bill of rights Crossword Puzzles
Magnus Civics Lessons 2025-06-02
Across
- a leader's power to stop a bill from becoming law
- the power to make decisions about the law
- something changed or added to a law later on. The constitution has 27
- a person suggested for a position, but they haven't won yet
- to make people obey a law
- the largest division of land in a state (parish in LA)
- related to judging, a branch of the government
- divisions of land in the state of Alaska
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- when people do not have equal rights or opportunities
- to act as a leader, to be in control
- the legislative branch, including the Senate and the House
- to charge a leader with a crime
- the idea that other people's rights should be respected
- when something does not follow the constitution
- when a leader signs a law and makes it official
- division of land in a county, a town or area with local gov.
- division of land in the state of Louisiana, same as a county
17 Clues: to make people obey a law • to charge a leader with a crime • to act as a leader, to be in control • divisions of land in the state of Alaska • the power to make decisions about the law • related to judging, a branch of the government • when something does not follow the constitution • when a leader signs a law and makes it official • ...
Amendment 1, 5, 7, 9, 10 2017-02-26
Across
- If your property is taken away by the government, you must receive a _____ payment or exchange.
- Trial by _____ still exists in civil cases.
- Are the rights listed in the Constitution the only rights we have?
- There is no law that prevents anyone from hanging out unless it is ________.
- Powers that are not given to federal government and aren't illegal are given to the _______ government.
- Congress cannot make a law that stops the freedom of bad-mouthing the ________.
- All U.S. citizens have the freedom of _______, which is being able to speak, write, and express.
- Which amendment allows the state government to have legal powers not given to the federal government?
- Hanging _______ around the school is an example of Amendment 1's media right.
- An example of free religion in school is that we could celebrate religious _______ like Christmas.
- Which amendment talks about how not all our rights are listed in the Constitution?
- ______ cases can have a trial by jury.
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- An example of a right not listed in the Constitution is _______, or the process of a woman terminating a baby during pregnancy.
- You cannot be accused twice of the same thing if you were already proven ________ already.
- Who wrote the first 10 amendments of the Constitution (or the Bill of Rights)?
- The ______ is allowed to print or broadcast what they please, without being forbidden by the law.
- _______ can not make a law that prevents people from practicing their religion.
- Which amendment gives 5 different freedoms in one?
- You cannot sit in jail forever without having a trial unless there is a national _________ like war.
- Cases with a trial by jury cannot be ________ by other courts.
- Congress can not make an official U.S. _______.
21 Clues: ______ cases can have a trial by jury. • Trial by _____ still exists in civil cases. • Congress can not make an official U.S. _______. • Which amendment gives 5 different freedoms in one? • Cases with a trial by jury cannot be ________ by other courts. • Are the rights listed in the Constitution the only rights we have? • ...
Go Buffs CRM 2025-03-18
Across
- religious organization helped lead events and pass civil rights act and voting rights act
- amendment that granted African American men the right to vote
- 9 black students had to be escorted into a newly integrated school due to state and community backlash
- made to investigate the causes of widespread racial unrest in America, particularly riots in Detroit and Newark
- Over 100,000 people showed up to peaceful protest at this march where MLK gave his famous speech
- laws that mandated racial segregation in all public spaces
- a case that decided segregation was okay as long as facilities were separate but equal
- African American protesters rode city buses to challenge segregation laws on buses
- organization that wanted to bring equality to everyone, organized the freedom rides and other nonviolent protests
- Campaign created by MLK to turn to economic injustice in America
- campaign initiated in 1942, sought to address systemic racism and segregation
- segregation in schools overruled by the supreme court in this case
- A 14 year old boy was lynched and tortured, his mom held a public funeral to show the horrible treatment of African Americans
- organization helped outlaw segregation in schools and wanted to get rid of legal segregation
- organized protest for the need for voting rights, protesters were brutally attacked by white police
- Rosa Parks is arrested, community responds by boycotting buses in protest.
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- amendment that states neither slavery nor involuntary servitude except as punishment for crime
- Youth-lead nonviolent organization focused on civil rights and ending segregation
- organization that protected black citizens from brutality, meant to serve the needs of the oppressed
- organization meant to defend all rights of people nationwide
- banned literacy tests, removed race-based restrictions on voting
- A movement to support African Americans in using their economic and political muscle to gain equality.
- passed in 1964, prohibited governments from imposing toll taxes before a citizen could participate in a federal election
- religious organization (Malcolm X) encouraged followers to drop slave names and embrace their black heritage
- extended liberties and rights granted by the bill of rights to formerly enslaved people
- An African american in charge of Nation of Islam, took X as his last name to show how slaves identities were stolen
26 Clues: laws that mandated racial segregation in all public spaces • organization meant to defend all rights of people nationwide • amendment that granted African American men the right to vote • banned literacy tests, removed race-based restrictions on voting • Campaign created by MLK to turn to economic injustice in America • ...
Civil Rights Movement-A Raisin In The Sun 2014-02-16
10 Clues: Writer • Mandela, • communication • public affairs • an official law • political party • unjust treatment • fought for freedom • Black on one side, White on the other • being one in status, rights, and opportunities.
Texas revolution 2022-12-06
1860 2023-05-10
8 Clues: The South/ • The North/ • Outside work • Factory Work • Loyal to their region • Believed in the constitution • Making a person do free labor • Believed in the Bill of rights
ch.5 last 11 words 2020-10-16
Across
- collage would cast ballots for the candidates.
- branch created three branches of government.
- the new system of government.
- was against the constitution.
- official approval.
Down
- supporters of the constitution.
- branch to interpret the laws.
- and balances to prevent one branch from dominating the others.
- federalist a series of essays defending the constitution.
- of rights the ten of the amendments.
- branch to carry out laws.
11 Clues: official approval. • branch to carry out laws. • branch to interpret the laws. • the new system of government. • was against the constitution. • supporters of the constitution. • of rights the ten of the amendments. • branch created three branches of government. • collage would cast ballots for the candidates. • federalist a series of essays defending the constitution. • ...
Unit 4 Nance - Block 1. 2017-12-07
Across
- - A constitutional right to reject.
- - any of various legislative or government bodies.
- - the right to vote in political elections
- - use ones authority to reject or cancel.
- - call into question
- of rights- first ten amendments of the US
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- of Representatives - The lower house of the united states congress.
- - Sign or give formal consent
- College - a body of electors chosen
- - A cupboard with shelves
- Review - Review by the supreme court
- - Make minor changes
12 Clues: - call into question • - Make minor changes • - A cupboard with shelves • - Sign or give formal consent • - A constitutional right to reject. • College - a body of electors chosen • Review - Review by the supreme court • - use ones authority to reject or cancel. • - the right to vote in political elections • of rights- first ten amendments of the US • ...
Idle No More 2014-01-20
Across
- Protest they do
- What bill did they have issue with
- Name of protest
- Who started Idle No More
- National day of action
- What rights are they losing
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- Protest without Food
- Who do they want to talk to
- Where did Idle No More begin
- How does Idle No More protest
- What kind of flash mob's do they do
- What did they use to start Idle no more
- People they are fighting against
- Where is Idle no more supported
- What year did Idle no more
15 Clues: Protest they do • Name of protest • Protest without Food • National day of action • Who started Idle No More • What year did Idle no more • Who do they want to talk to • What rights are they losing • Where did Idle No More begin • How does Idle No More protest • Where is Idle no more supported • People they are fighting against • What bill did they have issue with • ...
Bill 2023-12-05
Across
- The person whom Bill and Steph measure things against
- The most important part of Bill and Steph's relationship
- Bill frequents this app
- Bill and Steph's first date
- Bill and Steph are...
- Bill and Steph iconic restaurant experience
- Bill eats several a day
- Steph six month present to Bill
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- Bill and Steph have been dating for __ months
- Bill and Steph have many of the same
- Steph acts very __ sometimes
- Steph and Bill like to send each other these
- Every Sunday Steph wants to get
- Bill and Steph future adventure city
14 Clues: Bill and Steph are... • Bill frequents this app • Bill eats several a day • Bill and Steph's first date • Steph acts very __ sometimes • Every Sunday Steph wants to get • Steph six month present to Bill • Bill and Steph have many of the same • Bill and Steph future adventure city • Bill and Steph iconic restaurant experience • Steph and Bill like to send each other these • ...
Unit 3 2018-11-14
Across
- Government The government of the United States (also known as the national and/or central government)
- Process Government must respect the rights of citizens
- A two-house legislature
- To give approval
- Group opposed to ratifying the Constitution without a Bill of Rights
Down
- and Balances The way one can control or check the power of the other branches
- College The representatives that elect the president
- Powers Powers that are given to the federal government
- Powers Powers that are shared between the states and the federal government
- A change to the constitution
10 Clues: To give approval • A two-house legislature • A change to the constitution • College The representatives that elect the president • Powers Powers that are given to the federal government • Process Government must respect the rights of citizens • Group opposed to ratifying the Constitution without a Bill of Rights • ...
Constitution Crossword 2024-09-16
Across
- city where Constitutional Convention was taken place (Philadelphia)
- government that's responsible for law making (Legislative)
- the power from a government system rests with the people (Republic)
- of the Declaration of Independence (Jefferson)
- that are inherent or not given by the government (Natural)
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- Constitutional Convention President (Washington)
- the power between national and state governments should be divided (Federalism)
- the Declaration of Independence was signed (July)
- ten amendments (Bill of rights)
- government where they are responsible for interpreting laws (Judicial)
10 Clues: ten amendments (Bill of rights) • of the Declaration of Independence (Jefferson) • Constitutional Convention President (Washington) • the Declaration of Independence was signed (July) • government that's responsible for law making (Legislative) • that are inherent or not given by the government (Natural) • ...
S2 Final Review 2023-05-23
Across
- the army of North Vietnam
- i ______ the 5th amendment
- the communist half of Germany
- this amendment gives freedom of speech
- how many presidents were involved with Vietnam
- the hutus target the _____ in rwanda
- They controlled East Germany
Down
- the democratic half of Germany
- the 2nd amendment give you the right to bear____
- a __________ nation rules itslef
- the amount of amendments in the bill of rights
11 Clues: the army of North Vietnam • i ______ the 5th amendment • They controlled East Germany • the communist half of Germany • the democratic half of Germany • a __________ nation rules itslef • the hutus target the _____ in rwanda • this amendment gives freedom of speech • how many presidents were involved with Vietnam • the amount of amendments in the bill of rights • ...
Yes 2024-03-08
Across
- of, by, or appropriate to a court or judge
- associated with or belonging to a city or town that has its own local government.
- an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.
- a minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation
- having the powers to make laws
- a constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body.
- to have the freedom to do something
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- the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.
- a body of people representing the states of the US, who formally cast votes for the election of the president and vice president.
- the first ten amendments to the US Constitution, ratified in 1791 and guaranteeing such rights as the freedoms of speech, assembly, and worship.
- process of bringing charges against a government official for wrongdoing. A trial may be held, and the official may be removed from office.
- use one's authority to reject or cancel
- (of authority or an office, or someone holding it) superior to all others.
- an act of vesting the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of government in separate bodies.
- explain the meaning of (information, words, or actions).
- choose (someone) to hold public office or some other position by voting.
- Relating to the whole of a country or nation rather than to part of it or to other nations.
- assign a job or role to (someone).
- having the power to put plans, actions, or laws into effect.
19 Clues: having the powers to make laws • assign a job or role to (someone). • to have the freedom to do something • use one's authority to reject or cancel • of, by, or appropriate to a court or judge • explain the meaning of (information, words, or actions). • having the power to put plans, actions, or laws into effect. • ...
2nd 9 Weeks Test 2012-12-16
Across
- keeps the majority leader informed
- strongest person in the Senate
- I get to decide who speaks on the House floor
- when the bill is near the end it will probably find itself in this committee
- executive department, congressional committee, and interest group
- redrawing congressional districts after the new census
- talking a bill to death
- most members of congress are ____ aged
- incumbent advantage
- because passing a bill is so difficult; the advantage usually goes to the _____ of the bill
- most members of congress have experience in _____
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- the cup
- changes to the original bill are being made
- article ___ of the Constitution states power of the legislature
- winner gets less than 55% of the vote
- this process may go slow or fast, involves wheeling and dealing, and can be unpredictable
- any member of ____ can introduce a bill
- where the real work in Congress gets done
- extended president’s war powers
- state legislatures used to elect members of the ____
- permanent committee
- most members of congress follow the ____ faith
- Congress authorizes ____, which can making Congress quite powerful
- congress adjourns and the president never signed the bill
- 2 houses
25 Clues: the cup • 2 houses • permanent committee • incumbent advantage • talking a bill to death • strongest person in the Senate • extended president’s war powers • keeps the majority leader informed • winner gets less than 55% of the vote • most members of congress are ____ aged • any member of ____ can introduce a bill • where the real work in Congress gets done • ...
Civil Liberties 2019-11-21
Across
- speech the communication of ideas through symbols and actions is protected by the first amendment
- restraint or government action that seeks to prevent materials from being published
- exercise clause, which guarantees each person the right to hold any religious beliefs they choose
- clause the government cannot establish an official religion or support one religion over another
- a legal term for speech or actions that inspire revolt against the government
- process The 14th amendment forbids the states to deprive anyone of life, liberty, or property without
- the crime of making war against the United States or giving “aid and comfort” to its enemies
- a printed defamatory statement
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- doctrine to justify merging much of the Bill of Rights with the Fourteenth Amendment
- rights are rights of fair and equal status and treatment and the right to participate in government
- of assembly and petition allow Americans to meet and share ideas
- a spoken defamatory statement
12 Clues: a spoken defamatory statement • a printed defamatory statement • of assembly and petition allow Americans to meet and share ideas • a legal term for speech or actions that inspire revolt against the government • restraint or government action that seeks to prevent materials from being published • ...
Origins of American Government 2022-10-26
Across
- consideration and discussion of alternates before reaching a decision
- how the president is elected the people of each state cast their ballot for one candidate for their electors
- Forced the colonists to allow soldiers to live in their homes rent free
- Wrote the declaration of independence
- 3 branches of governmnet
- refusing to obey the law in a civil way
- Cruel use of power
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- a system designed to ensure one form of the government does not overthrow another
- an introduction to the document
- a compromise resulting in fair representation in congress for big states and small states
- The division or rights between the Senate and The house
- The house of representatives and the senate
- Splitting into different levels (state,federal,and local)
- tool used by legislators to prolong or delay discussion on a bill usually a long speed
- Rights we all have because we are people
15 Clues: Cruel use of power • 3 branches of governmnet • an introduction to the document • Wrote the declaration of independence • refusing to obey the law in a civil way • Rights we all have because we are people • The house of representatives and the senate • The division or rights between the Senate and The house • Splitting into different levels (state,federal,and local) • ...
Emaan's crossword 2024-02-13
Across
- these enable _______ cannot be touched by anyone
- where did most loyalties go after the war
- the first real test was in mass_________etts.
- the us was having economic _______
- everyone loves ______________ and he supports it
- the americans and French position themselves to _______ .
- America thought they should govern _______.
- is constantly being told to speak up in meeting because he is shy.
- an American soldier, revolutionary and farmer famous for allegedly leading Shays' Rebellion
- the US asked who to be their president(king of Prussia)
- (finish the quote) too much local_______.
- to all these people the message will be the same give, give,_____!
- after about _____ months the delegates decided on a plan.
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- all of America's important leaders met in______
- in this new government a bill of rights is ___.
- Virgina's former governor.
- whoorganized the National Bank, the first U. S. monetary system, the tax system, the Customs Service, and established the national debt.M
- how many things did Hamilton hate
- if nine states ratify then the Constitution will be law of the
- what is the thing that Hamilton hated most.
20 Clues: Virgina's former governor. • how many things did Hamilton hate • the us was having economic _______ • where did most loyalties go after the war • (finish the quote) too much local_______. • America thought they should govern _______. • what is the thing that Hamilton hated most. • the first real test was in mass_________etts. • ...
Unit 6 Vocabulary 2025-11-14
Across
- One chamber legislature.
- Absolute rule by a government that ignores the rights and welfare of the people.
- Bill of Rights Established that the monarchy could not rule without consent of Parliament.
- Someone who represents the interest of a group of people.
- Two chamber legislature.
- Plan A plan setting up a strong government with a bicameral legislature.
- Jersey Plan A plan setting up a weak national government with a unicameral legislature.
- Plan of Union Plan called for a council of colonial representatives that could levy taxes and raise an army.
- A basic set of laws and principles establishing the nations government.
- An agreement where a monarch gave settlers permission to establish a colony.
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- Opposed the new constitution and supported a confederate form of government.
- of Confederation The first national government made up of the 13 american colonies.
- of Law All people, even government leaders, must act according to set laws.
- Ordinance Set of procedures for granting statehood to territories in the upper mid-west.
- Carta A "Great Charter" that limited the monarchy's power in 1215.
- Compromise A plan of government that borrowed elements from the Virginia and New Jersey plans.
- Supporters of the new constitution and a stronger federal form of government.
- Formal approval.
- of Rights Limited a monarchs ability to act on his or her own authority.
- Stop buying a product or service.
- England Confederation Four colonies in 1643 agreed to work together to defend against attacks from American Indians.
- Act Required colonists to pay taxes on many paper goods.
22 Clues: Formal approval. • One chamber legislature. • Two chamber legislature. • Stop buying a product or service. • Act Required colonists to pay taxes on many paper goods. • Someone who represents the interest of a group of people. • Carta A "Great Charter" that limited the monarchy's power in 1215. • A basic set of laws and principles establishing the nations government. • ...
Chapter 19 Crossword Puzzle 2014-01-16
Across
- An election where voters choose their party's candidates
- A person who work to destroy monopolies and trusts
- A process where people vote to remove an elected official from office
- A process that allows voters to put a bill before a state legislature
- A ban on the sale and consumption of alcohol
- Something Teddy Roosevelt was worried about happening in the wilderness
- As winter approached schools and hospitals ran out of what?
- What was something that appeared to be widespread?
- The first state to adopt progressive reforms
- A serious problem in city governments
- Who chose Woodrow Wilson as their candidate?
- Crusading journalist
- Coated with a thin layer of gold paint
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- Where blacks and whites worked for equal rights for African Americans
- People who worked for women's rights to vote
- The protection of natural resources
- Los Angeles is the home to the nations largest what?
- Mexican Immigrants formed these to help each other
- A way for people to vote directly on a proposed way
- Murder by a mob
20 Clues: Murder by a mob • Crusading journalist • The protection of natural resources • A serious problem in city governments • Coated with a thin layer of gold paint • People who worked for women's rights to vote • A ban on the sale and consumption of alcohol • The first state to adopt progressive reforms • Who chose Woodrow Wilson as their candidate? • ...
US GOVERNMENT TERMS 2021-10-21
Across
- A representative whose role is to promote the interests of the governor on the house floor
- Congressional review of the activities of an exec. agency, dep't, or office.
- The Constitution and national laws are supreme over state laws.
- Fills in for the Speaker of the House when he/she is absent
- the list of candidates on which you cast your vote
- [role of representation] When members of Congress cast votes based on the wishes of their constituents.
- a system of government where power rests with the people.
- Formal approval
- committees permanent committees of congress which debate bills related to their special subject matter
- any decision made by government in pursuit of a particular goal.
- A large, complex of organized officials
- courts lower federal courts created by congress
- of Representatives 435 members. 1 part of the US Congress.
- judges on the Supreme Court: there are 9 of them
- Sovereignty A belief that ultimate power resides in the people.
- Opponents of ratification of the Constitution and of a strong central government, generally.
- Basic principle that government and those who govern must obey the law; the rule of law
- A legislature consisting of two parts, or houses
- Basic liberties and rights of all citizens are guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.
- A political system that allows one branch of government to prevent another branch from having too much power
- Head of the Executive Branch; enforces law; Nathan Deal is Georgia's current
- A person who is running for, or serving in, political office
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- The process by which polit. values are formed and passed.
- filibuster a deliberate attempt by a senator or small group of senators to delay a vote on a bill (or president nomination)
- branch Governmental branch responsible for creating laws
- a lack of government
- virtue Willingness on the part of citizens to sacrifice personal self-interest for the public good.
- A Senate motion to end a filibuster. requires a 3/5 vote.
- Tactic of mutual aid and vote trading among legislators.
- Branch Interprets (explains) the law
- An attempt by a group to influence the policy process through persuasion of government officials.
- an agreement, or contract, among a group of people
- rule Governance according to the expressed preferences of the majority.
- law a universal set of moral principles believed to come from humans' basic sense of right and wrong that can be applied to any culture or system of justice
- A government controlled by religious leaders
- of the House presiding officer for House of Representatives, who is always a member of the majority party
- An officeholder who is seeking reelection. Is the single most important factor in determining the outcome of congress. elections.
- 100 members. 1 part of the US Congress.
- the president's constit. power to reject a bill passed by Congress. Congress may override with a 2/3 vote in ea. chamber.
39 Clues: Formal approval • a lack of government • Branch Interprets (explains) the law • A large, complex of organized officials • 100 members. 1 part of the US Congress. • A government controlled by religious leaders • courts lower federal courts created by congress • judges on the Supreme Court: there are 9 of them • A legislature consisting of two parts, or houses • ...
How much do you know about Bill & Kim? 2023-05-25
Across
- Kim's birthday twin
- Bill's favorite country that he's visited
- City where Kim was born
- What Kim studied in college
- Where Kim & Bill are going on their honeymoon
- City that Kim first saw BTS
- The color of Kim's bedroom in high school
- Bill's middle name
- Company Kim works for
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- Where Bill lived for a year when he was 2
- Bill's favorite singer
- What Bill is SO BAD at that it terrifies Kim
- Where we went last Christmas
- Kim's Twitter group name
- Kim and Bill's first concert together
- Bill's favorite sports team
- Number of times Kim has fallen
- Bill's favorite golfer
- Our dog's name
- Month that Bill and Kim met
- The sport that Bill participated in in college
- How many siblings Kim has
- Where Bill spends a week each summer
- State where Bill was born
24 Clues: Our dog's name • Bill's middle name • Kim's birthday twin • Company Kim works for • Bill's favorite singer • Bill's favorite golfer • City where Kim was born • Kim's Twitter group name • How many siblings Kim has • State where Bill was born • Bill's favorite sports team • Month that Bill and Kim met • What Kim studied in college • City that Kim first saw BTS • Where we went last Christmas • ...
Absolutismus 2016-01-17
Across
- Sie wurden vom Parlament bewilligt
- Dieser König wollt ohne Parlament herrschen
- Cromwells Vorname
- Revolution Ende der Herrschaft der Stuarts
- Eine englische Herrscherfamilie
- Mutterland des Parlamentarismus
- Er wurde 1689 englischer König
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- ein Staat, in dem kein König regiert
- so wollte Karl I. regieren
- Teil des englischen Parlaments
- Als das wurde Karl I. verurteilt
- Das wird im Parlament beschlossen (Mehrzahl!)
- Bill of...
- Sie saßen mit den Rittern im Unterhaus
- Unter ihm wurde England kurz Republik
15 Clues: Bill of... • Cromwells Vorname • so wollte Karl I. regieren • Teil des englischen Parlaments • Er wurde 1689 englischer König • Eine englische Herrscherfamilie • Mutterland des Parlamentarismus • Als das wurde Karl I. verurteilt • Sie wurden vom Parlament bewilligt • ein Staat, in dem kein König regiert • Unter ihm wurde England kurz Republik • ...
Mrs.Heaths government crossword 2021-01-07
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- Democracy type of democracy based on the protection of individual rights from the tyranny of the majority and on the consent of the governed to establish political authority
- Hamilton considered intelligent and decisive, he was a leading supporter of the Constitution and helped write the Federalist Papers
- one branch has too much power
- Government the government is not all powerful; its powers are limited, and the acts of the government are those willed by the people Constitution were written
- Sovereignty the people are the only source of power for any and all government actions; government can only govern with the consent of the governed
- government attempts to control all facets of the lives of its citizens
- Powers powers saved for the states in our system of federalism, guaranteed in the 9th Amendment to the Constitution
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- 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
- of Rights first ten amendments to the Constitution, added by the first Congress in 1791; protects the
- group of people who feared the new government created by Constitution; gave too much power to the national government at the expense of individual rights
- of Confederation first plan of government adopted in the United States after the revolution; it was a loose association of states with no authority to tax, no national army, and no chief executive
- rights and liberties of the people
- Hobbes English political philosopher whose Social Contract Theory believed that in order to live together, indiv Thomas Jefferson iduals in a society give up their natural rights to a higher authority for the sake of protection
- Locke believed in natural rights- life, liberty and property; strongest influence on Thomas Jefferson, who wrote natural rights into the Declaration of Independence
- Jefferson 3rd president of the United States and author of the Declaration of Independence; he did not take part in writing the Constitution because he was in France at the time. He was a strong advocate for the addition of a Bill of Rights
15 Clues: one branch has too much power • rights and liberties of the people • government attempts to control all facets of the lives of its citizens • of Rights first ten amendments to the Constitution, added by the first Congress in 1791; protects the • Powers powers saved for the states in our system of federalism, guaranteed in the 9th Amendment to the Constitution • ...
UNIT 7 Civil Rights Movement 2024-05-03
Across
- People would sit in restaurants quietly in hopes to end segregation
- Supported the movement for black people
- First major person to be arrested for the bus boycott
- Gave African Americans the right to vote
- Lawyer who helped overturn Plessy V Ferguson
- People marched in DC for the Civil Rights Bill and MLK gave his "I have a dream" speech
- Ended slavery
- People taught black people in the south so they could vote
- First black teenagers to integrate into an all white school
Down
- Overturned Plessy V Ferguson
- Trying to get your way without breaking the law
- Said segregation was lawful "separate but equal"
- Black people refused to ride buses
- Made former slaves citizens
- Segregation became illegal
- Leader of the civil rights movement for black people
- Black and white people sat next to each other to end segregation
- Black boy who was brutally murdered
18 Clues: Ended slavery • Segregation became illegal • Made former slaves citizens • Overturned Plessy V Ferguson • Black people refused to ride buses • Black boy who was brutally murdered • Supported the movement for black people • Gave African Americans the right to vote • Lawyer who helped overturn Plessy V Ferguson • Trying to get your way without breaking the law • ...
UNIT 7 Civil Rights Movement 2024-05-03
Across
- People would sit in restaurants quietly in hopes to end segregation
- Supported the movement for black people
- First major person to be arrested for the bus boycott
- Gave African Americans the right to vote
- Lawyer who helped overturn Plessy V Ferguson
- People marched in DC for the Civil Rights Bill and MLK gave his "I have a dream" speech
- Ended slavery
- People taught black people in the south so they could vote
- First black teenagers to integrate into an all white school
Down
- Overturned Plessy V Ferguson
- Trying to get your way without breaking the law
- Said segregation was lawful "separate but equal"
- Black people refused to ride buses
- Made former slaves citizens
- Segregation became illegal
- Leader of the civil rights movement for black people
- Black and white people sat next to each other to end segregation
- Black boy who was brutally murdered
18 Clues: Ended slavery • Segregation became illegal • Made former slaves citizens • Overturned Plessy V Ferguson • Black people refused to ride buses • Black boy who was brutally murdered • Supported the movement for black people • Gave African Americans the right to vote • Lawyer who helped overturn Plessy V Ferguson • Trying to get your way without breaking the law • ...
Tasty Crossword on Pressure Groups 2014-03-17
Across
- A group that blockaded fuel depots so as to lower petrol prices
- An example of a HOL private members bill
- A bill set up to prevent the discrmination of minority groups e.g. disabled people
- Men dressing up as superheroes
- A group that set up camps to protest against the excess of the finacial world
Down
- Ways pressure groups raise issues in a democratic way
- A famous gay rights campaigner
- Methods used by pressure groups that may not be democratic
- Group that destroys GM crops
- A method of influencing legislation used in the 2011-12 welfare reforms
10 Clues: Group that destroys GM crops • A famous gay rights campaigner • Men dressing up as superheroes • An example of a HOL private members bill • Ways pressure groups raise issues in a democratic way • Methods used by pressure groups that may not be democratic • A group that blockaded fuel depots so as to lower petrol prices • ...
Welcome to Vibra Hospital of Charleston!!! 2018-02-26
Across
- Act that includes Patient Bill of Rights
- employee eligible for overtime pay
- Term describing Vibra's relationship with employees
- Romantic Relationship with a client or supplier
- Our CEO
Down
- Responsibilities and Standards expected of employees
- Department Responsible for personnel policies & projects
- Abr. for Act that allows employees up to 12 wks. unpaid leave
- Department that performs patient testing
- Abr. for Vibra's Classification
- Vibra's approach to patient care
- A Vibra Guiding Principle
- Dress code for RNs
- A Vibra paid holiday
14 Clues: Our CEO • Dress code for RNs • A Vibra paid holiday • A Vibra Guiding Principle • Abr. for Vibra's Classification • Vibra's approach to patient care • employee eligible for overtime pay • Act that includes Patient Bill of Rights • Department that performs patient testing • Romantic Relationship with a client or supplier • Term describing Vibra's relationship with employees • ...
SS Chpt 6 Lesson 2 Pt. 2 pgs. 190-193 2025-03-10
Across
- Ramona Bennett was a leader of the ___________ tribe.
- The state House of Representatives and Senate together are called the ______________.
- ______________ councils are also made up of representatives.
- Adults in Washington state vote for ______________.
Down
- Native Americans wanted to be able to fish as their ______________ had.
- Judge George ____________ said Indian fishing rights should stand.
- Many members of different tribes _______________ changes to their treaty rights.
- A written idea for a law is called a ____________.
- Washington's _________ signs bills into law.
9 Clues: Washington's _________ signs bills into law. • A written idea for a law is called a ____________. • Adults in Washington state vote for ______________. • Ramona Bennett was a leader of the ___________ tribe. • ______________ councils are also made up of representatives. • Judge George ____________ said Indian fishing rights should stand. • ...
Hindu Code Bills 2025-06-11
Across
- Type of democracy that Nehru pushed for
- Article 44 of this Indian document still pushes for a UCC
- Religion of nationalists who strongly opposed reforms
- Lowest caste of the class system that Ambedkar championed rights for
- _____ Civil Code that the Code Bills were seen as the first step towards
Down
- Act that granted daughters equal inheritance rights
- First Indian Prime Minister who championed the bills
- Political group that often opposted reforms
- Women gained the right to this with the 1955 Marriage Act
- Drafted the original Code Bill in the 1940s
10 Clues: Type of democracy that Nehru pushed for • Political group that often opposted reforms • Drafted the original Code Bill in the 1940s • Act that granted daughters equal inheritance rights • First Indian Prime Minister who championed the bills • Religion of nationalists who strongly opposed reforms • Article 44 of this Indian document still pushes for a UCC • ...
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Crossword 2022-01-11
Across
- Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated in _________, Tennessee.
- One of his greatest civil rights accomplishments was the _________ on Washington.
- He was married and had four _________.
- Dr. King fought against prejudice, people being judged by their _________ color.
- Fifteen years after his death a bill was signed declaring Martin Luther King, Jr. Day a _________ holiday.
- Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated when he was thirty _________ years old.
- Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated during the month of _________.
Down
- The first civil rights movement he was involved in was the Montgomery _________ Boycott.
- Rosa _________ fought for her bus seat and inspired many civil rights leaders, including Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Martin Luther King, Jr. was born on January 15, 1929 in _________, Georgia.
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is celebrated on the third _________ of January.
- In 1964 he received the _________ Peace Prize.
12 Clues: He was married and had four _________. • In 1964 he received the _________ Peace Prize. • Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated in _________, Tennessee. • Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated during the month of _________. • Martin Luther King, Jr. was born on January 15, 1929 in _________, Georgia. • ...
French Revolution Review 2025-12-05
Across
- Agreement sworn by the 3rd Estate and members from the 1st and 2nd Estate
- Louis XVI called this to fix the problems that France was facing, it failed miserably
- New Government created after the failure of the estates general
- An event that demonstrated that the army no longer supported the King
- The French King during the Revolution
- Enlightenment thinker that argued people are basically good and for the agreement of the majority
- of the Rights of Man Bill of rights precursor to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms
- Palace of the king built by Louis XIV
- Made up of members of the clergy
- A series of new ideas that challenged the traditions of France and contributed to the Revolution
- When you can prove things then it is true or real
- A man that argued against control of thought and the 1st estate
Down
- Document Louis XVI was forced to sign after he was captured trying to flee the country
- L'État Est Moi, "I am the State"
- Enlightenment thinker argued that the power of a monarch should be controlled by a constitution
- Country that the Queen was from
- Pays no taxes and commands the military
- A panic caused by the storming of the Bastille that swept through the countryside
- The main reason why Louis called the estates general
- An event caused by the insane price of bread in the city of Paris
- Antoinette "Let Them Eat Cake"
21 Clues: Country that the Queen was from • L'État Est Moi, "I am the State" • Made up of members of the clergy • Antoinette "Let Them Eat Cake" • The French King during the Revolution • Palace of the king built by Louis XIV • Pays no taxes and commands the military • When you can prove things then it is true or real • The main reason why Louis called the estates general • ...
Unit 3 Facts and terms 2026-01-06
Across
- free from unwarranted intrusion
- commercial transaction
- prevents illegally obtained evidence in court
- granting citizenship to all born in the U.S
- legislation banning discriminatory voting practices
- 5 freedoms
- relocate and detain Japanese Americans was a need
- Gitlow violated New York's Criminal Anarchy Law
- policies designed to increase opportunities
- a fixed limit
- abolished segregation for public schools
- Rights protected by constitutions
- censorship that stops speech
- abolished the gov from imposing taxes on voters
- nonverbal actions
- legal protections ensuring equal treatment
- rejected Sally Reed's contention
- discrimination for disabled people
- equal work = equal pay
- no one shall be deprived of liberty or property
- granted women the right to vote
Down
- First 10 Amendments of the Constitution
- offensive word or expression
- Bargaining criminal defendant pleads guilty
- "equal but separate accommodations"
- Dred Scott couldn't sue in federal court
- - right to vote for african americans
- fee required to vote
- forbids cruel penalties
- leads to someone's prosecution
- right to vote
- guarantee equal legal rights for all citizens
- prevents gov from establishing a religion
- unwelcome sexual advances
- abolished slavery
- protects right to believe/practice their religion
- states provide equal protection of the laws
- protections of the Bill of Rights
- defamation involving false, damaging statements
- aw outlawing discrimination based on race
40 Clues: 5 freedoms • right to vote • a fixed limit • abolished slavery • nonverbal actions • fee required to vote • commercial transaction • equal work = equal pay • forbids cruel penalties • unwelcome sexual advances • offensive word or expression • censorship that stops speech • leads to someone's prosecution • free from unwarranted intrusion • granted women the right to vote • ...
MAKING LAWS 2024-03-14
Across
- the name of the building where congress meets
- the name for both houses in the legislative branch
- one of the two sections in the legislative branch
- where a bill is first discussed
- the branch that can rule a law is unconstitutional
- a tactic that uses lengthy speeches to delay voting on a bill
- what it is called when the bill is being discussed
- the name of the building where the president works
- another name for a change made to a bill
- what it is called when the president says no to a bill
Down
- what an idea for a law is called while it is being discussed in congress
- reasons for a bill
- the person who can approve or veto a bill that has been passed by congress
- the branch of the government that makes laws
- what 2/3 of the congress can do id the president vetoes a bill
- one of the two sections in the legislative branch
- reasons against a bill
17 Clues: reasons for a bill • reasons against a bill • where a bill is first discussed • another name for a change made to a bill • the branch of the government that makes laws • the name of the building where congress meets • one of the two sections in the legislative branch • one of the two sections in the legislative branch • the name for both houses in the legislative branch • ...
2nd 9 Weeks Test 2012-12-16
Across
- the cup
- incumbent advantage
- 2 houses
- article ___ of the Constitution states power of the legislature
- most members of congress follow the ____ faith
- keeps the majority leader informed
- most members of congress have experience in _____
- because passing a bill is so difficult; the advantage usually goes to the _____ of the bill
- winner gets less than 55% of the vote
- talking a bill to death
- when the bill is near the end it will probably find itself in this committee
- most members of congress are ____ aged
- any member of ____ can introduce a bill
Down
- this process may go slow or fast, involves wheeling and dealing, and can be unpredictable
- Congress authorizes ____, which can making Congress quite powerful
- redrawing congressional districts after the new census
- permanent committee
- congress adjourns and the president never signed the bill
- extended president’s war powers
- strongest person in the Senate
- executive department, congressional committee, and interest group
- I get to decide who speaks on the House floor
- changes to the original bill are being made
- state legislatures used to elect members of the ____
- where the real work in Congress gets done
25 Clues: the cup • 2 houses • incumbent advantage • permanent committee • talking a bill to death • strongest person in the Senate • extended president’s war powers • keeps the majority leader informed • winner gets less than 55% of the vote • most members of congress are ____ aged • any member of ____ can introduce a bill • where the real work in Congress gets done • ...
US History STAAR Review 2021-05-04
Across
- supported Constitution, believed it created a more stable Union, Alexander Hamilton and James Madison
- Freedom of religion (church or mosque), freedom of speech (criticize), freedom of press (media),freedom of assembly (peaceful protest), freedom to petition
- movement to get Americans to drink less or no alcohol, women involved in this
- turning point of war, France joined with Patriots
- problem over if the state of SouthCarolina had the right to nullify (overturn) a Federal law, argument over states’ rights vs. federal rights
- last major battle resulting in British defeat, Britain then signed Treat of Paris and recognized U.S. independence
- fishing, lumbering, shipbuilding, harbors, Factories
Down
- African American males were allowed to vote
- people who worked to end slavery,Harriet Beecher Stowe, Frederick Douglas
- Transatlantic Slave Trade, plantations, cash crops, fertile soil
- against Constitution, believed it needed a Bill of Rights, Patrick Henry and George Mason
- abolished slavery, African Americans were free to move wherever they wanted
- resulted in people planting more cotton, resulted in more slaves in America
13 Clues: African American males were allowed to vote • turning point of war, France joined with Patriots • fishing, lumbering, shipbuilding, harbors, Factories • Transatlantic Slave Trade, plantations, cash crops, fertile soil • people who worked to end slavery,Harriet Beecher Stowe, Frederick Douglas • ...
Midterm Review 2025-01-14
Across
- Written by Thomas Paine.
- law added to the Constitution.
- settlement under the control of a foreign country.
- type of government in the U.S.
- leader of the U.S.
- Supreme law of the land.
Down
- The _____ of Independence declared the U.S independent.
- no taxation without ____.
- to not buy or use.
- The 1st 10 Amendments is known as the ______ of Rights.
10 Clues: to not buy or use. • leader of the U.S. • Written by Thomas Paine. • Supreme law of the land. • no taxation without ____. • law added to the Constitution. • type of government in the U.S. • settlement under the control of a foreign country. • The _____ of Independence declared the U.S independent. • The 1st 10 Amendments is known as the ______ of Rights.
Constitutional 2024-05-09
9 Clues: introduction • makes the laws • like a signing off • president is the head • each branch has their own job • make sure laws are constitutional • of rights- the first ten amendments • government- having not all the power • the fact or state of being independent
Do you know the Bill of Rights? 2022-09-28
Across
- Temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial using a sum of money
- False and malicious use of printed words
- To gather with one another
- Allowance of fair treatment through a judicial process
- A visual formal request against public officials
- A legal entitlement
- First 10 amendments
Down
- Positive acts of a government that attempt to meet constitutional guarantees
- Protections given against the government
- Right to express any opinion without censorship
- Addition to improve a text or piece of legislation
- Right to practice any one religion
- A judge
- The provision of a lodging for troops
- False and malicious use of spoken words
15 Clues: A judge • A legal entitlement • First 10 amendments • To gather with one another • Right to practice any one religion • The provision of a lodging for troops • False and malicious use of spoken words • Protections given against the government • False and malicious use of printed words • Right to express any opinion without censorship • ...
American History Crossword puzzle - Bill of Rights 2022-09-26
Across
- The president's ability to refuse a bill
- 15th amendment gives the right to _____ to anyone
- 10th amendment gives _____ powers to states
- Can pardon criminals
- 18th amendment banned what
- this branch can impeach judges
- This branch can decleare laws unconstitutional
Down
- the second amendment
- The First 10 amendments of the US Constitution
- the first amendment
- Eligibility for what requires you to be at least 25 and living in the state you represent
- What did the 13th amendment abolish
- This branch is the commander in chief of the armed forces
- The 19th amendment guaranteed who the right to vote
- Protection from ____ and unsusal punishment
15 Clues: the first amendment • the second amendment • Can pardon criminals • 18th amendment banned what • this branch can impeach judges • What did the 13th amendment abolish • The president's ability to refuse a bill • 10th amendment gives _____ powers to states • Protection from ____ and unsusal punishment • The First 10 amendments of the US Constitution • ...
bill of rights by abby and Joseph 2024-02-01
Across
- musle found house
- bode regulates its self
- organs worcks togher
- holds bones to bones
- cant controle
- suports and porctects
- conects to spine
Down
- holds musles to bone
- cells worcks together
- tipe of musle found in organs
- tipe of musle attachet to bone
- can controle
- tishus worcks together
- dose dose not conect to spine
- 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 US Constitution and Bill of Rights 2019-11-29
Across
- Congress that is based on equal representation (2 per state)
- The system in which each branch of government checks on the other two branches so that no one branch becomes too powerful
- the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution
- US Supreme Court interprets the laws
- Congress makes the laws
- The Constitution allows the people to elect people to make the decisions
- principles and laws of a country
Down
- President enforces the laws
- Congress that is based on state’s population
- People rule the government; the people have the power; citizens show their power by voting
- The US Constitution splits powers between the three branches of government (legislative, executive, and judicial branches)
- The rights of the Supreme Court to determine is a law is constitutional
- a legislative body having two houses (Senate and House of Representatives)
- a system of government in which power is SHARED between the federal government and the states:
- The power of the executive branch (the president) to reject a bill passed by the legislature (Congress)
15 Clues: Congress makes the laws • President enforces the laws • principles and laws of a country • US Supreme Court interprets the laws • Congress that is based on state’s population • the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution • Congress that is based on equal representation (2 per state) • The rights of the Supreme Court to determine is a law is constitutional • ...
Markwez Black Crossword 2019-02-07
Across
- and balances system set up in the constitution where each branch of the government has some authority over the other
- an agreement acceptable to both sides
- convention a 1787 meeting in Philadelphia during which the USA Constitution was written
- to officially approve a proposal
- tow houses of the legislative branched of government
- branch the branch of government that carries out the laws made by the legislative branch
- government in which people elect officials to represent them
- Of Confederation a constitution drafted by Congress on November 15,1777
Down
- depression a period of time when business activity slows down and unemployment increases
- branch the lawmaking branch of government
- alteration or written change to a document
- action by which an executive rejects a bill submitted by legislature to refuse to approve
- of rights the first 10 amendment to the USA Constitution
13 Clues: to officially approve a proposal • an agreement acceptable to both sides • branch the lawmaking branch of government • alteration or written change to a document • tow houses of the legislative branched of government • of rights the first 10 amendment to the USA Constitution • government in which people elect officials to represent them • ...
final exam crossword Alex Statetzny 2021-01-14
Across
- having 2 branches
- a district where the representative get reelected with 55% or higher of the votes
- an agreement by all members present
- the term used for the person in office
- a way to revive a dead bill
- the stage when the bill is sent to committees for review.
- a count of the population
- groups in congress that focus on specific topics
- the minimum number of representatives needed to do work
- the committee that works with money and tax bills
- a tactic used to delay the voting on a bill
- part of congress with 435 members
Down
- allowed the direct election of senators
- when a committee makes changes and rewrites a bill
- added equal protection of the laws
- the residents in an electoral district
- the stage when a bill is introduced
- the committee that makes the rules in the house
- a count of member present used as a stalling strategy
- a way of ending a filibuster and voting on a bill
- the stage when the bill is voted on by the entire house
- part of congress with 100 members
22 Clues: having 2 branches • a count of the population • a way to revive a dead bill • part of congress with 100 members • part of congress with 435 members • added equal protection of the laws • an agreement by all members present • the stage when a bill is introduced • the residents in an electoral district • the term used for the person in office • ...
Reconstruction Plan 2021-09-29
Yes 2024-03-07
Across
- of, by, or appropriate to a court or judge
- associated with or belonging to a city or town that has its own local government.
- an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.
- a minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation
- having the powers to make laws
- a constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body.
- to have the freedom to do something
Down
- the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.
- a body of people representing the states of the US, who formally cast votes for the election of the president and vice president.
- the first ten amendments to the US Constitution, ratified in 1791 and guaranteeing such rights as the freedoms of speech, assembly, and worship.
- process of bringing charges against a government official for wrongdoing. A trial may be held, and the official may be removed from office.
- use one's authority to reject or cancel
- (of authority or an office, or someone holding it) superior to all others.
- an act of vesting the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of government in separate bodies.
- explain the meaning of (information, words, or actions).
- choose (someone) to hold public office or some other position by voting.
- Relating to the whole of a country or nation rather than to part of it or to other nations.
- assign a job or role to (someone).
- having the power to put plans, actions, or laws into effect.
19 Clues: having the powers to make laws • assign a job or role to (someone). • to have the freedom to do something • use one's authority to reject or cancel • of, by, or appropriate to a court or judge • explain the meaning of (information, words, or actions). • having the power to put plans, actions, or laws into effect. • ...
TBQ 1 2025-11-14
Across
- type of warrant allowing police to look for evidence
- lawful seizing of a person
- another name for a lawyer
- over a year in prison
- proceeding where guilt or innocence is determined
- amendment about search and seizure
- not guarantied by the U.S. constitution
- looks similar to a trial but is not a trial
- amendment about trials and lawyers
- this contains the Bill of Rights
Down
- official court order
- helps a defendant with their case
- trial without a jury
- up to a year in prison
- amendment about the big three
- amendment about excessive punishment
- used to show probable cause
- recording of an arrest
- made to do something
- official charge of a felony
20 Clues: official court order • trial without a jury • made to do something • over a year in prison • up to a year in prison • recording of an arrest • another name for a lawyer • lawful seizing of a person • used to show probable cause • official charge of a felony • amendment about the big three • this contains the Bill of Rights • helps a defendant with their case • ...
Ch5 Famous People 2024-04-12
Across
- believed people need basic human rights, chosen to be the American delegate to the UN
- worked for civil rights, first African American Supreme Court justice
- founding father, his leadership helped win the Revolutionary War
- found father, helped plan the Constitution and the Bill of Rights
- born into slavery, worked in the Underground Railroad
- wrote the Emancipation Proclamation, worked to end slavery
Down
- founding father, helped write the Declaration of Independence
- not allowed to practice her religion, ended up in an area later known as Rhode Island
- abolitionist, spoke out about slavery, wrote a book
- voted in the election for US president before it was legal for women to vote
- awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, started a settlement house call Hull House
- brought soldiers medicine and supplies while on the battlefield, later started the American Red Cross
- wrote the "I have a dream" speech, worked to end segregation, organized peaceful protests
13 Clues: abolitionist, spoke out about slavery, wrote a book • born into slavery, worked in the Underground Railroad • wrote the Emancipation Proclamation, worked to end slavery • founding father, helped write the Declaration of Independence • founding father, his leadership helped win the Revolutionary War • ...
Chapter 11 2017-04-03
Across
- Laws regarding the official language of the state, in Canada it is English and French
- A bill of rights and human rights that was passed by the national assembly of Quebec in 1975
- This act replaced the war measures act, it is designed to protect our rights and freedoms in times of crisis.
Down
- A responsibility of citizens living in a liberal democracy,Failure of showing this RESPECT could result in a state of chaos
- Guarantees our political and civil rights as Canadians
- Ideologies opposed to the values, beliefs and principals of liberalism
- Made to protect Canadians from terrorism after the September 11 attacks
- The name of the first ten amendments to the constitution
- Violent actions against an enemy state or culture against the public.(allah Akbar)
9 Clues: Guarantees our political and civil rights as Canadians • The name of the first ten amendments to the constitution • Ideologies opposed to the values, beliefs and principals of liberalism • Made to protect Canadians from terrorism after the September 11 attacks • Violent actions against an enemy state or culture against the public.(allah Akbar) • ...
Colonial Vocabulary 2024-08-21
Across
- a boy could obtain after Dame School
- Established in 1636
- believes all Christians are priest
- listed bill of rights
- alphabet and bible reading
- the philosophy of Harvard College
- boys and girls learned the 4 r's
- Passed by the US Congress
- every town with 50 families had to hire a teacher
Down
- emphasizes reading and writing
- Required parents to see that their children knew how to read
- teacher-centered educator during the colonial times
- textbooks
- One room structures for boys
14 Clues: textbooks • Established in 1636 • listed bill of rights • Passed by the US Congress • alphabet and bible reading • One room structures for boys • emphasizes reading and writing • boys and girls learned the 4 r's • the philosophy of Harvard College • believes all Christians are priest • a boy could obtain after Dame School • every town with 50 families had to hire a teacher • ...
Chapter 5 2017-03-30
Across
- complex system with many departments, rules, and people
- the practice of offering your time and services without payment
- a national service organization
- Bill and Melinda Gates
- security, equality, and liberty
- serve in court
- things that we are required to do
Down
- attend school
- vote
- the happiness, health, and prosperity of people
- things that we should do
- to call up for military service
- respecting and accepting others, regardless of their beliefs, practices, or differences
13 Clues: vote • attend school • serve in court • Bill and Melinda Gates • things that we should do • to call up for military service • a national service organization • security, equality, and liberty • things that we are required to do • the happiness, health, and prosperity of people • complex system with many departments, rules, and people • ...
Ga Studies⭐️ 2024-05-01
Across
- Amount of money someone earns
- found in the Bill of Rights
- Joseph E. Brown,Alfred H.Colquitt,John B. Gordon
- Person against State
- “New South”
- Created after slavery to prevent blacks
- Georgia’s largest region
- Takes risks personally and financially
- The largest passenger airline
- Created by Eli Witney
Down
- Enforces laws
- President FDR’s plan to help recover from the great depression
- responsible for overseeing the executive branch
- mode of transportation used to ship a large amount of goods
- Atlanta Mutual Life Insurance
- Person again person
- the amount a person purchases
- Paid farmers not to grow crops
- jewish man who was accused of murder and was lynched
- Talmage Georgia governor who fought against Roosevelt’s policies
20 Clues: “New South” • Enforces laws • Person again person • Person against State • Created by Eli Witney • Georgia’s largest region • found in the Bill of Rights • Amount of money someone earns • Atlanta Mutual Life Insurance • the amount a person purchases • The largest passenger airline • Paid farmers not to grow crops • Takes risks personally and financially • ...
Government Vocab Crossword 2018-08-23
Across
- Group of delegates that attended the Philadelphia Convention
- set up fundamental rights like trial of jury, due process and protection against arbitration; the great charter
- Prohibited a standing army in peacetime and parliamentary elections are free; restored in Glorious Revolution
- limited the power of King Charles I; could not imprison or punish without judgement of law
- Member of congress; chair
- government of, by and for the people
- Two house legislature
- Congress should be composed of two houses; a senate with equal representation and a house with representation based on population
- Written grant of authority from the monarch
Down
- Government can exist only with the consent of the governed
- Established a firm league of friendship among the states
- Formal approval of a law
- Joining of several groups for a common purpose
- Representatives
- Slaves count as three-fifths of a person for population stats
- restraint on actions of government
- Colonies organized by a proprietor
- Representation based on population or amount of money given to support central government; proposed by James Madison
- To revoke a law
- Each state is equally represented
20 Clues: Representatives • To revoke a law • Two house legislature • Formal approval of a law • Member of congress; chair • Each state is equally represented • restraint on actions of government • Colonies organized by a proprietor • government of, by and for the people • Written grant of authority from the monarch • Joining of several groups for a common purpose • ...
The Constitution crossword 2024-01-25
Across
- Articels of ____________
- what describes the purpose of the constitution
- The ______ compromise
- This branch consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate
- James ______
- The Bill of_____
Down
- This branch has the sole power to interpret the law
- a political ideology centered on citizenship in a state organized as a republic
- This branch conducts diplomacy with other nations
- The division & sharing of power between the national and state government
- George ___________
- How many articles
12 Clues: James ______ • The Bill of_____ • How many articles • George ___________ • The ______ compromise • Articels of ____________ • what describes the purpose of the constitution • This branch conducts diplomacy with other nations • This branch has the sole power to interpret the law • This branch consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate • ...
Lesson 12 Congressional Lawmaking TCI 2022-12-09
Across
- is a number of votes greater than a simple majority
- a high school junior who works as a messenger and errand-runner in the House or Senate
- a method of voting in Congress in which members register their vote individually, either by voice vote (in the Senate) or by electronic means (in the House)
- the power of the House speaker or Senate majority leader to grant permission to speak on the House or Senate floor
- the tradition that a congressional committee member’s number of years of unbroken service on a committee—determines that member’s position on the committee
- a bill with so many riders attached to it that it seems to offer something for everyone
- the tactic of using endless speeches on the Senate floor to delay or prevent the passage of legislation
- the process used to end a filibuster in the Senate
- a meeting of lawmakers to hear testimony and gather information on a proposed piece of legislation
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- a method of voting in Congress in which members call out their vote as a group, first those who support the bill (saying “aye”), followed by those who oppose it (saying “no”)
- a amendment attached to a bill that has little or no relation to the subject of the bill
- a method of voting in Congress in which members stand up as a group,
- a condition placed on a bill by the House Rules Committee that permits floor debate and amendments
- up-or-down votea direct vote on a bill in the full House or Senate; the bill must be approved or rejected as is
- the members of a congressional conference committee
- a condition placed on a bill by the House Rules Committee that severely limits floor debate and amendments
- the trading of votes among legislators to ensure the passage of various bills in which they have a special interest
- request by a senator to delay action on a bill
- To choose not to cast a vote on a bill
- a meeting of a legislative committee at which members amend a bill before putting it to a vote
20 Clues: To choose not to cast a vote on a bill • request by a senator to delay action on a bill • the process used to end a filibuster in the Senate • is a number of votes greater than a simple majority • the members of a congressional conference committee • a method of voting in Congress in which members stand up as a group, • ...
Congress Part 1 2021-01-11
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- A part of congress with 435 members
- When a bill successfully goes through the conference committee it is called a _____ version.
- A technique used by senators who talk a bill to death
- If you have the job you are running for you are the _____
- In the house of representatives, a bill is introduced when it is place in a box called the _____
- The ____ _ __ ____ is whoever is on the floor during session in the house
- The ___ ___ ___ committee is a powerful committee where tax bills and spending bills are sent to
- During _____ witnesses appear and questions are asked relating to the bill
- A ____ is something attached to a piece of legislation that is not germane to the bill
- A group of voters who are being represented by someone
- During a ____ ____ a roll call is taken to determine if the minimum number of member in the house are present
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- When committees set aside a bill causing it to die
- ___ ___ originally chose our senators
- The _____ of the house is in charge of the house of representatives
- When amendments are ____ they are relevant to the bill
- Both houses of congress are divided up into groups based on areas of specialization
- Every 10 years this is done to determine the populations of states relative to each other
- Small groups inside of committees
- ____ districts where incumbents win by extremely large amounts
- _____ rules govern debate in the senate
- When a bill has gone through both house passed as two seperate versions, this bill is made into a single version at the _________
- ______ legislature is a two chamber legislature
- The person in charge of the senate is known as the ____ officer
- The ___ ___ was the nickname for the original senate
- _____ districts where the candidate elected tends to win in a close election
- A part of congress with 100 members, 2 per state
- A ___ ___ bill is a bill with a bunch of riders
- ____ rules govern debate in the house of representatives
28 Clues: Small groups inside of committees • A part of congress with 435 members • ___ ___ originally chose our senators • _____ rules govern debate in the senate • ______ legislature is a two chamber legislature • A ___ ___ bill is a bill with a bunch of riders • A part of congress with 100 members, 2 per state • When committees set aside a bill causing it to die • ...
history review 2020-09-30
Across
- Destiny Indian Removal Act Mexican-American War
- Republicans Jim Crow Laws transcontinental railroad Ku Klux Klan
- plantation French and Indian War
- Sectionalism Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
- processes Dawes Act reservation assimilation Carlisle Indian School Reconstruction
- Acts propaganda Proclamation of 1763 Loyalists
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- Anti-Federalism checks and balances
- Sovereignty Siege Emancipation Proclamation
- War of Attrition Declaration of Independence
- Exchange Jamestown Indentured Servant Cash Crop
- of Confederation Shay’s Rebellion Northwest Ordinance of 1787
- Purchase War of 1812 Monroe Doctrine Secession
- of Rights
- amendment 14th amendment 15th amendment total war
14 Clues: of Rights • plantation French and Indian War • Anti-Federalism checks and balances • Sectionalism Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo • War of Attrition Declaration of Independence • Sovereignty Siege Emancipation Proclamation • Destiny Indian Removal Act Mexican-American War • Acts propaganda Proclamation of 1763 Loyalists • ...
history review 2020-09-30
Across
- Acts propaganda Proclamation of 1763 Loyalists
- of Rights
- Sectionalism Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
- Purchase War of 1812 Monroe Doctrine Secession
- of Confederation Shay’s Rebellion Northwest Ordinance of 1787
- processes Dawes Act reservation assimilation Carlisle Indian School Reconstruction
- amendment 14th amendment 15th amendment total war
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- War of Attrition Declaration of Independence
- Republicans Jim Crow Laws transcontinental railroad Ku Klux Klan
- Sovereignty Siege Emancipation Proclamation
- Anti-Federalism checks and balances
- plantation French and Indian War
- Exchange Jamestown Indentured Servant Cash Crop
- Destiny Indian Removal Act Mexican-American War
14 Clues: of Rights • plantation French and Indian War • Anti-Federalism checks and balances • Sectionalism Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo • War of Attrition Declaration of Independence • Sovereignty Siege Emancipation Proclamation • Acts propaganda Proclamation of 1763 Loyalists • Destiny Indian Removal Act Mexican-American War • ...
Unit 3 Vocabulary 2023-02-08
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- of Rights the first ten amendments
- a body of fundamental principles
- of Confederation, the original constitution of the US, ratified in 1781
- Madison 4th president of the US
- federal principle
- Hamilton established the US central banking system
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- fundamental truth or proposition
- Convention was a formal meeting held in 1787
- opposed the ratification of the 1787 Constitution
- of the Constitution introduces the American Constitution
- Jay US chief justice 1789–95
- Papers collection of essays written under the pseudonym
- to the Constitution the 27 amendments
- Rebellion was an armed uprising
- of the Constitution describe the way the government is structured
15 Clues: federal principle • Jay US chief justice 1789–95 • Madison 4th president of the US • Rebellion was an armed uprising • fundamental truth or proposition • a body of fundamental principles • of Rights the first ten amendments • to the Constitution the 27 amendments • Convention was a formal meeting held in 1787 • opposed the ratification of the 1787 Constitution • ...
Unit 4 Assessment 2020-12-08
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- and spend public money
- 3rd congressional
- voting rights
- house or chamber of a bicameral
- house
- power
- of congress votes on a bill
- the oath of office to the members
- and passes federal laws
- 30 years of age
- bipartisan
- 1,section 8
- between the nation and another
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- to the federal government
- of senate &House representatives
- the legislation to house which it orginated
- Legislation
- legislation on nation health care
- politically by a designated government
- nominations foe executive
- house legislative system
- difference in legislation
- states ,individual districts
- and collect taxes
24 Clues: house • power • bipartisan • Legislation • 1,section 8 • voting rights • 30 years of age • 3rd congressional • and collect taxes • and spend public money • and passes federal laws • house legislative system • to the federal government • nominations foe executive • difference in legislation • of congress votes on a bill • states ,individual districts • between the nation and another • ...
Legislative Terminology 2018-11-29
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- Formal expression of will/decision by members.
- Building where the Governor's Office is located.
- First in Importance; Money; Main person
- Upper House
- Money: Principal; Chief
- Concise statement of contents of bill.
- Laws of Nevada
- Lower House
- Lawyer or Attorney
- Brief and unofficial explanation of contents of bill or resolution.
- Version of bill/resolution subsequent to introduced version with amendments adopted by either house.
- To change or modify
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- Action of Governor in disapproval of bill.
- Note Document that states estimated monetary impact of a bill. (two words)
- Exact wording; word for word
- General agreement
- Law upon which others are based
- Intermission during floor session or committee meeting.
- To suspend indefinitely.
- Accurate written report of proceedings of a meeting.
- Minimum number of members present to transact business legally.
21 Clues: Upper House • Lower House • Laws of Nevada • General agreement • Lawyer or Attorney • To change or modify • Money: Principal; Chief • To suspend indefinitely. • Exact wording; word for word • Law upon which others are based • Concise statement of contents of bill. • First in Importance; Money; Main person • Action of Governor in disapproval of bill. • ...
Constition 2023-05-23
7 Clues: of Rights • and Balances • Sharing of power • Madison 4th President • Participation of citizens • Government that is restricted • of Powers the legeslative and judical and exctitive
Bill Clinton's Life Before the Presidency 2024-02-10
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- First name of Clinton's wife
- Instrument that Clinton learned to play as a teenager
- Small town that Bill Clinton called home as a child
- First name of the Clinton's only child
- War that Bill Clinton actively participated against
- Age in which Clinton was first elected governor of Arkansas
- University that Clinton attended for his undergraduate degree
- 1972 presidential candidate that Clinton worked for
- Presidential candidate that Clinton gave the nominating address for
- State that Bill Clinton called home
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- Bill Clinton's birth name
- Law school that Clinton attended
- President that Clinton met in 1963 that inspired him to go into politics
- Perhaps the issue that Clinton handled best in Arkansas
- First name of Bill Clinton's step-father
- Disease that Roger Clinton battled
- First name of Bill Clinton's mother
- License that Clinton taxed to help pay for his social programs in Arkansas
- Very prestigious scholarship that Clinton won
- Number of times Clinton was elected governor of Arkansas
20 Clues: Bill Clinton's birth name • First name of Clinton's wife • Law school that Clinton attended • Disease that Roger Clinton battled • First name of Bill Clinton's mother • State that Bill Clinton called home • First name of the Clinton's only child • First name of Bill Clinton's step-father • Very prestigious scholarship that Clinton won • ...
Chapter 13 2013-08-09
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- verbal expression in front of an audience
- first clause of first amendment
- decisions made on the same issue in earlier cases
- jury is kept isolated
- use of actions and symbols instead of words
- fundamental freedoms
- process by which the Bill of Rights was extended to states and localities
- nonreligious
- patrolling an establishment to convince workers and public not to enter
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- clause prohibits government from interfering with exercise of religion
- schools operated by religious group
- speech urging resistance to authority
- censorship of information before it is published
- limited
14 Clues: limited • nonreligious • fundamental freedoms • jury is kept isolated • first clause of first amendment • schools operated by religious group • speech urging resistance to authority • verbal expression in front of an audience • use of actions and symbols instead of words • censorship of information before it is published • decisions made on the same issue in earlier cases • ...
Constitution Era 2025-09-10
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- Washington, President of the Constitutional Convention
- individuals who supported a strong national government and ratification
- Two houses
- Plan, a Plan that proposed a bicameral legislature based on population
- of Confederation, First governing document of the United States, which created a weak central government
- One house
- Convention, Meeting in 1787, where the Constitution was written
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- system that divides power between the national and state governments
- Rebellion, a Rebellion led by a Massachusetts farmer, highlighting the weaknesses of the Confederation
- individuals who feared a strong national government and wanted states' rights
- Compromise, an Agreement that created a two - house legislature balancing large and small states
- Madison, Father of the Constitution
- of Rights, The first 10 amendments to the Constitution
- Jersey Plan, Plan that gave equal representation to all states, regardless of size
14 Clues: One house • Two houses • Madison, Father of the Constitution • Washington, President of the Constitutional Convention • of Rights, The first 10 amendments to the Constitution • Convention, Meeting in 1787, where the Constitution was written • system that divides power between the national and state governments • ...
Re-Evals 2016-10-27
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- This type of re-eval paragraph lets you use your own wording
- Inpatient and Outpatient bills need this tab filled out
- The last digit in UB-04, box 4, if the bill is a re-eval
- The tab where the bill's specific codes and charges are entered
- This type of bill is not re-eval'd unless the DOS is after 7/1/15
- Bills that have been corrected and are now being submitted again
- How to handle a bill that needs to be processed as new
- This type of re-eval paragraph has already been written for you
- Where we pull up bill images
- To look at a previously reviewed bill to ensure it was paid correctly
- The work queue where re-evals are found
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- Press Shift+F2 to ensure this is correct on every bill you handle
- The company that handles Independent Bill Reviews
- The people who send us bills after seeing the injured worker
- The tab on which the basic information about the bill is entered
- A bill with BGW2 is most likely this
- A two-digit code that changes a CPT code
- The part of the Notes tab where we enter internal documentation
- The environment in which "Dummy" bills are processed
- Another name for the Bill ID Number
- We use this program to process bills
- How to handle a bill that is actually a duplicate
- An official form used to request a re-evaluation
- How to remove a re-eval you copied in error
- A form which should never be in a sendback letter
25 Clues: Where we pull up bill images • Another name for the Bill ID Number • A bill with BGW2 is most likely this • We use this program to process bills • The work queue where re-evals are found • A two-digit code that changes a CPT code • How to remove a re-eval you copied in error • An official form used to request a re-evaluation • ...
Reconstruction (John, Jonny) 2023-05-31
Across
- Guaranteed equal rights to all citizens
- The first African American to serve a full term as a U.S. senator
- Laws that limited the freedoms of african americans
- Divided south into 5 districts with a military commander in each one
- Gave African american men the right to vote
- An official pardon
- The act in 1875, that guaranteed rights for African Americans
- A group of white southerners who were opposed to civil rights
- People who thought the southern states had to change a ton before being let into the union
- The separation of African Americans and white people in outside locations.
- The amendment that made slavery illegal
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- Leader of radical republicans from Massachusetts
- Bill that allowed the southern states to join the union but had to ban slaves and follow the union laws
- An order that was to help poor people in the south
- The man who assassinated Abraham Lincoln
- The process of combining the union and the confederacy into one nation
- A name for northern-born republicans that moved to the south
- The tax that African Americans had to pay to voteSegregation
- Provided african americans with same rights as white americans
- A severe downfall in the U.S. economy that caused 2 million people to lose their jobs
- A name that southern democrats used for southern Republicans
- The plan allowed the southern states to join but they had to make slavery illegal and ten percent of people had to vote to be a part of the government
- The new president after Lincoln's assassination
- Man who won the 1868 election
24 Clues: An official pardon • Man who won the 1868 election • Guaranteed equal rights to all citizens • The amendment that made slavery illegal • The man who assassinated Abraham Lincoln • Gave African american men the right to vote • The new president after Lincoln's assassination • Leader of radical republicans from Massachusetts • ...
Government Crossword Puzzle 2021-01-13
Across
- Each state has this amount of Senators
- Approve or pass an amendment
- Something that goes against the Constitution is
- The chief executive at the state level
- Court system that deals with United States laws
- Carry out law
- Each state's system of local government is slightly
- A draft of a law is called a
- What an appellate court looks for when reviewing a case
- The division of power among a central government and a smaller regional government
- favoring one view or another
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- Type of court that will review a trial courts decision
- The process of becoming a U.S. citizen when you are not born in the United States or to parents who are U.S. citizens is called
- A plan for how money is earned and spent
- number of justices on the Supreme court
- Attention paid to something
- Minority rights are needed in order to treat everyone this way
- Group of people who decide a case after hearing the evidence
- what a judge wears
- Type of case relating to the peoples rights
- Number of branches state governments usually have
- people or things that can prove one side's version of what happened
- There are how many ways to become a Citizen of the United States
- A state's number of members in the House of Representatives is based on its
- What branch is Congress
- Being a member of a nation or country and having full rights and responsibility under the law
- The constitution tells how these are made
27 Clues: Carry out law • what a judge wears • What branch is Congress • Attention paid to something • Approve or pass an amendment • A draft of a law is called a • favoring one view or another • Each state has this amount of Senators • The chief executive at the state level • number of justices on the Supreme court • A plan for how money is earned and spent • ...
bill 2021-03-16
Across
- having or showing a lot of energy
- willing to tack risks or tryout new stuff
- oval ball you kick
- you need a pencil to do it
- I am a mans best friend
- feeling or showing excitement
- something that rolls in mud and screams
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- causing laughter or amusement
- not afraid very brave
- something that has a hard drive
- six strings you strum
- able to a just to new conditions
- bike something with two wheels
- something you go in side off to punch another
- not messy clean
- you need a sony controller to play me
16 Clues: not messy clean • oval ball you kick • not afraid very brave • six strings you strum • I am a mans best friend • you need a pencil to do it • causing laughter or amusement • feeling or showing excitement • bike something with two wheels • something that has a hard drive • able to a just to new conditions • having or showing a lot of energy • you need a sony controller to play me • ...
Design Thinking Crossword Puzzel 2022-02-14
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- life,liberty,and property
- feared because if people dont participate the government could abuse power
- Government limits how much the government can interfere with your ability to pursuit life,liberty,property, and happiness
- movement centered around the idea that humans are capable of understanding the universe and improving humanity
- people fled to america to find religious freedom and this lead to a direct democracy
- an enlightenment thinker who believed natural rights are to be protected by the government
- court system and judges make sure law is applied fairly
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- king meet with Parliament and this establishes power of legislative branch
- people can only live together if we agree to certain rules
- believed we need government because we are all bad and evil
- an enlightenment thinker who felt it was best to separate powers across the three branches to prevent abuse of power.
- customs that were enforced in England that caused equal law for everyone.
- Bill of Rights outline of rights of citizens and this lead to the idea of divine selection
13 Clues: life,liberty,and property • court system and judges make sure law is applied fairly • people can only live together if we agree to certain rules • believed we need government because we are all bad and evil • customs that were enforced in England that caused equal law for everyone. • king meet with Parliament and this establishes power of legislative branch • ...
US History 2013-12-16
Across
- a body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed.
- Courts
- Washington/first president of the United States treasury department
- 4, 1776/ The date of Declaration of Independence was adopted
- Hamilton/ the federalist leader
- of Rights/ the first, 10 amendments of the Constitution
- Jefferson/ One author of the Declaration of Independence
- Tea Party/ In 1773, a protest in which colonist dressed up as Indians, and dumped Boston tea into the harbor
- president (enforces laws)
- congress
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- Convention/ a convention that met in Philadelphia in 1787 and drafted the Constitution
- refuses to buy
- they preferred a strong national government
- Review/ the power of the courts to declare an act of congress
- War/ The American war of independence (1775-1783)
- Purchase/ this doubled the size of the United States, expanded farming and trade
- Locke/ influenced the Declaration of Independence, and adopted Natural Rights
- Madison/ he attended the Constitutional Convention
- Federalist/ they preferred limited national government
- and Balances/ each of the three branches of government can limit the powers of the others
- Act/ placed on all the printed materials
21 Clues: Courts • congress • refuses to buy • president (enforces laws) • Hamilton/ the federalist leader • Act/ placed on all the printed materials • they preferred a strong national government • War/ The American war of independence (1775-1783) • Madison/ he attended the Constitutional Convention • Federalist/ they preferred limited national government • ...
The New Government 2025-01-03
Across
- chosen to speak for others
- law making body of the United States
- leader of the United States
- meeting held to discuss something
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- supreme law of the land
- when each party gives a little
- law added to the Constitution
- shared powers between states and national Gov.
- power of the people
- of Rights first 10 Amendments to the Constitution
10 Clues: power of the people • supreme law of the land • chosen to speak for others • leader of the United States • law added to the Constitution • when each party gives a little • meeting held to discuss something • law making body of the United States • shared powers between states and national Gov. • of Rights first 10 Amendments to the Constitution
chapter 3 2024-05-13
Across
- rights The first ten amendments
- The act of being a member of a country
- warrant a document issued by judge
- A formal change to constitution
- process the act of following clear
- one who buys and uses products
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- A Lawmaking branch of government
- right A right given by god
- A plan of government
- the lawmaking branch
10 Clues: A plan of government • the lawmaking branch • right A right given by god • one who buys and uses products • rights The first ten amendments • A formal change to constitution • A Lawmaking branch of government • warrant a document issued by judge • process the act of following clear • The act of being a member of a country
Congress & How a Bill Becomes Law 2022-09-15
Across
- a two chamber legislative body
- every bill starts with one
- the method by which a senator talks a bill to death do it will not pass
- the number of votes needed to pass a bill
- what happens to a bill when it is ignored in a committee
- has 435 members
- is the member of the committee that decides which bills get discussed or ignored
- power is one that is written in the constitution
- in when 60 members of the Senate vote to stop a fillibuster.
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- when members of a congress vote by saying yes or no
- when members of congress argue the pros and cons of a bill prior to a vote
- committees are when both chambers of congress get together to pass a bill that is identical.
- member of a political party that gets members to vote for a bill the party wants passed
- of the house is the leader of the majority party in the house of representatives
- the process by which a elected member of the government is charged with crime by the legislative branch
- is something
- powers are inferred(not written) via the necessary and proper clause of the US Constitution
- has 100 members in it
- the gender of most members of the congressional branch
- committee determines how a new law is to be debate on prior to a vote in the house of representatives
- is when the president says NO to a bill passed by congress
21 Clues: is something • has 435 members • has 100 members in it • every bill starts with one • a two chamber legislative body • the number of votes needed to pass a bill • power is one that is written in the constitution • when members of a congress vote by saying yes or no • the gender of most members of the congressional branch • ...
American & French Revolutions 2026-02-23
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- Rights — Basic rights all people are born with, such as life, liberty, and property.
- Court Oath — Promise by the Third Estate to create a new constitution.
- Washington — Commander of the Continental Army and first U.S. president.
- Acts — Punishments imposed on Massachusetts after the Boston Tea Party.
- Act — British law taxing printed materials in the colonies, increasing colonial anger.
- of Paris — Agreement officially ending the American Revolution.
- of Lexington and Concord — The first military battles of the American Revolution.
- of Rights — The first ten amendments protecting individual freedoms.
- of the Governed — The principle that people give government its power.
- Robespierre — Radical leader who directed the Reign of Terror.
- of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen — Document declaring liberty and equality for French citizens.
- of Terror — Period of mass executions led by radical revolutionaries.
- Jefferson — Primary author of the Declaration of Independence.
- XVI — French king executed during the Revolution.
- of Independence — Document declaring the colonies independent and affirming natural rights.
- — Meeting of France’s three estates to address financial crisis.
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- Estate — Commoners who paid most taxes and had little political power.
- — An intellectual movement of the 1600s–1700s emphasizing reason, liberty, equality, and natural rights.
- of the Bastille — Paris mob attacked a prison symbolizing royal tyranny.
- Estate — The clergy of France who paid few taxes.
- Estate — The nobility of France who held special privileges.
- — British economic system that controlled colonial trade for the benefit of the mother country.
- Locke — Enlightenment thinker who argued government exists to protect natural rights and can be overthrown if it fails.
- Contract — The idea that government gains authority from the consent of the governed.
- Tea Party — Colonial protest against British tea taxes in which tea was dumped into Boston Harbor.
- Without Representation — Colonial complaint that Britain taxed them without allowing colonial representatives in Parliament.
- Antoinette — Queen of France executed during the Revolution.
- — A government where citizens elect representatives to govern.
- — Execution device used widely during the Reign of Terror.
- of Powers — Dividing government into legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
- Bonaparte — Military leader who seized power and ruled France as emperor.
- Wars — Series of wars spreading revolutionary ideas across Europe.
- System — France’s rigid social class structure dividing society into three estates.
33 Clues: Estate — The clergy of France who paid few taxes. • XVI — French king executed during the Revolution. • — Execution device used widely during the Reign of Terror. • Estate — The nobility of France who held special privileges. • Antoinette — Queen of France executed during the Revolution. • Robespierre — Radical leader who directed the Reign of Terror. • ...
Larry Norman: Most are albums...sometimes (Larrynormanness) 2025-03-05
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- Dog Turned Record Label
- Larry Norman...Remixed
- Cleopatra = Album Title
- The Vinyl Solution
- Sometimes Considered Normal
- People! "Reunion"
- Kickstarted Album
- And A Happy New Year
- It Both Begins And Ends At Six
- Larry released a cover, Charly released a double album of theirs
- Starstorm
- Sticks & Stones Counterpart
- Don't Ask Me
- Some Deep Theological Study
- Street Level "Limited" credit
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- 2 in 1
- Bill Of Rights Cancelled
- 4 in 1
- The British Invasion
- On The Prowl
- Stonehill Record Label = Norman Record Label
- Bootleg The Bootleggers
- Frisbee Two
- 3 in 1
- Capitol Bible-Rock
- Green Mutant
- ...But Not Out
27 Clues: 2 in 1 • 4 in 1 • 3 in 1 • Starstorm • Frisbee Two • On The Prowl • Green Mutant • Don't Ask Me • ...But Not Out • People! "Reunion" • Kickstarted Album • The Vinyl Solution • Capitol Bible-Rock • The British Invasion • And A Happy New Year • Larry Norman...Remixed • Dog Turned Record Label • Cleopatra = Album Title • Bootleg The Bootleggers • Bill Of Rights Cancelled • Sometimes Considered Normal • ...
Facts and Terms Unit 3 2026-01-06
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- Protections against government interference in personal freedoms
- Government censorship before publication
- Offensive material lacking serious value
- Movement for equal treatment
- Protects the right to practice any religion
- Guarantees freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
- First ten amendments to the Constitution
- Promotes diversity in hiring/admissions
- Ended slavery
- Case involving free speech and incorporation
- Women’s suffrage
- Ended segregation in public schools
- Protects disabled Americans
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- Applies the Bill of Rights to the states
- Prevents unfair government actions
- Extends due process and equal protection to the states
- Written defamation
- Upheld racial segregation
- Prevents government from creating an official religion
- Right to vote
20 Clues: Right to vote • Ended slavery • Women’s suffrage • Written defamation • Upheld racial segregation • Protects disabled Americans • Movement for equal treatment • Prevents unfair government actions • Ended segregation in public schools • Promotes diversity in hiring/admissions • Applies the Bill of Rights to the states • Government censorship before publication • ...
Unit 1 Exam Review 2022-09-15
Across
- democracy that emphasizes broad participation in politics and civil society
- Individual rights protected from governmental power
- document favored by the Anti-Federalist
- Both groups were arguing about this
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- group in favor of Bill of Rights
- group in favor of the Articles of Confederation
- Articles of Confederation implented this principle
7 Clues: group in favor of Bill of Rights • Both groups were arguing about this • document favored by the Anti-Federalist • group in favor of the Articles of Confederation • Articles of Confederation implented this principle • Individual rights protected from governmental power • democracy that emphasizes broad participation in politics and civil society
CONSTITUTION 2023-09-17
Across
- A judicial philosophy that interprets the Constitution based on its original meaning at the time it was written
- Constitutional mechanism by which the Bill of Rights is extended to protect citizens from state and local government actions
- The division of powers and responsibilities between the national and state governments.
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- An ideology emphasizing the interests and unity of a nation as a whole promoted by Hamilton and Lincoln
- The part of the Constitution that outlines the relationship between states and the federal government
- The powers specifically listed in the Constitution that belong to the federal government.
- Powers not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution but inferred from its language and interpretation.
- The process of applying the protections of the Bill of Rights to the states
- A form of government where power is shared between a central authority and individual states
9 Clues: The process of applying the protections of the Bill of Rights to the states • The division of powers and responsibilities between the national and state governments. • The powers specifically listed in the Constitution that belong to the federal government. • A form of government where power is shared between a central authority and individual states • ...
Constitutional era 2023-05-08
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- Federalist wrote to approve of the new constitution
- 6 goals of the U.S constitution
- wanted a bill of rights
- bicameral legislature
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- Father of the constitution
- wanted strong national government
- Where the constitutional convention took place
- America's first constitution
- A change or addition to a document
9 Clues: bicameral legislature • wanted a bill of rights • Father of the constitution • America's first constitution • 6 goals of the U.S constitution • wanted strong national government • A change or addition to a document • Where the constitutional convention took place • Federalist wrote to approve of the new constitution
The US Constitution 2022-02-02
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- Powers given to the states in the 10th Amendment
- Amendments 15, 19, and 24 deal with these
- Article IV describes the relationship between...
- Article that describes the Legislative Branch
- Articles written to persuade support for the ratification of the Constitution
- Amendments in the Bill of Rights
- Article that explains how to Amend the Constitution
- the number of Amendments to the Constitution
- Article that describes the Executive Branch
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- establishes rules and principles government must follow (5th &14th Amendments)
- The 18th Amendment is the only Amendment to be..
- the 19th Amendment gave voting rights to...
- The Article which states nine states is sufficient for ratifying the Constituion
- The Anti Federalists demanded be added to the Constitution
- purposes of government outlined
- a way to change the Constitution
- How old a person must be to run for a US Senator
- Article that describes the Judicial Branch
- Is in Article VI, Section 2 and establishes that the Constitution, laws passed by Congress and treaties of the US are the supreme law of the land.
19 Clues: purposes of government outlined • Amendments in the Bill of Rights • a way to change the Constitution • Amendments 15, 19, and 24 deal with these • Article that describes the Judicial Branch • the 19th Amendment gave voting rights to... • Article that describes the Executive Branch • the number of Amendments to the Constitution • ...
History Crossword Puzzle 2021-02-15
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- Amendment; Amendment that grants the freedom of speech, religion, press, etc.
- Gin; A seed remover for cotton.
- Jefferson; Third President of the United States.
- This branch of government makes the laws.
- This branch of government enforces and carries out the laws and includes the president.
- Those who are loyal to the King of Britain during the split in 1775.
- of powers; Divides the government into three separate branches.
- An action by a state to cancel a federal law.
- To withdraw, often from a group or alliance.
- of Rights; First ten amendments of the Constitution.
- People who invest in money.
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- Washington; First president of the United States.
- Widespread starvation.
- People who wanted to preserve the country for white Americans.
- Amendment; Amendment that grants the right to bear arms.
- A ceremony where the President takes an oath of office.
- system; Practice of rewarding government jobs to loyal supporters of the winning party after an election.
- Those who favor independence and fight for it during the split in 1775.
- Sense ;Thomas Paine made this pamphlet to mock the idea of kings.
- Denial of equal rights to certain groups of people.
20 Clues: Widespread starvation. • People who invest in money. • Gin; A seed remover for cotton. • This branch of government makes the laws. • To withdraw, often from a group or alliance. • An action by a state to cancel a federal law. • Jefferson; Third President of the United States. • Washington; First president of the United States. • ...
Civics Crossword 2025-05-08
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- A "law" that has yet to be passed
- The power of a President to "block" a law
- Protection against unfair treatment by the government
- Branch that interprets laws
- Division of power between national and state governments
- Branch that makes laws
- Branch that enforces the laws
- A payment required by the government
- Head of the executive branch
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- First ten amendments to the Constitution
- Group of elected lawmakers
- Highest court in the United States
- Prevents one branch from becoming too powerful
- A change or addition to the Constitution
- Rights all people are born with
- The right to participate in elections
- Opening statement of the Constitution
- Group of citizens deciding legal cases
18 Clues: Branch that makes laws • Group of elected lawmakers • Branch that interprets laws • Head of the executive branch • Branch that enforces the laws • Rights all people are born with • A "law" that has yet to be passed • Highest court in the United States • A payment required by the government • The right to participate in elections • Opening statement of the Constitution • ...
Constitutional Convention Newspaper 2021-12-07
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- Supreme law of the USA
- a general government with regional governments
- strong central government
- Rebellion rebellion after the revolutionary war
- of rights first ten amendments
- strong state government
- Jersey Plan plan that favored small states
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- Plan plan that favored the big states
- politicians
- Worker forced to work without pay
10 Clues: politicians • Supreme law of the USA • strong state government • strong central government • of rights first ten amendments • Worker forced to work without pay • Plan plan that favored the big states • Jersey Plan plan that favored small states • a general government with regional governments • Rebellion rebellion after the revolutionary war
Civil Rights Movement 2024-04-19
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- Supreme court ruling banning segregation in schools
- Large scale protest in DC, 1963
- Depriving someone of the right to vote
- Little Rock ____
- President that signed Civil Rights bill of 1964
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- "Separate but equal" court ruling
- Southern US laws that enforced segregation
- Famous bus boycott in 1955
- Woman that triggered Montgomery Bus Boycott
- Separation
10 Clues: Separation • Little Rock ____ • Famous bus boycott in 1955 • Large scale protest in DC, 1963 • "Separate but equal" court ruling • Depriving someone of the right to vote • Southern US laws that enforced segregation • Woman that triggered Montgomery Bus Boycott • President that signed Civil Rights bill of 1964 • Supreme court ruling banning segregation in schools
28:1 2016-04-19
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- The-highest-judicial-court-in-a-country-or-state.
- A-document-that-outlines-fundamental-laws-and-principles.
- The-elected-executive-head-of-a-state-of-the-US.
- Makes-the-laws-of-the-state.
- The-lower-house-of-the-United-States-of-Congress.
- A-political-power-reserved-by-a-constitution-to-the-exclusive jurisdiction of a specified political authority.
- A-minor-change-in-a-document.
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- The-first-ten-amendments-to-the-US-Consecutive-and-guaranteeing such rights as the freedoms of speech, assembly, and worship.
- Interprets-the-laws-of-the-state-and-decides-how-the-laws-should be applied.
- Was-one-of-the-constituent-states.
- Acts-on-a-check-on-the-powers.
- Any-of-various-legislative-or-governing-bodies.
- Prevents-any-branch-from-having-too-much-power.
- Guarantees-from-the-government-to-repay-money-it-borrows.
- Responsible-for-seeing-that-the-laws-of-the-state-are-arried out.
- The-federal-principle-or-system-of-a-government.
16 Clues: Makes-the-laws-of-the-state. • A-minor-change-in-a-document. • Acts-on-a-check-on-the-powers. • Was-one-of-the-constituent-states. • Any-of-various-legislative-or-governing-bodies. • Prevents-any-branch-from-having-too-much-power. • The-elected-executive-head-of-a-state-of-the-US. • The-federal-principle-or-system-of-a-government. • ...
Bill of Rights and the Constitution 2025-01-07
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- Part of the First Amendment, this freedom allows you to say whatever you want
- Part of the Fourth Amendment, this right protects us from the police and requires a warrant for this activity
- part of the Fifth Amendment, this right protect people in court from saying something that would make the guilty
- part of the Sixth amendment, this right is to protect people accused of a crime to have this type trial that is another word for quick
- Part of the Third Amendment, this right bans this type of person from living in your home
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- part of the Ninth Amendment, this right protect the rights that are not written and they belong to this group
- part of the Seventh Amendment, this right make sure that anyone accused of a crime has the right to have their case decided by these people
- Part of the Tenth Amendment, This right says that if the government does not have the authority it goes to this government
- part of the Eighth Amendment, this right protects us from usaul fines and this which happens if someone is sentenced
- Part of the Second Amendment, this freedom allows people to own and buy this type of weapon
- Part of the First Amendment, this freedom allows you to worship freely
11 Clues: Part of the First Amendment, this freedom allows you to worship freely • Part of the First Amendment, this freedom allows you to say whatever you want • Part of the Third Amendment, this right bans this type of person from living in your home • Part of the Second Amendment, this freedom allows people to own and buy this type of weapon • ...
Reconstruction Era 2013-10-06
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- 1st black vote(year)
- wanted to restore the south and it's confederacy
- Equal rights
- public property that a society uses
- white southern republicans seen as traitors
- farmers that paid to rent land
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- the end of reconstruction (year)
- former slave elected into the senate
- no man can be denied a vote
- ...wants the union back together
- act that limits the power of the president
- thought Lincoln was too lenient
- republicans that moved from the north
- abolished slavery
- nurse that testified to congress injuries of black victims
- Act in which Bill died in a pocket veto
16 Clues: Equal rights • abolished slavery • 1st black vote(year) • no man can be denied a vote • farmers that paid to rent land • thought Lincoln was too lenient • the end of reconstruction (year) • ...wants the union back together • public property that a society uses • former slave elected into the senate • republicans that moved from the north • Act in which Bill died in a pocket veto • ...
Chapter 12: Voting and Voter Behavior 2020-05-21
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- that tend to vote in noticeable patterns
- former slaves and free blacks the right to vote and was the first federal mandate affecting state voting requirements
- Rights Act/first such bill since Reconstruction that addressed discrimination in voter registration and established the U.S. Office of Civil Rights, and enforcement agency in the Justice Department
- elections for senators became the law of the land
- women the right to vote
- who go to the polls to cast a vote for the American president and some lower offices
- difference in political views between men and women and how these views are expressed at the voting booth
- popular method for southern states to keep African Americans from voting
- that voters be able to read; formerly used in the South to disenfranchise blacks.
- that their vote makes a difference
- poll taxes in any federal elections
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- states to recognize a registering voter as it would have recognized his grandfather, prevented scores of blacks from voting, while it allowed illiterate and poor whites to circumvent the literacy test and poll tax requirements
- over the age of 18, and in nearly all states, they must also be non-felons
- right to vote
- who look backward to consider candidates' track records
- act/the most effective bill to bring the black populace into the political process
- simple fee required to vote
- Washington D.C. 3 electoral college votes
- popular leader and advocate for expanding suffrage to all white men
- lack of concern for the election outcome
20 Clues: right to vote • women the right to vote • simple fee required to vote • that their vote makes a difference • poll taxes in any federal elections • that tend to vote in noticeable patterns • lack of concern for the election outcome • Washington D.C. 3 electoral college votes • elections for senators became the law of the land • ...
Branches of Government 2016-04-19
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- The elected executive head of a state of the US.
- The highest judicial court in a country or state.
- The federal principle or system of a government.
- Interprets the laws of the state and decides how the laws should be applied.
- Any of various legislative or governing bodies.
- A minor change in a document.
- The lower house of the United States of Congress.
- Responsible for seeing that the laws of the state are carried out.
- Guarantees from the government to repay money it borrows.
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- Makes the laws of the state.
- A document that outlines fundamental laws and principles.
- Acts on a check on the powers.
- Was one of the constituent states.
- Prevents any branch from having too much power.
- A political power reserved by a constitution to the exclusive jurisdiction of a specified political authority.
- The first ten amendments to the US Consecuative, and guaranteeing such rights as the freedoms of speech, assembly, and worship.
16 Clues: Makes the laws of the state. • A minor change in a document. • Acts on a check on the powers. • Was one of the constituent states. • Prevents any branch from having too much power. • Any of various legislative or governing bodies. • The elected executive head of a state of the US. • The federal principle or system of a government. • ...
Quarter 1 Crossword Review 2025-10-06
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- This governmental department was created after 9/11
- This document officially separated the colonies from Great Britain
- This Enlightenment thinker had ideas like separation of powers/checks and balances
- The U.S. Constitution has three of these
- This branch makes laws
- This was the first constitution of the U.S.
- This amendment does not allow self incrimination or testifying against yourself
- This term means to set up a national court system
- This is where most of the power was during the first constitution
- This group wanted the Bill of Rights added to the U.S. Constitution
- This idea by John Locke explained that people had certain liberties that couldn't be taken away
- This branch enforces laws
- This amendment includes freedom of assembly and freedom of the press
- This amendment gave citizens more rights outside of the Constitution
- This term means "peace within the country"
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- This phrase is connected to a complaint made by the colonists
- This branch interprets laws
- This document established rule of law for King John
- This amendment involves civil court
- This document influenced the Declaration of Independence
- This document established self government for the settlers
- This document protected specific rights of individuals
- This amendment includes no cruel punishment
- This is the introduction section of the Constitution
- This group wanted a stronger central government
- One word that can describe the first constitution of the U.S.
26 Clues: This branch makes laws • This branch enforces laws • This branch interprets laws • This amendment involves civil court • The U.S. Constitution has three of these • This term means "peace within the country" • This was the first constitution of the U.S. • This amendment includes no cruel punishment • This group wanted a stronger central government • ...
The Enlightment 2021-03-10
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- A type of law
- A type of hard math
- A type of government person thing.
- A type of system
- A type of force of life
- Somebody at a school
- A writer can use this for a name.
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- To start something new
- Disloyalty
- An object that is large and wide spread is also known as ______.
- You could ask someone this if you want to know why?
- A type of disease
- A person that stays in a court room.
- Something in a christian Church
- Beliefs or a practice.
15 Clues: Disloyalty • A type of law • A type of system • A type of disease • A type of hard math • Somebody at a school • To start something new • Beliefs or a practice. • A type of force of life • Something in a christian Church • A writer can use this for a name. • A type of government person thing. • A person that stays in a court room. • You could ask someone this if you want to know why? • ...
Middle Ages 2023-01-31
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- A member of a relgous community of men
- Europes version of the bill of rights
- A high ranking official
- A soldier who serves the higher archy
- Main type of government at the time
- Most common religion in the middle ages
- The first holy roman empire
- Battle where William the conquer got his title
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- Scandinavian pirates
- A Place where #9 lived
- A poor farmer of low social class
- A male ruler of an indepent state
- Most common type of castle
- Year when the middle ages started
- Person who signed #5
15 Clues: Scandinavian pirates • Person who signed #5 • A Place where #9 lived • A high ranking official • Most common type of castle • The first holy roman empire • A poor farmer of low social class • A male ruler of an indepent state • Year when the middle ages started • Main type of government at the time • Europes version of the bill of rights • A soldier who serves the higher archy • ...
Founding Fathers 2021-04-07
6 Clues: on the ten dollar bill • Grew up in Massachusetts • symbol of democracy and liberty • First Chief Justice of the United States • worked as a lawyer, diplomat and politician • father of the Constitution and Bill of Rights
Domain 2 2025-11-19
Across
- Compromise** – Agreement at the Constitutional Convention creating a bicameral legislature with representation by population in the House and equal representation in the Senate.
- System** – Economic plan by Henry Clay promoting tariffs, a national bank, and internal improvements.
- Ordinance of 1785** – A law that set up a system for surveying and dividing western lands into townships for sale and settlement.
- Rebellion** – An armed uprising of farmers in Massachusetts protesting economic injustices and weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation.
- Brown’s Raid** – Attempt by abolitionist John Brown to start a slave revolt by seizing a federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry.
- of 1877** – Agreement ending Reconstruction by withdrawing federal troops from the South.
- Act** – Law allowing popular sovereignty to decide slavery in new territories, leading to violence (“Bleeding Kansas”).
- Ordinance of 1787** – Legislation that established a process for admitting new states from the Northwest Territory and banned slavery there.
- Movement** – Campaign to reduce or eliminate alcohol consumption.
- Sovereignty** – Principle that the people of a territory should decide on issues like slavery.
- Act** – Law passed under John Adams that restricted speech critical of the government.
- – Age of Jackson**
- Amendment** – Guaranteed voting rights regardless of race.
- Proclamation** – Executive order by Lincoln freeing slaves in Confederate states.
- of Confederation** – The first constitution of the United States, which created a weak central government and strong state governments.
- – Supporters of the Constitution who favored a strong central government.
- Destiny** – Belief that the U.S. was destined to expand across the continent.
- Reconstruction** – Lenient plan by Lincoln and Johnson to quickly restore Southern states to the Union.
- Purchase** – Land acquisition by Thomas Jefferson that doubled the size of the U.S.
- Corpus** – Legal principle requiring a person under arrest to be brought before a judge.
- v. Sanford (Dred Scott Case)** – Supreme Court decision ruling that African Americans were not citizens and Congress could not ban slavery in territories.
- – Civil War**
- Annexation** – Incorporation of Texas into the United States, contributing to tensions with Mexico.
- Klux Klan** – White supremacist group using violence to oppose Reconstruction and civil rights.
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- Great Awakening** – Religious revival movement that inspired social reforms like temperance and women’s rights.
- – An action or decision that serves as an example for future situations.
- Democracy** – Political movement toward greater democracy for the common man during Andrew Jackson’s presidency.
- – Adoption and Implementation of the U.S. Constitution**
- Compromise** – Agreement allowing Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state, maintaining balance in Congress.
- Address** – Lincoln’s speech emphasizing national unity and equality.
- Reconstruction** – Stricter plan led by Radical Republicans to protect rights of freedmen.
- Crisis** – Conflict between South Carolina and the federal government over tariffs and states’ rights.
- Codes** – Laws passed in the South to restrict the rights of African Americans.
- Federalist Papers** – A series of essays written to promote ratification of the Constitution.
- – Loyalty to a region rather than the nation as a whole.
- Amendment** – Granted citizenship and equal protection under the law.
- of 1850** – Series of laws addressing slavery and territorial expansion, including the Fugitive Slave Act.
- – Movement to end slavery in the United States.
- – Opponents of the Constitution who feared a strong central government and demanded a Bill of Rights.
- Amendment** – Abolished slavery.
- Suffrage** – The extension of voting rights to more people, particularly non-property-owning white men.
- Compromise** – Agreement that three-fifths of enslaved people would count toward a state’s population for representation and taxation.
- Bureau** – Agency providing aid to former slaves and poor whites after the Civil War.
- Removal Act** – Law that forced Native American tribes to relocate west of the Mississippi River.
- War** – Conflict between the U.S. and Mexico resulting in U.S. acquisition of southwestern territories.
- Doctrine** – Policy declaring the Americas off-limits to European colonization.
- War** – Military strategy targeting not only enemy forces but also resources and civilian infrastructure.
- of Rights** – The first ten amendments to the Constitution guaranteeing individual liberties.
- of 1812** – Conflict between the U.S. and Britain over trade restrictions and impressment of sailors.
- – Slavery, Sectionalism, and Westward Expansion**
- – Challenges of the First Five Presidents**
- Government** – Principle that government power is restricted by law, usually through a constitution.
52 Clues: – Civil War** • – Age of Jackson** • Amendment** – Abolished slavery. • – Challenges of the First Five Presidents** • – Movement to end slavery in the United States. • – Slavery, Sectionalism, and Westward Expansion** • – Adoption and Implementation of the U.S. Constitution** • – Loyalty to a region rather than the nation as a whole. • ...
Founding Fathers 2023-09-18
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- introduced the new jersey plan
- pushed for impeachment provisions
- wrote a methodical assessment of the proposed United States Constitution
- helped invent electricity
- helped create the bill of rights
- helped pave the way to the federal Constitutional Convention
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- general in the military
- helped write the federalist essay
- senators serve for life
- prevented a stalemate
10 Clues: prevented a stalemate • general in the military • senators serve for life • helped invent electricity • introduced the new jersey plan • helped create the bill of rights • helped write the federalist essay • pushed for impeachment provisions • helped pave the way to the federal Constitutional Convention • ...
Chapter 3 - Charter Of Rights 2023-06-12
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- The section of the charter which allows people to exercise their freedom of expression, religion, etc.
- The section of the charter which allows people to participate in trial without delay, to be innocent until proven guilty, and to not be faced with unjustified search and/or seizure.
- Putting a person in some kind of punishment (Prison)
- The section of the charter which allows Canadian citizens to freely vote for whoever they want.
- The section of the charter which allows people to travel in and out of Canada and/or move wherever within Canada without intrusion.
- The section of the charter which allows people to choose religion, sexuality and more without discrimination by employers or government people.
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- The Right to act, speak, or think as we want.
- The Canadian Bill of Rights
- Protects those basic rights of all Canadians
- What people are allowed to do in a society.
- An organization of workers that acts to protect workers rights and interests.
11 Clues: The Canadian Bill of Rights • What people are allowed to do in a society. • Protects those basic rights of all Canadians • The Right to act, speak, or think as we want. • Putting a person in some kind of punishment (Prison) • An organization of workers that acts to protect workers rights and interests. • ...
Constitution:Navarro 2019-04-24
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- and balances Powers given to seperate branches of government to keep any one from getting to much power
- branch the branch of government that interprets the laws and the Constitution
- official approval of the Constitution
- The division of power between the federal and state governments
- of Rights Set of amendments passed to protect individual rights
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- Madison One of the leaders of the Constitutional Convention
- A loose alliance of states
- branch The branch of government that makes laws
- branch The branch of government that enforces the laws
- of confederation The set of laws that established the first government of the people
10 Clues: A loose alliance of states • official approval of the Constitution • branch The branch of government that makes laws • branch The branch of government that enforces the laws • Madison One of the leaders of the Constitutional Convention • The division of power between the federal and state governments • of Rights Set of amendments passed to protect individual rights • ...
American Revolution History 2015-12-15
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- The man who started Shay's rebellion, his revolts against taxes led to flaws in the Articles of Confederation
- Fourth president of the United States, signed the Declaration of Independence
- City in which the continental congress held meetings
- The part of congress that are chosen based on the population of the state they represent
- The part of congress that have two representatives from each state
- Also known as the the Virginia Plan that chooses representatives based on the population to represent the House
- President of the board of agriculture, British farmer, his goal was to not trade anything with America
- When two people with different ideas merge them together so that they benefit both people
- President Thomas Jefferson sent marines to the coast to deal with _____
- The government has a little more powers than the ones that are strictly named in the Constitution
- Capital of the colonies after the Constitution was ratified
- Under the Articles of Confederation, America had a very ____ __________
- Under the Articles of Confederation, the ______ had many ______ and they were hesitant to ratify the Constitution for fear that they would lose their power
- Important political figure, he made sure the Bill of Rights was written, made sure Virginia did not agree with the Constitution until there was a Bill of Rights
- Under the Constitution, America had a ______ __________
- The branch of government that is run by the Supreme Court
- A group of advisors to the president
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- Laws that stated what your rights were and what not to do
- Also known as the New Jersey plan that chooses two representatives from each state to represent the Senate
- The man who created the Declaration of Independence, the third president of the United States, the first Secretary of State, the second Vice President of the United States.
- Created the Lightning rod, ambassador of the colonies represented the colonies in Great Britten, convinced the French to join the Revolutionary War
- When the Constitution is strictly interpreted by the government
- The first Ten Amendments of the Constitution
- The man who gave the "give me liberty or give me death" speech
- An amount of money that the government collects, there are indirect and direct forms of ____, the Articles of Confederation did not have any money because they weren't allowed to _____ the states
- The man on the 10 dollar bill, was the first U.S treasurer, convinced New York to agree with the constitution, was one of George Washington's advisors
- General in the revolutionary war, first president of the United States
- The Articles of Confederation were going to be _______ but the Constitution took its place
- A gathering that drafts or revises the Constitution is called the Constitutional __________
- The branch of government that the president is in charge of
30 Clues: A group of advisors to the president • The first Ten Amendments of the Constitution • City in which the continental congress held meetings • Under the Constitution, America had a ______ __________ • Laws that stated what your rights were and what not to do • The branch of government that is run by the Supreme Court • ...
Democracy 2022-11-15
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- entitlements each person has
- politicians like cuddling them when campaigning
- arguments for and against
- a political system based on various freedoms
- a member of the Senate
- of or relating to federation
- a proposed motion
- a compulsory opportunity to vote
- the original principles of a country
- the mandatory rules that govern society
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- used by politicians to turn soil at openings
- the National Assembly of elected representatives
- surname of our current prime minister
- to choose a leader
- the right to be an individual
- in accordance with principles of honour
- a vote by the people on a particular topic
- the separate sections in a country
18 Clues: a proposed motion • to choose a leader • a member of the Senate • arguments for and against • entitlements each person has • of or relating to federation • the right to be an individual • a compulsory opportunity to vote • the separate sections in a country • the original principles of a country • surname of our current prime minister • in accordance with principles of honour • ...
