bill of rights Crossword Puzzles

Chapter 10 Vocab 2023-04-28

Chapter 10 Vocab crossword puzzle
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  1. North African city
  2. Two leaders who had the authority of a king
  3. Land surrounded by water on three sides
  4. Twin brother who founded Rome
  5. Wealthy landowners
  6. People who had complete control
  7. One of Rome's greatest speakers
  8. People who influenced Ro
  9. Reject a bill
  10. Elected representatives who protected rights
  11. Poor farmers and craftsmen
  12. Men in the army whose weapons were supplies
  13. Society where men have all of the power
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  1. Twin brother who founded Rome
  2. Wealthy patricians who dominated the government
  3. Group of many gods
  4. Stories about famous people and events
  5. Changes to make things better
  6. Government where citizens vote for leaders
  7. Ancestor of Rome's founders

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

The Constitution 2019-10-09

The Constitution crossword puzzle
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  1. the introduction of the constitution
  2. the ______ amendment gave the right to vote to all citizens over 18
  3. proposes a change to the constitution
  4. the _____ amendment was included to protective states from excessive federal power
  5. the ______ amendment is the longest amendment in the bill of rights
  6. the ________ amendment made slavery illegal
  7. the constitution creates a _____, or two part, national legislature called congress
  8. an amendment to the constitution can be ratified by _____ of the state legislature
  9. the words the constitution begins with
  10. the ________ amendment protects people and their belongings from "unreasonable searches and seizures"
  11. the constitution says that only the ____ government can print and coin money
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  1. the constitution is divided into
  2. changes to the constitution
  3. the first ten amendments are called the
  4. framers made changing the ______ possible but difficult
  5. how many amendments have been approved by the constitution
  6. the ________ amendment gave women the right to vote
  7. being approved
  8. a new law is called a
  9. the _____ amendment protects freedom of speech and freedom of the press.

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

Unit 1-1 Terms 2024-09-05

Unit 1-1 Terms crossword puzzle
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  1. - charge a political person with wrongdoing in office
  2. Bill - voters had to swear loyalty to the Union
  3. - guaranteed equality under the law for all citizens
  4. - laws that sought to limit the rights of African Americans
  5. - rebuilding the country
  6. - wanted to ratify the 13th amendment
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  1. - abolitionist and anti-Confederate political party
  2. - forbidding any state from denying suffrage because of race, color, or previous position
  3. - federal guarantees of civil rights
  4. - to provide for refugees in the south

10 Clues: - rebuilding the country • - federal guarantees of civil rights • - to provide for refugees in the south • - wanted to ratify the 13th amendment • - abolitionist and anti-Confederate political party • - guaranteed equality under the law for all citizens • - charge a political person with wrongdoing in office • Bill - voters had to swear loyalty to the Union • ...

AP Gov & Econ Final Project Crossword 2022-06-07

AP Gov & Econ Final Project Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. A Supreme Court case where a school enforced a non-denominational prayer, violating the Establishment Clause
  2. The part of the Bill of Rights that allows freedom of speech and religion
  3. A paper that discusses the power of judicial review
  4. The speech that the President gives immediately after being inducted
  5. A paper that argues for the checks and balances system
  6. When the economy has high unemployment and low price levels
  7. The bank for the banks
  8. Drawing districts unfairly so that a certain party has an advantage in future elections
  9. A survey conducted at the beginning of a presidential campaign
  10. A Supreme Court case focused on the issue of abortion
  11. The group of adults in America that want to be employed
  12. A change in spending made by the government
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  1. The process of voting based entirely on political party
  2. A Supreme Court focused on the issue of gerrymandering / redistricting
  3. Martin Luther King’s piece of writing that talks about civil disobedience
  4. When the value of a currency increases compared to the value of currencies from other countries
  5. A massive meeting with supporters of a specific political party
  6. The branch of government that makes laws
  7. The population count done every ten years
  8. A system that allows all three of the branches of government to balance each other out
  9. A rise in the general level of prices
  10. The second-highest leader of the Senate
  11. The part of the Bill of Rights that allows the right to bear arms
  12. The aggregate of all goods and services produced in a country over a given year
  13. The part of the Constitution that stops anyone from declaring an official religion of the public

25 Clues: The bank for the banks • A rise in the general level of prices • The second-highest leader of the Senate • The branch of government that makes laws • The population count done every ten years • A change in spending made by the government • A paper that discusses the power of judicial review • A Supreme Court case focused on the issue of abortion • ...

Government Semester Final 2025-12-12

Government Semester Final crossword puzzle
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  1. In what month do we vote for president?
  2. Capital of ND
  3. Who is the Commander in Chief of the Military?
  4. Last name of the Governor of ND
  5. Last name of the president during the Great Depression and World War II
  6. We elect a US representative for how many years?
  7. One of the rights or freedoms from the First Amendment
  8. Last name of the president who was president during World War I
  9. We elect a US senator for how many years?
  10. What ocean is on the East Coast of the US?
  11. We elect a president for how many years?
  12. This part of US Congress has 100 voting members
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  1. Last name of the man who wrote the Declaration of Independence
  2. During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the US?
  3. One of the three rights listed in the Declaration of Independence
  4. What is the supreme law of the land?
  5. Who makes federal laws?
  6. This part of US Congress has 435 voting members
  7. The President's Cabinet _____ the president
  8. One of the two major political parties in the US
  9. The total number of amendments
  10. Last name of the man known as the "Father of Our Country"
  11. The type of economic system in the US
  12. How many Amendments are in the Bill of Rights?

24 Clues: Capital of ND • Who makes federal laws? • The total number of amendments • Last name of the Governor of ND • What is the supreme law of the land? • The type of economic system in the US • In what month do we vote for president? • We elect a president for how many years? • We elect a US senator for how many years? • What ocean is on the East Coast of the US? • ...

Crossword 2021-12-01

Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. a low economic period with a rise of unemployment
  2. supporter of the constitution
  3. changes to the Constitution
  4. increased prices for goods and services combined with the reduced value of money
  5. Bill of, 10 of the proposed amendments intended to protect citizens' rights
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  1. a basic set of principles and laws
  2. right to vote
  3. the sharing of power between a central government and the states that make up a nation
  4. taxes on imports or exports
  5. this persons rebellion to protest high taxes and heavy debt

10 Clues: right to vote • changes to the Constitution • taxes on imports or exports • supporter of the constitution • a basic set of principles and laws • a low economic period with a rise of unemployment • this persons rebellion to protest high taxes and heavy debt • Bill of, 10 of the proposed amendments intended to protect citizens' rights • ...

reconstruction unit 2017-09-28

reconstruction unit crossword puzzle
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  1. confederate traitor
  2. northern business men during reconstruction
  3. abolish slavery if 10% of state population agreed
  4. ignoring bill
  5. right to vote for all
  6. citizenship to all naturalized or born in US
  7. charging for a crime
  8. a secret racist group
  9. wanted to make social changes
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  1. restricting the freedom of blacks
  2. freedmen who worked for land
  3. freedom of slaves
  4. help southerners disturbed by civil war
  5. equal rights for blacks
  6. rent land to grow and sell crops

15 Clues: ignoring bill • freedom of slaves • confederate traitor • charging for a crime • right to vote for all • a secret racist group • equal rights for blacks • freedmen who worked for land • wanted to make social changes • rent land to grow and sell crops • restricting the freedom of blacks • help southerners disturbed by civil war • northern business men during reconstruction • ...

Ch. 2-13 Crossword -Autumn 2013-12-16

Ch. 2-13 Crossword -Autumn crossword puzzle
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  1. The executive branch is made up of the______.
  2. The basis of Jamestown's economy.
  3. Group that sought to strengthen the national government.
  4. The Three-Fifths Amendment dealt with the issue of the ______ population.
  5. The Bill of Rights dealt with the rights of the_____.
  6. The treaty of Paris ended the________ war.
  7. The end of the American Revolution was _______ 3, 1783
  8. Boycotted British goods.
  9. Group of people that were against the Constitution and wanted a weak national government.
  10. The legislative branch is made up of the ______.
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  1. One of the groups of people left out in the constitution.
  2. Religious group that separated from the English Church to form a purer church.
  3. The location of the Constitutional Convention.
  4. When the British allowed its colonists a large degree of freedom.
  5. The date of the Declaration of Independence was_____, 4 1776
  6. Main reason why the colonists opposed the taxes was because of taxation without_____.
  7. Plan for the Articles of Confederation that favored large states.
  8. Explained the purpose of the declaration.
  9. Emphasized science and reason as keys to improving society.
  10. Tax on all printed materials.

20 Clues: Boycotted British goods. • Tax on all printed materials. • The basis of Jamestown's economy. • Explained the purpose of the declaration. • The treaty of Paris ended the________ war. • The executive branch is made up of the______. • The location of the Constitutional Convention. • The legislative branch is made up of the ______. • ...

Unit 1 Vocab 2024-09-03

Unit 1 Vocab crossword puzzle
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  1. Division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to prevent one from becoming too powerful.
  2. Rights that individuals have simply by being human, including life, liberty, and property.
  3. Concept that a government’s powers are restricted by law, typically in a written constitution.
  4. Document signed in 1215 that limited the powers of the English king and established certain rights.
  5. Type of democracy where citizens vote directly on laws.
  6. The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution that guarantee individual freedoms.
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  1. Document that influenced the U.S. Bill of Rights, asserting certain fundamental rights for Virginians.
  2. A form of government where citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.
  3. Principle that everyone, including government officials, must follow the law.
  4. A law ensured the separation of church and state and protecting _____________
  5. The agreement among people to form a government and abide by its rules.

11 Clues: Type of democracy where citizens vote directly on laws. • The agreement among people to form a government and abide by its rules. • Principle that everyone, including government officials, must follow the law. • A law ensured the separation of church and state and protecting _____________ • ...

AP Government- Chapter 10 Review 2023-05-22

AP Government- Chapter 10 Review crossword puzzle
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  1. The "supreme law of the land" of the US.
  2. Court case which established that everyone has to be provided an attorney.
  3. Evidence that was found in an unlawful search but would eventually be found, therefore it doesn't violate the exclusionary rule.
  4. Type of saying given by police to criminal suspects in police custody advising them of their right to silence
  5. States you cant use illegally obtained evidence in court because it violates the 4th amendment.
  6. Amendment that says no state shall enforce a law that deprives an individual of life, liberty, or property.
  7. Court case that decided that the Fifth Amendment requires that law enforcement officials advise suspects of their right to remain silent and to obtain an attorney during interrogations while in police custody.
  8. Court case that used the 14th amendment to make the bill of rights applicable to the states.
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  1. Clause Requires the government to pay just compensation, interpreted as market value, to the owner of the property, valued at the time of the takings.
  2. Doctrine that Makes the bill of rights applicable to the states.
  3. First 10 amendments of the constitution
  4. the principle that the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments protect fundamental rights from government interference.
  5. A case in which the Court decided that evidence obtained illegally may not be used against someone in a court of law by the Fourth Amendment
  6. Not stated directly in fourth amendment, but has been interpreted in this way to protect abortion rights.
  7. A case in which the Court found a District of Columbia law strictly regulating gun ownership to be unconstitutional.
  8. Clause that Restricts the government from depriving life, liberty, and property; clause in the 14th amendment
  9. A court case that decided that students have freedom of speech in schools as long as it doesn't cause substantial disruption.
  10. Exception that states a warranted police search that is later found to be unlawful but was conducted legally at the time, therefore it doesn't violate the exclusionary rule.
  11. Amendment that states a person has a certain freedoms, such as religion, speech, press, petition, ect.
  12. Type of exception Which puts the protection of people before procedural protections for suspects.
  13. Something congressed passed in 1976 that prevented federal funding that might be used for an abortion.
  14. Amendment that states No unwarranted search and seizures
  15. Amendment that Guarantees a fair trial and jury, no double jeopardy, ect.
  16. An act that gave law enforcement more power to protect against terrorism.
  17. Protects abortions due to the interpretation of the 4th amendment, right to privacy.
  18. Amendment that promises rights to criminal defendants, such as a speedy public trial

26 Clues: First 10 amendments of the constitution • The "supreme law of the land" of the US. • Amendment that states No unwarranted search and seizures • Doctrine that Makes the bill of rights applicable to the states. • Amendment that Guarantees a fair trial and jury, no double jeopardy, ect. • An act that gave law enforcement more power to protect against terrorism. • ...

Becoming America 2019-11-22

Becoming America crossword puzzle
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  1. buying and selling goods and services, especially when many people are involved.
  2. power to tax citizen under the articles
  3. was the first written plan of government for the United States
  4. A place to store weapons
  5. a power only states had
  6. What can the government not regulate?
  7. Territory Was established by the U.S. Congress of Confederation, or Continental Congress
  8. Percentage tax increase on property
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  1. is a major slowdown in the economy.
  2. What was the 2nd Continental Congress replaced by?
  3. Taxes on goods brought in from sale
  4. The river spain cut our use from
  5. A written document that describes the structure and powers of a national or state government.
  6. A written list of people’s rights is called a bill of rights.
  7. Started a rebellion in massachusetts

15 Clues: a power only states had • A place to store weapons • The river spain cut our use from • is a major slowdown in the economy. • Taxes on goods brought in from sale • Percentage tax increase on property • Started a rebellion in massachusetts • What can the government not regulate? • power to tax citizen under the articles • What was the 2nd Continental Congress replaced by? • ...

Revolutionary Characters 2019-06-27

Revolutionary Characters crossword puzzle
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  1. John Adam's career choice
  2. location that northern states wanted capital
  3. "The Indispensable Man"
  4. revolutionary, believed he was underrated, neglected
  5. father of the Bill of Rights
  6. Hamilton's way of gaining support
  7. type of government Paine supported
  8. America's first secretary of treasury
  9. cruel use of power
  10. Alexander Hamilton's wife (last name)
  11. pseudonym the authors of Federalist papers use
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  1. richest colony turned state 1776
  2. River on which southern states wanted capital
  3. Hamilton's rank in NY artillery
  4. war that Paine served in
  5. reserved, self-possessed, and incurably optimistic
  6. Connecticut Compromise allowed each state two ___________
  7. inherited property by eldest son
  8. location that middle states wanted capital
  9. Third Vice President of US

20 Clues: cruel use of power • "The Indispensable Man" • war that Paine served in • John Adam's career choice • Third Vice President of US • father of the Bill of Rights • Hamilton's rank in NY artillery • richest colony turned state 1776 • inherited property by eldest son • Hamilton's way of gaining support • type of government Paine supported • America's first secretary of treasury • ...

Semester 1 Government Crossword 2022-01-09

Semester 1 Government Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. The branch that makes the laws
  2. Group of people who decide a case, after hearing all of the evidence
  3. The ability to rule absolutely within a territory
  4. A tax on your pay
  5. Branches share power, and keep the other branches under control
  6. The person who's in charge of our executive branch
  7. A set of thing people believe they should be allowed to do without restrictions
  8. When the president doesn't accept a bill
  9. A young person who's found guilty of a crime
  10. Our country's first try as an independent government
  11. The blueprint of our government
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  1. The public's vote in an election
  2. Introduces a bill to the floor of the House of Representatives.
  3. A disagreement that was brought to the courts seeking a resolution
  4. The political party that cares about liberty, cost savings, and competition
  5. A person who represents a party's views of a state at a national convention
  6. Our legislative branch's name
  7. Formal agreement between countries
  8. The person that represents somebody in court
  9. They approve the revised bill
  10. The only area in which a state's rule applies
  11. The division of power among a central government, and smaller regional governments
  12. The political party that cares about equality, generosity, and cooperation
  13. The idea that no person is above the law including the government
  14. Voters can possibly remove a person from office using a referendum before the person's term is up
  15. The court system that deals with the United States laws

26 Clues: A tax on your pay • Our legislative branch's name • They approve the revised bill • The branch that makes the laws • The blueprint of our government • The public's vote in an election • Formal agreement between countries • When the president doesn't accept a bill • The person that represents somebody in court • A young person who's found guilty of a crime • ...

U.S. Constitution 2023-06-08

U.S. Constitution crossword puzzle
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  1. The specific powers granted to the federal government by the Constitution.
  2. The body of electors who formally elect the President and Vice President of the United States.
  3. of Rights The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, which protect individual rights and liberties.
  4. The process by which foreign-born individuals become U.S. citizens.
  5. The provision in the Constitution that establishes federal laws and the Constitution as the supreme law of the land.
  6. The division of power between the central (federal) government and the individual state governments.
  7. The power of the President to reject a bill passed by Congress, preventing it from becoming law unless overridden by a two-thirds majority in both houses.
  8. The fundamental law of the United States that establishes the framework and principles of the government
  9. The power of the Supreme Court to review the constitutionality of laws and executive actions.
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  1. Powers reserved for the states and not granted to the federal government by the Constitution.
  2. The division of governmental authority among three branches—legislative, executive, and judicial—to prevent the concentration of power in one entity.
  3. A series of essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay, advocating for the ratification of the Constitution.
  4. To approve or confirm a constitutional amendment or treaty through a formal process.
  5. The legal principle that ensures fair treatment and protection of individual rights in the judicial system.
  6. A system that allows each branch of government to limit and monitor the powers of the other branches to prevent abuses of power.
  7. The legal protection against unlawful detention, ensuring that a person cannot be held in custody without being brought before a court.
  8. The process by which public officials, including the President, can be removed from office for high crimes and misdemeanors.
  9. The introductory statement of the Constitution that outlines the purposes and goals of the government.
  10. A formal change or addition made to the Constitution
  11. A form of government in which power rests with the people and their elected representatives.

20 Clues: A formal change or addition made to the Constitution • The process by which foreign-born individuals become U.S. citizens. • The specific powers granted to the federal government by the Constitution. • To approve or confirm a constitutional amendment or treaty through a formal process. • ...

Constitutional Convention 2025-02-27

Constitutional Convention crossword puzzle
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  1. This is who the Bill of Rights protects
  2. He wrote the Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom
  3. This is the city where the Convention was held
  4. This was the number of states needed to ratify the Constitution
  5. This decided how many votes each state had in the Senate and House of Representatives
  6. President of the Constitutional Convention
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  1. Delegates demanded this be added to the Constitution
  2. Wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights
  3. Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom and Virginia Declaration of Rights were used to write this
  4. This branch and the Judicial branch were added at the Convention
  5. This means to approve

11 Clues: This means to approve • This is who the Bill of Rights protects • Wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights • President of the Constitutional Convention • This is the city where the Convention was held • He wrote the Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom • Delegates demanded this be added to the Constitution • ...

1450-1750 2024-04-25

1450-1750 crossword puzzle
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  1. dias rounded cape of good hope
  2. battle sekigahara- beginning of Tokugawa shogunate
  3. establishment of Cape Town colony
  4. aztec empire at its heights
  5. unsuccessful ottoman siege of vienna
  6. Columbus sailed to Hispaniola/reconquista of Spain
  7. cortez conquered the Aztecs
  8. end of ming dynasty - rise of the Qing
  9. defeat of the Spanish America
  10. Martin Luther/95 thesis - protestant reformation
  11. first African slaves transported to caribbean
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  1. founding of jamestown
  2. discovery of silver at potosi
  3. 30 years war in europe
  4. glorious revolution/English bill of rights
  5. ottomans capture Constantinople
  6. battle of lepanto - naval defeat of ottomans
  7. Pizarro toppled the Inca

18 Clues: founding of jamestown • 30 years war in europe • Pizarro toppled the Inca • aztec empire at its heights • cortez conquered the Aztecs • discovery of silver at potosi • defeat of the Spanish America • dias rounded cape of good hope • ottomans capture Constantinople • establishment of Cape Town colony • unsuccessful ottoman siege of vienna • end of ming dynasty - rise of the Qing • ...

Unit 2 Vocabulary 2023-10-27

Unit 2 Vocabulary crossword puzzle
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  1. agreement between people and government of freedom for order
  2. willingness to serve one’s country
  3. life, liberty, and property
  4. pro bill of rights
  5. life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
  6. pro Constitution
  7. division of power between regional and central government
  8. power split between branches
  9. published July 4th 1776
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  1. two house legislative
  2. People are the ultimate authority and legitimacy of government
  3. government should be set on established principles
  4. branches can limit power of other branches
  5. promoted and defended
  6. universal set of moral principles
  7. one house legislative
  8. usually restricted by a constitution

17 Clues: pro Constitution • pro bill of rights • two house legislative • promoted and defended • one house legislative • published July 4th 1776 • life, liberty, and property • power split between branches • universal set of moral principles • willingness to serve one’s country • usually restricted by a constitution • branches can limit power of other branches • ...

The Constitution 2019-10-14

The Constitution crossword puzzle
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  1. the first ten amendments are called the
  2. proposes a change to the constitution
  3. how many amendments have been approved by the constitution
  4. the constitution creates a _____, or two part, national legislature called congress
  5. being approved
  6. framers made changing the ______ possible but difficult
  7. changes to the constitution
  8. the ________ amendment made slavery illegal
  9. a new law is called a
  10. the ________ amendment protects people and their belongings from "unreasonable searches and seizures"
  11. the constitution is divided into
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  1. an amendment to the constitution can be ratified by _____ of the state legislature
  2. the ________ amendment gave women the right to vote
  3. the ______ amendment gave the right to vote to all citizens over 18
  4. the ______ amendment is the longest amendment in the bill of rights
  5. the constitution says that only the ____ government can print and coin money
  6. the words the constitution begins with
  7. the introduction of the constitution
  8. the _____ amendment was included to protective states from excessive federal power
  9. the _____ amendment protects freedom of speech and freedom of the press.

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

Civics Unit 1 Vocabulary Review 2020-10-06

Civics Unit 1 Vocabulary Review crossword puzzle
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  1. practice of having a single legislative or parliamentary chamber
  2. the full right and power of a governing body over itself, without any interference from outside sources
  3. Services: Services offered by the government to provide security and protection for citizen
  4. elite theory: Business leaders, key politicians, and top Military Officers.
  5. right theory: kings derived their authority from God and could not therefore be held accountable for their actions by any earthly authority such as a parliament.
  6. Carta: Gave certain rights
  7. Democracy: no representatives
  8. theory: Government began with conquest
  9. theory: government grew out of family authority
  10. a sovereign state whose citizens are relatively homogeneous in factors such as language or common descent.
  11. rights: rights people are born with
  12. colonies: Least freedom. Like King's private property
  13. a form of government in which power is held by the nobility.
  14. Bill of Rights: outlined specific constitutional and civil rights and ultimately gave Parliament power over the monarchy
  15. gov. that recognizes God or divine being as the ultimate authority.
  16. Democracy: People elect the government in order to make decisions for them.
  17. Small group of people has all the power
  18. government: Power is shared between central and local governments
  19. centralism: A dictatorship or oligarchy disguised as a democracy.
  20. colonies: Colonies operated under a corporate charter given by the crown
  21. Franklin: Assisted Thomas Jefferson and John Adams with drafting the Declaration of Independence, on 100 dollar bill
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  1. theory: elites are corporate leaders and they control power and money
  2. colonies: grants of land in the form of a charter, or a license to rule, for individuals or groups
  3. theory: People behind the scenes
  4. of Independence: The document that declared independence from British rule
  5. one leader has absolute control over citizens lives
  6. activities concerned with achieving and using power in a country or society
  7. system: Most common form in the world today, executive and legislative branches are joined
  8. Unitary individual states joined together under a United government.
  9. minister: the principal minister of a sovereign or state.
  10. A form of government in which the legislature is split into two houses
  11. citizens hold political power
  12. theory: lots of people have power
  13. contract theory:
  14. Order: Under certain circumstances involving a criminal threat to public safety, the interests of society should take precedence over individual right
  15. Jefferson: Helped draft the Declaration of Independence.
  16. Monarchy: Rulers have total authority of government
  17. the action of protecting, or the state of being protected
  18. Locke: Enlightenment writer, was a key influence
  19. George III: British King that the colonies delcared independence from
  20. system: The government the US uses. Executive and legislative branches are separate
  21. government: central supreme government which holds the authority over and makes the decisions for subordinate local governments.
  22. government with one person with absolute power.

43 Clues: contract theory: • Carta: Gave certain rights • citizens hold political power • Democracy: no representatives • theory: People behind the scenes • theory: lots of people have power • rights: rights people are born with • theory: Government began with conquest • Small group of people has all the power • theory: government grew out of family authority • ...

Crossword Puzzle (MAID) 2024-09-23

Crossword Puzzle (MAID) crossword puzzle
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  1. A healthcare service focused on relieving symptoms and improving the quality of life for patients with serious illness, distinct from MAID but often discussed in the same context.
  2. Legal documents that allow individuals to outline the type of care they wish to receive or refuse if they become incapable of making decisions later.
  3. A patient’s voluntary agreement to MAID, given after being fully informed of their condition, prognosis, and treatment options.
  4. The set of requirements a person must meet to qualify for MAID, including being a competent adult with a grievous medical condition.
  5. The 2015 Supreme Court case that ruled Canada’s ban on assisted dying violated individuals' rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
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  1. Introduced in Bill C-7, this allows a patient to receive MAID without reaffirming their consent if they lose the capacity to do so after approval.
  2. Both Bills C-14 and C-7 require two independent medical practitioners to assess the patient to ensure they meet MAID eligibility.
  3. The system established to collect and analyze data related to MAID cases across Canada, ensuring transparency and accountability​
  4. Two individuals who must verify the patient's written MAID request, ensuring they are not beneficiaries of the will or directly involved in the patient's care.
  5. An end-of-life care option where the patient is sedated to relieve suffering until natural death occurs, without hastening death.
  6. A serious and incurable illness, disease, or disability causing intolerable suffering that meets MAID eligibility
  7. A key eligibility criterion under Bill C-14, indicating that a person's death is predictable in the near future due to a grievous medical condition.
  8. The practice of providing medications that allow patients to end their lives in a dignified manner under the supervision of a physician or nurse practitioner.
  9. The mandatory time (originally 10 days under Bill C-14) between the formal request for MAID and the administration of MAID, reduced in some cases under Bill C-7 to expedite suffering relief.

14 Clues: A serious and incurable illness, disease, or disability causing intolerable suffering that meets MAID eligibility • A patient’s voluntary agreement to MAID, given after being fully informed of their condition, prognosis, and treatment options. • ...

Government 2015-10-07

Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. One of two large rooms in the Centre Block of the Parliament Buildings
  2. Ensures all people in Canada are guaranteed certain basic human rights and freedom
  3. Electoral Officer of Canada this person is responsible for overseeing all federal elections
  4. The House of Commons and the Senate Chambers are in the _________ _________
  5. The government's plan for how it will collect and spend money each year
  6. The city where a country's legislature is located and the government carries out its business
  7. The person in charge of a meeting
Down
  1. Of two chambers, or rooms
  2. To change or improve something
  3. A person selected by the Members of Parliament or Senator
  4. A proposal for a law to be considered by Parliament
  5. A change that is made to a bill
  6. A formal event that follows rules or traditions
  7. A group of Ministers
  8. A group made up of all Senators and Member of Parliament from the same political party

15 Clues: A group of Ministers • Of two chambers, or rooms • To change or improve something • A change that is made to a bill • The person in charge of a meeting • A formal event that follows rules or traditions • A proposal for a law to be considered by Parliament • A person selected by the Members of Parliament or Senator • ...

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
Down
  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. • ...

Landen & Gavin 2023-03-22

Landen & Gavin crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The official in charge of the jail
  2. Leads legislative branch
  3. Supreme law of the land
  4. Federal court that has original jurisdiction
  5. Leads Executive branch
  6. Executes laws
  7. Amount of supreme court justices
  8. Main reason people don't vote
  9. True or false? Does the US District court hear both criminal and civil cases
  10. Federal court that has appellate jurisdiction
Down
  1. In charge of determining how much individuals pay in taxes
  2. Model for bill of rights
  3. First amendment
  4. Amount of years for 1 governors term
  5. Leads Judical branch
  6. Interpets laws
  7. Amount of times we have amended the constitution
  8. People Rule
  9. Everyone must follow the law
  10. Makes laws

20 Clues: Makes laws • People Rule • Executes laws • Interpets laws • First amendment • Leads Judical branch • Leads Executive branch • Supreme law of the land • Model for bill of rights • Leads legislative branch • Everyone must follow the law • Main reason people don't vote • Amount of supreme court justices • The official in charge of the jail • Amount of years for 1 governors term • ...

Civics Review: Allie Staples 2023-04-12

Civics Review: Allie Staples crossword puzzle
Across
  1. first constitution
  2. the writer of the constitution
  3. the current U.S president
  4. current speaker of the house
  5. what all citizens have to follow
  6. a smaller case
  7. basic rights
  8. the second article of the constitution
  9. the district stevens county is in
  10. once 18 you have the privilege to...
  11. a bigger case
Down
  1. the highest court
  2. a change to a bill or law
  3. supreme law of the land
  4. the third article of the constitution
  5. current vice president
  6. the first article of the constitution
  7. a two party system
  8. the branch the president is in
  9. how many branches of government are there
  10. current minnesota governor

21 Clues: basic rights • a bigger case • a smaller case • the highest court • first constitution • a two party system • current vice president • supreme law of the land • a change to a bill or law • the current U.S president • current minnesota governor • current speaker of the house • the writer of the constitution • the branch the president is in • what all citizens have to follow • ...

I Love America 2024-05-09

I Love America crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Voting for a candidate based on predictions about what the candidate will do in the future
  2. Voting for a candidate based on what he or she has done in the recent past
  3. A vote to determine a party's candidate for office where only members registered to a political party are allowed to vote
  4. The idea that members of Congress should use their expertise and judgment in making policy
  5. The idea that the right to rule comes from the people
  6. An informal procedure used in the Senate to talk a bill to death
  7. Redistributing legislative seats according to the population so that each district has roughly the same population
  8. Humans are entitled to Life, Liberty, and Property
  9. The idea that members of Congress should make the policies favored by their constituents
  10. The belief that people should be self-reliant, free from state control, and responsible for their own success or failure
  11. The governments' use of the money supply to influence economic growth
  12. Money given by the national government to the states to be used for specific, narrowly defined purposes
  13. A procedure for getting a bill out of committee and onto the floor for a vote
  14. The voters in a district or state who are represented by a member of Congress
Down
  1. An agreement with a foreign nation that does NOT require congressional approval
  2. The statistical characteristics of a population
  3. When a congressional committee holds a hearing to determine how well an agency is performing
  4. Policy requiring police to inform suspects in custody of their rights
  5. When the president doesn't sign a bill for 10 days, after Congress has adjourned
  6. When members of Congress trade votes for favors in order to get bills they support passed
  7. A theory that the wealthy have more influence
  8. Rights provided by the government to protect groups from discrimination
  9. Legislation or policy that has the support of both major political parties
  10. groups of voters who support one political party over time
  11. Drawing congressional district boundaries to benefit a group, usually a political party

25 Clues: A theory that the wealthy have more influence • The statistical characteristics of a population • Humans are entitled to Life, Liberty, and Property • The idea that the right to rule comes from the people • groups of voters who support one political party over time • An informal procedure used in the Senate to talk a bill to death • ...

7 Principles of Government 2022-12-14

7 Principles of Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Government is restricted, must obey laws.
  2. Power of the government is divided between the 3 branches
  3. Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, & the right to vote all fall under this category. Jury duty doesn't
Down
  1. Government derives its power from the people
  2. Getting a job, voting, & respecting others religions, rights, practicing tolerance, & opinions all fall under this category. Freedom of speech doesn't.
  3. 3 Branches of government to make sure one doesn’t abuse its power
  4. Guaranteed in Bill of Rights.
  5. People exercise power by voting for representatives
  6. Following laws, jury duty, & paying taxes all fall under this category. The right to vote doesn't.
  7. National and State governments have specific powers and share powers.

10 Clues: Guaranteed in Bill of Rights. • Government is restricted, must obey laws. • Government derives its power from the people • People exercise power by voting for representatives • Power of the government is divided between the 3 branches • 3 Branches of government to make sure one doesn’t abuse its power • ...

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
Down
  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. • ...

reconstruction unit 2017-09-28

reconstruction unit crossword puzzle
Across
  1. freedmen who worked for land
  2. charging for a crime
  3. citizenship to all naturalized or born in US
  4. help southerners disturbed by civil war
  5. confederate traitor
  6. northern business men during reconstruction
  7. a secret racist group
Down
  1. right to vote for all
  2. abolish slavery if 10% of state population agreed
  3. rent land to grow and sell crops
  4. freedom of slaves
  5. ignoring bill
  6. equal rights for blacks
  7. wanted to make social changes
  8. restricting the freedom of blacks

15 Clues: ignoring bill • freedom of slaves • confederate traitor • charging for a crime • right to vote for all • a secret racist group • equal rights for blacks • freedmen who worked for land • wanted to make social changes • rent land to grow and sell crops • restricting the freedom of blacks • help southerners disturbed by civil war • northern business men during reconstruction • ...

Federalist Era 2022-01-12

Federalist Era crossword puzzle
Across
  1. -the bill of rights
  2. - a diplomatic incident between french and U.S. diplomats
  3. - federalist party
  4. - french minister to the U.S 1793-1794
  5. - set stage for settlement
Down
  1. -concluded hostilities between U.S and indian confederation
  2. - refused to obey the law
  3. - proposed arbitration methods to settle pre-war debts
  4. - passed by federalist congress in 1798
  5. - achieve his vision
  6. -domocratic-republican
  7. - strong government
  8. - who was the 1st chief justice of the U.S.
  9. - he promoted agriculture
  10. -congress passed 12 articles of amendment

15 Clues: - federalist party • -the bill of rights • - strong government • - achieve his vision • -domocratic-republican • - refused to obey the law • - he promoted agriculture • - set stage for settlement • - french minister to the U.S 1793-1794 • - passed by federalist congress in 1798 • -congress passed 12 articles of amendment • - who was the 1st chief justice of the U.S. • ...

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
Down
  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 • ...

Constitution 2026-01-07

Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. government by the people
  2. God given right
  3. system of government
  4. God given right
  5. government by the people
Down
  1. branch makes laws
  2. to approve
  3. of rights freedom and protection
  4. branch president
  5. God given right
  6. and balances limiting power

11 Clues: to approve • God given right • God given right • God given right • branch president • branch makes laws • system of government • government by the people • government by the people • and balances limiting power • of rights freedom and protection

Historical Documents of our Nation 2025-07-14

Historical Documents of our Nation crossword puzzle
Across
  1. someone who signed a founding document
  2. paper that was used in early documents
  3. Document signed on July 4th to declare our
  4. Basic freedoms protected by law
  5. People who passed the Bill of Rights
Down
  1. starts with "We The People"
  2. A theme in all three documents
  3. A freedom that allows citizens to speak respectfully
  4. when there is a change to the constitution
  5. The country early Americans wanted free from

10 Clues: starts with "We The People" • A theme in all three documents • Basic freedoms protected by law • People who passed the Bill of Rights • someone who signed a founding document • paper that was used in early documents • when there is a change to the constitution • Document signed on July 4th to declare our • The country early Americans wanted free from • ...

Unit 3 - A New Nation 2025-02-24

Unit 3 - A New Nation crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the system through which the United States determines the winner of the presidential election by representative vote
  2. to elect someone for public office through the process of voting
  3. relating to city government
  4. having the same rights and being subject to the same laws
  5. something to which a person is entitled
  6. the branch of government that enforces the law, includes the president
  7. the system through which the three branches of the United States government share the role of governing the nation
  8. a change in the words or meaning of law or document
  9. an established way of doing something based on how it was done previously
Down
  1. the first the amendments to the constitution, which outlines the rights given to American citizens.
  2. the branch of government that create the law, includes the Senate & House of Representatives (Congress)
  3. when a person in power cancels something in favor of something else
  4. the branch of government that interprets the law, includes the Supreme Court
  5. the process of removing someone from political office
  6. to assign someone a position
  7. to, to reject (proposed law)officially, to refuse to allow a bill to become a law
  8. to explain something in order to make its meaning clear

17 Clues: relating to city government • to assign someone a position • something to which a person is entitled • a change in the words or meaning of law or document • the process of removing someone from political office • to explain something in order to make its meaning clear • having the same rights and being subject to the same laws • ...

Puzzle 2016-10-10

Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. America's first secretary of treasury
  2. freed his own slaves
  3. most underrated and neglected revolutionary
  4. the year george washington died
  5. attributes of a natural aristocrat
  6. the year thomas jefferson died
  7. george washington's plantation
  8. Thomas Jefferson believed in a ____ revolution
  9. Washington earned his reputation as a _____ _______
Down
  1. Madison was considered a _____
  2. Hamilton's lifelong enemy
  3. admired alexander hamilton
  4. year the revolutionary war begun
  5. the father of the bill of Rights
  6. embodied America's democratic ideals, hopes
  7. created printing office in england
  8. Washington was a child of the ________
  9. early 1760s Franklin was a loyalist and ___ ____
  10. third vice president of the United states
  11. borrowed moral teaching of Quakers/Angelicans

20 Clues: freed his own slaves • Hamilton's lifelong enemy • admired alexander hamilton • Madison was considered a _____ • the year thomas jefferson died • george washington's plantation • the year george washington died • year the revolutionary war begun • the father of the bill of Rights • created printing office in england • attributes of a natural aristocrat • ...

Colonial to Jefferson 2025-10-24

Colonial to Jefferson crossword puzzle
Across
  1. one of the houses of Congress
  2. age requirement for the house of representatives
  3. colonies exist to benefit the mother country
  4. this act cut off trade with foreign nations
  5. number of years in a President term
  6. someone who wanted a Bill of Rights
  7. bought the Louisiana Purchase
  8. wanted a national bank
  9. prevented colonists from expanding westward
Down
  1. the first Constitution
  2. someone who supports the Constitution
  3. an addition to the Constitution
  4. number of years in a senators term
  5. age requirement for the senate
  6. a tax on imports
  7. age requirement to be president
  8. first US president
  9. number of senators in each state
  10. signed the Alien and Sedition acts
  11. to officially approve

20 Clues: a tax on imports • first US president • to officially approve • the first Constitution • wanted a national bank • one of the houses of Congress • bought the Louisiana Purchase • age requirement for the senate • an addition to the Constitution • age requirement to be president • number of senators in each state • number of years in a senators term • signed the Alien and Sedition acts • ...

The Rise of Monarchy - Chapter 28 2021-06-15

The Rise of Monarchy - Chapter 28 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. form of government
  2. person who murders a public figure
  3. ruler with complete power
  4. increase in prices
  5. __ Revolution
  6. return of power to English monarchy
  7. constitutional __
  8. palace of __
  9. English protestant
Down
  1. belief God gave kings the right to rule
  2. War of the __ Succession
  3. a person who translates between different languages
  4. __ empire
  5. to divide up
  6. to bring to an end
  7. land owning Russian noble
  8. English __ of Rights
  9. to end
  10. an established organization
  11. one who disobeys authority
  12. to adopt modern ways
  13. tired
  14. Russian emperor
  15. betrayal of one's country
  16. fleet of warships
  17. a peasant legally bound to the land
  18. English __ War

27 Clues: tired • to end • __ empire • to divide up • palace of __ • __ Revolution • English __ War • Russian emperor • fleet of warships • constitutional __ • form of government • to bring to an end • increase in prices • English protestant • English __ of Rights • to adopt modern ways • War of the __ Succession • land owning Russian noble • ruler with complete power • betrayal of one's country • ...

TX history 28-1 2016-04-19

TX history 28-1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. /agreement with legal force
  2. /political power reserved by a constitution to the exclusive jurisdiction of a specified political authority
  3. /responsible for putting policies or laws into effect
  4. /authorities of a country
  5. /the elected executive head of a state of the US
  6. /an act of vesting the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of government in separate bodies
  7. /one of the constituent states of Mexico
  8. /the smaller upper assembly in the US Congress
  9. /outlines fundamental laws and principles of law
Down
  1. /principles of the Federalist
  2. /the highest judicial court in a country or state
  3. /influences by which an organization or system is regulated
  4. /approves state budget
  5. /declaration of the legal and civil rights of the citizens
  6. /an article added to the US Constitution

15 Clues: /approves state budget • /authorities of a country • /agreement with legal force • /principles of the Federalist • /one of the constituent states of Mexico • /an article added to the US Constitution • /the smaller upper assembly in the US Congress • /the elected executive head of a state of the US • /outlines fundamental laws and principles of law • ...

Bill of Rights 2021-11-05

Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the right to report things to the government is the freedom of..
  2. the right to speak freely is the freedom of...
  3. right to practice anything you want is the freedom of...
Down
  1. the right to publish things without censorsment is the freedom of...
  2. people are allowed to meet and have gatherings is the freedom of..
  3. one can force you to house a soldier in a time of peace is which amendment

6 Clues: the right to speak freely is the freedom of... • right to practice anything you want is the freedom of... • the right to report things to the government is the freedom of.. • people are allowed to meet and have gatherings is the freedom of.. • the right to publish things without censorsment is the freedom of... • ...

Bill Of Rights 2021-11-21

Bill Of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Large marsupial
  2. Likes to chase mice
Down
  1. Has a trunk
  2. Flying mammal
  3. Man's best friend

5 Clues: Has a trunk • Flying mammal • Large marsupial • Man's best friend • Likes to chase mice

Bill Of Rights 2022-02-16

Bill Of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the fourth amendment declared no more unlawful _________ or sezuires
  2. the third amendment declared the right to not _________ soldiers
Down
  1. the fith amendment
  2. the second amendment declared the right to ____ arms
  3. the first amendment declared the freedom of ______

5 Clues: the fith amendment • the first amendment declared the freedom of ______ • the second amendment declared the right to ____ arms • the third amendment declared the right to not _________ soldiers • the fourth amendment declared no more unlawful _________ or sezuires

Bill of rights 2026-02-05

Bill of rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Can't be forced to testify against yourself
  2. Quartering Soldiers
Down
  1. Right to bare arms
  2. freedom of speech
  3. No unreasonable searches

5 Clues: freedom of speech • Right to bare arms • Quartering Soldiers • No unreasonable searches • Can't be forced to testify against yourself

Bill of Rights 2025-04-16

Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The government must act fairly and in accord with established rules in all that it does.
  2. A power or privilege held by the general public as the result of a constitution, statute, regulation, judicial precedent or other type of law.
  3. A change in, or addition to, a construction or law..
Down
  1. A statement (found in Article 6 of the Constitution) that specifies that the Constitution and all federal laws/treaties take priority over state laws.
  2. A court order authorizing, or making legal, some official action, such as a search warrant or an arrest warrant.

5 Clues: A change in, or addition to, a construction or law.. • The government must act fairly and in accord with established rules in all that it does. • A court order authorizing, or making legal, some official action, such as a search warrant or an arrest warrant. • ...

Bill of Rights 2025-11-14

Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. freedom of speech
  2. right to bear arms
  3. No soldier can stay at someone’s house
Down
  1. limiting
  2. correction; setting right of some wrong

5 Clues: limiting • freedom of speech • right to bear arms • No soldier can stay at someone’s house • correction; setting right of some wrong

Vocabulary word in your note books 2021-11-18

Vocabulary word in your note books crossword puzzle
Across
  1. means to be far and reasonable and addresses the unique treaties of individuals
  2. different of the people and other
  3. you get something when you deserve it particular person a group
Down
  1. supreme law of the land
  2. change to the constitution 27 amendments to conditions
  3. everyone's equal and state of being equal
  4. things everyone should have (food,water and shelter)
  5. gather together purpose
  6. everyone gets the same rights as everyone and the same amount of getting things
  7. of rights: 1st 10 amendments to the constitution \

10 Clues: supreme law of the land • gather together purpose • different of the people and other • everyone's equal and state of being equal • of rights: 1st 10 amendments to the constitution \ • things everyone should have (food,water and shelter) • change to the constitution 27 amendments to conditions • you get something when you deserve it particular person a group • ...

Vocabulary word in your note books 2021-11-18

Vocabulary word in your note books crossword puzzle
Across
  1. means to be far and reasonable and addresses the unique treaties of individuals
  2. different of the people and other
  3. you get something when you deserve it particular person a group
Down
  1. supreme law of the land
  2. change to the constitution 27 amendments to conditions
  3. everyone's equal and state of being equal
  4. things everyone should have (food,water and shelter)
  5. gather together purpose
  6. everyone gets the same rights as everyone and the same amount of getting things
  7. of rights: 1st 10 amendments to the constitution

10 Clues: supreme law of the land • gather together purpose • different of the people and other • everyone's equal and state of being equal • of rights: 1st 10 amendments to the constitution • things everyone should have (food,water and shelter) • change to the constitution 27 amendments to conditions • you get something when you deserve it particular person a group • ...

Global Studies 10- Chapter 6 2020-09-18

Global Studies 10- Chapter 6 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The English Bill of Rights and the political philosophy of John Locke supported the idea of a?
  2. What did Gutenberg invent?
  3. This woman advocated for women's rights (and wrote a famous essay).
  4. What area of the world did the printing press originate?
  5. He wrote "Two Treaties of Government" stating that the purpose of government was to protect natural rights.
  6. What was Jenner's great contribution to history?
Down
  1. He is considered "The Father of Medicine" even though he never dissected a human body (only animals).
  2. How many years was Galileo on house arrest for?
  3. The historical period best represented by the Rousseau, Newton, Locke, Montesquieu and so forth.
  4. His contribution to modern democracy was diving it into 3 branches and checks/balances.
  5. What tool did Leeuwenhoek improve upon?
  6. He was caught spying by the British and put to death (hanging).
  7. The belief that a ruler's authority comes from God.

13 Clues: What did Gutenberg invent? • What tool did Leeuwenhoek improve upon? • How many years was Galileo on house arrest for? • What was Jenner's great contribution to history? • The belief that a ruler's authority comes from God. • What area of the world did the printing press originate? • He was caught spying by the British and put to death (hanging). • ...

government 2015-10-07

government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. - the city where a country's legislature in located
  2. - the process of choosing a representative by voting
  3. - a discussion about political issues that the parties follow
  4. - a group made up of all senators and MP's
  5. - a formal event that follows rules or tradition
  6. - the set of rules Canada follows to work as a nation
  7. - a person who has full political and civil rights in his/her country
  8. - to change or improve something
Down
  1. - the government's plan for how they will spend money each year
  2. -a change that is made to a bill
  3. - a proposal for a law considered by Parliament
  4. - to pick a person from a group of people by voting
  5. - a group of ministers, makes decisions about policies and priorities

13 Clues: -a change that is made to a bill • - to change or improve something • - a group made up of all senators and MP's • - a proposal for a law considered by Parliament • - a formal event that follows rules or tradition • - the city where a country's legislature in located • - to pick a person from a group of people by voting • ...

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.
Down
  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. • ...

Bill gates life 2025-10-23

Bill gates life crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Bills age
  2. what did bill go to colloage for
  3. The collage bill went to
  4. bill gates highschool
  5. The month Bill was born in
  6. Bills sons name
  7. How long did bill go to collage
  8. What state dose Bill live in now
  9. Bill gates mother
  10. Bills youngest doughter
  11. Bills wife age
  12. Bill gates father
Down
  1. Bills oldest doughter
  2. his company name
  3. the first computer bill used
  4. what was bill desire from a young age
  5. What did Bill major in
  6. What is bill gates middle name
  7. Bill gates wifes name
  8. where bill was born

20 Clues: Bills age • Bills wife age • Bills sons name • his company name • Bill gates mother • Bill gates father • where bill was born • Bills oldest doughter • bill gates highschool • Bill gates wifes name • What did Bill major in • Bills youngest doughter • The collage bill went to • The month Bill was born in • the first computer bill used • What is bill gates middle name • ...

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
Down
  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 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
Down
  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
Down
  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
Down
  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 • ...

Citizenship vocabulary 2021-12-07

Citizenship vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. factor encourage people to leave their points of origin and settle elsewhere.
  2. freedoms.
  3. a piece of legislation enacted by a municipal authority.
  4. of Rights a formal declaration of the legal and civil rights of the citizens of any state, country, federation, etc.
  5. The admittance of a foreigner to the citizenship of a country.
  6. crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill the sovereign.
  7. card a permit allowing a foreign national to live and work permanently in the US.
Down
  1. duties.
  2. an endorsement on a passport indicating that the holder is allowed to enter, leave, or stay.
  3. charter A municipal charter is a basic document that defines the organization, powers, functions.
  4. faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support
  5. of Allegiance a sworn declaration that every citizenship applicant must recite during a formal ceremony.
  6. loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior.
  7. a minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation.

14 Clues: duties. • freedoms. • loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior. • a piece of legislation enacted by a municipal authority. • The admittance of a foreigner to the citizenship of a country. • a minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation. • factor encourage people to leave their points of origin and settle elsewhere. • ...

Commerce Crew Crossword 2025-03-10

Commerce Crew Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Bill related to the film industry (bill number).
  2. Bill that eliminates the Kansas Affordable Housing Tax Credit (bill number).
  3. Kansas Art Commission grant program supporting public murals.
  4. The program designed to help unemployment claimants return to work faster.
  5. The location of the statewide arts awards ceremony on March 13.
  6. Assistant Secretary of Commerce.
  7. New Executive Director of Southeast KANSASWORKS.
  8. Organization that voiced strong opposition to SB 283.
  9. The local area where Leanne Kehres served as Executive Director.
Down
  1. Bill focused on expanding the transparency database (bill number).
  2. Bill that would sunset HPIP, PEAK, and JCF (abbreviation).
  3. The statewide celebration showcasing global foods, cultures, and traditions.
  4. Kansas Main Street director who spoke at an Independence fundraiser.
  5. Director of Legislative Affairs for Kansas Commerce.
  6. The Kansas Department of Commerce attended this type of training in Newton to help veterans.
  7. Program supporting equipment distribution and public Wi-Fi for underserved Kansans (abbreviation).
  8. The city hosting the Housing Development Event on April 29.
  9. The tool being discussed in HB 2308.
  10. Bill extending STAR Bonds for another three years (bill number).

19 Clues: Assistant Secretary of Commerce. • The tool being discussed in HB 2308. • Bill related to the film industry (bill number). • New Executive Director of Southeast KANSASWORKS. • Director of Legislative Affairs for Kansas Commerce. • Organization that voiced strong opposition to SB 283. • Bill that would sunset HPIP, PEAK, and JCF (abbreviation). • ...

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
Down
  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 • ...

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
Down
  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 • ...

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
Down
  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 • ...

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
Down
  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. • ...

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

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
Down
  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 • ...

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
Down
  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 • ...

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
Down
  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 • ...

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. • ...

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.
Down
  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) • ...

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 • ...

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

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
Down
  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 • ...

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) • ...

Civil Rights Movement (Pre-Assessment) 2026-04-17

Civil Rights Movement (Pre-Assessment) crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Strategy of peaceful protest
  2. Court case that ended school segregation
  3. 1963 event where MLK gave his famous speech
  4. Leader known for “I Have a Dream” speech
  5. City in Alabama whose protests led to marches
  6. Amendment that gave African American men the right to vote
Down
  1. Peaceful refusal to obey unfair laws.
  2. System of racial segregation laws in the South
  3. President who tried to get the Civil Rights bill passed through Congress
  4. Nonviolent protest involving refusing to buy products
  5. Her refusal to give up a bus seat sparked Montgomery protest
  6. Law that ended segregation in public places
  7. Civil rights leader who promoted Black Power

13 Clues: Strategy of peaceful protest • Peaceful refusal to obey unfair laws. • Court case that ended school segregation • Leader known for “I Have a Dream” speech • 1963 event where MLK gave his famous speech • Law that ended segregation in public places • Civil rights leader who promoted Black Power • City in Alabama whose protests led to marches • ...

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.
Down
  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. • ...

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
Down
  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 • ...

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 • ...

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

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.
Down
  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).
Down
  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. • ...

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.
Down
  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 • ...

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
Down
  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 • ...

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. • ...

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.
Down
  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
Down
  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 • ...

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'?
Down
  1. Whose dog is killed in 'Of Mice and Men'?
  2. Who kills Curley's wife in Steinbeck's 'Of Mice and Men'?
  3. What rings from the snow-capped Rockies of Colorado, the curvaceous slopes of California, and every hill and molehill of Mississippi in MLK jr.'s famous "I have a dream" speech?
  4. When analyzing MLK's "I have a dream" using the rhetorical pentagram, what do we call MLK himself?
  5. Which Hughes wrote the poem "Harlem" in 1951?
  6. What is the name of the valley in which 'Of Mice and Men' takes place?
  7. Which holiday does Auggie Wren tell a story for?
  8. How many colonies were there in the United States when they first became independent?
  9. Complete the title of Albert Bierstadt's famous painting: 'Last of the ..."

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

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
Down
  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 • ...

Foundation Unit 2012-12-11

Foundation Unit crossword puzzle
Across
  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 • ...

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
Down
  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. 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 • ...

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
Down
  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 • ...

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
Down
  1. Father of Bill of Rights
  2. Led by president
  3. first state to ratify the constitution
  4. term length for U.S.Representative
  5. branch of government with veto power
  6. protects citizens right to possess a firearm
  7. term length for U.S. Senator

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

Which Documents Influenced the Founders 2023-08-14

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

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

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 • ...

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 • ...

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 • ...

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. • ...

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 • ...

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
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  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 • ...

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 • ...

bill of rights 6-6-2024 2024-06-06

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

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