolution in the Americas and France, Declaration of Independence incorporated Enlightenment ideas, The Constitution of the US and the Bill of Rights also did
  3. Composer
  4. Developed scientific method
  5. "I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.", freedom of thought and expression, religious toleration should triumph over religious fanaticism, separation of church and state, Influence on US Bill of Rights and French Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen
  6. Developed heliocentric theory, believed the earth was round and rotated and revolved, his work was not published until after death
  7. People are naturally good but society corrupts them, gov't is a contract between rulers and the people, in setting up a gov't, people choose to give up their self-interest for the common good, believed in direct democracy
  8. Discovered planetary motion, Used math formulas to prove that planets revolve around the sun in ellipses
Down
  1. Painter "Liberty Leading the People"
  2. Discovered laws of gravity, gravity- keeps objects on earth and holds solar system together, invented calculus
  3. The best form of government includes a separation of powers, it prevents one branch from getting too much power, countries used this when writing constitutions
  4. the state must have central authority to manage behavior, absolute monarch was the best form of government, people are naturally selfish and wicked
  5. People are sovereign: monarchs are not chosen by God, natural rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, government exists to protect natural rights, when gov't fails to protect, people have a right to change it
  6. Novelist "Don Quixote"
  7. Composer
  8. Discovered circulation of the blood

16 Clues: Composer • Composer • Novelist "Don Quixote" • Developed scientific method • Discovered circulation of the blood • Painter "Liberty Leading the People" • Discovered planetary motion, Used math formulas to prove that planets revolve around the sun in ellipses • Discovered laws of gravity, gravity- keeps objects on earth and holds solar system together, invented calculus • ...

Civil War Crossword 2023-03-06

Civil War Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A change made to a law, bill, of document
  2. What did The Constitution of 1869 establish
  3. What did the Texans try to regain of
  4. Rights belonging to all citizens
  5. Which governor had not been able to prevent secession
  6. After the war what was worthless
  7. Which Military District was Texas placed in
  8. Why did progress on the constitution slowed
  9. Rule by an army instead of the usual civil authorities
  10. Refusal by a head of government to sign a bill passed by the legislature
  11. Who supported Edmund J. Davis
  12. What was not easy for freedmen
Down
  1. Part of a state or other area marked off for a special purpose
  2. Who was elected as Texas's first confederate governor
  3. Which group threatened voters
  4. Who was the sixteenth president
  5. By 1864 which river became popular among army deserters
  6. How did the war end
  7. What was the purpose of The Constitution of 1869
  8. Who won he race for governor in 1869

20 Clues: How did the war end • Which group threatened voters • Who supported Edmund J. Davis • What was not easy for freedmen • Who was the sixteenth president • Rights belonging to all citizens • After the war what was worthless • What did the Texans try to regain of • Who won he race for governor in 1869 • A change made to a law, bill, of document • ...

Happy 40th Birthday, Bill! 2023-03-02

Happy 40th Birthday, Bill! crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Bill least favorite part of birthdays
  2. How many AirPods does Bill own
  3. Bill’s nickname for Miles
  4. Bill often says this when he’s ready to go home
  5. Bill loves to coach
  6. Bill does this in uncomfortable situations
  7. Bill broke this last summer
  8. Bill can be found yelling at this team on Sundays
  9. Bill’s favorite type of music
  10. Speaking of leaving, Bill is famous for this
  11. Bill’s favorite Color
  12. Bill’s favorite city to explore
Down
  1. In college, Bill lit his ______ on fire.
  2. Bill’s favorite restaurant
  3. JOMO
  4. Iver Bill’s favorite Band
  5. Bill’s favorite place in the house
  6. Bill’s happy place
  7. Bill’s Shoe Size
  8. Favorite Sunday activity
  9. Everyone describes Bill as a ___________.
  10. Middle Name
  11. Bill’s favorite exercise
  12. truly the best dad, husband, brother and friend
  13. Bill’s Eye Color

25 Clues: JOMO • Middle Name • Bill’s Shoe Size • Bill’s Eye Color • Bill’s happy place • Bill loves to coach • Bill’s favorite Color • Favorite Sunday activity • Bill’s favorite exercise • Iver Bill’s favorite Band • Bill’s nickname for Miles • Bill’s favorite restaurant • Bill broke this last summer • Bill’s favorite type of music • How many AirPods does Bill own • Bill’s favorite city to explore • ...

4th of July 2024-07-01

4th of July crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Another word for freedom
  2. Grilled sausage on a bun
  3. Red, ____, and blue (colors of the American flag)
  4. Document that explains the laws and rules of the United States
  5. The seventh month of the year
  6. To cook meat outside on a grill
Down
  1. George ______, first president of the United States
  2. The country America declared independence from
  3. Light these in the evening to celebrate Independence Day
  4. Bill of _____, changes to the Constitution that give Americans their rights
  5. A song that represents a country
  6. A group of people walking to celebrate something
  7. Symbol of America waved or flown on July 4th

13 Clues: Another word for freedom • Grilled sausage on a bun • The seventh month of the year • To cook meat outside on a grill • A song that represents a country • Symbol of America waved or flown on July 4th • The country America declared independence from • A group of people walking to celebrate something • Red, ____, and blue (colors of the American flag) • ...

Chapter 15 2018-03-16

Chapter 15 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The ___ Amendment Protects Americans that are suspected of a crime. People could not be tried by a jury twice for the same crime.
  2. Amendments were written to protect our rights and ___.
  3. Approved; to have made a written document official by signing it.
  4. First 10 changes to the constitution.
  5. The ___ Amendment say Americans cannot be forced to let soldiers stay in their homes.
  6. The ___ Amendment Guarantees the right to a fair trial.
Down
  1. The ___ Amendment prevents Congress from taking away our basic freedoms. Ex. Religion, speech and freedom of the press.
  2. The ___ Amendment forbids "unreasonable searches and seizures" by police officials.
  3. Having a negative judgement or opinion without knowledge of the facts.
  4. The ___ of Rights protects several other rights and liberties.
  5. The ___ Amendment allows for citizens to "keep and bear arms," or weapons.
  6. The ___ Amendment says that the constitution's list of rights is not meant to be complete. Other rights that Americans can have included the freedom to choose where to live and what kind of work to do.
  7. The ___ Amendment protects citizens' rights to a fair and reasonable punishments.
  8. Group of citizens who decide the outcome of a trial.
  9. The ___ Amendment limits the power of the national government. The governments powers are listed in the constitution and all other powers belong to the people.

15 Clues: First 10 changes to the constitution. • Group of citizens who decide the outcome of a trial. • Amendments were written to protect our rights and ___. • The ___ Amendment Guarantees the right to a fair trial. • The ___ of Rights protects several other rights and liberties. • Approved; to have made a written document official by signing it. • ...

Chapter 15 2018-03-16

Chapter 15 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The ___ Amendment limits the power of the national government. The governments powers are listed in the constitution and all other powers belong to the people.
  2. The ___ Amendment allows for citizens to "keep and bear arms," or weapons.
  3. Having a negative judgement or opinion without knowledge of the facts.
  4. The ___ Amendment protects citizens' rights to a fair and reasonable punishments.
  5. Approved; to have made a written document official by signing it.
  6. The ___ Amendment Guarantees the right to a fair trial.
  7. Amendments were written to protect our rights and ___.
Down
  1. The ___ Amendment say Americans cannot be forced to let soldiers stay in their homes.
  2. First 10 changes to the constitution.
  3. The ___ Amendment forbids "unreasonable searches and seizures" by police officials.
  4. Group of citizens who decide the outcome of a trial.
  5. The ___ Amendment Protects Americans that are suspected of a crime. People could not be tried by a jury twice for the same crime.
  6. The ___ Amendment prevents Congress from taking away our basic freedoms. Ex. Religion, speech and freedom of the press.
  7. The ___ Amendment says that the constitution's list of rights is not meant to be complete. Other rights that Americans can have included the freedom to choose where to live and what kind of work to do.
  8. The ___ of Rights protects several other rights and liberties.

15 Clues: First 10 changes to the constitution. • Group of citizens who decide the outcome of a trial. • Amendments were written to protect our rights and ___. • The ___ Amendment Guarantees the right to a fair trial. • The ___ of Rights protects several other rights and liberties. • Approved; to have made a written document official by signing it. • ...

Selective Incorporation 2023-12-01

Selective Incorporation crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Fairness that ensures legitimate gov't
  2. Which political party wants stricter gun restrictions?
  3. Declaring only some provisions of Bill of Rights applicable
  4. Amendment that the Just Comprehension Clause comes from
Down
  1. Gideon filed a petition for writ of what at court?
  2. Which political party defends citizens' gun rights?
  3. Gideon was charged with __ and entering
  4. Amendment that grants citizenship to all citizens
  5. Just __ Clause for property owners to get paid for land seizure
  6. McDonald sued the city for limiting their rights under which amendment?

10 Clues: Fairness that ensures legitimate gov't • Gideon was charged with __ and entering • Amendment that grants citizenship to all citizens • Gideon filed a petition for writ of what at court? • Which political party defends citizens' gun rights? • Which political party wants stricter gun restrictions? • Amendment that the Just Comprehension Clause comes from • ...

Revolutionary war crossword 2017-05-22

Revolutionary war crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Which country helped America in the Revolutionary War
  2. first US president
  3. What was the turning point for America
  4. author of common sense
  5. last battle of the revolution
  6. Noble frenchman who fought with the Americans during the revolution
  7. who did George Washington attack on Christmas
  8. president of the union during the civil war
  9. The right to vote
  10. the reason for the american revolution
  11. first treasury secretary
  12. doubled the size of the country
Down
  1. who wrote the bill of rights?
  2. the treaty of _______ signed in 1783
  3. This was the bloodiest battle in the Revolutionary War
  4. when did George Washington cross the Delaware
  5. the first vice president
  6. the 7 year war
  7. president on the 2 dollar bill
  8. how many years was the revolutionary war?
  9. king of England during the revolution
  10. How many colonies were there at the time of the revolution
  11. who killed Hamilton?mercantilism trade system that benefits the mother country

23 Clues: the 7 year war • The right to vote • first US president • author of common sense • the first vice president • first treasury secretary • who wrote the bill of rights? • last battle of the revolution • president on the 2 dollar bill • doubled the size of the country • the treaty of _______ signed in 1783 • king of England during the revolution • What was the turning point for America • ...

Civics Review 2021-02-13

Civics Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. separating people based on the color of their skin
  2. Information used to convince a person of something
  3. Something that a person SHOULD do
  4. Last name of the Author of Common Sense
  5. Political party that wants more government support with higher taxes
  6. Change made to the Constitution
  7. Process of becoming a U.S. Citizen
  8. containing two chambers
  9. man who was not permitted to ride a white train car
  10. the main role of the Executive Branch
  11. an idea for a law
  12. Political party that prefers a smaller government with lower taxes
  13. Total number of Supreme Court Justices
Down
  1. 10th Amendment gives rights to the
  2. Number of Amendments included in the Bill of Rights
  3. the Supreme Court ruling of a law that violates the Constitution
  4. Branch of government that makes the laws
  5. Population count down every ten years
  6. Total number of members in the House is based on the state's
  7. 6th Amendment guarantees a jury in these types of trials
  8. Group of people who argued for the ratification of the Constitution
  9. Upper level of Congress that approves presidential appointments
  10. Act that required British soldiers to live in colonists homes
  11. Second amendment right to bear
  12. Something that a person HAS to do
  13. a type of law that involves a person under the age of 18
  14. Introduction to the Constitution
  15. Enlightenment thinker who believed in Life, Liberty and Property
  16. a type of law that settles a dispute between two sides

29 Clues: an idea for a law • containing two chambers • Second amendment right to bear • Change made to the Constitution • Introduction to the Constitution • Something that a person SHOULD do • Something that a person HAS to do • 10th Amendment gives rights to the • Process of becoming a U.S. Citizen • Population count down every ten years • the main role of the Executive Branch • ...

placemat maker 2024-06-10

placemat maker crossword puzzle
Across
  1. of 1877
  2. Tribunal Courts
  3. Bill
Down
  1. Bureau
  2. Codes
  3. Rights Act 1866
  4. Farming
  5. Act 1867

8 Clues: Bill • Codes • Bureau • Farming • of 1877 • Act 1867 • Rights Act 1866 • Tribunal Courts

James Madison Crossword 2016-05-04

James Madison Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Madison James Madison's wife.
  2. Madison became this after his term ended
  3. The age Madison left the white house
  4. 4, 1809 The last day of Madison's term
  5. Madison helped write this document.
  6. of 1812 This war was going on during Madison's term in office.
  7. Madison Known as the father of the constitution and was the fourth president of the United States.
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  1. of Rights Madison helped frame this document.
  2. Party James Madison's party.
  3. Clinton Madison's first vice-president
  4. thousand James Madison is on this bill.
  5. Jefferson This person helped Madison establish the Democratic-Republican party.
  6. The state Madison was born in.
  7. The amount of siblings Madison has.

14 Clues: Party James Madison's party. • Madison James Madison's wife. • The state Madison was born in. • Madison helped write this document. • The amount of siblings Madison has. • The age Madison left the white house • Clinton Madison's first vice-president • 4, 1809 The last day of Madison's term • thousand James Madison is on this bill. • Madison became this after his term ended • ...

civics 2015-12-09

civics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. one person votes for a group
  2. first written government, started majority rule
  3. people vote/participate directly
  4. people hired by private groups to influence government
  5. a person's natural rights can not be taken
  6. the idea that political authority belongs to the people
  7. a procedure by which citizens can propose new laws or state constitutional amendments
  8. took power from the king and gave it to parliament
  9. no one is above the law; limited power of the king and government
  10. committees that are created to do a special job for a limited period of time
  11. gave up and agreed on the bill of rights
  12. a way for citizens to vote on state or local laws
Down
  1. permanent committes that continue their work from session to session
  2. this party has the most seats in the house
  3. the rights you were born with
  4. people or organizations with a common intrest who try to influence government

16 Clues: one person votes for a group • the rights you were born with • people vote/participate directly • gave up and agreed on the bill of rights • this party has the most seats in the house • a person's natural rights can not be taken • first written government, started majority rule • a way for citizens to vote on state or local laws • ...

American Revolution 2015-09-25

American Revolution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a street fight that happened on the named king street that lead the revolutionary war
  2. a war that the british started and lost and was put on the trady of paris as a help for their independence
  3. it was the tea act and they resisted the tea act by throwing tea of three boats
Down
  1. law passed by the British to pay there debt of the seven year war by taxing their paper etc.
  2. a bill that took away some of the king power
  3. a bill that gave people rights
  4. a bill passed by congress that gave everyone equal rights
  5. a war that made american independent

8 Clues: a bill that gave people rights • a war that made american independent • a bill that took away some of the king power • a bill passed by congress that gave everyone equal rights • it was the tea act and they resisted the tea act by throwing tea of three boats • a street fight that happened on the named king street that lead the revolutionary war • ...

constitution 2025-12-17

constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. became law of land on june 21,1788
  2. powers belong to states
  3. powers belong to federal
  4. oppose the consistution
  5. makes laws
  6. article VI
  7. article V
Down
  1. states article IV
  2. what keeps the powers of the branches equal
  3. national and state governments shares responsibilites
  4. added as an amendment
  5. interprets laws
  6. article VII
  7. putting an official on trial
  8. enforces laws

15 Clues: article V • makes laws • article VI • article VII • enforces laws • interprets laws • states article IV • added as an amendment • powers belong to states • oppose the consistution • powers belong to federal • putting an official on trial • became law of land on june 21,1788 • what keeps the powers of the branches equal • national and state governments shares responsibilites

These United States of America (July 2023) 2023-06-16

These United States of America (July 2023) crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Alvin Cullum York, WWI Medal of Honor Recipient
  2. Mary Baker Eddy, Founder of the Church of Christ, Scientist
  3. A. Philip Randolph, American Labor Unionist and Civil Rights Activist
  4. Walter Harper, Alaska Native Mountain Climber; First person to scale Denali in 1913
  5. Louis Armstrong, Jazz Trumpeter
  6. Bruce Lee, Martial Artist/Actor
  7. Queen Liliuokalani, Monarch
  8. Fred Kirschenmann, Leader of the Sustainable Agriculture Movement
  9. Caesar Rodney, Founding Father
  10. Henry Ford, Automaker
  11. Alice Paul, Suffragist
  12. Daniel Boone, Explorer and Frontiersman
  13. Geronimo, Bedonkohe Apache Leader
  14. William "Buffalo Bill" Cody, Soldier, Bison Hunter & Showman
  15. Sam Walton, Entrepreneur
  16. Muhammad Ali, Heavyweight Champion Boxer
  17. Gutzon Borglum, American sculptor of Mount Rushmore
  18. Brigham Young, Leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
  19. Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Journalist and Educator
  20. James Brown, Musician and Singer
  21. Elizabeth Buffum Chace, 19th Century American Activist
  22. Jeff Bezos, Entrepreneur
  23. Chester Nimitz, WWII Naval Commander
  24. Pearl Buck, Nobel Prize-Winning Novelist
  25. F. Scott Fitzgerald, Novelist
Down
  1. Virginia Dare, First Person of English Origin born on American soil
  2. Neil Armstrong, Apollo 11 Astronaut
  3. Richard E. Byrd, American Naval Officer, first person to fly over North and South Poles
  4. Jack Dempsey, World Heavyweight Champion Boxer
  5. Amelia Earhart, Aviator
  6. Philo Farnsworth, Inventor & Television Pioneer
  7. Martin Luther King, Jr, Minister and Civil Rights Activist
  8. Hank Williams, Country Music Pioneer
  9. Ralph Ellison, Novelist
  10. Malcolm X, Civil Rights Leader
  11. Sojourner Truth, American Abolitionist and Women's Rights Activist
  12. Clara Barton, American Nurse & American Red Cross founder
  13. Lewis Terman, American psychologist; Revised Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales
  14. Red Cloud, Oglala Lakota Chief
  15. Noah Webster, "Webster's Dictionary"
  16. George Herman "Babe" Ruth, Baseball Player
  17. Chief Joseph, Wallowa Nez Perce Leader
  18. Frank Lloyd Wright, Architect
  19. Bill Gates, Entrepreneur and business magnate
  20. Ernest Hemingway, Novelist
  21. Jackson Pollock, 20th Century Artist
  22. Sitting Bull, Hunkpapa Sioux Leader
  23. Steven King, Novelist
  24. George Washington Carver, Scientist and Inventor
  25. James E. Casey, Founder of American Messenger Company (known today as UPS)

50 Clues: Henry Ford, Automaker • Steven King, Novelist • Alice Paul, Suffragist • Amelia Earhart, Aviator • Ralph Ellison, Novelist • Sam Walton, Entrepreneur • Jeff Bezos, Entrepreneur • Ernest Hemingway, Novelist • Queen Liliuokalani, Monarch • Frank Lloyd Wright, Architect • F. Scott Fitzgerald, Novelist • Caesar Rodney, Founding Father • Malcolm X, Civil Rights Leader • ...

Government Vocabulary 2021-01-07

Government Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. type of democracy based on the protection of individual rights from the tyranny of the majority and on the consent of the governed to establish political authority
  2. the distribution of power between the national government and the states within a union
  3. each branch of government is subject to a number of constitutional restraints, or checks, by the other branches so no single branch becomes too powerful
  4. group of people who feared the new government created by Constitution; gave too much power to the national government at the expense of individual rights
  5. power is held at the national level, with very little power being held in political subdivisions, such as provinces, states, counties, parishes, or tow
  6. belief that monarchs were chosen by God; gave the monarch unlimited authority
  7. the people are the only source of power for any and all government actions; government can only govern with the consent of the governed
  8. 3rd president of the United States and author of the Declaration of Independence; he did not take part in writing the Constitution because he was in France at the time. He was a strong advocate for the addition of a Bill of Rights
  9. “Father of the Constitution” and fourth president of the United States; essential to the writing and ratification of the Constitution; he also wrote the first 10 amendments to the Constitution that were ratified as the Bill of Rights
Down
  1. chosen to preside at the Constitutional Convention; he later became the first president of the United States; he set precedent by stepping down after two terms and initiating a peaceful transition of power
  2. in order for man to live in groups, he must give up some of his freedom to the government in exchange for protection of his natural rights
  3. the citizens have political authority and are bound by social contract to obey laws with their rights guaranteed by a constitution; citizens willingly subordinate their private, selfish interests to the common good
  4. first ten amendments to the Constitution, added by the first Congress in 1791; protects the civil rights and liberties of the people
  5. government is defined by law and serves the people; the law is above everyone and it applies to everyone, whether ruler or the ruled
  6. king/queen controls all aspect of life: social, economic, and political – often times tied to divine right of kings (authority from God)

15 Clues: belief that monarchs were chosen by God; gave the monarch unlimited authority • the distribution of power between the national government and the states within a union • first ten amendments to the Constitution, added by the first Congress in 1791; protects the civil rights and liberties of the people • ...

Government Per.6 2025-03-19

Government Per.6 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Write the idea down
  2. Member who presents the bill
  3. President approves the bill
  4. Put the law into action
  5. a box where House members drop off bills for introduction.
  6. Second vote if needed
  7. Make the law public
  8. Start with a thought for a law
  9. Discussion on the bill
  10. President rejects the bill
  11. Group that reviews the bill
Down
  1. Edit the bill in committee
  2. Meeting for public input
  3. Meeting to settle differences
  4. Change made to the bill
  5. Upper chamber of Congress
  6. Lower chamber of Congress
  7. Chamber where the bill is debated and voted on
  8. Formal written proposal
  9. Bill becomes a law
  10. Decision by legislators

21 Clues: Bill becomes a law • Write the idea down • Make the law public • Second vote if needed • Discussion on the bill • Change made to the bill • Put the law into action • Formal written proposal • Decision by legislators • Meeting for public input • Upper chamber of Congress • Lower chamber of Congress • Edit the bill in committee • President rejects the bill • President approves the bill • ...

Brother Man 2023-11-14

Brother Man crossword puzzle
Across
  1. / Money
  2. / A period when business activity slows
  3. / To put someone in charge of something
  4. Of Rights / A list of basic rights
  5. Rebellion / A 1786 revolt in Massachusetts
Down
  1. / A document sets out laws
  2. Ordinance / A law that set up a government for Northwest Territory
  3. of Confederation / The first American Constitution
  4. / To give up

9 Clues: / Money • / To give up • / A document sets out laws • Of Rights / A list of basic rights • / A period when business activity slows • / To put someone in charge of something • Rebellion / A 1786 revolt in Massachusetts • of Confederation / The first American Constitution • Ordinance / A law that set up a government for Northwest Territory

US Government terms 2021-01-08

US Government terms crossword puzzle
Across
  1. division of the powers in our government among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches; no one branch has too much power
  2. government is defined by law and serves the people; the law is above everyone and it applies to everyone, whether ruler or the ruled
  3. by stepping down after two terms and initiating a peaceful transition of power
  4. division of the powers in our government among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches; no one branch has too much power
  5. believed in natural rights- life, liberty and property; strongest influence on Thomas Jefferson, who wrote natural rights into the Declaration of Independence
  6. explains the purposes of the Constitution, and defines the powers of the new government as originating from the people of the United States
  7. compromise between slave states and free states to count three-fifths of the slave population in a state when allocating how many representatives a state was entitled to in the House of Representatives
  8. the people are the only source of power for any and all government actions; government can only govern with the consent of the governed
  9. power is held at the national level, with very little power being held in political subdivisions, such as provinces, states,counties, parishes, or tow
Down
  1. chosen to preside at the Constitutional Convention; he later became the first president of the United States; he set
  2. English political philosopher whose Social Contract Theory believed that in order to live together, individuals in a society give up their natural rights to a higher authority for the sake of protection
  3. belief that monarchs were chosen by God; gave the monarch unlimited authority
  4. power is held at the national level, with very little power being held in political subdivisions, such as provinces, states,counties, parishes, or tow
  5. in order for man to live in groups, he must give up some of his freedom to the government in exchange for protection of his natural rights
  6. “Father of the Constitution” and fourth president of the United States essential to the writing and ratification of the Constitution he also wrote the first 10 amendments to the Constitution that were ratified as the Bill of Rights
  7. government attempts to control all facets of the lives of its citizens
  8. each branch of government is subject to a number of constitutional restraints,or checks, by the other branches so no single branch becomes too powerful
  9. first ten amendments to the Constitution, added by the first Congress in 1791; protects the civil rights and liberties of the people
  10. the distribution of power between the national government and the states within a union
  11. 3rd president of the United States and author of the Declaration of Independence; he did not take part in writing the Constitution because he was in France at the time. He was a strong advocate for the addition of a Bill of Rights

20 Clues: government attempts to control all facets of the lives of its citizens • belief that monarchs were chosen by God; gave the monarch unlimited authority • by stepping down after two terms and initiating a peaceful transition of power • the distribution of power between the national government and the states within a union • ...

Laws 2021-06-14

Laws crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This person appoints ministers, senates, and judges. Etc.
  2. Act which states when negotiations are made.
  3. Consequences of Youth Actions.
  4. This is introduced by somebody in the legislative.
  5. This person is appointed by the governor general.
  6. A Monarch is required to approve in this process.
  7. An idea presented to parliament that could turn into a law.
  8. Act of BC that identifies Human Rights.
  9. In this system, laws are created by judges.
  10. Identifies Criminal offenses
  11. Not following the law.
Down
  1. Group of ministers that set by-laws.
  2. 3 places were united under this act.
  3. It states one’s rights.
  4. Uses the framework of roman law.
  5. It’s illegal to break this.
  6. A law that made French appear more often in Quebec.
  7. Law made by an organization to have control.
  8. Court with the most power in Canada
  9. System which regulates life.

20 Clues: Not following the law. • It states one’s rights. • It’s illegal to break this. • System which regulates life. • Identifies Criminal offenses • Consequences of Youth Actions. • Uses the framework of roman law. • Court with the most power in Canada • Group of ministers that set by-laws. • 3 places were united under this act. • Act of BC that identifies Human Rights. • ...

Laws 2021-06-14

Laws crossword puzzle
Across
  1. An idea presented to parliament that could turn into a law.
  2. Act which states when negotiations are made.
  3. Act of BC that identifies Human Rights.
  4. In this system, laws are created by judges.
  5. Identifies Criminal offenses
  6. This person appoints ministers, senates, and judges. Etc.
  7. Consequences of Youth Actions.
  8. A law that made French appear more often in Quebec.
  9. Group of ministers that set by-laws.
  10. Uses the framework of roman law.
  11. System which regulates life.
Down
  1. It states one’s rights.
  2. 3 places were united under this act.
  3. This is introduced by somebody in the legislative.
  4. Court with the most power in Canada
  5. A Monarch is required to approve in this process.
  6. Not following the law.
  7. This person is appointed by the governor general.
  8. It’s illegal to break this.
  9. Law made by an organization to have control.

20 Clues: Not following the law. • It states one’s rights. • It’s illegal to break this. • Identifies Criminal offenses • System which regulates life. • Consequences of Youth Actions. • Uses the framework of roman law. • Court with the most power in Canada • 3 places were united under this act. • Group of ministers that set by-laws. • Act of BC that identifies Human Rights. • ...

How Bills Become Laws? 2025-04-05

How Bills Become Laws? crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Senators can delay or block the bill's progress in the Senate.
  2. __Majority Leader: Head of the dominant party in the Senate.
  3. __and Reporting: Committees investigate and issue reports on the bill or related executive actions.
  4. The President can reject the bill, requiring a two-thirds vote of both chambers to override.
  5. __Assigned to Committee: Referral of the bill to a committee for review and changes.
  6. A tactic to delay or block voting on the bill.
  7. __Petition: Requires 218 House signatures to force the bill out of committee for a full vote.
  8. __a Bill: The President formally approves the bill, turning it into law.
  9. __Amendments: Amendments directly related to the bill’s subject that can be added.
  10. Resolves final differences to create a unified version of the bill for passage.
  11. __Spending: Funding may be included to gain political support for the bill.
  12. __Committees: Permanent committees in the Senate or House review the bill.
  13. A Senate procedure requiring a two-thirds majority to end a filibuster and continue with the process.
  14. An unrelated amendment can be added to the bill to secure its passage.
Down
  1. __Veto: The President takes no action on the bill while Congress is stalled, effectively killing it.
  2. __Floor: The area where the House debates, votes, and considers the bill.
  3. __Consent: Requires all senators’ approval during the bill's debate.
  4. Tracks legislative actions, scheduling debates and votes on the bill.
  5. __Committee: Reviews the bill and establishes the rules for its debate in the full chamber.
  6. __Floor: The area where the Senate debates, votes, and considers the bill.
  7. __the Bill: The bill may stall if held up in committee or not acted on by the other chamber.
  8. Specialized divisions within standing committees investigate legislation.
  9. __of the House: Oversees the legislative process and prioritizes bills for debate in the House.
  10. Committees revise and rewrite the bill's language based on hearings and deliberations.
  11. __Committee: Works on differences between House and Senate versions of the bill.
  12. __a Bill: Writing a proposed law.

26 Clues: __a Bill: Writing a proposed law. • A tactic to delay or block voting on the bill. • __Majority Leader: Head of the dominant party in the Senate. • Senators can delay or block the bill's progress in the Senate. • __Consent: Requires all senators’ approval during the bill's debate. • Tracks legislative actions, scheduling debates and votes on the bill. • ...

Johnson Presidence Crossword 2022-02-23

Johnson Presidence Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Reconstruction was in many ways still a ____.
  2. Johnson was against this
  3. next in line for president after Johnson
  4. need to be majority rules; fraction
  5. Bill johnson opposed
  6. How many amendments altered the nature of African American rights
  7. first name of VP Johnson
  8. 16th President
  9. Lincoln's choice for Vice President
Down
  1. believed that blacks were entitled to the same rights as whites
  2. Johnson was ______ in 1868
  3. How many people voted to impeach johnson
  4. how many years did reconstruction last
  5. refers to the period after the civil war
  6. which amendment gave African Americans equal protection under law
  7. how many more people were needed to impeach Johnson
  8. which amendment abolished slavery
  9. which amendment allowed African American to vote
  10. commonly mistake with Johnson; same first name
  11. how old was johnson when he learned to write

20 Clues: 16th President • Bill johnson opposed • Johnson was against this • first name of VP Johnson • Johnson was ______ in 1868 • which amendment abolished slavery • need to be majority rules; fraction • Lincoln's choice for Vice President • how many years did reconstruction last • How many people voted to impeach johnson • refers to the period after the civil war • ...

government review 2024-10-11

government review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. re think a law
  2. second in line to the president
  3. allowing states and government to share their power
  4. prevents the president from signing a veto
  5. to make sure other branches are doing their jobs
  6. 2 per state
  7. presidents advisors
  8. created the three branches
  9. into to the constitution
  10. bill of rights
Down
  1. first president of the US
  2. enforces laws
  3. interpret a law
  4. the highest command in war
  5. makes laws
  6. accuse of a crime
  7. to see if your guilty of not
  8. make peace with another country
  9. the best judges
  10. leader of the country

20 Clues: makes laws • 2 per state • enforces laws • re think a law • bill of rights • interpret a law • the best judges • accuse of a crime • presidents advisors • leader of the country • into to the constitution • first president of the US • the highest command in war • created the three branches • to see if your guilty of not • second in line to the president • make peace with another country • ...

Laws 2021-06-14

Laws crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A Monarch is required to approve in this process.
  2. Identifies Criminal offenses
  3. System which regulates life.
  4. This person is appointed by the governor general.
  5. Law made by an organization to have control.
  6. A law that made French appear more often in Quebec.
  7. In this system, laws are created by judges.
  8. Act of BC that identifies Human Rights.
  9. Consequences of Youth Actions.
Down
  1. 3 places were united under this act.
  2. Court with the most power in Canada
  3. This person appoints ministers, senates, and judges. Etc.
  4. It states one’s rights.
  5. This is introduced by somebody in the legislative.
  6. It’s illegal to break this.
  7. An idea presented to parliament that could turn into a law.
  8. Not following the law.
  9. Uses the framework of roman law.
  10. Act which states when negotiations are made.
  11. Group of ministers that set by-laws.

20 Clues: Not following the law. • It states one’s rights. • It’s illegal to break this. • Identifies Criminal offenses • System which regulates life. • Consequences of Youth Actions. • Uses the framework of roman law. • Court with the most power in Canada • 3 places were united under this act. • Group of ministers that set by-laws. • Act of BC that identifies Human Rights. • ...

U.S History Crossword Ethan Braden 2015-10-22

U.S History Crossword Ethan Braden crossword puzzle
Across
  1. our government splits __ so no one is in complete control
  2. we were in __ after the revolutionary war
  3. Document that ended the revolutionary war giving us freedom
  4. 2 types of states in conflict
  5. people who supported the colonies
  6. colonies became __
  7. Helped our army and our first president
  8. A document saying 2 war is over and there is now peace
Down
  1. War that gave us freedom
  2. British government
  3. instead of states we used to have __
  4. final unalienable right that is in the declaration
  5. document people wanted after taxes were raise by our government
  6. our government wanted to give right to the __
  7. our government refuses to have a __
  8. name of our country after the war
  9. first 2 unalienable rights
  10. people who lived in the last question were called
  11. direction the new land for the states was
  12. people demanded a bill of __

20 Clues: British government • colonies became __ • War that gave us freedom • first 2 unalienable rights • people demanded a bill of __ • 2 types of states in conflict • name of our country after the war • people who supported the colonies • our government refuses to have a __ • instead of states we used to have __ • Helped our army and our first president • ...

American Government 2023-03-09

American Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The number of thirds Congress will need in votes if the President vetos a bill.
  2. Jersey This plan favored small states by giving them 2 electors per state
  3. The President must do this in order for someone to become a Supreme Court Justice
  4. In the law-making process, all laws start out as _____.
  5. The 1st amendment gives the freedom of speech, assembly, and ______.
  6. This amendment will protect you from cruel and unusual punishment
  7. How long is a Supreme Court Justices term?
  8. Forcing every American to follow a certain religion would be a violation of which amendment
  9. This position in Congress has a two-year term
  10. The amendment states the people have more rights than those guaranteed in the Bill of Rights
  11. The Articles of Confederation were too weak because the states had to have a _______ to make decisions.
  12. The _______ of Representatives has 435 members
  13. Amendment that allows you to refuse to quarter a soldier
  14. Which amendment is violated if someone is tried for the same crime twice?
  15. In charge of declaring war
  16. The number of years a Senator serves in one term.
Down
  1. The total number of amendments
  2. This branch of government interprets the laws to make sure they are constitutional
  3. What law-making process must a bill survive before it can be voted on?
  4. The head of the executive branch
  5. If your home was searched without a warrant, which amendment was violated?
  6. The number of branches in the US government
  7. This created a bicameral Congress where the two houses were based on population and equality
  8. Amendment that gave women the right to vote
  9. Means two sides or two branches
  10. This amendment gives the right to bear arms "own guns"
  11. The 13th amendment abolished __________.
  12. According to the constitution, who decides issues that are not explained in the Constitution?

28 Clues: In charge of declaring war • The total number of amendments • Means two sides or two branches • The head of the executive branch • The 13th amendment abolished __________. • How long is a Supreme Court Justices term? • The number of branches in the US government • Amendment that gave women the right to vote • This position in Congress has a two-year term • ...

Society review 2020-10-22

Society review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Name for the Crisis with the FLQ
  2. A group of ______ refugees was turned away 1939
  3. This policy included Residential Schools
  4. ___ of Rights and Freedoms
  5. ____ 101 made signs in Quebec French only
  6. These parades began after the stonewall riot
  7. A tax imposed on Chinese immigrants
  8. The Komagata Maru was forced to return to
  9. Name for the 1995 vote on Quebec independence
Down
  1. A court case that made women legally people
  2. Many cultures living together
  3. Used the War Measures Act to hunt the FLQ
  4. Were interned in Canada in WWII
  5. Indigenous BC tradition that was banned
  6. Having 2 languages
  7. The movement for women to get the vote
  8. A 1990 standoff surrounding Indigenous land claims
  9. On the $10 for fighting segregation
  10. Famous American Civil Rights leader
  11. Canada welcomed refugees from here in 1975

20 Clues: Having 2 languages • ___ of Rights and Freedoms • Many cultures living together • Were interned in Canada in WWII • Name for the Crisis with the FLQ • On the $10 for fighting segregation • A tax imposed on Chinese immigrants • Famous American Civil Rights leader • The movement for women to get the vote • Indigenous BC tradition that was banned • ...

Johnson Presidence Crossword 2022-02-23

Johnson Presidence Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. How many people voted to impeach johnson
  2. Lincoln's choice for Vice President
  3. how many more people were needed to impeach Johnson
  4. which amendment abolished slavery
  5. which amendment gave African Americans equal protection under law
  6. refers to the period after the civil war
  7. how many years did reconstruction last
  8. believed that blacks were entitled to the same rights as whites
Down
  1. which amendment allowed African American to vote
  2. Bill johnson opposed
  3. Johnson was ______ in 1868
  4. next in line for president after Johnson
  5. commonly mistake with Johnson; same first name
  6. How many amendments altered the nature of African American rights
  7. need to be majority rules; fraction
  8. Reconstruction was in many ways still a ____.
  9. first name of VP Johnson
  10. Johnson was against this
  11. 16th President
  12. how old was johnson when he learned to write

20 Clues: 16th President • Bill johnson opposed • first name of VP Johnson • Johnson was against this • Johnson was ______ in 1868 • which amendment abolished slavery • Lincoln's choice for Vice President • need to be majority rules; fraction • how many years did reconstruction last • How many people voted to impeach johnson • next in line for president after Johnson • ...

Constitutional themed 2024-09-17

Constitutional themed crossword puzzle
Across
  1. fighters
  2. Rights
  3. Rights
  4. States
  5. Liberty
  6. Government
Down
  1. balance
  2. Justice
  3. Welfare
  4. sovereignty

10 Clues: Rights • Rights • States • balance • Justice • Welfare • Liberty • fighters • Government • sovereignty

Bill Of Rights & Constitution 2021-05-18

Bill Of Rights & Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the day the bill of rights became apart of the constitution
  2. a moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.
  3. the spelling error _________ was probably the most glaring
Down
  1. describes the roles and responsibilities of the government and citizens
  2. the first ten amendments to the Constitution
  3. Numbers three through twelve were adopted by the states to become the U.S. Bill of Rights when
  4. Jefferson the founding father that didn't sign the constitution

7 Clues: the first ten amendments to the Constitution • the spelling error _________ was probably the most glaring • the day the bill of rights became apart of the constitution • Jefferson the founding father that didn't sign the constitution • describes the roles and responsibilities of the government and citizens • ...

Tokio Hotel 2023-09-26

Tokio Hotel crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Movie premiere Bill was invited to (2023)
  2. Original band name
  3. German title of Dont Jump
  4. Georg's role
  5. What is Bill allergic to?
  6. Twin's last name
  7. Bill's favorite color
  8. Name of their 2014 album
  9. Singer that inspired Bill
  10. German title of Automatic
  11. Year band formed
  12. Color Bill wears a LOT
  13. Name of their 2007 album
  14. Bills favorite color
  15. Name of first album
  16. Bill Kaulitz's sexuality
  17. One of the Kings of Suburbia singles
Down
  1. Bill and Tom's podcast name
  2. One of the singles on 2001
  3. Georg's last name
  4. 2010 live album
  5. Georg's fiance's name
  6. What was the name of Bill and Tom's first band?
  7. Gustav's role
  8. Who inspired Bill to want to sing
  9. Tom's wife's name
  10. TV show Bill was on when he was 13
  11. Year twins were born
  12. Gustav's favorite band
  13. Age Bill and Tom made their promise

30 Clues: Georg's role • Gustav's role • 2010 live album • Twin's last name • Year band formed • Georg's last name • Tom's wife's name • Original band name • Name of first album • Year twins were born • Bills favorite color • Georg's fiance's name • Bill's favorite color • Color Bill wears a LOT • Gustav's favorite band • Name of their 2014 album • Name of their 2007 album • Bill Kaulitz's sexuality • ...

Government Crossword 2025-12-10

Government Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. formal change or addition to the Constitution
  2. election in which voters choose party nominees
  3. division of power between national and state governments
  4. president’s constitutional power to reject a bill
  5. theory that politics is shaped by competition among groups
  6. opponents of the Constitution who wanted stronger state governments
  7. a legislature with two chambers
  8. applying the Bill of Rights to the states through the 14th Amendment
  9. power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional
  10. meeting of party members to select candidates or delegates
Down
  1. current officeholder who usually wins reelection
  2. government spending that benefits a representative’s local district
  3. system that formally elects the president through state electors
  4. drawing legislative districts to favor one party
  5. supporters of the Constitution who favored strong central government
  6. Senate tactic of prolonged debate used to block a vote
  7. theory that wealthy or influential elites dominate politics
  8. congressional committee decisions on government spending
  9. groups with interests that may oppose the common good
  10. congressional power to regulate interstate economic activity

20 Clues: a legislature with two chambers • formal change or addition to the Constitution • election in which voters choose party nominees • current officeholder who usually wins reelection • drawing legislative districts to favor one party • president’s constitutional power to reject a bill • power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional • ...

FINAL EXAM REVIEW 2020-12-05

FINAL EXAM REVIEW crossword puzzle
Across
  1. One of 8 states, sometimes 6, that determine the Presidency
  2. LIKE A BARSTOOL, TESTS FOR RELIGION MUST PASS THIS MANY HURDLES
  3. I INCLUDE SPEECH, RELIGION, AND ASSEMBLY
  4. NUMBER OF PILLARS IN THE TEST FOR PORNOGRAPHY
  5. THE LOWEST LEVEL OF JUDICIAL SCRUTINY
  6. A BROKEN CAR OR A TEST FOR RELIGIOUS ESTABLISHMENT
  7. unlike its counterpart, this religious activity means WHAT not HOW
  8. changing one of these can intentionally or unintentionally change the result
  9. NEED PROTECTION OF THE GOVERNMENT
Down
  1. A GOOD ARGUMENT OR ‘interest’ for a law
  2. this “Dangerous “ test was developed by Oliver Wendell Holmes in Schenke
  3. THE FREEDOM TO PRACTICE YOUR RELIGION
  4. the rule for evidence in all 4th amendment cases
  5. NEED PROTECTION FROM THE GOVERNMENT
  6. THIS AMENDMENT ALLOWS THE RIGHTS IN THE BILL OF RIGHTS TO APPLY TO STATE ACTION
  7. this amendment contains the right to bear arms
  8. a type of speech, perhaps on a tshirt?
  9. the imminent lawless action test comes from this case.
  10. JUSTICE KNOWN FOR INTERMEDIATE SCRUTINY
  11. a way to measure public opinion
  12. A COMMON LAST NAME OR A TEST FOR OBSCENITY
  13. A FORM OF UNPROTECTED SPEECH
  14. RACE IS SUBJECT TO THIS LEVEL OF SCRUTINY

23 Clues: A FORM OF UNPROTECTED SPEECH • a way to measure public opinion • NEED PROTECTION OF THE GOVERNMENT • NEED PROTECTION FROM THE GOVERNMENT • THE FREEDOM TO PRACTICE YOUR RELIGION • THE LOWEST LEVEL OF JUDICIAL SCRUTINY • a type of speech, perhaps on a tshirt? • A GOOD ARGUMENT OR ‘interest’ for a law • JUSTICE KNOWN FOR INTERMEDIATE SCRUTINY • ...

Bill of Rights& the 7 Principles of Government 2022-02-15

Bill of Rights& the 7 Principles of Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. which principle of government means the right to vote for representatives
  2. the right of Excess Bail or Fines, Cruel and Unusual Punishment
  3. which principle of government means
  4. which amendment does the Grand Jury, Double Jeopardy, Self-Incrimination
  5. power is shared between the national and state governments
  6. what is the amendment Quartering of Troops
  7. which principle of government means controls (checks) can be made on the other branches
  8. whaich amendment protects Criminal Prosecutions - Jury Trial, Right to Confront and to Counsel
  9. which principle of government means ruled by the people
  10. which principle of government means
  11. what amendment protects Common Law Suits - Jury Trial
Down
  1. which principle of government means everyone is bound by the US Constitution
  2. freedoms are guaranteed by the Bill of Rights
  3. what amendment has Search and Seizure
  4. what amendment makes the Right to Bear Arms
  5. what amendment lets yo freely use Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, Petition
  6. which principle of government means the branches that make, enforce or interpret laws
  7. what amendment allows Rights Reserved to States or People
  8. what amendment has Non-Enumerated Rights

19 Clues: which principle of government means • which principle of government means • what amendment has Search and Seizure • what amendment has Non-Enumerated Rights • what amendment makes the Right to Bear Arms • what is the amendment Quartering of Troops • freedoms are guaranteed by the Bill of Rights • what amendment protects Common Law Suits - Jury Trial • ...

Constitution Era Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle 2019-03-28

Constitution Era Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. First government before the Constitution, no Executive Branch
  2. two thirds of both houses of Congressf and three fourths of States legislatures must approve the amendment
  3. citizens must serve on juries to determine verdict
  4. against the Constitution without a Bill of Rights
Down
  1. established a procedure for admitting new states to the United States
  2. freedom from cruel and unusual punishment
  3. agreement that decided how many representatives large and small states should send to Congress
  4. no unreasonable search and seizure
  5. strong central government
  6. each branch of government has some power of the other two branches, helps prevent anyone branch from becoming too powerful
  7. rights not given to the federal government are rights of the states, federalism
  8. RAPPS

12 Clues: RAPPS • strong central government • no unreasonable search and seizure • freedom from cruel and unusual punishment • against the Constitution without a Bill of Rights • citizens must serve on juries to determine verdict • First government before the Constitution, no Executive Branch • established a procedure for admitting new states to the United States • ...

Reconstruction 2023-12-15

Reconstruction crossword puzzle
Across
  1. _______ Republicans
  2. ______ act, An act that was passed in 1875 to reduce the amount of currency circulating in the economy during the Depression Of 1873.
  3. An agricultural production system in the South through which wealthy landowners leased individual plots of land on plantations to white and black Sharecroppers
  4. Amendment Allowed Blacks To Have Civil Rights
  5. ______ act, A bill passed by Radical Republicans in Congress in 1867, that treated Southern states as divided territories.
  6. A political agreement in 1877 that made Rutherford B. Hayes president in exchange for a complete withdrawal of federal troops from the South
  7. Abraham Lincoln’s plan for Reconstruction
  8. _______ cases,A series of Supreme Court cases that effectively rendered the Fourteenth Amendment useless.
  9. _________ Bill, An 1864 bill that stipulated that southern states could reenter the Union only after 50 percent of their voters pledged allegiance to the United State
  10. _______ Reconstruction,President Andrew Johnson’s plan for Reconstruction, which lasted from 1865–1867
Down
  1. A nickname for northerners who moved to the South after the Civil War
  2. Laws that were passed across the South in response to the Civil Rights Act Of 1866
  3. Radical ______,The period from 1867–1877 when Radical Republicans controlled the House of Representatives and the Senate
  4. Amendment That Allowed Black Men To Vote
  5. A constitutional amendment, ratified in 1865, that abolished slavery in the United States.
  6. White Unionist Republicans in the South who participated in efforts to modernize and transform the region after the Civil War.
  7. 16th President
  8. Radical _________
  9. ______ Bureau
  10. _______ Reconstruction Act

20 Clues: ______ Bureau • 16th President • Radical _________ • _______ Republicans • _______ Reconstruction Act • Amendment That Allowed Black Men To Vote • Abraham Lincoln’s plan for Reconstruction • Amendment Allowed Blacks To Have Civil Rights • A nickname for northerners who moved to the South after the Civil War • ...

Ch.9: The Jefferson Years (pgs. 305-329) 2023-12-12

Ch.9: The Jefferson Years (pgs. 305-329) crossword puzzle
Across
  1. British captured American ships/sailors and forced them to serve in their Navy
  2. Harrison led an attack on Tecumseh's confederacy
  3. restricted commerce with other nations
  4. taxes on imported/exported goods
  5. his poem became the national anthem of the US
  6. power to invalidate a law the Court deems is unconstitutional
  7. led expedition to find a water route to the Pacific Ocean
Down
  1. defeated British on Lake Erie
  2. led an attack against Tecumseh during Battle of Tippecanoe
  3. protection of individual rights/freedoms in the Bill of Rights
  4. reduced number of justices on Supreme Court
  5. Shawnee chief who fought for Native American lands
  6. poem that became our national anthem
  7. legal document
  8. killed Alexander Hamilton in a pistol duel
  9. Americans who favored war
  10. France transferred land to the US/doubled size of US
  11. goes against the Constitution

18 Clues: legal document • Americans who favored war • defeated British on Lake Erie • goes against the Constitution • taxes on imported/exported goods • poem that became our national anthem • restricted commerce with other nations • killed Alexander Hamilton in a pistol duel • reduced number of justices on Supreme Court • his poem became the national anthem of the US • ...

U.S. Constitution Crossword puzzle 2024-09-17

U.S. Constitution Crossword puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. documents separation from british rule
  2. branch of government responsible for making laws
  3. author of the declaration of independence
  4. of rights number of amendments guaranteeing basic rights
  5. group of people that elects the president
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  1. principle of dividing governmental powers
  2. branch of government responsible for interpreting laws
  3. "we the people" signifies this concept
  4. number of articles in the constitution
  5. amendment) freedom of speech religion, press, etc are protected by this

10 Clues: "we the people" signifies this concept • number of articles in the constitution • documents separation from british rule • principle of dividing governmental powers • author of the declaration of independence • group of people that elects the president • branch of government responsible for making laws • branch of government responsible for interpreting laws • ...

Georgia Studies p.1 Kai Matsushita 2018-08-09

Georgia Studies p.1 Kai Matsushita crossword puzzle
Across
  1. narrowing down to two candidates
  2. constitution of Georgia
  3. Tar, Rosin, etc
  4. Protects coast from hurricanes
  5. Average weather per year
  6. a direct vote by people
  7. a subdivision for a county for elections
  8. Refuse to sign bill
Down
  1. intro to constitution
  2. ways other branches can keep power down
  3. first ten rights
  4. division of power
  5. head of local government
  6. big change in height of land
  7. not tied to party
  8. in the constitution, rules to follow

16 Clues: Tar, Rosin, etc • first ten rights • division of power • not tied to party • Refuse to sign bill • intro to constitution • constitution of Georgia • a direct vote by people • head of local government • Average weather per year • big change in height of land • Protects coast from hurricanes • narrowing down to two candidates • in the constitution, rules to follow • ...

Congress 2021-01-14

Congress crossword puzzle
Across
  1. An order from the House Rules Committee that permits a bill to be mended on the legislative floor
  2. gave people the right to vote for their senators directly
  3. total number of senators
  4. minimum number of years of citizenship to become a senator
  5. Granted citizenship and equal civil and legal rights to african americans and slaves who had been emancipated after the civil war
  6. amendments that don't really have any relation to a bill but are added and "ride" through the congress
  7. Rule used by the Senate to end or limit debate
  8. the small groups that each house is divided up by to specialize in different parts of the law
  9. person represented by a legislator or other elected official
  10. Districts in which incumbents win by margins of 55 percent or more
  11. certain traits or experience required to qualify for something
  12. the lower house of the US congress
  13. A bill that has a lot of riders
  14. total number of
  15. everyone in agreement
Down
  1. the second chamber in the bicameral legislature of a major political unit
  2. minimum age to
  3. in the house of representatives
  4. process in which committee or subcommittee considers and revises a bill that has been introduced
  5. A senator informing their floor leader that they do not wish a particular bill or other measure to reach the floor for consideration
  6. an important US supreme court case
  7. how often the US census is done
  8. a procedure to keep the Senate going during a filibuster
  9. an action that obstructs progress in a legislative assembly while not technically contravening the required procedures
  10. number of senators each state gets
  11. The minimum number of congress members who must be present for business to be conducted in Congress
  12. length of term in the senate

27 Clues: minimum age to • total number of • everyone in agreement • total number of senators • length of term in the senate • in the house of representatives • how often the US census is done • A bill that has a lot of riders • an important US supreme court case • number of senators each state gets • the lower house of the US congress • Rule used by the Senate to end or limit debate • ...

The 5th amendment 2021-11-15

The 5th amendment crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the things on the bill of rights
  2. anything you say or do can be used ____ you
  3. you have the right to an _______
Down
  1. the amendment number
  2. double ______
  3. ____ rights
  4. you have the right to remain _____
  5. due _______

8 Clues: ____ rights • due _______ • double ______ • the amendment number • the things on the bill of rights • you have the right to an _______ • you have the right to remain _____ • anything you say or do can be used ____ you

Vocab Puzzle 2017-09-29

Vocab Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. / To withdraw from an organization or alliance.
  2. / The unjust use of government power.
  3. / The crime of encouraging rebellion against the government.
  4. / A tax imposed by the government on goods imported from another country.
  5. of rights / A formal listing of the basic rights of citizens.
  6. crop / Crops, such as tobacco, sugar, and cotton, raised in large quantities in order to be sold for profit.
  7. / A written plan that provides the basic framework of a government.
  8. / People who have come from other countries and are not yet citizens
  9. / A policy of not choosing sides in a war or dispute between other countries.
  10. / Professional soldier who is fights for anyone who will pay them.
  11. / The constitution system that shares power between the national and state governments.
  12. / A formal, written request.
  13. / African Americans who had been set free from slavery.
Down
  1. / A formal agreement between nations.
  2. / To refuse to buy one or more goods from a certain source.
  3. / The birth and growth of businesses that make and distribute products through the use of machinery.
  4. / The enforcement of laws that control conducts or practices.
  5. / A policy of avoiding political of military agreements.
  6. / A country governed by elected representatives.
  7. / To refuse to recognize a federal law.
  8. / A person who flees or tries to escape.
  9. / To formally approve a plan or an agreement.
  10. / A government order that stops merchant ships from leaving or entering a country's port
  11. / To reject a proposed law or bill.

24 Clues: / A formal, written request. • / To reject a proposed law or bill. • / A formal agreement between nations. • / The unjust use of government power. • / To refuse to recognize a federal law. • / A person who flees or tries to escape. • / To formally approve a plan or an agreement. • / To withdraw from an organization or alliance. • ...

Understanding Multiple Perspectives: Thoughts on Government 2024-01-15

Understanding Multiple Perspectives: Thoughts on Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. How did the king's mandate leave room for interpretation?
  2. What would every form of government be to Russia?
  3. In what sense was the king considered above the law, and what could he do in the general interest?
  4. the Spanish king expelled the religions other than Catholicism
  5. Who were some notable monarchs associated with absolutism mentioned in the text?
  6. What political system is described in the text?
  7. What were the potential consequences for the king if he appeared weak or if his government was divided?
  8. Who was the English Bill of Rights act passed by?
Down
  1. How did the great wealth of the monarchy reflect the prestige of the nation and the power of society?
  2. French protestants
  3. a common economic
  4. What inspired Catherine the Great to make reforms?
  5. What unwritten precepts constrained the power of a French king according to the text?
  6. According to the text, what support could the king receive when he acted as a princely protector?
  7. James II What king was the Bill of Rights created to protest?
  8. the wealthiest Spanish colony
  9. What role did the king play as the defender of a mystical body politic?
  10. the Act of ___: the act that declared Queen Elizabeth the supreme governor of both church and state
  11. King James II was assisted by diverse evil ________ to extirpate the Protestant religion.
  12. a Spanish flee
  13. Edict of ___: The Edict that claimed Catholic the official religion of France

21 Clues: a Spanish flee • a common economic • French protestants • the wealthiest Spanish colony • What political system is described in the text? • What would every form of government be to Russia? • Who was the English Bill of Rights act passed by? • What inspired Catherine the Great to make reforms? • How did the king's mandate leave room for interpretation? • ...

Vocab Puzzle 2017-09-29

Vocab Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. / To reject a proposed law or bill.
  2. crop / Crops, such as tobacco, sugar, and cotton, raised in large quantities in order to be sold for profit.
  3. of rights / A formal listing of the basic rights of citizens.
  4. / A government order that stops merchant ships from leaving or entering a country's port
  5. / The unjust use of government power.
  6. / A country governed by elected representatives.
  7. / A formal, written request.
  8. / To formally approve a plan or an agreement.
  9. / To withdraw from an organization or alliance.
  10. / A policy of avoiding political of military agreements.
  11. / African Americans who had been set free from slavery.
  12. / To refuse to recognize a federal law.
  13. / A policy of not choosing sides in a war or dispute between other countries.
  14. / The birth and growth of businesses that make and distribute products through the use of machinery.
Down
  1. / A formal agreement between nations.
  2. / The constitution system that shares power between the national and state governments.
  3. / A written plan that provides the basic framework of a government.
  4. / To refuse to buy one or more goods from a certain source.
  5. / The crime of encouraging rebellion against the government.
  6. / The enforcement of laws that control conducts or practices.
  7. / A tax imposed by the government on goods imported from another country.
  8. / Professional soldier who is fights for anyone who will pay them.
  9. / A person who flees or tries to escape.
  10. / People who have come from other countries and are not yet citizens

24 Clues: / A formal, written request. • / To reject a proposed law or bill. • / A formal agreement between nations. • / The unjust use of government power. • / To refuse to recognize a federal law. • / A person who flees or tries to escape. • / To formally approve a plan or an agreement. • / To withdraw from an organization or alliance. • ...

Elizabeth Cady Stanton 2023-12-05

Elizabeth Cady Stanton crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Who did Susan and Elizabeth work on the declaration of sentiments to call?
  2. Her most frequent speech.
  3. She was the ____ author of the Declaration of Rights for Women presented at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia in 1876.
  4. In 1854 she received an invitation to address what in New York?
  5. The town her first women's rights convention was held.
  6. She helped organize what at the nation's 100th birthday in Philadelphia?
  7. What did the weekly she wrote meet in 1870?
  8. The last name of the person she started collaborating with in 1851.
  9. What costume did she adopt when working with Susan?
Down
  1. The newly established weekly in 1868 that she coedited.
  2. She secured a bill granting _____ women's property rights.
  3. The number of volumes of "History of Women's Suffrage" she helped author.
  4. The location of the 1854 women's rights convention where she talked about legal restrictions facing women in speech.
  5. How many times she drafted a federal suffrage amendment to Congress from 1878 to 1920.
  6. The amount of years Susan and Elizabeth collaborated after the first convention.
  7. A declaration she authored that added to the Declaration of Independence.
  8. What she wanted girls to get to develop themselves / provide income.
  9. In 1890 she agreed to serve as what in the National American Women Suffrage Society?

18 Clues: Her most frequent speech. • What did the weekly she wrote meet in 1870? • What costume did she adopt when working with Susan? • The town her first women's rights convention was held. • The newly established weekly in 1868 that she coedited. • She secured a bill granting _____ women's property rights. • In 1854 she received an invitation to address what in New York? • ...

Social 2025-01-30

Social crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A person who judges
  2. Rights come from " nature and nature"s God"
  3. power is divided between the federal and state.
  4. a formal change to a document, such as a contract or bill
  5. Power comes from the people who’s will is expressed by voting
  6. protects and gives and guarantees the rights of people (doesn’t)
  7. One of the 5 Freedoms
  8. a legalized person in the country
  9. Limits the power of the goverment
  10. when one person sues another to settle a disagreement over money, property, or harm.
Down
  1. A belief
  2. The power to act without restrain
  3. Human beings
  4. the act of providing information that could lead to criminal charges
  5. One of the 5 freedoms
  6. The freedom to spear
  7. One of the 5 freedoms
  8. Introduces the source of power and outlines the Govt’s responsibilities
  9. One of the 5 freedoms
  10. Giving evidence as a witness

20 Clues: A belief • Human beings • A person who judges • The freedom to spear • One of the 5 freedoms • One of the 5 freedoms • One of the 5 Freedoms • One of the 5 freedoms • Giving evidence as a witness • The power to act without restrain • a legalized person in the country • Limits the power of the goverment • Rights come from " nature and nature"s God" • ...

constitution word puzzle 2018-11-30

constitution word puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. article three is about what branch?
  2. article two is about what branch?
  3. amendment 1 gives the 5 rights named
  4. amendment 2 gives the right to own a
  5. amendment protects you from cruel and unusual
  6. police need what to search your home?
  7. who can be found in the executive branch?
  8. amendment 3 protects you from having to quarter who?
  9. a bill spends most of its time in a
  10. president can a bill
Down
  1. separation of powers breaks the government down into 3
  2. amendment 7 right to
  3. article one talk about which branch?
  4. members of the house of representatives are determined by
  5. how many principals in the constitution?
  6. Writers of the constitution created a strong central government called
  7. amendment one gives you the right to have freedom of
  8. amendment 4 limits search and
  9. the preamble lists the six
  10. amendment 10 any power not granted to the federal government belongs to the
  11. how many articles are there in the constitution?

21 Clues: amendment 7 right to • president can a bill • the preamble lists the six • amendment 4 limits search and • article two is about what branch? • article three is about what branch? • a bill spends most of its time in a • article one talk about which branch? • amendment 1 gives the 5 rights named • amendment 2 gives the right to own a • police need what to search your home? • ...

Civil Rights Wyaunita Begay 2022-05-02

Civil Rights Wyaunita Begay crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a court case that ended with a unanimous vote for the separate but equal doctrine
  2. law signed by LBJ, it outlawed literacy tests & allowed federal officials to oversee registration
  3. NAACP secretary who prompted the Montgomery Bus Boycott by refusing to give up her seat in 1955
  4. The rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality
  5. pastor & civil rights leader who led SCLC and organized non-violent protests throughout the south
Down
  1. groups of white and African American civil rights activists who participated in Freedom Rides bus trips through the American South in 1961 to protest segregated bus terminals
  2. civil rights event which led to the creation of the Civil Rights Act of 64
  3. separation of the races which occurs because of laws
  4. A political movement and campaign from 1954 to 1968 in the United States to abolish institutional racial segregation, discrimination, and disenfranchisement throughout the United States
  5. Southern laws which separated the races after Plessy v. Ferguson
  6. president created first civil rights bill of 1960s & protected freedom riders with federal escorts
  7. Black Muslim spokesman who called for armed self-defense against white racism & violence
  8. militant civil rights political party created in CA due to police brutality

13 Clues: separation of the races which occurs because of laws • Southern laws which separated the races after Plessy v. Ferguson • The rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality • civil rights event which led to the creation of the Civil Rights Act of 64 • militant civil rights political party created in CA due to police brutality • ...

Foundations of American Government 2025-06-17

Foundations of American Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This Bill of Rights came from which king and queen?
  2. A document that was the first social contract in America
  3. An agreement for the government to protect laws while people follow the laws
  4. Helped create the idea of separation of powers
  5. The type of Democracy created by the Greeks
  6. A Roman set of 12 laws to hold people accountable
Down
  1. An era where new types of political rights were expressed
  2. The type of democracy created by the Romans
  3. He helped create the idea of a social contract and Natural Rights
  4. A document demanding fair trials, limited power of kings, and more rights of the people

10 Clues: The type of democracy created by the Romans • The type of Democracy created by the Greeks • Helped create the idea of separation of powers • A Roman set of 12 laws to hold people accountable • This Bill of Rights came from which king and queen? • A document that was the first social contract in America • An era where new types of political rights were expressed • ...

United States History 2014-01-16

United States History crossword puzzle
Across
  1. opening statement of the constitution
  2. amendment gives you the right to bear arms
  3. bill of ____
  4. branch that makes laws
  5. number of terms a president can serve
  6. amendments
  7. current us president
  8. Washington First US president
Down
  1. articles in the constitution
  2. executes or enforces laws
  3. The states capital is in Washington _
  4. the two parties are republican and ____
  5. court judicial branch
  6. branches of government
  7. the president takes ___ of office

15 Clues: amendments • bill of ____ • current us president • court judicial branch • branch that makes laws • branches of government • executes or enforces laws • articles in the constitution • Washington First US president • the president takes ___ of office • opening statement of the constitution • The states capital is in Washington _ • number of terms a president can serve • ...

U.S. History Review 2023-04-13

U.S. History Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Acts that King George III put in place following the Boston Tea Party
  2. Amendment that says you cannot be tried twice for the same crime
  3. George Washington's foreign policy
  4. Political party that wanted to give African Americans civil rights
  5. Allowed for more efficient communication
  6. Trapped former slaves in a cycle of debt
  7. Founded in 1607
  8. Colonists wanted to expand ___________
Down
  1. Purchased for 15 million dollars from France
  2. An example of a cash crop
  3. Principle of Gov. that says states and the federal government share powers
  4. No _______________ without representation
  5. Battle where the Union got control of the Mississippi R.
  6. Type of government in the colonies
  7. Colonies that used slavery and was based on agriculture
  8. Founded in 1620
  9. Pilgrims came to America looking for _________ freedom
  10. Wanted a bill of rights added to the Constitution

18 Clues: Founded in 1620 • Founded in 1607 • An example of a cash crop • Type of government in the colonies • George Washington's foreign policy • Colonists wanted to expand ___________ • Allowed for more efficient communication • Trapped former slaves in a cycle of debt • No _______________ without representation • Purchased for 15 million dollars from France • ...

Chapter 2 Vocabulary 2024-05-15

Chapter 2 Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Power that Congress has to regulate things that cross state lines
  2. The powers granted to Congress by Article I of the Constitution
  3. When both houses of Congress vote by two-thirds majority to enact a law after a presidential veto
  4. A bill that authorizes the spending of money from the United States Treasury
  5. When the president disapproves a bill, in which case the bill does not become law unless overridden by the Congress
  6. When the Congress adjourns within 10 days of presenting the president with a bill and the president has not signed the bill in that time period
  7. Part of the Bill of Rights that states that all powers not given to the federal government are reserved to the states and the people
  8. A law that gives authority to the president to cancel individual spending
Down
  1. The principle that a state is represented in the House of Representatives by a number of representatives that reflect the population of the state
  2. The agreement whereby each state would be represented by two senators while proportional representation based upon population would be the rule in the House of Representatives
  3. Requirement that bills passed by Congress be presented to the president for his signature
  4. Known as the elastic clause because it has the effect of increasing the powers of Congress beyond those powers listed in Article I of the Constitution
  5. The Article of the Constitution that created Congress

13 Clues: The Article of the Constitution that created Congress • The powers granted to Congress by Article I of the Constitution • Power that Congress has to regulate things that cross state lines • A law that gives authority to the president to cancel individual spending • A bill that authorizes the spending of money from the United States Treasury • ...

Law Related Ed 2020-10-20

Law Related Ed crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Number of Supreme Court Justices
  2. Amendment that gives you right to a lawyer
  3. Amendment that gives you right to remain silent
  4. You are read the ________ Warning when arrested
  5. Amendment that protects from cruel punishment
  6. Initials of the student who sued because her backpack was searched at school
  7. Court case that establishes judicial review
  8. "______ But Equal" was the famous quote allowing segregation
  9. Amendment that protects right to bear arms
Down
  1. The body of Congress that approves of Supreme Court nominations
  2. Worcester sued this state to keep them from taking Cherokee land
  3. TLO v New Jersey limited rights of students at _______
  4. Amendment that protects from illegal searches
  5. The ability of courts to rule laws unconstitutional
  6. Amendment that protects free speech and religion
  7. _______ vs Ferguson legalized segregation
  8. The person who gets to nominate a new Supreme Court judge
  9. The Bill of _____ are the 1st 10 amendments
  10. ______ vs Board reversed the Plessy decision

19 Clues: Number of Supreme Court Justices • _______ vs Ferguson legalized segregation • Amendment that gives you right to a lawyer • Amendment that protects right to bear arms • The Bill of _____ are the 1st 10 amendments • Court case that establishes judicial review • ______ vs Board reversed the Plessy decision • Amendment that protects from illegal searches • ...

reconstruction 2024-10-04

reconstruction crossword puzzle
Across
  1. was a secret society of terrorists
  2. was the editor of the Atlanta Constitution
  3. was a war hero president
  4. was a civil rights leader
  5. was a radical republican
  6. John Wilkes Boothe assassinated
  7. Wade_________ bill
  8. were passed to control free men and women
  9. secretary of war
Down
  1. helped newly freed slaves
  2. extreme
  3. championed political reformed
  4. are crops sold for money
  5. hanging

14 Clues: extreme • hanging • secretary of war • Wade_________ bill • was a war hero president • are crops sold for money • was a radical republican • helped newly freed slaves • was a civil rights leader • championed political reformed • John Wilkes Boothe assassinated • was a secret society of terrorists • were passed to control free men and women • was the editor of the Atlanta Constitution

Ricky and Andrew 2nd period 2022-05-16

Ricky and Andrew 2nd period crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Expanded MARTA for Atlanta commuters
  2. Evaluates laws
  3. Both a right and a responsibility for US citizens
  4. something you get when your money is in a bank for a long time
  5. This bug tortured Georgia citizens and farmers before the Great Depression even started
  6. This man supported industry over the interests of farmers
  7. Which branch writes the laws
  8. The Supreme Court and the Appallate Court are on this level
  9. What is the term length for all members in the General Assembly.
  10. Last name of the man who brought flight to Georgia
  11. Wanted freedom for African Americans immediately
  12. Event that was placed in Atlanta in 1996 that got everyone excited
  13. Helped bring the 1996 Olympics to the city of Atlanta
  14. a card that comes straight from your bank account
  15. A score based on if you pay back your credit bill in time
  16. Leader of the Populist Party
  17. What is the largest source of tax revenue for the state of Georgia?
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  1. The US government used this to make people buy liberty bonds
  2. a card that you have to pay back at the end of the month
  3. This New Deal program created new parks and hired people for work
  4. This person brought professional teams to the city of Atlanta
  5. Mayor William Hartsfield was best remembered for bringing what to Atlanta
  6. Which branch enforces the law
  7. something entrepreneurs do when they want to make money
  8. This case increased racial segregation
  9. As industry becomes bigger in Georgia, the agriculture business goes
  10. Created the New Deal programs
  11. Cotton expositions promoted what?
  12. Does the Georgia government have fifty Bill of Rights?
  13. Does the Georgia government have a Bill of Rights
  14. The crop Georgia relied on the most
  15. A New Deal program that pays farmers not to produce as many crops

32 Clues: Evaluates laws • Which branch writes the laws • Leader of the Populist Party • Which branch enforces the law • Created the New Deal programs • Cotton expositions promoted what? • The crop Georgia relied on the most • Expanded MARTA for Atlanta commuters • This case increased racial segregation • Wanted freedom for African Americans immediately • ...

unit 3 vocabulary 2017-11-14

unit 3 vocabulary crossword puzzle
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  1. plan a proposal by virginia delegates
  2. compromise agreement that both large and small states reach an agreemnet
  3. corpus a writ requiring a person under arrest to be brought before a judge
  4. of rights the first ten amendments of the US constitution
  5. a person who advocates or supports a system of government
  6. of power and act of vesting legislative
  7. body of federal principles
  8. ordinance of 1785 the foundation of land policy
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  1. carta a charter of liberties
  2. ordinance law passed in 1787
  3. a state when power is held by the people and their elected representatives
  4. sign or give format consent
  5. modify formally as a legal document or legislative bill
  6. compromise compromise reached between delegates from southern states
  7. of confederation original constitution
  8. federalist a movement taht opposed the creation of a stronger feral government
  9. jersey plan proposal for the structure of the united sates government

17 Clues: body of federal principles • sign or give format consent • carta a charter of liberties • ordinance law passed in 1787 • plan a proposal by virginia delegates • of confederation original constitution • of power and act of vesting legislative • ordinance of 1785 the foundation of land policy • modify formally as a legal document or legislative bill • ...

History Chapter 7 Review Game 2013-10-26

History Chapter 7 Review Game crossword puzzle
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  1. We the people in order to form a more perfect union establish justice ensure domestic tranquility provide for the common defense promote the general warfar and promote the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity do ordain and establish this constitution for us United state of america
  2. Unicameral congress, each state has one vote regardless of population or size of delegation
  3. Courts decide if government acts violate the constitution
  4. quelled weeks before Constitutional convention.Delegates took this uprising as a warning. The AOC looked inadequate after this task
  5. amendment number _ Freedoms petitions and assemblies
  6. underlying theme of constitution, tyranny, No strong goverment so there will be know dictatorship (monarchy)
  7. all lands north of the Ohio river that passed into the hands of the national goverment became known as _______
  8. Financial Weakness, Foreign Weakness,Domestic Weakness of Confederation
  9. ultimate source of goverment power is vested upon the people
  10. amendment number _ quartering soldiers
  11. balance of power between the three branches
  12. first continetal "constitution"
  13. only one house
  14. amendment number_ bear arms
  15. Virginian, idea's provided much of the framework for the constitution earning him the title "father of the constitution"
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  1. included convention issues on Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan
  2. legislative, executive, Judicial (division of 3 branches)
  3. Pro federalist, Con anti-federalist, necessary for ratification
  4. the making of the constitution was held at
  5. rights in criminal cases
  6. only two houses
  7. this major topic dealed with problems that brought the three-fifths compromise
  8. amendment number _ search and arrest
  9. changes or revision to constitution
  10. problems which were fixed when goverment was given power over foreign and interstate commerce
  11. advocated bicameral congress with number of representatives based on state population
  12. Washington First president of USA, Commander of Continental army, Convention President
  13. didn't want constitution wanted bill of rights
  14. wanted constitution didn't want bill of rights
  15. division of power between national and state levels
  16. act of giving formal consent

31 Clues: only one house • only two houses • rights in criminal cases • amendment number_ bear arms • act of giving formal consent • first continetal "constitution" • changes or revision to constitution • amendment number _ search and arrest • amendment number _ quartering soldiers • the making of the constitution was held at • balance of power between the three branches • ...

Constitution Cross Word Puzzle 2023-05-05

Constitution Cross Word Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. James _____; Virginia delegate to the Constitutional Convention; he, Hamilton, Jay authored “The Federalist”
  2. The Declaration of _____was a proclamation of the former American colonies they were now and henceforth free
  3. most powerful court in the Judicial Department
  4. One of two major political parties in the United States today.
  5. George R. _____; American frontiersman who gained control of the Ohio River Valley by driving the British out.
  6. What holiday was celebrated for the first by the American colonists?
  7. The right to freedom of the _____ is
  8. One of two major political parties in the United States today.
  9. The main writer of the Declaration of Independence was Thomas _____.
  10. Samuel _____; Leader of anti-British group in Boston; one of the first to urge revolt against Britain.
  11. There are 100 senators in the United ____.
  12. Senate because there are 2 from each _____.
  13. The division of power between the national government (delegated power) and the state governments
  14. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a _____ rights leader in our country.
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  1. by the Bill of Rights.
  2. Who must approve nominated Supreme
  3. The party leader who is the intermediary between the leadership and the rank and file in the legislature.
  4. The Supreme Court is called the _____ branch of our government.
  5. a written plan of government
  6. Congress is called the _____ branch of our government.
  7. addition or change in the Constitution
  8. An anti-Jackson political party organized in 1834.
  9. the 13th Amendment forbid owning one
  10. justices?
  11. includes the Senate and House of Representatives
  12. The _____ (two words) is part of the executive branch of our government.
  13. The right to vote is the most important right granted to U.S. _____.
  14. The _____ nominates Supreme Court
  15. Of Rights Where does freedom of speech come from
  16. Lincoln The President that ended slavery
  17. George _____: This president was the first commander-in-chief of the U.S. Army and Navy

31 Clues: justices? • by the Bill of Rights. • a written plan of government • The _____ nominates Supreme Court • Who must approve nominated Supreme • the 13th Amendment forbid owning one • The right to freedom of the _____ is • addition or change in the Constitution • Lincoln The President that ended slavery • There are 100 senators in the United ____. • ...

Government Crossword 2022-05-06

Government Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Minority party rights in senate debates
  2. 4th branch of government
  3. Issue network is associated with...
  4. Influencing congressmen
  5. 3rd Article of Constitution
  6. powers listed in constitution
  7. Right justifying Roe v Wade
  8. Veto by letting a bill die
  9. Decreased trust in government
  10. Less red tape
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  1. Ideology that wants to maximize personal autonomy
  2. What Federalist 10 Talks about
  3. Type of speech protected under Tinker v Des Moins
  4. Judicial review can declare laws..
  5. _____ Pulpit
  6. Entire population measure
  7. Financial branch of interest group
  8. _______ or a caucus
  9. Women gained this in 1920
  10. A 1st amendment right

20 Clues: _____ Pulpit • Less red tape • _______ or a caucus • A 1st amendment right • Influencing congressmen • 4th branch of government • Entire population measure • Women gained this in 1920 • Veto by letting a bill die • 3rd Article of Constitution • Right justifying Roe v Wade • powers listed in constitution • Decreased trust in government • What Federalist 10 Talks about • ...

Founding Documents Crossword 2022-08-05

Founding Documents Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. popular ________ means that the power of government comes from the people
  2. feared a strong central government and demanded a bill of rights be added to the new constitution
  3. oppressive power exerted by a government or ruler
  4. the first ten amendments to the u.s. constitution
  5. power is shared between the national government and the state governments (enumerated, reserved and concurrent)
  6. the ability of each branch to prevent the other branches from being too powerful
  7. the first constitution of the united states
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  1. believed that a strong federal government was necessary for the survival of the nation
  2. the northwest ordinance gave new settlers freedom of religion and emphasized public __________
  3. rights rights that cannot be given or taken away
  4. unlimited power
  5. the first section of the u.s. constitution
  6. the _________ ordinance of 1787 formed Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin as free states
  7. main author of the declaration of independence
  8. the process by which foreign-born persons become citizens
  9. the father of the constitution

16 Clues: unlimited power • the father of the constitution • the first section of the u.s. constitution • the first constitution of the united states • main author of the declaration of independence • rights rights that cannot be given or taken away • oppressive power exerted by a government or ruler • the first ten amendments to the u.s. constitution • ...

Founding Documents Crossword 2022-08-05

Founding Documents Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. popular ________ means that the power of government comes from the people
  2. feared a strong central government and demanded a bill of rights be added to the new constitution
  3. oppressive power exerted by a government or ruler
  4. the first ten amendments to the u.s. constitution
  5. power is shared between the national government and the state governments (enumerated, reserved and concurrent)
  6. the ability of each branch to prevent the other branches from being too powerful
  7. the first constitution of the united states
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  1. believed that a strong federal government was necessary for the survival of the nation
  2. the northwest ordinance gave new settlers freedom of religion and emphasized public __________
  3. rights rights that cannot be given or taken away
  4. unlimited power
  5. the first section of the u.s. constitution
  6. the _________ ordinance of 1787 formed Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin as free states
  7. main author of the declaration of independence
  8. the process by which foreign-born persons become citizens
  9. the father of the constitution

16 Clues: unlimited power • the father of the constitution • the first section of the u.s. constitution • the first constitution of the united states • main author of the declaration of independence • rights rights that cannot be given or taken away • oppressive power exerted by a government or ruler • the first ten amendments to the u.s. constitution • ...

Crossword 2016-11-21

Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. somebody who learns a trade by working for someone.
  2. class neither rich or poor
  3. belief that one race dominates all others
  4. a group of people who have the power to make laws
  5. codes strict laws that restrict slaves
  6. recognition that other people can have different opinions.
  7. native american who helped the pilgrims
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  1. colony a colony controlled directly by the English King.
  2. Smith sent from london to lead the colonies
  3. trade 3 way trade between colonies.
  4. upper class of colonial society
  5. government form of government where voters elect lawmakers
  6. document issued by government that grants specific rights to people
  7. Hooker a wealthy man who knew King Charles the Second.
  8. a person who takes a religious journey
  9. published statements that damage someone's reputation
  10. Hutchinson a boston woman who questioned some of the puritan teachings
  11. of Rights a government protected list of freedoms
  12. family family that includes grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins

19 Clues: class neither rich or poor • upper class of colonial society • trade 3 way trade between colonies. • a person who takes a religious journey • codes strict laws that restrict slaves • native american who helped the pilgrims • belief that one race dominates all others • Smith sent from london to lead the colonies • of Rights a government protected list of freedoms • ...

Government Final Study Guide 2023-05-17

Government Final Study Guide crossword puzzle
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  1. Purpose of the bill of rights is to protect rights of individual liberty
  2. Type of government divides power between state, national and local
  3. First ten amendments are called/ Antifederalists believed what was needed to create a new constitution
  4. Strong National Government
  5. Legislative Branch have a House of Representatives and a senate
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  1. State maintains social order, enacts laws, provides services
  2. End of the Articles of Confederation
  3. Type of democracy do we have in the United States
  4. Framers believe about voters rights
  5. Idea that cornerstone of representation in our government is based on

10 Clues: Strong National Government • Framers believe about voters rights • End of the Articles of Confederation • Type of democracy do we have in the United States • State maintains social order, enacts laws, provides services • Legislative Branch have a House of Representatives and a senate • Type of government divides power between state, national and local • ...

Lesson Two 2025-02-04

Lesson Two crossword puzzle
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  1. of independence
  2. Carta
  3. Bonaparte
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  1. 911
  2. Army
  3. Revolution
  4. of rights
  5. Terror

8 Clues: 911 • Army • Carta • Terror • of rights • Bonaparte • Revolution • of independence

Foundation to Georgia's Government 2025-04-01

Foundation to Georgia's Government crossword puzzle
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  1. purpose districts Government entities created to serve a special function for the state or community.
  2. The branch of government that enforces/carries out the laws.
  3. A formal and organized choice by vote of a person for a political office or other position.
  4. Motto Wisdom, Justice, Moderation, and Courage
  5. Manager An individual hired by a city government who is responsible for running the day-to-day operations for the city.
  6. Numbered sections of the Constitution.
  7. Court The highest judicial court in a country or state.
  8. Knowledge gained from experience in life.
  9. Duties that all citizens have; some are mandatory, like paying taxes and serving on juries; others are voluntary, such as voting.
  10. A city or town.
  11. Power or privileges granted to people either by an agreement among themselves or by law ex free speech).
  12. Chief executive’s power to reject a bill passed by a legislature.
  13. The branch of government that makes the laws.
  14. of Commissioners A group of individuals that have the power to adopt ordinances and oversee the daily operations of a county’s government.
  15. Official changes/correction/addition to the Constitution.
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  1. Introduction of the Constitution.
  2. The branch of government that interprets the laws.
  3. of Powers The division of power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government.
  4. moral strength to resist oppression, danger, or hardship
  5. Charter A written document that sets up the structure of a city government.
  6. Group of people clustered together to serve as a center of politics, culture, and economics
  7. and Balances A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers off the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power.
  8. Fairness; rightfulness
  9. of Rights Article 1 of the Constitution, guaranteeing such rights as freedoms of speech, assembly, and worship
  10. Not too much or too little of something; self-restraint.
  11. Government Local government that manages and provides services to people living in a specific county. Power and responsibility of the county government is outlined in the state constitution.

26 Clues: A city or town. • Fairness; rightfulness • Introduction of the Constitution. • Numbered sections of the Constitution. • Knowledge gained from experience in life. • The branch of government that makes the laws. • The branch of government that interprets the laws. • Motto Wisdom, Justice, Moderation, and Courage • ...

Gwendalyn Fodor Ch6 Sec3+4 2021-01-04

Gwendalyn Fodor Ch6 Sec3+4 crossword puzzle
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  1. regular social gatherings
  2. a style of art, very grand and large
  3. power was divided between state and national governments
  4. wrote the declaration of independence
  5. a document which was signed to give natural rights
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  1. bill that posted the basic rights
  2. enlightenment absolute ruler
  3. the system named for checking the other two branches
  4. simple and elegant style of art
  5. a ruler admired by philosophers

10 Clues: regular social gatherings • enlightenment absolute ruler • simple and elegant style of art • a ruler admired by philosophers • bill that posted the basic rights • a style of art, very grand and large • wrote the declaration of independence • a document which was signed to give natural rights • the system named for checking the other two branches • ...

FNDC - Bill of Rights (01/19/21) 2021-01-19

FNDC - Bill of Rights (01/19/21) crossword puzzle
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  1. What the police need to search your house
  2. Where the inauguration occurs
  3. January 20 for Joe Biden
  4. First Amendment right to say what you think
  5. Prevents Congress from making a national religion
  6. No search and seizure
  7. Slang for when someone refuses to testify in their own trial (hint: amendment #)
  8. Will become first female VP
  9. In Wisconsin v Yoder this group won
  10. Who administers oath of office to new president
  11. Joe Biden's new residence
  12. author of the Constitution
  13. powers not listed are reserved to states
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  1. group who supported the new Constitution in 1787
  2. JFK and Joe Biden will be the only two Presidents of this religion
  3. Can't be put on trial twice for the same crime
  4. name for the first ten amendments
  5. Protected by the Second Amendment
  6. What the police need to search your house
  7. No cruel or unusual punishments

20 Clues: No search and seizure • January 20 for Joe Biden • Joe Biden's new residence • author of the Constitution • Will become first female VP • Where the inauguration occurs • No cruel or unusual punishments • name for the first ten amendments • Protected by the Second Amendment • In Wisconsin v Yoder this group won • powers not listed are reserved to states • ...

Reconstruction Crossword 2022-05-18

Reconstruction Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. White southerners who supported Reconstruction
  2. Northerners who went to the South and became involved in politics and took advantage of the south's situation
  3. divided the south into five military districts
  4. Laws passed to prevent free blacks from gaining full rights
  5. offered 160 acres of land to settlers who moved to the west
  6. encouraged Native Americans to give up their land. Sent Native American children to boarding schools
  7. this amendment officially ended slavery in the US
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  1. group that wanted to punish the south
  2. Lincoln's vice president who took over after his assination
  3. secret organization that violently attacked African Americans
  4. African Americans who were now emanciapated
  5. This amendment gave citizenship to former slaves
  6. Rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights
  7. Person who wanted to be forgiving toward the south
  8. Farmers who worked a landowner's land and received part of the crop they grew instead of wages

15 Clues: group that wanted to punish the south • Rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights • African Americans who were now emanciapated • White southerners who supported Reconstruction • divided the south into five military districts • This amendment gave citizenship to former slaves • this amendment officially ended slavery in the US • ...

Constitution Day 2025-08-29

Constitution Day crossword puzzle
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  1. branch of government that includes Congress
  2. city where Constitutional Convention was held
  3. body of congress giving equal votes to states
  4. branch of government that includes the President
  5. number of articles in the constitution
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  1. state where James Madison was born
  2. branch of government that includes the Supreme Court
  3. beings with 'We the People'
  4. number of freedoms given in the Bill of Rights
  5. plan that gave states equal rights

10 Clues: beings with 'We the People' • state where James Madison was born • plan that gave states equal rights • number of articles in the constitution • branch of government that includes Congress • city where Constitutional Convention was held • body of congress giving equal votes to states • number of freedoms given in the Bill of Rights • ...

Social Crossword Puzzle 2015-12-15

Social Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. independence as a people, with a right to self-government
  2. Levels of government: municipal, provincial, and federal
  3. was elected Prime Minister in 1968. A priority of his was to re-patriate the constitution
  4. Sets out rights and freedoms that Canadians believe are necessary in a free and democratic society
  5. Includes the right to vote for members of the House of Commons and of provincial legislatures, also the right to vote for a new government every five years
  6. a special set of laws that establish a framework of governance
  7. The right to be free of discrimination because of race, national or ethic origin, religion, gender, age, or mental or physical disability
  8. Includes the freedom to express your opinions, religion, association, and organization of peaceful meetings
  9. favouring those who tend to suffer from discrimination
  10. the right to vote
  11. centered on Europe or the Europeans
  12. House of Commons and the Senate in a legislature branch
  13. a person whose first language is French
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  1. Someone who was responsible for passing the Bill of Rights into a law
  2. rights given to someone at birth
  3. People taking action with the intention of influencing decisions made by the government or other individuals
  4. A direct vote given to the people, in order to solve a political question or concern
  5. The right to move anywhere within Canada and to earn a living there
  6. After it was passed, it required First Nations to obtain government permission to wear traditional clothing, and it banned traditional ceremonies
  7. rights given to specific minority groups of people in Canadian society, that are recognized and protected by Canada's constitution
  8. the shared identity of a group of people, especially because of a common language and culture
  9. Being able to vote against legislature before his/her term in office is over
  10. is written in the constitution
  11. deprive someone of the right to vote
  12. an agreement made by country's
  13. an annual payment
  14. become part of a different cultural group (not your own)
  15. an individual displaying negative attitude by not showing interest in something
  16. A right that belongs to every person or being
  17. an organization that allows First Nations people's to have one voice
  18. land for the exclusive use of First Nations

31 Clues: an annual payment • the right to vote • is written in the constitution • an agreement made by country's • rights given to someone at birth • centered on Europe or the Europeans • deprive someone of the right to vote • a person whose first language is French • land for the exclusive use of First Nations • A right that belongs to every person or being • ...

Documents 2016-04-22

Documents crossword puzzle
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  1. Papers collection of 85 articles and essays written (under the pseudonym Publius) by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay promoting the ratification of the United States Constitution.
  2. Amendment established the popular election of United States Senators by the people of the states
  3. of Confederation the original constitution of the US, ratified in 1781, which was replaced by the US Constitution in 1789.
  4. of Versailles was one of the peace treaties at the end of World War I.
  5. Amendment All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and the State wherein they reside.
  6. Points Fourteen goals of the United States in the peace negotiations after World War I.
  7. Amendment allows the federal (United States) government to levy (collect) an income tax from all Americans
  8. Carta a document constituting a fundamental guarantee of rights and privileges.
  9. Amendment America abolished the poll tax for all federal elections
  10. Constitution document that embodies the fundamental laws and principles by which the United States is governed.
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  1. of Independence formal statement written by Thomas Jefferson declaring the freedom of the thirteen American colonies from Great Britain
  2. Amendment gave women the right to vote in 1920.
  3. of rights first ten amendments to the US Constitution, ratified in 1791 and guaranteeing such rights as the freedoms of speech, assembly, and worship.
  4. Amendment abolished slavery in the United States and provides that "Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted,
  5. Doctrine that the US should give support to countries or peoples threatened by Soviet forces or communist insurrection.
  6. Amendment United States Constitution prohibits the federal and state governments from denying a citizen the right to vote based on that citizen's "race, color, or previous condition of servitude."
  7. bill of rights was a British Law, passed by the Parliament of Great Britain in 1689 that declared the rights and liberties of the people and settling the succession
  8. Amendment he right of citizens of the United States, who are 18 years of age or older, to vote, shall not be denied or abridged by the United States

18 Clues: Amendment gave women the right to vote in 1920. • Amendment America abolished the poll tax for all federal elections • of Versailles was one of the peace treaties at the end of World War I. • Carta a document constituting a fundamental guarantee of rights and privileges. • Points Fourteen goals of the United States in the peace negotiations after World War I. • ...

Bill of Rights and Constitution Crossword 2023-03-08

Bill of Rights and Constitution Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. There are more ______ then listed by the Bill of Rights.
  2. The ______ have power only in their borders.
  3. The First Amendment has the Freedom of ______, religion, press, and assembly.
  4. The Sixth Amendment allows the right to a ______ trial.
  5. The Third Amendment doesn't allow ________ to be sheltered in your home.
  6. The economic system for the U.S. is called __________.
  7. A _______ is needed to search your home.
  8. The Seventh Amendment allows the right to a jury in most _____ cases.
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  1. The first Ten Amendments are called the Bill of ______.
  2. You cannot be tried twice for the same crime this is called double ________.
  3. When people do not testify against them self they say "I plead the _____."
  4. The Second Amendment allows you to have the right to bear ____.
  5. The Eighth Amendment prevents _________ bail.
  6. _____ punishments are not allowed according to the Eighth Amendment.
  7. The U.S. has a __________ government.

15 Clues: The U.S. has a __________ government. • A _______ is needed to search your home. • The ______ have power only in their borders. • The Eighth Amendment prevents _________ bail. • The economic system for the U.S. is called __________. • The first Ten Amendments are called the Bill of ______. • The Sixth Amendment allows the right to a ______ trial. • ...