bill of rights Crossword Puzzles

Unit 5 Judicial Branch 2025-01-06

Unit 5 Judicial Branch crossword puzzle
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  1. the Supreme court has used the ______ clause to extend guarantees of the Bill of Rights to the states (8.5.
  2. property or injury, law suits, disputes between two parties (8.5.10)
  3. Protect the rights of ________ brought before the Court (8.5.2)
  4. supreme court declares laws and executive action __________ (8.5.
  5. courts try cases involving federal law and questions involving interpretation of the constitution (8.5.1)
  6. established by the case Marbury v. Madison (8.5.
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  1. type of jurisdiction that hears an appeal (8.5.3)
  2. where probable cause is reviewed and plea entered (8.5.11)
  3. felony, misdemeanor, plaintiff, prosecution, defendant (8.5.
  4. type of jurisdiction that grants a trial (8.5.3)
  5. main job of judicial branch (8.5.2)
  6. on Constitutional questions (8.5.2)

12 Clues: main job of judicial branch (8.5.2)on Constitutional questions (8.5.2)type of jurisdiction that grants a trial (8.5.3)established by the case Marbury v. Madison (8.5.type of jurisdiction that hears an appeal (8.5.3)where probable cause is reviewed and plea entered (8.5.11)felony, misdemeanor, plaintiff, prosecution, defendant (8.5....

My Freedoms 2023-03-28

My Freedoms crossword puzzle
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  1. Able to act or do as one wishes; not under the control of another
  2. Laws that have been enacted
  3. The ability and right to express thoughts and feelings about ideas
  4. Carta A charter signed by King John under duress from his Barons in June 1215CE which established the principle that everyone is subject to the law guaranteeing the rights of individuals to justice and a fair trial
  5. A set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature and purpose of the universe
  6. of Rights A list of the fundamental rights of the citizens of a country
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  1. of Law The idea that every person is subject to the laws of the land regardless of their status; meaning that no one is above the law
  2. An organisation of people with a common purpose
  3. Changing locations or positions
  4. The power or right to act, speak or think as one wants without being constrained. Recognised today as one of the fundamental universal rights of humanity. Freedoms are what give people the ability to exercise their human rights
  5. A group of people gathered together in one place for a common purpose

11 Clues: Laws that have been enactedChanging locations or positionsAn organisation of people with a common purposeAble to act or do as one wishes; not under the control of anotherThe ability and right to express thoughts and feelings about ideasA group of people gathered together in one place for a common purpose...

Citizenship 2020-09-22

Citizenship crossword puzzle
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  1. permission for a legal resident to live in the United states for a specific length of time for a specific reason
  2. no illegal search and seizure
  3. Voting, running for office when needed, being informed of issues, respect the rights of others
  4. Bill of rights, voting, Life Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness
  5. lowered the voting age to 18
  6. african american men given the right to vote
  7. 18 years old, live in US legally for 5 years, be of "good moral character", have a place to live
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  1. Women gained the right to vote
  2. vote and run for office
  3. apply, interview, prove that you can speak read and write in English, take civics test, speak an oath in english
  4. eliminated poll tax and eliminated literacy test
  5. first 10 amendments to the Constitution
  6. Permission to live and work in a country, usually the immigrant would intend on becoming a citizen
  7. a person that lives in the United States with specific rights and responsibilities
  8. Pay taxes, register for selective service, Serve on a jury, obey laws

15 Clues: vote and run for officelowered the voting age to 18no illegal search and seizureWomen gained the right to votefirst 10 amendments to the Constitutionafrican american men given the right to voteeliminated poll tax and eliminated literacy testBill of rights, voting, Life Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness...

Chapter 5 Bill of Rights and New Government 2020-10-08

Chapter 5 Bill of Rights and New Government crossword puzzle
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  1. Fair
  2. Reasons that lead to a search warrant law doesn’t agree with the Constitution and remove it (2 words)
  3. Leaders of major departments
  4. First Vice president (2 words)
  5. People for the Constitution
  6. Written Lies that damage a person's reputation
  7. People against the Constitution
  8. Testifying against oneself
  9. When the government takes private land for public use (2 words)
  10. The right to meet in large groups politically (3 words)
  11. Official demand to appear in court
  12. How we address the President (2 words)
  13. Document needed to search a citizens property (2 words)
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  1. Spoken lies that damage a person's reputation
  2. First Secretary of the Treasury (2 words)
  3. Guidelines to follow
  4. of Church and State The government doesn't favor any one religion
  5. Placed on trial twice for the same crime (2 words)
  6. Momey paid to get out of jail until the trial
  7. First Secretary of State (2 words)
  8. Each person accused of a crime is guaranteed the use of a lawyer
  9. The right to ask the government to change (3 words)
  10. Offically accused of a crime
  11. Right to express own political opinions (3 words)
  12. of Rights List of rights Americans have listed in the first 10 Amendments
  13. First US President (2 words)
  14. Group of people that decide if a case goes to trial (2 words)
  15. Everyone is treated equally under the Law (2 words)

28 Clues: FairGuidelines to followTestifying against oneselfPeople for the ConstitutionLeaders of major departmentsOffically accused of a crimeFirst US President (2 words)First Vice president (2 words)People against the ConstitutionFirst Secretary of State (2 words)Official demand to appear in courtHow we address the President (2 words)...

Bill of Rights and Judicial Branch Crossword Puzzle 2020-12-03

Bill of Rights and Judicial Branch Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. who shall make no law abridging free speech
  2. criminals have the right to this type of jury
  3. Court agenda
  4. amendment granting citizenship and equal protection
  5. previous court rulings sets this
  6. government must give this before taking away life liberty or property
  7. abbreviation for a request to be heard in the Supreme Court
  8. first10 amendments
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  1. the majority issues this in a case decision
  2. means let the decision stand
  3. head of the federal judicial branch
  4. written argument attorney files containing facts and legal issues
  5. issued by a judge and authorizes a search
  6. established in 1803 by Marbury v Madison
  7. 8th amendment prohibits this type of punishment
  8. this amendment is the right to bear arms
  9. the principle that determines how many justices must agree to hear a case
  10. those who disagree with the majority write this
  11. Supreme Court justices serve for this length of time
  12. this amendment protects newspapers rights to publish what they want

20 Clues: Court agendafirst10 amendmentsmeans let the decision standprevious court rulings sets thishead of the federal judicial branchestablished in 1803 by Marbury v Madisonthis amendment is the right to bear armsissued by a judge and authorizes a searchthe majority issues this in a case decisionwho shall make no law abridging free speech...

CYOA 2024-03-22

CYOA crossword puzzle
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  1. has a house of representatives
  2. a process approved by 9 states
  3. branch that can declare war
  4. branch with the supreme court
  5. many of these had to be made for the constitution to be ratified
  6. given to the people with a famous bill
  7. beginning of the constitution
  8. a founding father
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  1. leader of the executive branch
  2. made to be followed by the public
  3. a type of college made to educate those voting for president
  4. presidential branch
  5. pen-name used by the federalists
  6. Pen-name used by anti-feds
  7. Smelt a rat
  8. wrote the most federalist papers

16 Clues: Smelt a rata founding fatherpresidential branchPen-name used by anti-fedsbranch that can declare warbranch with the supreme courtbeginning of the constitutionleader of the executive branchhas a house of representativesa process approved by 9 statespen-name used by the federalistswrote the most federalist papersmade to be followed by the public...

Legislative Branch of the United States 2025-12-06

Legislative Branch of the United States crossword puzzle
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  1. During __________ review, committees ask executive agencies for written comments on a measure.
  2. Bills introduced in the House are labeled “H. R.” followed by a __________ indicating the order of introduction.
  3. After 1995, bills introduced in the House are referred to one committee called the __________ committee.
  4. Before 1995, a House bill could be subject to __________ referral, meaning it could go to two committees at the same time.
  5. In the House of Representatives, a member introduces a bill by placing it in the __________, a wooden box at the front of the chamber.
  6. Article I, Section 1 of the Constitution states that “All Legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a __________ of the United States.”
  7. Every bill must be approved by both houses of Congress in __________ form.
  8. During __________ committee review, subgroups within each chamber examine the bill.
  9. In the House, a __________ petition (requiring 218 signatures) can extract a bill from committee.
  10. The first step for a bill to become a law is __________, when a member of Congress formally proposes the bill.
  11. __________ committees are composed of members from both the House and Senate.
  12. During __________, committees gather information from experts, citizens, and interest groups.
  13. After a bill is introduced, it is read into the Congressional __________, the formal record of all congressional actions.
  14. A __________ is a procedural move in the Senate that attempts to halt passage of a bill by allowing unlimited debate.
  15. __________ committees are specially created to consider a specific policy issue or concern, such as the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis.
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  1. In a __________ session, the committee “marks up” the bill with suggested language changes and amendments.
  2. In the Senate, debate rules are set through __________ consent agreements, which require every senator’s approval.
  3. Committee chairs are often chosen using the __________ system, in which the longest-serving member gets preference.
  4. A __________ is a proposed piece of legislation.
  5. A bill becomes law if the __________ signs it.
  6. __________ committees are permanent committees with defined legislative jurisdiction.
  7. Most bills “die” in __________, meaning they are never considered or forwarded to the full chamber.
  8. A __________ committee reconciles different versions of a bill passed by the House and Senate.
  9. If a bill makes it out of committee, a __________ of members in both the House and Senate must approve it.
  10. Bills introduced in the Senate are referred to as “S.” followed by a number reflecting the order in which they were __________.

25 Clues: A bill becomes law if the __________ signs it.A __________ is a proposed piece of legislation.Every bill must be approved by both houses of Congress in __________ form.__________ committees are composed of members from both the House and Senate.During __________ committee review, subgroups within each chamber examine the bill....

JEFFERSON: TERMS 2022-02-17

JEFFERSON: TERMS crossword puzzle
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  1. JEFFERSON WAS ELECTED TO THE _____ CONGRESS
  2. THIS RIGHT WAS WITHDRAWN FROM AMERICAN FARMERS WHEN FRANCE TOOK OVER NEW ORLEANS
  3. A U.S. WARSHIP THAT WAS ATTACKED BY THE BRITISH IN 1807
  4. JEFFERSON CONTRIBUTED HIS OWN BOOKS TO THIS INSTITUTION
  5. JEFFERSON DRAFTED LEGISLATION FORBIDDING SLAVERY IN THIS AREA
  6. THE BILL OF ______ WAS INCLUDED IN THE CONSTITUTION AFTER ITS RATIFICATION
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  1. JEFFERSON'S HOME
  2. THIS DOCUMENT REPLACED THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION
  3. THE COLONIAL CAPITAL OF VIRGINIA
  4. THIS MEAS REMOVING MEMBERS OF THE OPPOSITION PARTY FROM GOVERNMENT JOBS
  5. THE POLITICAL PARTY THAT OPPOSED JEFFERSON
  6. JEFFERSON HAS THIS LAW WHICH, LEVIED TAXES ON FARMERS, REPEALED
  7. JEFFERSON BELONGED TO THE ______-REPUBLICAN PARTY
  8. WE FOUGHT A WAR WITH THE PIRATE STATES HERE FROM 1801-1805
  9. JEFFERSON USED THIS TACTIC TO GET WARRING NATIONS TO RESPECT OUR RIGHTS ON THE SEAS

15 Clues: JEFFERSON'S HOMETHE COLONIAL CAPITAL OF VIRGINIATHE POLITICAL PARTY THAT OPPOSED JEFFERSONJEFFERSON WAS ELECTED TO THE _____ CONGRESSJEFFERSON BELONGED TO THE ______-REPUBLICAN PARTYTHIS DOCUMENT REPLACED THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATIONA U.S. WARSHIP THAT WAS ATTACKED BY THE BRITISH IN 1807JEFFERSON CONTRIBUTED HIS OWN BOOKS TO THIS INSTITUTION...

Government - Coming to ‘Terms’ by Shane Kirby 2021-03-06

Government - Coming to ‘Terms’ by Shane Kirby crossword puzzle
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  1. king/queen controls all aspect of life: social, economic, and political – often times tied to divine right of kings (authority from God)
  2. explains the purposes of the Constitution, and defines the powers of the new government as originating from the people of the United States
  3. power is held at the national level, with very little power being held in political subdivisions, such as provinces, states, counties, parishes, or tow
  4. supporters of the new Constitution who believed in a strong central government with limited government and checks and balances
  5. he government is not all powerful; its powers are limited, and the acts of the government are those willed by the people Constitution were written
  6. chosen to preside at the Constitutional Convention; he later became the first president of the United States; he set precedent by stepping down after two terms and initiating a peaceful transition of power
  7. first ten amendments to the Constitution, added by the first Congress in 1791; protects the civil rights and liberties of the people
  8. each branch of government is subject to a number of constitutional restraints, or checks, by the other branches so no single branch becomes too powerful
  9. compromise between slave states and free states to count three-fifths of the slave population in a state when allocating how many representatives a state was entitled to in the House of Representatives
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  1. 3rd president of the United States and author of the Declaration of Independence; he did not take part in writing the Constitution because he was in France at the time. He was a strong advocate for the addition of a Bill of Rights
  2. considered intelligent and decisive, he was a leading supporter of the Constitution and helped write the Federalist Papers
  3. government attempts to control all facets of the lives of its citizens
  4. “Father of the Constitution” and fourth president of the United States; essential to the writing and ratification of the Constitution; he also wrote the first 10 amendments to the Constitution that were ratified as the Bill of Rights
  5. type of democracy based on the protection of individual rights from the tyranny of the majority and on the consent of the governed to establish political authority
  6. the citizens have political authority and are bound by social contract to obey laws with their rights guaranteed by a constitution; citizens willingly subordinate their private, selfish interests to the common good
  7. french writer who introduced the idea of separation of powers and checks and balances to prevent one part of government from becoming too powerful

16 Clues: government attempts to control all facets of the lives of its citizensconsidered intelligent and decisive, he was a leading supporter of the Constitution and helped write the Federalist Paperssupporters of the new Constitution who believed in a strong central government with limited government and checks and balances...

Government vocabulary 2021-11-15

Government vocabulary crossword puzzle
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  1. Newspapers, magazines, news channels,podcasts
  2. "Miranda warning" refers to the constitutional requirement that once an individual is in custody by the police, there are certain warnings a police officer is required to give to that
  3. An amendment is a change or addition to the Constitution. The first 10 amendments are known as the Bill of Rights.
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  1. The Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution. These amendments guarantee essential rights and civil liberties, such as the freedom of religion, the right to free speech, the right to bear arms, trial by jury as well as reserving rights to the people and the states.
  2. The Constitution is the framework for the federal government of the United States. It is the highest form of law in the country. The Constitution creates the branches of government and gives them the power to govern. However, it also protects the citizens of the United States and guarantees their basic rights.
  3. Something done or said that may serve as an example or rule to authorize or justify a subsequent act of the same kind
  4. The highest federal court in the US, consisting of nine justices and taking judicial precedence over all other courts in the nation.
  5. To carry a gun.In the second amendment to the Constitution, have the right to bear arms.
  6. a moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.
  7. To study or examine something to find out what it is or what makes it work.
  8. other news media.the first amendment right of newspapers,magazines,etc., to report news without being controlled by the government.

11 Clues: Newspapers, magazines, news channels,podcastsTo study or examine something to find out what it is or what makes it work.a moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.To carry a gun.In the second amendment to the Constitution, have the right to bear arms....

Government Vocabulary 2021-11-15

Government Vocabulary crossword puzzle
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  1. The highest federal court in the US, consisting of nine justices and taking judicial precedence over all other courts in the nation.
  2. warning" refers to the constitutional requirement that once an individual is in custody by the police there are certain warnings a police officer is required to give to that individual.
  3. a moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.
  4. To study or examine something to find out what it is or what makes it work.
  5. The Constitution is the framework for the federal government of the United States. It is the highest form of law in the country. The Constitution creates the branches of government and gives them the power to govern. However it also protects the citizens of the United States and guarantees their basic rights.
  6. Miranda Warnings
  7. Newspapers, magazines, news channels, podcasts any other news media.The first amendment right of newspapers magazines etc. to report news without being controlled by the government.
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  1. To carry a gun.In the second amendment to the Constitution, we have the right to bear arms.
  2. An amendment is a change or addition to the Constitution. The first 10 amendments are known as the Bill of Rights.
  3. The Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution. These amendments guarantee essential rights and civil liberties, such as the freedom of religion the right to free speech, the right to bear arms trial by jury as well as reserving rights to the people and the states.
  4. Something done or said that may serve as an example or rule to authorize or justify a subsequent act of the same kind

11 Clues: Miranda WarningsTo study or examine something to find out what it is or what makes it work.a moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.To carry a gun.In the second amendment to the Constitution, we have the right to bear arms....

History Vocabulary and Bill of Rights - Evan Teeple 2021-12-06

History Vocabulary and Bill of Rights - Evan Teeple crossword puzzle
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  1. Powers shared by state and federal government
  2. Based on John Locke, basic rights and freedoms all humans are entitled to
  3. The sharing of powers between the national and state governments
  4. First 10 amendments to the constitution, stating fundamental rights of citizens
  5. Government of the people
  6. Branch that executes, or carries out the law (President and Cabinet)
  7. Powers not specifically defined in the Constitution, shall be entrusted to Congress
  8. To approve
  9. England's lawmaking body
  10. Movement that promoted the idea that knowledge, reason, and science would improve society
  11. Right to bear arms (guns)
  12. Against ratifying Constitution, feared power of national government, wanted a Bill of Rights included to protect peoples' rights
  13. Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition
  14. Based on Montesquieu powers are divided among different branches of government to make sure no one branch of government gets too much power
  15. We have other rights that are not listed in the Constitution
  16. Government with limited powers strictly defined by law; no person of group is above the law
  17. Powers that only belong to federal government
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  1. Branch that includes the courts that settle disputes and questions of the law (Supreme and Federal Courts)
  2. (Republicanism) People rule through elected representatives
  3. Political theory that government is subject to the will of the people (People have the power)
  4. No unreasonable searches and seizures-Must have a warrant
  5. Powers that belong to only the state government
  6. Legislative, executive, judicial
  7. No cruel and unusual punishments
  8. Due process of law (Everyone deserves a trial). No double jeopardy
  9. System in which each branch of government checks, or limits other branches so no one branch gets too much power
  10. Lawmaking branch of government (Congress-Senate and House of Representatives)
  11. Power of the court to judge whether or not actions of other branches are unconstitutional
  12. We don't have to quarter soldiers
  13. Right to a public and speedy trial
  14. Final and supreme authority of the US, supreme law of the land
  15. Supporters of Constitution and a stronger national government, feared disaster without it
  16. An official change or addition to the Constitution
  17. Intro to Constitution stating goals
  18. Delegates of Constitutional Convention who shaped Constitution
  19. You can take someone to court, but value in question must exceed $20
  20. Any power not stated in the Constitution is reserved for state governments

37 Clues: To approveGovernment of the peopleEngland's lawmaking bodyRight to bear arms (guns)Legislative, executive, judicialNo cruel and unusual punishmentsWe don't have to quarter soldiersRight to a public and speedy trialIntro to Constitution stating goalsPowers shared by state and federal governmentPowers that only belong to federal government...

The Constitution and Bill of Rights Study Guide 2013-09-25

The Constitution and Bill of Rights Study Guide crossword puzzle
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  1. How old must you be to be in the House of Representatives?
  2. Violated.
  3. Includes the Supreme Court and any lower courts established by Congress.
  4. People and government must abide by the Constitution.
  5. Powers given to Congress.
  6. Bringing problems of the government to their attention to be fixed.
  7. Cruel and unusual punishment (amendment).
  8. Includes the President and the Vice President.
  9. Trial by jury (amendment).
  10. Supported the Constitution and a strong centralized government.
  11. Part of Congress based on population.
  12. Length of the Senators term.
  13. Thesis statement of the Constitution that lists the reasons the Constitution was written.
  14. Lawyer.
  15. Free Speech (amendment).
  16. The Privileges and Immunities clause demonstrates which principle?
  17. All powers not given to the central government are given to the states and the people (amendment).
  18. Part of the Constitution that establishes the branch of the President.
  19. First ten amendments to the US Constitution
  20. States that the Constitution and federal law are the supreme law of the land.
  21. Search Warrants (amendment).
  22. Includes Congress; Senate and House of Representatives.
  23. Number of Senators per state.
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  1. Only supported the Constitution as long as it included protection of individual rights.
  2. Part of the Constitution that establishes the judicial branch.
  3. Who must approve presidential appointments and treaties?
  4. Part of the Constitution that defines Treason.
  5. Who has the power to "lay and collect taxes"?
  6. Due Process of law (amendment).
  7. Everyone has rights even if they are not written in the Constitution (amendment).
  8. The right to know what a person is accused of prior to being arrested.
  9. Housed.
  10. How long is a president's term of office?
  11. People have the power through the right to vote.
  12. Formal change to the Constitution
  13. Saying or doing something that could get yourself in trouble.
  14. Part of the Constitution that expands on the rights of states.
  15. A person cannot be tried twice for the same crime.
  16. Quartering of troops (amendment).
  17. Waging war against your country.
  18. Right to bear arms(amendment).
  19. How long is a judges term?
  20. domain Private property can be seized by the government for private use.
  21. Who appoints electors to the electoral college?
  22. The power of the president to reject a law passed by Congress
  23. Form of government in which the people have power.

46 Clues: Housed.Lawyer.Violated.Free Speech (amendment).Powers given to Congress.Trial by jury (amendment).How long is a judges term?Length of the Senators term.Search Warrants (amendment).Number of Senators per state.Right to bear arms(amendment).Due Process of law (amendment).Waging war against your country.Formal change to the Constitution...

Law 2022-02-22

Law crossword puzzle
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  1. act of British parliament that expanded Canada’s law making powers
  2. a written version of a proposed new law
  3. one level system of government
  4. two level system of government
  5. document that outlines how a country should be structured and how it should function
  6. administrative branch of government responsible for carrying out the government plans and policies
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  1. federal responsibility to make laws in areas not already assigned to the provinces
  2. basic individual rights that are protected by law
  3. branch of government with the power to make, edit and repeal laws
  4. a bill that has been successfully debated and voted into law

10 Clues: one level system of governmenttwo level system of governmenta written version of a proposed new lawbasic individual rights that are protected by lawa bill that has been successfully debated and voted into lawbranch of government with the power to make, edit and repeal lawsact of British parliament that expanded Canada’s law making powers...

texas history 2023-05-18

texas history crossword puzzle
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  1. and balances the separation of power in the government
  2. Madison America's fourth president
  3. a minor change or action
  4. republican system of government
  5. preamble a preliminary or preparatory
  6. government one where legalized force is restricted
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  1. principle or system of government
  2. laws, considered collectively
  3. having the power
  4. of, by, or appropriate to the court or judge
  5. of powers act of vesting the legislative
  6. of Rights first ten amendments of the US Constitution

12 Clues: having the powera minor change or actionlaws, considered collectivelyrepublican system of governmentprinciple or system of governmentMadison America's fourth presidentof powers act of vesting the legislativeof, by, or appropriate to the court or judgepreamble a preliminary or preparatory...

american history 2019-11-21

american history crossword puzzle
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  1. trade
  2. document
  3. shays
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  1. bill of rights
  2. depression
  3. ordinance of 1787

6 Clues: tradeshaysdocumentdepressionbill of rightsordinance of 1787

Fundamental Principles and Early Documents 2022-08-24

Fundamental Principles and Early Documents crossword puzzle
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  1. The Virginia Statute of ____________ Freedom.
  2. This type of government is not all-powerful and may do only those things the people have given it the power to do.
  3. The Articles of _________ established the first national government.
  4. Citizens give authority to the government in exchange for the protection of their rights.
  5. A system of government where the people elect public officeholders to make laws on the people's behalf
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  1. The document that established for the first time the principle that everyone is subject to the law and gave Englishmen basic rights.
  2. Everyone, including government officials, must follow the law.
  3. This Virginia document served as a model for the Bill of Rights.
  4. The name of the papers given to the Virginia Company of London guaranteeing the colonists' rights.
  5. In a democratic system of government, the people rule.

10 Clues: The Virginia Statute of ____________ Freedom.In a democratic system of government, the people rule.Everyone, including government officials, must follow the law.This Virginia document served as a model for the Bill of Rights.The Articles of _________ established the first national government....

Government vocabulary 2021-11-15

Government vocabulary crossword puzzle
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  1. Newspapers, magazines, news channels,podcasts
  2. "Miranda warning" refers to the constitutional requirement that once an individual is in custody by the police, there are certain warnings a police officer is required to give to that
  3. An amendment is a change or addition to the Constitution. The first 10 amendments are known as the Bill of Rights.
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  1. The Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution. These amendments guarantee essential rights and civil liberties, such as the freedom of religion, the right to free speech, the right to bear arms, trial by jury as well as reserving rights to the people and the states.
  2. The Constitution is the framework for the federal government of the United States. It is the highest form of law in the country. The Constitution creates the branches of government and gives them the power to govern. However, it also protects the citizens of the United States and guarantees their basic rights.
  3. Something done or said that may serve as an example or rule to authorize or justify a subsequent act of the same kind
  4. The highest federal court in the US, consisting of nine justices and taking judicial precedence over all other courts in the nation.
  5. To carry a gun.In the second amendment to the Constitution, have the right to bear arms.
  6. a moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.
  7. To study or examine something to find out what it is or what makes it work.
  8. other news media.the first amendment right of newspapers,magazines,etc., to report news without being controlled by the government.

11 Clues: Newspapers, magazines, news channels,podcastsTo study or examine something to find out what it is or what makes it work.a moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.To carry a gun.In the second amendment to the Constitution, have the right to bear arms....

Crossword Puzzle 2022-03-15

Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. Judaism is a form of..
  2. plural of person
  3. amount of money owed for a statement of charges
  4. being accused of something
  5. things promised to us by the constitution
  6. an amount paid to free someone locked up
  7. something our fore fathers fought for
  8. a public annoucment/talk
  9. people of a city
  10. people who fight in the military
  11. argue for a position
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  1. princles and laws of the united states
  2. a written form or request
  3. Right to own a fire arm
  4. jury hears and will give a fair verdict
  5. put everything together
  6. "The _____ Bell"
  7. a criminal held after minimal delay
  8. a fight between two countries
  9. what you do to a button

20 Clues: plural of person"The _____ Bell"people of a cityargue for a positionJudaism is a form of..Right to own a fire armput everything togetherwhat you do to a buttona public annoucment/talka written form or requestbeing accused of somethinga fight between two countriespeople who fight in the militarya criminal held after minimal delay...

Crossword Puzzle 2022-03-15

Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Judaism is a form of..
  2. plural of person
  3. amount of money owed for a statement of charges
  4. being accused of something
  5. things promised to us by the constitution
  6. an amount paid to free someone locked up
  7. something our fore fathers fought for
  8. a public annoucment/talk
  9. people of a city
  10. people who fight in the military
  11. argue for a position
Down
  1. princles and laws of the united states
  2. a written form or request
  3. Right to own a fire arm
  4. jury hears and will give a fair verdict
  5. put everything together
  6. "The _____ Bell"
  7. a criminal held after minimal delay
  8. a fight between two countries
  9. what you do to a button

20 Clues: plural of person"The _____ Bell"people of a cityargue for a positionJudaism is a form of..Right to own a fire armput everything togetherwhat you do to a buttona public annoucment/talka written form or requestbeing accused of somethinga fight between two countriespeople who fight in the militarya criminal held after minimal delay...

Consumer Rights Class X 2025-06-02

Consumer Rights Class X crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A place where products are made
  2. A proof of buying something
  3. Not true
  4. Another word for reciept
  5. A person who consumes something
  6. The state of being safe
  7. Another name for blast
  8. Things used in a products
  9. Components that are related to electricity
  10. Creating artificial shortages
  11. Another name for products
Down
  1. A measure of a period
  2. Taking advantage of someone or a group of people
  3. A piece of information that tries to persuade people to buy something
  4. A person who makes something
  5. Another word for resolution
  6. A record of achievement
  7. What is morally good and fair
  8. Movement from one place to another
  9. Being alert
  10. A place where justice is provided

21 Clues: Not trueBeing alertA measure of a periodAnother name for blastThe state of being safeA record of achievementAnother word for recieptThings used in a productsAnother name for productsA proof of buying somethingAnother word for resolutionA person who makes somethingWhat is morally good and fairCreating artificial shortages...

The Federal Convention 2013-01-07

The Federal Convention crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A legislature consisting of two houses
  2. William ____________ proposed the New Jersey Plan
  3. ________ Madison proposed the Virginia Plan
  4. The Articles of ________________ are a system of government the delegates are abolishing for the Constitution
  5. ________ Island is the only state that didn't send delegates
  6. The governing body of a nation or state
  7. The ________ compromise combined the New Jersey and Virginia Plans to make both sides happy
Down
  1. _____________ Franklin is the oldest delegate
  2. A document written in 1789 which describes in detail the US government
  3. Where the Federal Convention is being held
  4. Rules put into place by the government
  5. Representative for a state
  6. George ______________ is the president of the Federal Convention
  7. The ______ of Rights was a list of the people's rights, such as freedom of religion, speech, and press.
  8. The 3/5 ____________ that said 3 out of 5 slaves counted in the population

15 Clues: Representative for a stateA legislature consisting of two housesRules put into place by the governmentThe governing body of a nation or stateWhere the Federal Convention is being held________ Madison proposed the Virginia Plan_____________ Franklin is the oldest delegateWilliam ____________ proposed the New Jersey Plan...

Constitutional Era 2023-05-10

Constitutional Era crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Wanted a Bill of Rights in Constitution
  2. United States' first attempt at creating a Constitution
  3. First 10 amendments
  4. Created to promote the new Constitution
  5. Constitutional Convention was held here
Down
  1. The beginning of the Constitution
  2. Created a bicameral legislature
  3. Supported a strong central government
  4. Father of the Consitution
  5. To change or add something

10 Clues: First 10 amendmentsFather of the ConsitutionTo change or add somethingCreated a bicameral legislatureThe beginning of the ConstitutionSupported a strong central governmentWanted a Bill of Rights in ConstitutionCreated to promote the new ConstitutionConstitutional Convention was held hereUnited States' first attempt at creating a Constitution

T11 2023-10-08

T11 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Mr. _________.
  2. James Madison was one author of the Bill of ______.
  3. To protect people when they share ________.
  4. It can be tempting to _______ others.
  5. You can use this to defend yourself. ______
Down
  1. Your right to express ________.
  2. “I said never go to the ______.”
  3. Freedom of ______ is always worth defending.
  4. He was the ________ president.
  5. _______ free speech.

10 Clues: Mr. _________._______ free speech.He was the ________ president.Your right to express ________.“I said never go to the ______.”It can be tempting to _______ others.To protect people when they share ________.You can use this to defend yourself. ______Freedom of ______ is always worth defending.James Madison was one author of the Bill of ______.

Foundations of Government 2024-10-30

Foundations of Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This branch enforces laws;President
  2. This group supported a strong government
  3. Rule of Law;NO one is above the law. Constitution limits the government
  4. National and state governments share power
  5. This branch interprets laws;Supreme Court
  6. Plan supported by LARGE states
  7. Based on equal representation
  8. Powers of the state
  9. Representation based on population
  10. Protects your individual rights
  11. This compromise settles issues between LARGE and small states
  12. The government is divided into 3 branches
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  1. The people elect representatives to run the government
  2. Powers shared between the state and federal government
  3. Plan supported by small states
  4. Each branch is able to check the other to keep power balanced
  5. This group would not ratify the U.S. Constitution without a Bill of Rights
  6. Powers of the federal government
  7. This branch makes the laws;Congress
  8. Consent of the governed; the government gets its power from THE people
  9. We get this legislature from the Great Compromise
  10. For every 5 slaves, 3 are counted as 'free people' for taxation and representation

22 Clues: Powers of the stateBased on equal representationPlan supported by small statesPlan supported by LARGE statesProtects your individual rightsPowers of the federal governmentRepresentation based on populationThis branch enforces laws;PresidentThis branch makes the laws;CongressThis group supported a strong government...

Texas History Crossword 2023-05-18

Texas History Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. and balances the separation of power in the government
  2. Madison America's fourth president
  3. a minor change or action
  4. republican system of government
  5. preamble a preliminary or preparatory
  6. government one where legalized force is restricted
Down
  1. principle or system of government
  2. laws, considered collectively
  3. having the power
  4. of, by, or appropriate to the court or judge
  5. of powers act of vesting the legislative
  6. of Rights first ten amendments of the US Constitution

12 Clues: having the powera minor change or actionlaws, considered collectivelyrepublican system of governmentprinciple or system of governmentMadison America's fourth presidentof powers act of vesting the legislativeof, by, or appropriate to the court or judgepreamble a preliminary or preparatory...

Federalism 2016-11-10

Federalism crossword puzzle
Across
  1. powers that define the role of Congress
  2. first ten amendments to the Constitution
  3. head of the Executive branch
  4. the branch that determines if laws are fair
  5. writer of the Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom
  6. writer of the Constitution
Down
  1. powers written in the Constitution
  2. the branch that writes laws
  3. the supreme law of the United States
  4. the branch that carries out the laws
  5. levels of government
  6. small, dissenting groups
  7. writer of the Virginia Bill of Rights

13 Clues: levels of governmentsmall, dissenting groupswriter of the Constitutionthe branch that writes lawshead of the Executive branchpowers written in the Constitutionthe supreme law of the United Statesthe branch that carries out the lawswriter of the Virginia Bill of Rightspowers that define the role of Congressfirst ten amendments to the Constitution...

Robert Joiner ch.9 2019-02-11

Robert Joiner ch.9 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. and balances system set up in the constitution where each branch of the government has some authority over the over
  2. action by which an executive rejects a bill submitted by a legislature to refuse to approve
  3. two houses of the legislative branched of government
  4. to officially approve a proposal
  5. convention a 1787 meeting in philadelphia during which the united stated constitution was written
  6. an agreement acceptable to both sides
  7. of rights a document listing essential freedoms guaranteed to all citizens
  8. written change, to a document
Down
  1. depression a period of time when business activity slows down and unemployment increases
  2. government in which people elect officials to represent them
  3. system of government in which power is distributed between national and state government
  4. branch the lawmaking branch of government
  5. a document presenting a plan of government
  6. of confederation a constitution drafted by congress on November 15,1777

14 Clues: written change, to a documentto officially approve a proposalan agreement acceptable to both sidesbranch the lawmaking branch of governmenta document presenting a plan of governmenttwo houses of the legislative branched of governmentgovernment in which people elect officials to represent them...

Ethan Hartman James Madison 2018-02-15

Ethan Hartman James Madison crossword puzzle
Across
  1. I was the ______ U.S. President
  2. I sponsored the _______ of Rights
  3. Started the ______ and Republican Parties
  4. he had ______ siblings
  5. He was appointed a _______ in the Revolutionary War
  6. The year he was born
Down
  1. Where he was born
  2. lifelong friend wrote the Declaration of Independence
  3. Father of the ________
  4. I died in ______ County Virginia Hint a color

10 Clues: Where he was bornThe year he was bornFather of the ________he had ______ siblingsI was the ______ U.S. PresidentI sponsored the _______ of RightsStarted the ______ and Republican PartiesI died in ______ County Virginia Hint a colorHe was appointed a _______ in the Revolutionary Warlifelong friend wrote the Declaration of Independence

Unit 1.1 Terms 2024-09-04

Unit 1.1 Terms crossword puzzle
Across
  1. to charge someone in office with wrong doing
  2. an amendment guaranteed equality under the law for all citizens
  3. Lincoln's vice president
  4. these rights were supposed to overturn the black codes
Down
  1. people that did not want full rights for african americans
  2. forbids any state from denying suffrage on the grounds of race or color
  3. a bereau that was made to provide food, clothing, health care, and education for African American refugees
  4. laws that sought to limit the rights of Americans and keep them as landless workers
  5. a reconstruction bill passed by congress in 1864
  6. the period where the US rebuilt the constitution

10 Clues: Lincoln's vice presidentto charge someone in office with wrong doinga reconstruction bill passed by congress in 1864the period where the US rebuilt the constitutionthese rights were supposed to overturn the black codespeople that did not want full rights for african americansan amendment guaranteed equality under the law for all citizens...

bill of rights and 7 principals of government 2022-02-23

bill of rights and 7 principals of government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the central government is separated into three branches.
  2. PROVIDES FOR JURY TRIALS IN CIVIL CASES.
  3. NO CITIZEN SHOULD BE FORCED TO QUARTER SOLDIERS IN THEIR HOMES.
  4. SAYS ALL POWERS NOT GIVEN TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ARE KEPT BY THE STATES OR THE PEOPLE.
  5. PROTECTS THE RIGHTS TO CARRY AND BEAR ARMS.
  6. the idea that the people hold the power in the government. They exercise this power by voting.
  7. Everyone must follow the law. The government is not all powerful.
Down
  1. STATES PEOPLE HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT ARE NOT ADDRESSED IN THE CONSTITUTION.
  2. PROVIDES FOR THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS ACCUSED OF A CRIME.
  3. freedom OF THE PRESS, RELIGION, ASSEMBLE, SPEECH, AND PETITION THE GOVERNMENT.
  4. RIGHT TO BE INFORMED OF CHARGES, RIGHT TO A SPEEDY TRIAL, RIGHT TO A JURY, RIGHT TO A LAWYER, FACE PEOPLE AGAINST YOU, CALL YOUR WITNESSES.
  5. sets LIMITATIONS ON BAIL AND PUNISHMENTS.
  6. PROHIBITS UNREASONABLE ARRESTS AND SEARCHES.
  7. People elect representatives to make laws for them.

14 Clues: PROVIDES FOR JURY TRIALS IN CIVIL CASES.sets LIMITATIONS ON BAIL AND PUNISHMENTS.PROTECTS THE RIGHTS TO CARRY AND BEAR ARMS.PROHIBITS UNREASONABLE ARRESTS AND SEARCHES.People elect representatives to make laws for them.PROVIDES FOR THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS ACCUSED OF A CRIME.the central government is separated into three branches....

The Constitutional Convention 2021-02-24

The Constitutional Convention crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a written plan of government
  2. said that enslaved people would be counted as 3/5 of a freed person
  3. powers, privileges, or freedoms given to people
  4. a person or group acting on behalf of another person or group
  5. the ___ of confederation was the first constitution of the USA
Down
  1. House of congress with equal number of representatives per state
  2. the people who believed the Constitution needed a Bill of Rights added
  3. to approve or confirm
  4. the number of people in House of Representation is based on the ___ of each state
  5. the people of the US government who make laws
  6. the people who supported the Constitution

11 Clues: to approve or confirma written plan of governmentthe people who supported the Constitutionthe people of the US government who make lawspowers, privileges, or freedoms given to peoplea person or group acting on behalf of another person or groupthe ___ of confederation was the first constitution of the USA...

Tuttle Twins Season 01 Episode 11 2023-08-23

Tuttle Twins Season 01 Episode 11 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. You can use this to defend yourself. ______
  2. _______ free speech.
  3. James Madison was one author of the Bill of ______.
  4. It can be tempting to _______ others.
  5. Freedom of ______ is always worth defending.
  6. “I said never go to the ______.”
Down
  1. Your right to express ________.
  2. To protect people when they share ________.
  3. He was the ________ president.
  4. Mr. _________.

10 Clues: Mr. _________._______ free speech.He was the ________ president.Your right to express ________.“I said never go to the ______.”It can be tempting to _______ others.You can use this to defend yourself. ______To protect people when they share ________.Freedom of ______ is always worth defending.James Madison was one author of the Bill of ______.

Celebrating Freedom Week Crossword Puzzle 2024-09-18

Celebrating Freedom Week Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The formal approval process of the Constitution by the states.
  2. A form of government in which representatives are elected by the people.
  3. The introductory statement of the Constitution outlining its purposes.
  4. supporters of a strong national government
  5. the document that outlines the framework of the U.S
Down
  1. of rights The first ten amendments to the Constitution, guaranteeing individual rights.
  2. ones who opposed the ratification of the constitution
  3. The authority of a state to govern itself or another state.
  4. the main author of the declaration of independance
  5. A formal change or addition to the Constitution.
  6. The individuals who wrote and shaped the Constitution.

11 Clues: supporters of a strong national governmentA formal change or addition to the Constitution.the main author of the declaration of independancethe document that outlines the framework of the U.Sones who opposed the ratification of the constitutionThe individuals who wrote and shaped the Constitution....

Building a Nation 2014-12-03

Building a Nation crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Faire/ practice of not getting in others personal lives
  2. Pinckney's Treaty signed by Spain allowed exploration of...
  3. Act/Made exporting illegal from the US
  4. of Rights/ formal statement of the fundamentals rights of united States
  5. Treaty/trade relations
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  1. the country the Louisiana Purchase was from...
  2. Rebellion/revolt against the tax on liquor
  3. vs Maryland/ established that the court has the right to an act of congress if it unconstitutional
  4. Marshall/his court opinions helped inspire the constitutional law

9 Clues: Treaty/trade relationsAct/Made exporting illegal from the USRebellion/revolt against the tax on liquorthe country the Louisiana Purchase was from...Faire/ practice of not getting in others personal livesPinckney's Treaty signed by Spain allowed exploration of...Marshall/his court opinions helped inspire the constitutional law...

Building a Nation 2014-12-03

Building a Nation crossword puzzle
Across
  1. of Rights/ formal statement of the fundamentals rights of united States
  2. Treaty/trade relations
  3. Pinckney's Treaty signed by Spain allowed exploration of...
  4. Act/Made exporting illegal from the US
Down
  1. the country the Louisiana Purchase was from...
  2. Faire/ practice of not getting in others personal lives
  3. Marshall/his court opinions helped inspire the constitutional law
  4. Rebellion/revolt against the tax on liquor
  5. vs Maryland/ established that the court has the right to an act of congress if it unconstitutional

9 Clues: Treaty/trade relationsAct/Made exporting illegal from the USRebellion/revolt against the tax on liquorthe country the Louisiana Purchase was from...Faire/ practice of not getting in others personal livesPinckney's Treaty signed by Spain allowed exploration of...Marshall/his court opinions helped inspire the constitutional law...

The Bill of Rights Crossword 2022-01-19

The Bill of Rights Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. to put someone on trial for the same crime more than once
  2. makes up the bill of rights
  3. the government must follow clear rules as it carries out law
  4. giving testimony that can be used against you
Down
  1. I wrote the bill of rights
  2. I am a combination of 5 basic freedoms, people consider these basic freedoms to be the most important

6 Clues: I wrote the bill of rightsmakes up the bill of rightsgiving testimony that can be used against youto put someone on trial for the same crime more than oncethe government must follow clear rules as it carries out lawI am a combination of 5 basic freedoms, people consider these basic freedoms to be the most important

Civil War Crossword 2023-03-06

Civil War Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. by a popular vote in June of 1866
  2. A tax planed on imported or exported goods:
  3. These...along with shortage of basic supplies made life difficult at home.
  4. Trying to enforce the blockade Union forces occupied?
  5. To date, the Constitution had been amended about 400?
  6. Texas did not suffer the?
  7. Their goals were to restore democratic control of the South and to keep former slaves powerless
  8. Arose between people who supported the Confederacy.
  9. rights rights belonging to all citizens
  10. On 4/15/1865 Abraham Lincoln?
  11. refusal by a head of government to sign a bill passed by the legislature:
Down
  1. after the war Texas still felt and had multiple affects of the...
  2. action to stop transportation of goods or people into or out of an area:
  3. Major General David E. Twiggs was asked ton surrender the troops and?
  4. A person who punishes criminals or takes control without authority to do so:
  5. refugees
  6. A series of amendments that was
  7. Texans voted in great numbers for?
  8. Soon after Lincoln was elected South Carolina was first to?
  9. A U.S...reduced the sale of farm products, and etc.

20 Clues: refugeesTexas did not suffer the?On 4/15/1865 Abraham Lincoln?A series of amendments that wasby a popular vote in June of 1866Texans voted in great numbers for?rights rights belonging to all citizensA tax planed on imported or exported goods:Arose between people who supported the Confederacy.A U.S...reduced the sale of farm products, and etc....

American Revolution 2013-12-08

American Revolution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. military
  2. Giving consent to a bill to make it valid
  3. supported the king
  4. Conventional ________ in 1787
  5. rights:the rights conceded to the states by the United States constitution
  6. and Indian War: a war between the french and Indians
Down
  1. patriots ______ tea of the British ships
  2. tax
  3. having two branches
  4. of independence: declared independence
  5. didn't support the king
  6. to not use a certain product
  7. Transfer a case to a higher court

13 Clues: taxmilitarysupported the kinghaving two branchesdidn't support the kingto not use a certain productConventional ________ in 1787Transfer a case to a higher courtof independence: declared independencepatriots ______ tea of the British shipsGiving consent to a bill to make it validand Indian War: a war between the french and Indians...

Missouri Constitution Crossword Puzzle 2024-03-01

Missouri Constitution Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Highest state court
  2. Branch of government that reviews laws
  3. Source of Political Power
  4. each __ is considered twice
  5. Senators and Representatives are elected from __
  6. Constitutions Missouri has had
Down
  1. Representation in the General Assembly is based on what
  2. Missouri law requires the budget to be __ each year
  3. Sections in the Bill of Rights
  4. Missouri was the __ state
  5. How many elected officers in Executive Branch
  6. Two-house legislature
  7. Vote than can keep or remove judges from bench
  8. Power of the governor
  9. __ governments gain power from Missouri constitution
  10. Laws are made how many ways in missouri

16 Clues: Highest state courtTwo-house legislaturePower of the governorMissouri was the __ stateSource of Political Powereach __ is considered twiceSections in the Bill of RightsConstitutions Missouri has hadBranch of government that reviews lawsLaws are made how many ways in missouriHow many elected officers in Executive Branch...

texas history 2023-05-18

texas history crossword puzzle
Across
  1. and balances the separation of power in the government
  2. Madison America's fourth president
  3. a minor change or action
  4. republican system of government
  5. preamble a preliminary or preparatory
  6. government one where legalized force is restricted
Down
  1. principle or system of government
  2. laws, considered collectively
  3. having the power
  4. of, by, or appropriate to the court or judge
  5. of powers act of vesting the legislative
  6. of Rights first ten amendments of the US Constitution

12 Clues: having the powera minor change or actionlaws, considered collectivelyrepublican system of governmentprinciple or system of governmentMadison America's fourth presidentof powers act of vesting the legislativeof, by, or appropriate to the court or judgepreamble a preliminary or preparatory...

Unit 4 Government 2023-11-09

Unit 4 Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. process for adding states
  2. father of the Constitution
  3. principle gained from the English Bill of Rights
  4. agreement creating our bicameral legislature
  5. first ten amendments to the Constitution
  6. first U.S. Constitution
  7. principle of government that gives Representatives
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  1. French thinker gave us Separation of Powers
  2. government with president, supreme court and bicameral legislature based on population
  3. meeting to fix Articles of Confederation
  4. showed weakness of Articles of Confederation
  5. allowed states to count 3/5 of slaves for representation
  6. 1215 document establishing Limited Government

13 Clues: first U.S. Constitutionprocess for adding statesfather of the Constitutionmeeting to fix Articles of Confederationfirst ten amendments to the ConstitutionFrench thinker gave us Separation of Powersshowed weakness of Articles of Confederationagreement creating our bicameral legislature1215 document establishing Limited Government...

The Federal Convention 2013-01-07

The Federal Convention crossword puzzle
Across
  1. _____________ Franklin is the oldest delegate
  2. The Articles of ________________ are a system of government the delegates are abolishing for the Constitution
  3. Rules put into place by the government
  4. William ____________ proposed the New Jersey Plan
  5. ________ Island is the only state that didn't send delegates
  6. The governing body of a nation or state
  7. Where the Federal Convention is being held
  8. The ________ compromise combined the New Jersey and Virginia Plans to make both sides happy
Down
  1. A legislature consisting of two houses
  2. ________ Madison proposed the Virginia Plan
  3. Representative for a state
  4. The 3/5 ____________ that said 3 out of 5 slaves counted in the population
  5. A document written in 1789 which describes in detail the US government
  6. George ______________ is the president of the Federal Convention
  7. The ______ of Rights was a list of the people's rights, such as freedom of religion, speech, and press.

15 Clues: Representative for a stateA legislature consisting of two housesRules put into place by the governmentThe governing body of a nation or stateWhere the Federal Convention is being held________ Madison proposed the Virginia Plan_____________ Franklin is the oldest delegateWilliam ____________ proposed the New Jersey Plan...

Rule of Law, Principle that everyone is subject to the law including lawmakers themselves. Monarchy, A form of government ruled by a king or queen. Due Process, Legal principle ensuring fair treatment through the judicial system. Oligarchy, Government c 2025-04-10

Rule of Law, Principle that everyone is subject to the law including lawmakers themselves. Monarchy, A form of government ruled by a king or queen.  Due Process, Legal principle ensuring fair treatment through the judicial system.  Oligarchy, Government c crossword puzzle
Across
  1. of Rights, First ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
  2. Madison, Founding Father and principal author of the U.S. Constitution.
  3. Locke Philosopher known for his theories on natural rights and liberalism.
  4. Corpus, Legal writ requiring a detained person to be brought before a court.
  5. Members of Congress who represent constituents.
  6. Smith, Economist famous for "The Wealth of Nations”.
  7. Formal expression of disproval.
  8. A legislative body often the upper chamber in a government.
Down
  1. Government controlled by a small group of people.
  2. Post Facto, A law applied retroactively affecting actions that were legal when committed.
  3. A form of government ruled by a king or queen.
  4. of Attainder, Legislative acts declaring a person guilty without a trial.
  5. of Law, Principle that everyone is subject to the law including lawmakers themselves.
  6. Process, Legal principle ensuring fair treatment through the judicial system.
  7. House, The higher chamber in a bicameral legislature.

15 Clues: Formal expression of disproval.A form of government ruled by a king or queen.Members of Congress who represent constituents.Government controlled by a small group of people.Smith, Economist famous for "The Wealth of Nations”.House, The higher chamber in a bicameral legislature.of Rights, First ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution....

Civil Liberties 2019-11-21

Civil Liberties crossword puzzle
Across
  1. exercise clause, which guarantees each person the right to hold any religious beliefs they choose
  2. the crime of making war against the United States or giving “aid and comfort” to its enemies
  3. process The 14th amendment forbids the states to deprive anyone of life, liberty, or property without
  4. a printed defamatory statement
  5. doctrine to justify merging much of the Bill of Rights with the Fourteenth Amendment
  6. a legal term for speech or actions that inspire revolt against the government
Down
  1. restraint or government action that seeks to prevent materials from being published
  2. speech the communication of ideas through symbols and actions is protected by the first amendment
  3. clause the government cannot establish an official religion or support one religion over another
  4. a spoken defamatory statement
  5. of assembly and petition allow Americans to meet and share ideas
  6. rights are rights of fair and equal status and treatment and the right to participate in government

12 Clues: a spoken defamatory statementa printed defamatory statementof assembly and petition allow Americans to meet and share ideasa legal term for speech or actions that inspire revolt against the governmentrestraint or government action that seeks to prevent materials from being published...

Civil War Crossword 2023-03-06

Civil War Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. by a popular vote in June of 1866
  2. A tax planed on imported or exported goods:
  3. These...along with shortage of basic supplies made life difficult at home.
  4. Trying to enforce the blockade Union forces occupied?
  5. To date, the Constitution had been amended about 400?
  6. Texas did not suffer the?
  7. Their goals were to restore democratic control of the South and to keep former slaves powerless
  8. Arose between people who supported the Confederacy.
  9. rights rights belonging to all citizens
  10. On 4/15/1865 Abraham Lincoln?
  11. refusal by a head of government to sign a bill passed by the legislature:
Down
  1. after the war Texas still felt and had multiple affects of the...
  2. action to stop transportation of goods or people into or out of an area:
  3. Major General David E. Twiggs was asked ton surrender the troops and?
  4. A person who punishes criminals or takes control without authority to do so:
  5. refugees
  6. A series of amendments that was
  7. Texans voted in great numbers for?
  8. Soon after Lincoln was elected South Carolina was first to?
  9. A U.S...reduced the sale of farm products, and etc.

20 Clues: refugeesTexas did not suffer the?On 4/15/1865 Abraham Lincoln?A series of amendments that wasby a popular vote in June of 1866Texans voted in great numbers for?rights rights belonging to all citizensA tax planed on imported or exported goods:Arose between people who supported the Confederacy.A U.S...reduced the sale of farm products, and etc....

government 2021-01-14

government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. each branch of government is subject to a number of constitutional restraints, or checks, by the other branches so no single branch becomes too powerful
  2. king/queen controls all aspects of life
  3. reached in writing the Constitution to satisfy both small and large states by having one house of Congress with an equal number of representatives for each state and the other house’s membership determined by a state’s population
  4. a compromise between slave states and free states to count three-fifths of the slave population in a state when allocating how many representatives a state was entitled to in the House of Representatives
  5. power is held at the national level, with very little power being held in political subdivisions, such as provinces, states, counties, parishes, or tow
  6. 3rd president of the United States and author of the Declaration of Independence; he did not take part in writing the Constitution because he was in France at the time. He was a strong advocate for the addition of a Bill of Rights
  7. belief that monarchs were chosen by God; gave the monarch unlimited authority
  8. “Father of the Constitution” and fourth president of the United States; essential to the writing and ratification of the Constitution; he also wrote the first 10 amendments to the Constitution that were ratified as the Bill of Rights
  9. considered intelligent and decisive, he was a leading supporter of the Constitution and helped write the Federalist Papers
  10. Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the Constitution that gives Congress the right to pass all laws “necessary and proper” to carry out the other powers listed in Article I
  11. the distribution of power between the national government and the states within a union
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  1. division of the powers in our government among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches; no one branch has too much power
  2. chosen to preside at the Constitutional Convention; he later became the first president of the United States; he set precedent by stepping down after two terms and initiating a peaceful transition of power
  3. French writer who introduced the idea of separation of powers and checks and balances to prevent one part of government from becoming too powerful
  4. believed in natural rights- life, liberty and property; strongest influence on Thomas Jefferson, who wrote natural rights into the Declaration of Independence
  5. first ten amendments to the Constitution, added by the first Congress in 1791; protects the civil rights and liberties of the people

16 Clues: king/queen controls all aspects of lifebelief that monarchs were chosen by God; gave the monarch unlimited authoritythe distribution of power between the national government and the states within a unionconsidered intelligent and decisive, he was a leading supporter of the Constitution and helped write the Federalist Papers...

Texas revolution 2022-12-06

Texas revolution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. childress
  2. of Rights
  3. F Austin
Down
  1. of 1836
  2. and take it
  3. anna

6 Clues: annaof 1836F Austinchildressof Rightsand take it

Bill's 70th Birthday 2024-04-20

Bill's 70th Birthday crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Bill's wardrobe is not subtle in revealing this favorite team
  2. Bill trying to be the best at this sport is par for the course.
  3. Ivy at Wrigley was followed by ivy at this place
  4. Bill would eat anything made with this
  5. Bill was the best this, and we rest our case
  6. Where Bill's roots are
  7. Retirement finally released Bill from their tyranny
  8. The place in Dave's house where Bill became Hull
  9. Bill's place for sun, sand and fun!
  10. Bill beats even Carmen Sandiego in these (2 words)
  11. Bill's bathroom companion for decades (2 words)
Down
  1. Bill honed this skill to light up kids' lives
  2. Did Bill really go all the way here with Larry, just for pizza?
  3. Bill would get lost on trips without their help (2 words)
  4. Bill hit the trifecta with them (3 words)
  5. Bill's favorite travel buddies (2 words)
  6. A byproduct of sibling fun with this guy: Bill learned self-defense
  7. When a tissue just isn't enough (2 words)
  8. This great woman sure loved her Billy!
  9. Caryn, for obvious reasons
  10. This great man "accounts" for Bill's numbers gene

21 Clues: Where Bill's roots areCaryn, for obvious reasonsBill's place for sun, sand and fun!Bill would eat anything made with thisThis great woman sure loved her Billy!Bill's favorite travel buddies (2 words)Bill hit the trifecta with them (3 words)When a tissue just isn't enough (2 words)Bill was the best this, and we rest our case...

History 2017-09-28

History crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Restricts freedom for African Americans
  2. Traitors to upper class southerners
  3. 10 percent of the states voting population
  4. divides South into five military territories
  5. Land rented by farmers
  6. freed slaves
  7. Northern business man in the south
  8. secret society who used violent tactics
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  1. Works in return for land
  2. Gave rights to people who took an oath
  3. helps southerners disturbed by the Civil War
  4. charges federal officials of a crime
  5. prevents bill from passing
  6. requires majority of states voting population
  7. right to vote can not be denied

15 Clues: freed slavesLand rented by farmersWorks in return for landprevents bill from passingright to vote can not be deniedNorthern business man in the southTraitors to upper class southernerscharges federal officials of a crimeGave rights to people who took an oathRestricts freedom for African Americanssecret society who used violent tactics...

IA 2025-05-14

IA crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Alliance of various interest groups and individuals united to promote a common cause.
  2. Legal principle of determining points in litigation according to precedent.
  3. Process by which individuals acquire political beliefs and values.
  4. Stable relationship among agencies, interest groups, and congressional committees.
  5. Legal protections against discrimination ensuring equal treatment.
  6. Presidential power to indirectly veto a bill by not signing it before Congress adjourns.
  7. System dividing power between national and state governments.
  8. Government action prohibiting speech or publication before it occurs.
Down
  1. Belief in minimal government intervention in personal and economic matters.
  2. Ideology favoring government action to achieve social equality.
  3. Political philosophy advocating limited government and traditional values.
  4. Power of courts to assess constitutionality of legislative acts.
  5. Organization that collects funds to support political candidates or legislation.
  6. Senate procedure to end a filibuster with a majority vote.
  7. Theory that policy results from competition among diverse interest groups.
  8. Doctrine applying Bill of Rights protections to states via the Fourteenth Amendment.
  9. Manipulating electoral district boundaries to favor a particular party.
  10. Legislative structure consisting of two separate chambers.
  11. Principle asserting that governmental power derives from the people.
  12. Fundamental freedoms protected from government interference.

20 Clues: Senate procedure to end a filibuster with a majority vote.Legislative structure consisting of two separate chambers.Fundamental freedoms protected from government interference.System dividing power between national and state governments.Ideology favoring government action to achieve social equality....

Government Crossword 2012-09-02

Government Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Freedom from external control, a supreme example of excellence.
  2. Of Rights A document containing a formal statement of rights, a summary of fundamental privileges and rights guaranteed to the people against violation by the state – Used for the first ten Amendment of the Constitution of the U.S.
  3. Disagreed with the Constitution.
  4. The group who came together in 1787 to draft the Constitution of the United States.
  5. of Law Laws that must be obeyed.
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  1. Not according to the Constitution of a political body or nation.
  2. Government The government is limited in what it can do, and the people have rights in which the government cannot take away.
  3. and Balances A system that allows each branch of government to amend and veto acts of another branch to prevent from exertion of too much power.
  4. Agreed with the Constitution.
  5. The process of amending by constitutional procedure.
  6. Distribution of power in an organization, between central authority, and constituent units.
  7. of Powers Executive, Legislative and Judicial powers are divided among three independent and coequal branches of Government.
  8. Carta A charter of liberties to which the English Barons forced King John to give his assent in June 1215 at Runnymede.

13 Clues: Agreed with the Constitution.Disagreed with the Constitution.of Law Laws that must be obeyed.The process of amending by constitutional procedure.Freedom from external control, a supreme example of excellence.Not according to the Constitution of a political body or nation....

Bill of Rights and US Constitution Crossword Puzzle 2024-12-16

Bill of Rights and US Constitution Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The right to remain silent is part of this amendment
  2. The principle that government gets its power from the people
  3. The amendment that protects freedom of speech, press, religion, and assembly
  4. Freedom to practice any religion or no religion at all
  5. The right to bear arms is protected by this amendment
  6. The group of people who officially elect the president
  7. The system that keeps any one branch of government from becoming too powerful
  8. The first ten amendments to the Constitution
Down
  1. The introduction to the Constitution
  2. The document that outlines the rules for the government of the United States
  3. The amendment that gave women the right to vote
  4. The amendment that protects against unreasonable searches and seizures
  5. The branch of government that makes the laws
  6. The branch of government responsible for interpreting the laws
  7. The branch of government that enforces the laws
  8. A change or addition to the Constitution
  9. The power of courts to declare laws unconstitutional
  10. Protection against being tried twice for the same crime
  11. The right to a fair and speedy trial is guaranteed by this amendment
  12. The number of U.S. Senators each state has

20 Clues: The introduction to the ConstitutionA change or addition to the ConstitutionThe number of U.S. Senators each state hasThe branch of government that makes the lawsThe first ten amendments to the ConstitutionThe amendment that gave women the right to voteThe branch of government that enforces the laws...

1860 2023-05-10

1860 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Believed in the Bill of rights
  2. Believed in the constitution
  3. Making a person do free labor
Down
  1. The South/
  2. Loyal to their region
  3. The North/
  4. Outside work
  5. Factory Work

8 Clues: The South/The North/Outside workFactory WorkLoyal to their regionBelieved in the constitutionMaking a person do free laborBelieved in the Bill of rights

Civil Rights Movement-A Raisin In The Sun 2014-02-16

Civil Rights Movement-A Raisin In The Sun crossword puzzle
Across
  1. being one in status, rights, and opportunities.
  2. communication
  3. Black on one side, White on the other
  4. an official law
  5. fought for freedom
  6. political party
  7. public affairs
Down
  1. Writer
  2. unjust treatment
  3. Mandela,

10 Clues: WriterMandela,communicationpublic affairsan official lawpolitical partyunjust treatmentfought for freedomBlack on one side, White on the otherbeing one in status, rights, and opportunities.

Go Buffs CRM 2025-03-18

Go Buffs CRM crossword puzzle
Across
  1. religious organization helped lead events and pass civil rights act and voting rights act
  2. amendment that granted African American men the right to vote
  3. 9 black students had to be escorted into a newly integrated school due to state and community backlash
  4. made to investigate the causes of widespread racial unrest in America, particularly riots in Detroit and Newark
  5. Over 100,000 people showed up to peaceful protest at this march where MLK gave his famous speech
  6. laws that mandated racial segregation in all public spaces
  7. a case that decided segregation was okay as long as facilities were separate but equal
  8. African American protesters rode city buses to challenge segregation laws on buses
  9. organization that wanted to bring equality to everyone, organized the freedom rides and other nonviolent protests
  10. Campaign created by MLK to turn to economic injustice in America
  11. campaign initiated in 1942, sought to address systemic racism and segregation
  12. segregation in schools overruled by the supreme court in this case
  13. A 14 year old boy was lynched and tortured, his mom held a public funeral to show the horrible treatment of African Americans
  14. organization helped outlaw segregation in schools and wanted to get rid of legal segregation
  15. organized protest for the need for voting rights, protesters were brutally attacked by white police
  16. Rosa Parks is arrested, community responds by boycotting buses in protest.
Down
  1. amendment that states neither slavery nor involuntary servitude except as punishment for crime
  2. Youth-lead nonviolent organization focused on civil rights and ending segregation
  3. organization that protected black citizens from brutality, meant to serve the needs of the oppressed
  4. organization meant to defend all rights of people nationwide
  5. banned literacy tests, removed race-based restrictions on voting
  6. A movement to support African Americans in using their economic and political muscle to gain equality.
  7. passed in 1964, prohibited governments from imposing toll taxes before a citizen could participate in a federal election
  8. religious organization (Malcolm X) encouraged followers to drop slave names and embrace their black heritage
  9. extended liberties and rights granted by the bill of rights to formerly enslaved people
  10. An African american in charge of Nation of Islam, took X as his last name to show how slaves identities were stolen

26 Clues: laws that mandated racial segregation in all public spacesorganization meant to defend all rights of people nationwideamendment that granted African American men the right to votebanned literacy tests, removed race-based restrictions on votingCampaign created by MLK to turn to economic injustice in America...

Amendment 1, 5, 7, 9, 10 2017-02-26

Amendment 1, 5, 7, 9, 10 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. If your property is taken away by the government, you must receive a _____ payment or exchange.
  2. Trial by _____ still exists in civil cases.
  3. Are the rights listed in the Constitution the only rights we have?
  4. There is no law that prevents anyone from hanging out unless it is ________.
  5. Powers that are not given to federal government and aren't illegal are given to the _______ government.
  6. Congress cannot make a law that stops the freedom of bad-mouthing the ________.
  7. All U.S. citizens have the freedom of _______, which is being able to speak, write, and express.
  8. Which amendment allows the state government to have legal powers not given to the federal government?
  9. Hanging _______ around the school is an example of Amendment 1's media right.
  10. An example of free religion in school is that we could celebrate religious _______ like Christmas.
  11. Which amendment talks about how not all our rights are listed in the Constitution?
  12. ______ cases can have a trial by jury.
Down
  1. An example of a right not listed in the Constitution is _______, or the process of a woman terminating a baby during pregnancy.
  2. You cannot be accused twice of the same thing if you were already proven ________ already.
  3. Who wrote the first 10 amendments of the Constitution (or the Bill of Rights)?
  4. The ______ is allowed to print or broadcast what they please, without being forbidden by the law.
  5. _______ can not make a law that prevents people from practicing their religion.
  6. Which amendment gives 5 different freedoms in one?
  7. You cannot sit in jail forever without having a trial unless there is a national _________ like war.
  8. Cases with a trial by jury cannot be ________ by other courts.
  9. Congress can not make an official U.S. _______.

21 Clues: ______ cases can have a trial by jury.Trial by _____ still exists in civil cases.Congress can not make an official U.S. _______.Which amendment gives 5 different freedoms in one?Cases with a trial by jury cannot be ________ by other courts.Are the rights listed in the Constitution the only rights we have?...

American Presidents 2024-03-21

American Presidents crossword puzzle
Across
  1. once a peanut farmer
  2. the name of the scandal Nixon was impeached and resigned over
  3. this president helped investigate the JFK case
  4. this president was in charge when Pearl Harbor was attacked
  5. known as the "Father of the Constitution" and against the Bill of Rights
  6. this president shares a birthday with Mrs. Taylor
  7. president in office when we were gifted The Statue of Liberty
  8. the nickname "Teddy" was short for this president's first name
  9. president that was shot and shares his name with a famous cat
  10. the first president to live in the White House
  11. Address Lincoln made this famous speech
  12. changed his name so his initials wouldn't be H.U.G.
  13. assassinated by gunshot in 1963
Down
  1. this president was born on the 4th of July
  2. the first president to own a car
  3. responsible for launching bombs on Hiroshima
  4. this president is on the twenty-dollar-bill
  5. invented the vacuum
  6. Tailor nickname of the president that was the first to be impeached
  7. this president freed his slave in his will
  8. nicknamed "Ike" and was vice president to Nixon
  9. this unmarried president had his niece as the First Lady

22 Clues: invented the vacuumonce a peanut farmerassassinated by gunshot in 1963the first president to own a carthis president was born on the 4th of Julythis president freed his slave in his willthis president is on the twenty-dollar-billAddress Lincoln made this famous speechresponsible for launching bombs on Hiroshima...

Magnus Civics Lessons 2025-06-02

Magnus Civics Lessons crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a leader's power to stop a bill from becoming law
  2. the power to make decisions about the law
  3. something changed or added to a law later on. The constitution has 27
  4. a person suggested for a position, but they haven't won yet
  5. to make people obey a law
  6. the largest division of land in a state (parish in LA)
  7. related to judging, a branch of the government
  8. divisions of land in the state of Alaska
Down
  1. when people do not have equal rights or opportunities
  2. to act as a leader, to be in control
  3. the legislative branch, including the Senate and the House
  4. to charge a leader with a crime
  5. the idea that other people's rights should be respected
  6. when something does not follow the constitution
  7. when a leader signs a law and makes it official
  8. division of land in a county, a town or area with local gov.
  9. division of land in the state of Louisiana, same as a county

17 Clues: to make people obey a lawto charge a leader with a crimeto act as a leader, to be in controldivisions of land in the state of Alaskathe power to make decisions about the lawrelated to judging, a branch of the governmentwhen something does not follow the constitutionwhen a leader signs a law and makes it official...

making a bill to a law 2017-02-28

making a bill to a law crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a vote of YES
  2. The vote needed after the President vetoes a bill and congress still wants it.
  3. the number it takes for a bill to become a law after the president vetoes it
  4. a vote of NO
  5. anyone with an idea for a bill
  6. a person or people who want to support making a bill to a law
  7. to be rejected by the President
  8. researches the bill before voting on it
  9. to discuss or talk about
  10. the box in the House of Representatives where a bill is introduced
Down
  1. these are the things LAWS are made of
  2. only person who can sign a bill and make it a law
  3. Happens to a bill once it is put in hopper
  4. the house bills begin in
  5. the person who reads the bill once it is in the hopper
  6. where the bill is sent after the House votes on it

16 Clues: a vote of NOa vote of YESthe house bills begin into discuss or talk aboutanyone with an idea for a billto be rejected by the Presidentthese are the things LAWS are made ofresearches the bill before voting on itHappens to a bill once it is put in hopperonly person who can sign a bill and make it a law...

Unit 4: The Constitution & Bill of Rights Vocab 2022-02-25

Unit 4: The Constitution & Bill of Rights Vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. limits imposed on all branches of a government by vesting in each branch the right to amend or void those acts of another that fall within its purview.
  2. estricted with reference to governing powers by limitations prescribed in laws and in a constitution, as in limited monarchy; limited government.
  3. the doctrine that sovereign power is vested in the people and that those chosen to govern, as trustees of such power, must exercise it in conformity with the general will.
  4. the power or right vested in one branch of a government to cancel or postpone the decisions, enactments, etc., of another branch, especially the right of a president, governor, or other chief executive to reject bills passed by the legislature.
  5. (in Congress or a state legislature) the presentation of formal charges against a public official by the lower house, trial to be before the upper house.
  6. a political power that a constitution reserves exclusively to the jurisdiction of a particular political authority.
  7. the separate judicial opinion of an appellate judge who disagreed with the majority’s decision explaining the disagreement.
  8. the branch of government charged with the interpretation of laws and the administration of justice; the judiciary.
  9. powers which are shared by both the federal government and state governments. This includes the power to tax, build roads, and create lower courts.
  10. a statement in the U.S. Constitution (Article I, Section 8) granting Congress the power to pass all laws necessary and proper for carrying out the enumerated list of powers.
  11. a veto of a bill brought about by the president's failure to sign it within ten days of the adjournment of Congress.
  12. not constitutional; unauthorized by or inconsistent with the constitution, as of a country.
  13. a distinct often numbered section of a writing
  14. political powers granted to the United States government that aren’t explicitly stated in the Constitution. They’re implied to be granted because similar powers have set a precedent. These implied powers are necessary for the function of any given governing body.
Down
  1. a judicial opinion that is joined by more than half the judges deciding a case.
  2. a permanent committee, as of a legislature, society, etc., intended to consider all matters pertaining to a designated subject.
  3. the principle or system of vesting in separate branches the executive, legislative, and judicial powers of a government.
  4. the branch of government having the power to make laws; the legislature.
  5. the principles of constitutional government or adherence to them.
  6. the power of a court to adjudicate the constitutionality of the laws of a government or the acts of a government official.
  7. advocacy of the federal system of government.
  8. A federal court; the highest body in the judicial branch. Composed of a chief justice and eight associate justices, all of whom are appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate. They serve on the Court as long as they choose, subject only to impeachment.
  9. the branch of government charged with the execution and enforcement of laws and policies and the administration of public affairs; the executive.
  10. powers not explicitly specified in the Constitution that enable the government to take actions necessary to efficiently perform essential duties. Both the President of the United States and Congress exercise inherent powers.
  11. the use of irregular or obstructive tactics by a member of a legislative assembly to prevent the adoption of a measure generally favored or to force a decision against the will of the majority.
  12. specifically granted to the federal government in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution. This includes the power to coin money, to regulate commerce, to declare war, to raise and maintain armed forces, and to establish a Post Office. In all, the Constitution delegates 27 powers specifically to the federal government.
  13. the principle that all people and institutions are subject to and accountable to law that is fairly applied and enforced; the principle of government by law.
  14. a temporary, ad hoc panel composed of House and Senate conferees formed for the purpose of reconciling differences in legislation that has passed both chambers.
  15. the introductory statement of the U.S. Constitution, setting forth the general principles of American government and beginning with the words, “We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union. …”
  16. the act of amending or the state of being amended; an alteration of or addition to a motion, bill, constitution, etc.

30 Clues: advocacy of the federal system of government.a distinct often numbered section of a writingthe principles of constitutional government or adherence to them.the branch of government having the power to make laws; the legislature.a judicial opinion that is joined by more than half the judges deciding a case....

ch.5 last 11 words 2020-10-16

ch.5 last 11 words crossword puzzle
Across
  1. collage would cast ballots for the candidates.
  2. branch created three branches of government.
  3. the new system of government.
  4. was against the constitution.
  5. official approval.
Down
  1. supporters of the constitution.
  2. branch to interpret the laws.
  3. and balances to prevent one branch from dominating the others.
  4. federalist a series of essays defending the constitution.
  5. of rights the ten of the amendments.
  6. branch to carry out laws.

11 Clues: official approval.branch to carry out laws.branch to interpret the laws.the new system of government.was against the constitution.supporters of the constitution.of rights the ten of the amendments.branch created three branches of government.collage would cast ballots for the candidates.federalist a series of essays defending the constitution....

Unit 4 Nance - Block 1. 2017-12-07

Unit 4 Nance - Block 1. crossword puzzle
Across
  1. - A constitutional right to reject.
  2. - any of various legislative or government bodies.
  3. - the right to vote in political elections
  4. - use ones authority to reject or cancel.
  5. - call into question
  6. of rights- first ten amendments of the US
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  1. of Representatives - The lower house of the united states congress.
  2. - Sign or give formal consent
  3. College - a body of electors chosen
  4. - A cupboard with shelves
  5. Review - Review by the supreme court
  6. - Make minor changes

12 Clues: - call into question- Make minor changes- A cupboard with shelves- Sign or give formal consent- A constitutional right to reject.College - a body of electors chosenReview - Review by the supreme court- use ones authority to reject or cancel.- the right to vote in political electionsof rights- first ten amendments of the US...

Unit 3 2018-11-14

Unit 3 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Government The government of the United States (also known as the national and/or central government)
  2. Process Government must respect the rights of citizens
  3. A two-house legislature
  4. To give approval
  5. Group opposed to ratifying the Constitution without a Bill of Rights
Down
  1. and Balances The way one can control or check the power of the other branches
  2. College The representatives that elect the president
  3. Powers Powers that are given to the federal government
  4. Powers Powers that are shared between the states and the federal government
  5. A change to the constitution

10 Clues: To give approvalA two-house legislatureA change to the constitutionCollege The representatives that elect the presidentPowers Powers that are given to the federal governmentProcess Government must respect the rights of citizensGroup opposed to ratifying the Constitution without a Bill of Rights...

Constitution Crossword 2024-09-16

Constitution Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. city where Constitutional Convention was taken place (Philadelphia)
  2. government that's responsible for law making (Legislative)
  3. the power from a government system rests with the people (Republic)
  4. of the Declaration of Independence (Jefferson)
  5. that are inherent or not given by the government (Natural)
Down
  1. Constitutional Convention President (Washington)
  2. the power between national and state governments should be divided (Federalism)
  3. the Declaration of Independence was signed (July)
  4. ten amendments (Bill of rights)
  5. government where they are responsible for interpreting laws (Judicial)

10 Clues: ten amendments (Bill of rights)of the Declaration of Independence (Jefferson)Constitutional Convention President (Washington)the Declaration of Independence was signed (July)government that's responsible for law making (Legislative)that are inherent or not given by the government (Natural)...

S2 Final Review 2023-05-23

S2 Final Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the army of North Vietnam
  2. i ______ the 5th amendment
  3. the communist half of Germany
  4. this amendment gives freedom of speech
  5. how many presidents were involved with Vietnam
  6. the hutus target the _____ in rwanda
  7. They controlled East Germany
Down
  1. the democratic half of Germany
  2. the 2nd amendment give you the right to bear____
  3. a __________ nation rules itslef
  4. the amount of amendments in the bill of rights

11 Clues: the army of North Vietnami ______ the 5th amendmentThey controlled East Germanythe communist half of Germanythe democratic half of Germanya __________ nation rules itslefthe hutus target the _____ in rwandathis amendment gives freedom of speechhow many presidents were involved with Vietnamthe amount of amendments in the bill of rights...

Yes 2024-03-08

Yes crossword puzzle
Across
  1. of, by, or appropriate to a court or judge
  2. associated with or belonging to a city or town that has its own local government.
  3. an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.
  4. a minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation
  5. having the powers to make laws
  6. a constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body.
  7. to have the freedom to do something
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  1. the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.
  2. a body of people representing the states of the US, who formally cast votes for the election of the president and vice president.
  3. the first ten amendments to the US Constitution, ratified in 1791 and guaranteeing such rights as the freedoms of speech, assembly, and worship.
  4. process of bringing charges against a government official for wrongdoing. A trial may be held, and the official may be removed from office.
  5. use one's authority to reject or cancel
  6. (of authority or an office, or someone holding it) superior to all others.
  7. an act of vesting the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of government in separate bodies.
  8. explain the meaning of (information, words, or actions).
  9. choose (someone) to hold public office or some other position by voting.
  10. Relating to the whole of a country or nation rather than to part of it or to other nations.
  11. assign a job or role to (someone).
  12. having the power to put plans, actions, or laws into effect.

19 Clues: having the powers to make lawsassign a job or role to (someone).to have the freedom to do somethinguse one's authority to reject or cancelof, by, or appropriate to a court or judgeexplain the meaning of (information, words, or actions).having the power to put plans, actions, or laws into effect....

Idle No More 2014-01-20

Idle No More crossword puzzle
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  1. Protest they do
  2. What bill did they have issue with
  3. Name of protest
  4. Who started Idle No More
  5. National day of action
  6. What rights are they losing
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  1. Protest without Food
  2. Who do they want to talk to
  3. Where did Idle No More begin
  4. How does Idle No More protest
  5. What kind of flash mob's do they do
  6. What did they use to start Idle no more
  7. People they are fighting against
  8. Where is Idle no more supported
  9. What year did Idle no more

15 Clues: Protest they doName of protestProtest without FoodNational day of actionWho started Idle No MoreWhat year did Idle no moreWho do they want to talk toWhat rights are they losingWhere did Idle No More beginHow does Idle No More protestWhere is Idle no more supportedPeople they are fighting againstWhat bill did they have issue with...

Civil Liberties 2019-11-21

Civil Liberties crossword puzzle
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  1. speech the communication of ideas through symbols and actions is protected by the first amendment
  2. restraint or government action that seeks to prevent materials from being published
  3. exercise clause, which guarantees each person the right to hold any religious beliefs they choose
  4. clause the government cannot establish an official religion or support one religion over another
  5. a legal term for speech or actions that inspire revolt against the government
  6. process The 14th amendment forbids the states to deprive anyone of life, liberty, or property without
  7. the crime of making war against the United States or giving “aid and comfort” to its enemies
  8. a printed defamatory statement
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  1. doctrine to justify merging much of the Bill of Rights with the Fourteenth Amendment
  2. rights are rights of fair and equal status and treatment and the right to participate in government
  3. of assembly and petition allow Americans to meet and share ideas
  4. a spoken defamatory statement

12 Clues: a spoken defamatory statementa printed defamatory statementof assembly and petition allow Americans to meet and share ideasa legal term for speech or actions that inspire revolt against the governmentrestraint or government action that seeks to prevent materials from being published...

Bill 2023-12-05

Bill crossword puzzle
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  1. The person whom Bill and Steph measure things against
  2. The most important part of Bill and Steph's relationship
  3. Bill frequents this app
  4. Bill and Steph's first date
  5. Bill and Steph are...
  6. Bill and Steph iconic restaurant experience
  7. Bill eats several a day
  8. Steph six month present to Bill
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  1. Bill and Steph have been dating for __ months
  2. Bill and Steph have many of the same
  3. Steph acts very __ sometimes
  4. Steph and Bill like to send each other these
  5. Every Sunday Steph wants to get
  6. Bill and Steph future adventure city

14 Clues: Bill and Steph are...Bill frequents this appBill eats several a dayBill and Steph's first dateSteph acts very __ sometimesEvery Sunday Steph wants to getSteph six month present to BillBill and Steph have many of the sameBill and Steph future adventure cityBill and Steph iconic restaurant experienceSteph and Bill like to send each other these...

2nd 9 Weeks Test 2012-12-16

2nd 9 Weeks Test crossword puzzle
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  1. keeps the majority leader informed
  2. strongest person in the Senate
  3. I get to decide who speaks on the House floor
  4. when the bill is near the end it will probably find itself in this committee
  5. executive department, congressional committee, and interest group
  6. redrawing congressional districts after the new census
  7. talking a bill to death
  8. most members of congress are ____ aged
  9. incumbent advantage
  10. because passing a bill is so difficult; the advantage usually goes to the _____ of the bill
  11. most members of congress have experience in _____
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  1. the cup
  2. changes to the original bill are being made
  3. article ___ of the Constitution states power of the legislature
  4. winner gets less than 55% of the vote
  5. this process may go slow or fast, involves wheeling and dealing, and can be unpredictable
  6. any member of ____ can introduce a bill
  7. where the real work in Congress gets done
  8. extended president’s war powers
  9. state legislatures used to elect members of the ____
  10. permanent committee
  11. most members of congress follow the ____ faith
  12. Congress authorizes ____, which can making Congress quite powerful
  13. congress adjourns and the president never signed the bill
  14. 2 houses

25 Clues: the cup2 housespermanent committeeincumbent advantagetalking a bill to deathstrongest person in the Senateextended president’s war powerskeeps the majority leader informedwinner gets less than 55% of the votemost members of congress are ____ agedany member of ____ can introduce a billwhere the real work in Congress gets done...

U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights CROSSWORD 2022-02-10

U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights CROSSWORD crossword puzzle
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  1. Freedom of speech and religion
  2. 3rd Principle
  3. 2nd Principle
  4. No quartering troops
  5. Right to bear arms
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  1. No cruel or unusual punishments
  2. 7th Principle
  3. Right of trial by jury shall be preserved
  4. 4th Principle
  5. 6th Principle
  6. 5th Principle
  7. No unreasonable Searches or Seizures
  8. 1st Principle
  9. Right to speedy trial
  10. Right to be silent

15 Clues: 7th Principle4th Principle6th Principle5th Principle1st Principle3rd Principle2nd PrincipleRight to be silentRight to bear armsNo quartering troopsRight to speedy trialFreedom of speech and religionNo cruel or unusual punishmentsNo unreasonable Searches or SeizuresRight of trial by jury shall be preserved

American History Crossword puzzle - Bill of Rights 2022-09-26

American History Crossword puzzle - Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
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  1. This branch is the commander in chief of the armed forces
  2. this branch can impeach judges
  3. the first amendment
  4. The First 10 amendments of the US Constitution
  5. 15th amendment gives the right to _____ to anyone
  6. The president's ability to refuse a bill
  7. Protection from ____ and unsusal punishment
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  1. Can pardon criminals
  2. 10th amendment gives _____ powers to states
  3. This branch can decleare laws unconstitutional
  4. the second amendment
  5. 18th amendment banned what
  6. Eligibility for what requires you to be at least 25 and living in the state you represent
  7. What did the 13th amendment abolish
  8. The 19th amendment guaranteed who the right to vote

15 Clues: the first amendmentCan pardon criminalsthe second amendment18th amendment banned whatthis branch can impeach judgesWhat did the 13th amendment abolishThe president's ability to refuse a bill10th amendment gives _____ powers to statesProtection from ____ and unsusal punishmentThis branch can decleare laws unconstitutional...

American History Crossword puzzle - Bill of Rights 2022-09-26

American History Crossword puzzle - Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
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  1. the first amendment
  2. This branch can decleare laws unconstitutional
  3. This branch is the commander in chief of the armed forces
  4. 18th amendment banned what
  5. 15th amendment gives the right to _____ to anyone
  6. 10th amendment gives _____ powers to states
  7. The First 10 amendments of the US Constitution
  8. Protection from ____ and unsusal punishment
  9. Can pardon criminals
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  1. The 19th amendment guaranteed who the right to vote
  2. this branch can impeach judges
  3. the second amendment
  4. What did the 13th amendment abolish
  5. Eligibility for what requires you to be at least 25 and living in the state you represent
  6. The president's ability to refuse a bill

15 Clues: the first amendmentthe second amendmentCan pardon criminals18th amendment banned whatthis branch can impeach judgesWhat did the 13th amendment abolishThe president's ability to refuse a bill10th amendment gives _____ powers to statesProtection from ____ and unsusal punishmentThis branch can decleare laws unconstitutional...

bill of rights by mason and preston 2022-05-12

bill of rights by mason and preston crossword puzzle
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  1. a person who practices or studies law; an attorney or a counselor.
  2. a punishment that isn't to harsh
  3. the right to a fair trial
  4. having a negative judgment or opinion without knowledge of the facts.
  5. a group of citizens who decide the outcome of a trial.
  6. a statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something
  7. the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, sometimes on condition that a sum of money be lodged to guarantee their appearance in court.
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  1. a military force that is raised from the civil population.
  2. being free within society
  3. a tribunal presided over by a judge, judges, or a magistrate in civil and criminal cases.
  4. allows you to search private property.
  5. approved to have made a written document official by signing it.
  6. the second amendment allows you to keep these
  7. This means a fair and public hearing, within a reasonable time, by an independent and impartial court.
  8. taking away property by force

15 Clues: being free within societythe right to a fair trialtaking away property by forcea punishment that isn't to harshallows you to search private property.the second amendment allows you to keep thesea group of citizens who decide the outcome of a trial.a military force that is raised from the civil population....

bill of rights by abby and Joseph 2023-12-19

bill of rights by abby and Joseph crossword puzzle
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  1. shows a trate through more than one genrashon
  2. doble strand of geetic code
  3. making RNA from DNA
  4. coping orgnisms
  5. half strand of DNA
  6. empleting set of DNA
  7. strand of code made in nuclus
  8. decoding RNA into dna
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  1. copy dna
  2. DNA of 2 or more species
  3. picking trats
  4. changing DNA
  5. attaches amnio acids
  6. ribasone reads RNA
  7. acintal change in DNA

15 Clues: copy dnachanging DNApicking tratscoping orgnismshalf strand of DNAribasone reads RNAmaking RNA from DNAattaches amnio acidsempleting set of DNAacintal change in DNAdecoding RNA into dnaDNA of 2 or more speciesdoble strand of geetic codestrand of code made in nuclusshows a trate through more than one genrashon

Origins of American Government 2022-10-26

Origins of American Government crossword puzzle
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  1. consideration and discussion of alternates before reaching a decision
  2. how the president is elected the people of each state cast their ballot for one candidate for their electors
  3. Forced the colonists to allow soldiers to live in their homes rent free
  4. Wrote the declaration of independence
  5. 3 branches of governmnet
  6. refusing to obey the law in a civil way
  7. Cruel use of power
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  1. a system designed to ensure one form of the government does not overthrow another
  2. an introduction to the document
  3. a compromise resulting in fair representation in congress for big states and small states
  4. The division or rights between the Senate and The house
  5. The house of representatives and the senate
  6. Splitting into different levels (state,federal,and local)
  7. tool used by legislators to prolong or delay discussion on a bill usually a long speed
  8. Rights we all have because we are people

15 Clues: Cruel use of power3 branches of governmnetan introduction to the documentWrote the declaration of independencerefusing to obey the law in a civil wayRights we all have because we are peopleThe house of representatives and the senateThe division or rights between the Senate and The houseSplitting into different levels (state,federal,and local)...

Emaan's crossword 2024-02-13

Emaan's crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. these enable _______ cannot be touched by anyone
  2. where did most loyalties go after the war
  3. the first real test was in mass_________etts.
  4. the us was having economic _______
  5. everyone loves ______________ and he supports it
  6. the americans and French position themselves to _______ .
  7. America thought they should govern _______.
  8. is constantly being told to speak up in meeting because he is shy.
  9. an American soldier, revolutionary and farmer famous for allegedly leading Shays' Rebellion
  10. the US asked who to be their president(king of Prussia)
  11. (finish the quote) too much local_______.
  12. to all these people the message will be the same give, give,_____!
  13. after about _____ months the delegates decided on a plan.
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  1. all of America's important leaders met in______
  2. in this new government a bill of rights is ___.
  3. Virgina's former governor.
  4. whoorganized the National Bank, the first U. S. monetary system, the tax system, the Customs Service, and established the national debt.M
  5. how many things did Hamilton hate
  6. if nine states ratify then the Constitution will be law of the
  7. what is the thing that Hamilton hated most.

20 Clues: Virgina's former governor.how many things did Hamilton hatethe us was having economic _______where did most loyalties go after the war(finish the quote) too much local_______.America thought they should govern _______.what is the thing that Hamilton hated most.the first real test was in mass_________etts....

bill of rights by abby and Joseph 2023-12-19

bill of rights by abby and Joseph crossword puzzle
Across
  1. shows a trate through more than one genrashon
  2. doble strand of geetic code
  3. making RNA from DNA
  4. coping orgnisms
  5. half strand of DNA
  6. empleting set of DNA
  7. strand of code made in nuclus
  8. decoding RNA into dna
Down
  1. copy dna
  2. DNA of 2 or more species
  3. picking trats
  4. changing DNA
  5. attaches amnio acids
  6. ribasone reads RNA
  7. acintal change in DNA

15 Clues: copy dnachanging DNApicking tratscoping orgnismshalf strand of DNAribasone reads RNAmaking RNA from DNAattaches amnio acidsempleting set of DNAacintal change in DNAdecoding RNA into dnaDNA of 2 or more speciesdoble strand of geetic codestrand of code made in nuclusshows a trate through more than one genrashon

bill of rights by abby and Joseph 2024-02-01

bill of rights by abby and Joseph crossword puzzle
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  1. musle found house
  2. bode regulates its self
  3. organs worcks togher
  4. holds bones to bones
  5. cant controle
  6. suports and porctects
  7. conects to spine
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  1. holds musles to bone
  2. cells worcks together
  3. tipe of musle found in organs
  4. tipe of musle attachet to bone
  5. can controle
  6. tishus worcks together
  7. dose dose not conect to spine
  8. attached to bone

15 Clues: can controlecant controleattached to boneconects to spinemusle found households musles to boneorgans worcks togherholds bones to bonescells worcks togethersuports and porctectstishus worcks togetherbode regulates its selftipe of musle found in organsdose dose not conect to spinetipe of musle attachet to bone

bill of rights by abby and Joseph 2024-02-01

bill of rights by abby and Joseph crossword puzzle
Across
  1. musle found house
  2. bode regulates its self
  3. organs worcks togher
  4. holds bones to bones
  5. cant controle
  6. suports and porctects
  7. conects to spine
Down
  1. holds musles to bone
  2. cells worcks together
  3. tipe of musle found in organs
  4. tipe of musle attachet to bone
  5. can controle
  6. tishus worcks together
  7. dose dose not conect to spine
  8. attached to bone

15 Clues: can controlecant controleattached to boneconects to spinemusle found households musles to boneorgans worcks togherholds bones to bonescells worcks togethersuports and porctectstishus worcks togetherbode regulates its selftipe of musle found in organsdose dose not conect to spinetipe of musle attachet to bone

The Bill of Rights By WP 8.1 2023-03-13

The Bill of Rights By WP 8.1 crossword puzzle
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  1. The eighth amendment states that someone cannot receive _____ bail, or cruel and unjust punishment.
  2. The first amendment states that we are able to praise what we want, called the freedom of ________.
  3. The second amendment right to bear _____.
  4. The ninth amendment states that even if they are not directly stated, people have more ______.
  5. the sixth amendment states that criminals have the right to ______ trials.
  6. The fourth amendment states that the government cannot unreasonably search and/or _______ you.
  7. The third amendment states that you cannot be forced to take in ________.
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  1. The seventh amendment states that people have the right to a jury in ______ cases.
  2. Someone cannot be tried for the same crime twice, double ______.
  3. You are allowed to say whatever you want with the freedom of _____.
  4. The tenth amendment states that the federal government only has as much power as is written in the __________.
  5. The first amendment right to gather in a large group is called _____.
  6. The freedom to write out or put whatever you want into words on a material, such as paper, is called freedom of the ______.
  7. The fifth amendment states that serious criminal cases must be started by a grand _____.
  8. The ______ amendment states that people have the right against self-incrimination, or the right to remain silent.

15 Clues: The second amendment right to bear _____.Someone cannot be tried for the same crime twice, double ______.You are allowed to say whatever you want with the freedom of _____.The first amendment right to gather in a large group is called _____.The third amendment states that you cannot be forced to take in ________....

Unit 6 Vocabulary 2025-11-14

Unit 6 Vocabulary crossword puzzle
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  1. One chamber legislature.
  2. Absolute rule by a government that ignores the rights and welfare of the people.
  3. Bill of Rights Established that the monarchy could not rule without consent of Parliament.
  4. Someone who represents the interest of a group of people.
  5. Two chamber legislature.
  6. Plan A plan setting up a strong government with a bicameral legislature.
  7. Jersey Plan A plan setting up a weak national government with a unicameral legislature.
  8. Plan of Union Plan called for a council of colonial representatives that could levy taxes and raise an army.
  9. A basic set of laws and principles establishing the nations government.
  10. An agreement where a monarch gave settlers permission to establish a colony.
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  1. Opposed the new constitution and supported a confederate form of government.
  2. of Confederation The first national government made up of the 13 american colonies.
  3. of Law All people, even government leaders, must act according to set laws.
  4. Ordinance Set of procedures for granting statehood to territories in the upper mid-west.
  5. Carta A "Great Charter" that limited the monarchy's power in 1215.
  6. Compromise A plan of government that borrowed elements from the Virginia and New Jersey plans.
  7. Supporters of the new constitution and a stronger federal form of government.
  8. Formal approval.
  9. of Rights Limited a monarchs ability to act on his or her own authority.
  10. Stop buying a product or service.
  11. England Confederation Four colonies in 1643 agreed to work together to defend against attacks from American Indians.
  12. Act Required colonists to pay taxes on many paper goods.

22 Clues: Formal approval.One chamber legislature.Two chamber legislature.Stop buying a product or service.Act Required colonists to pay taxes on many paper goods.Someone who represents the interest of a group of people.Carta A "Great Charter" that limited the monarchy's power in 1215.A basic set of laws and principles establishing the nations government....

Mrs.Heaths government crossword 2021-01-07

Mrs.Heaths government crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Democracy type of democracy based on the protection of individual rights from the tyranny of the majority and on the consent of the governed to establish political authority
  2. Hamilton considered intelligent and decisive, he was a leading supporter of the Constitution and helped write the Federalist Papers
  3. one branch has too much power
  4. Government the government is not all powerful; its powers are limited, and the acts of the government are those willed by the people Constitution were written
  5. Sovereignty the people are the only source of power for any and all government actions; government can only govern with the consent of the governed
  6. government attempts to control all facets of the lives of its citizens
  7. Powers powers saved for the states in our system of federalism, guaranteed in the 9th Amendment to the Constitution
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  1. the citizens have political authority and are bound by social contract to obey laws with their rights guaranteed by a constitution; citizens willingly subordinate their private, selfish interests to the common good
  2. of Rights first ten amendments to the Constitution, added by the first Congress in 1791; protects the
  3. group of people who feared the new government created by Constitution; gave too much power to the national government at the expense of individual rights
  4. of Confederation first plan of government adopted in the United States after the revolution; it was a loose association of states with no authority to tax, no national army, and no chief executive
  5. rights and liberties of the people
  6. Hobbes English political philosopher whose Social Contract Theory believed that in order to live together, indiv Thomas Jefferson iduals in a society give up their natural rights to a higher authority for the sake of protection
  7. Locke believed in natural rights- life, liberty and property; strongest influence on Thomas Jefferson, who wrote natural rights into the Declaration of Independence
  8. Jefferson 3rd president of the United States and author of the Declaration of Independence; he did not take part in writing the Constitution because he was in France at the time. He was a strong advocate for the addition of a Bill of Rights

15 Clues: one branch has too much powerrights and liberties of the peoplegovernment attempts to control all facets of the lives of its citizensof Rights first ten amendments to the Constitution, added by the first Congress in 1791; protects thePowers powers saved for the states in our system of federalism, guaranteed in the 9th Amendment to the Constitution...

Absolutismus 2016-01-17

Absolutismus crossword puzzle
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  1. Sie wurden vom Parlament bewilligt
  2. Dieser König wollt ohne Parlament herrschen
  3. Cromwells Vorname
  4. Revolution Ende der Herrschaft der Stuarts
  5. Eine englische Herrscherfamilie
  6. Mutterland des Parlamentarismus
  7. Er wurde 1689 englischer König
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  1. ein Staat, in dem kein König regiert
  2. so wollte Karl I. regieren
  3. Teil des englischen Parlaments
  4. Als das wurde Karl I. verurteilt
  5. Das wird im Parlament beschlossen (Mehrzahl!)
  6. Bill of...
  7. Sie saßen mit den Rittern im Unterhaus
  8. Unter ihm wurde England kurz Republik

15 Clues: Bill of...Cromwells Vornameso wollte Karl I. regierenTeil des englischen ParlamentsEr wurde 1689 englischer KönigEine englische HerrscherfamilieMutterland des ParlamentarismusAls das wurde Karl I. verurteiltSie wurden vom Parlament bewilligtein Staat, in dem kein König regiertUnter ihm wurde England kurz Republik...

Chapter 19 Crossword Puzzle 2014-01-16

Chapter 19 Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. An election where voters choose their party's candidates
  2. A person who work to destroy monopolies and trusts
  3. A process where people vote to remove an elected official from office
  4. A process that allows voters to put a bill before a state legislature
  5. A ban on the sale and consumption of alcohol
  6. Something Teddy Roosevelt was worried about happening in the wilderness
  7. As winter approached schools and hospitals ran out of what?
  8. What was something that appeared to be widespread?
  9. The first state to adopt progressive reforms
  10. A serious problem in city governments
  11. Who chose Woodrow Wilson as their candidate?
  12. Crusading journalist
  13. Coated with a thin layer of gold paint
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  1. Where blacks and whites worked for equal rights for African Americans
  2. People who worked for women's rights to vote
  3. The protection of natural resources
  4. Los Angeles is the home to the nations largest what?
  5. Mexican Immigrants formed these to help each other
  6. A way for people to vote directly on a proposed way
  7. Murder by a mob

20 Clues: Murder by a mobCrusading journalistThe protection of natural resourcesA serious problem in city governmentsCoated with a thin layer of gold paintPeople who worked for women's rights to voteA ban on the sale and consumption of alcoholThe first state to adopt progressive reformsWho chose Woodrow Wilson as their candidate?...

US GOVERNMENT TERMS 2021-10-21

US GOVERNMENT TERMS crossword puzzle
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  1. A representative whose role is to promote the interests of the governor on the house floor
  2. Congressional review of the activities of an exec. agency, dep't, or office.
  3. The Constitution and national laws are supreme over state laws.
  4. Fills in for the Speaker of the House when he/she is absent
  5. the list of candidates on which you cast your vote
  6. [role of representation] When members of Congress cast votes based on the wishes of their constituents.
  7. a system of government where power rests with the people.
  8. Formal approval
  9. committees permanent committees of congress which debate bills related to their special subject matter
  10. any decision made by government in pursuit of a particular goal.
  11. A large, complex of organized officials
  12. courts lower federal courts created by congress
  13. of Representatives 435 members. 1 part of the US Congress.
  14. judges on the Supreme Court: there are 9 of them
  15. Sovereignty A belief that ultimate power resides in the people.
  16. Opponents of ratification of the Constitution and of a strong central government, generally.
  17. Basic principle that government and those who govern must obey the law; the rule of law
  18. A legislature consisting of two parts, or houses
  19. Basic liberties and rights of all citizens are guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.
  20. A political system that allows one branch of government to prevent another branch from having too much power
  21. Head of the Executive Branch; enforces law; Nathan Deal is Georgia's current
  22. A person who is running for, or serving in, political office
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  1. The process by which polit. values are formed and passed.
  2. filibuster a deliberate attempt by a senator or small group of senators to delay a vote on a bill (or president nomination)
  3. branch Governmental branch responsible for creating laws
  4. a lack of government
  5. virtue Willingness on the part of citizens to sacrifice personal self-interest for the public good.
  6. A Senate motion to end a filibuster. requires a 3/5 vote.
  7. Tactic of mutual aid and vote trading among legislators.
  8. Branch Interprets (explains) the law
  9. An attempt by a group to influence the policy process through persuasion of government officials.
  10. an agreement, or contract, among a group of people
  11. rule Governance according to the expressed preferences of the majority.
  12. law a universal set of moral principles believed to come from humans' basic sense of right and wrong that can be applied to any culture or system of justice
  13. A government controlled by religious leaders
  14. of the House presiding officer for House of Representatives, who is always a member of the majority party
  15. An officeholder who is seeking reelection. Is the single most important factor in determining the outcome of congress. elections.
  16. 100 members. 1 part of the US Congress.
  17. the president's constit. power to reject a bill passed by Congress. Congress may override with a 2/3 vote in ea. chamber.

39 Clues: Formal approvala lack of governmentBranch Interprets (explains) the lawA large, complex of organized officials100 members. 1 part of the US Congress.A government controlled by religious leaderscourts lower federal courts created by congressjudges on the Supreme Court: there are 9 of themA legislature consisting of two parts, or houses...

SS Chpt 6 Lesson 2 Pt. 2 pgs. 190-193 2025-03-10

SS Chpt 6 Lesson 2 Pt. 2 pgs. 190-193 crossword puzzle
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  1. Ramona Bennett was a leader of the ___________ tribe.
  2. The state House of Representatives and Senate together are called the ______________.
  3. ______________ councils are also made up of representatives.
  4. Adults in Washington state vote for ______________.
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  1. Native Americans wanted to be able to fish as their ______________ had.
  2. Judge George ____________ said Indian fishing rights should stand.
  3. Many members of different tribes _______________ changes to their treaty rights.
  4. A written idea for a law is called a ____________.
  5. Washington's _________ signs bills into law.

9 Clues: Washington's _________ signs bills into law.A written idea for a law is called a ____________.Adults in Washington state vote for ______________.Ramona Bennett was a leader of the ___________ tribe.______________ councils are also made up of representatives.Judge George ____________ said Indian fishing rights should stand....

Welcome to Vibra Hospital of Charleston!!! 2018-02-26

Welcome to Vibra Hospital of Charleston!!! crossword puzzle
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  1. Act that includes Patient Bill of Rights
  2. employee eligible for overtime pay
  3. Term describing Vibra's relationship with employees
  4. Romantic Relationship with a client or supplier
  5. Our CEO
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  1. Responsibilities and Standards expected of employees
  2. Department Responsible for personnel policies & projects
  3. Abr. for Act that allows employees up to 12 wks. unpaid leave
  4. Department that performs patient testing
  5. Abr. for Vibra's Classification
  6. Vibra's approach to patient care
  7. A Vibra Guiding Principle
  8. Dress code for RNs
  9. A Vibra paid holiday

14 Clues: Our CEODress code for RNsA Vibra paid holidayA Vibra Guiding PrincipleAbr. for Vibra's ClassificationVibra's approach to patient careemployee eligible for overtime payAct that includes Patient Bill of RightsDepartment that performs patient testingRomantic Relationship with a client or supplierTerm describing Vibra's relationship with employees...

Hindu Code Bills 2025-06-11

Hindu Code Bills crossword puzzle
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  1. Type of democracy that Nehru pushed for
  2. Article 44 of this Indian document still pushes for a UCC
  3. Religion of nationalists who strongly opposed reforms
  4. Lowest caste of the class system that Ambedkar championed rights for
  5. _____ Civil Code that the Code Bills were seen as the first step towards
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  1. Act that granted daughters equal inheritance rights
  2. First Indian Prime Minister who championed the bills
  3. Political group that often opposted reforms
  4. Women gained the right to this with the 1955 Marriage Act
  5. Drafted the original Code Bill in the 1940s

10 Clues: Type of democracy that Nehru pushed forPolitical group that often opposted reformsDrafted the original Code Bill in the 1940sAct that granted daughters equal inheritance rightsFirst Indian Prime Minister who championed the billsReligion of nationalists who strongly opposed reformsArticle 44 of this Indian document still pushes for a UCC...

UNIT 7 Civil Rights Movement 2024-05-03

UNIT 7 Civil Rights Movement crossword puzzle
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  1. People would sit in restaurants quietly in hopes to end segregation
  2. Supported the movement for black people
  3. First major person to be arrested for the bus boycott
  4. Gave African Americans the right to vote
  5. Lawyer who helped overturn Plessy V Ferguson
  6. People marched in DC for the Civil Rights Bill and MLK gave his "I have a dream" speech
  7. Ended slavery
  8. People taught black people in the south so they could vote
  9. First black teenagers to integrate into an all white school
Down
  1. Overturned Plessy V Ferguson
  2. Trying to get your way without breaking the law
  3. Said segregation was lawful "separate but equal"
  4. Black people refused to ride buses
  5. Made former slaves citizens
  6. Segregation became illegal
  7. Leader of the civil rights movement for black people
  8. Black and white people sat next to each other to end segregation
  9. Black boy who was brutally murdered

18 Clues: Ended slaverySegregation became illegalMade former slaves citizensOverturned Plessy V FergusonBlack people refused to ride busesBlack boy who was brutally murderedSupported the movement for black peopleGave African Americans the right to voteLawyer who helped overturn Plessy V FergusonTrying to get your way without breaking the law...

UNIT 7 Civil Rights Movement 2024-05-03

UNIT 7 Civil Rights Movement crossword puzzle
Across
  1. People would sit in restaurants quietly in hopes to end segregation
  2. Supported the movement for black people
  3. First major person to be arrested for the bus boycott
  4. Gave African Americans the right to vote
  5. Lawyer who helped overturn Plessy V Ferguson
  6. People marched in DC for the Civil Rights Bill and MLK gave his "I have a dream" speech
  7. Ended slavery
  8. People taught black people in the south so they could vote
  9. First black teenagers to integrate into an all white school
Down
  1. Overturned Plessy V Ferguson
  2. Trying to get your way without breaking the law
  3. Said segregation was lawful "separate but equal"
  4. Black people refused to ride buses
  5. Made former slaves citizens
  6. Segregation became illegal
  7. Leader of the civil rights movement for black people
  8. Black and white people sat next to each other to end segregation
  9. Black boy who was brutally murdered

18 Clues: Ended slaverySegregation became illegalMade former slaves citizensOverturned Plessy V FergusonBlack people refused to ride busesBlack boy who was brutally murderedSupported the movement for black peopleGave African Americans the right to voteLawyer who helped overturn Plessy V FergusonTrying to get your way without breaking the law...

How much do you know about Bill & Kim? 2023-05-25

How much do you know about Bill & Kim? crossword puzzle
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  1. Kim's birthday twin
  2. Bill's favorite country that he's visited
  3. City where Kim was born
  4. What Kim studied in college
  5. Where Kim & Bill are going on their honeymoon
  6. City that Kim first saw BTS
  7. The color of Kim's bedroom in high school
  8. Bill's middle name
  9. Company Kim works for
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  1. Where Bill lived for a year when he was 2
  2. Bill's favorite singer
  3. What Bill is SO BAD at that it terrifies Kim
  4. Where we went last Christmas
  5. Kim's Twitter group name
  6. Kim and Bill's first concert together
  7. Bill's favorite sports team
  8. Number of times Kim has fallen
  9. Bill's favorite golfer
  10. Our dog's name
  11. Month that Bill and Kim met
  12. The sport that Bill participated in in college
  13. How many siblings Kim has
  14. Where Bill spends a week each summer
  15. State where Bill was born

24 Clues: Our dog's nameBill's middle nameKim's birthday twinCompany Kim works forBill's favorite singerBill's favorite golferCity where Kim was bornKim's Twitter group nameHow many siblings Kim hasState where Bill was bornBill's favorite sports teamMonth that Bill and Kim metWhat Kim studied in collegeCity that Kim first saw BTSWhere we went last Christmas...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Crossword 2022-01-11

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated in _________, Tennessee.
  2. One of his greatest civil rights accomplishments was the _________ on Washington.
  3. He was married and had four _________.
  4. Dr. King fought against prejudice, people being judged by their _________ color.
  5. Fifteen years after his death a bill was signed declaring Martin Luther King, Jr. Day a _________ holiday.
  6. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated when he was thirty _________ years old.
  7. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated during the month of _________.
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  1. The first civil rights movement he was involved in was the Montgomery _________ Boycott.
  2. Rosa _________ fought for her bus seat and inspired many civil rights leaders, including Martin Luther King, Jr.
  3. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born on January 15, 1929 in _________, Georgia.
  4. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is celebrated on the third _________ of January.
  5. In 1964 he received the _________ Peace Prize.

12 Clues: He was married and had four _________.In 1964 he received the _________ Peace Prize.Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated in _________, Tennessee.Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated during the month of _________.Martin Luther King, Jr. was born on January 15, 1929 in _________, Georgia....

Tasty Crossword on Pressure Groups 2014-03-17

Tasty Crossword on Pressure Groups crossword puzzle
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  1. A group that blockaded fuel depots so as to lower petrol prices
  2. An example of a HOL private members bill
  3. A bill set up to prevent the discrmination of minority groups e.g. disabled people
  4. Men dressing up as superheroes
  5. A group that set up camps to protest against the excess of the finacial world
Down
  1. Ways pressure groups raise issues in a democratic way
  2. A famous gay rights campaigner
  3. Methods used by pressure groups that may not be democratic
  4. Group that destroys GM crops
  5. A method of influencing legislation used in the 2011-12 welfare reforms

10 Clues: Group that destroys GM cropsA famous gay rights campaignerMen dressing up as superheroesAn example of a HOL private members billWays pressure groups raise issues in a democratic wayMethods used by pressure groups that may not be democraticA group that blockaded fuel depots so as to lower petrol prices...

Reconstruction Plan 2021-09-29

Reconstruction Plan crossword puzzle
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  1. Black Codes
  2. 10 Percent Plan
  3. wade davis bill
  4. Freedmen's bureau
Down
  1. Civil rights act of 1866
  2. 13th Amendment
  3. process 14th amendment

7 Clues: Black Codes13th Amendment10 Percent Planwade davis billFreedmen's bureauprocess 14th amendmentCivil rights act of 1866

French Revolution Review 2025-12-05

French Revolution Review crossword puzzle
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  1. Agreement sworn by the 3rd Estate and members from the 1st and 2nd Estate
  2. Louis XVI called this to fix the problems that France was facing, it failed miserably
  3. New Government created after the failure of the estates general
  4. An event that demonstrated that the army no longer supported the King
  5. The French King during the Revolution
  6. Enlightenment thinker that argued people are basically good and for the agreement of the majority
  7. of the Rights of Man Bill of rights precursor to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms
  8. Palace of the king built by Louis XIV
  9. Made up of members of the clergy
  10. A series of new ideas that challenged the traditions of France and contributed to the Revolution
  11. When you can prove things then it is true or real
  12. A man that argued against control of thought and the 1st estate
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  1. Document Louis XVI was forced to sign after he was captured trying to flee the country
  2. L'État Est Moi, "I am the State"
  3. Enlightenment thinker argued that the power of a monarch should be controlled by a constitution
  4. Country that the Queen was from
  5. Pays no taxes and commands the military
  6. A panic caused by the storming of the Bastille that swept through the countryside
  7. The main reason why Louis called the estates general
  8. An event caused by the insane price of bread in the city of Paris
  9. Antoinette "Let Them Eat Cake"

21 Clues: Country that the Queen was fromL'État Est Moi, "I am the State"Made up of members of the clergyAntoinette "Let Them Eat Cake"The French King during the RevolutionPalace of the king built by Louis XIVPays no taxes and commands the militaryWhen you can prove things then it is true or realThe main reason why Louis called the estates general...

Chapter 11 2017-04-03

Chapter 11 crossword puzzle
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  1. Laws regarding the official language of the state, in Canada it is English and French
  2. A bill of rights and human rights that was passed by the national assembly of Quebec in 1975
  3. This act replaced the war measures act, it is designed to protect our rights and freedoms in times of crisis.
Down
  1. A responsibility of citizens living in a liberal democracy,Failure of showing this RESPECT could result in a state of chaos
  2. Guarantees our political and civil rights as Canadians
  3. Ideologies opposed to the values, beliefs and principals of liberalism
  4. Made to protect Canadians from terrorism after the September 11 attacks
  5. The name of the first ten amendments to the constitution
  6. Violent actions against an enemy state or culture against the public.(allah Akbar)

9 Clues: Guarantees our political and civil rights as CanadiansThe name of the first ten amendments to the constitutionIdeologies opposed to the values, beliefs and principals of liberalismMade to protect Canadians from terrorism after the September 11 attacksViolent actions against an enemy state or culture against the public.(allah Akbar)...

Midterm Review 2025-01-14

Midterm Review crossword puzzle
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  1. Written by Thomas Paine.
  2. law added to the Constitution.
  3. settlement under the control of a foreign country.
  4. type of government in the U.S.
  5. leader of the U.S.
  6. Supreme law of the land.
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  1. The _____ of Independence declared the U.S independent.
  2. no taxation without ____.
  3. to not buy or use.
  4. The 1st 10 Amendments is known as the ______ of Rights.

10 Clues: to not buy or use.leader of the U.S.Written by Thomas Paine.Supreme law of the land.no taxation without ____.law added to the Constitution.type of government in the U.S.settlement under the control of a foreign country.The _____ of Independence declared the U.S independent.The 1st 10 Amendments is known as the ______ of Rights.

MAKING LAWS 2024-03-14

MAKING LAWS crossword puzzle
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  1. the name of the building where congress meets
  2. the name for both houses in the legislative branch
  3. one of the two sections in the legislative branch
  4. where a bill is first discussed
  5. the branch that can rule a law is unconstitutional
  6. a tactic that uses lengthy speeches to delay voting on a bill
  7. what it is called when the bill is being discussed
  8. the name of the building where the president works
  9. another name for a change made to a bill
  10. what it is called when the president says no to a bill
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  1. what an idea for a law is called while it is being discussed in congress
  2. reasons for a bill
  3. the person who can approve or veto a bill that has been passed by congress
  4. the branch of the government that makes laws
  5. what 2/3 of the congress can do id the president vetoes a bill
  6. one of the two sections in the legislative branch
  7. reasons against a bill

17 Clues: reasons for a billreasons against a billwhere a bill is first discussedanother name for a change made to a billthe branch of the government that makes lawsthe name of the building where congress meetsone of the two sections in the legislative branchone of the two sections in the legislative branchthe name for both houses in the legislative branch...