bill of rights Crossword Puzzles

Just Mercy Crossword Puzzle 2023-05-03

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

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

study guide cross word 2023-05-18

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

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

Influential Documents 2021-11-08

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

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

Bill's Crossword Puzzle 2024-12-24

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

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

John F. Kennedy 2024-04-17

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

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

stupid crossword cooper 2026-02-03

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

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

APWH Dates 2022-12-08

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

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

key dates 2022-12-07

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

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

Unit 2.3: Presidential Precedents 2025-12-01

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

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

Gov 2023-05-18

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

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

The Gilded Age 2020-02-02

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

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

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

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

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

bill of rights review crossword 2022-04-21

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

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

bill of rights 2023-10-18

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

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

Bill of rights 2024-11-12

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

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

Bill of rights 2025-10-15

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

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

Supreme Court Cases 2025-04-27

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

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

Bill of Rights 2022-03-09

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

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

Bill of rights 2023-11-27

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

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

BILL OF RIGHTS 2023-11-28

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

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

Bill of Rights 2023-02-14

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

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

Bill of Rights 2024-11-12

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

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

Bill of rights 2024-11-12

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

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

Bill of rights 2025-11-14

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

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

American Government 2025-05-23

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

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

Canadian Prime Ministers 2025-05-07

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

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

Government Chapter 7 Vocabulary 2024-09-18

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

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

Vocab Terms 2021-05-13

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

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

Learning Contract 1 2022-09-18

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

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

Our Constitution/Government 2020-09-25

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

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

Civics Unit 4 Crossword 2025-10-22

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

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

Legislative branch 2021-11-05

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

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

Chapter 3 Crossword 2021-10-21

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

the constitution 2022-12-16

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

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

Civil Rights Movement Crossword Puzzle 2014-04-17

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

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

Module 6 2024-05-14

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

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

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

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

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

Government Crossword Puzzle 2021-01-13

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

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

Unit 3 Review Guide 2018-04-24

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

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

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

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

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

U.S. Constitution Review 2025-10-10

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

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

DKB2024 2024-05-30

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

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

The Constitution and the Bill of Rights 2025-11-19

The Constitution and the Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
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  1. He came out of retirement to lead the Constitutional Convention.
  2. The Bill of ______________ refers to the first ten amendments to the Constitution
  3. Americans wanted a government that was strong but ___________.
  4. The First Amendment guarantees freedom of speech, _______________, press, and assembly.
  5. This amendment states that you don't have to testify in court if you don't want to.
  6. He took careful notes during the discussions and is credited with writing the Constitution.
  7. At age 81 he was the oldest member of the Convention
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  1. The House of _________________ is based on the population of each state
  2. Roger Sherman proposed a ________________ that would be good for the large and small states.
  3. Each state gets two of these.
  4. Beginning in May 1787 the Constitutional Convention met here.
  5. This is the branch where laws are made
  6. These people advise the President but they must be approved by the Senate.
  7. The executive branch is led by this person.
  8. This amendment makes it legal to own a weapon.
  9. This branch is led by the Supreme Court

16 Clues: Each state gets two of these. • This is the branch where laws are made • This branch is led by the Supreme Court • The executive branch is led by this person. • This amendment makes it legal to own a weapon. • At age 81 he was the oldest member of the Convention • Beginning in May 1787 the Constitutional Convention met here. • ...

Government Crossword Puzzle 2021-01-13

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

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

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

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

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

Constitutional Era 2023-05-11

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

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

Unit 1 List 1 2023-03-21

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

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

Essential vocabulary 2024-01-31

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

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

Chapter 2 Test Review 2024-03-15

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

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

POT Chapter 6 2025-11-17

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

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

civics 2021-10-11

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

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

Arnav Desai's Constitution Crossword 2026-03-21

Arnav Desai's Constitution Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. ________ delegates meet over the summer to rewrite the articles.
  2. There are______ justices in the supreme court.
  3. In the Articles each state got_____vote in Congress.
  4. The president can_____ or reject a bill.
  5. A_________ in a set of basic rules for government.
  6. The Great__________ gave each state two representatives in the Senate and proportional representation in the House of Representatives.
  7. The second amendment states that we have the right to bear________.
  8. The eight states that a punishment cannot be______ and________.
  9. The Virginia Plan had______ branches.
  10. The constitution has only been_____________ twenty-seven times.
  11. The____ of rights with the first ten amendments list some of our individual rights.
  12. The president gets______ ______ -year terms at most.
  13. They elected George_________ to be in charge of it because he was the most trusted.
  14. There is a total of 435 seats in the_______ of representative.
  15. Each state had its_____money.
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  1. Things came to a head in 1785 when a group of farmers revolted against the government in this revolt.
  2. The________ sets out the goals of the constitution.
  3. Our first constitution was the ________ of _________.
  4. James Madison had a proposal to get rid of the articles and make a whole new ___________.
  5. We_______ leaders to represent our government.
  6. The three branches of government are the legislative, executive, and__________.
  7. The_____ amendment states that we have the freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
  8. The_____ says that they did not list every right, so just because you don’t see it doesn’t mean it is not a right.
  9. The fifth states that someone is____ until proven guilty.
  10. The Articles of Confederation was too_____ so they had to create a new one.

25 Clues: Each state had its_____money. • The Virginia Plan had______ branches. • The president can_____ or reject a bill. • There are______ justices in the supreme court. • We_______ leaders to represent our government. • A_________ in a set of basic rules for government. • The________ sets out the goals of the constitution. • ...

Constitution Crossword 2024-12-09

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

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

Slavernij 2013-04-22

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

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

The Enlightenment Crossword Puzzle 2025-02-16

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

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

The 10th Amendment 2016-10-16

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

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

Government Ch. 2 Vocab 2023-09-07

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

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

EOC Review 1 2024-03-27

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

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

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

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

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

WHII.6 2019-10-29

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

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

government 2023-05-23

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

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

Chapter Two Crossword 2024-03-19

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

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

STAAR Review 2015-04-13

STAAR Review crossword puzzle
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  1. In an attempt to challenge anti-Cherokee law without violence, the Cherokees went here for help.
  2. Result of the passing of the Kansas-Nebraska Act in 1854.
  3. Established a form of government based on a social contract.
  4. Protects the accused with the right to remain silent, speedy trails, jury of peers, and protection from cruel and unusual punishment.
  5. Bringing the Confederate States back into the union was the priority after Lee surrendered at this court house.
  6. Started over British impressment of our sailors and ended by the Treaty of Ghent.
  7. Annexation of this state led to border disputes and the US-Mexican War.
  8. States like South Carolina cannot void or overrule a federal law that they think is unconstitutional.
  9. What era in history contained Common Sense, the 1st Continental Congress, and the Intolerable Acts
  10. This rebellion led the government to restructure and discard the Articles of Confederation.
  11. Citizens reporting to jury duty are helping uphold a constitutional right through this amendment.
  12. People dissenting against church doctrine and wanting separation of church and state led to the establishment of what principle.
  13. These turned the South into a major Cotton producer for Northern textile mills.
  14. Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson were the 1sr to start these due to their rivalry and differing opinions.
  15. Colonists hated the limits it imposed on westward expansion
  16. More and more open in response to new railroads
  17. Tenth amendment principle meaning that powers not granted to the United States by the constitution are reserved to the states and to the people.
  18. The cost of moving goods from this was a major effect of the opening of the Eerie Canal.
  19. What the south passed to limit the effects of the Civil War Amendments.
  20. Solution to states eager to expand, arguing over land west of the Appalachian Mountains.
  21. Introduction of interchangeable parts led to this.
  22. The Virginia Plan and the New Jersey plans help lay out representation in congress with this solution.
  23. This was renewed during the Era of Good Feelings.
  24. Democrats of 1844 called for no land to be ceded to England, making Manifest Destiny a what?
  25. People can open a Mosque, Jewish Synagogue, or Baptist Church in the same town due to an amendment guaranteeing person freedoms.
  26. Primary purpose of the American Temperance society was to decrease this consumption.
  27. Gave access to markets for economic development in New York, Boston, and Charlestown
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  1. Congress passes a bill, the president vetoes the bill, Congress overrides veto.
  2. Loosing a staple food crop, this prompted Irish immigrants to flee to the United States.
  3. Young women in 1800’s New England became employed outside the home as.
  4. Precedent of courts determining constitutionality of a law from Marbury vs. Madison.
  5. The impact of Uncle Tom’s cabin was that support grew for this movement.
  6. As a result of this amendment, African Americans could move elsewhere.
  7. One effect was women migrating from rural communities to cities seeking work.
  8. Tourists could visit the Elizabeth Cady Stanton House and Women’s Rights National park in this town in New York.
  9. This was the primary reason Catholics immigrated to Maryland.
  10. Patrick Henry feared this would surrender too much power to the federal government if the Constitution was ratified.
  11. One problem George Washington faced when he became president.
  12. Commanding a victory at sea, he won the Congressional Medal of Honor.
  13. The Father of the Bill of Rights would not ratify the Constitution without the Bill of Rights because he felt that it did not adequately protect individual rights.
  14. What Texas and California were both formerly a part of.
  15. Building roads and a transportation network helped promote this.
  16. Hudson River School paintings share this theme with literary works by Ralph Waldo Emerson
  17. 1st Continental Congress granted him Commander and General of the Army of the colonies.
  18. The Bessemer Steel Process allowed for these to help expand the West.
  19. In Lincoln’s 1st inaugural address, his words, “we must not be enemies”, was him trying to keep this intact.
  20. You get unalienable rights and are created equal because you are this.

47 Clues: More and more open in response to new railroads • This was renewed during the Era of Good Feelings. • Introduction of interchangeable parts led to this. • What Texas and California were both formerly a part of. • Result of the passing of the Kansas-Nebraska Act in 1854. • Colonists hated the limits it imposed on westward expansion • ...

STAAR Review 2015-04-13

STAAR Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Commanding a victory at sea, he won the Congressional Medal of Honor.
  2. What era in history contained Common Sense, the 1st Continental Congress, and the Intolerable Acts
  3. These turned the South into a major Cotton producer for Northern textile mills.
  4. Gave access to markets for economic development in New York, Boston, and Charlestown
  5. Bringing the Confederate States back into the union was the priority after Lee surrendered at this court house.
  6. More and more open in response to new railroads
  7. The cost of moving goods from this was a major effect of the opening of the Eerie Canal.
  8. Solution to states eager to expand, arguing over land west of the Appalachian Mountains.
  9. Congress passes a bill, the president vetoes the bill, Congress overrides veto.
  10. The Father of the Bill of Rights would not ratify the Constitution without the Bill of Rights because he felt that it did not adequately protect individual rights.
  11. Annexation of this state led to border disputes and the US-Mexican War.
  12. What Texas and California were both formerly a part of.
  13. The impact of Uncle Tom’s cabin was that support grew for this movement.
  14. Established a form of government based on a social contract.
  15. One effect was women migrating from rural communities to cities seeking work.
  16. You get unalienable rights and are created equal because you are this.
  17. This was renewed during the Era of Good Feelings.
  18. People dissenting against church doctrine and wanting separation of church and state led to the establishment of what principle.
  19. People can open a Mosque, Jewish Synagogue, or Baptist Church in the same town due to an amendment guaranteeing person freedoms.
  20. Tourists could visit the Elizabeth Cady Stanton House and Women’s Rights National park in this town in New York.
  21. This rebellion led the government to restructure and discard the Articles of Confederation.
  22. 1st Continental Congress granted him Commander and General of the Army of the colonies.
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  1. Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson were the 1st to start these due to their rivalry and differing opinions.
  2. This was the primary reason Catholics immigrated to Maryland.
  3. Protects the accused with the right to remain silent, speedy trails, jury of peers, and protection from cruel and unusual punishment.
  4. Citizens reporting to jury duty are helping uphold a constitutional right through this amendment.
  5. What the south passed to limit the effects of the Civil War Amendments.
  6. Precedent of courts determining constitutionality of a law from Marbury vs. Madison.
  7. As a result of this amendment, African Americans could move elsewhere.
  8. The Bessemer Steel Process allowed for these to help expand the West.
  9. Started over British impressment of our sailors and ended by the Treaty of Ghent.
  10. States like South Carolina cannot void or overrule a federal law that they think is unconstitutional.
  11. Patrick Henry feared this would surrender too much power to the federal government if the Constitution was ratified.
  12. Introduction of interchangeable parts led to this.
  13. Young women in 1800’s New England became employed outside the home as.
  14. The Virginia Plan and the New Jersey plans help lay out representation in congress with this solution.
  15. Loosing a staple food crop, this prompted Irish immigrants to flee to the United States.
  16. Colonists hated the limits it imposed on westward expansion
  17. Primary purpose of the American Temperance society was to decrease this consumption.
  18. In Lincoln’s 1st inaugural address, his words, “we must not be enemies”, was him trying to keep this intact.
  19. In an attempt to challenge anti-Cherokee law without violence, the Cherokees went here for help.
  20. Tenth amendment principle meaning that powers not granted to the United States by the constitution are reserved to the states and to the people.
  21. Building roads and a transportation network helped promote this.
  22. Result of the passing of the Kansas-Nebraska Act in 1854.
  23. Democrats of 1844 called for no land to be ceded to England, making Manifest Destiny a what?
  24. One problem George Washington faced when he became president.
  25. Hudson River School paintings share this theme with literary works by Ralph Waldo Emerson

47 Clues: More and more open in response to new railroads • This was renewed during the Era of Good Feelings. • Introduction of interchangeable parts led to this. • What Texas and California were both formerly a part of. • Result of the passing of the Kansas-Nebraska Act in 1854. • Colonists hated the limits it imposed on westward expansion • ...

Z - EOC - Chapter 10 KEY Vocabulary 2025-04-21

Z - EOC - Chapter 10 KEY Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Principle that all people, organizations, and the government itself are subject to the same laws
  2. Democratic principle that government's legitimacy comes from the will of the people
  3. Organization that seeks to influence public policy in favor of its members' concerns
  4. Government course of action designed to address public issues
  5. Agreement at Constitutional Convention creating a two-house legislature to balance state interests
  6. Attempting to influence politicians or public officials on specific issues
  7. Lower House of Congress where representation is based on state population. serve 2 year terms
  8. 1803 Supreme Court case establishing judicial review
  9. Constitutional provision establishing federal law as supreme over state laws
  10. 17th-18th century intellectual movement emphasizing reason, science, and individual liberty
  11. Proposed legislation before it becomes law
  12. System of electors who formally choose the president and vice president
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  1. Previous court decision that guides similar future cases
  2. Enlightenment philosopher who wrote "Two Treatises of Government" and influenced American founding principles
  3. Author of the Declaration of Independence and third U.S. President
  4. Life, liberty, and property that philosophers argued belong to all humans from birth
  5. Upper house of Congress with 100 members serving six-year terms. 2 per state.
  6. Power of courts to determine if laws are constitutional
  7. State legislature that creates laws for the Buckeye State
  8. Theory that people consent to surrender some freedoms to authority in exchange for protection of their remaining rights
  9. Formal process to charge a federal official with misconduct
  10. Father of the Constitution who drafted the Bill of Rights and became a president
  11. Describing a legislature divided into two houses or chambers
  12. Presidential directive with the force of law without requiring congressional approval

24 Clues: Proposed legislation before it becomes law • 1803 Supreme Court case establishing judicial review • Power of courts to determine if laws are constitutional • Previous court decision that guides similar future cases • State legislature that creates laws for the Buckeye State • Formal process to charge a federal official with misconduct • ...

Shayna M. ~ AP Gov 2021-01-14

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

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

US History 1st Semester 2024-12-18

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

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

The 13 Colonies Crossword 2015-09-28

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

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

Constitutional Convention 2023-09-12

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

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

TEST CROSSWORD REVIEW 2026-02-04

TEST CROSSWORD REVIEW crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A population count.
  2. Rejection of a bill by the president.
  3. Primary role of the judicial branch.
  4. Can introduce a bill.
  5. Person who wrote common sense.
  6. Group of people that bond over language, custom, religion.
  7. An economic system that emphasizes freedom of choice and individual incentive.
  8. An economic system in which buyers and sellers make free choices in the marketplace.
  9. A tax on imported goods,usually reserved for regulating trade.
  10. To set up new district lines after reapportionment is complete.
  11. Term of office for representative.
  12. A government in which voters hold sovereign power; elected representatives responsible to the people, exercise that power.
  13. An economic system in which the central government directs all major economic decisions.
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  1. Wrote the Delcaration of Independence.
  2. One check the judicial branch has over the legislative.
  3. A person whom a member of Congress has been elected to represent.
  4. Explained the benefits and defended a strong federal government.
  5. The constitution named as president of the Senate.
  6. Approval of government spending.
  7. Two house legislature.
  8. Protects a person's right to remain silent and not incriminate oneself.
  9. Protects people's freedom of speech, press, and religion.
  10. A written constitution from the authorities of a society granting rights or privileges.
  11. Term of office for a senator.
  12. The power that the legislative has over the executive.
  13. Leader of the executive branch.
  14. Document the pilgrims signed in 1620's that ultimately led to the colonical plan.
  15. A resolution passed in the same form by both houses.
  16. Government in which the people rule.
  17. Protects people's rights to bear arms(own gun for self-defense).
  18. Proposes laws.

31 Clues: Proposes laws. • A population count. • Can introduce a bill. • Two house legislature. • Term of office for a senator. • Person who wrote common sense. • Leader of the executive branch. • Approval of government spending. • Term of office for representative. • Primary role of the judicial branch. • Government in which the people rule. • Rejection of a bill by the president. • ...

The 13 Colonies Crossword 2015-09-28

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

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

Quarter 4 Vocabulary Words 2025-03-23

Quarter 4 Vocabulary Words crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Document that outlined the first form of government for the new United States; Created a weak central government
  2. Official Approval or acceptance of a document; 9 out of 13 states were needed to ratify the Constitution
  3. Compromise made to determine how slaves would be counted in the population for representation; every 5 slaves would equal 3 people in the population count
  4. The government is limited to the powers given by the Constitution
  5. The first 10 amendments of the Constitution
  6. Solved the issue of representation between large and small states by creating a bicameral Congress
  7. Government is divided into three branches that all have oversight over each other
  8. Sharing power between the national and state governments
  9. proposal favored by large states; representation would be based on population
  10. 2 chambers/houses
  11. Interprets the laws; Judges and Court System
  12. proposal that was favored by small states; all states would have equal representation
  13. “Father of the Constitution”
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  1. Freedom of Religion, Assembly, Petition, Press, and Speech (RAPPS)
  2. People have the final say in the government
  3. For the Constitution; wanted a strong Central government
  4. A meeting in 1787 to consider changes to the Articles of Confederation; resulted in the writing of the Constitution instead
  5. This is the branch of government that makes the laws; Congress
  6. Enforces laws; President
  7. Against the constitution; feared a strong central government could be dangerous; Wanted a bill of Rights added to the Constitution
  8. People elect representatives to serve in government
  9. Introduction to the Constitution; Establishes the role of the government
  10. Personal freedoms protected by the Bill of Rights

23 Clues: 2 chambers/houses • Enforces laws; President • “Father of the Constitution” • People have the final say in the government • The first 10 amendments of the Constitution • Interprets the laws; Judges and Court System • Personal freedoms protected by the Bill of Rights • People elect representatives to serve in government • ...

Fundamentals of Government 2025-09-02

Fundamentals of Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The President nominates a Supreme Court justice, but the Senate must approve the appointment.
  2. To _____ an amendment to the U.S. Constitution, 2/3 of Congress must vote for it.
  3. Citizens of a state vote directly on a new law about school funding.
  4. The phrase, “...of the people, by the people, and for the people...”, is describing the fundamental principle of.
  5. When an amendment is proposed to the United States Constitution, who has the power of ratification.
  6. When an amendment is proposed to the Virginia Constitution, who has the power of ratification.
  7. The U.S. Constitution is considered to be a "living document" because it.
  8. Citizens elect officials to make laws.
  9. Lists and protects individual rights and freedoms.
  10. Who were against ratification of the U.S. Constitution for it lacked a Bill of Rights.
  11. To _____ an amendment to the U.S. Constitution, 3/4 of states must vote for it.
Down
  1. A state makes a law that goes against the Constitution, so the Constitution wins.
  2. A student is suspended but is given a hearing to tell their side of the story.
  3. Congress makes laws, the President enforces them, and the courts interpret them.
  4. Which founding document laid the foundation for the principle limited government.
  5. U.S. CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 1 “The House of Representatives shall be comprised of Members chosen every second year by the People....”
  6. Everyone, no matter their race or gender, has the same right to attend public school.
  7. The system of dividing and sharing political power between the national and state governments.
  8. The Magna Carta was the first written document to state the fundamental principle.
  9. The idea that citizens give authority for the government to operate by electing them to office is.

20 Clues: Citizens elect officials to make laws. • Lists and protects individual rights and freedoms. • Citizens of a state vote directly on a new law about school funding. • The U.S. Constitution is considered to be a "living document" because it. • A student is suspended but is given a hearing to tell their side of the story. • ...

Government Final Exam Crossword #1 2026-01-12

Government Final Exam Crossword #1 crossword puzzle
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  1. Process of adding the Bill of Rights to state laws
  2. Presidential action that has the power of law but does not need to be approved by Congress
  3. Voting as constituents want
  4. Voting as a political party wants
  5. Granted reserved powers to the states
  6. Group of people who want to influence policy by winning elections
  7. Unicameral government plan based on equality
  8. The group that elects the President
  9. Event that showed the Articles were too weak
  10. Tax where everyone pays the same percentage
  11. Gave women the right to vote
  12. Actions the government can take to manipulate the economy
  13. Using ones own opinions in making court decisions
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  1. Presidential role where he is the symbol of the USA
  2. Group of people who want to influence policy with lobbying
  3. Rejection of a law by the President
  4. Redrawing districts to favor one party over another
  5. Election held to determine a candidate for a General election
  6. Part of the Constitution that grants states rights and responsibilities
  7. Limits the President to 2 terms
  8. The Chief executive of a state
  9. First government of the United States that failed as it was too weak
  10. Says the government cannot tell you how best to worship
  11. Voting as one sees fit
  12. 1848 meeting of women to protest a lack of political rights

25 Clues: Voting as one sees fit • Voting as constituents want • Gave women the right to vote • The Chief executive of a state • Limits the President to 2 terms • Voting as a political party wants • Rejection of a law by the President • The group that elects the President • Granted reserved powers to the states • Tax where everyone pays the same percentage • ...

New England Colonies crossword 2024-02-05

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

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

Government Crossword Puzzle 2021-01-13

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

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

Bill 2023-11-17

Bill crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Born on this date
  2. Born in this city (no space)
  3. Wife was a __ before having sons (no space)
  4. Highest scout rank achieved
  5. First job was at a __ (no space)
  6. Loves to play these types of games
  7. Has two as of December 2023
Down
  1. Mainly writes these for work
  2. Number of degrees
  3. Was a __ expert at a young age
  4. First career
  5. Second career
  6. Met his wife here
  7. When I was little, I hid his shoes so he couldn’t leave
  8. Typically adds ___ year to his age
  9. Born in this month
  10. Wife tries to grow these inside
  11. I was your first

18 Clues: First career • Second career • I was your first • Number of degrees • Born on this date • Met his wife here • Born in this month • Highest scout rank achieved • Has two as of December 2023 • Mainly writes these for work • Born in this city (no space) • Was a __ expert at a young age • Wife tries to grow these inside • First job was at a __ (no space) • Typically adds ___ year to his age • ...

Chapter 3: A More Perfect Union 2020-09-05

Chapter 3: A More Perfect Union crossword puzzle
Across
  1. An English philosopher who believed that all people had natural rights
  2. America's first constitution written in 1777
  3. A Virginian planter known as the "Father of the Constitution"
  4. The first state accepted into the union from the Northwest Territory (1803)
  5. An agreement that stated that each enslaved person was worth three-fifths of a free person for taxation and representation
  6. This British document used John Locke's ideas that all people have natural rights. Americans used this as an example for state constitutions.
  7. Agreement proposed by Roger Sherman that included a bicameral legislature in which one house had proportional representation.
  8. People who opposed the ratification of the Constitution and criticized it for lacking a bill of rights.
  9. The freeing of individual enslaved people.
  10. A period of time when economic activity slows and unemployment increases.
  11. A merchant who headed the department of finance created by Congress
  12. Philosopher of the Enlightenment who wrote "The Spirit of Laws" in 1748 and believed that the powers of government should be separated and balanced.
  13. The lawmaking branch of government (Congress) made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
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  1. Wrote the final draft of the Constitution
  2. A movement in the 1700s that promoted knowledge, reason, and science to improve society.
  3. A rebellion in which farmers closed down courts in western Massachusetts and tried to seize arms and ammunition from the federal arsenal in Springfield, Massachusetts
  4. Organized the first antislavery society in 1774 in Pennsylvania
  5. An ordinance passed in 1787 that created the Northwest Territory and was a democratic model of expansion
  6. The legislative branch, executive branch, and judicial branch
  7. Lands north of the Ohio River and east of the Mississippi River
  8. Consisting of two houses
  9. A system in which all three branches of government have roles that check or limit the others to prevent one branch from gaining too much power
  10. The idea that government is operated by the consent of the governed
  11. The sharing of power between the federal and state governments
  12. Former Continental Army captain who led rebellions
  13. Supporters of the new Constitution who feared chaos and disorder without a strong central government.
  14. The basic plan of government the Convention adopted that outlined a two-house legislature, a chief executive chosen by the legislature, a court system, and proportional representation in both houses of the legislature.
  15. Protects citizens' individual freedoms. Based on ideas from the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights.

28 Clues: Consisting of two houses • Wrote the final draft of the Constitution • The freeing of individual enslaved people. • America's first constitution written in 1777 • Former Continental Army captain who led rebellions • A Virginian planter known as the "Father of the Constitution" • The legislative branch, executive branch, and judicial branch • ...

Module 6 2024-05-14

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

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

Foundations of Government 2021-10-13

Foundations of Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This document gave us Rule of Law.
  2. A model for the Bill of Rights.
  3. Fraction of states at a convention that agrees to ratify amendments.
  4. The words that the Preamble starts with that state the government power comes from the people.
  5. Type of government where the people rule.
Down
  1. People elect the public officeholders.
  2. Introduction to a document setting purposes of the document.
  3. A weak central government with no power to tax or enforce laws.
  4. First ten amendments in the Constitution.
  5. Certain rights that can't be changed.
  6. To approve something.
  7. Wrote the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom and was the main writer for the Declaration of Independence.
  8. How many amendments the United States has made.
  9. Everyone must follow the law, no matter who you are.
  10. How much of both chambers of Congress accept the proposal of amendment.

15 Clues: To approve something. • A model for the Bill of Rights. • This document gave us Rule of Law. • Certain rights that can't be changed. • People elect the public officeholders. • First ten amendments in the Constitution. • Type of government where the people rule. • How many amendments the United States has made. • Everyone must follow the law, no matter who you are. • ...

Reconstruction Review Crossword 2024-04-03

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

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

American and English revolution 2022-02-04

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

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

across 2025-09-06

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

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

Georgia's Government 2023-01-06

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

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

Bill of Rights and the First 10 Amendments 2021-12-06

Bill of Rights and the First 10 Amendments crossword puzzle
Across
  1. power of the court to judge whether the actions of other branches are constitutional or not
  2. based on montesquieu powers are divided among different branches of government to make sure no one branch gets to much power
  3. you can take someone to court if over $20
  4. powers shared by federal and state governments
  5. can not be forced to quarter soldiers
  6. right to a trial, can't be tried twice
  7. final and supreme authority us supreme law of the land
  8. England's lawmaking legislative body
  9. powers that belong only to the state government
  10. have militia and bear arms
  11. rights based on john locke basic rights and freedoms all humans are entitled
  12. legislative, executive judicial
  13. introduction to the constitution stating goals
  14. movement that promoted the idea that knowledge, man, and science would improve society
  15. government with limited powers directly defined by laws; no person or group is above the law
  16. powers that belong only to the federal government
  17. lawmaking branch of government congress senate house of representatives
  18. supporters of constitution and a stronger national government feared disorder without it
  19. rights not given to the gov't are for states
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  1. system in which each branch of government checks or limits the power of other branches
  2. executes or carries out the law
  3. an official change or addition to the constitution
  4. the sharing of powers between the national and state governments
  5. government of the people
  6. there are other rights not in the constitution
  7. freedom of religion speech assembly press petition
  8. power not specifically defined in the constitution shall be entrusted to the congress
  9. political theory that government is subject to the will of the people
  10. first ten amendments to the constitution stating fundamental rights of citizens
  11. secure in house, no unlawful search or seizure
  12. delegates of constitutional convention
  13. right to a fair and quick trial
  14. republican people rule through elected representatives
  15. against ratifying constitution feared power of national government wanted a bill of rights
  16. includes the courts that settle disputes and questions of the law
  17. to approve
  18. no excessive bail or fines, no cruel punishment

37 Clues: to approve • government of the people • have militia and bear arms • executes or carries out the law • right to a fair and quick trial • legislative, executive judicial • England's lawmaking legislative body • can not be forced to quarter soldiers • right to a trial, can't be tried twice • delegates of constitutional convention • you can take someone to court if over $20 • ...

Women's Vote 2021-09-29

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

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

Theme 5 Vocab 2018-01-23

Theme 5 Vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. To ______ is give facts.
  2. _________ is following the outline or path of something.
  3. A ______ is a draft of a proposed law.
  4. An _______ is change or addition to a bill or law.
  5. A ______ is a hard struggle between two opposing sides or views.
Down
  1. The _______ is the legal document that sets forth the basic structure and power over the U.S. government and the rights of individual citizens.
  2. An ________ is a section of a document.
  3. When people are________, they are crowded close together
  4. A_________ is an introduction.
  5. To _________ means to sketch or plan.

10 Clues: To ______ is give facts. • A_________ is an introduction. • To _________ means to sketch or plan. • A ______ is a draft of a proposed law. • An ________ is a section of a document. • An _______ is change or addition to a bill or law. • _________ is following the outline or path of something. • When people are________, they are crowded close together • ...

congress crossword 2021-01-13

congress crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. leader of the house
  2. re-running for a position that you already have
  3. how long do senetors terms last?
  4. how long can a rep in the house serve
  5. when the chair of the committee puts the bill aside and it dies
  6. leader of committees
  7. to limit or end a debate in the senate
  8. that last place the bill goes to
  9. who refers the bill to the appropriate committee
  10. this happens to most bills
  11. a prolonged speech to delay action in a legislature assembly
  12. what actions can congress pass
  13. what fraction id needed of both houses to make a bill a law of the president vetoes a bill?
  14. 2 chamber legislature
  15. another name for the senate
Down
  1. leader of the senate
  2. bills are placed in here\
  3. house of reps and the senate
  4. How are bills introduced in the House of Representatives or senate
  5. what can the subcommittees hold
  6. Who can introduce a bill
  7. the president signs this of vetoes it
  8. What does it mean to have a bicameral legislature
  9. provitions added to a bill
  10. who introduces a bill in either house
  11. group that goes over bills

26 Clues: leader of the house • leader of the senate • leader of committees • 2 chamber legislature • Who can introduce a bill • bills are placed in here\ • this happens to most bills • provitions added to a bill • group that goes over bills • another name for the senate • house of reps and the senate • what actions can congress pass • what can the subcommittees hold • ...

Articles of Confederation Vocabulary 2025-01-16

Articles of Confederation Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. What the Triple Entente was.
  2. The people have more power.
  3. Relating to the national goverment.
  4. The president's branch.
  5. The supreme court's branch.
  6. Communist Ideology.
  7. The senate's branch.
Down
  1. Ryhmes with progress.
  2. What happened to the Bill of Rights.
  3. The C in C.S.A.
  4. The United States has this.
  5. The system for most countries in the west.

12 Clues: The C in C.S.A. • Communist Ideology. • The senate's branch. • Ryhmes with progress. • The president's branch. • The people have more power. • The United States has this. • The supreme court's branch. • What the Triple Entente was. • Relating to the national goverment. • What happened to the Bill of Rights. • The system for most countries in the west.

Founding Fathers 2022-08-06

Founding Fathers crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Killed another founder in a duel
  2. Wrote Common Sense and The Crisis
  3. Famous Boston businessman and smuggler
  4. Written by Madison, Hamilton, & Jay
  5. Commander of Continental Army
  6. Attorney, diplomat, & spokesman for the revolution
Down
  1. Father of the Bill of Rights
  2. First treasurer; founded Federalist party
  3. Wrote the Declaration of Independence
  4. First Chief Justice of the U.S.
  5. Chosen form of government for our new nation
  6. "Give me liberty or give me death!"
  7. Father of the U.S. Constitution
  8. Wrote Poor Richard's Almanack; ambassador to France
  9. Established the Sons of Liberty

15 Clues: Father of the Bill of Rights • Commander of Continental Army • First Chief Justice of the U.S. • Father of the U.S. Constitution • Established the Sons of Liberty • Killed another founder in a duel • Wrote Common Sense and The Crisis • Written by Madison, Hamilton, & Jay • "Give me liberty or give me death!" • Wrote the Declaration of Independence • ...

government 2023-05-23

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

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

Zach's Crossword Puzzle 2020-09-15

Zach's Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The branch of christianity headed by the pope
  2. The governing body of a nation
  3. State where supreme power is held by the people and their representatives
  4. Deposition against James II as ruler of England, Scotland, and Ireland
  5. Government from a whole population typically through elected representatives
  6. Religion developed by the ancient hebrews
  7. Laws that are created and enforced through governmental industries
  8. Right The doctrine that the right of rule derives directly from God
  9. This makes sure no individuals can be denied their legal rights
  10. An intellectual and philosophical movement that dominated the world of ideas in Europe
  11. A 16th century movement for the reform of abuses in the Roman Catholic Church
  12. Biblical principles relating to ethics and worships
  13. An agreement among the members of a society to cooperate for social benefits
  14. Famous book written by John, king of england, and Stephen Langton
  15. The divisions of the governments responsibilities that branch off into different branches to essentially make one
  16. UK's highest legislature
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  1. Government with a Monarch at the top
  2. A system of government in which a country is ruled by a King/Queen
  3. Also known as Indirect Democracy
  4. Dividing authority into two anonymous sets of governments
  5. Small group of people controlling a country, orginazation, or institution
  6. The revival of art and literature under the influence of the 14th-16th centuries
  7. Christian tradition
  8. The first 10 amendments to the US constitution, ratified in 1791 guaranteeing rights
  9. Smaller upper assembly in the US congress, most US states, and France
  10. Arabic word meaning submission to the will of God
  11. The highest class in certain societies
  12. An international non profit orginization formed in 1945
  13. Government type that individuals make the decisions for them
  14. Rights that people supposedly have under natural law

30 Clues: Christian tradition • UK's highest legislature • The governing body of a nation • Also known as Indirect Democracy • Government with a Monarch at the top • The highest class in certain societies • Religion developed by the ancient hebrews • The branch of christianity headed by the pope • Arabic word meaning submission to the will of God • ...

Constitution crossword 2023-05-10

Constitution crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. supported the constitution
  2. to change or to add
  3. wanted the bill of rights/against the constitution
  4. combined two plans
Down
  1. failed constitution
  2. where the constitution was signed
  3. introduction to the constitution
  4. 4th president
  5. 85 written essays by alexander hamilton
  6. first 10 amendments of the constitution

10 Clues: 4th president • combined two plans • failed constitution • to change or to add • supported the constitution • introduction to the constitution • where the constitution was signed • 85 written essays by alexander hamilton • first 10 amendments of the constitution • wanted the bill of rights/against the constitution

Gov 3 2023-09-18

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

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

Gov 3 2023-09-18

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

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

U.S Constitution Crossword Puzzle 2024-03-25

U.S Constitution Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. At the ending of the Constitutional Convention, who did not entirely approve of the Constitution?
  2. Which Amendment allows people to retain all their rights?
  3. How many Amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
  4. Who created the Great Compromise/Connecticut Compromise
  5. What was the Constitutional Convention's name before?
  6. This Compromise was used to solve the Representation for the states
Down
  1. Which amendment allows people to Freedom of Speech and Freedom of Religion?
  2. Which Amendment allows people to Freedom of unlawful search and seizure?
  3. When was the Constitutional Convention?
  4. What replaced the Articles of Confederation?
  5. Who's the Father of the Constitution?
  6. This is part of the U.S Constitution (James Madison Also Wrote this)
  7. How many Delegates attended the Constitutional Convention?
  8. If James Madison Drafted the Virginia Plan, who proposed the Virginia Plan?

14 Clues: Who's the Father of the Constitution? • When was the Constitutional Convention? • What replaced the Articles of Confederation? • How many Amendments are in the Bill of Rights? • What was the Constitutional Convention's name before? • Who created the Great Compromise/Connecticut Compromise • Which Amendment allows people to retain all their rights? • ...

Grade 9 End Of Term Review 2025-12-05

Grade 9 End Of Term Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A person who legally belongs to a country and has rights and responsibilities.
  2. A system where people choose their leaders through free elections.
  3. A local governing body that manages community affairs in the Family Islands.
  4. A judicial officer who hears minor criminal cases and small civil matters.
  5. The government’s plan for how it will spend and collect money each year.
  6. Money the government collects (taxes, fees, duties).
  7. The representative of the king in The Bahamas who carries out ceremonial and constitutional duties.
  8. A government where leaders are elected and there is no king or queen.
  9. A fee charged by the government on goods brought into the country.
  10. A proposed law introduced in Parliament.
  11. The system or group of people who make decisions, create laws, and run a country.
  12. Money the government spends on services such as education, health, roads, and security.
  13. The formal approval of a bill by the Governor General, making it a law.
  14. The law-making body of The Bahamas made up of the House of Assembly and the Senate.
Down
  1. The branch that interprets laws and ensures justice through the courts.
  2. The government official who oversees local government activities in a district.
  3. The branch of government that carries out and enforces laws.
  4. The agency responsible for enforcing laws and maintaining public order.
  5. The king or queen who is the official head of state.
  6. The group of ministers who help run the government and make major decisions.
  7. An elected representative in the House of Assembly.
  8. The upper chamber of Parliament where appointed members review and amend bills.
  9. The security force that protects The Bahamas’ borders, waters, and national security.
  10. Freedoms and protections guaranteed to all citizens by the Constitution.
  11. The highest law of the country that sets out citizens’ rights and explains how the government works.
  12. The lower chamber of Parliament where elected members make laws.
  13. A government ruled by a king or queen.
  14. A person appointed to the Senate.
  15. Money the government collects from individuals and businesses to fund public services.

29 Clues: A person appointed to the Senate. • A government ruled by a king or queen. • A proposed law introduced in Parliament. • An elected representative in the House of Assembly. • The king or queen who is the official head of state. • Money the government collects (taxes, fees, duties). • The branch of government that carries out and enforces laws. • ...

Civics Final Review 2024-01-11

Civics Final Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the same rights for all
  2. the party that supports gun ownership, is pro-life, supports punishment and prison systems, and de-regulation of the economy
  3. a primary election where the voter must be a registered member of the party
  4. freedom
  5. the process to become a citizen
  6. the current office holder
  7. an idea such as human worth and importance
  8. the amendment that deals with the freedom of expression
  9. the doctrine that allows you to use lethal force when protecting your home
  10. treating people differently because of race, gender, sexuality, etc.
  11. the Bill of Rights made up the first 10
Down
  1. a political party's official stance on an issue
  2. the turning point of the war, when the French became allies with the colonies
  3. in 1920, women gained
  4. one of the first political parties, wanted a stronger central government
  5. the final battle of the Revolutionary War
  6. learning how to participate in a group
  7. the party that is pro-choice, supports universal healthcare, labor union rights, environmentalism, and more government involvement in economy
  8. the supreme law of the US
  9. the amendment that deals with cruel and unusual punishment and excessive fines or bail
  10. in his engraving, Paul Revere called the Boston Massacre "the _____ Massacre"
  11. the amendment that prohibits self-incrimination and double jeopardy
  12. the rebellion that occurred during the time of the Articles of Confederation

23 Clues: freedom • in 1920, women gained • the same rights for all • the current office holder • the supreme law of the US • the process to become a citizen • learning how to participate in a group • the Bill of Rights made up the first 10 • the final battle of the Revolutionary War • an idea such as human worth and importance • a political party's official stance on an issue • ...