bill of rights Crossword Puzzles

Topic 4: A Constitution for the U.S. 2025-11-21

Topic 4: A Constitution for the U.S. crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The government is divided into three branches.
  2. A period when business activity slows, prices rise, wages fall, and unemployment rises.
  3. The government's power comes from the consent of the people.
  4. someone who supported the passage of the Constitution.
  5. What group wanted the promise of a Bill of Rights before they would ratify the Constitution?
  6. A system for settling the Northwest Territory.
  7. Power is shared by the national and state governments
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  1. The very first constitution of the U.S.
  2. A form of government where citizens are represented by elected officials.
  3. What was the combination of the Virginia and New Jersey plans called?
  4. Each branch can limit the power of the other branches
  5. A government's power is restricted by laws in order to protect individual rights and liberties.
  6. to vote or pass

13 Clues: to vote or pass • The very first constitution of the U.S. • The government is divided into three branches. • A system for settling the Northwest Territory. • Each branch can limit the power of the other branches • Power is shared by the national and state governments • someone who supported the passage of the Constitution. • ...

Social studies Thing 2023-04-28

Social studies Thing crossword puzzle
Across
  1. how much did the Louisiana Territory cost?
  2. John
  3. How many amendments are there?
  4. Who can Veto?
  5. Which branch makes laws?
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  1. The Louisiana Territory was originally transferred by _____ to_____
  2. Franklin
  3. Was Thomas jefferson the 3rd president of the U.S
  4. In which branch is the president in?
  5. The bill of ____

10 Clues: John • Franklin • Who can Veto? • The bill of ____ • Which branch makes laws? • How many amendments are there? • In which branch is the president in? • how much did the Louisiana Territory cost? • Was Thomas jefferson the 3rd president of the U.S • The Louisiana Territory was originally transferred by _____ to_____

1787 2023-01-09

1787 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Replaced the Articles of Confederation
  2. Branch of government with congress
  3. Bill of...
  4. How the US split from Britain
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  1. Branch of government with the president
  2. Highest court in the US
  3. First president if the US
  4. To make true

8 Clues: Bill of... • To make true • Highest court in the US • First president if the US • How the US split from Britain • Branch of government with congress • Replaced the Articles of Confederation • Branch of government with the president

Unit 3 Facts and Terms Crossword 2026-01-06

Unit 3 Facts and Terms Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Requires states to treat citizens equally
  2. Bans discrimination against those with disabilities
  3. Banned discrimination in public and employment
  4. A fee required in order to vote
  5. Equal pay for work of equal value
  6. Protects speech, religion, press, and assembly
  7. Agreement to plead guilty for a lesser sentence
  8. Ruled slaves were property, not citizens
  9. Being forced to testify against oneself
  10. A fixed number of people or things
  11. Speech or images lacking redeeming social value
  12. Written defamation that damages a reputation
  13. Constitutional amendment that abolished slavery
  14. Prohibited by the Eighth Amendment
  15. Prohibits government-sanctioned official religion
  16. Established the "separate but equal" doctrine
  17. Protects the right to practice religion
  18. Unwelcome sexual advances in the workplace
  19. Upheld internment of Japanese Americans
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  1. Ended formal and informal barriers to voting
  2. Abolished poll taxes in federal elections
  3. Ended legal segregation in public schools
  4. Policies designed to protect against discrimination
  5. Applies federal rights to state governments
  6. First ten amendments to the Constitution
  7. Grants citizenship and equal legal protection
  8. Nonverbal communication that expresses an idea
  9. Extended the right to vote to women
  10. Extended voting rights to African American men
  11. Individual protections against government action
  12. Prohibits using illegally obtained evidence
  13. Policy to increase opportunities for minorities
  14. Prohibits arbitrary deprivation of life or liberty
  15. The legal right to vote
  16. Proposed amendment for equal rights for women
  17. Applied Bill of Rights to states
  18. Communication in the form of advertising
  19. First case upholding a gender discrimination claim
  20. Government censorship of materials before publication
  21. The right to a private personal life

40 Clues: The legal right to vote • A fee required in order to vote • Applied Bill of Rights to states • Equal pay for work of equal value • A fixed number of people or things • Prohibited by the Eighth Amendment • Extended the right to vote to women • The right to a private personal life • Being forced to testify against oneself • Protects the right to practice religion • ...

Chapter 11 Vocabulary Crossword 2023-03-30

Chapter 11 Vocabulary Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. when non-elected officials carry out laws
  2. an overwhelming victory
  3. attempts to ruin a candidate's reputation
  4. move someone to another place
  5. the right to vote
  6. a tax on imports and exports
  7. to cancel or make ineffective
  8. period of low economic activity
  9. replacing gov't officials with supporters
  10. to reject a bill and prevent it from becoming law
  11. surprise attack tactics
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  1. gov't interference very little in economy
  2. Harrison's "man of the people" campaign
  3. largest single share
  4. delegates select party's candidate
  5. more than half
  6. rights and powers separate from federal gov't
  7. candidate backed by home state
  8. meeting held by political party to choose candidate
  9. to leave or withdraw

20 Clues: more than half • the right to vote • largest single share • to leave or withdraw • an overwhelming victory • surprise attack tactics • a tax on imports and exports • move someone to another place • to cancel or make ineffective • candidate backed by home state • period of low economic activity • delegates select party's candidate • Harrison's "man of the people" campaign • ...

civics 2013-12-01

civics crossword puzzle
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  1. people who vote for you or in your district
  2. limits laws limiting how long a person may remain in office
  3. people who act on behalf of interest groups
  4. having two branches, chambers, or houses, as a legislative body
  5. an official in a political party whose primary purpose is to ensure party discipline in a legislature.
  6. rule says that the senior member of the committee of the power party is the committee chair; can use parliamentary power to get rid of a bill if he/she doesn't like it
  7. the dividing of a state, county, etc., into election districts as to give one political party a majority in many districts while concentrating the voting strength of the other party into as few districts as possible
  8. committee members of the house and members of the senate iron out the bills
  9. unite two bills; make them into one
  10. attachment to the bill that’s unrelated to the bill
  11. committee where the work really happens; holds hearings and invites people to testify who will be in favor or opposition of the bill
  12. to reject a bill into becoming a law
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  1. a member of a legislature who makes a long speech and basically talks a bill to death
  2. an adherent or supporter of a person, group, party, or cause, especially a person who shoes a biased, emotional allegiance
  3. up session when you change or revise a bill
  4. veto bill automatically becomes a law if the president does not sign the bill within 10 days of end of session
  5. of the house John Boehner; gets the bill and assigns it to the committee; also decides who sits on which committee
  6. process in which a filibuster is broken
  7. dividing up votes on proportion
  8. if you contribute enough money, you will get facetime with the congress person and they will listen to what you have to say

20 Clues: dividing up votes on proportion • unite two bills; make them into one • to reject a bill into becoming a law • process in which a filibuster is broken • people who vote for you or in your district • people who act on behalf of interest groups • up session when you change or revise a bill • attachment to the bill that’s unrelated to the bill • ...

History crossward puzzle 2025-12-03

History crossward puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. we the people
  2. the person who rules our country
  3. all of the rules of the United States the packet we have been doing
  4. a cruel government rule
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  1. a system of government
  2. way of government
  3. what you can do to still go by the law
  4. will go to and get signed
  5. the way of being fair
  6. public

10 Clues: public • we the people • way of government • the way of being fair • a system of government • a cruel government rule • will go to and get signed • the person who rules our country • what you can do to still go by the law • all of the rules of the United States the packet we have been doing

U.S. History Review 2026-03-26

U.S. History Review crossword puzzle
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  1. Organization that worked to end segregation.
  2. A first hand account made by someone who participated in or witnessed the event.
  3. A source created after the event by someone who did not experience it firsthand.
  4. The 18th amendment led to an increase in _______________ ______________.
  5. The ________________ amendment outlawed the purchase and sale of alcohol.
  6. The New Deal increased the role of the _______________ government.
  7. Organization that advocated for women's rights.
  8. Group that argued for a stronger national government.
  9. Senator Joseph _______________ accused many Americans of being communist with little to no evidence.
  10. A decades-long era of conflict between the U.S. and the USSR.
  11. A form of protest used to bargain for better working conditions.
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  1. An organization that fights for workers' rights.
  2. Period of mass hysteria and anti-communist fears in the U.S.
  3. Group that argued for a weaker national government and a Bill of Rights.
  4. When a larger, more powerful country takes over a smaller, weaker one.
  5. The ________________ amendment increased the number of eligible voters by giving women the right to vote.
  6. The countryside or other low population area.
  7. Organization advocated for Native Americans/American Indians.
  8. The ________________ amendment made the purchase and sale of alcohol legal.
  9. A town or city.
  10. Organization that advocated for migrant farm workers.
  11. A national policy of avoiding involvement in World affairs.
  12. The first ten amendments.
  13. Series of federal programs created by FDR to help Americans during the Great Depression.

24 Clues: A town or city. • The first ten amendments. • Organization that worked to end segregation. • The countryside or other low population area. • Organization that advocated for women's rights. • An organization that fights for workers' rights. • Organization that advocated for migrant farm workers. • Group that argued for a stronger national government. • ...

Chapter 1 Lessons 3 & 4 2023-08-07

Chapter 1 Lessons 3 & 4 crossword puzzle
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  1. To have the law in known, orderly ways.
  2. The division of government into separate branches.
  3. Nations An international peacekeeping organization founded in 1945 to provide security to the nations of the world.
  4. A system of governing in which the ruler's power is limited by law.
  5. A formal summary of the rights and liberties believed essential for the people.
  6. The idea that monarchs are God's representatives on Earth and therefore answer only to God.
  7. A document, written by English nobles, as a way to present their demands to the king. It was a contract between the king and nobles of England.
  8. A form of government where citizens elect representatives to make laws and policies for them.
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  1. A unified body of law formed from rulings of England's royal judges that serves as the basis for law in many English-speaking countries today, including the United States.
  2. A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and a number of individual states.
  3. an 18th-century European movement in which thinkers attempted to apply the principles of reason and the scientific method to all aspects of society.
  4. The bloodless overthrow of the English king James II and his replacement by William and Mary.
  5. The agreement by which people define and limit their individual rights, thus creating an organized society or government.
  6. A body of representatives that makes laws for a nation.
  7. The rights human beings have by nature, such as life, liberty and property.

15 Clues: To have the law in known, orderly ways. • The division of government into separate branches. • A body of representatives that makes laws for a nation. • A system of governing in which the ruler's power is limited by law. • The rights human beings have by nature, such as life, liberty and property. • ...

civics 2013-12-01

civics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. rule says that the senior member of the committee of the power party is the committee chair; can use parliamentary power to get rid of a bill if he/she doesn't like it
  2. dividing up votes on proportion
  3. people who vote for you or in your district
  4. of the house John Boehner; gets the bill and assigns it to the committee; also decides who sits on which committee
  5. people who act on behalf of interest groups
  6. process in which a filibuster is broken
  7. an official in a political party whose primary purpose is to ensure party discipline in a legislature.
  8. up session when you change or revise a bill
  9. having two branches, chambers, or houses, as a legislative body
  10. limits laws limiting how long a person may remain in office
  11. to reject a bill into becoming a law
  12. a member of a legislature who makes a long speech and basically talks a bill to death
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  1. committee where the work really happens; holds hearings and invites people to testify who will be in favor or opposition of the bill
  2. the dividing of a state, county, etc., into election districts as to give one political party a majority in many districts while concentrating the voting strength of the other party into as few districts as possible
  3. attachment to the bill that’s unrelated to the bill
  4. veto bill automatically becomes a law if the president does not sign the bill within 10 days of end of session
  5. unite two bills; make them into one
  6. committee members of the house and members of the senate iron out the bills
  7. an adherent or supporter of a person, group, party, or cause, especially a person who shoes a biased, emotional allegiance
  8. if you contribute enough money, you will get facetime with the congress person and they will listen to what you have to say

20 Clues: dividing up votes on proportion • unite two bills; make them into one • to reject a bill into becoming a law • process in which a filibuster is broken • people who vote for you or in your district • people who act on behalf of interest groups • up session when you change or revise a bill • attachment to the bill that’s unrelated to the bill • ...

The First Ten Amendments 2023-09-07

The First Ten Amendments crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Must have what to search someone's property?
  2. Third Freedom in SPARP
  3. You can only Jury in what kind of cases?
  4. What year was the Bill of Rights ratified
  5. The first ten amendments make up the what?
  6. First Freedom in SPARP
  7. No unreasonable what in the fourth amendment?
  8. Fifth Freedom in SPARP
  9. Right to bear arms (not arm bears)
  10. Which amendment lets you become the Jury in civil cases?
  11. Reserved powers are for the who?
  12. What are you doing if you flip-flop bear arms?
  13. You have the right to what in the Sixth Amendment?
  14. The Fifth Amendment gives you protection from what?
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  1. What is the Tenth Amendment?
  2. No cruel or unusual punishments
  3. Unenumerated rights are for the who?
  4. Unenumerated rights is what Amendment?
  5. No quartering/ housing soldiers
  6. You have the right to remain silent in what amendment?
  7. Right to a speedy trial by jury
  8. What is the amount of money needed to make a Jury Trial
  9. Freedom of Speech, Press, Assembly, Religion, and Petition
  10. Forth Freedom in SPARP
  11. What is it called when you get trialed for the same crime twice?
  12. You can’t ___ soldiers in the third amendment
  13. What is the Ninth Amendment?
  14. Reserved Powers is what Amendment?
  15. How many freedoms are in the First Amendment?
  16. Second Freedom in SPARP

30 Clues: Third Freedom in SPARP • Forth Freedom in SPARP • First Freedom in SPARP • Fifth Freedom in SPARP • Second Freedom in SPARP • What is the Tenth Amendment? • What is the Ninth Amendment? • No cruel or unusual punishments • No quartering/ housing soldiers • Right to a speedy trial by jury • Reserved powers are for the who? • Right to bear arms (not arm bears) • ...

citizenship 2 2014-04-13

citizenship 2 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. another cabinet-level position is (secretary of---)
  2. the "rule of law" is (---must follow the law)
  3. two rights in the Declaration of Independence (life &---)
  4. another one of the 13 original states is---
  5. what did the Constitution do? (announced our---)
  6. number of years we elect a President
  7. checks & balances stops 1 branch of government from becoming too---
  8. the economic system in the U.S. is(---economy)
  9. 2 of our U.S senators are Mike Lee & Orrin---
  10. the number of years we elect a U.S. senator
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  1. 2 parts of the U.S Congress are (--- & House of Reps.)
  2. there are 13 original states name one (also the place where the Statue of Liberty is)
  3. how many amendments does the constitution have?
  4. another one of the 13 original states is---
  5. what does the Constitution do? (sets up the---)
  6. there are 1--- U.S. senators (2 for each state)
  7. last name of the current Vice President (Joe---)
  8. you can practice any religion, or not practice a religion is(freedom of---)
  9. who signs the bills to become laws & vetoes bills
  10. we call the 1st 10 amendments to the Constitution (the bill of---)
  11. what does the president's cabinet do? (---the President)
  12. name one cabinet-level position (secretary of---_

22 Clues: number of years we elect a President • another one of the 13 original states is--- • another one of the 13 original states is--- • the number of years we elect a U.S. senator • the "rule of law" is (---must follow the law) • 2 of our U.S senators are Mike Lee & Orrin--- • the economic system in the U.S. is(---economy) • how many amendments does the constitution have? • ...

Revolutions Vocabulary 2021-12-02

Revolutions Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Former French colony that became independent after a slave revolt.
  2. "No taxation without ____" was a slogan of the American Revolution.
  3. American city where the "Tea Party" and "Massacre" occurred.
  4. The Reign of _____ was the period during the French Revolution where wealthy people were killed.
  5. Machine used to behead people during the French Revolution
  6. Leader of the Haitian Revolution.
  7. Number of amendments in the U.S. Bill of Rights.
  8. Movement in Europe that inspired political revolutions.
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  1. The Declaration of ____ was signed in July of 1776 in America.
  2. French King who was beheaded during the revolution.
  3. Fort attacked and destroyed by French peasants at the start of the revolution.
  4. Leader of the Jacobins in the French Revolution.
  5. French colony that later became Haiti.
  6. Leader of the Continental Army and first President of the United States.
  7. The Declaration of the ____ of Man and Citizen was signed in France in 1791.
  8. Author of the Declaration of Independence.

16 Clues: Leader of the Haitian Revolution. • French colony that later became Haiti. • Author of the Declaration of Independence. • Leader of the Jacobins in the French Revolution. • Number of amendments in the U.S. Bill of Rights. • French King who was beheaded during the revolution. • Movement in Europe that inspired political revolutions. • ...

Executive Branch Crossword 2025-12-05

Executive Branch Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Directives issued by the president that have the force of law
  2. Formal agreement between two or more independent states
  3. Change to the US constitution that addressed rules for the president and vice president succession is the 25th-
  4. Representative of the people
  5. Congress' upper chamber
  6. Legal forgiveness of a crime
  7. Home of the president and his family
  8. Person who succeeds president
  9. First ten constitutional amendments is called the Bill of-
  10. The president represents the nation internationally and acts as it's spokesman to the world as Chief-
  11. Advisory body of the president (Heads of executive agencies)
  12. Important document that replaced the Articles of Confederation
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  1. Branch of the US Government that enforces laws
  2. The 55 delegates who drafted the constitution were called the-
  3. Ceremonial head of the nation
  4. Leader of the nations armed forces
  5. The authority to issue executive orders
  6. 4th person in the line of presidential succession is the Secretary of-
  7. An unwelcome person
  8. 5th person in the line of presidential succession is the Secretary of the-
  9. Congress' lower chamber
  10. Has Executive Power allowing president to deny a bill
  11. The formal charging of an official of a wrongdoing
  12. Annual speech delivered to congress is called the State of the-
  13. The symbol of the American People

25 Clues: An unwelcome person • Congress' upper chamber • Congress' lower chamber • Representative of the people • Legal forgiveness of a crime • Ceremonial head of the nation • Person who succeeds president • The symbol of the American People • Leader of the nations armed forces • Home of the president and his family • The authority to issue executive orders • ...

US Government - Final Exam Review 2024-05-14

US Government - Final Exam Review crossword puzzle
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  1. consenting to be governed.
  2. of the ___.
  3. Population, Territory, Government, Sovereignty are four
  4. Compromise The combo of the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan.
  5. policies.
  6. The Declaration of Independence was issued on __ 4, 1776.
  7. Contract The theory that says the state arose out of people who were born
  8. This philosopher influenced TJ and believed all men have
  9. Power is divided between a central government and several local
  10. Federalists The country's first two political parties were the Federalists and
  11. Madison The “Father of the Constitution”
  12. Carta The 1st Europe document that limited the power of the King.
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  1. of Law Everyone is subject to and must obey the law.
  2. Jefferson The author of the Declaration of Independence.
  3. Which philosopher believed in the “general will” or majority rule?
  4. Separation of Powers and Checks * Balances were introduced by
  5. The city where the US Constitution was created.
  6. Laws setting out the principles, structures, and processes of a
  7. of Confederation The United States first attempt at a structured government.
  8. of Rights 1st ten amendments to the US Constitution.
  9. The institution through which a society makes and enforces its
  10. rights.

22 Clues: rights. • policies. • of the ___. • consenting to be governed. • The city where the US Constitution was created. • Madison The “Father of the Constitution” • of Law Everyone is subject to and must obey the law. • Population, Territory, Government, Sovereignty are four • of Rights 1st ten amendments to the US Constitution. • ...

White- Preamble 2021-04-15

White- Preamble crossword puzzle
Across
  1. just behavior or treatment, fairness
  2. together, united
  3. freedom
  4. changes made to the Bill of Rights
  5. tranquility peace and order in the nation
  6. welfare well-being of America's citizens
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  1. God's/someone's favor or protection
  2. a legal inhabitant of a nation, state or city
  3. delegates who helped draft the constitution
  4. defense a country's duty to protect its citizens
  5. a large body of people united
  6. Revolution a war for America's freedom from Britain

12 Clues: freedom • together, united • a large body of people united • changes made to the Bill of Rights • God's/someone's favor or protection • just behavior or treatment, fairness • welfare well-being of America's citizens • tranquility peace and order in the nation • delegates who helped draft the constitution • a legal inhabitant of a nation, state or city • ...

7 Principles Bea Gonzalez 2023-04-01

7 Principles Bea Gonzalez crossword puzzle
Across
  1. to cancel
  2. Branch of government is made up of two houses that pass laws
  3. Three branches of government
  4. Branch in government that enforces the laws; President is Commander-in-Chief
  5. Your rights are protected through the Bill of Rights
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  1. A system created to prevent unlimited power
  2. People elect representatives to make rules and laws for them by voting
  3. Power is reserved to the people in order to hold final authority in government
  4. Branch in government interprets the laws by declaring them constitutional or unconstitutional
  5. Everyone must obey the laws
  6. The 10th amendment is the principle of shared power between the federal and state governments

11 Clues: to cancel • Everyone must obey the laws • Three branches of government • A system created to prevent unlimited power • Your rights are protected through the Bill of Rights • Branch of government is made up of two houses that pass laws • People elect representatives to make rules and laws for them by voting • ...

Executive Branch Crossword 2025-12-05

Executive Branch Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Power The authority to issue executive orders
  2. Non Grata An unwelcome person
  3. Order Directives issued by the president that have the force of law
  4. 5th person in the line of presidential succession is the Secretary of the-
  5. Important document that replaced the Articles of Confederation
  6. House Home of the president and his family
  7. Has Executive Power allowing president to deny a bill
  8. The president represents the nation internationally and acts as it's spokesman to the world as Chief-
  9. Citizen Representative of the people
  10. The symbol of the American People
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  1. in Chief Leader of the nations armed forces
  2. President Person who succeeds president
  3. The 55 delegates who drafted the constitution were called the-
  4. of State Ceremonial head of the nation
  5. Change to the US constitution that addressed rules for the president and vice president succession is the 25th-
  6. Branch Branch of the US Government that enforces laws
  7. Congress' upper chamber
  8. Advisory body of the president (Heads of executive agencies)
  9. Congress' lower chamber
  10. Legal forgiveness of a crime
  11. Annual speech delivered to congress is called the State of the-
  12. 4th person in the line of presidential succession is the Secretary of-
  13. The formal charging of an official of a wrongdoing
  14. Formal agreement between two or more independent states
  15. First ten constitutional amendments is called the Bill of-

25 Clues: Congress' upper chamber • Congress' lower chamber • Legal forgiveness of a crime • Non Grata An unwelcome person • The symbol of the American People • Citizen Representative of the people • of State Ceremonial head of the nation • President Person who succeeds president • House Home of the president and his family • in Chief Leader of the nations armed forces • ...

foundations 2021-10-14

foundations crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The concern of the government for the health, peace, morality, and safety of the citizens.
  2. Insure domestic tranquility.
  3. By the states.
  4. Life,Liberty,and the pursuit of happiness.
  5. The rule of people.
  6. To form a more perfect union.
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  1. Bill of rights
  2. We the people.
  3. This document asserted rule of law.
  4. Government can only do the things the people have given it power to do.
  5. To make choices about what to do.
  6. Established the structure of the US government.
  7. There are this many amendments today.
  8. Everyone follows the law.
  9. Action by congress or convention of the states.

15 Clues: Bill of rights • We the people. • By the states. • The rule of people. • Everyone follows the law. • Insure domestic tranquility. • To form a more perfect union. • To make choices about what to do. • This document asserted rule of law. • There are this many amendments today. • Life,Liberty,and the pursuit of happiness. • Established the structure of the US government. • ...

Collins cross word 2021-12-08

Collins cross word crossword puzzle
Across
  1. made president inaugration onthe 20th of january
  2. president who just lost the election
  3. the leader of the military
  4. reject a bill
  5. first government of the US
  6. used to vote president
  7. money paid to the government by individuals and companies
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  1. gave women rights to vote
  2. used in the electoral college to choose the president
  3. number of votes needed to win the presidential election
  4. made of congress
  5. made of the president and his officials
  6. allowed african american men to vote
  7. Plane of the president of the US
  8. talks about the executive government

15 Clues: reject a bill • made of congress • used to vote president • gave women rights to vote • the leader of the military • first government of the US • Plane of the president of the US • president who just lost the election • allowed african american men to vote • talks about the executive government • made of the president and his officials • ...

vocabulary 2025-03-03

vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. branch largest branch of the u.s government
  2. compromise a proposal put forward by connecticut delegates
  3. a body of fundamental principles
  4. and balances a system that prevent any one branch
  5. branch made up of house and senate
  6. plan strong national government
  7. of rights the first ten amendments
  8. rebellion armend uprising in western massachusetts
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  1. of power a government model that divides power among three separate
  2. a change
  3. of confederation the organization of the u.s.
  4. branch one part of the u.s government
  5. compromise agreement made in 1787
  6. jersey plan represened the less population states
  7. give formal consent

15 Clues: a change • give formal consent • plan strong national government • a body of fundamental principles • compromise agreement made in 1787 • branch made up of house and senate • branch one part of the u.s government • of rights the first ten amendments • branch largest branch of the u.s government • of confederation the organization of the u.s. • ...

13 Colonies Vocab Crossword 2025-11-10

13 Colonies Vocab Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. act of decision that sets an example for others to follow
  2. of rights written list of freedoms that the government promises to protect
  3. part of government that makes the laws
  4. of Burgesses representative assembly in colonial Virginia
  5. A company or group having control of all or nearly all of a business
  6. colonies to benefit the mother country
  7. person who cannot pay his/her debts
  8. Compact A document signed by the settlers agreeing to self rule
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  1. large estate with many workers, mostly African-American slaves
  2. toleration recognition that others have rights to opinions and different religious beliefs
  3. servants sign contract for set number of years in exchange for ocean passage to the colonies
  4. meetings settlers vote on and discuss issues
  5. person who takes a religious journey

13 Clues: person who cannot pay his/her debts • person who takes a religious journey • part of government that makes the laws • colonies to benefit the mother country • meetings settlers vote on and discuss issues • act of decision that sets an example for others to follow • of Burgesses representative assembly in colonial Virginia • ...

Social word crossthingy 2014-01-20

Social word crossthingy crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The sense of self
  2. the elective, lower house of the Parliament of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Canada, and various other countries in the Commonwealth of Nations.
  3. the state of being vested with the rights
  4. The act of Urbanizing
  5. The act of Immigrating
  6. Canadian Broadcasting Channel
  7. the act of amending or the state of being amended
  8. able to speak two languages
  9. Living in a City
  10. government involves making laws
  11. A point of difference
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  1. a group of higher up people
  2. the process or act of migrating
  3. a governor who is chief
  4. A body of members living in a community
  5. subject to controversy
  6. to make mechanical
  7. the formal signing of an act
  8. Advancing machinery; items
  9. Living in the Country

20 Clues: Living in a City • The sense of self • to make mechanical • The act of Urbanizing • Living in the Country • A point of difference • subject to controversy • The act of Immigrating • a governor who is chief • Advancing machinery; items • a group of higher up people • able to speak two languages • the formal signing of an act • Canadian Broadcasting Channel • the process or act of migrating • ...

AP Final 2021-01-12

AP Final crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a procedure in which a counting of representatives is done, to see if the house can be in session
  2. the group of voters represented by someone
  3. legislation introduced in either the house or the senate
  4. what happens when a giant difference in each chamber's vote on a bill
  5. the process in which both sets of congress overrule the presidents veto with 2/3 of each chamber
  6. upper half of congress
  7. an amendment passed that allowed the public to vote for the US senators
  8. a nongermane amendment to a bill
  9. when someone objects a proposed bill, claiming they would like to debate it
  10. a long speech used to prevent a vote from occurring
  11. Q and As that occur in order to determine whether to reject or pass a bill
  12. the group of the minimum number of representatives to be in session(100)
  13. a way for a bill to survive if a committee does not vote favorably
  14. committee of the house where tax bills are sent
  15. the competition in elections that holds the position being fought for
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  1. lower half of congress
  2. smaller committees within in each congressional committee
  3. small groups that specialize in certain areas of law
  4. when the president denies a bill approved by congress
  5. a two chambered legislature
  6. a procedure used to end filibusters (can be done with 2/3 of the senate vote)
  7. the person who is in charge of a committee
  8. a bill containing many riders
  9. the name in which debate for a bill is not needed, as no one objects the bill
  10. a session where committees or subcommittees make additions or extensions to bills

25 Clues: lower half of congress • upper half of congress • a two chambered legislature • a bill containing many riders • a nongermane amendment to a bill • the group of voters represented by someone • the person who is in charge of a committee • committee of the house where tax bills are sent • a long speech used to prevent a vote from occurring • ...

Unit 6 Crossword Puzzle 2021-05-11

Unit 6 Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This act gave the federal government new powers to fight terrorism.
  2. The accords which caused Vietnam to split into North and South.
  3. Organized Hispanic migrant farm workers.
  4. The ____ Panthers formed to fight against age discrimination.
  5. Action programs which lead to the hiring of more women and minorities.
  6. President who called for a "War on Poverty."
Down
  1. President who withdrew America from the war in Vietnam.
  2. An important founder of the Student-Nonviolent Coordinating Committee: Stokely ______
  3. This Chief Justice expanded the rights of all Americans.
  4. President who proposed the Civil Rights Bill.

10 Clues: Organized Hispanic migrant farm workers. • President who called for a "War on Poverty." • President who proposed the Civil Rights Bill. • President who withdrew America from the war in Vietnam. • This Chief Justice expanded the rights of all Americans. • The ____ Panthers formed to fight against age discrimination. • ...

Constitutional Era 2023-05-10

Constitutional Era crossword puzzle
Across
  1. of Confederation: Us first constitution.
  2. A change to the constitution.
  3. Support of a strong national government.
  4. Begin lng of the constitution.
  5. Where the DoI was signed.
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  1. (exclude dash): Opposes us constitution.
  2. essay to ratify us constitution.
  3. Compromise: Legislative & Representation for States.
  4. Madison:4th us president.
  5. of Rights: First 10 Amendments to Constitution.

10 Clues: Madison:4th us president. • Where the DoI was signed. • A change to the constitution. • Begin lng of the constitution. • essay to ratify us constitution. • (exclude dash): Opposes us constitution. • of Confederation: Us first constitution. • Support of a strong national government. • of Rights: First 10 Amendments to Constitution. • ...

Constitution Terms 2024-02-12

Constitution Terms crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Officially approve or sanction
  2. Introduction tConstitutiontution
  3. Initial part of constitutional amendments
  4. Legislative branch of the government
  5. State in which supreme power is held by the people and there represetatives
  6. Change to the constitution
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  1. A section or provision within constitution
  2. Head of the executive branch
  3. Representative authorized to act on behalf of others
  4. Guaranteed individual liberties

10 Clues: Change to the constitution • Head of the executive branch • Officially approve or sanction • Guaranteed individual liberties • Introduction tConstitutiontution • Legislative branch of the government • Initial part of constitutional amendments • A section or provision within constitution • Representative authorized to act on behalf of others • ...

5th Amendment Crossword Puzzle 2022-01-26

5th Amendment Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the amendments in the Bill of Rights that precedes the sixth amendment
  2. the government will compensate you justly if they take this from you
  3. the clause that prevents someone from being prosecuted twice for the same crime (second word)
  4. _______'s rights
  5. you can not be a _______ against yourself
Down
  1. exempt from the 5th Amendment in time of war or crisis
  2. will be appointed to you, if you can not afford one
  3. a grand version of this will be present when on trial
  4. Miranda v. _______
  5. will not be deprived of life, liberty, and property without due process of
  6. "You have the right to remain ______"

11 Clues: _______'s rights • Miranda v. _______ • "You have the right to remain ______" • you can not be a _______ against yourself • will be appointed to you, if you can not afford one • a grand version of this will be present when on trial • exempt from the 5th Amendment in time of war or crisis • the government will compensate you justly if they take this from you • ...

Constitution Terms 2024-02-12

Constitution Terms crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Officially approve or sanction
  2. Introduction tConstitutiontution
  3. Initial part of constitutional amendments
  4. Legislative branch of the government
  5. State in which supreme power is held by the people and there represetatives
  6. Change to the constitution
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  1. A section or provision within constitution
  2. Head of the executive branch
  3. Representative authorized to act on behalf of others
  4. Guaranteed individual liberties

10 Clues: Change to the constitution • Head of the executive branch • Officially approve or sanction • Guaranteed individual liberties • Introduction tConstitutiontution • Legislative branch of the government • Initial part of constitutional amendments • A section or provision within constitution • Representative authorized to act on behalf of others • ...

Progressive Era Review 2024-10-24

Progressive Era Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A goal of Progressivism that included Prohibition and Carry A. Nation
  2. Author of The Jungle
  3. A Civil Rights advocate who argued for immediate equality
  4. The only Democrat president during the Progressive Era
  5. A founder of Settlement Houses that helped immigrants
  6. President who busted the most trusts, but was the LEAST Progressive President
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  1. A bill put forth by the people to the government
  2. Journalists who exposed problems in society
  3. The removal of a local candidate from office through a vote of the people
  4. Known for his Square Deal Policies and being the Trust Buster
  5. A Civil Rights advocate who accepted segregation for slow progress

11 Clues: Author of The Jungle • Journalists who exposed problems in society • A bill put forth by the people to the government • A founder of Settlement Houses that helped immigrants • The only Democrat president during the Progressive Era • A Civil Rights advocate who argued for immediate equality • Known for his Square Deal Policies and being the Trust Buster • ...

Vocabulary 2016-04-19

Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the highest judicial court in a country or state.
  2. was one of the constituent states.
  3. the federal principle or system of government.
  4. The lower house of the United States Congress.
  5. is a document that outlines the laws.
  6. responsible for seeing the laws carried out.
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  1. acts on a check on the powers.
  2. prevents any branch from having too much power.
  3. makes the laws of the state.
  4. the first ten amendments to the US Constitution,and guaranteeing such rights as the freedoms of speech, assembly, and worship.
  5. decides how the laws should be applied.
  6. a political power reserved by a constitution to the exclusive jurisdiction of a specified political authority.
  7. the elected executive head of a state of the US.
  8. guarantees from the government to repay money it borrows.
  9. any of various legislative or governing bodies
  10. a minor change in a document.

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. • is a document that outlines the laws. • decides how the laws should be applied. • responsible for seeing the laws carried out. • the federal principle or system of government. • The lower house of the United States Congress. • ...

Naturalization Test 2016-01-26

Naturalization Test crossword puzzle
Across
  1. and Balances: Stops one group from becoming too powerful
  2. month we vote for President
  3. Economic system of the US
  4. Elect a Senator every how many years
  5. signs bills into laws
  6. President: becomes president if he can no longer serve
  7. Amendments to the Constitution
Down
  1. Change to the Constitution
  2. of Law: Everyone must follow the law
  3. Supreme law of the land
  4. of Rights: First 10 amendments

11 Clues: signs bills into laws • Supreme law of the land • Economic system of the US • Change to the Constitution • month we vote for President • of Rights: First 10 amendments • Amendments to the Constitution • of Law: Everyone must follow the law • Elect a Senator every how many years • President: becomes president if he can no longer serve • ...

Civics 2023-06-05

Civics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Branch that makes the Laws
  2. Carries out the laws
  3. Amount of Judges on the supreme court
  4. The word used the turn down a law
Down
  1. Lowest Level of Government
  2. The Branch with the supreme court
  3. Head of the Executive Branch
  4. Wrote the Bill of Rights
  5. First three words in the Constitution
  6. The day America gained independence
  7. How many states does the USA have

11 Clues: Carries out the laws • Wrote the Bill of Rights • Lowest Level of Government • Branch that makes the Laws • Head of the Executive Branch • The Branch with the supreme court • How many states does the USA have • The word used the turn down a law • The day America gained independence • First three words in the Constitution • Amount of Judges on the supreme court

Congress 2023-10-18

Congress crossword puzzle
Across
  1. drawing district lines to benefit a party
  2. assistant to party leader who encourages party votes
  3. necessary and proper clause, Section 8 clause 18
  4. consisting of two houses
  5. to distribute the seats of the House
  6. formal disproval of actions of members of Congress
  7. refusal to sign a bill
  8. legal protection
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  1. bill approving the spending of extra public money
  2. veto by ignoring the bill
  3. proposed law
  4. method of delaying votes by talking until time runs out to vote
  5. an act that betrays ones country
  6. limit on debate of a bill
  7. powers not specifically granted to Congress, but are delegated to Congress
  8. meeting of party leaders
  9. meeting of Congress
  10. a law

18 Clues: a law • proposed law • legal protection • meeting of Congress • refusal to sign a bill • consisting of two houses • meeting of party leaders • veto by ignoring the bill • limit on debate of a bill • an act that betrays ones country • to distribute the seats of the House • drawing district lines to benefit a party • necessary and proper clause, Section 8 clause 18 • ...

MTC CNA Review Chapter 27 Review End of Life Care 2025-11-11

MTC CNA Review Chapter 27 Review End of Life Care crossword puzzle
Across
  1. "________less"
  2. One of the rights of a dying resident
  3. The Dying Person's Bill of Rights says that one has the right to have questions answered _______.
  4. Stage of grief when one may make promises in the hope of recovery
  5. Care given of a body after death.
  6. The right to be free from _______.
  7. - Care focused on comfort and symptom management
  8. Believed to be the last sense to leave a dying person
  9. The process of burning a dead body until it becomes ash.
  10. ______mortis - Skin discoloration in dependent body parts after death
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  1. "_______more"
  2. ______mortis - Cooling of a body along with loss of skin elasticity
  3. Care that is ordered when there is a terminal illness with a life expectancy of 6 months or less
  4. Describes an illness that is expected to lead to death
  5. Stage of grief when one begins to make plans for their last days
  6. One of the rights of a dying resident
  7. ______mortis - the stiffening of a deceased body.
  8. When one refuses to believe they may be dying.
  9. Stage of grief where others may be blamed for the illness
  10. Stage of grief when one becomes withdrawn and may not be able to do simple tasks
  11. The emotional response to loss.

21 Clues: "_______more" • "________less" • The emotional response to loss. • Care given of a body after death. • The right to be free from _______. • One of the rights of a dying resident • One of the rights of a dying resident • When one refuses to believe they may be dying. • - Care focused on comfort and symptom management • ______mortis - the stiffening of a deceased body. • ...

Domain 2 2025-11-19

Domain 2 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Sovereignty – Principle that the people of a territory should decide on issues like slavery.
  2. Annexation – Incorporation of Texas into the United States, contributing to tensions with Mexico.
  3. Act – Law allowing popular sovereignty to decide slavery in new territories, leading to violence (“Bleeding Kansas”).
  4. Destiny – Belief that the U.S. was destined to expand across the continent.
  5. Doctrine – Policy declaring the Americas off-limits to European colonization.
  6. Act – Law passed under John Adams that restricted speech critical of the government.
  7. – Supporters of the Constitution who favored a strong central government.
  8. Great Awakening – Religious revival movement that inspired social reforms like temperance and women’s rights.
  9. Reconstruction – Stricter plan led by Radical Republicans to protect rights of freedmen.
  10. Address – Lincoln’s speech emphasizing national unity and equality.
  11. Brown’s Raid – Attempt by abolitionist John Brown to start a slave revolt by seizing a federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry.
  12. Proclamation – Executive order by Lincoln freeing slaves in Confederate states.
  13. Amendment – Guaranteed voting rights regardless of race.
  14. Government – Principle that government power is restricted by law, usually through a constitution.
  15. Bureau – Agency providing aid to former slaves and poor whites after the Civil War.
  16. Crisis – Conflict between South Carolina and the federal government over tariffs and states’ rights.
  17. of Rights – The first ten amendments to the Constitution guaranteeing individual liberties.
  18. Ordinance of 1785 – A law that set up a system for surveying and dividing western lands into townships for sale and settlement.
  19. – Loyalty to a region rather than the nation as a whole.
  20. of Confederation – The first constitution of the United States, which created a weak central government and strong state governments.
  21. Purchase – Land acquisition by Thomas Jefferson that doubled the size of the U.S.
  22. of 1812 – Conflict between the U.S. and Britain over trade restrictions and impressment of sailors.
  23. Rebellion – An armed uprising of farmers in Massachusetts protesting economic injustices and weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation.
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  1. Reconstruction – Lenient plan by Lincoln and Johnson to quickly restore Southern states to the Union.
  2. Amendment – Granted citizenship and equal protection under the law.
  3. Democracy – Political movement toward greater democracy for the common man during Andrew Jackson’s presidency.
  4. System – Economic plan by Henry Clay promoting tariffs, a national bank, and internal improvements.
  5. Codes – Laws passed in the South to restrict the rights of African Americans.
  6. – Opponents of the Constitution who feared a strong central government and demanded a Bill of Rights.
  7. Klux Klan – White supremacist group using violence to oppose Reconstruction and civil rights.
  8. Suffrage – The extension of voting rights to more people, particularly non-property-owning white men.
  9. War – Conflict between the U.S. and Mexico resulting in U.S. acquisition of southwestern territories.
  10. Movement – Campaign to reduce or eliminate alcohol consumption.
  11. Amendment – Abolished slavery.
  12. of 1850 – Series of laws addressing slavery and territorial expansion, including the Fugitive Slave Act.
  13. Ordinance of 1787 – Legislation that established a process for admitting new states from the Northwest Territory and banned slavery there.
  14. Compromise – Agreement at the Constitutional Convention creating a bicameral legislature with representation by population in the House and equal representation in the Senate.
  15. v. Sanford (Dred Scott Case) – Supreme Court decision ruling that African Americans were not citizens and Congress could not ban slavery in territories.
  16. of 1877 – Agreement ending Reconstruction by withdrawing federal troops from the South.
  17. – An action or decision that serves as an example for future situations.
  18. Compromise – Agreement allowing Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state, maintaining balance in Congress.
  19. – Movement to end slavery in the United States.
  20. Federalist Papers – A series of essays written to promote ratification of the Constitution.
  21. Compromise – Agreement that three-fifths of enslaved people would count toward a state’s population for representation and taxation.
  22. Removal Act – Law that forced Native American tribes to relocate west of the Mississippi River.
  23. Corpus – Legal principle requiring a person under arrest to be brought before a judge.

46 Clues: Amendment – Abolished slavery. • – Movement to end slavery in the United States. • Amendment – Guaranteed voting rights regardless of race. • – Loyalty to a region rather than the nation as a whole. • Movement – Campaign to reduce or eliminate alcohol consumption. • Amendment – Granted citizenship and equal protection under the law. • ...

7 Final Review 2022-06-06

7 Final Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Journey taken by enslaved Africans to the Americas _______ Passage
  2. Principle that each government branch has a different role
  3. Which president warned the U.S. to stay out of foreign affairs?
  4. First 10 amendments that protect individual rights
  5. Trade between Europe, Africa and the Americas
  6. Trade of goods/services between Old and New World ______________ Exchange
  7. who wanted the Bill of Rights added to the U.S. Constitution?
  8. Belief that the U.S. was destine to reach from coast to coast
Down
  1. Which group of people did Andrew Jackson target and send on the Trail of Tears?
  2. Cash crop that slaves tended to on Southern Plantations
  3. The first President of the U.S.
  4. Canal that connected the Hudson River to Atlantic Ocean
  5. Which Doctrine limited European presence in the Western Hemisphere?
  6. Lewis and Clark took an expedition by river in which new land PURCHASED by President Jefferson?
  7. Invention by Eli Whitney that removed the seeds in cotton. The Cotton __________
  8. true or false: The cotton gin decreased the need for slavery.

16 Clues: The first President of the U.S. • Trade between Europe, Africa and the Americas • First 10 amendments that protect individual rights • Cash crop that slaves tended to on Southern Plantations • Canal that connected the Hudson River to Atlantic Ocean • Principle that each government branch has a different role • ...

Bill of Quantities 2025-06-17

Bill of Quantities crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Person responsible for preparing and verifying the BoQ.
  2. Detailed section in the BoQ listing labor and material components separately.
  3. Document used to provide a total cost estimate without detailed breakdowns.
  4. Tools like meters or square feet that quantify items in the BoQ.
  5. Section that summarizes the total cost for each listed item.
  6. A critical function of the BoQ that helps monitor financial performance during the project.
  7. Cost category in the BoQ for undefined or uncertain tasks, estimated in advance.
Down
  1. A process where contractors submit their bids based on the BoQ.
  2. Activity involving oversight of the contract and resolving scope or cost issues.
  3. A structured document listing quantities and costs for all components of a construction project.
  4. Section in the BoQ used for work that will be priced based on time and materials.
  5. Changes made to the original scope of work, often involving cost adjustments.
  6. Section of the BoQ that lists general project requirements and site conditions.
  7. The acquisition process for materials, services, or contractors.
  8. Category in the BoQ covering quantifiable construction tasks.

15 Clues: Person responsible for preparing and verifying the BoQ. • Section that summarizes the total cost for each listed item. • Category in the BoQ covering quantifiable construction tasks. • A process where contractors submit their bids based on the BoQ. • The acquisition process for materials, services, or contractors. • ...

Consitutional Era 2023-05-10

Consitutional Era crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Created a bicameral legislature to solve the issue of representation of each state
  2. Group of people who wanted a bill of rights before ratification of the constitution
  3. The father of the constitution
  4. To add or change something to the constitution
  5. The beginning of the constitution, which states the reasons for the constitution existing
  6. The first 10 amendments that grant individual rights
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  1. Location of the constitutional convention
  2. Group of people who supported the ratification of the new constitution
  3. Documents written to promote the ratification of the new constitution
  4. First constitution for the USA that did not work

10 Clues: The father of the constitution • Location of the constitutional convention • To add or change something to the constitution • First constitution for the USA that did not work • The first 10 amendments that grant individual rights • Documents written to promote the ratification of the new constitution • ...

Book terms 2020-10-08

Book terms crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Written document justifying independence.
  2. The great charter
  3. Government where people elect representatives to government.
  4. Act that shut down Boston Harbour
  5. British corset maker, and influencial member of the revolution.
  6. document announcing independence from Britain
  7. Meeting of officials for the questions against Britain oppression.
  8. First world war in history.
  9. First constitution of independent colonies
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  1. ability for all people to be able to petition their king
  2. Committee urging the colonies to fight the British
  3. Proposal to put the powers of colonies into a formal government to fight the British.
  4. Document that set clear limits to the power of the king
  5. document laid out a plan for government that gave the people the right to elect the governor, judges, and representatives to make laws.
  6. The Britsish monarch and tyrant.
  7. Nickname for the coercive acts.
  8. Idea that power is not absolute
  9. first basic system of laws
  10. An agreement to stop trade with a certain group or nation.
  11. Money a government collects from taxes.

20 Clues: The great charter • first basic system of laws • First world war in history. • Nickname for the coercive acts. • Idea that power is not absolute • The Britsish monarch and tyrant. • Act that shut down Boston Harbour • Money a government collects from taxes. • Written document justifying independence. • First constitution of independent colonies • ...

Social Studies Review 2023-04-18

Social Studies Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Early British colony settled in 1607
  2. Country that was known for fur trading
  3. President who introduced the spoils system
  4. Inventor of the machine that increased the need for enslaved peoples
  5. Number of amendments in the Bill of Rights
  6. What England increased following the French and Indian War
  7. Civil War turning point
  8. Amendment granting freedom of religion, to protest, to speak, etc.
  9. Movement trying to stop the consumption of alcohol
  10. President of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War
  11. President of the Union during the Civil War
  12. Country responsible for colonizing the 13 Colonies
  13. Revolutionary battle turning point
  14. Early colonial settled for religious reasons
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  1. Amendment that outlawed slavery
  2. People who supported Women's Rights
  3. President responsible for doubling the size of the U.S.
  4. Era following the Civil War
  5. President who said to stay neutral and do not make foreign alliances
  6. Political party who wanted a national system of government
  7. Colonial region that harvested cash crops
  8. People who wanted to end slavery
  9. Power is shared between the national and state government
  10. Amendment granted African American males the right to vote
  11. Final destination of the Trail of Tears

25 Clues: Civil War turning point • Era following the Civil War • Amendment that outlawed slavery • People who wanted to end slavery • Revolutionary battle turning point • People who supported Women's Rights • Early British colony settled in 1607 • Country that was known for fur trading • Final destination of the Trail of Tears • Colonial region that harvested cash crops • ...

American History Ch. 5 Wordsearch 2022-11-22

American History Ch. 5 Wordsearch crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Rebellion, The uprising of farmers that protested high taxes and heavy debt
  2. Ordinance of 1787, The ordinance established the Northwest Territory
  3. citizens’ rights.
  4. commerce, trade between two or more states
  5. Carta, a document signed by King John in 1215
  6. official approval
  7. Ordinance of 1785, A system for surveying and dividing western lands
  8. Sovereignty, the idea that political authority belongs to the people
  9. of Rights, 10 of the proposed amendments intended to
  10. the sharing of power between a central government and the states that make up a country.
  11. Papers, the essays supporting the Constitution written anonymously
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  1. supporters of the Constitution
  2. and Balances, keeps any branch of government from becoming too powerful.
  3. official changes.
  4. A set of basic principles and laws that states the powers and duties of the government
  5. Statute for Religious Freedom, The document that declared that no person could be forced
  6. people who opposed the Constitution
  7. attend a particular church
  8. occurs when there are increased prices for goods and services combined with the reduced value of money
  9. taxes on imports or exports
  10. A period of low economic activity combined with a rise in unemployment

21 Clues: official changes. • citizens’ rights. • official approval • attend a particular church • taxes on imports or exports • supporters of the Constitution • people who opposed the Constitution • commerce, trade between two or more states • Carta, a document signed by King John in 1215 • of Rights, 10 of the proposed amendments intended to • ...

Air Review #2 2024-04-05

Air Review #2 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. 45.The 12th Amendment altered procedures for the presidential election by reforming what?
  2. 41.What does suffrage mean?
  3. Another word for division of power
  4. Which president is associated with the 25th Amendment?
  5. This is associated with the 26th Amendment
  6. Power of the government divided between the Federal, State and Local Governments
  7. The 12th, 20th, 22nd, 23rd, & 25th Amendments
  8. 43.The 24th Amendment prohibited the use of what?
  9. 49.The 25th Amendment formally outlined what for Presidents in case of removal or illness?
  10. The 13th, 14th, & 15th Amendments
  11. 46.The 20th Amendment limited a "lame duck" presidency by changing what?
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  1. 34.What did the 13th Amendment abolish?
  2. 42.If you are disenfranchised, what does this mean?
  3. 44.The 26th Amendment extended voting rights to whom?
  4. 35.What did the 14th Amendment define?(part 2)
  5. The Bill of Rights is an example of this
  6. 40. The 19th Amendment extended voting rights to whom?
  7. 37.The 15th Amendment extended voting rights to whom?
  8. 38.The 16th Amendment permitted the gov't to collect what?
  9. 39.The 17th Amendment provided a direct election to whom?
  10. 36.What does equal protection mean?
  11. The 16th, 17th, 18th & 19th Amendments
  12. 47.The 22nd Amendment limits presidents to how many terms?
  13. First Ten Amendments
  14. Power given to one branch to prevent another branch from gaining too much power
  15. The 15th, 17th, 19th & 26th Amendments
  16. Power given to the Supreme Court
  17. 35.What did the 14th Amendment define?(part 1)
  18. 48.The 23rd Amendment provides electors during a presidential election to whom?
  19. Which president is associated with the 22nd Amendment?

30 Clues: First Ten Amendments • 41.What does suffrage mean? • Power given to the Supreme Court • The 13th, 14th, & 15th Amendments • Another word for division of power • 36.What does equal protection mean? • The 16th, 17th, 18th & 19th Amendments • The 15th, 17th, 19th & 26th Amendments • 34.What did the 13th Amendment abolish? • The Bill of Rights is an example of this • ...

Across Five Aprils- Brayden 2021-09-27

Across Five Aprils- Brayden crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Creek, was the first major engagement of the Civil war west of the Mississippi River
  2. Donelson, Ulysses S. Grant's first big battle he won
  3. bad battle that North lost
  4. Jethro's Dad
  5. Milton, rights the newspapers
  6. Burdow, Nobody likes him, but he is miss interpreted
  7. main son. Helps on farm
  8. brother that died in battle
  9. Jethro's cousin
  10. Jethro's mom
Down
  1. son, shot Jenny
  2. the State the Creighton's lived in
  3. fought for south. Jethro's Brother
  4. Bluff, fought in Virginia-South won
  5. got shot by Burdo's son
  6. Henry, first big battle won by the North
  7. Shad's wife
  8. Sumter, first shots fired that started the Civil War-South won
  9. school teacher
  10. Run, first major battle in the Civil War-South won

20 Clues: Shad's wife • Jethro's Dad • Jethro's mom • school teacher • son, shot Jenny • Jethro's cousin • got shot by Burdo's son • main son. Helps on farm • bad battle that North lost • brother that died in battle • Milton, rights the newspapers • the State the Creighton's lived in • fought for south. Jethro's Brother • Bluff, fought in Virginia-South won • ...

Principles of Democracy Review 2024-03-12

Principles of Democracy Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The federal state and local levels divide and share power
  2. 50% + 1 and must protect minority rights
  3. Each branch has its own separate powers
  4. Each branch has power over another
Down
  1. Everyone is granted freedoms by the Bill of Rights
  2. There are certain things the government is not allowed to do
  3. The people must agree to what takes place in government
  4. Everyone is protected under the 14th Amendment
  5. The Constitution

9 Clues: The Constitution • Each branch has power over another • Each branch has its own separate powers • 50% + 1 and must protect minority rights • Everyone is protected under the 14th Amendment • Everyone is granted freedoms by the Bill of Rights • The people must agree to what takes place in government • The federal state and local levels divide and share power • ...

Unit 2-From Colonies to America 2022-03-02

Unit 2-From Colonies to America crossword puzzle
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  1. Created because the Articles of Confederation were too weak to govern the new country.
  2. Group of people who believed the Constitution should be ratified.
  3. The first form of government. It gave states too much power.
  4. The idea from John Locke that everyone has rights that they get just from being born.
  5. The idea that government and citizens are in an agreement. The people give up some rights in exchange for government protection.
  6. Group of people who believed the Constitution needed a bill of rights.
  7. We the people allow the government to govern us.
  8. Two houses of government.
Down
  1. The colonists were upset that there was no one to speak for them in Parliament, but they kept making the decision to tax the colonists.
  2. Government power should not be held by one person or branch of government.
  3. One house of government.

11 Clues: One house of government. • Two houses of government. • We the people allow the government to govern us. • The first form of government. It gave states too much power. • Group of people who believed the Constitution should be ratified. • Group of people who believed the Constitution needed a bill of rights. • ...

US Government 2022-09-06

US Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. states the rules for the government
  2. Branch President who carries out laws
  3. of Rights written list of freedoms
  4. bringing formal charges against a public official
  5. part of Congress 2 representatives from each state
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  1. Branch Congress makes the laws
  2. of Representatives part of Congress
  3. contains two houses and makes the laws
  4. of Powers the branches of the government
  5. of Confederation form of written government
  6. Branch Supreme Court settles disputes
  7. and Sedition Acts passed in 1798

12 Clues: Branch Congress makes the laws • and Sedition Acts passed in 1798 • of Rights written list of freedoms • of Representatives part of Congress • states the rules for the government • Branch Supreme Court settles disputes • Branch President who carries out laws • contains two houses and makes the laws • of Powers the branches of the government • ...

Constitution Short Story 2025-10-27

Constitution Short Story crossword puzzle
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  1. The first three words of the Preamble.
  2. This document guarantees citizens’ freedoms like speech and religion.
  3. This founding father is often called the “Father of the Constitution.”
  4. The Constitution was finalized after weeks of ___ .
  5. The branch of government headed by the president.
  6. The Constitution requires approval from these groups before it becomes law.
  7. The city where the Constitution was created.
  8. The Constitution divides power among three of these.
  9. James Madison’s notebook was always full of these.
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  1. The Preamble mentions promoting the general ___ .
  2. Some delegates worried that citizens’ ___ might be ignored.
  3. The Constitution was written to form a more perfect ___ .
  4. Article I establishes this house of Congress along with the Senate.
  5. Article III sets up the Supreme Court and other ___ courts.
  6. The group of people who wrote the Constitution.
  7. The branch of government that interprets the laws.
  8. The Bill of Rights has these to protect citizens.
  9. The branch of government that makes laws.
  10. This word describes the protection of freedoms and fair treatment in court.
  11. The Constitution serves as a blueprint for ___ .
  12. Alexander Hamilton wanted a government that could act decisively but not ___ the people.

21 Clues: The first three words of the Preamble. • The branch of government that makes laws. • The city where the Constitution was created. • The group of people who wrote the Constitution. • The Constitution serves as a blueprint for ___ . • The Preamble mentions promoting the general ___ . • The Bill of Rights has these to protect citizens. • ...

Constitution Vocab 2021-12-06

Constitution Vocab crossword puzzle
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  1. -Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
  2. - Powers reserved to the states.
  3. - Executes or carries out the law
  4. - Political theory that government is subject to the will of the people (people have the power)
  5. -Based on John Locke, basic rights and freedoms all humans are entitled
  6. Government -People rule through elected representatives
  7. - Government of the people
  8. -Includes the courts that settle disputes and questions of the law
  9. -Delegates of Constitutional Convention who shaped the Constitution
  10. -First ten amendments to the constitution, stating fundamental rights of citizens
  11. -Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches
  12. -Movement that promoted the idea that knowledge, reason, and science would improve society
  13. -Supporters of Constitution and a stronger national government, feared disorder without it
  14. -Against ratifying the Constitution, feared power of national government, wanted a Bill of Rights included to protect peoples rights
  15. -Based on Montesquieu- Powers are divided among different branches of gov. to make sure no one branch gets too much power
  16. -Powers not specifically defined in the Constitution, shall be entrusted to congress
  17. -Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, double jeopardy.
  18. -Other rights of the people.
  19. -No quartering of soldiers.
  20. - Introduction to the Constitution starting goals
  21. - Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments.
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  1. -Right of trial by jury in civil cases.
  2. -Powers that belong only to the federal government
  3. -Right to keep and bear arms in order to maintain a well regulated militia.
  4. -The Lawmaking Branch of government
  5. -England's lawmaking (legislative) body
  6. -Powers shared by the state and federal governments
  7. -to approve
  8. -Powers that belong to only the state government
  9. -Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition. (these are NOT in roman numerals)
  10. -power of the court to judge whether or not actions of other Branches are unconstitutional
  11. -System in which each branch of governments limits one another so no branch gets too much power
  12. -Government with limited powers strictly defined by law; no person or group is above the law
  13. - Rights of accused persons, e.g., right to a speedy and public trial.
  14. - The sharing of Powers between the national and state governments
  15. - Final and Supreme authority of the U.S. Supreme Law of the land
  16. -An official change or addition to the Constitution

37 Clues: -to approve • - Government of the people • -No quartering of soldiers. • -Other rights of the people. • - Powers reserved to the states. • -The Lawmaking Branch of government • - Executes or carries out the law • -Right of trial by jury in civil cases. • -England's lawmaking (legislative) body • -Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches • ...

Government 2 2015-10-05

Government 2 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Composed of the monarch, senate and HoC. Has the power to make laws in certain responsibilities. also a period of time between an election and a dissolution
  2. A change that is made to a bill, a motion or a comitee report with
  3. Bills that are passed by Parliament and become laws
  4. A term most often used for someone elected into a seat in HoC
  5. 1 of 3 parts of parliament, MPs debate there (HoC)
  6. A person who has full rights in their country
  7. A proposal for a law, to be considered by Parliament
  8. A group made up of all senators and member of paliament from the same political party. They meet regulary
  9. Makes decisions about the Government's priorities and policies
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  1. To change or improve something
  2. A proposal by a Member for either the Hoc or Senate, to be considered by the chamber, it must be seconded by another memeber, and then voted on by all members
  3. All political parties and independent members who do not belong to the governing party
  4. the 'Upper House' of Parliament- Made up of 105 members
  5. AKA The lower house,where the members of Parliament meet
  6. Where the Senators meet to discuss buisness
  7. the end of a parliament
  8. The government's plan for how it will collect and spend the money each year
  9. (noun) the member of parliament in a political party who is responsible for keeping other party memebers informed about the Chamber's buisness and making sure they are present in the chamber
  10. The last stage before a bill becomes a law

19 Clues: the end of a parliament • To change or improve something • The last stage before a bill becomes a law • Where the Senators meet to discuss buisness • A person who has full rights in their country • 1 of 3 parts of parliament, MPs debate there (HoC) • Bills that are passed by Parliament and become laws • A proposal for a law, to be considered by Parliament • ...

Early Republic - #1-3 2025-01-13

Early Republic - #1-3 crossword puzzle
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  1. Three laws passed under the Adams administration that required immigrants to live in the U.S. for 14 years before they could apply for citizenship (from formerly 5 years). They also allowed the president to jail or expel any foreigner thought to be a threat.
  2. The branch of government that makes the laws.
  3. The turning point of the war in the Americans' favor, because the victory encouraged Americans and convinced France to support the American cause.
  4. Delegates from all states except Rhode Island went to Congress to revise the Articles of Confederation; they decided to come up with a new plan of government called the Constitution.
  5. Political party led by Hamilton, that wanted a strong central government with prospering cities, businesses, and a role in world affairs.
  6. Amendments to the Constitution that spell out and protect certain rights of the people.
  7. A group of colonists threw rocks and snowballs at the sentry guarding the customs house in Boston. The British soldiers fired into the crowd, killing 5 people.
  8. Meeting of colonial delegates after the Battles of Lexington and Concord in which they decided to rebel against Britain. They adopted the Declaration of Independence.
  9. He served as Vice President under President George Washington, and also as second president of the United States.
  10. Amendment of the Bill of Rights that states that powers not given to the federal government by the Constitution will rest with the States and the people.
  11. Treaty with Britain in which the U.S. agreed to pay all its debts to Britain, and Britain would pay for damages to American ships and leave the Northwest Territory.
  12. Amendment of the Bill of Rights that protects rights not specifically mentioned in the Constitution.
  13. The British taxed documents, such as contracts, licenses, newspapers, almanacs, and playing cards.
  14. Treaty with Spain that settled border and trade disputes by defining the border between the U.S. and Spanish Florida, and guaranteeing the U.S. navigation rights on the Mississippi River.
  15. Patriot who wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence; Secretary of State under President Washington.
  16. A belief that all government power comes from the people.
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  1. A group of people disguised as Indians, led by Samuel Adams, boarded British tea ships docked at Boston Harbor. They broke open the chests of tea and dumped them in the harbor in order to protest the Tea Act.
  2. 1776 statement issued by the Second Continental Congress explaining why the colonies wanted independence from Britain.
  3. Farmers attacked tax collectors who came to collect a liquor tax. The farmers used surplus grain to create rye whiskey, and the tax would make the whiskey more expensive and harder to sell. The farmers fled when Washington's troops arrived to stop them from threatening Pittsburgh.
  4. The first two battles of the Revolutionary War. Began when British soldiers tried to seize a stockpile of the colonists' gunpowder.
  5. America's first plan of government. It created a weak national government with only an executive branch.
  6. After Jay's Treaty with Britain, France retaliated by seizing American ships. President Adams sent diplomats to France they were met by three minor officials who demanded bribes and a loan.
  7. Secretary of the Treasury under President Washington.
  8. Law passed under the Adams administration that outlawed any criticism of public officials, which went against the First Amendment rights of free speech and press.
  9. One of the plans to replace the Articles of Confederation. Favored by states with larger populations, it gave more power to state governments, with a Bicameral legislature in which the number of votes in each state was based on population.
  10. One of the plans to replace the Articles of Confederation. Favored by states with smaller populations, it gave more power to the national government, with a Unicameral legislature in which the number of votes in each state was the same.
  11. Two-house legislature
  12. Commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolution and first president of the United States.
  13. Final battle of the Revolutionary War. British general Cornwallis surrendered to the Americans.
  14. Meeting of colonial delegates in Philadelphia to decide how to respond to the abuses of authority by the British government. They agreed to stop importing British goods.

30 Clues: Two-house legislature • The branch of government that makes the laws. • Secretary of the Treasury under President Washington. • A belief that all government power comes from the people. • Amendments to the Constitution that spell out and protect certain rights of the people. • ...

bill of rights by matthew victor 2022-05-12

bill of rights by matthew victor crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a group of citizens who decide the outcome of a trial
  2. having a negative judgment or opinion without knowledge of the facts
  3. was important for the bill of rights
Down
  1. protects the basics rights
  2. approved to have made a written document
  3. rules that the government has to follow
  4. police need it for search

7 Clues: police need it for search • protects the basics rights • was important for the bill of rights • rules that the government has to follow • approved to have made a written document • a group of citizens who decide the outcome of a trial • having a negative judgment or opinion without knowledge of the facts

history vocab 2021-08-31

history vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a period when republicans took control of reconstruction
  2. a bill passed to unite the north and south
  3. a member of congress that wanted to break wealthy plantation owners
  4. laws that limited the rights of black people
Down
  1. to get rid of an acting president
  2. made slavery illegal
  3. gave all men voting rights

7 Clues: made slavery illegal • gave all men voting rights • to get rid of an acting president • a bill passed to unite the north and south • laws that limited the rights of black people • a period when republicans took control of reconstruction • a member of congress that wanted to break wealthy plantation owners

Constitution Test Review 2014-04-22

Constitution Test Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. number of witnesses needed to convict of treason
  2. Amendment--Created Prohibition
  3. Amendment--The right to bear arms
  4. Amendment--No illegal search or seizure
  5. number of votes needed in each house to pass a bill after a veto
  6. Amendment--Women have the right to vote
  7. number of states needed to approve a proposed amendment
  8. number of electoral votes Illinois is given
  9. Amendment--No Double Jeopardy
  10. Congress must meet this many times each year
  11. number of years you must live in the U.S. to run for the House of Representatives
  12. number of branches in U.S. Government
  13. age you must be to run for the Senate
  14. Amendment--Freedom of religion and speech shall not be infringed upon
Down
  1. Amendment--Did away with Prohibition
  2. Amendment--President and Vice President elected together
  3. determines the number of representatives a state has
  4. Amendment--Outlawed Slavery
  5. term of office for a Supreme Court Judge
  6. Amendment--President can serve only two terms
  7. number of amendments in the Constitution
  8. Amendment--18 year old have the right to vote
  9. term of office for a Senator
  10. number of judges on the Supreme Court
  11. age you must be to run for President
  12. Amendment--Income Tax
  13. number of amendments in the Bill of Rights

27 Clues: Amendment--Income Tax • Amendment--Outlawed Slavery • term of office for a Senator • Amendment--No Double Jeopardy • Amendment--Created Prohibition • Amendment--The right to bear arms • Amendment--Did away with Prohibition • age you must be to run for President • number of judges on the Supreme Court • number of branches in U.S. Government • ...

Bundle 3 Review - The Constitution 2022-11-02

Bundle 3 Review - The Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Required responsibilities of citizens
  2. The second amendment: the right to bear...
  3. Branch that interprets the law
  4. Combined the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan
  5. Amendment that prohibited the Quartering Act
  6. Amendment that includes freedom of religion and speech
  7. A change or addition to the Constitution
  8. Principle of government involving representative government and voting
  9. Two houses under the Constitution
  10. We the...
  11. Branch that creates the laws
  12. One house under the Articles of Confederation
  13. Amendment that protects "due process"
  14. Branch that enforces the laws
  15. Compromise that determined how slaves would be counted for representation
  16. Amendment protects "other rights" not listed in the Constitution
  17. The purpose of federalism is to ____ the federal government
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  1. President of the Constitutional Convention
  2. Formed a rebellion in Massachusetts
  3. Father of the Constitution
  4. Voluntary responsibilities of citizens
  5. Checks and...
  6. Introduction to the Constitution
  7. Principle of government meaning the people hold the power
  8. Meaning to approve
  9. The sharing of power between national and state governments
  10. Issue that deeply divided northern and southern states
  11. The Bill of Rights consists of this many amendments
  12. Had all the power under the Articles of Confederation

29 Clues: We the... • Checks and... • Meaning to approve • Father of the Constitution • Branch that creates the laws • Branch that enforces the laws • Branch that interprets the law • Introduction to the Constitution • Two houses under the Constitution • Formed a rebellion in Massachusetts • Required responsibilities of citizens • Amendment that protects "due process" • ...

Ce.2 Civics 2022-10-17

Ce.2 Civics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. of the United States Government
  2. Government, Democracy
  3. II, Article III
  4. Statue for Religious Freedom, Magna Carta
Down
  1. of the United States, Preamble
  2. Government, Charters of the Virginia Company of London
  3. of Rights, Article I
  4. of Governed, Rule of Law
  5. Declaration of Rights, Articles of Confederation

9 Clues: II, Article III • of Rights, Article I • Government, Democracy • of Governed, Rule of Law • of the United States, Preamble • of the United States Government • Statue for Religious Freedom, Magna Carta • Declaration of Rights, Articles of Confederation • Government, Charters of the Virginia Company of London

Alfredo C. p1 Ms.DOMENICO 2021-11-15

Alfredo C. p1 Ms.DOMENICO crossword puzzle
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  1. Newspapers, magazines, news channels, podcast right of newspapers,etc., to report news without being controlled by the government.
  2. The Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution. These amendments guarantee essential rights and civil liberties, such as the freedom of religion, the right to free speech, the right to bear arms, trial by jury as well as reserving rights to the people and the states.
  3. To study or examine something to find out what it is or what makes it work.
  4. The Constitution is the framework for the federal government of the United States. It is the highest form of law in the country. The Constitution creates the branches of government and gives them the power to govern. However, it also protects the citizens of the United States and guarantees their basic rights.
  5. Something done or said that may serve as an example or rule to authorize or justify a subsequent act of the same kind
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  1. The highest federal court in the US, consisting of nine justices and taking judicial precedence over all other courts in the nation.
  2. a moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.
  3. "Miranda warning" refers to the constitutional requirement that once an individual is in custody by the police, there are certain warnings a police officer is required to give to that individual.
  4. An amendment is a change or addition to Constitution. The first 10 amendments are known as the Bill of Rights.
  5. To carry a gun

10 Clues: To carry a gun • To study or examine something to find out what it is or what makes it work. • a moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way. • An amendment is a change or addition to Constitution. The first 10 amendments are known as the Bill of Rights. • ...

Key terms and principles for constitutional issues 2024-01-16

Key terms and principles for constitutional issues crossword puzzle
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  1. - To be treated fairly no matter race, age, gender, etc. and obtains basic constitutional rights as a U.S. citizen
  2. - feeling of attachment and commitment to a country, nation, or political community
  3. - Same treatment, opportunities, status, and the same rights as everyone else.
  4. - A system of government in which is created to serve the people, for the people, and by the people
  5. - Due process is a constitutionally guaranteed safeguard that protects the rights of individuals
  6. - People who are either born or naturalized in the U.S. and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the U.S.
  7. rights - Rights that are guaranteed to citizens by law
  8. - you have interests and activities, particularly outside your work, which make your life enjoyable and worthwhile.
  9. - innocent until the prosecution can find them guilty. If not then he or she can walk free
  10. - Something offered by a person that is tangible by another person for trade
  11. - System of government that combines a general government with regional governments in a single political system, dividing the powers between the two
  12. - To have at least one party's disagreement with the majority opinion
  13. - belief for people to vote who they want to represent their political party
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  1. - population chooses representatives to carry out the governmental duties of the nation.
  2. - Each of the 3 branches of government can check and/or limit the power of the other branches so no one branch can assume all power.
  3. government) - The laws beginning with the Constitution and including state and local laws, determine what is allowed, and no one is considered above or outside of them.
  4. - This basic protection is in place to keep the government from simply rounding people up and keeping them in prison indefinitely, without charging them or prosecuting them for any crime. This has been a very controversial topic, especially during times of war
  5. - guaranteeing the rights of all people and encompassing a broad spectrum of economic, social, cultural, political and civil rights.
  6. - The power or authority of the government and of governance rests with the people. The government serves the will of the people, and they are the final authority for what the government does in their name
  7. - A formal plan of government that defines the plan, structure, and federal laws for the nation
  8. - People that are treated in an honorable and fair manner according to the mores of society.
  9. - As a human population we have differences in race, ethnicities, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, and experiences. Ideally, we recognize these differences and make no judgments about them.
  10. - Separate houses of government consisting of the executive, judicial, and legislative branches all serving separate duties to divide power equally
  11. - pursuit of a meaningful life
  12. - The first 10 Amendments
  13. - an honest, open, complete,
  14. - freedom to live your life as an independent person

27 Clues: - The first 10 Amendments • - an honest, open, complete, • - pursuit of a meaningful life • - freedom to live your life as an independent person • rights - Rights that are guaranteed to citizens by law • - To have at least one party's disagreement with the majority opinion • - Something offered by a person that is tangible by another person for trade • ...

Unit 5 Review - GOPO 2024-05-15

Unit 5 Review - GOPO crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The number of chambers in Congress
  2. The highest level court with nine justices
  3. The people are involved in this type of democracy on a day to day basis
  4. The principle that divides the federal government into 3 branches, each with specific functions, is known as ______ powers
  5. Division of powers between the states and the national government.
  6. The most important source of local taxes in IL
  7. System ensuring no branch of government becomes too powerful.
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  1. Fundamental law of the United States, outlining the structure of government and the rights of citizens
  2. The magic number to win an election
  3. How to remove a President prior to the end of a term
  4. The US has a ____ party system
  5. The elections where parties pick candidates to run for office
  6. Liberals generally want a ______ federal government presence
  7. The ________ amendment prohibits equal protection of the law
  8. Powers the government has because the Constitution says so are called ______ powers.
  9. The bill of rights is the first _____ amendments
  10. Conservatives generally want a ________ federal government presence

17 Clues: The US has a ____ party system • The number of chambers in Congress • The magic number to win an election • The highest level court with nine justices • The most important source of local taxes in IL • The bill of rights is the first _____ amendments • How to remove a President prior to the end of a term • Liberals generally want a ______ federal government presence • ...

Famous Americans 2014-03-20

Famous Americans crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Creator of Disney
  2. Great baseball player who had candy bar named after him
  3. "The King of Rock and Roll"
  4. Brothers who built first powered aircraft
  5. African-American heavy boxing champion
  6. 32nd President and was in office during the Great Depression
  7. Current President of the USA
  8. Inventor who created the light bulb
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  1. African-American Civil Rights leader
  2. First President Of the USA
  3. First female pilot to fly across the Atlantic
  4. Man on the American 100 dollar bill
  5. First man on the moon

13 Clues: Creator of Disney • First man on the moon • First President Of the USA • "The King of Rock and Roll" • Current President of the USA • Man on the American 100 dollar bill • Inventor who created the light bulb • African-American Civil Rights leader • African-American heavy boxing champion • Brothers who built first powered aircraft • First female pilot to fly across the Atlantic • ...

8th Grade Review 2021-06-03

8th Grade Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. South soil type
  2. The Federal and State Govs share power
  3. What caused the king to place taxes?
  4. G. Washington was Commander in Chief during the American _____________.
  5. Who did we try to keep out with the Monroe Doctrine?
  6. Change
  7. What caused the XYZ Affair?
  8. House of Representative & Senate
  9. Approve
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  1. Wanted a Bill of Rights
  2. "Where is your warrant officer?" (2 Words)
  3. How do we prevent one branch from becoming too powerful? (3 Words)
  4. Group who wanted to ratify the Constitution
  5. 2nd President (2 Words)
  6. Last Battle

15 Clues: Change • Approve • Last Battle • South soil type • Wanted a Bill of Rights • 2nd President (2 Words) • What caused the XYZ Affair? • House of Representative & Senate • What caused the king to place taxes? • The Federal and State Govs share power • "Where is your warrant officer?" (2 Words) • Group who wanted to ratify the Constitution • ...

Joshua Sales crossworld puzzle Liberty Ep 6 Question and Crossword Creator; The Constitution! 2022-02-22

Joshua Sales crossworld puzzle Liberty Ep 6 Question and Crossword Creator; The Constitution! crossword puzzle
Across
  1. what were the rumors about?
  2. John Adams wife
  3. United States main problem in early 1800's
  4. what were the reporters trying to do?
  5. who smelt a rat?
  6. why is anbison made?
Down
  1. strongest supporter of the bill of rights
  2. what was the first nation in modern time.
  3. Why was there a huge parade that day?
  4. who was victorious at the
  5. what was the first vote for?
  6. where was the first real test.
  7. delagate believed in systimatic planning
  8. Had anyone ever created a new country?
  9. biggest challenge after the revolution

15 Clues: John Adams wife • who smelt a rat? • why is anbison made? • who was victorious at the • what were the rumors about? • what was the first vote for? • where was the first real test. • Why was there a huge parade that day? • what were the reporters trying to do? • Had anyone ever created a new country? • biggest challenge after the revolution • ...

Article I Review 2025-09-22

Article I Review crossword puzzle
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  1. Bill-to-Law-Step 4: Where the bill goes after passing the first house
  2. Crime on the high seas that Congress can punish
  3. What Congress can do to enact a law despite a presidential veto
  4. Committees with members from both House and Senate
  5. Upper house of Congress
  6. Bill-to-Law-Step 7: What the bill becomes when signed or override is successful
  7. Bills need a ______ vote in order to pass
  8. Bill-to-Law-Step 2: Bill goes here for review, markup, and initial approval
  9. Bill-to-Law-Step 5: Type of committee that resolves differences between versions
  10. Power to collect revenue that Congress possesses
  11. Continuing _______ are short term term spending bills that keep the government running until an appropriations bill can be passed.
  12. A Bill starts out as an ____ a congressman hasa
  13. ______ _____ are not explicitly written in the Constitution, but are given to Congress in order to carry out laws
  14. Representatives must be a ____ of the state they represent
  15. The _______ signs a bill into law
  16. Bill-to-Law-Step 6: Who receives the final bill for signature or veto
  17. Type of committee that resolves differences between House and Senate bills
  18. If the President does not like a bill, he/she can ____ it
  19. Nickname for the Necessary and Proper Clause
  20. What House and Senate members must be of the United States
  21. Each state has how many Senators?
  22. The largest portion of discretionary spending goes where?
  23. Group that first reviews and studies a bill
  24. Members of the upper house are called _____
  25. For Mandatory Spending, ________ and Social Security, are the largest portion.
  26. What a bill becomes when signed or when a veto is overridden
  27. There is _____ _______ in the Senate (every state has the same)
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  1. Type of powers specifically listed in Article I, Section 8
  2. Two-house structure of the legislative branch
  3. This Type of Spending is 1/3 of the Budget (Smaller Portion)
  4. Congress gets to vote on how we spend our money through a process called the ________ process
  5. Lower House of Congress
  6. Minimum age to serve in the House of Representatives
  7. If a continuing resolutions can't be passed, then a government ______ occurs because there is no funding ($)
  8. Power to regulate trade between states given to Congress
  9. The _______ __ ______ clause allows Congress to make laws needed to carry out its powers
  10. Process the House can use to charge President
  11. Minimum years of U.S. citizenship required for senators
  12. Special committees created for specific purposes or investigations
  13. Number of terms a member of Congress can serve (no constitutional limit)
  14. The legislative branch established by Article I is called _____
  15. Bill-to-Law-Step 3: Where the full chamber debates and votes on the bill
  16. _____ _ of the Constitution Established the Legislative Branch
  17. Bill-to-Law-Step 1: Bill is placed in the hopper or presented to clerk
  18. Article one is the _______ _____
  19. Type of citizenship not required for Congress (unlike presidency)
  20. What both versions of a bill must be to go to the president
  21. Supermajority needed in both houses to override a veto
  22. This type of spending is 2/3 of the Budget (Biggest part of Spending)
  23. Minimum years of U.S. citizenship required for House members
  24. Most bills are _____ in committee
  25. Permanent committees that handle ongoing legislative business
  26. Minimum age to serve in the Senate

53 Clues: Lower House of Congress • Upper house of Congress • Article one is the _______ _____ • The _______ signs a bill into law • Each state has how many Senators? • Most bills are _____ in committee • Minimum age to serve in the Senate • Bills need a ______ vote in order to pass • Group that first reviews and studies a bill • Members of the upper house are called _____ • ...

Branches of Government 2024-11-20

Branches of Government crossword puzzle
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  1. The process by which Congress or the Texas Legislature can pass a law despite the veto of the President or Governor, requiring a two-thirds majority vote.
  2. The authority of a court to hear and make decisions about legal cases; the U.S. Supreme Court has national jurisdiction, while state courts handle local issues.
  3. The leader of the Texas executive branch, responsible for enforcing state laws and managing state agencies.
  4. and balances A system where each branch of government can limit the powers of the others to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful. For example, the President can veto laws, but Congress can override the veto.
  5. The state constitution that outlines the structure of Texas government and laws.
  6. Branch that enforces laws; led by the Governor in Texas and the President in the U.S.
  7. The U.S. legislative branch, consisting of the Senate and House of Representatives, responsible for making laws, approving budgets, and representing the people.
  8. A rule created by a governing body (like Congress or the Texas Legislature) that citizens must follow to maintain order and fairness in society.
  9. The federal constitution that sets up the U.S. government and establishes the rights of citizens.
  10. Branch that interprets laws and ensures they are applied fairly; led by the U.S. Supreme Court and Texas Supreme Court.
  11. Legislature The Texas legislative body, made up of the Texas Senate and the Texas House of Representatives, responsible for making state laws and representing Texans.
  12. Court The highest court in both the U.S. and Texas, responsible for interpreting the constitution and ruling on the most important legal cases.
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  1. The power of the President or Governor to reject a bill passed by the legislature, preventing it from becoming law.
  2. The process by which a government official, such as the President or Governor, can be removed from office for misconduct.
  3. of Rights The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution that protect individual freedoms, like freedom of speech, religion, and the press. The Texas Constitution also has a Bill of Rights protecting similar freedoms.
  4. of Representatives The lower house of Congress in the U.S. and Texas Legislature; members represent districts and are responsible for initiating bills.
  5. of powers The division of government responsibilities into three branches—executive, legislative, and judicial—to ensure no one branch has too much power.
  6. The upper house of Congress in the U.S. and Texas Legislature; senators represent states or districts and have specific powers like approving appointments.
  7. Branch that makes laws; in the U.S., this is Congress, consisting of the Senate and House of Representatives; in Texas, it's the Texas Legislature.
  8. The leader of the U.S. executive branch, responsible for enforcing federal laws, leading the military, and managing international relations.
  9. Related to the process of elections; in the U.S., the Electoral College elects the President, while Texas has its own system for local elections.
  10. A formal change or addition to a constitution. The U.S. Constitution has 27 amendments, while the Texas Constitution has many more.

22 Clues: The state constitution that outlines the structure of Texas government and laws. • Branch that enforces laws; led by the Governor in Texas and the President in the U.S. • The federal constitution that sets up the U.S. government and establishes the rights of citizens. • ...

Government terms 2022-05-05

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

15 Clues: The party that initiates a lawsuit. • Court, The highest court in the United States • Spoken expression that is both false and malicious. • written expression that is both false and malicious. • jure segregation, Racial segregation enforced by law. • speech, Expressing a political message through action. • A legal rule stating who is authorized to start a lawsuit. • ...

Constitution crossword 2022-02-17

Constitution crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Bill of rights
  2. September 17
  3. Three branches of government
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  1. Articles of confederation
  2. congress
  3. Amendments

6 Clues: congress • Amendments • September 17 • Bill of rights • Articles of confederation • Three branches of government

The Frist 10 Amendments 2019-02-11

The Frist 10 Amendments crossword puzzle
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  1. This Amendment Cause of fear of tyranny,all other powers are not listed to the Constitution are delegated to the united states.
  2. This Amendment you are allowed to have the right to remain slient in court to not testify your self.
  3. This Amendment allows you to always have a fair trail and impartial jury.
  4. This Amendment Forbids you to haveto deal witha cruel or unusual punishment.
  5. the author o the Bill of Rights.
  6. This Amendment Only allows you to have a trail over an item highter than 20$
  7. This Amendment in order to search you need a search warrent.
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  1. ThisAmendment has any other non listed rights are also protected.
  2. This Amendment is freedom of religon and speech and press.
  3. Is when you join a meeting to talk about something.
  4. This Amendment is the rights to own a gun.
  5. This Amendment Gives u the right to choose if you want to house a Soldier.

12 Clues: the author o the Bill of Rights. • This Amendment is the rights to own a gun. • Is when you join a meeting to talk about something. • This Amendment is freedom of religon and speech and press. • This Amendment in order to search you need a search warrent. • ThisAmendment has any other non listed rights are also protected. • ...

Presidents Day Crossword 2024-02-13

Presidents Day Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Our Current President
  2. State named after a President
  3. First African American President
  4. Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of happiness are __ rights
  5. Animal representative of America
  6. Lincoln wanted to free the __
  7. Where the President lives
  8. A body of advisors to the head of a government
  9. The building in which a legislature meets
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  1. War between people in the same country
  2. Got us out of the Great Depression
  3. Ability to reject a bill
  4. Ceremony to mark the start of the President's term
  5. President when the Afghan War started
  6. An article added to the US Constitution.

15 Clues: Our Current President • Ability to reject a bill • Where the President lives • State named after a President • Lincoln wanted to free the __ • First African American President • Animal representative of America • Got us out of the Great Depression • President when the Afghan War started • War between people in the same country • An article added to the US Constitution. • ...

Crossword Crisps 2025-11-18

Crossword Crisps crossword puzzle
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  1. Both give a little to reach an agreement
  2. Wanted slaves for representation, but not for taxation
  3. 3 out of 5 slaves counted for representation and taxation
  4. Strong state government and wanted bill of rights
  5. People who attended the Constitutional Convention
  6. Benefited the large states
  7. Father of the Constitution
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  1. May 1787
  2. Benefited the small states
  3. Creator of the New Jersey Plan
  4. Wanted slaves for taxation, but not for representation
  5. Strong federal government
  6. First 10 amendments in the Constitution
  7. Leader of Constitutional Convention
  8. The creator of the great compromise

15 Clues: May 1787 • Strong federal government • Benefited the small states • Benefited the large states • Father of the Constitution • Creator of the New Jersey Plan • Leader of Constitutional Convention • The creator of the great compromise • First 10 amendments in the Constitution • Both give a little to reach an agreement • Strong state government and wanted bill of rights • ...

Unit 1 Vocab 2020-09-30

Unit 1 Vocab crossword puzzle
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  1. A group of people governing a
  2. creator of Social Contract Theory
  3. Governed by group, 1 person has ultimate power
  4. Has the most freedom of the three types of colonies
  5. The power belongs to a ruling family, ruler has TOTAL authority of the government
  6. Power is given to small ruling class (aristocrats)
  7. Unitary individual states join together under united government
  8. Government is created by God
  9. No cruel and unusual punishments, speedy trial
  10. Founding father, drafted declaration of independence
  11. Government where power comes from the people
  12. Nation is ruled by 1 person
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  1. "Fake Democracy", can only vote for 1 party
  2. legislature with 2 houses
  3. Royal charter of rights agreed to by King John
  4. Government grew out of FAMILY authority
  5. King of Great Britain during the American Independence
  6. Document written by colonists requesting independence from Britain
  7. Government began with conquest
  8. democracy where EVERYONE votes on all matters
  9. The people behind the scenes have the most power
  10. Power is shared between central and local government

22 Clues: legislature with 2 houses • Nation is ruled by 1 person • Government is created by God • A group of people governing a • Government began with conquest • creator of Social Contract Theory • Government grew out of FAMILY authority • "Fake Democracy", can only vote for 1 party • Government where power comes from the people • democracy where EVERYONE votes on all matters • ...

RGB: Crossword Puzzle 2025-01-29

RGB: Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. A formal legal challenge made when someone disagrees with a court’s decision.
  2. A person whose religion is Judaism.
  3. The foundational rulebook of the U.S. government, signed in 1788.
  4. Setting objectives and taking action to accomplish them.
  5. Court Justice Any of the nine judges serving on the Supreme Court.
  6. of Rights The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, listing the basic rights of citizens.
  7. Successfully reaching a goal through effort.
  8. Rights Laws Laws that protect people’s rights when violated.
  9. The destruction of personal or private property.
  10. A U.S. senator from Wisconsin in the 1950s who led anti-communist investigations, limiting free speech.
  11. The place where a trial takes place and legal issues are settled.
  12. A person licensed to handle various legal matters, including defending or prosecuting cases.
  13. Objects, documents, and facts used in court to support legal arguments.
  14. The person accused of a crime in a trial.
  15. Rights Movement A political movement in the 1960s-70s advocating for gender equality.
  16. of Speech The First Amendment right allowing citizens to express opinions without government interference.
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  1. An organization that defends civil rights through lawsuits and advocacy.
  2. The party in a civil case who is suing another person or entity.
  3. A change or addition to the U.S. Constitution.
  4. Court The highest court of law in the United States.
  5. When two people or organizations have a disagreement that goes to court.
  6. School of Law One of the best law schools in America, located within Columbia University in New York City.
  7. A government official responsible for overseeing legal proceedings.
  8. The legal name for a piece of evidence presented in court.
  9. When a Supreme Court Justice disagrees with the majority opinion.
  10. The final decision made by a jury or judge in a trial.
  11. School of Law A prestigious Ivy League law school in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
  12. of Appeals The second-highest court in America after the Supreme Court.
  13. The legislative branch of the U.S. government, made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
  14. To treat someone cruelly or unfairly because of race, religion, or political views.
  15. Discrimination or hostility toward Jewish people.
  16. The use of physical force to harm someone or damage property.
  17. Protection Clause A part of the Fourteenth Amendment that bans states from denying any person equal protection under the law.

33 Clues: A person whose religion is Judaism. • The person accused of a crime in a trial. • Successfully reaching a goal through effort. • A change or addition to the U.S. Constitution. • The destruction of personal or private property. • Discrimination or hostility toward Jewish people. • Court The highest court of law in the United States. • ...

RGB: Crossword Puzzle 2025-01-29

RGB: Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A formal legal challenge made when someone disagrees with a court’s decision.
  2. A person whose religion is Judaism.
  3. The foundational rulebook of the U.S. government, signed in 1788.
  4. Setting objectives and taking action to accomplish them.
  5. Court Justice Any of the nine judges serving on the Supreme Court.
  6. of Rights The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, listing the basic rights of citizens.
  7. Successfully reaching a goal through effort.
  8. Rights Laws Laws that protect people’s rights when violated.
  9. The destruction of personal or private property.
  10. A U.S. senator from Wisconsin in the 1950s who led anti-communist investigations, limiting free speech.
  11. The place where a trial takes place and legal issues are settled.
  12. A person licensed to handle various legal matters, including defending or prosecuting cases.
  13. Objects, documents, and facts used in court to support legal arguments.
  14. The person accused of a crime in a trial.
  15. Rights Movement A political movement in the 1960s-70s advocating for gender equality.
  16. of Speech The First Amendment right allowing citizens to express opinions without government interference.
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  1. An organization that defends civil rights through lawsuits and advocacy.
  2. The party in a civil case who is suing another person or entity.
  3. A change or addition to the U.S. Constitution.
  4. Court The highest court of law in the United States.
  5. When two people or organizations have a disagreement that goes to court.
  6. School of Law One of the best law schools in America, located within Columbia University in New York City.
  7. A government official responsible for overseeing legal proceedings.
  8. The legal name for a piece of evidence presented in court.
  9. When a Supreme Court Justice disagrees with the majority opinion.
  10. The final decision made by a jury or judge in a trial.
  11. School of Law A prestigious Ivy League law school in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
  12. of Appeals The second-highest court in America after the Supreme Court.
  13. The legislative branch of the U.S. government, made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
  14. To treat someone cruelly or unfairly because of race, religion, or political views.
  15. Discrimination or hostility toward Jewish people.
  16. The use of physical force to harm someone or damage property.
  17. Protection Clause A part of the Fourteenth Amendment that bans states from denying any person equal protection under the law.

33 Clues: A person whose religion is Judaism. • The person accused of a crime in a trial. • Successfully reaching a goal through effort. • A change or addition to the U.S. Constitution. • The destruction of personal or private property. • Discrimination or hostility toward Jewish people. • Court The highest court of law in the United States. • ...

Law Studies 2023-04-05

Law Studies crossword puzzle
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  1. DOE is the Department of ____
  2. The Judicial Branch has a Supreme one of these
  3. This document is the highest form of law in the United States
  4. A bill hopes to become this someday
  5. Washington D.C. is the ________ of the United States
  6. The country is divided into these
  7. When the president won't sign in a law
  8. Number of Supreme Court justices
  9. President who is also called the Father of the Constitution
  10. Leader of the executive branch
  11. Number of amendments in the Bill of Rights
  12. States are usually divided into these
  13. This cabinet department runs the military
  14. This pays for the government to run
  15. Freedom of speech amendment
  16. When people vote it is called an _____
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  1. United States of _____
  2. If convicted of a crime, you are ____, not innocent
  3. Person who presides over the court
  4. The ____ of Representatives is part of the legislative branch of government.
  5. Where the president lives
  6. The thirteenth amendment outlawed this
  7. The president's top 15 advisors
  8. Another name for the legislative branch
  9. What every citizen should do during elections
  10. There are two of these congressional members from each state
  11. Right not to testify against yourself amendment
  12. How long you are elected for office

28 Clues: United States of _____ • Where the president lives • Freedom of speech amendment • DOE is the Department of ____ • Leader of the executive branch • The president's top 15 advisors • Number of Supreme Court justices • The country is divided into these • Person who presides over the court • A bill hopes to become this someday • This pays for the government to run • ...

Unit 1 Vocab 2020-09-30

Unit 1 Vocab crossword puzzle
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  1. A group of people governing a
  2. Creator of Social Contract Theory
  3. Governed by group, 1 person has ultimate power
  4. Has the most freedom of the three types of colonies
  5. The power belongs to a ruling family, ruler has TOTAL authority of the government
  6. Power is given to small ruling class (aristocrats)
  7. Unitary individual states join together under united government
  8. Government is created by God
  9. No cruel and unusual punishments, speedy trial
  10. Founding father, drafted declaration of independence
  11. Government where power comes from the people
  12. Nation is ruled by 1 person
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  1. "Fake Democracy", can only vote for 1 party
  2. Legislature with 2 houses
  3. Royal charter of rights agreed to by King John
  4. Government grew out of FAMILY authority
  5. King of Great Britain during the American Independence
  6. Document written by colonists requesting independence from Britain
  7. Government began with conquest
  8. Democracy where EVERYONE votes on all matters
  9. The people behind the scenes have the most power
  10. Power is shared between central and local government

22 Clues: Legislature with 2 houses • Nation is ruled by 1 person • Government is created by God • A group of people governing a • Government began with conquest • Creator of Social Contract Theory • Government grew out of FAMILY authority • "Fake Democracy", can only vote for 1 party • Government where power comes from the people • Democracy where EVERYONE votes on all matters • ...

Ga government 2023-01-11

Ga government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. create, amend, change, or kill legislation
  2. and balances- a concept that the framers of the U. S. Constitution created and that the state of Georgia adopted when creating its own constitution
  3. of rights- enumerates certain individual liberties and protects those liberties from governmental intrusion, unless there is a sufficiently compelling justification for government action
  4. carry out the laws passed by the state
  5. courts- exclusive, constitutional authority over felonies, divorces, equity cases,
  6. taking care of our-selves, respecting the rights of others, obeying rules and laws
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  1. the governing document of our state
  2. interprets our state laws and administers justice through our legal system
  3. any criminal act that is not considered a felony
  4. crime punishable by death, by imprisonment for life, or by imprisonment for more than 12 months
  5. The Georgia General Assembly is made up of the Georgia Senate and the Georgia House of Representatives
  6. governor- second highest elected official in the state and the President of the Senate
  7. a brief introductory statement of the fundamental purposes and guiding principles which the constitution is meant to serve
  8. assembly- composed of the House of Representatives and the Senate
  9. court- the highest court in the state

15 Clues: the governing document of our state • court- the highest court in the state • carry out the laws passed by the state • create, amend, change, or kill legislation • any criminal act that is not considered a felony • assembly- composed of the House of Representatives and the Senate • interprets our state laws and administers justice through our legal system • ...

Ga government 2023-01-17

Ga government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. create, amend, change, or kill legislation
  2. and balances- a concept that the framers of the U. S. Constitution created and that the state of Georgia adopted when creating its own constitution
  3. of rights- enumerates certain individual liberties and protects those liberties from governmental intrusion, unless there is a sufficiently compelling justification for government action
  4. carry out the laws passed by the state
  5. courts- exclusive, constitutional authority over felonies, divorces, equity cases,
  6. taking care of our-selves, respecting the rights of others, obeying rules and laws
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  1. the governing document of our state
  2. interprets our state laws and administers justice through our legal system
  3. any criminal act that is not considered a felony
  4. crime punishable by death, by imprisonment for life, or by imprisonment for more than 12 months
  5. The Georgia General Assembly is made up of the Georgia Senate and the Georgia House of Representatives
  6. governor- second highest elected official in the state and the President of the Senate
  7. a brief introductory statement of the fundamental purposes and guiding principles which the constitution is meant to serve
  8. assembly- composed of the House of Representatives and the Senate
  9. court- the highest court in the state

15 Clues: the governing document of our state • court- the highest court in the state • carry out the laws passed by the state • create, amend, change, or kill legislation • any criminal act that is not considered a felony • assembly- composed of the House of Representatives and the Senate • interprets our state laws and administers justice through our legal system • ...

Government Titles 2025-05-15

Government Titles crossword puzzle
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  1. It is the introduction, explaining the purpose of a document.
  2. The power to create laws.
  3. The power of a court to determine whether an action by the government is constitutional.
  4. The division of power between a national government and state government.
  5. A legislative system, The house of Representatives and the Senate.
  6. The legislative branch responsible for making laws.
  7. The government's power comes from the consent of the people it governs.
  8. The president can only have a, number of terms.
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  1. Used to change, remove or add to the Amendments.
  2. A system of rules used by the United States government.
  3. illegal manufacture, sale, and transportation of liquor.
  4. Each branch has powers to limit or influence the actions of the other branches.
  5. The Branch is responsible for carrying out and enforcing laws.
  6. The rights to be read outloud to a suspect by law enforcement before being interrogated.
  7. How many members are in the Senate.
  8. The first ten amendments that protect the rights of individuals.
  9. A Senate can only have a, number of terms.
  10. The change or addition to an official document.
  11. Judicial Review
  12. The person who runs the United States and lives in the White House.

20 Clues: Judicial Review • The power to create laws. • How many members are in the Senate. • A Senate can only have a, number of terms. • The change or addition to an official document. • The president can only have a, number of terms. • Used to change, remove or add to the Amendments. • The legislative branch responsible for making laws. • ...

Counstituion and Bill of Rights Crossword 2023-10-17

Counstituion and Bill of Rights Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Advisors to the President, each heading a government department.
  2. A change or addition to the Constitution, with the Bill of Rights being the first ten.
  3. The branch of government headed by the President, responsible for enforcing laws.
  4. The system that ensures no single branch of government becomes too powerful.
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  1. Fair treatment through the judicial system, protected by the Constitution.
  2. The legislative branch of the U.S. government, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
  3. Having two separate chambers or houses, like the U.S. Congress.
  4. The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, guaranteeing individual freedoms.
  5. The division of powers between national and state governments.
  6. To formally approve, accept, or confirm, as in the approval of constitutional amendments.
  7. College The system used to elect the President and Vice President of the United States.

11 Clues: The division of powers between national and state governments. • Having two separate chambers or houses, like the U.S. Congress. • Advisors to the President, each heading a government department. • Fair treatment through the judicial system, protected by the Constitution. • The system that ensures no single branch of government becomes too powerful. • ...

Executive Branch Crossword 2025-12-05

Executive Branch Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Power The authority to issue executive orders
  2. The formal charging of an official of a wrongdoing
  3. Legal forgiveness of a crime
  4. Advisory body of the president (Heads of executive agencies)
  5. The president represents the nation internationally and acts as it's spokesman to the world as Chief-
  6. Order Directives issued by the president that have the force of law
  7. Has Executive Power allowing president to deny a bill
  8. The symbol of the American People
  9. Congress' lower chamber
  10. The 55 delegates who drafted the constitution were called the-
  11. Formal agreement between two or mkre independent states
  12. of State Ceremonial head of the nation
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  1. Annual speech delivered to congress is called the State of the-
  2. House Home of the president and his family
  3. Non Grata An unwelcome person
  4. in Chief Leader of the nations armed forces
  5. President Person who succeeds president
  6. Change to the US constitution that addressed rules for the president and vice president succession is the 25th-
  7. 4th person in the line of presidential succession is the Secretary of-
  8. Citizen Representative of the people
  9. Congress' upper chamber
  10. Important document that replaced the Articles of Confederation
  11. 5th person in the line of presidential succession is the Secretary of the-
  12. First ten constitutional amendments is called the Bill of-
  13. Branch Branch of the US Government that enforces laws

25 Clues: Congress' upper chamber • Congress' lower chamber • Legal forgiveness of a crime • Non Grata An unwelcome person • The symbol of the American People • Citizen Representative of the people • of State Ceremonial head of the nation • President Person who succeeds president • House Home of the president and his family • in Chief Leader of the nations armed forces • ...

History Review 2025-05-07

History Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. explorer captured by Shawnee Indians
  2. where the British soldiers retreated to
  3. the second battle of the Revolutionary War
  4. wanted freedom from Great Britain
  5. Santa ______. Mexican General at the Alamo
  6. Died at the Alamo
  7. Native tribe that lived in Hogans
Down
  1. author of the Preamble to the Constitution
  2. Native tribe that used dry farming
  3. author of the Declaration of Independence
  4. the first battle of the Revolutionary War
  5. wanted to stay loyal to King George III.
  6. Spaniard to took down the Azwas tec Empire
  7. imprisoned in his palace by Cortes
  8. Bill of _______. First Ten Amendments

15 Clues: Died at the Alamo • wanted freedom from Great Britain • Native tribe that lived in Hogans • Native tribe that used dry farming • imprisoned in his palace by Cortes • explorer captured by Shawnee Indians • Bill of _______. First Ten Amendments • where the British soldiers retreated to • wanted to stay loyal to King George III. • author of the Declaration of Independence • ...

The Constitution 2017-03-30

The Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A national legislative body
  2. A smooth gun with a long barrel
  3. of Confederation An agreement between the 13 colonies to form a single government
  4. Court The highest judicial court
  5. Admit someone (formally) to a public office
  6. An American that wanted independence from Britain
  7. The federal principle that some laws were to be kept by the national government, and some by the state government
  8. The 13 states that united together
  9. A person who supported the adoption of the Constitution
  10. An area of land ruled by a country, but not part of the country itself
  11. An overthrow of a government to establish a new one
  12. Citizens who were prepared to fight
Down
  1. The elected head
  2. and Balances A system that allowed branches to influence and check on each other
  3. A type of government ruled by one person
  4. The main governing body of the British government
  5. A type of government ruled by the people
  6. of Independence A document which announced the 13 colonies as independent states
  7. A document of principles of how the government should be run
  8. of Rights The first 10 amendments that guaranteed rights to an individual

20 Clues: The elected head • A national legislative body • A smooth gun with a long barrel • Court The highest judicial court • The 13 states that united together • Citizens who were prepared to fight • A type of government ruled by one person • A type of government ruled by the people • Admit someone (formally) to a public office • The main governing body of the British government • ...

Government and Legislative Branch 2025-03-11

Government and Legislative Branch crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Ruled by one.
  2. Ruled by one.
  3. Our government has 3 of these.
  4. A branch that makes the laws
  5. Love, devotion and loyalty to one's country.
  6. The ____ of Representatives gives congress votes based on population.
  7. A power, privilege, or capacity for enjoyment of a person by law.
  8. A branch that interprets the laws.
  9. A democracy with power is held by the people and exercised through elected officials.
  10. A branch that carries out laws.
  11. Ruled by a few.
  12. When a president refused to approve a law
Down
  1. Being an official member of a community with a government and laws
  2. Organized efforts to influence government officials regarding legislative policies
  3. The power or authority that rules a country.
  4. A proposed law.
  5. The presiding officer over the House of Representatives.
  6. No Government.
  7. One of three levels of government.
  8. Where members of congress break into smaller groups to create bills.
  9. One of the two lawmaking houses of congress given 2 votes.
  10. The study of rights, duties and responsibilities of a citizen.
  11. Government is limited by law and leaves the people alone.
  12. A democracy wich people make direct decisions.

24 Clues: Ruled by one. • Ruled by one. • No Government. • A proposed law. • Ruled by a few. • A branch that makes the laws • Our government has 3 of these. • A branch that carries out laws. • One of three levels of government. • A branch that interprets the laws. • When a president refused to approve a law • The power or authority that rules a country. • ...

William Rice's 4.5 through 4.7 vocabulary 2024-02-26

William Rice's 4.5 through 4.7 vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A noncitizen living in a country
  2. rejecting a bill that Congress has passed.
  3. To give evidence against themselves
  4. Government has only the powers the Constitution gives it.
  5. becoming a citizen by completing the official process.
  6. A person who enters another country in order to settle there.
  7. A new law proposal
  8. Well-being of all citizens
  9. A complex system for electing the president.
  10. Government on the county, parish, city town, or district level.
  11. Division of power between the federal government and the states.
  12. Bringing charges of serious wrongdoing against a president.
  13. Willingness to work for the good of the nation or community even at great sacrifice.
  14. Gave women the right to vote
  15. Safeguards against abuse of power
  16. Freedom
  17. nonmilitary personnel
  18. The responsibility of citizens to serve on a jury.
  19. The number of members from each state depends on the state population.
  20. Includes the thirteenth, fourteenth, and fifteenth amendments,
  21. Peace and order at home
Down
  1. The power of the Supreme Court to declare a law unconstitutional.
  2. Lowered the voting age from 21 to 18
  3. where citizens can directly change the constitution bygathering signatures on a petition.
  4. Highest Court in the U.S.
  5. Not allowed under the constitution.
  6. A feeling of love and devotion for one's country.
  7. a person who owes loyalty to a particular nation and is entitled to all its rights and protections
  8. Each state has the same number of representatives regardless of state populations.
  9. When someone disagrees with a decision of a judge or court, they can do this to have a higher court to review the decision.
  10. Protects individual freedoms such as the freedom of religion, speech and the press.
  11. States that people have the right to alter or abolish the government.
  12. The system of transit lines, roads, bridges, and tunnels.
  13. Right of the people to keep and bear arms
  14. The first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution.
  15. Overruling a veto. Takes 2/3 vote in both houses.
  16. Sections of the Constitution are called articles
  17. Related to lawsuits involving the private rights of individuals.
  18. An opening statement

39 Clues: Freedom • A new law proposal • An opening statement • nonmilitary personnel • Peace and order at home • Highest Court in the U.S. • Well-being of all citizens • Gave women the right to vote • A noncitizen living in a country • Safeguards against abuse of power • Not allowed under the constitution. • To give evidence against themselves • Lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 • ...

William Rice's 4.5 through 4.7 vocabulary 2024-02-26

William Rice's 4.5 through 4.7 vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A noncitizen living in a country
  2. rejecting a bill that Congress has passed.
  3. To give evidence against themselves
  4. Government has only the powers the Constitution gives it.
  5. becoming a citizen by completing the official process.
  6. A person who enters another country in order to settle there.
  7. A new law proposal
  8. Well-being of all citizens
  9. A complex system for electing the president.
  10. Government on the county, parish, city town, or district level.
  11. Division of power between the federal government and the states.
  12. Bringing charges of serious wrongdoing against a president.
  13. Willingness to work for the good of the nation or community even at great sacrifice.
  14. Gave women the right to vote
  15. Safeguards against abuse of power
  16. Freedom
  17. nonmilitary personnel
  18. The responsibility of citizens to serve on a jury.
  19. The number of members from each state depends on the state population.
  20. Includes the thirteenth, fourteenth, and fifteenth amendments,
  21. Peace and order at home
Down
  1. The power of the Supreme Court to declare a law unconstitutional.
  2. Lowered the voting age from 21 to 18
  3. where citizens can directly change the constitution bygathering signatures on a petition.
  4. Highest Court in the U.S.
  5. Not allowed under the constitution.
  6. A feeling of love and devotion for one's country.
  7. a person who owes loyalty to a particular nation and is entitled to all its rights and protections
  8. Each state has the same number of representatives regardless of state populations.
  9. When someone disagrees with a decision of a judge or court, they can do this to have a higher court to review the decision.
  10. Protects individual freedoms such as the freedom of religion, speech and the press.
  11. States that people have the right to alter or abolish the government.
  12. The system of transit lines, roads, bridges, and tunnels.
  13. Right of the people to keep and bear arms
  14. The first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution.
  15. Overruling a veto. Takes 2/3 vote in both houses.
  16. Sections of the Constitution are called articles
  17. Related to lawsuits involving the private rights of individuals.
  18. An opening statement

39 Clues: Freedom • A new law proposal • An opening statement • nonmilitary personnel • Peace and order at home • Highest Court in the U.S. • Well-being of all citizens • Gave women the right to vote • A noncitizen living in a country • Safeguards against abuse of power • Not allowed under the constitution. • To give evidence against themselves • Lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 • ...

William Rice's 4.5 through 4.7 vocabulary 2024-02-26

William Rice's 4.5 through 4.7 vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A noncitizen living in a country
  2. rejecting a bill that Congress has passed.
  3. To give evidence against themselves
  4. Government has only the powers the Constitution gives it.
  5. becoming a citizen by completing the official process.
  6. A person who enters another country in order to settle there.
  7. A new law proposal
  8. Well-being of all citizens
  9. A complex system for electing the president.
  10. Government on the county, parish, city town, or district level.
  11. Division of power between the federal government and the states.
  12. Bringing charges of serious wrongdoing against a president.
  13. Willingness to work for the good of the nation or community even at great sacrifice.
  14. Gave women the right to vote
  15. Safeguards against abuse of power
  16. Freedom
  17. nonmilitary personnel
  18. The responsibility of citizens to serve on a jury.
  19. The number of members from each state depends on the state population.
  20. Includes the thirteenth, fourteenth, and fifteenth amendments,
  21. Peace and order at home
Down
  1. The power of the Supreme Court to declare a law unconstitutional.
  2. Lowered the voting age from 21 to 18
  3. where citizens can directly change the constitution bygathering signatures on a petition.
  4. Highest Court in the U.S.
  5. Not allowed under the constitution.
  6. A feeling of love and devotion for one's country.
  7. a person who owes loyalty to a particular nation and is entitled to all its rights and protections
  8. Each state has the same number of representatives regardless of state populations.
  9. When someone disagrees with a decision of a judge or court, they can do this to have a higher court to review the decision.
  10. Protects individual freedoms such as the freedom of religion, speech and the press.
  11. States that people have the right to alter or abolish the government.
  12. The system of transit lines, roads, bridges, and tunnels.
  13. Right of the people to keep and bear arms
  14. The first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution.
  15. Overruling a veto. Takes 2/3 vote in both houses.
  16. Sections of the Constitution are called articles
  17. Related to lawsuits involving the private rights of individuals.
  18. An opening statement

39 Clues: Freedom • A new law proposal • An opening statement • nonmilitary personnel • Peace and order at home • Highest Court in the U.S. • Well-being of all citizens • Gave women the right to vote • A noncitizen living in a country • Safeguards against abuse of power • Not allowed under the constitution. • To give evidence against themselves • Lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 • ...

Gov 2021-12-13

Gov crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Governor of Indiana
  2. the action of calling into question the integrity or validity of something.
  3. senate and the house
  4. supporting one party.
  5. a legislative body composed of two chambers
  6. A written change to the constitution
  7. changing district lines to hurt the political effectiveness of a group of people.
  8. supporting two parties.
Down
  1. public officials are elected
  2. supreme court
  3. Vice President
  4. Chief of the military
  5. having supreme and ultimate power
  6. of rights first ten amendments
  7. tax you had to pay to be eligible to vote.
  8. president runs this branch
  9. Head of the executive branch
  10. a country governed by a group of people.
  11. Going to the ballots
  12. freeing someone from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty.

20 Clues: supreme court • Vice President • Governor of Indiana • senate and the house • Going to the ballots • Chief of the military • supporting one party. • supporting two parties. • president runs this branch • public officials are elected • Head of the executive branch • of rights first ten amendments • having supreme and ultimate power • A written change to the constitution • ...

Across Five Aprils- Brayden 2021-09-27

Across Five Aprils- Brayden crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Creek, was the first major engagement of the Civil war west of the Mississippi River
  2. Donelson, Ulysses S. Grant's first big battle he won
  3. bad battle that North lost
  4. Jethro's Dad
  5. Milton, rights the newspapers
  6. Burdow, Nobody likes him, but he is miss interpreted
  7. main son. Helps on farm
  8. brother that died in battle
  9. Jethro's cousin
  10. Jethro's mom
Down
  1. son, shot Jenny
  2. the State the Creighton's lived in
  3. fought for south. Jethro's Brother
  4. Bluff, fought in Virginia-South won
  5. got shot by Burdo's son
  6. Henry, first big battle won by the North
  7. Shad's wife
  8. Sumter, first shots fired that started the Civil War-South won
  9. school teacher
  10. Run, first major battle in the Civil War-South won

20 Clues: Shad's wife • Jethro's Dad • Jethro's mom • school teacher • son, shot Jenny • Jethro's cousin • got shot by Burdo's son • main son. Helps on farm • bad battle that North lost • brother that died in battle • Milton, rights the newspapers • the State the Creighton's lived in • fought for south. Jethro's Brother • Bluff, fought in Virginia-South won • ...

NAI DEFGI 2022-01-26

NAI DEFGI crossword puzzle
Across
  1. safe way to move pt with spinal cord injury
  2. unable to control bowel/bladder function
  3. treatment of pt in LTC is part of the bill of ____
  4. this communication includes writing & speech
  5. tying a pt to the bed frame is ____ imprisonment
  6. this device promotes independence for patient
  7. verb threat to cause harm
Down
  1. type of neglect caused accidentally
  2. head, body, legs line up in supine pt
  3. another word for fever
  4. state of being worthy of self esteem/respect
  5. interrupting, culture are _____ of communication
  6. identifying without feeling sorry for resident
  7. parts of communication or message, sender, ____
  8. abbreviation for as needed
  9. physical contact causing harm

16 Clues: another word for fever • verb threat to cause harm • abbreviation for as needed • physical contact causing harm • type of neglect caused accidentally • head, body, legs line up in supine pt • unable to control bowel/bladder function • safe way to move pt with spinal cord injury • state of being worthy of self esteem/respect • this communication includes writing & speech • ...

Vocabulary 22 2024-02-07

Vocabulary 22 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Agreement by which people define and limit their rights creating an organized society
  2. First 10 Amendments
  3. Simple elegant style based on Rome and Greece characterized in the Arts in Europe 1700
  4. Earth is center of universe
  5. Idea that the earth and the other planets revolve around the sun
  6. Power divided between central authority and states
  7. Measures designed to prevent any one branch of government from dominating the others
Down
  1. Social Gathering of intellectuals
  2. Monarchs who was inspired by Enlightenment ideas
  3. Study of natural world by careful observation questioning beliefs
  4. In Buddhism a state of perfect wisdom
  5. Relating to a grand ornate style characterized by European paintings, music and architecture
  6. Experimentation and observation are used to test hypotheses

13 Clues: First 10 Amendments • Earth is center of universe • Social Gathering of intellectuals • In Buddhism a state of perfect wisdom • Monarchs who was inspired by Enlightenment ideas • Power divided between central authority and states • Experimentation and observation are used to test hypotheses • Idea that the earth and the other planets revolve around the sun • ...

Bihn 2021-03-17

Bihn crossword puzzle
Across
  1. said that women had the same natural rights as men
  2. working-class men and women who wanted a republic government
  3. red, white, and blue
  4. added to the 3rd estate made up of the working class
  5. group of radicals that wanted a lot of change in France
  6. fought alongside George Washington in the American Revolution
  7. peasant uprises and revolts
  8. hired by the king proposed taxing the 1st and 2nd Estates, got fired
  9. everyone was born with certain rights that can't be taken away
  10. in charge of raising an army to stop the enemies of the revolution
  11. notebooks listing the bad things about France
  12. Holy roman emperor and the king started an army to stop the revolution
  13. machine that cut off peoples heads
Down
  1. replaced the national assembly and was run by radicals
  2. stop enemies of the revolution inside of France
  3. the name the 3rd Estate called themselves after the Tennis Court Oath
  4. writer who said there was going to be more violence if there was the french revolution
  5. mother of Marie Antoinette
  6. a prison which the 3rd Estate broke into
  7. pride in your country
  8. said that men got freedom and it was like the bill of rights
  9. moderates in the National Assembly
  10. upper-class who fled France
  11. a time where there were many executions
  12. the king and queen dressed up as servants and tried to leave but they got recognized and got executed

25 Clues: red, white, and blue • pride in your country • mother of Marie Antoinette • peasant uprises and revolts • upper-class who fled France • moderates in the National Assembly • machine that cut off peoples heads • a time where there were many executions • a prison which the 3rd Estate broke into • notebooks listing the bad things about France • ...

William Rice's 4.5 through 4.7 vocabulary 2024-02-26

William Rice's 4.5 through 4.7 vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A noncitizen living in a country
  2. rejecting a bill that Congress has passed.
  3. To give evidence against themselves
  4. Government has only the powers the Constitution gives it.
  5. becoming a citizen by completing the official process.
  6. A person who enters another country in order to settle there.
  7. A new law proposal
  8. Well-being of all citizens
  9. A complex system for electing the president.
  10. Government on the county, parish, city town, or district level.
  11. Division of power between the federal government and the states.
  12. Bringing charges of serious wrongdoing against a president.
  13. Willingness to work for the good of the nation or community even at great sacrifice.
  14. Gave women the right to vote
  15. Safeguards against abuse of power
  16. Freedom
  17. nonmilitary personnel
  18. The responsibility of citizens to serve on a jury.
  19. The number of members from each state depends on the state population.
  20. Includes the thirteenth, fourteenth, and fifteenth amendments,
  21. Peace and order at home
Down
  1. The power of the Supreme Court to declare a law unconstitutional.
  2. Lowered the voting age from 21 to 18
  3. where citizens can directly change the constitution bygathering signatures on a petition.
  4. Highest Court in the U.S.
  5. Not allowed under the constitution.
  6. A feeling of love and devotion for one's country.
  7. a person who owes loyalty to a particular nation and is entitled to all its rights and protections
  8. Each state has the same number of representatives regardless of state populations.
  9. When someone disagrees with a decision of a judge or court, they can do this to have a higher court to review the decision.
  10. Protects individual freedoms such as the freedom of religion, speech and the press.
  11. States that people have the right to alter or abolish the government.
  12. The system of transit lines, roads, bridges, and tunnels.
  13. Right of the people to keep and bear arms
  14. The first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution.
  15. Overruling a veto. Takes 2/3 vote in both houses.
  16. Sections of the Constitution are called articles
  17. Related to lawsuits involving the private rights of individuals.
  18. An opening statement

39 Clues: Freedom • A new law proposal • An opening statement • nonmilitary personnel • Peace and order at home • Highest Court in the U.S. • Well-being of all citizens • Gave women the right to vote • A noncitizen living in a country • Safeguards against abuse of power • Not allowed under the constitution. • To give evidence against themselves • Lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 • ...

Bill Withers 2026-01-07

Bill Withers crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The style of music that Bill Withers played
  2. Grover Washington Jr played this instrument on 'Just The Two of Us'
  3. The type of music award that Bill Withers won
  4. The topic that 'Ain't No Sunshine' is about
  5. What Bill Withers said he was doing after he retired from music
  6. He worked as an aircraft .....
  7. The type of day Bill Withers sings about
  8. Bill Withers was in his ....... when he began his music career
Down
  1. The name of Bill Withers only no.1 hit (4, 2, 2)
  2. The object Bill Withers is pictured holding on his album 'Just As I Am'
  3. The place where Bill Withers was born
  4. The arm of the military that Bill Withers joined
  5. The name of the record company that Bill Witwhat was signed to
  6. The speech challenge that Bill Withers had as a child

14 Clues: He worked as an aircraft ..... • The place where Bill Withers was born • The type of day Bill Withers sings about • The style of music that Bill Withers played • The topic that 'Ain't No Sunshine' is about • The type of music award that Bill Withers won • The name of Bill Withers only no.1 hit (4, 2, 2) • The arm of the military that Bill Withers joined • ...

U.S. History 2023-11-13

U.S. History crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Attacks were to take place at ___ PM
  2. Where Lincoln died
  3. Gave African Americans citizenship
  4. 2nd president impeached
  5. Laws to limit rights of blacks
  6. Time Lincoln died
  7. Gave shelter/clothing/food to blacks
  8. Congressional plan for reconstruction
  9. Assassinated Lincoln
Down
  1. Lincoln reconstruction plan
  2. Booth flees on a ___
  3. Gave black men the right to vote
  4. 3rd president impeached
  5. Gave 4.3mil slaves freedom
  6. 1st president impeached
  7. Where Lincoln was shot

16 Clues: Time Lincoln died • Where Lincoln died • Booth flees on a ___ • Assassinated Lincoln • Where Lincoln was shot • 3rd president impeached • 2nd president impeached • 1st president impeached • Gave 4.3mil slaves freedom • Lincoln reconstruction plan • Laws to limit rights of blacks • Gave black men the right to vote • Gave African Americans citizenship • ...

U.S. History 2023-11-13

U.S. History crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Laws to limit rights of blacks
  2. Attacks were to take place at ___ PM
  3. Time Lincoln died
  4. Gave 4.3mil slaves freedom
  5. Where Lincoln died
  6. 1st president impeached
  7. Congressional plan for reconstruction
  8. Assassinated Lincoln
  9. Lincoln reconstruction plan
Down
  1. 2nd president impeached
  2. Gave shelter/clothing/food to blacks
  3. Gave black men the right to vote
  4. 3rd president impeached
  5. Gave African Americans citizenship
  6. Booth flees on a ___
  7. Where Lincoln was shot

16 Clues: Time Lincoln died • Where Lincoln died • Booth flees on a ___ • Assassinated Lincoln • Where Lincoln was shot • 2nd president impeached • 3rd president impeached • 1st president impeached • Gave 4.3mil slaves freedom • Lincoln reconstruction plan • Laws to limit rights of blacks • Gave black men the right to vote • Gave African Americans citizenship • ...

The Amendments 2017-05-18

The Amendments crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This is the R in ‘RAPPS’ (1st amendment)
  2. Which amendment provided for Civil Rights for African Americans(1868)
  3. Total number of amendments to the Constitution
  4. the act of getting rid of
  5. People who were in favor of ratifying the constitution
  6. Which amendment provided for black suffrage (1870)
  7. This gives someone the right to complain with no punishment (1st amendment)
  8. Rules of common law is protected by the _____________________________
  9. Rights kept by the People are protected by the _____________________________
  10. No unreasonable search and seizure is protected by the _____________________________
  11. This is the S in ‘RAPPS’ (1st amendment)
  12. Anyone found guilty in a criminal trial cannot face ________ __________, or tried for the same crime twice
  13. Powers reserved by the states and the people is protected by the _____________________________
  14. Right to a fair and speedy trial is protected by the _____________________________
Down
  1. People who were AGAINST the constitution without a Bill of Rights
  2. This occurs when people publish a document or newspaper (1st amendment)
  3. This is the A in ‘RAPPS’ (1st amendment)
  4. having the law fairly applied no matter race, religion, or gender
  5. No one can be punished for a crime without ____ _________
  6. Which amendment provided for the Abolition of Slavery (1865)
  7. The 8th amendment bans ______ and ________ punishment
  8. No quartering of troops is protected by the _____________________________
  9. the crime of making a false accusation to harm a person's reputation is known as __________
  10. Right to bear arms is protected by the _____________________________
  11. the right to vote

25 Clues: the right to vote • the act of getting rid of • This is the A in ‘RAPPS’ (1st amendment) • This is the R in ‘RAPPS’ (1st amendment) • This is the S in ‘RAPPS’ (1st amendment) • Total number of amendments to the Constitution • Which amendment provided for black suffrage (1870) • The 8th amendment bans ______ and ________ punishment • ...

Civics Final Exam Review 2024-12-17

Civics Final Exam Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A state-by-state, winner take all system to elect the President.
  2. 6 years is the term limit for this office.
  3. The person in charge of making sure proper procedures are followed during a trial.
  4. Rights given to individuals being arrested.
  5. Presidential role that allows them to make treaties.
Down
  1. She was an early fighter for women's rights.
  2. The most powerful presidential cabinet member.
  3. What legislation is called before it becomes an actual law.
  4. This amendment deals with the ownership of guns.
  5. A government where power is held by the people.
  6. A judicial philosophy that interprets the Constitution exactly as written
  7. The idea that the US Consitution is the supreme law of the land.

12 Clues: 6 years is the term limit for this office. • Rights given to individuals being arrested. • She was an early fighter for women's rights. • The most powerful presidential cabinet member. • A government where power is held by the people. • This amendment deals with the ownership of guns. • Presidential role that allows them to make treaties. • ...

Wyoming Government 2022-10-26

Wyoming Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. ________ Branch, is in the 5th article of Wyoming's government.
  2. _________ Branch, Is in the 4th article of Wyoming's government.
  3. This amendment allows the Wyoming declaration of rights to exist.
  4. All voters in the ______ can vote for the executive branch.
  5. ___________ Branch, Is in the 3rd article of Wyoming's government.
  6. The _________ is the executive officer.
Down
  1. There are 4 levels of state ______.
  2. The bill of rights and the wyomings declaration of Independence are ___ the same.
  3. The five statewide executive officers are the secretary of state, ______, treasurer, superintendent, and the governor.
  4. There is __ term limit for the legislative branch.

10 Clues: There are 4 levels of state ______. • The _________ is the executive officer. • There is __ term limit for the legislative branch. • All voters in the ______ can vote for the executive branch. • ________ Branch, is in the 5th article of Wyoming's government. • _________ Branch, Is in the 4th article of Wyoming's government. • ...

Court vocab crossword 2023-08-31

Court vocab crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. government actors must follow certain procedures before they may deprive a person of a protected life, liberty, or property interest.
  2. The Bill of Rights is the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution.
  3. derived from penumbras of other explicitly stated constitutional protections.
  4. a term that signifies crime that is considered wrong in and of itself.
  5. system of laws concerned with crimes and the punishment of individuals who commit crimes.
  6. the Court established a precedent for judicial review in the United States
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  1. the way that the norms, rules, laws, and structures of society regulate human behavior
  2. geographic area that encompassed two or more local churches.
  3. system of laws concerned with crimes and the punishment of individuals who commit crimes.
  4. The system of law concerned with private relations between members of a community
  5. the restriction of the arbitrary exercise of power by subordinating it to well-defined and established laws.
  6. Cruel and unusual punishment is a phrase in common law describing punishment that is considered unacceptable due to the suffering, pain,
  7. changes in human interactions and relationships that transform cultural and social institutions.
  8. actions that are illegal simply because laws forbid themactions that are illegal simply because laws forbid them
  9. a statute is void for vagueness and unenforceable if it is too vague for the average citizen

15 Clues: geographic area that encompassed two or more local churches. • The Bill of Rights is the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution. • a term that signifies crime that is considered wrong in and of itself. • the Court established a precedent for judicial review in the United States • derived from penumbras of other explicitly stated constitutional protections. • ...

Constituational Influences 2024-10-20

Constituational Influences crossword puzzle
Across
  1. In what year was the English Bill of Rights introduced?
  2. Who developed the idea that all people have natural rights?
  3. What was the movement in which its thinkers believed that people could improve society through the use of reason called?
  4. What are the three natural rights that all people have?
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  1. What did King John of England sign in 1215?
  2. What was the first document of self-government in North America (1620)?
  3. What was added to the Constitution to further protect Americans' rights?
  4. Which two ancient examples did the Founding Fathers look to to create a lasting republic?
  5. What do you call the idea that no person can be held in prison without first being charged with a specific crime?
  6. What do you call a government in which citizens elect representatives to govern for them?

10 Clues: What did King John of England sign in 1215? • In what year was the English Bill of Rights introduced? • What are the three natural rights that all people have? • Who developed the idea that all people have natural rights? • What was the first document of self-government in North America (1620)? • ...

Bill to Law: Brainstorming New Solutions for our Communities 2024-05-13

Bill to Law: Brainstorming New Solutions for our Communities crossword puzzle
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  1. In steps 2 AND step 3, the Bill must get a majority of fifty (blank)% of people to approve (number)
  2. A.K.A people, they come up with the idea and hope a Congressman takes it to step 2
  3. If someone illegally pays someone else to approve a Bill, that is known as a (blank)
  4. a Bill that is in effect and has been voted on already and approved
  5. This Branch can rule on whether the Bill/Law is unconstitutional if it violates our laws
  6. When Congress tries tooverrule the President, they must get (blank)seven % in BOTH houses (number)
  7. This step involves 2 houses voting separately and each house here must approve the bill
  8. This is a set of ppl who meet on specific ideas ppl have- Agriculture, Education, Health
  9. He/she has the power to make the Bill a Law or send it back to Congress for a 2nd vote
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  1. This Branch's two houses each vote on the Bill and each need to approve it
  2. This Branch's leader inspects the Bill and if he/she likes it, it becomes a law.
  3. proposed or suggested idea that has NOT been voted on yet or approved
  4. If the Head of State does not like the bill, he/she can deny or (blank) it & now it is voted on again by the two houses
  5. If the Bill never becomes a law, it (blank)
  6. If both houses approve of the Bill a SECOND time, then they can (blank) or overrule the President
  7. The Bill to Law process can be described as (blank) because it involves many steps
  8. A Congressman or (blank) must like your Bill to take it to step 2

17 Clues: If the Bill never becomes a law, it (blank) • A Congressman or (blank) must like your Bill to take it to step 2 • a Bill that is in effect and has been voted on already and approved • proposed or suggested idea that has NOT been voted on yet or approved • This Branch's two houses each vote on the Bill and each need to approve it • ...