bill of rights Crossword Puzzles

Founding Documents 2023-09-06

Founding Documents crossword puzzle
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  1. democracy People directly vote for what they want
  2. Bill of Rights Where we got some of our BOR from, gave us the idea of representative government
  3. rule, minority rights Avoid tyranny; the majority can't be allowed to dictate or violate the rights of the minorities
  4. review The power of the judicial branch to declare laws unconstitutional
  5. Division of power among different levels of government
  6. sovereignty Rule by the people, consent of the governed
  7. Compact Established direct democracy, first form of self government in the U.S
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  1. government Government that only has those powers delegated to it by law, often through a written constitution
  2. and balances Ensures one branch does not become too powerful.
  3. Compromise A compromise that stated the HOR= based off population and Senate= equal in proportion
  4. of law states no one is above the law
  5. of Burgesses The first democratically elected legislative body in the U.S
  6. sovereignty Rule by the people, consent of the governed
  7. Carta limited power of the king
  8. Wanted additional protections for people and states

15 Clues: Carta limited power of the king • of law states no one is above the law • democracy People directly vote for what they want • Wanted additional protections for people and states • Division of power among different levels of government • sovereignty Rule by the people, consent of the governed • sovereignty Rule by the people, consent of the governed • ...

Civics Semester Review Part 1 2025-01-06

Civics Semester Review Part 1 crossword puzzle
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  1. The first three words of the US Constitution’s Preamble.
  2. The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
  3. A proposed law.
  4. Series of essays written to persuade Americans to support the new US Constitution.
  5. The first constitution of the United States.
  6. Officials who oversee courts of law.
  7. The leader of the House of Representatives.
  8. The process of charging a public official with misconduct.
  9. The lower house of Congress based on population.
  10. A form of government where citizens elect representatives.
  11. A system of government where the people directly make laws.
  12. Legal requirement that the government must respect all legal rights owed to a person.
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  1. The body that officially elects the president.
  2. A tactic used in the Senate to delay or block legislation.
  3. The supreme law of the United States.
  4. An organized group of people with similar political beliefs.
  5. The most powerful court in the United States.
  6. The branch of government that interprets laws.
  7. A formal agreement between countries.
  8. A legislature consisting of two houses.
  9. The branch of government that makes laws.
  10. Someone who opposed the Constitution during its ratification.
  11. The annual speech delivered by the president to Congress.
  12. The clearly stated powers given to Congress in the Constitution.
  13. A system where power is divided between national and state governments.
  14. English philosopher who believed governments should protect people’s natural rights.
  15. A change or addition to the Constitution.
  16. The president's power to reject a bill passed by Congress.
  17. Division of government into three branches.
  18. The branch of government that enforces laws.
  19. The upper house of Congress with two members per state.

31 Clues: A proposed law. • Officials who oversee courts of law. • The supreme law of the United States. • A formal agreement between countries. • A legislature consisting of two houses. • The branch of government that makes laws. • A change or addition to the Constitution. • The leader of the House of Representatives. • Division of government into three branches. • ...

Government 2015-10-15

Government crossword puzzle
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  1. To place a document before the Senate, the House of Commons or the committee for consideration
  2. A university student who works for the Senate or the House of Commons and he or she carries messages and delivers documents to the Chamber during sittings
  3. A discussion in which the arguments for and against a subject are presented according to specific rules
  4. To pick one person from a group of several people by voting
  5. The person in charge of meeting and directs the discussion of business
  6. A person who speaks for you
  7. A group of Senators, Members of Parliament, or both, selected to study a specific subject or bill and write a report about it
  8. The specific geographic are in Canada that a Member of Parliament represents in the House of Commons
  9. The bringing to an end of a Parliament
  10. The last stage before a bill becomes a law
  11. A word used for the stages during which a bill is debated in Parliament before it is passed to become law
  12. A group of all Ministers
  13. A group made up of all Senators and Members of Parliament from the same political party
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  1. A step in the passage of a bill through both the Senate and the House of Commons
  2. Another name for the Senate
  3. The highest court in Canada
  4. A proposal for a law to be considered by Parliament
  5. A proposal by a Member to do something, to order something to be done, or to express an opinion on a matter
  6. The process of choosing a representative by vote
  7. To change or improve something for example, a law or an Act of Parliament
  8. To choose a representative in an election
  9. An appointed Member of every party that manages its business in the House of Commons
  10. A person who has full political and civil rights in his or her country
  11. A king or queen of a country
  12. The periods into which a Parliament is divided
  13. Another name for the House of Commons
  14. A change that is made to a bill, a motion or a committee report with the intention of improving it
  15. A large, heavy, silver-and-gold-covered staff that is a symbol of the power and authority of Parliament
  16. The government's plan for how it will collect and spend money each year
  17. A rule for all Canadians made by Senators, Members of Parliament and the Governor General through discussion and voting

30 Clues: A group of all Ministers • Another name for the Senate • The highest court in Canada • A person who speaks for you • A king or queen of a country • Another name for the House of Commons • The bringing to an end of a Parliament • To choose a representative in an election • The last stage before a bill becomes a law • The periods into which a Parliament is divided • ...

Foundation Unit 2012-12-11

Foundation Unit crossword puzzle
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  1. how to remember the key points of the preamble
  2. model for the US bill of rights
  3. the government and those who govern are bound b y the law
  4. gave colonists the rights of englishmen
  5. there are 27 of these
  6. sattes had more power than the articles of confederation
  7. _______ amendments to the constitution
  8. by the state
  9. articles of confederation had no central government
  10. in a democratic syste of government, the people rule
  11. people are the source of any & all gov. power
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  1. articles of confederation led to the writting of the constitution
  2. action by congress or convention
  3. provided for religious freedom in virginia
  4. supreme law of the land
  5. in a representative system of government people elect public office holders to make laws and conduct government on their behalf
  6. 1st written form of government for the independent states
  7. establish justice, form a union, provide military, ensure peace
  8. government is not all powerful and may only do the things the people have given it power to do
  9. declared US free from Great Britain

20 Clues: by the state • there are 27 of these • supreme law of the land • model for the US bill of rights • action by congress or convention • declared US free from Great Britain • _______ amendments to the constitution • gave colonists the rights of englishmen • provided for religious freedom in virginia • people are the source of any & all gov. power • ...

The Constitution 2018-02-02

The Constitution crossword puzzle
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  1. The number of justices in the Supreme Court
  2. The number of Senators per state
  3. The country we won independence from
  4. The document prior to the Constitution; did not work very well
  5. Known as the "Father of the Constitution"
  6. Head of the Executive Branch
  7. The city in which the Constitution was signed
  8. The country which owned Florida
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  1. The First Ten Amendment to the Constitution
  2. The only state to not send delegate to the Constitutional Convention
  3. The official document with a list of basic freedoms and rights for the people
  4. Man who came up with the Great Compromise

12 Clues: Head of the Executive Branch • The country which owned Florida • The number of Senators per state • The country we won independence from • Known as the "Father of the Constitution" • Man who came up with the Great Compromise • The First Ten Amendment to the Constitution • The number of justices in the Supreme Court • The city in which the Constitution was signed • ...

French Revolution Crossword 2023-09-25

French Revolution Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. a king or queen with all the power
  2. Commoners and Peasants, paid all the taxes, had no money, largest group
  3. King of France
  4. Nobles (rich), paid no taxes
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  1. event that started the French Revolution
  2. Event that made William and Mary the king and qQueenof England when they signed the English Bill of Rights
  3. Clergy, (church) paid no taxes
  4. Individual who believed in separation of power
  5. Individual who believed in natural rights of life. Liberty and Property
  6. Time of making new ideas

10 Clues: King of France • Time of making new ideas • Nobles (rich), paid no taxes • Clergy, (church) paid no taxes • a king or queen with all the power • event that started the French Revolution • Individual who believed in separation of power • Individual who believed in natural rights of life. Liberty and Property • ...

Econ Money and Banking 2023-04-04

Econ Money and Banking crossword puzzle
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  1. Man who is on the $100 Dollar Bill.
  2. The last man to appear on the $5,000 Dollar Bill in 1934.
  3. The last man to appear on the $500 Dollar Bill in 1928.
  4. Man who is on the $50 Dollar Bill.
  5. Man who is on the $5 Dollar Bill.
  6. Man who is on the $20 Dollar Bill.
  7. Anything that is used to determine value during the exchange of goods and services
  8. An institution for receiving, keeping, and lending money
  9. A monetary system in which paper money and coins had the value of certain amounts of gold
  10. To keep value when held onto—or stored—it instead of spending
  11. The last man to appear on the $1,000 Dollar Bill in 1934.
  12. A fiat is an order or decree. Fiat money also called “legal tender,” has value because a government has decreed that it is an acceptable means to pay debts.
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  1. Printed in 1861 and so nicknamed because they were printed with green ink, these were the first paper currency issued by the U.S. Treasury since the Continental.
  2. The last man to appear on the $10,000 Dollar Bill in 1934.
  3. Bank a bank chartered, or licensed, by the federal government
  4. Man who is on the $1 Dollar Bill.
  5. Anything used as money; today we use coins and paper bills as money
  6. Man who proposed the first national bank of the United States and also on the $10 dollar bill.
  7. Anything that serves as a medium of exchange, a unit of account, and a store of value
  8. The only man to appear on the $100,000 Dollar Bill in 1934.
  9. The direct exchange of one set of goods or services for another
  10. A means for comparing the values of goods and services

22 Clues: Man who is on the $1 Dollar Bill. • Man who is on the $5 Dollar Bill. • Man who is on the $50 Dollar Bill. • Man who is on the $20 Dollar Bill. • Man who is on the $100 Dollar Bill. • A means for comparing the values of goods and services • The last man to appear on the $500 Dollar Bill in 1928. • An institution for receiving, keeping, and lending money • ...

Unit 2 By:Marshall Futrell 2021-12-14

Unit 2 By:Marshall Futrell crossword puzzle
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  1. term length for the president
  2. prohibits unreasonable search and seizures
  3. leader of sons of liberty
  4. 4th President
  5. branch with power to declare war
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  1. Father of Bill of Rights
  2. Led by president
  3. first state to ratify the constitution
  4. term length for U.S.Representative
  5. branch of government with veto power
  6. protects citizens right to possess a firearm
  7. term length for U.S. Senator

12 Clues: 4th President • Led by president • Father of Bill of Rights • leader of sons of liberty • term length for U.S. Senator • term length for the president • branch with power to declare war • term length for U.S.Representative • branch of government with veto power • first state to ratify the constitution • prohibits unreasonable search and seizures • ...

Which Documents Influenced the Founders 2023-08-14

Which Documents Influenced the Founders crossword puzzle
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  1. Provide people with protection from the abuse of gov power
  2. The foundation of our gov is based on the ideas from these
  3. When everyone has to follow the law
  4. Served as an example of how self-governing works and can be successful
  5. Encouraged colonists to create their own democratic country
  6. Cruel and oppressive gov
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  1. Freedom
  2. This is done to prevent the abuse of power
  3. When the people create their own rules & laws
  4. Inspired Founders to include written protections for citizens
  5. Having fair rules and laws
  6. Inspired Founders to make everyone follow the laws

12 Clues: Freedom • Cruel and oppressive gov • Having fair rules and laws • When everyone has to follow the law • This is done to prevent the abuse of power • When the people create their own rules & laws • Inspired Founders to make everyone follow the laws • Provide people with protection from the abuse of gov power • The foundation of our gov is based on the ideas from these • ...

Legislative Branch Crossword 2024-02-28

Legislative Branch Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Sets parameters for debates and amendments.
  2. Modifies the rights of native Americans.
  3. A law that can instantly remove someone from their own country. ​
  4. The removal of citizenship from an immigrant who was already granted citizenship. ​
  5. Makes and passes national laws.
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  1. One of its powers include using a militia to take action when necessary
  2. Giving a foreigner citizenship of a country.​
  3. People who make laws
  4. The head, powers include meeting up with different leaders and being in charge of the military.
  5. One thing it has is limited debates.
  6. Committee Where the committee debates and votes to either table the bill or vote favorably
  7. When a bill or law is rejected.
  8. A meeting of representatives to discuss.
  9. Roles include making sure laws are followed and will be in office for 4 years.
  10. Can inform the legislator of the condition of the state.

15 Clues: People who make laws • When a bill or law is rejected. • Makes and passes national laws. • One thing it has is limited debates. • Modifies the rights of native Americans. • A meeting of representatives to discuss. • Sets parameters for debates and amendments. • Giving a foreigner citizenship of a country.​ • Can inform the legislator of the condition of the state. • ...

Early Government 2020-09-03

Early Government crossword puzzle
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  1. banned movement west of Appalachian
  2. strong national government
  3. colonies provide profit for mother country
  4. colonists wanted a say in taxes
  5. rebellion against taxation on tea
  6. a writing of freedom by Thomas Paine
  7. first battle of American Revolution
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  1. first representative goverment
  2. representation based on pop.
  3. punishment for boston tea party
  4. Bill of Rights wanted
  5. the killing of 5 colonist
  6. slaves counted as a 3rd of a person
  7. created 2-house legislative branch
  8. british left america alone
  9. all paper goods were required to have this
  10. equal representation
  11. first direct democracy
  12. 13 colonial delegates organized colonial resistance
  13. farmer's protest in debt

20 Clues: equal representation • Bill of Rights wanted • first direct democracy • farmer's protest in debt • the killing of 5 colonist • strong national government • british left america alone • representation based on pop. • first representative goverment • punishment for boston tea party • colonists wanted a say in taxes • rebellion against taxation on tea • ...

Unit 6 Crossword 2013-04-10

Unit 6 Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. "The Most Autocratic Leader"
  2. The Act of Overthrowing a Government
  3. Where a countries money doesn't have as much value as before.
  4. Right The Claim that God gave them the right to rule.
  5. Main Result of Latin American Revolts
  6. Claimed to be, "Guardian of the Church"
  7. Palace of The King and Queen of France
  8. Persecution Major Cause for English Revolution
  9. Enlightenment Thinker that said, "Nobility should be abolished."
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  1. IIA Cause of the glorious revolution.
  2. Enlightenment Thinker that thought, "If the Government no longer protects natural rights, the people have the right to revolt."
  3. of Independence A very important document that reflects many Enlightenment Ideas
  4. First Absolute Ruler after French Revolution
  5. Taxes A Cause of All the Revolutions, (Economic)
  6. The Act of A Ruler Leading without any Checks and Balances.
  7. Spearhead of French Revolutionaries, (Got Killed Himself)
  8. XVI King that was Executed During French Revolution.
  9. of Rights Major Result of English Revolution
  10. Enlightenment Thinker that thought, "Freedom of Religion and Speech."
  11. Major Bankrupting Problem During 1600's-1800's.

20 Clues: "The Most Autocratic Leader" • The Act of Overthrowing a Government • IIA Cause of the glorious revolution. • Main Result of Latin American Revolts • Palace of The King and Queen of France • Claimed to be, "Guardian of the Church" • First Absolute Ruler after French Revolution • of Rights Major Result of English Revolution • Persecution Major Cause for English Revolution • ...

Unit 6 Crossword 2013-04-10

Unit 6 Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. "The Most Autocratic Leader"
  2. Persecution Major Cause for English Revolution
  3. The Act of Overthrowing a Government
  4. of Independence A very important document that reflects many Enlightenment Ideas
  5. The Act of A Ruler Leading without any Checks and Balances.
  6. Spearhead of French Revolutionaries, (Got Killed Himself)
  7. Where a countries money doesn't have as much value as before.
  8. Claimed to be, "Guardian of the Church"
  9. Enlightenment Thinker that thought, "If the Government no longer protects natural rights, the people have the right to revolt."
  10. IIA Cause of the glorious revolution.
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  1. First Absolute Ruler after French Revolution
  2. Major Bankrupting Problem During 1600's-1800's.
  3. Enlightenment Thinker that said, "Nobility should be abolished."
  4. Enlightenment Thinker that thought, "Freedom of Religion and Speech."
  5. Palace of The King and Queen of France
  6. Taxes A Cause of All the Revolutions, (Economic)
  7. Main Result of Latin American Revolts
  8. Right The Claim that God gave them the right to rule.
  9. of Rights Major Result of English Revolution
  10. XVI King that was Executed During French Revolution.

20 Clues: "The Most Autocratic Leader" • The Act of Overthrowing a Government • Main Result of Latin American Revolts • IIA Cause of the glorious revolution. • Palace of The King and Queen of France • Claimed to be, "Guardian of the Church" • First Absolute Ruler after French Revolution • of Rights Major Result of English Revolution • Persecution Major Cause for English Revolution • ...

Unit 6 Crossword 2013-04-10

Unit 6 Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Enlightenment Thinker that thought, "If the Government no longer protects natural rights, the people have the right to revolt."
  2. Palace of The King and Queen of France
  3. Where a countries money doesn't have as much value as before.
  4. Right The Claim that God gave them the right to rule.
  5. Spearhead of French Revolutionaries, (Got Killed Himself)
  6. Enlightenment Thinker that said, "Nobility should be abolished."
  7. Main Result of Latin American Revolts
  8. XVI King that was Executed During French Revolution.
  9. Claimed to be, "Guardian of the Church"
  10. The Act of Overthrowing a Government
  11. First Absolute Ruler after French Revolution
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  1. Enlightenment Thinker that thought, "Freedom of Religion and Speech."
  2. Major Cause for English Revolution
  3. "The Most Autocratic Leader"
  4. A Cause of the glorious revolution.
  5. of Independence A very important document that reflects many Enlightenment Ideas
  6. The Act of A Ruler Leading without any Checks and Balances.
  7. Taxes A Cause of All the Revolutions, (Economic)
  8. of Rights Major Result of English Revolution
  9. Major Bankrupting Problem During 1600's-1800's.

20 Clues: "The Most Autocratic Leader" • Major Cause for English Revolution • A Cause of the glorious revolution. • The Act of Overthrowing a Government • Main Result of Latin American Revolts • Palace of The King and Queen of France • Claimed to be, "Guardian of the Church" • of Rights Major Result of English Revolution • First Absolute Ruler after French Revolution • ...

Ch. 7 2025-12-10

Ch. 7 crossword puzzle
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  1. Third Amendment protects people from forced ______ of soldiers
  2. Person who opposed a strong national government
  3. The Articles of Confederation were replaced by the ______
  4. Branch of government under the Articles (only one existed)
  5. Required nine states to approve to pass a law under the Articles
  6. The Bill of ______ are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution
  7. ___ Rebellionthat showed the weakness of the Articles (2 words)
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  1. The First Amendment guarantees freedom of _______
  2. Amendment guaranteeing a speedy trial
  3. The Constitution created a stronger ______ government
  4. Congress could not ___ this under the Articles to raise money
  5. States had more of this than the national government under the Articles
  6. _____ amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
  7. A type of Government based on the people’s consent
  8. Corpus A legal protection against unlawful imprisonment
  9. Amendment protecting the right to bear arms
  10. Rights not specifically listed in the Constitution are still protected by the ______ Amendment
  11. States had this under the Articles of Confederation

18 Clues: Amendment guaranteeing a speedy trial • Amendment protecting the right to bear arms • Person who opposed a strong national government • The First Amendment guarantees freedom of _______ • A type of Government based on the people’s consent • States had this under the Articles of Confederation • The Constitution created a stronger ______ government • ...

Unit 6 Crossword 2013-04-10

Unit 6 Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Taxes A Cause of All the Revolutions, (Economic)
  2. Palace of The King and Queen of France
  3. The Act of Overthrowing a Government
  4. Main Result of Latin American Revolts
  5. of Independence A very important document that reflects many Enlightenment Ideas
  6. Spearhead of French Revolutionaries, (Got Killed Himself)
  7. Claimed to be, "Guardian of the Church"
  8. The Act of A Ruler Leading without any Checks and Balances.
  9. "The Most Autocratic Leader"
  10. Where a countries money doesn't have as much value as before.
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  1. Right The Claim that God gave them the right to rule.
  2. IIA Cause of the glorious revolution.
  3. First Absolute Ruler after French Revolution
  4. Major Cause for English Revolution
  5. of Rights Major Result of English Revolution
  6. Enlightenment Thinker that said, "Nobility should be abolished."
  7. Major Bankrupting Problem During 1600's-1800's.
  8. Enlightenment Thinker that thought, "Freedom of Religion and Speech."
  9. XVI King that was Executed During French Revolution.
  10. Enlightenment Thinker that thought, "If the Government no longer protects natural rights, the people have the right to revolt."

20 Clues: "The Most Autocratic Leader" • Major Cause for English Revolution • The Act of Overthrowing a Government • IIA Cause of the glorious revolution. • Main Result of Latin American Revolts • Palace of The King and Queen of France • Claimed to be, "Guardian of the Church" • First Absolute Ruler after French Revolution • of Rights Major Result of English Revolution • ...

Historical Documents Study Guide 2025-09-11

Historical Documents Study Guide crossword puzzle
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  1. This Amendment protects the freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
  2. The US Constitution is considered the supreme ____ of the land.
  3. The three unalienable rights in the Declaration of Independence are "life, ____, and the pursuit of happiness.
  4. To ratify something, means to __________ something.
  5. The Articles of Confederation made sure to give _____ the majority of the power.
  6. This document is what we all follow today.
  7. The US Constitution includes the Bill of Rights, which are the first 10 ________.
  8. The Articles of Confederation created a ______ central government.
  9. The Magna Carta was a document created as a result of an abusive _____.
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  1. The VA Statute of Religious Freedom gave the idea of the separation of _____ and state.
  2. The Charters of the VA Company of London created the government for which Virginia colony?
  3. The VA Statute of Religious Freedom gave freedom of ______ belief and opinion.
  4. The Declaration of Independence was written by this person's last name.
  5. The VA Declaration of Rights was written by this person's last name.
  6. The Declaration of Independence is known as the ultimate ________ letter.

15 Clues: This document is what we all follow today. • To ratify something, means to __________ something. • The US Constitution is considered the supreme ____ of the land. • The Articles of Confederation created a ______ central government. • The VA Declaration of Rights was written by this person's last name. • ...

bill of rights by abby and Joseph 2023-10-13

bill of rights by abby and Joseph crossword puzzle
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  1. enegry is requierd for movment
  2. chemiclthat captures sunlight
  3. process of making glucose from Co2 water and sun light
  4. fats,oils,waxes stores
  5. releas enegry using oxygn
  6. enegry is stored in bonds
  7. spreding out
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  1. enegry is used fore moleculs to go into the cell
  2. suger enegry from food
  3. chain of suger molecules used for enegry
  4. water molculs spred out
  5. stors info
  6. no enegry requird for movment
  7. reles enegry with out using enegry
  8. builds and repears tissue
  9. enegry is used fore moleculs to leav the cell

16 Clues: stors info • spreding out • suger enegry from food • fats,oils,waxes stores • water molculs spred out • releas enegry using oxygn • builds and repears tissue • enegry is stored in bonds • chemiclthat captures sunlight • no enegry requird for movment • enegry is requierd for movment • reles enegry with out using enegry • chain of suger molecules used for enegry • ...

Influential Documents 2021-11-08

Influential Documents crossword puzzle
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  1. Listed complaints against the King and declared the colonies independence from Great Britain
  2. Established the structure of our US government and we still use it today
  3. He wrote the VA Declaration of Rights
  4. Said that the colonists at Jamestown has the same rights as Englishmen
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  1. Served as a model for the Bill of Rights and Constitution
  2. Stated freedoms of religious beliefs and opinions
  3. the first form of national government for the US
  4. He wrote the VA Statute for Religious Freedom
  5. Established that EVERYONE must follow the law

9 Clues: He wrote the VA Declaration of Rights • He wrote the VA Statute for Religious Freedom • Established that EVERYONE must follow the law • the first form of national government for the US • Stated freedoms of religious beliefs and opinions • Served as a model for the Bill of Rights and Constitution • ...

Politics and Governance Crossword Puzzle 2025-02-06

Politics and Governance Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. Influencing government decisions by advocacy groups
  2. The branch of government that interprets laws
  3. A body of advisors to the head of state
  4. Rights, The rights of individuals to receive equal treatment under the law
  5. Managing international relations through negotiation
  6. The right to vote in political elections
  7. A system of government where power is vested in the people
  8. A process of voting, usually in secret
  9. The power of a president or governor to reject a bill
  10. A proposed law presented for approval
  11. A system where power is divided between central and regional governments
  12. A formal agreement between two or more countries
  13. A direct vote by the electorate on a specific proposal
  14. A city or town with its own local government
  15. The elected head of a state or province
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  1. The status of being a legally recognized member of a country
  2. A change or addition to a legal document
  3. An organized effort to influence decision-making within a group
  4. A document that outlines the fundamental principles of governance
  5. A process where citizens choose their representatives
  6. Openness and accountability in government actions
  7. A process of charging a government official with misconduct
  8. A course of action adopted or proposed by a government or organization
  9. A system of government where decisions are made by state officials
  10. , The branch of government that enforces laws
  11. , The branch of government responsible for making laws
  12. A legislative chamber in bicameral system.
  13. A system where multiple groups coexist and influence governance
  14. An alliance of political parties forming a government
  15. A form of government where a single leader has absolute power

30 Clues: A proposed law presented for approval • A process of voting, usually in secret • A body of advisors to the head of state • The elected head of a state or province • A change or addition to a legal document • The right to vote in political elections • A legislative chamber in bicameral system. • A city or town with its own local government • ...

The American Dream: Wrap-up 2025-02-11

The American Dream: Wrap-up crossword puzzle
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  1. Which amendment in the Bill of Rights guarantees the right to bear arms (own guns)?
  2. Complete the line: "What happens to a dream deferred? / Does it dry up / like a ... in the sun"
  3. Complete the beginning to the US constitution: "We the ..."
  4. What was the Western part of the US called during the westward expansion?
  5. What nickname did the central plains of the United States have during the Great Depression? The ... Bowl
  6. The American Dream is not about equality, but about equality of ...
  7. Which amendment in the Bill of Rights guarantees the right to free speech?
  8. Who was the first president of the United States?
  9. "I too am" what in the famous poem by Hughes?
  10. Complete the line from "The Declaration of Independence": "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created ..."
  11. What is the name of the black stable hand in 'Of Mice and Men'?
Down
  1. Whose dog is killed in 'Of Mice and Men'?
  2. Who kills Curley's wife in Steinbeck's 'Of Mice and Men'?
  3. What rings from the snow-capped Rockies of Colorado, the curvaceous slopes of California, and every hill and molehill of Mississippi in MLK jr.'s famous "I have a dream" speech?
  4. When analyzing MLK's "I have a dream" using the rhetorical pentagram, what do we call MLK himself?
  5. Which Hughes wrote the poem "Harlem" in 1951?
  6. What is the name of the valley in which 'Of Mice and Men' takes place?
  7. Which holiday does Auggie Wren tell a story for?
  8. How many colonies were there in the United States when they first became independent?
  9. Complete the title of Albert Bierstadt's famous painting: 'Last of the ..."

20 Clues: Whose dog is killed in 'Of Mice and Men'? • Which Hughes wrote the poem "Harlem" in 1951? • "I too am" what in the famous poem by Hughes? • Which holiday does Auggie Wren tell a story for? • Who was the first president of the United States? • Who kills Curley's wife in Steinbeck's 'Of Mice and Men'? • Complete the beginning to the US constitution: "We the ..." • ...

How a Bill Becomes a Law Crossword Review 2021-02-24

How a Bill Becomes a Law Crossword Review crossword puzzle
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  1. After the clerk does his/her part the Speaker of the House sends the bill to a House Standing _______
  2. The yes vote in the Senate (what they say)
  3. Where the bill goes if it passes in the House
  4. Some reps vote yes and some vote no, but if they don't want to vote, they choose or say _________
  5. One of the 3 methods of voting in the House is ______ voice
  6. When a bill is proposed it needs a ______
  7. A bill will become a law in this many days if the president does "nothing" with the bill AND Congress is IN session
  8. The bill goes to the ______ if it passes in the House and the Senate
  9. The yes vote in the House (what they say)
Down
  1. Where most bills "die"
  2. What it is called when the President neither signs or rejects a bill
  3. The bill is only ready to be voted on (in the House) after it is _________ and all changes have been made
  4. Approximate number of bills introduced per year
  5. What the president does to a bill if he/she rejects the bill
  6. When the bill is introduced it goes into a box called the ____
  7. Laws begin as _____
  8. Step 1 - The Bill _______
  9. The bill clerk assigns each bill with a number that begins with ____
  10. In the Division method of voting, the representatives ______ ___ and are counted

19 Clues: Laws begin as _____ • Where most bills "die" • Step 1 - The Bill _______ • When a bill is proposed it needs a ______ • The yes vote in the House (what they say) • The yes vote in the Senate (what they say) • Where the bill goes if it passes in the House • Approximate number of bills introduced per year • One of the 3 methods of voting in the House is ______ voice • ...

study guide cross word 2023-05-18

study guide cross word crossword puzzle
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  1. Without a strong national government the federalists were concerned that this would happen
  2. What caused the end of the Articles of Confederation?
  3. This type of government divides power between state, national and local
  4. The first 10 amendments are called what?
Down
  1. The way the state maintains social order, enacts laws, provides public services is called what?
  2. The idea that is the cornerstone of representation in our government is based on what?
  3. democracy we have in the US
  4. Antifederalists believed what was needed to create a new constitution?
  5. What did the framers believe about voter’s rights?
  6. document that suggested the Legislative branch have a House of Representatives & a senate?
  7. The purpose of the bill of rights is to protect rights of individual liberty and......

11 Clues: democracy we have in the US • The first 10 amendments are called what? • What did the framers believe about voter’s rights? • What caused the end of the Articles of Confederation? • Antifederalists believed what was needed to create a new constitution? • This type of government divides power between state, national and local • ...

Ap Gov Vocab 2023-05-23

Ap Gov Vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. When a president returns a bill to congress
  2. rule by a few
  3. Left the house before he was impeached
  4. President that was assassianted in a car
  5. This case requires states to create equal sized districts
  6. government power comes from the will of the people
  7. Opposed the original constitution
  8. This case deals with racial gerrymandering
  9. required by the constitution every 10 years
  10. Veto When a president does not sign a bill after two weeks and it dies
  11. people who work through
  12. Rule by the people
  13. Power Considered to be the most important legacy of the president
  14. presidents power as a persuader
  15. Unlimited debate
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  1. Removal from office
  2. additions to laws that give money to specific pet projects
  3. length of senator terms
  4. limited citizen participation
  5. certain restrictions that protect the rights of citizens
  6. resulted in the War powers Resolution
  7. unofficial agreement shared by everyone in society
  8. broad participation in politics and civil society
  9. This was passed for antifederalists after the constitution was first passed

24 Clues: rule by a few • Unlimited debate • Rule by the people • Removal from office • length of senator terms • people who work through • limited citizen participation • presidents power as a persuader • Opposed the original constitution • resulted in the War powers Resolution • Left the house before he was impeached • President that was assassianted in a car • ...

The Southside Search 2023-01-24

The Southside Search crossword puzzle
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  1. upcoming senior finale
  2. BEWARE1 these awkward rights of passage are lurking on the horizon ... with posterboards
  3. culmination of several sports teams' seasons
  4. Elijah Brink's childhood dream
  5. platform that has been dormant for 13 months
  6. every student's favorite day of the week
  7. bill murray's most oft celebrated holiday
  8. spring play title
  9. February's historical focus
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  1. most befuddling spirit day
  2. thing seniors might be begging teachers for
  3. first baseball game of the year
  4. chiefs hopeful destination
  5. in search of a theme
  6. a takedown is worth two in this sport
  7. must be removed from car windows
  8. romantic holiday

17 Clues: romantic holiday • spring play title • in search of a theme • upcoming senior finale • most befuddling spirit day • chiefs hopeful destination • February's historical focus • Elijah Brink's childhood dream • first baseball game of the year • must be removed from car windows • a takedown is worth two in this sport • every student's favorite day of the week • ...

Gov 2023-05-18

Gov crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Congress is made up of two houses, caller . .
  2. The way the state maintains social order
  3. document that suggested the Legislative branch have a House of Representatives & a senate
  4. purpose of the bill of rights is to protect rights of individual liberty and......
  5. is the section of the constitution that says why it was written
Down
  1. Type of democracy the US has
  2. theres 10
  3. This type of government divides power between state, national and local.....
  4. the cornerstone of representation in our government is based on what
  5. is required to override a veto from the president
  6. absence of government

11 Clues: theres 10 • absence of government • Type of democracy the US has • The way the state maintains social order • Congress is made up of two houses, caller . . • is required to override a veto from the president • is the section of the constitution that says why it was written • the cornerstone of representation in our government is based on what • ...

Bill's Crossword Puzzle 2024-12-24

Bill's Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. Last name or middle name
  2. Ruth in a yellowmobile
  3. Post Earlham Job
  4. Last spot for Bacons
  5. Time for Sophie
  6. Granville street
  7. Ruth writes
  8. Suffix for "Goody" or vaccine follow-up
  9. Eddie's Eddy
  10. Common Bill CoAuthor
  11. Roger's _
  12. Family Sans Katherine
  13. Sans Sophie
  14. Johns
  15. Bill Title Abbreviation
  16. See you in the _
  17. Wife of David
  18. British grin or dog
  19. City of love
  20. loved his mother, hostile to his father
  21. 00
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  1. 1990s Bill Org
  2. Tobacco Money
  3. third time was the charm here
  4. Features of two in famof4
  5. Last name or middle name
  6. _ Dawg
  7. Bill turned not one but two
  8. Ruth, Bill due to their years of birth
  9. Eddie, Stella due to their years of birth
  10. Blue bubbles name
  11. # Bill Offspring
  12. Word which caused Wall incident
  13. When angry, Christ uses _
  14. Give katherine a number, she might _
  15. Mary is to Jesus as she is to Bill
  16. Australian shoe under the tree
  17. Blonde, green eyed bacon
  18. Sophie, Katherine due to their years of birth
  19. Bill learned to _

40 Clues: 00 • Johns • _ Dawg • Roger's _ • Ruth writes • Sans Sophie • Eddie's Eddy • City of love • Tobacco Money • Wife of David • 1990s Bill Org • Time for Sophie • Post Earlham Job • Granville street • # Bill Offspring • See you in the _ • Blue bubbles name • Bill learned to _ • British grin or dog • Last spot for Bacons • Common Bill CoAuthor • Family Sans Katherine • Ruth in a yellowmobile • Bill Title Abbreviation • ...

Our Constitution/Government 2020-09-25

Our Constitution/Government crossword puzzle
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  1. The first ______ amendments are called the Bill of Rights.
  2. To make sure no person or group in government has too much power the _____________ provides a separation of powers.
  3. Our _______and freedoms have some
  4. The words "We the people" are the first words in the _________.
  5. ________________
  6. __________________ may not be required by law.
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  1. ___________ branch is led by the president and vice president.
  2. __________ is the legislative branch of government.
  3. __________ owens loyalty to a nation.
  4. ________ court is at the top of the United States legal system.

10 Clues: ________________ • Our _______and freedoms have some • __________ owens loyalty to a nation. • __________________ may not be required by law. • __________ is the legislative branch of government. • The first ______ amendments are called the Bill of Rights. • ___________ branch is led by the president and vice president. • ...

Module 6 2024-05-14

Module 6 crossword puzzle
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  1. - of Rights -the states had ratified the _of Rights ten of the proposed amendments intended to protect citizens’ rights.
  2. - With 435 _, the House of Representatives is the larger congressional house.
  3. -The political _ with more members in each house is the majority party
  4. - the people who supported the Constitution took the name _
  5. - Virginia delegate _ Madison contributed many ideas that shaped the Constitution.
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  1. - Edmund Randolph of _ presented the _ plan.
  2. - The delegates react to an agreement, known as the Three-Fifths _ .
  3. -The _ has two members, or senators, per state.
  4. - The U.S. The Constitution balances the _ of the federal government among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
  5. - the big idea

10 Clues: - the big idea • - Edmund Randolph of _ presented the _ plan. • -The _ has two members, or senators, per state. • - the people who supported the Constitution took the name _ • - The delegates react to an agreement, known as the Three-Fifths _ . • -The political _ with more members in each house is the majority party • ...

Legislative branch 2021-11-05

Legislative branch crossword puzzle
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  1. Approves presidential appointments
  2. charge the holder of a public office
  3. third in line to becoming President
  4. the amount of people in there
  5. second in line to becoming president
  6. makes the laws
  7. an idea for a law
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  1. you have to be 25 to join
  2. also known as congress
  3. holds our rights
  4. congress works here
  5. The limit for an investment, office, etc
  6. each state gets ___ senators
  7. a senator gets ___ year term

14 Clues: makes the laws • holds our rights • an idea for a law • congress works here • also known as congress • you have to be 25 to join • each state gets ___ senators • a senator gets ___ year term • the amount of people in there • Approves presidential appointments • third in line to becoming President • charge the holder of a public office • second in line to becoming president • ...

Unit 2 - Foundations of American Govt 2025-02-03

Unit 2 - Foundations of American Govt crossword puzzle
Across
  1. & Balances - Montesquieus Plan - Not all Powerful
  2. Declaration of Rights - George Mason - Freedom of Speech
  3. of Right Charles I More Rights Less Monarch
  4. Laws - Life Liberty Property John Locke
  5. Contract - People give up freedoms to form a Govt
Down
  1. Statute of Religious Freedom - Thomas Jefferson Separation of Church and State
  2. Bill of Rights - 1689 Guaranteed English Rights
  3. Book by Thomas Hobbes - Need Monarch

8 Clues: Book by Thomas Hobbes - Need Monarch • Laws - Life Liberty Property John Locke • of Right Charles I More Rights Less Monarch • Bill of Rights - 1689 Guaranteed English Rights • & Balances - Montesquieus Plan - Not all Powerful • Contract - People give up freedoms to form a Govt • Declaration of Rights - George Mason - Freedom of Speech • ...

APWH Dates 2022-12-08

APWH Dates crossword puzzle
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  1. Battle of Sekigahara (beginning of Tokugawa shogunate)
  2. Discovery of silver at Potosi
  3. Cape Town colony founded (Dutch)
  4. Cotez conquered the Aztecs
  5. Columbus/Reconquista of Spain
  6. Thirty Years' War
  7. Ottomans capture Constantinople
  8. Pizarro toppled the Incas
  9. Height of the Aztec Empire
  10. Glorious Revolution/English Bill of Rights
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  1. 1st African slaves to Americas
  2. Battle of Lepanto (defeat of Ottoman navy)
  3. Defeat of Spanish Armada by the British
  4. 1st unsuccessful siege of Vienna (Suleiman)
  5. Martin Luther/95 Theses
  6. 2nd unsuccessful siege of Vienna (Mehmet IV)
  7. End of the Ming/Beginning of the Qing Dynasty
  8. Foundation of Jamestown
  9. Dias rounded the Cape of Good Hope

19 Clues: Thirty Years' War • Martin Luther/95 Theses • Foundation of Jamestown • Pizarro toppled the Incas • Cotez conquered the Aztecs • Height of the Aztec Empire • Discovery of silver at Potosi • Columbus/Reconquista of Spain • 1st African slaves to Americas • Ottomans capture Constantinople • Cape Town colony founded (Dutch) • Dias rounded the Cape of Good Hope • ...

key dates 2022-12-07

key dates crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Columbus/Reconquista of pain
  2. end of ming/beginning of qing dynasty
  3. height of the Aztec empire
  4. defeat of the Spanish armada by the British
  5. Dias rounded the cape of good hope
  6. martin Luther/95 theses
  7. foundation of Jamestown
  8. cape town colony founded (dutch)
  9. 1st African slaves to America
  10. 1st unsuccessful siege of Vienna (Suleiman)
  11. discovery of silver at Potosi
Down
  1. thirty years' war
  2. glorious revolution/English bill of rights
  3. 2nd unsuccessful siege of Vienna (Mehmet IV)
  4. battle of Lepanto (defeat of ottoman navy)
  5. battle of sekigahara (beginning of tokugawa shogunate)
  6. ottomans capture Constantinople
  7. cotez conquered the Aztecs
  8. Pizarro toppled the Incas

19 Clues: thirty years' war • martin Luther/95 theses • foundation of Jamestown • Pizarro toppled the Incas • height of the Aztec empire • cotez conquered the Aztecs • Columbus/Reconquista of pain • 1st African slaves to America • discovery of silver at Potosi • ottomans capture Constantinople • cape town colony founded (dutch) • Dias rounded the cape of good hope • ...

Supreme Court Cases 2025-04-27

Supreme Court Cases crossword puzzle
Across
  1. how did Gideon argue that the court violated his contitutional rights?
  2. rights of the accused and due process(Miranda v. Arizonia)
  3. why all these cases are important? aka what are they for later cases?
  4. 6-3(Mapp v. Ohio) and Mapp won
  5. who sued the uni of CA, Davis Medical School
  6. man who was not given counsel(6th amendment)
  7. the amendment violated in Tinker v. Des Moines
Down
  1. used in the court's ruling of Mapp v. Ohio
  2. support for a truce in the Vietnam war
  3. applies the Bill of Rights to the states through the 14th amendment's Due Process Clause
  4. amendment discussing search and seizure(NJ v. T.L.O)
  5. the amendment Bakke said was violated along with the Equal Protection Clause

12 Clues: 6-3(Mapp v. Ohio) and Mapp won • support for a truce in the Vietnam war • used in the court's ruling of Mapp v. Ohio • who sued the uni of CA, Davis Medical School • man who was not given counsel(6th amendment) • the amendment violated in Tinker v. Des Moines • amendment discussing search and seizure(NJ v. T.L.O) • ...

American Government 2025-05-23

American Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. - two levels of court
  2. - no one is above the law
  3. - limit on state debt
  4. - Supreme Court
  5. - congress
  6. - strict interpretation
  7. - power shared between the national and state government
Down
  1. - power comes from the people
  2. - regulate the money
  3. - did not see the need for the Bill of Rights
  4. - President, Vice President, Cabinet
  5. - checks a law as unconstitutional
  6. - each branch can limit the power of the other to prevent abuse
  7. - power divided into 3 branches

14 Clues: - congress • - Supreme Court • - regulate the money • - two levels of court • - limit on state debt • - strict interpretation • - no one is above the law • - power comes from the people • - power divided into 3 branches • - checks a law as unconstitutional • - President, Vice President, Cabinet • - did not see the need for the Bill of Rights • ...

Canadian Prime Ministers 2025-05-07

Canadian Prime Ministers crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Created the Supreme Court
  2. First female Prime Minister
  3. Legalized marijuana in Canada
  4. Lowered corporate taxes
  5. Created relief camps during the Great Depression (Relief camps during Depression)
  6. Introduced universal health care
  7. Longest-serving PM
Down
  1. Clarity Act after Quebec referendum (Quebec separatism)
  2. First Prime Minister of Canada
  3. Delayed the creation of the Constitution
  4. Signed the NAFTA deal
  5. Decriminalized abortion
  6. Introduced the Kelowna Accord (between Indigenous and non-indigenous people)
  7. Passed the Canadian Bill of Rights

14 Clues: Longest-serving PM • Signed the NAFTA deal • Decriminalized abortion • Lowered corporate taxes • Created the Supreme Court • First female Prime Minister • Legalized marijuana in Canada • First Prime Minister of Canada • Introduced universal health care • Passed the Canadian Bill of Rights • Delayed the creation of the Constitution • ...

Just Mercy Crossword Puzzle 2023-05-03

Just Mercy Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. replaces Ted pearson as district attorney for Monroe County
  2. a fourteen year old boy who murdered the boyfriend of his mother
  3. wife of Walter
  4. the woman who was shot in the cheek by Ian Manuel
  5. a man who falsely claimed he saw walter’s truck at Monroe cleaners
  6. a well respected elderly woman in the black community who was involved in civil rights battles
  7. co worker of Bill Hooks who was later charged with perjury for speaking up about Bill Hook's false testimony
  8. a young white woman who had an affair with Walter McMillian
  9. a poor woman who gave birth to a stillborn child and was later on charged with capital murder
  10. a young girl who was convicted of murder for accidentally setting a house on fire
  11. an abusive police officer and the boyfriend of Charlie's mother
  12. a young woman was found murdered at Monroe Cleaners
Down
  1. A war veteran who experienced trauma and psychological health disorders
  2. a young teen who was convicted of assault and sent to solitary confinement
  3. a black man who was wrongly convicted for the Morrison Murder
  4. a man who falsely testified against Walter
  5. a mechanic who came forward to prove Bill Hook's testimony was false
  6. An American lawyer and Founder of EJI
  7. a young teen who was sentenced to life in prison for a crime in which no one was injured
  8. A sheriff of Monroeville

20 Clues: wife of Walter • A sheriff of Monroeville • An American lawyer and Founder of EJI • a man who falsely testified against Walter • the woman who was shot in the cheek by Ian Manuel • a young woman was found murdered at Monroe Cleaners • replaces Ted pearson as district attorney for Monroe County • a young white woman who had an affair with Walter McMillian • ...

Bill's 85th Birthday Puzzle 2016-07-27

Bill's 85th Birthday Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. taught here
  2. You make me feel like _____
  3. classical, for one
  4. Bill's this today
  5. Kind of truck
  6. Bill served here
  7. We all ____ you, Bill!
  8. a favorite pastime
  9. you'll always find these on Bill's plate
  10. They bring a lot of smiles to a guy
  11. a great age
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  1. Bill lent a hand: neighborhood org
  2. across the pond locale
  3. Where Bill was born
  4. CA alma mater
  5. Makes your feet awfully tired
  6. a noble profession
  7. Apples of his eye
  8. Bill sings ______

19 Clues: taught here • a great age • CA alma mater • Kind of truck • Bill served here • Bill's this today • Apples of his eye • Bill sings ______ • classical, for one • a noble profession • a favorite pastime • Where Bill was born • across the pond locale • We all ____ you, Bill! • You make me feel like _____ • Makes your feet awfully tired • Bill lent a hand: neighborhood org • ...

Chapter 3 Crossword 2021-10-21

Chapter 3 Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. laws are "supreme law of the land" Article 6
  2. jury that has been abolished in many states
  3. make official(not ratification)
  4. 5 basic freedoms in Article 1
  5. charges against president
  6. division of power between state and nat'l gov't
  7. declre acts and laws unconstitutional
Down
  1. article 7
  2. amendments 1-10
  3. makes laws
  4. tells ways that the Const. can be amended
  5. father of bill of rights

12 Clues: article 7 • makes laws • amendments 1-10 • father of bill of rights • charges against president • 5 basic freedoms in Article 1 • make official(not ratification) • declre acts and laws unconstitutional • tells ways that the Const. can be amended • jury that has been abolished in many states • laws are "supreme law of the land" Article 6 • ...

John F. Kennedy 2024-04-17

John F. Kennedy crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Kennedy established the ____ corps.
  2. There was ___ inflation while JFK was president
  3. JFK promised to land an American on the ___.
  4. How did JFK stop the Cuban missile crisis?
  5. JFK sent an additional ___ special forces and troops.
  6. what president was John F. Kennedy?
  7. when did JFK die?
  8. JFK used the ___ theory as the model to follow and create foreign policies.
  9. Kennedy adopted the ____ economics.
  10. Kennedy's bill was passed into law as the _____ Act of 1964.
  11. The economy experience ___ growth.
  12. How many military advisors were in South Vietnam because of JFK?
  13. Kennedy dealt with the ____ missile crisis.
Down
  1. is JFK democratic or republican?
  2. JFK proposed the need for a ___ rights act.
  3. Where was JFK born?
  4. There was a ___ of unemployment rates while JFK was in office.
  5. JFK was the ______ president.
  6. when did JFK win the election?
  7. JFK proposed a ___ cut bill.
  8. Who did JFK go against in the election?
  9. JFK authorized sending an additional ___ Special Forces.
  10. Kennedy sent troops to assist the pro‑Western government of South Vietnam.
  11. where was JFK killed?
  12. JFK was a first-ballot nominee for ____?

25 Clues: when did JFK die? • Where was JFK born? • where was JFK killed? • JFK proposed a ___ cut bill. • JFK was the ______ president. • when did JFK win the election? • is JFK democratic or republican? • The economy experience ___ growth. • Kennedy established the ____ corps. • what president was John F. Kennedy? • Kennedy adopted the ____ economics. • ...

Learning Contract 1 2022-09-18

Learning Contract 1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A man who moved south after the civil war for profits
  2. The act of owning someone and making them work for you
  3. A tax that people had to pay for voting
  4. An Attendant Farmer who pays as rent a share of the crops
  5. An Informal unwritten that disputed the 1876 election
  6. Being apart of the country and getting all rights and privileges
  7. A series of laws that made African-Americans second class citizen
  8. _______ Under the law
  9. a test that checked to see if you could read or write
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  1. The system of fundamental principles according to which a state or nation is governed
  2. The act of separating people for the color of their skin
  3. An Agency of the war department to assist enslaved people
  4. Gave citizenship
  5. Abolished Slavery
  6. The period after the civil war
  7. 15_____________
  8. an addition or alteration made to legislative bill
  9. Any law that defined and limited the rights of African-Americans

18 Clues: 15_____________ • Gave citizenship • Abolished Slavery • _______ Under the law • The period after the civil war • A tax that people had to pay for voting • an addition or alteration made to legislative bill • A man who moved south after the civil war for profits • An Informal unwritten that disputed the 1876 election • a test that checked to see if you could read or write • ...

Unit 2.3: Presidential Precedents 2025-12-01

Unit 2.3: Presidential Precedents crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The Judiciary Act of 1789 established this level of courts.
  2. Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, Henry Knox, and Edmond Randolph made up the first _______ cabinet.
  3. Protective tariffs were placed to make American companies more what?
  4. Which group of people wanted a Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
  5. This man was in charge of the Department of Treasury. (last name)
  6. He was appointed as the chief justice of the US Supreme Court by the first President.
  7. Secretary of the Department of War.
  8. _______ were included in the Bill of Rights to prevent the central government from gaining all governmental power.
  9. What kind of US policy was to “Observe good faith and justice toward all nations?”
  10. This treaty was signed to settle the differences between the two major powers left in North America.
  11. George Washington considered _______ parties a "grave danger" to the new nation.
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  1. First Secretary of State of the United States of America. (last name)
  2. This US state was a territory of Spain until 1821.
  3. Attorney General under President Washington. (Last name only)
  4. This was created so the US could function economically and pay back foreign debts.
  5. Vocabulary term that means to set the standard for something.
  6. Hamilton moved the federal government to the _______.
  7. Which country was Pinckney’s Treaty signed with?
  8. Whose policy was to “observe good faith and justice toward all nations." (last name)
  9. According to the 22nd Amendment, Presidents can only serve _______ terms.
  10. After gaining independence, America stretched to what river border?
  11. President Washington's treaties forced Native Americans to give up their land in _______.
  12. The _______ Rebellion proved the government will use force to maintain order.

23 Clues: Secretary of the Department of War. • Which country was Pinckney’s Treaty signed with? • This US state was a territory of Spain until 1821. • Hamilton moved the federal government to the _______. • The Judiciary Act of 1789 established this level of courts. • Attorney General under President Washington. (Last name only) • ...

Vocab Terms 2021-05-13

Vocab Terms crossword puzzle
Across
  1. power- A tern with many meanings that some interpreted as self- defense and even violence were acceptable.
  2. riot- In Watts, a neighborhood of Los Angeles. Accusations of police brutality erupted into riots that lasted over 6 days and required over 14,000 members of the nation guard and 1,500 law officers to stop them. rioters burned and looted everywhere causing 45 million dollars in property damage and killed 34 people and injured 900 more.
  3. Bus Boycott A boycott in which pastor Martin Luther King, Jr. to lead. He delivered a speech saying there is a time in which people must protest, but he urged the protest to be peaceful.
  4. Parks Refused to give her seat up to a white man. Decided to fight segregation in court which sparked a new era in the civil rights movement.
  5. ins- A form of protest where people would go to segregated restaurants and sit in them until they were served. Were used to try and desegregate restaurants, many African Americans were attacked and injured.
  6. facto segregation segregation by custom and tradition.
  7. Connor- A public safety commissioner who arranged for an attack on the freedom riders.
  8. Crow Laws- laws that segregated African Americans.
  9. Riders- a group of African American and White volunteers that boarded buses to the south to draw attention to the souths refusal to integrate bus terminals.
  10. but equal allowed segregation if equal facilities were provided.
  11. Rights Act of 1964- Kennedy tried to pass a civil rights bill. But governor Wallace stated “I draw a line in the dust… and I say, segregation now! Segregation tomorrow! Segregation forever!. He then stood in front of the University of Alabama’s admission office to block two African Americans from enrolling until federal marshals ordered him to move. The next day white supremacists murdered a civil rights activist, Medgar Evers. Kenned used this as an opportunity to announce the bill calling it a “moral issue”
  12. Marshall- An African American attorney who focused on getting rid of segregation in public schools.
  13. Meredith- tried to register for the university of Mississippi at their admission office, He was blocked by Rose Barnett the governor of Mississippi. James Meredith had a court order directing the university to let him in when they refused President John F. Kennedy sent 500 US marshals to escort Meredith.
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  1. prejudice or discrimination toward someone because of their race
  2. brown- An African American girl who was denied admission into her neighborhood school in Topeka and sued the Topeka school board.
  3. Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)- Set out to eliminate segregation from American society and encouraged African Americans to vote.
  4. Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)- Believed students had the tight to direct their own affairs and even make their own mistakes. Played a key role in desegregating public facilities in many southern communities.
  5. Rock- Little rock school board won a court order requiring nine African American students into Central High, a school with 2000 white students.
  6. v. Ferguson declared segregation constitutional. Established the “separate but equal” doctrine, allowed segregation if equal facilities were provided.
  7. Luther King, Jr.- A pastor who was elected to lead the Montgomery Bus Boycott and was supposed to negotiate with city leaders.
  8. v. Topeka Board of Education- declared segregation in schools unconstitutional and violated the equal protection clause in the fourteenth amendment.
  9. on Washington- On August 28, 1963, more than 200,000 demonstrators of all races flocked to Washington to help push the civil rights bill through congress. The audience listened to speeches and sang.
  10. panthers- Believed revolution was necessary for change and urged African Americans to arm themselves and prepare to force whites to grant them equal rights.
  11. manifesto- Denounced the supreme courts ruling on segregation in school and encouraged white southerners to defy the supreme court.
  12. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, urged parks to challenge bus segregation in court. Fought for rights for African Americans.

25 Clues: Crow Laws- laws that segregated African Americans. • facto segregation segregation by custom and tradition. • prejudice or discrimination toward someone because of their race • but equal allowed segregation if equal facilities were provided. • Connor- A public safety commissioner who arranged for an attack on the freedom riders. • ...

The Gilded Age 2020-02-02

The Gilded Age crossword puzzle
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  1. Another name for the Industrial Workers of the World
  2. The period in America during the late 1800s that refers to the prioritization of wealth
  3. Earliest nationwide farmer organization aka the Patrons of Husbandry
  4. Name of Rockefeller’s company that was an example of horizontal integration
  5. Person who marched into Washington DC with unemployed workers to demand action from Congress
  6. A workers’ strike and bombing that took place in Chicago, leading to four wrongful executions
  7. The name of Carnegie’s company that was an example of vertical integration
  8. Merging of competing businesses in the same industry
  9. One of the largest industries in America that employed mainly women
  10. The standard popularized by the Populists, never became a part of the economy
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  1. The bill that gave the ICC the rights to impose high taxes on the railroad industries
  2. The strike at one of Carnegie’s steel mills, resulting in the death of steelworkers and Pinkerton agents
  3. Presidential nominee for the Populists and Democrats
  4. AKA the Bread and Roses strike, one of the most successful strikes
  5. Supreme Court case that ruled in favor of the state, allowing state governments to regulate private entities for “the common good”
  6. The bill passed in 1906 that expanded the Elkins Act and strengthened the powers of the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC)
  7. advocate for women’s suffrage and speaker for the Populist party
  8. The party formed in the 1890s to advocate for the rights of farmers and industrial workers
  9. A journalist from California who proposed the single tax movement
  10. The person who helped stabilize the nation’s economy by offering President Cleveland $65 million in gold in exchange for government bonds

20 Clues: Another name for the Industrial Workers of the World • Presidential nominee for the Populists and Democrats • Merging of competing businesses in the same industry • advocate for women’s suffrage and speaker for the Populist party • A journalist from California who proposed the single tax movement • ...

the constitution 2022-12-16

the constitution crossword puzzle
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  1. a system of government
  2. it doesnt say in the constitution
  3. a legislature with two branches
  4. protectand power smaller states
  5. offical change to a law
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  1. they like the bill of rights
  2. doing it on time
  3. they dont like the constitution
  4. make something official
  5. a president can say yes or no
  6. the three branches
  7. they review the supreme court

12 Clues: doing it on time • the three branches • a system of government • make something official • offical change to a law • they like the bill of rights • a president can say yes or no • they review the supreme court • they dont like the constitution • a legislature with two branches • protectand power smaller states • it doesnt say in the constitution

Government Chapter 7 Vocabulary 2024-09-18

Government Chapter 7 Vocabulary crossword puzzle
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  1. a session at which a committee listens to testimony from people interested in the bill
  2. the money that people and businesses pay to support the activities of the government
  3. a resolution that covers matters requiring the action of the House and Senate but on which a law is not needed
  4. rule that permits floor debate and the addition of amendments to the bill
  5. part of a funding bill that will go toward a certain purpose
  6. a proposed law to authorize spending money
  7. a resolution passed in the same form by both houses
  8. an agreement by two or more lawmakers to support each other’s bills
  9. a paid representative of an interest group who contacts government officials on behalf of these interest groups
  10. a group of people who share common goals and organize to influence government and policy
  11. a bill dealing with individual people or places
  12. a required government expenditure that continues from one year to the next
  13. rejection of a bill by the president
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  1. a bill that sets up a federal program and specifies how much money may be appropriated for the program
  2. rule that forbids members of Congress to offer amendments to a bill from the floor
  3. approval of government spending
  4. when a president kills a bill passed during the last 10 days Congress is in session by simply refusing to act on it
  5. a statement adopted to cover matters affecting only one house of Congress
  6. a bill dealing with general matters and applying to the entire nation
  7. direct contact made by lobbyists to persuade government officials to support the policies their interest groups favor
  8. a provision included in a bill on a subject other than the one covered in the bill

21 Clues: approval of government spending • rejection of a bill by the president • a proposed law to authorize spending money • a bill dealing with individual people or places • a resolution passed in the same form by both houses • part of a funding bill that will go toward a certain purpose • an agreement by two or more lawmakers to support each other’s bills • ...

Government Crossword Puzzle 2021-01-13

Government Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. The constitution tells how these are made
  2. Group of people who decide a case after hearing the evidence
  3. Minority rights are needed in order to treat everyone this way
  4. number of justices on the Supreme court
  5. A draft of a law is called a
  6. Attention paid to something
  7. Number of branches state governments usually have
  8. Each state has this amount of Senators
  9. What branch is Congress
  10. A plan for how money is earned and spent
  11. The chief executive at the state level
  12. Something that goes against the Constitution is
  13. Type of court that will review a trial courts decision
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  1. The process of becoming a U.S. citizen when you are not born in the United States or to parents who are U.S. citizens is called
  2. What an appellate court looks for when reviewing a case
  3. Carry out law
  4. The division of power among a central government and a smaller regional government
  5. A state's number of members in the House of Representatives is based on its
  6. Being a member of a nation or country and having full rights and responsibility under the law
  7. what a judge wears
  8. Type of case relating to the peoples rights
  9. favoring one view or another
  10. Each state's system of local government is slightly
  11. Approve or pass an amendment
  12. There are how many ways to become a Citizen of the United States

25 Clues: Carry out law • what a judge wears • What branch is Congress • Attention paid to something • A draft of a law is called a • favoring one view or another • Approve or pass an amendment • Each state has this amount of Senators • The chief executive at the state level • number of justices on the Supreme court • A plan for how money is earned and spent • ...

Unit 3 Review Guide 2018-04-24

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

36 Clues: President • Equal Power • Court Systems • State Principle • Seperating bodies • Limitation by law • Power by the people • Proposed 3 branches • Vested in the people • Freedom of Expression • 5 Free Men = 3 Slaves • 1 vote for every state • The right to bear arms • 4th President of the US • 1st President of the US • state rights and powers • House of Representatives • Right to do process of law • ...

Unit 1 List 1 2023-03-21

Unit 1 List 1 crossword puzzle
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  1. That which benefits society as a whole which includes health, safety, and welfare
  2. A government that limits power through specific documents containing laws
  3. A state of lawlessness and disorder usually resulting from the absence of government
  4. A way of governing that values order and control over personal freedom (ex. dictatorship)
  5. A form of government where the political power is shared between the Federal government and the State government
  6. An authority or power that rules on behalf of the people
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  1. A government that has no limits on the power of their leaders
  2. To approve, as in approval of an amendment to the Constitution
  3. A form of government in which the people hold the power either directly or through elected representatives
  4. A document that includes the fundamental laws and principles by which a country is governed
  5. A statement in a constitution that sets forth the goals and purposes of government
  6. Rights that are outlined in the Constitution/Bill of Rights (ex. property rights, gun rights)

12 Clues: An authority or power that rules on behalf of the people • A government that has no limits on the power of their leaders • To approve, as in approval of an amendment to the Constitution • A government that limits power through specific documents containing laws • That which benefits society as a whole which includes health, safety, and welfare • ...

Civil Rights Movement Crossword Puzzle 2014-04-17

Civil Rights Movement Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. association for colored people
  2. gave a speech about racial discrimination
  3. a group of African Americans and Whites on a bus to New Orleans
  4. gave federal government the power
  5. refusal to sit on a bus
  6. case separating trains
  7. chief of NAACP
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  1. banned discrimination
  2. center of a case
  3. a rally to support the civil rights bill
  4. group for women
  5. wanted to sit with white people on bus
  6. important voice leader
  7. protesting by sitting down

14 Clues: chief of NAACP • group for women • center of a case • banned discrimination • case separating trains • important voice leader • refusal to sit on a bus • protesting by sitting down • association for colored people • gave federal government the power • wanted to sit with white people on bus • a rally to support the civil rights bill • gave a speech about racial discrimination • ...

Constitutional Era 2023-05-11

Constitutional Era crossword puzzle
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  1. Opening of US Constitution
  2. Failed Constitution
  3. Established Bicameral Legislative
  4. Location of Constitutional Convention
  5. Made to urge people to ratify the new constitution
  6. Wanted a Strong Central Government
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  1. First 10 amendments
  2. Want Bill of Rights/Against Constitution
  3. A change or Addition to the Constitution
  4. "Father of the Constitution"

10 Clues: First 10 amendments • Failed Constitution • Opening of US Constitution • "Father of the Constitution" • Established Bicameral Legislative • Wanted a Strong Central Government • Location of Constitutional Convention • Want Bill of Rights/Against Constitution • A change or Addition to the Constitution • Made to urge people to ratify the new constitution

Government Crossword Puzzle 2021-01-13

Government Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. A state's number of members in the House of Representatives is based on its
  2. Type of court that will review a trial courts decision
  3. Minority rights are needed in order to treat everyone this way
  4. number of justices on the Supreme court
  5. favoring one view or another
  6. Being a member of a nation or country and having full rights and responsibility under the law
  7. The chief executive at the state level
  8. The division of power among a central government and a smaller regional government
  9. A plan for how money is earned and spent
  10. Attention paid to something
  11. Each state has this amount of Senators
  12. What an appellate court looks for when reviewing a case
  13. A draft of a law is called a
  14. There are how many ways to become a Citizen of the United States
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  1. Carry out law
  2. Type of case relating to the peoples rights
  3. what a judge wears
  4. Each state's system of local government is slightly
  5. Group of people who decide a case after hearing the evidence
  6. Approve or pass an amendment
  7. Something that goes against the Constitution is
  8. The process of becoming a U.S. citizen when you are not born in the United States or to parents who are U.S. citizens is called
  9. Number of branches state governments usually have
  10. The constitution tells how these are made
  11. What branch is Congress

25 Clues: Carry out law • what a judge wears • What branch is Congress • Attention paid to something • Approve or pass an amendment • favoring one view or another • A draft of a law is called a • The chief executive at the state level • Each state has this amount of Senators • number of justices on the Supreme court • A plan for how money is earned and spent • ...

Civics Unit 4 Crossword 2025-10-22

Civics Unit 4 Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. – Voting where each member’s choice is officially recorded.
  2. A document authorizing police to search a specific location.
  3. – To formally charge a public official with misconduct.
  4. – The president’s power to reject a bill passed by Congress.
  5. The legal requirement that the government must respect all legal rights owed to a person.
  6. – Part of the Constitution allowing Congress to make laws necessary and proper to execute its powers.
  7. – A formal written request to a government authority.
  8. – Legislators who encourage party members to vote according to party policy.
  9. – Individual freedoms protected by law from government interference.
  10. – Drawing political district boundaries to favor a particular party or group.
  11. – The president’s indirect veto by not signing a bill within ten days while Congress is adjourned.
  12. – The people represented by an elected official.
  13. The legal protection against being tried twice for the same crime.
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  1. – Powers specifically granted to the government in the Constitution.
  2. A group that decides whether there is enough evidence for trial
  3. Money paid to release an accused person from jail, guaranteeing they will appear in court.
  4. – Policies that promote opportunities for historically marginalized groups.
  5. – The system where each branch of government limits the powers of the others.
  6. – A procedure to end debate and bring a matter to a vote in the Senate.
  7. The suppression or prohibition of speech, books, or media deemed objectionable.
  8. – The right to vote in political elections.
  9. – A tax required to vote, historically used to restrict voting rights.
  10. – Unfair treatment of people based on characteristics such as race, gender, or religion.
  11. – Written false statements that damage a person’s reputation.
  12. – Spoken false statements that damage a person’s reputation.
  13. – The official count of a population, used to determine representation.
  14. – Powers not written in the Constitution but necessary to carry out expressed powers.
  15. – To set aside a bill without considering it.
  16. – People who try to influence government decisions on behalf of interest groups.
  17. A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime.

30 Clues: – The right to vote in political elections. • – To set aside a bill without considering it. • – The people represented by an elected official. • A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime. • – A formal written request to a government authority. • – To formally charge a public official with misconduct. • ...

bill of rights 6-6-2024 2024-06-06

bill of rights 6-6-2024 crossword puzzle
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  1. The Seventh Amendment provides for trial by __________ in civil cases.
  2. Freedom of __________ is protected under the First Amendment.
  3. The First __________ guarantees freedom of speech, religion, and the press.
  4. The Bill of __________ outlines fundamental freedoms.
  5. The Fourth Amendment guards against unreasonable __________ and seizures.
  6. The First Amendment ensures freedom of __________.
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  1. The Eighth Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual __________.
  2. The Third Amendment prevents quartering of __________ in private homes.
  3. The Second Amendment protects the right to __________ arms.
  4. Freedom of the __________ is a key right in the First Amendment.
  5. The Tenth Amendment reserves __________ to the states or the people.
  6. The Sixth Amendment ensures a fair and speedy __________.

12 Clues: The First Amendment ensures freedom of __________. • The Bill of __________ outlines fundamental freedoms. • The Sixth Amendment ensures a fair and speedy __________. • The Second Amendment protects the right to __________ arms. • The Eighth Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual __________. • Freedom of __________ is protected under the First Amendment. • ...

Bill of Rights and Reconstruction Puzzle 2025-03-03

Bill of Rights and Reconstruction Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. Fifth amendment prevents
  2. Made slavery illegal
  3. No unreasonable searches and seizures
  4. Second amendment: keep and blank arms
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  1. Fifteenth gave blank the right to vote
  2. One of the rights guaranteed by the first amendment
  3. Fourteenth amendment gave equal
  4. Sixth amendment grants the right to an
  5. No cruel or unusual punishments
  6. Freedom of religion
  7. No forced quartering of troops
  8. Seventh right to trial by

12 Clues: Freedom of religion • Made slavery illegal • Fifth amendment prevents • Seventh right to trial by • No forced quartering of troops • Fourteenth amendment gave equal • No cruel or unusual punishments • No unreasonable searches and seizures • Second amendment: keep and blank arms • Fifteenth gave blank the right to vote • Sixth amendment grants the right to an • ...

New England Colonies crossword 2024-02-05

New England Colonies crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. a theory about a nations economic strength.
  2. a nickname for new England peoples
  3. publishing a statement that can hurt a person reputation
  4. movement that brought Mary and William to the throne
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  1. a document that guarantied rights for English citizens
  2. A school ran by women in their homes
  3. people who have the power to make laws
  4. the highest social class
  5. a trade route
  6. a combination of English and west African language

10 Clues: a trade route • the highest social class • a nickname for new England peoples • A school ran by women in their homes • people who have the power to make laws • a theory about a nations economic strength. • a combination of English and west African language • movement that brought Mary and William to the throne • a document that guarantied rights for English citizens • ...

Capitalism A Love Story Cross Quiz by Jayden Chiu 2024-12-21

Capitalism A Love Story Cross Quiz by Jayden Chiu crossword puzzle
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  1. The movie states that "capitalism is the concept of taking and giving, but mostly
  2. The company that was bailed out during the crisis
  3. Citigroup’s leaked ______ memo stated that America and other countries were no longer democracies but ruled by the wealthy.
  4. Obama was deemed as a _________ by the media in hopes to ruin his image.
  5. The failure to pass the Second Bill of Rights meant that the ideologies were taken in by these countries:
  6. The area of land with industrial decline in the Great Lakes region
  7. The politician who self-identified as a socialist
  8. The name of the Treasury Secretary during the financial crisis.
  9. Where did Moore’s dad work at in Flint?
  10. The month that the Financial crisis occured
  11. $1.5 million was taken from a family because of a company purchasing what?
  12. During labor strikes, the US government sided with _____.
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  1. The main issue that happened in 2008 described in the movie
  2. Capitalism is contrary to the beliefs of ____.
  3. In the 1950s the _____ was about 90%.
  4. The president at the time of the financial crisis
  5. The president that promoted the idea of capitalism
  6. The district in New York that houses the financial institutions
  7. In the movie, Moore states that _____ were making less money than fast food restaurant managers.
  8. The president that proposed the idea of the second bill of rights
  9. The original proposal of the $700B bailout was initially rejected by the house of _____.
  10. It is stated that Capitalism is “good” as it promotes _____ and profits.
  11. The act of the someone taking control over one's house when one fails to pay mortgage payments
  12. The term for economic decline
  13. The city in Michigan where GM produced many of its cars

25 Clues: The term for economic decline • In the 1950s the _____ was about 90%. • Where did Moore’s dad work at in Flint? • The month that the Financial crisis occured • Capitalism is contrary to the beliefs of ____. • The company that was bailed out during the crisis • The president at the time of the financial crisis • The politician who self-identified as a socialist • ...

U.S. Constitution Review 2025-10-10

U.S. Constitution Review crossword puzzle
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  1. Word in the Preamble that is synonymous with tranquility
  2. Montesquieu's idea included in the Constitution. The Founder’s created three separate branches
  3. Concept that ensures the laws apply to all, even those in power
  4. Agreement that established a bicameral (two-house) legislature called Congress
  5. The first 10 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution; demanded by the Anti-Federalists
  6. Group that supported the ratification of the Constitution as it was written at the Constitutional Convention
  7. The president's power to reject a bill; an example of checks and balances
  8. Three words that mean every American in the United States controls the GOVERNMENT
  9. Branch of governmnt established in Article III; interprets laws
  10. Word to describe the central government established by the Articles of Confederation
  11. States that the Constitution is above all other laws in the nation
  12. The principle that ensures the government follows fair legal procedures
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  1. Concept that ensures power is shared between the LEVELS of government to prevent tyranny
  2. Event that highlighted the weaknesses of the federal government established by the AoC because the federal government could not enforce laws or respond to the rebellion and protect the citizens
  3. Introduction to the Constitution; lists the six main purposes of government
  4. To approve; 9 of 13 states had to for the Constitution to become the law of the land
  5. Group that opposed the ratification of the Constitution as it was written at the Constitutional Convention because it lacked a listing of rights or a bill of rights
  6. A change to the Constitution; process is outlined in Article V
  7. Branch of government established in Article II; enforces laws
  8. Branch of government established in Article I; makes laws

20 Clues: Word in the Preamble that is synonymous with tranquility • Branch of government established in Article I; makes laws • Branch of government established in Article II; enforces laws • A change to the Constitution; process is outlined in Article V • Concept that ensures the laws apply to all, even those in power • ...

The Enlightenment Crossword Puzzle 2025-02-16

The Enlightenment Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. The intellectuals of the Enlightenment were called ____.
  2. This thinker believed in natural rights, including life, liberty, and property
  3. This philosophe argued for freedom of speech and religion and criticized intolerance
  4. The Enlightenment is also called the Age of ____.
  5. Revolution This revolution in England created a Bill of Rights to protect citizens
  6. Revolution The Enlightenment was influenced by this period of scientific discoveries
  7. This philosophe believed that people are naturally good, but power corrupts them
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  1. I The English Civil War led to the beheading of this monarch
  2. This thinker believed in separation of powers and checks and balances
  3. This philosophe criticized abuses in the justice system and wanted fair trials
  4. This philosopher believed people were naturally selfish and needed an absolute ruler
  5. Contract The idea that people give up rights to a ruler in exchange for order is called the ____.
  6. This movement encouraged people to question medieval ideas and emphasize education
  7. of Absolute Monarchs This period saw kings spending lavishly and ruling without regard for their people

14 Clues: The Enlightenment is also called the Age of ____. • The intellectuals of the Enlightenment were called ____. • I The English Civil War led to the beheading of this monarch • This thinker believed in separation of powers and checks and balances • This philosophe criticized abuses in the justice system and wanted fair trials • ...

UNIT 5 CROSSWORD — Age of Revolutions 2025-12-01

UNIT 5 CROSSWORD — Age of Revolutions crossword puzzle
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  1. Political strategy focusing on practical goals rather than ideals
  2. Process led by Bismarck forming a unified German state
  3. Military leader who became Emperor and spread revolutionary reforms
  4. Document asserting colonial independence and natural rights
  5. Movement led by leaders like Garibaldi and Cavour to unify Italy
  6. Leader of the Haitian Revolution
  7. Meeting restoring monarchies and balancing power after Napoleons defeat
  8. Representative body divided into three social classes in France
  9. Leader of independence movements in northern South America
  10. TERROR Period of mass executions led by Robespierre
  11. Legal code emphasizing equality before law established by Napoleon
  12. German statesman known for realpolitik and unification of Germany
  13. Revolutionary government formed by the Third Estate
  14. Overthrow of the monarchy in France beginning in 1789
  15. Commander of the Continental Army and first US president
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  1. 1789 event symbolizing the start of the French Revolution
  2. French document stating equality and rights for all citizens
  3. OF RIGHTS First ten amendments to the US Constitution protecting individual freedoms
  4. Strong loyalty to a nation or cultural group
  5. Author of the Declaration of Independence influenced by Enlightenment ideas
  6. Conflict in which the 13 colonies won independence from Britain
  7. Leader of the Committee of Public Safety during the Reign of Terror
  8. Series of independence movements in Latin America
  9. Priest who helped begin Mexicos independence movement
  10. ESTATE Commoners in France who initiated revolutionary actions

25 Clues: Leader of the Haitian Revolution • Strong loyalty to a nation or cultural group • Series of independence movements in Latin America • Revolutionary government formed by the Third Estate • TERROR Period of mass executions led by Robespierre • Priest who helped begin Mexicos independence movement • Overthrow of the monarchy in France beginning in 1789 • ...

Constitutional Convention 2023-09-12

Constitutional Convention crossword puzzle
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  1. ________ Papers: A collection of essays published to persuade the ratification of the proposed constitution
  2. ________ Sovereignty: A founding principle of the U.S. government that functioned on the basis that the people should control the government and not the other way around
  3. The ________ Compromise: The agreement to adopt both plans regarding the representation of states within the government by creating a bicameral legislature
  4. A system of government that divides power between national and state governments
  5. A group that were proponents of the Bill of Rights because they feared a strong central government
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  1. First 10 amendments to the Constitution
  2. An addition to the constitution
  3. ________ Plan: A proposal calling for representation to be based on the population of each state (“large state plan”)
  4. A group that opposed the Bill of Rights because they believed the addition of certain powers meant the limiting of overall liberties
  5. ________ Plan: A proposal calling for equal representation regardless of state population (“small state plan”)

10 Clues: An addition to the constitution • First 10 amendments to the Constitution • A system of government that divides power between national and state governments • A group that were proponents of the Bill of Rights because they feared a strong central government • ...

Slavernij 2013-04-22

Slavernij crossword puzzle
Across
  1. King kreeg de Nobelprijs voor ...
  2. zoveelste amendement om slavernij af te schaffen
  3. plaats van King's speech
  4. laatste staat met slavernij
  5. Bill of ...
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  1. president die betere burgerrechten beloofde
  2. aantal amendementen
  3. voornaam van Lincoln
  4. afkorting van het eerste comité van King
  5. schrijver van I have a dream
  6. schrijver van A house divided
  7. afkorting van King's organisatie

12 Clues: Bill of ... • aantal amendementen • voornaam van Lincoln • plaats van King's speech • laatste staat met slavernij • schrijver van I have a dream • schrijver van A house divided • afkorting van King's organisatie • King kreeg de Nobelprijs voor ... • afkorting van het eerste comité van King • president die betere burgerrechten beloofde • ...

Mystery of History - Week 24 Quiz 2024-04-25

Mystery of History - Week 24 Quiz crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Locke believed that is is natural and right for man to protect his life, liberty, and ___________
  2. The king who went behind parliament's back to promote the Declaration of Indulgence
  3. It is believed that the witchcraft started when _________, a servant girl from West Indies, began telling young girls evil stories at night and used magic to liven up the stories
  4. About ______ men and women in colonial Massachusetts were arrested for witchcraft and wizardry
  5. The motto of the Tories was "the _______, the church, and the land"
  6. John Locke was an Englishman who wrote important works defending the Glorious R___________
  7. The motto of the Green Ribbon Club was "life, _________, and property"
  8. The punishment for witchcraft was _________
  9. In order to take the throne, William and Mary had to agree to sign the English Bill of __________ which would bring balance of power to England
  10. A political party made up of Scottish Covenanters who wanted freedom and liberty from the king; they used the word whiggam when urging their horses forward
  11. A political party that was more loyal to the king than the Whigs; they would later join together with the Whigs to get a new king and queen
Down
  1. Club that met at a London tavern to try to solve problems in the government; they debated the rights of kings
  2. In which U.S. state is Salem located?
  3. Locke thought that if the government did not uphold its end of the contract, the people had the right to o___________ the government
  4. The English Bill of Rights ultimately abolished the "________ right of kings"
  5. The Whigs and Tories joined together to make __________ and ______ the new king and queen of England
  6. A series of court hearings and prosecutions of people accused of withchcraft in Salem in 1692 - Salem ________ Trials
  7. One work Locke wrote was An Essay Concerning Human U____________
  8. Name of the document that gave religious freedom to Catholics as well as many Protestant groups D___________ of Indulgence
  9. Several places in the Bible make it clear that God is against witchcraft and wizardry or sorcery. In Deuteronomy 18, he says that anyone who practices these things "is d___________ to the Lord"

20 Clues: In which U.S. state is Salem located? • The punishment for witchcraft was _________ • One work Locke wrote was An Essay Concerning Human U____________ • The motto of the Tories was "the _______, the church, and the land" • The motto of the Green Ribbon Club was "life, _________, and property" • ...

The 10th Amendment 2016-10-16

The 10th Amendment crossword puzzle
Across
  1. House executive department of the us government
  2. most important town or city in region
  3. relationship between federal and state government
  4. power the capacity of a state to regulate behaviors and enforce order
  5. amendment reserved powers
  6. make legally null and void
  7. system of rules
Down
  1. person to represent others
  2. governing body of a nation
  3. a legally recognized subject
  4. a body of federal principles
  5. constitutional right to reject a proposal
  6. Economic contribution to the state
  7. of rights rise 10 amendments in the us constitution

14 Clues: system of rules • amendment reserved powers • person to represent others • governing body of a nation • make legally null and void • a legally recognized subject • a body of federal principles • Economic contribution to the state • most important town or city in region • constitutional right to reject a proposal • House executive department of the us government • ...

WHII.6 2019-10-29

WHII.6 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. (Monarch) government where one person holds total control over the nation and its citizens
  2. the art and music rooted in Western traditions
  3. trial in which one is judged by their peers
  4. observing and taking note of what occurs in an experiment or event
  5. (Revolution) events fueled by the ideas of the Enlightenment and personal rights
  6. the time period when ideas about the rights of citizens and how government should operate were changing
  7. (of Church and State) idea that government and religion should be separate
  8. the sun-centered theory of the universe
  9. one that exercises supreme authority within a limited sphere
  10. paintings of individuals and family
  11. someone who studied fundamental concepts
  12. the idea that Parliament had certain powers that the King could not deny
  13. devotion to a religion
  14. (of Terror) 13 month period of executions
  15. (of the Governed) government works because its citizens have allowed it to rule over them
  16. long books made for leisure
  17. Bill of Rights that established the rights of British citizens and the powers of the crown and Parliament
  18. the elliptical theory of how the planets orbit the sun
Down
  1. allowing the practice of religions other than your own
  2. how an experiment should be set and conducted so that the results can be verified
  3. to bring back or renew
  4. the belief that God placed the person on the throne
  5. to adopt characteristics of Western Europe
  6. (Revolution) the event in which France overthrew its monarchy
  7. to place the power in the hands of an individual or small group
  8. a person who writes music
  9. a style characterized by emotion
  10. document signed by King John that limited the crown from usurping certain British rights
  11. of Versailles seat of power for France, constructed by Louis XIV
  12. law that is the same for all citizens within the country

30 Clues: to bring back or renew • devotion to a religion • a person who writes music • long books made for leisure • a style characterized by emotion • paintings of individuals and family • the sun-centered theory of the universe • someone who studied fundamental concepts • (of Terror) 13 month period of executions • to adopt characteristics of Western Europe • ...

DKB2024 2024-05-30

DKB2024 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. - a short-term loan repayable on demand.
  2. - a person who, in accordance with the leasing agreement, is obliged to accept the leased asset for a certain fee and for a certain period.
  3. - the totality of loans provided by a given bank.
  4. - a document drawn up in the form established by law and containing an abstract unconditional monetary obligation of the debtor to the creditor.
  5. - agreement between banks to apply a single pricing policy to the bank’s clientele.
  6. - a method of “crossing out” zeros, that is, enlarging the scale of prices.
  7. - a cash foreign exchange transaction in which payment is made on the second business day, not counting the day the transaction was concluded. This time difference is determined by international practice and is associated with the need to formalize the transaction in banks.
  8. - a long-term rental of machinery and equipment purchased by the lessor for the lessee for the purpose of their production use while retaining ownership rights with the lessor for the term of the contract.
  9. - an association of independent commercial banks under the control of one larger bank.
  10. - endorsement on a bill of exchange.
  11. - a check drawn up for a specific person, but with the right to transfer to another person by endorsement.
  12. - restoration of the previous gold content of the monetary unit.
  13. - the ratio of currencies according to their purchasing power.
  14. - assignment of rights to use the leased asset to a third party. The basis for subleasing the leased asset is the written consent of the lessor. In operational leasing, assignment of rights by the lessee is not allowed.
  15. - a contract to purchase financial assets (currency) for delivery on a specific date in the future.
  16. - a check drawn up for a specific person, but with the right to transfer to another person by endorsement.
  17. - establishing the exchange rate, determining the proportions of currency exchange.
Down
  1. - a document that contains a written obligation of the drawer to pay the amount indicated on the bill within the specified period.
  2. - the loss of monetary functions by precious metals (gold and silver).
  3. - a banking settlement operation in which the bank, on behalf of its client, assumes the obligation to receive payment according to the documents provided by the client and credit funds to his bank account.
  4. - a decrease in the gold content of a monetary unit, the official exchange rate to the US dollar and its gold content.
  5. - the ability of a bank's assets to easily turn into cash or means of payment.
  6. - the ratio of two currencies, which follows from their rates in relation to a third currency.
  7. - operations that allow you to fully or partially minimize currency risk.
  8. - a check used only for non-cash payments
  9. - the consent of the payer, indicated by the drawer in the bill of exchange, to pay the bill on time. Acceptance is made by placing a signature on the bill of exchange.
  10. - a type of forward; trading is carried out on special exchanges.
  11. - a system of economic relations on the basis of which free funds are redistributed between economic entities on the basis of urgency, repayment, and payment.
  12. - a monetary system in which one metal serves as the universal equivalent and basis of monetary circulation, and functioning coins and tokens of value are exchangeable for gold or silver.
  13. - the announcement of the cancellation of a depreciated unit and the introduction of a new currency.
  14. - a type of financial leasing in which the seller (supplier) of the leased asset simultaneously acts as a lessee. Leaseback is used when the owner of the transaction object needs funds and thus improves his financial position.
  15. - a debt security.

32 Clues: - a debt security. • - endorsement on a bill of exchange. • - a short-term loan repayable on demand. • - a check used only for non-cash payments • - the totality of loans provided by a given bank. • - the ratio of currencies according to their purchasing power. • - restoration of the previous gold content of the monetary unit. • ...

civics 2021-10-11

civics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. of rights, first 10 amendments of the constitution
  2. a government in which one person rules with absolute power
  3. the beginning of the Constitution which describes it's purpose
  4. a legal member of a country
  5. powers, powers given to the federal government by the Constitution
  6. a written plan of government
Down
  1. branch of the government that makes the laws
  2. a legal process by which aliens become citizens
  3. branch of the government that interprets laws
  4. and balances, a system in which the powers of the government are balanced among different branches so that each branch can check or limit the power of the other branches.
  5. in chief, the President of the United States
  6. branch of the government that carries out the laws
  7. a refusal by the president or a governor to sign a bill

13 Clues: a legal member of a country • a written plan of government • branch of the government that makes the laws • in chief, the President of the United States • branch of the government that interprets laws • a legal process by which aliens become citizens • of rights, first 10 amendments of the constitution • branch of the government that carries out the laws • ...

government 2023-05-23

government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. what caused the end of the articles of confederation
  2. we have in the US
  3. Has a trunk
  4. the idea that is the cornerstone of representation in our government is based on what?
  5. Likes to chase mice
  6. antifederalists belived what was needed to create a new constitution
  7. without a strong national government the federalists were concerned that this would happen
  8. the purpose of the bill of rights is to protect rights of individual liberty and..
  9. the way the state maintains social order, enacts laws, provides public services is called what?
Down
  1. what did farmers believe what was needed to create a new constitution
  2. Large marsupial
  3. Flying mammal
  4. document that suggested the legislative branch have a house of representatives and a senate?
  5. the first ten amendments are called what?
  6. Man's best friend
  7. this type of government divides power between state,national,and local

16 Clues: Has a trunk • Flying mammal • Large marsupial • we have in the US • Man's best friend • Likes to chase mice • the first ten amendments are called what? • what caused the end of the articles of confederation • antifederalists belived what was needed to create a new constitution • what did farmers believe what was needed to create a new constitution • ...

Chapter Two Crossword 2024-03-19

Chapter Two Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The pen name used in the Federalist Papers
  2. First written document to say that the King and his government were not above the law
  3. The supreme law of the land
  4. The "____" Compact self-colonial plan signed by the Pilgrims in 1620
  5. The state the Federalist papers were written for
  6. Article "____" states the name of the 13 colonies as the US
  7. Governed the 13 colonies
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  1. Official approval of a constitution or treaty
  2. The first state to ratify the Constitution
  3. Part of the Declaration of Independenceance that states why it was written
  4. Shays Rebellion took place in "_____" Massachusetts
  5. The number of Federalist papers written
  6. The president of the Continental Congress
  7. Henry The person who didn't come because he "smelled a rat"
  8. People who wanted a Bill of Rights to be added to the Constitution
  9. English Philosopher who believed in natural rights

16 Clues: Governed the 13 colonies • The supreme law of the land • The number of Federalist papers written • The president of the Continental Congress • The first state to ratify the Constitution • The pen name used in the Federalist Papers • Official approval of a constitution or treaty • The state the Federalist papers were written for • ...

Chapter 2 Test Review 2024-03-15

Chapter 2 Test Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
  2. English philosopher who came up with natural rights
  3. This document was written to justify the American Revolution against the British
  4. Author who wrote the most Federalist Papers
  5. Building the Declaration of Independence was written in
  6. Chief author of the Declaration of Independence
Down
  1. Came up with social contract theory
  2. Five were killed when Redcoats fired into an angry mob
  3. Most important law passed by Congress under the Articles
  4. Didn't go to the Convention because he smelled a rat
  5. Papers written to support the ratification of the Constitution
  6. This event proved how weak the Articles of Confederation were
  7. Limited powers came from this document
  8. Life, liberty, property
  9. Anti-Federalist, helped write the Anti-Federalist Papers. Didn't sign the Constitution because it had no Bill of Rights
  10. Room that the Declaration of Independence was written in

16 Clues: Life, liberty, property • Came up with social contract theory • Limited powers came from this document • Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness • Author who wrote the most Federalist Papers • Chief author of the Declaration of Independence • English philosopher who came up with natural rights • Didn't go to the Convention because he smelled a rat • ...

U.S. Bill of Rights Crossword 2023-02-02

U.S. Bill of Rights Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. first 10 amendments
  2. No soldier shall be _____ in any house.
  3. prohibition of _____ in the U.S.
  4. No unreasonable ____ or seizures.
Down
  1. Right to a ____.
  2. No ____ or unusual punishments.
  3. Freedom of _____, press, religion.
  4. No excessive ____ or fines.
  5. Right to keep bear ____.

9 Clues: Right to a ____. • first 10 amendments • Right to keep bear ____. • No excessive ____ or fines. • No ____ or unusual punishments. • prohibition of _____ in the U.S. • No unreasonable ____ or seizures. • Freedom of _____, press, religion. • No soldier shall be _____ in any house.

bill of rights review crossword 2022-04-21

bill of rights review crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. no one is above the law
  2. freedom of speech
  3. right to bear arms
  4. gave women the right to vote
  5. no forced quartering of soldiers in your home
Down
  1. guarantees a lawyer
  2. no unreasonable searches and seizures
  3. abolished slavery
  4. no cruel and unusual punishments

9 Clues: abolished slavery • freedom of speech • right to bear arms • guarantees a lawyer • no one is above the law • gave women the right to vote • no cruel and unusual punishments • no unreasonable searches and seizures • no forced quartering of soldiers in your home

POT Chapter 6 2025-11-17

POT Chapter 6 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A bill that helped veterans attend college and receive training with federal money
  2. Neighborhoods were divided by....
  3. A decade that began with a global pandemic
  4. A Act that encourages stronger math,science,and foreign language
  5. Classes taught in two languages
  6. The No child hood left behind act was to increase schools ....... rates
  7. BF Skinner had a theory of...
Down
  1. An Act that Outlawed public segregation
  2. A written description of what students should be able to do
  3. The supreme court ruled segregation in schools was ____
  4. The year divorce rate rouse
  5. A program to help economically challenged families
  6. A public school that often uses innovative teaching practices
  7. A person who can't read or write
  8. Birth rates increased during the

15 Clues: The year divorce rate rouse • BF Skinner had a theory of... • Classes taught in two languages • A person who can't read or write • Birth rates increased during the • Neighborhoods were divided by.... • An Act that Outlawed public segregation • A decade that began with a global pandemic • A program to help economically challenged families • ...

The 13 Colonies Crossword 2015-09-28

The 13 Colonies Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Colonies that were run by a government’s grant of rights.
  2. Colonies that had great farming and lots of slaves.
  3. Slaves ran these very large farms.
  4. The Bill of Rights was given to the king during this time.
  5. The highest legislature of England.
  6. A return to strong religious beliefs.
  7. A house in parliament for lesser rulers.
  8. Large groups of cities that settlers lived in.
  9. Colonies that had a mixed climate and lots of freedom.
Down
  1. A house in parliament for the supreme rulers.
  2. Colonies that were run by the owner of the colony.
  3. A harsh slave shipment from Africa to America.
  4. A trading system that traded between Africa, England, and America.
  5. This made any trade from the colonies pass through England first.
  6. A mostly unsuccessful attempt at a set of laws.
  7. Colonies that were run by england.
  8. Colonies that were mountainous and had harsh winters.
  9. A set of rules that slaves had to follow.
  10. A plant grown for the sole purpose of selling/trading it.
  11. A system that made users import more than they exported.

20 Clues: Slaves ran these very large farms. • Colonies that were run by england. • The highest legislature of England. • A return to strong religious beliefs. • A house in parliament for lesser rulers. • A set of rules that slaves had to follow. • A house in parliament for the supreme rulers. • A harsh slave shipment from Africa to America. • ...

Essential vocabulary 2024-01-31

Essential vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the teameates represented by their team captain
  2. deny
  3. a club formed to achieve a goal
  4. Up Stairs
  5. Jim crow
  6. Elephant or donkey
  7. U.S head count
  8. a rule creator
  9. Overule
  10. Public Belief
  11. Rosie the Riviter
  12. trump almost
  13. Leader of the basement
  14. 2 rule creator groups
Down
  1. king of the upstairs
  2. Down stairs
  3. Fair
  4. 12th graders decide
  5. Middle Man
  6. Splitting a farm with your brother and taking all the parts with good soil
  7. a rule before neccecary approval
  8. Sharpe James
  9. the outnumbered's rights
  10. 47 upstairsmen
  11. A tool that can be used to expose

25 Clues: Fair • deny • Overule • Jim crow • Up Stairs • Middle Man • Down stairs • trump almost • Sharpe James • Public Belief • U.S head count • a rule creator • 47 upstairsmen • Rosie the Riviter • Elephant or donkey • 12th graders decide • king of the upstairs • 2 rule creator groups • Leader of the basement • the outnumbered's rights • a club formed to achieve a goal • a rule before neccecary approval • ...

Module 6 2024-05-14

Module 6 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. - of Rights -the states had ratified the _of Rights ten of the proposed amendments intended to protect citizens’ rights.
  2. - With 435 _, the House of Representatives is the larger congressional house.
  3. -The political _ with more members in each house is the majority party
  4. - the people who supported the Constitution took the name _
  5. - Virginia delegate _ Madison contributed many ideas that shaped the Constitution.
Down
  1. - Edmund Randolph of _ presented the _ plan.
  2. - The delegates react to an agreement, known as the Three-Fifths _ .
  3. -The _ has two members, or senators, per state.
  4. - The U.S. The Constitution balances the _ of the federal government among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
  5. - the big idea

10 Clues: - the big idea • - Edmund Randolph of _ presented the _ plan. • -The _ has two members, or senators, per state. • - the people who supported the Constitution took the name _ • - The delegates react to an agreement, known as the Three-Fifths _ . • -The political _ with more members in each house is the majority party • ...

Constitution Crossword 2024-12-09

Constitution Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Congress
  2. gave Englishmen basic rights and freedoms
  3. stated freedom for religious freedoms
  4. the president
  5. executive branch
  6. the rule book and document for U.S. government
Down
  1. people elect officeholders to conduct government on their behalf
  2. served as a model for the Bill of Right
  3. stated grievances against King & powers of people
  4. Supreme Court
  5. introduction of the U.S. constitution
  6. complaints
  7. two parts of the government
  8. people are the source of all government power
  9. an official change or addition
  10. approve
  11. all are bound by the law even those who govern
  12. government government does not have all the power-limited
  13. government where the people rule
  14. legislative branch

20 Clues: approve • Congress • complaints • Supreme Court • the president • executive branch • legislative branch • two parts of the government • an official change or addition • government where the people rule • introduction of the U.S. constitution • stated freedom for religious freedoms • served as a model for the Bill of Right • gave Englishmen basic rights and freedoms • ...

US History 1st Semester 2024-12-18

US History 1st Semester crossword puzzle
Across
  1. first English colony in America
  2. Ben Franklin's plan of union during FR/IN War
  3. president rejecting a bill
  4. author of Declaration of Independence
  5. the captain of the British troops in Boston Massacre
  6. the plan for Constitution that benefited larger states
  7. the final battle of Revolutionary War
  8. the John that married Pocahontas
  9. the Treaty of _______ ended the Revolution
  10. a "tasty" rebellion that burned down Jamestown
  11. Resolution in Declaration beginning w/ "resolved"
  12. "Don't fire until you see the whites of their ____!"
  13. super religious group in 1600s Massachusetts
  14. not North Carolina, but _____________
Down
  1. third amendment: no ____ soldiers
  2. Battle that was turning point of Revolutionary War
  3. the "lost" colony
  4. Need to use bathroom? Fill out a ______.
  5. leader of the "Separatists" in Massachusetts
  6. president that signed 1965 Voting Rights Act
  7. VA governor that deployed young Washington
  8. also known as "Separatists," made a compact
  9. early vaccination method at Valley Forge
  10. Selma motto: "We Shall _________"
  11. John _____, a leader of Selma voting rights march
  12. "These are the times that try men's _____."

26 Clues: the "lost" colony • president rejecting a bill • first English colony in America • the John that married Pocahontas • third amendment: no ____ soldiers • Selma motto: "We Shall _________" • author of Declaration of Independence • the final battle of Revolutionary War • not North Carolina, but _____________ • Need to use bathroom? Fill out a ______. • ...

Georgia's Government 2023-01-06

Georgia's Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. To make sure that each branch has the same amount of power
  2. An act that balances the powers of the legislative, executive, and judicial branch
  3. The name of what people can or can't do
  4. The branch that has the power to put plans, or laws into effect
  5. Georgia's main court
  6. The person that takes over the governor's job when they are away
Down
  1. The name of Georgia's legislative branch
  2. Tells the government's rights
  3. The leader of the House of Representatives
  4. The beginning of a document that tells what the document will be about
  5. The house that holds the supreme court
  6. To elect a new governor
  7. The branch that has the power to create a law/bill
  8. The first court to get a case
  9. Consists of a preamble and 11 articles

15 Clues: Georgia's main court • To elect a new governor • Tells the government's rights • The first court to get a case • The house that holds the supreme court • Consists of a preamble and 11 articles • The name of what people can or can't do • The name of Georgia's legislative branch • The leader of the House of Representatives • The branch that has the power to create a law/bill • ...

bill of rights 2023-10-18

bill of rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the most important amendment in the bill of rights
  2. the right to not be forced to testify against ones self
  3. this amendment protects requiring civil jury trials only in federal court
Down
  1. first 10 amendments in the us constitution
  2. what amendment states

5 Clues: what amendment states • first 10 amendments in the us constitution • the most important amendment in the bill of rights • the right to not be forced to testify against ones self • this amendment protects requiring civil jury trials only in federal court

Bill of rights 2024-11-12

Bill of rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. cause to be suffered by someone else
  2. The right of people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed
Down
  1. find something out for certain
  2. advise and authorize
  3. known for something bad

5 Clues: advise and authorize • known for something bad • find something out for certain • cause to be suffered by someone else • The right of people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed

Bill of rights 2025-10-15

Bill of rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. No person shall be held to answer for a capital
  2. eminent domain
Down
  1. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion
  2. A formal change to the Constitution
  3. speedy trial, public trial

5 Clues: eminent domain • speedy trial, public trial • A formal change to the Constitution • No person shall be held to answer for a capital • Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion

Government Ch. 2 Vocab 2023-09-07

Government Ch. 2 Vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A meeting of colonial delegates in Philadelphia to decide how to respond to the abuses of authority by the British Gov't.
  2. Three fifths of the state's slaves would be counted towards the population.
  3. Alliance of Native American Tribes to end wars between the nations and to stand against the European takeover.
  4. A declaration of citizens' rights issued by the Virginia Convention.
  5. Carta "Great Charter" that limited government and shifted it from "rule of man" to "rule of law"
  6. Law passed by parliament that required a government tax stamp on paper goods and all legal documents such as contracts and licenses.
  7. Colonies directly controlled by the King, through an appointed governor.
  8. Document that stated that English monarchs would no longer be able to enact laws, raise taxes, or keep an army without Parliament's consent.
  9. Revolt to prevent judges from foreclosing on the farms of farmers who could not pay taxes the state had issued.
  10. First plan for uniting the colonies.
  11. Alias of those who wrote the Federalist Papers
  12. Supporters of the Constitution.
  13. Congress' plan for settling the Northwest Territory.
  14. Colonies based on a grant of land by the Crown to a company or a group of settlers.
  15. First 10 amendments to the constitution that protect individual liberties.
  16. To formally approve.
Down
  1. Meeting of colonial delegates where a plan was set in place to raise an army against the British.
  2. Document that limited a monarch's power.
  3. Framework of laws that put limits on the power of government and gave all free men the right to choose judges.
  4. Colony that was based on a grant of land by the English monarch to an owner, in exchange for yearly payment.
  5. Proposal to create a unicameral legislature with equal representation of states instead of representation by population.
  6. Essays defending and promoting the Constitution.
  7. Alliance Formed to defend from threats posed by Native Americans, and by settlers from nearby Dutch colonies.
  8. Those who opposed the Constitution.
  9. Delegates to the Constitutional Convention.
  10. Two chamber legislature
  11. The nation's first constitution.
  12. Agreement that established that a state's population would determine its representation in the lower house of legislature, while each state would have equal representation in the upper house.

28 Clues: To formally approve. • Two chamber legislature • Supporters of the Constitution. • The nation's first constitution. • Those who opposed the Constitution. • First plan for uniting the colonies. • Document that limited a monarch's power. • Delegates to the Constitutional Convention. • Alias of those who wrote the Federalist Papers • ...

EOC Review 1 2024-03-27

EOC Review 1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A classical society that the founding fathers modeled much of the US government after
  2. You cannot be forced to join a union. The conflict between more job opportunities v. decreased wages
  3. The results of an action that differ from the expected outcome. Can be positive or negative
  4. "Large state" proposal for the new constitution, calling for proportional representation in both houses of a bicameral Congress.
  5. The main job of the Judicial Branch
  6. An interest group that lobbies to protect retired people in the United States
  7. Meeting in 1787 of the elected representatives of the thirteen original states to write the Constitution of the United States.
  8. Also know as the necessary and proper clause, this part of the constitution created he implied powers
  9. Make Laws, Enforce Law, Interpret Laws
  10. The name for the period of time between the 18th and 21st amendments
  11. The part of the constitution dealing with the judicial branch
  12. The percentage of the voting-eligible population who actually votes in an election
  13. A written list of protected rights from James Madison's home state that served as the model for the US Bill of Rights
Down
  1. Determineing Elligiblity, Primaries and Caucuses, National Convention, General Election, Electoral College Vote, Inauguration
  2. The actions the government chooses to do or not do about a particular issue or problem.
  3. The economic policies of the former US president Ronald Reagan, associated especially with the reduction of taxes and the promotion of unrestricted free-market activity.
  4. Lack of executive and judiciary, Could not tax, Could not enforce laws, Unanimous vote needed to amend, 9 out of 13 votes needed to write a law
  5. An interest group that lobbies to protect gun rights in the US
  6. The number of electors Missouri has
  7. determined that three out of every five slaves and other persons was counted when determining a state’s total population for legislative representation and taxation. Before the Civil War, the Three-Fifths Compromise gave a disproportionate representation of slave states in the House of Representatives.
  8. The length of a term for a Supreme Court justice
  9. The leader of this group has the title of Chief, their rulings can be described using terms like activism or restraint
  10. Founding father who refused to sign the Constitution and fought against its ratification because it did not include a bill of rights
  11. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution

24 Clues: The main job of the Judicial Branch • The number of electors Missouri has • Make Laws, Enforce Law, Interpret Laws • The first 10 amendments to the Constitution • The length of a term for a Supreme Court justice • The part of the constitution dealing with the judicial branch • An interest group that lobbies to protect gun rights in the US • ...

Daniel Kuder - U.S. Constution 2023-01-18

Daniel Kuder - U.S. Constution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Role of the legislative branch, and it can be a member of the house or the senate.
  2. in the judicial branch has nine members that can have the job for life.
  3. James Madison a federalist writer creating federalist No. 10, and proposed the 3/5 compromise, “the father of the constitution”.
  4. The Great compromise to protect the smaller states against the bigger states, creates the 3 branches of government.
  5. the plan of Virginia was drafted by James Madison, called for a strong national government that gives roles to parts of our government and how it works.
  6. decided that slaves would be counted as 3-5 of a person in the house of representatives.
  7. the president, carries out the law, one term is four years, presidents can serve up to two terms.
  8. were against the constitution and for the bill of rights and thought the president had too much power like a king.
  9. in the executive branch needs a majority of the votes to win the electoral college.
  10. The compromise of whether a state's representation can be represented by population.
  11. The first ten amendments, and give the citizens basic rights and give the states power,
  12. Role of the Judicial branch, they can make changes to the amendments with five or more votes.
  13. George Washington 1st president of the united states federalist
Down
  1. part of the congress, but votes are based on a state's population, a total of 435.
  2. checks can cancel the actions of another branch, balances give the three branches power.
  3. were in favor of the constitution and not the bill of rights
  4. shut down the courthouse because they didn't want to lose their farms, but the rebellion was put down in 1887.
  5. the supreme court, interprets the law, judges can serve in court for life.
  6. Congress makes the laws, made out of the house of representatives and the senate.
  7. Role of the executive branch
  8. Decides what rights the citizens in that state have and gives the people the ability to control the government.
  9. Thomas Jefferson anti federalist
  10. makes the laws part of the legislative branch
  11. is counted every 10 years and the constitution calls for a census which is a count of population, Is used for giving representatives to states the the house of representatives.
  12. Part of congress, but all states have 2 votes each, a total of 100.

25 Clues: Role of the executive branch • Thomas Jefferson anti federalist • makes the laws part of the legislative branch • were in favor of the constitution and not the bill of rights • George Washington 1st president of the united states federalist • Part of congress, but all states have 2 votes each, a total of 100. • ...

American and English revolution 2022-02-04

American and English revolution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. closed the boston harbor
  2. installed a republican for of government and wrote the first constitution
  3. met and wrote the declaration of rights and grievances
  4. asked to overthrow james
  5. taxed most materials
  6. after cromwell death, the son of king charles i, was voted to be king.
  7. protect citizens rights and had to be signed
  8. law that gave east india company an advantage in tea business.
  9. thomas jefferson wrote the first draft
  10. in philadelphia
  11. british troops fire into a mob and kill five colonist.
  12. After James I and broke into both Charles II and James II.
  13. prohibited colonist from settling west
Down
  1. bloodless rebellion
  2. after charles i and with charles ii.
  3. Worked with parliament.
  4. became the leader of the revolutionary force trying to overthrow king charles i.
  5. shot heard around the world
  6. After Mary Stuart Queen of Scotland and Before Charles I.
  7. war over british expansion
  8. consent of the governed
  9. from 1642-1649 a war raged within england over the absolute rule of charles i.
  10. peace talks in paris
  11. freedom of speech and religion
  12. too much money spent during war

25 Clues: in philadelphia • bloodless rebellion • taxed most materials • peace talks in paris • Worked with parliament. • consent of the governed • closed the boston harbor • asked to overthrow james • war over british expansion • shot heard around the world • freedom of speech and religion • too much money spent during war • after charles i and with charles ii. • ...

Shayna M. ~ AP Gov 2021-01-14

Shayna M. ~ AP Gov crossword puzzle
Across
  1. 2 chamber
  2. when a bill gets 'red penned'
  3. 60 senators agree to stop a filibuster
  4. meeting to talk strategy / delay
  5. 218 people sign this to get a bill straight to congress
  6. 100 of these
  7. representatives from different districts
  8. senate can use this to do other things while there is a filibuster
  9. already having the position you are running for
  10. not a bill but a(n)
  11. vote for senators directly
  12. bill with lots of riders
  13. district where incumbents win my large margins
  14. when you talk a bill to death
Down
  1. 218 reps. are called
  2. the group with the legislative advantage
  3. who can't introduce a bill
  4. the Ways and Means committee deals with these
  5. box on a reps. desk
  6. provision added to a piece of legislation that is not germane to the bill’s purpose
  7. Presiding officer

21 Clues: 2 chamber • 100 of these • Presiding officer • box on a reps. desk • not a bill but a(n) • 218 reps. are called • bill with lots of riders • who can't introduce a bill • vote for senators directly • when a bill gets 'red penned' • when you talk a bill to death • meeting to talk strategy / delay • 60 senators agree to stop a filibuster • the group with the legislative advantage • ...

The 13 Colonies Crossword 2015-09-28

The 13 Colonies Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Large groups of cities that settlers lived in.
  2. A house in parliament for the supreme rulers.
  3. The Bill of Rights was given to the king during this time.
  4. A return to strong religious beliefs.
  5. The highest legislature of England.
  6. Colonies that were run by a government’s grant of rights.
  7. A harsh slave shipment from Africa to America.
  8. Colonies that had great farming and lots of slaves.
  9. A mostly unsuccessful attempt at a set of laws.
Down
  1. A set of rules that slaves had to follow.
  2. A plant grown for the sole purpose of selling/trading it.
  3. Colonies that were run by england.
  4. Colonies that had a mixed climate and lots of freedom.
  5. A house in parliament for lesser rulers.
  6. Colonies that were mountainous and had harsh winters.
  7. This made any trade from the colonies pass through England first.
  8. Slaves ran these very large farms.
  9. A trading system that traded between Africa, England, and America.
  10. Colonies that were run by the owner of the colony.
  11. A system that made users import more than they exported.

20 Clues: Colonies that were run by england. • Slaves ran these very large farms. • The highest legislature of England. • A return to strong religious beliefs. • A house in parliament for lesser rulers. • A set of rules that slaves had to follow. • A house in parliament for the supreme rulers. • Large groups of cities that settlers lived in. • ...

Reconstruction Review Crossword 2024-04-03

Reconstruction Review Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. ___________ Republicans thought Lincoln was being too lenient on the South
  2. Amendment that granted voting rights to all men
  3. First African American Senator voted into office
  4. system put in place after the Civil War that was very similar to slavery
  5. laws passed in the south that limited the rights of Black Americans
  6. Johnson was the first president to ever be ________________
  7. the percent of southern voters Lincoln wants to take oath of allegiance
Down
  1. Bill drafted by Radical Republicans that called for 50% of southern voters to pledge allegiance
  2. Era of segregation in the US
  3. Amendment that officially abolished slavery
  4. _______________ of 1877 officially ended Reconstruction
  5. 18th President of the United States
  6. 16th President of the US
  7. Name used for southerners who supported the Union
  8. _________ Bureau helped newly freed Black Americans find housing, jobs, etc.
  9. Amendment that granted citizenship to anyone born in the US
  10. took over as President after Lincoln was assassinated
  11. hate group in the south that targeted & terrorized Black Americans

18 Clues: 16th President of the US • Era of segregation in the US • 18th President of the United States • Amendment that officially abolished slavery • Amendment that granted voting rights to all men • First African American Senator voted into office • Name used for southerners who supported the Union • took over as President after Lincoln was assassinated • ...

across 2025-09-06

across crossword puzzle
Across
  1. - Formal agreement between states
  2. - Legal freedoms of citizens
  3. - Place where legal cases are heard
  4. - Rule created by authority
  5. - President’s power to reject a bill
  6. - Process of choosing leaders by voting
  7. - Ability to influence or control
Down
  1. - Principle of fairness in law
  2. - Advisory body to the head of government
  3. - System of government by the people or elected representatives
  4. - Government’s financial plan
  5. - Upper chamber of the legislature
  6. - A course of action adopted by government
  7. - One who casts a ballot
  8. - Head of a city or municipality

15 Clues: - One who casts a ballot • - Rule created by authority • - Legal freedoms of citizens • - Government’s financial plan • - Principle of fairness in law • - Head of a city or municipality • - Formal agreement between states • - Ability to influence or control • - Upper chamber of the legislature • - Place where legal cases are heard • - President’s power to reject a bill • ...

Gov 3 2023-09-18

Gov 3 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. creation of the United States Constitution
  2. Pushing impeached
  3. Introduced New Jersey plan
  4. Senators and executive serve for life
  5. Paved the way to federal constitutional
Down
  1. Helped write the constitution
  2. Helped created the Bill of Rights
  3. Have the power to tax
  4. Assisted Jefferson in drafting
  5. Firm supporter

10 Clues: Firm supporter • Pushing impeached • Have the power to tax • Introduced New Jersey plan • Helped write the constitution • Assisted Jefferson in drafting • Helped created the Bill of Rights • Senators and executive serve for life • Paved the way to federal constitutional • creation of the United States Constitution

Gov 3 2023-09-18

Gov 3 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. creation of the United States Constitution
  2. Pushing impeached
  3. Introduced New Jersey plan
  4. Senators and executive serve for life
  5. Paved the way to federal constitutional
Down
  1. Helped write the constitution
  2. Helped created the Bill of Rights
  3. Have the power to tax
  4. Assisted Jefferson in drafting
  5. Firm supporter

10 Clues: Firm supporter • Pushing impeached • Have the power to tax • Introduced New Jersey plan • Helped write the constitution • Assisted Jefferson in drafting • Helped created the Bill of Rights • Senators and executive serve for life • Paved the way to federal constitutional • creation of the United States Constitution

Bill of Rights 2022-03-09

Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. theory of contract between men and gov't
  2. another entity protected by Bill of Rights
  3. provisions not applied to states
Down
  1. provisions applied to the states
  2. freedoms that exist at birth

5 Clues: freedoms that exist at birth • provisions applied to the states • provisions not applied to states • theory of contract between men and gov't • another entity protected by Bill of Rights

Bill of rights 2023-11-27

Bill of rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. freedom of speech
  2. plead the Fifth
Down
  1. search and seizure
  2. Right to bear amrm
  3. consent of the owners

5 Clues: plead the Fifth • freedom of speech • search and seizure • Right to bear amrm • consent of the owners

BILL OF RIGHTS 2023-11-28

BILL OF RIGHTS crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Protects agains unreasonable searches and seizures
  2. Protects against double jeopardy
  3. a well regulated _, being necessary to the security of a free state
Down
  1. Protects against excessive bail and fines
  2. the second amendment addresses the right to _

5 Clues: Protects against double jeopardy • Protects against excessive bail and fines • the second amendment addresses the right to _ • Protects agains unreasonable searches and seizures • a well regulated _, being necessary to the security of a free state

Bill of Rights 2023-02-14

Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. one The freedom of the press and religion.
  2. The power to act right or speak.
Down
  1. The right to express any opinions without censorship.
  2. The right to practice whatever ____ one chooses.
  3. Citizens gathering

5 Clues: Citizens gathering • The power to act right or speak. • one The freedom of the press and religion. • The right to practice whatever ____ one chooses. • The right to express any opinions without censorship.

Bill of Rights 2024-11-12

Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. own
  2. weapons
  3. know how to use
Down
  1. protection
  2. violated

5 Clues: own • weapons • violated • protection • know how to use

Bill of rights 2024-11-12

Bill of rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. freedom od speech/religon
  2. no admission to people
Down
  1. The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things
  2. right to bare arms
  3. no army sleeping in your house

5 Clues: right to bare arms • no admission to people • freedom od speech/religon • no army sleeping in your house • ...

Bill of rights 2025-11-14

Bill of rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. this Amendment is related guns
  2. this Amendemt is speedy
Down
  1. this Amendment in time of peace
  2. this Amendment is related to speech
  3. this Amendment is related to capital

5 Clues: this Amendemt is speedy • this Amendment is related guns • this Amendment in time of peace • this Amendment is related to speech • this Amendment is related to capital

Women's Vote 2021-09-29

Women's Vote crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Thousands of names appeared on _______
  2. ______ began to gain momentum in the second half of the 19th Century
  3. Over what age did women have to be.
  4. Women had been excluded from _____ life
Down
  1. In which month was the bill passed.
  2. Equal rights was necessary for the moral improvement of _____
  3. What was the surname of the lord who passed the bill.
  4. Who was the other lead campaigner other than Mary Ann Muller.
  5. In what month were women allowed to vote in New Zealand.
  6. Which country was first to allow women to vote.

10 Clues: In which month was the bill passed. • Over what age did women have to be. • Thousands of names appeared on _______ • Women had been excluded from _____ life • Which country was first to allow women to vote. • What was the surname of the lord who passed the bill. • In what month were women allowed to vote in New Zealand. • ...