bill of rights Crossword Puzzles

The state and its structure 2025-01-20

The state and its structure crossword puzzle
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  1. The responsibility of citizens to participate in governance (7 letters)
  2. This group reviews laws for fairness and legality (7 letters)
  3. Ensures the protection of individual rights (8 letters)
  4. The principle that allows citizens to vote (5 letters)
  5. The process of officially recognizing a law (8 letters)
  6. An agreement between states or nations (9 letters)
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  1. The branch that creates laws (11 letters)
  2. The type of government ruled by a king or queen (6 letters)
  3. A document that outlines fundamental rights (6 letters)
  4. A formal proposal for a new law (9 letters)
  5. A system of government in which power is divided (10 letters)
  6. The head of the government who enforces laws (8 letters)
  7. This concept involves the separation of power (9 letters)
  8. The political organization of a country (5 letters)

14 Clues: The branch that creates laws (11 letters) • A formal proposal for a new law (9 letters) • An agreement between states or nations (9 letters) • The political organization of a country (5 letters) • The principle that allows citizens to vote (5 letters) • A document that outlines fundamental rights (6 letters) • Ensures the protection of individual rights (8 letters) • ...

Q2 Exam Review Crossword 2025-12-08

Q2 Exam Review Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. a check on the legislative and executive branch, declares laws unconstitutional
  2. when the federal gov't shares powers with the state gov't
  3. when there are 3 branches of gov't with 3 different jobs
  4. when each branch of gov't can LIMIT each others powers
  5. board of advisors to the president made up of department secretaries
  6. the Senate must __________ Presidential appointments with a majority vote
  7. Congress could not collect these under the AOC, use these for pay for public services
  8. Congress has 2 chambers, the Senate and the House of Represenatatives
  9. this clause in the 14th amendment expanded civil rights for minories
  10. means for future generations
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  1. listed in the Bill of Rights, anti-federalists wanted to protect these
  2. the only court establisted/written in the Constitution
  3. means at home/in home country
  4. the gov't can take your property for public use with fair compensation ($)
  5. the right to vote
  6. means to approve/pass
  7. branch of government that makes laws
  8. means to add/change

18 Clues: the right to vote • means to add/change • means to approve/pass • means for future generations • means at home/in home country • branch of government that makes laws • the only court establisted/written in the Constitution • when each branch of gov't can LIMIT each others powers • when there are 3 branches of gov't with 3 different jobs • ...

Bill of Rights - Safeguards & Limits 2023-10-31

Bill of Rights - Safeguards & Limits crossword puzzle
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  1. the principle that the government has to provide a cause or reason for holding a person in jail
  2. something you're born with, endowed by your Creator
  3. the first ten amendments to the Constitution
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  1. a Latin term meaning “after the fact”
  2. to protect
  3. the supreme law of the land
  4. the process of asking a higher court to decide whether a trial was conducted properly
  5. a restriction on something permissible or possible
  6. a form of written command in the name of a court or other legal authority to act, or abstain from acting, in some way.

9 Clues: to protect • the supreme law of the land • a Latin term meaning “after the fact” • the first ten amendments to the Constitution • a restriction on something permissible or possible • something you're born with, endowed by your Creator • the process of asking a higher court to decide whether a trial was conducted properly • ...

Constitution and Bill of Rights 2023-10-17

Constitution and Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
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  1. Protection against unreasonable search and seizure
  2. Jeopardy the prosecution of a person twice for the same offense.
  3. Protection against excessive bail and/or cruel and unusual punishment.
  4. reasonable grounds (for making a search, pressing a charge
  5. is the fundamental law of the US federal system of government
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  1. Right to a trial by jury -> due process, Protection from double jeopardy
  2. Right to a speedy and public trial, Right to know what they are accused of, Right to confront witnesses against him/her, Right to have witnesses for him/her, Right to counsel
  3. fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a citizen's entitlement.
  4. In civil law, person has right to trial by jury if argument is over more than $20

9 Clues: Protection against unreasonable search and seizure • reasonable grounds (for making a search, pressing a charge • is the fundamental law of the US federal system of government • Jeopardy the prosecution of a person twice for the same offense. • Protection against excessive bail and/or cruel and unusual punishment. • ...

Bill Of Rights- Week 14 2024-12-09

Bill Of Rights- Week 14 crossword puzzle
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  1. warrant written permit to go into a home uninvited
  2. following the legal procedures
  3. defines what the government can do
  4. government can't take private property without payment
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  1. criticizing or asking the government to change
  2. look through
  3. major crime
  4. take
  5. punished
  6. states that Congress cannot make any laws that take away a citizen's rights

10 Clues: take • punished • major crime • look through • following the legal procedures • defines what the government can do • criticizing or asking the government to change • warrant written permit to go into a home uninvited • government can't take private property without payment • states that Congress cannot make any laws that take away a citizen's rights

Government 2023-06-05

Government crossword puzzle
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  1. of Confederation, this document was the nation's first constitution
  2. of Representatives, one of the two lawmaking houses of the U.S. Congress that contains a number of representatives from each state that is based on population
  3. of or relating to a central government that shares power with separate states or regions
  4. a group of elected government officials whose job is to make or change laws
  5. the right to vote
  6. a group of advisers to a president or other leader of a country
  7. Court, the highest court and head of the judicial branch
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  1. Convention, a conference held in Philadelphia in which state delegates met to amend the Articles of Confederation
  2. of Rights, the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution, which guarantee certain rights
  3. the highest lawmaking body of the U.S. government, which includes the Senate and the House of Representatives
  4. one of the two lawmaking houses of the U.S. Congress that contains two representatives for each state
  5. the branch of the U.S. government that makes sure laws follow the rules of the U.S. Constitution
  6. the branch of the U.S. government that leads the nation and carries out the laws of the United States
  7. the act of refusing or power to refuse to approve a bill so it does not become a law
  8. a charge of wrongdoing brought against a leader or official that may remove him or her from office

15 Clues: the right to vote • Court, the highest court and head of the judicial branch • a group of advisers to a president or other leader of a country • of Confederation, this document was the nation's first constitution • a group of elected government officials whose job is to make or change laws • ...

A New Nation and State 2023-10-27

A New Nation and State crossword puzzle
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  1. supported ratification of the Constitution
  2. ________ representation is the same for all
  3. change
  4. representative democracy
  5. ______ rebellion of farmers over taxes
  6. _______ Jersey Plan proposed a unicameral legislature
  7. for taxation purposes 3 of every 5 slaves could be counted
  8. ________________of Powers Division of powers between branches of government
  9. ________ representation based on population
  10. _______of Rights first ten amendments to the Constitution
  11. ordinance that provided requirements to become a state
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  1. opposed ratification of the Constitution
  2. two-house legislature
  3. one-house legislature
  4. political union of sovereign states.
  5. __________Plan, proposed two-house legislature both based on proportional representation
  6. division of powers between levels of government
  7. permission or agreement
  8. officially approve

19 Clues: change • officially approve • two-house legislature • one-house legislature • permission or agreement • representative democracy • political union of sovereign states. • ______ rebellion of farmers over taxes • opposed ratification of the Constitution • supported ratification of the Constitution • ________ representation is the same for all • ...

"Capitalism: A Love Story" crossword 2024-12-21

"Capitalism: A Love Story" crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. A family was forces out of their family _______ house by the bank.
  2. A scare-tactic that was used to campaign against Obama was that he was moving towards __________
  3. The top tax bracket used to be ____%.
  4. The region that produces a large quantity steel and iron.
  5. Moore wrapped _________ around wall street buildings.
  6. “Capitalism is radically _______”
  7. Companies take out _______ insurance to make money Apon an employee's death.
  8. FOA stands for “Friends of _______”.
  9. A family was living in a ______ before the people of their community “gave” them a house.
  10. “Capitalism would be supported by all truly _______ Americans.”
  11. A real estate proudly called himself a “condo ______”.
  12. Europeans and the ______ are using Roosevelt's ideas.
  13. “Capitalism is a system of mostly _______”.
  14. A bribed judge would send _______ to detention centers for extended periods of time.
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  1. The last name of the man who proposed the Second Bill of Rights.
  2. Moore often threatened to make a ________ to the people of wall street.
  3. “A ______ is brewing between the people who have nothing and the people who have it all.”
  4. ______ make such surprisingly little money that many of them must work a second job.
  5. The __________ is a proposed bill of economic rights that never took effect.
  6. the ________ is a bank that was frequently mentioned as evil by Moore.
  7. The president that made the rich have more power.
  8. The company Moore worked at for over 30 years and thought he would never go back to.
  9. Many ______ condemned modern capitalism and said that Jesus would choose to not participate in it.
  10. The economic “nerve centre” of America.
  11. When the wealthy 1% have control.

25 Clues: “Capitalism is radically _______” • When the wealthy 1% have control. • FOA stands for “Friends of _______”. • The top tax bracket used to be ____%. • The economic “nerve centre” of America. • “Capitalism is a system of mostly _______”. • The president that made the rich have more power. • Moore wrapped _________ around wall street buildings. • ...

Gov 3 2023-09-18

Gov 3 crossword puzzle
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  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
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  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

New Nation 2017-02-16

New Nation crossword puzzle
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  1. Monroe 5th president, Monroe Doctrine (VA)
  2. Lewis & William Clark led the expedition to explore the lands of the Louisiana Purchase. Explored all the way to the Pacific Ocean.
  3. Doctrine established boundaries in the Western Hemisphere, warns European nations not to interfere in matters of the Western Hemisphere
  4. approval
  5. of rights the 1st ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution
  6. Banneker an African American astronomer and surveyor, helped complete the design for Washington D.C.
  7. business, trade.
  8. Jefferson 3rd president Louisiana Purchase, Lewis & Clark exploration west of the Mississippi River (VA)
  9. Court the highest court, judges federal law and appeals
  10. Great Compromise during the Constitutional Convention the compromise decided how many votes each state would have in the Senate and the House of Representatives. (U.S. Congress, the legislative branch)
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  1. to carry out, or execute the laws
  2. Ordinance outlined the process for admitting a new state to the Union. Outlawed slavery in the new territory.
  3. a plan, structure of government.
  4. a change, the process to change, or add to the U.S. Constitution
  5. Washington He established a federal court system, the Bill of Rights was added to the U.S. Constitution. Plans began to develop a national capital in Washington, D.C., 1st president (VA)
  6. Purchase Land purchased from France by Thomas Jefferson, Louisiana, west of the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains
  7. to make the laws
  8. of Confederation 1st government of the U.S. during the American Revolution. Established the powers of the national government during the revolution.
  9. to interpret the law
  10. to limit, to impose rules, laws
  11. Adams 2nd president, two-party system emerged during his administration (MA)

21 Clues: approval • to make the laws • business, trade. • to interpret the law • to limit, to impose rules, laws • a plan, structure of government. • to carry out, or execute the laws • Monroe 5th president, Monroe Doctrine (VA) • Court the highest court, judges federal law and appeals • of rights the 1st ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution • ...

Government Vocabulary 2023-04-25

Government Vocabulary crossword puzzle
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  1. a system in which the national government and state governments share authority over the same territory
  2. to approve officially
  3. powers specifically given to Congress in the United States Constitution
  4. a group of people (electors) from each state whose job it is to vote to determine the president
  5. the principle that the power of the government should be divided among the various branches
  6. the principle that powers rests with the citizens
  7. refers to a two-house legislature
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  1. to refuse to sign a bill
  2. powers that are not specifically stated in the Constitution but come from Congress's right to make all laws "necessary' to carry out its expressed powers
  3. the ability to set aside the actions of the legislative or executive branches of any government
  4. a native or naturalized member of a state or nation who owes allegiance to its government and is entitled to its
  5. the process by which persons from other countries (called aliens) can become American citizens
  6. the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution
  7. a type of government in which the power to govern comes from the people
  8. a small group of delegates or senators who study bills on a particular subject and makes recommendations
  9. the rules established by courts to protect a person's rights
  10. a group of citizens chosen to hear evidence in a legal case and to make a decision based on the evidence
  11. a document that describes the rights of the people and the framework of the government
  12. to bring charges against an elected official while that official is still in office
  13. to change or add to an official document
  14. proposed legislation (an idea)
  15. the principle of government by which each branch is given some power to control or prevent

22 Clues: to approve officially • to refuse to sign a bill • proposed legislation (an idea) • refers to a two-house legislature • to change or add to an official document • the principle that powers rests with the citizens • the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution • the rules established by courts to protect a person's rights • ...

bill of rights review crossword 2022-04-21

bill of rights review crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. no one is above the law
  2. freedom of speech
  3. right to bear arms
  4. gave women the right to vote
  5. no forced quartering of soldiers in your home
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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 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 review crossword 2022-04-21

bill of rights review crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. no one is above the law
  2. freedom of speech
  3. right to bear arms
  4. gave women the right to vote
  5. no forced quartering of soldiers in your home
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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 | Evan S. 2025-05-10

Bill Of Rights | Evan S. crossword puzzle
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  1. Freedom of __ (Amendment 1)
  2. Right to bear __ (Amendment 2)
  3. The freedom to __ the government (Amendment 1)
  4. Soldiers can’t be __ in homes in peacetime (Amendment 3)
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  1. Right to a speedy and __ trial (Amendment 6)
  2. No cruel and __ punishment (Amendment 8)
  3. Powers not given to the federal government belong to the __ (Amendment 10)
  4. Protection against self-__ (Amendment 5)
  5. No excessive __ or fines (Amendment 8)

9 Clues: Freedom of __ (Amendment 1) • Right to bear __ (Amendment 2) • No excessive __ or fines (Amendment 8) • No cruel and __ punishment (Amendment 8) • Protection against self-__ (Amendment 5) • Right to a speedy and __ trial (Amendment 6) • The freedom to __ the government (Amendment 1) • Soldiers can’t be __ in homes in peacetime (Amendment 3) • ...

Bill Of Rights Crossword Puzzle 2026-01-14

Bill Of Rights Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. .
  2. Need What to enter a home
  3. .
  4. Free
  5. ,
  6. Certain Practices
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  1. Exposes yourself
  2. .
  3. .
  4. Allows legal authority
  5. During a trial you have right to
  6. How many amendments

12 Clues: . • . • . • . • , • Free • Exposes yourself • Certain Practices • How many amendments • Allows legal authority • Need What to enter a home • During a trial you have right to

Vocab. Set 11 2023-02-08

Vocab. Set 11 crossword puzzle
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  1. Drug addicts have the __________ want to do drugs.
  2. All living creatures have the ________ desire to mate.
  3. Some religions have ________ deities.
  4. During the lockdown drill, the students were ______ behind the teacher's desk.
  5. Politics has so many different views, and as such, is _________.
  6. American citizens ______ have the rights layed out by the Bill of Rights.
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  1. Teachers have the ____________ to interpret their classroom rules.
  2. The _________ was accused of theft.
  3. The _______ of a country's citizens should be the government's top priority.
  4. Food, water, and shelter should be your _________ needs.

10 Clues: The _________ was accused of theft. • Some religions have ________ deities. • Drug addicts have the __________ want to do drugs. • All living creatures have the ________ desire to mate. • Food, water, and shelter should be your _________ needs. • Politics has so many different views, and as such, is _________. • ...

The Bill of Rights and Selected Amendments 2023-11-04

The Bill of Rights and Selected Amendments crossword puzzle
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  1. Voting Rights regardless of race
  2. Power not given to the Federal Government is reserved for the States
  3. Freedom of Assembly
  4. Right to Privacy/No Unlawful Search and Seizure
  5. Right to an Impartial Jury
  6. No Cruel and Unusual Punishments
  7. Rights not listed in the Constitution belong to the people
  8. Granted Citizenship to ALL people born in the United States
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  1. Women's Suffrage (The Right to Vote)
  2. No Quartering of Soldiers
  3. Repeal of Prohibition
  4. Right to a Speedy and Fair Trial
  5. Right to Bear Arms
  6. Right to Vote to those 18 and older
  7. Abolition of Slavery
  8. Right Against Self-Incrimination
  9. Prohibition of Alcohol

17 Clues: Right to Bear Arms • Freedom of Assembly • Abolition of Slavery • Repeal of Prohibition • Prohibition of Alcohol • No Quartering of Soldiers • Right to an Impartial Jury • Voting Rights regardless of race • Right to a Speedy and Fair Trial • No Cruel and Unusual Punishments • Right Against Self-Incrimination • Right to Vote to those 18 and older • Women's Suffrage (The Right to Vote) • ...

4th Amendment 2023-10-16

4th Amendment crossword puzzle
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  1. i can do things that are legal
  2. the ninth month when the 4th amendment was created
  3. represent the us
  4. the leader of the court
  5. it keeps you safe
  6. justices
  7. work on the tax and what they are going to do with the tax
  8. it's yours
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  1. has to have a warrant to go in your house
  2. they make are taxes
  3. founding father thats first name is james
  4. someone is protecting you
  5. it protects you
  6. ___ of rights
  7. a first responder

15 Clues: justices • it's yours • ___ of rights • it protects you • represent the us • it keeps you safe • a first responder • they make are taxes • the leader of the court • someone is protecting you • i can do things that are legal • has to have a warrant to go in your house • founding father thats first name is james • the ninth month when the 4th amendment was created • ...

Exploration, Colonial, and Constitution 2024-04-21

Exploration, Colonial, and Constitution crossword puzzle
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  1. the last major battle of American Revolution resulting in British defeat, Britain then signed Treaty of Paris & recognized U.S. independence
  2. law establishing a way for admitting new states to the U.S., territories govern themselves
  3. turning point of American Revolution, France joined with Patriots
  4. Claimed Florida, Texas & California & built missions
  5. against the Constitution, believed it needed a Bill of Rights, Patrick Henry & George Mason
  6. Federal Government & States sharing power
  7. agreement that decided how many representatives large & small states would send to Congress
  8. a place for Catholics to live peacefully
  9. No unreasonable searches or seizures
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  1. each branch of government has some power over the other 2 branches, helps to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
  2. Freedom from cruel and unusual punishment
  3. First government, Congress can negotiate treaties & declare war, no executive branch
  4. Right to a speedy trial
  5. supported Constitution, believed it created a more stable Union, Alexander Hamilton & James Madison
  6. Rights not given to the federal government are rights of the states
  7. British controlled colonial trade, angered colonists
  8. Claimed land in New World to profit from fur trading
  9. Freedom of religion(church or mosque), freedom of speech (criticize), freedom of press(media), freedom of assembly(peaceful protest), freedom to petition
  10. Right to trial by jury
  11. 1st anti-slavery group, lived in Pennsylvania

20 Clues: Right to trial by jury • Right to a speedy trial • No unreasonable searches or seizures • a place for Catholics to live peacefully • Freedom from cruel and unusual punishment • Federal Government & States sharing power • 1st anti-slavery group, lived in Pennsylvania • British controlled colonial trade, angered colonists • ...

Features of U.S.Currency 2021-07-19

Features of U.S.Currency crossword puzzle
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  1. The $10.00 bill has the ______ building on the back.
  2. The Great Seal of the United _____ on the back of $1.00 bill.
  3. signing of the ____ of Independence back of $2.00 bill.
  4. President who is on the $5.00 bill.
  5. The $100.00 bill has ________ hall on the back.
  6. Benjamin __________ is on the $100.00 bill.
  7. President who is on the $1.00 bill.
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  1. President who is on the $20.00 bill.
  2. President who is on the $50.00 bill.
  3. President who is on the $2.00 bill.
  4. The Lincoln _____ is on the back of the $5.00 bill.
  5. Treasury Secretary who is on the $10.00 bill.
  6. The $50.00 bill has the Capitol _____ on the back.
  7. The $20.00 bill has the White ______ on the back.

14 Clues: President who is on the $1.00 bill. • President who is on the $2.00 bill. • President who is on the $5.00 bill. • President who is on the $20.00 bill. • President who is on the $50.00 bill. • Benjamin __________ is on the $100.00 bill. • Treasury Secretary who is on the $10.00 bill. • The $100.00 bill has ________ hall on the back. • ...

Legal Terms 2016-05-24

Legal Terms crossword puzzle
Across
  1. declared guilty or not guilty
  2. person found guilty
  3. opposing side finds fault with question
  4. guaranteed in Bill of Rights
  5. trial invalid because of mistake in process
  6. punishment given to person convicted
  7. judge decides questions can continue
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  1. accused of a crime
  2. accused declares themselves guilty or not
  3. how lawyer asked judge to make decision
  4. to declare innocent
  5. request for review by a higher court

12 Clues: accused of a crime • person found guilty • to declare innocent • guaranteed in Bill of Rights • declared guilty or not guilty • request for review by a higher court • punishment given to person convicted • judge decides questions can continue • how lawyer asked judge to make decision • opposing side finds fault with question • accused declares themselves guilty or not • ...

Unit 1 2025-12-09

Unit 1 crossword puzzle
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  1. approves a bill
  2. divides government power between state levels
  3. ruled by queen or king
  4. official counting of population
  5. have to do: pay taxes
  6. consent to ruled
  7. government controlled by one or more religious group
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  1. a person who rules with complete and absolute power
  2. Should do: vote
  3. study of citizenship and government
  4. Can do: drive a car
  5. Legally recognized member of a country

12 Clues: approves a bill • Should do: vote • consent to ruled • Can do: drive a car • have to do: pay taxes • ruled by queen or king • official counting of population • study of citizenship and government • Legally recognized member of a country • divides government power between state levels • a person who rules with complete and absolute power • ...

US Constitution 2022-08-18

US Constitution crossword puzzle
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  1. A system which allows each branch of government to check one another so no one branch becomes too powerful
  2. A legislative body have two houses (Senate and House of Representatives)
  3. the power of the executive (president) to reject a bill passed by the legislature (Congress)
  4. Power is shared between the federal government and state governments
  5. The first 10 amendments to the US Constitution
  6. People rule the government
  7. Congress based on state population
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  1. Division of power between the three branches of government (legislative, executive, and judicial)
  2. Principles and laws of a country
  3. President enforces the laws
  4. Congress makes the laws
  5. The rights of the Supreme Court to decided if a law follows the constitution
  6. Supreme Court interprets laws
  7. tasks citizens should do
  8. Privileges given to you by the government
  9. Congress based on equal representation (2 per state)

16 Clues: Congress makes the laws • tasks citizens should do • People rule the government • President enforces the laws • Supreme Court interprets laws • Principles and laws of a country • Congress based on state population • Privileges given to you by the government • The first 10 amendments to the US Constitution • Congress based on equal representation (2 per state) • ...

Judicial Branch 2021-09-15

Judicial Branch crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Laws define conduct
  2. recent law grads who help them prepare for cases
  3. the judge writes a document explaining their decision
  4. highest of courts
  5. the need to defend individual rights and liberties
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  1. focus on a narrower version of the bill of rights
  2. two or more parties (non-government)
  3. lawyer who decides which cases should be appealed from lower courts
  4. a request that the case be sent up for review

9 Clues: highest of courts • Laws define conduct • two or more parties (non-government) • a request that the case be sent up for review • recent law grads who help them prepare for cases • focus on a narrower version of the bill of rights • the need to defend individual rights and liberties • the judge writes a document explaining their decision • ...

Kristen Crossword Puzzle 2026-02-26

Kristen Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. - Make a serious or urgent request, typically to the public
  2. law - Constits of the special laws and procedures that apply to those minors under the age 18
  3. law - Consists of the constitution itself, including the bill of rights, and those federal laws that protect our rights under the constitution
  4. - Deny the truth of a statement by asserting the opposite
  5. - A piece of lesiglation enacted by a municipal authority
  6. law - Basic laws that apply to all societies, such as that all indivisuals have inalienable rights to life, liberty, property.
  7. law - Concerns everyday relations between citizen
  8. - Deny a person or place the possession or use of something
  9. law - Officers put into place to ensure our saftey from products we buy to illness within our borders
  10. law - Concerns the prosecution and pushiment of indivisual for crimes
Down
  1. - In a forceful way
  2. - Secured in the possession of or assigned to a person
  3. - Doesnt go along with anything
  4. - Occur at or during the same time
  5. law - Are all the laws passed by legislatures also known as statues.

15 Clues: - In a forceful way • - Doesnt go along with anything • - Occur at or during the same time • law - Concerns everyday relations between citizen • - Secured in the possession of or assigned to a person • - Deny the truth of a statement by asserting the opposite • - A piece of lesiglation enacted by a municipal authority • ...

History: Review & Reconstruction 2025-01-28

History: Review & Reconstruction crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Jim Crow laws enforced ______.
  2. The time period after the Civil War
  3. God's preservation and governing of all things
  4. The Ku Klux ___ used violence to prevent black people from exercising their civil rights
  5. The ___ court is the highest court in the land.
  6. To _____ something means to officially end it
  7. The 14th Amendment says that if you are born in the US then you are a US ___.
  8. The Bill of Rights are the first ___ Amendments to the Constitution.
  9. Francis Scott Key wrote our national ___ during the War of 1812.
Down
  1. Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison were some of the "____ Fathers"
  2. The colonists said, "No ___ without representation."
  3. The ___ Amendment guarantees the right to bear arms
  4. The Southern states were called the ___.
  5. The First Amendment guarantees the right to freedom of ___ and of religion.
  6. The 15th Amendment was about the right to ___.
  7. The supreme law of the land
  8. He was the first president to be impeached
  9. Many people from England came to America for freedom of ___.
  10. The 13th Amendment abolished _____.
  11. To ____ means to make an accusation against someone in authority

20 Clues: The supreme law of the land • Jim Crow laws enforced ______. • The time period after the Civil War • The 13th Amendment abolished _____. • The Southern states were called the ___. • He was the first president to be impeached • To _____ something means to officially end it • God's preservation and governing of all things • The 15th Amendment was about the right to ___. • ...

3.1 to 3.4 2023-05-17

3.1 to 3.4 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Censorship imposed before a speech is made or a newspaper is published
  2. protection against cruel and unusual punishment
  3. right to speedy and public trial
  4. which held that compelling Amish students to attend school past the eighth grade violates the free exercise clause
  5. law that made racial discrimination against any group in hotels, motels, and restaurants illegal and made job discrimination illegal when based on color or race
  6. Right to trial by jury
  7. freedoms guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution
  8. the clause in the First Amendment of the US Constitution that prohibits the establishment of religion by Congress.
  9. which declared school sponsorship of religious activities violates the establishment clause
Down
  1. protects the rights of free speech and free press
  2. court ruled that public school students could wear black armbands in school to protest the Vietnam War
  3. The process by which provisions of the bill of rights are brought within the scope of the Fourteenth Amendment and so applied to state and local governments
  4. personal rights guaranteed and protected by the U.S. Constitution and federal laws enacted by Congress
  5. equal protection for citizens of states (continues the 5th) and defines citizenship
  6. upheld 5th amendment right to remain silent and not self incriminate
  7. Clause that protects citizens right to practice their religion as they please
  8. Libel, obscenity, fighting words, and commercial speech
  9. the first ten amendments to the US Constitution, ratified in 1791 and guaranteeing such rights as the freedoms of speech, assembly, and worship.
  10. defended the First Amendment right of free press against prior restraint by the government.
  11. Trial or punishment for the same crime by the same government
  12. Powers not granted to the Federal Government in the Constitution belong to the states or the people.
  13. Established rules and regulations that restrain government officials.
  14. a body of fundamental principles
  15. rights of people accused of crimes, includes right to due process, double jeopardy, self-incrimination
  16. Written defamation of another person

25 Clues: Right to trial by jury • right to speedy and public trial • a body of fundamental principles • Written defamation of another person • freedoms guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution • protection against cruel and unusual punishment • protects the rights of free speech and free press • Libel, obscenity, fighting words, and commercial speech • ...

United States Government 2021-05-14

United States Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. branch headed by the U.S. president
  2. men who attended the Constitutional Convention
  3. first president of the U.S.
  4. why we have government
  5. law of the land in the U.S.
Down
  1. difference between state and national govt.
  2. We the People
  3. branch that makes the laws
  4. a change to the Constitution
  5. number of branches of government
  6. branch headed by the Supreme Court
  7. number of amendments in the Bill of Rights
  8. amendment that promoted right to bear arms
  9. amendment that promoted freedom of speech
  10. popular sovereignty

15 Clues: We the People • popular sovereignty • why we have government • branch that makes the laws • first president of the U.S. • law of the land in the U.S. • a change to the Constitution • number of branches of government • branch headed by the Supreme Court • branch headed by the U.S. president • amendment that promoted freedom of speech • number of amendments in the Bill of Rights • ...

government 2025-05-09

government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. system that prevents one branch for having too much power
  2. first ten amendments
  3. a proposed law
  4. maximum time a president can server
  5. rights read to arrested people
  6. government power comes from the people
  7. number of US senators
  8. powers shred between states and national government
  9. branch that enforces laws
Down
  1. a legislature with two houses
  2. voting age in the US
  3. a change to the constitution
  4. lenght of a US senator's term
  5. makes laws in the US government
  6. introduction of the constitution
  7. rules that people must follow
  8. branch that makes law
  9. highest court in the US
  10. courts deciding if laws are constitutionals
  11. leader of executive branch

20 Clues: a proposed law • voting age in the US • first ten amendments • branch that makes law • number of US senators • highest court in the US • branch that enforces laws • leader of executive branch • a change to the constitution • a legislature with two houses • lenght of a US senator's term • rules that people must follow • rights read to arrested people • makes laws in the US government • ...

Wes’s cross word puzzle 2025-09-19

Wes’s cross word puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. lab 1910 lyson frame sets up a special place to track and test DNA
  2. 1829 london made a specific type of uniform
  3. bill of rights
  4. walking freely on a road
  5. simpson killed his wife
  6. scamming people
  7. the beginning of mugshots
  8. family ansestors
  9. basically a threat
  10. hurting others
  11. TO TRACK DOWN CRIMINALS
Down
  1. those were the trails after world war 2
  2. 1887 england sir arthor canon doylne
  3. 1908 was paid $75
  4. crime that are hatful against people
  5. prints of your hands
  6. Uses all money on alcohol
  7. a crime is defined as any act that is illegal
  8. miranda warning
  9. can detect if your lying by your movement

20 Clues: bill of rights • hurting others • miranda warning • scamming people • family ansestors • 1908 was paid $75 • basically a threat • prints of your hands • TO TRACK DOWN CRIMINALS • walking freely on a road • Uses all money on alcohol • the beginning of mugshots • simpson killed his wife • 1887 england sir arthor canon doylne • crime that are hatful against people • ...

U.S Constitution terms 2024-02-02

U.S Constitution terms crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The study of human rights and duties.
  2. To make corrections ; redo.
  3. A plan for government.
  4. Representatives.
  5. A change to the constitution.
  6. A formal approval (signing something to make it official).
  7. A Proposed Law
  8. A council of representatives.
Down
  1. The governing body of a state, or nation.
  2. Head of the Executive branch.
  3. Group of species that live in the same area.
  4. Two house Legislature.
  5. A form of government which the power is divided between the federal and states.
  6. The 1st 10 changes to the constitution.
  7. Population Count.

15 Clues: A Proposed Law • Representatives. • Population Count. • Two house Legislature. • A plan for government. • To make corrections ; redo. • Head of the Executive branch. • A change to the constitution. • A council of representatives. • The study of human rights and duties. • The 1st 10 changes to the constitution. • The governing body of a state, or nation. • ...

constitutional crossword 2022-04-18

constitutional crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the president would carry out the laws.
  2. the bill of rights considered of ___ amendments.
  3. a type of tax that makes goods more expensive to buy
  4. means to approve
  5. each state only had ___ vote.
  6. delegates debated over how much _____ should be given to the new government and how much power should be reserved for individual states.
  7. The new _________ government had no power to tax
  8. who wrote the Virginia declaration of rights
  9. the supreme court would judge the laws made by congress to see if they were lawful.
  10. established a weak national government
Down
  1. The__________________ continued for four months as delegates struggled to make many important decisions.
  2. as more and more paper money was made it became to lose its value.
  3. a plan of government.
  4. Who wrote the Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom
  5. congress would have the powers to make laws.
  6. the government deepened on the states to ___________pay taxes to the government

16 Clues: means to approve • a plan of government. • each state only had ___ vote. • established a weak national government • the president would carry out the laws. • congress would have the powers to make laws. • who wrote the Virginia declaration of rights • the bill of rights considered of ___ amendments. • The new _________ government had no power to tax • ...

The Founding Fathers Crossword Puzzle 2025-09-07

The Founding Fathers Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Paine: He was the bestselling author of his time
  2. Morris: He owned at least 140,000 acres
  3. Rush: He trained three thousand medical students
  4. Madison: He wrote the final version of the Bill of Rights
  5. Jefferson: His nickname was Man of the People
  6. Henry: Served in the Virginia Militia for 1 year
Down
  1. Adams: He wrote "The Rights of the Colonists"
  2. Washington: First president of the U.S.
  3. Franklin: He invented a lighting rod
  4. Hamilton: There is a musical about him and his life
  5. Adams: Main author of the Massachusetts Constitution

11 Clues: Franklin: He invented a lighting rod • Washington: First president of the U.S. • Morris: He owned at least 140,000 acres • Adams: He wrote "The Rights of the Colonists" • Jefferson: His nickname was Man of the People • Paine: He was the bestselling author of his time • Rush: He trained three thousand medical students • Henry: Served in the Virginia Militia for 1 year • ...

Earlier Documents that Impacted U.S. Constitution 2023-08-31

Earlier Documents that Impacted U.S. Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. ________________stated grievances against the King of England.
  2. ________________established for the first time the principle that everyone, including the king, was subject to the law, and it gave Englishmen basic rights and freedoms.
  3. _________________________stated freedom of religious beliefs and opinions.
Down
  1. The Declaration of Independence affirmed “certain _____________rights” (life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness).
  2. _____________________served as a model for the Bill of Rights of the Constitution of the United States of America.
  3. _________________guaranteed the rights of Englishmen to the colonists.
  4. __________________ established the first form of national government for the independent states.
  5. The Declaration of Independence declared the colonies’ _____________ from Great Britain.
  6. ___________________established the structure of the United States government.
  7. The Articles of Confederation created a _________central government.

10 Clues: ________________stated grievances against the King of England. • The Articles of Confederation created a _________central government. • _________________guaranteed the rights of Englishmen to the colonists. • _________________________stated freedom of religious beliefs and opinions. • ...

Government terms 2022-05-05

Government terms crossword puzzle
Across
  1. , The party that initiates a lawsuit.
  2. liberties, constitutional protections against the infringement by the government.
  3. Jurisdiction, The authority of a court to hear a case first.
  4. jure segregation, Racial segregation enforced by law.
  5. Spoken expression that is both false and malicious.
  6. cases.
  7. crime twice.
  8. Rule, Policy that police officers must inform all suspects of their rights before
  9. The constitutional process of bringing charges against a government
Down
  1. Incorporation, process of gradually applying the Bill of Rights to the
  2. Jeopardy, provision states that an individual may not be tried for the
  3. written expression that is both false and malicious.
  4. Court, The highest court in the United States, made up of nine justices.
  5. speech, Expressing a political message through action.
  6. courts, The lowest federal courts that have original jurisdiction over most
  7. A legal rule stating who is authorized to start a lawsuit.

16 Clues: cases. • crime twice. • , The party that initiates a lawsuit. • Spoken expression that is both false and malicious. • written expression that is both false and malicious. • jure segregation, Racial segregation enforced by law. • speech, Expressing a political message through action. • A legal rule stating who is authorized to start a lawsuit. • ...

Constitution Crossword Puzzle 2021-10-25

Constitution Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A legal agreements between two countries
  2. branch, One of the three branches that has the Supreme Court
  3. The constitutional rights to refuse approval of a bill
  4. Basic principles and laws of a nation
  5. Another term for the legislative branch
  6. The beginning part of the constitution
  7. president, The president of the senate
  8. Betraying one's nation
  9. An organization formed by people with a common interest or purpose
  10. Legally recognized subject of a state or country
  11. Assign a job or role to someone
  12. of Representatives,
  13. A territory is within a country and legally recognized with borders
  14. A member of the Senate
  15. The ability to influence the behavior of others with or without resistance
  16. Military branch for fighting on land
Down
  1. To approve an sanction formally
  2. A period of fighting between two countries
  3. Official charge of a public official with a crime done while in office
  4. in chief, Head of state or officer in supreme command of a country's armed forces
  5. To make an official choice for or against someone or something
  6. branch, The branch that has Congress
  7. The funds or revenue of a government
  8. The head of the executive branch
  9. branch, Carries out and enforces laws
  10. Proposed legislation under consideration by a legislature
  11. A separate and distinct part of a written instrument
  12. The branch of a nation's military that conducts operations at sea
  13. Court, The highest court in the United states
  14. Senate, The smaller upper assembly in the US congress
  15. An addition made to a constitution or legislative bill

31 Clues: of Representatives, • Betraying one's nation • A member of the Senate • To approve an sanction formally • Assign a job or role to someone • The head of the executive branch • branch, The branch that has Congress • The funds or revenue of a government • Military branch for fighting on land • Basic principles and laws of a nation • The beginning part of the constitution • ...

legislative branch 2022-02-09

legislative branch crossword puzzle
Across
  1. - group of people with support
  2. - organization
  3. - to begin
  4. - house
  5. - current
  6. - to stop a bill from being passed
  7. - to collect payments that fund the government
  8. bill - budget
  9. - people in district
  10. - dividing the districts
  11. - bad president
  12. - when the president of the senate is absent
Down
  1. - bad words
  2. - to put a time frame for a bill
  3. - majority
  4. - law
  5. - bad lines
  6. - assistant of leader
  7. - one side
  8. - begin

20 Clues: - law • - house • - begin • - current • - to begin • - majority • - one side • - bad words • - bad lines • bill - budget • - organization • - bad president • - people in district • - assistant of leader • - dividing the districts • - group of people with support • - to put a time frame for a bill • - to stop a bill from being passed • - when the president of the senate is absent • ...

government 2024-11-12

government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. it is when the main purpose of a bill is discussed and voted on
  2. identify an agency which holds health and social care sector to account
  3. A form of government where one person is a head of state power is then passed down to new members of the family
  4. members of parliament and the house of lords can debate and speak freely
  5. organsitions which represent workers and advocate for workers rights
  6. extinguish fires in the area protect life and property in the event of a fire or incident
  7. something to be required to be in place to maintain law and order
Down
  1. is a part of the government made up of cabinet ministers and the prime minister it formulates and implements policy
  2. metroplotian councils town parish councils county councils city councils London boroughs
  3. its in place to ensure that major institutions of state are independent of each other so no individuals should have power that spans all offices
  4. A political system that seeks to create a classless society were everyone is equal
  5. Document about proposal changes in the law handed out to interested parties to get their values
  6. formal paper contain a set of formal policy proposals of a new law or policy a draft bill
  7. monarchs agreement to make the bill into an act and is a formality
  8. gives all members of the house of lords a further opportunity to examine and make amendments to a bill

15 Clues: it is when the main purpose of a bill is discussed and voted on • something to be required to be in place to maintain law and order • monarchs agreement to make the bill into an act and is a formality • organsitions which represent workers and advocate for workers rights • identify an agency which holds health and social care sector to account • ...

Social Studies WD Crossword puzzle By: Abby Enright 2018-08-09

Social Studies WD Crossword puzzle By: Abby Enright crossword puzzle
Across
  1. of Rights / first 10 commandments to U.S. constitution
  2. Election / appoint delegates to a party confederence
  3. / introductory statement of a constitution
  4. / not tied to a political party
  5. / average weather of a religion over a long period of time
  6. / head of the executive branch of the state government
  7. Store / turpentine, rosin, tar, and pitch
Down
  1. / a minor change in a document
  2. Islands / island that lies off the oast and protects the mainland by blocking off strong storms and winds
  3. / a direct vote by the people on an issue
  4. of Power / division of power among the 3 branches (legislative, executive, judicial) of government
  5. / a voting district
  6. and Balances / system that gives branch of government some way to keep the other two branches becoming too powerful
  7. Line / point at which hilly or mountainous lands meet the coastal plain
  8. State Constitution / review of ga's ten commandments provide a synopsis of political, economic, and social history
  9. / a reject or refuse to sign a bill

16 Clues: / a voting district • / a minor change in a document • / not tied to a political party • / a reject or refuse to sign a bill • / a direct vote by the people on an issue • / introductory statement of a constitution • Store / turpentine, rosin, tar, and pitch • Election / appoint delegates to a party confederence • ...

The Ratification of the Constitution 2022-08-24

The Ratification of the Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Bill of
  2. Constitutional
  3. Articles of
Down
  1. Article
  2. Alexander
  3. James

6 Clues: James • Article • Bill of • Alexander • Articles of • Constitutional

articles of confederation 2022-12-14

articles of confederation crossword puzzle
Across
  1. ___of confederation
  2. red white blue
  3. what you use to pay
Down
  1. people fight for
  2. you pay for it
  3. bill of____
  4. something you need to follow

7 Clues: bill of____ • you pay for it • red white blue • people fight for • ___of confederation • what you use to pay • something you need to follow

Articles of Confederation > Constitution 2021-02-18

Articles of Confederation > Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Divided into two houses: House of Representatives and the Senate (branch)
  2. the separation of the three branches to limit the power of any one branch
  3. this type of government restricts the powers of the government to protect the rights of the people against excessive force
  4. unalienable rights guaranteed to all citizens in the Preamble and the Bill of Rights
  5. Houses the President, Vice President, and cabinet members (branch)
  6. Divides governmental powers between national government and governments of the states (10th amendment
  7. The Articles of Confederation were the first set of _ _.
Down
  1. the Supreme Law of the land
  2. the authority of the government flows from the people (democracy)
  3. Houses the Supreme Court (branch)

10 Clues: the Supreme Law of the land • Houses the Supreme Court (branch) • The Articles of Confederation were the first set of _ _. • the authority of the government flows from the people (democracy) • Houses the President, Vice President, and cabinet members (branch) • Divided into two houses: House of Representatives and the Senate (branch) • ...

U.S. I Final Exam Study Crossword 2024-01-19

U.S. I Final Exam Study Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. America declaring their independence from Great Britain, letter to King about his wrongdoings
  2. way to read the Constitution, broad interpretation, rubber band
  3. Own Guns
  4. Assimilate Native Americans into white culture
  5. Person who loves the Constitution, loose construction,don't want Bill of Rights
  6. U.S. merchants could not trade with Britain or France
  7. Europe stay out of Western Hemisphere
  8. Forced relocation of Cherokee Indians to Indian Territory
  9. economic system in which a country's goal is to sell more than buy
  10. Act White settlers were given 160 acres of land
  11. U.S. merchants could not trade with any other nation in 1807
  12. Shows the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
Down
  1. Missouri becomes slaves state, Maine becomes free state
  2. Person who doesn't love the Constitution, strict construction, wants Bill of Rights
  3. Ex-slaves go back to plantation to live and pay rent to land owners in crops
  4. No soldiers in homes
  5. People lose First Amendment, causes Adams to lose Presidential election
  6. Could vote in 1828 election, were important to Andrew Jackson's Presidency
  7. South Carolina wanted to nullify a federal law, South Carolina wanted to secede from Union
  8. Proves that the Constitution works
  9. earlier event or action that is regarded as an example
  10. when a country does not support or help another country in a conflict
  11. Freedom of Speech, Freedom of press, Freedom of Religion
  12. the people have power in voting, people decide whether they want their state to be free or slave
  13. Amendment No illegal searches and seizures
  14. Trade between the Americas, Europe, and Africa
  15. way to read the Constitution, literal meaning, steel beam
  16. French diplomats wanted a bribe and loan to see French leader, caused a fear of French takeover

28 Clues: Own Guns • No soldiers in homes • Proves that the Constitution works • Europe stay out of Western Hemisphere • Amendment No illegal searches and seizures • Assimilate Native Americans into white culture • Trade between the Americas, Europe, and Africa • Act White settlers were given 160 acres of land • U.S. merchants could not trade with Britain or France • ...

Government 2023-01-11

Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The first part of the constitution
  2. A change to the constitution must be approved by how many of the states?
  3. What do we do when we vote for a president
  4. A plan for money earned and money spent
  5. This person introduces a bill to the floor of the house of representatives.
  6. The first attempt at the bill of rights.
  7. Foreign policies is a countries ________ towards other countries.
  8. what was added to the constitution that listed rights that was not already in the constitution?
  9. When the government spends more money that it raised.
  10. How many branches are in our national 12government
  11. what is it called when there is no one in charge in this form of government?
Down
  1. A plan for how the government brings in and spends revenue.
  2. what branch enforces the laws
  3. When the government spends less money than it raised.
  4. This person can veto a law.
  5. what is the first 3 words in the constitution
  6. The people we send from our state to the government, and the state population doesnt matter.
  7. what form of government is the united states?
  8. The amount of representatives a state sends depends on their ________.
  9. How many chambers does the congress have
  10. The department that provides funding for schools and helps students pay for college?
  11. what is it called when we change the constitution
  12. The amendment that includes your right to freedom of religion included in?
  13. This type of tax is the where the 15government gets the most amount of money
  14. The department that makes money, tries to help the economy, and collect taxes?

25 Clues: This person can veto a law. • what branch enforces the laws • The first part of the constitution • A plan for money earned and money spent • The first attempt at the bill of rights. • How many chambers does the congress have • What do we do when we vote for a president • what is the first 3 words in the constitution • what form of government is the united states? • ...

Unit 3 8th Grade U.S History (Volker) 2018-04-25

Unit 3 8th Grade U.S History (Volker) crossword puzzle
Across
  1. fourth president
  2. musical of him
  3. distribution of power to gov.
  4. former governor of Virginia
  5. political doctrine
  6. constitutional converntion
  7. pass laws
  8. pre-defined power
  9. central gov.
  10. virginia planter/political
  11. part of the republican party
  12. no branch too powerful
Down
  1. right of life, liberty, & pursuit of happiness
  2. population of slaves
  3. make laws
  4. bill of rights created
  5. first constitution of america
  6. collection of articles
  7. proposal of an amendment
  8. former governor of New York
  9. state gov.
  10. dividing of branches
  11. series of protests led by Daniel Shay
  12. proposal for structure of gov't
  13. first persident
  14. agreement between large & small states
  15. proposal for strong central gov't
  16. to approve
  17. president in charge

29 Clues: make laws • pass laws • state gov. • to approve • central gov. • musical of him • first persident • fourth president • pre-defined power • political doctrine • president in charge • population of slaves • dividing of branches • bill of rights created • collection of articles • no branch too powerful • proposal of an amendment • constitutional converntion • virginia planter/political • ...

Social Studies WD Crossword puzzle By: Abby Enright 2018-08-09

Social Studies WD Crossword puzzle By: Abby Enright crossword puzzle
Across
  1. / average weather of a religion over a long period of time
  2. / a minor change in a document
  3. / head of the executive branch of the state government
  4. / a direct vote by the people on an issue
  5. / a reject or refuse to sign a bill
  6. / not tied to a political party
  7. of Rights / first 10 commandments to U.S. constitution
Down
  1. Line / point at which hilly or mountainous lands meet the coastal plain
  2. and Balances / system that gives branch of government some way to keep the other two branches becoming too powerful
  3. Islands / island that lies off the oast and protects the mainland by blocking off strong storms and winds
  4. / introductory statement of a constitution
  5. of Power / division of power among the 3 branches (legislative, executive, judicial) of government
  6. Store / turpentine, rosin, tar, and pitch
  7. / a voting district
  8. State Constitution / review of ga's ten commandments provide a synopsis of political, economic, and social history
  9. Election / appoint delegates to a party confederence

16 Clues: / a voting district • / a minor change in a document • / not tied to a political party • / a reject or refuse to sign a bill • / a direct vote by the people on an issue • / introductory statement of a constitution • Store / turpentine, rosin, tar, and pitch • Election / appoint delegates to a party confederence • ...

Revolutions Crossword Quiz 2022-01-28

Revolutions Crossword Quiz crossword puzzle
Across
  1. island in the middle of the Atlantic where Napoleon was exiled and died.
  2. city where patriots threw tea into the harbor in protest of Lord North admitting the East India Trading Company.
  3. general, dictator and emperor of France. Known for his military, political and thirst for ultimate power.
  4. Nation that allied with the United States against Britain.
  5. act that taxed all sugar products imported into the colonies
  6. France was divided up into 83 of these which began to hold local elections. Like counties.
  7. Bill of _______: first 10 amendments to the U.S constitution. Gave citizens their fundamental rights.
  8. formed National Guard of the People, changed the French Flag
  9. taxation without _______________
  10. established in 1789 and created three branches of government each with checks and balances over the other
  11. main author of the Declaration of Independence
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  1. General of the Continental Army
  2. large wooden device used to execute Louis XVI and many others
  3. treaty that ended the Revolutionary War and granted the United States their independence
  4. British tax laws pass to repay war debts
  5. A yes or no vote. Napoleon used these to his advantage in gaining power of the people.
  6. The Declaration of the Rights of Man provided basic human rights and political powers to only
  7. The amount of days Napoleon ruled France after escaping Elba and turning the French Army against King Louis XVIII.
  8. Colonists referred to British rule as
  9. held no extreme views
  10. act that placed a tax in the form of a stamp on many different types of documents
  11. First Estate was made up of these men
  12. The first island that Napoleon and his family were exiled to.

23 Clues: held no extreme views • General of the Continental Army • taxation without _______________ • Colonists referred to British rule as • First Estate was made up of these men • British tax laws pass to repay war debts • main author of the Declaration of Independence • Nation that allied with the United States against Britain. • ...

crossword puzzle 2024-10-17

crossword puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. When The constitution was written
  2. Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment
  3. Jefferson who is the author of the declaration of independence
  4. Fifth Amendment prohibits double jeopardy
Down
  1. Amendment prohibits the denial of equal rights
  2. ten amendments the bill of rights consists of
  3. Washington 1st president

7 Clues: Washington 1st president • When The constitution was written • Fifth Amendment prohibits double jeopardy • ten amendments the bill of rights consists of • Amendment prohibits the denial of equal rights • Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment • Jefferson who is the author of the declaration of independence

Test Topic 2 Lesson 4-8 2025-09-30

Test Topic 2 Lesson 4-8 crossword puzzle
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  1. people who owed money they could not pay back.
  2. __________________Acts Strictly controlled Colonial Trade.
  3. crops sold for money in the middle colonies, wheat, rye, and barley
  4. Europeans believed they were superior to Africans and African Americans.
  5. Act of ______________-The law gives religious freedom to Christians.
  6. thinkers who study reason and science
  7. founded Delaware and Pennsylvania
  8. The theory that a nation could be strong if it kept strict control over its trade.
  9. goods sent to market in a foreign country( goods brought in from somewhere else.)
  10. ______________colony under the direct control of the king
  11. the act of publishing a statement that may unjustly damage a person’s reputation
  12. bill of __________written list of freedoms.
  13. boys who worked for a master to learn a trade
  14. ________________Revolution William and Mary replace James II
  15. a plant used to make valuable blue dye.
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  1. __________________Dutch-German speaking people from Europe
  2. goods sent to market from a foreign country (goods sent somewhere else)
  3. Great ______________-religious revival
  4. _______________water- large plantations near rivers
  5. profited from any deal.
  6. English religious group
  7. wealthy planters, merchants, ministers, successful lawyer, and royal officials.
  8. _______________school- private schools for schools run by women in their home.
  9. Commentaries on the Laws of England.
  10. A group of people selected to make laws.
  11. Bill of Rights guaranteed a trial by jury.
  12. ____________colony King gave land in exchange for a payment
  13. ________________class- farmers, skilled craft workers, and some trades people
  14. _____________codes- enslaved Africans and African Americans were to be treated as property.
  15. distinctive combination of English and West African languages
  16. owner of large estate

31 Clues: owner of large estate • profited from any deal. • English religious group • founded Delaware and Pennsylvania • Commentaries on the Laws of England. • thinkers who study reason and science • Great ______________-religious revival • a plant used to make valuable blue dye. • A group of people selected to make laws. • Bill of Rights guaranteed a trial by jury. • ...

Foundations Review 2021-10-14

Foundations Review crossword puzzle
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  1. Number of amendments today.
  2. Served as a model for the bill of rights.
  3. Voters of Virginia.
  4. The preamble begins with...
  5. To secure the blessings of _______.
  6. Everyone, including government officials must follow the law.
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  1. Document that asserted rule of law.
  2. To establish _______.
  3. Action by general assembly or Constitutional convention.
  4. The first form of national government.
  5. Where the people rule.

11 Clues: Voters of Virginia. • To establish _______. • Where the people rule. • Number of amendments today. • The preamble begins with... • Document that asserted rule of law. • To secure the blessings of _______. • The first form of national government. • Served as a model for the bill of rights. • Action by general assembly or Constitutional convention. • ...

The Bill of Rights (Wk 20) Crossword 2021-03-29

The Bill of Rights (Wk 20) Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. The government cannot take any private property without paying for it. (2 words)
  2. How aligned a law is to the constitution.
  3. A lawyer provided for a trial.
  4. Punished.
  5. A group of people randomly selected to hear evidence of a legal issue, then make a decision based on the evidence.
Down
  1. Document that states that Congress cannot make any laws that take away a citizen's rights. (3 words)
  2. Who proposed the ideas that became the Bill of Rights? (2 words)
  3. A written order given to witnesses of a crime.
  4. To take.
  5. Following the legal procedures with no exceptions. (2 words)
  6. To look through.
  7. A major crime.
  8. A major crime.

13 Clues: To take. • Punished. • A major crime. • A major crime. • To look through. • A lawyer provided for a trial. • How aligned a law is to the constitution. • A written order given to witnesses of a crime. • Following the legal procedures with no exceptions. (2 words) • Who proposed the ideas that became the Bill of Rights? (2 words) • ...

American Government 2017-12-15

American Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. violent governing regime that controls all
  2. rule by a king or queen
  3. branch of government that deals with courts
  4. declaration of
  5. rule of the economy of a nation
  6. America's first president
  7. Amendment that gave separate vote for P and VP
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  1. law that flows from the bible
  2. exalts a nation
  3. branch of government that regulates the president and VP
  4. this compact pre-dated our constitution
  5. Bill of
  6. branch of government that oversees actions of Congress

13 Clues: Bill of • declaration of • exalts a nation • rule by a king or queen • America's first president • law that flows from the bible • rule of the economy of a nation • this compact pre-dated our constitution • violent governing regime that controls all • branch of government that deals with courts • Amendment that gave separate vote for P and VP • ...

Age of Enlightenment Crossword 2022-12-01

Age of Enlightenment Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Monarch originally from Vienne, Austria
  2. advocate for women's rights
  3. Name of the estate with the highest power and paid no taxes
  4. machine invented by a doctor for a humane death
  5. Wrote Two Treatises on Government
  6. Philosopher who opposed John Locke
  7. the building that was stormed by the Third estate which held ammunition
  8. Revolutions, writing of the declaration of indepencence, and the US constitution and bill of rights were created
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  1. Dresses as a woman to escape France (include roman numerals)
  2. spending that broke France
  3. age of applying reason to the human and natural world
  4. "to be truly great, one has to stand with people, not above them"
  5. believed that the government is an agreement or contract between the ruler and people
  6. French writer on freedom of speech
  7. Estate with no say in power and paid taxes

15 Clues: spending that broke France • advocate for women's rights • Wrote Two Treatises on Government • French writer on freedom of speech • Philosopher who opposed John Locke • Monarch originally from Vienne, Austria • Estate with no say in power and paid taxes • machine invented by a doctor for a humane death • age of applying reason to the human and natural world • ...

The Progressive Era 2015-03-22

The Progressive Era crossword puzzle
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  1. Wanted black equal rights immediately and founded the NAACP
  2. Allows a citizen to reject or accept a law passed by the legislature
  3. Gave Congress the power to tax income (1913)
  4. Abolished slavery
  5. Loophole for illiterate and or poor whites
  6. Woodrow Wilson's program to place government controls on corporations in order to benefit small businesses
  7. She was one of the leaders of the woman's rights movement and temperance movements, advocated the 19th amendment and arrested for trying to vote.
  8. Annual tax in order to vote
  9. Extended the right to vote to woman in federal or state elections (1920)
  10. Limited rights of blacks. Literacy tests, grandfather clauses and poll taxes limited black voting rights
  11. Exclusive control of a commodity or service in a particular market, or a control that makes possible the manipulation of prices
  12. Banning the manufacture and sale of alcohol
  13. Voters can remove public officials by forcing them to participate in another election before term is up
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  1. African American leader who wanted black and white to live separately, but work together economically.
  2. Condition of sharecroppers who could not pay off their debts and therefore could not leave the property they worked
  3. Early 20th century reform movement seeking to return control of the government to the people, restore economic opportunities, and correct injustices in American life.
  4. Calls for the direct election of senator's by the voters instead of their election by state legislatures (1913)
  5. Journalists who wrote about corruption in big companies
  6. Gave voters the right to introduce a bill in the state of legislature
  7. Economic policy by Roosevelt that favored fair relationship between companies and workers
  8. Author that described the disgusting conditions in the meat packing industry
  9. Declared that all persons born in the United States were entitled to equal rights (citizenship) regardless of the race and their rights are protected by both the state and national levels
  10. Declared that citizens cannot be denied the right to vote because of race color or precious condition of servitude

23 Clues: Abolished slavery • Annual tax in order to vote • Loophole for illiterate and or poor whites • Banning the manufacture and sale of alcohol • Gave Congress the power to tax income (1913) • Journalists who wrote about corruption in big companies • Wanted black equal rights immediately and founded the NAACP • ...

Bill of Rights Vocab pt 2 2023-12-19

Bill of Rights Vocab pt 2 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Laws that prevented African Americans from certain rights
  2. Spoken Untruths harming someones reputation
  3. Giving evidence about yourself
  4. Eminent ___________
  5. Officially charging someone with a crime
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  1. A violent act against someone because of race, color, etc
  2. Written Untruths harming someones reputation
  3. Occupying seats or sitting on the floor as protest
  4. Resistance
  5. The Social separation of races
  6. Jim ______ Law
  7. Double ________

12 Clues: Resistance • Jim ______ Law • Double ________ • Eminent ___________ • The Social separation of races • Giving evidence about yourself • Officially charging someone with a crime • Spoken Untruths harming someones reputation • Written Untruths harming someones reputation • Occupying seats or sitting on the floor as protest • ...

civics 2024-03-18

civics crossword puzzle
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  1. ability to reject a piece of legislation. Can be overturned by Congress if it receives two thirds vote.
  2. What is a government controlled by one person or small group of people called?
  3. Ultimate, supreme power in a state; in the United States, sovereignty rests with the people.
  4. The power or authority that rules a country and/or community.
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  1. (1776) In the declaration, Jefferson drew on the Virginia declaration of Rights, which was inspired by John Locke's view of the social contract theory. included life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
  2. What is the level of government closest to Americans?
  3. the ship the pilgrims arrived in the states on
  4. believd in natural rights
  5. believed in individual rights
  6. Benjamin Franklin thought it was close to perfection. lacked a bill of rights at first

10 Clues: believd in natural rights • believed in individual rights • the ship the pilgrims arrived in the states on • What is the level of government closest to Americans? • The power or authority that rules a country and/or community. • What is a government controlled by one person or small group of people called? • ...

Bill of Rights by Emma McLeod 2015-02-09

Bill of Rights by Emma McLeod crossword puzzle
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  1. indictment by grand
  2. ...jeopardy- person can not be charged for the same exact crime twice
  3. right to remain
  4. right not to quarter who?
  5. naything not solved by _____ goverment is left up to the states
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  1. ...by jury
  2. no cruel and unusual...
  3. right to bear.....
  4. freedom of religion assembly press petition and...
  5. right to jury in civil cases where amont is more that __ dollars
  6. who has righjts beyond those in the constition (ex. privacy)
  7. what you can't do because of the 4th amendment

12 Clues: ...by jury • right to remain • right to bear..... • indictment by grand • no cruel and unusual... • right not to quarter who? • what you can't do because of the 4th amendment • freedom of religion assembly press petition and... • who has righjts beyond those in the constition (ex. privacy) • naything not solved by _____ goverment is left up to the states • ...

Bill of Rights, By: Royce & Dimitry 2022-05-12

Bill of Rights, By: Royce & Dimitry crossword puzzle
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  1. a group of citizens who decide the outcome of a trial
  2. Approved, made a written document offishal by signing it
  3. the right for individuals to have guns
  4. it is illegal to quarter soliars on property in a non war time
  5. the right to a speedy trial
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  1. to torture of punish someone excessively
  2. having a negative opinion about something
  3. A freedom and rights of people
  4. freedom to practice your religion
  5. no person shall be held to answer the capital
  6. the right to the people to be secure their persons, houses, papers, and effects
  7. in suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed 20 dollars.

12 Clues: the right to a speedy trial • A freedom and rights of people • freedom to practice your religion • the right for individuals to have guns • to torture of punish someone excessively • having a negative opinion about something • no person shall be held to answer the capital • a group of citizens who decide the outcome of a trial • ...

the bill of rights- leo alvarez 2019-02-11

the bill of rights- leo alvarez crossword puzzle
Across
  1. quartering act
  2. right to bear arms
  3. retained by the people
  4. james madison
  5. civil trial
  6. freedom of speech
  7. right to a fair trial
  8. rigts of the accused
Down
  1. states'rigths
  2. bail and punishment
  3. 1776
  4. search and seizure

12 Clues: 1776 • civil trial • states'rigths • james madison • quartering act • freedom of speech • right to bear arms • search and seizure • bail and punishment • rigts of the accused • right to a fair trial • retained by the people

Bill of Rights 8/2/24 2024-08-02

Bill of Rights 8/2/24 crossword puzzle
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  1. the right to publish and distribute information.
  2. the changes made to the Constitution to protect individual rights.
  3. and unusual punishment harsh and inhumane treatment prohibited by the Constitution.
  4. the act of investigating one’s property or person for evidence.
  5. a group of citizens who decide the outcome of a trial.
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  1. a formal court process to determine a person’s guilt or innocence.
  2. the right to express one’s opinions publicly.
  3. the right to make formal requests to the government.
  4. a legal document needed to conduct a search or seizure.
  5. the freedom to practice any or no faith.
  6. legal process required to protect individual rights during legal proceedings.
  7. the right to gather in groups for meetings or protests.

12 Clues: the freedom to practice any or no faith. • the right to express one’s opinions publicly. • the right to publish and distribute information. • the right to make formal requests to the government. • a group of citizens who decide the outcome of a trial. • a legal document needed to conduct a search or seizure. • the right to gather in groups for meetings or protests. • ...

Government 2015-10-15

Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. - to change or improve something
  2. - an appointed member of every party that manages the business in the house of commons
  3. - a change that is made to a bill
  4. - all political parties that go against the governing party
  5. - a proposal to a law by parliament
  6. - a meeting of the senate or of the house of commons
  7. - a set of rules that all Canadians have to follow
  8. - another name for the senate
  9. - the member of parliament in a political party that keeps people informed about the business in the chamber
  10. - a person who speaks for you
  11. - to choose a person by vote
  12. - the last stage before a bill becomes a law
  13. - to place a document before the senate
  14. - a formal event that follows rules and traditions
  15. - a person appointed to the upper house
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  1. - the upper house of parliament
  2. - another word for electoral district
  3. - the leader of the governing party
  4. - the process of choosing a representative by vote
  5. - queen of Canada is represented by the governor general
  6. - the governments plan for how it will spend and save money each year
  7. - a discussion about political issues
  8. - another name for the house of commons
  9. - bills that are passed by parliament
  10. - a person who has full political and civil rights of their country
  11. - the periods into which parliament is divided
  12. - a group of senators or members of parliament that are in the same political party
  13. - a king or queen of a country

28 Clues: - to choose a person by vote • - another name for the senate • - a person who speaks for you • - a king or queen of a country • - the upper house of parliament • - to change or improve something • - a change that is made to a bill • - the leader of the governing party • - a proposal to a law by parliament • - another word for electoral district • ...

Miranda/BOR vocab 2021-11-15

Miranda/BOR vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Newspapers, magazines, news channels, podcasts any other news media.
  2. "Miranda warning" refers to the constitutional requirement that once an individual is in custody by the police, there are certain warnings a police officer is required to give to that
  3. To study or examine something to find out what it is or what makes it work.
  4. The Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution. These amendments guarantee essential rights and civil liberties, such as the freedom of religion, the right to free speech, the right to bear arms, trial by jury as well as reserving rights to the people and the states.
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  1. The constitution is the framework for the federal government of the united states. It is the highest form of law in the country.
  2. The highest federal court in the US, consisting of nine justices and taking judicial precedence over all other courts in the nation.
  3. Something done or said that may serve as an example or rule to authorize or justify a subsequent act of the same kind
  4. An amendment is a change or addition to the Constitution. The first 10 amendments are known as the Bill of Rights.
  5. to carry a gun
  6. a moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.

10 Clues: to carry a gun • To study or examine something to find out what it is or what makes it work. • Newspapers, magazines, news channels, podcasts any other news media. • a moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way. • ...

bill of rights lily addison 2022-05-13

bill of rights lily addison crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a group of citizens who decide the outcome of a trial.
  2. protects citizens rights to fair and reasonable punishment when they break the law
  3. what amendment prevents congress from making laws that take away certain basic freedoms.
  4. having a negative judjment or opinion
  5. what amendment protects the rights of Americans who are suspected of a crime
Down
  1. approved;to have made a written document official
  2. what amendment describes additional rights of people are accused of crimes
  3. what amendment forbids unreasonable searches and seizures by police and other officials.
  4. what amendment describes the need of states to have a militia, or volunteer army

9 Clues: having a negative judjment or opinion • approved;to have made a written document official • a group of citizens who decide the outcome of a trial. • what amendment describes additional rights of people are accused of crimes • what amendment protects the rights of Americans who are suspected of a crime • ...

Bill of Rights & Constitution Crossword 2022-05-19

Bill of Rights & Constitution Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. an article added to the US Constitution
  2. legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
  3. command against
  4. the basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group
Down
  1. personal freedom from servitude or confinement or oppression
  2. get people together
  3. the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial
  4. request formally and in writing
  5. the taking possession of something by legal process

9 Clues: command against • get people together • request formally and in writing • an article added to the US Constitution • the taking possession of something by legal process • the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial • legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior • personal freedom from servitude or confinement or oppression • ...

bill of rights review crossword 2022-04-21

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

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

bill of rights review crossword 2022-04-21

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

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

Chapter 3, Lesson 3&4 2024-12-03

Chapter 3, Lesson 3&4 crossword puzzle
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  1. The U.S. _______________________ was written to set new laws after winning a war.
  2. The national ________________ of the United States is the Star Spangled Banner.
  3. The first ten changes, or _____________________, to the Contstitution are known as the Bill of Rights.
  4. The Declaration of Independence was important because it said the colonies were __________.
  5. George Cohan wrote You're a Grand Old Flag to show love for America and how the flag was _____________, or important.
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  1. ________________ Scott Key is an important person in history because he wrote about the flag and his words became the national anthem.
  2. Singing the national anthem is a _________________.
  3. The First amendment of Bill of Rights gives you the the freedom to share your _____________________.
  4. Dr. Samuel Francis Smith wrote the song My Country, 'Tis of Thee for school children because he wanted them to ________________ the past and give thanks for our freedom.
  5. Francis Scott Key was watching the flag of the United States on the ___________ in a battle when he wrote the national anthem.
  6. The country that ruled the first American colonies was ____________________.

11 Clues: Singing the national anthem is a _________________. • The country that ruled the first American colonies was ____________________. • The national ________________ of the United States is the Star Spangled Banner. • The U.S. _______________________ was written to set new laws after winning a war. • ...

Human Rights Education 2021-07-06

Human Rights Education crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Should be used except when strictly unavoidable in order to protect your life or the lives of others.
  2. States to protect individuals and groups against human rights abuses.
  3. Refers to any aid that seeks to save lives and alleviate suffering of a crisis-affected population.
  4. States must take positive action to facilitate the enjoyment of basic human rights
  5. Give Care and assistance to wounded soldier
  6. Private property shall not be taken for public use without just____________
  7. Rights which enable us to participate in running the affairs of government
  8. Maybe suspended or restricted or limited depending on circumstances- for preservation of social life
  9. Applies in all sphere of life (everywhere) Human rights violations are interconnected; loss of one’s rights detract from other rights; promotion of human rights in one area support other human rights.
  10. States must refrain from interfering with or curtailing the enjoyment of human rights.
  11. Promulgated by the legislative department of the government
  12. Babylon known today as
  13. To enjoy own culture, life in community
  14. Hear first before condemn
  15. Legal order coming from the court
  16. No man shall be in prison unless the final judgment
  17. God given rights and acknowledge as a morally good
  18. Is one by which the state prosecutes a person for an act or omission punishable by law.
  19. who was known in saying "DO NOT DO UNTO OTHER WHAT YOU WOULDNOT HAVE THEM DONE UNTO YOU"
  20. Human rights are not gift bestowed at the pleasure of government. Nor should government withhold them or apply them to some people but not to others. Otherwise they mus be held accountable
  21. Belong to individual
  22. term used in diplomacy and international law to refer to military personnel who are incapable of performing their duties during war
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  1. They are member of armed forces usually or in international armed conflict, except medical and religious personnel
  2. A formal agreement between two or more states in reference to peace, alliance, commerce, or other international relations
  3. For the purpose of securing the enjoyment of happiness; guarantees the security of people against state agent in abusing the exercise of the state inherent power
  4. Standard living, housing, food, health, education & social security
  5. Should be addressed as an indivisible body, including civil, political, social, economic and collective rights.
  6. Person who are not member of the armed forces of the party to armed conflict and are protected against attack
  7. Chairman of universal declaration of human rights
  8. Rights to property, practice profession, earn living, use and dispose property, engage business-guarantees protection to everyone in seeking Financial Security
  9. Deliberate killing of a large number of people from a particular nation or ethnic group with the aim of destroying that nation or group
  10. All human beings are born free and equal in _____ and rights
  11. The necessity of employing measures which are indispensable to achieve a legitimate aim of the conflict and are not otherwise prohibited by International Humanitarian Law
  12. Cannot be suspended or taken away nor restricted or limited
  13. The first king of Persia conquered Babylon
  14. Bill of rights of the constitution
  15. Enforce the writ to privacy
  16. No one can have his or her human rights taken away other than specific situations
  17. Every individual has a responsibility to teach human rights, to respect human rights and challenge institutions & individuals that abuse them
  18. Applied equally and without discrimination to all people; birth right of every member of the human family
  19. The voice of people is supreme law
  20. Persia was known today as
  21. Is the comprehensive, systematic, and institutional compliance with international human rights standards and practices in the conduct of police or law enforcement functions.
  22. Oldest written national constitution
  23. Most basic principle of IHL which is for parties to the conflict to distinguish between combatants and civilian, and between military objectives and civilian objectives. This is clearly explain under principle of
  24. Under the law, there is _______ when a person of advanced age has mental development comparative to that of a child between two and seven years of age
  25. All human being are born free and equal in dignity and rights
  26. The law of arm conflict or law of war
  27. A remedy available to any person whose right to life, liberty and security is violated or threatened with violation by an unlawful act or omission of a public official or employee, or of a private individual or entity
  28. ARTICLE III 1987 Philippine constitution

50 Clues: Belong to individual • Babylon known today as • Persia was known today as • Hear first before condemn • Enforce the writ to privacy • Legal order coming from the court • Bill of rights of the constitution • The voice of people is supreme law • Oldest written national constitution • The law of arm conflict or law of war • To enjoy own culture, life in community • ...

Rec 2024-04-30

Rec crossword puzzle
Across
  1. led to creation of Texas A&M, Texas Tech, and other agriculture and mechanical colleges
  2. Terrorist group that used intimidation and violence to prevent African Americans from participating in American society
  3. gave land to Native Americans (but designed to confiscate land and assimilate into white American society)
  4. Former slaves were called ___ during Reconstruction
  5. The 15th Amendment granted THIS to African Americans, which means the right to vote
  6. Southerners who supported Radical Republican policies and civil rights for African Americans
  7. ___ Acts - divided South into 5 military zones, prohibited former Confederates from office
  8. System similar to slavery that forced African Americans into a cycle of never-ending debt to plantation owners
  9. Plessy v. Ferguson legitimized and legally allowed ____, as long as services provided were "separate but equal."
  10. Cheap land offered as long as you farmed it
  11. Took over as President after Lincoln's assassination; impeached for constantly vetoing Radical Republican legislation that supported civil rights
  12. Federal program that helped African Americans receive education, health care, and job training
Down
  1. The 14th Amendment granted ___ and full civil rights protections for African Americans
  2. Extended black codes to further limit African American involvement in politics, which included poll taxes, literacy tests, and "grandfather clauses."
  3. The ___ Act granted a full pardon to former Confederate leaders
  4. Group in Congress that wanted to punish the South for starting the war by passing the Wade-Davis Bill
  5. Former Union general elected President for two full terms, and supported civil rights for freedmen
  6. limited civil rights of African Americans using slave codes to limit their ability to find a job and own land
  7. First African American elected to Congress - Hiram Rhodes ____
  8. Northerners who moved South looking for open political offices
  9. Lincoln's lenient, forgiving plan to let Southern states re-join the Union

21 Clues: Cheap land offered as long as you farmed it • Former slaves were called ___ during Reconstruction • First African American elected to Congress - Hiram Rhodes ____ • Northerners who moved South looking for open political offices • The ___ Act granted a full pardon to former Confederate leaders • ...

Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle 2021-10-14

Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. A well ______ Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. This is from the ______ amendment.
  2. Congress shall make no law … abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to ______ the Government for a redress of grievances. This is from the ______ amendment.
  3. In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury… [and] to have ______ process for obtaining witnesses in his favor. This is from the ______ amendment.
  4. The ______ in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. This is from the ______ amendment.
  5. ______ bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. This is from the ______ amendment.
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  1. The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable ______ and seizures, shall not be violated. This is from the ______ amendment.
  2. Congress shall make no law respecting an ______ of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. This is from the ______ amendment. This is from the ______ amendment.
  3. No Soldier shall, in time of peace be ______ in any house.
  4. No person… shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a ______ against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law. This is from the ______ amendment.

9 Clues: No Soldier shall, in time of peace be ______ in any house. • ______ bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. This is from the ______ amendment. • ...

Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle 2021-10-14

Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. Second Amendment: A well ______ Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
  2. First Amendment: Congress shall make no law … abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to ______ the Government for a redress of grievances.
  3. Sixth Amendment: In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury… [and] to have ______ process for obtaining witnesses in his favor.
  4. The Ninth Amendment: The ______ in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
  5. Eighth Amendment: ______ bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
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  1. Fourth Amendment: The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable ______ and seizures, shall not be violated.
  2. First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an ______ of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.
  3. Third Amendment: No Soldier shall, in time of peace be ______ in any house.
  4. Fifth Amendment: No person… shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a ______ against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law.

9 Clues: Third Amendment: No Soldier shall, in time of peace be ______ in any house. • First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an ______ of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. • Eighth Amendment: ______ bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. • ...

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 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 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 crossword puzzle 2022-01-21

Bill of rights crossword puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. of speech First amendment
  2. slavery thirteen amendment
  3. witness against yourself five amendment
  4. or arrest fourth amendment
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  1. arms second amendment
  2. soldiers third amendment
  3. to speedy trail sixth amendment
  4. Judicial power eleventh amendment
  5. get rigths in the constitution
  6. by jury seventh Amendment
  7. prohibition amendment eighteen
  8. excessive bail eighth amendment

12 Clues: arms second amendment • soldiers third amendment • of speech First amendment • by jury seventh Amendment • slavery thirteen amendment • or arrest fourth amendment • get rigths in the constitution • prohibition amendment eighteen • to speedy trail sixth amendment • excessive bail eighth amendment • Judicial power eleventh amendment • witness against yourself five amendment

International bill of human rights 2022-10-04

International bill of human rights crossword puzzle
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  1. an agreement with sb where you both give up sth of what you wanted
  2. cruel and shocking actions
  3. legally forcing someone to do sth
  4. acknowledge that it exists or that it is true
  5. actions to achieve a particular result
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  1. to watch and make sure that a job or activity is done correctly
  2. legal conditions
  3. basic general rule, law or idea
  4. be based on it

9 Clues: be based on it • legal conditions • cruel and shocking actions • basic general rule, law or idea • legally forcing someone to do sth • actions to achieve a particular result • acknowledge that it exists or that it is true • to watch and make sure that a job or activity is done correctly • an agreement with sb where you both give up sth of what you wanted

Constitution and Bill of Rights 2023-10-17

Constitution and Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
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  1. Protection against unreasonable search and seizure
  2. Jeopardy the prosecution of a person twice for the same offense.
  3. Protection against excessive bail and/or cruel and unusual punishment.
  4. reasonable grounds (for making a search, pressing a charge
  5. is the fundamental law of the US federal system of government
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  1. Right to a trial by jury -> due process, Protection from double jeopardy
  2. Right to a speedy and public trial, Right to know what they are accused of, Right to confront witnesses against him/her, Right to have witnesses for him/her, Right to counsel
  3. fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a citizen's entitlement.
  4. In civil law, person has right to trial by jury if argument is over more than $20

9 Clues: Protection against unreasonable search and seizure • reasonable grounds (for making a search, pressing a charge • is the fundamental law of the US federal system of government • Jeopardy the prosecution of a person twice for the same offense. • Protection against excessive bail and/or cruel and unusual punishment. • ...

Constitution and Bill of Rights 2024-05-07

Constitution and Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
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  1. the number of articles in the original constitution
  2. the highest law of the u.s
  3. amendment guarantees freedom of speech, religion, the press
  4. the first ten amendments to the constitution
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  1. amendment that protects against unreasonable searches and seizures
  2. amendment that guarantees the right to bear arms
  3. the branch of government responsible for interpreting laws
  4. the doc that outlines the basic framework of the u.s government
  5. the father of the constitution
  6. amendment that guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial

10 Clues: the highest law of the u.s • the father of the constitution • the first ten amendments to the constitution • amendment that guarantees the right to bear arms • the number of articles in the original constitution • the branch of government responsible for interpreting laws • amendment guarantees freedom of speech, religion, the press • ...

Unit 1.3 2024-09-23

Unit 1.3 crossword puzzle
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  1. 1 of the main natural rights protected by the government
  2. Complaints of the colonists listed in the Declaration of Independence
  3. Means housing, was one of the grievances colonists had about British policy
  4. Type of rights that a person gets when they are born and were denied to the colonists by the King
  5. Group of people who wanted a bill of rights
  6. Last name of the Enlightment thinker who influence the DOI
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  1. System of government where states hold the power
  2. Group of people who preferred a strong central government
  3. Document that replaced the Articles of Confederation

9 Clues: Group of people who wanted a bill of rights • System of government where states hold the power • Document that replaced the Articles of Confederation • 1 of the main natural rights protected by the government • Group of people who preferred a strong central government • Last name of the Enlightment thinker who influence the DOI • ...

A Papanastassiou 4th Hour 2023-01-09

A Papanastassiou 4th Hour crossword puzzle
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  1. someone who is all the way on the left of the political spectrum
  2. being a member of a nation or country
  3. the name of our legislative branch
  4. the chief executive of a state
  5. someone who is all the way on the right of the political spectrum
  6. the part of the US government that creates the laws
  7. lower,trial,appeals,and supreme describe the four levels of the states ____ system
  8. when citizens gather signatures to put a law on the ballot
  9. the part of the US government that carries out and enforces laws
  10. the process that allows immigrants to become citizens
  11. house of congress with 435 members with state population determining who gets how many
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  1. the leader of the US
  2. an American political party that believes in generosity, cooperation, and equality
  3. house of congress with 100 total members 2 per state
  4. how the US deals with other countries peaceful or violent
  5. an election to try to remove an elected official from office before his term has ended
  6. almost a law
  7. the list of rights a citizen in the US receives
  8. an American political party that believes in cost saving, liberty, and competition
  9. someone from another countries moving into another
  10. two houses of congress
  11. the part of the US government that interpret the law, determine the constitutionality of the law
  12. when the president or governor refuses to sign or pass a bill
  13. an agreement where two countries will agree to stay at peace with eachother
  14. when citizens vote to approve or reject a bill

25 Clues: almost a law • the leader of the US • two houses of congress • the chief executive of a state • the name of our legislative branch • being a member of a nation or country • when citizens vote to approve or reject a bill • the list of rights a citizen in the US receives • someone from another countries moving into another • the part of the US government that creates the laws • ...

College P.I.G. (Review Game) 2017-12-29

College P.I.G. (Review Game) crossword puzzle
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  1. Act permits federal employees to participate in partisan campaigning
  2. whip Persuades members to vote for a certain party position
  3. Having two parts in legislative
  4. Seats of the House of Rep. are distributed amongst the 50 states
  5. System Divides Congress in specific members
  6. Powers Grants Congress the power to pass all necessary laws
  7. Scrutiny Strict interpretation of the Constitution
  8. powers Act of 1973 Restrains the President's power to declare war without Congress's consent
  9. Defends civil liberties in the digital world
  10. Triangles Relationship between bureaucracy, congressmen, and lobbyist
  11. Statement Written statement by the president after signing legislation
  12. Care Clause Presidents duty to make sure laws are "faithfully executed"
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  1. Action A policy that favors those who experience discrimination (minorities and women)
  2. Power to the eldest
  3. of Incorporation Bill of rights became consistent laws within states
  4. A legal authoritative rule
  5. Curiae Brief Brief represented by someone who would like to influence the outcome of a lawsuit
  6. Law Law regulates private rights and matters
  7. Amendment Limits presidential terms to two
  8. Oversees the U.S. federal budget

20 Clues: Power to the eldest • A legal authoritative rule • Having two parts in legislative • Oversees the U.S. federal budget • Amendment Limits presidential terms to two • System Divides Congress in specific members • Law Law regulates private rights and matters • Defends civil liberties in the digital world • Scrutiny Strict interpretation of the Constitution • ...

Chapter 16 The Enlightenment and the Age of Reason 2014-03-10

Chapter 16 The Enlightenment and the Age of Reason crossword puzzle
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  1. The English Bill of rights is enacted.
  2. Also known as the Sansoucci palace completed in 1747.
  3. Is were social gatherings are held.
  4. Declare independence.
  5. Ruler of egypt and was killed by rebels.
  6. The declaration of independance was mainly the work of one person.
  7. Was attended by John Locke in England.
  8. Was one of the most admired salon hostesses.
  9. Ruled russia from 1762-1796.
  10. Establishes a colony in Australia.
  11. Comes to power in china in 1661.
  12. 18th-centry box lid honors three important political thinkers.
  13. Had a little formal education but taught herself at home by studying books.
  14. Ruled Prussia with absolute power from 1740-1786
  15. Made the widespread reforms.
  16. Criticized the lack of educational opportunities for women.
  17. Reaches it height in France.
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  1. Grow rich on slave trade.
  2. One of the most brilliant French philosophers was Francois Marie Arouet.
  3. Adopted in France.
  4. Who was conducting and experiment on lighting and electricity in philadelphia.
  5. Believed liberty was natural rights.
  6. Made a book called "The Social Contract".
  7. Collapse in Persia.
  8. Who influenced enlightenment thinkers in Europe.

25 Clues: Adopted in France. • Collapse in Persia. • Declare independence. • Grow rich on slave trade. • Ruled russia from 1762-1796. • Made the widespread reforms. • Reaches it height in France. • Comes to power in china in 1661. • Establishes a colony in Australia. • Is were social gatherings are held. • Believed liberty was natural rights. • The English Bill of rights is enacted. • ...

Civics test for citizenship 2025-03-30

Civics test for citizenship crossword puzzle
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  1. Freedom of ______;protected right to worship
  2. the supreme law of the land
  3. Freedom to ______, peacefully gather
  4. statements that are true
  5. Freedom of ______;protected right to express ideas
  6. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution
  7. a right in the Declaration of Independence
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  1. The idea of self-government
  2. impossible to take away
  3. the quality or state of being free
  4. God
  5. A change or addition
  6. # of amendments in the constitution
  7. Freedom to ______ the government
  8. the act of trying to reach a goal
  9. professional journalists and news organizations

16 Clues: God • A change or addition • impossible to take away • statements that are true • The idea of self-government • the supreme law of the land • Freedom to ______ the government • the act of trying to reach a goal • the quality or state of being free • # of amendments in the constitution • Freedom to ______, peacefully gather • a right in the Declaration of Independence • ...

LWilson_Revolutionarycrossword 2022-02-03

LWilson_Revolutionarycrossword crossword puzzle
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  1. When Britain recognized the independence in the USA
  2. Break up letter
  3. War over expansion
  4. Only became king because Cromwell died.
  5. Was because the British had restrictions on local governments
  6. Freedom of speech
  7. Tax on sugar products
  8. Happened because a king restored the monarch.
  9. The bill that protected citizens from their gov't
  10. Draft of Deceleration of Independence.
  11. Installed a republican form of gov't
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  1. Parliament forced him to sign a petition.
  2. The guy who publicly beheaded King Charles
  3. Made a new translation of the bible.
  4. Was when Britain controlled colonies to try to pay off debt
  5. James' daughter and husband.
  6. Said it's illegal to settle west of the Appalachian Moutains.
  7. Someone who died and the Stuart family took over.
  8. When the Boston Harbor closed.
  9. When reps of colonies met to write about the rights and grievances.
  10. the tax against printed materials.
  11. An attempt to overthrow James
  12. Shot heard around the world
  13. British troops shot into a mob
  14. Happened because the king tried to force one religious viewpoint.
  15. People's rights.

26 Clues: Break up letter • People's rights. • Freedom of speech • War over expansion • Tax on sugar products • Shot heard around the world • James' daughter and husband. • An attempt to overthrow James • When the Boston Harbor closed. • British troops shot into a mob • the tax against printed materials. • Made a new translation of the bible. • Installed a republican form of gov't • ...

'Murica 2023-03-21

'Murica crossword puzzle
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  1. What gives the citizens of USA their freedom and their rights(4 words)
  2. What is the concept that Americans are inherently better than everyone else called?(2 words)
  3. What made most people go to america in the first place(3 words)
  4. Famous priest and speaker for African American rights, he has a dream(3 words)
  5. Forcing other people to work against their will
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  1. The name for groups of people who aren't represented much, and needs protection
  2. Someone who doesn't follow the law
  3. Major part of the american identity, a very important virtue
  4. Dominant religion in USA
  5. Movement supporting African Americans(Abbreviation)
  6. People going west to make a life for themselves

11 Clues: Dominant religion in USA • Someone who doesn't follow the law • People going west to make a life for themselves • Forcing other people to work against their will • Movement supporting African Americans(Abbreviation) • Major part of the american identity, a very important virtue • What made most people go to america in the first place(3 words) • ...

Constitutional Era 2023-05-11

Constitutional Era crossword puzzle
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  1. resolved the problem between large and small states
  2. first ten amendments
  3. didn't want the bill of rights
  4. fourth president
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  1. papers supported the constitution
  2. first united states government
  3. wanted bill of rights
  4. change in the constitution
  5. location of the constitutional convention
  6. goals of the US constitution

10 Clues: fourth president • first ten amendments • wanted bill of rights • change in the constitution • goals of the US constitution • first united states government • didn't want the bill of rights • papers supported the constitution • location of the constitutional convention • resolved the problem between large and small states

S.S crossword Puzzle 2013-01-31

S.S crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. a philosophe movement, primarily of the 1700s, that was characterized by reliance on reason and experience
  2. Method/ a method involving careful observation of nature and, some sciences and, controlled experiments
  3. Bill of Rights/ acts passed by parliment in 1689 guarenteeing certain rights of english people and limititing the power of the monarch
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  1. of Terror/ the period of the French Revolution during which many people were executed for opposing the rtevolution
  2. a fench thinker of the Enlightenment
  3. of Reason/ the period of the Enlightenment
  4. of Independancee/ the document in whwch the United States is announced its independance from Britian
  5. Rights/rights that belong to all human beingsfrom birth
  6. terroity settled and ruled by a distant counrty

9 Clues: a fench thinker of the Enlightenment • of Reason/ the period of the Enlightenment • terroity settled and ruled by a distant counrty • Rights/rights that belong to all human beingsfrom birth • of Independancee/ the document in whwch the United States is announced its independance from Britian • ...

A Fast-Changing Society 2025-03-10

A Fast-Changing Society crossword puzzle
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  1. Age of ___--an era of peace & love
  2. threatened American security & openness
  3. Struggled for greater power
  4. __ 11, 2001
  5. Protestors faced resistance in ___, AL
  6. President who passed legislation to counter racism
  7. New Frontier goal to land here
  8. Rachel Carson's book
  9. life, ___, & the pursuit of happiness
  10. The nation's economy & population
  11. a significant issue argued in media & government
  12. ___ Reagan, elected Pres. in 1980
  13. At ages 46 & 44, Clinton & Gore's ticket was this
  14. George HW ___, elected Pres. in 1988
  15. 9/11 precipitated military action in Iraq & ___
  16. 1970 was the 50th anniversary of women's____
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  1. 80% of new homes were here
  2. unpopular war in the 60s
  3. machines that got smaller, faster, and easier to use
  4. Civil rights protesters wanted an end to this
  5. Kennedy was ____ in 1963
  6. 91% of boys and 70% of girls had access to one in 2015
  7. Kennedy's domestic & foreign programs (2 words)
  8. Many other groups organized to demand their ____
  9. _____ brings new perspectives
  10. Bill ____, elected Pres. in 1992
  11. Elected President in 1960
  12. Earth's famous photo--"the big blue ___"

28 Clues: __ 11, 2001 • Rachel Carson's book • unpopular war in the 60s • Kennedy was ____ in 1963 • Elected President in 1960 • 80% of new homes were here • Struggled for greater power • _____ brings new perspectives • New Frontier goal to land here • Bill ____, elected Pres. in 1992 • The nation's economy & population • ___ Reagan, elected Pres. in 1980 • Age of ___--an era of peace & love • ...

BronxConnect Advocacy 2024-12-18

BronxConnect Advocacy crossword puzzle
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  1. This place holds individuals for up to 1 year while awaiting sentencing.
  2. Facilities that hold individuals sentenced to more than a year
  3. This level of police interaction means they have reasonable suspicion that an individual committed a crime
  4. This elected official works alongside the Assembly and State Senate to pass laws and budget for the state.
  5. This bill allows those who served time to have their records sealed.
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  1. This bill would expand the youthful offender status.
  2. These rights give people the right to remain silent.
  3. This elected official works alongside the city council to pass laws and budget for the city.
  4. The last penal colony in America.
  5. The goal of every bill is to become this.

10 Clues: The last penal colony in America. • The goal of every bill is to become this. • This bill would expand the youthful offender status. • These rights give people the right to remain silent. • Facilities that hold individuals sentenced to more than a year • This bill allows those who served time to have their records sealed. • ...

Government 2015-10-05

Government crossword puzzle
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  1. two chambers or rooms
  2. to change or improve something
  3. a person who has full political and civil rights in his or her country
  4. a person living in an area in Canada represented by a Member of Parliament
  5. a special title given to Senators and Cabinet Ministers for life and to the Speaker of the House of Commons as along as he or she is one
  6. the bringing to an end of a Parliament
  7. the city where a country's legislature is located and the government carries out its business
  8. the political party the forms the Government
  9. a formal event that follows the rules or traditions
  10. official record of debates in the Senate and the House of Commons in English and French
  11. a group of all Ministers
  12. to pick one person from a group of several people by voting
  13. a group of Senators, Member of Parliament elected to study a specific act or bill
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  1. a proposal for law to be considered by Parliament
  2. a change that is made to a bill
  3. the agreement by provinces to join together to form the nation of Canada
  4. a person in charge of a meeting
  5. the government of Canada that acts and speak for the whole country
  6. a discussion in which arguments for and against a subject according to rules
  7. the political party with the most members elected to the House of Commons
  8. a group made up all Senators and Members of Parliament from the same political party
  9. the government's plan for how it will collect and spend money each year

22 Clues: two chambers or rooms • a group of all Ministers • to change or improve something • a change that is made to a bill • a person in charge of a meeting • the bringing to an end of a Parliament • the political party the forms the Government • a proposal for law to be considered by Parliament • a formal event that follows the rules or traditions • ...

Zanabanana 2024-02-23

Zanabanana crossword puzzle
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  1. law-of-war
  2. one-part-of-the-English-constitution
  3. France-King-Louis-XIV
  4. people-who-were-just-fighting-for-money
  5. second-estate
  6. a-sword-carried-by-King-Louis-XIV
  7. the-first-estate-in-france
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  1. one-person-ruling-alone
  2. Queen-of-palatinate
  3. the-feminine-of-duke

10 Clues: law-of-war • second-estate • Queen-of-palatinate • the-feminine-of-duke • France-King-Louis-XIV • one-person-ruling-alone • the-first-estate-in-france • a-sword-carried-by-King-Louis-XIV • one-part-of-the-English-constitution • people-who-were-just-fighting-for-money

US History 2024-04-29

US History crossword puzzle
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  1. Needed to run the government
  2. Country that colonized the USA
  3. First US President
  4. Formal start of someone's presidency/start of office
  5. Skills and Knowledge of workers in creating products and services
  6. Horse riders that delivers products to places via horses
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  1. Means to change
  2. George Washington's hometown
  3. Original number of states in the USA
  4. How many were the original Bill of Rights
  5. Tax imposed on imported goods
  6. Complete: For whom to __________
  7. Right to bear ___________.
  8. Means to approve
  9. people from Africa that were forced to do work.

15 Clues: Means to change • Means to approve • First US President • Right to bear ___________. • George Washington's hometown • Needed to run the government • Tax imposed on imported goods • Country that colonized the USA • Complete: For whom to __________ • Original number of states in the USA • How many were the original Bill of Rights • people from Africa that were forced to do work. • ...

Exam 1 Crossword 2023-08-22

Exam 1 Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Freedom of ______
  2. The document signed in 1776 is the Declaration of ________
  3. People have a _____ in the government
  4. One person one ____
  5. Checks and _______
  6. the bill of ______
  7. Rule of ___ states no one is above the law
  8. Popular ___________
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  1. the government cannot do what it wants is considered _______ government
  2. Ballots are ______ for the people that vote
  3. People elect who they want to represent them in a representative ________
  4. Elections are ____ for the people
  5. Consent of the _________
  6. Fifty percent plus one is what
  7. The rebellion that attacked the government was the _____ rebellion

15 Clues: Freedom of ______ • Checks and _______ • the bill of ______ • One person one ____ • Popular ___________ • Consent of the _________ • Fifty percent plus one is what • Elections are ____ for the people • People have a _____ in the government • Rule of ___ states no one is above the law • Ballots are ______ for the people that vote • ...

7th Grade - Ch. 4: Life of the Colonies 2024-01-09

7th Grade - Ch. 4: Life of the Colonies crossword puzzle
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  1. best-loved colonial writer and businessman, community leader, scientist, inventor, and diplomat
  2. a group of people who have the power to make laws
  3. signed a contract to work from 4-10 years in the colonies for anyone who would pay for his or her ocean passage to the Americas
  4. the belief that monarchs get their authority to rule directly from God
  5. a written list of freedoms that a government promises to protect
  6. strict laws that restricted the rights and activities of slaves
  7. first colonial poet that expressed the joys and hardships of life in Puritan New England
  8. made up of small planters, independent farmers, and artisans
  9. the publishing of statements that damage a person's reputation
  10. a school supported by taxes
Down
  1. rights that belong to every human being from birth
  2. Massachusetts preacher that called on people to examine their lives and commit themselves to God
  3. the upper class of colonial society
  4. division of the power of government into separate branches
  5. enslaved African poet in Boston
  6. 3-way trade between the colonies, the islands of the Caribbean, and Africa
  7. someone who learns a trade by working for someone in that trade for a certain period of time
  8. the principle that a person cannot be held in prison without being charged with a specific charge
  9. a family that includes other family members such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and relatives
  10. the right of journalists to publish the truth without restriction or penalty
  11. the belief that one race is superior or inferior to another
  12. schools that women opened in their homes to teach girls and boys to read and write

22 Clues: a school supported by taxes • enslaved African poet in Boston • the upper class of colonial society • a group of people who have the power to make laws • rights that belong to every human being from birth • division of the power of government into separate branches • the belief that one race is superior or inferior to another • ...

Stuff 2017-09-13

Stuff crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Our country.
  2. A criminal offence when someone dies.
  3. Something that can only be changed by a Referendum.
  4. the upper house of the bicameral Parliament of Australia.
  5. Lader of Australia.
  6. A law that hasn't been passed by Parliment yet.
  7. We do this to change laws.
Down
  1. the highest court.
  2. the rules that make sure our rights don't get broken.
  3. what runs Australia.
  4. The rules of Australia.
  5. the lowest court.
  6. the Government must give this to you when buying your land.
  7. leader of the common wealth.
  8. Law made by the courts.

15 Clues: Our country. • the lowest court. • the highest court. • Lader of Australia. • what runs Australia. • The rules of Australia. • Law made by the courts. • We do this to change laws. • leader of the common wealth. • A criminal offence when someone dies. • A law that hasn't been passed by Parliment yet. • Something that can only be changed by a Referendum. • ...

Government Simple Terms 2014-05-06

Government Simple Terms crossword puzzle
Across
  1. courts that deal with “private” controversies, particularly disputes that arise between individuals
  2. branch that makes the laws, Congress
  3. branch that enforces the law-President, Governor, etc
  4. head of the executive branch at the state level
  5. (blank) of powers, each branch of government has different responsibilities
  6. a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses, taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to do so
  7. head of executive branch in federal government
Down
  1. Before it becomes a law it is called a (fill in the blank)
  2. provides the structure for our government
  3. rejection of a decision or proposal made by the legislative branch
  4. American citizens have the reponsibility to do this
  5. change to the constitution
  6. a financial gain
  7. court having jurisdiction to review decisions of a trial-level or other lower court
  8. form of government we have
  9. The Bill of (fill in the blank) consist of the 1st 10 amendments to the constitution
  10. American citizens have the responsibility to pay these
  11. branch that interprets the law, Courts

18 Clues: a financial gain • change to the constitution • form of government we have • branch that makes the laws, Congress • branch that interprets the law, Courts • provides the structure for our government • head of executive branch in federal government • head of the executive branch at the state level • American citizens have the reponsibility to do this • ...

History Quiz 14 2024-05-02

History Quiz 14 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. bill that established plans for national security and the creation of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
  2. – the false belief that God does not exist
  3. – U.S. plan which offered financial help to European countries that had been harmed during World War II
  4. – period in which the United States and the Soviet Union threatened to use nuclear weapons against each other
  5. – Nasa’s first satellite
  6. – act which provide medical care through health insurance for senior citizens
  7. – organization formed after World War II in which nations of the world work together to solve problems
  8. National Aeronautics and Space Administration started by Dwight D Eisenhower
  9. of 1957 – bill passed to protect the rights of Black Americans to vote in elections, first bill regarding civil rights since the reconstruction
  10. an agreement to stop fighting
  11. – organization that sends out young volunteers to help improve living conditions of poor people in nations around the world
  12. – program in which the United States sent planes loaded with food and supplies to West Berlin, Germany
  13. – manmade channel connecting the St Lawrence River and the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean
  14. War fought from 1950-1953 in which the United Nations especially the United States helped defend South Korea against Communist North Korea
  15. Amendment – Constitutional amendment stating that if the President dies while in office the vice president will become president
  16. – wall built by the Soviet Union that separated the Communist and the free parts of Berlin, Germany
Down
  1. Amendment – a constitutional amendment which states that a person can serve in the office of president for only two terms
  2. Missile crisis – situation caused by the Soviet Union’s shipping missiles to Cuba for possible use against the United States
  3. – the first Black American four star general in the history of the U.S. airforce
  4. (NATO) group of countries that agreed to defend each other against a Communist invasion
  5. – conflict between communist North Vietnam and free South Vietnam in which the United States became involved
  6. - President Johnson’s plan to improve public education, conservation, poverty, crime, and civil rights
  7. the first American astronaut to orbit the earth
  8. – policy stating that the United States would use its power to stop the overthrow of a free country
  9. – 36th President became president after Kennedy’s death
  10. – System of highways that connect all parts of America
  11. Intelligence Agency – security organization that gathers information from other countries and provides it to the President of the United States
  12. – Communist dictator of Cuba
  13. – 35th president, youngest person elected president, assassinated in Dallas Texas
  14. - term used for the border that separated Communist countries from the free countries of Eastern Europe during the Cold War

30 Clues: – Nasa’s first satellite • – Communist dictator of Cuba • an agreement to stop fighting • – the false belief that God does not exist • the first American astronaut to orbit the earth • – 36th President became president after Kennedy’s death • – System of highways that connect all parts of America • ...

US Government Terms 2023-12-14

US Government Terms crossword puzzle
Across
  1. of Rights
  2. Carta
  3. of Representatives
  4. branch
  5. Congress
Down
  1. branch
  2. of Confederation
  3. branch

8 Clues: Carta • branch • branch • branch • Congress • of Rights • of Confederation • of Representatives

CIVICS 2017-09-13

CIVICS crossword puzzle
Across
  1. in the Parliament
  2. court, one of the courts
  3. something that everybody from the age of 18 has to do
  4. governor-general, a high placed person
  5. someone who works in the court
Down
  1. previous court
  2. court, another type of court
  3. of religion, one of the express rights
  4. a place where there is debating
  5. agreed by the governor general
  6. not agreed yet

11 Clues: previous court • not agreed yet • in the Parliament • court, one of the courts • court, another type of court • agreed by the governor general • someone who works in the court • a place where there is debating • of religion, one of the express rights • governor-general, a high placed person • something that everybody from the age of 18 has to do