bill of rights Crossword Puzzles
The Constitution and Bill of rights 2025-11-11
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- Only three-fifths of the slave population would count when determining the amounts of representatives.
- In Includes the president and departments that help run the government
- Passed in 1689 the supremacy of Parliament
- Includes the right for speedy and public trial by jury's,and witness
- protects religion, speech, press, assembly, and the right to petition the government
- set a clear example of how to amend the Constitution to fit the needs of a changing nation.
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- is a set of basic principles and laws that states the power and duties of the government
- people who opposed the Constitution
- supporters of the Constitution believed that through compromise would offer a good balance of power
- keeps any branch of government from becoming too powerful
- made up of all the national quarts
- Called Congress is responsible for proposing and passing laws
- Signed by King John in 1215 made the king subject to law
- it is banned for the government to house soldiers in citizens homes
- is the right to have firearms
15 Clues: is the right to have firearms • made up of all the national quarts • people who opposed the Constitution • Passed in 1689 the supremacy of Parliament • Signed by King John in 1215 made the king subject to law • keeps any branch of government from becoming too powerful • Called Congress is responsible for proposing and passing laws • ...
crossword puzzle-constitution & bill of rights 2025-11-17
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- when the police search people or property and take evidence
- the right to question people who testify against you
- a change or addition to the constitution
- the division of government into 3 branches
- right to carry own weapons
- permission from the homeowner required
- fair treatment under the law
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- punishment that is way too harsh or inhumane: prohibited
- a court case about money and property; not crimes
- freedom to practice any religion
- freedom to express thoughts and ideas and not be punished my the government
- each branch of the governmenthas powers to allow It to limit other branches
- a system where power is divided between national and state governments
- a fair unbiased jury
- unreasonably high payments required to get out of jail before trial
15 Clues: a fair unbiased jury • right to carry own weapons • fair treatment under the law • freedom to practice any religion • permission from the homeowner required • a change or addition to the constitution • the division of government into 3 branches • a court case about money and property; not crimes • the right to question people who testify against you • ...
Fun Facts Word Search. 2014-11-05
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- Ben franklin rode in one of these to the convention hall
- super , he is a super hero
- you eat turkey
- bill of
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- was 4400 words
- a weird shaped sweet fruit
- madison
- ben
- brinkman
- george
- potato famine
11 Clues: ben • george • madison • bill of • brinkman • potato famine • was 4400 words • you eat turkey • a weird shaped sweet fruit • super , he is a super hero • Ben franklin rode in one of these to the convention hall
Fun Facts Word Search. 2014-11-05
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- madison
- was 4400 words
- george
- bill of
- Ben franklin rode in one of these to the convention hall
- potato famine
- super , he is a super hero
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- ben
- you eat turkey
- a weird shaped sweet fruit
- brinkman
11 Clues: ben • george • madison • bill of • brinkman • potato famine • was 4400 words • you eat turkey • a weird shaped sweet fruit • super , he is a super hero • Ben franklin rode in one of these to the convention hall
Texas Constitution Crossword 2024-02-02
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- Who does the Texas executive branch contain along with the lieutenant governor?
- what system divides power between state and federal government?
- What does the Texas constitution mandate its education system be, along with "efficient" and "free"?
- In what part of the constitution is the Texas Bill of Rights defined?
- What type of education system does the Texas constitution establish?
- school system, What does the State Board of Education oversee regarding schools?
- vote How can the Texas legislature propose constitutional amendments?
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- University Fund What fund supports UT and Texas A&M?
- Appeals What other main court does Texas have in addition to the Supreme Court?
- of Representatives What does the Texas legislature comprise along with the Senate?
- Who proposes amendments to the Texas Constitution?
- autonomy What does Texas grant local governments like counties regarding local affairs?
- What does he Texas Bill of Rights assert to the citizens?
13 Clues: Who proposes amendments to the Texas Constitution? • University Fund What fund supports UT and Texas A&M? • What does he Texas Bill of Rights assert to the citizens? • what system divides power between state and federal government? • What type of education system does the Texas constitution establish? • ...
Texas history crossword-michelle 2022-04-21
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- A large drought with severe winds, storms, dryness, and dust.(1930-1936)
- Each branch of government has control over the other two branches
- largest oil discovery in Texas
- small towns growing and turning into large cities
- civil rights activist most well known for his, " I Have A Dream" speech.
- Deadliest hurricane that happened ( we were unprepared for it)
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- Allies vs central powers July 28, 1914- November 11, 1918. ( happened mostly in France and Belgium)
- the act of competing
- depression stock markets and businesses, markets, etc. crashed. ( One of the worst crashes) 1929-1933
- people peacefully obeying laws
- The act of giving everyone the same rights. We are all human and shall be treated the same as we are all only human.
- in the bill of rights ensured to create peace and equal rights
- Sep 1, 1939 – Sep 2, 1945, started because of Hitler's invasion of Poland. Allies vs Axis powers
- A financial gain/earning
- the idea Americans should move west and expand knowledge, culture etc.
15 Clues: the act of competing • A financial gain/earning • people peacefully obeying laws • largest oil discovery in Texas • small towns growing and turning into large cities • in the bill of rights ensured to create peace and equal rights • Deadliest hurricane that happened ( we were unprepared for it) • Each branch of government has control over the other two branches • ...
Governing in Revolutionary Times, 1776–1787 2022-11-28
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- of Confederation
- Rebellion
- Ordinance of 1785
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- of rights
- of Fort Stanwix
- congress
- slavery
- of Religious Freedom
8 Clues: slavery • congress • of rights • Rebellion • of Fort Stanwix • of Confederation • Ordinance of 1785 • of Religious Freedom
Crossword POOZLE 2016-04-19
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- of Representatives Congress Officials
- The federal system of government
- The judicial branch of government
- The branch of government that creates laws
- of Rights The basic rights of an American citizen.
- A document that outlines fundamental principles of law
- y Tejas Parts of Texas
- A change to the Constitution
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- An investment which you loan
- Court The highest judicial court in Texas
- powers Powers which are not assigned
- Elected government officials
- of powers Making the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of governmentseparate
- The elected executive head of a state of the US
- The legislative body of a country or state
- and balances A system of insuring that one does not have all the power in the government.
16 Clues: y Tejas Parts of Texas • An investment which you loan • Elected government officials • A change to the Constitution • The federal system of government • The judicial branch of government • powers Powers which are not assigned • of Representatives Congress Officials • The legislative body of a country or state • The branch of government that creates laws • ...
The Constitution 2023-12-12
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- - Article VII
- -Article I
- - implied powers
- -Article V
- -Article IV
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- -Article III
- -bill of rights
- -Article VI
- - Article II
9 Clues: -Article I • -Article V • -Article VI • -Article IV • -Article III • - Article II • - Article VII • -bill of rights • - implied powers
Civics Vocab Crossword 2023-01-04
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- when a bill is pushed aside and not considered
- field of law; government regulations on trading
- party with a large number of members
- “All legislative powers . . . shall be vested in a Congress to the United States”
- house in the bicameral legislature based off population
- a prolonged speech that obstructs progress
- when a bill is put to final vote
- a country’s military forces (army and navy)
- written proposal for law
- the formal act by which a country or state announces war against another
- commerce between one country or its states
- buying and selling and trading of goods and services
- highest officer position in the U.S.
- where a bill is considered line-by-line
- meeting of members of a political party or legislature
- establish the truth or correctness
- house in the bicameral legislature based off equality
- permanent committee that meets regularly
- when a bill comes out of committee and is introduced for debate
- government regulations on intake of people into country and the processes of that
- the process of making money
- a formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries or bodies of government
- exclusive right to their writings for a limited period of time
- high-ranking senator
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- when a bill is assigned a number and entered into record
- action of investigating something or someone
- a procedure for ending debate and taking a vote
- two houses in legislature
- the power of Senate to consult and approve treaties
- head of minority party
- discuss
- count or mention a number
- indirect veto of a bill by a President or Governer
- suggested not explicitly
- a committee appointed by legislature to resolve disagreements on a bill
- relations between the U.S. and other countries
- exclusive rights to use and lease and sell their inventions for a limited period of time
- allows Congress to enact laws that are necessary (previously called the Necessary and Proper Clause)
- entrust a task to someone else
- a writ ordering a person to attend court
- head of majority party
- an annual address delivered by the President
- committee that is appointed to perform a special function
- rules used for the process of someone becoming a U.S. citizen
- speaker of assembly or legislature
- unintentional failure to notice or action of overseeing
46 Clues: discuss • high-ranking senator • head of minority party • head of majority party • suggested not explicitly • written proposal for law • two houses in legislature • count or mention a number • the process of making money • entrust a task to someone else • when a bill is put to final vote • establish the truth or correctness • speaker of assembly or legislature • ...
Vocab 2021-12-06
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- Powers not identified in the Constitution, which are entrusted to Congress
- First 10 amendments to the constitution, stating fundamental rights to citizen
- people rule through elected government
- against ratifying the Constitution, feared the federal government, and wanted the Bill Of Rights to include people's rights
- Based on John Locke (Basic rights and freedoms that all humans are entitled)
- Powers are divided among different branches of government to make sure no one branch has too much power
- powers that belong to the state government
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- movement that promoted the idea that knowlede, reason, and science would improve society
- englands legislative body
- an official change or addition to the Constitution
- Powers shared by the State and the federal government
- delegates of Constitutional Convention who shaped the Constitution
- to approve
13 Clues: to approve • englands legislative body • people rule through elected government • powers that belong to the state government • an official change or addition to the Constitution • Powers shared by the State and the federal government • delegates of Constitutional Convention who shaped the Constitution • ...
Unit 5 2024-11-12
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- The Magna Carta
- Jersey Plan
- Virginia Plan
- each state
- heads of the Presidents departments
- Weakness of the AOC
- were paid to spy on the British
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- 1692
- Bill of Rights
- Enlightenment Thinkers
10 Clues: 1692 • each state • Jersey Plan • Virginia Plan • Bill of Rights • The Magna Carta • Weakness of the AOC • Enlightenment Thinkers • were paid to spy on the British • heads of the Presidents departments
Social Studies Unit 2 Review 2023-09-07
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- This person wrote the Declaration of Independence in 1776
- The federal government has ____ power under the US Constitution than it did under the Articles of Confederation
- The _____-Fifths Compromise determined how slaves would be calculated during the census (population count)
- This group of people did not want the Constitution because they thought it would give the federal government too much power; they believed that if the Constitution were to pass, you would need a bill of rights
- The Articles of ______ were the US's first constitution
- ____ out of 13 states needed to vote "yes" for a bill to pass under the Articles of Confederation
- The federal government has the ability to tax under this document; it didn't have this power under the Articles of Confederation
- The United States gained its independence from them (a nationality)
- Both the Articles of Confederation and the ______ Plan during the Constitutional Convention called for 1 house in the legislature with equal number of representatives from each state
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- This group of people wanted the Constitution to pass because they wanted the federal government to have more power than before. They didn't think a bill of rights would be necessary
- Both Jefferson and this philosopher believed in natural rights and the right to overthrow the government if it violates people's liberty
- Paul Revere's artistic portrayal of the Boston ______ angered American colonists
- This state's plan called for 2 houses in the legislature but with both houses granting the number of representatives to each state proportionally to their population sizes
- This person wrote the US Constitution. He wrote the Virginia Plan as part of his rough draft but it was rejected.
- This system does not give all the power to the federal government but reserves some power to the states, etc.
- This state offered the solution that ultimately passed: 2 houses in the legislature; 1 based on population size, the other with equal representation
- This branch had 1 house under the Articles of Confederation but has two houses under today's Constitution
- Numerous laws passed by the British Parliament after 1763 angered colonists because of ______ without representation
- The Articles of Confederation needed ______ agreement for it to be changed
- A rebellion of mostly _____ that lasted several months exposed weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
20 Clues: The Articles of ______ were the US's first constitution • This person wrote the Declaration of Independence in 1776 • The United States gained its independence from them (a nationality) • The Articles of Confederation needed ______ agreement for it to be changed • Paul Revere's artistic portrayal of the Boston ______ angered American colonists • ...
Articles of Convention KS 2024-02-13
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- Under the Articles of Confederation, which power was held exclusively by the national government?
- Who were the people who were against the Constitution?
- The biggest obstacle facing the Continental Congress was enforcing _________
- The people were celebrating, and everyone was marching. We are celebrating a triumph of knowledge over _________?
- What phrase best describes a federalist system of government, it was a balance of __________?
- ____________ lacked the power to tax the state, it couldn't pay for the supplies that the army needed to fight the British?
- What was the event called when the people rebelled after the war because they did not want to pay taxes?
- Who thought the Articles of Confederation were flawed?
- What document is placed to protect the rights of individuals within the Constitution?
- The factor that convinced the framers of the Articles of Confederation to create a weak central government was the states’s unwillingness to limit their _________?
- Philadelphia was excited on May 1787, Who was coming?
- The three branches of government are legislative, judicial, and ____________?
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- Who came out of retirement to help with the convention?
- What group did not have rights after the three documents were written, which stated all men are created equal? They felt they were not equal.
- Freedom of Speech, Freedom of religion, Right by trials by Jury, and Freedom of _________ were written rights in the Bill of Rights?
- Farmers joined Shays' Rebellion to protest taxes imposed by___________?
- Which past governor believed that delegates were up to no good and said “I smell a rat”?
- Who believed that the Federalists and Antifederalists should continue to discuss the Constitution and not rush an important decision?
- Who drafts the document the Bill of Right and is the biggest supporter of the document?
- To pass a new law in the Confederation Congress, you needed:
- When is the Constitution made public, September 19th 17____
- What did the delegates create the Articles of Confederation, the blueprint of the new nation?
- After the Revolution, the state of Massachusetts was in serious ___________?
23 Clues: Philadelphia was excited on May 1787, Who was coming? • Who were the people who were against the Constitution? • Who thought the Articles of Confederation were flawed? • Who came out of retirement to help with the convention? • When is the Constitution made public, September 19th 17____ • To pass a new law in the Confederation Congress, you needed: • ...
US History 2025-03-24
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- Power is divided between the national government and the states.
- Domain, Government has the right to take private property.
- of Powers, Divides the power of the government into three branches.
- Pluribus Unum, "Out of many, one" – motto on the Great Seal of the U.S.
- de Tocqueville, French writer who identified five values of democracy. )
- Rights, Rights a person is born with.
- Railroad, Connected the East and West coasts with continuous rail transportation.
- Wire, Strong wire used to fence in animals and protect land.
- Houses, Home made of earth, used by settlers in the Great Plains.
- The participation of common people in government.
- of Rights, The first ten amendments to the Constitution.
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- Act, Encouraged western expansion by granting settlers 160 acres of land.
- Protection from a tyrannical government.
- Equality in society.
- Government takes a "hands-off" approach to the economy.
- Begins with "We the People..."
- Destiny, Belief that settlers were destined to expand westward.
- Act, Goal was to assimilate Native Americans into American culture.
- Sovereignty, The authority of the government comes from the people.
19 Clues: Equality in society. • Begins with "We the People..." • Rights, Rights a person is born with. • Protection from a tyrannical government. • The participation of common people in government. • Government takes a "hands-off" approach to the economy. • of Rights, The first ten amendments to the Constitution. • Domain, Government has the right to take private property. • ...
The Canadian Law System 2021-09-27
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- If an offender wanted to make up for criminal actions against a victim, they may be organized to help them with taks, meet with them, clean for them, etc. This approach to justice is known as ________ _______.
- Once a bill is passed by the House of Commons, it must be approved by the ______.
- If a referendum were to occur, it must be approved by the House of Commons and have a clear majority. These rules are outlined by the ______ ___.
- The Criminal Law Amendment Act in 1968 contained various different changes on several diverse and individual topics, because of this, the bill was referred to as an ______ ____.
- The process in which Mary May Simon, the Governor General of Canada, must approve a bill before it becomes law.
- A prisoner released with 16 months remaining on their sentence may be asked to remain on _____ for 2 years.
- If a legislation was proposed, it would be called this before it is approved to be a law.
- It’s the judges job to uphold, interpret, and apply the ___.
- A code that outlines criminal offences and procedures in Canada.
- This bill of rights in our constitution ensures our basic rights and freedoms.
- In British Columbia, this is the highest court you could appeal to at the provincial level.
- If a 15 year old commited a crime, they’d receive fair judgement separate from the adult system, this is because of the _____ ________ _______ ___.
- A town sets their own local rules around construction and parking, the regulations they set are called ______.
- If you go to court and disagree with the decision, you can appeal it to a higher court, this is the final/highest court you would be able to appeal to in Canada.
- If two individuals or groups ran into a dispute over property, it would be dealt with by this legal system.
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- This branch of government acts independently to prevent any form of bias.
- In British Columbia, if you disagree with the provincial court decision, you can appeal to this court.
- Canada is a Constitutional Monarchy, meaning even the Monarch must abide by the country’s ____________.
- Programs are set up all around Canada to help the belief that inmates be brought back as useful citizens, this ideology is also known as ______________.
- The court is allowed to look back on previous cases to make decisions because of this law system.
- Even if the government and law makers broke the law, this rule ensures that they will be treated and punished by it as equally as everyone else in Canada.
- This clause was used by Quebec to pass Bill 101 and make French their official language.
- If an MP in the House of Commons that didn’t represent the executive branch of government wanted to propose law, the bill would be called this.
- If you're caught committing a minor crime, you may receive months of _________ instead of jail, where you must follow certain rules.
- The Court of BC, The Court of Alberta, The Court of Saskatchewan. These are all examples of _______ _____.
25 Clues: It’s the judges job to uphold, interpret, and apply the ___. • A code that outlines criminal offences and procedures in Canada. • This branch of government acts independently to prevent any form of bias. • This bill of rights in our constitution ensures our basic rights and freedoms. • ...
The Bill of Rights 2022-10-03
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- The 2nd amendment give the right to own what?
- The 5th amendment says that the one person you cannot run against is ______.
- The 1st amendment gives all people the freedom to worship and follow whatever ______ they want.
- The 9th amendment states that all rights not in the Constitution are reserved to the _______.
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- The 6th amendment gives us the right to a speedy trial by who?
- The 4th amendment makes what needed to search?
- The 3rd amendment stops who from living with you without your permission?
- 5th amendment gives human rights to who?
8 Clues: 5th amendment gives human rights to who? • The 2nd amendment give the right to own what? • The 4th amendment makes what needed to search? • The 6th amendment gives us the right to a speedy trial by who? • The 3rd amendment stops who from living with you without your permission? • The 5th amendment says that the one person you cannot run against is ______. • ...
Bill of Rights Crossword 2023-01-31
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- Soldiers cannot take or live in a person's house
- Government cannot demand cruel and unusual punishment
- Right to have weapons
- Government cannot arrest a person or search their property unless there is a reason to
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- Has the right to a fair and speedy trial by a jury
- Freedom of speech, press, assembly, and the right to petition the Gornment
- has the right to a jury trail for civil cases
- Government must follow the law due process before punishing a person
8 Clues: Right to have weapons • has the right to a jury trail for civil cases • Soldiers cannot take or live in a person's house • Has the right to a fair and speedy trial by a jury • Government cannot demand cruel and unusual punishment • Government must follow the law due process before punishing a person • ...
Bill of Rights Vocaulary 2024-03-06
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- permission
- complaints about unlawful or unfair actions
- lodged
- danger
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- formally request
- required
- limited beyond established boundaries
- established as true
8 Clues: lodged • danger • required • permission • formally request • established as true • limited beyond established boundaries • complaints about unlawful or unfair actions
Constitution & Bill of Rights 2023-10-18
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- given to the national government by the constitution
- makes laws
- serve for life and appointed by the president
- change to the constitution
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- must be ratified by three fourth of the state
- right to bear arms
- who wrote the bill of rights
- enforces laws
8 Clues: makes laws • enforces laws • right to bear arms • change to the constitution • who wrote the bill of rights • must be ratified by three fourth of the state • serve for life and appointed by the president • given to the national government by the constitution
Constitution & Bill of Rights 2023-10-18
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- given to the national government by the constitution
- makes laws
- serve for life and appointed by the president
- change to the constitution
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- must be ratified by three fourth of the state
- right to bear arms
- who wrote the bill of rights
- enforces laws
8 Clues: makes laws • enforces laws • right to bear arms • change to the constitution • who wrote the bill of rights • must be ratified by three fourth of the state • serve for life and appointed by the president • given to the national government by the constitution
Admin laws 2025-09-30
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- Branch: The branch of government responsible for interpreting laws and administering justice (U.S. Supreme Court and lower federal courts).
- Branch: The branch of government responsible for implementing and enforcing laws (U.S. President and associated agencies).
- Washington: The first President of the United States and commander of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
- Branch: The branch of government responsible for making laws (U.S. Congress).
- Hamilton: A Founding Father, influential in the Constitutional Convention, and the first Secretary of the Treasury.
- Supporters of the U.S. Constitution and a strong central government.
- The official approval of a treaty, constitution, or amendment by the states.
- of powers: The division of governmental responsibilities into distinct branches to prevent any one branch from exercising the core functions of another.
- Supreme power or authority, often referring to a state's independent authority over its territory and affairs.
- Opponents of the U.S. Constitution, favoring stronger state governments and advocating for a Bill of Rights.
- Jefferson: A Founding Father, principal author of the Declaration of Independence, and the third U.S. President.
- compromise: An agreement during the Constitutional Convention that counted enslaved individuals as three-fifths of a person for purposes of taxation and representation.
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- Plan: A proposal at the Constitutional Convention for a strong national government with a bicameral legislature based on population.
- n balances: A system in which each branch of government has the power to limit or check the actions of the other two branches
- Compromise: An agreement reached during the Constitutional Convention that established a bicameral legislature with proportional representation in the House of Representatives and equal representation in the Senate.
- A system of government in which power is divided between a national government and state governments.
- The ability of a borrower to obtain goods or services before payment, based on trust in their financial reliability.
- A system of money in general use in a particular country.
- Madison: Known as the "Father of the Constitution" for his pivotal role in drafting the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
- Rebellion: An armed uprising in Massachusetts (1786–1787) by farmers protesting economic hardship and debt, highlighting the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
- of Rights: The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, guaranteeing fundamental rights and freedoms.
- A union of sovereign states, typically with a weak central authority.
- of Confederation: The first constitution of the United States, adopted in 1781, which established a weak central government.
- Jersey Plan: A proposal at the Constitutional Convention for a weaker national government with a unicameral legislature where each state had equal representation.
- Convention: A gathering in Philadelphia in 1787 where delegates drafted the U.S. Constitution.
25 Clues: A system of money in general use in a particular country. • Supporters of the U.S. Constitution and a strong central government. • A union of sovereign states, typically with a weak central authority. • The official approval of a treaty, constitution, or amendment by the states. • Branch: The branch of government responsible for making laws (U.S. Congress). • ...
Bill of Rights Crossword 2023-02-01
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- A person has the right to a fair and speedy trial by a jury.
- Freedom of speech, and press.
- Government cannot demand excessive bail or fines.
- Soldiers cannot take or live in a person's house.
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- Freedom of Assembly, and the right to petition the Government.
- Government must follow the law due process before punishing a person.
- Government cannot demand any cruel and unusual punishment.
- Has the right to a jury trial for civil cases.
- The government cannot arrest a person or search their property unless there is a reason to.
- The right to have weapons to protect themselves.
10 Clues: Freedom of speech, and press. • Has the right to a jury trial for civil cases. • The right to have weapons to protect themselves. • Government cannot demand excessive bail or fines. • Soldiers cannot take or live in a person's house. • Government cannot demand any cruel and unusual punishment. • A person has the right to a fair and speedy trial by a jury. • ...
Bill of Rights Crossword 2025-02-28
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- a type of government in which people choose leaders to act for them.
- the legal requirement that the state must respect a person’s legal rights and follow proper legal procedures.
- our national government that deals with issues that affect the entire country.
- to approve; to make a written document official by signing it.
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- involving noncriminal disputes about property, money, or other matters.
- having a negative judgment or opinion of something or someone that is not based on facts.
- a change to the Constitution
- a group of citizens who are chosen to decide the outcome of a trial.
8 Clues: a change to the Constitution • to approve; to make a written document official by signing it. • a type of government in which people choose leaders to act for them. • a group of citizens who are chosen to decide the outcome of a trial. • involving noncriminal disputes about property, money, or other matters. • ...
The Bill of Rights 2025-01-15
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- treating people unfairly because of what they believe
- to do something that harms someone else’s rights
- to gather together in a group
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- an agreement where someone promises something
- to make a formal request
- to say in public that you do not agree with something
- fair and sensible
- a person who holds a public office
8 Clues: fair and sensible • to make a formal request • to gather together in a group • a person who holds a public office • an agreement where someone promises something • to do something that harms someone else’s rights • to say in public that you do not agree with something • treating people unfairly because of what they believe
Government Terms 2024-05-28
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- A rule regulating the actions of its members
- The branch of government that enforces the laws
- A public rule, law, or command in local government
- To change or alter
- A proposed law
- An introductory statement, preface, or introduction
- member of a community, state, or nation
- A formal written request
- A large room where members of a government group have meetings
- The branch of government that decides if a law has been broken or if a law is unjust
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- Duties or obligations of citizens
- The act of changing for the better
- The branch of government that makes the laws
- People who make laws
- To reject a decision made by a law-making body
- A city or town serving as local government
- The term given to a bill that has been signed by officers of both chambers of the general assembly
- Privileges belonging to a person as a benefit of citizenship
18 Clues: A proposed law • To change or alter • People who make laws • A formal written request • Duties or obligations of citizens • The act of changing for the better • member of a community, state, or nation • A city or town serving as local government • The branch of government that makes the laws • A rule regulating the actions of its members • ...
Baylee Knapp Enlightenment and Revolution 2022-12-20
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- -founding father who was the 3rd president
- -document that declared America free from British rule
- -sponsored tolerance
- -ruler of Russia
- -bill stating the basic rights of americans
- -studied with a telescope
- -agreement between the government and the people
- -earth centered
- -wanted equal education for women
- -believed in separation of the government
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- -where people started to think with logic
- -thinkers of the Enlightenment
- -enlightenment rulers
- -belief based on god not fact
- -laws of motion
- -lavish (palace of versailles)
- -way of experimenting using logic
- -sun centered
- -revolution using reason and logic
- -new classical
- -people are born with natural rights
- and balances -ensuring that political power is shared among many
- -theory that truth can be discovered through reason
- -3 branches who share power equally
- -parties hosted by wealthy women
- -believed the government should be for the people
26 Clues: -sun centered • -new classical • -laws of motion • -earth centered • -ruler of Russia • -sponsored tolerance • -enlightenment rulers • -studied with a telescope • -belief based on god not fact • -thinkers of the Enlightenment • -lavish (palace of versailles) • -parties hosted by wealthy women • -way of experimenting using logic • -wanted equal education for women • ...
Influentials 2024-06-13
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- Environmentalist known for founding the Sierra Club
- British Prime Minister during WWII
- Tech visionary who co-founded Apple
- Organization aimed at international peacekeeping
- Astronaut who was the first man to walk on the moon
- Influential social media platform for short videos
- Civil rights leader who delivered the 'I Have a Dream' speech
- The highest governing body of the Catholic Church
- Influential artist known for the 'Mona Lisa'
- Nonprofit organization founded by Bill Gates
- The Queen of Pop
- Facebook co-founder and CEO
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- Movement for women's rights to vote
- Famous for the theory of relativity
- Pioneering nurse known as 'The Lady with the Lamp'
- Social media influencer with millions of followers on Instagram
- Journalist known for 'The Diary of a Young Girl'
- Author of 'Harry Potter'
- Youngest Nobel Prize laureate
- First African-American President of the USA
20 Clues: The Queen of Pop • Author of 'Harry Potter' • Facebook co-founder and CEO • Youngest Nobel Prize laureate • British Prime Minister during WWII • Movement for women's rights to vote • Tech visionary who co-founded Apple • Famous for the theory of relativity • First African-American President of the USA • Influential artist known for the 'Mona Lisa' • ...
Unit 3 Crossword Review 2023-09-29
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- Cancel
- The lawmaking branch of government
- The power of the U.S. Supreme Court to determine if a law passed by Congress or a presidential action is in accord with the Constitution is called judicial _____.
- The fair application of the law to one's case is called due _____ of law.
- The branch of government that interprets the laws and punishes lawbreakers
- The distribution of political power among the branches of government is called _____ of powers.
- A written change to the Constitution
- The leaders of the executive departments, who also act as advisers to the president
- _____ rule is a system in which the decision of more than half the people is accepted by all.
- Powers shared by the federal government and the states.
- The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, which set forth basic rights guaranteed to all Americans is called the Bill of _____.
- Powers given to the federal government by the Constitution.
- The branch of government that carries out the laws
- A refusal by the president to sign a bill
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- A _____ tax was a special tax that had to be paid in order to vote.
- Keeping things or people separate
- Testifying against oneself is called self-_____.
- The power of the government to take private property for public use is called _____ domain.
- The words "We the People" in the Preamble reflect the principle of popular _____.
- The right to vote
- A _____ government is a system in which government powers are carefully spelled out to prevent government from becoming too powerful.
- In the system of checks and balances, the powers of government are balanced among different branches so that each branch can check, or _____, the power of the other branches.
- The rights guaranteed to all U.S. citizens are called _____ rights.
- Money or property an accused person gives a court to hold as a guarantee that he or she will appear for trial
- When one group is treated differently than another
- Powers set aside by the U.S. Constitution for the states or for the people.
- The division between religion and government is called the _____ of church and state.
- The beginning of the U.S. Constitution, which describes its purposes
28 Clues: Cancel • The right to vote • Keeping things or people separate • The lawmaking branch of government • A written change to the Constitution • A refusal by the president to sign a bill • Testifying against oneself is called self-_____. • When one group is treated differently than another • The branch of government that carries out the laws • ...
Unit 3 Crossword Review 2023-09-29
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- Cancel
- The lawmaking branch of government
- The power of the U.S. Supreme Court to determine if a law passed by Congress or a presidential action is in accord with the Constitution is called judicial _____.
- The fair application of the law to one's case is called due _____ of law.
- The branch of government that interprets the laws and punishes lawbreakers
- The distribution of political power among the branches of government is called _____ of powers.
- A written change to the Constitution
- The leaders of the executive departments, who also act as advisers to the president
- _____ rule is a system in which the decision of more than half the people is accepted by all.
- Powers shared by the federal government and the states.
- The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, which set forth basic rights guaranteed to all Americans is called the Bill of _____.
- Powers given to the federal government by the Constitution.
- The branch of government that carries out the laws
- A refusal by the president to sign a bill
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- A _____ tax was a special tax that had to be paid in order to vote.
- Keeping things or people separate
- Testifying against oneself is called self-_____.
- The power of the government to take private property for public use is called _____ domain.
- The words "We the People" in the Preamble reflect the principle of popular _____.
- The right to vote
- A _____ government is a system in which government powers are carefully spelled out to prevent government from becoming too powerful.
- In the system of checks and balances, the powers of government are balanced among different branches so that each branch can check, or _____, the power of the other branches.
- The rights guaranteed to all U.S. citizens are called _____ rights.
- Money or property an accused person gives a court to hold as a guarantee that he or she will appear for trial
- When one group is treated differently than another
- Powers set aside by the U.S. Constitution for the states or for the people.
- The division between religion and government is called the _____ of church and state.
- The beginning of the U.S. Constitution, which describes its purposes
28 Clues: Cancel • The right to vote • Keeping things or people separate • The lawmaking branch of government • A written change to the Constitution • A refusal by the president to sign a bill • Testifying against oneself is called self-_____. • When one group is treated differently than another • The branch of government that carries out the laws • ...
Unit 3 Crossword Review 2023-09-29
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- Cancel
- The lawmaking branch of government
- The power of the U.S. Supreme Court to determine if a law passed by Congress or a presidential action is in accord with the Constitution is called judicial _____.
- The fair application of the law to one's case is called due _____ of law.
- The branch of government that interprets the laws and punishes lawbreakers
- The distribution of political power among the branches of government is called _____ of powers.
- A written change to the Constitution
- The leaders of the executive departments, who also act as advisers to the president
- _____ rule is a system in which the decision of more than half the people is accepted by all.
- Powers shared by the federal government and the states.
- The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, which set forth basic rights guaranteed to all Americans is called the Bill of _____.
- Powers given to the federal government by the Constitution.
- The branch of government that carries out the laws
- A refusal by the president to sign a bill
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- A _____ tax was a special tax that had to be paid in order to vote.
- Keeping things or people separate
- Testifying against oneself is called self-_____.
- The power of the government to take private property for public use is called _____ domain.
- The words "We the People" in the Preamble reflect the principle of popular _____.
- The right to vote
- A _____ government is a system in which government powers are carefully spelled out to prevent government from becoming too powerful.
- In the system of checks and balances, the powers of government are balanced among different branches so that each branch can check, or _____, the power of the other branches.
- The rights guaranteed to all U.S. citizens are called _____ rights.
- Money or property an accused person gives a court to hold as a guarantee that he or she will appear for trial
- When one group is treated differently than another
- Powers set aside by the U.S. Constitution for the states or for the people.
- The division between religion and government is called the _____ of church and state.
- The beginning of the U.S. Constitution, which describes its purposes
28 Clues: Cancel • The right to vote • Keeping things or people separate • The lawmaking branch of government • A written change to the Constitution • A refusal by the president to sign a bill • Testifying against oneself is called self-_____. • When one group is treated differently than another • The branch of government that carries out the laws • ...
Unit 3 Crossword Review 2023-09-29
Across
- Cancel
- The lawmaking branch of government
- The power of the U.S. Supreme Court to determine if a law passed by Congress or a presidential action is in accord with the Constitution is called judicial _____.
- The fair application of the law to one's case is called due _____ of law.
- The branch of government that interprets the laws and punishes lawbreakers
- The distribution of political power among the branches of government is called _____ of powers.
- A written change to the Constitution
- The leaders of the executive departments, who also act as advisers to the president
- _____ rule is a system in which the decision of more than half the people is accepted by all.
- Powers shared by the federal government and the states.
- The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, which set forth basic rights guaranteed to all Americans is called the Bill of _____.
- Powers given to the federal government by the Constitution.
- The branch of government that carries out the laws
- A refusal by the president to sign a bill
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- A _____ tax was a special tax that had to be paid in order to vote.
- Keeping things or people separate
- Testifying against oneself is called self-_____.
- The power of the government to take private property for public use is called _____ domain.
- The words "We the People" in the Preamble reflect the principle of popular _____.
- The right to vote
- A _____ government is a system in which government powers are carefully spelled out to prevent government from becoming too powerful.
- In the system of checks and balances, the powers of government are balanced among different branches so that each branch can check, or _____, the power of the other branches.
- The rights guaranteed to all U.S. citizens are called _____ rights.
- Money or property an accused person gives a court to hold as a guarantee that he or she will appear for trial
- When one group is treated differently than another
- Powers set aside by the U.S. Constitution for the states or for the people.
- The division between religion and government is called the _____ of church and state.
- The beginning of the U.S. Constitution, which describes its purposes
28 Clues: Cancel • The right to vote • Keeping things or people separate • The lawmaking branch of government • A written change to the Constitution • A refusal by the president to sign a bill • Testifying against oneself is called self-_____. • When one group is treated differently than another • The branch of government that carries out the laws • ...
C5S1 Crossword 2018-10-31
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- a group of citizens who make a court decision
- ___________________ and balances; each branch of government can balance the other
- _________ process; rules established by courts to protect a person's rights
- one who presents legislators the views of the organization they represent
- process in which a person can become a citizen
- power rests with the citizens
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- Bill of _______________; first ten amendments
- _______________ of powers; power should be divided among the three branches
- __________________ action committee; a private organization who try to influence legislators
- a document that describes our rights and sets up the government
- national and state governments share power
- government where the power to govern comes from the people
- a native or naturalized member of a country
- ____________________ interest groups; a group of individuals interested in one particular issue
14 Clues: power rests with the citizens • national and state governments share power • a native or naturalized member of a country • a group of citizens who make a court decision • Bill of _______________; first ten amendments • process in which a person can become a citizen • government where the power to govern comes from the people • ...
Bill of Rights: Amendment V 2013-04-30
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- One of the most famous 5th Amendment Double Jeopardy Clause cases is the case of this murderer
- Only if the government pays this can they take your property
- No person can be held to answer for a _______ or otherwise infamous crime
- This Amendment emphasizes
- Made of citizens, used to indict military in this amendment
- An accused person cannot be this to themselves
- Another word for property
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- Another name for Fifth Amendment cases
- No one outside this can be tried for a serious crime
- You can't be sent to prison without this
- No one can be tried _____ for the same crime
11 Clues: This Amendment emphasizes • Another word for property • Another name for Fifth Amendment cases • You can't be sent to prison without this • No one can be tried _____ for the same crime • An accused person cannot be this to themselves • No one outside this can be tried for a serious crime • Made of citizens, used to indict military in this amendment • ...
Girls Inc Bill of Rights 2022-01-11
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- be yourself and resist these
- cooperating with others, working together
- prepare for interesting work and economic __
- do this with originality and enthusiasm
- positive saying or quote
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- recognize your worth, accept your body
- community rules
- the activity of competing
- communicate what you need, stand up for you
- have this and be safe in the world
- makes perfect
11 Clues: makes perfect • community rules • positive saying or quote • the activity of competing • be yourself and resist these • have this and be safe in the world • recognize your worth, accept your body • do this with originality and enthusiasm • cooperating with others, working together • communicate what you need, stand up for you • prepare for interesting work and economic __
The Canadian Law System 2021-09-27
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- If a referendum were to occur, it must be approved by the House of Commons and have a clear majority. These rules are outlined by the ______ ___.
- If you're caught committing a minor crime, you may receive months of _________ instead of jail, where you must follow certain rules.
- If a 15 year old commited a crime, they’d receive fair judgement separate from the adult system, this is because of the _____ ________ _______ ___.
- Even if the government and law makers broke the law, this rule ensures that they will be treated and punished by it as equally as everyone else in Canada.
- Programs are set up all around Canada to help the belief that inmates be brought back as useful citizens, this ideology is also known as ______________.
- If a legislation was proposed, it would be called this before it is approved to be a law.
- If two individuals or groups ran into a dispute over property, it would be dealt with by this legal system.
- Once a bill is passed by the House of Commons, it must be approved by the ______.
- A code that outlines criminal offences and procedures in Canada.
- The process in which Mary May Simon, the Governor General of Canada, must approve a bill before it becomes law.
- The court is allowed to look back on previous cases to make decisions because of this law system.
- The Criminal Law Amendment Act in 1968 contained various different changes on several diverse and individual topics, because of this, the bill was referred to as an ______ ____.
- The Court of BC, The Court of Alberta, The Court of Saskatchewan. These are all examples of _______ _____.
- This bill of rights in our constitution ensures our basic rights and freedoms.
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- In British Columbia, if you disagree with the provincial court decision, you can appeal to this court.
- If you go to court and disagree with the decision, you can appeal it to a higher court, this is the final/highest court you would be able to appeal to in Canada.
- A prisoner released with 16 months remaining on their sentence may be asked to remain on _____ for 2 years.
- If an offender wanted to make up for criminal actions against a victim, they may be organized to help them with taks, meet with them, clean for them, etc. This approach to justice is known as ________ _______.
- This clause was used by Quebec to pass Bill 101 and make French their official language.
- this is the highest court you could appeal to at the provincial level.
- If an MP in the House of Commons that didn’t represent the executive branch of government wanted to propose law, the bill would be called this.
- It’s the judges job to uphold, interpret, and apply the ___.
- This branch of government acts independently to prevent any form of bias.
- A town sets their own local rules around construction and parking, the regulations they set are called ______.
- Canada is a Constitutional Monarchy, meaning even the Monarch must abide by the country’s ____________.
25 Clues: It’s the judges job to uphold, interpret, and apply the ___. • A code that outlines criminal offences and procedures in Canada. • this is the highest court you could appeal to at the provincial level. • This branch of government acts independently to prevent any form of bias. • This bill of rights in our constitution ensures our basic rights and freedoms. • ...
Quebecois Crossword 2020-12-11
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- Bill 101 is also known as the ____ of the French Language
- The Children of Bill 101 were required to attend ___ in French
- Name of a person whose primary language is French
- Quebec citizens have five different ____ rights
- Bill 101 helps preserve the French ___ in Quebec
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- The Quebec ____ supported Bill 101
- In 1980 there was the first Quebec
- The “ Office quebecois de la langue francaise” is called the language
8 Clues: The Quebec ____ supported Bill 101 • In 1980 there was the first Quebec • Quebec citizens have five different ____ rights • Bill 101 helps preserve the French ___ in Quebec • Name of a person whose primary language is French • Bill 101 is also known as the ____ of the French Language • The Children of Bill 101 were required to attend ___ in French • ...
Texas Government 2025-10-23
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- form of government in which people choose leaders by voting
- official request to government
- choose someone for a particular job
- to agree to do or allow
- a statement made at beginning of document
- certain freedoms guaranteed to Americans
- political units which a state is divided
- party people sharing similar ideas on government
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- something you must do
- to select someone for a position
- person born in city, state or town with legal rights
- people who control and make decisions for country, state
- city having main offices of government
- to refuse to sign a bill into law
- change some words or meaning
- people who listen to evidence and decide outcome of trial
- having to do with city
17 Clues: something you must do • having to do with city • to agree to do or allow • change some words or meaning • official request to government • to select someone for a position • to refuse to sign a bill into law • choose someone for a particular job • city having main offices of government • certain freedoms guaranteed to Americans • political units which a state is divided • ...
Constitution and Bill of Rights 2020-09-28
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- first 10 ammendments of the Constitution
- name of one house in Congress
- father of the Constitution
- head of the executive branch
- what do the people give the government
- establishes a system of Federalism
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- makes laws
- how many houses in Congress
- means the people rule
- carries out laws
- reviews the way laws are applied
11 Clues: makes laws • carries out laws • means the people rule • father of the Constitution • how many houses in Congress • head of the executive branch • name of one house in Congress • reviews the way laws are applied • establishes a system of Federalism • what do the people give the government • first 10 ammendments of the Constitution
Citizenship and Bill of Rights 2018-12-13
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- amendment that protects individuals freedom of speech, religion, press, petition, and assembly
- home of the president
- recited to show loyalty to our nation
- symbol of the Republican political party
- symbol of the Democratic political party
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- symbol of freedom given to the U.S. by France
- amendment that states all powers not given to the federal government go to local or state
- amendment that protects the right to keep and bear arms
- father of the Bill of Rights
- amendment that protects from excessive bail
- document that protects individual freedoms from the government
11 Clues: home of the president • father of the Bill of Rights • recited to show loyalty to our nation • symbol of the Republican political party • symbol of the Democratic political party • amendment that protects from excessive bail • symbol of freedom given to the U.S. by France • amendment that protects the right to keep and bear arms • ...
Bill of Rights by Sagal and Amy 2014-10-22
Across
- Freedom of speech is something allowed by this amendment.
- The amendment saying no excessive bails are required, and there will be no cruel and unusual punishments given.
- To meet or gather in groups.
- Domain Requires your government to pay you for taking your property for public use.
- The fair treatment of all people.
- To house someone; the ____ of soldiers
- Money for a guaranteed return to trial.
- The amendment banning quartering soldiers without consent from the homeowner.
- The amendment covering search and arrest rules of conduct.
- Jeopardy Someone cannot be tried for the same crime twice.
- Power is given to the states.
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- To publish newspapers, TV, radio, etc.
- The amendment about rights to a fair trial.
- Case; An argument between two people, usually about money; Amendment Seven covers this.
- Jury A panel between 12 and 14 people that decide if someone accused of a crime is guilty.
- Rights in civil cases.
- Unbiased.
- Process A fair hearing or trial.
- To protest the government.
- Differences between people in a society.
- A lawyer used in criminal cases.
- Power is given to the people if a right is not listed.
- The condition of everyone having the same rights and opportunities in life.
- The power to act, say, and do what you want.
- Law; Laws established by judges in past cases.
- You have the right to bear arms.
26 Clues: Unbiased. • Rights in civil cases. • To protest the government. • To meet or gather in groups. • Power is given to the states. • Process A fair hearing or trial. • A lawyer used in criminal cases. • You have the right to bear arms. • The fair treatment of all people. • To publish newspapers, TV, radio, etc. • To house someone; the ____ of soldiers • ...
3 Branches and Bill of Rights Review 2024-01-18
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- the number of people on the Supreme Court
- This amendment gives you right to a fair jury in a civil case.
- This case went all the way to the Supreme Court.
- the group of people that work for the president
- What is a law as it being written and processed?
- the branch that meets with other leaders of other countries
- the group that is based on population
- how many years in between each Presidential election
- the person in a court case that facilitates the room
- This amendment gives everyone the right to a lawyer.
- what law enforcement needs to search someone or something
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- This amendment allows people to move from state to state if they wish
- all 535 members of the Legislative Branch
- Which building has the famous Oval Office?
- where the Bill of Rights and Branches were written into
- the branch that meets at the Capitol Building
- Each state has 2 people elected to this group
- what it means to not get put on trial for something twice
- where all three branches of Goverment work
- How many Presidents has the US had?
- This person sent troops to protect the Little Rock Nine.
- The person that is being sued is called this...
- the branch that interprets the Constitution
23 Clues: How many Presidents has the US had? • the group that is based on population • all 535 members of the Legislative Branch • the number of people on the Supreme Court • Which building has the famous Oval Office? • where all three branches of Goverment work • the branch that interprets the Constitution • the branch that meets at the Capitol Building • ...
The Constitution and the Bill of Rights 2023-10-13
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- main group of lawmakers for the U.S. government
- settled the problem by each group giving up something
- to officially agree or approve
- branch part of the government that must decide what the laws mean
- changes made to the Constitution
- branch part of the government that makes the laws
- figuring out the meaning
- relating to the main government of the United States
- official papers
- judges in a court
- people who advise the president on how to run the country
- future generations of people
- people sent to speak for the group
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- suggests someone for a position
- to cancel a decision
- person who is running for office
- accuse a public official of doing wrong and taking the official to court
- an introduction included in the Constitution
- branch part of the government that must carry out the laws
- how a president stops a bill from becoming a law
- Congress meeting of the lawmakers for the original 13 colonies
21 Clues: official papers • judges in a court • to cancel a decision • figuring out the meaning • future generations of people • to officially agree or approve • suggests someone for a position • person who is running for office • changes made to the Constitution • people sent to speak for the group • an introduction included in the Constitution • ...
Law Day 2025-05-01
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- Stops crime
- What we deserve
- Calm and safe
- Law helper
- Starts a law
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- Promise of truth
- Law for kids
- Ask for justice
- Behind bars
- Not legal
10 Clues: Not legal • Law helper • Stops crime • Behind bars • Law for kids • Starts a law • Calm and safe • What we deserve • Ask for justice • Promise of truth
Government Vocabulary 2024-11-26
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- The body of law that relates to crime
- The power a branch has over the other two branches to prevent (keep) one branch from having too much power
- The branch of government that makes the law
- A document where the government promises to repay the amount borrowed on a certain date and to make regular interest payments until that time
- Actions citizens should perform but are not required under law
- Government’s plan for revenue and spending
- Something citizens must perform under penalty of law
- A political and administrative division of a state, providing certain local governmental services
- Relating to a city or town or its governing body
- Legal disputes between citizens, businesses, and governments
- Constitutional principle that recognizes people’s fundamental rights
- The power (check) to reject a bill passed by the legislature
- Constitutional principle that believes political authority comes from the people. The government is subject to the will of the people
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- Constitutional principle that divides power among different branches of government with each branch having its own responsibilities
- A form of government run by elected representatives under a Constitution
- The branch of government that enforces (executes) the law
- Constitutional principle when a government has people elect representatives to represent the people and make decisions in government on their behalf
- Document which outlines the fundamental rules, limits, and responsibilities of the government
- The branch of government that interprets and studies the law
- Basic rights protected by a Constitution
- The power of the Texas governor to reject “a line” or some of the provisions of a spending bill
- Section of the Constitution which protects individual freedoms
- Constitutional principle that gives each branch of government the ability to limit the power of other branches
- Constitutional principle that ensures that government powers are limited (restricted) by a constitution in order to protect individual rights
- A form of government in which power is shared between the federal, or national, government and state governments
- The body of law that relates to crime
- A change or addition to the Constitution
27 Clues: The body of law that relates to crime • The body of law that relates to crime • Basic rights protected by a Constitution • A change or addition to the Constitution • Government’s plan for revenue and spending • The branch of government that makes the law • Relating to a city or town or its governing body • Something citizens must perform under penalty of law • ...
Bill of Rights_ 2022-09-28
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- bans quartering
- rights to fair trial
- freedom of speech, press, petition, religion, assembly
- "I plead the _____"
- right to jury trial in civil cases
- cant charge twice for the same crime
- search and _____
- apply's to the first amendment
- right to bear arms and form state militias
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- a case that does NOT involve criminal conduct
- ensures states rights
- right to bear _____
- federal law ______ state law
- soldiers can't make someones house their home
- guarantees rights to the people
- bans search and seizure
- fundamental principal
- exposing yourself to the crime you committed
- cases with crimes such as murder or homicide
- 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 • ...
Bill of Rights - The First 10 Amendments 2022-10-10
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- the right to practice any religion of your choice.
- The right to a fair and speedy trial.
- A person judged not guilty cannot be put on trial again for the same crime.
- any power not delegated to the federal government is reserved to the states.
- the right to the steps in a criminal proceeding.
- freedom of speech, religion, press, petition, and assembly.
- Rights that must be read when questioned and taken into custody.
- Juries must be fair and ...
- The accused has a the right to a ___ under the 6th Amendment.
- Prohibits the government from establishing an official religion.
- determines if there is enough evidence to convict someone and put on trial.
- No quartering of soldiers.
- officers must have in order to obtain a search warrant from a judge.
- the rights of the accused.
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- right to take away private property for public use.
- banning printed materials or films merely because they contain alarming or offensive ideas
- Under the 5th Amendment, the accused may choose to not testify against themselves. This is also know as protection form ...
- the right to keep and bear arms and to have a well regulated militia.
- The process of one party suing another party.
- The first 10 Amendments of the Constitution.
- a person judged not guilty cannot be put on trial again for the same crime.
- harming a person's reputation by printing lies about him or her
- sum of money used as a security deposit to allow an accused person to remain free until the trial.
- The right to a jury in a civil suit over the amount of $20.
- No cruel and unusual punishment.
- allows police to search a suspect's home or business
- The people have more rights than what is just listed in the Bill of Rights
- Lies that are spoken to hurt or harm someone.
28 Clues: No quartering of soldiers. • the rights of the accused. • Juries must be fair and ... • No cruel and unusual punishment. • The right to a fair and speedy trial. • The first 10 Amendments of the Constitution. • The process of one party suing another party. • Lies that are spoken to hurt or harm someone. • the right to the steps in a criminal proceeding. • ...
Z - Bill of Rights for EOC Review 2025-04-09
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- Sixth Amendment trial timing that can't be delayed
- First Amendment right to formally request government action
- The Fifth Amendment protects against self-versions of this
- Sixth Amendment requires trials visible to this group
- Eighth Amendment limits these monetary punishments
- Weapons protected in the Second Amendment's controversial right
- Legal representation guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment
- First Amendment shield for newspapers and journalists
- The Third Amendment prevents this forced housing of soldiers
- Sixth Amendment allows calling and confronting these people to testify
- The Fifth Amendment protects this right which says they have to follow all parts of the criminal procedure.
- Eighth Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual forms of this
- Fifth Amendment guarantees this group for serious crimes
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- Fourth Amendment requires reasonableness for these investigations
- Sixth Amendment right to be this of charges against you
- First Amendment freedom protecting worship choices
- Eighth Amendment prohibits excessive amounts of this pre-trial release
- This type of "cause" is needed for Fourth Amendment warrants
- First Amendment right to gather in groups peacefully
- Sixth Amendment jurors must remain this meaning unbiased
- Tenth Amendment preserves powers not specifically given to the federal government go the the ______
- Third Amendment specifically prohibits troop housing during this period
- Ninth Amendment says rights not stated specifically in the Consitution still belong to the people
- Fourth Amendment requires these documents for lawful searches
- Vocal expression protected by the First Amendment
- Fifth Amendment requires "just" this when property is taken
- Seventh Amendment preserves jury trials in these non-criminal cases
- Being tried twice is this "double" Fifth Amendment violation
28 Clues: Vocal expression protected by the First Amendment • Sixth Amendment trial timing that can't be delayed • First Amendment freedom protecting worship choices • Eighth Amendment limits these monetary punishments • First Amendment right to gather in groups peacefully • Sixth Amendment requires trials visible to this group • ...
Empowering Black Women of History 2022-02-14
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- Civil rights activist who refused to give up her seat on a bus for a white man.
- Considered to be one of the pioneers of women's basketball
- First African American to win a Grand Slam Title in Tennis
- American singer and guitarist who invented Rock & Roll.
- Wife of Martin Luther King Jr. and civil rights activist
- American Poet, memorist and civil rights activist, she recived dozens of awards and more than 50 degrees.
- First black women to win an Olympic gold medal
- American mathematician for NASA
- First Black Women to travel into space.
- First African American Women to serve as the First Lady of The United States.
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- Refused to leave a "white's-only" area of a theater in Canada and is currently on the $10 bill
- Escaped slavery and rescued more than 70 slaves through the Underground Railroad.
- Civil rights activist who played a leading role in the Little Rock Integration Crisis of 1957.
- American educator,writer and activist
- American singer, songwriter referred to as the Queen of Soul
- American politician and current vice president of The United States
16 Clues: American mathematician for NASA • American educator,writer and activist • First Black Women to travel into space. • First black women to win an Olympic gold medal • American singer and guitarist who invented Rock & Roll. • Wife of Martin Luther King Jr. and civil rights activist • Considered to be one of the pioneers of women's basketball • ...
unit 4# newspaper crossword 2025-02-26
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- This branch enforces laws
- This branch makes the laws
- Document singed in 1787 stating rights
- The Bill of ________ protected single rights
- These people wanted the articles of confederation to stay
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- What gave states voting based on population?
- Who lead the US in the revolutionary war?
- What gave fair power in congress to states?
- Who was the king keeping the US in a tyranny?
- Who was the leader in the famous rebellion against the Articles of Confederation?
10 Clues: This branch enforces laws • This branch makes the laws • Document singed in 1787 stating rights • Who lead the US in the revolutionary war? • What gave fair power in congress to states? • What gave states voting based on population? • The Bill of ________ protected single rights • Who was the king keeping the US in a tyranny? • ...
C5S1 Crossword 2018-10-31
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- _________ process; rules established by courts to protect a person's rights
- a group of citizens who make a court decision
- process in which a person can become a citizen
- national and state governments share power
- __________________ action committee; a private organization who try to influence legislators
- Bill of _______________; first ten amendments
- government where the power to govern comes from the people
- a native or naturalized member of a country
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- one who presents legislators the views of the organization they represent
- _______________ of powers; power should be divided among the three branches
- power rests with the citizens
- a document that describes our rights and sets up the government
- ____________________ interest groups; a group of individuals interested in one particular issue
- ___________________ and balances; each branch of government can balance the other
14 Clues: power rests with the citizens • national and state governments share power • a native or naturalized member of a country • a group of citizens who make a court decision • Bill of _______________; first ten amendments • process in which a person can become a citizen • government where the power to govern comes from the people • ...
SS-10| List of Terms 2023-02-13
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- The Human Rights of children.
- When political parties cooperate to form a government.
- A bill of rights entrenched in the constitution of Canada.
- A system in which parties gain seats in proportion to the number of votes cast for them.
- An organization that exists to find the root of all inequality, injustice, and discrimination in BC.
- The political process that led to full Canadian sovereignty.
- A provincial law practiced in British Columbia regarding human rights.
- 2 parties that hold either a minority or majority of seats.
- Gives the right to vote for all adult citizens.
- The refusal to comply with certain laws or to pay taxes and fines, as a peaceful form of political protest.
- Canada’s final achievement of independence from Britain.
- A lack of interest among voters in the elections.
- The clause allows federal, provincial or territorial governments to temporarily override, or bypass, certain Charter rights.
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- A group of people that seeks to influence public policy on the basis of a particular common interest or concern.
- A system in which the winning candidate only needs one more vote than his or leading opponent to win their seat.
- Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration.
- The act that marked the birth of Canada.
- This Act united three of the five British North American colonies. (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Province of Canada)
- A political system based on the division of a country into administrative regions having partial autonomy.
19 Clues: The Human Rights of children. • The act that marked the birth of Canada. • Gives the right to vote for all adult citizens. • A lack of interest among voters in the elections. • When political parties cooperate to form a government. • Canada’s final achievement of independence from Britain. • A bill of rights entrenched in the constitution of Canada. • ...
Civil Rights 2024-03-20
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- James Farmer, who led the freedom riders, was from the Congress of Racial _______.
- The Civil Rights Act protected the _______ rights of African Americans.
- The March on ________ was in support of the civil rights bill.
- James _______ was protected by U.S. troops at the University of Mississippi.
- ________ over segregation broke out at the University of Mississippi.
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- The freedom riders wanted to draw attention to _______ in southern states.
- The Civil Rights Act allowed the government to speed desegregation in ________.
- One _____ that civil rights protesters used was the sit-in.
- Dr. Martin Luther ______ Jr. Spoke about his dream for America.
- Television cameras captured the _______ response to peaceful protests.
10 Clues: One _____ that civil rights protesters used was the sit-in. • The March on ________ was in support of the civil rights bill. • Dr. Martin Luther ______ Jr. Spoke about his dream for America. • ________ over segregation broke out at the University of Mississippi. • Television cameras captured the _______ response to peaceful protests. • ...
Foundations of U.S. Government overview 2021-10-08
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- ___ rights are rights that everyone should have
- According to this, people agreed to give up some freedom to be ruled by the government (2 words)
- The ______ Bill of Rights listed certain rights of English citizens and said that kings could not take them away.
- The first representative government in the colonies (3 words)
- The Mayflower Compact set up a direct democracy here
- In this type of government the ruler/government is not all-powerful.
- In this type of democracy, people choose leaders to govern for them.
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- A written agreement
- In this type of democracy the people govern themselves
- Enlightenment thinker that said people have the right to life, liberty, and property
- Enlightenment thinker that said the legislative power belongs to the people
- A group of representatives that makes laws
- A settlement controlled by another country
- When a country has a representative democracy it is called this.
- A government in which the people rule
15 Clues: A written agreement • A government in which the people rule • A group of representatives that makes laws • A settlement controlled by another country • ___ rights are rights that everyone should have • The Mayflower Compact set up a direct democracy here • In this type of democracy the people govern themselves • ...
Constitution and Government Review 2026-02-12
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- What is the name of the territory that included Michigan
- The idea that federal and state governments each have powers
- The capital of the U.S.
- The number of amendments in the Constitution
- number of articles in the Constitution seven
- What is the lower house of Congress
- The name for a potential law before it is voted on by Congress
- The father of the Constitution
- The number of branches in the government
- The name of the first 10 amendments
- The president will not sign to pass a bill into law
- The rights given in Amendment 1
- Which government branch makes laws
- How many houses were in the legislature in the Virginia Plan
- What is the age requirement of a representative
- Advisors to the President
- Which compromise decided counting slaves in the population
- What does the Bill of Rights do
- What is the age requirement of a senator
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- Changes to the Constitution are called what
- What is the age requirement of the president
- Our government is an example of what
- The highest court in the U.S.
- Which government branch judges laws
- Which compromise decided the setup of the legislature
- The people in favor of passing the Constitution
- The number of states when the Constitution was written
- This was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation
- When each side gained and lost something while writing the Constitution
- The first government of the U.S.
- The president of the Constitutional Convention
- The second government of the U.S.
- Another name for the legislative branch
- What is the introduction to the Constitution called
- The city that held the Constitutional Convention
- How many houses were in the legislature in the New Jersey Plan
- Which state was the 14th state
- Which government branch carries out laws
- The people against passing the Constitution
- The upper house of Congress
40 Clues: The capital of the U.S. • Advisors to the President • The upper house of Congress • The highest court in the U.S. • The father of the Constitution • Which state was the 14th state • The rights given in Amendment 1 • What does the Bill of Rights do • The first government of the U.S. • The second government of the U.S. • Which government branch makes laws • ...
Civil War 2025-10-01
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- Blocking off ports
- States that left the US during the war
- Give up
- In the constitution
- Civil_
- Who fought in battle
- Cotton fields
- President during the war
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- Problem between sides
- Rebuilding
- Soldiers who fight on foot
- Fight between opposing sides
- States in the US during the war
- Withdrawing from a Union
- Was legal in the South
- Get rid of
- Recruiting soldiers
- 5 dollar bill
- Things given to you by law
- Guns used in war
20 Clues: Civil_ • Give up • Rebuilding • Get rid of • 5 dollar bill • Cotton fields • Guns used in war • Blocking off ports • In the constitution • Recruiting soldiers • Who fought in battle • Problem between sides • Was legal in the South • Withdrawing from a Union • President during the war • Soldiers who fight on foot • Things given to you by law • Fight between opposing sides • ...
Chapter 5: Legislative Branch 2023-12-11
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- Type of vote where representatives must publicly announce their vote.
- Number of representatives PA has in the House.
- "Lower House"
- To create law.
- Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution details all of the basic powers of Congress, also called the ________ Powers.
- The CURRENT President of the Senate.
- City where the Pennsylvania Congress meets.
- The President of the Port Allegany Borough Council.
- The Chamber that holds a trial after a President has been impeached.
- Nickname given to the types of projects where Congressmen are trying to get as much money as possible spent in and for their districts--often seen as wasteful.
- Members of Congress have limited _________ from legal prosecution.
- After how many days does a bill become law if the President ignores it?
- Party that CURRENTLY has the majority control in the US Senate.
- The current Speaker of the House.
- __________ privilege; Congress' ability to send mail for free.
- Our Representative (in McKean County) in the US House of Representatives (15th District).
- Talking a bill to death to delay a vote from ever happening.
- Congress cannot pass this type of law, which goes back in time to punish people.
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- Title given to the head of a committee.
- A person that is represented by a member of Congress.
- Vote that needs 60 people to kill a filibuster.
- Bill Clinton was impeached for what crime?
- If Congress doesn't give the POTUS 10 days to think about a bill he can invoke and use this rarely used veto.
- The Implied Powers of Congress is more commonly referred to as the ___________ ___________, which allows them to stretch their authority when it's truly necessary.
- Reshaping district lines (often oddly) to increase the voting strength of one party over another.
- Our representative in the PA House of Representatives.
- A completely unrelated amendment or addition to a bill (other than an earmark).
- Congress cannot suspend your criminal rights unless in a time of invasion or rebellion...what Latin phrase is the technical name for your criminal rights?
- Group within Congress that has a specific job or responsibility of creating laws within their field of expertise.
- PA's newest and junior Democratic Senator.
- To put a member of the government on trial for a wrongdoing and possibly remove them from office.
- Legislative body that creates rules/laws for Port Allegany.
- Title given to the legislative members in PA's townships (like Annin or Liberty).
- Number of representatives each state gets in the Senate.
- When a President rejects a bill.
- How many years is a term of office for a Senator?
- Considered the "upper house."
- How old must you be to be a Senator?
- Current Republican Minority leader in the Senate.
- Party that CURRENTLY controls the House of Representatives.
40 Clues: "Lower House" • To create law. • Considered the "upper house." • When a President rejects a bill. • The current Speaker of the House. • The CURRENT President of the Senate. • How old must you be to be a Senator? • Title given to the head of a committee. • Bill Clinton was impeached for what crime? • PA's newest and junior Democratic Senator. • ...
Bill Gates 2024-03-06
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- Bill's favorite game to play
- Bill Bought what branded sports car?
- Microsoft is a
- Bill Gates Wealth Status
- Gates family games
- Cofounder of
- What did Bill Gates promise IBM
- Bill got the _____ Vollum Award
- Bill Gates wifes name
- First Name of Bill's partner
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- What would Bill read in ELementary for fun?
- What did Apple accuse Microsoft for doing
- How many kids does Bill Gates have
- What did microsoft open that made Apple unhappy
- Bill unvaled Windows os in
- Where did he move to after he quit college
- College Bill Went to
- After 30 years of dropping out, what did Bill Gates finally do
- What age was Bill when he dropped out of Harvard to create Microsoft
- Moved Microsoft back where they grew up in
20 Clues: Cofounder of • Microsoft is a • Gates family games • College Bill Went to • Bill Gates wifes name • Bill Gates Wealth Status • Bill unvaled Windows os in • Bill's favorite game to play • First Name of Bill's partner • What did Bill Gates promise IBM • Bill got the _____ Vollum Award • How many kids does Bill Gates have • Bill Bought what branded sports car? • ...
Diagnostic Government Crossword Puzzle 2024-09-05
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- The ____ of Representatives is part of the legislative branch of government
- Washington D.C. is the ________ of the United States
- The Judicial Branch has a Supreme one of these
- What every citizen should do during elections
- Number of amendments in the Bill of Rights
- Leader of the executive branch
- If convicted of a crime, you are _______
- Freedom of speech amendment
- States are usually divided into these
- A bill hopes to become this someday
- This cabinet department runs the military
- Another name for the legislative branch
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- The president's top 15 advisors
- Where the president lives
- This document is the highest form of law in the United States
- Number of Supreme Court justices
- The country is divided into these
- United States of _____
- Person who presides over the court
- This pays for the government to run
- The thirteenth amendment outlawed this
- There are two of these congressional members from each state
22 Clues: United States of _____ • Where the president lives • Freedom of speech amendment • Leader of the executive branch • The president's top 15 advisors • Number of Supreme Court justices • The country is divided into these • Person who presides over the court • This pays for the government to run • A bill hopes to become this someday • States are usually divided into these • ...
The Bills of Rights and the constitution 2023-10-18
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- speech
- of powers Each of the 3 branches of government have seperate and responsibillities
- Changed the constitution
- powers regulate intertate and foreign trade
- branch power to borrow money
- of assemebly United States generally cannot prohibit people from gathering together
- of rights outline basic rights of all citizens including the freedom of speech f
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- powers In a constitution suggested by necessary and proper clause
- wants strong federal goverment
- they are there to identify
- the sharing of power between an central and government
- Powers Claim Private Property for use
- Branch structure created by article lll of the constitutio
- Federalist wants weaker central government
- Powers Girento national government in the constitution
15 Clues: speech • Changed the constitution • they are there to identify • branch power to borrow money • wants strong federal goverment • Powers Claim Private Property for use • powers regulate intertate and foreign trade • Federalist wants weaker central government • the sharing of power between an central and government • ...
The Constitution 2025-12-15
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- Natural born citizen
- Creates laws
- Judge laws
- Introduction of Constitution
- Judge or magistrate
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- Process of becoming a citizen
- Bill of Rights
- The state of being
- Enforces laws
- The relation between a governed
10 Clues: Judge laws • Creates laws • Enforces laws • Bill of Rights • The state of being • Judge or magistrate • Natural born citizen • Process of becoming a citizen • Introduction of Constitution • The relation between a governed
Unit 5: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights 2024-04-14
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- application of the Bill of Rights to the states on a case-by-case basis based on the 14th amendment’s Due Process Clause
- Over time, the SCOTUS has recognized constitutionally protected rights that are not explicitly listed or enumerated in the Bill of Rights
- language that harms the reputation of another
- restrictions such as limits on the time of day an event can be held, limits on where an event can be held, and limits on the noise levels at an event
- Protect individuals from discrimination based on a protected class (race, religion, ethnicity, gender, etc)
- written defamation
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- policies intended to address workplace and educational disparities related to race, ethnic origin, gender, disability, and age.
- Ensures that everyone suspected of committing a crime has a fair procedure in all stages of the criminal justice system
- censorship that happens before the expression occurs, there is a heavy presumption against this by the Court.
- nonverbal action that communicates an idea or belief and is protected by the 1st amendment
- Constitutionally established guarantees and freedoms that protect citizens, opinions, and property against arbitrary government intrusion.
- Judicially created rule stating that illegally seized evidence cannot be used in court
- spoken defamation
- requires accused persons to be informed of some procedural protections found the the 4th, 5th, and 6th amendments
14 Clues: spoken defamation • written defamation • language that harms the reputation of another • Judicially created rule stating that illegally seized evidence cannot be used in court • nonverbal action that communicates an idea or belief and is protected by the 1st amendment • ...
Law 12 2014-10-27
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- Our rights are based on.
- What prime minister got us the bill or rights?
- We have a ______ ____ system.
- When arrested we must______ of reason.
- Land use is handled by...
- Do we have the right to equal protection?
- Circumstantial evidence refers to _____ case.
- We have the right to enter, remain in, and_______.
- A treaty between two nations.
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- driving is handled by...
- Nations can defend themselves against the hostile actions of other nations.
- Trial within reasonable time.
- A treaty between several nations.
- The areas of the oceans which are the common property of all nations.
- Who had the first democracy?
- Who wanted the right to life and death?
- International matters are handled by...
- the freedom to gather peacefully is called?
- If a confession id beaten out of you the charges are...
19 Clues: driving is handled by... • Our rights are based on. • Land use is handled by... • Who had the first democracy? • Trial within reasonable time. • We have a ______ ____ system. • A treaty between two nations. • A treaty between several nations. • When arrested we must______ of reason. • Who wanted the right to life and death? • International matters are handled by... • ...
foundations and political process vocab list 2012-12-11
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- ruler of great britan
- a member of the us electoral college
- In a democratic system of government the people rule
- managing money usally money that affects the public
- stated freedom of religous belifies
- process the action and changes that changes in politics
- In a representative government elect office holders
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- consent of governed
- Guaranteed the rights of englishmen
- established the first form of national government
- served as a model for the Bill of Rights
- established the structures of the united states government
- a speech at the siging of the document
- to make laws and conduct government on the people's behalf
- the people are the source of any and all government
- government is not all powerful
- The government and those who govern are bound by the law
17 Clues: consent of governed • ruler of great britan • government is not all powerful • Guaranteed the rights of englishmen • stated freedom of religous belifies • a member of the us electoral college • a speech at the siging of the document • served as a model for the Bill of Rights • established the first form of national government • ...
Human Rights 2015-08-11
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- How many rights are there
- What is the right to education
- Who made Natural law
- When was the Bill signed
- One person who went against the law
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- Who was the first to use Human rights
- Who signed the Bill
- What did Cyrus offer the slaves
8 Clues: Who signed the Bill • Who made Natural law • When was the Bill signed • How many rights are there • What is the right to education • What did Cyrus offer the slaves • One person who went against the law • Who was the first to use Human rights
Unit 11 2023-08-15
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- purpose district gov designed for a special purpose..like MARTA
- what good citizens do
- legislature in GA called the General Assembly
- two house legislature (House and Senate)
- branch of government that makes laws
- state constitution a plan of government for a society
- placing limits on the powers of each branch of government
- cast your opinion about a candidate
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- largest part of the constitution
- branch of government that carries out the laws
- branch of government that interprets the laws
- written changes in the constitution
- first paragraph of Constitution
- of powers the division of power among three branches of government
- what citizens are granted like free speech, religion, assembly
- election in Ga you're required to be 18, a US citizen, &a state resident
- of rights first 10 amendments to the constitution
- government municipality, funded through taxes but not personal taxes
- government responsible for imposing SPLOST tax
19 Clues: what good citizens do • first paragraph of Constitution • largest part of the constitution • written changes in the constitution • cast your opinion about a candidate • branch of government that makes laws • two house legislature (House and Senate) • branch of government that interprets the laws • legislature in GA called the General Assembly • ...
Unit 11 2023-08-15
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- purpose district gov designed for a special purpose..like MARTA
- what good citizens do
- legislature in GA called the General Assembly
- two house legislature (House and Senate)
- branch of government that makes laws
- state constitution a plan of government for a society
- placing limits on the powers of each branch of government
- cast your opinion about a candidate
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- largest part of the constitution
- branch of government that carries out the laws
- branch of government that interprets the laws
- written changes in the constitution
- first paragraph of Constitution
- of powers the division of power among three branches of government
- what citizens are granted like free speech, religion, assembly
- election in Ga you're required to be 18, a US citizen, &a state resident
- of rights first 10 amendments to the constitution
- government municipality, funded through taxes but not personal taxes
- government responsible for imposing SPLOST tax
19 Clues: what good citizens do • first paragraph of Constitution • largest part of the constitution • written changes in the constitution • cast your opinion about a candidate • branch of government that makes laws • two house legislature (House and Senate) • branch of government that interprets the laws • legislature in GA called the General Assembly • ...
Social Justice Crossword 2023-09-21
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- What system deals with laws?
- Public school is an example of our right to _________.
- The right to exist is a _______ right.
- What is the name for the fight for female rights?
- We recognize Truth and __________ in late September.
- What is it called to provide everyone equal opportunities?
- What is one way to express discontent?
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- What is the opposite of transgender?
- February is _________ History Month.
- What month is June?
- What health is important aside from physical health?
- Viola _______ is on the Canadian $10 bill.
- Canadian land is _______ land.
- What is an advantage for one group called?
- Canadian Chart of Rights and ________.
15 Clues: What month is June? • What system deals with laws? • Canadian land is _______ land. • What is the opposite of transgender? • February is _________ History Month. • The right to exist is a _______ right. • Canadian Chart of Rights and ________. • What is one way to express discontent? • Viola _______ is on the Canadian $10 bill. • What is an advantage for one group called? • ...
CHAPTER 2 CITIZENSHIP AND GOOD GOVERNANCE 2019-09-30
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- a mark or character used as a conventional representation of an object, function, or process, e.g. the letter or letters standing for a chemical element or a character in musical notation.
- a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.
- to or characteristic of soldiers or armed forces
- which is morally correct, just, or honorable
- to the government or the public affairs of a country
- to economics or the economy.
- RIGHTS- are rights that believe it is important for all animals or even living beings to have out of natural law.
- piece of cloth or similar material, typically oblong or square, attachable by one edge to a pole or rope and used as the symbol or emblem of a country or institution or as a decoration during public festivities.
- a pole used for flying a flag
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- advisory, deliberative, or legislative body of people formally constituted and meeting regularly.
- required, permitted, or enacted by statute.
- to an established set of principles governing a state.
- RIGHTS- the rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality.
- raise (something) by means of ropes and pulleys.
- having a firm basis in reality and therefore important, meaningful, or considerable.
- OF RIGHTS-the first ten amendments to the US Constitution, ratified in 1791 and guaranteeing such rights as the freedoms of speech, assembly, and worship.
- legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth, either native or naturalized.
- a television series, film, or novel characterized by detailed, realistic treatment of professional procedures, especially police procedures.
- the action or manner of governing.
- the system of rules which a particular country or community recognizes as regulating the actions of its members and which it may enforce by the imposition of penalties
20 Clues: to economics or the economy. • a pole used for flying a flag • the action or manner of governing. • required, permitted, or enacted by statute. • which is morally correct, just, or honorable • raise (something) by means of ropes and pulleys. • to or characteristic of soldiers or armed forces • to the government or the public affairs of a country • ...
Bill of Rights Crossword 2023-02-03
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- A person has the right to a fair and speedy trial by a jury.
- Freedom of religion, speech, and press.
- Government cannot demand excessive bail or fines.
- Soldiers cannot take or live in a person's home.
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- Freedom of assembly, and the right to petition the government.
- Government must follow the law due process before punishing a person.
- Government cannot demand cruel and unusual punishment.
- Has the right to a jury trial for civil cases.
- The government cannot arrest a person or search their property unless there is a reason to.
- The right to have weapons to protect themselves.
10 Clues: Freedom of religion, speech, and press. • Has the right to a jury trial for civil cases. • The right to have weapons to protect themselves. • Soldiers cannot take or live in a person's home. • Government cannot demand excessive bail or fines. • Government cannot demand cruel and unusual punishment. • A person has the right to a fair and speedy trial by a jury. • ...
Bill of Rights Crossword 2023-01-31
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- Soldiers cannot take or live in a person's house
- Government cannot demand cruel and unusual punishment
- Right to have weapons
- Government cannot arrest a person or search their property unless there is a reason to
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- Has the right to a fair and speedy trial by a jury
- Freedom of speech, press, assembly, and the right to petition the Gornment
- has the right to a jury trail for civil cases
- Government must follow the law due process before punishing a person
8 Clues: Right to have weapons • has the right to a jury trail for civil cases • Soldiers cannot take or live in a person's house • Has the right to a fair and speedy trial by a jury • Government cannot demand cruel and unusual punishment • Government must follow the law due process before punishing a person • ...
90s Crossword Puzzle 2026-03-13
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- Clinton- impeached
- Day O’Connor)- First
- War- Operation Desert Storm
- Belt- South or Southwest
- Majority- Christian Right
- federal civil rights law prohibiting discrimination.
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- Relaxation
- Sexual Disease
- Hussein- Butcher of Baghdad
- Trickle-down
- trade pact
- Foundation- Conservative
12 Clues: Relaxation • trade pact • Trickle-down • Sexual Disease • Clinton- impeached • Day O’Connor)- First • Belt- South or Southwest • Foundation- Conservative • Majority- Christian Right • Hussein- Butcher of Baghdad • War- Operation Desert Storm • federal civil rights law prohibiting discrimination.
The bill of rights 2023-11-28
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- prevents the government from making laws that regulate establishment
- rights to criminal prosecutions
- send or authorize to do something as a representative.
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- protects people from unreasonable searches
- continue to have
- sets the stage for constitution
- right to bear arms and regulated militia
- no state at all shall make or enforce any law
8 Clues: continue to have • rights to criminal prosecutions • sets the stage for constitution • right to bear arms and regulated militia • protects people from unreasonable searches • no state at all shall make or enforce any law • send or authorize to do something as a representative. • prevents the government from making laws that regulate establishment
The Bill of Rights 2024-11-12
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- To be stationed or logged in a specified place
- The amendment that gives the accused the right to a speedy public trial
- The amendment that gives people the right to bear arms.
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- To actively break the terms of a law, agreement, etc.
- The amendment that gives people the freedom of no retrial if found innocent
- State authoritatively or as a rule should be carried out
- The amendment that gives freedom of speech
- The amendment that ensures no cruel and unusual punishments
8 Clues: The amendment that gives freedom of speech • To be stationed or logged in a specified place • To actively break the terms of a law, agreement, etc. • The amendment that gives people the right to bear arms. • State authoritatively or as a rule should be carried out • The amendment that ensures no cruel and unusual punishments • ...
The Bill of Rights 2025-04-02
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- to make known officially or publicly
- a state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority or other controlling systems.
- enough
- an act of putting forward or stating something for consideration
- the government gets its authority from the citizens and cannot do anything without the people's consent.
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- form of government has a constitution and citizens elect representatives to Congress.
- Delegates and citizens who supported the new Constitution
- Those who supported the Articles of Confederation
8 Clues: enough • to make known officially or publicly • Those who supported the Articles of Confederation • Delegates and citizens who supported the new Constitution • an act of putting forward or stating something for consideration • form of government has a constitution and citizens elect representatives to Congress. • ...
Government Crossword Puzzle 2024-12-09
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- The upper chamber of congress in the US
- The highest court in the judicial branch.
- A balance of power system to prevent abuse.
- A structured system of officials and administrators.
- The process of choosing representatives or leaders.
- A set of principles or plans guiding decisions.
- A person with rights and duties under a government.
- A formal change or addition to the Constitution.
- The act of imposing taxes.
- Proposed laws introduced in a legislature.
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- A system of government by the whole population or eligible members
- A division of power between central and regional governments.
- A system where citizens elect representatives to govern on their behalf.
- A body of advisors to the President.
- Laws or regulations passed by a governing body.
- The founding document of the United States
- The two chambers of the U.S. legislative branch.
- The head of the government branch responsible for implementing laws.
- The branch responsible for interpreting laws.
- The leader's power to reject a bill.
- rules enforced by the government
21 Clues: The act of imposing taxes. • rules enforced by the government • A body of advisors to the President. • The leader's power to reject a bill. • The upper chamber of congress in the US • The highest court in the judicial branch. • The founding document of the United States • Proposed laws introduced in a legislature. • A balance of power system to prevent abuse. • ...
Unit 6 Vocabulary Exam 2026-03-20
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- Case that established "Separate but Equal" (later overturned).
- 1964 legislation that banned discrimination in public accommodations.
- SCOTUS case: Right to an attorney even if you can't afford one.
- Rule that illegally seized evidence cannot be used in court.
- Case that incorporated the 2nd Amendment to the states.
- Case that ended "Separate but Equal" in public schools.
- SCOTUS case: Amish families can pull kids from school for religious reasons.
- Standard of review for laws discriminating based on race.
- Test used to determine if a law violates the Establishment Clause.
- Constitutional right used to decide Roe v. Wade and Griswold.
- SCOTUS case: Student right to protest (black armbands).
- Protections from the government (found in Bill of Rights).
- Case that established the "clear and present danger" test.
- 1965 law that banned literacy tests for voters.
- Clause in the 14th Amendment used for civil liberties cases.
- The process by which the Bill of Rights is applied to states.
- Amendment that gave women the right to vote.
- Policy designed to address past discrimination through active measures.
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- Government action that prohibits speech or writing before it occurs.
- The 14th Amendment clause used to protect civil rights.
- Case regarding the "Pentagon Papers" and freedom of the press.
- Non-verbal communication protected by the 1st Amendment.
- Protections provided by the government against discrimination.
- Segregation that exists "in fact" or by practice, not law.
- Clause in the 1st Amendment prohibiting a government-sanctioned religion.
- Case that struck down the use of the "White Primary."
- SCOTUS case: School-led prayer is unconstitutional.
- Segregation that exists by law.
- The right to remain silent and avoid self-incrimination (Amendment).
- Letter written by MLK Jr. arguing for nonviolent civil disobedience.
30 Clues: Segregation that exists by law. • Amendment that gave women the right to vote. • 1965 law that banned literacy tests for voters. • SCOTUS case: School-led prayer is unconstitutional. • Case that struck down the use of the "White Primary." • The 14th Amendment clause used to protect civil rights. • Case that incorporated the 2nd Amendment to the states. • ...
It's My Right! What Do you know About Rights? 2018-08-28
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- A person who lives and belongs in a country
- Not being hurt or taken away
- To keep something from being in danger
- of Rights A list of rights that is part of the Constitution
- Something a person does because it is good or right
- Something is right and good for everyone
- Something that all people have and keeps things fair
- When people vote and winner is chosen
- A set of rules made by leaders that people must follow
- To make a choice for or against someone or something
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- A document that was written in 1789 that gives and protects a citizen's rights
- officer a person who keeps people safe and makes sure laws are followed
- A change to the laws in the Constitution
- A paper asking for support for a change that people sign
- To meet as a group in one place
- Something that is or is not allowed
16 Clues: Not being hurt or taken away • To meet as a group in one place • Something that is or is not allowed • When people vote and winner is chosen • To keep something from being in danger • A change to the laws in the Constitution • Something is right and good for everyone • A person who lives and belongs in a country • Something a person does because it is good or right • ...
President James Madison 2019-02-18
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- paper
- feet four inches
- president
- of 1812
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- of Virginia
- of State
- Madison
- of the Bill of Rights
8 Clues: paper • Madison • of 1812 • of State • president • of Virginia • feet four inches • of the Bill of Rights
Vocab Crossword 2021-01-06
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- believed in natural rights- life, liberty and property; strongest influence on Thomas Jefferson, who wrote natural rights into the Declaration of Independence
- supporters of the new Constitution who believed in a strong central government with limited government and checks and balances
- 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
- out the other powers listed in Article I
- Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the Constitution that gives Congress the right to pass all laws “necessary and proper” to
- first plan of government adopted in the United States after the revolution; it was a loose association of states with no authority to tax, no national army, and no chief executive
- 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
- division of the powers in our government among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches; no one branch has too much power
- government attempts to control all facets of the lives of its citizens
- “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
- the government is not all powerful; its powers are limited, and the acts of the government are those willed by the people constitution were written
- 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
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- French writer who introduced the idea of separation of powers and checks and balances to prevent one part of government from becoming too powerful
- first ten amendments to the Constitution, added by the first Congress in 1791; protects the civil rights and liberties of the people
- the distribution of power between the national government and the states within a union
- 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
- king/queen controls all aspect of life: social, economic, and political
- explains the purposes of the Constitution, and defines the powers of the new government as originating from the people of the United States
- considered intelligent and decisive, he was a leading supporter of the Constitution and helped write the Federalist Papers
- 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
- 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
21 Clues: out the other powers listed in Article I • government attempts to control all facets of the lives of its citizens • king/queen controls all aspect of life: social, economic, and political • the distribution of power between the national government and the states within a union • ...
chapter 1-7 civics crossword puzzle 2026-02-04
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- someone who can veto a bill
- the right that protect from cruel punishment
- the right to bare arms
- a political and economic theory in which the governments controls the factors of production
- a person when a member of Congress has been elected to represent
- 2 house legislator
- how many years in a term for a representative
- who does the constitution name as a president of senate
- how many year are in a term for senate
- to draw a directive to gain an advantage in electives
- elected official who is already in office
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- who can introduce a bill
- who wrote common sense
- a tactic used by the minority party to delay or block a vote on legislation by extending debate indefinitely
- who wrote the declaration of independence
- who wrote leviathan
- the right to remain silent
- a group of people with the same religion
- the age you have to be in the house of senate
- the age you have to be a member of the house of representatives
- a proposed law
- who thought all men were born with rights
- people who supported the ratification constitution
- the years of citizenship
- how many years of citizenship to be a senate
25 Clues: a proposed law • 2 house legislator • who wrote leviathan • who wrote common sense • the right to bare arms • who can introduce a bill • the years of citizenship • the right to remain silent • someone who can veto a bill • how many year are in a term for senate • a group of people with the same religion • who wrote the declaration of independence • ...
foundations and political process vocab list 2012-12-11
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- established the first form of national government
- process the action and changes that changes in politics
- ruler of great britan
- Guaranteed the rights of englishmen
- In a democratic system of government the people rule
- to make laws and conduct government on the people's behalf
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- managing money usally money that affects the public
- established the structures of the united states government
- a speech at the siging of the document
- stated freedom of religous belifies
- In a representative government elect office holders
- served as a model for the Bill of Rights
- a member of the us electoral college
- consent of governed
- the people are the source of any and all government
- government is not all powerful
- The government and those who govern are bound by the law
17 Clues: consent of governed • ruler of great britan • government is not all powerful • stated freedom of religous belifies • Guaranteed the rights of englishmen • a member of the us electoral college • a speech at the siging of the document • served as a model for the Bill of Rights • established the first form of national government • ...
foundations and political process vocab list 2012-12-11
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- government is not all powerful
- a speech at the siging of the document
- established the structures of the united states government
- served as a model for the Bill of Rights
- Guaranteed the rights of englishmen
- established the first form of national government
- consent of governed
- In a representative government elect office holders
- The government and those who govern are bound by the law
- managing money usally money that affects the public
- a member of the us electoral college
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- stated freedom of religous belifies
- process the action and changes that changes in politics
- to make laws and conduct government on the people's behalf
- the people are the source of any and all government
- In a democratic system of government the people rule
- ruler of great britan
17 Clues: consent of governed • ruler of great britan • government is not all powerful • stated freedom of religous belifies • Guaranteed the rights of englishmen • a member of the us electoral college • a speech at the siging of the document • served as a model for the Bill of Rights • established the first form of national government • ...
foundations and political process vocab list 2012-12-11
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- ruler of great britan
- a member of the us electoral college
- established the first form of national government
- Guaranteed the rights of englishmen
- established the structures of the united states government
- In a representative government elect office holders
- process the action and changes that changes in politics
- The government and those who govern are bound by the law
- served as a model for the Bill of Rights
- the people are the source of any and all government
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- government is not all powerful
- a speech at the siging of the document
- stated freedom of religous belifies
- In a democratic system of government the people rule
- managing money usally money that affects the public
- consent of governed
- to make laws and conduct government on the people's behalf
17 Clues: consent of governed • ruler of great britan • government is not all powerful • stated freedom of religous belifies • Guaranteed the rights of englishmen • a member of the us electoral college • a speech at the siging of the document • served as a model for the Bill of Rights • established the first form of national government • ...
US government crossword puzzle 2022-04-22
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- The ______ of the Virginia Company of London gave the colonists permission to go to the "new world."
- The First amendment acronym.
- What branch is in the Third article of the Constitution?
- Thomas Payne wrote the book, ________________. (two words)
- There are 27 _______ to the US Constitution.
- Who were the colonists declaring independence from?
- The first 10 amendments to the US Constitution. (three words)
- Fill in the blank: Life, Liberty, and the __________________. (three words)
- The Virginia ________ of Rights served as a model for the Bill of Rights.
- The Articles of __________ led to the writing of the US Constitution.
- One problem of the Articles of Confederation was that they did not have the power to ____.
- In 1776, the ________ convention was where the declaration of independence was written.
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- What year did the colonists declare independence? (write the year in number form)
- What document gives the current structure of our government? (two words)
- The Declaration of Independence stated all of our ____________ rights.
- Who wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights? (two words)
- The "break-up letter" with England is the declaration of __________.
- In 1776, the ________ convention was where the declaration of independence was written.
- This stated that the king has to follow his own laws. (two words)
- “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created __________…”
- The Virginia Stature of ____________ Freedom was written by Thomas Jefferson.
21 Clues: The First amendment acronym. • There are 27 _______ to the US Constitution. • Who were the colonists declaring independence from? • What branch is in the Third article of the Constitution? • Who wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights? (two words) • Thomas Payne wrote the book, ________________. (two words) • ...
Civics Elementary Crossword 2025-05-12
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- leader of the United states
- procedure of removing a political official
- a recognized member of the U.S.
- group of people that work for the president
- the first ten amendments to the constitution
- how long a political official can stay in office
- when two opposing parties work together to find common ground
- branch of government that has the courts and judges
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- someone who represents a group of people
- system that prevents one part of the government from having too much power
- system of government where the power rests with the people
- power to reject a bill
- rights that all citizens have
- a law that's proposed
- a person who trys to influence the government on behalf of an interest group
- various divisions that run a large government
- a fee the government charges citizens and buisnesses
- group of people who hear a court case
- rule enforced by the government
- the legislative branch of government that includes the senate and house of representatives
20 Clues: a law that's proposed • power to reject a bill • leader of the United states • rights that all citizens have • a recognized member of the U.S. • rule enforced by the government • group of people who hear a court case • someone who represents a group of people • procedure of removing a political official • group of people that work for the president • ...
US Constitution 2025-11-13
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- wanted a strong central government
- the process of officially approving the constitution
- speech, religion, press, assembly
- Article 1
- to change the constitution
- the first three words of the constitution
- total number of amendments in the constitution
- Article 3
- president can deny a bill passed by congress and send it back to them
- compromise between northern and southern states over slavery and representation in the new government
- no cruel or unusual punishment
- the opening introduction to the constitution
- first 10 amendments in the constitution
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- showed the power of the mew federal government under the constitution
- "father of the constitution"
- Washington's secretary of state
- presiding officer of the Constitutional Convention in 1787
- proved the Articles of Confederation were too weak
- wanted a bill of rights in the constitution
- president's chief advisors
- Washington's secretary of the treasury
- major weakness of the Articles of Confederation
- right to bear arms
- first vice president
- Article 2
25 Clues: Article 1 • Article 3 • Article 2 • right to bear arms • first vice president • president's chief advisors • to change the constitution • "father of the constitution" • no cruel or unusual punishment • Washington's secretary of state • speech, religion, press, assembly • wanted a strong central government • Washington's secretary of the treasury • first 10 amendments in the constitution • ...
Final for Government Crossword 2023-05-17
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- What protects the rights of a person accused of crimes?
- The Bills of Rights are the first ____ Amendments.
- What our government is based off of.
- Holds together the state through law and social order.
- Type of government between the state, national, and local.
- This is needed to create a balanced amount of liberty.
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- The need for a stronger government caused the end of this.
- What country has a Representative Democracy?
- What's the name of the state that developed a compromise?
- Who believed the vote should not be won by popular vote?
- Who believed we needed a Bill of Rights?
11 Clues: What our government is based off of. • Who believed we needed a Bill of Rights? • What country has a Representative Democracy? • The Bills of Rights are the first ____ Amendments. • Holds together the state through law and social order. • This is needed to create a balanced amount of liberty. • What protects the rights of a person accused of crimes? • ...
Progressive Era Crossword 2023-02-03
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- Restricted immigration from China
- Allowed voters to cast direct votes for U.S. senators
- Regulated land rights on tribal territories in the U.S.
- democracy the electorate decides on policy
- the process of becoming a U.S. citizen
- Characterized as corruption, bribery, extortion, and nepotism
- Women’s suffrage
- Took power from monopolies, trusts and big corporations
- Alcohol prohibition
- Regulated the railroad industry
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- Withdrawing someone from office
- Regulated food and drug industry
- rights the practice of safeguarding
- Congress’ power to make and collect taxes on incomes
- Controls politics of an area
- A vote by the electorate on a single issue
- of goods and services
- A petition to propose an amendment to the constitution
- Granted people 160 acres
- limitation of prospective immigrants who may be admitted annually
- a draft of a proposed law presented to parliament for discussion
21 Clues: Women’s suffrage • Alcohol prohibition • of goods and services • Granted people 160 acres • Controls politics of an area • Withdrawing someone from office • Regulated the railroad industry • Regulated food and drug industry • Restricted immigration from China • the process of becoming a U.S. citizen • rights the practice of safeguarding • ...
government terms 2021-01-14
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- Believed in natural rights- life, liberty, and property; the strongest influence on Thomas Jefferson, who wrote natural rights into the Declaration of Independence
- Fupporters of the new Constitution who believed in a strong central government with limited
- Chose 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
- Government is defined by law and serves the people; the law is above everyone and it applies to everyone, whether ruler or the ruled
- Explains the purposes of the Constitution and defines the powers of the new government as
- The distribution of power between the national government and the states within a union
- Government attempts to control all facets of the lives of its citizens
- Compromise reached in writing the Constitution to satisfy both small and large states by having one house of Congress with an equal number of representatives for each state and the other house’s membership determined by a state’s population
- and checks and balances
- rights and liberties of the people
- First ten amendments to the Constitution, added by the first Congress in 1791; protects the
- King/queen controls all aspect of life: social, economic, and political – oftentimes tied to the divine right of kings (authority from God)
- Group of people who feared the new government created by the Constitution; gave too much power to the national government at the expense of individual rights
- Considered intelligent and decisive, he was a leading supporter of the Constitution and helped write the Federalist Papers
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- 3rd president of the United States and author of the Declaration of Independence; 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
- 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
- Powers saved for the states in our system of federalism, guaranteed in the 9th Amendment to the Constitution
- from the people of the United States
- First plan of government adopted in the United States after the revolution; it was a loose association of states with no authority to tax, no national army, and no chief executive
- “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
- Power is held at the national level, with very little power being held in political subdivisions, such as provinces, states, counties, parishes, or tow
- The government is not all-powerful; its powers are limited, and the acts of the government are those willed by the people Constitution were written
- 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
23 Clues: and checks and balances • rights and liberties of the people • from the people of the United States • Government attempts to control all facets of the lives of its citizens • The distribution of power between the national government and the states within a union • Explains the purposes of the Constitution and defines the powers of the new government as • ...
Government Notebooking Vocab 2018-07-08
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- refers to the national government
- _____ party
- Officials chosen by the President as advisers and leaders of departments in the Executive Branch
- branch of government that carries out the laws
- a person who was against the new U.S. Constitution and a strong national government
- reserved powers in the Constitution are left to the individual _____
- checks and _____
- Constitutional _____
- a change or addition to the Constitution
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- Three-_____ Compromise
- branch of government that decides the meaning of laws
- _____ of Rights
- ratify means to officially _____
- an economic condition when prices rise very quickly
- a written plan of government
- a delegate is chosen to _____ others
- a ceremony held when a newly-elected President takes office
- a person who supported a strong national government and was in favor of adopting the Constitution
- branch of government that passes laws
- Articles of _____
- _____ of powers
- the power of the President to reject a bill from Congress
22 Clues: _____ party • _____ of Rights • _____ of powers • checks and _____ • Articles of _____ • Constitutional _____ • Three-_____ Compromise • a written plan of government • ratify means to officially _____ • refers to the national government • a delegate is chosen to _____ others • branch of government that passes laws • a change or addition to the Constitution • ...
Beginning of Government 2018-03-19
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- First state to ratify the Constitution
- George__ wrote the VA Declaration of Rights
- Branch that executes the law.
- Number of states that had to agree to the Constitution
- Plan that favored proportional representation.
- The national govt. could not _ under the A of I.
- Papers that began circulating to explain the Constitution.
- Branch that decides if laws are constitutional.
- The house of representatives is based on the _ of the state
- Thomas _ wrote the Va Statute for Religious Freedom
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- Leaders decided not to _ the Articles of Confederation.
- Plan that favored equal representation.
- The Bill of Rights are the first 10 _ to the Constitution.
- Place where the Constitutional Convention was held.
- 2 representatives per state.
- The Articles of Confederation gave _ vote, regardless of size.
- Law making branch of government.
- The Articles of Confederation provided no common _.
18 Clues: 2 representatives per state. • Branch that executes the law. • Law making branch of government. • First state to ratify the Constitution • Plan that favored equal representation. • George__ wrote the VA Declaration of Rights • Plan that favored proportional representation. • Branch that decides if laws are constitutional. • The national govt. could not _ under the A of I. • ...
Beginning of Government 2018-03-19
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- The Articles of Confederation gave _ vote, regardless of size.
- The Bill of Rights are the first 10 _ to the Constitution.
- Plan that favored equal representation.
- Number of states that had to agree to the Constitution
- Plan that favored proportional representation.
- Place where the Constitutional Convention was held.
- Branch that decides if laws are constitutional.
- First state to ratify the Constitution
- Thomas _ wrote the Va Statute for Religious Freedom
- George__ wrote the VA Declaration of Rights
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- 2 representatives per state.
- Branch that executes the law.
- Papers that began circulating to explain the Constitution.
- Law making branch of government.
- The national govt. could not _ under the A of I.
- The house of representatives is based on the _ of the state
- The Articles of Confederation provided no common _.
- Leaders decided not to _ the Articles of Confederation.
18 Clues: 2 representatives per state. • Branch that executes the law. • Law making branch of government. • First state to ratify the Constitution • Plan that favored equal representation. • George__ wrote the VA Declaration of Rights • Plan that favored proportional representation. • Branch that decides if laws are constitutional. • The national govt. could not _ under the A of I. • ...
Democratic Concepts 2021-10-19
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- Citizens right to exercise personal freedoms as long as they are harmless
- The side with the biggest amount of supporters will also be the side with the most power
- All members of a government should have equal rights
- Majority rule was first practiced in ____
- Americans are entitled to a speedy and public ____
- ______ to citizenship for non-citizens
- People deserve to be treated ethically and with respect
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- People belonging to a minority deserve the same fair treatment
- This bill protects citizens' individual freedoms
- Creating government with three ____ with equal power encourages compromise
- One way to become a citizen is to hold a ____ card
- All men are ____ equal
- Being a citizen and having certain responsibilities and rights
- Finding the middle ground
- Minority rights are protected by the first ____
- Only American citizens can ____
16 Clues: All men are ____ equal • Finding the middle ground • Only American citizens can ____ • ______ to citizenship for non-citizens • Majority rule was first practiced in ____ • Minority rights are protected by the first ____ • This bill protects citizens' individual freedoms • One way to become a citizen is to hold a ____ card • ...
Georgia Government 2025-04-21
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- Changes or additions made to the Constitution.
- The head of Georgia’s executive branch.
- The introduction to the Georgia Constitution.
- The section of the Georgia Constitution that lists freedoms and protections.
- One of the three principles in Georgia’s Pledge of Allegiance.
- People who have rights and responsibilities under the Georgia Constitution.
- A system that prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful.
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- A small group in the General Assembly that reviews bills before they go to vote.
- The division of government into three branches.
- Parts of the executive branch that carry out programs and enforce laws.
- A principle from the Georgia flag representing fairness and law.
- Freedoms like speech and religion guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.
- A key responsibility of Georgia citizens aged 18 and older.
- A principle in the Georgia Pledge representing good decision-making.
- Georgia’s legislative branch made up of the Senate and House of Representatives.
15 Clues: The head of Georgia’s executive branch. • The introduction to the Georgia Constitution. • Changes or additions made to the Constitution. • The division of government into three branches. • A key responsibility of Georgia citizens aged 18 and older. • One of the three principles in Georgia’s Pledge of Allegiance. • ...
Legislative Branch Crossword 2021-09-11
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- the period of time each year when Congress meets
- a person given certain rights,duties and privileges because s/he was born in or chose to live in a certain place
- to bring a meeting to an end
- to refuse to accept
- a part of the constitution that gives congress power to make laws
- to announce that a person is leaving a job
- to limit
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- a smaller part of standing committee
- to control or direct
- a suggested new law
- An indirect of a bill by the president not acting on it
- lasting a long time or forever
- To drop the charges of a crime
- a period of time something lasts
- a charge of wrongful conduct of a public official
15 Clues: to limit • a suggested new law • to refuse to accept • to control or direct • to bring a meeting to an end • lasting a long time or forever • To drop the charges of a crime • a period of time something lasts • a smaller part of standing committee • to announce that a person is leaving a job • the period of time each year when Congress meets • ...
Constitution Crossword 2026-01-03
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- Sovereignty The People hold the power
- Branch Makes laws
- Additions to the Constitution
- Making the Constitution law
- Governmental. No one is above the law
- Rights. Everyone has a sGod-given given liberties.
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- Powers are divided between the local state and national
- Introduction of tConstitutionion
- of Rights First ten amendments
- of Powers Government is divided into groups with a specific purpose
10 Clues: Branch Makes laws • Making the Constitution law • Additions to the Constitution • Introduction of tConstitutionion • of Rights First ten amendments • Sovereignty The People hold the power • Governmental. No one is above the law • Rights. Everyone has a sGod-given given liberties. • Powers are divided between the local state and national • ...
Constitution crossword 2024-12-17
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- (The foundation of America)
- (The branch that judges the laws)
- of power (There is this between three branches)
- of rights (First ten amendments
- (The founding fathers established this)
- (The branch that is led by the president)
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- (Also known as freedom)
- (The branch that makes laws)
- (Rules made by the government)
- (A power that the government has no control over)
10 Clues: (Also known as freedom) • (The foundation of America) • (The branch that makes laws) • (Rules made by the government) • of rights (First ten amendments • (The branch that judges the laws) • (The founding fathers established this) • (The branch that is led by the president) • of power (There is this between three branches) • (A power that the government has no control over)
Crossword Puzzle 2025-12-19
Across
- Rights Rights that guarantee equal treatment under the law.
- The forced separation of people based on race.
- The right to vote.
- A form of government in which citizens elect representatives to make laws for them.
- A complaint or reason for dissatisfaction, especially against a government.
- Government A government whose power is restricted by laws and a constitution.
- The movement to end slavery.
- A change or addition to the Constitution.
- of Powers The division of government into three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial.
- Destiny The belief that the United States was meant to expand westward.
- A system of government in which power comes from the people, usually through voting.
- Union An organization formed by workers to protect their rights and interests.
- A movement that emphasized reason, natural rights, and individual freedom.
- of Independence The document in which the American colonies declared independence from Great Britain in 1776.
- A written plan that explains how a government is organized and what powers it has.
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- Rights Rights that cannot be taken away, such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
- Contract An agreement in which people give up some freedom in exchange for protection by the government.
- A formal agreement between nations.
- A system of government in which power is shared between the national government and state governments.
- Unfair treatment of people based on characteristics like race or gender.
- of Rights The first ten amendments to the Constitution that protect individual freedoms.
- Refusing to buy goods or services as a form of protest.
- and Balances A system that prevents any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.
- To withdraw formally from an organization or country.
- The act of freeing enslaved people.
- Sovereignty The idea that government gets its power from the consent of the people.
- The growth of factories and machines in an economy.
- A major change in government, often involving violence.
28 Clues: The right to vote. • The movement to end slavery. • A formal agreement between nations. • The act of freeing enslaved people. • A change or addition to the Constitution. • The forced separation of people based on race. • The growth of factories and machines in an economy. • To withdraw formally from an organization or country. • ...
logans crossword 2014-11-17
Across
- commander of the Continental army
- the amount of people that have been to the moon
- Pennsylvania state house known today as
- composed of rights for the people
- amount of presidents there have bin
- amount of states there are in the U.S
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- my answer to life
- the answer to life
- home of the Deceleration of Independence
- wants strong state power
- states that people under arrest must be brought before a judge
- stated trial by jury
- written in the Pennsylvanian state house
- wants limited state power
- amount of delegates that were at the constitutional convention
15 Clues: my answer to life • the answer to life • stated trial by jury • wants strong state power • wants limited state power • commander of the Continental army • composed of rights for the people • amount of presidents there have bin • amount of states there are in the U.S • Pennsylvania state house known today as • home of the Deceleration of Independence • ...