bill of rights Crossword Puzzles
Bill of rights 2023-03-23
bill of rights 2025-04-14
Bill of Rights 2024-11-12
5 Clues: Freedom of speech • Right to own weapons • No soldiers can be quartered in homes • Right to not testify against themselves • Right to refuse unreasonable searches or seizures
Gov 3 2023-09-18
10 Clues: Firm supporter • Pushing impeached • Have the power to tax • Introduced New Jersey plan • Helped write the constitution • Assisted Jefferson in drafting • Helped created the Bill of Rights • Senators and executive serve for life • Paved the way to federal constitutional • creation of the United States Constitution
Gov 3 2023-09-18
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
4th amendmet 2023-10-13
Across
- work on the tax and what they are going to do with the tax
- the leader of the court
- they our taxes
- the ninth month when the 4th amendment was created
- founding father that's first name is james
- ___ of rights
- it's yours
Down
- represent the US
- justices
- it protects you
- the fourth amendment is made for your
- it keeps you safe
- a first responder
- i can do things that are legal
- has to have a ___ to go in your house
15 Clues: justices • it's yours • ___ of rights • they our taxes • it protects you • represent the US • it keeps you safe • a first responder • the leader of the court • i can do things that are legal • the fourth amendment is made for your • has to have a ___ to go in your house • founding father that's first name is james • the ninth month when the 4th amendment was created • ...
American Revolution Crossword by Jacob Pipich 2015-09-25
Across
- 5 deaths in total and the British caused it
- Was written in 1215 in England
- the period in the 1620's and 1780's
- Believed that all humans were naturally good
- Was also called The Enlightenment
- The war that lasted from 1756 to 1763
- Was the second president of the U.S.
- Listed the abuses of the king
- The first 10 commands of the constitution
- The Treaty that ended the American Revolution
- James Madison was the father of _______ _________
- The turning point for the American Revolution
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- Was considered One of Frances best writers
- Was the inspiration of the U.S. Bill of Rights
- The first _________ _________ was in 1775
- He wrote the deceleration of independence
- Came up with the three branches of government
- American thinker, diplomat and inventor
- Women are born free and equal with natural rights
- People are born free and equal
- Has a beer named after him
- The first people to colonize america
- The Father of Modern Philosophy
- Believed that all humans were naturally selfish
24 Clues: Has a beer named after him • Listed the abuses of the king • Was written in 1215 in England • People are born free and equal • The Father of Modern Philosophy • Was also called The Enlightenment • the period in the 1620's and 1780's • Was the second president of the U.S. • The first people to colonize america • The war that lasted from 1756 to 1763 • ...
American Revolution Crossword by Jacob Pipich 2015-09-25
Across
- American thinker, diplomat and inventor
- Was the second president of the U.S.
- Was written in 1215 in England
- Women are born free and equal with natural rights
- 5 deaths in total and the British caused it
- People are born free and equal
- He wrote the deceleration of independence
- The first 10 commands of the constitution
- The first people to colonize america
- the period in the 1620's and 1780's
- Came up with the three branches of government
- The first _________ _________ was in 1775
- Was the inspiration of the U.S. Bill of Rights
- Believed that all humans were naturally selfish
- Was also called The Enlightenment
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- The turning point for the American Revolution
- The Father of Modern Philosophy
- The war that lasted from 1756 to 1763
- Has a beer named after him
- Listed the abuses of the king
- Was considered One of Frances best writers
- James Madison was the father of _______ _________
- Believed that all humans were naturally good
- The Treaty that ended the American Revolution
24 Clues: Has a beer named after him • Listed the abuses of the king • Was written in 1215 in England • People are born free and equal • The Father of Modern Philosophy • Was also called The Enlightenment • the period in the 1620's and 1780's • Was the second president of the U.S. • The first people to colonize america • The war that lasted from 1756 to 1763 • ...
Ch.20 World History 2019-12-11
Across
- a 20th century attempt to increase food resources
- creation of plants or animals that are genetically identical
- U.S. federal agency created in 2002
- a growth or spread
- difference of opinion over political issues
- transferring of genes from one living thing to another
- economic development that meets peoples needs but preserves for future
- commerce between nations without economic restrictions
- cultural elements that reflects a groups common background
- financial interactions involving people businesses and governments
- layer of earths upper atmosphere
- greatest global health issue acquired immune defiency syndrome
- use of force or threats to frighten people
- difference between men and women between terms of wealth
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- a nation will all the facilities needed for advanced production
- cooperative venture sponsered by U.S.
- a nation in which process of industrialization is not yet complete
- 1948 statement in which united states declared that human beings have rights to life
- policy of high value on acquiring material possesions
- linkage of computer
- person who leaves his or her country
- politically motivated attacks
- antiterrorism bill of 2001 that strengthened government rights to detain foreigners
23 Clues: a growth or spread • linkage of computer • politically motivated attacks • layer of earths upper atmosphere • U.S. federal agency created in 2002 • person who leaves his or her country • cooperative venture sponsered by U.S. • use of force or threats to frighten people • difference of opinion over political issues • a 20th century attempt to increase food resources • ...
Chapter 4: The Bill of Rights 2021-11-08
Across
- following procedures established by law and guaranteed by the Constitution
- people who are accused of a crime and judged not guilty may not be put on trial for the same crime
- giving military secrets to enemies of the US
- the right to vote
- a formal request
- formally accused by the grand jury
- money paid to the court by accused persons
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- publicly spreading lies about individuals
- printing lies about others
- a legal document that allows law enforcement officials to search a suspect's house/person
- right of government to take private property for public use (after payment is made)
- a sum of money paid in exchange for the right to cast a ballot
12 Clues: a formal request • the right to vote • printing lies about others • formally accused by the grand jury • publicly spreading lies about individuals • money paid to the court by accused persons • giving military secrets to enemies of the US • a sum of money paid in exchange for the right to cast a ballot • ...
The Constitution and Bill Of Rights 2018-01-18
Across
- The taking of an object and or a living thing.
- An established group of principles that rule an organization.
- The ability to say what you want to say and do what you want to do.
- Rule contained in the bill of rights of the Constitution.
- The consequences of an action.
- Be put in a place and does not leave.
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- Keep some thing the way it was before.
- A list of numbers that are established.
- Limited on something such as rules.
- Force someone to do something.
- Giving a task to another person.
- Neutral.
12 Clues: Neutral. • Force someone to do something. • The consequences of an action. • Giving a task to another person. • Limited on something such as rules. • Be put in a place and does not leave. • Keep some thing the way it was before. • A list of numbers that are established. • The taking of an object and or a living thing. • ...
The Constitution and Bill of Rights 2023-02-10
Across
- the second amendment is the right to ___________
- an agreement among the 13 colonies that served as the nation’s first frame of government
- the eighth amendment protects you from cruel and/or unusual _______________
- the first 10 amendments
- if a federal official commits a crime the House of Representatives can ____________them from their spot
- the seventh amendment gives you the right to a trial by ________
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- the articles of confederation were revised at a _________
- the government has three __________ (executive, legislative, judicial)
- the first amendment gives freedom of _________, press, religion, protest, and assembly.
- brief introductory statement of the Constitution’s fundamental purposes and principles
- Bill of _________
- it took 9/13 states to__________the Constitution
12 Clues: Bill of _________ • the first 10 amendments • the second amendment is the right to ___________ • it took 9/13 states to__________the Constitution • the articles of confederation were revised at a _________ • the seventh amendment gives you the right to a trial by ________ • the government has three __________ (executive, legislative, judicial) • ...
Government Chapter 2 2024-10-01
Across
- Compromise over the issue of slavery and representation in government
- This term refers to a 2-house legislative body
- This group wanted the guarantee of a Bill of Rights before ratifying the Constitution
- father of the Constitution
- This means to appove; states had to ______ the constitution after it was written
- This plan was liked by Southern States and made state representation equal
- first plan proposed at the Constitutional convention; number of legislators would be based on population
- Writer of the Declaration of Independence
- English philosopher whose ideas of 'natural rights' show up in founding fathers' writing
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- Last name of the guy who was leader of the rebellion in Massachusetts
- This term refers to a single-chamber legislative body
- This group was in favor of stronger national government
- This is an agreement to prohibit trade. The colonies decided to impose this on the British at the 1st Continental Congress
- Number of branches the founders agreed on having in the government
- Washingtons vice president
- __________ Compromise; also known as the Great Compromise
- This is the concept that government's power is not absolute. ________ government
- This term refers to a written document that grants rights or privileges to a group
- This is another word for a tax on imported goods
- This was the capital under the new government
20 Clues: Washingtons vice president • father of the Constitution • Writer of the Declaration of Independence • This was the capital under the new government • This term refers to a 2-house legislative body • This is another word for a tax on imported goods • This term refers to a single-chamber legislative body • This group was in favor of stronger national government • ...
Bill of rights 2019-02-11
5 Clues: plead the fifth • The right to bear arms • No search warrant no search • No taking babysitting soldiers • freedom of religion,speech,assembly,press,and to protest
Bill of Rights 2024-04-24
5 Clues: the right to remain silent • no forced quartering troops • no cruel and unusual punishment • no search or seizure without a warrant • includes freedom of religion, assembly, press, petition, and speech
Bill of Rights 2023-11-21
5 Clues: right to bear arms • no soldiers in your house • no unreasonable search and seizure • right to free speech, religion, press, and assembly • The right to due process, no self-incrimination, or double jeopardy
Bill of rights 2023-11-27
5 Clues: freedom of speech • no unjust punishment • in times of peace solders cannot quarantine in any home • in law cases over 20$ every person has the right to a jury • in law each person has the right to a speedy and public trial
Bill of rights 2023-11-27
Bill of Rights 2024-09-12
5 Clues: Total number of the Bill of Rights • A formal change to the Constitution • Another word for freedoms guaranteed to citizens • The law that protects personal freedoms and liberties in the U.S. • The amendment that protects rights not listed in the Constitution
Bill of rights 2024-11-12
5 Clues: the right to bare arms • of amendments, the 14 rules of america • no soldier shall crash a someone’s house • government shall not be influenced by religion. • no searches or seizures until proof of a crime.
Bill of rights 2024-11-12
5 Clues: right of religion • right of security • guarantees the right to a grand jury • right of freedom from unreasonable search • no being quartered in houses without consent
Bill of Rights 2024-03-22
5 Clues: slaves federalists congress • democratic executive delegates • firstamendment president leadership • theconnecticutcompromise antifederalists jamesmadison • government trade edmundrandolph
bill of rights 2022-04-20
5 Clues: speech religion ect. • the right to hold a weapon that fires • you dont have to tell on yourself without a lawyer • in times of peace ___________ cant live in your house • police officers cant _____ your house without a warrant
Bill of Rights 2025-11-14
Bill of Rights 2025-10-27
5 Clues: 2nd amendment is the right to bear _ • gives you the right to worship freely • a change or revision to the Constitution • 6th amendment guarantees your right to this (representation) • part of the 1st amendment allowing the _ to openly criticize the government
USA 2024-05-09
Across
- of Rights first 10 amendments
- rights given to Americans
- an introduction to the highest law of the land;
- the Supreme Court and other federal courts
- and Balances checks for government so that they don't become to powerful
- consists of the President, his or her advisors and various departments and agencies
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- Government limitations for our government
- of Powers power separated between the branches of government
- a system that replaces or accompanies inherited rule
- type of government makes all laws, declares war,
- Madison last words were , "Nothing more than a change of mind, my dear."
11 Clues: rights given to Americans • of Rights first 10 amendments • the Supreme Court and other federal courts • Government limitations for our government • an introduction to the highest law of the land; • type of government makes all laws, declares war, • a system that replaces or accompanies inherited rule • ...
HUYGEN ISAAC N. DENNIS 10-Discovery 2025-03-05
Across
- Sinaunang dokumentong tinawag na "unang charter ng karapatang pantao"
- Huling tatlong artikulo ng UDHR na tungkol sa tungkulin sa kapwa
- Artikulo sa Konstitusyon ng Pilipinas na may Bill of Rights
- Seksyon sa Artikulo II ng Konstitusyon na nagsasaad ng paggalang sa karapatang pantao
- Lugar na sinakop ni Haring Cyrus kung saan pinalaya ang mga alipin
- Taon nang itatag ang United Nations
- Sinaunang lider na nagproklama ng pagkakapantay-pantay ng lahi (539 B.C.E.)
- Taon nang aprubahan ang Universal Declaration of Human Rights
- Dokumentong naglalaman ng mga karapatan sa Saligang-Batas ng Pilipinas
- Dating First Lady ng US na nanguna sa pagbuo ng UDHR
- Prinsipyo ng pagiging pantay-pantay sa UDHR
- Bansang pinamunuan ni Haring Cyrus
- Bahagi ng Konstitusyon ng Pilipinas na katumbas ng Bill of Rights
- Komisyon ng UN na pinamunuan ni Eleanor Roosevelt para bumuo ng UDHR
- Pangunahing dokumento ng UN na naglista ng mga karapatang pantao noong 1948
- Karapatang maaaring baguhin o alisin ng batas (hal. minimum wage)
- Uri ng karapatang nakabatay sa kultura (hal. tradisyon)
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- Artikulo sa UDHR na tumatalakay sa mga karapatang sibil at pulitikal
- Prinsipyo ng pagkilala sa halaga ng bawat indibidwal
- Pangulo ng US na asawa ni Eleanor Roosevelt
- Karapatang tiyakin ang katiwasayan ng buhay at kalagayang ekonomiko
- Karapatang protektahan ang isang akusado sa ilegal na pag-aresto
- Taon nang palayain ang mga alipin sa Babylon (539 B.C.E.)
- Organisasyong nagpatibay sa UDHR noong 1948
- Artikulo sa UDHR na sumasaklaw sa karapatang ekonomiko, sosyal, at kultural
- Karapatang makilahok sa pamamahala (hal. pagboto)
- Halimbawa ng natural na karapatan (hal. karapatang mabuhay)
- Karapatang likas (hal. mabuhay) na hindi ipinagkakaloob ng estado
- Uri ng karapatan na may kinalaman sa pamahalaan (hal. politikal)
- Adyenda ng UN General Assembly noong 1946 para sa karapatang pantao
30 Clues: Bansang pinamunuan ni Haring Cyrus • Taon nang itatag ang United Nations • Pangulo ng US na asawa ni Eleanor Roosevelt • Organisasyong nagpatibay sa UDHR noong 1948 • Prinsipyo ng pagiging pantay-pantay sa UDHR • Karapatang makilahok sa pamamahala (hal. pagboto) • Prinsipyo ng pagkilala sa halaga ng bawat indibidwal • ...
The American Revolution 2024-01-26
10 Clues: Mass killing • Presidental blank • MLK and Rosa Parks • the first 10 blank • Supreme law of the USA • To be an ally of someone • Has the power to make blank • is Another word for military • What's another word for pilgrim • has something to do with the bill of rights
Ideals of the U.S. Constitution 2024-05-14
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- The federal government is responsible for ___ and international affairs.
- The rights of the minority limit the power of this group.
- How citizens give their consent to a government.
- A Constitution tells how these are made.
- Although states have some power, the U.S. Constitution is the ___ law of the land.
- A synonym for "permission" is ___.
- The people who run governments must be kept in ___.
- When there’s rule of law, the law applies to ___.
- In the U.S., A synonym for federal government is ___ government.
- The ___ government creates rules and services for the entire country.
- The ___ powers belong to the state governments.
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- People fear that ___ will be limited if a government has too much power.
- Minority rights are needed in order to treat everyone this way.
- Creating rules about local ___ of goods is a reserved power.
- The Bill of Rights in the U.S. Constitution includes the first 10 ___.
- Collecting ___ is a concurrent power.
- When there’s rule of law, there are procedures make sure the law is ___.
- The ___ powers are shared between the state and federal government.
- With separation of power, no branch has too much of this.
- The ___ powers belong to the federal government.
- Having multiple levels of government is called the ___ system in the U.S.
- The powers of government in a democracy are ___, so there are certain things that the government cannot do.
22 Clues: A synonym for "permission" is ___. • Collecting ___ is a concurrent power. • A Constitution tells how these are made. • The ___ powers belong to the state governments. • How citizens give their consent to a government. • The ___ powers belong to the federal government. • When there’s rule of law, the law applies to ___. • ...
Influences on the Founders 2025-09-01
Across
- another term for a representative democracy
- Enlightenment philosopher who wanted separation of powers
- a form of government in which people rule themselves
- CARTA, written in 1215 to limit the power of the English king
- the idea that citizens should be given fair treatment
- CONTRACT, an agreement to give up some personal freedom in order to gain protection from a government
- a written outline for government
- COMPACT, an agreement between English colonists upon settling in 1620
- a natural right, according to Locke
- a law-making body
- PROCESS, fair treatment and procedures when someone is accused of a crime
- a government gets permission from its people to govern
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- OF HAPPINESS, in the Declaration of Independence: 'life, liberty, ...'
- a form of democracy where government officials are elected by citizens
- OF POWERS, each branch has its own responsibilities
- BILL OF RIGHTS, created by English Parliament, expanded the rights of the people in 1689
- LAW, all people are born with rights that should be protected
- a government that only has the powers given to it by its Constitution
- SENSE, pamphlet written in 1776 to inspire colonists to declare independence
- a system in which people create their own government
- having a say in government
- OF LAW, the principle that the law should be applied to everyone
22 Clues: a law-making body • having a say in government • a written outline for government • a natural right, according to Locke • another term for a representative democracy • OF POWERS, each branch has its own responsibilities • a form of government in which people rule themselves • a system in which people create their own government • ...
Final Project ⭐ 2022-05-23
Across
- a very well behaved class
- useless middle man in voting/j
- important government form ms. kissko procratinates
- article with the people that have big foreheads
- 2 in 1 branch
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- powder wig branch
- everyone is important here, somehow
- changes or additions to the constitution
- highest level of court
- firt female vice president
- bill of...
- gu with the puns
- what hapens in this state, stays in this state
- 50 states in a trench coat
- oldest person to run the US
15 Clues: bill of... • 2 in 1 branch • gu with the puns • powder wig branch • highest level of court • a very well behaved class • firt female vice president • 50 states in a trench coat • oldest person to run the US • useless middle man in voting/j • everyone is important here, somehow • changes or additions to the constitution • what hapens in this state, stays in this state • ...
Gov 3 2023-09-18
10 Clues: Firm supporter • Pushing impeached • Have the power to tax • Introduced New Jersey plan • Helped write the constitution • Assisted Jefferson in drafting • Helped created the Bill of Rights • Senators and executive serve for life • Paved the way to federal constitutional • creation of the United States Constitution
Gov 3 2023-09-18
10 Clues: Firm supporter • Pushing impeached • Have the power to tax • Introduced New Jersey plan • Helped write the constitution • Assisted Jefferson in drafting • Helped created the Bill of Rights • Senators and executive serve for life • Paved the way to federal constitutional • creation of the United States Constitution
Gov 3 2023-09-18
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
4th amendmet 2023-10-13
Across
- i can do things that are legal
- the ninth month when the 4th amendment was created
- represent the us
- the leader of the court
- it keeps you safe
- justices
- work on the tax and what they are going to do with the tax
- it's yours
Down
- has to have a warrant to go in your house
- they make are taxes
- founding father thats first name is james
- someone is protecting you
- it protects you
- ___ of rights
- 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 • ...
Gov 3 2023-09-18
10 Clues: Firm supporter • Pushing impeached • Have the power to tax • Introduced New Jersey plan • Helped write the constitution • Assisted Jefferson in drafting • Helped created the Bill of Rights • Senators and executive serve for life • Paved the way to federal constitutional • creation of the United States Constitution
Gov 3 2023-09-18
10 Clues: Firm supporter • Pushing impeached • Have the power to tax • Introduced New Jersey plan • Helped write the constitution • Assisted Jefferson in drafting • Helped created the Bill of Rights • Senators and executive serve for life • Paved the way to federal constitutional • creation of the United States Constitution
Gov 3 2023-09-18
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
90's crossword 2026-02-19
10 Clues: Cuts • trade zone • discovered • war tensions • Belt:Rust belt • Foundation:1973 • Clinton:Impeahcment • War:President H.w.Bush • Majority:Equal Rights Amendments • day o'connor):First lady in supreme court
have your say 2023-09-04
10 Clues: relating to law • a particular place • a system of voting. • a tempoary alliance • a formal choice by vote • an official stat survey. • a draft of a proposed law • a formal written request. • legal entitlement to do something. • a group of people with the authority to govern a country
Foundations review 2021-10-14
Across
- There is this many amendments today.
- The first step in the amendment process.
- everyone must follow the law.
- The people rules.
- government Limits the government powers.
- defense To provide for the________.
- The second step in the amendment process.
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- model for the bill of rights.
- To establish fair laws.
- This document asserted rule of law.
- The preamble begins with this.
- To form a more perfect ________.
- To ensure_______.
13 Clues: To ensure_______. • The people rules. • To establish fair laws. • model for the bill of rights. • everyone must follow the law. • The preamble begins with this. • To form a more perfect ________. • This document asserted rule of law. • defense To provide for the________. • There is this many amendments today. • The first step in the amendment process. • ...
Non-Passerine Birds Part 1 2013-01-17
Across
- black, with deep bills
- Hummingbirds and Swifts
- Short bills, stout bodies, and relatively short legs
- long-legged, long toed, decurved bill, flexible neck
- Slender, pointed wings, diurnal raptor, hooked bill
- Large mouth, tiny bill, mottled brown, white patches on wings/tail
- Long-legged, long-necked, down-turned bills
- another shorebird suborder
- Cuckoos, Anis, and Roadrunner
- Diurnal bird of prey, hooked bill
- Colourful bare skin patch
- fly with outstretched necks, bustle of tertial feathers
- Brightly coloured, long tail, short bill, large eyes
- Small head, bill, and head-bobbing walking style
- Sub-class of living birds, includes the loon
- long tails, crested head, sharp bill
- Chisel-shaped bill, two toes forward and two back, stiff tail feathers
- Hook-billed, round-headed, two toes forward two back
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- Large crested head, large bill, small feet, 3rd & 4th toe partly share skin
- Gull order
- Subclass including ducks, geese, swans, and chicken-like birds
- Shorebird Suborder
- Long wings, soaring flight, expels salt through tubular nostrils
- Smaller than loons with longer neck, lobed
- Webbing joins all four toes, hook at bill tip
- suborder: gull, tern, jaegers, skimmers, and alcids
- Two front toes and two back, hooked bills, facial disk
- Generally long-necked, with three webbed toes, and a "duck bill"
- Sharp bill, elongate body, blocky head, 3 webbed toes well back on body
- Living bird class
- Slender, thrush-like bird with long tails and pointed bills
31 Clues: Gull order • Living bird class • Shorebird Suborder • black, with deep bills • Hummingbirds and Swifts • Colourful bare skin patch • another shorebird suborder • Cuckoos, Anis, and Roadrunner • Diurnal bird of prey, hooked bill • long tails, crested head, sharp bill • Smaller than loons with longer neck, lobed • Long-legged, long-necked, down-turned bills • ...
USA 2024-05-09
Across
- of Rights first 10 amendments
- rights given to Americans
- an introduction to the highest law of the land;
- the Supreme Court and other federal courts
- and Balances checks for government so that they don't become to powerful
- consists of the President, his or her advisors and various departments and agencies
Down
- Government limitations for our government
- of Powers power separated between the branches of government
- a system that replaces or accompanies inherited rule
- type of government makes all laws, declares war,
- Madison last words were , "Nothing more than a change of mind, my dear."
11 Clues: rights given to Americans • of Rights first 10 amendments • the Supreme Court and other federal courts • Government limitations for our government • an introduction to the highest law of the land; • type of government makes all laws, declares war, • a system that replaces or accompanies inherited rule • ...
Digital Review Game 2022-01-16
Across
- The Declaration of Independence was addressed to King ____ III.
- The Articles of ____ were ineffective, as it gave the central government very little power.
- What is the law-making group of the United States called?
- What was the first document that affirmed that everyone must follow the law?
- Britain taxed the colonists after the ____ and Indian War.
- The Virginia ____ for Religious Freedom separated church (religion) and state (government).
- The power of each branch of the government is ____ by the Constitution.
- What is the law-making group of England called?
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- The Bill of Rights is a part of the ____.
- The first representative government in America was the House of ____.
- People have the right to fair and reasonable laws under due ____?
- Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are examples of ____ rights.
- The ____ Act forced colonists to put tax stamps on all legal documents, which led to a boycott.
- What state's charters gave its colonists the same rights and privileges as Englishmen?
- From what country did the idea of a democracy originate from?
15 Clues: The Bill of Rights is a part of the ____. • What is the law-making group of England called? • What is the law-making group of the United States called? • Britain taxed the colonists after the ____ and Indian War. • From what country did the idea of a democracy originate from? • The Declaration of Independence was addressed to King ____ III. • ...
CIVICS PREP VOCABULARY 2026-02-02
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- an official member of a country with rights
- a formal process of voting for candidates
- a country governed by elected representatives
- the elected head of a city or town
- the organization that controls and directs a country
- the highest judicial court in the country
- a group of citizens sworn to give a verdict in court
- the head of state and the executive branch
- the power of the president to reject a bill
- the part of government that enforces laws
- a system preventing one branch from having too much power
- the state of being free within society
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- the part of government that writes laws
- the national legislative body that makes laws
- the upper house of the national legislature
- a government where people hold the power
- the first ten amendments protecting basic freedoms
- the part of government that interprets laws
- a change or addition to the constitution
- to charge a public official with misconduct
- an organization of people seeking to gain political power
- a group of advisors to the president
- a system sharing power between national and state governments
- the supreme law of the land
- a proposal for a new law
25 Clues: a proposal for a new law • the supreme law of the land • the elected head of a city or town • a group of advisors to the president • the state of being free within society • the part of government that writes laws • a government where people hold the power • a change or addition to the constitution • a formal process of voting for candidates • ...
Non-Passerine Birds 2013-01-16
Across
- Sharp bill, elongate body, blocky head, 3 webbed toes well back on body
- Webbing joins all four toes, hook at bill tip
- Hook-billed, round-headed, two toes forward two back
- long-legged, long toed, decurved bill, flexible neck
- Long wings, soaring flight, expels salt through tubular nostrils
- Smaller than loons with longer neck, lobed
- Subclass including ducks, geese, swans, and chicken-like birds
- Two front toes and two back, hooked bills, facial disk
- Shorebird Suborder
- Generally long-necked, with three webbed toes, and a "duck bill"
- Brightly coloured, long tail, short bill, large eyes
- Diurnal bird of prey, hooked bill
- suborder: gull, tern, jaegers, skimmers, and alcids
- Large crested head, large bill, small feet, 3rd & 4th toe partly share skin
- long tails, crested head, sharp bill
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- Sub-class of living birds, includes the loon
- Slender, pointed wings, diurnal raptor, hooked bill
- Large mouth, tiny bill, mottled brown, white patches on wings/tail
- Long-legged, long-necked, down-turned bills
- Small head, bill, and head-bobbing walking style
- fly with outstretched necks, bustle of tertial feathers
- Slender, thrush-like bird with long tails and pointed bills
- Gull order
- Hummingbirds and Swifts
- Living bird class
- Short bills, stout bodies, and relatively short legs
- another shorebird suborder
- Cuckoos, Anis, and Roadrunner
- Colourful bare skin patch
- Chisel-shaped bill, two toes forward and two back, stiff tail feathers
- black, with deep bills
31 Clues: Gull order • Living bird class • Shorebird Suborder • black, with deep bills • Hummingbirds and Swifts • Colourful bare skin patch • another shorebird suborder • Cuckoos, Anis, and Roadrunner • Diurnal bird of prey, hooked bill • long tails, crested head, sharp bill • Smaller than loons with longer neck, lobed • Long-legged, long-necked, down-turned bills • ...
Bill of Rights - Safeguards & Limits 2023-10-31
Across
- the principle that the government has to provide a cause or reason for holding a person in jail
- something you're born with, endowed by your Creator
- the first ten amendments to the Constitution
Down
- a Latin term meaning “after the fact”
- to protect
- the supreme law of the land
- the process of asking a higher court to decide whether a trial was conducted properly
- a restriction on something permissible or possible
- 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
Across
- Protection against unreasonable search and seizure
- Jeopardy the prosecution of a person twice for the same offense.
- Protection against excessive bail and/or cruel and unusual punishment.
- reasonable grounds (for making a search, pressing a charge
- is the fundamental law of the US federal system of government
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- Right to a trial by jury -> due process, Protection from double jeopardy
- 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
- fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a citizen's entitlement.
- 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
Across
- warrant written permit to go into a home uninvited
- following the legal procedures
- defines what the government can do
- government can't take private property without payment
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- criticizing or asking the government to change
- look through
- major crime
- take
- punished
- 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
The Constitutional Convention 2022-10-03
Across
- proposed 3 branches of government and the Legislative branch would be bicameral: representation in house would be based on either population or money given to central government
- all powers not given to the federal government belong to the state governments
- no cruel or unusual punishment
- should be composed of two houses (bicameral); States would have equal representation in the SENATE; States would also have representation based on population in the HOUSE
- All “free persons” should be counted; All “other persons” count as three-fifths a person
- right to form a militia and bear arms
- right to freedom of speech, religion, press, assemble, and petition the government
- Called for unicameral Congress of the Confederation; Each state would have equal representation
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- opposed the Constitution, partly because it had no bill of rights
- Plan of government adopted by the continental Congress after the American Revolution; but allowed few important powers to the central government
- supported the Constitution (and generally saw a bill of rights as unnecessary)
- meeting that lasted four months; Were suppose to meet to revise the Articles, but instead they threw the whole thing and started from scratch
- do not have to testify against yourself
- no unreasonable searches or seizures
- the first ten amendments to the constitution
- election system where each state votes for electors to vote for a president
16 Clues: no cruel or unusual punishment • no unreasonable searches or seizures • right to form a militia and bear arms • do not have to testify against yourself • the first ten amendments to the constitution • opposed the Constitution, partly because it had no bill of rights • election system where each state votes for electors to vote for a president • ...
The Constitutional Convention 2022-10-03
Across
- meeting that lasted four months; Were suppose to meet to revise the Articles, but instead they threw the whole thing and started from scratch
- opposed the Constitution, partly because it had no bill of rights
- all powers not given to the federal government belong to the state governments
- Plan of government adopted by the continental Congress after the American Revolution; but allowed few important powers to the central government
- right to form a militia and bear arms
- right to freedom of speech, religion, press, assemble, and petition the government
- All “free persons” should be counted; All “other persons” count as three-fifths a person
Down
- no cruel or unusual punishment
- do not have to testify against yourself
- supported the Constitution (and generally saw a bill of rights as unnecessary)
- Called for unicameral Congress of the Confederation; Each state would have equal representation
- proposed 3 branches of government and the Legislative branch would be bicameral: representation in house would be based on either population or money given to central government
- election system where each state votes for electors to vote for a president
- congress should be composed of two houses (bicameral); States would have equal representation in the SENATE; States would also have representation based on population in the HOUSE
- no unreasonable searches or seizures
- the first ten amendments to the constitution
16 Clues: no cruel or unusual punishment • no unreasonable searches or seizures • right to form a militia and bear arms • do not have to testify against yourself • the first ten amendments to the constitution • opposed the Constitution, partly because it had no bill of rights • election system where each state votes for electors to vote for a president • ...
bill of rights review crossword 2022-04-21
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
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
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
Across
- Freedom of __ (Amendment 1)
- Right to bear __ (Amendment 2)
- The freedom to __ the government (Amendment 1)
- Soldiers can’t be __ in homes in peacetime (Amendment 3)
Down
- Right to a speedy and __ trial (Amendment 6)
- No cruel and __ punishment (Amendment 8)
- Powers not given to the federal government belong to the __ (Amendment 10)
- Protection against self-__ (Amendment 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
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
Colonial Education 2024-08-21
Across
- one room structures for only boys
- emphasizes reading and writing
- listed a bill of rights
- required parents to see that their children knew how to read
- small private school ran by women
- laid out the process of land
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- established in 1636
- a member of any Western Church
- the position of an apprentice
- first instructional material
- a teacher centered educator
- printed in Boston MA
- satans threat to who lacked an education
- the general philosophy of Harvard college
14 Clues: established in 1636 • printed in Boston MA • listed a bill of rights • a teacher centered educator • first instructional material • laid out the process of land • the position of an apprentice • a member of any Western Church • emphasizes reading and writing • one room structures for only boys • small private school ran by women • satans threat to who lacked an education • ...
RECONSTRUCTION 2024-05-14
Across
- A war lasting 4 years between people of the same country, fighting for state rights.
- Public Places were___ to seperate African-Americans and whites
- The Radical Republicans wanted to ___ the south for war.
- A bill the Radical Republicans proposed instead of Lincoln's 10% plan
- The act of formally withdrawing from a federation
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- If African-Americans didn't have jobs, they were__.
- An amendment passed on June 13th, 1866, which would actually protect African-American's rights.
- There were ____ military districts
- By 1870, all ten states ____ the fourteenth ammendment.
- A law that was used in Confederate states that limited the liberties and rights of African-Americans
10 Clues: There were ____ military districts • The act of formally withdrawing from a federation • If African-Americans didn't have jobs, they were__. • By 1870, all ten states ____ the fourteenth ammendment. • The Radical Republicans wanted to ___ the south for war. • Public Places were___ to seperate African-Americans and whites • ...
The state and its structure 2025-01-20
Across
- The responsibility of citizens to participate in governance (7 letters)
- This group reviews laws for fairness and legality (7 letters)
- Ensures the protection of individual rights (8 letters)
- The principle that allows citizens to vote (5 letters)
- The process of officially recognizing a law (8 letters)
- An agreement between states or nations (9 letters)
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- The branch that creates laws (11 letters)
- The type of government ruled by a king or queen (6 letters)
- A document that outlines fundamental rights (6 letters)
- A formal proposal for a new law (9 letters)
- A system of government in which power is divided (10 letters)
- The head of the government who enforces laws (8 letters)
- This concept involves the separation of power (9 letters)
- 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) • ...
New Nation 2017-02-16
Across
- Monroe 5th president, Monroe Doctrine (VA)
- Lewis & William Clark led the expedition to explore the lands of the Louisiana Purchase. Explored all the way to the Pacific Ocean.
- Doctrine established boundaries in the Western Hemisphere, warns European nations not to interfere in matters of the Western Hemisphere
- approval
- of rights the 1st ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution
- Banneker an African American astronomer and surveyor, helped complete the design for Washington D.C.
- business, trade.
- Jefferson 3rd president Louisiana Purchase, Lewis & Clark exploration west of the Mississippi River (VA)
- Court the highest court, judges federal law and appeals
- 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)
Down
- to carry out, or execute the laws
- Ordinance outlined the process for admitting a new state to the Union. Outlawed slavery in the new territory.
- a plan, structure of government.
- a change, the process to change, or add to the U.S. Constitution
- 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)
- Purchase Land purchased from France by Thomas Jefferson, Louisiana, west of the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains
- to make the laws
- of Confederation 1st government of the U.S. during the American Revolution. Established the powers of the national government during the revolution.
- to interpret the law
- to limit, to impose rules, laws
- 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
Across
- a system in which the national government and state governments share authority over the same territory
- to approve officially
- powers specifically given to Congress in the United States Constitution
- a group of people (electors) from each state whose job it is to vote to determine the president
- the principle that the power of the government should be divided among the various branches
- the principle that powers rests with the citizens
- refers to a two-house legislature
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- to refuse to sign a bill
- 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
- the ability to set aside the actions of the legislative or executive branches of any government
- a native or naturalized member of a state or nation who owes allegiance to its government and is entitled to its
- the process by which persons from other countries (called aliens) can become American citizens
- the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution
- a type of government in which the power to govern comes from the people
- a small group of delegates or senators who study bills on a particular subject and makes recommendations
- the rules established by courts to protect a person's rights
- a group of citizens chosen to hear evidence in a legal case and to make a decision based on the evidence
- a document that describes the rights of the people and the framework of the government
- to bring charges against an elected official while that official is still in office
- to change or add to an official document
- proposed legislation (an idea)
- 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 • ...
Q2 Exam Review Crossword 2025-12-08
Across
- a check on the legislative and executive branch, declares laws unconstitutional
- when the federal gov't shares powers with the state gov't
- when there are 3 branches of gov't with 3 different jobs
- when each branch of gov't can LIMIT each others powers
- board of advisors to the president made up of department secretaries
- the Senate must __________ Presidential appointments with a majority vote
- Congress could not collect these under the AOC, use these for pay for public services
- Congress has 2 chambers, the Senate and the House of Represenatatives
- this clause in the 14th amendment expanded civil rights for minories
- means for future generations
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- listed in the Bill of Rights, anti-federalists wanted to protect these
- the only court establisted/written in the Constitution
- means at home/in home country
- the gov't can take your property for public use with fair compensation ($)
- the right to vote
- means to approve/pass
- branch of government that makes laws
- 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 • ...
4th Amendment 2023-10-16
Across
- i can do things that are legal
- the ninth month when the 4th amendment was created
- represent the us
- the leader of the court
- it keeps you safe
- justices
- work on the tax and what they are going to do with the tax
- it's yours
Down
- has to have a warrant to go in your house
- they make are taxes
- founding father thats first name is james
- someone is protecting you
- it protects you
- ___ of rights
- 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 • ...
The Bill of Rights and Selected Amendments 2023-11-04
Across
- Voting Rights regardless of race
- Power not given to the Federal Government is reserved for the States
- Freedom of Assembly
- Right to Privacy/No Unlawful Search and Seizure
- Right to an Impartial Jury
- No Cruel and Unusual Punishments
- Rights not listed in the Constitution belong to the people
- Granted Citizenship to ALL people born in the United States
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- Women's Suffrage (The Right to Vote)
- No Quartering of Soldiers
- Repeal of Prohibition
- Right to a Speedy and Fair Trial
- Right to Bear Arms
- Right to Vote to those 18 and older
- Abolition of Slavery
- Right Against Self-Incrimination
- 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) • ...
Gov 3 2023-09-18
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
"Capitalism: A Love Story" crossword 2024-12-21
Across
- A family was forces out of their family _______ house by the bank.
- A scare-tactic that was used to campaign against Obama was that he was moving towards __________
- The top tax bracket used to be ____%.
- The region that produces a large quantity steel and iron.
- Moore wrapped _________ around wall street buildings.
- “Capitalism is radically _______”
- Companies take out _______ insurance to make money Apon an employee's death.
- FOA stands for “Friends of _______”.
- A family was living in a ______ before the people of their community “gave” them a house.
- “Capitalism would be supported by all truly _______ Americans.”
- A real estate proudly called himself a “condo ______”.
- Europeans and the ______ are using Roosevelt's ideas.
- “Capitalism is a system of mostly _______”.
- A bribed judge would send _______ to detention centers for extended periods of time.
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- The last name of the man who proposed the Second Bill of Rights.
- Moore often threatened to make a ________ to the people of wall street.
- “A ______ is brewing between the people who have nothing and the people who have it all.”
- ______ make such surprisingly little money that many of them must work a second job.
- The __________ is a proposed bill of economic rights that never took effect.
- the ________ is a bank that was frequently mentioned as evil by Moore.
- The president that made the rich have more power.
- The company Moore worked at for over 30 years and thought he would never go back to.
- Many ______ condemned modern capitalism and said that Jesus would choose to not participate in it.
- The economic “nerve centre” of America.
- 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. • ...
Government 2023-06-05
Across
- of Confederation, this document was the nation's first constitution
- 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
- of or relating to a central government that shares power with separate states or regions
- a group of elected government officials whose job is to make or change laws
- the right to vote
- a group of advisers to a president or other leader of a country
- Court, the highest court and head of the judicial branch
Down
- Convention, a conference held in Philadelphia in which state delegates met to amend the Articles of Confederation
- of Rights, the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution, which guarantee certain rights
- the highest lawmaking body of the U.S. government, which includes the Senate and the House of Representatives
- one of the two lawmaking houses of the U.S. Congress that contains two representatives for each state
- the branch of the U.S. government that makes sure laws follow the rules of the U.S. Constitution
- the branch of the U.S. government that leads the nation and carries out the laws of the United States
- the act of refusing or power to refuse to approve a bill so it does not become a law
- 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 • ...
Exploration, Colonial, and Constitution 2024-04-21
Across
- the last major battle of American Revolution resulting in British defeat, Britain then signed Treaty of Paris & recognized U.S. independence
- law establishing a way for admitting new states to the U.S., territories govern themselves
- turning point of American Revolution, France joined with Patriots
- Claimed Florida, Texas & California & built missions
- against the Constitution, believed it needed a Bill of Rights, Patrick Henry & George Mason
- Federal Government & States sharing power
- agreement that decided how many representatives large & small states would send to Congress
- a place for Catholics to live peacefully
- No unreasonable searches or seizures
Down
- each branch of government has some power over the other 2 branches, helps to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
- Freedom from cruel and unusual punishment
- First government, Congress can negotiate treaties & declare war, no executive branch
- Right to a speedy trial
- supported Constitution, believed it created a more stable Union, Alexander Hamilton & James Madison
- Rights not given to the federal government are rights of the states
- British controlled colonial trade, angered colonists
- Claimed land in New World to profit from fur trading
- Freedom of religion(church or mosque), freedom of speech (criticize), freedom of press(media), freedom of assembly(peaceful protest), freedom to petition
- Right to trial by jury
- 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 • ...
A New Nation and State 2023-10-27
Across
- supported ratification of the Constitution
- ________ representation is the same for all
- change
- representative democracy
- ______ rebellion of farmers over taxes
- _______ Jersey Plan proposed a unicameral legislature
- for taxation purposes 3 of every 5 slaves could be counted
- ________________of Powers Division of powers between branches of government
- ________ representation based on population
- _______of Rights first ten amendments to the Constitution
- ordinance that provided requirements to become a state
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- opposed ratification of the Constitution
- two-house legislature
- one-house legislature
- political union of sovereign states.
- __________Plan, proposed two-house legislature both based on proportional representation
- division of powers between levels of government
- permission or agreement
- 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 • ...
Vocab. Set 11 2023-02-08
Across
- Drug addicts have the __________ want to do drugs.
- All living creatures have the ________ desire to mate.
- Some religions have ________ deities.
- During the lockdown drill, the students were ______ behind the teacher's desk.
- Politics has so many different views, and as such, is _________.
- American citizens ______ have the rights layed out by the Bill of Rights.
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- Teachers have the ____________ to interpret their classroom rules.
- The _________ was accused of theft.
- The _______ of a country's citizens should be the government's top priority.
- 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 _________. • ...
US Constitution 2022-08-18
Across
- A system which allows each branch of government to check one another so no one branch becomes too powerful
- A legislative body have two houses (Senate and House of Representatives)
- the power of the executive (president) to reject a bill passed by the legislature (Congress)
- Power is shared between the federal government and state governments
- The first 10 amendments to the US Constitution
- People rule the government
- Congress based on state population
Down
- Division of power between the three branches of government (legislative, executive, and judicial)
- Principles and laws of a country
- President enforces the laws
- Congress makes the laws
- The rights of the Supreme Court to decided if a law follows the constitution
- Supreme Court interprets laws
- tasks citizens should do
- Privileges given to you by the government
- 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) • ...
Features of U.S.Currency 2021-07-19
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- The $10.00 bill has the ______ building on the back.
- The Great Seal of the United _____ on the back of $1.00 bill.
- signing of the ____ of Independence back of $2.00 bill.
- President who is on the $5.00 bill.
- The $100.00 bill has ________ hall on the back.
- Benjamin __________ is on the $100.00 bill.
- President who is on the $1.00 bill.
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- President who is on the $20.00 bill.
- President who is on the $50.00 bill.
- President who is on the $2.00 bill.
- The Lincoln _____ is on the back of the $5.00 bill.
- Treasury Secretary who is on the $10.00 bill.
- The $50.00 bill has the Capitol _____ on the back.
- 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. • ...
Kristen Crossword Puzzle 2026-02-26
Across
- - Make a serious or urgent request, typically to the public
- law - Constits of the special laws and procedures that apply to those minors under the age 18
- law - Consists of the constitution itself, including the bill of rights, and those federal laws that protect our rights under the constitution
- - Deny the truth of a statement by asserting the opposite
- - A piece of lesiglation enacted by a municipal authority
- law - Basic laws that apply to all societies, such as that all indivisuals have inalienable rights to life, liberty, property.
- law - Concerns everyday relations between citizen
- - Deny a person or place the possession or use of something
- law - Officers put into place to ensure our saftey from products we buy to illness within our borders
- law - Concerns the prosecution and pushiment of indivisual for crimes
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- - In a forceful way
- - Secured in the possession of or assigned to a person
- - Doesnt go along with anything
- - Occur at or during the same time
- 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 • ...
Legal Terms 2016-05-24
Across
- declared guilty or not guilty
- person found guilty
- opposing side finds fault with question
- guaranteed in Bill of Rights
- trial invalid because of mistake in process
- punishment given to person convicted
- judge decides questions can continue
Down
- accused of a crime
- accused declares themselves guilty or not
- how lawyer asked judge to make decision
- to declare innocent
- 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
Across
- approves a bill
- divides government power between state levels
- ruled by queen or king
- official counting of population
- have to do: pay taxes
- consent to ruled
- government controlled by one or more religious group
Down
- a person who rules with complete and absolute power
- Should do: vote
- study of citizenship and government
- Can do: drive a car
- 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 • ...
United States Government 2021-05-14
Across
- branch headed by the U.S. president
- men who attended the Constitutional Convention
- first president of the U.S.
- why we have government
- law of the land in the U.S.
Down
- difference between state and national govt.
- We the People
- branch that makes the laws
- a change to the Constitution
- number of branches of government
- branch headed by the Supreme Court
- number of amendments in the Bill of Rights
- amendment that promoted right to bear arms
- amendment that promoted freedom of speech
- 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 • ...
Judicial Branch 2021-09-15
Across
- Laws define conduct
- recent law grads who help them prepare for cases
- the judge writes a document explaining their decision
- highest of courts
- the need to defend individual rights and liberties
Down
- focus on a narrower version of the bill of rights
- two or more parties (non-government)
- lawyer who decides which cases should be appealed from lower courts
- 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 • ...
History: Review & Reconstruction 2025-01-28
Across
- Jim Crow laws enforced ______.
- The time period after the Civil War
- God's preservation and governing of all things
- The Ku Klux ___ used violence to prevent black people from exercising their civil rights
- The ___ court is the highest court in the land.
- To _____ something means to officially end it
- The 14th Amendment says that if you are born in the US then you are a US ___.
- The Bill of Rights are the first ___ Amendments to the Constitution.
- Francis Scott Key wrote our national ___ during the War of 1812.
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- Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison were some of the "____ Fathers"
- The colonists said, "No ___ without representation."
- The ___ Amendment guarantees the right to bear arms
- The Southern states were called the ___.
- The First Amendment guarantees the right to freedom of ___ and of religion.
- The 15th Amendment was about the right to ___.
- The supreme law of the land
- He was the first president to be impeached
- Many people from England came to America for freedom of ___.
- The 13th Amendment abolished _____.
- 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 ___. • ...
Wes’s cross word puzzle 2025-09-19
Across
- lab 1910 lyson frame sets up a special place to track and test DNA
- 1829 london made a specific type of uniform
- bill of rights
- walking freely on a road
- simpson killed his wife
- scamming people
- the beginning of mugshots
- family ansestors
- basically a threat
- hurting others
- TO TRACK DOWN CRIMINALS
Down
- those were the trails after world war 2
- 1887 england sir arthor canon doylne
- 1908 was paid $75
- crime that are hatful against people
- prints of your hands
- Uses all money on alcohol
- a crime is defined as any act that is illegal
- miranda warning
- 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 • ...
3.1 to 3.4 2023-05-17
Across
- Censorship imposed before a speech is made or a newspaper is published
- protection against cruel and unusual punishment
- right to speedy and public trial
- which held that compelling Amish students to attend school past the eighth grade violates the free exercise clause
- 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
- Right to trial by jury
- freedoms guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution
- the clause in the First Amendment of the US Constitution that prohibits the establishment of religion by Congress.
- which declared school sponsorship of religious activities violates the establishment clause
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- protects the rights of free speech and free press
- court ruled that public school students could wear black armbands in school to protest the Vietnam War
- 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
- personal rights guaranteed and protected by the U.S. Constitution and federal laws enacted by Congress
- equal protection for citizens of states (continues the 5th) and defines citizenship
- upheld 5th amendment right to remain silent and not self incriminate
- Clause that protects citizens right to practice their religion as they please
- Libel, obscenity, fighting words, and commercial speech
- the first ten amendments to the US Constitution, ratified in 1791 and guaranteeing such rights as the freedoms of speech, assembly, and worship.
- defended the First Amendment right of free press against prior restraint by the government.
- Trial or punishment for the same crime by the same government
- Powers not granted to the Federal Government in the Constitution belong to the states or the people.
- Established rules and regulations that restrain government officials.
- a body of fundamental principles
- rights of people accused of crimes, includes right to due process, double jeopardy, self-incrimination
- 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 • ...
government 2024-11-12
Across
- it is when the main purpose of a bill is discussed and voted on
- identify an agency which holds health and social care sector to account
- A form of government where one person is a head of state power is then passed down to new members of the family
- members of parliament and the house of lords can debate and speak freely
- organsitions which represent workers and advocate for workers rights
- extinguish fires in the area protect life and property in the event of a fire or incident
- something to be required to be in place to maintain law and order
Down
- is a part of the government made up of cabinet ministers and the prime minister it formulates and implements policy
- metroplotian councils town parish councils county councils city councils London boroughs
- 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
- A political system that seeks to create a classless society were everyone is equal
- Document about proposal changes in the law handed out to interested parties to get their values
- formal paper contain a set of formal policy proposals of a new law or policy a draft bill
- monarchs agreement to make the bill into an act and is a formality
- 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 • ...
Constitution Crossword Puzzle 2021-10-25
Across
- A legal agreements between two countries
- branch, One of the three branches that has the Supreme Court
- The constitutional rights to refuse approval of a bill
- Basic principles and laws of a nation
- Another term for the legislative branch
- The beginning part of the constitution
- president, The president of the senate
- Betraying one's nation
- An organization formed by people with a common interest or purpose
- Legally recognized subject of a state or country
- Assign a job or role to someone
- of Representatives,
- A territory is within a country and legally recognized with borders
- A member of the Senate
- The ability to influence the behavior of others with or without resistance
- Military branch for fighting on land
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- To approve an sanction formally
- A period of fighting between two countries
- Official charge of a public official with a crime done while in office
- in chief, Head of state or officer in supreme command of a country's armed forces
- To make an official choice for or against someone or something
- branch, The branch that has Congress
- The funds or revenue of a government
- The head of the executive branch
- branch, Carries out and enforces laws
- Proposed legislation under consideration by a legislature
- A separate and distinct part of a written instrument
- The branch of a nation's military that conducts operations at sea
- Court, The highest court in the United states
- Senate, The smaller upper assembly in the US congress
- 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 • ...
U.S Constitution terms 2024-02-02
Across
- The study of human rights and duties.
- To make corrections ; redo.
- A plan for government.
- Representatives.
- A change to the constitution.
- A formal approval (signing something to make it official).
- A Proposed Law
- A council of representatives.
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- The governing body of a state, or nation.
- Head of the Executive branch.
- Group of species that live in the same area.
- Two house Legislature.
- A form of government which the power is divided between the federal and states.
- The 1st 10 changes to the constitution.
- 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. • ...
U.S. I Final Exam Study Crossword 2024-01-19
Across
- America declaring their independence from Great Britain, letter to King about his wrongdoings
- way to read the Constitution, broad interpretation, rubber band
- Own Guns
- Assimilate Native Americans into white culture
- Person who loves the Constitution, loose construction,don't want Bill of Rights
- U.S. merchants could not trade with Britain or France
- Europe stay out of Western Hemisphere
- Forced relocation of Cherokee Indians to Indian Territory
- economic system in which a country's goal is to sell more than buy
- Act White settlers were given 160 acres of land
- U.S. merchants could not trade with any other nation in 1807
- Shows the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
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- Missouri becomes slaves state, Maine becomes free state
- Person who doesn't love the Constitution, strict construction, wants Bill of Rights
- Ex-slaves go back to plantation to live and pay rent to land owners in crops
- No soldiers in homes
- People lose First Amendment, causes Adams to lose Presidential election
- Could vote in 1828 election, were important to Andrew Jackson's Presidency
- South Carolina wanted to nullify a federal law, South Carolina wanted to secede from Union
- Proves that the Constitution works
- earlier event or action that is regarded as an example
- when a country does not support or help another country in a conflict
- Freedom of Speech, Freedom of press, Freedom of Religion
- the people have power in voting, people decide whether they want their state to be free or slave
- Amendment No illegal searches and seizures
- Trade between the Americas, Europe, and Africa
- way to read the Constitution, literal meaning, steel beam
- 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
Across
- The first part of the constitution
- A change to the constitution must be approved by how many of the states?
- What do we do when we vote for a president
- A plan for money earned and money spent
- This person introduces a bill to the floor of the house of representatives.
- The first attempt at the bill of rights.
- Foreign policies is a countries ________ towards other countries.
- what was added to the constitution that listed rights that was not already in the constitution?
- When the government spends more money that it raised.
- How many branches are in our national 12government
- what is it called when there is no one in charge in this form of government?
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- A plan for how the government brings in and spends revenue.
- what branch enforces the laws
- When the government spends less money than it raised.
- This person can veto a law.
- what is the first 3 words in the constitution
- The people we send from our state to the government, and the state population doesnt matter.
- what form of government is the united states?
- The amount of representatives a state sends depends on their ________.
- How many chambers does the congress have
- The department that provides funding for schools and helps students pay for college?
- what is it called when we change the constitution
- The amendment that includes your right to freedom of religion included in?
- This type of tax is the where the 15government gets the most amount of money
- 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? • ...
government 2025-05-09
Across
- system that prevents one branch for having too much power
- first ten amendments
- a proposed law
- maximum time a president can server
- rights read to arrested people
- government power comes from the people
- number of US senators
- powers shred between states and national government
- branch that enforces laws
Down
- a legislature with two houses
- voting age in the US
- a change to the constitution
- lenght of a US senator's term
- makes laws in the US government
- introduction of the constitution
- rules that people must follow
- branch that makes law
- highest court in the US
- courts deciding if laws are constitutionals
- 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 • ...
Government terms 2022-05-05
Across
- , The party that initiates a lawsuit.
- liberties, constitutional protections against the infringement by the government.
- Jurisdiction, The authority of a court to hear a case first.
- jure segregation, Racial segregation enforced by law.
- Spoken expression that is both false and malicious.
- cases.
- crime twice.
- Rule, Policy that police officers must inform all suspects of their rights before
- The constitutional process of bringing charges against a government
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- Incorporation, process of gradually applying the Bill of Rights to the
- Jeopardy, provision states that an individual may not be tried for the
- written expression that is both false and malicious.
- Court, The highest court in the United States, made up of nine justices.
- speech, Expressing a political message through action.
- courts, The lowest federal courts that have original jurisdiction over most
- 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. • ...
constitutional crossword 2022-04-18
Across
- the president would carry out the laws.
- the bill of rights considered of ___ amendments.
- a type of tax that makes goods more expensive to buy
- means to approve
- each state only had ___ vote.
- delegates debated over how much _____ should be given to the new government and how much power should be reserved for individual states.
- The new _________ government had no power to tax
- who wrote the Virginia declaration of rights
- the supreme court would judge the laws made by congress to see if they were lawful.
- established a weak national government
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- The__________________ continued for four months as delegates struggled to make many important decisions.
- as more and more paper money was made it became to lose its value.
- a plan of government.
- Who wrote the Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom
- congress would have the powers to make laws.
- 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 • ...
Social Studies WD Crossword puzzle By: Abby Enright 2018-08-09
Across
- of Rights / first 10 commandments to U.S. constitution
- Election / appoint delegates to a party confederence
- / introductory statement of a constitution
- / not tied to a political party
- / average weather of a religion over a long period of time
- / head of the executive branch of the state government
- Store / turpentine, rosin, tar, and pitch
Down
- / a minor change in a document
- Islands / island that lies off the oast and protects the mainland by blocking off strong storms and winds
- / a direct vote by the people on an issue
- of Power / division of power among the 3 branches (legislative, executive, judicial) of government
- / a voting district
- and Balances / system that gives branch of government some way to keep the other two branches becoming too powerful
- Line / point at which hilly or mountainous lands meet the coastal plain
- State Constitution / review of ga's ten commandments provide a synopsis of political, economic, and social history
- / 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 • ...
Earlier Documents that Impacted U.S. Constitution 2023-08-31
Across
- ________________stated grievances against the King of England.
- ________________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.
- _________________________stated freedom of religious beliefs and opinions.
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- The Declaration of Independence affirmed “certain _____________rights” (life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness).
- _____________________served as a model for the Bill of Rights of the Constitution of the United States of America.
- _________________guaranteed the rights of Englishmen to the colonists.
- __________________ established the first form of national government for the independent states.
- The Declaration of Independence declared the colonies’ _____________ from Great Britain.
- ___________________established the structure of the United States government.
- 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. • ...
legislative branch 2022-02-09
Across
- - group of people with support
- - organization
- - to begin
- - house
- - current
- - to stop a bill from being passed
- - to collect payments that fund the government
- bill - budget
- - people in district
- - dividing the districts
- - bad president
- - when the president of the senate is absent
Down
- - bad words
- - to put a time frame for a bill
- - majority
- - law
- - bad lines
- - assistant of leader
- - one side
- - 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 • ...
Bill of Rights by Emma McLeod 2015-02-09
Across
- indictment by grand
- ...jeopardy- person can not be charged for the same exact crime twice
- right to remain
- right not to quarter who?
- naything not solved by _____ goverment is left up to the states
Down
- ...by jury
- no cruel and unusual...
- right to bear.....
- freedom of religion assembly press petition and...
- right to jury in civil cases where amont is more that __ dollars
- who has righjts beyond those in the constition (ex. privacy)
- 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
Across
- a group of citizens who decide the outcome of a trial
- Approved, made a written document offishal by signing it
- the right for individuals to have guns
- it is illegal to quarter soliars on property in a non war time
- the right to a speedy trial
Down
- to torture of punish someone excessively
- having a negative opinion about something
- A freedom and rights of people
- freedom to practice your religion
- no person shall be held to answer the capital
- the right to the people to be secure their persons, houses, papers, and effects
- 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
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
Across
- the right to publish and distribute information.
- the changes made to the Constitution to protect individual rights.
- and unusual punishment harsh and inhumane treatment prohibited by the Constitution.
- the act of investigating one’s property or person for evidence.
- a group of citizens who decide the outcome of a trial.
Down
- a formal court process to determine a person’s guilt or innocence.
- the right to express one’s opinions publicly.
- the right to make formal requests to the government.
- a legal document needed to conduct a search or seizure.
- the freedom to practice any or no faith.
- legal process required to protect individual rights during legal proceedings.
- 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. • ...
The Founding Fathers Crossword Puzzle 2025-09-07
Across
- Paine: He was the bestselling author of his time
- Morris: He owned at least 140,000 acres
- Rush: He trained three thousand medical students
- Madison: He wrote the final version of the Bill of Rights
- Jefferson: His nickname was Man of the People
- Henry: Served in the Virginia Militia for 1 year
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- Adams: He wrote "The Rights of the Colonists"
- Washington: First president of the U.S.
- Franklin: He invented a lighting rod
- Hamilton: There is a musical about him and his life
- 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 • ...
Social Studies WD Crossword puzzle By: Abby Enright 2018-08-09
Across
- / average weather of a religion over a long period of time
- / a minor change in a document
- / head of the executive branch of the state government
- / a direct vote by the people on an issue
- / a reject or refuse to sign a bill
- / not tied to a political party
- of Rights / first 10 commandments to U.S. constitution
Down
- Line / point at which hilly or mountainous lands meet the coastal plain
- and Balances / system that gives branch of government some way to keep the other two branches becoming too powerful
- Islands / island that lies off the oast and protects the mainland by blocking off strong storms and winds
- / introductory statement of a constitution
- of Power / division of power among the 3 branches (legislative, executive, judicial) of government
- Store / turpentine, rosin, tar, and pitch
- / a voting district
- State Constitution / review of ga's ten commandments provide a synopsis of political, economic, and social history
- 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 • ...
Unit 3 8th Grade U.S History (Volker) 2018-04-25
Across
- fourth president
- musical of him
- distribution of power to gov.
- former governor of Virginia
- political doctrine
- constitutional converntion
- pass laws
- pre-defined power
- central gov.
- virginia planter/political
- part of the republican party
- no branch too powerful
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- right of life, liberty, & pursuit of happiness
- population of slaves
- make laws
- bill of rights created
- first constitution of america
- collection of articles
- proposal of an amendment
- former governor of New York
- state gov.
- dividing of branches
- series of protests led by Daniel Shay
- proposal for structure of gov't
- first persident
- agreement between large & small states
- proposal for strong central gov't
- to approve
- 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 • ...
The Progressive Era 2015-03-22
Across
- Wanted black equal rights immediately and founded the NAACP
- Allows a citizen to reject or accept a law passed by the legislature
- Gave Congress the power to tax income (1913)
- Abolished slavery
- Loophole for illiterate and or poor whites
- Woodrow Wilson's program to place government controls on corporations in order to benefit small businesses
- 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.
- Annual tax in order to vote
- Extended the right to vote to woman in federal or state elections (1920)
- Limited rights of blacks. Literacy tests, grandfather clauses and poll taxes limited black voting rights
- Exclusive control of a commodity or service in a particular market, or a control that makes possible the manipulation of prices
- Banning the manufacture and sale of alcohol
- Voters can remove public officials by forcing them to participate in another election before term is up
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- African American leader who wanted black and white to live separately, but work together economically.
- Condition of sharecroppers who could not pay off their debts and therefore could not leave the property they worked
- Early 20th century reform movement seeking to return control of the government to the people, restore economic opportunities, and correct injustices in American life.
- Calls for the direct election of senator's by the voters instead of their election by state legislatures (1913)
- Journalists who wrote about corruption in big companies
- Gave voters the right to introduce a bill in the state of legislature
- Economic policy by Roosevelt that favored fair relationship between companies and workers
- Author that described the disgusting conditions in the meat packing industry
- 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
- 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 • ...
The Bill of Rights (Wk 20) Crossword 2021-03-29
Across
- The government cannot take any private property without paying for it. (2 words)
- How aligned a law is to the constitution.
- A lawyer provided for a trial.
- Punished.
- A group of people randomly selected to hear evidence of a legal issue, then make a decision based on the evidence.
Down
- Document that states that Congress cannot make any laws that take away a citizen's rights. (3 words)
- Who proposed the ideas that became the Bill of Rights? (2 words)
- A written order given to witnesses of a crime.
- To take.
- Following the legal procedures with no exceptions. (2 words)
- To look through.
- A major crime.
- 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) • ...
