bill of rights Crossword Puzzles
Vocabulary - Constitutional 2023-11-19
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- 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
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- 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 • ...
Bill of Rights, 7 Principles, & Supreme Court Cases 2024-02-14
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- Right to bear arms
- Our civil liberties such as the Bill of Rights (1st 10 amendments)
- State courts are required under the 6th Amendment of the Constitution to provide counsel (lawyer), in criminal cases for defendants who are unable to afford their own lawyers (supreme court case)
- Under the 1st Amendment's freedom of religion requirements, a state may not require school children to recite a specific prayer at the beginning of each day of school (Supreme Court case)
- The school can only restrict speech if they can prove that conduct/protest interfered with the learning environment (supreme court case)
- Right to trial by jury in civil cases. Can request jury if damages are at least $20
- No self-incriminate (stay silent; not testify against self), no double jeopardy (not tried twice for same crime), right to due process & grand jury
- Rights of the people not listed in the Constitution
- Issue was about freedom of press & due process. Individual did not get a fair trial because jury was swayed by press reporting on the case. Was denied due process and conviction of murder (of his wife) was reversed (Supreme Court case)
- Rule by the people or people rule
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- Credited by Montisquieu with our three branches of government. Each branch with its own power. Legislative, Executive, & Judicial.
- No illegal search & seizure
- Each branch can oversee the other branches to make sure one branch does not have too much power.
- Under the 5th Amendment, suspects in a criminal action must be informed of their rights before making a confession. No self incriminate & right to an attorney (supreme court case).
- No one is above the law; even government officials must follow the laws. Give the government power, but not too much power.
- No cruel & unusual punishment, or no excessive fines and bail
- Evidence obatained in violation of the 4th Amendment, which protects against "unreasonable searches and seizures," may not be used in criminal prosecutions in state courts, as well as federal courts (supreme court case)
- Rights of the states (states rights)
- Powers that are shared and divided between the federal, state, & local governments
- Right to a speedy trial by jury in criminal cases & gives you right to counsel (attorney)
- People get to elect government leaders to represent & serve our ideas and beliefs
- No quartering (housing & feeding) of troops during peace time
- Speech that presents a "danger" to the community is not protected by the 1st Amendment of the Bill of Rights. Restricts free speech during war time, citing a violation of the Espionage Act of 1917 (Supreme Court case)
- 1st Amendment protects burning the American flag in protest, & other forms of political expression and symbolic speech (supreme court case)
- RAPPS (freedom of religion, assembly, press, petition, & speech)
25 Clues: Right to bear arms • No illegal search & seizure • Rule by the people or people rule • Rights of the states (states rights) • Rights of the people not listed in the Constitution • No cruel & unusual punishment, or no excessive fines and bail • No quartering (housing & feeding) of troops during peace time • ...
U.S. History Review 2024-08-19
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- "No taxation without ____________"
- large farms
- life, ____________, and the pursuit of happiness
- branch that carries out laws
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- invention that changed the South
- slave _________ (laws that took rights from enslaved people)
- branch that passes laws
- opposite of loyalist
- author of the Declaration of Independence
- when the President rejects a bill
- "All men are created _____________"
11 Clues: large farms • opposite of loyalist • branch that passes laws • branch that carries out laws • invention that changed the South • when the President rejects a bill • "No taxation without ____________" • "All men are created _____________" • author of the Declaration of Independence • life, ____________, and the pursuit of happiness • ...
Reconstruction 2022-05-17
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- 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
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- 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 • ...
Reconstruction 2022-05-17
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- took over
- helped newly freed
- white southerners who supported reconstuctimo
- free citizens vote
- rights and freedoms guaranteed but the bill
- farmers who worked a landowners land
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- laws passed in the south to limit opportunities
- limited opportunities
- African American who had once been enslaves
- gave adult 160 acres
- secret society that terrorized
- Farmers who paid rent in cash to limit
- northerners who went to the south
- allowed the
- northerners who moved to the south
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 2022-05-17
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- took over
- helped newly freed
- white southerners who supported reconstuctimo
- free citizens vote
- rights and freedoms guaranteed but the bill
- farmers who worked a landowners land
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- laws passed in the south to limit opportunities
- limited opportunities
- African American who had once been enslaves
- gave adult 160 acres
- secret society that terrorized
- Farmers who paid rent in cash to limit
- northerners who went to the south
- allowed the
- northerners who moved to the south
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 2022-05-17
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- northerners who moved to the south
- rights and freedoms guaranteed but the bill
- Farmers who paid rent in cash to limit
- limited opportunities
- laws passed in the south to limit opportunities
- African American who had once been enslaves
- helped newly freed
- allowed the
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- secret society that terrorized
- northerners who went to the south
- gave adult 160 acres
- white southerners who supported reconstuctimo
- farmers who worked a landowners land
- free citizens vote
- 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 • rights and freedoms guaranteed but the bill • ...
Reconstruction 2022-05-17
Across
- farmers who worked a landowners land
- Farmers who paid rent in cash to limit
- northerners who went to the south
- allowed the
- free citizens vote
- rights and freedoms guaranteed but the bill
- helped newly freed
- white southerners who supported reconstuctimo
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- gave adult 160 acres
- secret society that terrorized
- northerners who moved to the south
- African American who had once been enslaves
- took over
- laws passed in the south to limit opportunities
- limited opportunities
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 • ...
Foundations of Government 2024-10-25
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- This branch makes laws;Congress
- Rule of Law. NO one is above the law
- THE people elect representatives to run the government
- The government is divided into three branches
- We get this legislature from the Great Compromise; Means 2
- Based on equal representation
- This branch interprets laws;Supreme Court
- This compromise settles issues between LARGE states and small states
- National and state governments share power
- Representation based on population
- Powers shared between the state and federal governments
- Powers of the state
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- Supported by LARGE states
- Consent of the governed. The government gets power from THE people
- For every 5 slaves, 3 are counted as free people for representation and taxation
- Each branch has the ability to check the other branches
- This group would not ratify the U.S. Constitution without a Bill of Rights
- This branch enforces laws;President
- Supported by small states
- This group supported a STRONG central government
- This document protects your individual rights
- Powers of the federal government
22 Clues: Powers of the state • Supported by LARGE states • Supported by small states • Based on equal representation • This branch makes laws;Congress • Powers of the federal government • Representation based on population • This branch enforces laws;President • Rule of Law. NO one is above the law • This branch interprets laws;Supreme Court • National and state governments share power • ...
Foundations of Government 2024-10-22
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- Consent of the governed; Government gets its power from THE people
- Rule of Law; NO one is above the law
- Powers shared between the national and state governments
- The government is divided into three branches
- This branch makes laws; Congress
- This branch enforces laws; President
- National and state governments share power
- Would not ratify the U.S. Constitution without a Bill of Rights
- Powers of the state
- Supported by LARGE states
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- For every 5 slaves, 3 are counted as free people for taxation and representation
- Representation based on population
- Supported by small states
- Each branch has the power to check the other branches
- This group supported a strong government
- We get this legislature from the Great Compromise
- Based on equal representation
- Powers of the federal government
- Protects your individual rights
- THE people elect representatives to run the government
- This branch interprets laws; Supreme Court
- This compromise settles issued between large and small states
22 Clues: Powers of the state • Supported by small states • Supported by LARGE states • Based on equal representation • Protects your individual rights • Powers of the federal government • This branch makes laws; Congress • Representation based on population • Rule of Law; NO one is above the law • This branch enforces laws; President • This group supported a strong government • ...
How A Bill Becomes A Law 2024-02-22
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- Congress adjourns before 10 days and does not becomes law
- unlimited debate in the senate
- majority of the membership of congress present
- bill that is buried and not reported on
- where bills are placed when introduced in the House of Representatives
- limiting debate
- Congress person support of a written bill
- proposed legislation
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- committee made up of both houses of Congress that compromises on the bill
- bill related to a specific cause
- the most powerful committee
- to change a bill
- provision attached to a bill
- bill related to a public matter
- refuse to sign a bill
- discuss a bill
16 Clues: discuss a bill • limiting debate • to change a bill • proposed legislation • refuse to sign a bill • the most powerful committee • provision attached to a bill • unlimited debate in the senate • bill related to a public matter • bill related to a specific cause • bill that is buried and not reported on • Congress person support of a written bill • ...
2.4 Children 2023-04-15
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- reason why Bill and Rona got trapped in Rona's house
- character played by Julia Hills
- name of the biker who Bill kept running into
- name of Ben's moody work assistant
- name of the theme park Ben wanted to own
- street where the Porter's lived
- celebrity Rona wanted her baby's eyes to be like
- disease David contracted before Rona's wedding
- profession of Ben Porter
- name of the horoscope expert Rona believed in
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- profession of Bill Porter
- creator of the sitcom
- oldest child
- celebrity Rona wanted her baby's nose to be like
- actress who plays Bill Porter
- name of the boy Bill and Ben fostered in the final season
- name of the man Rona was going to marry; Apollo Man
- singer whose warehouse Bill went into
- what Bill got her head stuck in on the morning of Rona's wedding
- US city where the Porter's went on holiday
20 Clues: oldest child • creator of the sitcom • profession of Ben Porter • profession of Bill Porter • actress who plays Bill Porter • character played by Julia Hills • street where the Porter's lived • name of Ben's moody work assistant • singer whose warehouse Bill went into • name of the theme park Ben wanted to own • US city where the Porter's went on holiday • ...
unit 5 forming a goverment 2024-05-14
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- essays supporting the Constitution
- of Rights Constitutional amendments that protect the rights of citizens
- a period of low economic activity combined with a rise in
- people who supported the Constitution
- commerce trade between two or more states
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- shay's a poor farmer and Revoulatnary war veteran
- Rebellion a 1786 uprising in which Daniel Shays led hundreds of men
- taxes on imports or exports.
- a forced shutdown of the Supreme Court in Springfield, Massachusetts
- delegate who opposed the Constitution
- increased prices combined with the reduced value of money
11 Clues: taxes on imports or exports. • essays supporting the Constitution • delegate who opposed the Constitution • people who supported the Constitution • commerce trade between two or more states • a period of low economic activity combined with a rise in • increased prices combined with the reduced value of money • shay's a poor farmer and Revoulatnary war veteran • ...
History 2023-05-17
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- king of Europe
- to conquer the land of Indians
- of Paris-ended the seven year war
- pit-a English ruler
- of aix la chápele-importan woman
- sanction-passing the law and rule of respecting women
- of rights-what humans can do
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- sovereignty-what the people want
- year war-a war that lasted seven years
- of Utrecht-important document
- Washington-general
- compact-document of settlement
- Theresa-important woman
- revolution-a change in peoples standing
- alliance-countries
15 Clues: king of Europe • Washington-general • alliance-countries • pit-a English ruler • Theresa-important woman • of rights-what humans can do • of Utrecht-important document • to conquer the land of Indians • compact-document of settlement • sovereignty-what the people want • of aix la chápele-importan woman • of Paris-ended the seven year war • year war-a war that lasted seven years • ...
11/12/21 fellowship 2 2021-11-12
11 Clues: cops and _ • horned horse • _ things (2016) • _, worship his _ • lord of the flies • to put into effect • _ until proven guilty • The _ of the Lord is upon the waters • happened 27 times to the Bill of Rights • The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness • 1989 film about the 54th Massachusetts regiment
Heather & Bill's Sip & Solve 2024-06-15
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- City Heather was born
- Bill & Heather's favorite vacation
- Bill's High School
- Bill and Heather's first date activity
- Bill's favorite diet soft drink
- State Bill proposed
- The month Bill & Heather met
- Where Bill & Heather met
- Heather's favorite color
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- Bill & Heather's favorite cocktail
- Bill's first car (model)
- Heather's first car (make)
- Bill's favorite baseball team
- Bill's favorite kind of food
- Heather's Elementary School
- The name of Bill's first dog
- Bill's mother's first name
- Heather's mother's first name
- Heather’s favorite ice cream flavor
- Bill's favorite band
20 Clues: Bill's High School • State Bill proposed • Bill's favorite band • City Heather was born • Bill's first car (model) • Where Bill & Heather met • Heather's favorite color • Heather's first car (make) • Bill's mother's first name • Heather's Elementary School • Bill's favorite kind of food • The name of Bill's first dog • The month Bill & Heather met • Bill's favorite baseball team • ...
Shyanna and Realm CrossWord Puzzle 2024-05-08
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- World They called this land which in time came to be known as?
- of Terror A bloody period of the French Revolution?
- Bill of Rights This document listed rights for Parliament?
- Largely written by Thomas Jefferson this document?
- In this system, individuals own most businesses?
- A series of reforms that became known as?
- The use of reason in shaping people's ideas about society and politics?
- This period of creativity?
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- Christians who broke from the Catholic over religious issues?
- Emphasized the abilities and accomplishments of human beings?
- Revolution The series of events that led to the birth of modern science?
- A religious reform movement called the?
- This 1789 French constitution French citizens?
- Revolution Growth in machine- made goods?
- Travel all the way down?
15 Clues: Travel all the way down? • This period of creativity? • A religious reform movement called the? • Revolution Growth in machine- made goods? • A series of reforms that became known as? • This 1789 French constitution French citizens? • In this system, individuals own most businesses? • Largely written by Thomas Jefferson this document? • ...
Crossword Puzzle 2023-05-23
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- a change or addition
- branch that enforces laws
- keeps the branches power equal
- introduction
- participation of citizens
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- 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 • ...
Government Crossword 2023-05-18
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
Chapter 28 Crossword Puzzle 2022-04-19
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- The first African American woman elected to Congress in 1968
- Supreme Court case that established the "seprate-but-equal" doctrine
- Young woman that was shouting at Elizabeth Eckford when Elizabeth came to Central High School
- Lyndon B. Johnson’s program of domestic reforms
- Refused to give up her seat on the bus and got arrested
- A protest where black and white bus riders traveled together to segregated bus stations in the South
- First African American to graduate from Central High
- Union committed to the goal of better pay and working conditions for migrant farmworkers
- Group of student leaders that are protesting for Civil Rights
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- Hispanic American who worked to improve working conditions for Hispanic Americans.
- First African American Supreme Court Justice
- Nine black students attending Central High School
- A march formed to show support for John F. Kennedy’s Civil Rights bill
- Was apart of the little rock nine and got yelled at by Hazel Massery on her first day of school at Central High School
- President after John F. Kennedy, signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964
- Movement which called for African American independence
- Youngest elected president in 1960
- Setting someone or something apart
- A demonstration in which protestors sit down and refuse to leave
- Leader of the Nation of Islam
20 Clues: Leader of the Nation of Islam • Youngest elected president in 1960 • Setting someone or something apart • First African American Supreme Court Justice • Lyndon B. Johnson’s program of domestic reforms • Nine black students attending Central High School • First African American to graduate from Central High • Movement which called for African American independence • ...
Government Chapter 3 2024-12-04
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- Powers and responsibilities are divided; checks and balances: veto and override veto
- Article that deals with popular sovereignty
- Informal amendment process where then supreme court interprets the law
- Informal amendment process where the president more than written in the constitution
- power with the people; consent of the governed;voting
- 2/3 of Congress votes. 3/4 of state legislatures ratify
- Article that deals with the executive branch
- Article that deals with the Judicial branch
- Informal amendment process that is tradition but not written in the constitution; cabinet members
- Article that deals with the legislative branch
- People Represent the government; Representative democracy
- 2/3 of states sign. 3/4 of state legislatures ratify at convention.
- All leaders are subject to the law; impeachment
- Article thatr is the ratification of the Constitution
- rights God given rights;No government encroachment;Bill of rights
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- Article that deals with the states
- Informal amendment process that is invoked whenever congress passes a law;healthcare, social security
- Judiciary is free from pressure of the other branches
- Power is divided by the states and the federal goverment; taxes
- Article that deals with the Amendment process
- Court case that established judicial review
- Informal amendment process that is not written in the constitution but dominate the political spectrum
22 Clues: Article that deals with the states • Article that deals with popular sovereignty • Court case that established judicial review • Article that deals with the Judicial branch • Article that deals with the executive branch • Article that deals with the Amendment process • Article that deals with the legislative branch • All leaders are subject to the law; impeachment • ...
U.S. Constitution 2020-11-19
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- a representative form of government
- created the three branches and established representation in the legislative branch.
- favored by large states that wanted three branches and representation to be based of population.
- Led by Thomas Jefferson that did not support the U.S. Constitution and wanted a Bill of Rights
- counted slaves as three/fifth of the population for representation and taxation.
- system where the national government shares powers with state government.
- a change to the U.S. Constitution
- to approve
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- how the states interact with each other.
- favored by small states that wanted equal representation.
- the place were the delegates created the U.S. Constitution.
- ten amendments that protect individual rights.
- explains the the powers of the president.
- known as the father of the constitution.
- Led by Alexander Hamilton who supported the U.S. Constitution.
- the national government is the supreme law of the land.
- explains the duties of the legislative branch.
17 Clues: to approve • a change to the U.S. Constitution • a representative form of government • how the states interact with each other. • known as the father of the constitution. • explains the the powers of the president. • ten amendments that protect individual rights. • explains the duties of the legislative branch. • the national government is the supreme law of the land. • ...
Chapter 15 Review 2023-05-15
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- leader of USSR, supported Castro in Cuba
- LBJ defeated __ __ in 1964
- competition b/w USA/USSR to land on the moon
- JFK’s economic plans called for __ __
- performed an assassination on live TV
- JFK’s Attorney General and close advisor
- Ike warned that the __ __ __ might endanger democracy
- southern __ threatened to block JFK’s civil rights bill
- took the Presidential Oath on Air Force One
- first Catholic ever president
- used a cheap rifle to kill President
- first Ameican to go into orbit
- first human to go safely into space and back
- JFK was killed in this city
- warned about military/industrial complex
- countries that were chaotic and poor known as __ __ __
- JFK was the first __ __ president to be elected
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- SSA health insurance for retired Americans
- LBJ’s ginormous program to improve America
- JFK wanted a miltary ready for a __ __
- 13 days of extreme tension, USA on brink of war
- one of the “best and brightest”, was Sec of Defense
- disastrous and embarrassing attempt to overthrow Castro
- lost to JFK in 1960
- several Supreme Court cases protected the rights of the __
- the election of 1960 had the first televised __
- the election of 1960 had the first __ __ ever
- JFK’s vision to improve America was known as the __ __
- anti-segregation bill passed after JFK’s death
- SSA health insurance for poor/disabled Americans
- programs designed to eliminate poverty in USA
- gov’t investigation of JFK’s assassination
- tense showdown between USA/USSR over a divided city
- leader of communist Cuba
34 Clues: lost to JFK in 1960 • leader of communist Cuba • LBJ defeated __ __ in 1964 • JFK was killed in this city • first Catholic ever president • first Ameican to go into orbit • used a cheap rifle to kill President • JFK’s economic plans called for __ __ • performed an assassination on live TV • JFK wanted a miltary ready for a __ __ • leader of USSR, supported Castro in Cuba • ...
OUR PUZZLING HISTORY 2023-10-12
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- a document that limited the rights of the English monarch in 1628
- giving different powers to different parts of the government
- the basis for the principle of limited government
- Franklin's failed plan to unite the colonies
- one chamber
- set clear limits on what the monarch of England has the rights to do
- first basic system of laws in the English colonies
- author of "Common Sense"
- Jamestown was settled in what year
- closed Boston Harbor and withdrew the right to self government in the colonies
- the first constitution of the Unites States
- document that gave people the right to elect judges, representatives, and governor
- when the power of the monarch is not absolute
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- wrote "The Spirit of Laws"
- reason why King George III wanted to tax the colonies more
- this document officially split the colonies from England
- colonists protested the tax on tea by dumping tea into the Boston harbor
- one of the reasons the relationship between the colonies and Britain changed
- a government in which people elect delegates to make laws and conduct government
- Locke's writing about his ideas of natural rights
- the first written plan for self government in the colonies
- Declaration of Independence approved
- first direct tax on the colonies
- an agreement prohibiting trade
- money collected by the government
- officially approved4
26 Clues: one chamber • officially approved4 • author of "Common Sense" • wrote "The Spirit of Laws" • an agreement prohibiting trade • first direct tax on the colonies • money collected by the government • Jamestown was settled in what year • Declaration of Independence approved • the first constitution of the Unites States • Franklin's failed plan to unite the colonies • ...
UNITED STATES HISTORY 2017-06-05
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- founder who felt neglected
- not considered a Founding Father
- First president of United States
- Only newspaper Jefferson read
- conference which drafted the Constitution
- First secretary of the treasury
- Jefferson wasn't distraught over this revolt
- Madison's home state
- Unfit for presidency according to Jefferson
- Madison's proposal during Philadelphia Convention
- Important pamphlet by Thomas Paine
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- opposed stronger federal government
- Led Revolutionary War against British
- book published yearly by Franklin
- This president especially admired Hamilton
- father of Bill of Rights
- Used different personas to write
- Founding Father involved with slavery
- VP tried for treason
- Franklin did deals in French City
20 Clues: VP tried for treason • Madison's home state • father of Bill of Rights • founder who felt neglected • Only newspaper Jefferson read • First secretary of the treasury • not considered a Founding Father • First president of United States • Used different personas to write • book published yearly by Franklin • Franklin did deals in French City • Important pamphlet by Thomas Paine • ...
The U.S. Constitution 2020-12-03
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- The Constitution sets up and defines the powers of the ______________
- The first 3 words in the Constitution
- The first state (to adopt the U.S Constitution)
- One of the writers of the Federalist Papers.
- A _______ government has the power to issue licences.
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- The __________ was written at the Constitutional Convention
- The ________ government has the power to print money
- The _________ Papers supported the passage of the Constitution.
- a change or addition to a legal document
- The Constitution protects the ______ of Americans.
- The first _____ amendments are called the Bill of Rights.
11 Clues: The first 3 words in the Constitution • a change or addition to a legal document • One of the writers of the Federalist Papers. • The first state (to adopt the U.S Constitution) • The Constitution protects the ______ of Americans. • The ________ government has the power to print money • A _______ government has the power to issue licences. • ...
Survivor's Bill of Rights by Chayn 2020-04-15
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- A home is a place where I feel ----
- When I say -- I mean --
- Every human makes these
- A healthy relationship is based on
- What I do is my business. I deserve my -------.
- The most important emotion of all. It doesn't hurt.
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- No matter who I am or what evidence I have or don't have, I have a right to -------.
- When there are no chains, no control, I will be ----
- I'm told good people should not feel it
- makes the world go round and I deserve to have my own -----.
- Rhymes with survive
- I have a right to ask for ---- when I cannot make something happen by myself.
- Just like I can enter a relationship, I can -----.
13 Clues: Rhymes with survive • When I say -- I mean -- • Every human makes these • A healthy relationship is based on • A home is a place where I feel ---- • I'm told good people should not feel it • What I do is my business. I deserve my -------. • Just like I can enter a relationship, I can -----. • The most important emotion of all. It doesn't hurt. • ...
Bill of rights-AmendmentsE#1-10 2025-03-23
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- Which amendment requires"probable cause for a search warrant?
- Which amendment ensures that a jury trial is used in federal civil cases?
- What amendment talks about speech,religion, and petition?
- how many amendments are in the Bill of rights?
- What amendment gives you the right to a speedy trial?
- Which amendment prohibits torture as a form of punishment?
- what amendment gives you the right to have a gun?
- which amendment acknowledges that the listing of rights in the constitution does not mean people don't have other rights?
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- "a right to speak freely.
- which amendment protects against self-incrimination?
- the third amendment gives you the right to not let blank enter your house
- Which amendment reinforces the principle of federalism by giving certain power to the states?
- which amendment was influenced by the British practice of quartering troops in private homes?
13 Clues: "a right to speak freely. • how many amendments are in the Bill of rights? • what amendment gives you the right to have a gun? • which amendment protects against self-incrimination? • What amendment gives you the right to a speedy trial? • What amendment talks about speech,religion, and petition? • Which amendment prohibits torture as a form of punishment? • ...
Civil War Crossword 2023-03-06
Across
- the enlisting of persons for required service in the armed forces
- rule by an army instead of the usual civil authorities
- part of a state or other area marked off for a special purpose
- action to stop transportation of goods or people into or out of an area
- where the last land battle of the Civil War was
- a change made to a law, bill, or document
- what Texans used as medicines
- a person who has been freed from slavery
- an official order
- what Texas did on March 2, 1861
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- rights belonging to all citizens
- a tax placed on imported or exported goods
- Confederate general who surrendered
- a person who punishes criminals or takes control without authority to do so
- sixteenth president of the United States
- a slave who fled her family's plantation in Louisiana
- main goal to stop the western spread of slavery
- refusal by a head government to sign a bill passed by the legislature
- a secret society formed by Union supporters in 1862
- opposed the Republican Party
20 Clues: an official order • opposed the Republican Party • what Texans used as medicines • what Texas did on March 2, 1861 • rights belonging to all citizens • Confederate general who surrendered • sixteenth president of the United States • a person who has been freed from slavery • a change made to a law, bill, or document • a tax placed on imported or exported goods • ...
Social Studies Crossword 2018-09-11
Across
- The British legislative body,created during the same period as the Magna Carta
- All people must follow the law no matter who you are
- Rights of life,liberty,and property
- The ability or right to act, speak, or think as you want.
- A very bad king who ruled in the 10th and 11th century
- An idea that the power in the government is split between multiple bodies.
Down
- A document that stated the rights of the people
- A document that stated how the King had to protect the people's rights for them to listen to them.
- A British Philosopher,known as the "Father of Liberalism"
- Lost power do to the bill of rights
10 Clues: Rights of life,liberty,and property • Lost power do to the bill of rights • A document that stated the rights of the people • All people must follow the law no matter who you are • A very bad king who ruled in the 10th and 11th century • A British Philosopher,known as the "Father of Liberalism" • The ability or right to act, speak, or think as you want. • ...
Government 2015-10-15
Across
- - the governments plan for spending and saving money
- - to pick a person from a group of people by voting
- - an appointed member of each political party that manages their business in the house of commons
- - a person who speaks for you
- - a meeting of the senate or of the house of commons
- - the upper house of parliament
- - a rule that all Canadians have to follow
- - bills that are passed by parliament
- - to change or improve something
- - the periods into which a parliament divides
- house - another name for the house of commons
- - a king or queen of a country
- - to choose a representative by vote
Down
- - another word for electoral district
- - the last stage before a bill becomes a law
- - a change that is made to a bill
- - another name for the senate
- - a discussion about political issues
- - one of three parts of parliament
- - all political parties that are not apart of the governing party
- - a formal event that follows rules and traditions
- - the city where a country's legislature is located
- - the bringing to the end of a parliament
- - the leader of the governing party
- - a proposal for a law considered by parliament
- - a group made up of all senators and members of parliament
- - to place a document before the senate
- - the person in charge of a meeting
- - a person who has full political and civil rights in their country
29 Clues: - another name for the senate • - a person who speaks for you • - a king or queen of a country • - the upper house of parliament • - to change or improve something • - a change that is made to a bill • - one of three parts of parliament • - the leader of the governing party • - the person in charge of a meeting • - to choose a representative by vote • ...
Adams 2021-03-17
Across
- protected France from domestic people against the revolution
- rights every human being has
- notebooks given to the French people
- americas bill of rights
- 5 way governing system
- oath taken by the third estate on a tennis court
- used for beheading people
- French political party
- most influential person in the french revolution
- protected France from outside countries against the revolution
- where people from the 3rd estate broke into
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- last king of France
- war against Brittian or independence
- love for ones country
- France military and political leader
- a time were a series of public killings were happening daily
- french for immigrant
- red white and blue
- female leader of the Habsburg empire
- that the king and upperclass were going to overthrow the 3rd estate
- palace in france
- believe people are good but society corrupts them
- last queen of France
- believed people should overthrow their government if it isn't working for them
24 Clues: palace in france • red white and blue • last king of France • french for immigrant • last queen of France • love for ones country • 5 way governing system • French political party • americas bill of rights • used for beheading people • rights every human being has • war against Brittian or independence • France military and political leader • female leader of the Habsburg empire • ...
11/12/21 fellowship 2 2021-11-12
11 Clues: cops and _ • horned horse • _ things (2016) • _, worship his _ • lord of the flies • to put into effect • _ until proven guilty • The _ of the Lord is upon the waters • The voice of him that crieth in the _ • happened 27 times to the Bill of Rights • 1989 film about the 54th Massachusetts regiment
Government 3 Branches Test 2021-10-21
Across
- The _____ Court, part of the judicial branch.
- The _________, or new articles added to the US constitution
- ______ approves important positions appointed by the president
- The_____states constitution is the country's founding document
- The articles of the US constitution lay out the doctrine of the _________ of powers
- The first 10 amendments are collectively known as the ___ of Rights.
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- The US Supreme Court can declare any legislation or executive action as unconstitutional, setting a ______
- The president may veto the bill, Congress can re-pass the bill without a signature if it is supported by a ____-____ majority
- The _____ of Representatives consists of more than 400 voting members.
- An ______ is challenge to a previous court decision
10 Clues: The _____ Court, part of the judicial branch. • An ______ is challenge to a previous court decision • The _________, or new articles added to the US constitution • ______ approves important positions appointed by the president • The_____states constitution is the country's founding document • The first 10 amendments are collectively known as the ___ of Rights. • ...
Friends crossword week 5 2025-12-02
Across
- Where you can find details of homes to rent or buy (6,5)
- An organisation that can help you with your rights and any financial issues (8,6,6)
- The bill you pay from April to January (10)
- The legal document explaining all the rights and responsibilities for rented property(7,9)
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- Another name for bills and costs (9)
- Who you can talk issues over with and get reliable advice from (7,5)
- You always have the right to feel this in your own home (4)
- The excel feature that will add up bills for you (7)
- The legal term for the person who is renting a property (6)
- Money refunded from a bill(6)
10 Clues: Money refunded from a bill(6) • Another name for bills and costs (9) • The bill you pay from April to January (10) • The excel feature that will add up bills for you (7) • Where you can find details of homes to rent or buy (6,5) • You always have the right to feel this in your own home (4) • The legal term for the person who is renting a property (6) • ...
State Government 2025-11-05
Across
- This branch uses state agencies to administer programs and enforce laws
- How many consecutive terms can a person serve as governor of Georgia
- The largest portion of Georgia's collected revenue is from _____ taxes
- Who is the chief executive of the state of Georgia?
- The executive branch _____ the laws
- The Governor is responsible for proposing the state's ____ and making revenue decisions
- A ____ is an obligation or duty expected of citizens in a society
- The legislative branch _____ the laws
- A ____ is a privilege or freedom given to a citizen by the Constitution
- When the governor vetoes a legislative bill, it's an example if checks and _____
- Both the U.S. and Georgia Constitutions contain a bill of ____
- The judicial branch _____ the laws
- This is where most of the discussion about legislative bills takes place
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- Minimum years as Georgia resident to run for Governor of Georgia
- American citizens must be 18 years old to register to ____
- You must be twenty-___ years old to be a state representative in Georgia
- Each branch of government having certain duties is an example of separation of _____
- Who is second in charge of Georgia's executive branch behind the governor
- If the governor doesn't want a bill to become a law, he can ____ it
- Required actions like obeying laws and paying taxes are examples of a citizens ________
- How many years is one term of office for a Georgia governor?
- How many years can a person serve as lieutenant governor of Georgia?
- Minimum years as a U.S. resident to run for Georgia governor
- To be a state representative or senator in Georgia, you only have to live in your district for ___ year
- You must be twenty-___ years old to be a state senator in Georgia
- State senators and representatives serve 2 year ___ of office
- A person convicted of a _____ serving prison time would not be allowed to vote
- Both the U.S and Georgia Constitutions start off with a _____
- For a legislative bill to pass, it has to be approved by ____ chambers
- A proposed law in the legislature is initially called a ____
- Minimum age age requirement to serve as governor
31 Clues: The judicial branch _____ the laws • The executive branch _____ the laws • The legislative branch _____ the laws • Minimum age age requirement to serve as governor • Who is the chief executive of the state of Georgia? • American citizens must be 18 years old to register to ____ • How many years is one term of office for a Georgia governor? • ...
Celebrate Freedom Week Crossword 2023-05-18
Across
- People who get to choose their representatives
- Branch that includes the supreme court and
- Government-government that has fewer laws about what individuals and
- and Balances-used to make sure that one branch of government does not have more power than the others
- of Powers- the separation of powers between the 3 branches of government
- Branch that contains the president
- power of the state government,that includes state responsibilities
- an article added to the constitution
Down
- Madison- President and Writer of The Federalist Paper in the constitution
- of Rights- amendments that tell us our rights
- can and cannot do
- Branch that is made up of the house and the
- Introduction to the constitution
- federal courts
14 Clues: federal courts • can and cannot do • Introduction to the constitution • Branch that contains the president • an article added to the constitution • Branch that includes the supreme court and • Branch that is made up of the house and the • of Rights- amendments that tell us our rights • People who get to choose their representatives • ...
Quarter 2 Crossword 2023-01-03
Across
- Liberal party in the US
- Election to replace someone who can't do the job anymore
- Conservative party in the us
- Branch of government that makes new laws
Down
- Person who signs a bill into a law
- Someone who owes loyalty to a government in exchange for rights
- Branch that can appoint judges
- Name of an idea for a law
- A system with two bodies or houses
9 Clues: Liberal party in the US • Name of an idea for a law • Conservative party in the us • Branch that can appoint judges • Person who signs a bill into a law • A system with two bodies or houses • Branch of government that makes new laws • Election to replace someone who can't do the job anymore • Someone who owes loyalty to a government in exchange for rights
Chapter 15 Review 2024-05-15
Across
- disastrous and embarrassing attempt to overthrow Castro
- JFK’s economic plans called for __ __
- LBJ defeated __ __ in 1964
- one of the “best and brightest”, was Sec of Defense
- anti-segregation bill passed after JFK’s death
- JFK wanted a miltary ready for a __ __
- first Ameican to go into orbit
- tense showdown between USA/USSR over a divided city
- leader of communist Cuba
- competition b/w USA/USSR to land on the moon
- when the gov’t spends more than it takes in
- JFK was killed in this city
- used a cheap rifle to kill President
- southern __ threatened to block JFK’s civil rights bill
- warned about military/industrial complex
- programs designed to eliminate poverty in USA
- lost to JFK in 1960
- JFK’s vision to improve America was known as the __ __
- several Supreme Court cases protected the rights of the __
Down
- Ike warned that the __ __ __ might endanger democracy
- JFK was the first __ __ president to be elected
- first human to go safely into space and back
- gov’t investigation of JFK’s assassination
- LBJ’s ginormous program to improve America
- 13 days of extreme tension, USA on brink of war
- SSA health insurance for poor/disabled Americans
- took the Presidential Oath on Air Force One
- competition between USA/USSR to get to moon
- the election of 1960 had the first __ __ ever
- JFK’s Attorney General and close advisor
- leader of USSR, supported Castro in Cuba
- government preschool program
- performed an assassination on live TV
- SSA health insurance for retired Americans
- first Catholic ever president
- countries that were chaotic and poor known as __ __ __
36 Clues: lost to JFK in 1960 • leader of communist Cuba • LBJ defeated __ __ in 1964 • JFK was killed in this city • government preschool program • first Catholic ever president • first Ameican to go into orbit • used a cheap rifle to kill President • JFK’s economic plans called for __ __ • performed an assassination on live TV • JFK wanted a miltary ready for a __ __ • ...
Celebrate Freedom Week Crossword 2023-05-18
Across
- People who get to choose their representatives
- Branch that includes the supreme court and
- Government-government that has fewer laws about what individuals and
- and Balances-used to make sure that one branch of government does not have more power than the others
- of Powers- the separation of powers between the 3 branches of government
- Branch that contains the president
- power of the state government,that includes state responsibilities
- an article added to the constitution
Down
- Madison- President and Writer of The Federalist Paper in the constitution
- of Rights- amendments that tell us our rights
- can and cannot do
- Branch that is made up of the house and the
- Introduction to the constitution
- federal courts
14 Clues: federal courts • can and cannot do • Introduction to the constitution • Branch that contains the president • an article added to the constitution • Branch that includes the supreme court and • Branch that is made up of the house and the • of Rights- amendments that tell us our rights • People who get to choose their representatives • ...
American Revolution 2022-06-06
AP Gov Review CH. 3 2023-04-13
Across
- Individual rights protected by law from unjust government interference
- The process by which the Bill of Rights has been applied to the states basis through the Fourteenth Amendment
- Constitutional basis for individual liberties and fair treatment by the judicial system
- Non-verbal expression protected by the First Amendment
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- The rule that evidence obtained by authorities in violation of the Constitution may not used in court
- Rights provided by the government to protect groups from discrimination
- Policy requiring police to inform suspects in custody of their rights
- An untrue statement that damages someone’s reputation
- Constitutional basis for civil rights and equality under the law
9 Clues: An untrue statement that damages someone’s reputation • Non-verbal expression protected by the First Amendment • Constitutional basis for civil rights and equality under the law • Policy requiring police to inform suspects in custody of their rights • Individual rights protected by law from unjust government interference • ...
AP Gov Review CH. 3 2023-04-13
Across
- Constitutional basis for individual liberties and fair treatment by the judicial system
- Policy requiring police to inform suspects in custody of their rights
- Non-verbal expression protected by the First Amendment
- Constitutional basis for civil rights and equality under the law
- Rights provided by the government to protect groups from discrimination
Down
- The rule that evidence obtained by authorities in violation of the Constitution may not used in court
- The process by which the Bill of Rights has been applied to the states basis through the Fourteenth Amendment
- An untrue statement that damages someone’s reputation
- Individual rights protected by law from unjust government interference
9 Clues: An untrue statement that damages someone’s reputation • Non-verbal expression protected by the First Amendment • Constitutional basis for civil rights and equality under the law • Policy requiring police to inform suspects in custody of their rights • Individual rights protected by law from unjust government interference • ...
Chapter 15 Review 2023-05-16
Across
- disastrous and embarrassing attempt to overthrow Castro
- JFK’s economic plans called for __ __
- LBJ defeated __ __ in 1964
- one of the “best and brightest”, was Sec of Defense
- anti-segregation bill passed after JFK’s death
- JFK wanted a miltary ready for a __ __
- first Ameican to go into orbit
- tense showdown between USA/USSR over a divided city
- leader of communist Cuba
- competition b/w USA/USSR to land on the moon
- when the gov’t spends more than it takes in
- JFK was killed in this city
- used a cheap rifle to kill President
- southern __ threatened to block JFK’s civil rights bill
- warned about military/industrial complex
- programs designed to eliminate poverty in USA
- lost to JFK in 1960
- JFK’s vision to improve America was known as the __ __
- several Supreme Court cases protected the rights of the __
Down
- Ike warned that the __ __ __ might endanger democracy
- JFK was the first __ __ president to be elected
- first human to go safely into space and back
- gov’t investigation of JFK’s assassination
- LBJ’s ginormous program to improve America
- 13 days of extreme tension, USA on brink of war
- SSA health insurance for poor/disabled Americans
- took the Presidential Oath on Air Force One
- competition between USA/USSR to get to moon
- the election of 1960 had the first __ __ ever
- JFK’s Attorney General and close advisor
- leader of USSR, supported Castro in Cuba
- government preschool program
- performed an assassination on live TV
- SSA health insurance for retired Americans
- first Catholic ever president
- countries that were chaotic and poor known as __ __ __
36 Clues: lost to JFK in 1960 • leader of communist Cuba • LBJ defeated __ __ in 1964 • JFK was killed in this city • government preschool program • first Catholic ever president • first Ameican to go into orbit • used a cheap rifle to kill President • JFK’s economic plans called for __ __ • performed an assassination on live TV • JFK wanted a miltary ready for a __ __ • ...
Chapter 4 Terms 2022-01-31
Across
- the 8th Amendment prevents courts from setting this in excessive amounts.
- _________ domain. 5th Amendment: the government may take individuals' property in exchange for fair compensation
- _________ of church and state. guarantees individuals the freedom to practice any religion-or none.
- _________ rights. rights guaranteed to all US citizens
- Due __________ of law. Requires that the government act in accordance with existing law when arresting a person or taking his/her property
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- the right to vote
- self-____________. The 5th Amendment guarantees that individuals can't be forced to testify against themselves.
- basic beliefs, rules, or laws
- Bill of ________. The first ten amendments to the US Constitution, focusing on individual rights.
- a law that requires men of a certain age to serve in the military
- a tax people must pay to register to vote
11 Clues: the right to vote • basic beliefs, rules, or laws • a tax people must pay to register to vote • _________ rights. rights guaranteed to all US citizens • a law that requires men of a certain age to serve in the military • the 8th Amendment prevents courts from setting this in excessive amounts. • ...
Bill Of Rights Vocab 2012-05-02
Across
- non-criminal cases involving disputes among individuals about property, money, or other personal matters.
- a change to the constitution.
- a group of citezens who are chosen to decide the outcome of a trial.
Down
- the first to amendments to the constitution that protect the rightsand freedoms of american citizens.
- proper legal procedures, such as a fair trial.
- having a negative judgement or opinion of something or someone that is based on facts.
- to approve; to make a written document official by signing it.
7 Clues: a change to the constitution. • proper legal procedures, such as a fair trial. • to approve; to make a written document official by signing it. • a group of citezens who are chosen to decide the outcome of a trial. • having a negative judgement or opinion of something or someone that is based on facts. • ...
Final Project 2021-01-13
Across
- Second place the bills goes when trying to be passed.
- This happens to most bills.
- No branhces of government in a district is called.
- Bills are placed in here
- Congressmen can pass two things, bills and what else?
- A small group that goes over a given bill.
- When the President introduces a bill to Congressmen, that means that he is the ______ of the bill.
- If districts win within the margins it is called what?
- Having the position that you are running for again.
- The final destination of a bill.
Down
- Leader of the senate.
- Bills that include money and taxes originate in the house of reps. What kind of bill other bill starts there?
- Political figures are elected in this type of district
- People who can call a bill.
- The leader of the house.
- The bill goes to this sub committee once it is read.
- A nickname for the senate.
- This is a group of voters represented by someone.
- What is it called when 218 people sign to revive a bill.
- Person that leads the committees
- Two chamber legislator.
- This is a tactic that is used to defeat a bill by talking for hours on end.
- The amount of years that the house of reps can serve.
- The amount of years that can be served in the senate at a time.
24 Clues: Leader of the senate. • Two chamber legislator. • The leader of the house. • Bills are placed in here • A nickname for the senate. • This happens to most bills. • People who can call a bill. • Person that leads the committees • The final destination of a bill. • A small group that goes over a given bill. • This is a group of voters represented by someone. • ...
Vocab 7.1 2023-05-12
8 Clues: Bill of Rights • laws are passed • group of people • start of something • review Supreme Court • republic group of voters • system Sharing power • and balances spreading power
Constitutional Convertion 2012-09-24
Across
- Time studying the different forms of goverment
- Presented the Virginia plan
- Did not attend the Convention
- Wrote the Federalist Papers
- Did not favor original constitution without Bill of Rights
- Quartering of soldiers
- The Great Compromise(Bicameral)
- Presented the Connecticut Plan
- flagged Sunday, September 23, 2012 4:15 PM ThomasJefferson leader of Antifederalist
- Time frame for the constitution
- Favored large states (Population)
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- Leader of the federalist
- Presented the New Jersey Plan
- Favored original constitution
- Counting slaves as population
- Allowed delegates to speak freely
- the Articles The purpose of the convention
- Father of the constitution
- Favored small states (Equal representation)
19 Clues: Quartering of soldiers • Leader of the federalist • Father of the constitution • Presented the Virginia plan • Wrote the Federalist Papers • Presented the New Jersey Plan • Favored original constitution • Did not attend the Convention • Counting slaves as population • Presented the Connecticut Plan • The Great Compromise(Bicameral) • Time frame for the constitution • ...
Celebrate Freedom Week Crossword 2023-05-18
Across
- People who get to choose their representatives
- Branch that includes the supreme court and
- Government-government that has fewer laws about what individuals and
- and Balances-used to make sure that one branch of government does not have more power than the others
- of Powers- the separation of powers between the 3 branches of government
- Branch that contains the president
- power of the state government,that includes state responsibilities
- an article added to the constitution
Down
- Madison- President and Writer of The Federalist Paper in the constitution
- of Rights- amendments that tell us our rights
- can and cannot do
- Branch that is made up of the house and the
- Introduction to the constitution
- federal courts
14 Clues: federal courts • can and cannot do • Introduction to the constitution • Branch that contains the president • an article added to the constitution • Branch that includes the supreme court and • Branch that is made up of the house and the • of Rights- amendments that tell us our rights • People who get to choose their representatives • ...
Chapter 7 Lesson 3 Crossword 2016-12-04
Across
- Sharing power between federal and state governments
- Philosopher who wrote that every person has natural rights
- Branch of government that executes or carries out the law
- Philosopher that thought the branches of government should be separated and balanced against each other
- Document written in 1689 that was a model for the Bill of Rights
- Branch of government that includes courts that settles questions of law
- People who support the constitution
Down
- People who opposed the constitution
- Change, correction, or improvement added to government
- Group of electors chosen to vote for President & Vice President
- First state to ratify the Constitution
- System by which each branch of government limits power at other branches
- Last state to ratify the Constitution
- Lawmaking branch of government
14 Clues: Lawmaking branch of government • People who opposed the constitution • People who support the constitution • Last state to ratify the Constitution • First state to ratify the Constitution • Sharing power between federal and state governments • Change, correction, or improvement added to government • Branch of government that executes or carries out the law • ...
Celebrate Freedom Week Crossword 2023-05-18
Across
- People who get to choose their representatives
- Branch that includes the supreme court and
- Government-government that has fewer laws about what individuals and
- and Balances-used to make sure that one branch of government does not have more power than the others
- of Powers- the separation of powers between the 3 branches of government
- Branch that contains the president
- power of the state government,that includes state responsibilities
- an article added to the constitution
Down
- Madison- President and Writer of The Federalist Paper in the constitution
- of Rights- amendments that tell us our rights
- can and cannot do
- Branch that is made up of the house and the
- Introduction to the constitution
- federal courts
14 Clues: federal courts • can and cannot do • Introduction to the constitution • Branch that contains the president • an article added to the constitution • Branch that includes the supreme court and • Branch that is made up of the house and the • of Rights- amendments that tell us our rights • People who get to choose their representatives • ...
Constitution Structure 2022-10-11
Across
- , Law Interpreting Branch
- , Law Making Branch
- , Article 4 of the Constitution is
- , There are currently 27 ___
- , Number of Amendments in the Bill of Rights is
Down
- , Legislative Branch is_of the Constitution
- , Article 6 of the Constitution is
- , Judicial Branch is_of the Constitution
- , Law Enforcing Branch
- , Executive Branch is_of the Constitution
- , Number of Block O' Power Parts
- , Main Divisions Are Called
- ,Article 7 of the Constitution is
- , Article 5 of the Constitution is
14 Clues: , Law Making Branch • , Law Enforcing Branch • , Law Interpreting Branch • , Main Divisions Are Called • , There are currently 27 ___ • , Number of Block O' Power Parts • ,Article 7 of the Constitution is • , Article 6 of the Constitution is • , Article 4 of the Constitution is • , Article 5 of the Constitution is • , Judicial Branch is_of the Constitution • ...
Revolution to Constitution 2014-12-14
Across
- A check and balance of the legislative to remove a president and judges.
- A time period that encouraged colonist to challenge or question
- A compromise that settled the debate over Slave populations for the HR.
- A law passed under the Articles to organize and admit new states.
- A power to declare a law, Constitutional or Unconstitutional.
- An introduction that presents 6 goals of the Constitution.
- A group organized of members that work to change government. Sons of Liberty.
- A group of colonial elected leaders viewed with the power to tax.
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- Elected leaders are bound by the same laws as the public.
- A term meaning "Reject" used as a check by the president on the Legislature.
- A government elected and accountable to the people.
- A system that shares power between Central Gov. and State Gov.
- A political party supporting states and a bill of rights.
- The rules that are followed when rights are denied. Lawyer and Jury.
- The rights from God according to Locke as Life, Liberty and Property.
15 Clues: A government elected and accountable to the people. • Elected leaders are bound by the same laws as the public. • A political party supporting states and a bill of rights. • An introduction that presents 6 goals of the Constitution. • A power to declare a law, Constitutional or Unconstitutional. • A system that shares power between Central Gov. and State Gov. • ...
Foundations Crossword 2021-10-13
Across
- securetheblessingsof____
- Provide for the______
- This document birthed Rule of Law
- Gives laws and punishments in a fair way
- Promote the_____
- Declared independence from Britain
- Served as a model for the bill of rights
Down
- Limits the power of the government
- People are the rulers
- To form a more_____
- First government
- Changes made to the constitution
- 232 years old
- People in office follow the same laws as everyone else
- Secure the blessings of____
15 Clues: 232 years old • First government • Promote the_____ • To form a more_____ • People are the rulers • Provide for the______ • securetheblessingsof____ • Secure the blessings of____ • Changes made to the constitution • This document birthed Rule of Law • Limits the power of the government • Declared independence from Britain • Gives laws and punishments in a fair way • ...
Ch. 10 Bill of Rights & Later Amendments 2025-04-09
Across
- right to bear arms
- Blacks given right to vote
- powers not given to the Feds are reserved for states
- not allowed by the constitution
- right to speedy trial, trial by jury, right to lawyer
- no cruel and unusual punishment
- no illegal search and seizures
- no double jeopardy, right to have a lawyer
- a change to the Constitution
Down
- The first 10 amendments to the USC
- right to trial by jury in Civil Cases
- Speech, assembly, press, religion, and petition
- peoples rights are not limited
- to approve
- following established legal procedures
- Lowed voting age to 18
- no quartering of soldiers
17 Clues: to approve • right to bear arms • Lowed voting age to 18 • no quartering of soldiers • Blacks given right to vote • a change to the Constitution • peoples rights are not limited • no illegal search and seizures • not allowed by the constitution • no cruel and unusual punishment • The first 10 amendments to the USC • right to trial by jury in Civil Cases • ...
Canadian Government 2024-02-04
Across
- The Senate is in which house?
- in 1918, who was granted the ability to vote in Canada?
- Who is the current (and first Indigenous) Governor General?
- Government that handles local issues
- What is the highest level of government in Canada?
- What is the level of Government that deals with issues in Ontario?
- Where is the first reading held for a bill?
- Where do you go to vote?
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- Who was the first woman to be elected to the house of commons?
- Who is the Prime Minister of Canada?
- Which Branch of Government has the power to make and change laws?
- Who is Waterloo's Mayor?
- This Canadian Bill guarantees civil rights and freedoms to all Canadians.
- Who is Canada's Current Head of State?
- Who is the current Political Party in Power?
15 Clues: Who is Waterloo's Mayor? • Where do you go to vote? • The Senate is in which house? • Who is the Prime Minister of Canada? • Government that handles local issues • Who is Canada's Current Head of State? • Where is the first reading held for a bill? • Who is the current Political Party in Power? • What is the highest level of government in Canada? • ...
Fall semester review 2024-12-13
Across
- Cold harsh climate;rocky soil;Whaling, lumber, ship building, fishing
- This document protects your individual rights
- Colonies settled by Great Britain
- Farmers in Massachusetts protested as a response to the collection of taxes
- Opposed a strong central government;would not approve the constitution without a Bill of Rights
- The first colony established in the New World in 1607
- President during the 'Era of Good Feelings';Monroe Doctrine
- Known as the 'Bread Basket';wheat, rye, barley;religious freedom
- Inspired the idea for unalienable rights;Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness
- "No taxation without __________"
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- A break up letter from the colonies to Great Britain;a list of grievances
- Colony established in 1620;founded for religious freedom
- Farmers protested in response to a whiskey tax
- You can only trade with the Mother Country
- This battle convinced the French to support the colonists during the American Revolution
- Hot climate;fertile soil;$CASH CROPS$
- The first form of self-government;signed by the pilgrims aboard the Mayflower
- A winter camp during the American Revolution;Lafayette and Von Stueben help train the Continental Army
- Second President of the United States
- United States declared war on Great Britain for impressing soldiers and interfering with trade;Pushes the U.S. into manufacturing
20 Clues: "No taxation without __________" • Colonies settled by Great Britain • Hot climate;fertile soil;$CASH CROPS$ • Second President of the United States • You can only trade with the Mother Country • This document protects your individual rights • Farmers protested in response to a whiskey tax • The first colony established in the New World in 1607 • ...
foiuy 2021-01-20
What Congress Does 2021-03-16
Across
- type of voting method in which members stand and are counted
- a division of a standing committee which specializes in a narrowly focused topic of a major committee
- the function Congress performs when they check up on the Executive Branch to make sure they are carrying out the laws the way Congress intended
- when a committee releases a bill out to the entire house floor for them to consider it
- what happens to a bill when a committee ignores a bill and lets it die without being discussed
- another name for a house of Congress
- happens when the president kills a bill by refusing to make a decision on it within ten days and Congress has ended the session
- the person responsible for collecting and numbering new bills and for making sure things run smoothly in Congress
- type of voting method in which members call out their votes at the same time
- where all of the actions/words spoken in Congress are written down
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- a session at which a committee listens to testimony from people concerning a bill
- a way to delay or prevent passage of a bill by continuing to talk instead of voting on a bill
- the function Congress performs when they help their constituents interact with the government
- a proposed law
- another name for one of the permanent committees in Congress
- presidential rejection of a bill
- type of voting method is which all senators' names are called and they respond with their vote
- when a committee asks government officials who will carry out a new law about the features of a new bill
- what Congress can do if the president uses his veto on a bill
- type of committee in which members from both houses of Congress meet to compromise on the language of a bill
- type of voting method in which all members of the House vote electronically and their responses are indicated on large display panels
- the group of people who determine what guidelines the House of Representatives must follow when debating a bill
- when a committee makes changes to a bill
23 Clues: a proposed law • presidential rejection of a bill • another name for a house of Congress • when a committee makes changes to a bill • type of voting method in which members stand and are counted • another name for one of the permanent committees in Congress • what Congress can do if the president uses his veto on a bill • ...
CIVICS LEGISLATIVE AND EXECUTIVE 2022-02-17
Across
- The fifth step to passing a bill is the bill being reported and shown on House ______
- not returning the bill/law to Congress for more than ten days
- holds the ability to veto or pass a bill
- The first step to passing a bill is having and ____ created in someone's head.
- The president _____ the bill and it becomes a law.
- The eleventh step to having a bill passed is to have it ______ by the President.
- The eighth step to passing a bill is having the bill voted on by the _____.
- The President is in control of the military when he is ______
- There are 435 _____
- The President is _____ when he is the ceremonial head of the nation. The President represents all of the people of the nation when he is in this role.
- The Vice President, the President, and the Cabinet are part of the ______ branch
- The President is _____ when he executes federal law and appoints federal diplomatic along with judicial officers. The President also ends treaties with foreign powers but with the advice and consent that is given by the Senate.
- The ninth step to the passing of a bill is to have the bill sent to _____
- The tenth step to passing a bill is to have the bill _____
Down
- The sixth step to passing a bill is to have a subcommittee to a special _____.
- The third step to passing a bill is to have the bill introduced through the _____
- The Cabinet members can work in the _____ department that provides help to protect the nation.
- The Cabinet members can work in the _____ department that helps to fund the nation to teach its students.
- Your favorite president is considered your _____
- The second step to passing a bill is to have the idea presented and mentioned by a member of _____
- Representatives and Senators are chosen by being ______
- The President is _____ when he is fixing problems that deal with financial things such as high taxes or lack of jobs.
- There are this many senators ______
- The seventh step to passing bill is to have the bill considered on house _____
- The fourth step to passing a bill is to have the bill given a number then sent to a _____
- _____ of votes are required to pass a bill in House and Senate
- The Cabinet members can work in the _____ department that provides help to fix and prevent harmful conditions and concerns.
- Cabinet members have many different roles but they all provide ____ to their departments.
- ______ votes are required to surpass a filibuster
- a filibuster ends a bill in the ______
- The process that ends the bill in the senate is ______
- The Cabinet members can work in the _____ department that specializes in the nuclear weapons program and focuses on accomplishing the energy policy.
- The president is _____ when he is the leader of foreign policy for America and the nation's chief spokesperson to the world
33 Clues: There are 435 _____ • There are this many senators ______ • a filibuster ends a bill in the ______ • holds the ability to veto or pass a bill • Your favorite president is considered your _____ • ______ votes are required to surpass a filibuster • The president _____ the bill and it becomes a law. • The process that ends the bill in the senate is ______ • ...
American History Review Puzzle 2021-10-08
Across
- This is what settlers called the New World
- This is the last name of the first US President
- This is the ship the pilgrims sailed on to the New World
- In the American ____ Americans won Independence
- This is where the Salem Witch Trials took place
- This is another word for "reason"
- This Branch includes the President and Vice President
Down
- What should you always do as soon as you sit down?
- Finish this: The Bill of _______
- This is another word for "important"
- This is how many Branches of Government there are
- This becomes a law if passed by Congress and the President
- This is Mrs. C.'s favorite drink
13 Clues: Finish this: The Bill of _______ • This is Mrs. C.'s favorite drink • This is another word for "reason" • This is another word for "important" • This is what settlers called the New World • This is the last name of the first US President • In the American ____ Americans won Independence • This is where the Salem Witch Trials took place • ...
Bill 2025-03-20
Across
- fav stuffed animal as child
- dream vacation
- favorite dessert
- fav housewife
- how many kids do i want
- coffee order
- favorite meal to cook
- fav snack
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- signature scent
- favorite purse
- most expensive thing ive bought
- favorite movie
- childhood pet
- fav designer
- favorite ice cream
- fav place to shop
- fav day of the week
- fav holiday
- fav franchise of housewives
19 Clues: fav snack • fav holiday • fav designer • coffee order • childhood pet • fav housewife • favorite purse • dream vacation • favorite movie • signature scent • favorite dessert • fav place to shop • favorite ice cream • fav day of the week • favorite meal to cook • how many kids do i want • fav stuffed animal as child • fav franchise of housewives • most expensive thing ive bought
Wilding Wedding 2025-06-19
Across
- What is Madalynn's job title (acronym)
- Who is older the bride or the groom?
- What university did Bill and Madalynn both graduate from?
- What is the name of the Maid of Honor?
- What artist did Bill and Madalynn first see together?
- What instrument(s) did both Bill and Madalynn play in band growing up?
- What sport did the couple unknowingly participate in on the same team?
- What is the first name of the officiant?
- What is the name of the Best Man?
- What is Bill and Madalynn's boy cat name?
- What emoji does Madalynn have next to Bill's name in her phone?
- What movie did Bill and Madalynn watch on their first date?
- What is Madalynn's middle name?
- What month is their dating anniversary?
- What high school did Bill graduate from?
- What is Bill's middle name?
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- What high school did Madalynn graduate from?
- What city do Bill and Madalynn currently live in?
- The total number of siblings between Bill and Madalynn
- What is the couple's favorite baseball team?
- To what city was Bill and Madalynn's first road trip?
- What is the couple's favorite football team?
- Where did the couple meet for the first time?
- In what venue is the reception being held?
- What state did Bill propose in?
- What is Bill and Madalynn's girl cat name?
- What local pizza place did Bill and Madalynn have their first date?
- What school does Bill teach at?
- What country did they travel to with Madalynn's family?
- How many years have Bill and Madalynn been together?
30 Clues: What is Bill's middle name? • What state did Bill propose in? • What school does Bill teach at? • What is Madalynn's middle name? • 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? • ...
government 2025-05-12
Across
- national flower
- which amendment is freedom of speech
- Congress has power of the what?
- number of amendments in the bill of rights
- congress is part of what branch
- When people vote it is called a
- National bird
- presidents top 15 advisors
- a president can serve how many terms
- leader of the United states
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- United States of
- There are two of these congressional members from each state
- of liberty, gift from France
- what department runs the military
- Washington, first president
- first African American president
- separation of state and government
- D.C., capital
- the supreme Court is part of which branch
- vice president and president are part of which branch
20 Clues: National bird • D.C., capital • national flower • United States of • presidents top 15 advisors • Washington, first president • leader of the United states • of liberty, gift from France • Congress has power of the what? • congress is part of what branch • When people vote it is called a • first African American president • what department runs the military • ...
Chapter 15 Review 2023-05-15
Across
- disastrous and embarrassing attempt to overthrow Castro
- JFK’s economic plans called for __ __
- LBJ defeated __ __ in 1964
- one of the “best and brightest”, was Sec of Defense
- anti-segregation bill passed after JFK’s death
- JFK wanted a miltary ready for a __ __
- first Ameican to go into orbit
- tense showdown between USA/USSR over a divided city
- leader of communist Cuba
- competition b/w USA/USSR to land on the moon
- when the gov’t spends more than it takes in
- JFK was killed in this city
- used a cheap rifle to kill President
- southern __ threatened to block JFK’s civil rights bill
- warned about military/industrial complex
- programs designed to eliminate poverty in USA
- lost to JFK in 1960
- JFK’s vision to improve America was known as the __ __
- several Supreme Court cases protected the rights of the __
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- Ike warned that the __ __ __ might endanger democracy
- JFK was the first __ __ president to be elected
- first human to go safely into space and back
- gov’t investigation of JFK’s assassination
- LBJ’s ginormous program to improve America
- 13 days of extreme tension, USA on brink of war
- SSA health insurance for poor/disabled Americans
- took the Presidential Oath on Air Force One
- competition between USA/USSR to get to moon
- the election of 1960 had the first __ __ ever
- JFK’s Attorney General and close advisor
- leader of USSR, supported Castro in Cuba
- government preschool program
- performed an assassination on live TV
- SSA health insurance for retired Americans
- first Catholic ever president
- countries that were chaotic and poor known as __ __ __
36 Clues: lost to JFK in 1960 • leader of communist Cuba • LBJ defeated __ __ in 1964 • JFK was killed in this city • government preschool program • first Catholic ever president • first Ameican to go into orbit • used a cheap rifle to kill President • JFK’s economic plans called for __ __ • performed an assassination on live TV • JFK wanted a miltary ready for a __ __ • ...
Become a Citizen- Gov culminating assignment 2022-12-15
Across
- The amount of power a court has over topics and locations.
- People who support the constitution.
- Second amendment right that allows people to own guns. The right to _____ ___
- Government system in which the people have the power.
- The first 3 words of the Constitution preamble.
- The person that starts a civil court case.
- Police must have this in order to search your house.
- The article of the Constitution that establishes the Legislative branch.
- _______ powers. The president represents the United States overseas.
- The Bill of Rights was added to the constitution as a ____ between federalists and anti-federalists.
- Party with the fewer members.
- An area in a state that is represented by a house member.
- When a president excuses someone from a crime.
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- Powers given to congress through the necessary and proper clause.
- The theory that people gave up a small amount of power to government for their safety.
- People chosen by state legislators to vote for a presidential candidate in the electoral college.
- Groups joining together for a common purpose.
- Where issues like divorces are debated.
- A form of government where one person holds all of the power.
- The lowest protection possible. The constitutional ______
- _____ theory. The theory that people gained power by forcing others to submit.
- _____ Clause. Makes the Constitution the law of the land.
- _____ vs. Board of Education. The Court ruled that separate educational places are unequal.
- A debate about a bill that stalls the voting on it.
- Group formed by African Americans that used the courts to secure equal rights victories.
25 Clues: Party with the fewer members. • People who support the constitution. • Where issues like divorces are debated. • The person that starts a civil court case. • Groups joining together for a common purpose. • When a president excuses someone from a crime. • The first 3 words of the Constitution preamble. • A debate about a bill that stalls the voting on it. • ...
Constitution 2019-09-26
11 Clues: largest city • makes the laws • English soldiers • Based on population • day of our independence • Got our independence from • Two people from each state • where the supreme court is • what is the first amendment? • The president is part of this branch • how many amendments are in the bill of rights
the ten amendments 2025-01-22
Across
- to treat equally
- past action of commit
- a person who has committed a crime
- to have it happen with out problem
- to keep easy
- to hold some one accountable in a trial
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- to help some one
- a part of a city
- a part of the USA
- rules every one has to follow
- if someone said you did something without proof
- a person who saw a crime
- bill of rights
- to move quickly
- to watch a trial
15 Clues: to keep easy • bill of rights • to move quickly • to help some one • a part of a city • to treat equally • to watch a trial • a part of the USA • past action of commit • a person who saw a crime • rules every one has to follow • a person who has committed a crime • to have it happen with out problem • to hold some one accountable in a trial • if someone said you did something without proof
Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader 2024-01-28
Across
- World War II's "D-Day" location
- The longest river in the United States
- Scientific classification for a kangaroo
- Capital of New York
- The hardest mineral
- An exaggeration to show emphasis
- Universal donor
- Classical music instrument in the string section
- Solid, liquid and ___
- 3(5)+1=
- Usually abbreviated as oz.
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- The plural is lice
- The first 'A' in NASA
- Powerhouse of the cell
- The five dollar president
- Birthplace of Lady Liberty
- A man of many inventions, most popular being the light bulb
- Indicated on the periodic table as the letter N
- Number of amendments in the Bill of Rights
19 Clues: 3(5)+1= • Universal donor • The plural is lice • Capital of New York • The hardest mineral • The first 'A' in NASA • Solid, liquid and ___ • Powerhouse of the cell • The five dollar president • Birthplace of Lady Liberty • Usually abbreviated as oz. • World War II's "D-Day" location • An exaggeration to show emphasis • The longest river in the United States • ...
Dcc Gov. Crossword Puzzle 2023-01-09
Across
- A group of people that have the power to rule in a territory, according to administrative law
- Legal, social or ethical principles of freedom or entitlement
- The power of the President to refuse to approve a bill
- Ensuring that every individual makes the most of their life and talents
- Document that lists the choices during an election
- A member of a political party advocating republicanism
- Government divided between central and regional powers
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- A member of the Democratic party
- The rule book for a state
- The country we live in
- Building that houses prisoners and people accused of crimes, especially minor crimes
- A way of governing which depends on the will of people
- Legislative proposal before congress
13 Clues: The country we live in • The rule book for a state • A member of the Democratic party • Legislative proposal before congress • Document that lists the choices during an election • The power of the President to refuse to approve a bill • A way of governing which depends on the will of people • A member of a political party advocating republicanism • ...
AP Gov Crossword 2024-12-18
Across
- branch responsible for enforcing the law
- number of branches of the federal government
- an attempt to defeat a bill in the Senate by talking indefinitely for a long time
- branch that is responsible for reviewing laws and ensuring their constitutionality
- refers to both the house and the senate together
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- party that supported the ratification of the Constitution and a strong federal government
- leader of the Senate
- the procedure required for all those accused of crimes under the 14th amendment
- division of power into state and federal governments
- a proposed law before it is passed
- rights granted to all people (life, liberty, etc.)
- refers to the two houses of Congress
- purposefully redrawing district lines in favor of a political party
13 Clues: leader of the Senate • a proposed law before it is passed • refers to the two houses of Congress • branch responsible for enforcing the law • number of branches of the federal government • refers to both the house and the senate together • rights granted to all people (life, liberty, etc.) • division of power into state and federal governments • ...
Rosa Parks 2024-01-30
Across
- relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns, as distinct from military or ecclesiastical matters
- the mother of the civil rights movement
- the quality or state of having or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : the quality or state of being brave
- the action or state of setting someone or something apart from others.
- to engage in a concerted refusal to have dealings with (a person, a store, an organization, etc.) usually to express disapproval or to force acceptance of certain conditions
- a draft of a proposed law presented to parliament for discussion.
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- a national legislative body, especially that of the US. The US Congress, which meets at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., was established by the Constitution of 1787 and is composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
- destruction or surrender of something for the sake of something else
- debate over the civil rights bill"
- is the form used for most legislation, whether permanent or temporary, general or special, public or private.
- one who advocates or practices activism : a person who uses or supports strong actions (such as public protests) in support of or opposition to one side of a controversial issue
11 Clues: debate over the civil rights bill" • the mother of the civil rights movement • a draft of a proposed law presented to parliament for discussion. • destruction or surrender of something for the sake of something else • the action or state of setting someone or something apart from others. • ...
American History 2020-11-13
Across
- Join or Die was the first political -------
- division of legislature in the new American government
- of Independence: a document that was mainly written by Thomas Jefferson, July 4
- name the part of the Bill of rights that was added to the Constitution
- commander-in-chief in the Revolutionary war, first president of the United States
- first permanent English settlement of 100 English men, capital of the Virginia colony
- Benjamin Franklin founded a famous university that belongs to IVY league schools. Where is this university located?
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- British people supported their growing empire by taking rum and molasses from America, it was -------- without representation
- a holiday that originated in colonial times, giving thanks to the Native Americans for teaching colonials how to grow maize
- name a substance that was banned in America until 1920 (it was written in the Bill of Rights)
- name of the country that helped America win the Revolutionary war
- region of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine named very similarly to an important country in Europe.
- the city where the famous American witch trials were held
- the act of admitting to a crime
- Benjamin Franklin published it for the first time in 1733 and continued for 25 years
15 Clues: the act of admitting to a crime • Join or Die was the first political ------- • division of legislature in the new American government • the city where the famous American witch trials were held • name of the country that helped America win the Revolutionary war • name the part of the Bill of rights that was added to the Constitution • ...
SS Ch.3: A More Perfect Union Study Guide Crossword 2020-09-07
Across
- Locke an English philosopher who believed that all people have natural rights including the rights to life, liberty, and property
- of Confederation the first constitution of the United States
- Branch one of the branches in government that create the laws, the lawmaking branch
- of Rights A document that protected individual freedoms and also guaranteed certain freedoms and legal protection of personal property.
- sharing of power between the federal and state governments
- Morris a Philadelphia merchant who personally pledged large amounts of money for the war effort
- Compromise proposed by Roger Sherman; called for a two-house legislature where the lower house, the House of Representatives, was proportional to the states' population and in the upper house, the Senate, each state would only have 2 members
- and balances a system where the three branches of government have roles that check, or limit, the others so that no single branch can dominate the government
- supporters of the new Constitution
- Branch carry out the laws
- Ordinance provided a democratic model for a national expansion where when the population of a territory reached 60,000, it could petition for statehood.
- Rebellion a rebellion of angry farmers who were led by Daniel Shays to seize arms and ammunition at the federal arsenal in Springfield, Massachusetts
- a French writer who wrote the Spirit of Laws that declared that the powers of government should be separated and balanced
- Plan the plan that called for a two-house legislature, a chief executive chosen by the legislature and a court system
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- Morris a powerful speaker and writer who wrote the final draft of the Constitution
- Territory the lands north of the Ohio River and east of the Mississippi River where the Northwest Ordinance claimed
- sovereignty government by consent of the governed
- Those who opposed the ratification of the Constitution
- a movement of the 1700's that promoted knowledge, reason, and science as the means to improve society
- Bill of Rights provided another important model for Americans writing the Constitution; helped establish the idea that people have the rights and the power of the government should be limited
- organized the first american antislavery society in Pennsylvania in 1774
- the first state admitted to the Union from the Northwest Territory in 1803
- a legislature that was divided into two parts, or houses
- Compromise a compromise made where it was to count each enslaved person as three-fifths of a free person for both taxation and representation
- a period of time when economic activity slowed and unemployment increased
- Madison introduced the Virginia Plan, the "Father of the Constitution" because he was the author of the basic plan of government that the Convention adopted
- Branch interpret and enforce the laws
- the freeing of individual enslaved persons
28 Clues: Branch carry out the laws • supporters of the new Constitution • Branch interpret and enforce the laws • the freeing of individual enslaved persons • sovereignty government by consent of the governed • Those who opposed the ratification of the Constitution • a legislature that was divided into two parts, or houses • ...
The Canadian Government by Naomi Burgess 2016-01-19
Across
- A ceremonial staff that is a symbol of the speaker's athority to oversee the Legislature.
- This last step of the legislative prosses makes the bill a law.
- A proposed law.
- A small group of MPPs from all political parties that meet to discuss bills.
- An orginised disscusion where partisipants present different opinions.
- An MPP that serves as the head of a ministry.
- A way for a person or group of people to make a dicision.
Down
- A geographic area of Ontario that is represented by an mpp in the legisative assembly.
- The level of government that is responsible for issuses that affect canada as a whole country.
- Any MPP who is not a Cabinet minister, the leader of a party, a whip, or a ministry critic.
- A group of people who share the same political beliefs.
- Steps a bill must pass through in order to become a law.
- a resident of a province or ciuntry who has certain freedoms, rights and responsibilities.
13 Clues: A proposed law. • An MPP that serves as the head of a ministry. • A group of people who share the same political beliefs. • Steps a bill must pass through in order to become a law. • A way for a person or group of people to make a dicision. • This last step of the legislative prosses makes the bill a law. • ...
Progressivism 2024-10-15
Across
- gave women the right to vote after an 80 year fight
- voters could remove elected officials if they didn't like them
- This was passed after the food industry's exposure in "The Jungle"
- this made work more efficient and made products cheaper
- famous muckraker who revealed problems in the meat packing industry
- one of the nations deadliest industrial disasters
- exposed the evils and corruption of society through photography, journalism and writing
- christian people helping the poor through community centers
- a movement by christian women to ban alcohol
- A book that described the unsanitary conditions of factories
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- 1st progressive president
- The people can directly vote for senators
- movement of middle class Americans who set out to tackle american's problems
- the banning of alcohol
- womans right to vote
- Danish immigrant who was a police photographer
- a policy aimed at breaking up trusts and protecting/giving rights to middle and lower classes
- people propose a bill rather than law makers
- Lawmakers allow people to vote on whether a bill would become a law
- the preservation, protection, and restoration of the natural environment
20 Clues: womans right to vote • the banning of alcohol • 1st progressive president • The people can directly vote for senators • people propose a bill rather than law makers • a movement by christian women to ban alcohol • Danish immigrant who was a police photographer • one of the nations deadliest industrial disasters • gave women the right to vote after an 80 year fight • ...
Review: Reconstruction 2025-09-11
Across
- A set of laws meant to oppress minorities in the south
- ______ Inaugural Address: Set up plan for Reconstruction
- _______ Amendment: Gave all Americans the right to vote
- ______ Amendment: Made slavery Illegal
- Took over after Lincoln
Down
- When a president kills a bill
- Johnson would be the first president to face
- ____ Davis Bill: Designed to punish the south
- _______ Bureau: A government sponsored organization meant to help impoverished people in the South
- _______ Amendment: Gave all citizens rights
10 Clues: Took over after Lincoln • When a president kills a bill • ______ Amendment: Made slavery Illegal • _______ Amendment: Gave all citizens rights • Johnson would be the first president to face • ____ Davis Bill: Designed to punish the south • A set of laws meant to oppress minorities in the south • _______ Amendment: Gave all Americans the right to vote • ...
Our Puzzling history 2020-10-08
Across
- African American Abolitionist. _____ Truth.
- The US bought Lousiana Territory. Louisana ___.
- Moderation in the concumption of alcohol.
- The immediate end to slavery.
- freeing
- Closed system
- Withdraw
- Time of large-scale manufacturing. _____Revolution.
- Giving loyaly people jobs in government ____system.
- time challenging commitment to religion ___ Great Awakening.
- President declared The U.S no longer open to colonization. ___Doctrine.
- Settled dispute over slavery expanding west _____ compromise.
- political party aganist Andrew Jackson.
- Popularized interchangable parts. Eli ____.
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- nessicary powers that arent in the Constitution. _____powers
- powers mentioned in the constitution.____powers
- the right to declare a federal law null.
- Vice president in 1826 John _____.
- Escaped slave from Maryland. Fredrick ______.
- Protecting native-born people
- First 10 ammendments of the Constitution.___of rights.
- Judge who Asserted Jusical review. Cheif Justice _____.
- Journey that removed Cherokee. Trail of _____.
- woman who oranized convention for womans rights. Elizabeth Cady ____.
- workers who wanted better working conditions
25 Clues: freeing • Withdraw • Closed system • The immediate end to slavery. • Protecting native-born people • Vice president in 1826 John _____. • political party aganist Andrew Jackson. • the right to declare a federal law null. • Moderation in the concumption of alcohol. • African American Abolitionist. _____ Truth. • Popularized interchangable parts. Eli ____. • ...
Key Terms From Confederation to Constitution 2023-01-26
Across
- Checks and __________
- The Supreme Court is part of the ___ branch
- The Articles of _____ did not work
- Supported strong government
- Something that is added to the constitution
- This means to approve
- Sharing of power between state/federal
- 1st Amendment right
Down
- Congress is the ____ branch
- The President works in the ____ branch
- The Great______ was about representation
- Bill of ______ (first 10 Amendments)
- 5th Amendment right to remain ________
13 Clues: 1st Amendment right • Checks and __________ • This means to approve • Congress is the ____ branch • Supported strong government • The Articles of _____ did not work • Bill of ______ (first 10 Amendments) • The President works in the ____ branch • Sharing of power between state/federal • 5th Amendment right to remain ________ • The Great______ was about representation • ...
Constitution Crossword 2025-11-18
Across
- To restrict or put limits on.
- Initiative, The power of citizens to call for votes to change state constitutions
- Bill of Rights, A 1689 document that guaranteed the rights of English citizens
- To overrule, as when Congress overrides a presidential veto
- A period when business activity slows, prices and wages fall, and unemployment rises.
- of Confederation, The first American constitution, passed in 1777, which created a loose alliance of 13 independent states.
- Following accepted standards for conduct or behavior
- Jersey Plan, The plan at the Constitutional Convention favored by smaller states, that called for three branches of government with a singles chamber legislature
- A feeling of love and devotion to one’s country.
- Alien, A person living in a country where he or she is not a citizen
- To change
- Plan, The plan at the Constitutional Convention that called for a strong national government with three branches and a two chamber legislature
- Ordinance 1787, law that set up a government for the Northwest Territory
- To approve
- Duty, The responsibility of every citizen to serve on a jury when called
- A law or rule
- of Powers, A principal by which the powers of government are divided amoung separate branches.
- of Rights, The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution
- Force
- Understanding when something is serious and acting appropriately
- A system of government in which citizens choose representatives to govern them
- A document that sets out the laws, principles, organization, and processes of a government
- Nonmilitary
- To bring charges of serious wrongdoing against a public official
Down
- Related to lawsuits involving the private rights of individuals.
- To reject, as when the President rejects a law passed by Congress
- A proposed law
- An opponent of a strong federal government
- To give evidence against
- Something received by a predecessor or from the past
- Convention, The gathering of state representatives on May 25, 1787 to revise the Articles of Confederation
- Enterprise, An economic system in which businesses compete freely with little government control
- Papers, A series of essays by Federalist James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay in support of ratifying the Constitution.
- A person who owes loyalty to a particular nation and is entitled to all its rights and protections
- Sovereignty, Government by consent of the governed
- Freedom
- Compromise, An agreement at the Constitutional Convention that three fifths of the enslaved resident in any state be counted in it population.
- A government in which one person or a small group holds complete authority.
- To give up
- Carta, A British document signed in 1215 that contained two basic ideas: monarchs themselves have to obey the laws, and citizens have basic rights.
- A 1786 revolt in Massachusetts led by farmers in reaction to high taxes
- To grant citizenship to a person who has met official requirements for becoming a citizen.
- A system of transit lines, highways, bridges, and tunnels
- Compromise, A plan at the Constitutional Convention that settled the differences between large and small states
- A settlement or peaceful solution in which each side gives up some of its demands in order to reach an agreement or peaceful solution.
- A duty or task one is expected to carry out
- A supporter of a strong federal government
- A person who enters another country in order to settle there
- Virtue, The willingness to work for the good of the nation or community even at great sacrifice.
- To put private individuals or companies in charge of something
- To give up
- Having to do with being a citizen
- government, A government on the county, parish, city, town, village, or district level
- Money
54 Clues: Force • Money • Freedom • To change • To give up • To approve • To give up • Nonmilitary • A law or rule • A proposed law • To give evidence against • To restrict or put limits on. • Having to do with being a citizen • An opponent of a strong federal government • A supporter of a strong federal government • A duty or task one is expected to carry out • ...
Civics Trimester 1 Vocabulary Crossword 2022-12-14
Across
- A person who believes in a smaller government and less regulation of people.
- Makes federal laws and has two parts, the Senate and the House of Representatives.
- A group of people who leave their country to live on land in a new area and claim it for their country.
- The judges in the Supreme Court
- A person who lives in a country and has rights in that country.
- Agreements between two countries that become international law.
- A person who believes in the social equality of all people.
- The national government of the United States
- The basic laws and rights of the people in a nation
Down
- A person who is part of the Senate and represents their home state.
- A person who is part of the House of Representatives and represents their home state.
- Things a citizen is allowed to do by law.
- Believes the government should support change.
- Believes the government should follow established laws.
- When a person supports something
- When a president rejects a bill from Congress
16 Clues: The judges in the Supreme Court • When a person supports something • Things a citizen is allowed to do by law. • The national government of the United States • When a president rejects a bill from Congress • Believes the government should support change. • The basic laws and rights of the people in a nation • Believes the government should follow established laws. • ...
American History 2020-11-13
Across
- name of the country that helped America win the Revolutionary war
- Join or Die was the first political -------
- region of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine named very similarly to an important country in Europe.
- name a substance that was banned in America until 1920 (it was written in the Bill of Rights)
- Benjamin Franklin founded a famous university that belongs to IVY league schools. Where is this university located?
- commander-in-chief in the Revolutionary war, first president of the United States
- British people supported their growing empire by taking rum and molasses from America, it was -------- without representation
- the city where the famous American witch trials were held
Down
- first permanent English settlement of 100 English men, capital of the Virginia colony
- legislature in the new American government that consists of 2 chambers
- a holiday that originated in colonial times, giving thanks to the Native Americans for teaching colonials how to grow maize
- name the part of the Bill of rights that was added to the Constitution
- a document that was mainly written by Thomas Jefferson, July 4, ----------- of Independence
- Benjamin Franklin published it for the first time in 1733 and continued for 25 years
- the act of admitting to a crime
15 Clues: the act of admitting to a crime • Join or Die was the first political ------- • the city where the famous American witch trials were held • name of the country that helped America win the Revolutionary war • legislature in the new American government that consists of 2 chambers • name the part of the Bill of rights that was added to the Constitution • ...
Gov Puzzle-Sheldog Owens 2021-01-12
Across
- Group of people who fight for their country.
- A law in progess that has not been confirmed.
- When a person have their own ideals.
- Poeople who want the law to be fair.
- Other people that are not native to the place
- One can _______ to run for president.
- Something that is balanced.
- Is when a gorup poeple want incommon.
- It is used in almost every country
- Everyone has the _____ to be free.
Down
- The president apoints them.
- They are main orangization.
- We dont like to get into these.
- Is the amout of people living in a zone.
- dollars that is being recieved.
- A war that happened within U.S
- A term when kids learn.
- Freedom that we won.
- It has three branches.
- it is required for voting.
- If you commit this you will be charged.
- The statue of?
- A piece of paper that remarks unhostile.
- Rights that cant be broken.
- Everyone must follow what?
25 Clues: The statue of? • Freedom that we won. • It has three branches. • A term when kids learn. • it is required for voting. • Everyone must follow what? • The president apoints them. • They are main orangization. • Rights that cant be broken. • Something that is balanced. • A war that happened within U.S • We dont like to get into these. • dollars that is being recieved. • ...
Civics Midterm Review 2023-12-19
Across
- Jury in civil cases
- The study of how politics and governance work
- Reasonable bail and fines
- Miranda rights; remain silent, due process
- Right to bear arms
- The Senate uses this to check the President
- A check on the President by the House
- States have all power not given to the federal government
- No quartering of soldiers in homes
- Manipulating district boundaries to confer an advantage
- Speedy & fair trial, right to an attorney, public trial before a jury
Down
- No unlawful searches or seizures
- The ability of senators to "talk a bill to death"
- This clause gives Congress authority to make necessary laws
- This clause states that the federal government is above the states
- Five freedoms: speech, press, religion, assembly, & petition
- The President does this to choose political officers
- Powers explicitly given to Congress (ex. Coining money, declaring war)
- The broad category of US government (specifically direct ____)
- Rights extend beyond what's written down
20 Clues: Right to bear arms • Jury in civil cases • Reasonable bail and fines • No unlawful searches or seizures • No quartering of soldiers in homes • A check on the President by the House • Rights extend beyond what's written down • Miranda rights; remain silent, due process • The Senate uses this to check the President • The study of how politics and governance work • ...
Government 2015-10-05
Across
- block the parliament buildings have three parts. The House of Commons and the Senate Chambers are in the center block
- the person in charge of a meeting.
- one of the two large rooms in the center block of the parliament buildings.
- a proposed law to be considered by Parliament
- part of the Canadian constitutions that states all Canadians have the rights to basic rights and freedoms
- the city where the countries legislature is located and the government carries out its own business (in Canada its Ottawa)
- a person normally a Member of Parliament or a Senator who is chosen by the Prime Minister and appointed by the Governor General
Down
- this person is responsible for overseeing all federal elections
- a change that is made to a bill,motion or committee report
- a group of all ministers mostly from the House of Commons and at least one from the Senate
- the governments plan for how it will collect and spend money each year
- a group made up of all Senators
- a formal event that follows rules or traditions
- to change or to improves something such as a law or Act of Parliament
- made up of two separate Chambers the Senate and The House of Commons
15 Clues: a group made up of all Senators • the person in charge of a meeting. • a proposed law to be considered by Parliament • a formal event that follows rules or traditions • a change that is made to a bill,motion or committee report • this person is responsible for overseeing all federal elections • made up of two separate Chambers the Senate and The House of Commons • ...
America? 2022-04-04
Across
- Black president
- when something is the same
- There are 50 of them in a certain big country
- a name, also a draft of a proposed law
- someone who has done something illegal
- a gender
- Something each person should have
- A small portion of something
Down
- someone who writes poetry
- A big country in the west
- opposite of white
- Being the first gruop to live some where
- using people for free labor
- Something made up
- The number between 49 and 51
15 Clues: a gender • Black president • opposite of white • Something made up • someone who writes poetry • A big country in the west • when something is the same • using people for free labor • The number between 49 and 51 • A small portion of something • Something each person should have • a name, also a draft of a proposed law • someone who has done something illegal • ...
THE CONSTITUTION AND THE BILL OF RIGHTS 2023-04-17
Across
- The First Ten Amendments
- the principles of the Federalist Party
- the concept of a government limited in power
- Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.
- Powers reserved to the states.
- support for a republican system of government.
- Right to keep and bear arms in order to maintain a well regulated militia.
- Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, double jeopardy.
- No quartering of soldiers.
- Right of trial by jury in civil cases.
- Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
Down
- the principle that the authority of a state and its governments are created and sustained by the consent of its people
- provides each branch of government with individual powers to check the other branches and prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
- Rights of accused persons, e.g., right to a speedy and public trial.
- an act of vesting the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of government in separate bodies.
- Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments.
- Other rights of the people.
17 Clues: The First Ten Amendments • No quartering of soldiers. • Other rights of the people. • Powers reserved to the states. • the principles of the Federalist Party • Right of trial by jury in civil cases. • the concept of a government limited in power • support for a republican system of government. • Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures. • ...
Crossword Puzzle Constitution Unit Crossword 2021-01-30
Across
- minimum voting age
- Against the constitution
- high crimes discovered in article 3
- Congress has the power to do this
- a written plan of government
- 4-year term
- what a person born/naturalized in the U.S. is
- an "arm", as in the second amendment
Down
- Coin money
- must be at least 30/9 year citizen
- the 13th amendment forbids owning one
- Bill of ______
- Support the constitution
- is to cancel
- introduction to the constitution
- the articles of _____________
- to bring charges against
- an official approval
- most powerful court in judicial branch
- has 100 members/ there's 2 per states
20 Clues: Coin money • 4-year term • is to cancel • Bill of ______ • minimum voting age • an official approval • Support the constitution • Against the constitution • to bring charges against • a written plan of government • the articles of _____________ • introduction to the constitution • Congress has the power to do this • must be at least 30/9 year citizen • high crimes discovered in article 3 • ...
The Constitution 2025-10-14
Across
- law that established how the Northwest Territory would be governed and settled
- the first ten amendments to the Constitution that protect individual rights
- prevents troops from living in peoples homes
- right to bear arms
- document that created the first government of the United States
- part of the fifth amendment that prevents a person from being tried twice for the exact same crime
- Government system where the national government is stronger than state governments
- legislature with two houses (parts)
- to formally approve a document
- the document that created the system of government for the United States
Down
- agreement that created a bicameral legislature (Congress)
- the formal changes to the Constitution that have been approved
- supporters of the Constitution
- a complaint of wrong doing
- guarantees freedom speech
- group that wanted a bill of rights added to the new constitution
- to change a document
17 Clues: right to bear arms • to change a document • guarantees freedom speech • a complaint of wrong doing • supporters of the Constitution • to formally approve a document • legislature with two houses (parts) • prevents troops from living in peoples homes • agreement that created a bicameral legislature (Congress) • the formal changes to the Constitution that have been approved • ...
The US Senate 2025-05-07
Across
- Branch with courts involved
- Someone in the democratic party
- The capitol of the US
- Head of House of Representatives
- Branch where they implement laws
- The amount of branches in the government
- Something held in the Senate before a law is sent
- Someone in the republican party
- Head of the country
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- Branch where laws are made
- Part of the Judicial branch
- The state Charles Senator Percy represents
- Speaking on behalf of a group of people
- Money given to the government
- The study of citizenship and rights
- Number of total senators
- Where representatives work
- Someone who works in the Senate
- A proposed law
- All men and women are ____
20 Clues: A proposed law • Head of the country • The capitol of the US • Number of total senators • Branch where laws are made • Where representatives work • All men and women are ____ • Part of the Judicial branch • Branch with courts involved • Money given to the government • Someone in the democratic party • Someone who works in the Senate • Someone in the republican party • ...
Choice board 2021-03-04
9 Clues: courts • Doctrine • europeans • Washington • Purchased louisiana • adams Was not a virginian • of rights two party system • and clark explored mississippi river • was a virginian Plans were created for Washington D.C
The Constitution and the Bill of Rights 2025-11-17
Across
- Document needed for searches (4th Amendment)
- Right to ask the government to correct a wrong (1st Amendment)
- A form of government where citizens elect representatives
- The right that protects journalists and printed expression(1st Amendment)
- Presidential power to reject a bill
- Describes a legislature with two houses
- Law-making body consisting of the Senate and House of Representatives
- Verb describing the right to carry arms (2nd Amendment)
- a formal change or addition to the Constitution
- Opening statement that explains the purpose of the Constitution
Down
- Major section of the Constitution
- System where power is divided between national and state government
- Housing soldiers, prohibited without consent (3rd Amendment)
- Part of the system that allows each branch to limit the others
- Clause declaring federal law the highest in the nation
- To officially approved a document or change
- One of the freedoms protected by the First Amendment
17 Clues: Major section of the Constitution • Presidential power to reject a bill • Describes a legislature with two houses • To officially approved a document or change • Document needed for searches (4th Amendment) • a formal change or addition to the Constitution • One of the freedoms protected by the First Amendment • Clause declaring federal law the highest in the nation • ...
Civics crossword 2021-10-13
Across
- Served as a model for the bill of rights
- how many amendments are there right now
- another unalienable right
- makes it so the government isnt all powerful
- where did the colonist get independance from
Down
- made it so even a king has to follow the laws
- it made it so we can worship who ever or what ever you want
- Who wrote the declaration of independence
- one of the three unalienable rights
- what was the artical of confederation
10 Clues: another unalienable right • one of the three unalienable rights • what was the artical of confederation • how many amendments are there right now • Served as a model for the bill of rights • Who wrote the declaration of independence • makes it so the government isnt all powerful • where did the colonist get independance from • made it so even a king has to follow the laws • ...
Congressional Powers 2023-09-27
Across
- rule that permits floor debate and the addition of amendments to the bill
- a bill dealing with individual people or places
- a resolution that covers matters requiring the action of the House and Senate but on which a law is not needed
- a session at which a committee listens to testimony from people interested in the bill
- part of a funding bill that will go toward a certain purpose
- rule that forbids members of Congress to offer amendments to a bill from the floor
- a resolution passed in the same form by both houses
- a bill that sets up a federal program and specifies how much money may be appropriated for the program
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- a provision included in a bill on a subject other than the one covered in the bill
- a proposed law to authorize spending money
- to change, alter
- a required government expenditure that continues from one year to the next
- the money that people and businesses pay to support the activities of the government
- a bill dealing with general matters and applying to the entire nation
- approval of government spending
- when a president kills a bill passed during the last 10 days Congress is in session by simply refusing to act on it
- rejection of a bill by the president
- a statement adopted to cover matters affecting only one house of Congress
18 Clues: to change, alter • approval of government spending • rejection of a bill by the president • a proposed law to authorize spending money • a bill dealing with individual people or places • a resolution passed in the same form by both houses • part of a funding bill that will go toward a certain purpose • ...
Federalist Vs. Anti-Federalsit 2022-11-21
Across
- Mason An anti-federalsit
- An official change
- A document of rules for the people and government
- of Rights 10 of the proposed amendments intended to protect citizens rights
- To pass a document is called..
Down
- supporters of the constitution
- Washington The first president of the Untied States
- papers Essays supporting the Constitution were written anonymously under the name Publius
- opposed to constitution
- How many states were needed to pass the Constitution
10 Clues: An official change • opposed to constitution • Mason An anti-federalsit • supporters of the constitution • To pass a document is called.. • A document of rules for the people and government • Washington The first president of the Untied States • How many states were needed to pass the Constitution • ...
Joan's Crossword Civil rights movement 2022-05-10
Across
- was one of the first major events of the modern Civil Rights Movement.
- resulted in the Supreme Court ruling segregation on public buses unconstitutional.
- He was a politician and civil rights activist who served in the United States House of Representatives for Georgia's 5th congressional district from 1987 until his death in 2020
- resistance is the practice of achieving goals such as social change through symbolic protests, civil disobedience, economic or political noncooperation, or other methods, while being nonviolent.
- The Southern Christian Leadership Conference was established in 1957 by civil rights activists most of whom were preachers.
- This bill was signed into law by President Lyndon B Johnson.
- In 1956 the Georgia General Assembly redesigned the Georgia state flag as a show of opposition to integration.
- In 1959, Atlanta schools were ordered to integrate by the US government.
- basic rights that every citizen has under the laws of the government (examples: right to free speech, to vote, to privacy, to religious freedom, to a fair trial, etc.)
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- the enforced separation of different racial groups
- turned to his executive powers and issued orders prohibiting discrimination in federal employment and to end segregation in the military.
- In 1961 members of SNCC and the local community began a protest movement in Albany, Georgia.
- In 1963, the SCLC organized the largest protest in the civil rights movement,
- turned to his executive powers and issued orders prohibiting discrimination in federal employment and to end segregation in the military.
- The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC, pronounced “snick”) was founded in 1960 in the wake of student-led sit-ins at segregated lunch counters across the South and became the major channel of student participation in the civil rights movement.
- White supremacists who controlled Georgia’s government at the time responded to Brown v. Board of Education with a strategy called “Massive Resistance”.
- was born in 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia.
- groups of white and African American civil rights activists who participated in Freedom Rides, bus trips through the American South in 1961 to protest segregated bus terminals.
- the process of undoing segregation, bringing together people of different races in public space.
- opened a restaurant in Atlanta, Georgia where he refused to serve African Americans or those who supported integration.
20 Clues: was born in 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia. • the enforced separation of different racial groups • This bill was signed into law by President Lyndon B Johnson. • was one of the first major events of the modern Civil Rights Movement. • In 1959, Atlanta schools were ordered to integrate by the US government. • ...
Bill Gates 2020-05-13
Across
- What is the first job of Bill Gates ?
- How many children does bill gates have ?
- Where was he born ?
- What is the name of his father ?
- What was the job of his mother ?
- What was the job of his father ?
- How old is Bill gates
- Who met Bill gates at Harvard and become the manager of Microsoft?
- What is the name of his son
- The year of the creation of Bill gates fondation
- Was he the richest man in the world in 2019
Down
- The logiciel of Bill gates ?
- Name's wife
- In wich university Bill gates studied
- What is the name of bill's fondation ?
- How much is his fortune
- Where does Bill gates live now?
- who he creates Microsoft with ?
18 Clues: Name's wife • Where was he born ? • How old is Bill gates • How much is his fortune • What is the name of his son • The logiciel of Bill gates ? • Where does Bill gates live now? • who he creates Microsoft with ? • What is the name of his father ? • What was the job of his mother ? • What was the job of his father ? • In wich university Bill gates studied • ...
American History 2020-11-13
Across
- first permanent English settlement of 100 English men, capital of the Virginia colony
- the act of admitting to a crime
- region of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine named very similarly to an important country in Europe.
- British people supported their growing empire by taking rum and molasses from America, it was -------- without representation
- a holiday that originated in colonial times, giving thanks to the Native Americans for teaching colonials how to grow maize
- of Independence: a document that was mainly written by Thomas Jefferson, July 4
Down
- name the part of the Bill of rights that was added to the Constitution
- Join or Die was the first political -------
- Benjamin Franklin published it for the first time in 1733 and continued for 25 years
- legislature in the new American government that consists of 2 chambers
- name of the country that helped America win the Revolutionary war
- commander-in-chief in the Revolutionary war, first president of the United States
- name a substance that was banned in America until 1920 (it was written in the Bill of Rights)
- Franklin founded a famous university that belongs to IVY league schools. Where is this university located?
- the city where the famous American witch trials were held
15 Clues: the act of admitting to a crime • Join or Die was the first political ------- • the city where the famous American witch trials were held • name of the country that helped America win the Revolutionary war • name the part of the Bill of rights that was added to the Constitution • legislature in the new American government that consists of 2 chambers • ...
History Enlightenment 2024-10-28
Across
- to get something from a source
- the original lawmaking branch of the English government that is made up of the House of Lords and the House of Commons
- of rights a series of laws that protect the liberties and freedoms of citizens
- a type of advanced mathematics focused on the study of change
- requiring absolute obedience to a ruler or government; not allowing personal freedom
- to accept different beliefs or practices
- to establish or start something new
- disloyalty to a country by helping an enemy
- rights rights that all people are born with and that cannot be taken away by the government
- a person who specializes in a specific academic subject; an expert
Down
- a representative
- the study of ideas about knowledge, life, and truth; literally, love of wisdom
- favoring large or widespread changes
- a situation in which a disease spreads to many people in an area or region
- the attractive force existing between any two objects that have mass
- the ability of the mind to think clearly and understand
- a fake name, frequently used by authors
- a person who represents a government in its relationships with other governments
- in the Christian Church, people, such as priests, who carry out religious duties
19 Clues: a representative • to get something from a source • to establish or start something new • favoring large or widespread changes • a fake name, frequently used by authors • to accept different beliefs or practices • disloyalty to a country by helping an enemy • the ability of the mind to think clearly and understand • ...
