bill of rights Crossword Puzzles

Water Privatization in Chile 2023-03-02

Water Privatization in Chile crossword puzzle

Across

the reduction of water flows reduced the amount of this reaching the ocean
the name of the dictatorship that implemented the privatization of water
the 2005 Water Code reform did this to water rights owners who did not use all the water allotted
the average water bill in Santiago has _____ since the Water code was created
this is the location of people most impacted by water privatization
many of the rural water rights were seized from this group in the 1981 Water code
this lake disappeared in 2018 because its tributaries were diverted for agriculture
the ability to own water as a private title

Down

the UN affordability of water is based on the the price of water as a ____ of income
the number of indigenous marches for water across Chile
your favorite presentation country so far
85% of water for consumptive use is granted to this
water rights that must be returned to the place of origin
the name of the alternative Water rights conference hosted in Santiago after the original was cancelled

14 Clues: your favorite presentation country so far • the ability to own water as a private title • 85% of water for consumptive use is granted to this • the number of indigenous marches for water across Chile • water rights that must be returned to the place of origin • this is the location of people most impacted by water privatization • ...

bill 2024-09-23

Across

Down

26 Clues: f • e • g • h • i • j • l • k • n • m • o • p • r • q • s • t • u • v • x • z • w • b • d • y • a • c

Civics Crosswork 2023-10-03

Across

- divine rights of kings declared that even the monarchy and parliament in English
- clause requiring that each state accept the public act
- those people who supported the ratification of the constitution in 1787-1788
- those people who opposed ratification of the constitution in 1787-1788
- each individual has rights that the government can't take away
- an objective describing a legislative body with one chamber
- were men of wide knowledge and public experience
- designed to prevent abuse of power by english monarchs
- a tax on imports

Down

- a slave would be counted as three-fifths of a person when counting
- a former colonel in the french and indian war
- author of virginia's declaration of rights
- number of members who must be present for a legislative body to conduct business
- served as an officer in the war for independence
- an adjective describing a legislative body composed of two chambers
- each state membership would be determined by its population
- chief executive's power to reject a bill passed by a legislative
- a rising lawyer in boston
- a city's basic law, its constitution; a written grant of authority from the king
- a joining of several groups for a common purpose

20 Clues: - a tax on imports • - a rising lawyer in boston • - author of virginia's declaration of rights • - a former colonel in the french and indian war • - served as an officer in the war for independence • - a joining of several groups for a common purpose • - were men of wide knowledge and public experience • - clause requiring that each state accept the public act • ...

Constitutional Crossword 2023-05-03

Constitutional Crossword crossword puzzle

Across

Statue of ...
supreme law of the land
Branch that interprets laws
House of ...
refuse to approve a bill
government of a nation
the upper chamber in a bicameral legislature.
form of government where the people elect representatives
There are three, legislative, executive, and judicial
legal restrictions
Branch that makes laws
where the bill spends most of its time
highest court in the nation
from the preamble "Promote the ... "

Down

the basic rights of the people
joining or being joined as one
the governing body of a nation, state, or community
seperation of power in the gov.
Joe biden is the ...
also means national
Branch that enforces laws
government by the people
the beginning of the constitution
there are 5 ... in the constitution
voting day for a political office or other leaders
two branches, one is equal and one is based on population
the legislature of the federal government of the United States.
dividing the government to 3 branches
1 chief and 8 associate
power or right to give orders

30 Clues: House of ... • Statue of ... • legal restrictions • also means national • Joe biden is the ... • government of a nation • Branch that makes laws • supreme law of the land • 1 chief and 8 associate • refuse to approve a bill • government by the people • Branch that enforces laws • Branch that interprets laws • highest court in the nation • power or right to give orders • ...

Government 2017-12-08

Across

of Confederation, America’s first national constitution, which loosely bound the states under a weak national Congress.
of Rights, The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, added in 1791 to protect certain rights of citizens.
A formal accusation of wrongdoing against a public official.
Tax, A fee for voting, designed to keep blacks and other poor people from voting.
College, A body of people representing the states of the US, who formally cast votes for the election of the president and vice president.
A theory maintaining the political and economic independence of the individual.
A state in which many groups or factions are so strong that a government is unable to function.
Liberties, Individual rights protected by law from unjust governmental or other interference.

Down

Court, The highest federal court in the US, consisting of nine justices and taking judicial precedence over all other courts.
Party, Any political party other than the Democrats and Republicans.
The right to vote, especially in a political election.
A legislative process used in the United States Senate when confronted with a controversial and heavily debated budget item.
Party, An organised group of people with at least roughly similar political aims and opinions, that seeks to influence public policy.
Someone who is suing another person or is being sued by another person.
Ballot, A ballot, usually sent in the mail, that allows those who cannot go to their precinct on election day to vote.
The power of the president to stop a bill passed by Congress from becoming law.
A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.
Money, Unregulated money raised by parties and spent to influence elections indirectly; banned by the 2002 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act.
A theory of international relations that deemphasizes the importance of military power in favor of economic power, trade, and international institutions.

19 Clues: The right to vote, especially in a political election. • A formal accusation of wrongdoing against a public official. • Party, Any political party other than the Democrats and Republicans. • Someone who is suing another person or is being sued by another person. • The power of the president to stop a bill passed by Congress from becoming law. • ...

CONSTITUTIONAL DESIGN- Social AAC, Class 9A 2021-07-21

Across

elected body which made the indian constitution.
separation of common commodities between non-whites and whites.
all citizens are members of the same family.
first president of South Africa.
we adopted parliamentary form of government from this country.
socialist revolution from this country inspired us to bring social and economic equality.
first prime minister of india.
people have the right to make all the decisions.
system of racial discrimination followed by white South African government.

Down

body of fundamental rights and rules.
state will not favour any decision.
first deputy prime minister of india.
finance minister of union cabinet.
introduction to the ideals and philosophy of indian constitution.
president of the constituent assembly and first president of india.
country from which india was inspired by the idea of bill of rights.

16 Clues: first prime minister of india. • first president of South Africa. • finance minister of union cabinet. • state will not favour any decision. • body of fundamental rights and rules. • first deputy prime minister of india. • all citizens are members of the same family. • elected body which made the indian constitution. • people have the right to make all the decisions. • ...

3.7 Constitution Review 2022-02-17

3.7 Constitution Review crossword puzzle

Across

an agreement that three-fifths of the enslaved people counted for both tax purposes and for representation
a change to a document
the United States first government with a weak central government
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
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
argued for a stronger central government and that the Constitution did not need a Bill of Rights
The system whereby each branch of government exercises some control over the others
argued for stronger state governments and that the Constitution needed a Bill of Rights

Down

an agreement that created the House of Representatives and the Senate
meeting to create and ratify the U.S. Constitution
a collection of 85 articles and essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay promoting the ratification of the United States Constitution
The division of power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government
the United States second government with a federal system of government
introduces the Constitution, explain what the Constitution is meant to do, and describe the purpose of the new government
government as well as the governed are subject to the law and that all are to be equally protected by the law
Government’s authority flows from the people.
approval
an agreement that Congress could not ban the slave trade until 1808

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 • ...

CROSSWORD_BILL KA MAMLA HAI_ 2025-07-25

CROSSWORD_BILL KA MAMLA HAI_ crossword puzzle

Across

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

Down

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 • ...

adfsdfsdf 2021-09-21

Across

government
of law
Statute of Religious Freedom
of Rights
source
of the governed

Down

government
source
process

9 Clues: source • of law • source • process • of Rights • government • government • of the governed • Statute of Religious Freedom

Constitution 2024-02-29

Across

Chief financial officer
The cut-off age for a free, public education is _ years of age.
Monitors state spending
Representation in the General Assembly is determined by
There are elected officers of the executive branch
Two-houses
Supreme Court The _ is the highest state court
Senators and Representatives are elected from
of state Chief election officer
How many sections of the Bill of rights
general Chief legal officer

Down

Maximum term in either house
The _ is the most common type of city government in the state
House of Representatives and Senate
What does the budget have to be at the end of the year
The source of political power
The governor is _ from vetoing a bill approved by initiative or referendum because the people themselves said yes to it.
plan Judges in Missouri are chosen through the
How many branches of government
Only the General Assembly has the power to _ in the state.
What was adopted in 1945
Who can elect members of the General Assembl
What state was admitted to the Union as the 24th state on August 10, 1821
No U.S. or Missouri government employee can serve in
_ governments gain their power from the Missouri State Constitution

25 Clues: Two-houses • Chief financial officer • Monitors state spending • What was adopted in 1945 • Maximum term in either house • The source of political power • general Chief legal officer • How many branches of government • of state Chief election officer • House of Representatives and Senate • How many sections of the Bill of rights • Who can elect members of the General Assembl • ...

Test crossword 2016-10-04

Across

plan proposed by Edmund Randolph. Wanted a bicameral congress.
life, liberty, and property
people who supported the constitution, wanted a strong national gov., believed a large republic could best protect individual liberty, believed a bill of rights was unnecessary.
person who argued that government power should be divided between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government.
In 1775 the Second Continental Congress called for the writing of a formal document of American independence.
a document signed by Charles I of England that limited the powers of the English monarch.
As a result of the Boston Tea Party, British close off part of Boston.
suggested by Roger Sherman, based on states population.
people who opposed the constitution, feared a too-strong national gov., believed only a small republic could protect rights, and believed a bill of rights was necessary to protect individual liberty.
Indirect election of the president by the electoral college, 4 year term.
a charter agreed to by King John of England that granted nobles certain rights and restricted the Kings power.
this term refers to a broad set of ideas about representative government that can be traced back to Ancient Greece and Rome.
Created by James Wilson and Roger Sherman, for every 5 slaves, the state would relieve a count of 3 people towards their representatives.
British impose taxes on tea, lead, glass, and paper, called townshend acts; Patriots dressed as Indians dump 342 crates of tea into the Boston Harbor.

Down

Tax on paper goods, required tax
document that stated that English monarchs would no longer be able to enact laws, raise taxes, or keep an army without parliaments consent.
one branch of gov., congress, responsible for making laws. Each state had one vote in congress. No executive or judicial branch.
One house congress, all states have an equal vote.
an intellectual movement that took place in Europe during the eighteenth century.
two house congress
British against French for control of North America
the first ten amendments to the U.S. constitution concerning basic individual liberties.
one house congress
British soldiers accidentally opened fire on colonists, killing 3 and wounding 2.
A book written by Thomas Paine. This book persuasively made the case to break from England.

25 Clues: two house congress • one house congress • life, liberty, and property • Tax on paper goods, required tax • One house congress, all states have an equal vote. • British against French for control of North America • suggested by Roger Sherman, based on states population. • plan proposed by Edmund Randolph. Wanted a bicameral congress. • ...

Chp 7 Vocab (159-180) 2023-12-01

Across

System where power is shared between federal, state & local gov.
A tax that applies to everyone regardless of income.
A city or town.
Laws.
The rights & responsibilities of citizens.
To try to influence.
Special sheet of paper used for voting.
Changes or revisions.
Lawmakers.

Down

Collected taxes.
The number of reps. is based on population.
A tax with a rate that increases as incomes does.
A written proposal for law.
Formal statements.
Cancel or veto.
The Legislative branch has two chambers.
Discuss.

17 Clues: Laws. • Discuss. • Lawmakers. • A city or town. • Cancel or veto. • Collected taxes. • Formal statements. • To try to influence. • Changes or revisions. • A written proposal for law. • Special sheet of paper used for voting. • The Legislative branch has two chambers. • The rights & responsibilities of citizens. • The number of reps. is based on population. • ...

Unit 4: Key Terms 2024-11-08

Across

Plan proposed at the 1787 Constitutional Convention for creating a national bicameral, two body, legislature.
The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution describing citizen’s rights that the new federal government must protect.
Conference of state delegates at Annapolis, Maryland call for a meeting at Philadelphia to consider fundamental changes for the new Republic.
This first tariff, tax on imported goods, was intended to raise revenue and not protect American manufacturers from foreign competition.
Group of leaders in the 1780s loyal to American nationality working to replace the Articles of Confederation.
Treaty of 1795 in which Native Americans in the Northwest Territories were forced to cede most of the present state of Ohio to the U.S.
Collective name given to the four acts passed by Congress in 1798 that curtailed freedom of speech and the liberty of foreign residents in the U.S.
Act of Congress that implemented the judiciary clause of the Constitution by establishing the Supreme Court & a system of lower federal courts.
Opponents of the Constitution in the debate over its ratification, demanding a weak central government & more power delegated to individual states.
Diplomatic incident in 1789 in which Americans were outraged by the demand of the French for a bribe as a condition for negotiating with American diplomats.
Party headed by Thomas Jefferson that formed in opposition to financial & diplomatic policies of the Federalist Party, favoring limited government and giving more power to the states.
The sharing of powers between governments with the national government having certain authority over the states but also preserving some power to the states.
Basic law passed by Congress in 1790 which stated that the U.S. would regulate trade & interaction with Native Americans tribes.

Down

Written document creating a weak confederation, or group, of states form the first national government of the United States.
Law that provided the authority to survey and sell land in the west to the Mississippi River to U.S. citizens.
A bill authored by Thomas Jefferson establishing religious freedom in Virginia ultimately being added to the Bill of Rights.
An armed movement of debt-ridden farmers in western Massachusetts in the winter of 1786-1787 rising up to redistribute wealth from the rich to the poor.
Favoring the rights of individual states over rights claimed by the national government.
The written document that created a new form of centralized government over the states and replacing the Articles of Confederation.
Treaty with Britain negotiated in 1794 in which the U.S. made major concessions to avert a war over British seizures of American ships.
Proposal of the New Jersey delegation for a strengthened national government in which all states would have an equal representation in a unicameral, single body, legislature.
Chartered government territory, currently the Midwest, that created a framework for states to join the newly formed Union and listed a bill of rights.
Undeclared naval war of 1797 to 1800 between the United States and France.
A power implied in the Constitution that gives federal courts the right to review and determine the constitutionality of acts passed by Congress and state legislatures.
Supporters of the Constitution who favored ratification, demanding a strong central government that oversees smaller state governments.
Proposal calling for a national legislature in which the states would be represented according to population.
The right to vote in a political election.

27 Clues: The right to vote in a political election. • Undeclared naval war of 1797 to 1800 between the United States and France. • Favoring the rights of individual states over rights claimed by the national government. • Plan proposed at the 1787 Constitutional Convention for creating a national bicameral, two body, legislature. • ...

Reconstruction Crossword-Jonah and Chris 2023-05-30

Reconstruction Crossword-Jonah and Chris crossword puzzle

Across

This Amendment provided lots of things for the people, one thing being it guaranteed citizens the equal protection of law
African American politician who came from slavery in Virginia
This person was also a leader of the Radical Republicans
These people wanted the southern states to change more before they could join back to the Union
The president who was assassinated in Ford’s theater
Laws restricting people of color
To submit authority
Laws that greatly limited the freedom of African Americans
African american politician who came from free North Carolina
Congress passed the first of several of these laws/acts
Allowed former confederates to hold public office

Down

These person was a leader of the Radical Republicans
bill stated a state has to meet two conditions before it rejoins the union
Provides relief to poor people
This act provided African Americans with the same legal rights as white Americans
A group of white southerners in tennessee
Louisiana quickly elected a new state legislature under this plan
The person who assassinated the president of 1865
The agreement of Hayes victory-
An official pardon
This amendment made slavery illegal throughout the United States
This Amendment gave African American men throughout the United States the right to vote
Democrats that regained control of states governments in the south

23 Clues: An official pardon • To submit authority • Provides relief to poor people • The agreement of Hayes victory- • Laws restricting people of color • A group of white southerners in tennessee • The person who assassinated the president of 1865 • Allowed former confederates to hold public office • These person was a leader of the Radical Republicans • ...

Constitutional Crossword 2025-01-29

Across

explain the meaning of
Branch- enforces laws
President says no
Ordinance- created a government for the Northwest Territory
Power- Power belonging to the government
Plan- called for a strong federal government with three branches
a person sent or authorized to represent others
Rebellion- armed rebellion of farmers against taxes
Branch- makes laws
number of reps equal 2 per state
Jersey Plan- unicameral (one-house) Congress.
to change
Power- Power shared between states and government
goes against the constitution
Federalist- against the constitution without a bill of rights
of Rights- the first 10 Amendments
Power- Power that belongs to the states
an introduction stating its purpose
Policy -how a government interacts with other countries
an agreement or a settlement of a dispute
2 house legislature

Down

of Confederation- First attempt at government
meeting between delegates
Compromise- gave 2 houses to legislative branch
members of a major political party in the early years of the U.S. that wanted a strong central government.
Change to Constitution
of Representatives- number of reps based on population
a person chosen or appointed to act or speak for another or others
split powers
a body of fundamental principles to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed.
people on the supreme court
two houses
a piece of writing included with others in a newspaper
the study of money and trade
and Balances- keeps the branches in line

35 Clues: to change • two houses • split powers • President says no • Branch- makes laws • 2 house legislature • explain the meaning of • Change to Constitution • Branch- enforces laws • meeting between delegates • people on the supreme court • the study of money and trade • goes against the constitution • number of reps equal 2 per state • of Rights- the first 10 Amendments • ...

fb 2025-01-29

Across

explain the meaning of
Branch- enforces laws
President says no
Ordinance- created a government for the Northwest Territory
Power- Power belonging to the government
Plan- called for a strong federal government with three branches
a person sent or authorized to represent others
Rebellion- armed rebellion of farmers against taxes
Branch- makes laws
number of reps equal 2 per state
Jersey Plan- unicameral (one-house) Congress.
to change
Power- Power shared between states and government
goes against the constitution
Federalist- against the constitution without a bill of rights
of Rights- the first 10 Amendments
Power- Power that belongs to the states
an introduction stating its purpose
Policy -how a government interacts with other countries
an agreement or a settlement of a dispute
2 house legislature

Down

of Confederation- First attempt at government
meeting between delegates
Compromise- gave 2 houses to legislative branch
members of a major political party in the early years of the U.S. that wanted a strong central government.
Change to Constitution
of Representatives- number of reps based on population
a person chosen or appointed to act or speak for another or others
split powers
a body of fundamental principles to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed.
people on the supreme court
two houses
a piece of writing included with others in a newspaper
the study of money and trade
and Balances- keeps the branches in line

Capitalism: A Love Story Cross Quiz by Koman Mak 2024-12-21

Capitalism: A Love Story Cross Quiz by Koman Mak crossword puzzle

Across

Private juvenile detention center mentioned in the film.
Michael Moore once planned to become a _______.
Prior to his role in the Department of Treasury, Henry Paulson was the CEO of _______.
City where Michael Moore grew up in.
The second bill of rights states that every American has the right to an ______ wage.
"________crime" refers to financially motivated, nonviolent crimes.
Capitalism is a system of _______.
In the 1950s, the top tax rate was ________%.
The film mentions airline pilot Captain _______, who landed a plane in the Hudson River.
Name of the bank whose "plutonomy memo" was leaked.
Last name of the president who proposed the second bill of rights.

Down

Wayne County Sheriff Warren Evans orders an end to home ______.
Last name of the American economist who served as 13th chairman of the Federal Reserve.
"Capitalism is an evil, and you cannot _______ evil." -Michael Moore
Contracts that derives its value from the performance of an underlying entity.
"Capitalism's more important than ________." -Stephen Moore
A society/economy dominated by wealthy elites.
The aftermath of Hurricane _______ was portrayed at the end of the film.
Public company engaged in mortgage financing that was mentioned in the film.
The company Michael Moore's father worked for.
Region with many metal smelting and car manufacturing.
"Capitalism is radically _____." -Peter Dougherty
The "dead ______ insurance" allows corporations to profit off a worker's death.
A $700 billion ________ for the financial sector was opposed by certain members of congress.
First name of the U.S. representative from Ohio that was interviewed in the film.

25 Clues: Capitalism is a system of _______. • City where Michael Moore grew up in. • In the 1950s, the top tax rate was ________%. • A society/economy dominated by wealthy elites. • The company Michael Moore's father worked for. • Michael Moore once planned to become a _______. • "Capitalism is radically _____." -Peter Dougherty • ...

Sin and Meredith 2023-10-20

Across

Marbury v. Madison
McCulloch v. Maryland
Monroe Doctrine was created
parallel treaty of 1818 was along the
anti slavery
canals and railroads
first factories
property bought that doubled US size
native Americans forced to go hear
Contributed to the Bill of Rights

Down

Missouri Compromise happened
Farewell Address created in
War happened in this year
Jay Treaty was created in
action considered to be an example for future
was taxed that cased a rebellion
treasury under Washington
Lewis and Clark (1804-1806)
pro slavery
telegraph
cotton gin mechanical reaper

21 Clues: telegraph • pro slavery • anti slavery • first factories • Marbury v. Madison • canals and railroads • McCulloch v. Maryland • War happened in this year • Jay Treaty was created in • treasury under Washington • Farewell Address created in • Monroe Doctrine was created • Lewis and Clark (1804-1806) • Missouri Compromise happened • cotton gin mechanical reaper • was taxed that cased a rebellion • ...

Government and Civics 2023-05-17

Across

What are the amendments called that protect individual liberty and limit the governments power? (7)
What type of democracy does the US follow? (2)
Without a strong national government the federalists were concerned that this would happen (5)
What failed in early America due to a lack of central government? (10)

Down

Who believed we needed the Bill of Rights to create a new constitution? (9)
The idea that is the cornerstone of representation in our government is based on what? (6)
What is the group that though the voters wouldn't have enough information to vote? (4)
This type of government divides power between state, national and local (8)
The way the state maintains social order, enacts laws, provides public services is called what? (3)
Which plan suggested we have a Senate and House of Representatives in the Legislative branch (1)
How many amendments are in the Bill of rights? (11)

11 Clues: What type of democracy does the US follow? (2) • How many amendments are in the Bill of rights? (11) • What failed in early America due to a lack of central government? (10) • Who believed we needed the Bill of Rights to create a new constitution? (9) • This type of government divides power between state, national and local (8) • ...

Chapter 7 Vocabulary puzzle 2024-12-12

Chapter 7 Vocabulary puzzle crossword puzzle

Across

The first 10 amendments was called
a written plan establishing and organizing government
people who opposed the constitution because of no Bill of rights was called the blank federalist
The highest courts of the land
constitution would go into effect once 9 of the 13 states approve it
each branch was given power to stop the other 2 is called blank and balances
The first 3 words of the constitution
Congress remove president for misconduct
The blank of powers between the legislative ,executive, and judicial branches
each state would have 2 senators in senate and a number of members in the House of representatives proportional to its size
added to or changed
This amendment guarantees freedom of speech, press, religion, and of assembly, and right to petition the government
this compromise counted slave to their numbers for the purpose of representation and taxation

Down

Two houses based on proportional representation
The assembly where the constitution was mas made became the?
The president is chosen by?
represented proportional to its population size
enforces Federal laws, commander-in-chief of armed forces, appoints and receives ambassadors, appoint judges
This house is represented by 2 Senators
division of power and responsibility between our national and state governments is known as
The first part of the constitution is called
each state have equal representation
The legislative branch is known as
argued a stronger government was needed and promised a Bill of rights
The voluntary participation of citizens in public life is called blank participation

25 Clues: added to or changed • The president is chosen by? • The highest courts of the land • The first 10 amendments was called • The legislative branch is known as • each state have equal representation • The first 3 words of the constitution • This house is represented by 2 Senators • Congress remove president for misconduct • The first part of the constitution is called • ...

Amendments 2024-09-05

Across

No suing states
Women can vote
No cruel and unusual punishment; no excessive fines or bail
No forced quartering of soldiers
18+ can vote
Jury trial in cases of $20
Repealed prohibihion
No unreasonable searches and seizures; search warrants
Congressional pay raises
Freedom of speech, press, assembly, and petition
No slavery
The preamble describes the ______ of the constitution
Which amendments make up the Mirandana Rights
Prohibition of alcohol
2 Terms for POTUS
Lame Duck
No poll tax

Down

Separate vote for POTUS and VP
Direct/popular election of senators
Reserved powers to the states
Equal protection under law; citizenship
D.C. can vote for POTUS
Income tax
Right to vote regardless of race
Right to an attorney, speedy trial; jury
Right to remain silent; protection from self-incrimination, etc.
Right to bear arms
Unenumerated rights
Presidential succession
In order for a bill to be passed, it must be

30 Clues: Lame Duck • Income tax • No slavery • No poll tax • 18+ can vote • Women can vote • No suing states • 2 Terms for POTUS • Right to bear arms • Unenumerated rights • Repealed prohibihion • Prohibition of alcohol • D.C. can vote for POTUS • Presidential succession • Congressional pay raises • Jury trial in cases of $20 • Reserved powers to the states • Separate vote for POTUS and VP • ...

congress crossword 2021-01-13

Across

who introduces a bill in either house
leader of committees
the president signs this of vetoes it
to limit or end a debate in the senate
who refers the bill to the appropriate committee
what can the subcommittees hold
re-running for a position that you already have
leader of the house
another name for the senate
what actions can congress pass
a prolonged speech to delay action in a legislature assembly
leader of the senate
Who can introduce a bill

Down

bills are placed in here\
group that goes over bills
that last place the bill goes to
What does it mean to have a bicameral legislature
How are bills introduced in the House of Representatives or senate
provitions added to a bill
how long do senetors terms last?
this happens to most bills
what fraction id needed of both houses to make a bill a law of the president vetoes a bill?
when the chair of the committee puts the bill aside and it dies
2 chamber legislature
house of reps and the senate

25 Clues: leader of the house • leader of committees • leader of the senate • 2 chamber legislature • Who can introduce a bill • bills are placed in here\ • group that goes over bills • provitions added to a bill • this happens to most bills • another name for the senate • house of reps and the senate • what actions can congress pass • what can the subcommittees hold • ...

Constitution 2023-05-22

Across

Government don't have extreme power
put the laws in action
of Powers
principles of government like police
and Balances

Down

power of a judge
Madison the father to the Constitution
power to make laws
the beginning of the Declaration of Independence
controlled by two levels of government
of Rights the first 10 amendments
i changed the legal document

12 Clues: of Powers • and Balances • power of a judge • power to make laws • put the laws in action • i changed the legal document • of Rights the first 10 amendments • principles of government like police • Government don't have extreme power • controlled by two levels of government • Madison the father to the Constitution • the beginning of the Declaration of Independence

Constitution Crossword Puzzle 2019-10-14

Constitution Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle

Across

The Freedom of ________ refers to news and newspapers
The Bill of Rights are the first _______ Amendmants in the Constitution
An order from a judge that authorizes police or other officials to take a certain action, such as searching someone’s property
Payment given to someone to offset, or make up for, a loss or injury
When many people have strong opinions on a subject, causing conflict and disagreement
To withhold or take away something
The Right to ___________ means that public property can be used ralies, protest marches, meetings, and parades as long as they are peaceful
Second Amendmant explains the right to have one of these
To make something sure or certain
The Third Amendmant says that ___________ will not have to live in your home
The Fourth Amendmant says that must have a search warrent issued by a judge in order to search your personal property

Down

The Right to ___________ gives you permission to take requests of the government
Concept that government must follow rules and act reasonably when carring out laws
27 of them in the Constitution
He made sure the Bill of Rights were included in the Constitution
Not biased, no opinion, fair
A person who is required to defend himself or herself in a legal action
A group of people that are impartial and decide a persons guilt or innocence
One of the 5 basic freedoms stated in the 1st Amendmant

19 Clues: Not biased, no opinion, fair • 27 of them in the Constitution • To make something sure or certain • To withhold or take away something • The Freedom of ________ refers to news and newspapers • One of the 5 basic freedoms stated in the 1st Amendmant • Second Amendmant explains the right to have one of these • ...

Valentina history bingo 2022-02-18

Valentina history bingo crossword puzzle

Across

process - The concept that the government must follow clear rules and act reasonably
- A closing off of an area to keep people or supplies from closing in or out.
- A policy of not choosing sides in a dispute or war between other countries.
- The treatment of people as propety
constitution - A narrow interpretation of the constitution meaning that the congress has only those powers
Doctrine - The theory that rights not specifically given to the federal government
- A government order that forbids trade with another country.
constitution - A broad interpretation of the constitution
- Olive branch and arrows
- A person who is required to defend him or herself.
- To refuse to buy one or more goods from a certain source

Down

- The part of government that carries out, or executes, the laws
- James Monroe’s declaration.
- To refuse to recognize a federal law. This action by the state is called nullification.
- An order from a judge that authorizes police or other officials to take a certain action
- The first president
- The crime of encouraging rebellion against the government.
- A revolt by farmers in 1794 against an excise tax on whiskey.
of rights - A formal listing of the basic rights of U.S. citizens
- A policy of avoiding political or military agreements with other countries.

20 Clues: - The first president • - Olive branch and arrows • - James Monroe’s declaration. • - The treatment of people as propety • - A person who is required to defend him or herself. • constitution - A broad interpretation of the constitution • - To refuse to buy one or more goods from a certain source • - The crime of encouraging rebellion against the government. • ...

Chapter 20 2019-12-11

Across

use of violence to force change
”greener growth”
acquired immune deficiency syndrome
making an exact copy
another way of terrorism
attempt to increase food production
changing interests
spread
corporation to stop terrorism
valuing materials for possession
difference of opinion over political issues
elimination of trade barriers

Down

worldwide network
those in the process of developing
ISS
set rights for every human
antiterrorim bill
changing the genetic code
the difference between men and women
industrialized country
all financial interactions
people that leave their country for safety
main protection from the sun

23 Clues: ISS • spread • ”greener growth” • worldwide network • antiterrorim bill • changing interests • making an exact copy • industrialized country • another way of terrorism • changing the genetic code • set rights for every human • all financial interactions • main protection from the sun • corporation to stop terrorism • elimination of trade barriers • use of violence to force change • ...

Thurgood Marshall 2017-11-28

Across

July 2 in Baltimore, Maryland
receives _____ degree from Howard University
won case for ______ of schools in Hillburn, New York
wins first major civil rights case
receives a medal for protecting individual rights

Down

becomes first African American named to U.S. ____ ____
dies at age 84 in Bethesda, _______
begins to work for Baltimore branch of _____
becomes _____ special counsel for NAACP in New York
receives Presidential Medal from President Bill Clinton

10 Clues: July 2 in Baltimore, Maryland • wins first major civil rights case • dies at age 84 in Bethesda, _______ • receives _____ degree from Howard University • begins to work for Baltimore branch of _____ • receives a medal for protecting individual rights • won case for ______ of schools in Hillburn, New York • becomes _____ special counsel for NAACP in New York • ...

Clubhouse 2022-03-08

Across

Linda's job
We are not alone
once a _ always a _
a unit James is over
a unit Destiny is over
a unit Autumn is over

Down

lead Cora's job
friends
our home
members bill of rights

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

Non-fiction Reading Packet Crossword 2022-10-24

Non-fiction Reading Packet Crossword crossword puzzle

Across

the country whose capital is Bonn
italian city where bill drunkenly interacted with a japanese man and a businessman
a city in netherlands with many hippies
the country bill is from
how many cities did bill visit in italy?
Bill's final destination
Bill comes here to see the northern lights
the first swedish city Bill visited
form of currency in most of europe
bulgarian city featuring the shopping center TSUM
country that has a famous type of holed cheese
capital of denmark
french city with unwelcoming citizens

Down

where bill lives
Marta's friend
Bill's woodwork teacher in high school
Italian city with the coliseum
italian city bill had to hike six kilometers to get to
Bill's primary form of transportation
what country is the city of milan found in?
a country 1/250 the size of switzerland
The continent Bill considers but decides against going to in the last chapter
german city bill describes as a "dismal place"
Author and main character
bill's former travel mate
Bill's secondary form of transportation
country sometimes mistaken for australia
swedish girl bill fell in love with in Yugoslavia back in the day
where bill went after Gothenburg
Where bill got robbed by a gypsy child
this german city becomes an american fast food if you add two letters to the end

31 Clues: Marta's friend • where bill lives • capital of denmark • the country bill is from • Bill's final destination • Author and main character • bill's former travel mate • Italian city with the coliseum • where bill went after Gothenburg • the country whose capital is Bonn • form of currency in most of europe • the first swedish city Bill visited • Bill's primary form of transportation • ...

Unit 3 Crossword Review 2024-02-14

Unit 3 Crossword Review crossword puzzle

Across

the United States first government with a weak central government
government as well as the governed are subject to the law and that all are to be equally protected by the law
a philosopher who discussed the idea of separation of powers in government
A form of government in which power is shared among national, state, and local government
argued for a stronger central government and that the Constitution did not need a Bill of Rights
an agreement that created the House of Representatives and the Senate
The system whereby each branch of government exercises some control over the others
meeting to create and ratify the U.S. Constitution
the United States second government with a federal system of government
introduces the Constitution, explain what the Constitution is meant to do, and describe the purpose of the new government
an agreement that Congress could not ban the slave trade until 1808

Down

Government’s authority flows from the people.
first ten amendments of the US Constitution that protect individual freedoms
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 three-fifths of the enslaved people counted for both tax purposes and for representation
argued for stronger state governments and that the Constitution needed a Bill of Rights
The division of power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government
a clause, item, point, or particular in a contract, treaty, or other formal agreement
a change to a document
approval

declare 2024-03-28

Across

of rights declaración de Derechos
queja
declarar

Down

tridor
folleto
revuelta
borrador

7 Clues: queja • tridor • folleto • revuelta • declarar • borrador • of rights declaración de Derechos

declare 2024-03-28

Across

of rights declaración de Derechos
queja
declarar

Down

tridor
folleto
revuelta
borrador

7 Clues: queja • tridor • folleto • revuelta • declarar • borrador • of rights declaración de Derechos

The Constitution:Su 2019-04-24

Across

A government in which the people elect representatives to govern.
Rebellion Anti-tax protest by farmers
The branch of government that enforces the laws
The division of power between the federal and state governments.
A loose alliance of states.
of rights Set of amendments passed to protect individual rights.
Official approval of the Constitution

Down

The branch of government that makes laws.
people opposes to ratification of the new Constitution
supporters of the new Constitution

10 Clues: A loose alliance of states. • supporters of the new Constitution • Official approval of the Constitution • Rebellion Anti-tax protest by farmers • The branch of government that makes laws. • The branch of government that enforces the laws • people opposes to ratification of the new Constitution • The division of power between the federal and state governments. • ...

Non-fiction Reading Packet Crossword 2022-10-24

Across

the first swedish city Bill visited
capital of denmark
italian city bill had to hike six kilometers to get to
a country 1/250 the size of switzerland
how many cities did bill visit in italy?
where bill went after Gothenburg
Bill's primary form of transportation
swedish girl bill fell in love with in Yugoslavia back in the day
where bill lives
german city bill describes as a "dismal place"
a city in netherlands with many hippies
The continent Bill considers but decides against going to in the last chapter
what country is the city of milan found in?
Bill's woodwork teacher in high school
Author and main character
Italian city with the coliseum
this german city becomes an american fast food if you add two letters to the end

Down

bill's former travel mate
Marta's friend
Where bill got robbed by a gypsy child
bulgarian city featuring the shopping center TSUM
country that has a famous type of holed cheese
the country bill is from
the country whose capital is Bonn
french city with unwelcoming citizens
Bill's final destination
italian city where bill drunkenly interacted with a japanese man and a businessman
Bill comes here to see the northern lights
country sometimes mistaken for australia

29 Clues: Marta's friend • where bill lives • capital of denmark • the country bill is from • Bill's final destination • bill's former travel mate • Author and main character • Italian city with the coliseum • where bill went after Gothenburg • the country whose capital is Bonn • the first swedish city Bill visited • Bill's primary form of transportation • french city with unwelcoming citizens • ...

Second Amendment 2022-01-24

Across

what year was the second amendment ratified?
What rights does the Second Amendment protect?
What power does the Second Amendment limit?
Who proposed the Bill of Rights?
Who argued that the Federal Army would deprive the states from their ability to defend themselves?
What act did Miller and Layton argue was unconstitutional?

Down

What Amendment states; “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.”
What court case ruled that handguns should be allowed to be kept at one’s home and be functional?
What is the term that describes a set of laws in place to limit the possession, manufacture, and sale of firearms?
What is the name of the organization that is considered the militia today?
The second part of the Second Amendment protects who’s rights?
The first part of the Second Amendment protects who’s rights?
What court case deals with selective incorporation for the second amendment?

13 Clues: Who proposed the Bill of Rights? • What power does the Second Amendment limit? • what year was the second amendment ratified? • What rights does the Second Amendment protect? • What act did Miller and Layton argue was unconstitutional? • The first part of the Second Amendment protects who’s rights? • The second part of the Second Amendment protects who’s rights? • ...

unit two 2022-09-06

Across

document written by the passengers of the Mayflower upon landing in North America that outlined the governing system of the Plymouth colony.
1689 laws protecting the rights of English subjects and Parliament
a declaration of citizens' rights issued by the Virginia Convention
An agreement by which people give up freedoms to a leader who can ensure protection of their rights

Down

a document constituting a fundamental guarantee of rights and privileges.
A pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that claimed the colonies had a right to be an independent nation
Unchanging moral principles and rights
A constitutional document in England, signed in 1628 by King Charles I that laid out specific protections against the state
Document written in 1776 by Thomas Jefferson that declared the American colonists' intention to break away from British rule
used to keep the government from getting too powerful in one branch

10 Clues: Unchanging moral principles and rights • 1689 laws protecting the rights of English subjects and Parliament • used to keep the government from getting too powerful in one branch • a declaration of citizens' rights issued by the Virginia Convention • a document constituting a fundamental guarantee of rights and privileges. • ...

Fun/Fact Puzzle 2014-11-11

Across

requires that a person unber arrest be brought befor a judge
the oldest person to sine the constitution
how many sides are on a triangle
What is are planet called
The people that didnt want state power
The group that wants the bill of rights
Urban/wealthy

Down

is one of the only president to sine the constitution
Who is old in age and young in mind
the teacher thats room is number 103
protection of rights and recognized
what is the name of the website that this was made from
the youngest person to sine the constitution
a document with 4,400
How many strips are on the flag

15 Clues: Urban/wealthy • a document with 4,400 • What is are planet called • How many strips are on the flag • how many sides are on a triangle • Who is old in age and young in mind • protection of rights and recognized • the teacher thats room is number 103 • The people that didnt want state power • The group that wants the bill of rights • the oldest person to sine the constitution • ...

Clone of AP Government Civil Rights History 2021-03-24

Clone of AP Government Civil Rights History crossword puzzle

Across

President of the United States who signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
City where Bull Connor called out the use of police dogs, fire hoses, and cattle prods to stop demonstrations.
The city where Dr. King was murdered.
One of the most prominent members of Civil Rights Movement, led the Selma March
He was a young man from Chicago who's lynching in Mississippi sparked national interest in racial problems in the South.
Wife of slain Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
This demonstration was held to show support for the passing of the Civil Rights Bill.
The result of the ruling in the Plessy v. Ferguson case.
He was president at the time of the March on Washington
Dean at Howard University who aimed to create top notch lawyers for the movement, helped train Thurgood Marshall
The protests of the segregation of interstate busing.
Leader of the independence movement in India that paved the way for the Civil Rights Movement.
Militant style political group that was founded in 1966.
City in the South that erupted in violence after a march for voting rights was met by violence from the police.
Strong speaker on the topic of Black Separatism and the Nation of Islam.
The response to the arrest of a black man who died in police custody, violence erupted in this neighborhood of Los Angeles.

Down

The reaction to the civil disobedience of Rosa Parks.
The protest of the segregated lunch counters.
Civil Rights group head by Dr. Martin Luther King.
City in the South where the enrollment of 9 black teenagers led to the calling out of the National Guard to block them out of the school.
The breaking of a law because you feel it is unjust.
Amendment that was basis for many civil rights court decisions
Laws that segregated the South.
Supreme Court Case that overturned "Separate But Equal".
Attorney who won the Brown v. Board case and went on to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.
One of the defining moments of the movement was when she refused to get up from her seat on the bus.
First African American to play in the National League in baseball.
The man accused and convicted of the death of Martin Luther King Jr.
Founded in 1942, the Congress of Racial Equality.
The legal organization that would take up Civil Rights cases and take them to court.

30 Clues: Laws that segregated the South. • The city where Dr. King was murdered. • The protest of the segregated lunch counters. • Founded in 1942, the Congress of Racial Equality. • Civil Rights group head by Dr. Martin Luther King. • The breaking of a law because you feel it is unjust. • The reaction to the civil disobedience of Rosa Parks. • ...

Choice board 2021-03-04

Across

Washington
Doctrine
of rights
adams

Down

courts
Purchased louisiana
was a virginian

7 Clues: adams • courts • Doctrine • of rights • Washington • was a virginian • Purchased louisiana

declare 2024-03-28

Across

of rights declaración de Derechos
queja
declarar

Down

tridor
folleto
revuelta
borrador

7 Clues: queja • tridor • folleto • revuelta • declarar • borrador • of rights declaración de Derechos

SOl Review 2025-03-27

Across

government officials must obey th e law
people rule
membership is based on population
government is not powerful
the amount of a good a business has
THe first national government
which branch makes laws
Virginia's government that enforces laws
established judicial review

Down

model for the bill of rights
how we elect the president
one way to become a citizen
Highest court in the U.S.
Highest court in Virginia
Firsr 10 amendments
has 100 members
Law making body in Virginia
the amount of a good consumers want
highest law in the land

19 Clues: people rule • has 100 members • Firsr 10 amendments • which branch makes laws • highest law in the land • Highest court in the U.S. • Highest court in Virginia • how we elect the president • government is not powerful • one way to become a citizen • Law making body in Virginia • established judicial review • model for the bill of rights • THe first national government • ...

Principles of American Democracy 2024-08-16

Principles of American Democracy crossword puzzle

Across

the freedoms from this amendment from the bill of rights covers voting, the right to bear arms, freedom of speech, right to a trial
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
the number of amendments our constitution has
you have freedom of this, and it relates to worshipping of of Christianity, Judaisim, or Islam
the supreme law of the land
to change or add to the constitution is called a

Down

this document Established the Constitution, Abolished slavery, Announced and declared our independence from Great Britain, Created the Bill of Rights
This document Sets up the government, defines the government, and protects basic rights of Americans, Declares war and makes treaties with other countries, Determines tax rates for citizen, Organizes the judicial system
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
this rule says that everyone must follow the law, including leaders and the government

10 Clues: the supreme law of the land • the number of amendments our constitution has • to change or add to the constitution is called a • What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution? • this rule says that everyone must follow the law, including leaders and the government • ...

Our puzzling history #2 2021-12-06

Our puzzling history #2 crossword puzzle

Across

colonies New Hampshire, New York, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Massachusetts
colonies Delaware,Maryland and pennsylvania were ruled by them
reason, and science cold save the environment
a region of flat, low lying plains along a seacoast
Whitefield English Preacher
crops that could be easily sold in markets
trading illegally
colonies established by settlers who had been given a charter
or sell aboard
The ability to read and write
Bill or rights basic rights to all citizens
variety
awakening religious revival
Appalachian mountains

Down

route forms a triangle
directed the flow of goods between England and the Colonies
process followed an economic theory
or assistance to craft workers who taught them trade
Most powerful group of native Americans
They generally produce enough to meet needs of their family
power of elected representatives over the monarch
group of civilizations trained to fight
bought from foreign markets
bosses, to keep the slaves working hard

24 Clues: variety • or sell aboard • trading illegally • Appalachian mountains • route forms a triangle • Whitefield English Preacher • awakening religious revival • bought from foreign markets • The ability to read and write • process followed an economic theory • Most powerful group of native Americans • group of civilizations trained to fight • bosses, to keep the slaves working hard • ...

Karapatan pangtao 2025-03-09

Across

– Hari ng England na lumagda sa Magna Carta noong 1215, isang dokumentong nagbigay ng limitasyon sa kapangyarihan ng hari at nagprotekta sa mga karapatan ng mamamayan.
– Isang mahalagang dokumento na ipinahayag ng United Nations noong 1948 upang kilalanin at ipagtanggol ang karapatang pantao sa buong mundo.
– Isang bahagi ng Saligang Batas (hal. ng U.S. at Pilipinas) na naglalaman ng mga pangunahing karapatan ng mamamayan laban sa pang-aabuso ng estado.
– Bahagi ng 1987 Philippine Constitution na kilala bilang Bill of Rights, na naglalaman ng mga pangunahing karapatan ng Pilipino.
– Isang kasunduang Ingles noong 1215 na nagtakda ng prinsipyo na kahit ang hari ay dapat sumunod sa batas. Itinuturing itong pundasyon ng modernong demokrasya at karapatang pantao.
– Mga karapatang ipinagkaloob ng batas ng isang bansa, tulad ng mga benepisyo ng manggagawa o social security.
– Hindi maaaring tanggalin, ipagbili, o ipagkait nang walang sapat na dahilan, tulad ng karapatang mabuhay.
– Maaring tumutukoy sa mga sinaunang dokumento o ideya na may kinalaman sa karapatan ng tao, tulad ng Code of Hammurabi (1754 BCE), Edicts of Ashoka (269-232 BCE), at Cyrus Cylinder (539 BCE) na kinikilala bilang ilan sa mga unang anyo ng proteksyon sa karapatang pantao.
– Magkakaugnay ang lahat ng karapatan; halimbawa, ang karapatan sa edukasyon ay konektado sa karapatan sa kabuhayan.

Down

– Ang lahat ng karapatan ay pantay-pantay at hindi maaaring paghiwa-hiwalayin.
– Ang karapatang pantao ay para sa lahat ng tao sa buong mundo, hindi ito limitado sa isang bansa o grupo lamang.
– Mga karapatang nakasaad sa Saligang Batas ng isang bansa, tulad ng kalayaan sa pamamahayag at karapatang bumoto.
– Ang likas na mga karapatan at kalayaan ng bawat tao anuman ang lahi, kasarian, relihiyon, o katayuan sa buhay.
– Mga karapatang likas sa bawat tao, hindi kinakailangang ibigay ng batas, tulad ng karapatang mabuhay, kalayaan, at dignidad.
– Si Franklin D. Roosevelt, dating pangulo ng U.S., ay nagtaguyod ng "Four Freedoms" (kalayaan sa pagsasalita, pagsamba, kakulangan, at takot) na naging inspirasyon sa pagbuo ng Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

15 Clues: – Ang lahat ng karapatan ay pantay-pantay at hindi maaaring paghiwa-hiwalayin. • – Hindi maaaring tanggalin, ipagbili, o ipagkait nang walang sapat na dahilan, tulad ng karapatang mabuhay. • – Mga karapatang ipinagkaloob ng batas ng isang bansa, tulad ng mga benepisyo ng manggagawa o social security. • ...

7th grade 2022-06-13

Across

Cultural movement started in Europe
This state was an independent country
Cash crop
First president
A form of resistance by the enslaved
Turning point in the War of Independence

Down

This Native American Nation was removed
Invention of the Age of Exploration
Opposite of monarchy
Branch that enforces the law
Favored manufacturing
Bill of Rights includes 10

12 Clues: Cash crop • First president • Opposite of monarchy • Favored manufacturing • Bill of Rights includes 10 • Branch that enforces the law • Invention of the Age of Exploration • Cultural movement started in Europe • A form of resistance by the enslaved • This state was an independent country • This Native American Nation was removed • Turning point in the War of Independence

CITIZENSHIP 2023-05-16

Across

ANOTHER TITLE FOR PRESIDENT: COMMANDER-IN-____.
THREE WAYS YOU CAN VOTE:IN-PERSON,EARLY, AND
WHEN YOU VOTE IT IS FOR AN ______
THE BILL OF RIGHTS HAS TEN OF THESE.
THIS DETERMINES A STATES POPULATION.

Down

A LEGALLY RECOGINIZED SUBJECT OF A COUNTRY OR STATE.
AS CITIZEN'S ONE OF RESPONSIBILITIES IS TO OBEY THE
TO HELP PREDICT THE OUTCOME OF AN ELECTION ____POLES ARE TAKEN
YOU MUST BE THIS IN YOUR STATE TO VOTE.
THE PRESIDENT APPOINTS AMBASSADORS AND FEDERAL ___.
A BENEFIT OF BEING A U.S. CITIZEN IS AT AGE 18 YOU CAN __.
THE 10TH AMENDMENT RECOGINIZE'S ______ rights.

12 Clues: WHEN YOU VOTE IT IS FOR AN ______ • THE BILL OF RIGHTS HAS TEN OF THESE. • THIS DETERMINES A STATES POPULATION. • YOU MUST BE THIS IN YOUR STATE TO VOTE. • THREE WAYS YOU CAN VOTE:IN-PERSON,EARLY, AND • THE 10TH AMENDMENT RECOGINIZE'S ______ rights. • ANOTHER TITLE FOR PRESIDENT: COMMANDER-IN-____. • AS CITIZEN'S ONE OF RESPONSIBILITIES IS TO OBEY THE • ...

Reconstruction Crossword-Jonah and Chris 2023-05-30

Across

This Amendment provided lots of things for the people, one thing being it guaranteed citizens the equal protection of law
African American politician who came from slavery in Virginia
This person was also a leader of the Radical Republicans
These people wanted the southern states to change more before they could join back to the Union
The president who was assassinated in Ford’s theater
Laws restricting people of color
To submit authority
Laws that greatly limited the freedom of African Americans
African american politician who came from free North Carolina
Congress passed the first of several of these laws/acts
Allowed former confederates to hold public office

Down

These person was a leader of the Radical Republicans
bill stated a state has to meet two conditions before it rejoins the union
Provides relief to poor people
This act provided African Americans with the same legal rights as white Americans
A group of white southerners in tennessee
Louisiana quickly elected a new state legislature under this plan
The person who assassinated the president of 1865
The agreement of Hayes victory-
An official pardon
This amendment made slavery illegal throughout the United States
This Amendment gave African American men throughout the United States the right to vote
Democrats that regained control of states governments in the south

Principles of American Democracy 2024-08-16

Across

the freedoms from this amendment from the bill of rights covers voting, the right to bear arms, freedom of speech, right to a trial
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
the number of amendments our constitution has
you have freedom of this, and it relates to worshipping of of Christianity, Judaisim, or Islam
the supreme law of the land
to change or add to the constitution is called a

Down

this document Established the Constitution, Abolished slavery, Announced and declared our independence from Great Britain, Created the Bill of Rights
This document Sets up the government, defines the government, and protects basic rights of Americans, Declares war and makes treaties with other countries, Determines tax rates for citizen, Organizes the judicial system
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
this rule says that everyone must follow the law, including leaders and the government

Civics CE.2 Crossword 2025-01-16

Across

Author of the Declaration of Independence
Wrote the VA Declaration of Rights
People who supported the U.S. Constitution

Down

First 10 Amendments to the Constitution
Served as the model for the U.S. of Bill Rights
A government where the people rule
Introduction to the U.S. Constitution. Lists the goals of the government
There are 27 of these in the U.S. Constitution
Head of U.S. legislative branch
Established rule of law and limited govt. in England in 1215

10 Clues: Head of U.S. legislative branch • A government where the people rule • Wrote the VA Declaration of Rights • First 10 Amendments to the Constitution • Author of the Declaration of Independence • People who supported the U.S. Constitution • There are 27 of these in the U.S. Constitution • Served as the model for the U.S. of Bill Rights • ...

The Constitution 2019-10-13

Across

consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives
a formal choice by vote of a person for a political office
a rule defining correct procedure or behavior
a paragraph listing the rights of the people
meeting where the constitution was decided
the system by which a nation is governed
just behavior or treatment
a group of people gathered together in one place for a specific purpose
a draft of a proposed law presented to parliament for discussion
a change to a bill

Down

the process of formally approving a plan or agreement
the greater number
the highest judicial court in a country or state
the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or a group
a document listing the first ten amendments
peace and order
a system of government where people govern themselves
a formal indication of a choice between two or more candidates
a right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body
the power to act, speak, or think as one wants

20 Clues: peace and order • the greater number • a change to a bill • just behavior or treatment • the system by which a nation is governed • meeting where the constitution was decided • a document listing the first ten amendments • a paragraph listing the rights of the people • a rule defining correct procedure or behavior • the power to act, speak, or think as one wants • ...

Legislative Branch 2025-04-22

Across

of the house the title of the head of the house of representatives?
years the citizenship requirement for being a U.S. Representative
on compromise both the house and the Senate must approve the bill as amended by the conference committee.
a formal statement expressing severe disapproval.
president presides over the US Senate and only casts a vote to break ties?
committee the bill is assigned a time for debate in the house.
when the president refused to sign a bill into law.
to Override if the president votoes the bill, it can still be approved by a two-thirds majority in both houses to become law.
members Members in the house of Representatives.
selection US senators selected today.
control the schedulings The role of the rules committee in the house of representatives.
has all the legislative powers for the federal goverment?
of Congress To regulate commerce.
leader the significant influence over when a bill is debated on the Senate floor.
years term limit for a house of Representatives member.
house a bill makes it out of the committee,where does it go?.
committees smooth bills between H.O.R and Senate.
action the bill is debated, and amendments may be made. If the bill passes the senate as a whole.
Action the president may sign, or approve, the bill or veto the bill.
six year term limit.

Down

amendment direct election of senators.
years the citizenship requirement for being a U.S. Senator
freedom from the arrest.
pro Tempore the title of the head of the U.S. senate when the vice president is not presiding.
100 members in.
petition this petition enables members of either house to force a bill that has remained in committee for 30 days or longer onto the floor for consideration.
members members represents georgia.
legislators US senators selected originally
in the house a house of representative members introduces the bill.
veto if congress adjourns its' session within ten days of submitting a bill to the president, and the president.
tax bills can be introduced in either chamber.
called up the Senate majority floor leader decides when the bill would go up for a decade.
the bill is engrossed when it is printed in its' final form.

33 Clues: 100 members in. • six year term limit. • freedom from the arrest. • of Congress To regulate commerce. • selection US senators selected today. • members members represents georgia. • amendment direct election of senators. • a formal statement expressing severe disapproval. • committees smooth bills between H.O.R and Senate. • ...

Principles of American Democracy 2024-08-15

Across

the freedoms from this amendment from the bill of rights covers voting, the right to bear arms, freedom of speech, right to a trial
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
the number of amendments our constitution has
you have freedom of this, and it relates to worshipping of of Christianity, Judaisim, or Islam
the supreme law of the land
to change or add to the constitution is called a

Down

this document Established the Constitution, Abolished slavery, Announced and declared our independence from Great Britain, Created the Bill of Rights
This document Sets up the government, defines the government, and protects basic rights of Americans, Declares war and makes treaties with other countries, Determines tax rates for citizen, Organizes the judicial system
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
this rule says that everyone must follow the law, including leaders and the government

Wilding Wedding 2025-06-19

Across

The total number of siblings between Bill and Madalynn
What high school did Madalynn graduate from?
What is the first name of the officiant?
What local pizza place did Bill and Madalynn have their first date?
What is the couple's favorite baseball team?
What movie did Bill and Madalynn watch on their first date?
What emoji does Madalynn have next to Bill's name in her phone?
What high school did Bill graduate from?
What is Bill and Madalynn's female cat name?
What country did they travel to with Madalynn's family?
Where did the couple meet for the first time?
What artist did Bill and Madalynn first see together?
What is the name of the Best Man?
What school does Bill teach at?
To what city was Bill and Madalynn's first road trip?

Down

What is Madalynn's job title (acronym)
What is Madalynn's middle name?
Who is older the bride or the groom?
What is Bill's middle name?
What state did Bill propose in?
What is the name of the Maid of Honor?
What is the couple's favorite football team?
What city do Bill and Madalynn currently live in?
What instrument(s) did both Bill and Madalynn play in band growing up?
What is Bill and Madalynn's male cat name?
How many years have Bill and Madalynn been together?
What university did Bill and Madalynn both graduate from?
What month is their dating anniversary?
In what venue is the reception being held?

29 Clues: What is Bill's middle name? • What is Madalynn's middle name? • What state did Bill propose in? • What school does Bill teach at? • What is the name of the Best Man? • Who is older the bride or the groom? • What is Madalynn's job title (acronym) • What is the name of the Maid of Honor? • What month is their dating anniversary? • What is the first name of the officiant? • ...

Unit 2 Review 2022-09-07

Across

branch of government that judges constitutionality of laws
people have other rights not listed in constitution
applies to all people accused of a crime, right to remain silent
branch of government that makes laws in congress
By adopting the Bill of Rights, the Founding Fathers demonstrated a belief in the importance of —

Down

excessive bail and cruel/unusual punishment
amendment that prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures by the government
provides the purposes of the government and defines the rights of citizens
protects against the power of a government-sponsored religion
Life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
a change in the constitution, 26 of them were proposed in Congress and ratified by state legislatures
branch of government that makes commander and chief of military and enforcer of laws

12 Clues: Life, liberty, pursuit of happiness • excessive bail and cruel/unusual punishment • branch of government that makes laws in congress • people have other rights not listed in constitution • branch of government that judges constitutionality of laws • protects against the power of a government-sponsored religion • ...

Citizen 2013-10-30

Across

Barack Obama
Supreme law of the land
Change to Constitution
Territory of U.S.
One of the freedoms in the Bill of Rights
One country we fought in WW II

Down

One reason North fought the South
One branch of the government
Economic system of U.S.
Part of Congress
Right only for U.S. citizens
President during the Civil War

12 Clues: Barack Obama • Part of Congress • Territory of U.S. • Change to Constitution • Supreme law of the land • Economic system of U.S. • One branch of the government • Right only for U.S. citizens • President during the Civil War • One country we fought in WW II • One reason North fought the South • One of the freedoms in the Bill of Rights

Civic 2023-11-14

Across

Allows to make laws which shall be necessary and proper for execution
The Rights to speech, religion, press, petition, and assembly
Establishes the federal constitution and Federal law
An Org that supports the growth of new companies and businesses
Constitutional rights that all Americans have
A general vote on a political question
Power that is Granted to the federal government
The Right to remain silent
The Right to no Unreasonable punishment
The right to bear arms
States Rights
The power of the law is divided through the branches of government
to regulate social dealings with foreign nations

Down

Has power over local areas such as counties, boroughs, or municipalities
Members appointed to groups of power, debate, and reports legislations
The right to call a jury for a price over $20
Powers both state and Federal Governments have
Where one legalized force is restricted through another legalized force
being a voting member of a community
Determines the public's purpose that needs the service by the legislation
There are more rights than there are said in the constitution
Someone who tries to make changes within legislators
The right to a Free and speedy trial
the right to not have your home Quartered
The division and sharing of power between national and state government
Powers that are not specifically granted to the federal government through the Constitution t
The right to no unreasonable search and seizure

27 Clues: States Rights • The right to bear arms • The Right to remain silent • being a voting member of a community • The right to a Free and speedy trial • A general vote on a political question • The Right to no Unreasonable punishment • the right to not have your home Quartered • The right to call a jury for a price over $20 • Constitutional rights that all Americans have • ...

Chaper 12 crossword 2015-03-16

Across

closed meeting of the members of each party in the house
legislative strategists
attempt to stall bill decisions
limiting debate on a bill
majority of the full membership
Senate's presiding officer
serves in the absence of the VP
bill that has been approved at its second reading
assistant floor leader
composed of members from both houses
permanent panels for bill voting
elected presiding officer of the house
matters concerning either house alone
power to veto a bill without officially vetoing in
Bills that deal with unusual matters
divisions of existing committees formed to address specific issues.

Down

refusal to sign a bill
temporary committee to iron out a bill
enables members to forces a bill to everyone's attention
members who head the standing committees
used for speeding up action taking place on the floor
deals with matters where both houses must cooperate
provision not likely to pass on its own merits
states that members with long track records have rule
proposed law presented to the House or Senate for consideration

25 Clues: refusal to sign a bill • assistant floor leader • legislative strategists • limiting debate on a bill • Senate's presiding officer • attempt to stall bill decisions • majority of the full membership • serves in the absence of the VP • permanent panels for bill voting • composed of members from both houses • Bills that deal with unusual matters • ...

Reconstruction 2025-01-09

Across

giving a part of from as rent
a white Southerner who collaborated with northern Republicans during Reconstruction
amendment granted the right for africans american men to vote
codes laws that restricted the african americans
amendment rights and equal protection under the la
Johnson 17th president
charge the president with misconduct

Down

the time period after the civil war
republicans someone who wanted permanent eradication of slavery
someone who seeks election in an area where they have no local connections.
Revels the first African American member of the United States Senate.
bureau provided assistance to people in need
davis bill The bill called for a complete abolition of slavery

13 Clues: Johnson 17th president • giving a part of from as rent • the time period after the civil war • charge the president with misconduct • bureau provided assistance to people in need • amendment rights and equal protection under the la • codes laws that restricted the african americans • amendment granted the right for africans american men to vote • ...

The US Government: Vocabulary 2024-05-23

The US Government: Vocabulary crossword puzzle

Across

How people (judges) determine the meaning of legal documents
A power or privilege held by the general public as the result of a law
The highest court in the land, only hears specific cases relating to the Constitution, protects civil rights, and settles disputes between the states
When a case or legal issue has previously been decided in court
Center of population larger in size or importance than a town or village
The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and oppurtunities
Relating to the whole of a country rather than to part of it or to other nations
The system by which the president and vice president and vice president are elected
The branch responsible for enforcing and adopting laws and policies. Consists of the president, vice president, their advisors, and other departments
The legislative, executive, and judicial functions of government are divided among separate and independent branches to keep power equal

Down

A formal revision or addition to the US Constitution
A system in which citizens elect official to represent them in the decision making process
The process of bringing charges against a government official for wrongdoing
To name or assign to office
A nation or territory considered an organized political community under one government
Defined as the sharing and distribution of power between the federal, state, and local governments
Relating to a city or its governing body
The branch responsible for interpreting the law, deciding if it is in line with the Constitution, and applying it to specific cases
The first 10 amendments of the Constitution, guarantees civil rights and liberties to the individual
A large body of people united by common descent, culture, or government, inhabiting a particular country or territory
Prevents the President from vetoing a bill that has gained popular (2/3) support from the House and Senate
The highest level of government in a nation that wields extensive political and territorial authority
To refuse to adopt a legislative bill
Relating to a form of government in which power is divided into central and regional governments
To choose people to hold public office or some other position by voting

25 Clues: To name or assign to office • To refuse to adopt a legislative bill • Relating to a city or its governing body • A formal revision or addition to the US Constitution • How people (judges) determine the meaning of legal documents • When a case or legal issue has previously been decided in court • A power or privilege held by the general public as the result of a law • ...

How much can you remember? 2013-11-20

How much can you remember? crossword puzzle

Across

the legal reason for a decision
the part of law that creates,defines and regulates rights
the Queen's agreement
an earlier judgement used as an example
resort to a superior court to challenge a judicial decision
law degree
money for a professional service

Down

unwritten constitutional custom
an Act of Parliament
abolish a law
a draft law
the law of civil wrongs independent of contract
someone with a degree
the Head of State of the UK
to change a law

15 Clues: law degree • a draft law • abolish a law • to change a law • an Act of Parliament • the Queen's agreement • someone with a degree • the Head of State of the UK • unwritten constitutional custom • the legal reason for a decision • money for a professional service • an earlier judgement used as an example • the law of civil wrongs independent of contract • ...

Vocab Crossword 2017-12-05

Across

/ branch of Congress based on each state's equality
powers / powers that belong only to the state governments
sovereignty / the political theory that government is subject to the will of the people and where people have the power
/ supporters of the Constitution and of a stronger national government (they feared disorder without it)
Carta / placed limits on England's monarch in 1215
powers / powers not specified in the Constitution that are entrusted to Congress
/ delegates of the Constitutional Convention who shaped the Constitution
Papers / essays published in the newspaper to discourage the ratification of the Constitution
government / government with limited powers strictly defined by law and where no person or group is above the law
/ sharing of powers between the national and state governments
protection / principle that states that all people, regardless of race, religion, or political beliefs, must receive the same treatment
powers / powers shared by state and federal governments
branches / legislative, executive and judicial
/ movement that promoted the idea that knowledge, reason and science would improve society
Rights / basic rights and freedoms to which all humans are entitled, created by John Locke
powers / powers that belonged only to the federal government
branch / branch of government that executes or carries out the law (President and Cabinet)
/ goes against
/ an official change or addition to the Constitution

Down

and balances / system in which each branch of government checks or limits other branches so no one branch gets too much power
/ introduction to the US Constitution stating the goals of the Constitution
/ people against ratifying the Constitution, they feared the power of the national government and wanted a Bill of Rights included to protect the people's rights
Papers / essays published in the newspaper to support the Constitution
Court / Court that is in charge of national and state government disputes and decides if new laws or amendments are constitutional
/ the process in which a person born in another country can become a legal citizen
/ England's lawmaking legislative body
government / government in which people rule through elected representatives
/ final and supreme authority of the US, "supreme law of the land"
branch / lawmaking branch of government (Congress- Senate, House of Representatives)
of Representatives / branch of Congress based on each state's population
of Rights / first 10 Amendments to the Constitution, starting fundamental rights of citizens
review / the power of the court to judge whether or not actions of other balances are constitutional
/ to approve
of Powers / a principle based on Montesquieu's ideas by which powers are divided among different branches of government to make sure no one branch gets too much power
/ the government in which the government's power comes from the people
College / process that elects the president and vice president

36 Clues: / to approve • / goes against • / England's lawmaking legislative body • branches / legislative, executive and judicial • / branch of Congress based on each state's equality • Carta / placed limits on England's monarch in 1215 • / an official change or addition to the Constitution • powers / powers shared by state and federal governments • ...

Unit 1 Crosword 2020-02-02

Across

documented that limited power of the monarch
Created the Social Contract
bill that allows free elections to parliament and right to free trail
Believed people had the right to choose how they're governed
the original constitution; states the functions of the government among the 13 colonies
believed in separation of powers
Believed all people have "natural rights"
Agreement that people will support their king and in return the king will protect his people

Down

rights you are born with
Contains preamble and grievances
Established direct democracy
contains three branches of government
system that makes sure no government branch has more power than the other

13 Clues: rights you are born with • Created the Social Contract • Established direct democracy • Contains preamble and grievances • believed in separation of powers • contains three branches of government • Believed all people have "natural rights" • documented that limited power of the monarch • Believed people had the right to choose how they're governed • ...

Module 4 Crossword 2022-03-11

Across

Enlightenment thinker who believed people were born with Natural Rights
The English Civil War was about Absolute vs. ______ monarchy
Popular establishment where people would meet and exchange ideas in the 17th and 18th centuries
The English Bill of Rights stated that ______ had power over the monarchy
Enlightenment thinker who believed humans were born good but later corrupted by society
Nickname for the supporters of Parliament during the English Civil War
Name of the king who was beheaded after the English Civil War

Down

Enlightenment thinker who believed people were naturally greedy and evil
Name of the monarch overthrown during the Glorious Revolution
Life, ______, and Property (the 3 Natural Rights)
Nickname for the supporters of King Charles I during the English Civil War
Montesquieu believed the government should be split into ______ branches
Oliver ______, leader of England after the English Civil War
Catherine the Great incorporated Enlightenment ideas into her ruling of this country
An informal gathering of people where ideas can be exchanged

15 Clues: Life, ______, and Property (the 3 Natural Rights) • The English Civil War was about Absolute vs. ______ monarchy • Oliver ______, leader of England after the English Civil War • An informal gathering of people where ideas can be exchanged • Name of the monarch overthrown during the Glorious Revolution • ...

Bill of Rights (Rights of the Accused) 2024-03-01

Bill of Rights (Rights of the Accused) crossword puzzle

Across

includes right to a lawyer and question witnesses
includes right to no cruel punishment or excessive bail
includes the due process clause
___ until proven guilty

Down

includes right to no illegal searches
includes right to a jury in CIVIL cases
protection against unfair government actions
includes right to remain silent and double jeopardy

8 Clues: ___ until proven guilty • includes the due process clause • includes right to no illegal searches • includes right to a jury in CIVIL cases • protection against unfair government actions • includes right to a lawyer and question witnesses • includes right to remain silent and double jeopardy • includes right to no cruel punishment or excessive bail

Constitution Crossword 2025-12-15

Across

A document that lists the rights of all U.S citizens
Divides power between each branch of government
to impose or collect by legal authority
An early idea for the constitution, suggesting bigger sthaves ave bigger votes
An early idea for the constitution, suggesting all states have the same number of votes
when a country is da ealing with serious financial downfall.
the act of freeing someone from slavery
The main constructor of the constitution

Down

A branch of the government that creates laws
A system of dividing political power
U.S first president
A branch of government that determines whether something is constitutional or not
A branch of government that passes or declines laws
a law in the bill of rights
A law or regulation created by a local government

15 Clues: U.S first president • a law in the bill of rights • A system of dividing political power • to impose or collect by legal authority • the act of freeing someone from slavery • The main constructor of the constitution • A branch of the government that creates laws • Divides power between each branch of government • A law or regulation created by a local government • ...

US Government - Civics 2021-09-27

Across

President in Senate if Vice President is absent
counting the population
decides if law is constitutional
method of electing presidents
makes the laws

Down

limits government power
permanent committees
reserves powers for the state
President's chief advisors
enforces laws
presiding officer of the House
governs Federal courts
First 10 amendments

13 Clues: enforces laws • makes the laws • First 10 amendments • permanent committees • governs Federal courts • limits government power • counting the population • President's chief advisors • reserves powers for the state • method of electing presidents • presiding officer of the House • decides if law is constitutional • President in Senate if Vice President is absent

Required docs practice assignment 2024-04-09

Required docs practice assignment crossword puzzle

Across

The branch of government that is responsible for enforcing laws.
The system that keeps the branches of government from abusing their powers.
Insures that rights not mentioned in the constitution are protected.
Stated the importance of an independent judiciary.
Argued that a strong government would control factions.
Argued that a Bill of Rights was necessary to protect the rights of individuals.
Stated that the government needed to be divided into 3 branches.
“All men are created equal” is one of the most famous lines from this document.
Granted the right to vote to anyone over 18 years old.
The branch of government that is responsible for making laws.

Down

The original governing document of the 13 colonies.
Argues for a strong executive.
The branch of government that interprets the law.
The person who is responsible for appointing justices to the Supreme Court.
The document that replaced the AOC with a much stronger government.

15 Clues: Argues for a strong executive. • The branch of government that interprets the law. • Stated the importance of an independent judiciary. • The original governing document of the 13 colonies. • Granted the right to vote to anyone over 18 years old. • Argued that a strong government would control factions. • The branch of government that is responsible for making laws. • ...

Government 2023-05-17

Across

The cornerstone of representation (6)
The antifederalists belived this was needed for constitution (9)
The purpose of bill of rights is to protect this (7)
This would happen without strong central Government (5)

Down

Wat caused end of articles of confederation (10)
The way the states maintain social orders (3)
First ten amendments (11)
suggested the legislative branch have a house and senate (1)
Type of government divides powers (8)
What framers believed about voters rights (4)
The type of Government in the U.S. (2)

11 Clues: First ten amendments (11) • The cornerstone of representation (6) • Type of government divides powers (8) • The type of Government in the U.S. (2) • The way the states maintain social orders (3) • What framers believed about voters rights (4) • Wat caused end of articles of confederation (10) • The purpose of bill of rights is to protect this (7) • ...

The American Revolution 2022-02-17

The American Revolution crossword puzzle

Across

The Swiss have a good ________________.
sovereignty, squatter sovereignty
trade, slave traders are in what trade
and balances, The Executive Branch ____________________ the Legislative and Judicial Branch
what members are called if they are in the movement known as Puritanism
servants, these people signed a contract to work for transportation to Virginia
Fathers, settlers of Plymouth

Down

of powers, this is what they do in America (Hint: Legislative)
The English had a lot of these
Americans, they are also called Indians
this is where a person against their rights works for someone without getting paid; they can also get whipped
defiance
of Rights, American Constitution

13 Clues: defiance • Fathers, settlers of Plymouth • The English had a lot of these • of Rights, American Constitution • sovereignty, squatter sovereignty • trade, slave traders are in what trade • The Swiss have a good ________________. • Americans, they are also called Indians • of powers, this is what they do in America (Hint: Legislative) • ...

Reconstruction 2022-05-17

Across

laws passed in the south to limit opportunities
northerners who went to the south
African American who had once been enslaves
northerners who moved to the south
free citizens vote
allowed the
limited opportunities

Down

rights and freedoms guaranteed but the bill
farmers who worked a landowners land
secret society that terrorized
Farmers who paid rent in cash to limit
took over
helped newly freed
gave adult 160 acres
white southerners who supported reconstuctimo

15 Clues: took over • allowed the • helped newly freed • free citizens vote • gave adult 160 acres • limited opportunities • secret society that terrorized • northerners who went to the south • northerners who moved to the south • farmers who worked a landowners land • Farmers who paid rent in cash to limit • rights and freedoms guaranteed but the bill • ...

declare 2024-03-28

Across

of rights declaración de Derechos
queja
declarar

Down

tridor
folleto
revuelta
borrador

7 Clues: queja • tridor • folleto • revuelta • declarar • borrador • of rights declaración de Derechos

declare 2024-03-28

Across

of rights declaración de Derechos
queja
declarar

Down

tridor
folleto
revuelta
borrador

7 Clues: queja • tridor • folleto • revuelta • declarar • borrador • of rights declaración de Derechos

The constitution 2025-12-11

Across

_____of Rights
_______of independence
The enforcing branch
override
The House votes to impeach the official
the Constitution is the supreme law
opposed the Constitution due to fear of creating a tyranny
supported the Constitution

Down

branch makes the law
9/13 states needed
the people of the United States
The additions to the Constitution
court interprets laws
president enforces laws
explains the reasons for a new government

15 Clues: override • _____of Rights • 9/13 states needed • branch makes the law • The enforcing branch • court interprets laws • _______of independence • president enforces laws • supported the Constitution • the people of the United States • The additions to the Constitution • the Constitution is the supreme law • The House votes to impeach the official • ...

AP Government Civil Rights History 2020-12-16

AP Government Civil Rights History crossword puzzle

Across

President of the United States who signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
City where Bull Connor called out the use of police dogs, fire hoses, and cattle prods to stop demonstrations.
The city where Dr. King was murdered.
One of the most prominent members of Civil Rights Movement, led the Selma March
He was a young man from Chicago who's lynching in Mississippi sparked national interest in racial problems in the South.
Wife of slain Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
This demonstration was held to show support for the passing of the Civil Rights Bill.
The result of the ruling in the Plessy v. Ferguson case.
He was president at the time of the March on Washington
Dean at Howard University who aimed to create top notch lawyers for the movement, helped train Thurgood Marshall
The protests of the segregation of interstate busing.
Leader of the independence movement in India that paved the way for the Civil Rights Movement.
Militant style political group that was founded in 1966.
City in the South that erupted in violence after a march for voting rights was met by violence from the police.
Strong speaker on the topic of Black Separatism and the Nation of Islam.
The response to the arrest of a black man who died in police custody, violence erupted in this neighborhood of Los Angeles.

Down

The reaction to the civil disobedience of Rosa Parks.
The protest of the segregated lunch counters.
Civil Rights group head by Dr. Martin Luther King.
City in the South where the enrollment of 9 black teenagers led to the calling out of the National Guard to block them out of the school.
The breaking of a law because you feel it is unjust.
Amendment that was basis for many civil rights court decisions
Laws that segregated the South.
Supreme Court Case that overturned "Separate But Equal".
Attorney who won the Brown v. Board case and went on to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.
One of the defining moments of the movement was when she refused to get up from her seat on the bus.
First African American to play in the National League in baseball.
The man accused and convicted of the death of Martin Luther King Jr.
Founded in 1942, the Congress of Racial Equality.
The legal organization that would take up Civil Rights cases and take them to court.

The Enlightenment 2018-04-19

Across

non-religious.
The English king that was beheaded by his people because they were so angry with his policies.
So >?:?> vereignty The idea that governments should express the will of the people.
The prison the French peasants breached and overran on July 14, 1789
The time period defined by the use of reason in guiding people's thoughts about philosophy, society, and politics.
Jacques Rousseau The French Philosopher that believed in popular sovereignty.
A social gathering to discuss ideas.
Revolution The war that the American colonists fought to achieve independence from England.
Wollstonecraft The British writer that was the first to argue that women should have the same rights as men.
Locke The English philosopher that wrote that government should exist for the good of the people.

Down

Revolution The massive uprising of French commoners against the French monarchy and elites to achieve lasting change in French politics.
The machine used to behead people publicly during the French Revolution.
rights The Rights argued by John Locke to be possessed by all people.
Louis Montesquieu The French political thinker that claimed that government should be divided into separate branches to protect people's freedoms.
of the Rights of man and of the Citizen The French document that guaranteed some freedoms for citizens and distributed the payment of taxes more fairly.
Xvi The French king that was beheaded by his people because they were so angry with his policies.
Bill of Rights The document that listed rights for Parliament and the English people.
Jefferson The American colonist and future American president that believed in the ideals of the Enlightenment.
The French philosopher that mocked government and religion and believed that humans could improve their own existence.
Franklin The American colonist that argued that the British government had no right to tax the colonies.

20 Clues: non-religious. • A social gathering to discuss ideas. • The prison the French peasants breached and overran on July 14, 1789 • The machine used to behead people publicly during the French Revolution. • The English king that was beheaded by his people because they were so angry with his policies. • ...

13 Colonies Govt & Economy Xword Kevin Kazmirek 2022-01-04

13 Colonies Govt & Economy Xword Kevin Kazmirek crossword puzzle

Across

What was one of the voting requirements?
When indentured servant time was complete they recieved fifty _____, _ ___ __ ______ ___ _____.
The Great awakening swept through the colonies in the __________.
What precentage died along the way of the middle passage
Triangular trade was the most important ____ ____.
Mercantilism was practiced _______ nations.
Who held roles in the English Colonies during the early years of English Colonization.
what trade route violated the Navigation Acts?
lawyers, planters, and merchants all made up the ______ social class.
New England dominated ______ ____.
Trade increase caused England to ___ ______.
Quakers were the first to ____ ____ ____ _____.
1619 was the year when the first ____ arrived.

Down

What was slavery apart of?
four to seven years was how long was the _________ servants term of service.
The triangular trade had three different ___.
Slave codes placed what on the rights of free Africans and slaves?
Yankee's was that nickname of ___ ______.
farmhands, servants, and slaves made up the _____ _____.
English Colonists had ____ guaranteed in the English Bill of Rights?
farmers, Craftsworkers and some tradespeople made up the ________ _____.
middle passage was the exchange of slaves crossing the _____ _____?
Muslim Merchants traded slaves in _____.
Navigation acts we passed by England in the ____.
The legislature had the power to make ____.
As slavery grew what ______ were passed?

26 Clues: What was slavery apart of? • New England dominated ______ ____. • What was one of the voting requirements? • Muslim Merchants traded slaves in _____. • As slavery grew what ______ were passed? • Yankee's was that nickname of ___ ______. • Mercantilism was practiced _______ nations. • The legislature had the power to make ____. • ...

The Constitution An The Bill Of Rights 2023-04-17

The Constitution An The Bill Of Rights crossword puzzle

Across

Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.
the principles of the Federalist Party
the principle that the authority of a state and its governments are created and sustained by the consent of its people
Right to keep and bear arms in order to maintain a well regulated militia.
Powers reserved to the states.
provides each branch of government with individual powers to check the other branches and prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
The First Ten Amendments
Rights of accused persons, e.g., right to a speedy and public trial.
Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, double jeopardy.

Down

an act of vesting the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of government in separate bodies.
Right of trial by jury in civil cases.
Other rights of the people.
the concept of a government limited in power
No quartering of soldiers.
support for a republican system of government.
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments.

17 Clues: The First Ten Amendments • No quartering of soldiers. • Other rights of the people. • Powers reserved to the states. • Right of trial by jury in civil cases. • the principles of the Federalist Party • the concept of a government limited in power • support for a republican system of government. • Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures. • ...

How much can you remember? 2024-08-31

Across

the legal reason for a decision
the part of law that creates,defines and regulates rights
the Queen's agreement
an earlier judgement used as an example
resort to a superior court to challenge a judicial decision
law degree
money for a professional service

Down

unwritten constitutional custom
an Act of Parliament
abolish a law
a draft law
the law of civil wrongs independent of contract
someone with a degree
the Head of State of the UK
to change a law

Savannahs crossword 2025-01-23

Across

determine if laws are constitutional
of gov legislative, executive, judicial branch
divide power between state and goverment
supreme law of the u.s
free someone from slavery
confirm a contract etc
set of laws

Down

limit the power of other branches
grant pardons for federal crimes
people who choose who they elect
bill of rights
restrict or prohibit some type of activity
depression economic depression
a government body having two branches
branch make laws

15 Clues: set of laws • bill of rights • branch make laws • supreme law of the u.s • confirm a contract etc • free someone from slavery • depression economic depression • grant pardons for federal crimes • people who choose who they elect • limit the power of other branches • determine if laws are constitutional • a government body having two branches • ...

Founding Documents 2024-09-24

Across

10 amendments
signed
written in 1787
Jefferson
rights

Down

celebration
July 4, 1776
85 essays
100
rights

10 Clues: 100 • signed • rights • rights • 85 essays • Jefferson • celebration • July 4, 1776 • 10 amendments • written in 1787

Reconstruction 2022-05-17

Across

northerners who went to the south
African American who had once been enslaves
took over
northerners who moved to the south
Farmers who paid rent in cash to limit
white southerners who supported reconstuctimo
rights and freedoms guaranteed but the bill
free citizens vote

Down

secret society that terrorized
helped newly freed
limited opportunities
gave adult 160 acres
laws passed in the south to limit opportunities
farmers who worked a landowners land
allowed the

15 Clues: took over • allowed the • helped newly freed • free citizens vote • gave adult 160 acres • limited opportunities • secret society that terrorized • northerners who went to the south • northerners who moved to the south • farmers who worked a landowners land • Farmers who paid rent in cash to limit • African American who had once been enslaves • ...

Reconstruction 2022-05-13

Across

northerners who moved to the south
free citizens vote
laws passed in the south to limit opportunities
helped newly freed
limited opportunities
Farmers who paid rent in cash to limit
rights and freedoms guaranteed but the bill
farmers who worked a landowners land

Down

white southerners who supported reconstuctimo
allowed the
northerners who went to the south
gave adult 160 acres
African American who had once been enslaves
secret society that terrorized
took over

15 Clues: took over • allowed the • free citizens vote • helped newly freed • gave adult 160 acres • limited opportunities • secret society that terrorized • northerners who went to the south • northerners who moved to the south • farmers who worked a landowners land • Farmers who paid rent in cash to limit • African American who had once been enslaves • ...

Math AND Social Studies! GASP 2021-10-01

Math AND Social Studies! *GASP* crossword puzzle

Across

A model or other visual representation of a math problem
To give or add to
To make official. (Hint: This word is in two of the other clues for this puzzle)
It equals length x width x height
Someone who DID'T want to ratify the Constitution unless it had a bill of rights
Someone who DID want to ratify the Constitution
A team working together, an alliance
The most important thought of a text

Down

To come to an agreement after a conflict
To notice differences and similarities
Anti-federalists wanted a bill of right to protect the _______ of the United States
A magical creature that lives on Corrine's island
A fight or argument, a problem
A value made up of equal sized parts of a whole
You can find volume by multiplying _____ x height
An operation where a number is split into equal sized groups or parts

16 Clues: To give or add to • A fight or argument, a problem • It equals length x width x height • A team working together, an alliance • The most important thought of a text • To notice differences and similarities • To come to an agreement after a conflict • A value made up of equal sized parts of a whole • Someone who DID want to ratify the Constitution • ...

Texas History 2022-04-20

Across

Duty action citizens are required to perform.
most famous battle sight of the Texas Revolution
of Rights Basic Rights of every US citizen
Grande a river that borders Texas
a return to a normal state of health
Largest discovery of oil in Texas
Increasing the number and percentage of people living in an urban area.
Branch of the government that includes the president.
Anna president of Mexico during the Texas-Mexico war.

Down

Branch of the government that includes the supreme court.
Branch of the Government that makes the laws.
De Vaca The first explorer to step foot on Texas, his name also means "head of a cow"
a financial gain
Hurricane Most deadly hurricane in the US.
Responsibility action citizens are expected and should perform.

15 Clues: a financial gain • Grande a river that borders Texas • Largest discovery of oil in Texas • a return to a normal state of health • of Rights Basic Rights of every US citizen • Hurricane Most deadly hurricane in the US. • Branch of the Government that makes the laws. • Duty action citizens are required to perform. • most famous battle sight of the Texas Revolution • ...

6th grade SCAPE 2021-05-11

Across

the ocean between Asia and North America
distance from Britain
Africans were brought to U.S. to work as slaves on plantations
against Constitution, believed it needed a Bill of Rights to give people more freedom
the ocean bordered by North America, South America, Africa and Europe.
Irish and other Europeans move to the U.S. to get a factory job or farm land
Amendment that abolished (did away with) slavery in the United States
allows Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional
wealth, religion expand empires, claim territory
America began making money from building factories (manufacturing)
claimed the southern part of modern-day United States

Down

land U.S. got after U.S.-Mexican War; included California
U.S. desire to own land from the Atlantic coast to the Pacific coast
economy driven by profit and competition
the only country that also is a continent
Amendment about freedom from cruel or unusual punishment
Amendment about rights not given to the federal government are rights of the states
belief governments do what the people vote for
rights all people have from birth; life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness.
supported the Constitution, believed it created a more stable Union
number of countries on Earth
people move from rural farm areas to cities to work in factories
Amendment about freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, petition
number of continents
claimed land in New World to profit from fur trading, rivals with Spain

25 Clues: number of continents • distance from Britain • number of countries on Earth • the ocean between Asia and North America • economy driven by profit and competition • the only country that also is a continent • belief governments do what the people vote for • wealth, religion expand empires, claim territory • allows Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional • ...

PT - Human Rights Timeline 2024-03-06

PT - Human Rights Timeline crossword puzzle

Across

Separate schools for them was abolished in 1964
His (last name) enacted the Humanity First policy
This PM brings in the Canadian Bill of Rights
This was decriminalized in 1968
This case protects Aboriginal people from having their rights infringed on
1962 saw the last one taking place in Canada
Founded at the end of World War II
They got the right to vote in 1948
1988 PM Mulroney apologizes to Japanese Cdns for this event

Down

This was limited to killing on duty police officers and prison guards
First province to give the vote to women
In 1998 capital punishment is removed from this law
First province to allow support dogs in public places for the blind
They got the right to vote unrestricted in 1960
This human right______ was set up in 1977
In 1948, this was no longer grounds for exclusion in voting
Women here get the right to vote in 1940
1929 Women gain the right to hold a seat here
This case is the basis for Aboriginal law in Canada
This case affirms treaty rights of the Mi'kmaq to fish commercially

20 Clues: This was decriminalized in 1968 • Founded at the end of World War II • They got the right to vote in 1948 • First province to give the vote to women • Women here get the right to vote in 1940 • This human right______ was set up in 1977 • 1962 saw the last one taking place in Canada • This PM brings in the Canadian Bill of Rights • ...

Supreme Court Cases 2022-12-13

Across

case where he was not informed of his constitutional rights prior to the police interrogation.
remove certain books from their libraries due to their content.
burned an American flag outside of the convention center
speech was filled with sexual references
Carolina Collage African American students were marching for serrigagtion.
African American train passenger Homer Plessy refused to sit in a car for Black people.
pulled over for speeding and got conducted a full search of his car without

Down

Moines Students wore black armbands to peacefully protest against the Vietnam war.
was charged with a crime and was NOT given a lawyer
court The 9 Justices
Scottv.Sandford sued his master for his freedom after moving to a freed state
NAACP want all colored peoples records and their memberlist and ranks
of rights Document of our first 10 amendments rights
holding suspicionless drug-testing
of education daughter was denied entrance to Topeka’s all-white elementary schools.
Schools would punish students by giving them physical punishments
Japanese American citizens were forced to be detained in camps
Paul group of teenager’s burned a cross outside a colored family’s lawn
accused of obscene material
jersey. T.L.O unreasonable search of student backpack and finding maijujana

20 Clues: court The 9 Justices • accused of obscene material • holding suspicionless drug-testing • speech was filled with sexual references • was charged with a crime and was NOT given a lawyer • of rights Document of our first 10 amendments rights • burned an American flag outside of the convention center • Japanese American citizens were forced to be detained in camps • ...

Crossword Puzzle 2023-05-23

Across

a change or addition
branch that enforces laws
keeps the branches power equal
introduction
participation of citizens

Down

introduction to the constitution
branch that interprets laws
division of branches
system of government in which the same territory is controlled by two levels of government
limits the governments power
government with limited power
branch that makes laws
wrote the bill of rights

13 Clues: introduction • division of branches • a change or addition • branch that makes laws • wrote the bill of rights • branch that enforces laws • participation of citizens • branch that interprets laws • limits the governments power • government with limited power • keeps the branches power equal • introduction to the constitution • ...

Constitution Crossword Puzzle 2022-05-12

Across

Addition or change in the Constitution
Amendment outlawing liquor sales
Number of states needed to ratify the Constitution
No "unreasonable ____" (Amendment 4)
House of ______
A written plan of government
Years in a Representative's term
_____ of speech

Down

Introduction of the Constitution
Population determines the no. of representatives from each ___
Includes the Senate and the House of Representatives
"We the ____ of the United States..."
Bill of ____
Department headed by the President
People have the ____ to a speedy trial
The 19th Amendment gave who the right to vote

16 Clues: Bill of ____ • House of ______ • _____ of speech • A written plan of government • Introduction of the Constitution • Amendment outlawing liquor sales • Years in a Representative's term • Department headed by the President • No "unreasonable ____" (Amendment 4) • "We the ____ of the United States..." • Addition or change in the Constitution • People have the ____ to a speedy trial • ...

Radiology & Constitution Crossword Puzzle 2024-09-11

Radiology & Constitution Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle

Across

– Legal responsibility for actions that cause harm.
– A type of imaging that uses radiation to view bones.
– The protection of patient information in medical settings, tied to constitutional rights.
– A medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases using imaging techniques.
Protection – Constitutional principle that ensures individuals receive the same legal protections, including fair access to healthcare.
Amendment – Part of the U.S. Constitution protecting against unreasonable searches and seizures, connected to patient privacy.
– Patient's permission before any medical procedure.
– The amount of radiation a patient receives during an X-ray or CT scan.

Down

– The person receiving medical care.
– Law that protects patient privacy and health information. (Acronym)
– A scan that combines X-ray images to create cross-sectional views of the body. (Abbreviation)
– Professional negligence by a healthcare provider that leads to substandard care.
of Rights – The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, including rights relevant to privacy and medical care.
– A type of scan that uses magnets and radio waves to create detailed images of the body. (Abbreviation)
Process – Constitutional principle ensuring fair legal treatment, including the right to challenge medical decisions.
– Type of consent that requires the patient to fully understand the procedure.
– The patient's right to make their own healthcare decisions, protected under constitutional privacy rights.
– A trained professional who performs diagnostic imaging examinations.

18 Clues: – The person receiving medical care. • – Legal responsibility for actions that cause harm. • – Patient's permission before any medical procedure. • – A type of imaging that uses radiation to view bones. • – Law that protects patient privacy and health information. (Acronym) • – A trained professional who performs diagnostic imaging examinations. • ...

Government 2024-05-13

Across

more than half, or the group that controls a vote of that size
Party An alliance of like-minded people who work together to win elections and control of the government.
Rule by the people.
College The body that elects the president of the United States; composed of electors from each state equal to that state’s representation in Congress; a candidate must get a majority of electoral votes to win.
less than half, or the group which controls only a minor fraction of the total vote in Congress.
a measure introduced in either house of Congress.
action by the President refusing to approve a bill passed by Congress.
A formal meeting of a congressional committee (or subcommittee) to gather information from witnesses for use in its activities
Amendment Passed in 1920, it gave women the right to vote.
A gathering of political leaders to make decisions, such as which candidate to nominate for an office; set policy; and plot strategy.
Rights The rights of equality under the law.

Down

Review The power of the courts to declare laws and presidential actions unconstitutional.
an Act of Congress which has been signed by the President or passed over his veto by the Congress.
the process of choosing government officials by vote of the citizens.
an addition to a constitution (the United States Constitution or a state constitution); a change in any bill or document by adding, substituting, or omitting a certain part before its final passage
A dramatic shift in the balance of the two parties that changes the key issues dividing the parties.
and balances The ability of different branches of government to stop each other from acting; designed to prevent one branch from gaining too much power.
A set of rules that govern how power will be distributed and used legitimately in a state.
Counting the population to determine representation in the House of Representatives; the constitution mandates one every ten years.
of State The ceremonial head of government; in the United States, the president serves as chief of state.

20 Clues: Rule by the people. • Rights The rights of equality under the law. • a measure introduced in either house of Congress. • Amendment Passed in 1920, it gave women the right to vote. • more than half, or the group that controls a vote of that size • the process of choosing government officials by vote of the citizens. • ...

Government Crossword 2023-05-18

Across

a government that is limited in power
The base for the constitution
The Judges
A system of a government
Counterbalancing
Separation of the 3 branches
Another system of a gonverment
The Lawmakers

Down

A right you have
First 10 amendments
The person in power to allow laws
The fourth president

12 Clues: The Judges • The Lawmakers • A right you have • Counterbalancing • First 10 amendments • The fourth president • A system of a government • Separation of the 3 branches • The base for the constitution • Another system of a gonverment • The person in power to allow laws • a government that is limited in power

Crossword Puzzle 2023-05-23

Across

a change or addition
branch that enforces laws
keeps the branches power equal
introduction
participation of citizens

Down

introduction to the constitution
branch that interprets laws
division of branches
system of government in which the same territory is controlled by two levels of government
limits the governments power
government with limited power
branch that makes laws
wrote the bill of rights

US Government Crossword 2022-05-09

US Government Crossword crossword puzzle

Across

removing red tape
Veto letting a bill die
Minority party rights in senate debates
Right justifying Roe v Wade
A first amendment right
Type of speech protected under Tinker v Des Moins
______ Pulpit
Ideology that wants to maximize personal autonomy
4th branch of government
Women gained this in 1920

Down

Judicial review made it so the Supreme Court can declare laws...
What Federalist #10 talks about
3rd article of constitution
Powers listed in constitution
_____ or a caucus
Decreased trust in government
Influencing Congressmen
Entire population measure
Issue Network is associated with
Financial branch of interest group

20 Clues: ______ Pulpit • removing red tape • _____ or a caucus • Veto letting a bill die • A first amendment right • Influencing Congressmen • 4th branch of government • Entire population measure • Women gained this in 1920 • Right justifying Roe v Wade • 3rd article of constitution • Powers listed in constitution • Decreased trust in government • What Federalist #10 talks about • ...

Unit 2 Vocabulary 2023-10-20

Across

these people are pro Bill of Rights
set of moral principles
splitting the government power into two branches
the right to liberty, life, and the pursuit of happiness
Government powers of the government are restricted
Hamilton, Madison, and Jay defending
Roman ideal on the willingness to serve ones country
document saying the U.S. is free from Britain
two house legislative branch

Down

a system in which each branch of government can limit the power of other branches
a one house legislative branch
rights that everyone has by being a person
favor a strong central governmen
a system of government in which power is divided between the central gov and people
people are the ultimate source of government
having the legal right to overthrow the government
government shouldn’t be based on an established set of principles

17 Clues: set of moral principles • two house legislative branch • a one house legislative branch • favor a strong central governmen • these people are pro Bill of Rights • Hamilton, Madison, and Jay defending • rights that everyone has by being a person • people are the ultimate source of government • document saying the U.S. is free from Britain • ...

U.S. Government 2025-09-18

Across

a tool of the president to prevent a bill from becoming a law
the name given to the House of Representatives and Senate together
the number of justices on the supreme court
this branch of government writes the laws
the highest court in the U.S.
the total number of amendments in the Constitution
made up of 100 members, 2 from each state
the number of amendments in the Bill of Rights

Down

a tool of the legislative branch to remove a president or Supreme Court justic
this branch of government interprets the law/constitution
a document that established the branches of the U.S. government
an additional article/right added to the Constitution
this branch of government enforces/executes the law

13 Clues: the highest court in the U.S. • this branch of government writes the laws • made up of 100 members, 2 from each state • the number of justices on the supreme court • the number of amendments in the Bill of Rights • the total number of amendments in the Constitution • this branch of government enforces/executes the law • ...

The Foundations of Democracy 2023-11-13

The Foundations of Democracy crossword puzzle

Across

Locke believed that this should determine your qualifications in life, not the family you were born into.
Reason people needed a strong leader was because they were ________________!
Believed in the separation of powers for branches of a government.
Locke developed the blank slate theory, also known as _________________!
Everywhere this person looked, he saw his countrymen in chains, even though he believed in the social contract.

Down

This philosopher believed if the social contract was broken people had the right to rebel.
Believed in the social contract but that people needed a strong ruler.
John Locke believed in these rights, which were life, liberty and property.
Mary Wollstonecraft believed this was the key to improving women's rights and lives.
The belief that people give up certain rights in exchange their government protects other rights.(two words)
This freedom is part of the first amendment of the US Bill of Rights and supported by Voltaire.

11 Clues: Believed in the separation of powers for branches of a government. • Believed in the social contract but that people needed a strong ruler. • Locke developed the blank slate theory, also known as _________________! • John Locke believed in these rights, which were life, liberty and property. • ...

Social 9 Crossword 2015-12-15

Across

Groups of people that come together to pressure the government.
Rights given to us by the government.
The voters.
The last step to passing a law.
The cabinet is in the _____________ branch.
Being able to vote against your MP before the 5 years are up.
The place that had the first democracy.
A movement that begins in the people.
The necessary formula to make changes to the Canadian constitution.
Preference of people who have been discriminated against.
The person who wrote the bill of rights.
The right to vote.
A senate that is Equal, Elected, and Effective.

Down

Appointments based on friendship rather than merit.
Not caring.
The schools First Nations children were put into in order to assimilate them.
Rights that minority groups previously had and are protected, Francophones and First Nations have these rights.
Being deprived of the right to vote(Robo calls).
A position held by a cabinet member, ranging from finance to justice to environment.
A vote taken not to see the citizens opinions.
Where a press is not pressured to do anything and provides unbiased information.
A direct vote of the people taken to make a decision.
Laid foundations for Western democracy.
The person or party currently in power.
Someone whose first language is French.
There are ______ supreme court judges.
The document that protects our rights, written by Pierre Trudeau.
The three branches; Judicial, Legislative, Executive.
The movement that First Nations started to take back their land from invasion and colonization.
The great charter, signed by King John of England.
The levels of government.

31 Clues: Not caring. • The voters. • The right to vote. • The levels of government. • The last step to passing a law. • Rights given to us by the government. • A movement that begins in the people. • There are ______ supreme court judges. • Laid foundations for Western democracy. • The person or party currently in power. • The place that had the first democracy. • ...

Social Studies Crossword 2016-10-13

Social Studies Crossword crossword puzzle

Across

born in the Bahamas and lived in extreme poverty, he nominated George Washington to be general for the continental army.
german General that trained continental army.
cousin of John Adams and big part of The sons of Liberty.
created the Join or Die cartoon. (Guy on 100 dollar bill)
he rode the midnight ride and warned the colonists that the Regulars were coming.
rights than you are born with.
another name for minute men.
powers that are fair and equal.

Down

drafted the Declaration of Independence.
general of the continental army. (guy on 1 dollar bill)
year when the Declaration of Independence was written.
when the British taxed the Colonists for sugar.
wife of John Adams.
this is the hill that was confused with Breeds Hill.
another name for the Redcoats.

15 Clues: wife of John Adams. • another name for minute men. • another name for the Redcoats. • rights than you are born with. • powers that are fair and equal. • drafted the Declaration of Independence. • german General that trained continental army. • when the British taxed the Colonists for sugar. • this is the hill that was confused with Breeds Hill. • ...

Vocabulary - Constitutional 2023-11-19

Vocabulary - Constitutional crossword puzzle

Across

government administrators
periodic checks of government agencies
power divided between national and state governments
power in government is limited
approve
remove someone from office
change to the constitution
declare laws and actions
rights for a U.S. citizen
division of power among the three branches
appeal
each branch of government has control over another

Down

ruled by the people
rules for citizens
formal agreement between two countries or governments
necessary and proper laws
rejection of a bill
individual to be arrested
tax levied on individuals
government must follow constitutional laws
disputes among two or more individuals

21 Clues: appeal • approve • rules for citizens • ruled by the people • rejection of a bill • declare laws and actions • government administrators • necessary and proper laws • individual to be arrested • rights for a U.S. citizen • tax levied on individuals • remove someone from office • change to the constitution • power in government is limited • periodic checks of government agencies • ...

Previous Page 32 of 100 Next