bill of rights Crossword Puzzles

civil rights 2022-05-11

civil rights crossword puzzle
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  1. the new flag as a show of opposition to intergration
  2. the process of undoing segregation
  3. white supremacists who controlled georgia government at the time responded to brown v. board
  4. martin luther king was one of the founders and the first president of the organization
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  1. one of the first major events of the modern civil rights movement
  2. the main method used to fight for civil rights
  3. in 1959 atlanta schools were ordered to integrate by the US government
  4. the enforced separation of different racial groups
  5. the bill was signed into law by president lyndon b johnson
  6. was the chairman of the student nonviolent coordinating committee from 1963 to 1966
  7. was a georgia politician who became infamous for refusing to follow the civil rights act of 1964

11 Clues: the process of undoing segregation • the main method used to fight for civil rights • the enforced separation of different racial groups • the new flag as a show of opposition to intergration • the bill was signed into law by president lyndon b johnson • one of the first major events of the modern civil rights movement • ...

Federalist Debate 2023-04-05

Federalist Debate crossword puzzle
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  1. One check on the legislative branch's power to make laws by the executive branch is to ________ legislation.
  2. A system of government in which territory is governed by two levels of government.
  3. Hamilton argues that adding a bill of rights to the constitution is _____________ and dangerous.
  4. Checks and ___________: a system that allows each branch of a government to affect or control acts of another branch to prevent any from having too much power
  5. The Anti-Federalists wanted a Bill of __________ in the constitution.
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  1. They wanted the states to have the power and for the constitution to not be ratified.
  2. They want a stronger national government and for the constitution to be ratified.
  3. the fundamental principles and rules that govern a state.
  4. the elastic clause in the constitution concerned many anti-federalists. It is better known as the ________________ and proper clause.
  5. The legislative branch has the power to _________________ and remove from office all important government officers (Presidents, Judges etc...)
  6. The anti-Federalists felt that the President was just a ____________ with a different title.
  7. to give formal consent to a treaty, contract or agreement making it valid

12 Clues: the fundamental principles and rules that govern a state. • The Anti-Federalists wanted a Bill of __________ in the constitution. • to give formal consent to a treaty, contract or agreement making it valid • They want a stronger national government and for the constitution to be ratified. • ...

Cold War/Civil Rights People 2019-04-24

Cold War/Civil Rights People crossword puzzle
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  1. US Predient; ended WWII; dropped the bomb; GI Bill
  2. US President; Watergate
  3. US Preident; interstate highway
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  1. Liberal Chief Justice; Civil Rights
  2. Civil Rights Leader; Civil Disobedience
  3. US President; Great Society; VietNam
  4. Young President; New Frontier; Bay of Pigs

7 Clues: US President; Watergate • US Preident; interstate highway • Liberal Chief Justice; Civil Rights • US President; Great Society; VietNam • Civil Rights Leader; Civil Disobedience • Young President; New Frontier; Bay of Pigs • US Predient; ended WWII; dropped the bomb; GI Bill

gov final study guide first page 2023-05-18

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

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

poo head 2016-01-24

poo head crossword puzzle
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  1. he advises the speeker
  2. a bill
  3. to let the peopole make a dissusion
  4. a way to make a dissishon
  5. a discussion
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  1. where the mpps meet
  2. a leader of a party
  3. a small groop of mpps
  4. a person who has rights in our contry
  5. a law makeing house

10 Clues: a bill • a discussion • where the mpps meet • a leader of a party • a law makeing house • a small groop of mpps • he advises the speeker • a way to make a dissishon • to let the peopole make a dissusion • a person who has rights in our contry

Gavens Crossword puzzle 2023-05-08

Gavens Crossword puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. People who supported the constitution
  2. They wanted a bill of rights
  3. First section in the Us constitution
  4. First constitution after the revolution
  5. First 10 amendments
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  1. Constitutional convention was held here
  2. father of the constitution
  3. Created a bicameral legislature
  4. There are 27 in the constitution
  5. Essays wrote by the federalists

10 Clues: First 10 amendments • father of the constitution • They wanted a bill of rights • Created a bicameral legislature • Essays wrote by the federalists • There are 27 in the constitution • First section in the Us constitution • People who supported the constitution • Constitutional convention was held here • First constitution after the revolution

Chapter 5 Legislative Branch 2023-12-19

Chapter 5 Legislative Branch crossword puzzle
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  1. This system is used to determine committee appointments and is based on length of service
  2. This is where a bill goes if the House and Senate pass different versions of a bill
  3. Allows congress to stretch its powers
  4. This house approves or rejects Presidential Appointments
  5. Allows members of Congress to send job related mail for free
  6. These are powers of congress that are listed in the constitution. Example: Coin Money or Declare War
  7. The main criteria when outlining congressional districts
  8. Handles the day to day leadership of the Senate
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  1. This is where the impeachment process starts
  2. These are powers of congress that are not listed in the constitution. Example: Institute a Draft
  3. When the president rejects a bill
  4. When a chairperson on a committee sets aside a bill or at the bottom of the pile, effectively killing the bill
  5. This is a vote to end a filibuster by a 3/5 vote
  6. If a president does this with the bill, it becomes law
  7. A technique used to divide congressional districts to favor one political party over another
  8. A person from a representatives district
  9. When the president ignores a bill for 10 days and Congress is not in session, the bill dies
  10. This is the total number of members Minnesota sends to Congress
  11. The president of the Senate
  12. This is the first stop a bill goes to after being introduced by a member of congress
  13. The most powerful person in the House of Representatives
  14. Used by the Senate to kill a bill during the floor debate.
  15. Done every 10 years to determine number of seats in the house each state gets

23 Clues: The president of the Senate • When the president rejects a bill • Allows congress to stretch its powers • A person from a representatives district • This is where the impeachment process starts • Handles the day to day leadership of the Senate • This is a vote to end a filibuster by a 3/5 vote • If a president does this with the bill, it becomes law • ...

CJ unit 2 Part 2 A 2024-11-11

CJ unit 2 Part 2 A crossword puzzle
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  1. Areas into which the government may not intrude
  2. Not explicitly defined but embodies the fundamental ideas of the U.S. justice expressed in the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments
  3. Deals with notices, hearings, and gathering evidence in criminal matters
  4. Protects individuals against unreasonable, arbitrary, or capricious laws and limits arbitrary government actions
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  1. Tangible forms of expression such as wearing buttons or clothing with political slogans or displaying a sign or flag: protected by the First Amendment
  2. The first 10 amendments of the Constitution
  3. A judicial ruling that significantly alters or affects existing law and guides future decisions on the same issue
  4. Formally charged with a specific crime by a grand jury, based on probable cause
  5. Rights not specifically identified in the Bill of Rights
  6. A principle whereby power is shared by the national government and the states.
  7. Unconstitutionally being tired for the same crime more than once
  8. A type of partial shadow in astronomy with the principle extending the idea that certain constitutional rights are implied within other constitutional rights

12 Clues: The first 10 amendments of the Constitution • Areas into which the government may not intrude • Rights not specifically identified in the Bill of Rights • Unconstitutionally being tired for the same crime more than once • Deals with notices, hearings, and gathering evidence in criminal matters • ...

Foundations of American Government 2012-12-12

Foundations of American Government crossword puzzle
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  1. to the Constitution
  2. the structure of the United States of America
  3. is not all powerful and may do only those things people have given it the power to do
  4. _____
  5. written form of government for the independent states; maintained that major powers resided with individual states
  6. a more perfect___
  7. _____
  8. of the Virginia Company of London/gave colonists the rights of Englishmen
  9. for religious freedom in Virgnia
  10. first ten amendments are called the ____
  11. are the source of any and all governmental power
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  1. process: -Proposal: action by General Assembly or convention - Ratification: by voters of Virginia
  2. domestic
  3. a democratic system of government, the people rule
  4. the King of Great Britain
  5. for the US Bill of Rights
  6. us free from Great Britain
  7. In a representative system of government people elect public officeholders to make laws and conduct government on their behalf
  8. government and those who govern are bound by the law
  9. many amendments does the constitution have currently?

20 Clues: _____ • _____ • domestic • a more perfect___ • to the Constitution • the King of Great Britain • for the US Bill of Rights • us free from Great Britain • for religious freedom in Virgnia • first ten amendments are called the ____ • the structure of the United States of America • are the source of any and all governmental power • a democratic system of government, the people rule • ...

the Constitution & the creation of the Constitution. 2022-02-18

the Constitution & the creation of the Constitution. crossword puzzle
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  1. Women's Suffrage, women gain the right to vote
  2. Election of President and Vice President, Revision of Electoral College
  3. Gave Congress power to collect taxes on income
  4. Changing something in a law or doc
  5. Women's Suffrage, women gain the right to vote
  6. Federalists, became the first president before the Constitution was even ratified
  7. Anti-Federalists agreed to the Constitution once this was added. Stated the rights the people had
  8. The introduction of the U.S. Constitution. Declares power of the government comes from the people and lists the goals of the Constitution.
  9. Anti-Federalists who wanted the Bill of Rights added
  10. Black Suffrage, No denial of vote because of race, color, previous condition of servitude
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  1. States can not be sued in federal court
  2. Abolition of Poll Tax in National Elections
  3. Presidential succession, vice presidential vacancy, and presidential disability
  4. All states had the same number of representative's. Favored the small states
  5. People elect senators
  6. Changing something in a law or document
  7. Voting Age Set to 18 Years
  8. People are the ultimate authority

18 Clues: People elect senators • Voting Age Set to 18 Years • People are the ultimate authority • Changing something in a law or doc • States can not be sued in federal court • Changing something in a law or document • Abolition of Poll Tax in National Elections • Women's Suffrage, women gain the right to vote • Gave Congress power to collect taxes on income • ...

VOCABULARY CROSSWORD PUZZLE 2014-01-16

VOCABULARY CROSSWORD PUZZLE crossword puzzle
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  1. That seems a bit absurd.
  2. Any changes you make to something.
  3. Drama queen.
  4. Adorning the hall on x-mas.
  5. The oilve branch is an symbol of peace.
  6. Volentering for communitty.
  7. Top class
  8. A kid stood up when he saw an kid cheating and declared what the kid was doing.
  9. Bill of rights
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  1. What a dictator does.
  2. An successful occation that is.
  3. A judges job.
  4. A criminal escapes a police.
  5. Many travalers are interested to different cultures.
  6. Give me liberty or give me death.
  7. Very emotional music.

16 Clues: Top class • Drama queen. • A judges job. • Bill of rights • What a dictator does. • Very emotional music. • That seems a bit absurd. • Adorning the hall on x-mas. • Volentering for communitty. • A criminal escapes a police. • An successful occation that is. • Give me liberty or give me death. • Any changes you make to something. • The oilve branch is an symbol of peace. • ...

Progressivism 2024-10-24

Progressivism crossword puzzle
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  1. A movement by Christian women to ban alcohol
  2. Someone who exposed the evils of society through journalism
  3. A fire that killed 146 people and started the workers safety movement
  4. 1st progressive president, adored by the people, embodied all 4 progressive goals
  5. Women's right to vote
  6. A book that showed the horrors of the meatpacking industry
  7. Made trusts and monopolies illegal and gave more rights to lower and middle classes
  8. Gave women the right to vote after 80 years of fighting
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  1. A movement of middle class Americans to fix the US's problems
  2. Banned the sale of alcohol in America
  3. famous muckraker who exposed the meatpacking industry
  4. People can directly vote for senators instead of being appointed by state
  5. social movement to apply Christian ethics to solve problems
  6. danish immigrant who photographed tenements
  7. The preservation and protection of the natural environment
  8. A quicker more efficient way to produce goods
  9. people propose a bill rather than lawmakers
  10. Prevents mislabeling, forced inspection, and selling of bad foods
  11. Voters could remove elected officials if they don't like them
  12. Law makers allow people to vote on whether a bill would become a law

20 Clues: Women's right to vote • Banned the sale of alcohol in America • danish immigrant who photographed tenements • people propose a bill rather than lawmakers • A movement by Christian women to ban alcohol • A quicker more efficient way to produce goods • famous muckraker who exposed the meatpacking industry • Gave women the right to vote after 80 years of fighting • ...

The FHun Zone: Public Affairs puzzle 2024-09-05

The FHun Zone: Public Affairs puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. A British band from the 1990s, whose recent reunion has raised concerns over dynamic pricing for concert tickets
  2. An activity which may face further restrictions outside public venues
  3. German Chancellor, with whom the PM met in a bid to rebuild UK-EU relations
  4. A piece of legislation, not yet passed into law
  5. Prime Minister
  6. Former PM,
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  1. Current Leader of the Opposition, soon to be replaced
  2. ... Rights Bill - expected to introduce a new 'right to switch off' for workers
  3. Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, responsible for launching GB Energy
  4. The government’s plans tax and spending, next expected on 30th October
  5. Chancellor of the Exchequer

11 Clues: Former PM, • Prime Minister • Chancellor of the Exchequer • A piece of legislation, not yet passed into law • Current Leader of the Opposition, soon to be replaced • An activity which may face further restrictions outside public venues • The government’s plans tax and spending, next expected on 30th October • ...

UNIT 3 REVIEW 2018-04-23

UNIT 3 REVIEW crossword puzzle
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  1. prevents 1 branch from becoming too powerful
  2. 3/5 of slaves count for population and the number of votes in House Of Rep.
  3. One of founding fathers of US negotiator and signatory of Treaty of Paris 1783
  4. People have power to govern themselves
  5. Executive, Legislative, Judical
  6. Collection of 85 articles and essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison,and John Jay to promote ratification of US Constitution
  7. Elected officials must obey law and the government has limited power
  8. Farmers rebel over paying taxes
  9. 4th president during war of 1812
  10. Congress passes amendment when 2/3 vote and 3/4 pf states ratify amendment
  11. power is divided and shared between states and national government
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  1. 1st President
  2. government is divided between 3 branches
  3. People elect representatives to make laws
  4. Action of signing or giving formal consent to treaty , conduct , or agreement
  5. Bill of Rights protects individual rights
  6. Argued for National Bank and was washingtons secretary of treasury
  7. States get equal votes in congress
  8. States get votes in congress based on population

19 Clues: 1st President • Executive, Legislative, Judical • Farmers rebel over paying taxes • 4th president during war of 1812 • States get equal votes in congress • People have power to govern themselves • government is divided between 3 branches • People elect representatives to make laws • Bill of Rights protects individual rights • prevents 1 branch from becoming too powerful • ...

Christians Reconstruction Crossword 2013-05-30

Christians Reconstruction Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. maker of the branch of army that helped african americans out
  2. a document that allowed terrorism groups to be arrested
  3. a branch of the army that helped african americans get food and jobs and schooling
  4. _______ did not like the fact that african americans had these new rights
  5. a worker who rents and farms land owned by another person and pays the rent in cash is called a ________
  6. former vice president of the cofederate who opposed the bill that put a limit to racial discrimination
  7. a group who terrorized African Americans
  8. representative from south carolina who fought for the bill that put a limit on racial discrimination
  9. african american hero in politics and in the civil war
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  1. Northerners who moved to the South after the civil war to find a job
  2. the president during reconstruction (President (Last Name))
  3. southerners who joined the republic party during reconstruction
  4. man who wrote the bill that puts a limit on racial discrimination
  5. document that extends the right to vote to african american men
  6. a worker who farms land owned by someone else and recieves a share of the crops is called a ___________

15 Clues: a group who terrorized African Americans • african american hero in politics and in the civil war • a document that allowed terrorism groups to be arrested • the president during reconstruction (President (Last Name)) • maker of the branch of army that helped african americans out • southerners who joined the republic party during reconstruction • ...

Christians Reconstruction Crossword 2013-05-30

Christians Reconstruction Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. african american hero in politics and in the civil war
  2. a document that allowed terrorism groups to be arrested
  3. a worker who rents and farms land owned by another person and pays the rent in cash is called a ________
  4. a branch of the army that helped african americans get food and jobs and schooling
  5. Northerners who moved to the South after the civil war to find a job
  6. former vice president of the cofederate who opposed the bill that put a limit to racial discrimination
  7. a group who terrorized African Americans
  8. southerners who joined the republic party during reconstruction
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  1. representative from south carolina who fought for the bill that put a limit on racial discrimination
  2. document that extends the right to vote to african american men
  3. maker of the branch of army that helped african americans out
  4. man who wrote the bill that puts a limit on racial discrimination
  5. a worker who farms land owned by someone else and recieves a share of the crops is called a ___________
  6. the president during reconstruction (President (Last Name))
  7. _______ did not like the fact that african americans had these new rights

15 Clues: a group who terrorized African Americans • african american hero in politics and in the civil war • a document that allowed terrorism groups to be arrested • the president during reconstruction (President (Last Name)) • maker of the branch of army that helped african americans out • document that extends the right to vote to african american men • ...

the Constitution & the creation of the Constitution. 2022-02-18

the Constitution & the creation of the Constitution. crossword puzzle
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  1. Women's Suffrage, women gain the right to vote
  2. Election of President and Vice President, Revision of Electoral College
  3. Gave Congress power to collect taxes on income
  4. Changing something in a law or doc
  5. Women's Suffrage, women gain the right to vote
  6. Federalists, became the first president before the Constitution was even ratified
  7. Anti-Federalists agreed to the Constitution once this was added. Stated the rights the people had
  8. The introduction of the U.S. Constitution. Declares power of the government comes from the people and lists the goals of the Constitution.
  9. Anti-Federalists who wanted the Bill of Rights added
  10. Black Suffrage, No denial of vote because of race, color, previous condition of servitude
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  1. States can not be sued in federal court
  2. Abolition of Poll Tax in National Elections
  3. Presidential succession, vice presidential vacancy, and presidential disability
  4. All states had the same number of representative's. Favored the small states
  5. People elect senators
  6. Changing something in a law or document
  7. Voting Age Set to 18 Years
  8. People are the ultimate authority

18 Clues: People elect senators • Voting Age Set to 18 Years • People are the ultimate authority • Changing something in a law or doc • States can not be sued in federal court • Changing something in a law or document • Abolition of Poll Tax in National Elections • Women's Suffrage, women gain the right to vote • Gave Congress power to collect taxes on income • ...

Gravity Falls 2021-09-28

Gravity Falls crossword puzzle
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  1. Name of the boy twin
  2. Name of the dream demon
  3. name of man with no mind
  4. stans book
  5. name of gnome that says only one word
  6. dippers book
  7. name of when bill takes over dippers body
  8. name of other grunkle
  9. name of dippers crush
  10. Real Name of dipper
  11. Name of the girl twin
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  1. when bill comes in to the 3D dimension
  2. robot used to destroy bill
  3. how to defeat bill
  4. gideons evil robot
  5. name of where dipper,mabel,stan,and,ford
  6. gideons book
  7. Name of the grunkle

18 Clues: stans book • dippers book • gideons book • how to defeat bill • gideons evil robot • Real Name of dipper • Name of the grunkle • Name of the boy twin • name of other grunkle • name of dippers crush • Name of the girl twin • Name of the dream demon • name of man with no mind • robot used to destroy bill • name of gnome that says only one word • when bill comes in to the 3D dimension • ...

Government 3b 2023-09-18

Government 3b crossword puzzle
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  1. "give me liberty or give me death"
  2. typical anti-federalist arguments
  3. father of the constitution
  4. signed all four important American revolution documents
  5. first senate of the United States
  6. on the $100 bill
  7. Virginia declaration of rights
  8. urged the people of new York not to ratify the constitution
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  1. governor and a later vice president
  2. military officer
  3. us president

11 Clues: us president • military officer • on the $100 bill • father of the constitution • Virginia declaration of rights • typical anti-federalist arguments • first senate of the United States • "give me liberty or give me death" • governor and a later vice president • signed all four important American revolution documents • urged the people of new York not to ratify the constitution

Chapter 6 Vocabulary 2019-03-07

Chapter 6 Vocabulary crossword puzzle
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  1. revenue ____ is a proposed law in order to that raises money.
  2. ____ and proper clause give congress the power to make laws.
  3. these POWERS are directly stated in the Constitution.
  4. national _____ the financial plan for the government.
  5. this BILL is a proposed law to authorize spending money.
  6. the president refusing to spend money.
  7. these POWERS are required for the government to give us our expressed rights.
  8. lying under oath.
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  1. _____ veto are provisions written into some laws that allow change to be made
  2. _____ commerce is trade among states.
  3. willful obstruction the work of congress.
  4. is a legal order that a person appear or give legal documents.
  5. a formal accusation of misconduct in office against a public official.
  6. granted to citizens that protects them from getting in trouble.

14 Clues: lying under oath. • _____ commerce is trade among states. • the president refusing to spend money. • willful obstruction the work of congress. • these POWERS are directly stated in the Constitution. • national _____ the financial plan for the government. • this BILL is a proposed law to authorize spending money. • ...

Government 2021-08-29

Government crossword puzzle
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  1. 1st US Supreme Court justice
  2. opposed ratification of US Constitution
  3. "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness"
  4. Emancipation Proclamation & Gettysburg Address
  5. compromise between Virginia and New Jersey plans dealing with issue of representation
  6. 5 slaves counted as 3 people in regards to representation
  7. two house system
  8. "Father of the Bill of Rights"
  9. neutrality proclamation
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  1. God-given right to rule
  2. secretary of Treasury
  3. trickledowntheory
  4. Marbury v. Madison decision
  5. "Life, Liberty, and Property"
  6. 1st Constitution of the US
  7. 7th president
  8. supports strong national government
  9. authored declaration of independence
  10. distribution of power between federal government and the states
  11. First 10 Amendments
  12. political power rests with the people who can create, alter, and abolish government

21 Clues: 7th president • two house system • trickledowntheory • First 10 Amendments • secretary of Treasury • God-given right to rule • neutrality proclamation • 1st Constitution of the US • Marbury v. Madison decision • 1st US Supreme Court justice • "Life, Liberty, and Property" • "Father of the Bill of Rights" • supports strong national government • authored declaration of independence • ...

Leah Bahamonde Period 7 2021-10-21

Leah Bahamonde Period 7 crossword puzzle
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  1. people represented by elected officials
  2. author of “Common Sense”
  3. branch of government that enforces the law
  4. upper assembly of the U.S congress
  5. established a republic
  6. fundamental principle laid out for the U.S
  7. an article added to the U.S constitution
  8. removing a U.S civil officer from office
  9. the rejection of a decision by legislature
  10. current longest serving majority Senator
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  1. foundation of western democracy
  2. believed in natural rights
  3. a proposed legislation being considered
  4. power divided by central & small gov’t
  5. speaker of the house
  6. the head of the executive branch
  7. believed in seperation of power
  8. anyone who tries to influence government
  9. work on specific issues in Congress
  10. branch of government that carries out laws

20 Clues: speaker of the house • established a republic • author of “Common Sense” • believed in natural rights • foundation of western democracy • believed in seperation of power • the head of the executive branch • upper assembly of the U.S congress • work on specific issues in Congress • power divided by central & small gov’t • a proposed legislation being considered • ...

Government Crossword Puzzle 2023-05-16

Government Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. The first 10 amendments are called
  2. type of democracy we have in the US
  3. This type of government divides power between state, national and local
  4. suggested the Legislative branch have a House of Representatives & a senate?
  5. The idea that is the cornerstone of representation in our government is based on
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  1. without a strong national government, anti-federalists were worried that
  2. What caused the end of the Articles of Confederation?
  3. Framers didn't want this about voters rights
  4. Antifederalists believed what was needed to create a new constitution?
  5. The purpose of bill of rights is to protect
  6. the way the state maintains orders

11 Clues: The first 10 amendments are called • the way the state maintains orders • type of democracy we have in the US • The purpose of bill of rights is to protect • Framers didn't want this about voters rights • What caused the end of the Articles of Confederation? • Antifederalists believed what was needed to create a new constitution? • ...

constitution crossword 2025-03-06

constitution crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. branch that enforces laws
  2. the group that wanted a bill of rights to the constitution
  3. to approve a document or policy
  4. the amendment that protects you from unreasonable searches and seizures
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  1. an addition to a document
  2. a body of fundamental principles or established precedents
  3. each state gets equal representation
  4. a rule that must be followed
  5. a moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way
  6. includes courts, judges,and the power to review laws and settle disagreements

10 Clues: an addition to a document • branch that enforces laws • a rule that must be followed • to approve a document or policy • each state gets equal representation • a body of fundamental principles or established precedents • the group that wanted a bill of rights to the constitution • the amendment that protects you from unreasonable searches and seizures • ...

Civics Unit 2 Crossword Puzzle 2025-01-14

Civics Unit 2 Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. Submitting some power to the government in exchange for protection
  2. Document in 1215 that limits the king and ensures due process
  3. First legislative body created by Virginia
  4. Only one house of congress
  5. Breaks the government into levels
  6. Believer in free speech and free religion
  7. States that no state law can be above the constitution or federal law
  8. Believer in popular sovereignty
  9. The court's power to rule on the constitutionality of Congress's laws and presidential actions
  10. Common principles to unite the colony, signed by the Pilgrims
  11. Series of essays supporting the constitution
  12. America's first constitution
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  1. Less wealthy men that believed in a weak federal government and supported a Bill of Rights
  2. Process of trying to remove a federal employee (usually the president)
  3. Believer in natural rights
  4. Believer in checks and balances
  5. Organized new Western territories into counties
  6. Two houses of congress
  7. Made a process for making new states & outlawed slavery in new territories
  8. Super wealthy white men that believed in a strong federal government and the constitution

20 Clues: Two houses of congress • Believer in natural rights • Only one house of congress • America's first constitution • Believer in checks and balances • Believer in popular sovereignty • Breaks the government into levels • Believer in free speech and free religion • First legislative body created by Virginia • Series of essays supporting the constitution • ...

Activity 3 2021-12-09

Activity 3 crossword puzzle
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  1. Asante Kingdom rises in West Africa
  2. Montesquieu publishes The Spirit of Laws
  3. First Navigation Act regulates colonial trade
  4. Qing Dynasty established in China
  5. First "Spanish Thanksgiving" held near El Paso, Texas
  6. The first Africans arrive in Virgina
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  1. Great Awakening peaks
  2. Bacon's Rebellion takes place in Virgina
  3. French and Indian War begins
  4. King George issues Proclamation of 1763
  5. English Bill of Rights signed
  6. Seven Years' War begins
  7. Catherine the Great begins rule in Russia
  8. Iroquois Confederacy forms

14 Clues: Great Awakening peaks • Seven Years' War begins • Iroquois Confederacy forms • French and Indian War begins • English Bill of Rights signed • Qing Dynasty established in China • Asante Kingdom rises in West Africa • The first Africans arrive in Virgina • King George issues Proclamation of 1763 • Montesquieu publishes The Spirit of Laws • Bacon's Rebellion takes place in Virgina • ...

Unit 1 2016-09-14

Unit 1 crossword puzzle
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  1. Sovereignty Government power resides in the people
  2. Wanted the Bill of Rights to protect their rights
  3. of Powers Helps prevent one branch from becoming too powerful; checks and balances
  4. Plan Separation of Powers
  5. Compromise Slaves count as 3/5ths of a person for representation purposes and taxes
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  1. The introduction to the Constitution
  2. Set of principles and rules for governing a country
  3. Equality in the eyes of God
  4. Division of power among national and state governments
  5. Government Government is not all powerful, can only do what the people let it

10 Clues: Plan Separation of Powers • Equality in the eyes of God • The introduction to the Constitution • Wanted the Bill of Rights to protect their rights • Sovereignty Government power resides in the people • Set of principles and rules for governing a country • Division of power among national and state governments • ...

Revolution and New Governments 2020-09-07

Revolution and New Governments crossword puzzle
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  1. Uprising in Massachusetts led by Daniel Shays over debt collection. Led to many calling for a stronger national government.
  2. Consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate, which together make up the Congress. It makes the laws.
  3. First constitution of the United States. It had a weak federal government and strong state governments.
  4. Composed of the Supreme Court and other federal courts. It interprets laws and decides if laws violate the constitution.
  5. Composed of the president, vice president, and the cabinet. It carries out and enforces the laws.
  6. Writer, political philosopher, and patriot who advocated for American independence in his pamphlet “Common Sense”
  7. A body of electors that represents the states and votes for the President and Vice President.
  8. Founding Father who helped write the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Served as the 4th President of the United States.
  9. A compromise between northern and southern state delegates: 3/5th of the enslaved population would be counted for political representation.
  10. Benjamin Franklin’s plan for a national government for the Thirteen Colonies. Proposed during the French and Indian War.
  11. Signed on July 4th, 1776. Officially declared the United States to be separate and independent from Great Britain.
  12. Proclamation by King George III. Prohibited colonists from settling in land recently acquired from the French and Indian War. One of the causes of the Revolutionary War.
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  1. English philosopher during the Enlightenment. Helped further the ideas of the social contract, consent of the governed, and natural rights; “Life, Liberty, and Property”
  2. A system of government that involves both national (federal) and regional (state) government.
  3. Established a government for the Northwest Territory and a path for future statehood, protected the rights of citizens, and outlawed slavery in the territory.
  4. First ten amendments to the constitution. Protects basic personal rights from government infringement.
  5. A compromise between large and small states. Created a Congress with a House of Representatives that is based on population size, and a Senate that had equal representation among the states.
  6. Opposed a strong national government and the ratification of the 1787 Constitution. Their influence helped the Bill of Rights pass.
  7. Supported a strong national government and the ratification of the 1787 Constitution.
  8. A system of government where each branch of government can limit other branches, ensuring that no branch grows too powerful.
  9. Presented by William Paterson. Proposed one house of Congress with equal representation for every state.
  10. Established a system to survey, divide, and sell the land of the Northwest Territory.
  11. Formal approval (of a treaty, amendment, or contract).
  12. A form of government where political power is held by the people (as opposed to a monarch).
  13. Resulted in an American victory; considered to be the turning point of the revolutionary war.
  14. Drafted by James Madison. Proposed two houses of Congress with representation determined by population size.

26 Clues: Formal approval (of a treaty, amendment, or contract). • Supported a strong national government and the ratification of the 1787 Constitution. • Established a system to survey, divide, and sell the land of the Northwest Territory. • A form of government where political power is held by the people (as opposed to a monarch). • ...

Government Vocabulary 2022-11-17

Government Vocabulary crossword puzzle
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  1. general Essentially the state's lawyer
  2. A crime more serious than a misdemeanor
  3. of rights Has all basic rights listed
  4. Witnesses, footage, or anything that could prove what happened
  5. Money the state requires you to pay every year
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  1. A crime that can only be committed by a juvenile
  2. court A court to go to for an appeal
  3. Is responsible for transportation and road safety
  4. A rejection of a law

9 Clues: A rejection of a law • court A court to go to for an appeal • of rights Has all basic rights listed • general Essentially the state's lawyer • A crime more serious than a misdemeanor • Money the state requires you to pay every year • A crime that can only be committed by a juvenile • Is responsible for transportation and road safety • ...

Founding Documents Vocab 2021-12-02

Founding Documents Vocab crossword puzzle
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  1. Having a central government work alongside regional governments
  2. The author of the Declaration of Independence
  3. This group fought for state-rights and the Bill of Rights
  4. Supporters of the Constitution, believed in a strong central government
  5. The document that outlines the United States Government
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  1. The way to change the United States Constitution
  2. Complaints made by the Colonists to the King of England
  3. Form of government where power is held by the people and their representatives
  4. Form of government where the people get to vote in their leaders.
  5. Someone who holds absolute power

10 Clues: Someone who holds absolute power • The author of the Declaration of Independence • The way to change the United States Constitution • Complaints made by the Colonists to the King of England • The document that outlines the United States Government • This group fought for state-rights and the Bill of Rights • ...

the thingy 2025-11-19

the thingy crossword puzzle
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  1. a piece of land that a government owns
  2. a government where people represent a leader.
  3. an article that describes the basic powers
  4. when two people reach an agreement
  5. the branch that writes laws
  6. the branch enforces laws
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  1. a league or alliance
  2. a law
  3. a meeting with officials
  4. the central government
  5. a person in favor of a strong central government
  6. an uprising against an unfair ruler
  7. the branch where people interpret laws
  8. a persosn in favor of a weak central government
  9. a change to the bill of rights

15 Clues: a law • a league or alliance • the central government • a meeting with officials • the branch enforces laws • the branch that writes laws • a change to the bill of rights • when two people reach an agreement • an uprising against an unfair ruler • a piece of land that a government owns • the branch where people interpret laws • an article that describes the basic powers • ...

the thingy 2025-11-19

the thingy crossword puzzle
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  1. a piece of land that a government owns
  2. a government where people represent a leader.
  3. an article that describes the basic powers
  4. when two people reach an agreement
  5. the branch that writes laws
  6. the branch enforces laws
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  1. a league or alliance
  2. a law
  3. a meeting with officials
  4. the central government
  5. a person in favor of a strong central government
  6. an uprising against an unfair ruler
  7. the branch where people interpret laws
  8. a persosn in favor of a weak central government
  9. a change to the bill of rights

15 Clues: a law • a league or alliance • the central government • a meeting with officials • the branch enforces laws • the branch that writes laws • a change to the bill of rights • when two people reach an agreement • an uprising against an unfair ruler • a piece of land that a government owns • the branch where people interpret laws • an article that describes the basic powers • ...

Texas Government 2022-03-18

Texas Government crossword puzzle
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  1. called by governor to address issues
  2. Protects individual freedoms
  3. ability to limit power of other branches
  4. plan for revenue and spending
  5. Levied on property land,house,business
  6. split power among different branches
  7. People's fundamental rights
  8. area represented by a member of legislature
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  1. 140 days every odd numbered year
  2. Texas governor to reject provisions of a spending bill
  3. basic principal in Texas Constitution
  4. 2 chambers or houses
  5. governing body of Texas counties
  6. official charged with a crime trial in senate
  7. relating to government city or town

15 Clues: 2 chambers or houses • People's fundamental rights • Protects individual freedoms • plan for revenue and spending • 140 days every odd numbered year • governing body of Texas counties • relating to government city or town • called by governor to address issues • split power among different branches • basic principal in Texas Constitution • Levied on property land,house,business • ...

John Locke 2022-09-07

John Locke crossword puzzle
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  1. What did john Locke believe?
  2. What month did John Locke die?
  3. He thought the Government must protect?
  4. Life____Property?
  5. who was friends with Locke?
  6. What book did Locke write about?
  7. What did John Locke study?
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  1. Locke thought power was___not capacity
  2. He was the first philosopher of what?
  3. of rights Locke helped draft in what?
  4. What important book did Locke inspire
  5. Who did Locke think was the source of power
  6. Where was John Locke Born?
  7. What month was john Locke born?

14 Clues: Life____Property? • Where was John Locke Born? • What did John Locke study? • who was friends with Locke? • What did john Locke believe? • What month did John Locke die? • What month was john Locke born? • What book did Locke write about? • He was the first philosopher of what? • of rights Locke helped draft in what? • What important book did Locke inspire • ...

My Life 2026-01-13

My Life crossword puzzle
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  1. What is your favorite drink with dinner
  2. The name of Bill and Karen's youngest child
  3. The name of our older dog
  4. The name of my oldest son
  5. The name of my middle child
  6. The love of my life
  7. What does Karen do for a living
  8. The nickname of Bill and Karen's only son
  9. What is your favorite thing to drink in the morning
  10. The nickname of my middle child
  11. The name of my daughter-in-law
  12. What does Becky sell for work
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  1. The name of my youngest child
  2. Where was the second home that you had with your husband
  3. What does Hannah do for a living
  4. What is my first name
  5. The name of Bill's only son
  6. What is the name of the company that Bill works for
  7. The name of Bill and Karen's oldest child
  8. Where was the first home you bought with your husband
  9. The name of our rescue dog
  10. The nickname of Bill and Karen's oldest child

22 Clues: The love of my life • What is my first name • The name of our older dog • The name of my oldest son • The name of our rescue dog • The name of Bill's only son • The name of my middle child • The name of my youngest child • What does Becky sell for work • The name of my daughter-in-law • What does Karen do for a living • The nickname of my middle child • ...

AP Terminology Review 2026-04-13

AP Terminology Review crossword puzzle
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  1. Rule issued by the president with the force of law = Executive _____
  2. Senate power to approve presidential appointments and treaties = ________ and Consent
  3. Large, complex organization of appointed officials to carry out tasks
  4. President ignores a bill and Congress adjourns within 10 days for this type of veto
  5. Transferring responsibility from federal to state level.
  6. Government program guaranteeing benefits to a group (e.g., Social Security).
  7. Federal requirement that states must follow.
  8. Power of courts to declare laws unconstitutional = Judicial ______
  9. Wasteful spending for specific projects added to bills (earmarks).
  10. The right to vote.
  11. Powers shared by both state and federal governments.
  12. Friend of the court brief filed by outside parties = ________ Curiae
  13. Relationship between agency, committee, and interest group: ___ Triangle.
  14. Theory that a small wealthy group holds the most power.
  15. Unregulated money given to parties for general purposes.
  16. Case that ended the "separate but equal" doctrine.
  17. Theory that many groups compete for policy influence.
  18. An office holder seeking re-election.
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  1. Protection from arbitrary action by government: ___ Process.
  2. The party with the most seats in a legislative chamber.
  3. Attempting to influence policy makers directly.
  4. Legal principle of following precedent: ___ Decisis.
  5. Attempt to stall or kill a bill by "talking it to death."
  6. Procedure to end a filibuster in the Senate (requires 60 votes).
  7. Powers specifically listed in the Constitution.
  8. Anti-Federalist paper arguing against a strong central government.
  9. Redrawing district lines to favor one party.
  10. System where power is shared between national and state levels.
  11. Process of applying Bill of Rights to states: ___ Incorporation.
  12. Madison's Fed 10 essay explained how a large republic controls these
  13. Meeting of local party members to choose candidates.
  14. Regulated money given directly to candidates.
  15. Legislator supports a bill in return for support on theirs.

33 Clues: The right to vote. • An office holder seeking re-election. • Redrawing district lines to favor one party. • Federal requirement that states must follow. • Regulated money given directly to candidates. • Attempting to influence policy makers directly. • Powers specifically listed in the Constitution. • Case that ended the "separate but equal" doctrine. • ...

Foundations of American Government 2023-09-11

Foundations of American Government crossword puzzle
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  1. Philosopher who suggested a separation of powers into branches of government
  2. Document that extended the rights of 'commoners' to have a voice in the government
  3. Encouraged free thinkers to question the practices of the Catholic Church
  4. According to Locke, a ruler gains authority through the _____ of the governed
  5. The Magna Carta forced King John to consult _____ before making arbitrary decisions
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  1. Philosopher who concluded in his book 'Leviathan' that people are incapable of ruling themselves
  2. Where did the democratic tradition that led to the development of the American democratic republic truly begin?
  3. The natural rights that Locke believed the government should protect were life, liberty, and _____
  4. The purpose of the English Bill of Rights was to guarantee ____ elections
  5. Gutenberg's _____ spread new ideas relatively quickly and easily during the Enlightenment
  6. Was deeply influenced by John Locke's ideas when drafting the Declaration of Independence
  7. Ancient civilization that contributed to the development of the American democratic republic

12 Clues: The purpose of the English Bill of Rights was to guarantee ____ elections • Encouraged free thinkers to question the practices of the Catholic Church • Philosopher who suggested a separation of powers into branches of government • According to Locke, a ruler gains authority through the _____ of the governed • ...

US History Crossword Puzzle 2014-01-08

US History Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. Likes to chase mice
  2. Has a trunk
  3. Man's best friend
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  1. Large marsupial
  2. of Rights 10pp
  3. Joyous
  4. Flying mammal

7 Clues: Joyous • Has a trunk • Flying mammal • of Rights 10pp • Large marsupial • Man's best friend • Likes to chase mice

civics8 2021-11-11

civics8 crossword puzzle
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  1. Jackson (1892-1954) was a justice of the U.S. Supreme Court from 1942 to 1954. He is best known for his opinion in West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette, 1943, that expanded the scope of the 1st Amendment’s freedom of speech guarantee.
  2. guarantees of the safety of persons, opinions, and property from the arbitrary acts of government,including freedom of speech and freedom of religion
  3. A U.S naval base located on the island of Oahu in Hawaii.
  4. the process of incorporating, or including, most of the guarantees in the Bill of Rights into the 14th Amendment's Due Process Clause
  5. term used for postive acts of government that seek to make constitutional guarantees a reality for all people,e.g prohibition of discrimination.
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  1. Part of the 14th Amendment which guarantees that no State dent basic rights to its people.
  2. Blaine (1830-1893), a congressman from Maine and Speaker of the House from 1869 to 1875. was an unsuccessful candidate for President in 1876 and 1880 He served as Secretary of State in 1881 and again from 1889 to 1892.
  3. (1841-1935) was a justice of the U.S. Supreme Court from 1902 to 1932 who was nicknamed the Great Dissenter.
  4. The first ten amendments to the constitution.
  5. foreign-born resident, or noncitizen

10 Clues: foreign-born resident, or noncitizen • The first ten amendments to the constitution. • A U.S naval base located on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. • Part of the 14th Amendment which guarantees that no State dent basic rights to its people. • (1841-1935) was a justice of the U.S. Supreme Court from 1902 to 1932 who was nicknamed the Great Dissenter. • ...

Freedom week crossword 2024-05-07

Freedom week crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Has 10 amendments
  2. Addition to the constitution
  3. Wrote the Bill Of Rights
  4. Makes up the three branches of government
  5. Idea of ruling a country as a republic
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  1. Allows the people to have power
  2. Lets the branches check each other
  3. Level of government controlled by 2 levels
  4. Branch that interprets laws (judges)
  5. Branch that creates laws (congress)
  6. Branch that includes the President
  7. Introduction to constitution

12 Clues: Has 10 amendments • Wrote the Bill Of Rights • Addition to the constitution • Introduction to constitution • Allows the people to have power • Lets the branches check each other • Branch that includes the President • Branch that creates laws (congress) • Branch that interprets laws (judges) • Idea of ruling a country as a republic • Makes up the three branches of government • ...

Amendment Vocabulary 2021-11-15

Amendment 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. an amendment is a change or addition to the Constitution. The first 10 amendments are known as the Bill of Rights.
  3. To carry a gun In the second amendment to the Constitution
  4. Something done or said that may serve as an example or rule to authorize or justify a subsequent act of the same kind
  5. the Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution. These amendments guarantee essential rights and civil liberties, such as the freedom of religion, the right to free speech, the right to bear arms, trial by jury as well as reserving rights to the people and the states.
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  1. the Constitution is the framework for the federal government of the United States. It is the highest form of law in the country. 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.
  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 individual.
  3. To study or examine something to find out what it is or what makes it work.
  4. a moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.
  5. to report news without being controlled by the government.

10 Clues: To carry a gun In the second amendment to the Constitution • to report news without being controlled by the government. • To 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. • ...

Government Vocabulary 2013-10-24

Government Vocabulary crossword puzzle
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  1. Guarantees personal privilege and liberty to U.S. citizens.
  2. The people practice their power through the voting of their political representatives.
  3. Approval.
  4. Everyone must obey the law.
  5. The courts power to state the actions and laws of the government invalid.
  6. The responsibilities and rights of U.S. citizens.
  7. All branches have individual jobs and powers to remain equal.
  8. The process of change.
  9. A system where power is equal between the states and the national government.
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  1. A group that promotes at the expense of the common good.
  2. The count of the delegates in the House of Representatives by population.
  3. Arbitrary deprivation of life, liberty, and property protection .
  4. The term used when the president refuses to sign a bill passed by Congress.
  5. Guarantees the rights of all U.S. citizens within the first ten amendments.
  6. When a government is run by a single group or one person.
  7. Voting right.
  8. A form of government where people, through their representatives, exercise political control.

17 Clues: Approval. • Voting right. • The process of change. • Everyone must obey the law. • The responsibilities and rights of U.S. citizens. • A group that promotes at the expense of the common good. • When a government is run by a single group or one person. • Guarantees personal privilege and liberty to U.S. citizens. • ...

Virginians (last names) 2025-04-17

Virginians (last names) crossword puzzle
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  1. strong leadership helped Jamestown survive.
  2. Father of Pocahontas
  3. Virginian was called the "Father of Our Country"
  4. helped the confederates win the Battle of Bull Run
  5. "Father of the Constitution" He wanted compromise.
  6. first African American to be elected a state governor in the United States
  7. great tennis player and spokesperson for social change.
  8. wrote the Virginia Statue for Religious Freedom and the Declaration of Independence
  9. spoke out against taxation without representation by saying, "... give me liberty or give me death."
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  1. helped the colonists in Jamestown survive
  2. first African American woman to become a bank president in the United States
  3. wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights, which was the basis for the Bill of Rights
  4. After he became president, some southern states seceded from the Union.
  5. slave from Virginia who served in the Continental Army and was given his freedom after the war.
  6. led the Union to victory
  7. General of the Army of Northern Virginia
  8. led the Massive Resistance Movement against the integration of public schools.

17 Clues: Father of Pocahontas • led the Union to victory • General of the Army of Northern Virginia • helped the colonists in Jamestown survive • strong leadership helped Jamestown survive. • Virginian was called the "Father of Our Country" • helped the confederates win the Battle of Bull Run • "Father of the Constitution" He wanted compromise. • ...

Parker Hadfield, 3rd Hour 2023-01-09

Parker Hadfield, 3rd Hour crossword puzzle
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  1. Very strongly left sided
  2. Something that the government doesn't have too much of now, but used too
  3. The US government has 3 of these
  4. Branch that interprets laws
  5. A chamber with 100 members
  6. Branch that enforces laws
  7. Like the president, but controls a state instead of the country
  8. Before a law is made, it is this
  9. When the president denies a bill or law
  10. Every citizen of the USA has these
  11. The rulebook of the US and some other countries
  12. Process of becoming a US citizen
  13. A chamber with 435 members (3 words)
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  1. Known as the left side by voters
  2. Protects the country from attacks
  3. Person in charge of executive branch
  4. Branch that makes laws
  5. The combination of the 2 chambers
  6. Where people go to resolve cases in law
  7. The area a state or country has
  8. Known as the right side by voters
  9. Very strongly right sided
  10. When a country helps other countries to rebuild the economy or fight a war (2 words)
  11. A government with 2 chambers
  12. A pact between countries to stop fighting and help each other

25 Clues: Branch that makes laws • Very strongly left sided • Very strongly right sided • Branch that enforces laws • A chamber with 100 members • Branch that interprets laws • A government with 2 chambers • The area a state or country has • Known as the left side by voters • The US government has 3 of these • Before a law is made, it is this • Process of becoming a US citizen • ...

Ameerika Ühendriikide sünd 2025-01-15

Ameerika Ühendriikide sünd crossword puzzle
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  1. Bill of rights ehk...
  2. Mis linnas toimus teejoomine?
  3. Kellel oli valimisõigus?
  4. Kaubavahetuse keeld
  5. Mis võim kuulus kongressile?
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  1. Ameerika esimene president
  2. Põhiseadus, mis sätestab riigi põhkorra
  3. Mis riik kaotas suurema osa valdustest pärast seitsmeaastast sõda?
  4. 4. juulil, 1776. aastal võttis kongress vastu mille?
  5. Mis võim kuulus kuningale?
  6. President valiti ametisse mitmeks aastaks?
  7. Mis võim kuulus ülemkohtule?
  8. riik Pärast põhiseaduse vastuvõtmist, riigivormiks sai...
  9. Mis sõda algas aastal 1775?

14 Clues: Kaubavahetuse keeld • Bill of rights ehk... • Kellel oli valimisõigus? • Ameerika esimene president • Mis võim kuulus kuningale? • Mis sõda algas aastal 1775? • Mis võim kuulus ülemkohtule? • Mis võim kuulus kongressile? • Mis linnas toimus teejoomine? • Põhiseadus, mis sätestab riigi põhkorra • President valiti ametisse mitmeks aastaks? • ...

Ch. 7 Vocabulary 2016-12-06

Ch. 7 Vocabulary crossword puzzle
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  1. the freeing of individual enslaved persons
  2. the lawmaking branch of government
  3. having the proper size in relation to other objects or items
  4. gave english people protection from cruel and unusual punishment and said that even kings and queens were bound by the law
  5. a settlement of a disagreement reached by each side giving up some of what it wants in order to reach an agreement
  6. a change, correction, or improvement added to a document
  7. a period when economic activity slows and unemployment increases
  8. a government in which citizens rule through elected representatives
  9. the branch of government that executes, or carries out, the law and that is headed by the president
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  1. declared that the powers of government should be separated and balanced against each other. This separation would prevent any one person or group from gaining too much power.
  2. a form of government in which power is divided
  3. the federal, or national, government and state governments
  4. law
  5. a system by which each branch of government limits power of other branches
  6. stated that the ruler could not suspend Parliament’s laws, impose taxes, or raise an army without Parliament’s consent.
  7. a group of people named by each state legislature to select the president and vice president
  8. colonists who opposed the constitution and demanded a Bill of rights
  9. having two separate lawmaking chambers
  10. The English philosopher Locke wrote that all people have natural rights. He stated that these natural rights include the rights to life, liberty, and property.
  11. to fall in value
  12. colonists who supported the constitution
  13. a former continental army captain that led Shays’s rebellion

22 Clues: law • to fall in value • the lawmaking branch of government • having two separate lawmaking chambers • colonists who supported the constitution • the freeing of individual enslaved persons • a form of government in which power is divided • a change, correction, or improvement added to a document • the federal, or national, government and state governments • ...

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: Fair • Guidelines to follow • Testifying against oneself • People for the Constitution • Leaders of major departments • Offically accused of a crime • First US President (2 words) • First Vice president (2 words) • People against the Constitution • First Secretary of State (2 words) • Official demand to appear in court • How 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 agenda • first10 amendments • means let the decision stand • previous court rulings sets this • head of the federal judicial branch • established in 1803 by Marbury v Madison • this amendment is the right to bear arms • issued by a judge and authorizes a search • the majority issues this in a case decision • who shall make no law abridging free speech • ...

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

History Vocabulary and Bill of Rights - Evan Teeple crossword puzzle
Across
  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 approve • Government of the people • England's lawmaking body • Right to bear arms (guns) • Legislative, executive, judicial • No cruel and unusual punishments • We don't have to quarter soldiers • Right to a public and speedy trial • Intro to Constitution stating goals • Powers shared by state and federal government • Powers 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
Across
  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 • ...

Constitutional era 2023-05-18

Constitutional era crossword puzzle
Across
  1. First 10 amendments
  2. The first constitution for the u.s
  3. Where the constitutional convention was
  4. The beginning of the constitution
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  1. Fixed the state legislature structure
  2. Father of the constitution
  3. urged people to ratify the constituion
  4. Wanted to add the Bill of rights
  5. Supported ratification of the constitution
  6. To add or change

10 Clues: To add or change • First 10 amendments • Father of the constitution • Wanted to add the Bill of rights • The beginning of the constitution • The first constitution for the u.s • Fixed the state legislature structure • urged people to ratify the constituion • Where the constitutional convention was • Supported ratification of the constitution

c.1.2 2017-10-20

c.1.2 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. sense-Want to be supported by the colonists so they can be independent from England.
  2. a introduction the the u.s.Constitution.
  3. carta-The king of England and is also protected by the nobility.
  4. government-people can run there own govenment.
  5. process people can get in trouble but not have a bad consquense for there action.
  6. monarchy-the king or queen can share authority with the legislature.
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  1. compact-people do a agreement between the individuals so the government has the order to protect the right of the colonists.
  2. agreement made by more than two parties or two.
  3. have freedom to do things.
  4. bill rights- people rights are limited to the king.
  5. of law-not a single person is above the law.

11 Clues: have freedom to do things. • a introduction the the u.s.Constitution. • of law-not a single person is above the law. • government-people can run there own govenment. • agreement made by more than two parties or two. • bill rights- people rights are limited to the king. • carta-The king of England and is also protected by the nobility. • ...

The Constitution and The Bill of Rights 2022-05-11

The Constitution and The Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Is it true or false that the Executive branch is comprised of the senate and house of Representatives?
  2. The House of Representatives has _______ members.
  3. The Executive branch caries out _________ laws.
  4. The ______ branch makes the laws.
  5. The Judicial branch contains ________.
  6. What branch contains the supreme court?
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  1. What does the Executive branch contain?
  2. The Judicial branch interprets the ______.
  3. The Executive branch ______ the laws.
  4. Is the presidents term 6 years long?
  5. How many senators does each state have?
  6. What branch carries out federal laws?
  7. How many standing committees does a senate have?
  8. The senate has ______ members.
  9. How long is the presidents term?

15 Clues: The senate has ______ members. • How long is the presidents term? • The ______ branch makes the laws. • Is the presidents term 6 years long? • The Executive branch ______ the laws. • What branch carries out federal laws? • The Judicial branch contains ________. • What does the Executive branch contain? • How many senators does each state have? • ...

The Constitution and The Bill of Rights 2022-05-11

The Constitution and The Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Is it true or false that the Executive branch is comprised of the senate and house of Representatives?
  2. The House of Representatives has _______ members.
  3. The Executive branch caries out _________ laws.
  4. The ______ branch makes the laws.
  5. The Judicial branch contains ________.
  6. What branch contains the supreme court?
Down
  1. What does the Executive branch contain?
  2. The Judicial branch interprets the ______.
  3. The Executive branch ______ the laws.
  4. Is the presidents term 6 years long?
  5. How many senators does each state have?
  6. What branch carries out federal laws?
  7. How many standing committees does a senate have?
  8. The senate has ______ members.
  9. How long is the presidents term?

15 Clues: The senate has ______ members. • How long is the presidents term? • The ______ branch makes the laws. • Is the presidents term 6 years long? • The Executive branch ______ the laws. • What branch carries out federal laws? • The Judicial branch contains ________. • What does the Executive branch contain? • How many senators does each state have? • ...

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
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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 controle • cant controle • attached to bone • conects to spine • musle found house • holds musles to bone • organs worcks togher • holds bones to bones • cells worcks together • suports and porctects • tishus worcks together • bode regulates its self • tipe of musle found in organs • dose dose not conect to spine • tipe of musle attachet to bone

The Constitution and The Bill of Rights 2025-11-13

The Constitution and The Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. when people vote for someone for a political office
  2. where a group of citizens work together to solve a case
  3. enforces the laws
  4. the act of giving consent in writing
  5. the act of providing information during a crime
  6. a small change in order to improve a text
  7. the first ten amendments of the constitution
  8. the power to act, speak, or think without restraint
  9. legal principle that prevents a person from being charged for the same crime more than once
  10. system of government by the whole population
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  1. interprets the laws
  2. makes the laws
  3. when the powers of government split off into many branches
  4. principles or laws established by an organization of the government
  5. is a system by the government where many states work together but are still independent

15 Clues: makes the laws • enforces the laws • interprets the laws • the act of giving consent in writing • a small change in order to improve a text • the first ten amendments of the constitution • system of government by the whole population • the act of providing information during a crime • when people vote for someone for a political office • ...

Constitution and Bill of Rights: Holley Denton 2025-11-12

Constitution and Bill of Rights: Holley Denton crossword puzzle
Across
  1. important defenses of the Constitution
  2. a federal constitution
  3. clear example of how to amend the Constitution
  4. called Congress
  5. agreement to create a two-house legislature
  6. made up of all national courts
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  1. supports the rights of citizens
  2. supporters of the Constitution
  3. passed in 1689
  4. includes president
  5. a philosophical movement
  6. Carta signed by King John in 1215
  7. allowed Congress to levy tariffs on imports
  8. people who opposed the government
  9. power of the central government is divided

15 Clues: passed in 1689 • called Congress • includes president • a federal constitution • a philosophical movement • supporters of the Constitution • made up of all national courts • supports the rights of citizens • Carta signed by King John in 1215 • people who opposed the government • important defenses of the Constitution • power of the central government is divided • ...

Stock Trading in Congress 2023-05-05

Stock Trading in Congress crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Any member may introduce a bill at any time by simply placing it in the “______” at the side of the Clerk's desk in the House Chamber.
  2. Democratic representative from New York (District 14) who is a co-sponsor on this bill.
  3. The legislature of the federal government of the United States.
  4. The GOP
  5. Democratic representative from Illinois (Dristrict 8) who is a co-sponsor on this bill.
  6. When was this bill introduced?
  7. Who introduced this bill?
  8. To _______ trading and ownership of certain financial instruments by Members of Congress.
  9. Once a bill is introduced, it is assigned to a _________ whose members will research, discuss, and make changes to the bill.
  10. This erodes ___________, since elected officials are using their positions of power for personal gain.
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  1. Bans elected officials from using information learned on the job to serve their own ends.
  2. Any member in the ____________________ may introduce a bill at any time.
  3. A rewrite of a bill that failed previously.
  4. An advocate or supporter of democracy.
  5. A draft of a proposed law presented to parliament for discussion.
  6. Stock returns are lower and volatility higher when Congress is in session.
  7. What are they trying to amend?

17 Clues: The GOP • Who introduced this bill? • When was this bill introduced? • What are they trying to amend? • An advocate or supporter of democracy. • A rewrite of a bill that failed previously. • The legislature of the federal government of the United States. • A draft of a proposed law presented to parliament for discussion. • ...

Amendments 2024-11-11

Amendments crossword puzzle
Across
  1. rights
  2. seven
Down
  1. of rights
  2. process
  3. V

5 Clues: V • seven • rights • process • of rights

Chapter 2 Section 1 Vocab 2013-01-30

Chapter 2 Section 1 Vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. two branches or chambers.
  2. of Right/Challenged the idea of divne right of kings and queens
  3. Government/should serve the will of the people and have a voice in decisions
  4. body of people or country that is administered or ruled by a sovereign country; also, any country controlled by the English royal family
  5. a single legislative chamber.
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  1. Bill of Rights/documents that the parliament had William and Mary sign
  2. and Rhode Island, self governing
  3. Carta/King John was forced to sign this way back in 1215
  4. one or more proprietors who had full governing rights;Maryland, Pennslyvania, and Delaware
  5. Government/restrictions on Gov. to protect individual rights

10 Clues: two branches or chambers. • a single legislative chamber. • and Rhode Island, self governing • Carta/King John was forced to sign this way back in 1215 • Government/restrictions on Gov. to protect individual rights • of Right/Challenged the idea of divne right of kings and queens • Bill of Rights/documents that the parliament had William and Mary sign • ...

The Bridge 2025-03-31

The Bridge crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Doctrine applying Bill of Rights protections to states
  2. Constitutional clause protecting the right to practice religion freely
  3. Legal protections ensuring fair treatment for those accused of crimeExclusionaryRule Legal rule barring illegally obtained evidence from court
  4. Amendment guaranteeing the right to a speedy and public trial
  5. Written defamation that harms someone's reputation
  6. Amendment protecting against unreasonable searches and seizures
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  1. Fundamental freedoms protecting individuals from discrimination
  2. Nonverbal expression protected under the First Amendment
  3. Legal principle ensuring fair treatment through the judicial system
  4. Spoken defamation that harms someone's reputation
  5. Constitutional clause preventing the government from establishing a religion
  6. Landmark Supreme Court case that ended school segregation
  7. Fundamental freedoms protecting individuals from government interference
  8. Legal rights read to an arrested person
  9. False statements that harm a person's reputation

15 Clues: Legal rights read to an arrested person • False statements that harm a person's reputation • Spoken defamation that harms someone's reputation • Written defamation that harms someone's reputation • Doctrine applying Bill of Rights protections to states • Nonverbal expression protected under the First Amendment • ...

Amendments 2024-11-11

Amendments crossword puzzle
Across
  1. rights
  2. seven
Down
  1. of rights
  2. process
  3. V

5 Clues: V • seven • rights • process • of rights

eoc vocab 2026-03-05

eoc vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. No one is above the law. Everyone must follow the law
  2. to remove
  3. the introduction to the U.S. Constitution
  4. the right of people accused of crimes to have laws that treat them fairly,
  5. Natural Law, Natural Rights (Life, Liberty, Property), SocialContract – government and people form a contract
  6. The split of authority among legislative, executive, and judicial branches
  7. An individual who moves permanently to a new country
  8. of Rights first 10 amendments
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  1. the first constitution of the United States
  2. Separation of Powers (legislative, executive, judicial)
  3. First form of self-government outside of the King of England; createdin 1620
  4. The first document to limit the power of the King of England; limited the government; signed in 1215
  5. Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine arguing for the American Colonest to break away from English rule
  6. A legal process to obtain citizenship
  7. Referring to something at home, not foreign

15 Clues: to remove • of Rights first 10 amendments • A legal process to obtain citizenship • the introduction to the U.S. Constitution • the first constitution of the United States • Referring to something at home, not foreign • An individual who moves permanently to a new country • No one is above the law. Everyone must follow the law • ...

Midterm Study Guide 2022-01-03

Midterm Study Guide crossword puzzle
Across
  1. States like these because they have more say in how the money is spent.
  2. God given rights to life, liberty, and property.
  3. Political stalemate is a situation when there is difficulty passing laws that satisfy the needs of the people.
  4. The first ten amendments.
  5. Feared the powered of the national government and believed state legislatures, which would better protect their freedoms, wanted the Bill of Rights.
  6. A form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation.
  7. Agreements among States.
  8. An agreement between the people and their government.
  9. British political philosophers that differed how governments should be ran.
  10. An addition or alteration made to a constitution, statute, or legislative bill or resolution, there are 27.
  11. Letter to the British king that listed all the ways he abused his power, written by Thomas Jefferson.
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  1. Come with strings attached, used for specific purpose.
  2. Are not expressly stated in the Constitution, but are reasonably suggested, or implied by, the expressed powers.
  3. A clause in the Constitution ensures that States recognize the laws and, documents, and court proceedings of the other States.
  4. Supported the Constitution, believed a strong central government would be better for national security and economic prosperity.
  5. The legal process by which a fugitive from justice in one State is returned to that State.
  6. The principle that sovereignty should be divided between the federal government and the states especially as expressed by the Constitution of the U.S.
  7. A form of government in which "supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives.
  8. Are those found directly within the Constitution.
  9. When the government doesn't protect its people, the people can revolt.
  10. Belong only because the U.S. is sovereign.

21 Clues: Agreements among States. • The first ten amendments. • Belong only because the U.S. is sovereign. • God given rights to life, liberty, and property. • Are those found directly within the Constitution. • An agreement between the people and their government. • Come with strings attached, used for specific purpose. • ...

Things you should know and some you don't 2026-05-09

Things you should know and some you don't crossword puzzle
Across
  1. on 1 dollar bill
  2. smallest tree
  3. grand canyon state
  4. on 100 dollar bill
  5. leader of the deceptions
  6. Ben 10 watch
  7. MT Rushmore state
  8. boiling point of water - calcium
  9. scoobys van
  10. vice president
  11. tmnt enemy
  12. leader of the autobots
  13. gilligans ship
  14. orange tmnt
  15. on 5 dollar bill
  16. the first state
  17. won most wwe heavyweight titles
  18. on 10 dollar bill
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  1. Maryland's motto
  2. longest wwe championship
  3. golden gate bridge city
  4. the three stooges
  5. biggest tree
  6. tmnt teacher
  7. blue tmnt
  8. founder of Wal-Mart
  9. length of bay bridge tunnel
  10. Niagara falls state
  11. cloud gate city
  12. on 50 dollar bill
  13. red tmnt
  14. I have a ________ problem
  15. scrappy doo's catch phrase
  16. most wins at wrestlemania - female
  17. on 20 dollar bill
  18. length of bay bridge
  19. purple tmnt

37 Clues: red tmnt • blue tmnt • tmnt enemy • scoobys van • orange tmnt • purple tmnt • Ben 10 watch • biggest tree • tmnt teacher • smallest tree • vice president • gilligans ship • cloud gate city • the first state • on 1 dollar bill • Maryland's motto • on 5 dollar bill • the three stooges • MT Rushmore state • on 50 dollar bill • on 20 dollar bill • on 10 dollar bill • grand canyon state • on 100 dollar bill • ...

Karapatang pantao 2025-03-06

Karapatang pantao crossword puzzle
Across
  1. katipunan ng mga karapatang Pantao
  2. Dahil dito na wakasan ang ganap na kapangyarihan ni Haring louise XVI.
  3. Isang hari na sapilitang lumagda ng magna carta.
  4. karapatang taglay ng bawat tao kahit hindi ipagkaloob ng Estado.
  5. bawat karapatang pantao ay magkakaugnay.
  6. Naglalaman ng mga karapatan gaya ng hindi pagpataw ng buwis,pagbawal sa pagkulong, hindi pagdeklara ng batas.
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  1. isinasaalang-alang ang pag-aalaga sa mga nasugatan at may sakit na sundalo.
  2. karapatang kaoob ng binuong batas.
  3. lsang hari na sinakop ang lungsod ng babylon.
  4. lsang Karapatang panto na ang kanayang taglay ay mula nang siya ay isilang
  5. karapatang tinatamasa ng isang tao anuman ang kanyang kasarian,kulay,edad,o katayuan sa buhay.
  6. karapatang ipinag kaloob at pinangalagaan ng Estado.
  7. dokumentong naglalahad ng ilang karapatan ng mga taga England.
  8. isang indibidwal na hindi kailanman maaaring mahati
  9. Tinatamasa ang lahat ng tao kahit saang panig ng mundo

15 Clues: karapatang kaoob ng binuong batas. • katipunan ng mga karapatang Pantao • bawat karapatang pantao ay magkakaugnay. • lsang hari na sinakop ang lungsod ng babylon. • Isang hari na sapilitang lumagda ng magna carta. • isang indibidwal na hindi kailanman maaaring mahati • karapatang ipinag kaloob at pinangalagaan ng Estado. • ...

civ 2021-11-11

civ crossword puzzle
Across
  1. foreign-born resident, or noncitizen
  2. Jackson (1892-1954) was a justice of the U.S. Supreme Court from 1942 to 1954. He is best known for his opinion in West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette, 1943, that expanded the scope of the 1st Amendment’s freedom of speech guarantee.
  3. term used for postive acts of government that seek to make constitutional guarantees a reality for all people,e.g prohibition of discrimination.
  4. (1841-1935) was a justice of the U.S. Supreme Court from 1902 to 1932 who was nicknamed the Great Dissenter.
  5. Blaine (1830-1893), a congressman from Maine and Speaker of the House from 1869 to 1875. was an unsuccessful candidate for President in 1876 and 1880 He served as Secretary of State in 1881 and again from 1889 to 1892.
Down
  1. Part of the 14th Amendment which guarantees that no State dent basic rights to its people.
  2. the process of incorporating, or including, most of the guarantees in the Bill of Rights into the 14th Amendment's Due Process Clause
  3. A U.S naval base located on the island of Oahu in Hawaii.
  4. guarantees of the safety of persons, opinions, and property from the arbitrary acts of government,including freedom of speech and freedom of religion
  5. The first ten amendments to the constitution.

10 Clues: foreign-born resident, or noncitizen • The first ten amendments to the constitution. • A U.S naval base located on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. • Part of the 14th Amendment which guarantees that no State dent basic rights to its people. • (1841-1935) was a justice of the U.S. Supreme Court from 1902 to 1932 who was nicknamed the Great Dissenter. • ...

The Unalienable Rights 2025-10-27

The Unalienable Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Constitutional amendment that contains the Due Process and Equal Protection Clauses.
  2. Part of the Fourteenth Amendment that says no state may deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.
  3. This amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury.
  4. This amendment protects freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
  5. The well-being of society as a whole, sometimes balanced against individual rights.
  6. The method by which the Bill of Rights was applied to the states through the Fourteenth Amendment.
  7. This amendment provides protection against self-incrimination and double jeopardy; guarantees due process.
  8. Fundamental protections against government actions that interfere with individual freedom.
  9. This amendment prohibits excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment.
Down
  1. This amendment guarantees the right to a jury trial in civil cases over twenty dollars.
  2. The first ten amendments to the Constitution that guarantee basic freedoms.
  3. This amendment states that listing certain rights in the Constitution does not mean other rights are denied to the people.
  4. Individual goals or freedoms that may conflict with the needs of the larger community.
  5. This amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
  6. Government protections that ensure equal treatment under the law for all citizens.

15 Clues: This amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures. • This amendment prohibits excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment. • The first ten amendments to the Constitution that guarantee basic freedoms. • Government protections that ensure equal treatment under the law for all citizens. • ...

Texas Government Crossword Puzzle 2025-12-10

Texas Government Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Things citizens are required to do by law (paying taxes).
  2. People choose who will govern them through elections.
  3. A person who owes loyalty and is entitled to the protection of a nation.
  4. Changes to the constitution.
  5. A type of government where leaders and citizen have to follow the rules of the constitution.
  6. Things citizens should voluntarily do, such as voting.
Down
  1. Power is divided between the national and state governments.
  2. This branch of government determines if laws are constitutional.
  3. Checks & _______ gives each branch of government power over the other two.
  4. The Bill of Rights guarantees our ________ rights.
  5. Establishes the rules for the government.
  6. This branch of government writes the laws.

12 Clues: Changes to the constitution. • Establishes the rules for the government. • This branch of government writes the laws. • The Bill of Rights guarantees our ________ rights. • People choose who will govern them through elections. • Things citizens should voluntarily do, such as voting. • Things citizens are required to do by law (paying taxes). • ...

Life in the UK Test 2 2020-06-21

Life in the UK Test 2 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Where in Scotland is known as the home of golf?
  2. The name of the Wall that is a popular UNESCO World Heritage Site
  3. The 40 days before Easter is known as _______ .
  4. Where does the Fringe take place?
  5. What is the system that automatically deducts tax?
  6. The Romans remained in Britain for how many years?
  7. What is the Church of England known as in Scotland and the US?
  8. What was Henry Purcell's occupation? (1659–95)
Down
  1. Who became Prime Minister during WWII?
  2. What is also known as “Elizabeth Tower” and is over 150 years of age?
  3. What did Sir Tim Berners-Lee invent?
  4. Who won gold medals in rowing in five consecutive Olympic Games?
  5. The Bill of _____ , 1689, confirmed the rights of Parliament and the limits of the king’s power.
  6. Where did the people of the Bronze Age bury their dead?
  7. What does the TV licence money pay for?
  8. What was the population of the UK in 1901? (in the million)
  9. Who mapped the coast of Australia

17 Clues: Where does the Fringe take place? • Who mapped the coast of Australia • What did Sir Tim Berners-Lee invent? • Who became Prime Minister during WWII? • What does the TV licence money pay for? • What was Henry Purcell's occupation? (1659–95) • Where in Scotland is known as the home of golf? • The 40 days before Easter is known as _______ . • ...

Unit 2 | North America | Vocab | Vol. II 2022-10-19

Unit 2 | North America | Vocab | Vol. II crossword puzzle
Across
  1. an action to overthrow a government by citizens or colonists
  2. the shift to large-scale production using machines
  3. a formal change to a law
  4. the document declaring U.S. independece from the British Empire, on July 4, 1776
  5. to adjust or modify to fit
  6. to formally withdraw
  7. to object to something, like a law
Down
  1. a document that organizes government and states its powers
  2. the land Thomas Jefferson bought in 1803, doubling the size of the United States
  3. the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, outlining citizens individual rights
  4. a person sent by a religious organization to convert others to that religion
  5. across an entire continent
  6. a fee paid to a government for public services
  7. to build settlements and develop trade in lands that a country controls
  8. a settler of new land

15 Clues: to formally withdraw • a settler of new land • a formal change to a law • across an entire continent • to adjust or modify to fit • to object to something, like a law • a fee paid to a government for public services • the shift to large-scale production using machines • a document that organizes government and states its powers • ...

1450-1750 AP World Significant Dates 2024-04-19

1450-1750 AP World Significant Dates crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Dias rounded Cape of Good Hope
  2. Battle of Sekigahara - beginning of Tokugawa Shogunate
  3. Establishment of Cape Town Colony
  4. Aztec Empire at its height
  5. unsuccessful Ottoman siege of Vienna
  6. Columbus sailed to Hispaniola/Reconquista of Spain
  7. Cortez conquered Aztecs
  8. End of Ming Dynasty - rise of the Qing
  9. defeat of the Spanish Armada
  10. Martin Luther/95 these - Protestant Reformation
  11. first African slaves transported to Caribbean
Down
  1. founding of Jamestown (first slaves there in 1619)
  2. discovery of silver at Potosi
  3. 30 years war in Europe
  4. Glorious Revolution/English Bill of Rights
  5. Ottomans capture Constantinople
  6. Battle of Lepanto - naval defeat of Ottomans
  7. Pizarro toppled the Inca

18 Clues: 30 years war in Europe • Cortez conquered Aztecs • Pizarro toppled the Inca • Aztec Empire at its height • defeat of the Spanish Armada • discovery of silver at Potosi • Dias rounded Cape of Good Hope • Ottomans capture Constantinople • Establishment of Cape Town Colony • unsuccessful Ottoman siege of Vienna • End of Ming Dynasty - rise of the Qing • ...

Progressivism 2023-10-04

Progressivism crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a leading proponent of women voting rights
  2. journalist who wrote about the corrupt side of business
  3. based on a philosophy found in On the Origins of Species
  4. the right to vote
  5. daughter of an antislavery Republican worked for children's' rights
  6. used his office as a "bully pulpit" to influence news media and shape legislation
  7. the banning of alcoholic beverages
  8. the act of preserving wilderness also the prevention of wasteful resource usage
  9. this studies to see how quickly a task can be performed
  10. a term used to describe various progressive reforms in TR's administration
Down
  1. a bill originated by the people rather than lawmakers on the ballot
  2. this group was founded in New York for the full equality among the races
  3. shocked readers by by exposing sickening conditions in the meatpacking industry
  4. voters accept or reject laws set forth by the citizens
  5. created the American Railway Union
  6. this made direct election of senators the law of the land
  7. enabled voters to remove public officials from elected positions

17 Clues: the right to vote • created the American Railway Union • the banning of alcoholic beverages • a leading proponent of women voting rights • voters accept or reject laws set forth by the citizens • journalist who wrote about the corrupt side of business • this studies to see how quickly a task can be performed • based on a philosophy found in On the Origins of Species • ...

The Legislative Process 2025-06-04

The Legislative Process crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A version of a measure or bill that incorporates adopted floor amendments
  2. Number of days that the Legislature meets annually
  3. A bill that is the product of a legislative committee rather than an individual legislator
  4. This bill has passed both houses of the legislature in identical form and has been converted into an act for presentation to the Governor
  5. Committee members hear witnesses representing various viewpoints on the measure
  6. Bill that ends in odd numbers
  7. The last day of a session of the legislature
  8. At this reading, a vote is taken on the bill
Down
  1. A bill of statewide interest or whose provisions apply to the entire state
  2. When a bill has numerous amendments or the amendments change the concept of the bill
  3. This session may not exceed 20 days
  4. Bill that ends in even numbers
  5. In the Senate, the use of tactics to delay or block passage of a measure by preventing it from coming to a vote
  6. This abbreviation represents the name for a structured process that involves the creation and enforcement of regulations by administrative agencies
  7. Also known as an introducer of a bill
  8. When a bill is made into law

16 Clues: When a bill is made into law • Bill that ends in odd numbers • Bill that ends in even numbers • This session may not exceed 20 days • Also known as an introducer of a bill • The last day of a session of the legislature • At this reading, a vote is taken on the bill • Number of days that the Legislature meets annually • ...

Unit 1 Citizenship Name:______________ 2024-08-06

Unit 1 Citizenship Name:______________ crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The movement of people from region to region.
  2. The first ten Amendments to the Constitution that list the key rights of citizens.
  3. A person living in the U.S. who is not a citizen.
  4. Things that citizens should do, but are not legally required to do.
  5. Those things citizens must do by law.
Down
  1. It defines who is a citizen, and requires states to treat all citizens fairly and equally.
  2. An official count of the number of people in a country.
  3. A person who comes to the U.S. from another country, with the intention to live here permanently.
  4. A legal member of a country.
  5. A broad term for participation in a nation's political life, including the rights, duties, and responsibilities of a citizen.
  6. The process by which a non-citizen becomes a citizen.
  7. It is part of the Bill of Rights and guarantees freedom of religion, assembly, press petition, and speech.

12 Clues: A legal member of a country. • Those things citizens must do by law. • The movement of people from region to region. • A person living in the U.S. who is not a citizen. • The process by which a non-citizen becomes a citizen. • An official count of the number of people in a country. • Things that citizens should do, but are not legally required to do. • ...

Foundations of Government 2024-10-30

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

22 Clues: Powers of the state • Supported by LARGE states • Supported by small states • Based on equal representation • Protects your individual rights • Powers of the federal government • Representation based on population • This branch makes the laws;Congress • This branch enforces laws;President • This group supported a strong government • The government is divided into 3 branches • ...

U.S. Government Constitution 2023-08-27

U.S. Government Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The branch of government responsible for enforcing laws, led by the President.
  2. The division of powers between the federal government and the states.
  3. OF RIGHTS The first ten amendments to the Constitution, protecting individual freedoms.
  4. The legal requirement that the government must respect all the legal rights of individuals.
  5. The group that officially elects the President and Vice President.
  6. A system in which each branch of government can limit the powers of the other branches.
Down
  1. The introduction to the U.S. Constitution, stating its purpose and goals.
  2. The branch of government that makes and passes laws, including Congress.
  3. The branch of government responsible for interpreting laws and administering justice.
  4. The lawmaking body of the U.S. government, consisting of the House and Senate.
  5. Rules established by the government to maintain order and ensure justice.
  6. A change or addition to the Constitution to address specific issues or rights.

12 Clues: The group that officially elects the President and Vice President. • The division of powers between the federal government and the states. • The branch of government that makes and passes laws, including Congress. • The introduction to the U.S. Constitution, stating its purpose and goals. • ...

Can You Pass AP Government? 2026-05-20

Can You Pass AP Government? crossword puzzle
Across
  1. review – Power of courts to declare laws or government actions unconstitutional.
  2. – Power of the president to reject a bill passed by Congress.
  3. – Process of redrawing electoral district boundaries after a census.
  4. – Effort by individuals or groups to influence government decisions and policies.
  5. – Supreme Court case establishing that suspects must be informed of their rights before police questioning.
  6. – Legislative branch of the U.S. federal government, made up of the House and Senate.
  7. – Landmark Supreme Court case on abortion rights (Roe v Wade).
  8. – Supreme Court case involving school prayer and the Establishment Clause.
  9. care clause – Constitutional duty requiring the president to ensure laws are faithfully executed.
Down
  1. – Congressional monitoring of the executive branch to ensure laws are properly enforced.
  2. – Supreme Court case that applied the Second Amendment to the states through incorporation.
  3. – Refers to Supreme Court case involving teacher union rights and collective bargaining protections. (Wisconsin v Yoder)
  4. – Senate tactic used to delay or block a vote by extending debate.
  5. – Supreme Court case protecting Amish students from compulsory schooling beyond 8th grade. (Wisconsin v Yoder)
  6. order – Directive issued by the president that manages operations of the federal government.
  7. – Manipulating district boundaries to benefit a political party or group.
  8. – Large system of government agencies that implement and enforce laws.
  9. – Refers to the Establishment Clause, which prohibits government from creating or supporting an official religion.
  10. – Formal process by which a president or other federal official is charged with misconduct and may be removed from office after a trial.
  11. – System of government where power is shared between national and state governments.
  12. – Supreme Court case striking down official school-sponsored prayer in public schools. (Engel v Vitale)
  13. – Fundamental freedoms and protections guaranteed by law or the Constitution.
  14. – Formal change or addition to the U.S. Constitution.

23 Clues: – Formal change or addition to the U.S. Constitution. • – Power of the president to reject a bill passed by Congress. • – Landmark Supreme Court case on abortion rights (Roe v Wade). • – Senate tactic used to delay or block a vote by extending debate. • – Process of redrawing electoral district boundaries after a census. • ...

us history 2022-10-06

us history crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Which ship did Columbus sail on?
  2. Who won Marbury v Madison?
  3. Where is the Erie Canal?
  4. Who drafted the bill of rights?
  5. who won king Phillips war?
  6. who surrendered at the battle of yorktown?
  7. Where was the first women's rights convention?
  8. What month did the Boston Massacre happen in?
  9. who set off the French-Indian war?
  10. John C. Calhoun begins what crisis?
  11. when did the Continental Congress adopt the Declaration of Independence?
  12. The "Shot Heard 'Round the World" started what war?
  13. who won Dredd Scott vs. Sandford?
Down
  1. Where did the Constitutional Convention happen?
  2. who goes to battle over the Second Bank of the US?
  3. where did the mayflower depart from?
  4. where did the Salem witch trials happen?
  5. Who burned the capitol of the United States?
  6. Who did President Jefferson buy the Louisiana Purchase from?
  7. the first permanent colony?
  8. who introduced the telegraph?
  9. who kidnapped the first slaves?
  10. Whats the trail called that was from the Indian removal act?
  11. who taught native Americans to plant corn?
  12. Where was the first discovery of gold in California?

25 Clues: Where is the Erie Canal? • Who won Marbury v Madison? • who won king Phillips war? • the first permanent colony? • who introduced the telegraph? • Who drafted the bill of rights? • who kidnapped the first slaves? • Which ship did Columbus sail on? • who won Dredd Scott vs. Sandford? • who set off the French-Indian war? • John C. Calhoun begins what crisis? • ...

us history 2022-10-06

us history crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Which ship did Columbus sail on?
  2. Who won Marbury v Madison?
  3. Where is the Erie Canal?
  4. Who drafted the bill of rights?
  5. who won king Phillips war?
  6. who surrendered at the battle of yorktown?
  7. Where was the first women's rights convention?
  8. What month did the Boston Massacre happen in?
  9. who set off the French-Indian war?
  10. John C. Calhoun begins what crisis?
  11. when did the Continental Congress adopt the Declaration of Independence?
  12. The "Shot Heard 'Round the World" started what war?
  13. who won Dredd Scott vs. Sandford?
Down
  1. Where did the Constitutional Convention happen?
  2. who goes to battle over the Second Bank of the US?
  3. where did the mayflower depart from?
  4. where did the Salem witch trials happen?
  5. Who burned the capitol of the United States?
  6. Who did President Jefferson buy the Louisiana Purchase from?
  7. the first permanent colony?
  8. who introduced the telegraph?
  9. who kidnapped the first slaves?
  10. Whats the trail called that was from the Indian removal act?
  11. who taught native Americans to plant corn?
  12. Where was the first discovery of gold in California?

25 Clues: Where is the Erie Canal? • Who won Marbury v Madison? • who won king Phillips war? • the first permanent colony? • who introduced the telegraph? • Who drafted the bill of rights? • who kidnapped the first slaves? • Which ship did Columbus sail on? • who won Dredd Scott vs. Sandford? • who set off the French-Indian war? • John C. Calhoun begins what crisis? • ...

Amendments 2024-11-11

Amendments crossword puzzle
Across
  1. rights
  2. seven
Down
  1. of rights
  2. process
  3. V

5 Clues: V • seven • rights • process • of rights

legal and ethics- healthcare 2025-04-14

legal and ethics- healthcare crossword puzzle
Across
  1. law
  2. law
  3. determination
Down
  1. law
  2. imprisonment
  3. of rights
  4. rights

7 Clues: law • law • law • rights • of rights • imprisonment • determination

Foundational Documents Review 2021-01-06

Foundational Documents Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the writer of "Common Sense" [#11]
  2. America's first attempt at government [#13]
  3. the idea that the ruler is not all powerful [#7]
  4. the number of amendments included in the U.S. Bill of Rights [#23]
  5. the additions to the U.S. Constitution that the anti-federalists fought for [#14]
Down
  1. the pamphlet that convinced many colonists to support independence [#11]
  2. the pilgrim's plan of self government [#9]
  3. the only branch that existed under the Articles of Confederation [#13]
  4. the pilgrim's created this type of democracy [#9]
  5. the document also known as the "great charter" [#7]
  6. the writer of the Declaration of Independence [#12]
  7. the name for changes made to the U.S. Constitution [#16]
  8. the enlightenment philosopher whose ideas were included in the Declaration of Independence [#12]
  9. America's second and current plan of government [#16]
  10. a document containing rights no English king could violate [#7]

15 Clues: the writer of "Common Sense" [#11] • the pilgrim's plan of self government [#9] • America's first attempt at government [#13] • the idea that the ruler is not all powerful [#7] • the pilgrim's created this type of democracy [#9] • the document also known as the "great charter" [#7] • the writer of the Declaration of Independence [#12] • ...

AA Crossword 2023-03-30

AA Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The former title of As Bill Sees It
  2. Last name of Bill W's first love
  3. First name of Bill W's first love
  4. AA magazine
  5. One of the 3 legacies
  6. The Y in YPAA
  7. Dr Bobs middle name
  8. Half ____ availed us nothing
  9. The A in HALT
  10. Co founder of AA
  11. Group service rep.
  12. Bill Ws last name
  13. it is suggested you get one of these
  14. What Jim poured his whiskey into in More About Alcoholism
  15. Another name for higher power
  16. One of the 3 legacies
  17. Spiritual foundation of all our traditions
  18. ____ does it
  19. The T in HALT
  20. Amount of steps befor Bill wrote the 12 steps
Down
  1. Ebby Thatchers sponsors last name
  2. how many meetings some sponsors recommend you attend in early sobriety
  3. Popular AA beverage
  4. Ebby Thatchers sponsors first name
  5. Name of group Bill W was a member of before AA
  6. Dr Bobs last name
  7. chapter that was included in the first edition of the Big Book but was later excluded in the subsequent editions
  8. Number one offender
  9. One of the 3 legacies
  10. ____ is the answer to all my problems
  11. Co Founder of AA
  12. The only chapter not written by Bill W
  13. Doctor Bobs area of expertise
  14. First name of Bill W's wife
  15. Companion group to aa for families of alcoholics
  16. The L in HALT
  17. The H in HALT
  18. Did Ebby Thatcher die sober?

38 Clues: AA magazine • ____ does it • The Y in YPAA • The A in HALT • The L in HALT • The H in HALT • The T in HALT • Co Founder of AA • Co founder of AA • Dr Bobs last name • Bill Ws last name • Group service rep. • Popular AA beverage • Number one offender • Dr Bobs middle name • One of the 3 legacies • One of the 3 legacies • One of the 3 legacies • First name of Bill W's wife • Half ____ availed us nothing • ...

The Legislative Branch Cross Word Puzzle 2025-06-04

The Legislative Branch Cross Word Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. – A financial plan for government spending and revenue.
  2. – Data like age, race, or income that describes a population group.
  3. – This happens after a census to adjust voting boundaries.
  4. – A local law passed by city or county government.
  5. – The president can do this to stop a bill from becoming law.
  6. – Someone hired by an interest group to talk to lawmakers.
  7. – Term for someone who is already in office and running for re-election.
  8. – The practice of keeping racial or ethnic groups separate.
  9. – What is the formal process used to remove a president from office?
  10. rights – The freedoms and protections guaranteed to all citizens under the law.
  11. – The opposite of “majority”; often used in rights discussions.
  12. – A legislature that has two houses, like the U.S. Congress.
Down
  1. – Drawing political boundaries to benefit a political party is called what?
  2. – The condition of having the same rights and opportunities as others.
  3. – The voters or residents in a district that an elected official represents.
  4. – What kind of “action” aims to correct historical injustices through policy?
  5. – The process of reassigning seats in the House based on new population data.
  6. – “_______ domain” allows government to take land for public projects._
  7. – TV, internet, newspapers, and radio are all part of this communication network.
  8. – A direct vote by the people on a proposed law.

20 Clues: – A direct vote by the people on a proposed law. • – A local law passed by city or county government. • – A financial plan for government spending and revenue. • – This happens after a census to adjust voting boundaries. • – Someone hired by an interest group to talk to lawmakers. • – The practice of keeping racial or ethnic groups separate. • ...

The Legislative Process 2025-06-04

The Legislative Process crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Number of days that the Legislature meets annually
  2. This bill has passed both houses of the legislature in identical form and has been converted into an act for presentation to the Governor
  3. Committee members hear witnesses representing various viewpoints on the measure
  4. The last day of a session of the legislature
  5. Also known as an introducer of a bill
  6. A version of a measure or bill that incorporates adopted floor amendments
  7. A bill that is the product of a legislative committee rather than an individual legislator
  8. A bill of statewide interest or whose provisions apply to the entire state
Down
  1. When a bill has numerous amendments or the amendments change the concept of the bill
  2. This session may not exceed 20 days
  3. When a bill is made into law
  4. Bill that ends in even numbers
  5. This abbreviation represents the name for a structured process that involves the creation and enforcement of regulations by administrative agencies
  6. In the Senate, the use of tactics to delay or block passage of a measure by preventing it from coming to a vote
  7. Bill that ends in odd numbers
  8. At this reading, a vote is taken on the bill

16 Clues: When a bill is made into law • Bill that ends in odd numbers • Bill that ends in even numbers • This session may not exceed 20 days • Also known as an introducer of a bill • The last day of a session of the legislature • At this reading, a vote is taken on the bill • Number of days that the Legislature meets annually • ...

Civil rights 2022-04-19

Civil rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. when protesters sit down and refuse to leave
  2. Student nonviolent coordinating committee
  3. a case where Linda Brown was involved in
  4. When people get separated from other people
  5. the person who took over as president after Kennedy's death
  6. when blacks and whites traveled together on segregated busses
  7. thousands of blacks stopped riding bosses in Montgomery
  8. this person delivered the "I have a dream" speech
  9. The case that established " separate but equal"
Down
  1. This march showed support for the Civil rights bill
  2. a woman who refused to give up her seat to a white man
  3. allowed the supreme court to protect African American Voting Rights
  4. 9 black students that were allowed to attend Central High School
  5. A program of domestic reforms made by johnson
  6. The child from the brown v. board of education
  7. This act banned segregation in all public places
  8. leader of the Nation of Islam
  9. This called for African American independence
  10. was the youngest president elected ever
  11. the supreme court's first African American justice

20 Clues: leader of the Nation of Islam • was the youngest president elected ever • a case where Linda Brown was involved in • Student nonviolent coordinating committee • When people get separated from other people • when protesters sit down and refuse to leave • A program of domestic reforms made by johnson • This called for African American independence • ...

bhm 2026-02-26

bhm crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Jordan: Considered to be the Best Basketball player ever in the US
  2. Bunche: The first African American to win a Nobel peace prize
  3. Thomas: Found the cure for Baby Blue Syndrome
  4. Obama: Skipped 2nd grade because of her academic performance
  5. T. Woods: A firefighter before an inventor
  6. Obama: the First African American US President
  7. Parks: Called Mother of Civil rights movement
  8. Biles: Won 11 Olympic medals
  9. Van Brittan Brown: The inventor of the first home security system
  10. Bath: Made Laserphaco Probe
Down
  1. Latimer: Helped make the light bulb
  2. CJ walker: The first Black women to make $1 mil.
  3. little rock nine: The first African AMerican students to integrate to an all white school
  4. James: First African American in the NHL
  5. Russel: Has The most NBA championship rings for any player
  6. Tubman: Wanted dead or alive for $40,000
  7. Baker: Known as Mother of the Civil Rights
  8. Truth: The first Black woman to win a lawsuit against a white man.
  9. Rudolph: Fastest woman in the world
  10. Powell: The first African American secretary of the state

20 Clues: Bath: Made Laserphaco Probe • Biles: Won 11 Olympic medals • Latimer: Helped make the light bulb • Rudolph: Fastest woman in the world • James: First African American in the NHL • Tubman: Wanted dead or alive for $40,000 • Baker: Known as Mother of the Civil Rights • T. Woods: A firefighter before an inventor • Thomas: Found the cure for Baby Blue Syndrome • ...

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. • ...

Government Crossword 2023-01-09

Government Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. tax taxes on businesses
  2. space of area claimed by a country
  3. society the network of community relationships that builds social capital
  4. vote the people's vote
  5. branch writes laws
  6. rule book made for government
  7. combined of two chambers
  8. when all parties to a transaction are treated equally
  9. similar to president but controls state inside of whole country
  10. Of Representatives members vary by state
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  1. ruled by the people
  2. process of becoming a US citizen
  3. law that is in process of being made
  4. branch interprets the law
  5. commander n chief
  6. Tax tax on paychecks
  7. every US citizen has
  8. branch branch that enforces laws
  9. house with 100 members
  10. a law that has been denied

20 Clues: commander n chief • branch writes laws • ruled by the people • Tax tax on paychecks • every US citizen has • vote the people's vote • house with 100 members • tax taxes on businesses • combined of two chambers • branch interprets the law • a law that has been denied • rule book made for government • process of becoming a US citizen • branch branch that enforces laws • ...

Legislative Branch of the United States 2025-12-06

Legislative Branch of the United States crossword puzzle
Across
  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.
Down
  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. • ...

CYOA 2024-03-22

CYOA crossword puzzle
Across
  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
Down
  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 rat • a founding father • presidential branch • Pen-name used by anti-feds • branch that can declare war • branch with the supreme court • beginning of the constitution • leader of the executive branch • has a house of representatives • a process approved by 9 states • pen-name used by the federalists • wrote the most federalist papers • made to be followed by the public • ...

Citizenship 2020-09-22

Citizenship crossword puzzle
Across
  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
Down
  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 office • lowered the voting age to 18 • no illegal search and seizure • Women gained the right to vote • first 10 amendments to the Constitution • african american men given the right to vote • eliminated poll tax and eliminated literacy test • Bill of rights, voting, Life Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness • ...

Unit 5 Judicial Branch 2025-01-06

Unit 5 Judicial Branch crossword puzzle
Across
  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.
Down
  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. • ...

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

Government - Coming to ‘Terms’ by Shane Kirby crossword puzzle
Across
  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
Down
  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 citizens • considered intelligent and decisive, he was a leading supporter of the Constitution and helped write the Federalist Papers • supporters of the new Constitution who believed in a strong central government with limited government and checks and balances • ...

JEFFERSON: TERMS 2022-02-17

JEFFERSON: TERMS crossword puzzle
Across
  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
Down
  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 HOME • THE COLONIAL CAPITAL OF VIRGINIA • THE POLITICAL PARTY THAT OPPOSED JEFFERSON • JEFFERSON WAS ELECTED TO THE _____ CONGRESS • JEFFERSON BELONGED TO THE ______-REPUBLICAN PARTY • THIS DOCUMENT REPLACED THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION • A U.S. WARSHIP THAT WAS ATTACKED BY THE BRITISH IN 1807 • JEFFERSON CONTRIBUTED HIS OWN BOOKS TO THIS INSTITUTION • ...

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 city • argue for a position • Judaism is a form of.. • Right to own a fire arm • put everything together • what you do to a button • a public annoucment/talk • a written form or request • being accused of something • a fight between two countries • people who fight in the military • a 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 city • argue for a position • Judaism is a form of.. • Right to own a fire arm • put everything together • what you do to a button • a public annoucment/talk • a written form or request • being accused of something • a fight between two countries • people who fight in the military • a 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 true • Being alert • A measure of a period • Another name for blast • The state of being safe • A record of achievement • Another word for reciept • Things used in a products • Another name for products • A proof of buying something • Another word for resolution • A person who makes something • What is morally good and fair • Creating artificial shortages • ...

Law 2022-02-22

Law crossword puzzle
Across
  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
Down
  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 government • two level system of government • a written version of a proposed new law • basic individual rights that are protected by law • a bill that has been successfully debated and voted into law • branch of government with the power to make, edit and repeal laws • act of British parliament that expanded Canada’s law making powers • ...