bill of rights Crossword Puzzles
Principles of American Democracy 2024-08-16
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- the freedoms from this amendment from the bill of rights covers voting, the right to bear arms, freedom of speech, right to a trial
- What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
- the number of amendments our constitution has
- you have freedom of this, and it relates to worshipping of of Christianity, Judaisim, or Islam
- the supreme law of the land
- to change or add to the constitution is called a
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- this document Established the Constitution, Abolished slavery, Announced and declared our independence from Great Britain, Created the Bill of Rights
- This document Sets up the government, defines the government, and protects basic rights of Americans, Declares war and makes treaties with other countries, Determines tax rates for citizen, Organizes the judicial system
- The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
- this rule says that everyone must follow the law, including leaders and the government
10 Clues: the supreme law of the land • the number of amendments our constitution has • to change or add to the constitution is called a • What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution? • this rule says that everyone must follow the law, including leaders and the government • ...
CITIZENSHIP 2023-05-16
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- ANOTHER TITLE FOR PRESIDENT: COMMANDER-IN-____.
- THREE WAYS YOU CAN VOTE:IN-PERSON,EARLY, AND
- WHEN YOU VOTE IT IS FOR AN ______
- THE BILL OF RIGHTS HAS TEN OF THESE.
- THIS DETERMINES A STATES POPULATION.
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- A LEGALLY RECOGINIZED SUBJECT OF A COUNTRY OR STATE.
- AS CITIZEN'S ONE OF RESPONSIBILITIES IS TO OBEY THE
- TO HELP PREDICT THE OUTCOME OF AN ELECTION ____POLES ARE TAKEN
- YOU MUST BE THIS IN YOUR STATE TO VOTE.
- THE PRESIDENT APPOINTS AMBASSADORS AND FEDERAL ___.
- A BENEFIT OF BEING A U.S. CITIZEN IS AT AGE 18 YOU CAN __.
- THE 10TH AMENDMENT RECOGINIZE'S ______ rights.
12 Clues: WHEN YOU VOTE IT IS FOR AN ______ • THE BILL OF RIGHTS HAS TEN OF THESE. • THIS DETERMINES A STATES POPULATION. • YOU MUST BE THIS IN YOUR STATE TO VOTE. • THREE WAYS YOU CAN VOTE:IN-PERSON,EARLY, AND • THE 10TH AMENDMENT RECOGINIZE'S ______ rights. • ANOTHER TITLE FOR PRESIDENT: COMMANDER-IN-____. • AS CITIZEN'S ONE OF RESPONSIBILITIES IS TO OBEY THE • ...
Chaper 12 crossword 2015-03-16
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- closed meeting of the members of each party in the house
- legislative strategists
- attempt to stall bill decisions
- limiting debate on a bill
- majority of the full membership
- Senate's presiding officer
- serves in the absence of the VP
- bill that has been approved at its second reading
- assistant floor leader
- composed of members from both houses
- permanent panels for bill voting
- elected presiding officer of the house
- matters concerning either house alone
- power to veto a bill without officially vetoing in
- Bills that deal with unusual matters
- divisions of existing committees formed to address specific issues.
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- refusal to sign a bill
- temporary committee to iron out a bill
- enables members to forces a bill to everyone's attention
- members who head the standing committees
- used for speeding up action taking place on the floor
- deals with matters where both houses must cooperate
- provision not likely to pass on its own merits
- states that members with long track records have rule
- proposed law presented to the House or Senate for consideration
25 Clues: refusal to sign a bill • assistant floor leader • legislative strategists • limiting debate on a bill • Senate's presiding officer • attempt to stall bill decisions • majority of the full membership • serves in the absence of the VP • permanent panels for bill voting • composed of members from both houses • Bills that deal with unusual matters • ...
Clone of AP Government Civil Rights History 2021-03-24
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- President of the United States who signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
- City where Bull Connor called out the use of police dogs, fire hoses, and cattle prods to stop demonstrations.
- The city where Dr. King was murdered.
- One of the most prominent members of Civil Rights Movement, led the Selma March
- He was a young man from Chicago who's lynching in Mississippi sparked national interest in racial problems in the South.
- Wife of slain Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
- This demonstration was held to show support for the passing of the Civil Rights Bill.
- The result of the ruling in the Plessy v. Ferguson case.
- He was president at the time of the March on Washington
- Dean at Howard University who aimed to create top notch lawyers for the movement, helped train Thurgood Marshall
- The protests of the segregation of interstate busing.
- Leader of the independence movement in India that paved the way for the Civil Rights Movement.
- Militant style political group that was founded in 1966.
- City in the South that erupted in violence after a march for voting rights was met by violence from the police.
- Strong speaker on the topic of Black Separatism and the Nation of Islam.
- The response to the arrest of a black man who died in police custody, violence erupted in this neighborhood of Los Angeles.
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- The reaction to the civil disobedience of Rosa Parks.
- The protest of the segregated lunch counters.
- Civil Rights group head by Dr. Martin Luther King.
- City in the South where the enrollment of 9 black teenagers led to the calling out of the National Guard to block them out of the school.
- The breaking of a law because you feel it is unjust.
- Amendment that was basis for many civil rights court decisions
- Laws that segregated the South.
- Supreme Court Case that overturned "Separate But Equal".
- Attorney who won the Brown v. Board case and went on to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.
- One of the defining moments of the movement was when she refused to get up from her seat on the bus.
- First African American to play in the National League in baseball.
- The man accused and convicted of the death of Martin Luther King Jr.
- Founded in 1942, the Congress of Racial Equality.
- The legal organization that would take up Civil Rights cases and take them to court.
30 Clues: Laws that segregated the South. • The city where Dr. King was murdered. • The protest of the segregated lunch counters. • Founded in 1942, the Congress of Racial Equality. • Civil Rights group head by Dr. Martin Luther King. • The breaking of a law because you feel it is unjust. • The reaction to the civil disobedience of Rosa Parks. • ...
Vocab Crossword 2017-12-05
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- / branch of Congress based on each state's equality
- powers / powers that belong only to the state governments
- sovereignty / the political theory that government is subject to the will of the people and where people have the power
- / supporters of the Constitution and of a stronger national government (they feared disorder without it)
- Carta / placed limits on England's monarch in 1215
- powers / powers not specified in the Constitution that are entrusted to Congress
- / delegates of the Constitutional Convention who shaped the Constitution
- Papers / essays published in the newspaper to discourage the ratification of the Constitution
- government / government with limited powers strictly defined by law and where no person or group is above the law
- / sharing of powers between the national and state governments
- protection / principle that states that all people, regardless of race, religion, or political beliefs, must receive the same treatment
- powers / powers shared by state and federal governments
- branches / legislative, executive and judicial
- / movement that promoted the idea that knowledge, reason and science would improve society
- Rights / basic rights and freedoms to which all humans are entitled, created by John Locke
- powers / powers that belonged only to the federal government
- branch / branch of government that executes or carries out the law (President and Cabinet)
- / goes against
- / an official change or addition to the Constitution
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- and balances / system in which each branch of government checks or limits other branches so no one branch gets too much power
- / introduction to the US Constitution stating the goals of the Constitution
- / people against ratifying the Constitution, they feared the power of the national government and wanted a Bill of Rights included to protect the people's rights
- Papers / essays published in the newspaper to support the Constitution
- Court / Court that is in charge of national and state government disputes and decides if new laws or amendments are constitutional
- / the process in which a person born in another country can become a legal citizen
- / England's lawmaking legislative body
- government / government in which people rule through elected representatives
- / final and supreme authority of the US, "supreme law of the land"
- branch / lawmaking branch of government (Congress- Senate, House of Representatives)
- of Representatives / branch of Congress based on each state's population
- of Rights / first 10 Amendments to the Constitution, starting fundamental rights of citizens
- review / the power of the court to judge whether or not actions of other balances are constitutional
- / to approve
- of Powers / a principle based on Montesquieu's ideas by which powers are divided among different branches of government to make sure no one branch gets too much power
- / the government in which the government's power comes from the people
- College / process that elects the president and vice president
36 Clues: / to approve • / goes against • / England's lawmaking legislative body • branches / legislative, executive and judicial • / branch of Congress based on each state's equality • Carta / placed limits on England's monarch in 1215 • / an official change or addition to the Constitution • powers / powers shared by state and federal governments • ...
7th grade 2022-06-13
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- Cultural movement started in Europe
- This state was an independent country
- Cash crop
- First president
- A form of resistance by the enslaved
- Turning point in the War of Independence
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- This Native American Nation was removed
- Invention of the Age of Exploration
- Opposite of monarchy
- Branch that enforces the law
- Favored manufacturing
- Bill of Rights includes 10
12 Clues: Cash crop • First president • Opposite of monarchy • Favored manufacturing • Bill of Rights includes 10 • Branch that enforces the law • Invention of the Age of Exploration • Cultural movement started in Europe • A form of resistance by the enslaved • This state was an independent country • This Native American Nation was removed • Turning point in the War of Independence
Civics CE.2 Crossword 2025-01-16
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- Author of the Declaration of Independence
- Wrote the VA Declaration of Rights
- People who supported the U.S. Constitution
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- First 10 Amendments to the Constitution
- Served as the model for the U.S. of Bill Rights
- A government where the people rule
- Introduction to the U.S. Constitution. Lists the goals of the government
- There are 27 of these in the U.S. Constitution
- Head of U.S. legislative branch
- Established rule of law and limited govt. in England in 1215
10 Clues: Head of U.S. legislative branch • A government where the people rule • Wrote the VA Declaration of Rights • First 10 Amendments to the Constitution • Author of the Declaration of Independence • People who supported the U.S. Constitution • There are 27 of these in the U.S. Constitution • Served as the model for the U.S. of Bill Rights • ...
Citizen 2013-10-30
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- Barack Obama
- Supreme law of the land
- Change to Constitution
- Territory of U.S.
- One of the freedoms in the Bill of Rights
- One country we fought in WW II
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- One reason North fought the South
- One branch of the government
- Economic system of U.S.
- Part of Congress
- Right only for U.S. citizens
- President during the Civil War
12 Clues: Barack Obama • Part of Congress • Territory of U.S. • Change to Constitution • Supreme law of the land • Economic system of U.S. • One branch of the government • Right only for U.S. citizens • President during the Civil War • One country we fought in WW II • One reason North fought the South • One of the freedoms in the Bill of Rights
Principles of American Democracy 2024-08-15
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- the freedoms from this amendment from the bill of rights covers voting, the right to bear arms, freedom of speech, right to a trial
- What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
- the number of amendments our constitution has
- you have freedom of this, and it relates to worshipping of of Christianity, Judaisim, or Islam
- the supreme law of the land
- to change or add to the constitution is called a
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- this document Established the Constitution, Abolished slavery, Announced and declared our independence from Great Britain, Created the Bill of Rights
- This document Sets up the government, defines the government, and protects basic rights of Americans, Declares war and makes treaties with other countries, Determines tax rates for citizen, Organizes the judicial system
- The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
- this rule says that everyone must follow the law, including leaders and the government
10 Clues: the supreme law of the land • the number of amendments our constitution has • to change or add to the constitution is called a • What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution? • this rule says that everyone must follow the law, including leaders and the government • ...
Principles of American Democracy 2024-08-16
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- the freedoms from this amendment from the bill of rights covers voting, the right to bear arms, freedom of speech, right to a trial
- What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
- the number of amendments our constitution has
- you have freedom of this, and it relates to worshipping of of Christianity, Judaisim, or Islam
- the supreme law of the land
- to change or add to the constitution is called a
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- this document Established the Constitution, Abolished slavery, Announced and declared our independence from Great Britain, Created the Bill of Rights
- This document Sets up the government, defines the government, and protects basic rights of Americans, Declares war and makes treaties with other countries, Determines tax rates for citizen, Organizes the judicial system
- The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
- this rule says that everyone must follow the law, including leaders and the government
10 Clues: the supreme law of the land • the number of amendments our constitution has • to change or add to the constitution is called a • What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution? • this rule says that everyone must follow the law, including leaders and the government • ...
The US Government: Vocabulary 2024-05-23
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- How people (judges) determine the meaning of legal documents
- A power or privilege held by the general public as the result of a law
- The highest court in the land, only hears specific cases relating to the Constitution, protects civil rights, and settles disputes between the states
- When a case or legal issue has previously been decided in court
- Center of population larger in size or importance than a town or village
- The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and oppurtunities
- Relating to the whole of a country rather than to part of it or to other nations
- The system by which the president and vice president and vice president are elected
- The branch responsible for enforcing and adopting laws and policies. Consists of the president, vice president, their advisors, and other departments
- The legislative, executive, and judicial functions of government are divided among separate and independent branches to keep power equal
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- A formal revision or addition to the US Constitution
- A system in which citizens elect official to represent them in the decision making process
- The process of bringing charges against a government official for wrongdoing
- To name or assign to office
- A nation or territory considered an organized political community under one government
- Defined as the sharing and distribution of power between the federal, state, and local governments
- Relating to a city or its governing body
- The branch responsible for interpreting the law, deciding if it is in line with the Constitution, and applying it to specific cases
- The first 10 amendments of the Constitution, guarantees civil rights and liberties to the individual
- A large body of people united by common descent, culture, or government, inhabiting a particular country or territory
- Prevents the President from vetoing a bill that has gained popular (2/3) support from the House and Senate
- The highest level of government in a nation that wields extensive political and territorial authority
- To refuse to adopt a legislative bill
- Relating to a form of government in which power is divided into central and regional governments
- To choose people to hold public office or some other position by voting
25 Clues: To name or assign to office • To refuse to adopt a legislative bill • Relating to a city or its governing body • A formal revision or addition to the US Constitution • How people (judges) determine the meaning of legal documents • When a case or legal issue has previously been decided in court • A power or privilege held by the general public as the result of a law • ...
declare 2024-03-28
declare 2024-03-28
Civic 2023-11-14
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- Allows to make laws which shall be necessary and proper for execution
- The Rights to speech, religion, press, petition, and assembly
- Establishes the federal constitution and Federal law
- An Org that supports the growth of new companies and businesses
- Constitutional rights that all Americans have
- A general vote on a political question
- Power that is Granted to the federal government
- The Right to remain silent
- The Right to no Unreasonable punishment
- The right to bear arms
- States Rights
- The power of the law is divided through the branches of government
- to regulate social dealings with foreign nations
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- Has power over local areas such as counties, boroughs, or municipalities
- Members appointed to groups of power, debate, and reports legislations
- The right to call a jury for a price over $20
- Powers both state and Federal Governments have
- Where one legalized force is restricted through another legalized force
- being a voting member of a community
- Determines the public's purpose that needs the service by the legislation
- There are more rights than there are said in the constitution
- Someone who tries to make changes within legislators
- The right to a Free and speedy trial
- the right to not have your home Quartered
- The division and sharing of power between national and state government
- Powers that are not specifically granted to the federal government through the Constitution t
- The right to no unreasonable search and seizure
27 Clues: States Rights • The right to bear arms • The Right to remain silent • being a voting member of a community • The right to a Free and speedy trial • A general vote on a political question • The Right to no Unreasonable punishment • the right to not have your home Quartered • The right to call a jury for a price over $20 • Constitutional rights that all Americans have • ...
Unit 2 Review 2022-09-07
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- branch of government that judges constitutionality of laws
- people have other rights not listed in constitution
- applies to all people accused of a crime, right to remain silent
- branch of government that makes laws in congress
- By adopting the Bill of Rights, the Founding Fathers demonstrated a belief in the importance of —
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- excessive bail and cruel/unusual punishment
- amendment that prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures by the government
- provides the purposes of the government and defines the rights of citizens
- protects against the power of a government-sponsored religion
- Life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
- a change in the constitution, 26 of them were proposed in Congress and ratified by state legislatures
- branch of government that makes commander and chief of military and enforcer of laws
12 Clues: Life, liberty, pursuit of happiness • excessive bail and cruel/unusual punishment • branch of government that makes laws in congress • people have other rights not listed in constitution • branch of government that judges constitutionality of laws • protects against the power of a government-sponsored religion • ...
Choice board 2021-03-04
declare 2024-03-28
Reconstruction 2025-01-09
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- giving a part of from as rent
- a white Southerner who collaborated with northern Republicans during Reconstruction
- amendment granted the right for africans american men to vote
- codes laws that restricted the african americans
- amendment rights and equal protection under the la
- Johnson 17th president
- charge the president with misconduct
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- the time period after the civil war
- republicans someone who wanted permanent eradication of slavery
- someone who seeks election in an area where they have no local connections.
- Revels the first African American member of the United States Senate.
- bureau provided assistance to people in need
- davis bill The bill called for a complete abolition of slavery
13 Clues: Johnson 17th president • giving a part of from as rent • the time period after the civil war • charge the president with misconduct • bureau provided assistance to people in need • amendment rights and equal protection under the la • codes laws that restricted the african americans • amendment granted the right for africans american men to vote • ...
Required docs practice assignment 2024-04-09
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- The branch of government that is responsible for enforcing laws.
- The system that keeps the branches of government from abusing their powers.
- Insures that rights not mentioned in the constitution are protected.
- Stated the importance of an independent judiciary.
- Argued that a strong government would control factions.
- Argued that a Bill of Rights was necessary to protect the rights of individuals.
- Stated that the government needed to be divided into 3 branches.
- “All men are created equal” is one of the most famous lines from this document.
- Granted the right to vote to anyone over 18 years old.
- The branch of government that is responsible for making laws.
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- The original governing document of the 13 colonies.
- Argues for a strong executive.
- The branch of government that interprets the law.
- The person who is responsible for appointing justices to the Supreme Court.
- The document that replaced the AOC with a much stronger government.
15 Clues: Argues for a strong executive. • The branch of government that interprets the law. • Stated the importance of an independent judiciary. • The original governing document of the 13 colonies. • Granted the right to vote to anyone over 18 years old. • Argued that a strong government would control factions. • The branch of government that is responsible for making laws. • ...
Unit 1 Crosword 2020-02-02
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- documented that limited power of the monarch
- Created the Social Contract
- bill that allows free elections to parliament and right to free trail
- Believed people had the right to choose how they're governed
- the original constitution; states the functions of the government among the 13 colonies
- believed in separation of powers
- Believed all people have "natural rights"
- Agreement that people will support their king and in return the king will protect his people
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- rights you are born with
- Contains preamble and grievances
- Established direct democracy
- contains three branches of government
- system that makes sure no government branch has more power than the other
13 Clues: rights you are born with • Created the Social Contract • Established direct democracy • Contains preamble and grievances • believed in separation of powers • contains three branches of government • Believed all people have "natural rights" • documented that limited power of the monarch • Believed people had the right to choose how they're governed • ...
US Government - Civics 2021-09-27
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- President in Senate if Vice President is absent
- counting the population
- decides if law is constitutional
- method of electing presidents
- makes the laws
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- limits government power
- permanent committees
- reserves powers for the state
- President's chief advisors
- enforces laws
- presiding officer of the House
- governs Federal courts
- First 10 amendments
13 Clues: enforces laws • makes the laws • First 10 amendments • permanent committees • governs Federal courts • limits government power • counting the population • President's chief advisors • reserves powers for the state • method of electing presidents • presiding officer of the House • decides if law is constitutional • President in Senate if Vice President is absent
Math AND Social Studies! *GASP* 2021-10-01
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- A model or other visual representation of a math problem
- To give or add to
- To make official. (Hint: This word is in two of the other clues for this puzzle)
- It equals length x width x height
- Someone who DID'T want to ratify the Constitution unless it had a bill of rights
- Someone who DID want to ratify the Constitution
- A team working together, an alliance
- The most important thought of a text
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- To come to an agreement after a conflict
- To notice differences and similarities
- Anti-federalists wanted a bill of right to protect the _______ of the United States
- A magical creature that lives on Corrine's island
- A fight or argument, a problem
- A value made up of equal sized parts of a whole
- You can find volume by multiplying _____ x height
- An operation where a number is split into equal sized groups or parts
16 Clues: To give or add to • A fight or argument, a problem • It equals length x width x height • A team working together, an alliance • The most important thought of a text • To notice differences and similarities • To come to an agreement after a conflict • A value made up of equal sized parts of a whole • Someone who DID want to ratify the Constitution • ...
How much can you remember? 2013-11-20
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- the legal reason for a decision
- the part of law that creates,defines and regulates rights
- the Queen's agreement
- an earlier judgement used as an example
- resort to a superior court to challenge a judicial decision
- law degree
- money for a professional service
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- unwritten constitutional custom
- an Act of Parliament
- abolish a law
- a draft law
- the law of civil wrongs independent of contract
- someone with a degree
- the Head of State of the UK
- to change a law
15 Clues: law degree • a draft law • abolish a law • to change a law • an Act of Parliament • the Queen's agreement • someone with a degree • the Head of State of the UK • unwritten constitutional custom • the legal reason for a decision • money for a professional service • an earlier judgement used as an example • the law of civil wrongs independent of contract • ...
The American Revolution 2022-02-17
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- The Swiss have a good ________________.
- sovereignty, squatter sovereignty
- trade, slave traders are in what trade
- and balances, The Executive Branch ____________________ the Legislative and Judicial Branch
- what members are called if they are in the movement known as Puritanism
- servants, these people signed a contract to work for transportation to Virginia
- Fathers, settlers of Plymouth
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- of powers, this is what they do in America (Hint: Legislative)
- The English had a lot of these
- Americans, they are also called Indians
- this is where a person against their rights works for someone without getting paid; they can also get whipped
- defiance
- of Rights, American Constitution
13 Clues: defiance • Fathers, settlers of Plymouth • The English had a lot of these • of Rights, American Constitution • sovereignty, squatter sovereignty • trade, slave traders are in what trade • The Swiss have a good ________________. • Americans, they are also called Indians • of powers, this is what they do in America (Hint: Legislative) • ...
Bill of Rights (Rights of the Accused) 2024-03-01
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- includes right to a lawyer and question witnesses
- includes right to no cruel punishment or excessive bail
- includes the due process clause
- ___ until proven guilty
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- includes right to no illegal searches
- includes right to a jury in CIVIL cases
- protection against unfair government actions
- includes right to remain silent and double jeopardy
8 Clues: ___ until proven guilty • includes the due process clause • includes right to no illegal searches • includes right to a jury in CIVIL cases • protection against unfair government actions • includes right to a lawyer and question witnesses • includes right to remain silent and double jeopardy • includes right to no cruel punishment or excessive bail
Module 4 Crossword 2022-03-11
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- Enlightenment thinker who believed people were born with Natural Rights
- The English Civil War was about Absolute vs. ______ monarchy
- Popular establishment where people would meet and exchange ideas in the 17th and 18th centuries
- The English Bill of Rights stated that ______ had power over the monarchy
- Enlightenment thinker who believed humans were born good but later corrupted by society
- Nickname for the supporters of Parliament during the English Civil War
- Name of the king who was beheaded after the English Civil War
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- Enlightenment thinker who believed people were naturally greedy and evil
- Name of the monarch overthrown during the Glorious Revolution
- Life, ______, and Property (the 3 Natural Rights)
- Nickname for the supporters of King Charles I during the English Civil War
- Montesquieu believed the government should be split into ______ branches
- Oliver ______, leader of England after the English Civil War
- Catherine the Great incorporated Enlightenment ideas into her ruling of this country
- An informal gathering of people where ideas can be exchanged
15 Clues: Life, ______, and Property (the 3 Natural Rights) • The English Civil War was about Absolute vs. ______ monarchy • Oliver ______, leader of England after the English Civil War • An informal gathering of people where ideas can be exchanged • Name of the monarch overthrown during the Glorious Revolution • ...
How much can you remember? 2024-08-31
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- the legal reason for a decision
- the part of law that creates,defines and regulates rights
- the Queen's agreement
- an earlier judgement used as an example
- resort to a superior court to challenge a judicial decision
- law degree
- money for a professional service
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- unwritten constitutional custom
- an Act of Parliament
- abolish a law
- a draft law
- the law of civil wrongs independent of contract
- someone with a degree
- the Head of State of the UK
- to change a law
15 Clues: law degree • a draft law • abolish a law • to change a law • an Act of Parliament • the Queen's agreement • someone with a degree • the Head of State of the UK • unwritten constitutional custom • the legal reason for a decision • money for a professional service • an earlier judgement used as an example • the law of civil wrongs independent of contract • ...
Savannahs crossword 2025-01-23
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- determine if laws are constitutional
- of gov legislative, executive, judicial branch
- divide power between state and goverment
- supreme law of the u.s
- free someone from slavery
- confirm a contract etc
- set of laws
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- limit the power of other branches
- grant pardons for federal crimes
- people who choose who they elect
- bill of rights
- restrict or prohibit some type of activity
- depression economic depression
- a government body having two branches
- branch make laws
15 Clues: set of laws • bill of rights • branch make laws • supreme law of the u.s • confirm a contract etc • free someone from slavery • depression economic depression • grant pardons for federal crimes • people who choose who they elect • limit the power of other branches • determine if laws are constitutional • a government body having two branches • ...
The Enlightenment 2018-04-19
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- non-religious.
- The English king that was beheaded by his people because they were so angry with his policies.
- So >?:?> vereignty The idea that governments should express the will of the people.
- The prison the French peasants breached and overran on July 14, 1789
- The time period defined by the use of reason in guiding people's thoughts about philosophy, society, and politics.
- Jacques Rousseau The French Philosopher that believed in popular sovereignty.
- A social gathering to discuss ideas.
- Revolution The war that the American colonists fought to achieve independence from England.
- Wollstonecraft The British writer that was the first to argue that women should have the same rights as men.
- Locke The English philosopher that wrote that government should exist for the good of the people.
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- Revolution The massive uprising of French commoners against the French monarchy and elites to achieve lasting change in French politics.
- The machine used to behead people publicly during the French Revolution.
- rights The Rights argued by John Locke to be possessed by all people.
- Louis Montesquieu The French political thinker that claimed that government should be divided into separate branches to protect people's freedoms.
- of the Rights of man and of the Citizen The French document that guaranteed some freedoms for citizens and distributed the payment of taxes more fairly.
- Xvi The French king that was beheaded by his people because they were so angry with his policies.
- Bill of Rights The document that listed rights for Parliament and the English people.
- Jefferson The American colonist and future American president that believed in the ideals of the Enlightenment.
- The French philosopher that mocked government and religion and believed that humans could improve their own existence.
- Franklin The American colonist that argued that the British government had no right to tax the colonies.
20 Clues: non-religious. • A social gathering to discuss ideas. • The prison the French peasants breached and overran on July 14, 1789 • The machine used to behead people publicly during the French Revolution. • The English king that was beheaded by his people because they were so angry with his policies. • ...
The constitution 2025-12-11
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- _____of Rights
- _______of independence
- The enforcing branch
- override
- The House votes to impeach the official
- the Constitution is the supreme law
- opposed the Constitution due to fear of creating a tyranny
- supported the Constitution
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- branch makes the law
- 9/13 states needed
- the people of the United States
- The additions to the Constitution
- court interprets laws
- president enforces laws
- explains the reasons for a new government
15 Clues: override • _____of Rights • 9/13 states needed • branch makes the law • The enforcing branch • court interprets laws • _______of independence • president enforces laws • supported the Constitution • the people of the United States • The additions to the Constitution • the Constitution is the supreme law • The House votes to impeach the official • ...
Government 2024-05-13
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- more than half, or the group that controls a vote of that size
- Party An alliance of like-minded people who work together to win elections and control of the government.
- Rule by the people.
- College The body that elects the president of the United States; composed of electors from each state equal to that state’s representation in Congress; a candidate must get a majority of electoral votes to win.
- less than half, or the group which controls only a minor fraction of the total vote in Congress.
- a measure introduced in either house of Congress.
- action by the President refusing to approve a bill passed by Congress.
- A formal meeting of a congressional committee (or subcommittee) to gather information from witnesses for use in its activities
- Amendment Passed in 1920, it gave women the right to vote.
- A gathering of political leaders to make decisions, such as which candidate to nominate for an office; set policy; and plot strategy.
- Rights The rights of equality under the law.
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- Review The power of the courts to declare laws and presidential actions unconstitutional.
- an Act of Congress which has been signed by the President or passed over his veto by the Congress.
- the process of choosing government officials by vote of the citizens.
- an addition to a constitution (the United States Constitution or a state constitution); a change in any bill or document by adding, substituting, or omitting a certain part before its final passage
- A dramatic shift in the balance of the two parties that changes the key issues dividing the parties.
- and balances The ability of different branches of government to stop each other from acting; designed to prevent one branch from gaining too much power.
- A set of rules that govern how power will be distributed and used legitimately in a state.
- Counting the population to determine representation in the House of Representatives; the constitution mandates one every ten years.
- of State The ceremonial head of government; in the United States, the president serves as chief of state.
20 Clues: Rule by the people. • Rights The rights of equality under the law. • a measure introduced in either house of Congress. • Amendment Passed in 1920, it gave women the right to vote. • more than half, or the group that controls a vote of that size • the process of choosing government officials by vote of the citizens. • ...
Constitution Crossword 2025-12-15
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- A document that lists the rights of all U.S citizens
- Divides power between each branch of government
- to impose or collect by legal authority
- An early idea for the constitution, suggesting bigger sthaves ave bigger votes
- An early idea for the constitution, suggesting all states have the same number of votes
- when a country is da ealing with serious financial downfall.
- the act of freeing someone from slavery
- The main constructor of the constitution
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- A branch of the government that creates laws
- A system of dividing political power
- U.S first president
- A branch of government that determines whether something is constitutional or not
- A branch of government that passes or declines laws
- a law in the bill of rights
- A law or regulation created by a local government
15 Clues: U.S first president • a law in the bill of rights • A system of dividing political power • to impose or collect by legal authority • the act of freeing someone from slavery • The main constructor of the constitution • A branch of the government that creates laws • Divides power between each branch of government • A law or regulation created by a local government • ...
AP Government Civil Rights History 2020-12-16
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- President of the United States who signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
- City where Bull Connor called out the use of police dogs, fire hoses, and cattle prods to stop demonstrations.
- The city where Dr. King was murdered.
- One of the most prominent members of Civil Rights Movement, led the Selma March
- He was a young man from Chicago who's lynching in Mississippi sparked national interest in racial problems in the South.
- Wife of slain Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
- This demonstration was held to show support for the passing of the Civil Rights Bill.
- The result of the ruling in the Plessy v. Ferguson case.
- He was president at the time of the March on Washington
- Dean at Howard University who aimed to create top notch lawyers for the movement, helped train Thurgood Marshall
- The protests of the segregation of interstate busing.
- Leader of the independence movement in India that paved the way for the Civil Rights Movement.
- Militant style political group that was founded in 1966.
- City in the South that erupted in violence after a march for voting rights was met by violence from the police.
- Strong speaker on the topic of Black Separatism and the Nation of Islam.
- The response to the arrest of a black man who died in police custody, violence erupted in this neighborhood of Los Angeles.
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- The reaction to the civil disobedience of Rosa Parks.
- The protest of the segregated lunch counters.
- Civil Rights group head by Dr. Martin Luther King.
- City in the South where the enrollment of 9 black teenagers led to the calling out of the National Guard to block them out of the school.
- The breaking of a law because you feel it is unjust.
- Amendment that was basis for many civil rights court decisions
- Laws that segregated the South.
- Supreme Court Case that overturned "Separate But Equal".
- Attorney who won the Brown v. Board case and went on to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.
- One of the defining moments of the movement was when she refused to get up from her seat on the bus.
- First African American to play in the National League in baseball.
- The man accused and convicted of the death of Martin Luther King Jr.
- Founded in 1942, the Congress of Racial Equality.
- The legal organization that would take up Civil Rights cases and take them to court.
30 Clues: Laws that segregated the South. • The city where Dr. King was murdered. • The protest of the segregated lunch counters. • Founded in 1942, the Congress of Racial Equality. • Civil Rights group head by Dr. Martin Luther King. • The breaking of a law because you feel it is unjust. • The reaction to the civil disobedience of Rosa Parks. • ...
Government 2023-05-17
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- The cornerstone of representation (6)
- The antifederalists belived this was needed for constitution (9)
- The purpose of bill of rights is to protect this (7)
- This would happen without strong central Government (5)
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- Wat caused end of articles of confederation (10)
- The way the states maintain social orders (3)
- First ten amendments (11)
- suggested the legislative branch have a house and senate (1)
- Type of government divides powers (8)
- What framers believed about voters rights (4)
- The type of Government in the U.S. (2)
11 Clues: First ten amendments (11) • The cornerstone of representation (6) • Type of government divides powers (8) • The type of Government in the U.S. (2) • The way the states maintain social orders (3) • What framers believed about voters rights (4) • Wat caused end of articles of confederation (10) • The purpose of bill of rights is to protect this (7) • ...
13 Colonies Govt & Economy Xword Kevin Kazmirek 2022-01-04
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- What was one of the voting requirements?
- When indentured servant time was complete they recieved fifty _____, _ ___ __ ______ ___ _____.
- The Great awakening swept through the colonies in the __________.
- What precentage died along the way of the middle passage
- Triangular trade was the most important ____ ____.
- Mercantilism was practiced _______ nations.
- Who held roles in the English Colonies during the early years of English Colonization.
- what trade route violated the Navigation Acts?
- lawyers, planters, and merchants all made up the ______ social class.
- New England dominated ______ ____.
- Trade increase caused England to ___ ______.
- Quakers were the first to ____ ____ ____ _____.
- 1619 was the year when the first ____ arrived.
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- What was slavery apart of?
- four to seven years was how long was the _________ servants term of service.
- The triangular trade had three different ___.
- Slave codes placed what on the rights of free Africans and slaves?
- Yankee's was that nickname of ___ ______.
- farmhands, servants, and slaves made up the _____ _____.
- English Colonists had ____ guaranteed in the English Bill of Rights?
- farmers, Craftsworkers and some tradespeople made up the ________ _____.
- middle passage was the exchange of slaves crossing the _____ _____?
- Muslim Merchants traded slaves in _____.
- Navigation acts we passed by England in the ____.
- The legislature had the power to make ____.
- As slavery grew what ______ were passed?
26 Clues: What was slavery apart of? • New England dominated ______ ____. • What was one of the voting requirements? • Muslim Merchants traded slaves in _____. • As slavery grew what ______ were passed? • Yankee's was that nickname of ___ ______. • Mercantilism was practiced _______ nations. • The legislature had the power to make ____. • ...
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 • ...
6th grade SCAPE 2021-05-11
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- the ocean between Asia and North America
- distance from Britain
- Africans were brought to U.S. to work as slaves on plantations
- against Constitution, believed it needed a Bill of Rights to give people more freedom
- the ocean bordered by North America, South America, Africa and Europe.
- Irish and other Europeans move to the U.S. to get a factory job or farm land
- Amendment that abolished (did away with) slavery in the United States
- allows Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional
- wealth, religion expand empires, claim territory
- America began making money from building factories (manufacturing)
- claimed the southern part of modern-day United States
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- land U.S. got after U.S.-Mexican War; included California
- U.S. desire to own land from the Atlantic coast to the Pacific coast
- economy driven by profit and competition
- the only country that also is a continent
- Amendment about freedom from cruel or unusual punishment
- Amendment about rights not given to the federal government are rights of the states
- belief governments do what the people vote for
- rights all people have from birth; life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness.
- supported the Constitution, believed it created a more stable Union
- number of countries on Earth
- people move from rural farm areas to cities to work in factories
- Amendment about freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, petition
- number of continents
- claimed land in New World to profit from fur trading, rivals with Spain
25 Clues: number of continents • distance from Britain • number of countries on Earth • the ocean between Asia and North America • economy driven by profit and competition • the only country that also is a continent • belief governments do what the people vote for • wealth, religion expand empires, claim territory • allows Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional • ...
Reconstruction 2022-05-17
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- northerners who went to the south
- African American who had once been enslaves
- took over
- northerners who moved to the south
- Farmers who paid rent in cash to limit
- white southerners who supported reconstuctimo
- rights and freedoms guaranteed but the bill
- free citizens vote
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- secret society that terrorized
- helped newly freed
- limited opportunities
- gave adult 160 acres
- laws passed in the south to limit opportunities
- farmers who worked a landowners land
- allowed the
15 Clues: took over • allowed the • helped newly freed • free citizens vote • gave adult 160 acres • limited opportunities • secret society that terrorized • northerners who went to the south • northerners who moved to the south • farmers who worked a landowners land • Farmers who paid rent in cash to limit • African American who had once been enslaves • ...
Reconstruction 2022-05-13
Across
- northerners who moved to the south
- free citizens vote
- laws passed in the south to limit opportunities
- helped newly freed
- limited opportunities
- Farmers who paid rent in cash to limit
- rights and freedoms guaranteed but the bill
- farmers who worked a landowners land
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- white southerners who supported reconstuctimo
- allowed the
- northerners who went to the south
- gave adult 160 acres
- African American who had once been enslaves
- secret society that terrorized
- took over
15 Clues: took over • allowed the • free citizens vote • helped newly freed • gave adult 160 acres • limited opportunities • secret society that terrorized • northerners who went to the south • northerners who moved to the south • farmers who worked a landowners land • Farmers who paid rent in cash to limit • African American who had once been enslaves • ...
PT - Human Rights Timeline 2024-03-06
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- Separate schools for them was abolished in 1964
- His (last name) enacted the Humanity First policy
- This PM brings in the Canadian Bill of Rights
- This was decriminalized in 1968
- This case protects Aboriginal people from having their rights infringed on
- 1962 saw the last one taking place in Canada
- Founded at the end of World War II
- They got the right to vote in 1948
- 1988 PM Mulroney apologizes to Japanese Cdns for this event
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- This was limited to killing on duty police officers and prison guards
- First province to give the vote to women
- In 1998 capital punishment is removed from this law
- First province to allow support dogs in public places for the blind
- They got the right to vote unrestricted in 1960
- This human right______ was set up in 1977
- In 1948, this was no longer grounds for exclusion in voting
- Women here get the right to vote in 1940
- 1929 Women gain the right to hold a seat here
- This case is the basis for Aboriginal law in Canada
- This case affirms treaty rights of the Mi'kmaq to fish commercially
20 Clues: This was decriminalized in 1968 • Founded at the end of World War II • They got the right to vote in 1948 • First province to give the vote to women • Women here get the right to vote in 1940 • This human right______ was set up in 1977 • 1962 saw the last one taking place in Canada • This PM brings in the Canadian Bill of Rights • ...
Supreme Court Cases 2022-12-13
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- case where he was not informed of his constitutional rights prior to the police interrogation.
- remove certain books from their libraries due to their content.
- burned an American flag outside of the convention center
- speech was filled with sexual references
- Carolina Collage African American students were marching for serrigagtion.
- African American train passenger Homer Plessy refused to sit in a car for Black people.
- pulled over for speeding and got conducted a full search of his car without
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- Moines Students wore black armbands to peacefully protest against the Vietnam war.
- was charged with a crime and was NOT given a lawyer
- court The 9 Justices
- Scottv.Sandford sued his master for his freedom after moving to a freed state
- NAACP want all colored peoples records and their memberlist and ranks
- of rights Document of our first 10 amendments rights
- holding suspicionless drug-testing
- of education daughter was denied entrance to Topeka’s all-white elementary schools.
- Schools would punish students by giving them physical punishments
- Japanese American citizens were forced to be detained in camps
- Paul group of teenager’s burned a cross outside a colored family’s lawn
- accused of obscene material
- jersey. T.L.O unreasonable search of student backpack and finding maijujana
20 Clues: court The 9 Justices • accused of obscene material • holding suspicionless drug-testing • speech was filled with sexual references • was charged with a crime and was NOT given a lawyer • of rights Document of our first 10 amendments rights • burned an American flag outside of the convention center • Japanese American citizens were forced to be detained in camps • ...
Constitution Crossword Puzzle 2022-05-12
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- Addition or change in the Constitution
- Amendment outlawing liquor sales
- Number of states needed to ratify the Constitution
- No "unreasonable ____" (Amendment 4)
- House of ______
- A written plan of government
- Years in a Representative's term
- _____ of speech
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- Introduction of the Constitution
- Population determines the no. of representatives from each ___
- Includes the Senate and the House of Representatives
- "We the ____ of the United States..."
- Bill of ____
- Department headed by the President
- People have the ____ to a speedy trial
- The 19th Amendment gave who the right to vote
16 Clues: Bill of ____ • House of ______ • _____ of speech • A written plan of government • Introduction of the Constitution • Amendment outlawing liquor sales • Years in a Representative's term • Department headed by the President • No "unreasonable ____" (Amendment 4) • "We the ____ of the United States..." • Addition or change in the Constitution • People have the ____ to a speedy trial • ...
Radiology & Constitution Crossword Puzzle 2024-09-11
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- – Legal responsibility for actions that cause harm.
- – A type of imaging that uses radiation to view bones.
- – The protection of patient information in medical settings, tied to constitutional rights.
- – A medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases using imaging techniques.
- Protection – Constitutional principle that ensures individuals receive the same legal protections, including fair access to healthcare.
- Amendment – Part of the U.S. Constitution protecting against unreasonable searches and seizures, connected to patient privacy.
- – Patient's permission before any medical procedure.
- – The amount of radiation a patient receives during an X-ray or CT scan.
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- – The person receiving medical care.
- – Law that protects patient privacy and health information. (Acronym)
- – A scan that combines X-ray images to create cross-sectional views of the body. (Abbreviation)
- – Professional negligence by a healthcare provider that leads to substandard care.
- of Rights – The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, including rights relevant to privacy and medical care.
- – A type of scan that uses magnets and radio waves to create detailed images of the body. (Abbreviation)
- Process – Constitutional principle ensuring fair legal treatment, including the right to challenge medical decisions.
- – Type of consent that requires the patient to fully understand the procedure.
- – The patient's right to make their own healthcare decisions, protected under constitutional privacy rights.
- – A trained professional who performs diagnostic imaging examinations.
18 Clues: – The person receiving medical care. • – Legal responsibility for actions that cause harm. • – Patient's permission before any medical procedure. • – A type of imaging that uses radiation to view bones. • – Law that protects patient privacy and health information. (Acronym) • – A trained professional who performs diagnostic imaging examinations. • ...
Texas History 2022-04-20
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- Duty action citizens are required to perform.
- most famous battle sight of the Texas Revolution
- of Rights Basic Rights of every US citizen
- Grande a river that borders Texas
- a return to a normal state of health
- Largest discovery of oil in Texas
- Increasing the number and percentage of people living in an urban area.
- Branch of the government that includes the president.
- Anna president of Mexico during the Texas-Mexico war.
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- Branch of the government that includes the supreme court.
- Branch of the Government that makes the laws.
- De Vaca The first explorer to step foot on Texas, his name also means "head of a cow"
- a financial gain
- Hurricane Most deadly hurricane in the US.
- Responsibility action citizens are expected and should perform.
15 Clues: a financial gain • Grande a river that borders Texas • Largest discovery of oil in Texas • a return to a normal state of health • of Rights Basic Rights of every US citizen • Hurricane Most deadly hurricane in the US. • Branch of the Government that makes the laws. • Duty action citizens are required to perform. • most famous battle sight of the Texas Revolution • ...
Crossword Puzzle 2023-05-23
Across
- 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 • ...
US Government Crossword 2022-05-09
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- removing red tape
- Veto letting a bill die
- Minority party rights in senate debates
- Right justifying Roe v Wade
- A first amendment right
- Type of speech protected under Tinker v Des Moins
- ______ Pulpit
- Ideology that wants to maximize personal autonomy
- 4th branch of government
- Women gained this in 1920
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- Judicial review made it so the Supreme Court can declare laws...
- What Federalist #10 talks about
- 3rd article of constitution
- Powers listed in constitution
- _____ or a caucus
- Decreased trust in government
- Influencing Congressmen
- Entire population measure
- Issue Network is associated with
- Financial branch of interest group
20 Clues: ______ Pulpit • removing red tape • _____ or a caucus • Veto letting a bill die • A first amendment right • Influencing Congressmen • 4th branch of government • Entire population measure • Women gained this in 1920 • Right justifying Roe v Wade • 3rd article of constitution • Powers listed in constitution • Decreased trust in government • What Federalist #10 talks about • ...
Unit 2 Vocabulary 2023-10-20
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- these people are pro Bill of Rights
- set of moral principles
- splitting the government power into two branches
- the right to liberty, life, and the pursuit of happiness
- Government powers of the government are restricted
- Hamilton, Madison, and Jay defending
- Roman ideal on the willingness to serve ones country
- document saying the U.S. is free from Britain
- two house legislative branch
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- a system in which each branch of government can limit the power of other branches
- a one house legislative branch
- rights that everyone has by being a person
- favor a strong central governmen
- a system of government in which power is divided between the central gov and people
- people are the ultimate source of government
- having the legal right to overthrow the government
- government shouldn’t be based on an established set of principles
17 Clues: set of moral principles • two house legislative branch • a one house legislative branch • favor a strong central governmen • these people are pro Bill of Rights • Hamilton, Madison, and Jay defending • rights that everyone has by being a person • people are the ultimate source of government • document saying the U.S. is free from Britain • ...
Government Terms 2026-05-13
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- The right to vote in elections.
- Individual who attempts to influence government officials.
- To give formal approval to a law, treaty, or amendment.
- Administrative agencies and officials who carry out laws.
- Local meeting where party members select candidates or delegates.
- Presidential power to reject a bill passed by Congress.
- Formal accusation of misconduct against a public official.
- Senate tactic involving prolonged debate to delay a vote.
- Form of government where citizens elect representatives to govern.
- Election held to choose party nominees.
- Upper chamber of Congress with two members from each state.
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- Bicameral legislative branch responsible for making laws.
- Branch of government responsible for interpreting laws.
- Official method used by voters to cast their choices.
- Government in which the people hold the ultimate power.
- System that divides power between national and state governments.
- Group of executive department heads who advise the president.
- Supreme law of the land that outlines the structure of government.
- Freedom protected by the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
- Formal change or addition to the Constitution.
20 Clues: The right to vote in elections. • Election held to choose party nominees. • Formal change or addition to the Constitution. • Official method used by voters to cast their choices. • Branch of government responsible for interpreting laws. • Government in which the people hold the ultimate power. • To give formal approval to a law, treaty, or amendment. • ...
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
Across
- 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? • ...
Social Studies Crossword 2016-10-13
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- born in the Bahamas and lived in extreme poverty, he nominated George Washington to be general for the continental army.
- german General that trained continental army.
- cousin of John Adams and big part of The sons of Liberty.
- created the Join or Die cartoon. (Guy on 100 dollar bill)
- he rode the midnight ride and warned the colonists that the Regulars were coming.
- rights than you are born with.
- another name for minute men.
- powers that are fair and equal.
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- drafted the Declaration of Independence.
- general of the continental army. (guy on 1 dollar bill)
- year when the Declaration of Independence was written.
- when the British taxed the Colonists for sugar.
- wife of John Adams.
- this is the hill that was confused with Breeds Hill.
- another name for the Redcoats.
15 Clues: wife of John Adams. • another name for minute men. • another name for the Redcoats. • rights than you are born with. • powers that are fair and equal. • drafted the Declaration of Independence. • german General that trained continental army. • when the British taxed the Colonists for sugar. • this is the hill that was confused with Breeds Hill. • ...
Vocabulary - Constitutional 2023-11-19
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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 • ...
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
Crossword Puzzle 2023-05-23
Across
- 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 • ...
Founding Documents 2024-09-24
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. Government 2025-09-18
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- a tool of the president to prevent a bill from becoming a law
- the name given to the House of Representatives and Senate together
- the number of justices on the supreme court
- this branch of government writes the laws
- the highest court in the U.S.
- the total number of amendments in the Constitution
- made up of 100 members, 2 from each state
- the number of amendments in the Bill of Rights
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- a tool of the legislative branch to remove a president or Supreme Court justic
- this branch of government interprets the law/constitution
- a document that established the branches of the U.S. government
- an additional article/right added to the Constitution
- this branch of government enforces/executes the law
13 Clues: the highest court in the U.S. • this branch of government writes the laws • made up of 100 members, 2 from each state • the number of justices on the supreme court • the number of amendments in the Bill of Rights • the total number of amendments in the Constitution • this branch of government enforces/executes the law • ...
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 • ...
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 • ...
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
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- 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 • ...
Social 9 Crossword 2015-12-15
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- Groups of people that come together to pressure the government.
- Rights given to us by the government.
- The voters.
- The last step to passing a law.
- The cabinet is in the _____________ branch.
- Being able to vote against your MP before the 5 years are up.
- The place that had the first democracy.
- A movement that begins in the people.
- The necessary formula to make changes to the Canadian constitution.
- Preference of people who have been discriminated against.
- The person who wrote the bill of rights.
- The right to vote.
- A senate that is Equal, Elected, and Effective.
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- Appointments based on friendship rather than merit.
- Not caring.
- The schools First Nations children were put into in order to assimilate them.
- Rights that minority groups previously had and are protected, Francophones and First Nations have these rights.
- Being deprived of the right to vote(Robo calls).
- A position held by a cabinet member, ranging from finance to justice to environment.
- A vote taken not to see the citizens opinions.
- Where a press is not pressured to do anything and provides unbiased information.
- A direct vote of the people taken to make a decision.
- Laid foundations for Western democracy.
- The person or party currently in power.
- Someone whose first language is French.
- There are ______ supreme court judges.
- The document that protects our rights, written by Pierre Trudeau.
- The three branches; Judicial, Legislative, Executive.
- The movement that First Nations started to take back their land from invasion and colonization.
- The great charter, signed by King John of England.
- The levels of government.
31 Clues: Not caring. • The voters. • The right to vote. • The levels of government. • The last step to passing a law. • Rights given to us by the government. • A movement that begins in the people. • There are ______ supreme court judges. • Laid foundations for Western democracy. • The person or party currently in power. • The place that had the first democracy. • ...
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 • ...
Ch. 10 Bill of Rights & Later Amendments 2025-04-09
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- 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
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- 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 • ...
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 • ...
The Foundations of Democracy 2023-11-13
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- Locke believed that this should determine your qualifications in life, not the family you were born into.
- Reason people needed a strong leader was because they were ________________!
- Believed in the separation of powers for branches of a government.
- Locke developed the blank slate theory, also known as _________________!
- Everywhere this person looked, he saw his countrymen in chains, even though he believed in the social contract.
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- This philosopher believed if the social contract was broken people had the right to rebel.
- Believed in the social contract but that people needed a strong ruler.
- John Locke believed in these rights, which were life, liberty and property.
- Mary Wollstonecraft believed this was the key to improving women's rights and lives.
- The belief that people give up certain rights in exchange their government protects other rights.(two words)
- This freedom is part of the first amendment of the US Bill of Rights and supported by Voltaire.
11 Clues: Believed in the separation of powers for branches of a government. • Believed in the social contract but that people needed a strong ruler. • Locke developed the blank slate theory, also known as _________________! • John Locke believed in these rights, which were life, liberty and property. • ...
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 • ...
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 • ...
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 • ...
Government Crossword Puzzle 2026-05-06
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- of Rights The first ten amendments that protect individual rights.
- Sovereignty Idea that people are the source of government power
- of Confederation The first U.S government plan that was weak and gave states too much power.
- Bicameral lawmaking body created to balance representation between large and small states.
- and Balances Mechanism prevents any branch from becoming dominant over the others.
- Fathers Group of leaders who shaped early U.S political philosophy and institution.
- Branch Government division that interprets laws and resolves constitutional conflicts.
- of Independence Document asserting colonial separation by listing grievances against the king.
- dividing governing authority between national and state levels.
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- Branch Branch responsible for drafting, debating, and passing laws.
- The highest judicial body responsible for resolving major constitutional disputes.
- Review Power allowing courts to invalidate laws that violate the constitution.
- Executive power used to block legislation passed by congress.
- Foundational document establishing the structure and limits of the U.S government.
- of power structural design distributing government duties across three branches.
- Branch The part of government responsible for enforcing national policy and leading foreign affairs.
- of Law Multi step process requiring approval from both chambers and the president.
- Rights Freedom believed to come from human existence, not from any government.
- Introductory statement outlining the goals and purpose of the constitution.
- Formal constitutional change requiring significant national approval.
20 Clues: Executive power used to block legislation passed by congress. • Sovereignty Idea that people are the source of government power • dividing governing authority between national and state levels. • of Rights The first ten amendments that protect individual rights. • Branch Branch responsible for drafting, debating, and passing laws. • ...
Bill 2025-03-20
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- 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
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 • ...
Civil War Crossword 2023-03-06
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- 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 • ...
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
Civics review chapter 1-7 2026-02-04
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- the term of office for senate
- amendment that protects a persons right not to be subjected to Cruel and unusual punishment
- used to justify power of monarchs
- poltical group of communities
- two house legislature
- bill that is the granting of money
- power of the executive branch has over judicial branch
- first shot of the American revolution fired in
- a tactic used by senators to prevent or delay a bill from being passed
- money paid by citizens to the government
- power of the executive brnch
- review ability of supreme court to rule on the constitutionality of laws
- wrote common sense
- wrote decloration
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- father of communism
- leader of the executive branch
- a group of people that lobby for a political parties
- a bill that deals with everyone
- bills that deal with certain people or places
- a tax on all documents
- amendment that protects persons right to bear arms
- amendment that protects speach,assembly,pressand religon
- the term of office for house of reps
- the age requirement to be a senator
- power of the legislative branch
- father of capitalism
- supreme court case that established the precedent of judicial review
- powers written specifically in the constitution
- the age requirement to be in the house of reps
- term of office for rep
- what european country's established the thirteen colonies
- amendment that protects a persons rights to remain silent and not incriminate oneslef
32 Clues: wrote decloration • wrote common sense • father of communism • father of capitalism • two house legislature • a tax on all documents • term of office for rep • power of the executive brnch • the term of office for senate • poltical group of communities • leader of the executive branch • a bill that deals with everyone • power of the legislative branch • used to justify power of monarchs • ...
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 • ...
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
U.S. Constitution 2020-11-19
Across
- 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. • ...
OUR PUZZLING HISTORY 2023-10-12
Across
- 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 • ...
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. • ...
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
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- - 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 • ...
Shyanna and Realm CrossWord Puzzle 2024-05-08
Across
- 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? • ...
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 • ...
unit 5 forming a goverment 2024-05-14
Across
- 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 • ...
The U.S. Constitution 2020-12-03
Across
- 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. • ...
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. • ...
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
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? • ...
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) • ...
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 __ __ • ...
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.
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- 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. • ...
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 __ __ • ...
