bill of rights Crossword Puzzles
Amendments 2022-09-01
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- reserved power to the states
- right to vote regardless of race
- Presidential Succession
- prevents pay raise for senators midterm
- lame duck
- SPARP
- right of trial by jury in civil cases
- election of president ad vice president
- other rights of the people
- sets voting age to 18
- right to bear arms
- self-incrimination and double jeopardy
- how many amendments are in the bill of rights
- no quartering of soldiers
- freedom from excessive bail and unusual punishment
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- how many amendments are in the constitution
- suing states
- abolition of slavery
- equality under the law
- income tax
- popular vote for senators
- repealed the 18th amendment
- allows DC to vote
- ban on alcohol
- prevents poll tax
- right to vote regardless of gender
- freedom of unreasonable searches and seizures
- purpose statement, the purpose for writing the constitution
- right to a speedy and public trial
- two-term limit for president
30 Clues: SPARP • lame duck • income tax • suing states • ban on alcohol • allows DC to vote • prevents poll tax • right to bear arms • abolition of slavery • sets voting age to 18 • equality under the law • Presidential Succession • popular vote for senators • no quartering of soldiers • other rights of the people • repealed the 18th amendment • reserved power to the states • two-term limit for president • ...
writing the constitution 2022-12-13
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- to approve or verify
- 2 houses
- i am a group who is against the bill of
- makes laws,and bicameral legislature
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- i am a group who wants a bill of rights
- i am a federalist,and "father of the constitution"
- supreme court determines if a law is constitutional or unconstitutional
- rejection of a law
- share powers between federal gov. and state gov.
9 Clues: 2 houses • rejection of a law • to approve or verify • makes laws,and bicameral legislature • i am a group who wants a bill of rights • i am a group who is against the bill of • share powers between federal gov. and state gov. • i am a federalist,and "father of the constitution" • supreme court determines if a law is constitutional or unconstitutional
Bill's Big BIRTHDAY Crossword Puzzle 2015-03-16
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- Freakish knots
- Carrie's nickname for Bill
- Bill karaoke
- BW's favorite quotable cartoon character
- Why Bill laughs out loud
- One of Carrie's favorite stores
- If Bill were a fabric, he would be...
- First big trip
- Hot sauce
- Place Bill and Carrie first met
- Meat Bill cooks for Carrie
- Bill's sandwich of choice
- Mexican dinner
- Where Bill and Carrie will vacation someday
- Pierogi shopping
- London feathers
- Carrie's favorite scent
- Carrie's Christmas hero
- Favorite restaurant
- Thermal goodness
- Bill-speak for "hipster"
- Bill's bed
- Favorite show featuring an imp
- Why Bill rubs Carrie's fingers
- Bill's favorite snack
- Bill's favorite outfit
- Bill's least favorite pastime
- Bill's breakfast
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- First smooch
- Weekend getaway
- Inspiration for Carrie's ears and tail
- Southpark-ish theater
- Summertime activity
- Bartender Bill's specialty
- What Carrie does during late-night TV shows
- Month Bill and Carrie met
- Rochester
- Car food
- What Bill (so wrongly) eats first during a meal
- One of the kind ways Bill helps Carrie in the winter
- Halloween art
- Best. Storyteller. Ever.
- First-ever trip for Carrie
- Special dessert
- Bill's furry fan
- Carrie's favorite drink
- Bill's favorite print
- Bill's Halloween costume
- When Bill yawns, Carrie goes...
- How Bill and Carrie met
- Mom's favorite treat to make Bill
51 Clues: Car food • Hot sauce • Rochester • Bill's bed • First smooch • Bill karaoke • Halloween art • Freakish knots • First big trip • Mexican dinner • Weekend getaway • London feathers • Special dessert • Pierogi shopping • Thermal goodness • Bill's furry fan • Bill's breakfast • Summertime activity • Favorite restaurant • Southpark-ish theater • Bill's favorite print • Bill's favorite snack • Bill's favorite outfit • ...
Revolutionary Characters 2021-10-07
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- The first US President
- Wrote a book criticizing Jefferson
- Madison supported his political efforts
- America's first secretary of treasury
- father of liberalism
- wrote the book: 'Economic interpretation'
- Invented the word 'debunk'
- Third vice president of the US
- Born in Thetford, England
- A tax on printed materials
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- educated son of a war general
- especially admired Alexander Hamilton
- was perplexed by John Adams
- Said "all men are created equal"
- The pamphlet Thomas Paine wrote
- Was a "bundle of contradictions"
- Alexander Hamilton's father
- Fathered the bill of rights
- governor of Massachusetts
- Most underrated founding father
20 Clues: father of liberalism • The first US President • governor of Massachusetts • Born in Thetford, England • Invented the word 'debunk' • A tax on printed materials • was perplexed by John Adams • Alexander Hamilton's father • Fathered the bill of rights • educated son of a war general • Third vice president of the US • The pamphlet Thomas Paine wrote • Most underrated founding father • ...
la rivoluzione inglese 2022-02-17
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- Oliver che guidò l'esercito rivoluzionario che combatteva il re e difendeva il Parlamento
- così chiamati i calvinisti inglesi, i quali avevano un forte potere in parlamento
- questo tipo di guerra si scatenò durante il regno di Carlo I Stuart
- fu istituito per la prima volta in Inghilterra nel XIII sec. con la Magna Charta Libertatum
- il re Carlo I per 11 anni non lo convocò, governando da monarca assoluto
- questo tipo di monarchia speravano di istituire i successori di Elisabetta I
- in questa forma di governo si trasformò ben presto la repubblica di Cromwell
- organo rappresentativo del popolo che con la regina Elisabetta I di Inghilterra aveva acquisito molto potere
- contro questo popolo, fedele agli Stuart, fu molto feroce la repressione di Cromwell
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- così detta la seconda rivoluzione che, senza spargimento di sangue, spodestò gli Suart e portò sul trono Guglielo d'Orange
- a questa pena fu condannato il re Carlo I
- casata scozzese che salì al trono dopo la morte della "regina vergine"
- il Bill of rights inglese ne è il primo esempio della storia
- venne proclamata dopo la vittoria di Cromwell
- questa camera parlamentare rappresentava i nobili e l'alto clero
- questa camera parlamentare rappresentava la gentry (piccola nobiltà di campagna) e i borghesi
- di esso il Bill of rights limitò fortemente il potere
17 Clues: a questa pena fu condannato il re Carlo I • venne proclamata dopo la vittoria di Cromwell • di esso il Bill of rights limitò fortemente il potere • il Bill of rights inglese ne è il primo esempio della storia • questa camera parlamentare rappresentava i nobili e l'alto clero • questo tipo di guerra si scatenò durante il regno di Carlo I Stuart • ...
la rivoluzione inglese 2025-05-28
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- Oliver che guidò l'esercito rivoluzionario che combatteva il re e difendeva il Parlamento
- così chiamati i calvinisti inglesi, i quali avevano un forte potere in parlamento
- questo tipo di guerra si scatenò durante il regno di Carlo I Stuart
- fu istituito per la prima volta in Inghilterra nel XIII sec. con la Magna Charta Libertatum
- il re Carlo I per 11 anni non lo convocò, governando da monarca assoluto
- questo tipo di monarchia speravano di istituire i successori di Elisabetta I
- in questa forma di governo si trasformò ben presto la repubblica di Cromwell
- organo rappresentativo del popolo che con la regina Elisabetta I di Inghilterra aveva acquisito molto potere
- contro questo popolo, fedele agli Stuart, fu molto feroce la repressione di Cromwell
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- così detta la seconda rivoluzione che, senza spargimento di sangue, spodestò gli Suart e portò sul trono Guglielo d'Orange
- a questa pena fu condannato il re Carlo I
- casata scozzese che salì al trono dopo la morte della "regina vergine"
- il Bill of rights inglese ne è il primo esempio della storia
- venne proclamata dopo la vittoria di Cromwell
- questa camera parlamentare rappresentava i nobili e l'alto clero
- questa camera parlamentare rappresentava la gentry (piccola nobiltà di campagna) e i borghesi
- di esso il Bill of rights limitò fortemente il potere
17 Clues: a questa pena fu condannato il re Carlo I • venne proclamata dopo la vittoria di Cromwell • di esso il Bill of rights limitò fortemente il potere • il Bill of rights inglese ne è il primo esempio della storia • questa camera parlamentare rappresentava i nobili e l'alto clero • questo tipo di guerra si scatenò durante il regno di Carlo I Stuart • ...
Social Studies Citizenship Cross Word 2020-10-07
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- on George Washington's birthday we celebrate what
- A person who has betrayed their country may be convicted of
- may 31 we honor the people who died in battle
- When you are a member of a society with full rights and responsibilities you have
- People who were not born in the U.S. can still obtain Citizenship by
- list of rights guaranteed to all U.S. citizens in the Bill of Rights
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- another word for loyalty
- The final step of becoming a citizen is
- A solem oath or fidelity to the U.S.
- Male citizens of USA must register with the ______ between the age 18-26
- every July 4th the people of USA celebrate
- November 11 we honor veterans on
12 Clues: another word for loyalty • November 11 we honor veterans on • A solem oath or fidelity to the U.S. • The final step of becoming a citizen is • every July 4th the people of USA celebrate • may 31 we honor the people who died in battle • on George Washington's birthday we celebrate what • A person who has betrayed their country may be convicted of • ...
Vocabulary 22 2024-02-07
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- simple style based on Greeks and Romans
- and Balances Prevent one branch of government from having an advantage over another
- Group of social thinkers
- Agreement by which people define and limit individual rights
- Ideas that the earth revolves around the sun
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- 1500s change in European thought to study natural world
- 18th century monarch who was inspired by Enlightenment ideas
- Buddhism state of perfect wisdom
- First 10 amendments of the US Constitution
- System Power is divided between state and central authority
- Ornate style 1600 to 1700 art music architecture
- gathering of intellectuals and artists
- Earth center of the universe
13 Clues: Group of social thinkers • Earth center of the universe • Buddhism state of perfect wisdom • gathering of intellectuals and artists • simple style based on Greeks and Romans • First 10 amendments of the US Constitution • Ideas that the earth revolves around the sun • Ornate style 1600 to 1700 art music architecture • 1500s change in European thought to study natural world • ...
Constitution and Bill of Rights 2022-04-20
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- 5th Amendment, you don't have to testify against yourself
- 5th amendment, the government has to pay you if they take your property
- you cannot be tried for the same crime twice
- leader of executive branch and the army, also titled Commander-In-Chief
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- second amendment right
- Lower house of Congress, and amount of members vary depending on state population
- 3rd amendment, you don't have to house soldiers in time of peace
- 6th amendment, right to a fast trial
- upper house of Congress, and can approve or deny president appointments and treaties
- 4th amendment, police can't search or seizure your things without reasonable cause
10 Clues: second amendment right • 6th amendment, right to a fast trial • you cannot be tried for the same crime twice • 5th Amendment, you don't have to testify against yourself • 3rd amendment, you don't have to house soldiers in time of peace • 5th amendment, the government has to pay you if they take your property • ...
The Constitution & Bill of Rights 2023-12-14
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- how many types of powers are there
- how many amendments are there in the constitution
- there are _______ articles in the constitution
- what power is only for the states
- the _________ states the 6 purposes of government
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- the bill of rights has ________ amendments
- what describes how the government is set up
- the additions/changes to the constitution are called
- powers that both federal and state government share
- what power does only the federal government have
10 Clues: what power is only for the states • how many types of powers are there • the bill of rights has ________ amendments • what describes how the government is set up • there are _______ articles in the constitution • what power does only the federal government have • how many amendments are there in the constitution • the _________ states the 6 purposes of government • ...
Bill of rights (Chinecherem Okoro) 2024-04-30
10 Clues: States' rights • Search and arrest • Right to bear arms • Rights in civil cases • Right to a fair trial • Quartering of soldiers • Bail, fines, punishment • Rights in criminal cases • Freedoms Petitions Assembly • Rights retained by the People
Bill of Rights - 10 Amendments 2025-12-11
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- Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances
- No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law
- In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.
- Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted
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- The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
- A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed
- The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
- In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense.
- The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
- No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
10 Clues: Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted • The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. • ...
Revolutionary Character Crossword 2016-10-12
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- Paine’s father was a…
- Father of the Bill of Rights
- Most radical pamphlet written
- Oldest of the revolutionary leader
- Liberty depends on the success
- Ties states together
- “Hero of an unprecedented kind”
- Where legislative debates were reported
- Where Paine met Franklin
- Could be downright doctrinaire
- The Life of Thomas Paine
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- Paine’s status
- First American businessman
- Massachusetts-born patriot
- Washington was a child of...
- Encouraged war
- A traitor to his class
- Washington’s heart belonged to…
- Religious liberty of American history
- First Public Intellectual
- Tom Paine: A Political Life
- Dominated by Thomas Paine
- "All men are created equal"
23 Clues: Paine’s status • Encouraged war • Ties states together • Paine’s father was a… • A traitor to his class • Where Paine met Franklin • The Life of Thomas Paine • First Public Intellectual • Dominated by Thomas Paine • First American businessman • Massachusetts-born patriot • Tom Paine: A Political Life • "All men are created equal" • Washington was a child of... • ...
Bill of Rights- Mrs. Smith 2020-04-20
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- This type of speech is not protected due to precedent set by Schenck v.United States.
- This part of the Constitution was used to determine the outcome of Engel v. Vitale.
- Amendment related to McDonald v. City of Chicago.
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- ________, _________, and ________, are restrictions on assembly allowed by government.
- In this case, students right to symbolic speech was protected
- This school district was allowed to review student press after its case.
- Censorship of the press before publication; is not allowed in New York Times v. United States.
- In the case Oregon v. Smith, individuals were not allowed to consume this drug as part of their free exercise of religion
- This school district won its case against a student who sued for free speech after he was suspended for his inappropriate school speech.
- Printing false defamatory speech. This is not protected.
10 Clues: Amendment related to McDonald v. City of Chicago. • Printing false defamatory speech. This is not protected. • In this case, students right to symbolic speech was protected • This school district was allowed to review student press after its case. • This part of the Constitution was used to determine the outcome of Engel v. Vitale. • ...
bill of rights crossword puzzle 2021-05-03
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- a document issued by a legal or government official authorizing the police to search someone's house
- be stationed in a specified place
- A formal written request
- a false spoken statement damaging to a reputation
- To accuse oneself of a crime for which a person can be prosecuted
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- A military force that is raised from the civil population to supplement a regular army in case of emergency
- A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime
- fair treatment through the normal judicial system
- A formal change to the Constitution
- The action of capturing someone or something using force
10 Clues: A formal written request • be stationed in a specified place • A formal change to the Constitution • A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime • fair treatment through the normal judicial system • a false spoken statement damaging to a reputation • The action of capturing someone or something using force • ...
Bill of Rights Mini-Project 2013-10-17
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- a warrant is issued only if there is _____________.
- A police officer needs to be issued one of these to search someone’s house
- Americans are protected from ___________, or unlawful, searches under this amendment
- Any ______ found during an unlawful search cannot be used in a trial
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- Search and seizure are permitted only if a judge has issued a warrant, or written ___________
- This amendment says that a warrant signed by a judge must not be based on just probable cause, but also by supported by this.
- This amendment secures people from unlawful searches and seizures
- Seeking carefully and thoroughly
- Police can search a home without a warrant if the person in question is under _________
- To take something by force
10 Clues: To take something by force • Seeking carefully and thoroughly • a warrant is issued only if there is _____________. • This amendment secures people from unlawful searches and seizures • Any ______ found during an unlawful search cannot be used in a trial • A police officer needs to be issued one of these to search someone’s house • ...
Constitution and Bill of Rights 2024-01-04
10 Clues: states rights • freedom of speech • right to bear arms • Right is civil cases • no soidlers in homes • Bail,fines, punishment • Right for a fair trial • rights in criminal cases • right retained by the people • no unresonable search and seizure
Bill of Rights word search 2024-01-19
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- This amendment guarantees trial by jury
- This amendment gives the people the right to bear arms
- This amendment provides freedom of speech, religion, press, and assembly
- This amendment protects citizens against unreasonable search and seizure
- This amendment provides the right to a fair and speedy trial
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- This amendment restricts housing soldiers in private homes
- This amendment states that power not granted to the federal government is reserved for the states or the people
- This amendment states that rights not included in the bill of rights are not in effect
- This amendment prohibits excessive fines and cruel or unusual punishment
- This amendment protects citizens against self-testimony and double jeopardy
10 Clues: This amendment guarantees trial by jury • This amendment gives the people the right to bear arms • This amendment restricts housing soldiers in private homes • This amendment provides the right to a fair and speedy trial • This amendment prohibits excessive fines and cruel or unusual punishment • ...
Bill of Rights crossword puzzle 2022-10-25
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- amendment not favoring either side
- amendment freedom of religious
- amendment right to a jury trial in most civil cases
- amendment the states are in charge within their borders
- amendment A warrant was given to you by a judge
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- amendment cant be tried for the same crime twice
- amendments no excessive bail no cruel and unusual punishments
- amendment You can't be forced to let soldiers be in your home during the war
- amendment The Bill of right can't deny other rights
- Amendment right to bear arms
10 Clues: Amendment right to bear arms • amendment freedom of religious • amendment not favoring either side • amendment A warrant was given to you by a judge • amendment cant be tried for the same crime twice • amendment right to a jury trial in most civil cases • amendment The Bill of right can't deny other rights • amendment the states are in charge within their borders • ...
Bill of Rights (First 5) 2024-04-29
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- The freedom to publish any materials through any media.
- The freedom to express what you deeply believe in.
- The document in which the Bill of Rights is contained.
- The freedom for a collective group to express shared ideas.
- The freedom to say what you wish.
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- The third amendment states you can refuse the quartering of ________ in times of peace.
- The 5th amendment protects people from self _____________
- The right to ________ government for redress of grievances.
- The fourth amendment protects people from ____________ searches and seizures by the government.
- What amendment gives you the right to bear arms?
10 Clues: The freedom to say what you wish. • What amendment gives you the right to bear arms? • The freedom to express what you deeply believe in. • The document in which the Bill of Rights is contained. • The freedom to publish any materials through any media. • The 5th amendment protects people from self _____________ • ...
Constitution and Bill Of Rights 2023-01-13
10 Clues: has 10 amendments • helps the president • power to declare laws • live in the white house • congress may delcare war • makes up the US congress • makes and passes federal laws • commander-in-chief of the army • freedom to say what you want to • has 27 amendments and 3 branches
The English bill of rights 2023-09-21
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- Make reparations or amends for
- Civilians trained as soldiers, not part of the regular army
- The state of being free from danger or injury
- Go against, as rules and laws
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- an allegation that something denies some legal right
- Command against
- requests formally and in writing
- Permission to do something
- Get people together
- Lessen,diminish,or curtail
10 Clues: Command against • Get people together • Permission to do something • Lessen,diminish,or curtail • Go against, as rules and laws • Make reparations or amends for • requests formally and in writing • The state of being free from danger or injury • an allegation that something denies some legal right • Civilians trained as soldiers, not part of the regular army
Chapter 10 2014-05-02
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- the right to petition government helps to protect this; fair and equal status and treatment and the right to participate in government
- the crime of saying, writing, or doing something that inspires revolt against the government
- part of the Bill of Rights that guarantees each person the right to hold any religious belief they choose
- being made to stand trial twice for the same offense
- false statements about a person that cause harm to that person
- covers private disputes between people over property or relationships
- gives the police legal authority to search private property
- government action that seeks to prevent materials from being published
- evidence obtained illegally cannot be used against a person in court
- crime of making war against the United States or giving "aid and comfort" to its enemies
- punishment by death
- right to join with other individuals and collectively express, promote, pursue, and defend common interests
- ability to regulate behavior for the common good
- reasonable grounds for a search
- forbids government establishment or support of an official religion
- money pledged by the accused as a guarantee that he or she will return to court for trial
- a printed defamatory statement
- a spoken defamatory statement
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- list of constitutional rights possessed by those accused of crimes
- basic freedoms to think and act that are protected and that all people have
- the Bill of Rights applies to the states as well as the National Government
- communication of ideas through symbols and actions
- due process that requires the government to follow certain procedures before punishing a person
- issued when a grand jury believes that enough evidence exists to charge a person with a crime
- legal proceedings must be carried out in accordance with established rules and principles
- due process concerned with whether the laws themselves are fair and just
- judge alone hears and decides the case
- crimes or offenses against the public
28 Clues: punishment by death • a spoken defamatory statement • a printed defamatory statement • reasonable grounds for a search • crimes or offenses against the public • judge alone hears and decides the case • ability to regulate behavior for the common good • communication of ideas through symbols and actions • being made to stand trial twice for the same offense • ...
Crossword Puzzle_<Amari-Santana>_FOR:BINGO 2021-01-20
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- The concept that the government must follow clear rules and act reasonably as it carries out the law
- Protects people and their belongings from unreasonable searches and seizures
- Lists a number of rights that are designed to provide accused persons with fair trials
- Putting a person on trial more than once for the same crime
- Protects the rights and liberties not stated in the constitution
- A person who is required to defend himself or herself in a legal action
- A formal listing of the basic rights of people in the United States
- Codifies the right to a jury trial in certain civil cases and inhibits courts from overturning a jury's findings of fact
- Giving testimony that can be used against oneself
- An order from a judge that authorizes police or other officials to take a certain action, such as searching someone’s property
- Founding Father who served as the third president of the United States
- Protects an accused person's rights both before and after trial
- The supporters of the proposed Constitution
- Payment given to someone to offset, or make up for, a loss or injury
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- Protects the right to keep and bear arms
- Protects people's legal rights
- Founding Father who served as the fourth president of the United States
- The action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement, making it officially valid
- Those who opposed the ratification of the Constitution
- Prevents the government from making laws which regulate an establishment of religion, the freedom of the press, the freedom of assembly, and the right to petition
- Protects the states from excessive federal power
- Places restrictions on the quartering of soldiers in private homes without the owner's consent, forbidding the practice in peacetime
- To withhold or take away something
23 Clues: Protects people's legal rights • To withhold or take away something • Protects the right to keep and bear arms • The supporters of the proposed Constitution • Protects the states from excessive federal power • Giving testimony that can be used against oneself • Those who opposed the ratification of the Constitution • ...
Unit 1 Test Review 2020-09-16
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- Federalist Paper #39 was all about the definition of the ___ and its three characteristics.
- Amendments to the Constitution can be ___ by 2/3 of both houses of Congress or 2/3 of state legislatures asking Congress to call a national convention.
- first Secretary of the Treasury who set up a strong economic system for the US; wrote Federalist Papers along with James Madison and John Jay
- If popular sovereignty is present, then the government has the ___ of the governed.
- A ___ ___ is beneficial because it helps to guarantee the rights and liberties of people and clearly defines the functions of government, hopefully preventing corruption/misuse of power.
- term for the division of power between different levels of government
- The Declaration of Independence tells us that these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, and that no one can take them away.
- The ___-___ Compromise addressed the issue of slavery and Congressional representation; associated with James Wilson.
- The Constitution went into effect after ___ states ratified it.
- first chief justice of the Supreme Court; wrote Federalist Papers along with Alexander Hamilton and James Madison
- group which favored a strong central government and supported ratification of the Constitution
- The ___ ___ and the English Bill of Rights are examples of English legal documents that have influenced our government.
- The ___ of the Constitution includes a statement of dedication to upholding individual liberties.
- Thomas Jefferson was famous for being the main author of this John Locke-influenced document.
- group which did not care to ratify the Constitution unless a Bill of Rights was included
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- the belief that a government’s authority is dictated by a specific written document or set of documents
- The ___ clause of the first amendments prevents the US government from making laws to promote some religion as the official religion of the United States (aka ‘separation of church and state’)
- Which branch of government illustrates the fact that our government is republican in nature?
- According to John Locke, if the government was not protecting people’s natural rights, they had the right to ___ it.
- The first ten ___ of the Constitution are also called the Bill of Rights.
- form of government supported by the theory of divine right
- Federalist Paper #10 was all about how a large republic can guard against the dangers of ___.
- The ___ ___ clause of the first amendment allows Americans to practice (or not practice) whatever religion they want to.
- If you claimed you wrote the Constitution, whose ghost would haunt you for violating copyright laws? (Also he was the fourth president and wrote a lot of the Federalist Papers.)
- Enlightenment philosopher who wrote about the separation of powers
- The ___ Compromise addressed the issue of population and Congressional representation; associated with Roger Sherman.
- 1786 that made it clear that America needed a stronger central government
- Amendments to the Constitution can be ___ by ¾ of state legislatures or special conventions called by ¾ of the states.
- Federalist Paper #51 was all about how separation of powers can prevent any one ___ of government from becoming overly powerful.
- By comparing American laws and the ___ ___, it is possible to see the influence of Judeo-Christian ethics on the US.
30 Clues: form of government supported by the theory of divine right • The Constitution went into effect after ___ states ratified it. • Enlightenment philosopher who wrote about the separation of powers • term for the division of power between different levels of government • The first ten ___ of the Constitution are also called the Bill of Rights. • ...
unitled 48 2024-06-08
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- - One who makes laws
- - Branch led by the President
- - Rule by thieves
- - Funds provided by the government
- - Court’s list of cases to be heard
- - Process of becoming a citizen
- - Official order or commission
- of Rights - First ten amendments
- - Formal expression of opinion
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- - A written law passed by a legislative body
- - Duration in office
- - Refers to national security
- - Movement of people into a country
- - A solemn promise regarding one’s future action
- - Pertaining to courts of law
- Act - Legislation for counter-terrorism
- - One who supports a cause
- - Related to government revenue
- - Alliance for combined action
- - Number of members needed to proceed
20 Clues: - Rule by thieves • - One who makes laws • - Duration in office • - One who supports a cause • - Refers to national security • - Branch led by the President • - Pertaining to courts of law • - Alliance for combined action • - Official order or commission • - Formal expression of opinion • - Related to government revenue • - Process of becoming a citizen • ...
NIKE and the LGBT 2015-11-09
Across
- The correct name for someone who has changed genders
- First openly gay athlete sponsored by Nike
- Senate Bill that prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation
- Notable PGA athlete sponsored by Nike
- First major shoe endorsement with this athlete in 1985
- The system that the Human Civil Rights Campaign uses to rate employers
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- First brand embassador for Nike
- What the Human Rights Campaign seeks to promote for the LGBT community
- Nike campaign for the LGBT
- Former CEO of Nike, "Diversity and inclusion is the key to Nike's success"
- What the Human Rights Campaign looks for when scoring employers (insurance is one)
- Driver of organizational success for Nike
- Nike endorsed athlete in the NBA that plays for the Cavaliers
13 Clues: Nike campaign for the LGBT • First brand embassador for Nike • Notable PGA athlete sponsored by Nike • Driver of organizational success for Nike • First openly gay athlete sponsored by Nike • The correct name for someone who has changed genders • First major shoe endorsement with this athlete in 1985 • Nike endorsed athlete in the NBA that plays for the Cavaliers • ...
la rivoluzione inglese 2025-05-28
Across
- Oliver che guidò l'esercito rivoluzionario che combatteva il re e difendeva il Parlamento
- così chiamati i calvinisti inglesi, i quali avevano un forte potere in parlamento
- questo tipo di guerra si scatenò durante il regno di Carlo I Stuart
- fu istituito per la prima volta in Inghilterra nel XIII sec. con la Magna Charta Libertatum
- il re Carlo I per 11 anni non lo convocò, governando da monarca assoluto
- questo tipo di monarchia speravano di istituire i successori di Elisabetta I
- in questa forma di governo si trasformò ben presto la repubblica di Cromwell
- organo rappresentativo del popolo che con la regina Elisabetta I di Inghilterra aveva acquisito molto potere
- contro questo popolo, fedele agli Stuart, fu molto feroce la repressione di Cromwell
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- così detta la seconda rivoluzione che, senza spargimento di sangue, spodestò gli Suart e portò sul trono Guglielo d'Orange
- a questa pena fu condannato il re Carlo I
- casata scozzese che salì al trono dopo la morte della "regina vergine"
- il Bill of rights inglese ne è il primo esempio della storia
- venne proclamata dopo la vittoria di Cromwell
- questa camera parlamentare rappresentava i nobili e l'alto clero
- questa camera parlamentare rappresentava la gentry (piccola nobiltà di campagna) e i borghesi
- di esso il Bill of rights limitò fortemente il potere
17 Clues: a questa pena fu condannato il re Carlo I • venne proclamata dopo la vittoria di Cromwell • di esso il Bill of rights limitò fortemente il potere • il Bill of rights inglese ne è il primo esempio della storia • questa camera parlamentare rappresentava i nobili e l'alto clero • questo tipo di guerra si scatenò durante il regno di Carlo I Stuart • ...
coming to "terms" 2021-01-14
Across
- ___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
- 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
- the distribution of power between the national government and the states within a union
- king/queen controls all aspect of life: social, economic, and political – often times tied to divine right of kings (authority from God)
- government attempts to control all facets of the lives of its citizens
- believed in natural rights- life, liberty and property; strongest influence on Thomas Jefferson, who wrote natural rights into the Declaration of Independence
- ______________belief that monarchs were chosen by God; gave the monarch unlimited authority
- 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
- 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
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- 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
- division of the powers in our government among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches; no one branch has too much power
- compromise reached in writing the Constitution to satisfy both small and large states by having one house of Congress with an equal number of representatives for each state and the other house’s membership determined by a state’s population
- 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
- french writer who introduced the idea of separation of powers and checks and balances to prevent one part of government from becoming too powerful
- of power
- first ten amendments to the Constitution, added by the first Congress in 1791; protects the
- rights and liberties of the people
17 Clues: of power • rights and liberties of the people • government attempts to control all facets of the lives of its citizens • the distribution of power between the national government and the states within a union • first ten amendments to the Constitution, added by the first Congress in 1791; protects the • ...
NIKE and the LGBT 2015-11-09
Across
- Nike endorsed athlete in the NBA that plays for the Cavaliers
- First openly gay athlete sponsored by Nike
- The system that the Human Civil Rights Campaign uses to rate employers
- The correct name for someone who has changed genders
- First major shoe endorsement with this athlete in 1985
- What the Human Rights Campaign seeks to promote for the LGBT community
Down
- Driver of organizational success for Nike
- First brand embassador for Nike
- What the Human Rights Campaign looks for when scoring employers (insurance is one)
- Former CEO of Nike, "Diversity and inclusion is the key to Nike's success"
- Nike campaign for the LGBT
- Senate Bill that prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation
- Notable PGA athlete sponsored by Nike
13 Clues: Nike campaign for the LGBT • First brand embassador for Nike • Notable PGA athlete sponsored by Nike • Driver of organizational success for Nike • First openly gay athlete sponsored by Nike • The correct name for someone who has changed genders • First major shoe endorsement with this athlete in 1985 • Nike endorsed athlete in the NBA that plays for the Cavaliers • ...
OLD TIMES 2023-01-05
NIKE and the LGBT 2015-11-09
Across
- Former CEO of Nike, "Diversity and inclusion is the key to Nike's success"
- Nike campaign for the LGBT
- What the Human Rights Campaign looks for when scoring employers (insurance is one)
- First brand embassador for Nike
- Driver of organizational success for Nike
- The system that the Human Civil Rights Campaign uses to rate employers
Down
- First openly gay athlete sponsored by Nike
- The correct name for someone who has changed genders
- Nike endorsed athlete in the NBA that plays for the Cavaliers
- First major shoe endorsement with this athlete in 1985
- Senate Bill that prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation
- Notable PGA athlete sponsored by Nike
- What the Human Rights Campaign seeks to promote for the LGBT community
13 Clues: Nike campaign for the LGBT • First brand embassador for Nike • Notable PGA athlete sponsored by Nike • Driver of organizational success for Nike • First openly gay athlete sponsored by Nike • The correct name for someone who has changed genders • First major shoe endorsement with this athlete in 1985 • Nike endorsed athlete in the NBA that plays for the Cavaliers • ...
poo head 2016-01-24
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- a leader of a party
- a way to make a dissishon
- a area of onterio
- a person who has rights in our contry
- where the mpps meet
- a leader of a party
- he advises the speeker
- a discussion
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- a mpp member
- a law makeing house
- another term
- to let the peopole make a dissusion
- a bill
- a small groop of mpps
- the thing that lies in the table
15 Clues: a bill • a mpp member • another term • a discussion • a area of onterio • a law makeing house • a leader of a party • where the mpps meet • a leader of a party • a small groop of mpps • he advises the speeker • a way to make a dissishon • the thing that lies in the table • to let the peopole make a dissusion • a person who has rights in our contry
:) 2016-01-24
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- a bill
- a leader of a party
- a small group of mpps
- where the mpps meet
- he advises the speaker
- a way to make a decision
- another term
Down
- a person who has rights in our country
- a leader of a party
- a law making house
- a mpp member
- to let the people make a decision
- the thing that lies in the table
- a discussion
- a area of Ontario
15 Clues: a bill • a mpp member • a discussion • another term • a area of Ontario • a law making house • a leader of a party • a leader of a party • where the mpps meet • a small group of mpps • he advises the speaker • a way to make a decision • the thing that lies in the table • to let the people make a decision • a person who has rights in our country
AMENDMENTS 2022-09-01
Across
- reserved power to the states
- right to vote regardless of race
- presidential Sucession
- prevents pay raise for senators mid term
- lame duck
- SPARP
- right of trial by jury in civil cases
- election of president ad vice president
- other rights of the people
- sets voting age to 18
- right to bear arms
- self-incrimination and double jeapordy
- how many amendments are in the bill of rights
- no quartering of soldiers
- freedom from excessive bail and unusual punishment
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- how many amendments are in the constitution
- suing states
- abolition of slavery
- equality under the law
- income tax
- popular vote for senators
- repealed the 18th amendment
- allows DC to vote
- ban on alcohol
- prevents poll tax
- right to vote regardless of gender
- freedom of unreasonable searches and seizures
- purpose statement, the purpose for writing the constitution
- right to a speedy and public trial
- two term limit
30 Clues: SPARP • lame duck • income tax • suing states • ban on alcohol • two term limit • allows DC to vote • prevents poll tax • right to bear arms • abolition of slavery • sets voting age to 18 • equality under the law • presidential Sucession • popular vote for senators • no quartering of soldiers • other rights of the people • repealed the 18th amendment • reserved power to the states • ...
The Middle Ages 2022-05-04
9 Clues: Lord • House • Knight systems • A estate of land • war between religions • A government social system • bill of rights for peasants • Religions leader of a church • Crafts man or merchant in medieval times
Election Day 2020-11-02
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- Person casting the deciding vote in the event of a tied vote in the Senate
- The first President of the United States
- Number of amendments to the Constitution
- Title of the National Anthem of the United States
- The President is also known as this
- Colors found on the flag of the United States
- One of the two houses of the United States Congress
- Time period that passes between presidential elections
- City in which the Constitutional Convention was held
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- Whats the 13 red and white stripes on the flag represent
- Document that includes the ten amendments known as the Bill of Rights
- Length of term for Supreme Court justices
- The White House is also called this
- Year the Constitution was changed to give women the right to vote
- Number of senators allowed to represent each state in Congress
- Constitutional amendment that outlawed slavery
- The President can issue this to reject a bill passed by the Congress
- Bird found on the Great Seal of the United States
18 Clues: The White House is also called this • The President is also known as this • The first President of the United States • Number of amendments to the Constitution • Length of term for Supreme Court justices • Colors found on the flag of the United States • Constitutional amendment that outlawed slavery • Title of the National Anthem of the United States • ...
Bill 2021-12-14
Across
- Wrong mans real name
- the age of jess
- Main characters full name
- the color of bill
- the age of wrong mans car
- name of the librarian
- name of boy with bad teeth
- why was the dad arrested
- the dog
- someones treasure under a big tree
- the place where jess' dad makes whiskey
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- what they ate for dinner at wrong mans house
- the author of the book
- the state where the story takes place
- what the dog gets drunk on
- Wrongs mans wifes name
- the type of whiskey the dad makes
- beeler's wifes name
- the name of drury's brother
- how long jess' dad went to jail
20 Clues: the dog • the age of jess • the color of bill • beeler's wifes name • Wrong mans real name • name of the librarian • the author of the book • Wrongs mans wifes name • why was the dad arrested • Main characters full name • the age of wrong mans car • name of boy with bad teeth • what the dog gets drunk on • the name of drury's brother • how long jess' dad went to jail • ...
Legislative Branch Crossword Puzzle 2017-02-13
Across
- only congress can declare this
- the minimum number of members needed before an organization can act
- number of years that a representative is
- when the President refuses to sign a bill
- this determines the number of representatives each state has
- a proposed law
- businesses and individuals who cannot pay their debts
- clause laws that are made to carry out the powers granted to the federal government
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- making foreigner U.S. citizens
- you must be at least this age to run for office
- between states
- exclusive rights to sell literary, musical, or artistic works
- to persuade (someone) to act in one's favor, typically illegally or dishonestly, by a gift of money or other inducement.
- number of years a senator must serve
14 Clues: between states • a proposed law • making foreigner U.S. citizens • only congress can declare this • number of years a senator must serve • number of years that a representative is • when the President refuses to sign a bill • you must be at least this age to run for office • businesses and individuals who cannot pay their debts • ...
Challenging Jim Crow: Chronology 2024-04-04
8 Clues: NAACP founded • Rosa Parks’ arrest • Plessy v. Ferguson • Civil Rights Act signed • Voting Rights Act signed • Montgomery Bus Boycotts continue • Greensboro Sit-in spurs more student sit-ins • President Kennedy pushes for equal rights on national television and promotes equal rights bill
crossword 2022-04-20
8 Clues: who is The 1st President • there was ___ amendments • who wrote the bill of rights • Each state only had ___ vote • who Compromised the New Jersey Plan • who wrote the Declaration of Rights • who wrote the States of Religous Freedom • What two branches wasn't in Articles of Confederation
puzzle 2025-10-03
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- – Head of the executive branch.
- – Rules that govern society, passed by Congress.
- – The branch of government that makes laws.
- – Judicial branch institution.
Down
- – Official who interprets laws in court.
- – Upper chamber of Congress.
- – Promise officials take to uphold the Constitution.
- – Freedoms protected by the Bill of Rights.
8 Clues: – Upper chamber of Congress. • – Judicial branch institution. • – Head of the executive branch. • – Official who interprets laws in court. • – The branch of government that makes laws. • – Freedoms protected by the Bill of Rights. • – Rules that govern society, passed by Congress. • – Promise officials take to uphold the Constitution.
Week 3 Constitution 2025-02-14
Revolutionary Characters 2017-06-07
Across
- Boston colonists react to tea tax
- war tactics used by Americans
- British kill 5 Americans
- First Secretary of Treasury
- city of the last battle
- First vice-president of our country.
- Aided Franklin in winning France
- Very large signature
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- increase price on imported tea
- a cold winter with little supplies
- Known for writing the Constitution.
- where the Constitution was signed
- American colonies vs. Great Britain
- Founding father of out country
- special London paper for printing
- Father of the Bill of Rights
- Scientist and advocate in France
- British political party
- rallied Americans into war
- major ally of America
20 Clues: Very large signature • major ally of America • city of the last battle • British political party • British kill 5 Americans • rallied Americans into war • First Secretary of Treasury • Father of the Bill of Rights • war tactics used by Americans • increase price on imported tea • Founding father of out country • Scientist and advocate in France • Aided Franklin in winning France • ...
Founding Documents 2023-10-06
Across
- The word for a change to the Constitution
- Gave the same rights to colonists as Englishmen; ______ of the VA Company of London
- Said the King was not above the law
- Who had all the power in the Articles of Confederation
- The Articles of Confederation did not have the power to do what? (Think money $)
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- The First 10 Amendments of the US Constitution
- Virginia _____ of Religious Freedom
- Declared the US independent from Great Britain; Declaration of ______
- This was a model for the modern Bill of Rights; VA _________ of Rights
- Life, ____, and the Pursuit of Happiness
10 Clues: Virginia _____ of Religious Freedom • Said the King was not above the law • Life, ____, and the Pursuit of Happiness • The word for a change to the Constitution • The First 10 Amendments of the US Constitution • Who had all the power in the Articles of Confederation • Declared the US independent from Great Britain; Declaration of ______ • ...
sammybrunatti 2020-09-14
Across
- a system for controlling the society
- carta major source of traditional
- developed from roman Christianity
- in the 16th century.
- where citizens make laws directly
- single person ruling a government
- nations made to work for world peace
- over time
- revolution the turning point of English
- rule of the people
- based on the teachings of Muhammad
- culture.
- of powers dividing the government into separate branches
- the name of the religion found by
- process of law to have the law work in orderly
- contract agreement among members of society
- history
- religion of Israelite and Jews
- right person chose by god
- intellectual movement
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- system powers of the government divided up
- religious reform moment that
- laws for the Greek,Romans,and other ancient people
- form of government where the citizens have the right to elect their next leader
- rights rights everyone has
- Marked by renewed interest in
- a government ruled by a family
- law reflected customs and principles
- England national legislature
- a government ruled by a few powerful people
- of nights rights and liberties essential to people
- a group of people
- government where citizens elect representatives to make laws for them
- revolution where the powers of the ruler are restricted
34 Clues: history • culture. • over time • a group of people • rule of the people • in the 16th century. • intellectual movement • rights rights everyone has • religious reform moment that • England national legislature • Marked by renewed interest in • a government ruled by a family • religion of Israelite and Jews • developed from roman Christianity • where citizens make laws directly • ...
The U.S. Constitution 2013-02-05
Across
- What are the first three words that show self government?
- The Constiution protects the basic _____ of Americans
- What amendment gives freedom of speech, religion, assembly and press
- The Constitution sets up the _______
- The Constitution was written at the...
- Do you have to practice a religion?
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- What is a change to the Constitution?
- What do we call the first ten amendments?
- When was the Constitution written? Seventeen _______
- How many amendments does the Constitution have?
- How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
11 Clues: Do you have to practice a religion? • The Constitution sets up the _______ • What is a change to the Constitution? • The Constitution was written at the... • What do we call the first ten amendments? • How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights? • How many amendments does the Constitution have? • When was the Constitution written? Seventeen _______ • ...
French Revolution Review 2025-12-02
Across
- – L'État Est Moi
- – The French King during the Revolution
- – Document Louis XVI was forced to sign after he was captured trying to flee the country
- – A series of new ideas that challenged the traditions of France and contributed to the Revolution
- – Made up of members of the clergy
- – Country that the Queen was from
- – Enlightenment thinker that argued people are basically good and for the agreement of the majority
- – Louis XVI called this to fix the problems that France was facing, it failed miserably
- – New Government created after the failure of the estates general
- – An event caused by the insane price of bread in the city of Paris
- – An event that demonstrated that the army no longer supported the King
Down
- – The main reason why Louis called the estates general
- – A man that argued against control of thought and the 1st estate
- – "Let Them Eat Cake"
- – Enlightenment thinker argued that the power of a monarch should be controlled by a constitution
- – When you can prove things then it is true or real
- – Agreement sworn by the 3rd Estate and members from the 1st and 2nd Estate
- – Palace of the king built by Louis XIV
- ESTATE – Pays no taxes
- OF RIGHTS – Declaration of the Rights of Man, precursor to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms
- – A panic caused by the storming of the Bastille that swept through the countryside
21 Clues: – L'État Est Moi • – "Let Them Eat Cake" • ESTATE – Pays no taxes • – Country that the Queen was from • – Made up of members of the clergy • – The French King during the Revolution • – Palace of the king built by Louis XIV • – When you can prove things then it is true or real • – The main reason why Louis called the estates general • ...
POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE 2024-01-26
Across
- guaranteed to the people primarily in the 13th 14th and 15th 19th and 26th amendment and protected by the government
- Power that citizens view as legitimate or right
- Those who favor an expanding Government role in the economy but a limited role in the social order
- A theory of democracy that limits the citizens role to choose among competing leaders
- Written defamation of character
- Advocates of state rights who opposed the Constitution
- Citizens are subjects of one country who move to another country to live or work
- The legal process of acquiring citizenship for someone who has not acquired it by birth
- laws under which specific persons or groups are detained and sentence without trial
- Those who favored a minimal government role in any sphere
- Thezed body of government that makes law
- A government in which decisions are made through representatives of the people
- A nonviolent method by which society determines who gets the power and resources and how they get them
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- A system in which the people have the ultimate power
- Supreme Court actions making the protection of the Bill of Rights applicable to the state
- The concept that the citizens are the ultimate source of political power
- Law that criminalizes and action after it occurs
- A set of beliefs about politics and society that helps people make sense of their world is called
- individual freedoms guaranteed to the people primarily by the Bill of Rights
- The federal system under which the national and state governments are responsible for separate policy areas
- And ideology generally favor and government's actions and viewing change as progress
- The branch of government responsible for putting laws into effect
- Which property is communally owned and all decisions are made democratically
- Supporters of the Constitution who favored a strong central government
- The broad pattern of ideas beliefs and values about citizens and government held by a population
- The power to interpret laws and judge whether a law has been broken
- Control of the economy and the social order to bring about greater equality and to regulate the effects of progress
- A government in which independent states unite for common purpose but retain their own sovereignty
- Member of a political Community having both rights and responsibilities
- A type of government by representation
30 Clues: Written defamation of character • A type of government by representation • Thezed body of government that makes law • Power that citizens view as legitimate or right • Law that criminalizes and action after it occurs • A system in which the people have the ultimate power • Advocates of state rights who opposed the Constitution • ...
AP Gov Final 2021-01-12
Across
- the president can introduce a bill to congress when he is the?
- Congress can pass bills and what else?
- 2 chamber legislature
- bills that include taxes and money originate in the house what other kind of bill starts there too?
- this is what the subcommittee does to the bill after reading it.
- a district with no branches of government
- the basket where bills are placed
- a group of voters represented by someone
- what happens to most bills?
- districts where political figures are elected
- a smaller group that goes over the bill
- an attempt to defeat a bill by talking a lot
- people who can call for a bill
Down
- the final destination of a bill
- the first destination for a bill
- when 218 people sign to revive a bill it is called?
- districts where incumbents win by margin
- the leader of the senate
- how many years is the houses of representatives term?
- already having the position you are running for
- who is the leader of the house?
- the person that leads committees
- the second destination of a bill
- the senates nickname
- how many years is the senate's term?
25 Clues: the senates nickname • 2 chamber legislature • the leader of the senate • what happens to most bills? • people who can call for a bill • the final destination of a bill • who is the leader of the house? • the first destination for a bill • the person that leads committees • the second destination of a bill • the basket where bills are placed • how many years is the senate's term? • ...
Ghost Towns 2014-04-08
Across
- inspired
- =
- We want ________ rights! (WHAT BILL OF RIGHTS DID)
- her new room is sparkly and ________.
- very important
- r_s_g_a_i_n
- most people
- insiration -tion
- cure
- one cubic centimeter
- I _______ at the party on time.
- "Me lady, i have awaited your ______."
Down
- in the old days if you werw a Whig you studied _____.
- 5+10=15
- sign your x on the line
- h_m_n_ty
- America wanted _______ from Britain
- u_ity
- clean water ______d my body and I felt clean
- politic + al
- Look at the "River City" _______ in the VIP room.
- our book is called "A Fastpass to _______"
- The Great Maxini is a great _______ who does magic
- r_m_d_al
- I will resign from being Amaryllis (if i do) before the show
- you are a _____, not an animal
26 Clues: = • cure • u_ity • 5+10=15 • h_m_n_ty • inspired • r_m_d_al • r_s_g_a_i_n • most people • politic + al • very important • insiration -tion • one cubic centimeter • sign your x on the line • you are a _____, not an animal • I _______ at the party on time. • America wanted _______ from Britain • her new room is sparkly and ________. • "Me lady, i have awaited your ______." • ...
Constitution 2024-02-19
Across
- The group that elects the president of the United States
- The number of amendments in the bill of rights
- The system that ensures no one branch of government becomes too powerful
- The president's power to reject a bill
- The supreme law of the land
- The branch of government responsible for making laws
- The total number of amendments in the constitution
- The number of Supreme Court justices
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- The concept that the government's power is derived from the people
- The document that precedes the Constitution and governed the US before its adoption .
- The opening words of the US constitution
- The clause that prevent the government from establishing an official religion
- The court with the authority to review the constitutionality of laws
- The first president of the United States
- the number of branches in the U.S Government
- A system in which powers divided between the federal and state governments
16 Clues: The supreme law of the land • The number of Supreme Court justices • The president's power to reject a bill • The opening words of the US constitution • The first president of the United States • the number of branches in the U.S Government • The number of amendments in the bill of rights • The total number of amendments in the constitution • ...
Civil Rights 2014-04-17
Across
- helped influence the final decision for the brownvs.boardofeducation case
- school that was segregated that was ordered to admit black students
- refused to give up bus seat
- the chief lawyer for the NAACP
- organized march for support for the civil rights bill
- act signed by president Johnson in August 1965
- case wanting integrated train cars in Louisiana
Down
- Core members that rode from D.C. To New Orleans
- the act of protest by sitting down
- national organization for women
- Boycott against using Montgomery buses
- important new voice for blacks
- the national association for advancement of colored people
- the act banning discrimination against blacks in employment,voting,and in public
- Minister and civil rights activist
15 Clues: refused to give up bus seat • important new voice for blacks • the chief lawyer for the NAACP • national organization for women • the act of protest by sitting down • Minister and civil rights activist • Boycott against using Montgomery buses • act signed by president Johnson in August 1965 • Core members that rode from D.C. To New Orleans • ...
Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle 2016-11-27
Across
- The Tenth Amendment states powers not given to the United States government by the Constitution belong to the ________ or the people.
- The Second Amendment guarantees American the right to _____ arms, or own guns.
- The Ninth Amendment recognizes that Americans have rights that are not listed in the _______________.
- The Seventh Amendment guarantees the right to a trial by jury in ________, or private, legal cases where damages are more than $20 (Civil cases solve disputes between citizens).
- The Sixth Amendment guarantees citizens the right to a _______ trial.
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- The First Amendment protects the ________ of every citizen (freedom of religion, speech, press).
- In the Fifth Amendment, all Americans are guaranteed to a _____ and legal trial, also protects someone from testifying against themselves under oath.
- The Fourth Amendment protects the privacy of American citizens. It _________, or prevents, unreasonable searches of a person's home.
- The Third Amendment prevents the government from forcing citizens to _______ soldiers in their homes.
- In the Eighth Amendment, unreasonable bail or fines and _______ and unusual punishment is prohibited.
10 Clues: The Sixth Amendment guarantees citizens the right to a _______ trial. • The Second Amendment guarantees American the right to _____ arms, or own guns. • The First Amendment protects the ________ of every citizen (freedom of religion, speech, press). • The Third Amendment prevents the government from forcing citizens to _______ soldiers in their homes. • ...
bill of rights crossword puzzle 2022-03-29
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- The powers that are not given to the national government in the Constitution are given to the states and the people.
- No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house without the consent of the Owner nor in time of war
- Everyone has due process legal protections
- People have other rights than just those listed in the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, or any other amendment(s)
- Prevents the government from looking through or taking your stuff without just probable cause
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- right to bear arms
- Outlaw's excessive bail payments and punishments for crimes.
- You have the right to a jury trial in civil cases, as well as criminal cases.
- guaranteed 5 basic freedoms and rights
- Guarantees the right to a quick and public trial by a jury of your peers.
10 Clues: right to bear arms • guaranteed 5 basic freedoms and rights • Everyone has due process legal protections • Outlaw's excessive bail payments and punishments for crimes. • Guarantees the right to a quick and public trial by a jury of your peers. • You have the right to a jury trial in civil cases, as well as criminal cases. • ...
Bill of Rights crossword puzzle 2022-10-25
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- amendment not favoring either side
- amendment freedom of religious
- amendment right to a jury trial in most civil cases
- amendment the states are in charge within their borders
- amendment A warrant was given to you by a judge
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- amendment cant be tried for the same crime twice
- amendments no excessive bail no cruel and unusual punishments
- amendment You can't be forced to let soldiers be in your home during the war
- amendment The Bill of right can't deny other rights
- Amendment right to bear arms
10 Clues: Amendment right to bear arms • amendment freedom of religious • amendment not favoring either side • amendment A warrant was given to you by a judge • amendment cant be tried for the same crime twice • amendment right to a jury trial in most civil cases • amendment The Bill of right can't deny other rights • amendment the states are in charge within their borders • ...
Constitution and Bill of Rights 2023-12-14
10 Clues: power not listed • Freedom of speech • rights not listed • right to bear arms • right to trail by jury • No quartering of soilders • amendment NO EXCESSIVE BAIL • right to far fast public trial • cannot be tried for a serious crime • outlaws unreasonable search and seizure
POLS 101: Bill of Rights 2023-10-04
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- Right to a Jury Trial in Certain Civil Cases
- Individuals Have Additional Rights That Are Not Listed in the Constitution
- Prohibits Unreasonable Searches and Seizures
- Federal Government Only Has Those Powers Stated in the Constitution. Otherwise, Other Powers Belong to the States or to the People.
- Freedom of Expression
- Protects the Rights of Criminal Defendants and their Prosecutions
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- Protects the Rights of Anyone Accused of a Crime
- Prohibits Soldiers in Private Homes without the owner's Consent
- Right to Bear Arms
- Prohibits Cruel and Unusual Punishment
10 Clues: Right to Bear Arms • Freedom of Expression • Prohibits Cruel and Unusual Punishment • Right to a Jury Trial in Certain Civil Cases • Prohibits Unreasonable Searches and Seizures • Protects the Rights of Anyone Accused of a Crime • Prohibits Soldiers in Private Homes without the owner's Consent • Protects the Rights of Criminal Defendants and their Prosecutions • ...
kevin ringtone bill of rights 2019-02-11
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- amendment quartering of soldiers in civilian homes
- amendment any other rights are not listid are protected
- amendment cizizin are intilted for lost over 20$
- amendment a warrant to search civilian homes
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- amendment an accused cizitin to a fair sppedy trial
- amendment people accused of a crime due process of law
- amendment all other powers not listed in the contutution are delegated
- amendment freedom of protest
- amendment who ae acused of a crime
- amendment right to people to have guns
10 Clues: amendment freedom of protest • amendment who ae acused of a crime • amendment right to people to have guns • amendment a warrant to search civilian homes • amendment cizizin are intilted for lost over 20$ • amendment quartering of soldiers in civilian homes • amendment an accused cizitin to a fair sppedy trial • amendment people accused of a crime due process of law • ...
Bill of Rights Review: Crossword 2023-03-03
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- Quartering is when the military wants to use your _.
- If you have to pay these, they have to be reasonable.
- in Federal court, these people decide your guilt.
- The 2nd Amendment protects your right to...
- Punishment for crimes cannot be cruel, or this.
- Law enforcement needs a warrant to search and __ your property.
- Everyone arrested and accused of a crime gets one of these.
Down
- When you say something that helps prove your guilt.
- In most cases, the government cannot punish you for your...
- A right protected by the 1st Amendment, related to protesting
10 Clues: The 2nd Amendment protects your right to... • Punishment for crimes cannot be cruel, or this. • in Federal court, these people decide your guilt. • When you say something that helps prove your guilt. • Quartering is when the military wants to use your _. • If you have to pay these, they have to be reasonable. • ...
Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle 2024-11-12
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- violated
- stated in writing; set down as a rule
- freedom of speech
Down
- the right to bear arms
- state of putting something into action
- formally request; seek help from
- lawer or group of lawyers giving advice about legal matters and representing clients in court
- correction; setting right of some wrong
- limiting
- the right to a jury
10 Clues: limiting • violated • freedom of speech • the right to a jury • the right to bear arms • formally request; seek help from • stated in writing; set down as a rule • state of putting something into action • correction; setting right of some wrong • lawer or group of lawyers giving advice about legal matters and representing clients in court
US List 14 Advanced - GOVERNMENT + 2025-01-20
Across
- relating to the administration of justice or the function of a judge;
- the ceremonial induction into a position
- of or relating to the creation of, amending, or repealing of laws
- marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
- distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose
- preconceived judgment or opinion
- of Rights the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution. It guarantees civil rights and liberties to the individual
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- settle by both sides making concessions
- a statement that is added to or revises or improves a proposal or document (a bill or constitution etc.)
- not allowed by the law of a country or government; contrary to the Constitution
- noun a directing or controlling office of an organization
- equality of distribution; a state of equilibrium;
- make allowed by the law
- the real deal — according to the law; in accordance with accepted standards or principles
- when the parts of the whole work or fit together well
- relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area;
- characterized by or constituting a form of government in which power is divided between one central and several regional authorities; national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units;
17 Clues: make allowed by the law • preconceived judgment or opinion • settle by both sides making concessions • the ceremonial induction into a position • equality of distribution; a state of equilibrium; • when the parts of the whole work or fit together well • noun a directing or controlling office of an organization • ...
HSA Review 2016-05-15
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- the economic system that is completely ran by the government
- where lawmakers put a bill on the ballot and citizens vote on the bill
- principle of government that restricts the government from having too much power
- the kind of legislature that America has
- the economic system that relies on cultural trends
- a government where people have the power
- protects consumers
- protects the environment
- the highest court in the land
- the economic system that America has
- the principle that states the government gets all of its power from the people
- who has the power of the purse
- the jury that decides whether to indict someone for a crime
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- a government where states have more power than the national government
- the principle that divides the power and each branch has power
- a government ran by a group of people
- the economic system that is ran by producers and consumers
- the accused
- the one executive in charge of a municipality
- the principle of government where the national and state governments share power
- the rights given to the accused
- the principle of government which says that everyone must follow the law no matter what
- when the President denies a bill that Congress passed
- the jury that decides whether a suspect is innocent or guilty
- a government ran by royalty
25 Clues: the accused • protects consumers • protects the environment • a government ran by royalty • the highest court in the land • who has the power of the purse • the rights given to the accused • the economic system that America has • a government ran by a group of people • the kind of legislature that America has • a government where people have the power • ...
📜Bill of Rights📜 2023-03-14
10 Clues: Right to privacy • Right to bear arms • Speedy and public trial • No unwarranted searches • Due to the processes of law • Trial by jury in civil cases • Reserved powers to the states • No cruel and unusual punishments • Other rights of the people not mentioned • Religion assembly, Press, position, speech
the 7 bill of rights 2022-02-22
Constitution and Bill of Rights 2023-12-14
10 Clues: right to a fair • power not lisetd • NO EXCESSIVE BAIL • freedom of speech • rights not listed • Right to bear arms • right to a trial by jury • No quartering of soilders • Outlaws unreasonable search • cannot be tried for a serious crime
Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle 2025-03-27
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- Freedom of religion, speech, the press, right to assemble
- Warrants and probable cause before seizing property
- Powers not given to government are for the people and states
- Right to a speedy and public trial
- No soldier shall be quartered in any house
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- A well regulated militia, right to bear arms
- Powers of the People are not just the Bill of Rights
- You can sue someone if damages are over $20
- Can't be deprived of Due Process of Law
- No cruel or unusual punishment if convicted of a crime
10 Clues: Right to a speedy and public trial • Can't be deprived of Due Process of Law • No soldier shall be quartered in any house • You can sue someone if damages are over $20 • A well regulated militia, right to bear arms • Warrants and probable cause before seizing property • Powers of the People are not just the Bill of Rights • ...
Bill of Rights, Ten Amendments 2024-03-22
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- Right to fair trial
- Freedom from unusual and cruel punishments
- Rights in criminal cases
- Rights retained by the People
- Freedom of unlawful search and seizure
- Right to a trial by jury
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- Freedom of speech and religion
- Right to bear arms
- The Power from the Constitution is reserved for the State and its people
- No quartering of soldiers
10 Clues: Right to bear arms • Right to fair trial • Rights in criminal cases • Right to a trial by jury • No quartering of soldiers • Rights retained by the People • Freedom of speech and religion • Freedom of unlawful search and seizure • Freedom from unusual and cruel punishments • The Power from the Constitution is reserved for the State and its people
Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle 2022-10-05
Across
- The right to bear arms.
- Citizens rights to not house soldiers.
- No unreasonable search or seizures.
- Citizens Rights.
- No excessive bail, cruel, or unusual punishments.
Down
- Right to trial by jury for civil law cases.
- Right to due process, No double jeopardy.
- Right to a speedy trial.
- Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly & petition.
- State Rights.
10 Clues: State Rights. • Citizens Rights. • The right to bear arms. • Right to a speedy trial. • No unreasonable search or seizures. • Citizens rights to not house soldiers. • Right to due process, No double jeopardy. • Right to trial by jury for civil law cases. • No excessive bail, cruel, or unusual punishments. • Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly & petition.
Bill of Rights crossword puzzle 2022-01-20
Across
- a person cant be accused of a crime twice and cant be forced to say things that incriminate themselves
- the federal government doesn't own the rights that aren't listed in the constitution, the citizens do
- the right to a speedy public trial
- no soldier should be quartered in any home
- States rights
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- right to bear arms
- cant give cruel or unusual punishments and cant give unreasonably high bail
- freedom of speech and religion
- the right to a jury trial to federal civil cases that exceed 20 dollars like car accidents
- the right to protect themselves from unreasonable searches and seizures
10 Clues: States rights • right to bear arms • freedom of speech and religion • the right to a speedy public trial • no soldier should be quartered in any home • the right to protect themselves from unreasonable searches and seizures • cant give cruel or unusual punishments and cant give unreasonably high bail • ...
ACOS 4.1 Bill of Rights 2022-04-27
Across
- news reporters, publishers, and broadcasters
- to limit or undermine (something); diminish
- a military force raised from the civil population
- be stationed or lodged in a specified place
- a formal written request to authority/government
- taking possession of person or property
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- a cause of distress or complaint
- a formal charge of a serious crime
- to cause to do by overwhelming pressure
- strong enough to establish reason
10 Clues: a cause of distress or complaint • strong enough to establish reason • a formal charge of a serious crime • to cause to do by overwhelming pressure • taking possession of person or property • to limit or undermine (something); diminish • be stationed or lodged in a specified place • news reporters, publishers, and broadcasters • ...
BILL OF RIGHTS & THE CONSTITUTION 2023-01-18
Across
- The "freedoms" are in which amendment
- What was our country's first constitution
- First state to ratify the amendments
- What amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government
Down
- What are the first 10 amendments called
- Who enforces our government
- Controls taxing
- Who wrote the bill of rights
- Highest court
- The number of people on a jury
10 Clues: Highest court • Controls taxing • Who enforces our government • Who wrote the bill of rights • The number of people on a jury • First state to ratify the amendments • The "freedoms" are in which amendment • What are the first 10 amendments called • What was our country's first constitution • ...
Bill Of Rights Crossword Puzzle 2025-08-21
Across
- freedom on speech, religion, press, etc.
- freedom of quartering soldiers
- right to a jury trial in a civil case
- no cruel or unusual punishment
Down
- no unreasonable searches or seizures
- right to bear arms
- rights reserved to states or people
- right to a speedy & trial
- rights protected although not mentioned
- guarantees due process
10 Clues: right to bear arms • guarantees due process • right to a speedy & trial • freedom of quartering soldiers • no cruel or unusual punishment • rights reserved to states or people • no unreasonable searches or seizures • right to a jury trial in a civil case • rights protected although not mentioned • freedom on speech, religion, press, etc.
Social Studies 2023-01-15
Across
- to reverse
- A law that established selling and surveying land north of the Ohio River
- proved freedom of press
- to refuse to use or buy something
- Ended the American Revolution
- Loyal to the new USA
- an ally of the USA
- Also called Tories
- happened in Boston Harbor
- A political ad
- Something owed to another party,
- A plan of government
- The enemy of the USA
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- Terrible winter for colonial soldiers
- solved debate between states
- Ultimately failed
- Had a Bill of Rights
- Showed that the Articles were too weak
- A search warrant
- a local army
20 Clues: to reverse • a local army • A political ad • A search warrant • Ultimately failed • an ally of the USA • Also called Tories • Had a Bill of Rights • Loyal to the new USA • A plan of government • The enemy of the USA • proved freedom of press • happened in Boston Harbor • solved debate between states • Ended the American Revolution • Something owed to another party, • ...
Clone of BILL KA MAMLA HAI 2025-07-25
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- Financing a seller against sight bills in case of domestic bill is _______ Bill Purchased Facility
- Bill of ___________ is a transport document used for Sea Consignment
- Financing an exporter in respect of Usance Bills is Foreign Bill _________ Facility
- ___ WayBill is a transport document when goods are sent by Air
- Bill _______ co-founded Microsoft
- Bill of __________ is defined under Section 5 of Negotiable Instruments Act
- Bill of _____ is an evidence of Imports into India
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- Bills are ______________ under Documentary Credits
- Bill _________ was 42nd President of USA
- ________ Bill serves the purpose of Export Declaration Form at EDI Ports
- Set of documents including commercial documents is a ________ Bill
- Financing an exporter in respect of sight bills is Foreign Bill _______ Facility
- A Bill of Exchange payable after a period of time is called a _______ Bill
- Set of documents without any commercial document is a _______ Bill
- A Bill of Exchange payable on Demand is called a ________ Bill
15 Clues: Bill _______ co-founded Microsoft • Bill _________ was 42nd President of USA • Bills are ______________ under Documentary Credits • Bill of _____ is an evidence of Imports into India • A Bill of Exchange payable on Demand is called a ________ Bill • ___ WayBill is a transport document when goods are sent by Air • ...
BILL KA MAMLA HAI 2024-09-20
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- Financing a seller against sight bills in case of domestic bill is _______ Bill Purchased Facility
- Bill of ___________ is a transport document used for Sea Consignment
- Financing an exporter in respect of Usance Bills is Foreign Bill _________ Facility
- ___ WayBill is a transport document when goods are sent by Air
- Bill _______ co-founded Microsoft
- Bill of __________ is defined under Section 5 of Negotiable Instruments Act
- Bill of _____ is an evidence of Imports into India
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- Bills are ______________ under Documentary Credits
- Bill _________ was 42nd President of USA
- ________ Bill serves the purpose of Export Declaration Form at EDI Ports
- Set of documents including commercial documents is a ________ Bill
- Financing an exporter in respect of sight bills is Foreign Bill _______ Facility
- A Bill of Exchange payable after a period of time is called a _______ Bill
- Set of documents without any commercial document is a _______ Bill
- A Bill of Exchange payable on Demand is called a ________ Bill
15 Clues: Bill _______ co-founded Microsoft • Bill _________ was 42nd President of USA • Bills are ______________ under Documentary Credits • Bill of _____ is an evidence of Imports into India • A Bill of Exchange payable on Demand is called a ________ Bill • ___ WayBill is a transport document when goods are sent by Air • ...
Civics: Knowing our terms! 2013-12-10
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- What the President can do if he/she does not like a law
- What all governments must keep
- The name of the Commander in Chief
- The name of a bill after it is past
- When you become a U.S. citizen even though you are born somewhere else
- the number of Supreme court Justices
- What we call Palestinians who were forced to leave their home
- Government ruled by right of religion
Down
- The name of people who supported a stronger national government
- A constructionist who believes that the meaning of the constitution evolves
- The amendment giving women the right to vote
- The type of government that North Korea has
- A part of a platform
- The amendment that makes the police give a warrant
- Government ruled by a king or queen
- What a person is called if they do not want to get involved in anyone else's affairs
- The type of powers given be the elastic clause
- The number of amendments in the bill of rights
18 Clues: A part of a platform • What all governments must keep • The name of the Commander in Chief • The name of a bill after it is past • Government ruled by a king or queen • the number of Supreme court Justices • Government ruled by right of religion • The type of government that North Korea has • The amendment giving women the right to vote • ...
U.S Crossword Puzzle 2022-02-08
Across
- of Rights, The 10 amendments of the constitution.
- It has the senate and the house of representatives
- Branch, Interprets laws.
- The head of the republic.
- support for a republican system of government.
- commerce, The transportation of product from states
- rule, When more people vote for something more than the others
- and Balances, What it's called when all of the branches make sure they are doing the right thing.
- Court, The highest court in a nation or state
- of Power, Equally given power to different branches.
Down
- When there's a problem within the country
- Sovereignty, It's when the government is sustained by the people.
- Branch, The branch that has congress
- A system of government that 2 or more levels of government are shared.
- Review, Sees if that law violates the constitution.
- Branch, Enforces laws.
- an addition or alteration made to a constitution, statute, or legislative bill or Resolution, All agree on or found the solution.
- The basic principles the government made.
- kick president out of office
19 Clues: Branch, Enforces laws. • Branch, Interprets laws. • The head of the republic. • kick president out of office • Branch, The branch that has congress • When there's a problem within the country • The basic principles the government made. • support for a republican system of government. • Court, The highest court in a nation or state • ...
Crossword Final 2021-01-11
Across
- the lower house of congress
- a proposed law
- speeches for or against the bill
- a senator talking endlessly so a bill can't be voted on
- a place in the HoR that hold bills
- a petition started if a bill is not reported by the committee but people want to keep it alive
- a way to delay in the HoR
- a smaller part of a committee
- old term for the senate
- a prevision to a bill
- The 100 representatives needed for a meeting to happen
- the legislative branch of the US Government
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- a change to a bill
- a small group in a house that is given the bill
- the upper house of the legislative branch
- the person leading the HoR
- where HOR elections are decided with the incumbent winning with more than 55% of the vote
- the person leading the senate
- what a bill becomes if passed by the president
- the committee chair holding a bill, which usually kills it
- where a bill goes if the houses have very different versions
- a q & a session with interested parties
- the refusal of the president to pass a bill
- two chamber law making body
- where HoR candidates win bye less than 55% of the vote
25 Clues: a proposed law • a change to a bill • a prevision to a bill • old term for the senate • a way to delay in the HoR • the person leading the HoR • the lower house of congress • two chamber law making body • the person leading the senate • a smaller part of a committee • speeches for or against the bill • a place in the HoR that hold bills • a q & a session with interested parties • ...
SC 7th grade SS 7-2 2018-11-15
Across
- theory where sun is center of universe
- charged with heresy for proving heliocentric
- an agreement between the people and the government
- a way Louis XIV & Peter the Great displayed power
- believed in natural rights (life, liberty, property)
- Montesquieu's idea for how to limit power of gov't
- King John forced to sign, 1st limits on monarchy
- monarchy that is limited by laws
- absolute monarch of France
- monarchy that has unlimited power
- came up with laws of gravity
Down
- gov't with restraints on gov't power
- scientists and philosophers used this rather than faith
- signed the English Bill of Rights
- came up with heliocentric theory
- champion of civil liberties (freedom of speech & religion)
- theory where earth is center of universe
- made England a Constitutional Monarchy
- a systematic way to find proof using reason
- gov't where there are no restraints on gov't power
- believed in geocentric theory
- country Peter the Great ruled as absolute monarch
22 Clues: absolute monarch of France • came up with laws of gravity • believed in geocentric theory • came up with heliocentric theory • monarchy that is limited by laws • signed the English Bill of Rights • monarchy that has unlimited power • gov't with restraints on gov't power • theory where sun is center of universe • made England a Constitutional Monarchy • ...
US Government Crossword 2025-04-11
Across
- A government where citizens elect representatives.
- The branch of government that enforces laws.
- A male member of the House of Representatives.
- _______ of Representatives, the lower chamber of Congress.
- Presidential rejection of a bill.
- More than half.
- Legal requirement that the state must respect all legal rights.
- A proposed law.
- The status of being a legal member of a country.
- A change or addition to the Constitution.
- Someone who tries to influence lawmakers.
- This amendment protects speech and religion
- ______ Court: the highest court in the U.S.
- A series of actions to win an election.
- The branch that interprets laws.
- Type of court case about a conflict between people/ groups
- Freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution.
- To charge a government official with wrongdoing.
- A government by the people.
- The legislative branch of the U.S. government.
Down
- Division of power between national and state governments.
- ______ College: system used to elect the president.
- The introduction to the Constitution.
- Title for a member of the Supreme Court.
- The upper chamber of Congress.
- This amendment protects against self incrimination
- The head of the executive branch.
- The branch that makes laws.
- Less than half.
- To formally approve a document or decision.
- A member of the Senate.
- The supreme law of the United States.
- Type of court case involving a law being broken
- Place where voting takes place.
- A method of voting in writing.
- Presidential advisers and department heads.
- ______and Balances: system that prevents any branch from becoming too powerful.
37 Clues: More than half. • Less than half. • A proposed law. • A member of the Senate. • The branch that makes laws. • A government by the people. • The upper chamber of Congress. • A method of voting in writing. • Place where voting takes place. • The branch that interprets laws. • The head of the executive branch. • Presidential rejection of a bill. • The introduction to the Constitution. • ...
PRESIDENT JOHNSON & RECONSTRUCTION 2022-02-24
Across
- Prewar South was similar to...
- Supported Southern Democrats
- Nearly impeached president
- Southern states did this to their Constitutions
- Number of votes Johnson escaped by impeachment with
- blacks competed in this economy
- African Americans had to pay
- Period following Civil War
- Amendment allowed black men to vote
- In 1814 Stevens...
Down
- Year Lincoln was assassinated
- Civil Rights Bill was...
- Stevens opposed
- Amendment abolishing slavery
- Hated trait about Johnson
- Number of years Reconstruction lasted
- Amendment granting citizenship
- Those who impeached Johnson
- Overrode Johnson during vetoes
- Born in 1792
20 Clues: Born in 1792 • Stevens opposed • In 1814 Stevens... • Civil Rights Bill was... • Hated trait about Johnson • Nearly impeached president • Period following Civil War • Those who impeached Johnson • Supported Southern Democrats • Amendment abolishing slavery • African Americans had to pay • Year Lincoln was assassinated • Prewar South was similar to... • Amendment granting citizenship • ...
Ristsõna 2025-01-13
Across
- alla andma
- kes valiti ametisse ..... aastaks?
- õigusküsimuste järelvalvet teostas?
- prantsuse hümn
- vabatahtlikult vastase võimuualusel maa-alal tegutsev relvastatud võitleja
- riikide liik mingi teise riigi vastu.
- ameerika ühendriikide seadusandlik kogu
- washington USA esimene president
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- of rights õiguse deklaratsioon on esimese kümne põhiseaduse muudatuste kogum
- saar kus sündis Napoleon
- ehk tapariist
- kaubavahetuse keeld
- üks prantsuse revolutsionni põhjus
- Prantsuse keisri ja väejuht
- kindlus mida prantsusmaa ründas
- riigipea
16 Clues: riigipea • alla andma • ehk tapariist • prantsuse hümn • kaubavahetuse keeld • saar kus sündis Napoleon • Prantsuse keisri ja väejuht • kindlus mida prantsusmaa ründas • washington USA esimene president • kes valiti ametisse ..... aastaks? • üks prantsuse revolutsionni põhjus • õigusküsimuste järelvalvet teostas? • riikide liik mingi teise riigi vastu. • ...
Principles of Government 2023-11-16
Across
- government power divided into three branches
- representatives speak for the people in government
- government can stop itself from abusing power
- principle that even the rulers must follow the law
- current government of our country
Down
- rights and liberties of people in Bill of Rights
- shared power between the state and national governments
- power comes from the people through voting
- father of the U.S. Constitution
- first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution
10 Clues: father of the U.S. Constitution • current government of our country • power comes from the people through voting • government power divided into three branches • government can stop itself from abusing power • first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution • rights and liberties of people in Bill of Rights • representatives speak for the people in government • ...
State and Local Government 2022-03-08
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- law protecting society from wrong doers
- Vote, pay taxes, and serve on a jury
- life, liberty, hunt, fish, worship
- general assembly house with 180 members
- checks and balances is a ____ for all
- used by the Exec Branch to enforce laws
- The Branch that enforces the law
- US citizen, 18 yrs, resident of state
- the budget in Georgia's constitution
- rules and procedures in the constitution
- The Bill of Rights offers this from the gov
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- The Branch that creates the law
- The preamble is the first part.
- wisdom, justice and moderation
- 56 of these are in the Senate
- US constitution written to avoid this
- The Branch that interprets the law
- Same for the Lt. Governor an Governor
- purpose of the constitution
- legislation is called General Assembly
- one of the bicameral branches
- ______ of powers limits power of others
- changes to the constitution
- law designed to deal with relationships
- 30+ yrs old,US citizen - 15+ yrs, res 6+
25 Clues: purpose of the constitution • changes to the constitution • 56 of these are in the Senate • one of the bicameral branches • wisdom, justice and moderation • The Branch that creates the law • The preamble is the first part. • The Branch that enforces the law • The Branch that interprets the law • life, liberty, hunt, fish, worship • Vote, pay taxes, and serve on a jury • ...
Welcome to Toronto! 2016-08-31
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- When Geetha first met Bill's friends, they believed her to be his ______.
- What town did Bill grow up in?
- This is one of Bill's favorite games, played with cards.
- This person was born on Geetha's birthday and died on Bill's birthday.
- This was Geetha's major in college.
- The manufacturer of Bill's first car.
- Bill recently broke both of his feet doing this activity.
- Geetha's feet look like this rhizome.
- Billism: never trust a ___.
- Bill and Geetha both actively write software in this programming language.
- Bill has the highest level of certification in this activity
- Where are Geetha and Bill planning to go on their honeymoon?
- The fictional location that Bill and Geetha's favorite TV show is set in.
- Geetha has fractured both of these in her lifetime.
- Where was Geetha born?
- What hobby did Geetha pick up while procrastinating for interview prep?
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- What was the first country that Bill and Geetha vacationed in together?
- This is Geetha's favorite hobby
- Where did Bill and Geetha meet?
- Bill and Geetha's favorite restaurant in New York. This is where they went on their first date.
- The first show that Bill and Geetha binge watched.
- Mandy and Geetha's favorite bar when they first moved to NY. Also found on every list of douchiest bars in NYC past, present and future.
- What instrument did Geetha play in high school?
- Geetha grew up in this city in Canada.
- Bill grew up in the ______ state.
- Where was Bill born?
- Bill and Geetha both wear the same kind of this (hint: not underwear).
- What instrument did Bill play in school?
- This was Geetha's first language.
29 Clues: Where was Bill born? • Where was Geetha born? • Billism: never trust a ___. • What town did Bill grow up in? • This is Geetha's favorite hobby • Where did Bill and Geetha meet? • Bill grew up in the ______ state. • This was Geetha's first language. • This was Geetha's major in college. • The manufacturer of Bill's first car. • Geetha's feet look like this rhizome. • ...
Chapter 8 2025-12-19
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- (2) right to remain silent
- amendment forbids quartering of troops
- (2) governments ability to take private property
- money paid to insure a person attends trial
- (2)tried for a crime twice
- (2)allow you to practice any religion
- amendment-right to bear arms
- amendment- right to privacy, prevent search and seizure
- laws to close businesses on Sunday
- charge a person with a crime
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- amendments in the bill of rights
- (3)bill to imprison an individual
- nonviolent refusal to obey laws considered to be unjust
- amendment abolished slavery
- (4) order to appear before the court
- (2)death penalty
- court order authorizing police to search property
- government must act fairly according to the law
- (2)reasonable suspicion of a crime
- false malicious statements
- gestures and symbols protected by the first amendment
- provide aid and comfort to our enemies
- words that are likely to provoke an angry response
- government cannot ________ religion
24 Clues: (2)death penalty • (2) right to remain silent • false malicious statements • (2)tried for a crime twice • amendment abolished slavery • amendment-right to bear arms • charge a person with a crime • amendments in the bill of rights • (3)bill to imprison an individual • (2)reasonable suspicion of a crime • laws to close businesses on Sunday • government cannot ________ religion • ...
Global Citizenship 2022-08-13
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- survived Taliban assassination attempt at 15
- national data collection
- online petition site
- removing trees
- name of legally binding international climate treaty
- no truths or traditions more worthy
- key international scale organisation
- two routes: jus sanguinis and jus soli
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- website encouraging collaborative sharing of info
- first bill of rights (1215)
- working together
- supreme legitimate authority over territory
- the location of the LHC
13 Clues: removing trees • working together • online petition site • the location of the LHC • national data collection • first bill of rights (1215) • no truths or traditions more worthy • key international scale organisation • two routes: jus sanguinis and jus soli • supreme legitimate authority over territory • survived Taliban assassination attempt at 15 • ...
US Government and Politics 2022-05-02
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- Type of grant for use in a broad range of services
- Basis of one’s beliefs about politics
- Senate tactic of delaying the vote for a bill
- Organization dedicated to controlling government by winning elections
- Ability of Congress to monitor the executive branch, especially the bureaucracy
- The right to vote
- How the courts handled similar cases in the past
- The Amendment that is the basis of all judicial decisions which advance civil rights
- Type of grant for a specific use
- Theory in which the upper-class rules
- Congressional committee appointed for a specific purpose
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- Process of applying the Constitution to the states
- Election to select party nominations
- The Amendment which grants freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
- Theory in which groups are so strong that government is weakened
- System of power distributed among local, state, and federal government
- Organization dedicated to influencing policy through lobbying, electioneering, and litigation
- Supporters of the US Constitution
- Power of the president to reject a bill
- Advisory council consisting of the heads of the executive departments
20 Clues: The right to vote • Type of grant for a specific use • Supporters of the US Constitution • Election to select party nominations • Basis of one’s beliefs about politics • Theory in which the upper-class rules • Power of the president to reject a bill • Senate tactic of delaying the vote for a bill • How the courts handled similar cases in the past • ...
Bill 2020-06-19
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- Zodiac sign
- first car
- knows you as the oldest brother
- spy who you love
- best band in late night
- favorite vegetables
- remade tv show in Hawaii
- Tonight Show Host
- longtime friend and what your hair does
- coaching town
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- planet and crushed car
- band from Ireland
- you know the season started when you hit it over this
- your alterego
- hometown from 2nd grade on
- second favorite late night host
- her mom served syrup with ants
- favorite member of the all black math department
- Premier League Treble Winner
- town with one stoplight
20 Clues: first car • Zodiac sign • your alterego • coaching town • spy who you love • band from Ireland • Tonight Show Host • favorite vegetables • planet and crushed car • best band in late night • town with one stoplight • remade tv show in Hawaii • hometown from 2nd grade on • Premier League Treble Winner • her mom served syrup with ants • knows you as the oldest brother • ...
Three Branches 2022-03-09
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- The Constitution _____ government powers.
- ____ and balances allow branches to have control over other branches.
- The three branches are connected to the principle called ________ of powers.
- If a President disagrees with a bill, he may _____ the bill
- Both groups in the Legislative Branch are called...
- Popular Sovereignty is the belief that power should belong to the ________.
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- The principle of Republicanism allows citizens to ____ their leaders.
- The Supreme Court is part of the _____ branch
- The Legislative Branch makes..
- The _______ is the leader of the Executive Branch
- The ____ amendment provides powers for the state governments.
- Individual rights provide personal _______.
- The name of a law before it officially becomes a law.
13 Clues: The Legislative Branch makes.. • The Constitution _____ government powers. • Individual rights provide personal _______. • The Supreme Court is part of the _____ branch • The _______ is the leader of the Executive Branch • Both groups in the Legislative Branch are called... • The name of a law before it officially becomes a law. • ...
Important Documents - SS Week 4 2022-12-13
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- All of these documents help us achieve ____
- The first 10 amendments are called the Bill of ___
- Declaration, Constitution, Bill of rights are all important _______
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- The ______ tells us our rights and responsibilities
- We have the freedom to ___ which allows us to gather with each other without restriction.
- We have freedom of ____ which allows people to publish their opinions and information without the government stopping them.
6 Clues: All of these documents help us achieve ____ • The first 10 amendments are called the Bill of ___ • The ______ tells us our rights and responsibilities • Declaration, Constitution, Bill of rights are all important _______ • We have the freedom to ___ which allows us to gather with each other without restriction. • ...
Constitutional Compromise Crossword 2022-01-26
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- List of things that cannot be violated or inhibited by the government, federal or state.
- The process in which the president is elected
- A document that outlines the powers and responsibilities of the federal and state governments.
- proposed a strong national government with three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. The plan called for a legislature divided into two bodies with representation based on population.
- Consisting of one branch or chamber
- agreement that settled the issue/question of how states would be represented in our national government
- Having two branches or chambers of Congress
- proposed a unicameral (one-house) legislature with equal votes of states and an executive elected by a national legislature; supported by small states
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- "Lower House" of Congress; representation from each state is based on population; 435 total members
- Founding father, Federalist, and first secretary of the treasury. Also famous for a musical?
- agreement that settled the issue/question of how slaves would be counted when determining a state's population HINT: answer includes a "/"
- Income, state, social security are examples of just a couple that everyone contributes.
- Proposed the Bill of Rights be added to the Constitution.
- Believed in a strong central government
- The framers, the guys that drafted the constitution and bill of rights.
- Makes up the legislative branch of the United States.
- Forced service or labor.
17 Clues: Forced service or labor. • Consisting of one branch or chamber • Believed in a strong central government • Having two branches or chambers of Congress • The process in which the president is elected • Makes up the legislative branch of the United States. • Proposed the Bill of Rights be added to the Constitution. • ...
Welcome to Toronto! 2016-08-31
Across
- Billism: never trust a ___.
- Geetha's feet look like this rhizome.
- Bill and Geetha's favorite restaurant in New York. This is where they went on their first date.
- Mandy and Geetha's favorite bar when they first moved to NY. Also found on every list of douchiest bars in NYC past, present and future.
- Geetha has fractured both of these in her lifetime.
- Bill has the highest level of certification in this activity
- When Geetha first met Bill's friends, they believed her to be his ______.
- This was Geetha's major in college.
- What town did Bill grow up in?
- Bill grew up in the ______ state.
- Bill recently broke both of his feet doing this activity.
- The first show that Bill and Geetha binge watched.
- What hobby did Geetha pick up while procrastinating for interview prep?
- The fictional location that Bill and Geetha's favorite TV show is set in.
- Where was Bill born?
Down
- The manufacturer of Bill's first car.
- Bill and Geetha both wear the same kind of this (hint: not underwear).
- What instrument did Bill play in school?
- This is Geetha's favorite hobby
- Bill and Geetha both actively write software in this programming language.
- This person was born on Geetha's birthday and died on Bill's birthday.
- This is one of Bill's favorite games, played with cards.
- Where was Geetha born?
- Where are Geetha and Bill planning to go on their honeymoon?
- Where did Bill and Geetha meet?
- Geetha grew up in this city in Canada.
- What instrument did Geetha play in high school?
- What was the first country that Bill and Geetha vacationed in together?
- This was Geetha's first language.
29 Clues: Where was Bill born? • Where was Geetha born? • Billism: never trust a ___. • What town did Bill grow up in? • This is Geetha's favorite hobby • Where did Bill and Geetha meet? • Bill grew up in the ______ state. • This was Geetha's first language. • This was Geetha's major in college. • The manufacturer of Bill's first car. • Geetha's feet look like this rhizome. • ...
Clubhouse 2022-03-08
10 Clues: friends • our home • Linda's job • lead Cora's job • We are not alone • once a _ always a _ • a unit James is over • a unit Autumn is over • members bill of rights • a unit Destiny is over
The Bill of Rights and Constitution 2023-03-20
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- A law before it has evolved
- "We the people..."
- To make officially valid
- A correction
- "House of..."
- The branch of government that can say a law is unconstitutional
- To deny a law
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- Dictates rights
- The branch of government that makes laws
- The first part of the constitution
- Contains the senate + house
- To charge a leader with misconduct
- The branch of government that can veto laws
13 Clues: A correction • "House of..." • To deny a law • Dictates rights • "We the people..." • To make officially valid • A law before it has evolved • Contains the senate + house • The first part of the constitution • To charge a leader with misconduct • The branch of government that makes laws • The branch of government that can veto laws • ...
Government 2024-01-30
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- The first part of the Constitution, stating its purpose
- The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution: 'Bill of _______'
- System that prevents any one branch of government from becoming too powerful: 'Checks and ________'
- Local government leader of a city
- Type of government where power is shared between national and state levels
- The highest court in the United States is the '_______ Court'
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- The branch of government that interprets laws.
- The leader of the Executive branch
- Serving on this is a civic duty in the judicial system.
- The process of turning a bill into a law
- The two houses of Congress: the Senate and the ___________
- One right and responsibility of citizens is to _______ in elections.
- The Legislative branch of government makes ______.
- A change or addition to the Constitution
- This group advises the President.
15 Clues: Local government leader of a city • This group advises the President. • The leader of the Executive branch • The process of turning a bill into a law • A change or addition to the Constitution • The branch of government that interprets laws. • The Legislative branch of government makes ______. • The first part of the Constitution, stating its purpose • ...
3.7 Constitution Review 2022-02-17
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- the United States second government with a federal system of government
- an agreement that created the House of Representatives and the Senate
- meeting to create and ratify the U.S. Constitution
- first ten amendments of the US Constitution that protect individual freedoms
- a clause, item, point, or particular in a contract; there are 7 in the US Constitution
- introduces the Constitution, explain what the Constitution is meant to do, and describe the purpose of the new government
- the United States first government with a weak central government
- The division of power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government
- The system whereby each branch of government exercises some control over the others
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- a collection of 85 articles and essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay promoting the ratification of the United States Constitution
- an agreement that Congress could not ban the slave trade until 1808
- Government’s authority flows from the people.
- a change to a document
- government as well as the governed are subject to the law and that all are to be equally protected by the law
- argued for stronger state governments and that the Constitution needed a Bill of Rights
- argued for a stronger central government and that the Constitution did not need a Bill of Rights
- an agreement that three-fifths of the enslaved people counted for both tax purposes and for representation
- approval
- A form of government in which power is shared among national, state, and local government
- a philosopher who discussed the idea of separation of powers in government
20 Clues: approval • a change to a document • Government’s authority flows from the people. • meeting to create and ratify the U.S. Constitution • the United States first government with a weak central government • an agreement that Congress could not ban the slave trade until 1808 • an agreement that created the House of Representatives and the Senate • ...
