bill of rights Crossword Puzzles

Unit 6 Civil Rights & Civil Liberties 2024-04-29

Unit 6 Civil Rights & Civil Liberties crossword puzzle
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  1. The power of a state, or national government to take private property for public use.
  2. Protection from unreasonable searches and seizures
  3. Rights that cannot be infringed upon by the government.
  4. Laws that must be followed; crimes and consequences.
  5. fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a citizen's entitlement.
  6. Requires states to guarantee the same rights, privileges, and protection to all citizens
  7. The right to a Speedy Trial by jury, representation by an attorney for an accused person
  8. lowered voting age to 18 from 21
  9. The rights of individuals to receive equal, non discriminated treatment.
  10. No cruel or unusual punishment
  11. prohibited racial discrimination in voting, ended literacy tests
  12. Condition of being deprived of the right to vote
  13. The Right to Remain Silent, avoid self incrimination.
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  1. Case about right to avoid self incrimination; "plead the 5th"
  2. part of the 14th Amendment which guarantees that no state deny basic rights to its people
  3. Gave women the right to vote.
  4. African american men voting rights
  5. outlawed poll taxes
  6. A process that extended the protections of the Bill of Rights against the actions of state and local governments
  7. How similar cases have been decided in the past.
  8. Constitutional guarantee that everyone be treated equally-14th amendment
  9. A person who cannot afford an attorney may have one appointed by the government
  10. A legal paper, issued by a court, giving police permission to make an arrest, seizure, or search.
  11. A nonviolent, public refusal to obey allegedly unjust laws.
  12. of Education Separate but equal= not okay. Schools must integrate.
  13. Constitutional protection from government interference into citizens and personal freedoms
  14. cause to stop; bring into custody

27 Clues: outlawed poll taxes • Gave women the right to vote. • No cruel or unusual punishment • lowered voting age to 18 from 21 • cause to stop; bring into custody • African american men voting rights • How similar cases have been decided in the past. • Condition of being deprived of the right to vote • Protection from unreasonable searches and seizures • ...

Texas Constitution 2022-10-14

Texas Constitution crossword puzzle
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  1. Job is to persuade lawmakers to pass laws that support their cause
  2. Type of government Texas has
  3. Bill of rights, outlines branches of government, describes powers of government & amendments are all found in the _________.
  4. Municipal, County, & Special Districts
  5. Freedoms needed for our society
  6. Governor's power to say no to a bill
  7. Purpose of this principle was to meet the many needs of all citizens.
  8. Which branch is in charge of the revenue & expenditure,and proposes bills?
  9. income, or money received.
  10. what level of government affects our everyday life
  11. Highest court
  12. Add to document to adapt to changing times
  13. The law of the land
  14. Expenses, or money being spent.
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  1. a group of people seeking to advance their views on a public issue
  2. Two house legislature
  3. Their purpose is to nominate and elect candidates into government positions.
  4. Who has the power of education, set driving age, and provide driving license?
  5. Who can coin money?
  6. A city or town with a government
  7. Commander-in-chief of state military

21 Clues: Highest court • Who can coin money? • The law of the land • Two house legislature • income, or money received. • Type of government Texas has • Freedoms needed for our society • Expenses, or money being spent. • A city or town with a government • Governor's power to say no to a bill • Commander-in-chief of state military • Municipal, County, & Special Districts • ...

Unit 2 MCAP Review 2024-11-18

Unit 2 MCAP Review crossword puzzle
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  1. The beginning and the goal of the Constitution
  2. The city where delegates met to fix the Articles of Confederation and end up replacing it instead.
  3. One of the main anti-federalists and the third President
  4. Where states have more power than the national government
  5. The idea that the US should stay out of foreign wars
  6. Two houses that make laws as part of a compromise for the New Jersey and Virginia Plan
  7. A group that demanded the Bill of Rights be added to the Constitution
  8. The rebellion where farmers got upset and mercenaries put it down.
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  1. The rebellion where farmers got upset but the army and George Washington puts it down.
  2. The second president and a key Federalist
  3. The first ten amendments to the Constitution
  4. A group of advisors for presidents
  5. The political _____ that Washington warned America about when leaving office
  6. The amount of terms that Washington (and many others) served
  7. Where national and state governments share power
  8. A group of people who wanted to pass the Constitution Think Hamilton,Jay, and Madison
  9. An ordinance that was the Confederation's greatest achievement with self-government, the banning of slavery and a Bill of Rights
  10. The act under Adams that made it harder for immigrants to become citizens
  11. The act under Adams that made it possible to jail people who disagreed with Adams and Federalists.

19 Clues: A group of advisors for presidents • The second president and a key Federalist • The first ten amendments to the Constitution • The beginning and the goal of the Constitution • Where national and state governments share power • The idea that the US should stay out of foreign wars • One of the main anti-federalists and the third President • ...

Introduction to Human Rights 2020-12-08

Introduction to Human Rights crossword puzzle
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  1. should involve all people regardless of status
  2. the person or office that has a claim to a particular right(s)
  3. the enjoyment of one right depends on the other
  4. international instrument on non-discrimination of women
  5. Human rights apply to all everywhere
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  1. African bill of women’s rights
  2. all rights should apply equally to everyone
  3. rights cannot be taken away
  4. the person or office that bears responsibility to fulfil rights

9 Clues: rights cannot be taken away • African bill of women’s rights • Human rights apply to all everywhere • all rights should apply equally to everyone • should involve all people regardless of status • the enjoyment of one right depends on the other • international instrument on non-discrimination of women • the person or office that has a claim to a particular right(s) • ...

Ch 1.5 & 2.5 (Enlightenment & American Identity Grows) 2021-08-11

Ch 1.5 & 2.5 (Enlightenment & American Identity Grows) crossword puzzle
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  1. Wife of the new King, William of Orange.
  2. This leg of the Triangular Trade for slaves was called the _____ Passage
  3. A form of government where you elect representatives to govern for you.
  4. This means growing just enough food to live on.
  5. This brought slaves to America.
  6. This King was forced to sign the Magna Carta
  7. This ancient civilization came up with the Republic.
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  1. This is another word for farming and was what the colonial economy was based on.
  2. The English _____ of Rights said that laws would now be made by Parliament not the King.
  3. The title of Chapter 1, Lesson 5.
  4. Tobacco, Indigo and Rice are all examples of this type of crop.
  5. This document, signed in 1215, was the first to limit the rights of the King.
  6. This city was the largest and the most diverse in the Middle Colonies (abbrev.)
  7. Where most New Englanders made their living from.
  8. He said the job of government was to protect your rights (last name)
  9. The king that was overthrown by Parliament in the Glorious Revolution.
  10. One of your three natural rights, according to John Locke.
  11. They did most of the hard labor in the South.
  12. This means the law should apply to everyone equally
  13. Montesquieu said the government should be broken into three of these.

20 Clues: This brought slaves to America. • The title of Chapter 1, Lesson 5. • Wife of the new King, William of Orange. • This King was forced to sign the Magna Carta • They did most of the hard labor in the South. • This means growing just enough food to live on. • Where most New Englanders made their living from. • This means the law should apply to everyone equally • ...

Unit 3 Review Guide for U.S History 2018-04-24

Unit 3 Review Guide for U.S History crossword puzzle
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  1. Police can't search you and your property without a warrant
  2. Right to do process of law
  3. States in rights in power
  4. State Principle
  5. Power by the people
  6. Each state has equal representation
  7. President
  8. Separating Bodies
  9. Promoter of the U.S Constitution and founding father
  10. The right to bear arms
  11. Formal consent to a treaty or agreement
  12. No soldier can live in your home without your permission
  13. Limitation by law
  14. Equal Power
  15. Speedy trial, fair jury, and attorney if wanted
  16. Vested in the people
  17. Court Systems
  18. Right to trial by jury in civil case
  19. Freedom of expression
  20. Proposed three branches
  21. Opposing federal government vs strong federal government
  22. House of Representatives
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  1. Rights are not limited to the Bill of Rights
  2. 5 Free Men = 3 Slaves
  3. One vote for every state
  4. Process to create amendment
  5. Delegate of the U.S Constitutional Convention of 1787
  6. Uprising against economic and civil rights injustices
  7. Constitution of the original 13 colonies
  8. Punishment for crimes are not excessive, cruel or unusual
  9. Freedom to act, work, think and behave
  10. 1st president of the U.S
  11. Collection of articles promoting the ratification of the U.S Constitution
  12. 4th president of the U.S
  13. Founding father and 2nd governor of NY
  14. Henry "Give me liberty, or give me death!"

36 Clues: President • Equal Power • Court Systems • State Principle • Separating Bodies • Limitation by law • Power by the people • Vested in the people • 5 Free Men = 3 Slaves • Freedom of expression • The right to bear arms • Proposed three branches • One vote for every state • 1st president of the U.S • 4th president of the U.S • House of Representatives • States in rights in power • ...

Unit 1: The Nations Beginnings 2022-09-21

Unit 1: The Nations Beginnings crossword puzzle
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  1. The two-house legislature solution to the issue of representation.
  2. The first ten amendments to the Constitution.
  3. The 15th amendment established that all ____ can vote.
  4. The Bill of Rights was added because the _______ didn't believe the Constitution protected individual rights.
  5. The 14th amendment established _______ for blacks.
  6. Shared power between federal and state governments.
  7. According to the Declaration of Independence power comes from the _______ of the people
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  1. Rights that cannot be taken away
  2. He is credited with writing the Declaration of Independence
  3. The Supreme Court ruled against him claiming that being in a free territory didn't make a slave free.
  4. An organization created to help newly freed slaves get food and education.
  5. Plessy v. Ferguson ruled that ________ was constitutional
  6. War between the Union and Confederacy.
  7. The ________ amendment abolished slavery.

14 Clues: Rights that cannot be taken away • War between the Union and Confederacy. • The ________ amendment abolished slavery. • The first ten amendments to the Constitution. • The 14th amendment established _______ for blacks. • Shared power between federal and state governments. • The 15th amendment established that all ____ can vote. • ...

Bill of Rights_ 2022-09-28

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

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

Government Vocabulary 2021-11-15

Government Vocabulary crossword puzzle
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  1. Arms To carry a gun. In the second amendment to the Constitution, we have the right to bear arms.
  2. Constitution The Constitution is the framework for the federal government of the United States. It is the highest form of law in the country. The Constitution creates the branches of government and gives them the power to govern. However, it also protects the citizens of the United States and guarantees their basic rights.
  3. a moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.
  4. To study or examine something to find out what it is or what makes it work.
  5. "Miranda warning" refers to the constitutional requirement that once an individual is in custody by the police, there are certain warnings a police officer is required to give to that individual.
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  1. An amendment is a change or addition to the Constitution. The first 10 amendments are known as the Bill of Rights.
  2. The highest federal court in the US, consisting of nine justices and taking judicial precedence over all other courts in the nation.
  3. Something done or said that may serve as an example or rule to authorize or justify a subsequent act of the same kind
  4. Newspapers, magazines, news channels, podcasts any other news media. the first amendment right of newspapers,magazines, etc., to report news without being controlled by the government.
  5. of Rights The Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution. These amendments guarantee essential rights and civil liberties, such as the freedom of religion, the right to free speech, the right to bear arms, trial by jury as well as reserving rights to the people and the states.

10 Clues: To study or examine something to find out what it is or what makes it work. • a moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way. • Arms To carry a gun. In the second amendment to the Constitution, we have the right to bear arms. • ...

Beginning of Government 2018-03-19

Beginning of Government crossword puzzle
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  1. Branch that executes the law.
  2. George__ wrote the VA Declaration of Rights
  3. Plan that favored proportional representation.
  4. Plan that favored equal representation.
  5. First state to ratify the Constitution
  6. The house of representatives is based on the _ of the state
  7. The Articles of Confederation provided no common _.
  8. Papers that began circulating to explain the Constitution.
  9. The national govt. could not _ under the A of I.
  10. Number of states had to agree to the Constitution
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  1. Place where the Constitutional Convention was held.
  2. Law making branch of government.
  3. The Bill of Rights are the first 10 _ to the Constitution.
  4. Thomas _ wrote the Va Statute for Religious Freedom
  5. The Articles of Confederation gave _ vote, regardless of size.
  6. Branch that decides if laws are constitutional.
  7. 2 representatives per state.
  8. 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. • ...

Rights and Responsibilities 2019-09-13

Rights and Responsibilities crossword puzzle
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  1. something a person can do or have and that keeps things fair
  2. To make a choice for or against someone or something
  3. A rule made by leaders that people must follow
  4. A group of leaders who make laws
  5. of Rights A list of rights that is part of the Constitution
  6. A document that gives and protects a citizen's rights
  7. Something is right and good for everyone
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  1. Something a person should do
  2. A person who guides other people
  3. To keep someone or something from being in danger
  4. A person who lives and belongs in a country
  5. Not being hurt or taken away

12 Clues: Something a person should do • Not being hurt or taken away • A person who guides other people • A group of leaders who make laws • Something is right and good for everyone • A person who lives and belongs in a country • A rule made by leaders that people must follow • To keep someone or something from being in danger • To make a choice for or against someone or something • ...

U.S History EOC Review 2016-04-19

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

18 Clues: amendment ended poll taxes • amendment gave women the right to vote • amendment created a graduated income tax • amendment the right of 18 year olds to vote • amendment provided direct election of senators • amendment gave African American men the right to vote • Amendment gave freedom to the slaves in all of the states. • ...

Constitution Crossword by Watson Hartwell 2021-10-25

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

40 Clues: A proposed law • Who can make the laws • Make up the constitution • How old is the constitution • What amendment was repealed • How many articles are there • How many amendments are there • leader of the Executive branch • What is found within an article • Who introduced the bill of rights • A supreme law of the United States • Article 1, Section 5 talks about... • ...

Georgia Government 2025-04-21

Georgia Government crossword puzzle
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  1. Changes or additions made to the Constitution.
  2. The head of Georgia’s executive branch.
  3. The introduction to the Georgia Constitution.
  4. The section of the Georgia Constitution that lists freedoms and protections.
  5. One of the three principles in Georgia’s Pledge of Allegiance.
  6. People who have rights and responsibilities under the Georgia Constitution.
  7. A system that prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful.
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  1. A small group in the General Assembly that reviews bills before they go to vote.
  2. The division of government into three branches.
  3. Parts of the executive branch that carry out programs and enforce laws.
  4. A principle from the Georgia flag representing fairness and law.
  5. Freedoms like speech and religion guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.
  6. A key responsibility of Georgia citizens aged 18 and older.
  7. A principle in the Georgia Pledge representing good decision-making.
  8. 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. • ...

Making Laws 2025-03-27

Making Laws crossword puzzle
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  1. One of the chambers where bills are discussed
  2. Reading The final approval stage before a vote
  3. Discussion on the merits of a bill
  4. Assent Final approval given by the head of state
  5. The process of a bill becoming law
  6. The initial written version of a bill
  7. The upper house in a bicameral system
  8. A proposed law presented to Parliament
  9. A change or addition to a bill
  10. A formal suggestion for a new law
  11. in Detail The process of reviewing a bill clause by clause
  12. A group that reviews and amends bills
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  1. The branch of government that makes laws
  2. The body where laws are debated and passed
  3. The representative who gives royal assent
  4. Reading The initial introduction of a bill in Parliament
  5. The collective body of enacted laws
  6. The official announcement that a law is in effect
  7. A formal decision on whether a bill progresses
  8. Stage When a bill is examined in a smaller group setting
  9. The agreement needed for a bill to advance
  10. A written law enacted by the legislature
  11. Formal agreement to make a bill law
  12. A bill that has passed all stages and become law
  13. Reading The stage where the bill's purpose is debated

25 Clues: A change or addition to a bill • A formal suggestion for a new law • Discussion on the merits of a bill • The process of a bill becoming law • The collective body of enacted laws • Formal agreement to make a bill law • The initial written version of a bill • The upper house in a bicameral system • A group that reviews and amends bills • A proposed law presented to Parliament • ...

O'Hara Crossword 2021-03-02

O'Hara Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. the courts make up the
  2. a change to the bill of rights
  3. having power split up across the gov. evenly
  4. founding father on broadway
  5. document that said states should decide on slavery
  6. a weaker precursor to the constitution
  7. a collection of 85 papers on why to ratify the constitution
  8. the senate and the house make up the
  9. antifederalist who signed things too large
  10. the list of citizens most important rights
  11. first used the idea of a dual seated congress.
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  1. antifederalist who wanted liberty or death
  2. type of gov. where the national and state powers are split.
  3. to pass a document or law into use
  4. the right to reject an idea or proposal
  5. people who opposed the constitution
  6. the president and his cabinet makes up the
  7. to remove the president or a leader from office
  8. the document containing how to govern the country
  9. 4th president

20 Clues: 4th president • the courts make up the • founding father on broadway • a change to the bill of rights • to pass a document or law into use • people who opposed the constitution • the senate and the house make up the • a weaker precursor to the constitution • the right to reject an idea or proposal • antifederalist who wanted liberty or death • ...

Final Project Crossword Alex Fernandes 2022-01-07

Final Project Crossword Alex Fernandes crossword puzzle
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  1. The day the president and members of congress are elected
  2. who determines how the constitution in interpreted
  3. Who appoints judges to the supreme court
  4. A formal agreement between countries
  5. the person who represents the state's views at a national convention
  6. where a bill is sent to be studied in detail
  7. rights people are born with
  8. the government collects more money then it spends
  9. biggest branch of government
  10. Money raised by the government in taxes
  11. the government spends more money then it collects
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  1. rights that cannot be taken away
  2. a legislature that is composed of two houses
  3. a change/revision to the constitution
  4. a signed agreement
  5. what is the goal of forign aid
  6. Beginning of the constitution
  7. A plan for how the government spends it's money
  8. How old you have to be to vote
  9. how many people rule in a monarchy and dictatorship

20 Clues: a signed agreement • rights people are born with • biggest branch of government • Beginning of the constitution • what is the goal of forign aid • How old you have to be to vote • rights that cannot be taken away • A formal agreement between countries • a change/revision to the constitution • Money raised by the government in taxes • Who appoints judges to the supreme court • ...

Lousiana CAP Challenge 2021-05-11

Lousiana CAP Challenge crossword puzzle
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  1. freedom of speech amendment
  2. democratic party mascot
  3. voting age
  4. a person who brings something to court
  5. republican party mascot
  6. delaying legislation with long speeches
  7. count of population every 10 years
  8. republican candidate 2020
  9. democratic candidate 2020
  10. environmentalist political party
  11. dividing voting districts unfairly
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  1. branch that includes the president
  2. father of the constitution
  3. number of senators per state
  4. branch made up of national courts
  5. branch that makes laws
  6. republican party acronym
  7. amount of amendments in the bill of rights
  8. free from party affiliation or bias
  9. government by the people

20 Clues: voting age • branch that makes laws • democratic party mascot • republican party mascot • republican party acronym • government by the people • republican candidate 2020 • democratic candidate 2020 • father of the constitution • freedom of speech amendment • number of senators per state • environmentalist political party • branch made up of national courts • ...

Lousiana CAP Challenge 2021-05-11

Lousiana CAP Challenge crossword puzzle
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  1. freedom of speech amendment
  2. democratic party mascot
  3. voting age
  4. a person who brings something to court
  5. republican party mascot
  6. delaying legislation with long speeches
  7. count of population every 10 years
  8. republican candidate 2020
  9. democratic candidate 2020
  10. environmentalist political party
  11. dividing voting districts unfairly
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  1. branch that includes the president
  2. father of the constitution
  3. number of senators per state
  4. branch made up of national courts
  5. branch that makes laws
  6. republican party acronym
  7. amount of amendments in the bill of rights
  8. free from party affiliation or bias
  9. government by the people

20 Clues: voting age • branch that makes laws • democratic party mascot • republican party mascot • republican party acronym • government by the people • republican candidate 2020 • democratic candidate 2020 • father of the constitution • freedom of speech amendment • number of senators per state • environmentalist political party • branch made up of national courts • ...

revolutionary war crossword 2017-05-22

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

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

History Review Crossword Puzzle 2015-04-22

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

18 Clues: Amendment / Ended Poll Taxes • Amendment / Gave women the right to vote • Amendment / Created a graduated income tax • Amendment / Provided direct election of senators • Amendment / The right of 18 18 year olds to vote • Amendment / Gave freedom to the slaves in all states • Amendment / Gave African Americans men the right to vote • ...

Election 2017-01-20

Election crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the name of our new President
  2. branch that interprets the law, Courts
  3. Home of the federal government
  4. American citizens have the responsibility to pay these
  5. branch that enforces the law-President, Governor, etc
  6. What people need to do if they want to change the government
  7. branch that makes the laws, Congress
  8. a financial gain
Down
  1. head of executive branch in federal government
  2. Before it becomes a law it is called a (fill in the blank)
  3. Name of the outgoing President
  4. provides the structure for our government
  5. change to the constitution
  6. Type of government that we have in the US
  7. The Bill of (fill in the blank) consist of the 1st 10 amendments to the constitution

15 Clues: a financial gain • change to the constitution • the name of our new President • Name of the outgoing President • Home of the federal government • branch that makes the laws, Congress • branch that interprets the law, Courts • provides the structure for our government • Type of government that we have in the US • head of executive branch in federal government • ...

Constitution Foundations 2024-08-19

Constitution Foundations crossword puzzle
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  1. a government that is run solely by a king, queen, or emperor usually based on heredity
  2. the individuals who supported the adoption of the Constitution
  3. refers to citizens chosen to serve as electors responsible for voting for the president and vice president following November general election
  4. an agreement among members of a society to give up individual freedoms to the government in exchange for the government protecting their natural rights
  5. a royal charter signed in 1215 by King John that offered a group of barons protection to practice their religion, protections from illegal imprisonment, and the right to swift justice in legal affairs
  6. a system of government where the same territory is controlled by 2 levels of government with one overarching national government
  7. of powers the division of responsibilities between different branches of government in order to help keep one branch from becoming more powerful than another
  8. the first 10 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution that were ratified in 1791 that guarantees specific rights and freedoms to the people and states
  9. part of an invitation from Parliament to seat King William and Queen Mary as the new monarchs after King James II had been overthrown that required them to limit their own power and extend many civil rights to the English people
  10. a Constitutional principle that allows each branch of the government to check one another to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
  11. a government system where there are limits put on the powers of the government
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  1. a system of government where the members of society have the ability to make policy decisions for the whole of the society
  2. a government whose power is limited by constitution
  3. individuals who were opposed to the adoption of the Constitution
  4. the first governing document of the United States following the Declaration of Independence

15 Clues: a government whose power is limited by constitution • the individuals who supported the adoption of the Constitution • individuals who were opposed to the adoption of the Constitution • a government system where there are limits put on the powers of the government • a government that is run solely by a king, queen, or emperor usually based on heredity • ...

Unit 3 Vocab 2021-03-01

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

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

Ch 28 Crossword 2016-05-19

Ch 28 Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Power Tx governor reject provisions of spending bill.
  2. Charge state official with a crime.
  3. Ensures Gov. powers are limited to protect rights.
  4. Process becoming new citizen.
  5. Municipality with power set up own system of Gov.
  6. Governing body of Tx counties.
  7. Share of possible voters who actually vote.
  8. Section constitution protects freedoms.
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  1. Town or city power limited to governmental structure and powers granted by state law.
  2. Area represented by member of legislature.
  3. Each branch ability to limit power other branches.
  4. Divides power among branches of Gov.
  5. Tax levied on real property or personal property.
  6. Constitutional principle recognizes fundamental rights.
  7. Composed of 2 legislative chambers or houses.
  8. Relating to Gov. of city or town.
  9. Gov. plan for revenue and spending.

17 Clues: Process becoming new citizen. • Governing body of Tx counties. • Relating to Gov. of city or town. • Gov. plan for revenue and spending. • Charge state official with a crime. • Divides power among branches of Gov. • Section constitution protects freedoms. • Area represented by member of legislature. • Share of possible voters who actually vote. • ...

Katie Hancin P4 2021-10-21

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

20 Clues: 435 members • 100 members • current president • house of reps + senate • the president of the senate • current speaker of the house • the most important job of congress • the location of the U.S. government • the introduction to the constitution • party that is classified by the color red • party that is classified by the color blue • the party who has the most members in congress • ...

government vocabulary 2021-01-07

government vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. power is held at the national level, with very little power being held in political subdivisions, such as provinces, states,counties, parishes, or tow
  2. division of the powers in our government among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches; no one branch has too much power
  3. king/queen controls all aspect of life: social, economic, and political – often times tied to divine right of kings (authority from God)
  4. the first president of the united states
  5. government attempts to control all facets of the lives of its citizens
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. the distribution of power between the national government and the states within a union
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  1. Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the Constitution that gives Congress the right to pass all laws “necessary and proper” to carry out the other powers listed in Article I
  2. “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
  3. each branch of government is subject to a number of constitutional restraints, or checks, by the other branches so no single branch becomes too powerful
  4. belief that monarchs were chosen by God; gave the monarch unlimited authority
  5. considered intelligent and decisive, he was a leading supporter of the Constitution and helped write the Federalist Papers
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. government is defined by law and serves the people; the law is above everyone and it applies to everyone, whether ruler or the ruled
  10. believed in natural rights- life, liberty and property; strongest influence on Thomas Jefferson, who wrote natural rights into the Declaration of Independence
  11. explains the purposes of the Constitution, and defines the powers of the new government as originating from the people of the United States
  12. the first ten amendments to the constitution

20 Clues: the first president of the united states • the first ten amendments to the constitution • government attempts to control all facets of the lives of its citizens • belief that monarchs were chosen by God; gave the monarch unlimited authority • the distribution of power between the national government and the states within a union • ...

Chapter 5 Vocabulary 2022-02-04

Chapter 5 Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Machine with sharp blades to cut grain
  2. First people to enter a region
  3. Trails, Large groups of wagons traveling west with oxen
  4. System, Government where the power is shared
  5. The act of taking (seizing) for public use or service
  6. Storage place of weapons
  7. rush, 1849 when gold was found in California
Down
  1. Unfair treatment of people based on race
  2. An elected group of people that makes the law
  3. Revolution, period of great inventions
  4. Members of Congress from south who wanted war
  5. of Tears,800 mile journey west to Indian Territory
  6. of Rights,statement of people's rights and freedoms

13 Clues: Storage place of weapons • First people to enter a region • Machine with sharp blades to cut grain • Revolution, period of great inventions • Unfair treatment of people based on race • System, Government where the power is shared • rush, 1849 when gold was found in California • An elected group of people that makes the law • Members of Congress from south who wanted war • ...

Reagan Landers - Government Crossword Puzzle 2022-05-10

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

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

Jayden Bryant's crossword 2023-01-09

Jayden Bryant's crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Elected head of republic
  2. Introduces bill to the floor of the house of representatives
  3. of allegiance Last step in the process of becoming a U.S citizen
  4. of rights First ten amendments
  5. Process that allows immigrants to become citizens
  6. college Group of people called electors who cast the actual votes for the president
  7. Organization inside a state that controls the actions and policies of the state
  8. Power divided among branches of government
  9. Branch Branch that carries out laws
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  1. Body of people living in a defined space.
  2. A set of things that people believe they should be free to do without restrictions
  3. Division of power among a central government and smaller regional governments
  4. branch United states congress
  5. Draft of a law
  6. Document that voters cast their vote on
  7. Group of people who are the members or citizens of a state
  8. democracy Citizens elect representatives that make decisions for the people and are responsible to the people
  9. of law All people must follow the laws, and that the laws are enforced fairly
  10. An official document that gives the rules for how a government runs
  11. process People have the right to fair and reasonable laws.
  12. Process of gathering support for a candidate
  13. of the minority Protects minority rights
  14. of the governed Citizens of a country give their permission for the government to operate
  15. Paragraph that introduces the constitution and explains the purpose of the U.S government
  16. Being a member of a nation or country and having full rights and responsibilities under the law

25 Clues: Draft of a law • Elected head of republic • branch United states congress • of rights First ten amendments • Branch Branch that carries out laws • Document that voters cast their vote on • of the minority Protects minority rights • Body of people living in a defined space. • Power divided among branches of government • Process of gathering support for a candidate • ...

Katie Hancin P4 2021-10-21

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

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

4th amendmet 2023-10-12

4th amendmet crossword puzzle
Across
  1. so one who is in a court
  2. they make are taxes
  3. someone is protecting you
  4. i can do things that are legal
  5. it keeps you safe
  6. fouding father
  7. it's yours
  8. ___ of rights
Down
  1. it protects you
  2. justices
  3. represent the us
  4. the ninth month
  5. the states
  6. it is a fake police officer
  7. a first responder

15 Clues: justices • the states • it's yours • ___ of rights • fouding father • it protects you • the ninth month • represent the us • it keeps you safe • a first responder • they make are taxes • so one who is in a court • someone is protecting you • it is a fake police officer • i can do things that are legal

Englischer Bürgerkrieg 2024-01-24

Englischer Bürgerkrieg crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Bill of ...
  2. Unterstützer des Königs
  3. Teil des Englischen Parlament
  4. eine der ersten engl. Parteien
  5. deswegen wurde Charles I verurteilt
  6. Cromwells Titel
  7. Unterstützer Cromwells
  8. Vorname Cromwells
  9. Cromwell errichtete eine
  10. Sprecher des englischen Parlaments
  11. Teil des Englischen Parlament
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  1. Herrscherhaus dem Charles I abstammt
  2. Teilung zwischen König, Rechtssprechung, Parlament
  3. das wird im Parlament beschlossen
  4. eine der ersten engl. Parteien
  5. Königsherrschaft
  6. so wollte Charles I regieren

17 Clues: Bill of ... • Cromwells Titel • Königsherrschaft • Vorname Cromwells • Unterstützer Cromwells • Unterstützer des Königs • Cromwell errichtete eine • so wollte Charles I regieren • Teil des Englischen Parlament • Teil des Englischen Parlament • eine der ersten engl. Parteien • eine der ersten engl. Parteien • das wird im Parlament beschlossen • Sprecher des englischen Parlaments • ...

Citizenship Review 2013-05-31

Citizenship Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. territory bought from France
  2. wrote the Declaration of Independence
  3. advises President
  4. of 1812 war fought in 1800's
  5. War war between North and South
  6. War i fought in 1900's
  7. Americans lives inAmerica first
  8. makes laws
Down
  1. sold as slaves
  2. in charge of executive branch
  3. number of years the President serves
  4. change to COnstitution
  5. month we elect the President
  6. hundred number of senators
  7. of Rights first ten amendments
  8. led to Civil War

16 Clues: makes laws • sold as slaves • led to Civil War • advises President • change to COnstitution • War i fought in 1900's • hundred number of senators • territory bought from France • month we elect the President • of 1812 war fought in 1800's • in charge of executive branch • of Rights first ten amendments • War war between North and South • Americans lives inAmerica first • ...

Sammis Revolution 2019-06-29

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

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

Life in 1950s America Crossword 2024-02-06

Life in 1950s America Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Southern Democrats who opposed civil rights
  2. aka Veterans Affairs
  3. Eisenhower's nickname
  4. Where Truman campaigned from
  5. "DEWEY DEFEATS TRUMAN"
  6. Truman's platform name
  7. Party of FDR and Truman
  8. Paid for by the GI Bill
  9. How fast a house could be built, minutes
  10. Truman's threat
  11. Offered an open lifestyle, car dependent
  12. Eisenhower's runningmate
Down
  1. Rose by 25%
  2. desegregated in 1948
  3. 80th Congress
  4. This increased after the war
  5. Organized work stoppage
  6. Controversial cocker spaniel
  7. Organized labor
  8. Name of first 1950's suburb

20 Clues: Rose by 25% • 80th Congress • Organized labor • Truman's threat • desegregated in 1948 • aka Veterans Affairs • Eisenhower's nickname • "DEWEY DEFEATS TRUMAN" • Truman's platform name • Organized work stoppage • Party of FDR and Truman • Paid for by the GI Bill • Eisenhower's runningmate • Name of first 1950's suburb • This increased after the war • Where Truman campaigned from • ...

UNISA P 69-73 2014-07-30

UNISA P 69-73 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Bill of _____
  2. This chapter gives recognition to traditional leaders and indigenous law.
  3. The preamble of South Africa starts with “ Recognise the ______ of our past.”
  4. _______ rights, new constitution based on it.
  5. Constitution lay the foundation for a ______ and open society.
  6. Multi-party negotiating process (MPNP) negotiated an _________ constitution.
  7. May God _____ our people.
  8. Composition and election of the National _____, chapter 3 Parliament.
Down
  1. Reallocated into nine provinces.
  2. We, the people of South Africa want to improve the ____ of life of all citizens.
  3. Fundamental political principles on which state and country are governed.
  4. Nkosi Sikelela iAfrika means ____ bless South Africa in English.
  5. These “______” bodies have been created to promote democracy, human rights, state efficiency and fairness.
  6. National _____ deals with the roles of the President, Executive Deputy Presidents and Cabinet.
  7. Constitution provides ______ from which every other law, policy and programme of country proceeds.

15 Clues: Bill of _____ • May God _____ our people. • Reallocated into nine provinces. • _______ rights, new constitution based on it. • Constitution lay the foundation for a ______ and open society. • Nkosi Sikelela iAfrika means ____ bless South Africa in English. • Composition and election of the National _____, chapter 3 Parliament. • ...

Civics Unit 2 Vocabulary 2025-02-06

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

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

Civics Review Chapter 1-7 2026-02-04

Civics Review Chapter 1-7 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a paid representative of an interest group
  2. a group that specializes in a subcategory of its standing committees responsibility
  3. is a critical legislative meeting where a Congressional committee or subcommittee
  4. What is one power the legislative branch has over the executive branch?
  5. who does the constitution name as president of senate?
  6. once a bill is reported by a committee it moves to the full?
  7. what philosopher from the enlightenment wrote the spirit of the laws
  8. what is the term of the house of representatives
  9. what amendment protects people's rights to bear arms?
  10. what amendment protects people's freedom of speech, press,and religion?
  11. these are usually authorized and funded by the same legislate
Down
  1. who wrote common sense?
  2. two house legislative
  3. how old do you have to be on senate
  4. who wrote the declaration of independence
  5. a person whom a member of Congress has been elected to represent?
  6. money people and business pay for government spending
  7. Where does the bill go once it is passed by senate and the house?
  8. a committee that consists of members from both the house and senate formed
  9. a person who supported the u.s constitution
  10. too draw a districts boundaries to gain an advantage in elections?
  11. a proposed law
  12. what amendment protects a person's right not to be subjected to cruel and unusual punishment?
  13. a permanent committee in congress that oversees bills that deal with certain kinds of issues
  14. a method defeating a bill in the Senate by stalling legislative process and preventing vote

25 Clues: a proposed law • two house legislative • who wrote common sense? • how old do you have to be on senate • who wrote the declaration of independence • a paid representative of an interest group • a person who supported the u.s constitution • what is the term of the house of representatives • money people and business pay for government spending • ...

U.S. History 2016-04-21

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

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

History 2015-05-01

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

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

tony morales 2013-05-21

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

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

American govo 2020-10-08

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

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

Chapter 8 Vocabulary 2014-03-05

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

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

Founders’ Influence 2025-09-14

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

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

ConstitutionCrossword 2021-10-25

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

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

2nd Amendment 2019-04-17

2nd Amendment crossword puzzle
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  1. What you put your gun in alongside your hip
  2. ninety one Year the 2nd amendment was past
  3. of Rights Where the bill of rights is located
  4. Gun that can have a license to conceal
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  1. Many groups are trying to acquire gun ________
  2. Gun that is mainly meant for hunting
  3. Gun that releases a close range spreadshot

7 Clues: Gun that is mainly meant for hunting • Gun that can have a license to conceal • ninety one Year the 2nd amendment was past • Gun that releases a close range spreadshot • What you put your gun in alongside your hip • of Rights Where the bill of rights is located • Many groups are trying to acquire gun ________

Constitution Crossword Puzzle 2023-10-24

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

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

The Declaration of Independence 2023-12-06

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

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

Unit 2 Vocab. 2024-09-03

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

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

AP Gov 2024-11-17

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

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

Women's suffrage 2022-03-04

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

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

Civil rights 2022-02-14

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

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

Unit 3 Crossword 2024-05-08

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

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

Women's suffrage 2022-03-04

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

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

Constitution Review So Far 2024-10-31

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

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

crossward 2025-02-20

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

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

Government Vocab 2022-07-30

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

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

Civil War Crossword 2023-03-06

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

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

8 2026-03-11

8 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Mozart genius drama
  2. Mad Max star Mel
  3. Bill of Ghostbusters
  4. Alien protagonist
  5. President biography film
  6. Anjelica or John
  7. Memory loss mystery
  8. Marine boot camp
  9. War general portrait
  10. Peace leader biopic
  11. Marlon's last name
  12. Rock icon biopic
  13. Time inversion thriller
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  1. Civil rights drama
  2. Maverick actor Tom
  3. Slave revolt epic
  4. Emperor war epic
  5. Galadriel actress Cate
  6. Chevy of Vacation
  7. Silent comedy legend
  8. Tyler Durden actor
  9. Atomic bomb drama
  10. Forrest Gump star
  11. Vietnam war story
  12. Blind music legend

25 Clues: Emperor war epic • Mad Max star Mel • Anjelica or John • Marine boot camp • Rock icon biopic • Slave revolt epic • Alien protagonist • Chevy of Vacation • Atomic bomb drama • Forrest Gump star • Vietnam war story • Civil rights drama • Maverick actor Tom • Tyler Durden actor • Marlon's last name • Blind music legend • Mozart genius drama • Memory loss mystery • Peace leader biopic • Bill of Ghostbusters • ...

Civics Review 2021-02-13

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

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

Revolutionary war crossword 2017-05-22

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

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

Happy 40th Birthday, Bill! 2023-03-02

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

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

Katie's Gov. Crossword 2023-05-17

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

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

Enlightened and Scientific Revolution Project 2014-03-18

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

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

4th of July 2024-07-01

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

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

James Madison Crossword 2016-05-04

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

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

Chapter 4 Crossword Puzzle 2023-10-20

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

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

Chapter 15 2018-03-16

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

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

Chapter 15 2018-03-16

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

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

History Crossword 2022-02-09

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

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

constitution 2025-12-17

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

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

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

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

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

civics 2015-12-09

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

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

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

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

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

American Revolution 2015-09-25

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

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

Government Per.6 2025-03-19

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

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

placemat maker 2024-06-10

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

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

Selective Incorporation 2023-12-01

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

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

Government Vocabulary 2021-01-07

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

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

US Government terms 2021-01-08

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

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

American Government 2023-03-09

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

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

Brother Man 2023-11-14

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

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

How Bills Become Laws? 2025-04-05

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

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

government review 2024-10-11

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

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

Asees Virdi Constitution Crossword 2026-03-19

Asees Virdi Constitution Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. __________ Rebellion showed problems
  2. The branch that carries out laws is the __________
  3. The __________ Amendment protects privacy
  4. The lawmaking branch of government is the __________
  5. The Bill of Rights has __________ amendments
  6. The head of the executive branch is the __________
  7. Power shared between governments is __________
  8. These are basic __________ rights
  9. A system that limits power is called __________
  10. The beginning of the Constitution is the __________
  11. The government could not collect __________
  12. The __________ Amendment gives fair trials
  13. The first U.S. government plan was the __________
  14. The first plan was the __________ Plan
  15. A system with shared power is called __________
Down
  1. The final document was the __________
  2. The agreement between plans was the __________ Compromise
  3. The Constitution was created to protect __________
  4. The meeting in 1787 was the __________ Convention
  5. A plan for equal representation was the __________ Plan
  6. The branch that interprets laws is the __________
  7. Freedom of __________ is in the First Amendment
  8. Changes to the Constitution are called __________
  9. The Constitution is a __________ document
  10. The Constitution created __________ branches
  11. The government was very __________

26 Clues: These are basic __________ rights • The government was very __________ • __________ Rebellion showed problems • The final document was the __________ • The first plan was the __________ Plan • The __________ Amendment protects privacy • The Constitution is a __________ document • The __________ Amendment gives fair trials • The government could not collect __________ • ...

Laws 2021-06-14

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

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

Laws 2021-06-14

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

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

Government Crossword 2025-12-10

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

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

Laws 2021-06-14

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

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

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

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

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

Johnson Presidence Crossword 2022-02-23

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

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

Tokio Hotel 2023-09-26

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

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

Society review 2020-10-22

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

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

Johnson Presidence Crossword 2022-02-23

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

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

Reconstruction 2023-12-15

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

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

Ch. 24 Section 2 Challenging Segregation Part 2 p. 756 2026-03-17

Ch. 24 Section 2 Challenging Segregation Part 2 p. 756 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Kennedy's VP who became President upon JFK's assassination
  2. This prize was won by Dr. King in Oslo Norway in 1964
  3. Governor Wallace stood blocking the doors of this institution.
  4. A vote of 60 or more Senators to end a filibuster
  5. City and State where John F. Kennedy was assassinated.
  6. The name of the speech delivered by MLK at the March on Washington.
  7. City in Alabama known for Civil Rights violence.
  8. President of the U.S. in 1963.
  9. City in Alabama chosen as the focal point for Civil Rights Voting Rights
Down
  1. Public Safety Commissioner, and running for Mayor of Birmingham.
  2. President Johnson signed this bill into law in July 2, 1964
  3. August 28 1963 was the date for the "March on ______________"
  4. when senators are speaking extendedly to delay or stop a vote
  5. Governor of the State of Alabama who was committed to segregation.
  6. fees paid in order to vote which was unconstitutional
  7. This 1965 Law/Act registered over 250,000 African American to vote.
  8. Name of a Bridge in Selma Alabama, site of "Bloody Sunday"
  9. Sherriff of Selma Alabama, known for brutal tactics.

18 Clues: President of the U.S. in 1963. • City in Alabama known for Civil Rights violence. • A vote of 60 or more Senators to end a filibuster • Sherriff of Selma Alabama, known for brutal tactics. • fees paid in order to vote which was unconstitutional • This prize was won by Dr. King in Oslo Norway in 1964 • City and State where John F. Kennedy was assassinated. • ...

Ch. 24 Section 2 Challenging Segregation Part 2 p. 756 2026-03-17

Ch. 24 Section 2 Challenging Segregation Part 2 p. 756 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. August 28 1963 was the date for the "March on ______________"
  2. Public Safety Commissioner, and running for Mayor of Birmingham.
  3. Governor of the State of Alabama who was committed to segregation.
  4. Governor Wallace stood blocking the doors of this institution.
  5. A vote of 60 or more Senators to end a filibuster
  6. The name of the speech delivered by MLK at the March on Washington.
  7. City and State where John F. Kennedy was assassinated.
Down
  1. City in Alabama known for Civil Rights violence.
  2. Sherriff of Selma Alabama, known for brutal tactics.
  3. President of the U.S. in 1963.
  4. This 1965 Law/Act registered over 250,000 African American to vote.
  5. when senators are speaking extendedly to delay or stop a vote
  6. Kennedy's VP who became President upon JFK's assassination
  7. City in Alabama chosen as the focal point for Civil Rights Voting Rights
  8. President Johnson signed this bill into law in July 2, 1964
  9. This prize was won by Dr. King in Oslo Norway in 1964
  10. Name of a Bridge in Selma Alabama, site of "Bloody Sunday"
  11. fees paid in order to vote which was unconstitutional

18 Clues: President of the U.S. in 1963. • City in Alabama known for Civil Rights violence. • A vote of 60 or more Senators to end a filibuster • Sherriff of Selma Alabama, known for brutal tactics. • This prize was won by Dr. King in Oslo Norway in 1964 • fees paid in order to vote which was unconstitutional • City and State where John F. Kennedy was assassinated. • ...

Bill Of Rights & Constitution 2021-05-18

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

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

Constitution Era Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle 2019-03-28

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

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