bill of rights Crossword Puzzles

Facts and Terms 2026-01-08

Facts and Terms crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A number of spots or percentage reserved for minorities.
  2. rights, legal protections against discrimination.
  3. restraint, The government hides information so that free speech cannot happen in the first place.
  4. You do not have to testify against yourself in court.
  5. v us, Case that said Japanese internment in WWII was constitutional.
  6. process clause, Gives people the right to full and fair procedures before depriving life, liberty, or property.
  7. and unusual punishment, Prohibited by the 8th amendment because it is excessive or barbaric.
  8. of rights, The first 10 amendments that give specific liberties.
  9. rights act of 1964, Law that banned discrimination in public accommodations.
  10. worth, Jobs with and equal level or need should be paid the same.
  11. v reed, Case that said gender discriminating laws were unconstitutional.
  12. amendment, Made slaves citizens and made due process and incorporation.
  13. liberties, Protections from the government.
  14. harassment, Unwelcome sexual conduct that creates a bad environment.
  15. The right to vote.
  16. clause, The government cannot make a state religion.
  17. False written speech that harms someone's reputation.
  18. amendment, Abolished slavery.
  19. v new york, Supreme Court case that incorporated the bill of rights to states.
  20. amendment, Gave women the right to vote.
  21. exercise clause, Everybody can believe in and practice the religion that they want to.
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  1. speech, Nonverbal expressions like wearing armbands.
  2. speech, Advertising or business expression.
  3. to privacy, Family, marriage, and your body are protected and choices made about them are also protected.
  4. action, Policies that give more opportunity to disadvantaged groups.
  5. rights act of 1965, A law that made discriminating laws in voting not in effect and protected minorities in voting.
  6. v ferguson, Case that decided separate but equal is fair.
  7. v board, Decided that separate but equal is unequal.
  8. with disabilities act, Prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities.
  9. Speech that is offensive to the community and does not serve a purpose.
  10. tax, When you have to pay to vote in elections.
  11. clause, Lets the federal government impose rules on all the states.
  12. protection clause, States must treat citizens equally.
  13. rule, Unconstitutionally obtained evidence cannot be used in a trial.
  14. amendment, The law that abolished the poll tax.
  15. amendment, Protects freedoms of speech, religion, assembly, press, and petition.
  16. v stanford, Supreme court case that said slaves were not citizens and had no rights.
  17. rights amendment, A proposed amendment that prohibits gender discrimination.
  18. amendment, Gave slaves the right to vote.
  19. bargaining, If you say you are guilty in court, you can have a lessened punishment.

40 Clues: The right to vote. • amendment, Abolished slavery. • amendment, Gave women the right to vote. • amendment, Gave slaves the right to vote. • speech, Advertising or business expression. • liberties, Protections from the government. • amendment, The law that abolished the poll tax. • tax, When you have to pay to vote in elections. • ...

Constitution 2025 2025-11-03

Constitution 2025 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. one of the main ideals protected by the Constitution
  2. the supreme law of the land in the United States
  3. a key idea in the Constitution that includes speech and religion
  4. the word that completes the phrase “We the _______”
  5. what the judicial branch does with laws
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  1. what the Bill of Rights protects for all Americans
  2. a change or addition to the Constitution
  3. the branch of government that makes laws
  4. what the executive branch does with laws
  5. the form of government the United States has

10 Clues: what the judicial branch does with laws • a change or addition to the Constitution • the branch of government that makes laws • what the executive branch does with laws • the form of government the United States has • the supreme law of the land in the United States • what the Bill of Rights protects for all Americans • ...

Civil Rights - Jordan 2016-05-04

Civil Rights - Jordan crossword puzzle
Across
  1. -Organized tactic to test if bus segragation still went on in the south
  2. -Radical group that advocated "black power"
  3. -Killed MLK
  4. -segregation effort by students to end segragation
  5. -Women who started the bus boycott
  6. -decriminalizing that was not segregated by laws but by customs
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  1. -Civil rights bill that abolished Jim Crow laws
  2. -prohibited the use of the poll tax
  3. -laws enforcing racial segregation
  4. -Muslim civil rights leader
  5. -racial separation forced by specific laws
  6. -Reformers who fought to give equality to all Americans & remove voting Barrie's

12 Clues: -Killed MLK • -Muslim civil rights leader • -laws enforcing racial segregation • -Women who started the bus boycott • -prohibited the use of the poll tax • -racial separation forced by specific laws • -Radical group that advocated "black power" • -Civil rights bill that abolished Jim Crow laws • -segregation effort by students to end segragation • ...

Anchor Activities Quarter 4 2021-05-20

Anchor Activities Quarter 4 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. status- groups
  2. clergy- cardinals, bishops, and heads
  3. system- having national and state governments share power
  4. of Rights- First 10 Amendments to the Constitution
  5. bankers, lawyers, doctors, etc
  6. Estate- everyone else
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  1. class
  2. priests were from poorer families
  3. France’s chief tax
  4. were from noble families
  5. estate- clergy
  6. and Second Estates did not have to pay the

12 Clues: class • estate- clergy • status- groups • France’s chief tax • Estate- everyone else • were from noble families • bankers, lawyers, doctors, etc • priests were from poorer families • clergy- cardinals, bishops, and heads • and Second Estates did not have to pay the • of Rights- First 10 Amendments to the Constitution • ...

Government 2022-10-24

Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This branch is known for having the President and Vice President
  2. The Bill of _____ has 10 Amendments listed to protect you as an American
  3. The Executive Branch includes the President and Vice _______
  4. The Vice President becomes _____ when the President can no longer be in office
  5. Joe _____ is our President
  6. The _____ House is where the President lives
  7. The ________ is the beginning part of the Constitution
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  1. This branch is known for making new laws
  2. A ____ is what can potentially become a law
  3. The Judicial Branch has ____ (number) different courts
  4. The Court of Appeals, District Court, and _____ Court are part of the Judicial Branch
  5. This branch is responsible for punishing those who do not follow the law
  6. The Legislative Branch includes the _____ and House of Representatives
  7. There are __ Supreme Court Justices

14 Clues: Joe _____ is our President • There are __ Supreme Court Justices • This branch is known for making new laws • A ____ is what can potentially become a law • The _____ House is where the President lives • The Judicial Branch has ____ (number) different courts • The ________ is the beginning part of the Constitution • ...

AP Gov 2021-01-14

AP Gov crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the stage when the bill is voted on by the entire house
  2. when a senator says they dont want a bill or measure to reach the floor
  3. tactic used to delay the bill
  4. the committee that deals with taxes and bills
  5. the upper house of the Bicameral legislature of the U.S.
  6. a count of members present (usually a stalling tactic
  7. chamber of congress elected by individuals from states
  8. legislative sub organization that handles something specific
  9. a motion to end a filibuster and vote on the bill
  10. allowed the direct election of senators
  11. committee that makes rules
  12. an agreement by all members present
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  1. a way to revive a dead bill
  2. committee created to make a compromise on a bill
  3. forced the tenessee legislature to reapportion itself on the basis of population
  4. when a committee makes changes and rewrites a bill
  5. a committe discusses a bill and can report with or without an amendment or tabled
  6. districts which are regared as secure for a certain party
  7. the residents in a congressional district
  8. added equal protection of law
  9. a count of the population
  10. having 2 branches
  11. the minimum number of representatives needed to work
  12. the first step into making a bill into law
  13. running for something you already have

25 Clues: having 2 branches • a count of the population • committee that makes rules • a way to revive a dead bill • tactic used to delay the bill • added equal protection of law • an agreement by all members present • running for something you already have • allowed the direct election of senators • the residents in a congressional district • the first step into making a bill into law • ...

John F. Kennedy 2022-06-06

John F. Kennedy crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Middle name
  2. Bill left for Johnson
  3. Jacqueline Kennedy's maiden name
  4. when he became president
  5. JFK's assassinator
  6. major event occurred during his term
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  1. sever injury as result of sinking PT 109
  2. removed what from Cuba
  3. How was he assassinated
  4. commission appointed to his assassination
  5. illness resulted in his hospitalization
  6. first candidate he faced in television
  7. Policy adopted
  8. Born
  9. where was he assassinated

15 Clues: Born • Middle name • Policy adopted • JFK's assassinator • Bill left for Johnson • removed what from Cuba • How was he assassinated • when he became president • where was he assassinated • Jacqueline Kennedy's maiden name • major event occurred during his term • first candidate he faced in television • illness resulted in his hospitalization • sever injury as result of sinking PT 109 • ...

Misc. 2025-05-15

Misc. crossword puzzle
Across
  1. gets fleeced
  2. the first 10 are the bill of rights
  3. primate
  4. superhero back accessory
Down
  1. follows prayer
  2. ____ and went
  3. gym class (abbr.)
  4. Gets away

8 Clues: primate • Gets away • gets fleeced • ____ and went • follows prayer • gym class (abbr.) • superhero back accessory • the first 10 are the bill of rights

Government 2015-10-15

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

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

Government 2015-10-02

Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. One of the two large rooms in the Centre Block of the Parliament Buildings.
  2. A change that is made to a bill,a motion with the intention of improving it
  3. A university student who works for the Senate or House of Commons
  4. The political party with the most members elected to the House of Commons
  5. A Member of the Senate or House of Commons who does not belong to a political party
  6. A person with political and civil rights
  7. A proposal for a law to be considered by the Parliament
  8. A meeting of the Senate or of the House of Commons within a session
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  1. A group of Senators, MPs, or both, selected to study a specific subject or bill and write a report about it
  2. Another word for constituency or electoral district
  3. A Senator or a Member of the House of Commons
  4. To change or improve something
  5. A group made up of all the Senators and MPs from the same political party
  6. The MP or Senator in a political party who is responsible for keeping other party Members informed about the Chamber's business
  7. The government's plan for how it will collect and spend money each year

15 Clues: To change or improve something • A person with political and civil rights • A Senator or a Member of the House of Commons • Another word for constituency or electoral district • A proposal for a law to be considered by the Parliament • A university student who works for the Senate or House of Commons • ...

Ch 1: Lesson 4 2023-08-31

Ch 1: Lesson 4 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the first inhabitants of an area and their descendants.
  2. fair treatment through the judicial system
  3. Group of states in an alliance
  4. servants who are on a contract to gain freedom
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  1. people who owns land
  2. A bill that established the principles of frequent parliaments, free elections and freedom of speech within Parliament
  3. to have the power to do something without hinderance or restraint
  4. highest legislature in the UK
  5. when a human being owns another human being
  6. legislative body of a country or state.

10 Clues: people who owns land • highest legislature in the UK • Group of states in an alliance • legislative body of a country or state. • fair treatment through the judicial system • when a human being owns another human being • servants who are on a contract to gain freedom • the first inhabitants of an area and their descendants. • ...

Constitutional era 2023-05-16

Constitutional era crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A change or Addition to a document
  2. Beginning of Constitution
  3. First constitution of the United States of America
  4. Wanted a bill of rights
  5. Where the Constitutional Convention took place
  6. bicameral legislature
Down
  1. wanted strong national government
  2. Federalists wrote to approve the new constitution
  3. Father of the Constitution
  4. First ten Amendments

10 Clues: First ten Amendments • bicameral legislature • Wanted a bill of rights • Beginning of Constitution • Father of the Constitution • wanted strong national government • A change or Addition to a document • Where the Constitutional Convention took place • Federalists wrote to approve the new constitution • First constitution of the United States of America

Constitution 2023-11-01

Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. legislature has two chambers/houses
  2. supported ratifying the Constitution
  3. established the setup of our government(7)
  4. keeps one branch from being to powerful
  5. counting of slaves in population
  6. changes to the Constitution
  7. granted only to federal government
  8. gov't authority comes from the people
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  1. established process to become a state
  2. delegates revised the government
  3. casts official vote for President
  4. uprising; showed weakness of the AOC
  5. explains purpose of a document
  6. makes the laws
  7. powers not given to Federal goes to states
  8. mutual agreement on structure of Congress
  9. Supreme law of the land
  10. interprets the laws
  11. carries out the laws
  12. wanted a Bill of Rights added for approval

20 Clues: makes the laws • interprets the laws • carries out the laws • Supreme law of the land • changes to the Constitution • explains purpose of a document • delegates revised the government • counting of slaves in population • casts official vote for President • granted only to federal government • legislature has two chambers/houses • uprising; showed weakness of the AOC • ...

Joe Chapter 2 2024-02-06

Joe Chapter 2 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. proposed the Great Compromise
  2. series of essays known as the federalist papers
  3. persuasive defense of the constitution
  4. advocated for constitutional amendments
  5. desired a balance
  6. sense of focus and direction
  7. Constitution lacks a bill of rights
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  1. proposed the New Jersey Plan
  2. constitution will annihilate the states
  3. opposed the ratification of the Constitution
  4. opposed the strong executive
  5. major author of the Virginia Plan
  6. refused to sign the constitution

13 Clues: desired a balance • proposed the New Jersey Plan • opposed the strong executive • sense of focus and direction • proposed the Great Compromise • refused to sign the constitution • major author of the Virginia Plan • Constitution lacks a bill of rights • persuasive defense of the constitution • constitution will annihilate the states • advocated for constitutional amendments • ...

MWH Unit 4 - Absolutism to Limited Government 2025-11-06

MWH Unit 4 - Absolutism to Limited Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The _____________ of Versailles was built in order to show the power of King Louis XIV.
  2. The First Amendment ideas of freedom of speech and _________was influenced by Voltaire
  3. The Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights and the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of Citizen all limited the power of the __________
  4. believed that each branch of the government can check and __________ each other’s powers
  5. During the Age of ______________ the ideas of limited government were discussed
  6. Lock believed that people had the right to overthrow the _________ if it didn't protect their rights.
  7. What document of 1215 limited the power of the English monarchy? (two words)
  8. After the Glorious _________, Great Britain became a Constitutional monarchy.
  9. Constitutionalism promotes __________ government.
  10. Hobbes promoted people giving up _______ in exchange for security from the government
  11. Absolute monarchs believed in expanding territory through _______.
  12. He believed in the separation of the branches of government
  13. King James I and other absolute monarchs believed in the idea of _________ right.
  14. Both King Louis XIV and Peter the Great did NOT encourage _____________ tolerance.
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  1. Effect of Glorious Revolution was the monarch could only rule with the consent of the ______________(English legislature)
  2. He believed that the punishment should fit the crime
  3. Which Enlightenment thinker would have supported absolute monarchies as the best form of government?
  4. The _______ of King Charles I made other European rulers nervous about their rule.
  5. The idea that people will surrender their freedoms in exchange for safety and security is called the _____ ______.
  6. Divine Right is the belief that monarchs are chosen by __________ to rule and only have to answer to ______________
  7. The belief in centralized rule dominated by a powerful sovereign (monarch)
  8. Montesquieu, Locke, and Voltaire heavily influenced the writing of the U.S. ____________________
  9. John ________________ said government should protect the natural rights of life, liberty and property
  10. A strong _______ government is one of the characteristics of an absolute monarchy

24 Clues: Constitutionalism promotes __________ government. • He believed that the punishment should fit the crime • He believed in the separation of the branches of government • Absolute monarchs believed in expanding territory through _______. • The belief in centralized rule dominated by a powerful sovereign (monarch) • ...

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

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

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

Government 2015-10-15

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

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

THE BILL OF RIGHTS LEVI AND MATT 2022-05-13

THE BILL OF RIGHTS LEVI AND MATT crossword puzzle
Across
  1. having a negative judgment
  2. a group of citizens who decide the outcome
  3. a protective shield
  4. limits the power of police to search people
  5. protects citizens to speak against the goverment
Down
  1. wasn't sure if adding a bill of rights to the constitution
  2. protect the rights
  3. approved to have made a written document offcial by signing it

8 Clues: protect the rights • a protective shield • having a negative judgment • a group of citizens who decide the outcome • limits the power of police to search people • protects citizens to speak against the goverment • wasn't sure if adding a bill of rights to the constitution • approved to have made a written document offcial by signing it

Celebrate Freedom Week Crossword Puzzle 2024-05-07

Celebrate Freedom Week Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. (Government type of the US)
  2. (The beginning of the DOI)
  3. (The people use their power to elect their representatives to be their voice)
  4. of Rights ()
  5. Madison (Father of the Constitution)
Down
  1. (The power is shared and also divided by national and state government)
  2. (The President)
  3. (change in law)
  4. of Powers
  5. and Balances (they keep the government in check)
  6. (The Supreme Court)
  7. (The Lawmakers)

12 Clues: of Powers • of Rights () • (The President) • (change in law) • (The Lawmakers) • (The Supreme Court) • (The beginning of the DOI) • (Government type of the US) • Madison (Father of the Constitution) • and Balances (they keep the government in check) • (The power is shared and also divided by national and state government) • ...

Civics Semester Review Part 1 2025-01-06

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

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

Passing laws 2021-06-18

Passing laws crossword puzzle
Across
  1. when members of parliament discuss or argue the bill, they _______
  2. a group which the bill is passed on to for investigation and recommendations
  3. a proposal to make a new law or change an existing one
  4. when the act will begin
  5. when a bill becomes law, it is known as an _______ _______ _________
  6. the name of a bill
  7. the lower house where bills are introduced
Down
  1. the main part of the bill describing how it will work as law
  2. after the bill is initially agreed upon, it is sent to the _______
  3. the meaning of some words in the bill
  4. changes made to bills
  5. to make a new law, a bill has to be _______
  6. a group which a politician may belong to
  7. people who introduce the bill to parliament
  8. bills which are approved by the Governor-General are given _______ _______
  9. something that has the lists or more complex details of the bill
  10. Formal rules for the nation

17 Clues: the name of a bill • changes made to bills • when the act will begin • Formal rules for the nation • the meaning of some words in the bill • a group which a politician may belong to • the lower house where bills are introduced • to make a new law, a bill has to be _______ • people who introduce the bill to parliament • a proposal to make a new law or change an existing one • ...

Chapter 6 Crossword 2023-10-23

Chapter 6 Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Written by Thomas Jefferson; Declared the split between the colonies and Britain.
  2. Scientist who developed the Heliocentric Theory.
  3. Emergence of modern science.
  4. Wrote "The Spirit of Laws".
  5. Wrote "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman".
  6. Wrote "Leviathan".
  7. Observed the moons of Jupiter.
  8. European intellectual movement during the 17th and 18th centuries.
  9. Wrote "Candide".
  10. The first 10 Amendments to the United States Constitution.
  11. A Major General in the American Revolution and the first President of the United States.
  12. Coined by Montesquieu; Seperates government into 3 branches.
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  1. War between Britain and the colonies; Ended with the independence of the colonies.
  2. Wrote "The Social Contract".
  3. Ruler of Russia and an Enlightened Despot.
  4. Theory that Earth was at the center of the universe.
  5. Ensures that each branch of government is on the same level as the others.
  6. Developed by Francis Bacon.
  7. A ruler who embraces Enlightenment, such as Fredrick the Great.
  8. Wrote "Two Treatises of Government".

20 Clues: Wrote "Candide". • Wrote "Leviathan". • Wrote "The Spirit of Laws". • Developed by Francis Bacon. • Wrote "The Social Contract". • Emergence of modern science. • Observed the moons of Jupiter. • Wrote "Two Treatises of Government". • Ruler of Russia and an Enlightened Despot. • Wrote "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman". • Scientist who developed the Heliocentric Theory. • ...

The Constitution Crossword TM 2024-04-18

The Constitution Crossword TM crossword puzzle
Across
  1. transfer of powers from national to local government.
  2. a governmental system where one person reigns.
  3. the practice of a limited government through the existence of a constitution.
  4. a form of rights that include participation and equality.
  5. the process of enacting/creating laws
  6. prime minister who entered the UK into the EU
  7. guides to the UK's Uncodified constitution
  8. from a range of sources
  9. the prime minister of the UK from 1997-2007
  10. what a constitution does to the power of government.
  11. powers belonging to the monarch
  12. prime minister that divided the nation with a referendum.
  13. rights to make decisions on an assets not assigned to a specific party.
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  1. the topic of this crossword
  2. fixed and in one place
  3. featured in all liberal democracies, power of gov is limited
  4. Early Document making law applicable to the monarch
  5. these acts are legislation enacted in the UK during the 19th and 20th century
  6. comprised of judges in the courts of law
  7. a workers organisation
  8. a strength of the UK constitution which allows acts of parliament to be introduced easily
  9. the upper house of parliament
  10. how thatchers reign is viewed by many.
  11. part of the constitution,enforced on a political level
  12. an act introduced in 1998
  13. a proposed law introduced in parliament.
  14. international convention to protect human rights in Europe.

27 Clues: fixed and in one place • a workers organisation • from a range of sources • an act introduced in 1998 • the topic of this crossword • the upper house of parliament • powers belonging to the monarch • the process of enacting/creating laws • how thatchers reign is viewed by many. • comprised of judges in the courts of law • a proposed law introduced in parliament. • ...

Unit 8 Reconstruction Unit 2025-05-05

Unit 8 Reconstruction Unit crossword puzzle
Across
  1. - Former slaves who were granted freedom after the Civil War.
  2. - Northern Republicans who moved to the South during Reconstruction to profit from the changes.
  3. - A system where freedmen farmed land in exchange for a share of the crops, often leading to debt.
  4. Republicans - A group of Congress members who pushed for harsh policies toward the South during Reconstruction.
  5. of 1877 - The agreement that ended Reconstruction and led to the withdrawal of federal troops from the South.
  6. Klux Klan - A white supremacist group that used violence and intimidation to oppose Reconstruction and African American rights.
  7. Amendment - Granted citizenship and equal protection under the law to all people born or naturalized in the U.S.
  8. - The power of the president to reject a bill passed by Congress (used by Andrew Johnson to block Reconstruction laws).
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  1. - The period following the Civil War when the Southern states were reintegrated into the Union.
  2. - The separation of races, especially in public facilities, which was upheld after Reconstruction.
  3. Codes - Laws passed in the South to restrict the rights of freed African Americans.
  4. - The process of formally charging a president with misconduct in office (related to Andrew Johnson's case).
  5. Tax - A tax that had to be paid in order to vote, used to limit African American voting rights.
  6. Rights Act - A law passed in 1866 that aimed to protect the rights of African Americans.
  7. Amendment - Abolished slavery in the United States.

15 Clues: Amendment - Abolished slavery in the United States. • - Former slaves who were granted freedom after the Civil War. • Codes - Laws passed in the South to restrict the rights of freed African Americans. • Rights Act - A law passed in 1866 that aimed to protect the rights of African Americans. • ...

Founding Documents 2023-09-06

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

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

Foundation Unit 2012-12-11

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

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

Econ Money and Banking 2023-04-04

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

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

Early Government 2020-09-03

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

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

Legislative Branch Crossword 2024-02-28

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

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

The Constitution 2018-02-02

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

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

French Revolution Crossword 2023-09-25

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

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

Unit 6 Crossword 2013-04-10

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

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

Unit 6 Crossword 2013-04-10

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

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

Unit 6 Crossword 2013-04-10

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

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

Civics review Chapter 1-7 2026-02-04

Civics review Chapter 1-7 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. serves a two-years term
  2. first shots of the American revolution fired
  3. wrote Leviathan and believed all men were basically evil
  4. wrote the declaration of Independence
  5. Money for people and business pay to support the government
  6. European country settled the original thirteen colonies that later became the U.S.
  7. to let alone
  8. Father of capitalism
  9. Pilgrims signed in 1620
  10. wrote the spirit of laws and made the concept of separation of power
  11. who wrote common sense
  12. primary role of the executive branch
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  1. Bill passes the House and senate
  2. the congress named as president of the senate
  3. who can introduce bills
  4. a amendment that protects a person's rights to remain silent and not incriminate oneself fifth
  5. believed all men were born with natural rights
  6. A two chamber legislative
  7. to pay war debts
  8. Father of communism
  9. role of the legislative branch
  10. What system does the U.S have
  11. a amendment that allows people own a gun for self defense second
  12. not one of the four factors of production
  13. Amendment protects people's freedom of speech, press, and religion

25 Clues: to let alone • to pay war debts • Father of communism • Father of capitalism • who wrote common sense • serves a two-years term • who can introduce bills • Pilgrims signed in 1620 • A two chamber legislative • What system does the U.S have • role of the legislative branch • Bill passes the House and senate • primary role of the executive branch • wrote the declaration of Independence • ...

Unit 2 By:Marshall Futrell 2021-12-14

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

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

Unit 6 Crossword 2013-04-10

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

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

Which Documents Influenced the Founders 2023-08-14

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

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

Ch. 7 2025-12-10

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

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

Cooper-Stupid Crossword 2026-02-03

Cooper-Stupid Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. congressional term
  2. how to become a law
  3. smaller house of the two
  4. donkey
  5. stops a filibuster
  6. small group of congressmen on one bill
  7. 2nd Highest rank in senate
  8. how a law starts out
  9. president doesnt like a bill
  10. keep the floor for as long as you want
  11. elephant
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  1. bigger house of the two
  2. the power to make laws
  3. members of congressmen and women
  4. representatiCongressent specific boundary
  5. emergency meeting for congress
  6. J.D. Vance
  7. what a bill is
  8. congress stops president from veto
  9. do nothing with the bill

20 Clues: donkey • elephant • J.D. Vance • what a bill is • congressional term • stops a filibuster • how to become a law • how a law starts out • the power to make laws • bigger house of the two • smaller house of the two • do nothing with the bill • 2nd Highest rank in senate • president doesnt like a bill • emergency meeting for congress • members of congressmen and women • ...

Politics and Governance Crossword Puzzle 2025-02-06

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

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

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

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

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

Historical Documents Study Guide 2025-09-11

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

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

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

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

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

Ap Gov Vocab 2023-05-23

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

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

The Articles Of Confederation 2026-03-06

The Articles Of Confederation crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the governing body of a nation, state, or community
  2. The primary author of the Declaration of Independance.
  3. This gave consistency in actions for all American Indians nations.
  4. He served as vice president with James Madison in 1812
  5. based on the land and value in each state
  6. He wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights
  7. A foundational document
  8. The father of the constitution.
  9. The economy of the south relies on this
  10. something, typically money, that is owed or due
Down
  1. a talented inventor, scientist, and writer
  2. This made the number of representatives on how big the state was.
  3. This made each state have the same number of representatives in Congress.
  4. This was unnecessary because most states had their own bill of rights.
  5. A plan that gave congress more power over the states
  6. The governing body during the war.
  7. He was George Washington's right hand man for a war.
  8. The father of our country

18 Clues: A foundational document • The father of our country • The father of the constitution. • The governing body during the war. • The economy of the south relies on this • based on the land and value in each state • a talented inventor, scientist, and writer • He wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights • something, typically money, that is owed or due • ...

Influential Documents 2021-11-08

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

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

The Southside Search 2023-01-24

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

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

study guide cross word 2023-05-18

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

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

stupid crossword cooper 2026-02-03

stupid crossword cooper crossword puzzle
Across
  1. small group of congressmen on one bill
  2. emergency meeting for congress
  3. what a bill is
  4. members of congressmen and women
  5. do nothing with the bill
  6. 2nd Highest rank in senate
  7. congressional term
  8. how to become a law
Down
  1. bigger house of the two
  2. stops a filibuster
  3. donkey
  4. congress stops president from veto
  5. president doesnt like a bill
  6. keep the floor for as long as you want
  7. representatiCongressent specific boundary
  8. elephant
  9. how a law starts out
  10. J.D. Vance
  11. the power to make laws
  12. smaller house of the two

20 Clues: donkey • elephant • J.D. Vance • what a bill is • stops a filibuster • congressional term • how to become a law • how a law starts out • the power to make laws • bigger house of the two • smaller house of the two • do nothing with the bill • 2nd Highest rank in senate • president doesnt like a bill • emergency meeting for congress • members of congressmen and women • ...

Bill's Crossword Puzzle 2024-12-24

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

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

bill of rights 6-6-2024 2024-06-06

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

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

Bill of Rights and Reconstruction Puzzle 2025-03-03

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

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

Just Mercy Crossword Puzzle 2023-05-03

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

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

Gov 2023-05-18

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

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

APWH Dates 2022-12-08

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

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

key dates 2022-12-07

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

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

John F. Kennedy 2024-04-17

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

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

Unit 2.3: Presidential Precedents 2025-12-01

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

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

Our Constitution/Government 2020-09-25

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

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

Legislative branch 2021-11-05

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

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

American Government 2025-05-23

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

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

Canadian Prime Ministers 2025-05-07

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

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

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

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

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

bill of rights review crossword 2022-04-21

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

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

Module 6 2024-05-14

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

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

Supreme Court Cases 2025-04-27

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

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

Chapter 3 Crossword 2021-10-21

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

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

Learning Contract 1 2022-09-18

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

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

The Gilded Age 2020-02-02

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

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

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

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

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

Vocab Terms 2021-05-13

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

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

bill of rights 2023-10-18

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

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

Bill of rights 2024-11-12

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

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

Bill of rights 2025-10-15

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

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

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

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

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

Government Chapter 7 Vocabulary 2024-09-18

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

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

Bill of Rights 2022-03-09

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

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

Bill of rights 2023-11-27

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

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

BILL OF RIGHTS 2023-11-28

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

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

Bill of Rights 2023-02-14

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

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

Bill of Rights 2024-11-12

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

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

Bill of rights 2024-11-12

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

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

Bill of rights 2025-11-14

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

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

Civics Unit 4 Crossword 2025-10-22

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

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

Government Crossword Puzzle 2021-01-13

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

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

Unit 3 Review Guide 2018-04-24

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

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

Civil Rights Movement Crossword Puzzle 2014-04-17

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

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

the constitution 2022-12-16

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

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

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

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

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

U.S. Constitution Review 2025-10-10

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

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

Government Crossword Puzzle 2021-01-13

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

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

Unit 1 List 1 2023-03-21

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

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

Constitutional Era 2023-05-11

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

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

DKB2024 2024-05-30

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Enlightenment Crossword Puzzle 2025-02-16

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

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

POT Chapter 6 2025-11-17

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

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

The 10th Amendment 2016-10-16

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

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