bill of rights Crossword Puzzles

Quarter 2 Crossword 2023-01-03

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Liberal party in the US
Election to replace someone who can't do the job anymore
Conservative party in the us
Branch of government that makes new laws

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Person who signs a bill into a law
Someone who owes loyalty to a government in exchange for rights
Branch that can appoint judges
Name of an idea for a law
A system with two bodies or houses

9 Clues: Liberal party in the US • Name of an idea for a law • Conservative party in the us • Branch that can appoint judges • Person who signs a bill into a law • A system with two bodies or houses • Branch of government that makes new laws • Election to replace someone who can't do the job anymore • Someone who owes loyalty to a government in exchange for rights

Social Studies Crossword 2018-09-11

Social Studies Crossword crossword puzzle

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The British legislative body,created during the same period as the Magna Carta
All people must follow the law no matter who you are
Rights of life,liberty,and property
The ability or right to act, speak, or think as you want.
A very bad king who ruled in the 10th and 11th century
An idea that the power in the government is split between multiple bodies.

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A document that stated the rights of the people
A document that stated how the King had to protect the people's rights for them to listen to them.
A British Philosopher,known as the "Father of Liberalism"
Lost power do to the bill of rights

10 Clues: Rights of life,liberty,and property • Lost power do to the bill of rights • A document that stated the rights of the people • All people must follow the law no matter who you are • A very bad king who ruled in the 10th and 11th century • A British Philosopher,known as the "Father of Liberalism" • The ability or right to act, speak, or think as you want. • ...

Constitutional Convertion 2012-09-24

Constitutional Convertion crossword puzzle

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Time studying the different forms of goverment
Presented the Virginia plan
Did not attend the Convention
Wrote the Federalist Papers
Did not favor original constitution without Bill of Rights
Quartering of soldiers
The Great Compromise(Bicameral)
Presented the Connecticut Plan
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Time frame for the constitution
Favored large states (Population)

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Leader of the federalist
Presented the New Jersey Plan
Favored original constitution
Counting slaves as population
Allowed delegates to speak freely
the Articles The purpose of the convention
Father of the constitution
Favored small states (Equal representation)

19 Clues: Quartering of soldiers • Leader of the federalist • Father of the constitution • Presented the Virginia plan • Wrote the Federalist Papers • Presented the New Jersey Plan • Favored original constitution • Did not attend the Convention • Counting slaves as population • Presented the Connecticut Plan • The Great Compromise(Bicameral) • Time frame for the constitution • ...

Celebrate Freedom Week Crossword 2023-05-18

Celebrate Freedom Week Crossword crossword puzzle

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People who get to choose their representatives
Branch that includes the supreme court and
Government-government that has fewer laws about what individuals and
and Balances-used to make sure that one branch of government does not have more power than the others
of Powers- the separation of powers between the 3 branches of government
Branch that contains the president
power of the state government,that includes state responsibilities
an article added to the constitution

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Madison- President and Writer of The Federalist Paper in the constitution
of Rights- amendments that tell us our rights
can and cannot do
Branch that is made up of the house and the
Introduction to the constitution
federal courts

14 Clues: federal courts • can and cannot do • Introduction to the constitution • Branch that contains the president • an article added to the constitution • Branch that includes the supreme court and • Branch that is made up of the house and the • of Rights- amendments that tell us our rights • People who get to choose their representatives • ...

Celebrate Freedom Week Crossword 2023-05-18

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People who get to choose their representatives
Branch that includes the supreme court and
Government-government that has fewer laws about what individuals and
and Balances-used to make sure that one branch of government does not have more power than the others
of Powers- the separation of powers between the 3 branches of government
Branch that contains the president
power of the state government,that includes state responsibilities
an article added to the constitution

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Madison- President and Writer of The Federalist Paper in the constitution
of Rights- amendments that tell us our rights
can and cannot do
Branch that is made up of the house and the
Introduction to the constitution
federal courts

Celebrate Freedom Week Crossword 2023-05-18

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People who get to choose their representatives
Branch that includes the supreme court and
Government-government that has fewer laws about what individuals and
and Balances-used to make sure that one branch of government does not have more power than the others
of Powers- the separation of powers between the 3 branches of government
Branch that contains the president
power of the state government,that includes state responsibilities
an article added to the constitution

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Madison- President and Writer of The Federalist Paper in the constitution
of Rights- amendments that tell us our rights
can and cannot do
Branch that is made up of the house and the
Introduction to the constitution
federal courts

Canadian Government 2024-02-04

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The Senate is in which house?
in 1918, who was granted the ability to vote in Canada?
Who is the current (and first Indigenous) Governor General?
Government that handles local issues
What is the highest level of government in Canada?
What is the level of Government that deals with issues in Ontario?
Where is the first reading held for a bill?
Where do you go to vote?

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Who was the first woman to be elected to the house of commons?
Who is the Prime Minister of Canada?
Which Branch of Government has the power to make and change laws?
Who is Waterloo's Mayor?
This Canadian Bill guarantees civil rights and freedoms to all Canadians.
Who is Canada's Current Head of State?
Who is the current Political Party in Power?

15 Clues: Who is Waterloo's Mayor? • Where do you go to vote? • The Senate is in which house? • Who is the Prime Minister of Canada? • Government that handles local issues • Who is Canada's Current Head of State? • Where is the first reading held for a bill? • Who is the current Political Party in Power? • What is the highest level of government in Canada? • ...

Chapter 4 Terms 2022-01-31

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the 8th Amendment prevents courts from setting this in excessive amounts.
_________ domain. 5th Amendment: the government may take individuals' property in exchange for fair compensation
_________ of church and state. guarantees individuals the freedom to practice any religion-or none.
_________ rights. rights guaranteed to all US citizens
Due __________ of law. Requires that the government act in accordance with existing law when arresting a person or taking his/her property

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the right to vote
self-____________. The 5th Amendment guarantees that individuals can't be forced to testify against themselves.
basic beliefs, rules, or laws
Bill of ________. The first ten amendments to the US Constitution, focusing on individual rights.
a law that requires men of a certain age to serve in the military
a tax people must pay to register to vote

11 Clues: the right to vote • basic beliefs, rules, or laws • a tax people must pay to register to vote • _________ rights. rights guaranteed to all US citizens • a law that requires men of a certain age to serve in the military • the 8th Amendment prevents courts from setting this in excessive amounts. • ...

Constitution Structure 2022-10-11

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, Law Interpreting Branch
, Law Making Branch
, Article 4 of the Constitution is
, There are currently 27 ___
, Number of Amendments in the Bill of Rights is

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, Legislative Branch is_of the Constitution
, Article 6 of the Constitution is
, Judicial Branch is_of the Constitution
, Law Enforcing Branch
, Executive Branch is_of the Constitution
, Number of Block O' Power Parts
, Main Divisions Are Called
,Article 7 of the Constitution is
, Article 5 of the Constitution is

14 Clues: , Law Making Branch • , Law Enforcing Branch • , Law Interpreting Branch • , Main Divisions Are Called • , There are currently 27 ___ • , Number of Block O' Power Parts • ,Article 7 of the Constitution is • , Article 6 of the Constitution is • , Article 4 of the Constitution is • , Article 5 of the Constitution is • , Judicial Branch is_of the Constitution • ...

Celebrate Freedom Week Crossword 2023-05-18

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People who get to choose their representatives
Branch that includes the supreme court and
Government-government that has fewer laws about what individuals and
and Balances-used to make sure that one branch of government does not have more power than the others
of Powers- the separation of powers between the 3 branches of government
Branch that contains the president
power of the state government,that includes state responsibilities
an article added to the constitution

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Madison- President and Writer of The Federalist Paper in the constitution
of Rights- amendments that tell us our rights
can and cannot do
Branch that is made up of the house and the
Introduction to the constitution
federal courts

Chapter 7 Lesson 3 Crossword 2016-12-04

Chapter 7 Lesson 3 Crossword crossword puzzle

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Sharing power between federal and state governments
Philosopher who wrote that every person has natural rights
Branch of government that executes or carries out the law
Philosopher that thought the branches of government should be separated and balanced against each other
Document written in 1689 that was a model for the Bill of Rights
Branch of government that includes courts that settles questions of law
People who support the constitution

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People who opposed the constitution
Change, correction, or improvement added to government
Group of electors chosen to vote for President & Vice President
First state to ratify the Constitution
System by which each branch of government limits power at other branches
Last state to ratify the Constitution
Lawmaking branch of government

14 Clues: Lawmaking branch of government • People who opposed the constitution • People who support the constitution • Last state to ratify the Constitution • First state to ratify the Constitution • Sharing power between federal and state governments • Change, correction, or improvement added to government • Branch of government that executes or carries out the law • ...

What Congress Does 2021-03-16

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type of voting method in which members stand and are counted
a division of a standing committee which specializes in a narrowly focused topic of a major committee
the function Congress performs when they check up on the Executive Branch to make sure they are carrying out the laws the way Congress intended
when a committee releases a bill out to the entire house floor for them to consider it
what happens to a bill when a committee ignores a bill and lets it die without being discussed
another name for a house of Congress
happens when the president kills a bill by refusing to make a decision on it within ten days and Congress has ended the session
the person responsible for collecting and numbering new bills and for making sure things run smoothly in Congress
type of voting method in which members call out their votes at the same time
where all of the actions/words spoken in Congress are written down

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a session at which a committee listens to testimony from people concerning a bill
a way to delay or prevent passage of a bill by continuing to talk instead of voting on a bill
the function Congress performs when they help their constituents interact with the government
a proposed law
another name for one of the permanent committees in Congress
presidential rejection of a bill
type of voting method is which all senators' names are called and they respond with their vote
when a committee asks government officials who will carry out a new law about the features of a new bill
what Congress can do if the president uses his veto on a bill
type of committee in which members from both houses of Congress meet to compromise on the language of a bill
type of voting method in which all members of the House vote electronically and their responses are indicated on large display panels
the group of people who determine what guidelines the House of Representatives must follow when debating a bill
when a committee makes changes to a bill

23 Clues: a proposed law • presidential rejection of a bill • another name for a house of Congress • when a committee makes changes to a bill • type of voting method in which members stand and are counted • another name for one of the permanent committees in Congress • what Congress can do if the president uses his veto on a bill • ...

CIVICS LEGISLATIVE AND EXECUTIVE 2022-02-17

CIVICS LEGISLATIVE AND EXECUTIVE crossword puzzle

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The fifth step to passing a bill is the bill being reported and shown on House ______
not returning the bill/law to Congress for more than ten days
holds the ability to veto or pass a bill
The first step to passing a bill is having and ____ created in someone's head.
The president _____ the bill and it becomes a law.
The eleventh step to having a bill passed is to have it ______ by the President.
The eighth step to passing a bill is having the bill voted on by the _____.
The President is in control of the military when he is ______
There are 435 _____
The President is _____ when he is the ceremonial head of the nation. The President represents all of the people of the nation when he is in this role.
The Vice President, the President, and the Cabinet are part of the ______ branch
The President is _____ when he executes federal law and appoints federal diplomatic along with judicial officers. The President also ends treaties with foreign powers but with the advice and consent that is given by the Senate.
The ninth step to the passing of a bill is to have the bill sent to _____
The tenth step to passing a bill is to have the bill _____

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The sixth step to passing a bill is to have a subcommittee to a special _____.
The third step to passing a bill is to have the bill introduced through the _____
The Cabinet members can work in the _____ department that provides help to protect the nation.
The Cabinet members can work in the _____ department that helps to fund the nation to teach its students.
Your favorite president is considered your _____
The second step to passing a bill is to have the idea presented and mentioned by a member of _____
Representatives and Senators are chosen by being ______
The President is _____ when he is fixing problems that deal with financial things such as high taxes or lack of jobs.
There are this many senators ______
The seventh step to passing bill is to have the bill considered on house _____
The fourth step to passing a bill is to have the bill given a number then sent to a _____
_____ of votes are required to pass a bill in House and Senate
The Cabinet members can work in the _____ department that provides help to fix and prevent harmful conditions and concerns.
Cabinet members have many different roles but they all provide ____ to their departments.
______ votes are required to surpass a filibuster
a filibuster ends a bill in the ______
The process that ends the bill in the senate is ______
The Cabinet members can work in the _____ department that specializes in the nuclear weapons program and focuses on accomplishing the energy policy.
The president is _____ when he is the leader of foreign policy for America and the nation's chief spokesperson to the world

33 Clues: There are 435 _____ • There are this many senators ______ • a filibuster ends a bill in the ______ • holds the ability to veto or pass a bill • Your favorite president is considered your _____ • ______ votes are required to surpass a filibuster • The president _____ the bill and it becomes a law. • The process that ends the bill in the senate is ______ • ...

Vocab 7.1 2023-05-12

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republic group of voters
system Sharing power
and balances spreading power
group of people

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review Supreme Court
start of something
Bill of Rights
laws are passed

8 Clues: Bill of Rights • laws are passed • group of people • start of something • review Supreme Court • republic group of voters • system Sharing power • and balances spreading power

Revolution to Constitution 2014-12-14

Revolution to Constitution crossword puzzle

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A check and balance of the legislative to remove a president and judges.
A time period that encouraged colonist to challenge or question
A compromise that settled the debate over Slave populations for the HR.
A law passed under the Articles to organize and admit new states.
A power to declare a law, Constitutional or Unconstitutional.
An introduction that presents 6 goals of the Constitution.
A group organized of members that work to change government. Sons of Liberty.
A group of colonial elected leaders viewed with the power to tax.

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Elected leaders are bound by the same laws as the public.
A term meaning "Reject" used as a check by the president on the Legislature.
A government elected and accountable to the people.
A system that shares power between Central Gov. and State Gov.
A political party supporting states and a bill of rights.
The rules that are followed when rights are denied. Lawyer and Jury.
The rights from God according to Locke as Life, Liberty and Property.

15 Clues: A government elected and accountable to the people. • Elected leaders are bound by the same laws as the public. • A political party supporting states and a bill of rights. • An introduction that presents 6 goals of the Constitution. • A power to declare a law, Constitutional or Unconstitutional. • A system that shares power between Central Gov. and State Gov. • ...

OST Government Review 2026-04-15

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This amendment limits the President to serving only two terms.
This amendment repealed the 18th Amendment, ending Prohibition.
This amendment provides for the filling of a Vice Presidential vacancy and presidential disability.
To lose the right to vote, often through devices like poll taxes or literacy tests.
Powers shared by both the national and state governments.
A fee once charged to voters, later prohibited by the 24th Amendment.
The branch of government responsible for making laws
This amendment lowered the voting age to 18 in response to the Vietnam War.
This era saw reforms like the federal income tax and direct election of senators.
Amendment that protects the right to keep and bear arms.
Amendment that prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures.
The opening phrase of the Preamble that reflects popular sovereignty.
The branch of government responsible for carrying out the laws.
The principle that government can only exercise powers granted to it by the rule of law.
This amendment abolished slavery throughout the United States.

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This amendment granted women the right to vote in every state.
Powers specifically stated or listed in the Constitution for the national government.
This amendment prohibits the manufacturing and sale of alcohol.
This group argued that a Bill of Rights was necessary because the original Constitution was inadequate.
The division of power between a central authority and constituent units like states.
The branch of government that interprets the laws.
General term for the right to vote.
Amendment that allowed for the direct election of senators by the people.
The first ten amendments to the Constitution, ratified in 1791.
A period of transition where an outgoing official has little influence.
A tool used by the President to block a bill passed by Congress.
The principle that the authority of a government is derived from the people
Amendment that protects citizens from cruel and unusual punishment.
Amendment that protects freedoms of speech, religion, and the press.
The group that argued the national government's powers were enumerated and a Bill of Rights was unnecessary.

30 Clues: General term for the right to vote. • The branch of government that interprets the laws. • The branch of government responsible for making laws • Amendment that protects the right to keep and bear arms. • Powers shared by both the national and state governments. • Amendment that prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures. • ...

AMENDMENTS 2026-02-17

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Bail money & punishment for crimes must be reasonable
No state can be sued in a federal court by a resident of another state
Stops Congress members from raising their own pay during their term
Freedom of Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition, Speech
VP will become President in the event of sickness or death
No more paying to vote
No quartering of troops
Right to a civil trial by jury
No testifying against yourself in court
Right to bear arms
Women have the right to vote
Set the voting age to 18
Division of powers btwn the national government & the States
Unreasonable searches & seizures
Deals w/ other rights & powers NOT in the Bill of Rights

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Electoral College will elect the President & VP as a team
Abolished slavery
Can’t be denied the right to vote based on race, color, or previous enslavement
Prohibition of alcohol
Repealed prohibition
Limited President's to 2 terms
Gave rights to former slaves
President will take office on January 20th
Senators will be elected by voters in each state for six-year terms
Gave Congress the power to levy & collect income taxes
D.C. has 3 electoral votes
Right to a speedy & public trial

27 Clues: Abolished slavery • Right to bear arms • Repealed prohibition • Prohibition of alcohol • No more paying to vote • No quartering of troops • Set the voting age to 18 • D.C. has 3 electoral votes • Gave rights to former slaves • Women have the right to vote • Limited President's to 2 terms • Right to a civil trial by jury • Unreasonable searches & seizures • ...

AMENDMENTS 2026-02-17

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Women have the right to vote
Right to bear arms
No quartering of troops
Unreasonable searches & seizures
Electoral College will elect the President & VP as a team
Prohibition of alcohol
Right to a civil trial by jury
Bail money & punishment for crimes must be reasonable
Prevents Congress members from raising their own pay during their term
Set the voting age to 18
Senators will be elected by voters in each state for 6-year terms
VP will become President in the event of death or serious illness
President will take office on January 20th

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No more paying to vote
Abolished slavery
No state can be sued in a federal court by a resident of another state
Gave rights to former slaves
No testifying against yourself in court
Freedom of Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition, & Speech
Repealed prohibition
D.C. has 3 electoral votes
Gave Congress the power to levy & collect income taxes
Limited Presidential terms to two
Can’t be denied the right to vote based on race, color, or previous enslavement
Division of powers btwn national gov.t & the States
Deals with other rights & powers NOT in the Bill of Rights
Right to a speedy & public trial

27 Clues: Abolished slavery • Right to bear arms • Repealed prohibition • No more paying to vote • Prohibition of alcohol • No quartering of troops • Set the voting age to 18 • D.C. has 3 electoral votes • Women have the right to vote • Gave rights to former slaves • Right to a civil trial by jury • Unreasonable searches & seizures • Right to a speedy & public trial • ...

Foundations Crossword 2021-10-13

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securetheblessingsof____
Provide for the______
This document birthed Rule of Law
Gives laws and punishments in a fair way
Promote the_____
Declared independence from Britain
Served as a model for the bill of rights

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Limits the power of the government
People are the rulers
To form a more_____
First government
Changes made to the constitution
232 years old
People in office follow the same laws as everyone else
Secure the blessings of____

15 Clues: 232 years old • First government • Promote the_____ • To form a more_____ • People are the rulers • Provide for the______ • securetheblessingsof____ • Secure the blessings of____ • Changes made to the constitution • This document birthed Rule of Law • Limits the power of the government • Declared independence from Britain • Gives laws and punishments in a fair way • ...

American Revolution 2022-06-06

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Papers
Acts
Congress
of independence
of Rights

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Acts
Colonies
and Indian war
Taxation without Representation
Acts

10 Clues: Acts • Acts • Acts • Papers • Colonies • Congress • of Rights • and Indian war • of independence • Taxation without Representation

Fall semester review 2024-12-13

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Cold harsh climate;rocky soil;Whaling, lumber, ship building, fishing
This document protects your individual rights
Colonies settled by Great Britain
Farmers in Massachusetts protested as a response to the collection of taxes
Opposed a strong central government;would not approve the constitution without a Bill of Rights
The first colony established in the New World in 1607
President during the 'Era of Good Feelings';Monroe Doctrine
Known as the 'Bread Basket';wheat, rye, barley;religious freedom
Inspired the idea for unalienable rights;Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness
"No taxation without __________"

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A break up letter from the colonies to Great Britain;a list of grievances
Colony established in 1620;founded for religious freedom
Farmers protested in response to a whiskey tax
You can only trade with the Mother Country
This battle convinced the French to support the colonists during the American Revolution
Hot climate;fertile soil;$CASH CROPS$
The first form of self-government;signed by the pilgrims aboard the Mayflower
A winter camp during the American Revolution;Lafayette and Von Stueben help train the Continental Army
Second President of the United States
United States declared war on Great Britain for impressing soldiers and interfering with trade;Pushes the U.S. into manufacturing

20 Clues: "No taxation without __________" • Colonies settled by Great Britain • Hot climate;fertile soil;$CASH CROPS$ • Second President of the United States • You can only trade with the Mother Country • This document protects your individual rights • Farmers protested in response to a whiskey tax • The first colony established in the New World in 1607 • ...

American History Review Puzzle 2021-10-08

American History Review Puzzle crossword puzzle

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This is what settlers called the New World
This is the last name of the first US President
This is the ship the pilgrims sailed on to the New World
In the American ____ Americans won Independence
This is where the Salem Witch Trials took place
This is another word for "reason"
This Branch includes the President and Vice President

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What should you always do as soon as you sit down?
Finish this: The Bill of _______
This is another word for "important"
This is how many Branches of Government there are
This becomes a law if passed by Congress and the President
This is Mrs. C.'s favorite drink

13 Clues: Finish this: The Bill of _______ • This is Mrs. C.'s favorite drink • This is another word for "reason" • This is another word for "important" • This is what settlers called the New World • This is the last name of the first US President • In the American ____ Americans won Independence • This is where the Salem Witch Trials took place • ...

THE CONSTITUTION AND THE BILL OF RIGHTS 2023-04-17

THE CONSTITUTION AND THE BILL OF RIGHTS crossword puzzle

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The First Ten Amendments
the principles of the Federalist Party
the concept of a government limited in power
Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.
Powers reserved to the states.
support for a republican system of government.
Right to keep and bear arms in order to maintain a well regulated militia.
Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, double jeopardy.
No quartering of soldiers.
Right of trial by jury in civil cases.
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.

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the principle that the authority of a state and its governments are created and sustained by the consent of its people
provides each branch of government with individual powers to check the other branches and prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
Rights of accused persons, e.g., right to a speedy and public trial.
an act of vesting the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of government in separate bodies.
Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments.
Other rights of the people.

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

Chapter 15 Review 2023-05-15

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disastrous and embarrassing attempt to overthrow Castro
JFK’s economic plans called for __ __
LBJ defeated __ __ in 1964
one of the “best and brightest”, was Sec of Defense
anti-segregation bill passed after JFK’s death
JFK wanted a miltary ready for a __ __
first Ameican to go into orbit
tense showdown between USA/USSR over a divided city
leader of communist Cuba
competition b/w USA/USSR to land on the moon
when the gov’t spends more than it takes in
JFK was killed in this city
used a cheap rifle to kill President
southern __ threatened to block JFK’s civil rights bill
warned about military/industrial complex
programs designed to eliminate poverty in USA
lost to JFK in 1960
JFK’s vision to improve America was known as the __ __
several Supreme Court cases protected the rights of the __

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Ike warned that the __ __ __ might endanger democracy
JFK was the first __ __ president to be elected
first human to go safely into space and back
gov’t investigation of JFK’s assassination
LBJ’s ginormous program to improve America
13 days of extreme tension, USA on brink of war
SSA health insurance for poor/disabled Americans
took the Presidential Oath on Air Force One
competition between USA/USSR to get to moon
the election of 1960 had the first __ __ ever
JFK’s Attorney General and close advisor
leader of USSR, supported Castro in Cuba
government preschool program
performed an assassination on live TV
SSA health insurance for retired Americans
first Catholic ever president
countries that were chaotic and poor known as __ __ __

36 Clues: lost to JFK in 1960 • leader of communist Cuba • LBJ defeated __ __ in 1964 • JFK was killed in this city • government preschool program • first Catholic ever president • first Ameican to go into orbit • used a cheap rifle to kill President • JFK’s economic plans called for __ __ • performed an assassination on live TV • JFK wanted a miltary ready for a __ __ • ...

Become a Citizen- Gov culminating assignment 2022-12-15

Become a Citizen- Gov culminating assignment crossword puzzle

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The amount of power a court has over topics and locations.
People who support the constitution.
Second amendment right that allows people to own guns. The right to _____ ___
Government system in which the people have the power.
The first 3 words of the Constitution preamble.
The person that starts a civil court case.
Police must have this in order to search your house.
The article of the Constitution that establishes the Legislative branch.
_______ powers. The president represents the United States overseas.
The Bill of Rights was added to the constitution as a ____ between federalists and anti-federalists.
Party with the fewer members.
An area in a state that is represented by a house member.
When a president excuses someone from a crime.

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Powers given to congress through the necessary and proper clause.
The theory that people gave up a small amount of power to government for their safety.
People chosen by state legislators to vote for a presidential candidate in the electoral college.
Groups joining together for a common purpose.
Where issues like divorces are debated.
A form of government where one person holds all of the power.
The lowest protection possible. The constitutional ______
_____ theory. The theory that people gained power by forcing others to submit.
_____ Clause. Makes the Constitution the law of the land.
_____ vs. Board of Education. The Court ruled that separate educational places are unequal.
A debate about a bill that stalls the voting on it.
Group formed by African Americans that used the courts to secure equal rights victories.

25 Clues: Party with the fewer members. • People who support the constitution. • Where issues like divorces are debated. • The person that starts a civil court case. • Groups joining together for a common purpose. • When a president excuses someone from a crime. • The first 3 words of the Constitution preamble. • A debate about a bill that stalls the voting on it. • ...

AP Gov Review CH. 3 2023-04-13

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Individual rights protected by law from unjust government interference
The process by which the Bill of Rights has been applied to the states basis through the Fourteenth Amendment
Constitutional basis for individual liberties and fair treatment by the judicial system
Non-verbal expression protected by the First Amendment

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The rule that evidence obtained by authorities in violation of the Constitution may not used in court
Rights provided by the government to protect groups from discrimination
Policy requiring police to inform suspects in custody of their rights
An untrue statement that damages someone’s reputation
Constitutional basis for civil rights and equality under the law

9 Clues: An untrue statement that damages someone’s reputation • Non-verbal expression protected by the First Amendment • Constitutional basis for civil rights and equality under the law • Policy requiring police to inform suspects in custody of their rights • Individual rights protected by law from unjust government interference • ...

AP Gov Review CH. 3 2023-04-13

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Constitutional basis for individual liberties and fair treatment by the judicial system
Policy requiring police to inform suspects in custody of their rights
Non-verbal expression protected by the First Amendment
Constitutional basis for civil rights and equality under the law
Rights provided by the government to protect groups from discrimination

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The rule that evidence obtained by authorities in violation of the Constitution may not used in court
The process by which the Bill of Rights has been applied to the states basis through the Fourteenth Amendment
An untrue statement that damages someone’s reputation
Individual rights protected by law from unjust government interference

Wilding Wedding 2025-06-19

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What is Madalynn's job title (acronym)
Who is older the bride or the groom?
What university did Bill and Madalynn both graduate from?
What is the name of the Maid of Honor?
What artist did Bill and Madalynn first see together?
What instrument(s) did both Bill and Madalynn play in band growing up?
What sport did the couple unknowingly participate in on the same team?
What is the first name of the officiant?
What is the name of the Best Man?
What is Bill and Madalynn's boy cat name?
What emoji does Madalynn have next to Bill's name in her phone?
What movie did Bill and Madalynn watch on their first date?
What is Madalynn's middle name?
What month is their dating anniversary?
What high school did Bill graduate from?
What is Bill's middle name?

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What high school did Madalynn graduate from?
What city do Bill and Madalynn currently live in?
The total number of siblings between Bill and Madalynn
What is the couple's favorite baseball team?
To what city was Bill and Madalynn's first road trip?
What is the couple's favorite football team?
Where did the couple meet for the first time?
In what venue is the reception being held?
What state did Bill propose in?
What is Bill and Madalynn's girl cat name?
What local pizza place did Bill and Madalynn have their first date?
What school does Bill teach at?
What country did they travel to with Madalynn's family?
How many years have Bill and Madalynn been together?

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

The Constitution and the Bill of Rights 2025-11-17

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Document needed for searches (4th Amendment)
Right to ask the government to correct a wrong (1st Amendment)
A form of government where citizens elect representatives
The right that protects journalists and printed expression(1st Amendment)
Presidential power to reject a bill
Describes a legislature with two houses
Law-making body consisting of the Senate and House of Representatives
Verb describing the right to carry arms (2nd Amendment)
a formal change or addition to the Constitution
Opening statement that explains the purpose of the Constitution

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Major section of the Constitution
System where power is divided between national and state government
Housing soldiers, prohibited without consent (3rd Amendment)
Part of the system that allows each branch to limit the others
Clause declaring federal law the highest in the nation
To officially approved a document or change
One of the freedoms protected by the First Amendment

17 Clues: Major section of the Constitution • Presidential power to reject a bill • Describes a legislature with two houses • To officially approved a document or change • Document needed for searches (4th Amendment) • a formal change or addition to the Constitution • One of the freedoms protected by the First Amendment • Clause declaring federal law the highest in the nation • ...

Dcc Gov. Crossword Puzzle 2023-01-09

Dcc Gov. Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle

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A group of people that have the power to rule in a territory, according to administrative law
Legal, social or ethical principles of freedom or entitlement
The power of the President to refuse to approve a bill
Ensuring that every individual makes the most of their life and talents
Document that lists the choices during an election
A member of a political party advocating republicanism
Government divided between central and regional powers

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A member of the Democratic party
The rule book for a state
The country we live in
Building that houses prisoners and people accused of crimes, especially minor crimes
A way of governing which depends on the will of people
Legislative proposal before congress

13 Clues: The country we live in • The rule book for a state • A member of the Democratic party • Legislative proposal before congress • Document that lists the choices during an election • The power of the President to refuse to approve a bill • A way of governing which depends on the will of people • A member of a political party advocating republicanism • ...

government 2025-05-12

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national flower
which amendment is freedom of speech
Congress has power of the what?
number of amendments in the bill of rights
congress is part of what branch
When people vote it is called a
National bird
presidents top 15 advisors
a president can serve how many terms
leader of the United states

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United States of
There are two of these congressional members from each state
of liberty, gift from France
what department runs the military
Washington, first president
first African American president
separation of state and government
D.C., capital
the supreme Court is part of which branch
vice president and president are part of which branch

20 Clues: National bird • D.C., capital • national flower • United States of • presidents top 15 advisors • Washington, first president • leader of the United states • of liberty, gift from France • Congress has power of the what? • congress is part of what branch • When people vote it is called a • first African American president • what department runs the military • ...

SS Ch.3: A More Perfect Union Study Guide Crossword 2020-09-07

SS Ch.3: A More Perfect Union Study Guide Crossword crossword puzzle

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Locke an English philosopher who believed that all people have natural rights including the rights to life, liberty, and property
of Confederation the first constitution of the United States
Branch one of the branches in government that create the laws, the lawmaking branch
of Rights A document that protected individual freedoms and also guaranteed certain freedoms and legal protection of personal property.
sharing of power between the federal and state governments
Morris a Philadelphia merchant who personally pledged large amounts of money for the war effort
Compromise proposed by Roger Sherman; called for a two-house legislature where the lower house, the House of Representatives, was proportional to the states' population and in the upper house, the Senate, each state would only have 2 members
and balances a system where the three branches of government have roles that check, or limit, the others so that no single branch can dominate the government
supporters of the new Constitution
Branch carry out the laws
Ordinance provided a democratic model for a national expansion where when the population of a territory reached 60,000, it could petition for statehood.
Rebellion a rebellion of angry farmers who were led by Daniel Shays to seize arms and ammunition at the federal arsenal in Springfield, Massachusetts
a French writer who wrote the Spirit of Laws that declared that the powers of government should be separated and balanced
Plan the plan that called for a two-house legislature, a chief executive chosen by the legislature and a court system

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Morris a powerful speaker and writer who wrote the final draft of the Constitution
Territory the lands north of the Ohio River and east of the Mississippi River where the Northwest Ordinance claimed
sovereignty government by consent of the governed
Those who opposed the ratification of the Constitution
a movement of the 1700's that promoted knowledge, reason, and science as the means to improve society
Bill of Rights provided another important model for Americans writing the Constitution; helped establish the idea that people have the rights and the power of the government should be limited
organized the first american antislavery society in Pennsylvania in 1774
the first state admitted to the Union from the Northwest Territory in 1803
a legislature that was divided into two parts, or houses
Compromise a compromise made where it was to count each enslaved person as three-fifths of a free person for both taxation and representation
a period of time when economic activity slowed and unemployment increased
Madison introduced the Virginia Plan, the "Father of the Constitution" because he was the author of the basic plan of government that the Convention adopted
Branch interpret and enforce the laws
the freeing of individual enslaved persons

28 Clues: Branch carry out the laws • supporters of the new Constitution • Branch interpret and enforce the laws • the freeing of individual enslaved persons • sovereignty government by consent of the governed • Those who opposed the ratification of the Constitution • a legislature that was divided into two parts, or houses • ...

the ten amendments 2025-01-22

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to treat equally
past action of commit
a person who has committed a crime
to have it happen with out problem
to keep easy
to hold some one accountable in a trial

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to help some one
a part of a city
a part of the USA
rules every one has to follow
if someone said you did something without proof
a person who saw a crime
bill of rights
to move quickly
to watch a trial

15 Clues: to keep easy • bill of rights • to move quickly • to help some one • a part of a city • to treat equally • to watch a trial • a part of the USA • past action of commit • a person who saw a crime • rules every one has to follow • a person who has committed a crime • to have it happen with out problem • to hold some one accountable in a trial • if someone said you did something without proof

foiuy 2021-01-20

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hard cardio
place to run
work out
greeting

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water
eat item
or Rights, vege
muscle
intro

9 Clues: water • intro • muscle • eat item • work out • greeting • hard cardio • place to run • or Rights, vege

AP Gov Crossword 2024-12-18

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branch responsible for enforcing the law
number of branches of the federal government
an attempt to defeat a bill in the Senate by talking indefinitely for a long time
branch that is responsible for reviewing laws and ensuring their constitutionality
refers to both the house and the senate together

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party that supported the ratification of the Constitution and a strong federal government
leader of the Senate
the procedure required for all those accused of crimes under the 14th amendment
division of power into state and federal governments
a proposed law before it is passed
rights granted to all people (life, liberty, etc.)
refers to the two houses of Congress
purposefully redrawing district lines in favor of a political party

13 Clues: leader of the Senate • a proposed law before it is passed • refers to the two houses of Congress • branch responsible for enforcing the law • number of branches of the federal government • refers to both the house and the senate together • rights granted to all people (life, liberty, etc.) • division of power into state and federal governments • ...

Rosa Parks 2024-01-30

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relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns, as distinct from military or ecclesiastical matters
the mother of the civil rights movement
the quality or state of having or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : the quality or state of being brave
the action or state of setting someone or something apart from others.
to engage in a concerted refusal to have dealings with (a person, a store, an organization, etc.) usually to express disapproval or to force acceptance of certain conditions
a draft of a proposed law presented to parliament for discussion.

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a national legislative body, especially that of the US. The US Congress, which meets at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., was established by the Constitution of 1787 and is composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
destruction or surrender of something for the sake of something else
debate over the civil rights bill"
is the form used for most legislation, whether permanent or temporary, general or special, public or private.
one who advocates or practices activism : a person who uses or supports strong actions (such as public protests) in support of or opposition to one side of a controversial issue

11 Clues: debate over the civil rights bill" • the mother of the civil rights movement • a draft of a proposed law presented to parliament for discussion. • destruction or surrender of something for the sake of something else • the action or state of setting someone or something apart from others. • ...

The Canadian Government by Naomi Burgess 2016-01-19

The Canadian Government by Naomi Burgess crossword puzzle

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A ceremonial staff that is a symbol of the speaker's athority to oversee the Legislature.
This last step of the legislative prosses makes the bill a law.
A proposed law.
A small group of MPPs from all political parties that meet to discuss bills.
An orginised disscusion where partisipants present different opinions.
An MPP that serves as the head of a ministry.
A way for a person or group of people to make a dicision.

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A geographic area of Ontario that is represented by an mpp in the legisative assembly.
The level of government that is responsible for issuses that affect canada as a whole country.
Any MPP who is not a Cabinet minister, the leader of a party, a whip, or a ministry critic.
A group of people who share the same political beliefs.
Steps a bill must pass through in order to become a law.
a resident of a province or ciuntry who has certain freedoms, rights and responsibilities.

13 Clues: A proposed law. • An MPP that serves as the head of a ministry. • A group of people who share the same political beliefs. • Steps a bill must pass through in order to become a law. • A way for a person or group of people to make a dicision. • This last step of the legislative prosses makes the bill a law. • ...

Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader 2024-01-28

Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader crossword puzzle

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World War II's "D-Day" location
The longest river in the United States
Scientific classification for a kangaroo
Capital of New York
The hardest mineral
An exaggeration to show emphasis
Universal donor
Classical music instrument in the string section
Solid, liquid and ___
3(5)+1=
Usually abbreviated as oz.

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The plural is lice
The first 'A' in NASA
Powerhouse of the cell
The five dollar president
Birthplace of Lady Liberty
A man of many inventions, most popular being the light bulb
Indicated on the periodic table as the letter N
Number of amendments in the Bill of Rights

19 Clues: 3(5)+1= • Universal donor • The plural is lice • Capital of New York • The hardest mineral • The first 'A' in NASA • Solid, liquid and ___ • Powerhouse of the cell • The five dollar president • Birthplace of Lady Liberty • Usually abbreviated as oz. • World War II's "D-Day" location • An exaggeration to show emphasis • The longest river in the United States • ...

American History 2020-11-13

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Join or Die was the first political -------
division of legislature in the new American government
of Independence: a document that was mainly written by Thomas Jefferson, July 4
name the part of the Bill of rights that was added to the Constitution
commander-in-chief in the Revolutionary war, first president of the United States
first permanent English settlement of 100 English men, capital of the Virginia colony
Benjamin Franklin founded a famous university that belongs to IVY league schools. Where is this university located?

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British people supported their growing empire by taking rum and molasses from America, it was -------- without representation
a holiday that originated in colonial times, giving thanks to the Native Americans for teaching colonials how to grow maize
name a substance that was banned in America until 1920 (it was written in the Bill of Rights)
name of the country that helped America win the Revolutionary war
region of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine named very similarly to an important country in Europe.
the city where the famous American witch trials were held
the act of admitting to a crime
Benjamin Franklin published it for the first time in 1733 and continued for 25 years

15 Clues: the act of admitting to a crime • Join or Die was the first political ------- • division of legislature in the new American government • the city where the famous American witch trials were held • name of the country that helped America win the Revolutionary war • name the part of the Bill of rights that was added to the Constitution • ...

Constitution 2019-09-26

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day of our independence
what is the first amendment?
how many amendments are in the bill of rights
where the supreme court is
makes the laws

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Based on population
Two people from each state
largest city
The president is part of this branch
Got our independence from
English soldiers

11 Clues: largest city • makes the laws • English soldiers • Based on population • day of our independence • Got our independence from • Two people from each state • where the supreme court is • what is the first amendment? • The president is part of this branch • how many amendments are in the bill of rights

Progressivism 2024-10-15

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gave women the right to vote after an 80 year fight
voters could remove elected officials if they didn't like them
This was passed after the food industry's exposure in "The Jungle"
this made work more efficient and made products cheaper
famous muckraker who revealed problems in the meat packing industry
one of the nations deadliest industrial disasters
exposed the evils and corruption of society through photography, journalism and writing
christian people helping the poor through community centers
a movement by christian women to ban alcohol
A book that described the unsanitary conditions of factories

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1st progressive president
The people can directly vote for senators
movement of middle class Americans who set out to tackle american's problems
the banning of alcohol
womans right to vote
Danish immigrant who was a police photographer
a policy aimed at breaking up trusts and protecting/giving rights to middle and lower classes
people propose a bill rather than law makers
Lawmakers allow people to vote on whether a bill would become a law
the preservation, protection, and restoration of the natural environment

20 Clues: womans right to vote • the banning of alcohol • 1st progressive president • The people can directly vote for senators • people propose a bill rather than law makers • a movement by christian women to ban alcohol • Danish immigrant who was a police photographer • one of the nations deadliest industrial disasters • gave women the right to vote after an 80 year fight • ...

Government 2015-10-05

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block the parliament buildings have three parts. The House of Commons and the Senate Chambers are in the center block
the person in charge of a meeting.
one of the two large rooms in the center block of the parliament buildings.
a proposed law to be considered by Parliament
part of the Canadian constitutions that states all Canadians have the rights to basic rights and freedoms
the city where the countries legislature is located and the government carries out its own business (in Canada its Ottawa)
a person normally a Member of Parliament or a Senator who is chosen by the Prime Minister and appointed by the Governor General

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this person is responsible for overseeing all federal elections
a change that is made to a bill,motion or committee report
a group of all ministers mostly from the House of Commons and at least one from the Senate
the governments plan for how it will collect and spend money each year
a group made up of all Senators
a formal event that follows rules or traditions
to change or to improves something such as a law or Act of Parliament
made up of two separate Chambers the Senate and The House of Commons

15 Clues: a group made up of all Senators • the person in charge of a meeting. • a proposed law to be considered by Parliament • a formal event that follows rules or traditions • a change that is made to a bill,motion or committee report • this person is responsible for overseeing all federal elections • made up of two separate Chambers the Senate and The House of Commons • ...

Our Puzzling history 2020-10-08

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African American Abolitionist. _____ Truth.
The US bought Lousiana Territory. Louisana ___.
Moderation in the concumption of alcohol.
The immediate end to slavery.
freeing
Closed system
Withdraw
Time of large-scale manufacturing. _____Revolution.
Giving loyaly people jobs in government ____system.
time challenging commitment to religion ___ Great Awakening.
President declared The U.S no longer open to colonization. ___Doctrine.
Settled dispute over slavery expanding west _____ compromise.
political party aganist Andrew Jackson.
Popularized interchangable parts. Eli ____.

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nessicary powers that arent in the Constitution. _____powers
powers mentioned in the constitution.____powers
the right to declare a federal law null.
Vice president in 1826 John _____.
Escaped slave from Maryland. Fredrick ______.
Protecting native-born people
First 10 ammendments of the Constitution.___of rights.
Judge who Asserted Jusical review. Cheif Justice _____.
Journey that removed Cherokee. Trail of _____.
woman who oranized convention for womans rights. Elizabeth Cady ____.
workers who wanted better working conditions

25 Clues: freeing • Withdraw • Closed system • The immediate end to slavery. • Protecting native-born people • Vice president in 1826 John _____. • political party aganist Andrew Jackson. • the right to declare a federal law null. • Moderation in the concumption of alcohol. • African American Abolitionist. _____ Truth. • Popularized interchangable parts. Eli ____. • ...

American History 2020-11-13

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name of the country that helped America win the Revolutionary war
Join or Die was the first political -------
region of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine named very similarly to an important country in Europe.
name a substance that was banned in America until 1920 (it was written in the Bill of Rights)
Benjamin Franklin founded a famous university that belongs to IVY league schools. Where is this university located?
commander-in-chief in the Revolutionary war, first president of the United States
British people supported their growing empire by taking rum and molasses from America, it was -------- without representation
the city where the famous American witch trials were held

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first permanent English settlement of 100 English men, capital of the Virginia colony
legislature in the new American government that consists of 2 chambers
a holiday that originated in colonial times, giving thanks to the Native Americans for teaching colonials how to grow maize
name the part of the Bill of rights that was added to the Constitution
a document that was mainly written by Thomas Jefferson, July 4, ----------- of Independence
Benjamin Franklin published it for the first time in 1733 and continued for 25 years
the act of admitting to a crime

15 Clues: the act of admitting to a crime • Join or Die was the first political ------- • the city where the famous American witch trials were held • name of the country that helped America win the Revolutionary war • legislature in the new American government that consists of 2 chambers • name the part of the Bill of rights that was added to the Constitution • ...

The Bill of Rights 2014-03-03

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/ a moral or legal entitlement to have or do something.
/ having the power to make laws.
/ Administration of a government chiefly through bureaus or departments staffed with non-elected officials.
/ a draft of a proposed law presented to parliament for discussion.
/ a written grant by the sovereign or legislative power of a country, by which a body such as a borough, company, or university is created or its rights and privileges defined.

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/ a body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organisation is acknowledged to be governed.
/ a general vote by the electorate on a single political question which has been referred to them for a direct decision.

7 Clues: / having the power to make laws. • / a moral or legal entitlement to have or do something. • / a draft of a proposed law presented to parliament for discussion. • / Administration of a government chiefly through bureaus or departments staffed with non-elected officials. • ...

The Bill of Rights 2026-02-24

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looked like something or someone else
acts that disregard an agreement, rule, or law
a formal meeting of a group with particular interests

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people appointed to represent others
a formal request signed by many people
a formal act of approval or confirmation
in a sad or serious way

7 Clues: in a sad or serious way • people appointed to represent others • looked like something or someone else • a formal request signed by many people • a formal act of approval or confirmation • acts that disregard an agreement, rule, or law • a formal meeting of a group with particular interests

The Bill of Rights 2012-05-02

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To approve to make a written document offical by signing it.
Having a negative judgment or opion of something or someone is not based on facts.
proper legal prodcedures such as fair trail.
The firstten amendments to the constitution.

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A group of citizen who are chosen to decied the outcome of a trail.
change to the constitution.
non criminal cases involding dispute among individuals about property money,or pesonal matter.

7 Clues: change to the constitution. • proper legal prodcedures such as fair trail. • The firstten amendments to the constitution. • To approve to make a written document offical by signing it. • A group of citizen who are chosen to decied the outcome of a trail. • Having a negative judgment or opion of something or someone is not based on facts. • ...

the of Bill Rights 2023-04-04

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rights not in the constitution
government power only from the constitution
right to own a weapon
right to have a fair trial

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right to not let soldiers stay in homes
right to be any religion
right to not have an unfair inspection

7 Clues: right to own a weapon • right to be any religion • right to have a fair trial • rights not in the constitution • right to not have an unfair inspection • right to not let soldiers stay in homes • government power only from the constitution

amendments/bill of rights 2023-01-31

amendments/bill of rights crossword puzzle

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right to not go against them-self in court
freedom of assembly and petition
right to trial by jury
right to have guns
right to no cruel or unusual punishment

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right from unreasonable seizures
right to a fair and speedy trial
Freedom from unreasonable searches
freedom of speech
religious freedom

10 Clues: freedom of speech • religious freedom • right to have guns • right to trial by jury • right from unreasonable seizures • right to a fair and speedy trial • freedom of assembly and petition • Freedom from unreasonable searches • right to no cruel or unusual punishment • right to not go against them-self in court

Constitution Crossword 2025-11-18

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To restrict or put limits on.
Initiative, The power of citizens to call for votes to change state constitutions
Bill of Rights, A 1689 document that guaranteed the rights of English citizens
To overrule, as when Congress overrides a presidential veto
A period when business activity slows, prices and wages fall, and unemployment rises.
of Confederation, The first American constitution, passed in 1777, which created a loose alliance of 13 independent states.
Following accepted standards for conduct or behavior
Jersey Plan, The plan at the Constitutional Convention favored by smaller states, that called for three branches of government with a singles chamber legislature
A feeling of love and devotion to one’s country.
Alien, A person living in a country where he or she is not a citizen
To change
Plan, The plan at the Constitutional Convention that called for a strong national government with three branches and a two chamber legislature
Ordinance 1787, law that set up a government for the Northwest Territory
To approve
Duty, The responsibility of every citizen to serve on a jury when called
A law or rule
of Powers, A principal by which the powers of government are divided amoung separate branches.
of Rights, The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution
Force
Understanding when something is serious and acting appropriately
A system of government in which citizens choose representatives to govern them
A document that sets out the laws, principles, organization, and processes of a government
Nonmilitary
To bring charges of serious wrongdoing against a public official

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Related to lawsuits involving the private rights of individuals.
To reject, as when the President rejects a law passed by Congress
A proposed law
An opponent of a strong federal government
To give evidence against
Something received by a predecessor or from the past
Convention, The gathering of state representatives on May 25, 1787 to revise the Articles of Confederation
Enterprise, An economic system in which businesses compete freely with little government control
Papers, A series of essays by Federalist James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay in support of ratifying the Constitution.
A person who owes loyalty to a particular nation and is entitled to all its rights and protections
Sovereignty, Government by consent of the governed
Freedom
Compromise, An agreement at the Constitutional Convention that three fifths of the enslaved resident in any state be counted in it population.
A government in which one person or a small group holds complete authority.
To give up
Carta, A British document signed in 1215 that contained two basic ideas: monarchs themselves have to obey the laws, and citizens have basic rights.
A 1786 revolt in Massachusetts led by farmers in reaction to high taxes
To grant citizenship to a person who has met official requirements for becoming a citizen.
A system of transit lines, highways, bridges, and tunnels
Compromise, A plan at the Constitutional Convention that settled the differences between large and small states
A settlement or peaceful solution in which each side gives up some of its demands in order to reach an agreement or peaceful solution.
A duty or task one is expected to carry out
A supporter of a strong federal government
A person who enters another country in order to settle there
Virtue, The willingness to work for the good of the nation or community even at great sacrifice.
To put private individuals or companies in charge of something
To give up
Having to do with being a citizen
government, A government on the county, parish, city, town, village, or district level
Money

54 Clues: Force • Money • Freedom • To change • To give up • To approve • To give up • Nonmilitary • A law or rule • A proposed law • To give evidence against • To restrict or put limits on. • Having to do with being a citizen • An opponent of a strong federal government • A supporter of a strong federal government • A duty or task one is expected to carry out • ...

Gov Puzzle-Sheldog Owens 2021-01-12

Gov Puzzle-Sheldog Owens crossword puzzle

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Group of people who fight for their country.
A law in progess that has not been confirmed.
When a person have their own ideals.
Poeople who want the law to be fair.
Other people that are not native to the place
One can _______ to run for president.
Something that is balanced.
Is when a gorup poeple want incommon.
It is used in almost every country
Everyone has the _____ to be free.

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The president apoints them.
They are main orangization.
We dont like to get into these.
Is the amout of people living in a zone.
dollars that is being recieved.
A war that happened within U.S
A term when kids learn.
Freedom that we won.
It has three branches.
it is required for voting.
If you commit this you will be charged.
The statue of?
A piece of paper that remarks unhostile.
Rights that cant be broken.
Everyone must follow what?

25 Clues: The statue of? • Freedom that we won. • It has three branches. • A term when kids learn. • it is required for voting. • Everyone must follow what? • The president apoints them. • They are main orangization. • Rights that cant be broken. • Something that is balanced. • A war that happened within U.S • We dont like to get into these. • dollars that is being recieved. • ...

‮Civics Midterm Review 2023-12-19

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Jury in civil cases
The study of how politics and governance work
Reasonable bail and fines
Miranda rights; remain silent, due process
Right to bear arms
The Senate uses this to check the President
A check on the President by the House
States have all power not given to the federal government
No quartering of soldiers in homes
Manipulating district boundaries to confer an advantage
Speedy & fair trial, right to an attorney, public trial before a jury

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No unlawful searches or seizures
The ability of senators to "talk a bill to death"
This clause gives Congress authority to make necessary laws
This clause states that the federal government is above the states
Five freedoms: speech, press, religion, assembly, & petition
The President does this to choose political officers
Powers explicitly given to Congress (ex. Coining money, declaring war)
The broad category of US government (specifically direct ____)
Rights extend beyond what's written down

20 Clues: Right to bear arms • Jury in civil cases • Reasonable bail and fines • No unlawful searches or seizures • No quartering of soldiers in homes • A check on the President by the House • Rights extend beyond what's written down • Miranda rights; remain silent, due process • The Senate uses this to check the President • The study of how politics and governance work • ...

America? 2022-04-04

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Black president
when something is the same
There are 50 of them in a certain big country
a name, also a draft of a proposed law
someone who has done something illegal
a gender
Something each person should have
A small portion of something

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someone who writes poetry
A big country in the west
opposite of white
Being the first gruop to live some where
using people for free labor
Something made up
The number between 49 and 51

15 Clues: a gender • Black president • opposite of white • Something made up • someone who writes poetry • A big country in the west • when something is the same • using people for free labor • The number between 49 and 51 • A small portion of something • Something each person should have • a name, also a draft of a proposed law • someone who has done something illegal • ...

Review: Reconstruction 2025-09-11

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A set of laws meant to oppress minorities in the south
______ Inaugural Address: Set up plan for Reconstruction
_______ Amendment: Gave all Americans the right to vote
______ Amendment: Made slavery Illegal
Took over after Lincoln

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When a president kills a bill
Johnson would be the first president to face
____ Davis Bill: Designed to punish the south
_______ Bureau: A government sponsored organization meant to help impoverished people in the South
_______ Amendment: Gave all citizens rights

10 Clues: Took over after Lincoln • When a president kills a bill • ______ Amendment: Made slavery Illegal • _______ Amendment: Gave all citizens rights • Johnson would be the first president to face • ____ Davis Bill: Designed to punish the south • A set of laws meant to oppress minorities in the south • _______ Amendment: Gave all Americans the right to vote • ...

AP Gov unit 3 2026-01-06

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of Rights, The first ten amendments
Rights Act of 1965, Law designed to reduce barriers to voting for minorities
Amendment, Prohibits the government from denying a citizen the right to vote based on race or color.
Harassment, Unwelcome sexual advances or conduct that creates a hostile environment in work or school.
The act of implicating oneself in a crime
Rights, Policies designed to protect people against arbitrary or discriminatory treatment by government officials or individuals.
Exercise Clause, Protects a citizen's right to believe and practice whatever religion they choose.
Amendment, speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
Process Clause, A constitutional guarantee that the government must act fairly and abide by established legal procedures.
Clause, Prohibits the government from creating an official state religion or unduly favoring one religion over another.
Worth, The principle that men and women should receive equal pay for jobs that require similar levels of skill and responsibility.
Doctrine, The legal concept through which the Supreme Court applies the Bill of Rights to state governments.
Protection Clause, The 14th Amendment provision requiring states to treat all citizens equally under the law.
Bargaining, An agreement where a defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for a more lenient sentence
Rights Act of 1964, Landmark legislation that outlawed discrimination based on race/color/religion/sex/national origin.
v. Ferguson, The 1896 case that legalized "separate but equal" racial segregation.
and Unusual, Punishment Prohibited by the 8th Amendment
Amendment, Grants citizenship/ equal protection and due process
to Privacy, The judicially created doctrine that certain personal choices are protected from government interference.
v. Reed, The first Supreme Court case to rule that the Equal Protection Clause prohibited discrimination based on gender.

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Extremely offensive words or expressions that are not protected by the First Amendment.
Tax, A fee required to vote historically used to disenfranchise African American voters.
with Disabilities Act, Law requiring "reasonable accommodations" and prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
The legal right to vote.
Amendment, abolished slavery
Rule, A legal rule prohibiting the use of illegally obtained evidence in a criminal trial.
Action, Policies designed to give special attention or compensatory treatment to members of previously disadvantaged groups.
Speech, Communication in the form of advertising which receives less First Amendment protection than political speech.
Amendment, Explicitly prohibited the use of poll taxes in federal elections.
v. New York, began the process of applying the Bill of Rights to the states via the 14th Amendment.
v. Sandford, A 1857 ruling that African Americans were not citizens and that Congress could not ban slavery in territories.
v. US, A 1944 case that upheld the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II as a military necessity.
Speech, Nonverbal expression (such as flag burning or wearing armbands) that convey a political message.
v. Board, The 1954 decision that overturned Plessy ruling that "separate educational facilities are inherently unequal."
Rights Amendment, A proposed (but unratified) amendment intended to guarantee equal rights for all citizens regardless of sex.
Liberties, Individual protections against government interference
A numerical requirement for hiring or admitting a specific number of minority group members.
Amendment, Guaranteed women the right to vote.
A written defamation of a person's character or reputation.
Restraint, Government actions that prevent material from being published; essentially a form of censorship.

40 Clues: The legal right to vote. • Amendment, abolished slavery • of Rights, The first ten amendments • The act of implicating oneself in a crime • Amendment, Guaranteed women the right to vote. • and Unusual, Punishment Prohibited by the 8th Amendment • A written defamation of a person's character or reputation. • ...

Crossword Puzzle Constitution Unit Crossword 2021-01-30

Crossword Puzzle Constitution Unit Crossword crossword puzzle

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minimum voting age
Against the constitution
high crimes discovered in article 3
Congress has the power to do this
a written plan of government
4-year term
what a person born/naturalized in the U.S. is
an "arm", as in the second amendment

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Coin money
must be at least 30/9 year citizen
the 13th amendment forbids owning one
Bill of ______
Support the constitution
is to cancel
introduction to the constitution
the articles of _____________
to bring charges against
an official approval
most powerful court in judicial branch
has 100 members/ there's 2 per states

20 Clues: Coin money • 4-year term • is to cancel • Bill of ______ • minimum voting age • an official approval • Support the constitution • Against the constitution • to bring charges against • a written plan of government • the articles of _____________ • introduction to the constitution • Congress has the power to do this • must be at least 30/9 year citizen • high crimes discovered in article 3 • ...

Judicial vocabulary crossword puzzle 2026-02-23

Judicial vocabulary crossword puzzle crossword puzzle

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Consists of the special laws & procedures
Part of common law
Based on customs, traditions and prior court decisions on similar cases
Basic Laws that aaply to all societies
all the laws passed by legislatures

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Concerns everyday relations between citizens
Includes Bill Of Rights & federal laws that protect our rights
Concerns everyday realtions between citizens
Consists of the special laws that apply to minors

9 Clues: Part of common law • all the laws passed by legislatures • Basic Laws that aaply to all societies • Consists of the special laws & procedures • Concerns everyday relations between citizens • Concerns everyday realtions between citizens • Consists of the special laws that apply to minors • Includes Bill Of Rights & federal laws that protect our rights • ...

Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Branches of Government Vocab. 2026-01-16

Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Branches of Government Vocab. crossword puzzle

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a form of government where the people have the to make decisions and choose their leaders. Type of government the United States has.
not following the Constitution. The Supreme Court can declare laws unconstitutional.
enforces the laws of the land; the president is part of this branch
to sign or give formal consent to (a treaty, contract, or agreement), making it official
creates & makes our laws; Congress is part of this branch (Senate & House of Representatives)
group who makes the decision on a court case (typically 12 people)
a fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior.
the legislative branch meets in this building. America's capitol building is located in Washington DC
Court Top court in the United States 9 justices(judges) that are appointed by the President justices promise to defend the United States Constitution
to ask someone to reconsider a decision; a person may do this if they lose a court case.
forces the president is the commander of all military
a system of government in which several states form a unity but remain independent in internal affairs
Serve six-year terms in the House of Representatives.

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Serve two-year terms in the Senate
document that outlines the U.S. government.
v-to support or argue for (a cause, policy, etc.)
reject a proposal, idea, or law.
responsible for making laws & approving the presidents Supreme Court nominations Can veto president's decisions Two parts: Senate & House of Representatives
Elect the president and vice president
determines if laws are fair; the Supreme Court is part of this branch.
this department prints money
based on two legislative chambers (the House of Representatives and the Senate).
widely and popularly known
formally accusing a government official, like a president, of doing something seriously wrong while in office; Removing from power
not enough or good enough
quality or state of being independent, free, and self-directing or the quality or state of being self-governing
people who advise the president
a basic conceptual structure of ideas.
the president appoints these on the Supreme Court. There are 9 justices and they serve for lifetime.
an agreement to work with another nation.

30 Clues: not enough or good enough • widely and popularly known • this department prints money • people who advise the president • reject a proposal, idea, or law. • Serve two-year terms in the Senate • Elect the president and vice president • a basic conceptual structure of ideas. • an agreement to work with another nation. • document that outlines the U.S. government. • ...

The US Senate 2025-05-07

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Branch with courts involved
Someone in the democratic party
The capitol of the US
Head of House of Representatives
Branch where they implement laws
The amount of branches in the government
Something held in the Senate before a law is sent
Someone in the republican party
Head of the country

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Branch where laws are made
Part of the Judicial branch
The state Charles Senator Percy represents
Speaking on behalf of a group of people
Money given to the government
The study of citizenship and rights
Number of total senators
Where representatives work
Someone who works in the Senate
A proposed law
All men and women are ____

20 Clues: A proposed law • Head of the country • The capitol of the US • Number of total senators • Branch where laws are made • Where representatives work • All men and women are ____ • Part of the Judicial branch • Branch with courts involved • Money given to the government • Someone in the democratic party • Someone who works in the Senate • Someone in the republican party • ...

Key Terms From Confederation to Constitution 2023-01-26

Key Terms From Confederation to Constitution crossword puzzle

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Checks and __________
The Supreme Court is part of the ___ branch
The Articles of _____ did not work
Supported strong government
Something that is added to the constitution
This means to approve
Sharing of power between state/federal
1st Amendment right

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Congress is the ____ branch
The President works in the ____ branch
The Great______ was about representation
Bill of ______ (first 10 Amendments)
5th Amendment right to remain ________

13 Clues: 1st Amendment right • Checks and __________ • This means to approve • Congress is the ____ branch • Supported strong government • The Articles of _____ did not work • Bill of ______ (first 10 Amendments) • The President works in the ____ branch • Sharing of power between state/federal • 5th Amendment right to remain ________ • The Great______ was about representation • ...

Canadian Government 2026-02-13

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A system where power is shared between national and provincial governments.
A meeting of members of the same political party.
A political party’s plan and promises during an election.
A proposed law that has not yet been passed.
A Canadian citizen who is eligible to cast a ballot in an election.
A system where people vote for leaders to represent them.
The branch that carries out and enforces laws.
An elected representative in the House of Commons.
A system where a king or queen is the head of state.
The process where citizens vote for their representatives.
Another word for a federal electoral district.
A formal discussion where parliamentarians argue for or against a bill.
The set of fundamental rules that govern a country.

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A group of ministers chosen by the Prime Minister to run government departments.
The branch that interprets laws and settles disputes.
The area represented by a Member of Parliament.
The branch of government that makes laws.
Canada’s law-making body made up of the Monarch, Senate, and House of Commons.
The representative of the Monarch in Canada.
The elected lower chamber of Parliament.
The document that protects Canadians’ rights and freedoms.
The upper chamber of Parliament whose members are appointed.
A regional government area within Canada with its own powers.
The final approval that makes a bill into law.
A direct vote by citizens on a specific issue.

25 Clues: The elected lower chamber of Parliament. • The branch of government that makes laws. • A proposed law that has not yet been passed. • The representative of the Monarch in Canada. • The branch that carries out and enforces laws. • The final approval that makes a bill into law. • Another word for a federal electoral district. • ...

Civics Trimester 1 Vocabulary Crossword 2022-12-14

Civics Trimester 1 Vocabulary Crossword crossword puzzle

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A person who believes in a smaller government and less regulation of people.
Makes federal laws and has two parts, the Senate and the House of Representatives.
A group of people who leave their country to live on land in a new area and claim it for their country.
The judges in the Supreme Court
A person who lives in a country and has rights in that country.
Agreements between two countries that become international law.
A person who believes in the social equality of all people.
The national government of the United States
The basic laws and rights of the people in a nation

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A person who is part of the Senate and represents their home state.
A person who is part of the House of Representatives and represents their home state.
Things a citizen is allowed to do by law.
Believes the government should support change.
Believes the government should follow established laws.
When a person supports something
When a president rejects a bill from Congress

16 Clues: The judges in the Supreme Court • When a person supports something • Things a citizen is allowed to do by law. • The national government of the United States • When a president rejects a bill from Congress • Believes the government should support change. • The basic laws and rights of the people in a nation • Believes the government should follow established laws. • ...

The Constitution 2025-10-14

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law that established how the Northwest Territory would be governed and settled
the first ten amendments to the Constitution that protect individual rights
prevents troops from living in peoples homes
right to bear arms
document that created the first government of the United States
part of the fifth amendment that prevents a person from being tried twice for the exact same crime
Government system where the national government is stronger than state governments
legislature with two houses (parts)
to formally approve a document
the document that created the system of government for the United States

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agreement that created a bicameral legislature (Congress)
the formal changes to the Constitution that have been approved
supporters of the Constitution
a complaint of wrong doing
guarantees freedom speech
group that wanted a bill of rights added to the new constitution
to change a document

17 Clues: right to bear arms • to change a document • guarantees freedom speech • a complaint of wrong doing • supporters of the Constitution • to formally approve a document • legislature with two houses (parts) • prevents troops from living in peoples homes • agreement that created a bicameral legislature (Congress) • the formal changes to the Constitution that have been approved • ...

Unit 2: Articles of Confederation, Constitution, Bill of Rights 2012-04-27

Unit 2: Articles of Confederation, Constitution, Bill of Rights crossword puzzle

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The A. of C. required this type of decision to pass amendments
To approve an amendment
The amendment protecting you from illegal search and seizure
Percentage of states that must ratify an amendment
Constitutional Convention president
Powers for the national government
The President's branch
This rebellion confirmed the need for a new government
The amendment protecting you from incriminating yourself

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Powers that are shared
The Courts' branch
Congress' branch
System of shared power between national and local governments
Powers that belong to the states
20 year policy of not talking about slavery in Congress
Plan for 1 legislative house, favors smaller states
The A. of C. government struggled with money because it could not collect ___
"Father of the Constitution"
Plan for 2 legislative houses, favors larger states
The amendment prohibiting cruel and unusual punishment

20 Clues: Congress' branch • The Courts' branch • Powers that are shared • The President's branch • To approve an amendment • "Father of the Constitution" • Powers that belong to the states • Powers for the national government • Constitutional Convention president • Percentage of states that must ratify an amendment • Plan for 1 legislative house, favors smaller states • ...

Congressional Powers 2023-09-27

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rule that permits floor debate and the addition of amendments to the bill
a bill dealing with individual people or places
a resolution that covers matters requiring the action of the House and Senate but on which a law is not needed
a session at which a committee listens to testimony from people interested in the bill
part of a funding bill that will go toward a certain purpose
rule that forbids members of Congress to offer amendments to a bill from the floor
a resolution passed in the same form by both houses
a bill that sets up a federal program and specifies how much money may be appropriated for the program

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a provision included in a bill on a subject other than the one covered in the bill
a proposed law to authorize spending money
to change, alter
a required government expenditure that continues from one year to the next
the money that people and businesses pay to support the activities of the government
a bill dealing with general matters and applying to the entire nation
approval of government spending
when a president kills a bill passed during the last 10 days Congress is in session by simply refusing to act on it
rejection of a bill by the president
a statement adopted to cover matters affecting only one house of Congress

18 Clues: to change, alter • approval of government spending • rejection of a bill by the president • a proposed law to authorize spending money • a bill dealing with individual people or places • a resolution passed in the same form by both houses • part of a funding bill that will go toward a certain purpose • ...

American History 2020-11-13

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first permanent English settlement of 100 English men, capital of the Virginia colony
the act of admitting to a crime
region of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine named very similarly to an important country in Europe.
British people supported their growing empire by taking rum and molasses from America, it was -------- without representation
a holiday that originated in colonial times, giving thanks to the Native Americans for teaching colonials how to grow maize
of Independence: a document that was mainly written by Thomas Jefferson, July 4

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name the part of the Bill of rights that was added to the Constitution
Join or Die was the first political -------
Benjamin Franklin published it for the first time in 1733 and continued for 25 years
legislature in the new American government that consists of 2 chambers
name of the country that helped America win the Revolutionary war
commander-in-chief in the Revolutionary war, first president of the United States
name a substance that was banned in America until 1920 (it was written in the Bill of Rights)
Franklin founded a famous university that belongs to IVY league schools. Where is this university located?
the city where the famous American witch trials were held

15 Clues: the act of admitting to a crime • Join or Die was the first political ------- • the city where the famous American witch trials were held • name of the country that helped America win the Revolutionary war • name the part of the Bill of rights that was added to the Constitution • legislature in the new American government that consists of 2 chambers • ...

Civics crossword 2021-10-13

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Served as a model for the bill of rights
how many amendments are there right now
another unalienable right
makes it so the government isnt all powerful
where did the colonist get independance from

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made it so even a king has to follow the laws
it made it so we can worship who ever or what ever you want
Who wrote the declaration of independence
one of the three unalienable rights
what was the artical of confederation

10 Clues: another unalienable right • one of the three unalienable rights • what was the artical of confederation • how many amendments are there right now • Served as a model for the bill of rights • Who wrote the declaration of independence • makes it so the government isnt all powerful • where did the colonist get independance from • made it so even a king has to follow the laws • ...

History Enlightenment 2024-10-28

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to get something from a source
the original lawmaking branch of the English government that is made up of the House of Lords and the House of Commons
of rights a series of laws that protect the liberties and freedoms of citizens
a type of advanced mathematics focused on the study of change
requiring absolute obedience to a ruler or government; not allowing personal freedom
to accept different beliefs or practices
to establish or start something new
disloyalty to a country by helping an enemy
rights rights that all people are born with and that cannot be taken away by the government
a person who specializes in a specific academic subject; an expert

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a representative
the study of ideas about knowledge, life, and truth; literally, love of wisdom
favoring large or widespread changes
a situation in which a disease spreads to many people in an area or region
the attractive force existing between any two objects that have mass
the ability of the mind to think clearly and understand
a fake name, frequently used by authors
a person who represents a government in its relationships with other governments
in the Christian Church, people, such as priests, who carry out religious duties

19 Clues: a representative • to get something from a source • to establish or start something new • favoring large or widespread changes • a fake name, frequently used by authors • to accept different beliefs or practices • disloyalty to a country by helping an enemy • the ability of the mind to think clearly and understand • ...

Bill Gates 2020-05-13

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What is the first job of Bill Gates ?
How many children does bill gates have ?
Where was he born ?
What is the name of his father ?
What was the job of his mother ?
What was the job of his father ?
How old is Bill gates
Who met Bill gates at Harvard and become the manager of Microsoft?
What is the name of his son
The year of the creation of Bill gates fondation
Was he the richest man in the world in 2019

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The logiciel of Bill gates ?
Name's wife
In wich university Bill gates studied
What is the name of bill's fondation ?
How much is his fortune
Where does Bill gates live now?
who he creates Microsoft with ?

18 Clues: Name's wife • Where was he born ? • How old is Bill gates • How much is his fortune • What is the name of his son • The logiciel of Bill gates ? • Where does Bill gates live now? • who he creates Microsoft with ? • What is the name of his father ? • What was the job of his mother ? • What was the job of his father ? • In wich university Bill gates studied • ...

Choice board 2021-03-04

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adams Was not a virginian
was a virginian Plans were created for Washington D.C
europeans
Doctrine
and clark explored mississippi river
courts

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Purchased louisiana
Washington
of rights two party system

9 Clues: courts • Doctrine • europeans • Washington • Purchased louisiana • adams Was not a virginian • of rights two party system • and clark explored mississippi river • was a virginian Plans were created for Washington D.C

Unit 2b 2024-12-05

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The power to reject individual provisions of a bill without vetoing the entire bill.
A tactic where the President refuses to sign a bill into law and takes no action, allowing it to expire.
The procedure through which government agencies create regulations.
The power of courts to examine the constitutionality of legislative and executive actions.
The constitutional amendment that limits the U.S. President to two terms in office.
A system of government in which most decisions are made by state officials rather than elected representatives.
The practice of giving government jobs to political supporters.
The head of state and government in the U.S., also referred to by its acronym.
A written declaration by the President issued when a bill is signed into law, often explaining how the law will be implemented.
Rules set by federal agencies to implement laws passed by Congress.
The judicial philosophy that courts should play an active role in shaping policy and protecting individual rights.
The power to reject a bill passed by Congress.
The act of assigning responsibilities or tasks to others, often in a government context.
Employees working in government agencies, not elected, who carry out the day-to-day functions of the government.

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International deals made by the President without the need for Senate approval.
A system where government jobs are awarded based on qualifications and performance rather than political affiliation.
Title held by the President of the United States, giving them control over the military.
A directive issued by the President to manage the operations of the federal government.
The power granted to agencies to create rules that enforce legislation.
The power to make decisions based on personal judgment rather than fixed rules.
Influential platform for public speech or advocacy
A key Federalist Paper advocating for a strong, energetic executive branch.
The judicial philosophy that courts should limit their power by avoiding decisions that create new policies or laws.
A Federalist Paper defending the judicial branch and the concept of judicial review.
The authority of a court to hear appeals from lower courts

25 Clues: The power to reject a bill passed by Congress. • Influential platform for public speech or advocacy • The authority of a court to hear appeals from lower courts • The practice of giving government jobs to political supporters. • The procedure through which government agencies create regulations. • ...

BAFAM October Crossword Challenge - Week 3 2024-10-17

BAFAM October Crossword Challenge - Week 3 crossword puzzle

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Langston Hughes wrote novels, essays, poems, and __________.
Both Hughes and Angelou wrote books of __________.
Maya Angelou was also a civil rights __________.
Angelou’s famous autobiography is titled “I Know Why the __________ Bird Sings.”
A key theme in Maya Angelou’s writing is __________.
Langston Hughes was a key figure in the __________ Renaissance.

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Both writers focused on themes of racial equality and social __________.
Maya Angelou was known as a __________.
Hughes’ poetry was influenced by the rhythms of __________ music.
Langston Hughes’ poetry connects African Americans to great __________ of history.
Maya __________ recited a poem at President Bill Clinton’s inauguration.
Langston Hughes incorporated __________ rhythms into his poetry.
Maya Angelou was a major figure in the __________ Rights Movement.
One of Hughes’ famous poems is “The __________ Speaks of Rivers.”

14 Clues: Maya Angelou was known as a __________. • Maya Angelou was also a civil rights __________. • Both Hughes and Angelou wrote books of __________. • A key theme in Maya Angelou’s writing is __________. • Langston Hughes wrote novels, essays, poems, and __________. • Langston Hughes was a key figure in the __________ Renaissance. • ...

Ch.2 gov- Finley Huber 2024-02-06

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was the governor of Massachusetts, influential leader, and signed the declaration
led the movement for independence
An anti-federalist who pressed for individual rights
Opposed the ratification of the constitution.
paved the way to the federal constitutional convention.
Helped inspire the bill of rights

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Anti Federalist who encouraged New Yorkers to reject the constitution
Major author of the Virginia Plan and a supporter of a strong national government
Wrote a methodical assessment of the proposed United States constitution
proposed great compromise
Strongly advocated for passing the Constitution by co- authoring a series of essays known as the federalist papers
Introduced the motion that led to the declaration of independence
Proposed the New Jersey plan
old, admired delegate from Penn

14 Clues: proposed great compromise • Proposed the New Jersey plan • old, admired delegate from Penn • led the movement for independence • Helped inspire the bill of rights • Opposed the ratification of the constitution. • An anti-federalist who pressed for individual rights • paved the way to the federal constitutional convention. • ...

US Government 2022-01-09

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Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 of the constitution giving congress the right to pass all laws "necessary & proper" to carry out other powers in article 1
considered intelligent and decisive, a leading supporter of the constitution, and helped write the federalist papers. (got a neat musical)
compromise to count three-fifths of the slave population in a state when allocating how many representatives a state was entitled to
government is defined by law and serves the people; the law is above everyone and it applies to everyone
the government is not all-powerful; power is limited and acts of the government are willed by the people.
king/queen controls all aspects of life: social, economic, political
the distribution of power between the national government and the states within a union
first ten amendments to the constitution; protects the civil rights and liberties of the people
french writer who introduced the idea of separation of powers and checks and balances
third president of the united states and author of the declaration of independence, advocates for the bill of rights
in order for man to live in groups, he must give up some freedom to the government in exchange for protection of his natural rights
4th president of the united states; father of the constitution; essential to the writing and ratification of the constitution; and wrote the bill of rights
type of democracy based on the protection of individual rights from the tyranny of the majority and based on the consent of the governed to establish political authority
government attempts to control all facets of the lives of its citizens
group who feared the new government created by the constitution gave too much power to the national government
powers saved for the states in our system of federalism, guaranteed in the ninth amendment

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beliefs that monarchs were chosen by God and given unlimited authority
the citizens have political authority, bound by social contract to obey laws with rights guaranteed by a constitution
supporters of the new constitution who believed in a strong central government with limited government and checks and balances
a representative democracy in which a small group of leaders, elected by the citizens represents the concerns of the people
compromise reached in writing the constitution to satisfy both small and large states by having one house of congress with an equal amount of representatives for each state and the other house's membership determined by population.
explains the purpose of the constitution and defines the powers of the new government
first president of the united states; chosen to preside at the constitutional convention, set precedent by stepping down after two terms
the people are the only source of power for any and all government actions; government can only govern with the consent of the governed
power is held at the national level with very little power being held in political subdivisions
first plan of government adopted in the u.s. after the revolution with no tax, national army, or chief executive
english political philosopher who coined the social contract theory
believed in natural rights- life, liberty, and property; strongest influence on Thomas Jefferson
division of powers in our government among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches
each branch of government is subject to a number of constitutional restraints so no other branch becomes too powerful

30 Clues: english political philosopher who coined the social contract theory • king/queen controls all aspects of life: social, economic, political • beliefs that monarchs were chosen by God and given unlimited authority • government attempts to control all facets of the lives of its citizens • ...

AP Gov Crossword 2022-05-06

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the relationship between legislators, bureaucrats and interest groups
money given to the state from the federal government to be used on projects and public services
a type of power that is specifically for the states
procedure that requires 3/5ths vote to end floor debate in the senate
the branch of government in charge of interpreting laws and how to apply them
ideology that believes in more government involvement, social welfare and minority rights
type of federalism where the power shifts from the central government to the states
elected representatives that vote the way their constituents want them to
divide between legislative and executive branch causing little legislation to be passed
the basic principles and law of the United States; supreme law of the land
an elected official who is currently in office
a government where power is held by the people and the representatives they elect
presidential power to reject a bill
Latin term for judicial precedent
the first 10 of these are in the bill of rights
redrawing districts based on population changes
a legislative body that has two branches/chambers
powers that are not specifically listed in the Constitution
using prior cases as the test for deciding similar cases

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a theory of government where groups are so strong, the government is weakened
acting for an interest group to influence policy decisions
form of government where power is shared between the federal and state governments
redistricting that benefits the party in power
the type of powers that are listed specifically in the Constitution
selective leaks aimed at testing the political waters
procedure in the senate designed to prolong debate and prevent a vote on a bill
clause in the first amendment that Wisconsin v Yoder was ruled on
the clause that state the Constitution as the supreme law of the land
assistant leaders in Congress; round up party members for votes
written statements that could ruin someone's reputation

30 Clues: Latin term for judicial precedent • presidential power to reject a bill • redistricting that benefits the party in power • an elected official who is currently in office • the first 10 of these are in the bill of rights • redrawing districts based on population changes • a legislative body that has two branches/chambers • ...

Federalist Vs. Anti-Federalsit 2022-11-21

Federalist Vs. Anti-Federalsit crossword puzzle

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Mason An anti-federalsit
An official change
A document of rules for the people and government
of Rights 10 of the proposed amendments intended to protect citizens rights
To pass a document is called..

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supporters of the constitution
Washington The first president of the Untied States
papers Essays supporting the Constitution were written anonymously under the name Publius
opposed to constitution
How many states were needed to pass the Constitution

10 Clues: An official change • opposed to constitution • Mason An anti-federalsit • supporters of the constitution • To pass a document is called.. • A document of rules for the people and government • Washington The first president of the Untied States • How many states were needed to pass the Constitution • ...

8th Grade SS Final Exam 2022-05-20

8th Grade SS Final Exam crossword puzzle

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During what month do citizens vote for president?
Which branch of government is the President in charge of?
The United States ___ is Washington, D.C.
What is the supreme law of the land?
Who is the Governor of Texas?
What age must you be to vote?
The Civil War is a war between the ____ and South.

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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
What is a change or addition to the Constitution?
When a citizen says the Pledge of ____, they are showing loyalty to the United States.
Who was the first president of the United States?
The Star-Spangled Banner is the United States' national ____.
The first ten amendments are called the ___ of Rights.
How long is a presidential term?
The _____ of Independence was signed in 1776.
What power does the President use to reject a bill passed by Congress?
Which branch of government reviews laws to determine if they are unconstitutional?
What is the last name of the current President?
The amendment protects your freedom of speech & religion.

19 Clues: Who is the Governor of Texas? • What age must you be to vote? • How long is a presidential term? • What is the supreme law of the land? • The United States ___ is Washington, D.C. • Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? • The _____ of Independence was signed in 1776. • What is the last name of the current President? • What is a change or addition to the Constitution? • ...

Joan's Crossword Civil rights movement 2022-05-10

Joan's Crossword Civil rights movement crossword puzzle

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was one of the first major events of the modern Civil Rights Movement.
resulted in the Supreme Court ruling segregation on public buses unconstitutional.
He was a politician and civil rights activist who served in the United States House of Representatives for Georgia's 5th congressional district from 1987 until his death in 2020
resistance is the practice of achieving goals such as social change through symbolic protests, civil disobedience, economic or political noncooperation, or other methods, while being nonviolent.
The Southern Christian Leadership Conference was established in 1957 by civil rights activists most of whom were preachers.
This bill was signed into law by President Lyndon B Johnson.
In 1956 the Georgia General Assembly redesigned the Georgia state flag as a show of opposition to integration.
In 1959, Atlanta schools were ordered to integrate by the US government.
basic rights that every citizen has under the laws of the government (examples: right to free speech, to vote, to privacy, to religious freedom, to a fair trial, etc.)

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the enforced separation of different racial groups
turned to his executive powers and issued orders prohibiting discrimination in federal employment and to end segregation in the military.
In 1961 members of SNCC and the local community began a protest movement in Albany, Georgia.
In 1963, the SCLC organized the largest protest in the civil rights movement,
turned to his executive powers and issued orders prohibiting discrimination in federal employment and to end segregation in the military.
The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC, pronounced “snick”) was founded in 1960 in the wake of student-led sit-ins at segregated lunch counters across the South and became the major channel of student participation in the civil rights movement.
White supremacists who controlled Georgia’s government at the time responded to Brown v. Board of Education with a strategy called “Massive Resistance”.
was born in 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia.
groups of white and African American civil rights activists who participated in Freedom Rides, bus trips through the American South in 1961 to protest segregated bus terminals.
the process of undoing segregation, bringing together people of different races in public space.
opened a restaurant in Atlanta, Georgia where he refused to serve African Americans or those who supported integration.

20 Clues: was born in 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia. • the enforced separation of different racial groups • This bill was signed into law by President Lyndon B Johnson. • was one of the first major events of the modern Civil Rights Movement. • In 1959, Atlanta schools were ordered to integrate by the US government. • ...

AP Gov Crossword 2022-05-06

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procedure in the senate designed to prolong debate and prevent a vote on a bill
type of federalism where the power shifts from the central government to the states
a theory of government where groups are so strong, the government is weakened
divide between legislative and executive branch causing little legislation to be passed
a government where power is held by the people and the representatives they elect
using prior cases as the test for deciding similar cases
written statements that could ruin someone's reputation
procedure that requires 3/5ths vote to end floor debate in the senate
the branch of government in charge of interpreting laws and how to apply them
the clause that state the Constitution as the supreme law of the land
selective leaks aimed at testing the political waters
elected representatives that vote the way their constituents want them to
the first 10 of these are in the bill of rights
redistricting that benefits the party in power
clause in the first amendment that Wisconsin v Yoder was ruled on
powers that are not specifically listed in the Constitution

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an elected official who is currently in office
assistant leaders in Congress; round up party members for votes
the type of powers that are listed specifically in the Constitution
a legislative body that has two branches/chambers
Latin term for judicial precedent
money given to the state from the federal government to be used on projects and public services
acting for an interest group to influence policy decisions
the basic principles and law of the United States; supreme law of the land
presidential power to reject a bill
the relationship between legislators, bureaucrats and interest groups
a type of power that is specifically for the states
form of government where power is shared between the federal and state governments
redrawing districts based on population changes
ideology that believes in more government involvement, social welfare and minority rights

30 Clues: Latin term for judicial precedent • presidential power to reject a bill • an elected official who is currently in office • redistricting that benefits the party in power • redrawing districts based on population changes • the first 10 of these are in the bill of rights • a legislative body that has two branches/chambers • ...

Nate Jeup- Congress Crossword 2021-01-12

Nate Jeup- Congress Crossword crossword puzzle

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A committee setting aside a bill
If anyone objects to the bill
politician who have their re-election job
A group of voters who elect a representative
A law made by a government body
Who can introduce a bill?
Provision of the bill that doesn't relate
where bills stay and wait to be introduced
Relevant to the bill
Two-chamber
A legislative proposal
Congress with 100 people

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A government change to a law
minimum number of members to attend
A power of Senate used to end debate
one-chamber
The House and the Senate
A long speech made to delay the government
A session with outside sources to testify
place in congress where each house debates
An argument over a legislative topic
A rule for a certain country to follow
position of authority in a meeting
An action by Congress to resolve a bill
Find if a bill is ready for Congress

25 Clues: one-chamber • Two-chamber • Relevant to the bill • A legislative proposal • The House and the Senate • Congress with 100 people • Who can introduce a bill? • A government change to a law • If anyone objects to the bill • A law made by a government body • A committee setting aside a bill • position of authority in a meeting • minimum number of members to attend • ...

Nate Jeup- Congress Crossword 2021-01-12

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A session with outside sources to testify
A rule for a certain country to follow
A law made by a government body
where bills stay and wait to be introduced
If anyone objects to the bill
politician who have their re-election job
one-chamber
minimum number of members to attend
Provision of the bill that doesn't relate
Who can introduce a bill?
Two-chamber

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An action by Congress to resolve a bill
An argument over a legislative topic
place in congress where each house debates
A government change to a law
A legislative proposal
A committee setting aside a bill
A long speech made to delay the government
position of authority in a meeting
A group of voters who elect a representative
Find if a bill is ready for Congress
Relevant to the bill
The House and the Senate
A power of Senate used to end debate
Congress with 100 people

Chapter 10 Vocab 2023-04-28

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North African city
Two leaders who had the authority of a king
Land surrounded by water on three sides
Twin brother who founded Rome
Wealthy landowners
People who had complete control
One of Rome's greatest speakers
People who influenced Ro
Reject a bill
Elected representatives who protected rights
Poor farmers and craftsmen
Men in the army whose weapons were supplies
Society where men have all of the power

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Twin brother who founded Rome
Wealthy patricians who dominated the government
Group of many gods
Stories about famous people and events
Changes to make things better
Government where citizens vote for leaders
Ancestor of Rome's founders

20 Clues: Reject a bill • North African city • Group of many gods • Wealthy landowners • People who influenced Ro • Poor farmers and craftsmen • Ancestor of Rome's founders • Twin brother who founded Rome • Twin brother who founded Rome • Changes to make things better • People who had complete control • One of Rome's greatest speakers • Stories about famous people and events • ...

Government 2022-05-25

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What is the power of the Legislative Branch?
A type of government where all citizens take part in making laws.
How many rights are in the U.S. Bill of Rights?
A set of written rules which set up a government is called the ________?
____________, liberty and the pursuit of happiness are the rights taken from the preamble of the Constitution of the United States.
The United States has what type of government?
Who is the head of the Executive Branch?

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What was written in the U.S. Declaration of Independence?
What branch makes up the federal court system and the U.S. Supreme Court?
Who was the United States declaring their independence from when they wrote the Declaration of Independence?
This is a system that allows each branch of government to prevent another branch from exerting too much power.
How many branches of government are in the United States of America?
A set of written rules?
Who wrote the first draft of the U.S. Declaration of Independence?

14 Clues: A set of written rules? • Who is the head of the Executive Branch? • What is the power of the Legislative Branch? • The United States has what type of government? • How many rights are in the U.S. Bill of Rights? • What was written in the U.S. Declaration of Independence? • A type of government where all citizens take part in making laws. • ...

Week 11 - The Constitution 2023-11-03

Week 11 - The Constitution crossword puzzle

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The U.S. Constitution vests the judicial power of the U.S. in ___ courts
The 1992 Constitution introduced ___-market economy
to curtail (rights)
The Bill of ___
Contractual provisions are ___ to the parties

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1986 saw significant ___ in economic management
The process to ___(pass) an amendment is stated in the Constitution
___-centralism principle was first formally introduced in 1980
The Fourth Amendment protects from unreasonable searches and ___s
Legal documents must ensure their constitutionality and ___

10 Clues: The Bill of ___ • to curtail (rights) • Contractual provisions are ___ to the parties • 1986 saw significant ___ in economic management • The 1992 Constitution introduced ___-market economy • Legal documents must ensure their constitutionality and ___ • ___-centralism principle was first formally introduced in 1980 • ...

Unit 3 Progressivism Crossword 2025-10-21

Unit 3 Progressivism Crossword crossword puzzle

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Progressive Reform goal that focused on getting rid of alcohol and prostitution
The 18th Amendment got rid of the sale of Alcohol, also known as ___
Journalists who exposed the big problems with society after Industrialization
Era that focuses on fixing the problems of Industrialization
A bill that starts in government and is voted on by the people
_________ Movement, focused on getting rid of alcohol
Progressive Reform Goal that focuses on government or private programs that protect citizens
Full Name, Civil Rights Activist who believed in tirelessly fighting for Civil Rights
Full Name, Civil Rights Activist who believed in slow racial progress through working hard in jobs
Breaking up monopolies to protect consumers
Groups designed to win (rig) elections and control government

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Progressive President who believed in his Square Deal Policies
Full name, woman who broke apart bars with a hatchet in the name of God
How monopolies get formed, Roosevelt was the _____ Buster
The right to vote
Amendment that granted Women's Suffrage
Bills put forward by the people who then have the government vote to become a law.
Jane ______, Woman who established settlement houses such as the Hull House

18 Clues: The right to vote • Amendment that granted Women's Suffrage • Breaking up monopolies to protect consumers • _________ Movement, focused on getting rid of alcohol • How monopolies get formed, Roosevelt was the _____ Buster • Era that focuses on fixing the problems of Industrialization • Groups designed to win (rig) elections and control government • ...

The American Revolution 2022-12-18

The American Revolution crossword puzzle

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helped to effectively organize the cooridnated boycotts
German Mercenaries
showed the Articles were not working
published common sense
supported the constitution
organized the Sons of Liberty
he was a liaison and translator

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wanted the Bill of Rights in the constitution
trained troops at Velley Forge
can't go west of the Appalachain Mountains
punishment laws
taxes on legal documents

12 Clues: punishment laws • German Mercenaries • published common sense • taxes on legal documents • supported the constitution • organized the Sons of Liberty • trained troops at Velley Forge • he was a liaison and translator • showed the Articles were not working • can't go west of the Appalachain Mountains • wanted the Bill of Rights in the constitution • ...

the bill of rights 2013-03-01

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to approve ; to make a written document official by sighing it
having a negative judgment or opinion of something or someone that is not based on facts
process proper legal procedures, such as a fair trail.

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a group of citizens who are chosen to decide the outcome of a trial.
non- criminal cases involving disputes among individuals about property , money, or other personal matters.
a change to the constitution
of rights the first ten amendments to the constitution that protects the rights and freedoms of Americans citizens.

7 Clues: a change to the constitution • process proper legal procedures, such as a fair trail. • to approve ; to make a written document official by sighing it • a group of citizens who are chosen to decide the outcome of a trial. • having a negative judgment or opinion of something or someone that is not based on facts • ...

Bill of Rights/Punishments 2021-11-12

Bill of Rights/Punishments crossword puzzle

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What is most in years punishment for a 2nd degree felony?
cruel and usual punishment
What is most in years punishment for a 1st degree felony?
Right to bear arms
Freedom of expression

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What is most in years punishment for a 3rd degree felony?
Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures

7 Clues: Right to bear arms • Freedom of expression • cruel and usual punishment • Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures • What is most in years punishment for a 2nd degree felony? • What is most in years punishment for a 3rd degree felony? • What is most in years punishment for a 1st degree felony?

Bill of Rights Review 2022-11-30

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This is the idea that the greatest number of people in a society can make policies for everyone
The right to make a request of the government
The principle that you cannot be tried for the same crime twice
The principle that the law must be fairly applied

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The first ten amendments to the constitution
This order gives authorities permission to search someone's property
Official change, correction, or addition to a law or constitution

7 Clues: The first ten amendments to the constitution • The right to make a request of the government • The principle that the law must be fairly applied • The principle that you cannot be tried for the same crime twice • Official change, correction, or addition to a law or constitution • This order gives authorities permission to search someone's property • ...

The Bill of Rights 2023-11-27

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freedom of speech
act or instance from setting a right from a wrong
bail shall not be required nor cruel and unusual punishment
right to people to bear arms

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against unreasonable search and seizures
formal request seeking court order and state why it’s needed
right to speedy and public trial

7 Clues: freedom of speech • right to people to bear arms • right to speedy and public trial • against unreasonable search and seizures • act or instance from setting a right from a wrong • bail shall not be required nor cruel and unusual punishment • formal request seeking court order and state why it’s needed

M6_L3 Bill of Rights 2025-01-14

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The idea that the greatest number of people in a society can make policies for everyone
a rule that says a person cannot be tried for the same crime more than once
an order authorities must get before they search someone's property
a request made of the government

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the power of the government to take personal property to benefit the public
a rule that the law must be fairly applied
formally accuse

7 Clues: formally accuse • a request made of the government • a rule that the law must be fairly applied • an order authorities must get before they search someone's property • the power of the government to take personal property to benefit the public • a rule that says a person cannot be tried for the same crime more than once • ...

Government - Coming to Terms O_O 2021-01-07

Government - Coming to Terms O_O crossword puzzle

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Type of democracy based on the protection of individual rights from the tyranny of the majority and on the consent of the governed to establish political authority
Supporters of the new Constitution who believed in a strong central government with limited government and checks and balances
English political philosopher whose Social Contract Theory believed that in order to live together, individuals in a society give up their natural rights to a higher authority for the sake of protection
Belief that monarchs were chosen by God; gave the monarch unlimited authority
Each branch of government is subject to a number of constitutional restraints, or checks, by the other branches so no single branch becomes too powerful
Government is defined by law and serves the people; the law is above everyone and it applies to everyone, whether ruler or the ruled
The government is not all powerful; its powers are limited, and the acts of the government are those willed by the people Constitution were written
Compromise reached in writing the Constitution to satisfy both small and large states by having one house of Congress with an equal number of representatives for each state and the other house’s membership determined by a state’s population
The people are the only source of power for any and all government actions; government can only govern with the consent of the governed
"Father of the Constitution” and fourth president of the United States; essential to the writing and ratification of the Constitution; he also wrote the first 10 amendments to the Constitution that were ratified as the Bill of Rights

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A representative democracy in which a small group of leaders, elected by the citizens, represents the concerns of the people; the interests of the majority take precedence over the interests of a few.
Powers saved for the states in our system of federalism, guaranteed in the 9th Amendment to the Constitution
Chosen to preside at the Constitutional Convention; he later became the first president of the United States; he set precedent by stepping down after two terms and initiating a peaceful transition of powers
Government attempts to control all facets of the lives of its citizens
3rd president of the United States and author of the Declaration of Independence; he did not take part in writing the Constitution because he was in France at the time. He was a strong advocate for the addition of a Bill of Rights
The distribution of power between the national government and the states within a union
First ten amendments to the Constitution, added by the first Congress in 1791; protects the civil rights and liberties of the people
Believed in natural rights- life, liberty and property; strongest influence on Thomas Jefferson, who wrote natural rights into the Declaration of Independence
Power is held at the national level, with very little power being held in political subdivisions, such as provinces, states, counties, parishes, or tow
Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the Constitution that gives Congress the right to pass all laws “necessary and proper” to carry out the other powers listed in Article I

20 Clues: Government attempts to control all facets of the lives of its citizens • Belief that monarchs were chosen by God; gave the monarch unlimited authority • The distribution of power between the national government and the states within a union • Powers saved for the states in our system of federalism, guaranteed in the 9th Amendment to the Constitution • ...

vocabulary crossword 2021-01-12

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king/queen controls all aspect of life: social, economic, and political – often times tied to divine right of kings (authority from God).
first ten amendments to the Constitution, added by the first Congress in 1791; protects the civil rights and liberties of the people.
type of democracy based on the protection of individual rights from the tyranny of the majority and on the consent of the governed to establish political authority.
compromise between slave states and free states to count three-fifths of the slave population in a state when allocating how many representatives a state was entitled to in the House of Representatives.
supporters of the new Constitution who believed in a strong central government with limited government and checks and balances.
the citizens have political authority and are bound by social contract to obey laws with their rights guaranteed by a constitution; citizens willingly subordinate their private, selfish interests to the common good.
chosen to preside at the Constitutional Convention; he later became the first president of the United States; he set precedent by stepping down after two terms and initiating a peaceful transition of power.
group of people who feared the new government created by Constitution; gave too much power to the national government at the expense of individual rights.
in order for man to live in groups, he must give up some of his freedom to the government in exchange for protection of his natural rights.
first plan of government adopted in the United States after the revolution; it was a loose association of states with no authority to tax, no national army, and no chief executive.
French writer who introduced the idea of separation of powers and checks and balances to prevent one part of government from becoming too powerful.
a representative democracy in which a small group of leaders, elected by the citizens, represents the concerns of the people; the interests of the majority take precedence over the interests of a few.

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“Father of the Constitution” and fourth president of the United States; essential to the writing and ratification of the Constitution; he also wrote the first 10 amendments to the Constitution that were ratified as the Bill of Rights.
government attempts to control all facets of the lives of its citizens.
3rd president of the United States and author of the Declaration of Independence; he did not take part in writing the Constitution because he was in France at the time. He was a strong advocate for the addition of a Bill of Rights.
the government is not all powerful; its powers are limited, and the acts of the government are those willed by the people Constitution were written
each branch of government is subject to a number of constitutional restraints, or checks, by the other branches so no single branch becomes too powerful.
belief that monarchs were chosen by God; gave the monarch unlimited authority.
considered intelligent and decisive, he was a leading supporter of the constitution and helped write the federalist papers.
government is defined by law and serves the people; the law is above everyone and it applies to everyone, whether ruler or the ruled.

20 Clues: government attempts to control all facets of the lives of its citizens. • belief that monarchs were chosen by God; gave the monarch unlimited authority. • considered intelligent and decisive, he was a leading supporter of the constitution and helped write the federalist papers. • ...

Right and Responsibilities 2024-03-14

Right and Responsibilities crossword puzzle

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A person born in a country who has rights
A change or addition to the US Constitution
A president's authority to refuse a bill so that it cannot become law
A form of government in which power rests with the people, either directly or through elected representatives
Freedoms we have that are protected by laws
Fully involved, or giving your full attention
Relating to the national or central government
of power The system that divides government responsibilities between three branches
Legislative, Executive, Judicial

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A system of government where power is distributed between different levels of government
Branch that judges law
Breaking the rules of the political system
Branch that enforce laws
Rules followed by the political system defined by the Constitution
Branches that makes laws
A form of government in which the power rests with the people

16 Clues: Branch that judges law • Branch that enforce laws • Branches that makes laws • Legislative, Executive, Judicial • A person born in a country who has rights • Breaking the rules of the political system • A change or addition to the US Constitution • Freedoms we have that are protected by laws • Fully involved, or giving your full attention • ...

United States Constitution 2021-01-20

United States Constitution crossword puzzle

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an official chosen to lead the country
the governing body of a nation or a state
Executive appoints the head of government apartments
of Rights First ten Amendment
a body of advisors to head of state
state money
of Representatives has a total of 435 people
branch carries out and enforces laws
of powers division of powers
of government The executive judicial and legislative are
college what represent how much electors each state have
where the people choose for who they want in office
stat revenue
the supreme law of the government
typical class or group
a method of choosing official
States of America The country with 50 states
fathers group of people who united the thriteen colonies
Courts leading court in the land
a formal aggrement between countries

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president Second to the president
a state in which supreme power is held by the people and their representatives
a solemn promise or agreement
to charge an official in officer
a legal document
branch in charge of deciding laws
a system where people can change rulers in a peaceful
branch controls the country
a process of voting
rules of a government
a form of draft that not enacted as a law yet
loyalty of a subordinate to a superior of an individual
related to the people
an article added to the Constitution
a piece of writing included in a magazine or a newspaper
in Chief head of a country armed forces
members of the Senate
the legislative branch of the federal government
swearing to tell the truth
minimum people in a assembly
to reject a bill
Carta document consisting of rights
Constitution The law that governs the land

43 Clues: state money • stat revenue • a legal document • to reject a bill • a process of voting • rules of a government • related to the people • members of the Senate • typical class or group • swearing to tell the truth • branch controls the country • of powers division of powers • minimum people in a assembly • a solemn promise or agreement • of Rights First ten Amendment • ...

Geographic, Economic, and Political 2013-04-12

Geographic, Economic, and Political crossword puzzle

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agriculture/Goods produced by a family only for their consumption
Economy/An economic system where production is determined by tradition and customs
Chronology/Time and date measurements based upon an exact date
industries/Products usually made in the home or in small shops
Exchange of Food/Food, plants, animals, and diseases between New World and Old World
Carta/First document of English rights, trial by jury; Could not be deprived of life, liberty and property; signed by King John in 1215
geographic factors/Factors related to people
Economy/An economic where the production of goods and services is determined by the government

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Plague/Black Death; spread from Asia to Europe
Bill of Rights/Passed by parliament in 1689; English rights enforced no taxation, right to petition, individual rights
Government/Philosophy of limited government with elected representatives serving at the will of the people
Chronology/Time and date calculated from a major event
Patterns/Changes and trends in population and settlement patterns
geographic factors/Factors related to the natural environment
diffusion/The process where plants, animals, diseases, ideas, or innovations are transmitted from one group or culture to another across space

15 Clues: geographic factors/Factors related to people • Plague/Black Death; spread from Asia to Europe • Chronology/Time and date calculated from a major event • geographic factors/Factors related to the natural environment • Chronology/Time and date measurements based upon an exact date • industries/Products usually made in the home or in small shops • ...

Government 2024-09-25

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Month of Constitution Day
Supreme law of the land
Changes to the Constitution

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Hall Place where Constitution was written
Writers of the Constitution
Begins with "We the People..."
Legislative Branch
of Rights First 10 amendments to the Constitution
Number of Branches of Government
Number of justices in Supreme Court

10 Clues: Legislative Branch • Supreme law of the land • Month of Constitution Day • Writers of the Constitution • Changes to the Constitution • Begins with "We the People..." • Number of Branches of Government • Number of justices in Supreme Court • Hall Place where Constitution was written • of Rights First 10 amendments to the Constitution

Civics 2026-01-14

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Which branch has the power to appoint judges.
to reject a bill passed by congress
The supreme court can ________ down any law that is unconstitutional.
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
____________ Branch interprets the law
The amendments protect against "cruel and unusual punishment"?
The Articles of Confederation created a _______ branch government.

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_________ and balances: How different branches are able to limit the power of one another.
__________Branch makes the laws
The system by which power is divided between state and national government
___________ Branch carries out/enforces laws
The government of the United States is a ______________ (think pledge of allegiance)
Which amendment deals with your right to privacy (unlawful searches)
Which amendment deal with the right to own guns?
how many senators does each state have?

15 Clues: __________Branch makes the laws • to reject a bill passed by congress • ____________ Branch interprets the law • how many senators does each state have? • ___________ Branch carries out/enforces laws • Which branch has the power to appoint judges. • How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights? • Which amendment deal with the right to own guns? • ...

Law 12 2022-02-22

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criminal sentence set on paying back
Must say yes to each
rules between society and individual
Charter that guaranteed basic rights
Sets the standards
the french civil code
rules between individuals
earliest sets of recorded law
Compilation of Roman Law
a system of values set by society

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Everyone is equal under the law
two-level system of government
Judicial Practice of guilty or innocent
Criminal sentence focused on punishment
created by Legislators
system of enforced rules
Judges rely on past experiences
Judges rely onset of writing
found in the old testament part of the bible
legal system where nobles acted as judges
proposed law to legislation

21 Clues: Sets the standards • Must say yes to each • the french civil code • created by Legislators • system of enforced rules • Compilation of Roman Law • rules between individuals • proposed law to legislation • Judges rely onset of writing • earliest sets of recorded law • two-level system of government • Everyone is equal under the law • Judges rely on past experiences • ...

The Constitution 2019-10-09

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the introduction of the constitution
the ______ amendment gave the right to vote to all citizens over 18
proposes a change to the constitution
the _____ amendment was included to protective states from excessive federal power
the ______ amendment is the longest amendment in the bill of rights
the ________ amendment made slavery illegal
the constitution creates a _____, or two part, national legislature called congress
an amendment to the constitution can be ratified by _____ of the state legislature
the words the constitution begins with
the ________ amendment protects people and their belongings from "unreasonable searches and seizures"
the constitution says that only the ____ government can print and coin money

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the constitution is divided into
changes to the constitution
the first ten amendments are called the
framers made changing the ______ possible but difficult
how many amendments have been approved by the constitution
the ________ amendment gave women the right to vote
being approved
a new law is called a
the _____ amendment protects freedom of speech and freedom of the press.

20 Clues: being approved • a new law is called a • changes to the constitution • the constitution is divided into • the introduction of the constitution • proposes a change to the constitution • the words the constitution begins with • the first ten amendments are called the • the ________ amendment made slavery illegal • the ________ amendment gave women the right to vote • ...

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