bill of rights Crossword Puzzles

Reconstruction 2022-02-24

Reconstruction crossword puzzle
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  1. Who Andrew Johnson supported in the South
  2. Asked during Reconstruction
  3. What the 13th Amendment did
  4. Type of reconstruction that divided the South into 5 military districts
  5. Someone who supported the union during the war
  6. What the 15th amendment granted to African American males
  7. Rights Bill that Andrew Johnson vetoed
  8. What Andrew Johnson believed African Americans couldn't do on their own
  9. Type of reconstruction when the KKK was created
  10. Believed that blacks were entitled to the same political rights and opportunities as whites
  11. Representative with a club foot
  12. Elections that brought radical Republicans to power
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  1. Act Removed the right to vote and seek office by leading rebels
  2. Stevens died during the time of this president
  3. Result of the Reconstruction Act
  4. What the 14th Amendment did to states from deprivation
  5. Special thing that African Americans had to pay if they were not farmers or servants
  6. Amount of presidential pardons (in thousands) that were granted
  7. Requirement for Southern states to follow to be readmitted into the Union
  8. What the Reconstruction period still kind of was
  9. Congress did this to the 14th amendment
  10. What Andrew Johnson was during Lincoln's 2nd Inaugural Address

22 Clues: Asked during Reconstruction • What the 13th Amendment did • Representative with a club foot • Result of the Reconstruction Act • Rights Bill that Andrew Johnson vetoed • Congress did this to the 14th amendment • Who Andrew Johnson supported in the South • Stevens died during the time of this president • Someone who supported the union during the war • ...

The 27 Amendments Puzzle 2022-12-15

The 27 Amendments Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. Accused people shall have a speedy _.
  2. Everyone has the right to _.
  3. "No president can serve more than two _"
  4. An offense that is punishable by law.
  5. If the president resigns, the _ president become president.
  6. People shall not be __ without reason.
  7. The 18th amendment bans _.
  8. _ is no longer legal.
  9. A citizen of another state can't _ another state's government.
  10. _ have rights.
  11. the accused will not face a cruel or unusual_"
  12. People's _ aren't limited by the bill of _.
  13. _ was banned in the 24th amendment.
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  1. A legislative body of the US government.
  2. People have the right to keep and...
  3. The government can collect _.
  4. Women have _, or the right to vote.
  5. Something given to people by the first amendment
  6. The 21st amendment _ the 18th.
  7. Anyone over the age of _ can vote.
  8. Citizens can elect a _.
  9. Citizens of _ D.C have the right to vote.
  10. the presidential term is ended on _.
  11. Senators are _ by citizens.
  12. No person shall _ a soldier in a time of peace
  13. Laws dealing with private affairs.
  14. Any power not given to the federal government is given to the _.

27 Clues: _ have rights. • _ is no longer legal. • Citizens can elect a _. • The 18th amendment bans _. • Senators are _ by citizens. • Everyone has the right to _. • The government can collect _. • The 21st amendment _ the 18th. • Anyone over the age of _ can vote. • Laws dealing with private affairs. • Women have _, or the right to vote. • _ was banned in the 24th amendment. • ...

VS 6 Founding Fathers Homework 6 2022-01-14

VS 6 Founding Fathers Homework 6 crossword puzzle
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  1. Following the American Revolution, many Virginians moved westward and further south to find __________.
  2. The invention of the _____________ allowed farmers to grow more wheat.
  3. Virginians took their slaves, __________, and culture with them when they moved westward and south.
  4. James Madison was able to get the delegates to make ___________ during the Constitutional Convention.
  5. Some Virginians sold their _____________ to other people in the Southern states.
  6. helped the young country and provided a model of leadership for future presidents.
  7. Under the __________, the power to run the country is SHARED between the states and the national government.
  8. The _________, located in Southwest Virginia along the Kentucky border, was used by Virginians traveling westward.
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  1. wrote the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
  2. The ________________ gave too much power to the states and not enough to the national government, making it too weak.
  3. wrote the VA Statute for Religious Freedom and the Declaration of Independence.
  4. The _____________ includes basic human rights for American citizens.
  5. The invention of the ______________ caused some Virginians to move to the deep South.
  6. wrote the VA Declaration of Rights and the VA Constitution.
  7. When traveling westward, Virginians had to cross the ______________________ system.

15 Clues: wrote the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. • wrote the VA Declaration of Rights and the VA Constitution. • The _____________ includes basic human rights for American citizens. • The invention of the _____________ allowed farmers to grow more wheat. • wrote the VA Statute for Religious Freedom and the Declaration of Independence. • ...

How a Bill Becomes a Law 2023-01-05

How a Bill Becomes a Law crossword puzzle
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  1. When a Senator tries to "talk a bill to death"
  2. bills are sent here to be researched
  3. The bill is killed and has no chance of becoming a law
  4. This vote can only occur in the Senate using their mouths
  5. Another word for a bill being presented by a Congressman/Senator
  6. means to refuse to sign
  7. The President can do this to turn the bill into a law
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  1. a group of individuals who try to influence Congress
  2. This is all that is needed to pass a bill in either house
  3. The final step of the Bill to Law process
  4. Each bill is sent to one of these that seems most qualified to handle it
  5. The act of the President leaving a bill on his desk for 10 Days
  6. Congress can do this if a President uses veto power
  7. Each bill starts out as this
  8. Otherwise known as Computerized Vote

15 Clues: means to refuse to sign • Each bill starts out as this • bills are sent here to be researched • Otherwise known as Computerized Vote • The final step of the Bill to Law process • When a Senator tries to "talk a bill to death" • Congress can do this if a President uses veto power • a group of individuals who try to influence Congress • ...

The United States - Vocabulary 2024-10-21

The United States - Vocabulary crossword puzzle
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  1. An economic and political system where the means of production are owned and controlled by the state or public.
  2. The existence of a variety of cultural or ethnic groups within a society.
  3. Election The process in which citizens vote for the president and vice president of the United States.
  4. of Rights The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, which guarantee certain rights to citizens.
  5. Destiny The 19th-century doctrine that the U.S. was destined to expand across the North American continent.
  6. A system of government by the whole population, typically through elected representatives.
  7. An organized effort to influence decision making within a specific group.
  8. An economic system based on private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit.
  9. The action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country.
  10. Depression A severe worldwide economic depression that took place during the 1930s.
  11. College A body of people representing the states of the U.S. who formally cast votes for the election of the president and vice president.
  12. The status of being recognized as a state of the U.S.
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  1. The development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale.
  2. Areas of the United States that have similar physical and cultural characteristics, like the Midwest or the South.
  3. A political and economic ideology advocating for a classless system in which the means of production are owned communally.
  4. A form of government where people elect representatives to make decisions for them.
  5. The system in which power is divided between a central government and smaller political units like states.
  6. A change or addition to a legal or statutory document, like the U.S. Constitution.
  7. Rights The rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality.
  8. The system of fundamental principles according to which a nation is governed.

20 Clues: The status of being recognized as a state of the U.S. • The action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country. • The development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale. • The existence of a variety of cultural or ethnic groups within a society. • An organized effort to influence decision making within a specific group. • ...

Government Chapter 2 2022-10-07

Government Chapter 2 crossword puzzle
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  1. 1765 imposed the first direct tax on the colonists.
  2. an official ban on trade or other commercia
  3. an act of vesting the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of government in separate bodies
  4. The Act of Parliament is seen as a crucial landmark in English constitutional law that sets out certain basic civil rights and clarifies who would be next to inherit the Crown.
  5. is the money generated from normal business operations
  6. sent by the English Parliament to King Charles I complaining of a series of breaches of law.
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  1. a charter of liberty and political rights obtained from King John of England by his rebellious barons at Runnymede in 1215
  2. that the Pilgrims signed in 1620 stands as the first example
  3. one where legalized force is restricted through delegated and enumerated authorities.
  4. a type of government comprised of politicians who represent certain individuals or groups
  5. the first basic system of laws in the English colonies.
  6. Parliament passed the Coercive Acts, which the colonists called
  7. many colonial plans for self-government.

13 Clues: many colonial plans for self-government. • an official ban on trade or other commercia • 1765 imposed the first direct tax on the colonists. • is the money generated from normal business operations • the first basic system of laws in the English colonies. • that the Pilgrims signed in 1620 stands as the first example • ...

Study Guide 2023-05-18

Study Guide crossword puzzle
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  1. This type of government divides power between state, national and local... (8)
  2. What did the framers believe about voter’s rights (4)
  3. What is the document that suggested the Legislative branch have a House of Representatives & a senate (1)
  4. What caused the end of the Articles of Confederation (10)
  5. Antifederalists believed what was needed to create a new constitution (9)
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  1. What type of democracy do we have in the United States (2)
  2. The way the state maintains social order, enacts laws, provides public services is called what (3)
  3. The purpose of the bill of rights is to protect rights of individual liberty and..... (7)
  4. Without a strong national government the federalists were concerned that this would happen (5)
  5. The idea that is the cornerstone of representation in our government is based on what (6)
  6. The first 10 amendments are called what (11)

11 Clues: The first 10 amendments are called what (11) • What did the framers believe about voter’s rights (4) • What caused the end of the Articles of Confederation (10) • What type of democracy do we have in the United States (2) • Antifederalists believed what was needed to create a new constitution (9) • ...

Karapatang-Pantao 2025-03-10

Karapatang-Pantao crossword puzzle
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  1. – Bahagi ng 1987 Konstitusyon na naglalaman ng pangunahing karapatan ng mga Pilipino.
  2. – Bahagi ng Saligang Batas na nagpoprotekta sa pangunahing karapatan ng mamamayan.
  3. – Sistema ng gobyerno kung saan ang kapangyarihan ay nasa kamay ng mamamayan.
  4. – Prinsipyong nagsusulong ng pantay na oportunidad at patas na pagtrato.
  5. – Mga karapatang taglay ng tao mula kapanganakan, tulad ng dignidad at kalayaan.
  6. – Uri ng pamahalaan kung saan ang mga halal na opisyal ang namamahala sa ngalan ng mamamayan.
  7. – Hindi maaaring alisin ang mga karapatang ito nang walang sapat na dahilan.
  8. – Mga karapatang itinakda ng Saligang Batas, kabilang ang kalayaan sa pagpapahayag at pagboto.
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  1. – Mga likas na karapatan ng bawat indibidwal, tulad ng buhay, kalayaan, at edukasyon.
  2. – Kasunduan noong 1215 na nagtakda ng prinsipyo na kahit ang hari ay dapat sumunod sa batas.
  3. – Pantay-pantay ang halaga ng lahat ng karapatan at hindi maaaring paghiwa-hiwalayin.
  4. – Lahat ng tao ay may pantay na karapatan, saanman sa mundo.
  5. – Mga pribilehiyong ipinagkaloob ng batas, tulad ng benepisyo ng manggagawa.
  6. – Ang isang karapatan ay may kaugnayan sa iba, gaya ng edukasyon at hanapbuhay.
  7. – Karapatang magpahayag, mamili ng relihiyon, at mabuhay nang walang pang-aapi.

15 Clues: – Lahat ng tao ay may pantay na karapatan, saanman sa mundo. • – Prinsipyong nagsusulong ng pantay na oportunidad at patas na pagtrato. • – Mga pribilehiyong ipinagkaloob ng batas, tulad ng benepisyo ng manggagawa. • – Hindi maaaring alisin ang mga karapatang ito nang walang sapat na dahilan. • ...

CLJ2 2025-05-30

CLJ2 crossword puzzle
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  1. Fixing things when rights are broken
  2. Making rights a priority
  3. The main things everyone should have
  4. The quality of being human including rights
  5. Making sure everyone is part of things
  6. Doing things that improve rights
  7. Rights in our own community
  8. Keeping rights safe
  9. Questioning things that aren't right
  10. Treating everyone the same way
  11. Understanding your own dignity
  12. Rights that are for everyone in the world
  13. Supporting rights even when it's hard
  14. Looking at everyone as valuable
  15. Being able to make your own choices
  16. Working out ways to protect rights
  17. Speaking up for rights
  18. Keeping up with rights issues
  19. Knowing everyone has worth
  20. The rights all people have
  21. Our part in respecting rights
  22. Doing things to help rights
  23. Fixing situations where rights were violated
  24. Helping people gain control over their rights
  25. Showing others about their rights
  26. Getting involved in decisions
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  1. Making sure things are just for everyone
  2. Supporting people whose rights aren't met
  3. Rights that each person has
  4. Not treating people unfairly
  5. Working to make rights better
  6. Knowing that rights exist
  7. Feeling that rights are important
  8. Finding out what our rights are
  9. Rights within a group of people
  10. Cooperating to protect rights
  11. up Saying something when rights are wrong
  12. Seeing the importance of each person
  13. Special rights for children
  14. Thinking rights are important
  15. Telling people about rights
  16. Sharing knowledge about rights
  17. Making a place where rights are respected
  18. Treating every single person justly
  19. Fairness in society as a whole
  20. Getting what rights really mean
  21. Helping to make things fair
  22. Valuing that people are different
  23. Rights just for women because they haven't always been equal
  24. Encouraging the idea of rights

50 Clues: Keeping rights safe • Speaking up for rights • Making rights a priority • Knowing that rights exist • Knowing everyone has worth • The rights all people have • Rights that each person has • Rights in our own community • Special rights for children • Telling people about rights • Helping to make things fair • Doing things to help rights • Not treating people unfairly • ...

government crossword 2023-01-10

government crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. a law that has been denied
  2. branch interprets the law
  3. combined of two chambers
  4. space of area claimed by a country
  5. policy a states international goals and strategies to achieve those goals
  6. society the network of community relationships that builds social capital
  7. branch writes laws
  8. ruled by the people
  9. house with 100 members
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  1. vote the people's vote
  2. rule book made for government
  3. Tax tax on paychecks
  4. tax taxes on businesses
  5. aid assisting other countries to help there economy
  6. commander n chief
  7. when all parties to a transaction are treated equally
  8. Of Representatives members vary by state
  9. review the power the court has to review if something is unconstitutional
  10. law that is in process of being made
  11. similar to president but controls state inside of whole country
  12. every US citizen has

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

Postwar Boom (use - as space) 2022-01-20

Postwar Boom (use - as space) crossword puzzle
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  1. (music characterized by the use of improvisation)
  2. (waitresses with skirts brought food to the cars)
  3. (black and white music)
  4. (help ease the return of veterans)
  5. (Unpredicted population explosion)
  6. (an extension of Roosevelt's new deal)
  7. (sitting in your car to watch a movie)
  8. (major corp that has smaller companies and unrelated industries)
  9. (popular show in the 50s)
  10. (The typical role for a women)
  11. (Used as advertisement with words like fresh and frisky)
  12. (developed vaccine for polio)
  13. (Teens who would go out and enjoy the road with no real place to go)
  14. (expressed the social and literacy nonconformity of artists, poets, and writers)
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  1. (popular toy in the 50s)
  2. (FCC)
  3. (means of communication to reach a large audience)
  4. (Manufacturers began using a marketing strategy called-)
  5. (14 year old saxophone player learning new music)
  6. (Typical role for a man)
  7. (formed the states rights Democratic Party)
  8. (a company that offers similar products in different locations)
  9. (small surrounding cities)
  10. (*original version* popular movie in the 50s)
  11. (buying material goods)

25 Clues: (FCC) • (black and white music) • (buying material goods) • (popular toy in the 50s) • (Typical role for a man) • (popular show in the 50s) • (small surrounding cities) • (developed vaccine for polio) • (The typical role for a women) • (Unpredicted population explosion) • (help ease the return of veterans) • (an extension of Roosevelt's new deal) • ...

Academic Olympics - History 2025-12-16

Academic Olympics - History crossword puzzle
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  1. Francis Bacon promoted this method
  2. Bacon warned against mental errors called
  3. Group seeking religious freedom
  4. Economic class that owns the means of production
  5. Government exists to protect these
  6. Trojan prince who kills Patroclus
  7. Virtue emphasizing moderation
  8. Lincoln–Douglas Debates: Central issue debated
  9. System dividing power among branches
  10. Thomas Paine argued monarchy was this
  11. Lowest class in the ideal city
  12. Literary device used in Poor Richard’s Almanack
  13. Bacon opposed this style of reasoning
  14. Central question: “What is this?”
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  1. Plato’s Republic: The ideal city-state is ruled by these leaders
  2. Author who led the Plymouth colony
  3. of Rights First ten amendments
  4. Allegory that explains ignorance vs. truth
  5. City where Franklin became a printer
  6. Famous opening word
  7. Greek hero whose rage drives the epic’s conflict
  8. Branch that interprets laws
  9. Lincoln–Douglas Debates: Senator who debated Lincoln
  10. Communist Manifesto: Class of workers
  11. Article that outlines the legislative branch
  12. Sense Pamphlet arguing for independence from Britain
  13. War War fought between Greeks and Trojans
  14. Of Plymouth Plantation Agreement signed aboard the Mayflower
  15. Franklin’s list of moral goals

29 Clues: Famous opening word • Branch that interprets laws • Virtue emphasizing moderation • Lowest class in the ideal city • Franklin’s list of moral goals • Group seeking religious freedom • Trojan prince who kills Patroclus • Central question: “What is this?” • Author who led the Plymouth colony • Francis Bacon promoted this method • Government exists to protect these • ...

Constitution and The Bill of Rights crossword 2023-03-08

Constitution and The Bill of Rights crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. What amendment talks about bail,fines and punishments
  2. What branch of government makes laws
  3. What branch of government enforces laws
  4. How many Amendments are in the Bill of Right
  5. How many months did it take to make the constitution
  6. What branch of government decides federal laws
  7. How long was the original constitution
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  1. Who was the first person to sign the constitution
  2. What month is constitution day
  3. Where was the constitution signed
  4. How many branches of government are there
  5. How many people signed the constitution
  6. Who was the second president to sign the constitution
  7. How many delegates were at the signing for the constitution
  8. How many presidents signed the constitution

15 Clues: What month is constitution day • Where was the constitution signed • What branch of government makes laws • How long was the original constitution • How many people signed the constitution • What branch of government enforces laws • How many branches of government are there • How many presidents signed the constitution • How many Amendments are in the Bill of Right • ...

The 27 Amendments Puzzle 2022-12-15

The 27 Amendments Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. Accused people shall have a speedy _.
  2. Everyone has the right to _.
  3. "No president can serve more than two _"
  4. An offense that is punishable by law.
  5. If the president resigns, the _ president become president.
  6. People shall not be __ without reason.
  7. The 18th amendment bans _.
  8. _ is no longer legal.
  9. A citizen of another state can't _ another state's government.
  10. _ have rights.
  11. the accused will not face a cruel or unusual_"
  12. People's _ aren't limited by the bill of _.
  13. _ was banned in the 24th amendment.
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  1. A legislative body of the US government.
  2. People have the right to keep and...
  3. The government can collect _.
  4. Women have _, or the right to vote.
  5. Something given to people by the first amendment
  6. The 21st amendment _ the 18th.
  7. Anyone over the age of _ can vote.
  8. Citizens can elect a _.
  9. Citizens of _ D.C have the right to vote.
  10. the presidential term is ended on _.
  11. Senators are _ by citizens.
  12. No person shall _ a soldier in a time of peace
  13. Laws dealing with private affairs.
  14. Any power not given to the federal government is given to the _.

27 Clues: _ have rights. • _ is no longer legal. • Citizens can elect a _. • The 18th amendment bans _. • Senators are _ by citizens. • Everyone has the right to _. • The government can collect _. • The 21st amendment _ the 18th. • Anyone over the age of _ can vote. • Laws dealing with private affairs. • Women have _, or the right to vote. • _ was banned in the 24th amendment. • ...

American Revolution 2022-06-08

American Revolution crossword puzzle
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  1. a large body of people united by
  2. the monarch and royal family of a
  3. a person who serves in an army.
  4. of IndependenceThe Declaration of Independence is a document that officially records the proclamation that the United States is an independent country from Great Britain.
  5. a person holding a position of command
  6. An organized military force equipped for fighting on land
  7. York the city was named in honor of the Duke of York, who would become King James II of England.
  8. XVI was the last King of France before the
  9. withdraw from commercial or social relationship
  10. 4th the Continental Congress formally adopted the Declaration of Independence
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  1. the general public.
  2. a place on the coast where vessels may find
  3. An officer in charge of a major subdivision of a country's armed forces, or of its forces in a particular area
  4. one of the nation's most important
  5. a large commercial organization owned or
  6. a person who remains loyal to the
  7. a compulsory contribution to state
  8. an inhabitant of a particular town or city
  9. a person to whom the collection of taxes was
  10. The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities
  11. Fathers A person who starts or helps to start a movement or institution
  12. a group with a certain equality
  13. act required the colonies to house
  14. military operations on land.
  15. of Rights The first ten amendments to the US Constitution, ratified in 1791 and guaranteeing such rights as the freedoms of speech, assembly, and worship

25 Clues: the general public. • military operations on land. • a person who serves in an army. • a group with a certain equality • a large body of people united by • the monarch and royal family of a • a person who remains loyal to the • one of the nation's most important • a compulsory contribution to state • a person holding a position of command • ...

VS 6 Founding Fathers Homework 7 2022-01-14

VS 6 Founding Fathers Homework 7 crossword puzzle
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  1. The invention of the ______________ caused some Virginians to move to the deep South.
  2. Some Virginians sold their _____________ to other people in the Southern states.
  3. The ________________ gave too much power to the states and not enough to the national government, making it too weak.
  4. wrote the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
  5. wrote the VA Declaration of Rights and the VA Constitution.
  6. Virginians took their slaves, __________, and culture with them when they moved westward and south.
  7. wrote the VA Statute for Religious Freedom and the Declaration of Independence.
  8. The _____________ includes basic human rights for American citizens.
  9. The _________, located in Southwest Virginia along the Kentucky border, was used by Virginians traveling westward.
  10. Following the American Revolution, many Virginians moved westward and further south to find __________.
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  1. When traveling westward, Virginians had to cross the ______________________ system.
  2. James Madison was able to get the delegates to make ___________ during the Constitutional Convention.
  3. The invention of the _____________ allowed farmers to grow more wheat.
  4. helped the young country and provided a model of leadership for future presidents.
  5. Under the __________, the power to run the country is SHARED between the states and the national government.

15 Clues: wrote the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. • wrote the VA Declaration of Rights and the VA Constitution. • The _____________ includes basic human rights for American citizens. • The invention of the _____________ allowed farmers to grow more wheat. • wrote the VA Statute for Religious Freedom and the Declaration of Independence. • ...

Constitution Terms 2024-02-12

Constitution Terms crossword puzzle
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  1. Officially approve or sanction
  2. Introduction to the Constitution
  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 the 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 to the Constitution • Legislative branch of the government • Initial part of Constitutional amendments • A section or provision within the Constitution • Representative authorized to act on behalf of others • ...

bill of right 2022-06-27

bill of right crossword puzzle
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  1. 5th amendment
  2. 14th amendment
  3. 10th amendment
  4. 6th amendment
  5. 2nd amendment
  6. 1st amendment
  7. 7th amendment
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  1. 15th amendment
  2. constituion
  3. 11th amendment
  4. 4th amendment
  5. 8th amendment
  6. 3rd amendment
  7. 9th amendment

14 Clues: constituion • 4th amendment • 8th amendment • 5th amendment • 3rd amendment • 6th amendment • 2nd amendment • 9th amendment • 1st amendment • 7th amendment • 15th amendment • 11th amendment • 14th amendment • 10th amendment

Thirteen Colonies Vocabulary 2023-09-20

Thirteen Colonies Vocabulary crossword puzzle
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  1. crop crop sold for money at market
  2. the movement in Europe in the 1600s and 1700s that emphasized the use of reason
  3. a plant used to make a valuable blue dye
  4. representative to the colonial Virginia government
  5. a person from Spain who held a position of power in a Spanish colony
  6. a legal document giving certain rights to a person or company
  7. tolerance the willingness to let others practice their own beliefs
  8. Bill of Rights a 1689 document that guaranteed the rights of English citizens
  9. school a school run by women, usually in their own homes
  10. a person born in Spain's American colonies to Spanish parents
  11. group of English Protestants who settled the Massachusetts Bay Colony
  12. the act of publishing a statement that may unjustly damage a person's reputation
  13. in Spain's American colonies, a person of mixed Spanish and Indian background
  14. Dutch German-speaking Protestants who settled in Pennsylvania
  15. a combination of English and West African languages spoken by African Americans in South Carolina and Georgia
  16. class in the English colonies, a class that included skilled craft workers, farmers, and some tradespeople
  17. an agreement between nations to aid and protect one another
  18. Revolution in 1688, the movement that brought William and Mary to the throne of England and strengthened the rights of English citizens
  19. an English settler who sought religious freedom in the Americas in the 1600s
  20. of Toleration a 1649 Maryland law that provided religious freedom for all Christians
  21. a religious settlement run by Catholic priests and friars; a settlement that aims to spread a religion into a new area
  22. a person who learns a trade or craft from a master
  23. a fort where soldiers lived in the Spanish colonies
  24. governmnet a political system n which voters elect representatives to make laws for them
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  1. the theory that a nation's economic strength came from selling more than it bought
  2. passage a waterway through or around North America
  3. Protestant reformers who believe in the equality of all people
  4. trade the colonial trade route between New England, Africa, and the West Indies
  5. the belief that one race is superior to another
  6. the mistreatment or punishment of a group of people because of their beliefs
  7. codes laws that controlled the lives of enslaved Africans and African Americans and denied them basic rights
  8. a town in the Spanish colonies; a village or town of the Anasazi or other American Indian groups in the American Southwest
  9. a trade product sent to markets outside a country
  10. Court the elected representative assembly of the Massachusetts Bay Colony
  11. Rebellion a 1676 revolt of Virginia colonists against the colony's government
  12. colony an English colony in which the king gave land to proprietors in exchange for a yearly payment
  13. colony colony under the direct control of the English crown
  14. Compact a 1620 agreement for ruling the Plymouth colony
  15. Acts a series of English laws beginning in the 1650s that regulated trade between England and its colonies
  16. a Spanish explorer who claimed lands in America for Spain
  17. a group of people, usually elected, who have the power to make laws
  18. Awakening a religious movement in the English colonies in the mid-1700s, also known as the First Great Awakening
  19. a nickname for New Englanders
  20. meeting a meeting in colonial New England where settlers discussed and voted on local government matters
  21. the highest social class in the English colonies
  22. a person who cannot pay money he or she owes
  23. trade products brought into a country
  24. of rights a list of key individual rights and freedoms

48 Clues: a nickname for New Englanders • crop crop sold for money at market • trade products brought into a country • a plant used to make a valuable blue dye • a person who cannot pay money he or she owes • the belief that one race is superior to another • the highest social class in the English colonies • a trade product sent to markets outside a country • ...

Legislative Branch 2023-01-04

Legislative Branch crossword puzzle
Across
  1. location the entire House meets to discuss a bill
  2. Majority Party of the House of Representatives
  3. a vote to end debate on a bill
  4. speaking a bill to death
  5. powers listed within the Constitution
  6. officially charging an elected official with a wrongdoing.
  7. The length of the term of a member of the House of Representatives.
  8. amendment that allows people to directly elect their senators
  9. Branch of government explained in Article I of the Constitution.
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  1. More than half.
  2. MN House District of Michelle Fischbach
  3. senior senator of Minnesota
  4. rejection of a bill by the President
  5. building that is home to Congress
  6. house that approves treaties and confirms appointments
  7. Father of the Constitution
  8. group that considers a bill
  9. minimum age of a U.S. Senator
  10. ____________ of the House
  11. First female Speaker of the House
  12. Party member that works to ensure party members vote to support policies and goals of the political party.
  13. The length of the term of a member of the Senate

22 Clues: More than half. • speaking a bill to death • ____________ of the House • Father of the Constitution • senior senator of Minnesota • group that considers a bill • minimum age of a U.S. Senator • a vote to end debate on a bill • building that is home to Congress • First female Speaker of the House • rejection of a bill by the President • powers listed within the Constitution • ...

How a Bill Becomes a Law Project 2025-02-14

How a Bill Becomes a Law Project crossword puzzle
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  1. ____ involves revising a bill in committee
  2. after passing both houses, a bill goes to the ___ for signature
  3. to formally present a bill for consideration
  4. a formal disapproval by the president
  5. a formal alteration to a bill
  6. when legislators trade votes to pass bills, its called ____
  7. a member who supports a bill by adding their name as a supporter
  8. the upper chamber of the ____
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  1. a bill can be put aside indefinitely, or ____, by a committee chair.
  2. tatic used in the senate to delay or prevent a vote on a bill
  3. holding _____ allows committees to gather information and opinions on a bill.
  4. the chief officer of the house of rep
  5. the ____ works to ensure party discipline and support for legislation
  6. the bicameral legislative branch
  7. a smaller, more specialized group within a committee
  8. a committee ___ is a leader of a specific committee

16 Clues: a formal alteration to a bill • the upper chamber of the ____ • the bicameral legislative branch • the chief officer of the house of rep • a formal disapproval by the president • ____ involves revising a bill in committee • to formally present a bill for consideration • a committee ___ is a leader of a specific committee • ...

Government 2017-05-18

Government crossword puzzle
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  1. What is the first amendments rights acronym?
  2. The ____ branch enforces the laws.
  3. Natural rights the government cant't take away are called ______.
  4. What is the Democratic Party's symbol?
  5. The first self government was called ____.
  6. The first 10 amendments are called the ______.
  7. The ____ branch interprets the laws.
  8. In 1787 ______ was written.
  9. In 1776 what was signed?
  10. The 14th amendment gave slaves the right to become a _____.
  11. ______founded the Democratic Party.
  12. Who was the President of the Union. (16th President)
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  1. What treaty did England have to recognize us as an independent country? (No date at end)
  2. The ____ branch makes the laws.
  3. The first representative government was called _____.
  4. In 1835 the _____ party was founded.
  5. What system allows the president to veto a bill?
  6. In Washington's Farewell Address he said don't form foreign alliances, stay out of debt and don't form ______.
  7. What is the Republican Party's symbol?
  8. Who led the Anti Federalist?
  9. Who led the Federalist?
  10. _____ was the fifth president.
  11. The 15th amendment allowed slaves the right to ______.

23 Clues: Who led the Federalist? • In 1776 what was signed? • In 1787 ______ was written. • Who led the Anti Federalist? • _____ was the fifth president. • The ____ branch makes the laws. • The ____ branch enforces the laws. • ______founded the Democratic Party. • In 1835 the _____ party was founded. • The ____ branch interprets the laws. • What is the Democratic Party's symbol? • ...

AP Gov facts and terms 2026-01-08

AP Gov facts and terms crossword puzzle
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  1. forced testimony against ones self
  2. fixed number requirement
  3. banned discrimination
  4. government cannot favor religion
  5. banned poll taxes
  6. due process and equal protection
  7. upheld segregation
  8. guilty plea for reduced sentence
  9. gender equality
  10. First ten constitution amendments
  11. York applied free speech to states
  12. denied citizenship to enslaved people
  13. Freedoms protected by governments
  14. actions expressing ideas
  15. censorship before publication
  16. abolished slavery
  17. punishment excessive punishment banned
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  1. personal freedom
  2. right to vote
  3. unwelcome sexual behavior
  4. freedom to practice religion
  5. voting regardless of race
  6. women's right to vote
  7. tax to vote
  8. advertising related speech
  9. illegal evidence cannot be allowed
  10. written defamation
  11. protects disabled individuals
  12. unprotected offensive material
  13. protection from discrimination
  14. fair legal procedures required
  15. upheld Japanese internet
  16. equal treatment under law
  17. protected speech, assembly, religion, press
  18. protected minority voting rights
  19. policies aiding disadvantaged groups
  20. ended school segregation
  21. bill of rights applied to states
  22. equal pay for equal work
  23. banned gender discrimination

40 Clues: tax to vote • right to vote • gender equality • personal freedom • banned poll taxes • abolished slavery • written defamation • upheld segregation • women's right to vote • banned discrimination • fixed number requirement • upheld Japanese internet • ended school segregation • equal pay for equal work • actions expressing ideas • unwelcome sexual behavior • voting regardless of race • ...

Federalist and Antifederalist 2024-10-25

Federalist and Antifederalist crossword puzzle
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  1. The main author of the Federalist Papers: Alexander
  2. Federalists believed the Constitution provided a balance of power through this system: Checks and
  3. Anti-Federalists feared a strong central _______ would lead to tyranny.
  4. This Anti-Federalist was a key figure in Virginia and argued strongly for individual rights: Patrick
  5. Anti-Federalists believed in stronger power for _______ governments.
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  1. The Federalist Papers were also written by John Jay and James
  2. Anti-Federalists were in favor of adding this to the Constitution to protect individual rights: Bill of
  3. The Anti-Federalist concern over the lack of these led to the creation of the first ten amendments: Individual
  4. Federalists wanted to replace the _______ of Confederation with the new Constitution.
  5. This meeting in 1787 led to the creation of the U.S. Constitution: Constitutional
  6. This collection of 85 essays was written to support the Constitution: The _______ Papers
  7. The Federalist Papers were primarily aimed at convincing citizens of this state to ratify the Constitution: New

12 Clues: The main author of the Federalist Papers: Alexander • The Federalist Papers were also written by John Jay and James • Anti-Federalists believed in stronger power for _______ governments. • Anti-Federalists feared a strong central _______ would lead to tyranny. • This meeting in 1787 led to the creation of the U.S. Constitution: Constitutional • ...

Gov Finial Study Guide 2023-05-17

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

11 Clues: (11) The first 10 amendments are called what? • (4)What did the framers believe about voter’s rights? • (3)What type of democracy do we have in the United States? • (10) What caused the end of the Articles of Confederation? • (9)Antifederalists believed what was needed to create a new constitution? • ...

InvestWord 2014-01-02

InvestWord crossword puzzle
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  1. Interest on government bond (Starts with alphabet R)
  2. Agency calculates the credit scores of individual
  3. Rate at which RBI lends money to banks
  4. A kind of fund management strategy to match index
  5. Situation when level of prices drop in economy
  6. ‘A’ as in ABS
  7. Bill Gross known as ?
  8. Non-payment of coupon or principal amount
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  1. Income on Equity
  2. Separate trading of registered interest & principal securities
  3. kind of derivative which give rights to sell underlying
  4. A kind of Deposit
  5. A type of option which can be exercised before expiry

13 Clues: ‘A’ as in ABS • Income on Equity • A kind of Deposit • Bill Gross known as ? • Rate at which RBI lends money to banks • Non-payment of coupon or principal amount • Situation when level of prices drop in economy • Agency calculates the credit scores of individual • A kind of fund management strategy to match index • Interest on government bond (Starts with alphabet R) • ...

James Madison - Ducksters 2023-03-13

James Madison - Ducksters crossword puzzle
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  1. NAME OF MADISON'S WIFE
  2. BELIEVED IN THE NEED FOR A BILL OF _________
  3. 4TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
  4. MADISON WAS THE LAST PERSON ALIVE WHO ________ THE US CONSTITUTION
  5. COLLEGE MADISON ATTENDED
  6. WROTE THESE PAPERS
  7. NUMBER OF SIBLINGS MADISON HAD
  8. HIS LAST WORDS WERE "I _______ BETTER LYING DOWN"
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  1. GREW UP ON THIS KIND OF FARM
  2. HE WAS RELATED TO THIS PRESIDENT OF THE US
  3. STATE THAT MADISON WAS FROM
  4. MOST FAMOUSLY KNOWN FOR BEING THE FATHER OF THE _______________________
  5. INFLUENCED THE CREATION OF THE US _________ GOVERNMENT

13 Clues: WROTE THESE PAPERS • NAME OF MADISON'S WIFE • COLLEGE MADISON ATTENDED • STATE THAT MADISON WAS FROM • GREW UP ON THIS KIND OF FARM • NUMBER OF SIBLINGS MADISON HAD • 4TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES • HE WAS RELATED TO THIS PRESIDENT OF THE US • BELIEVED IN THE NEED FOR A BILL OF _________ • HIS LAST WORDS WERE "I _______ BETTER LYING DOWN" • ...

Celebrate Freedom Week 2022-09-05

Celebrate Freedom Week crossword puzzle
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  1. freedom from control or interference; the power or right to do what one chooses to do.
  2. a complaint against the King of England within the Declaration of Independence.
  3. legally ending of the practice of slavery.
  4. Freedom from control.
  5. a legislative body with two houses or chambers.
  6. the division of the powers of government into 3 separate branches: executive, legislative and judicial.
  7. Taking place on January 1, 1863, this executive order by Abraham Lincoln freed slaves in rebellion states.
  8. First representative, legislative assembly.
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  1. "no taxation without ________" was a slogan adopted by colonists who disagreed with the economic policies placed upon them by Great Britain during the Revolutionary Era.
  2. rights that cannot be taken away from you and are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
  3. a principle of the US Constitution that says government must operate within certain bounds set by the people.
  4. This important social contract was ratified on September 17, 1787.
  5. This document was written by Thomas Jefferson on July 4, 1776.
  6. the person who wrote the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
  7. a change or addition made to the US Constitution.
  8. The first ten amendments of the US Constitution, which protects individual rights.
  9. political theory government rests on the consent of the governed, or the will of the people.
  10. Personal freedoms, personal protections and equality under the law – guaranteed by the Bill of Rights.
  11. This Amendment guarantees the freedom of religion and speech.
  12. a form of government where power resides in a group of elected representatives.

20 Clues: Freedom from control. • legally ending of the practice of slavery. • First representative, legislative assembly. • a legislative body with two houses or chambers. • a change or addition made to the US Constitution. • the person who wrote the Declaration of Independence in 1776. • This Amendment guarantees the freedom of religion and speech. • ...

Celebrate Freedom Week 2022-09-05

Celebrate Freedom Week crossword puzzle
Across
  1. rights that cannot be taken away from you and are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
  2. a change or addition made to the US Constitution.
  3. a legislative body with two houses or chambers.
  4. freedom from control or interference; the power or right to do what one chooses to do.
  5. This Amendment guarantees the freedom of religion and speech.
  6. First representative, legislative assembly.
  7. This document was written by Thomas Jefferson on July 4, 1776.
  8. Taking place on January 1, 1863, this executive order by Abraham Lincoln freed slaves in rebellion states.
  9. Freedom from control.
  10. legally ending of the practice of slavery.
  11. Personal freedoms, personal protections and equality under the law – guaranteed by the Bill of Rights.
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  1. political theory government rests on the consent of the governed, or the will of the people.
  2. a principle of the US Constitution that says government must operate within certain bounds set by the people.
  3. a form of government where power resides in a group of elected representatives.
  4. "no taxation without ________" was a slogan adopted by colonists who disagreed with the economic policies placed upon them by Great Britain during the Revolutionary Era.
  5. the person who wrote the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
  6. a complaint against the King of England within the Declaration of Independence.
  7. the division of the powers of government into 3 separate branches: executive, legislative and judicial.
  8. The first ten amendments of the US Constitution, which protects individual rights.
  9. This important social contract was ratified on September 17, 1787.

20 Clues: Freedom from control. • legally ending of the practice of slavery. • First representative, legislative assembly. • a legislative body with two houses or chambers. • a change or addition made to the US Constitution. • the person who wrote the Declaration of Independence in 1776. • This Amendment guarantees the freedom of religion and speech. • ...

VOCAB CROSSWORD! 2014-12-07

VOCAB CROSSWORD! crossword puzzle
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  1. supporters of the Constitution and a stronger national government
  2. an official or executive ranking below and deputizing for a president
  3. an official change or addition to the Constitution
  4. having two branches or chambers
  5. interprets laws (supreme court)
  6. political theory that government is subject to the will of the people (people have the power)
  7. powers that belong to only the state government
  8. the highest judicial court in a country
  9. intro to the US Constitution
  10. system in which each branch of government has a check on other branches so no one branch has gets too much power
  11. the elected head of the executive branch
  12. national legislative body of a county
  13. representative democracy (people elect representatives)
  14. a federal republic consisting of 50 states and a federal district
  15. a formal indication of a choice between two or more candidates or courses of action
  16. England's lawmaking (legislative) body
  17. movement that promoted the idea that knowledge, reason, and science would improve society
  18. rights basic rights and freedoms to which all humans are entitled (life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness)
  19. powers not specifically defined in the Constitution, shall be entrusted to Congress
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  1. legislative, executive, and judicial
  2. a person sent or authorized to represent others, in particular an elected representative sent to a conference
  3. makes laws (congress: senate and house of representatives)
  4. enforces laws (president and cabinet)
  5. of rights first ten amendments to the Constitution, stating fundamental rights of citizens
  6. final and supreme authority of US; Supreme Law of the Land
  7. against ratifying the Constitution, feared power of national government
  8. powers that belong only to the federal government
  9. powers shared by state and federal government
  10. the sharing of powers between the national and state government
  11. a body of advisers to the president, composed of the heads of the executive departments of the government
  12. delegates of Constitution Convention who built the US Constitution

31 Clues: intro to the US Constitution • having two branches or chambers • interprets laws (supreme court) • legislative, executive, and judicial • enforces laws (president and cabinet) • national legislative body of a county • England's lawmaking (legislative) body • the highest judicial court in a country • the elected head of the executive branch • ...

Bill of Rights (8th Amendment) 2022-10-11

Bill of Rights (8th Amendment) crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Not commonly occurring or done
  2. A case that states people with intellectual disablilties cannot be given the death penalty
  3. A penalty as retribution for an offense
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  1. A chair where a person is electrocuted
  2. Designed for beheading
  3. evil/mean
  4. A case that challenged capital punishment
  5. People are lined up with weapons and shoot an inmate

8 Clues: evil/mean • Designed for beheading • Not commonly occurring or done • A chair where a person is electrocuted • A penalty as retribution for an offense • A case that challenged capital punishment • People are lined up with weapons and shoot an inmate • A case that states people with intellectual disablilties cannot be given the death penalty

Congress 2024-10-15

Congress crossword puzzle
Across
  1. This is when a bill is automatically vetoed because PotUS did not sign it, over 10 days passed (not including Sundays) and during that time Congress adjourned.
  2. A(n) ______ rule of debate is when amendments can only be offered from the sponsoring committee.
  3. This is when a bill is being blocked/ ignored by not being scheduled for debate, especially within committees.
  4. The most important and main author of the Constitution was ________ (last name only).
  5. Congress can both declare war and _________ use of force.
  6. Who schedules sub-committee hearing?
  7. When a committee meets to edit a bill in a private session, it is called _____.
  8. What is the name of the majority party leader of the House of Representatives?
  9. What are the essential filters of Congress?
  10. When debate is ended and a bill is voted on, it is called _____ (especially in the Senate).
  11. Before any money can be used, it must be ___________ by Congress.
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  1. What did Madison say was the essential principle of government?
  2. The last successful discharge petition was ____ years ago.
  3. In order to set rules for debate, time limits, or limits on amendments, the Senate must have what type of agreement?
  4. What committee in the House has the sole purpose of confirming and rejecting amendments?
  5. A _______ petition is the way to potentially dislodge a bill from being pigeon-holed in the House of Representatives.
  6. What is it called when a bill is on trial?
  7. What committee works to make the bill have the exact same language in both chambers.
  8. When Senators attempt to block a bill’s passage by stalling when the bill is voted on it is called a ____.
  9. Every amendment in the House of Representatives must be _______, or directly relevant to bill.
  10. Who always has the advantage in terms of a piece of legislation?
  11. The House ______ Committee schedules bills, determines the time limit, and sets rules of debate.

22 Clues: Who schedules sub-committee hearing? • What is it called when a bill is on trial? • What are the essential filters of Congress? • Congress can both declare war and _________ use of force. • The last successful discharge petition was ____ years ago. • What did Madison say was the essential principle of government? • ...

Celebrate Freedom Week 2022-09-05

Celebrate Freedom Week crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a form of government where power resides in a group of elected representatives.
  2. The first ten amendments of the US Constitution, which protects individual rights.
  3. This Amendment guarantees the freedom of religion and speech.
  4. the person who wrote the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
  5. Taking place on January 1, 1863, this executive order by Abraham Lincoln freed slaves in rebellion states.
  6. Freedom from control.
  7. Personal freedoms, personal protections and equality under the law – guaranteed by the Bill of Rights.
  8. rights that cannot be taken away from you and are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
  9. freedom from control or interference; the power or right to do what one chooses to do.
  10. legally ending of the practice of slavery.
  11. "no taxation without ________" was a slogan adopted by colonists who disagreed with the economic policies placed upon them by Great Britain during the Revolutionary Era.
  12. First representative, legislative assembly.
  13. a principle of the US Constitution that says government must operate within certain bounds set by the people.
Down
  1. the division of the powers of government into 3 separate branches: executive, legislative and judicial.
  2. This document was written by Thomas Jefferson on July 4, 1776.
  3. This important social contract was ratified on September 17, 1787.
  4. a complaint against the King of England within the Declaration of Independence.
  5. political theory government rests on the consent of the governed, or the will of the people.
  6. a legislative body with two houses or chambers.
  7. a change or addition made to the US Constitution.

20 Clues: Freedom from control. • legally ending of the practice of slavery. • First representative, legislative assembly. • a legislative body with two houses or chambers. • a change or addition made to the US Constitution. • This Amendment guarantees the freedom of religion and speech. • the person who wrote the Declaration of Independence in 1776. • ...

ICE 2020-03-31

ICE crossword puzzle
Across
  1. WHAT SEPARATES COUNTRIES FROM EACH OTHER
  2. WHERE THEY ARRESTED THREE PEOPLE IN SONOMA COUNTY
  3. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT
  4. AGAINST THE LAW
  5. IN AMERICA WE HAVE A BILL OF.....
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  1. WITHOUT YOUR PAPERS
  2. SEIZE SOMEONE BY "LEGAL" AUTHORITY AND TAKE INTO CUSTODY
  3. COUNTRY UNDERNEATH US
  4. DOUBLES AS A CREDIT CARD
  5. UGLIEST PRESIDENT EVER

10 Clues: AGAINST THE LAW • WITHOUT YOUR PAPERS • COUNTRY UNDERNEATH US • UGLIEST PRESIDENT EVER • DOUBLES AS A CREDIT CARD • IN AMERICA WE HAVE A BILL OF..... • IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT • WHAT SEPARATES COUNTRIES FROM EACH OTHER • WHERE THEY ARRESTED THREE PEOPLE IN SONOMA COUNTY • SEIZE SOMEONE BY "LEGAL" AUTHORITY AND TAKE INTO CUSTODY

Constitution broken down 2021-12-10

Constitution broken down crossword puzzle
Across
  1. to interpret the laws and decide what they mean and whether they have been followed
  2. ratification
  3. a change or addition to the constitution
  4. A form of government
  5. a countries rulebook
  6. approve or pass an amendment
  7. carry out a law
  8. To represent the citizens and make laws
  9. system where the government shares power with states
  10. bill of rights
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  1. states interactions with each other
  2. supreme law of the land
  3. To carry out the governments day to day business including executive law
  4. introduce a new amendment
  5. introduction or lead to the constitution

15 Clues: ratification • bill of rights • carry out a law • A form of government • a countries rulebook • supreme law of the land • introduce a new amendment • approve or pass an amendment • states interactions with each other • To represent the citizens and make laws • a change or addition to the constitution • introduction or lead to the constitution • ...

Bill of Rights Julian Camarena 2019-02-11

Bill of Rights Julian Camarena crossword puzzle
Across
  1. freedom of religion and speech
  2. basic freedoms
  3. forbids the forced quartering of soldiers i n civilian homes
  4. fair trial for everybody
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  1. citizens are entitled a jury trial for lost property over $20
  2. right to bear arm
  3. government needs warrant to search your property
  4. citizens who are accused of a crime are allowed to post a bail that is

8 Clues: basic freedoms • right to bear arm • fair trial for everybody • freedom of religion and speech • government needs warrant to search your property • forbids the forced quartering of soldiers i n civilian homes • citizens are entitled a jury trial for lost property over $20 • citizens who are accused of a crime are allowed to post a bail that is

Bill of Rights crossword puzzle 2025-11-14

Bill of Rights crossword puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. introductory statement at the beginning
  2. freedom of belief
  3. where was it
  4. part of 4th amendment
Down
  1. right to gather
  2. purpose of preamble
  3. Madison author
  4. freedom of speech

8 Clues: where was it • Madison author • right to gather • freedom of speech • freedom of belief • purpose of preamble • part of 4th amendment • introductory statement at the beginning

Enlightenment and Revolution 2021-03-14

Enlightenment and Revolution crossword puzzle
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  1. Rights All humans had the rights to life, liberty and property.
  2. contract agreement among the members of the society, people submitted to an authoritarian ruler to prevent disorder.
  3. Monarchy The powers of the ruler are restricted by the constitution and the laws of the country.
  4. governments where citizens elect the representatives to make laws and policies for them.
  5. Revolution was a turning point in English constitutional history. Parliament had established its limit to the English monarch power and to control succession of the throne.
  6. of powers dividing the government into three separate branches which were the legislature, and executive and courts.
  7. System where the power of the government were divided between the federal, or central, government and the states, or local governments.
  8. of rights A formal summary of the rights and the liberties believed that were essential to people.
  9. an organized system for controlling society.
  10. Law Is the basis of legal systems in many-English speaking countries, including the US.
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  1. The religion of the Jews and Israelites.
  2. a government ruled by a king or monarch.
  3. a government ruled by a few powerful people.
  4. Reformation A religious reform movement that began in the 16th century were the ones who wanted to reform the catholic church were called protestants, they protested because of the abuse of the church.
  5. a government ruled by a small group of noble, landowning families.
  6. a philosophical movement that dominated in Europe during the 18th century, was centered around the idea that reason is the primary source of authority and legitimacy.
  7. Nations Its goal is to work for world peace and the betterment of humanity.
  8. It was based on the teachings of Muhammad. Which his followers believed that the word of God was found in the holy book Qur´an.
  9. England´s natural legislature
  10. is a form of government in which power rests in citizens who have the right to elect the leaders who make governmental decisions.

20 Clues: England´s natural legislature • The religion of the Jews and Israelites. • a government ruled by a king or monarch. • a government ruled by a few powerful people. • an organized system for controlling society. • Rights All humans had the rights to life, liberty and property. • a government ruled by a small group of noble, landowning families. • ...

midterm review 2020-09-28

midterm review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. of Confederation Shay’s Rebellion Northwest Ordinance of 1787
  2. War of Attrition Declaration of Independence
  3. plantation French and Indian War
  4. Destiny Indian Removal Act Mexican-American War
  5. Exchange Jamestown Indentured Servant Cash Crop
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  1. Purchase War of 1812 Monroe Doctrine Secession
  2. Anti-Federalism checks and balances Bill of Rights
  3. Acts propaganda Proclamation of 1763 Loyalists
  4. processes Dawes Act reservation assimilation Carlisle Indian School Reconstruction
  5. Sectionalism Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
  6. amendment 14th amendment 15th amendment total war
  7. Sovereignty Siege Emancipation Proclamation
  8. Republicans Jim Crow Laws transcontinental railroad Ku Klux Klan

13 Clues: plantation French and Indian War • Sectionalism Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo • War of Attrition Declaration of Independence • Sovereignty Siege Emancipation Proclamation • Acts propaganda Proclamation of 1763 Loyalists • Destiny Indian Removal Act Mexican-American War • Purchase War of 1812 Monroe Doctrine Secession • ...

Absolutism 2023-02-02

Absolutism crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Invited to become the monarchs of England, signed the English Bill of Rights into law
  2. Called the "Defender of Catholicism," and defeated the Muslims at the Battle of Lepanto
  3. Built the Palace of Versailles
  4. The aggressive leader of Prussia
  5. Signed and then ignored the Petition of Rights, which gave him money for constant wars
  6. Issued the Edict of Nantes and brought peace and prosperity to France
  7. Westernized Russia
  8. Established England as a Commonwealth after winning the English Civil War, called "The Protectorate"
  9. Used his power to kill the Boyars, the Russian nobles
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  1. Alienated the Puritans in Parliament, and wrote a new version of the Bible
  2. Chief Minister for the weak King Louis XIII
  3. Restored England back to freedoms, peace, and prosperity after the Civil War
  4. Austrian Empress who instituted mandatory reforms across the Hapsburg Empire
  5. The son of King Henry IV, he himself did not actually rule France because he was too weak and young
  6. Greatly expanded the territory belonging to Russia
  7. The disliked Catholic monarch who got taken off the British throne
  8. Ruler of the Holy Roman Empire

17 Clues: Westernized Russia • Built the Palace of Versailles • Ruler of the Holy Roman Empire • The aggressive leader of Prussia • Chief Minister for the weak King Louis XIII • Greatly expanded the territory belonging to Russia • Used his power to kill the Boyars, the Russian nobles • The disliked Catholic monarch who got taken off the British throne • ...

The Civil Rights Movement 2025-03-14

The Civil Rights Movement crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The mobilization of the political and economic power of African Americans
  2. President after JFK. Major civil rights activist
  3. An attempt to kill a bill by having a group of senators taking turns speaking so that a vote cannot take place
  4. Inspirational/key role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott
  5. Laws that segregated African Americans
  6. Where MLK gave his "I Have a Dream" speech
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  1. Helped African Americans ride public transportation
  2. Major black civil rights activist who was assassinated
  3. Prejudice or discrimination against a person because of their beliefs
  4. A motion that ends debate and calls for an immediate vote
  5. making a statement based on a personal knowledge or belief
  6. A person who akss for votes, contributions, or supports to determine public opinion

12 Clues: Laws that segregated African Americans • Where MLK gave his "I Have a Dream" speech • President after JFK. Major civil rights activist • Helped African Americans ride public transportation • Inspirational/key role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott • Major black civil rights activist who was assassinated • A motion that ends debate and calls for an immediate vote • ...

GoBuffsCRM 2025-03-18

GoBuffsCRM crossword puzzle
Across
  1. coined the term black power by stokely charmicheal
  2. they defended the rights of foregins being deported and ensured the promise of the bill of rights
  3. malcom x was apart of the group for an amount of time
  4. a group of kids chosen to intigrate a school
  5. was established to investigate causes of widespread racial riots
  6. there focus was to protect black people from police brutality by armed protection
  7. lasted more then a year and emmitte tils death inspired her to do what she did
  8. Martin Luther King was the main leader of this group
Down
  1. brown held legal segregation is uncinstituinal in court
  2. this group wanted to cordinate youth led nonviolent actions like the sit in protests
  3. ww2 veteren, brought NAACP into emmett till case killed outside his house in 1963
  4. this amendment abolished poll tax
  5. member of NOI then later assasinated by 3 members
  6. signed into commision and outlawed racism
  7. signed by president Dwight D. Eisenhower
  8. the first african american admitted to university of mississippi
  9. this group wanted to ensure the political and educational equity of citizens

17 Clues: this amendment abolished poll tax • signed by president Dwight D. Eisenhower • signed into commision and outlawed racism • a group of kids chosen to intigrate a school • member of NOI then later assasinated by 3 members • coined the term black power by stokely charmicheal • Martin Luther King was the main leader of this group • ...

Constitution crossword 2014-11-17

Constitution crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the two branches of the legislative branch
  2. a change
  3. branch the branch that has the president
  4. The first lines of the Constitution
  5. getting rid of someone
  6. of Rights the first 10 amendments
Down
  1. 7 the article that states that 9 out of 13 states must agree to make the Constitution
  2. branch the branch of government that makes laws
  3. Being fair to people
  4. a type of government which leaders are elected by the people
  5. Madison the father of the Constitution
  6. branch the branch that interprets laws
  7. override or reject

13 Clues: a change • override or reject • Being fair to people • getting rid of someone • of Rights the first 10 amendments • The first lines of the Constitution • Madison the father of the Constitution • branch the branch that interprets laws • branch the branch that has the president • the two branches of the legislative branch • branch the branch of government that makes laws • ...

Thomas Jefferson 2024-01-24

Thomas Jefferson crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Wrote the "Declaration of ___"
  2. president he bought the territory of
  3. His political stance was
  4. His compromise led to the US capitol being in
  5. He supported the
Down
  1. Lived in
  2. He introduced the jesture of ___ to the White House
  3. He was good friends with
  4. He believed that "All men are created ___"
  5. He was the ambassador to

10 Clues: Lived in • He supported the • He was good friends with • He was the ambassador to • His political stance was • Wrote the "Declaration of ___" • president he bought the territory of • He believed that "All men are created ___" • His compromise led to the US capitol being in • He introduced the jesture of ___ to the White House

Constitutional Criss Cross 2018-12-05

Constitutional Criss Cross crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Which will act as the jury during an impeachment
  2. Which amendment protects us for Double Jeopardy
  3. Promote the general ___________
  4. Which amendment protects us from cruel punishment
  5. Which amendment guarantees us a Jury Trial
  6. What is it called when u accuse a government or official of a crime
  7. Which house will bring impeachment charges
  8. Peace at ____
  9. Army to defend ________
  10. Which article is the Legislative branch located on
  11. How many amendments are in the Constitution
  12. What is the house of representatives based on
  13. How many senators per state
  14. Freedom now and in the future
  15. What are the main functions of the preamble
  16. How many Houses do Congress have
Down
  1. Provide for the common ________
  2. Which amendment list our unnamed rights
  3. Which amendment gives us the right to bear arms
  4. Fairness of ___
  5. Which amendment says so quartering soldiers
  6. Where does the government get its power from
  7. Insure domestic __________
  8. Where does a bill spend most of its time
  9. Secure the blessings of liberty for ourselves and our ________
  10. Establish__________
  11. How many years can the president serve
  12. Well being for all
  13. The president can either approve or _____ a bill
  14. Form a more perfect _________
  15. What is the term of office for a senator
  16. Which amendment Limits search and seizures

32 Clues: Peace at ____ • Fairness of ___ • Well being for all • Establish__________ • Army to defend ________ • Insure domestic __________ • How many senators per state • Form a more perfect _________ • Freedom now and in the future • Provide for the common ________ • Promote the general ___________ • How many Houses do Congress have • How many years can the president serve • ...

The First Amendment 2020-09-22

The First Amendment crossword puzzle
Across
  1. your right to gather
  2. evil intent
  3. spoken lies
  4. religion and government must be kept separate
  5. your right to share your thoughts and speak your mind
  6. right for media to share information
Down
  1. limit freedom of press by restricting information
  2. Congress cannot establish a national religion
  3. your right to question the government
  4. written lies
  5. the first amendment protects your __ basic freedoms
  6. this group demanded a Bill of Rights be added
  7. your right to have a belief system

13 Clues: evil intent • spoken lies • written lies • your right to gather • your right to have a belief system • right for media to share information • your right to question the government • Congress cannot establish a national religion • religion and government must be kept separate • this group demanded a Bill of Rights be added • limit freedom of press by restricting information • ...

New Deal Crossword 2023-11-15

New Deal Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Considered a Bill of Rights for workers
  2. Regulates investments
  3. Goal was to maintain national forests
  4. Increases production and raises wages
  5. Provided electricity to rural America
Down
  1. Creates insurance for the retired and disabled
  2. Provides electricity to much of the south
  3. Insured mortgage loans
  4. Protects bank deposits
  5. Provided jobs for many Americans creating public buildings
  6. Reduces production to increase crop prices
  7. Creates many US roads and bridges
  8. A partnership between FDR, the Democrats, and New Deal Programs

13 Clues: Regulates investments • Insured mortgage loans • Protects bank deposits • Creates many US roads and bridges • Goal was to maintain national forests • Increases production and raises wages • Provided electricity to rural America • Considered a Bill of Rights for workers • Provides electricity to much of the south • Reduces production to increase crop prices • ...

The Crossword Puzzle Of History 2023-12-13

The Crossword Puzzle Of History crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Thomas Jefferson did this to expand territory
  2. The structure and content of the Bill of Rights was influenced by the Virginia Declaration of Rights drafted in 1776 by
  3. The reconstruction amendments gave Africans Americans this right
  4. How many delegates were there at the Constitutional Convention
  5. Many slave traders were what gender
  6. racially dividing people based on skin color
  7. there were originally how many amendments in the Constitution
  8. Andrew Jackson did this for his voters
Down
  1. Most famous product slaves collected
  2. What percent of African Americans were enslaved in the colonial period
  3. Who won the civil war
  4. How many pages long was the original document
  5. The first colony was a what
  6. most of the founding fathers were what
  7. Who lost the civil war
  8. Colonists in the Thirteen Colonies who remained loyal to the British Crown during the American Revolutionary War
  9. Patrick henry was a what
  10. People thought African Americans were what in the past
  11. The reconstruction amendments did what to slavery as a whole |
  12. Women worked as this in the American Revolution
  13. Thomas Jefferson wanted this for the government
  14. Andrew Jackson used this for the symbol of his political party

22 Clues: Who won the civil war • Who lost the civil war • Patrick henry was a what • The first colony was a what • Many slave traders were what gender • Most famous product slaves collected • most of the founding fathers were what • Andrew Jackson did this for his voters • racially dividing people based on skin color • How many pages long was the original document • ...

gov review 2021-01-13

gov review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. unpopular amendments to bills that are sure to pass
  2. where bills regarding taxes and spending are sent
  3. used for ending debates or to prevent filibustering
  4. when committees make amendments to a bill before passing it
  5. permits amendments on the floor
  6. when a person stalls by talking for a very long time extending a debate
  7. the 3rd step to passing a bill or law in congress
  8. prevents a committee killing a bill by holding it for too long
  9. if congress adjourns during the ten days a president has a bill and he doesnt sign
  10. the first step to ratifying a bill or law
  11. the group of people a senator represents
  12. upper chamber of congress
  13. lower chamber of congress
  14. used for preventing a bill from reaching the floor for a vote
  15. a request made by a senator to put the debate straight to a vote
  16. the committee that makes the rules for debate in the house
Down
  1. when two houses pass different versions of the same bill and they come together to amend it
  2. bills directing how money is spent
  3. a roll call used in either house of congress to stall
  4. a committee in congress that handles a specific duty
  5. the houses schedule of debates on bills
  6. the second step to ratifying a bill or law
  7. the amendment that gave the people the right to vote for their senators
  8. where only 100 members of the house need to be present to conduct business
  9. the holding of office
  10. a two-chambered/branched body of legislature

26 Clues: the holding of office • upper chamber of congress • lower chamber of congress • permits amendments on the floor • bills directing how money is spent • the houses schedule of debates on bills • the group of people a senator represents • the first step to ratifying a bill or law • the second step to ratifying a bill or law • a two-chambered/branched body of legislature • ...

Foundations Review 2021-10-14

Foundations Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. these people wrote the articles of confederation.
  2. not all powerful government.
  3. this document asserted rule of law.
  4. document that established our government.
  5. there are this many amendments today.
  6. the people rule.
  7. model for the bill or rights.
Down
  1. the second step in the amendment process.
  2. the people elect public officeholders.

9 Clues: the people rule. • not all powerful government. • model for the bill or rights. • this document asserted rule of law. • there are this many amendments today. • the people elect public officeholders. • the second step in the amendment process. • document that established our government. • these people wrote the articles of confederation.

Review 2016-01-22

Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. of Rights first 10 amendments to the Constitution
  2. American Red Cross founder; Clara ______
  3. Constitution Day Month
  4. money collected from citizens to pay for community services
  5. Earth's surface
Down
  1. mountians, hills, rivers, lakes and oceans are
  2. money received for work done
  3. pioneer hero; Daniel ______
  4. map of how the land looks

9 Clues: Earth's surface • Constitution Day Month • map of how the land looks • pioneer hero; Daniel ______ • money received for work done • American Red Cross founder; Clara ______ • mountians, hills, rivers, lakes and oceans are • of Rights first 10 amendments to the Constitution • money collected from citizens to pay for community services

Constitution Criss Cross 2018-12-05

Constitution Criss Cross crossword puzzle
Across
  1. What is the term of office for a senator
  2. Where does the government get its power from
  3. The president can either approve or _____ a bill
  4. How many senators per state
  5. Army to defend ________
  6. Which house will bring impeachment charges
  7. Which amendment list our unnamed rights
  8. Freedom now and in the future
  9. Peace at ____
  10. Well being for all
  11. Which amendment Limits search and seizures
  12. What is it called when u accuse a government or official of a crime
  13. Which amendment says so quartering soldiers
  14. Establish__________
  15. Provide for the common ________
Down
  1. Which will act as the jury during an impeachment
  2. Secure the blessings of liberty for ourselves and our ________
  3. What is the senator based on
  4. Which amendment gives us the right to bear arms
  5. What are the main functions of the preamble
  6. Promote the general ___________
  7. Which amendment guarantees us a Jury Trial
  8. Which amendment protects us from cruel punishment
  9. Insure domestic __________
  10. How many amendments are in the Constitution
  11. Where does a bill spend most of its time
  12. How many years can the president serve
  13. What is the house of representatives based on
  14. Fairness of ___
  15. Which article is the Legislative branch located on
  16. Form a more perfect _________
  17. Which amendment protects us for Double Jeopardy

32 Clues: Peace at ____ • Fairness of ___ • Well being for all • Establish__________ • Army to defend ________ • Insure domestic __________ • How many senators per state • What is the senator based on • Freedom now and in the future • Form a more perfect _________ • Promote the general ___________ • Provide for the common ________ • How many years can the president serve • ...

Final Exam Maddy Pitler 2021-01-13

Final Exam Maddy Pitler crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a procedure so the senate keeps going during a fillbuster.
  2. the committee that deals with rules marginaldistricts candidates elected to the HOR and win by less than 55%.
  3. made up of 100 members.
  4. there is a floor debate and the bill can be killed, be passed or amended.
  5. a call to make sure there is the minimum number of members to conduct business.
  6. 2 branches or chambers
  7. districts where they win by 55% or more.
  8. a legislative branch that deals with matters of a general concern.
  9. a rule by the senate to end a limit debate.
  10. an order form the house rules that lets a bill be amended.
  11. the entire legislative sitting as a committee.
  12. an attempt to defeat a bill in the senate by talking a lot.
  13. made up of 435 members.
  14. a holding of an office which is held.
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  1. a joint committee a that hold a conference about the bill.
  2. a sub committee in the legislative.
  3. a vote where members say yea or nay to their naes.
  4. the second step in a bill becoming a law and the bill goes to sub committees.
  5. where a bill may need to be referred by mutiple committees.
  6. must have consent to change bills.
  7. the committee that deals with tax writing.
  8. voters in a area who elect a representative to the legislative.
  9. the first step in a bill becoming a law. the bill is introduced into either house.
  10. an order from the house rules for a time limit to be set during an deate.
  11. an offical count of the population.

25 Clues: 2 branches or chambers • made up of 100 members. • made up of 435 members. • must have consent to change bills. • a sub committee in the legislative. • an offical count of the population. • a holding of an office which is held. • districts where they win by 55% or more. • the committee that deals with tax writing. • a rule by the senate to end a limit debate. • ...

employment 2013-04-22

employment crossword puzzle
Across
  1. your wages are lodged into your bank account
  2. what does the government use prsi for?
  3. Pay Related Social ____________
  4. these deductions are required by law
  5. given to you with your wage
  6. a method of asking potential employees questions
  7. one of your rights as an employee
  8. Pay As You ______
  9. another word for income tax
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  1. a reduction in your tax bill
  2. paid for the amount of work you do
  3. training new employees into their job
  4. a form of extra income
  5. an account of your education and work experience
  6. paid to people when they are retired
  7. paid by the hour
  8. an amount paid to employees per annum

17 Clues: paid by the hour • Pay As You ______ • a form of extra income • given to you with your wage • another word for income tax • a reduction in your tax bill • Pay Related Social ____________ • one of your rights as an employee • paid for the amount of work you do • these deductions are required by law • paid to people when they are retired • training new employees into their job • ...

Topic Eight: Protecting Civil Liberties 2025-04-23

Topic Eight: Protecting Civil Liberties crossword puzzle
Across
  1. communication apart from words
  2. printed false or malicious words
  3. States must abide by the national bill of rights
  4. a document that states the charges made against a defendant
  5. proceedures that insure a trial before conviction
  6. the death penalty
  7. to gather
  8. spoken false or malicious words
  9. censorship
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  1. a form of deliberate, nonviolent protest against government action
  2. guarantees freedoms of the people, opinions, and property from the arbitrary acts of government,
  3. a policeman's belief that a crime is being committed based on evidence
  4. church-related
  5. acts of the government that insures all groups civil liberties are protected equally
  6. non religious
  7. a jury that evaluates the evidence necessary for an indictment
  8. noncitizen

17 Clues: to gather • noncitizen • censorship • non religious • church-related • the death penalty • communication apart from words • spoken false or malicious words • printed false or malicious words • States must abide by the national bill of rights • proceedures that insure a trial before conviction • a document that states the charges made against a defendant • ...

Constitution broken down 2021-12-10

Constitution broken down crossword puzzle
Across
  1. introduction or lead to the constitution
  2. ratification
  3. To represent the citizens and make laws
  4. bill of rights
  5. system where the government shares power with states
  6. carry out a law
  7. to interpret the laws and decide what they mean and whether they have been followed
  8. a countries rulebook
Down
  1. introduce a new amendment
  2. To carry out the governments day to day business including executive law
  3. states interactions with each other
  4. supreme law of the land
  5. A form of government
  6. a change or addition to the constitution
  7. approve or pass an amendment

15 Clues: ratification • bill of rights • carry out a law • A form of government • a countries rulebook • supreme law of the land • introduce a new amendment • approve or pass an amendment • states interactions with each other • To represent the citizens and make laws • introduction or lead to the constitution • a change or addition to the constitution • ...

Social Studies puzzle 2025-09-26

Social Studies puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Northerners who moved South during Reconstruction
  2. Legal segregation in schools, transportation, and public
  3. New form of agricultural labor that trapped many in poverty.
  4. Helped former slaves with food, shelter, jobs, and education.
  5. Supreme Court upheld “separate but equal.”
  6. Bill Required majority loyalty oath
  7. New form of agricultural labor that trapped many in poverty.
Down
  1. Granted citizenship protection.
  2. Abolished slavery.
  3. Used terror to prevent freedmen from voting.
  4. Southern whites who supported Republicans.
  5. Gave African American men the right to vote.
  6. Hayes becomes president,
  7. restoration; 10% of voters swear loyalty oath
  8. Wanted stricter requirements for readmission
  9. Laws restricting rights of African Americans.

16 Clues: Abolished slavery. • Hayes becomes president, • Granted citizenship protection. • Bill Required majority loyalty oath • Southern whites who supported Republicans. • Supreme Court upheld “separate but equal.” • Used terror to prevent freedmen from voting. • Gave African American men the right to vote. • Wanted stricter requirements for readmission • ...

Our Government 2023-03-06

Our Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the number of Articles in the Constitution
  2. there are 27 total in the Constitution
  3. number of years in a President's term
  4. number of amendments in the Bill of Rights
  5. supported a strong central government
  6. amendment that reflects on the Quartering Act
  7. highest court in America
  8. branch that has our court systems in it
  9. branch that has Congress in it
  10. our first Constitution
Down
  1. branch with the President, Vice President, and Cabinet
  2. created the House of Representatives and Senate
  3. number of Senators
  4. article that describes the Legislative Branch
  5. first 10 amendments
  6. amendment that protects the freedoms of speech, press, religion, and peaceful assembly
  7. the article that describes the Executive Branch
  8. the article that describes the Judicial Branch

18 Clues: number of Senators • first 10 amendments • our first Constitution • highest court in America • branch that has Congress in it • number of years in a President's term • supported a strong central government • there are 27 total in the Constitution • branch that has our court systems in it • the number of Articles in the Constitution • number of amendments in the Bill of Rights • ...

History 2020-10-08

History crossword puzzle
Across
  1. colonists through crates of tea overboard
  2. taxed most things
  3. Benjamin franklins plan to unite colonies
  4. give me liberty or give me death
  5. gave English citizens rights
  6. closed Boston harbour
  7. group trying to influence government actions
  8. give formal consent to
  9. money a government collects from taxes
  10. British tax on paper goods
  11. colonists could not travel past the appallation mountains
  12. colonists forced to house soldiers
Down
  1. a goverment in which the people elect representatives
  2. authoritary order
  3. commander of continental army
  4. father of the constitution
  5. state of disorder
  6. goverment ruled by divine right
  7. goverment ruled by the people
  8. agreement in prohibiting trade
  9. English bill which limited kings power
  10. British tax on sugar
  11. goverment has direct control of econemy
  12. people elect representatives

24 Clues: authoritary order • taxed most things • state of disorder • British tax on sugar • closed Boston harbour • give formal consent to • father of the constitution • British tax on paper goods • gave English citizens rights • people elect representatives • commander of continental army • goverment ruled by the people • agreement in prohibiting trade • goverment ruled by divine right • ...

Civil Rights Movement 2024-02-20

Civil Rights Movement crossword puzzle
Across
  1. - Voting rights campaign
  2. - Lewis, civil rights leader
  3. - Civil rights protests
  4. - Civil rights activist
  5. - Meredith, desegregation pioneer
  6. - Nonviolent protest tactic
  7. - Civil rights organization
  8. - 24th, abolishing poll taxes
  9. - Congress of Racial Equality
  10. - Racial separation
  11. - Civil rights leader
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  1. - Bus Boycott
  2. - Rock Nine integration
  3. - Rights Act of 1965
  4. - Parks, bus boycott catalyst
  5. - X, human rights activist
  6. - v. Board of Education ruling
  7. - Fitzgerald, civil rights advocate
  8. - Christian Leadership Conference
  9. - Riders challenge segregation
  10. - Systemic discrimination
  11. - Evers' assassination
  12. - on Washington, 1963
  13. - Rights Act, 1964

24 Clues: - Bus Boycott • - Rights Act, 1964 • - Racial separation • - Rights Act of 1965 • - on Washington, 1963 • - Civil rights leader • - Evers' assassination • - Rock Nine integration • - Civil rights protests • - Civil rights activist • - Voting rights campaign • - Systemic discrimination • - X, human rights activist • - Nonviolent protest tactic • - Civil rights organization • ...

Civil Rights Movement 2021-04-19

Civil Rights Movement crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Civil Rights protest that occurred in Alabama; the police responded with violence.
  2. Urged for a non-violent approach and wanted unity within the country.
  3. demonstrations by Civil Rights Activists, normally college students, in which they would sit at the "whites only" lunch counter & refuse to leave.
  4. Supported more of a more radical approach and felt as thought the African-American community should separate themselves from the white society.
Down
  1. stated that "separate but equal" facilities were not actually equal; integrated schools.
  2. Protest where people were marching for equal voting rights; they were met with violence from the police.
  3. Created equal employment opportunities and outlawed segregation.
  4. Made it illegal to limit the voting rights of individuals; literacy test, poll taxes, etc. were made illegal.
  5. Rally held in DC to urge the passage of the Civil Rights Bill; over 200,000 people were in attendance

9 Clues: Created equal employment opportunities and outlawed segregation. • Urged for a non-violent approach and wanted unity within the country. • Civil Rights protest that occurred in Alabama; the police responded with violence. • stated that "separate but equal" facilities were not actually equal; integrated schools. • ...

Constitution and bill of rights - Thomas Hernandez 2023-10-26

Constitution and bill of rights - Thomas Hernandez crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The number of U.S. Senators from each state.
  2. The first ten amendments to the Constitution.
  3. The Constitution has this many articles
  4. The Preamble begins with "We the..."
  5. The President's term length.
  6. The branch of government responsible for making laws.
  7. The Supreme Law of the United States.
Down
  1. The President's official residence.
  2. The branch of government responsible for interpreting laws.
  3. The Second Amendment guarantees the right to bear.
  4. The number of amendments in the Bill of Rights.
  5. The Father of the Constitution.

12 Clues: The President's term length. • The Father of the Constitution. • The President's official residence. • The Preamble begins with "We the..." • The Supreme Law of the United States. • The Constitution has this many articles • The number of U.S. Senators from each state. • The first ten amendments to the Constitution. • The number of amendments in the Bill of Rights. • ...

Foundations Review 2021-10-14

Foundations Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. these people wrote the articles of confederation.
  2. not all powerful government.
  3. this document asserted rule of law.
  4. document that established our government.
  5. there are this many amendments today.
  6. the people rule.
  7. model for the bill or rights.
Down
  1. the second step in the amendment process.
  2. the people elect public officeholders.

9 Clues: the people rule. • not all powerful government. • model for the bill or rights. • this document asserted rule of law. • there are this many amendments today. • the people elect public officeholders. • the second step in the amendment process. • document that established our government. • these people wrote the articles of confederation.

How a Bill Becomes a Law Project 2025-02-14

How a Bill Becomes a Law Project crossword puzzle
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  1. ____ involves revising a bill in committee
  2. after passing both houses, a bill goes to the ___ for signature
  3. to formally present a bill for consideration
  4. a formal disapproval by the president
  5. a formal alteration to a bill
  6. when legislators trade votes to pass bills, its called ____
  7. a member who supports a bill by adding their name as a supporter
  8. the upper chamber of the ____
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  1. a bill can be put aside indefinitely, or ____, by a committee chair.
  2. tatic used in the senate to delay or prevent a vote on a bill
  3. holding _____ allows committees to gather information and opinions on a bill.
  4. the chief officer of the house of rep
  5. the ____ works to ensure party discipline and support for legislation
  6. the bicameral legislative branch
  7. a smaller, more specialized group within a committee
  8. a committee ___ is a leader of a specific committee

16 Clues: a formal alteration to a bill • the upper chamber of the ____ • the bicameral legislative branch • the chief officer of the house of rep • a formal disapproval by the president • ____ involves revising a bill in committee • to formally present a bill for consideration • a committee ___ is a leader of a specific committee • ...

CH19 APUSH vocab quiz 2023-02-21

CH19 APUSH vocab quiz crossword puzzle
Across
  1. add Ag to money supply
  2. platform called for pub ownership
  3. Harvard grad loathed segregation
  4. she was farmers ally
  5. TR's phrase
  6. law gave more to bust trusts
Down
  1. populist prez cand
  2. fed elections bill
  3. strengthened ICC
  4. estb civil serv comm
  5. Prog $ to mothers
  6. founded by Af. Am. reformers for equal rights

12 Clues: TR's phrase • strengthened ICC • Prog $ to mothers • populist prez cand • fed elections bill • estb civil serv comm • she was farmers ally • add Ag to money supply • law gave more to bust trusts • Harvard grad loathed segregation • platform called for pub ownership • founded by Af. Am. reformers for equal rights

Unit 3 Facts and terms 2026-01-08

Unit 3 Facts and terms crossword puzzle
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  1. protection against testifying against oneself
  2. first ten amendments
  3. right to practice religion
  4. no government‑established religion
  5. gender discrimination unconstitutional
  6. implied constitutional privacy right
  7. Americans with Disabilities Act protections
  8. proposed gender equality amendment
  9. separate but equal upheld
  10. upheld Japanese internment
  11. right to vote
  12. censorship before publication
  13. selective incorporation case
  14. unwelcome sexual conduct discrimination
  15. ended school segregation
  16. enslaved people not citizens
  17. protected minority voting rights
  18. unprotected offensive sexual material
  19. illegally obtained evidence excluded
  20. banned poll taxes
  21. voting cannot be denied by race
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  1. protections against discrimination
  2. excessive or barbaric penalties
  3. citizenship due process equal protection
  4. protections from government interference
  5. agreement for reduced sentence
  6. nonverbal expression
  7. equal pay for equal value work
  8. advertising expression
  9. policies to increase minority opportunities
  10. women’s suffrage
  11. laws must treat people equally
  12. applying Bill of Rights to states
  13. fixed number reserved for a group
  14. fair legal procedures required
  15. banned discrimination in public accommodations
  16. written defamation
  17. freedoms of speech religion press assembly petition
  18. abolished slavery
  19. fee required to vote

40 Clues: right to vote • women’s suffrage • abolished slavery • banned poll taxes • written defamation • first ten amendments • nonverbal expression • fee required to vote • advertising expression • ended school segregation • separate but equal upheld • right to practice religion • upheld Japanese internment • selective incorporation case • enslaved people not citizens • censorship before publication • ...

VA/US SOL 5 Crossword 2024-02-06

VA/US SOL 5 Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. This branch of government interprets the laws and consists of the court system:
  2. This man was the leader of the Federalists:
  3. Who wrote the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom?
  4. Which amendment prohibits quartering of soldiers in peace time?
  5. Which amendment gives the right to bear arms?
  6. Which level of law is the supreme law of the land?
  7. Who wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights?
  8. Who wrote the Bill of Rights in the Constitution?
  9. Which amendment guarantees a fair trial, a jury, and lawyer?
  10. McCulloch v Maryland delt with this issue:
  11. Which amendment states that rights not explicitly given to the federal government are given to the states and the poeple?
  12. This was the first governing document of the United States:
  13. The case of Marbury v Madison delt with this issue:
  14. Who was elected as president of the constitutional convention?
  15. Which amendment guarantees a jury trial?
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  1. Gibbons v Ogden delt with this issue:
  2. Who was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court who oversaw the these early court cases?
  3. Which amendment gives citizens the right to remain silent?
  4. This political party was led by Thomas Jefferson:
  5. Which amendment gives freedom of speech, religion, press, petition, and assembly?
  6. Which amendment states that rights are not limited to those listed in the Constitution?
  7. This group opposed a strong central government:
  8. This group supported a strong central government:
  9. Which part of congress is based on population?
  10. Which amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment and excessive bail?
  11. Which amendment protects from unreasonable search and seizure?
  12. This branch of government makes the laws:
  13. This branch of government enforces the laws and is made up of the police and president:
  14. Which part of congress gives states two representatives regardless of size?

29 Clues: Gibbons v Ogden delt with this issue: • Which amendment guarantees a jury trial? • This branch of government makes the laws: • McCulloch v Maryland delt with this issue: • This man was the leader of the Federalists: • Which amendment gives the right to bear arms? • Who wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights? • Which part of congress is based on population? • ...

Unit 2 US History 2025-12-11

Unit 2 US History crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Extremely flawed first constitution of the United States
  2. Deadly confrontation between armed British soldiers and angry Bostonians
  3. First Secretary to the Treasury and co-author of the Federalist Papers
  4. Inventor, author, scientist, and civic leader who championed public institutions
  5. Ended the Revolutionary War and gained recognition for America's Independence
  6. Intellectual movement emphasizing reason, individualism, and natural rights
  7. First Vice President and second President of the United States
  8. Also known as the 7 years' War, put Britain in debt
  9. Governing body of the 13 colonies during the War from 1775 to 1781
  10. First Victim of the American Revolution in the Boston Massacre
  11. The idea that the power of the federal government comes from the people it governs
  12. Document asserting the separation of the United States from Great Britain
  13. Protest, where the Sons of Liberty dumped tea cargo into the Boston Harbor
  14. Author of "Common Sense," advocating for colonial independence
  15. Idea that America is uniquely superior to other countries
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  1. Delegates from 12 colonies meet to discuss the Intolerable Acts
  2. Rights given to people at birth, such as the rights to life, liberty, and property
  3. System of government where power is divided between the Federal and State governments
  4. French General in the Continental Army, who secured French aid
  5. First president of the United States
  6. Primary author of the Declaration of Independence
  7. Compromise that helped Anti-Federalists agree to the Constitution
  8. A feeling of great pride for one's country, prominent during the revolution
  9. Primary author of the Bill of Rights
  10. Farmer uprising against high taxes and land seizures led by Daniel Shay
  11. Prohibited colonial expansion west of the Appalachian Mountains
  12. Helped negotiate the Treaty of Paris and the Jay Treaty
  13. Meeting between 12 state delegates to draft the new constitution
  14. Placed a small but strict tax on molasses
  15. System where the three branches of the federal government can regulate each other to prevent dominance

30 Clues: First president of the United States • Primary author of the Bill of Rights • Placed a small but strict tax on molasses • Primary author of the Declaration of Independence • Also known as the 7 years' War, put Britain in debt • Helped negotiate the Treaty of Paris and the Jay Treaty • Extremely flawed first constitution of the United States • ...

Legislative Branch 2025-01-26

Legislative Branch crossword puzzle
Across
  1. When congress votes to pass a bill despite a veto
  2. The group that reviews and debates bills
  3. A formal discussion about a bill before voting
  4. The president’s power to reject a bill
  5. A member of the senate
  6. A change or addition to a bill or law
  7. A proposed law
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  1. One of the two chambers or congress
  2. The legislative branch of the U.S. Government
  3. A member of the house
  4. A meeting where lawmakers and experts discuss a bill
  5. The other chamber of congress
  6. A bill that has been passed and signed
  7. More than half the votes needed to pass a bill

14 Clues: A proposed law • A member of the house • A member of the senate • The other chamber of congress • One of the two chambers or congress • A change or addition to a bill or law • The president’s power to reject a bill • A bill that has been passed and signed • The group that reviews and debates bills • The legislative branch of the U.S. Government • ...

Law 2021-09-27

Law crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A law that made French the official language of Quebec
  2. This document made Canada an independent country
  3. These courts don’t hold jury trials
  4. This is the highest court in Canada
  5. The right to speak or act in whichever way you want without prevention
  6. This law is when two people are settling disputes or suing each other or organizations
  7. This is the highest court in BC
Down
  1. This bill refers to the basic rights and freedoms of Canadians
  2. Instead of going to prison, you do community work and other things that will help you
  3. This is taken under review before coming to an actual law
  4. This law protects you from harassment and discrimination
  5. This law has most of the crimes and methods in Canada
  6. Something a prisoner will ask for during their sentence which will allow them to leave but will be monitored
  7. being treated equally and fairly like everybody
  8. Rules created not to break but to follow

15 Clues: This is the highest court in BC • These courts don’t hold jury trials • This is the highest court in Canada • Rules created not to break but to follow • being treated equally and fairly like everybody • This document made Canada an independent country • This law has most of the crimes and methods in Canada • A law that made French the official language of Quebec • ...

Rights But Not for Everyone 2025-10-16

Rights But Not for Everyone crossword puzzle
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  1. The 14th Amendment guatanteed to African Americans the right of due process and equal _________________ of the law.
  2. ____________ was this country's original sin.
  3. People who were defined as an alien people in their own land
  4. ____________ were second-class citizens when the 19th Amendment was passed and ratified [giving them the right to vote].
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  1. The 13th _____________ abolished slavery.
  2. Instead of constitutional rights, slaves were governed by "_________________" that controlled every aspect of their lives.
  3. But it would take a century more of ______________ before these rights were effectively enforced.
  4. The Bill of Rights was in force for nearly 135 years before Congress granted Native Americans U.S. ______________.
  5. [Women were] essentially the property of their ____________, unable even to vote until 1920.
  6. The 15th Amendment gave them (formerly enslaved people) the right to ________.

10 Clues: The 13th _____________ abolished slavery. • ____________ was this country's original sin. • People who were defined as an alien people in their own land • The 15th Amendment gave them (formerly enslaved people) the right to ________. • [Women were] essentially the property of their ____________, unable even to vote until 1920. • ...

The Bill of Rights 2024-11-12

The Bill of Rights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. There should not be excessive high fines or unfair punishments
  2. Soldiers can’t stay in your house unless told to by law
Down
  1. Citizens should have the right to a speedy trial with an unbiased jury
  2. Right to carry weapons/ a strong military
  3. Freedom of speech/religion
  4. Being little of worth

6 Clues: Being little of worth • Freedom of speech/religion • Right to carry weapons/ a strong military • Soldiers can’t stay in your house unless told to by law • There should not be excessive high fines or unfair punishments • Citizens should have the right to a speedy trial with an unbiased jury

Foundations Review 2021-10-14

Foundations Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. these people wrote the articles of confederation.
  2. not all powerful government.
  3. this document asserted rule of law.
  4. document that established our government.
  5. there are this many amendments today.
  6. the people rule.
  7. model for the bill or rights.
Down
  1. the second step in the amendment.
  2. the people elect public officeholders.

9 Clues: the people rule. • not all powerful government. • model for the bill or rights. • the second step in the amendment. • this document asserted rule of law. • there are this many amendments today. • the people elect public officeholders. • document that established our government. • these people wrote the articles of confederation.

Vocab Crossword By Matthew Crossin 2013-10-22

Vocab Crossword By Matthew Crossin crossword puzzle
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  1. Government All people including Government are forced to follow the law.
  2. representation The population of a state declares how many representatives from the house of representatives there will be.
  3. Legislature A legislature that consists of one house
  4. A type of government where all people help in political control. This could be directly or through elected representatives
  5. formal approval
  6. To change
  7. your right to vote
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  1. Legislature A legislature that consists of two houses
  2. rights The personal liberty and privilege you receive from the Bill of Rights given to all U.S citizens
  3. of powers The split of power between the government branches to avoid tyranny
  4. sovereignty People rule the government. They also have supreme government power.
  5. voting for political representatives, peoples power
  6. A government that is ruled by one person
  7. and Balances The balance of power within the governmental branches to avoid unequal power and tyranny
  8. A type of government where the power is split between the states and the government.
  9. the people that an elected official represents
  10. The person chosen to represent people, as at a convention

17 Clues: To change • formal approval • your right to vote • A government that is ruled by one person • the people that an elected official represents • voting for political representatives, peoples power • Legislature A legislature that consists of one house • Legislature A legislature that consists of two houses • The person chosen to represent people, as at a convention • ...

Vocab Crossword By Matthew Crossin 2013-10-22

Vocab Crossword By Matthew Crossin crossword puzzle
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  1. A type of government where the power is split between the states and the government.
  2. voting for political representatives, peoples power
  3. of powers The split of power between the government branches to avoid tyranny
  4. Legislature A legislature that consists of two houses
  5. rights The personal liberty and privilege you receive from the Bill of Rights given to all U.S citizens
  6. A type of government where all people help in political control. This could be directly or through elected representatives
  7. sovereignty People rule the government. They also have supreme government power.
Down
  1. the people that an elected official represents
  2. formal approval
  3. and Balances The balance of power within the governmental branches to avoid unequal power and tyranny
  4. Government All people including Government are forced to follow the law.
  5. your right to vote
  6. representation The population of a state declares how many representatives from the house of representatives there will be.
  7. A government that is ruled by one person
  8. The person chosen to represent people, as at a convention
  9. Legislature A legislature that consists of one house
  10. To change

17 Clues: To change • formal approval • your right to vote • A government that is ruled by one person • the people that an elected official represents • voting for political representatives, peoples power • Legislature A legislature that consists of one house • Legislature A legislature that consists of two houses • The person chosen to represent people, as at a convention • ...

Crossword #2 2015-05-08

Crossword #2 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. of 1820 / Allows Maine to enter as a free state
  2. quartering of soldiers / 3rd amendment
  3. ship / 1619
  4. / City where a bus boycott takes place
  5. / The turning point in the Revolutionary War
  6. / President during the Indian Removal Act
  7. / "My paramount object in this great struggle is to save the union"
  8. Sinclair / Muckraker that exposes the meatpacking industry
  9. of Pigs / Cold War tension with Castro
  10. / The Potawatomie Creek Massacre takes place here
  11. of Rights / 1791
Down
  1. amendment was created in response to FDR
  2. that removes the soldiers from the South
  3. / Father of Constitution
  4. poll tax / 24th amendment
  5. Steinback / The Grapes of Wrath
  6. Pact / Created in response to NATO
  7. / Prompts the U.S. to enter the space race
  8. Robinson / First African American to ply professional baseball

19 Clues: ship / 1619 • of Rights / 1791 • / Father of Constitution • poll tax / 24th amendment • Steinback / The Grapes of Wrath • Pact / Created in response to NATO • quartering of soldiers / 3rd amendment • / City where a bus boycott takes place • of Pigs / Cold War tension with Castro • amendment was created in response to FDR • that removes the soldiers from the South • ...

Bill of Rights Vocabulary 2023-11-30

Bill of Rights Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. happen when something needs to be fixed
  2. they determine if you're guilty or innocent in a trial
  3. explains what rights and protections people have
Down
  1. exposing yourself
  2. to congregate together for a common purpose
  3. provide us with information so we know what's happening around us

6 Clues: exposing yourself • happen when something needs to be fixed • to congregate together for a common purpose • explains what rights and protections people have • they determine if you're guilty or innocent in a trial • provide us with information so we know what's happening around us

Vocab Crossword By Matthew Crossin 2013-10-23

Vocab Crossword By Matthew Crossin crossword puzzle
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  1. A type of government where all people help in political control. This could be directly or through elected representatives
  2. Legislature A legislature that consists of two houses
  3. the people that an elected official represents
  4. formal approval
  5. rights The personal liberty and privilege you receive from the Bill of Rights given to all U.S citizens
  6. Legislature A legislature that consists of one house
  7. of powers The split of power between the government branches to avoid tyranny
  8. and Balances The balance of power within the governmental branches to avoid unequal power and tyranny
  9. To change
Down
  1. representation The population of a state declares how many representatives from the house of representatives there will be.
  2. A type of government where the power is split between the states and the government.
  3. voting for political representatives, peoples power
  4. sovereignty People rule the government. They also have supreme government power.
  5. your right to vote
  6. A government that is ruled by one person
  7. Government All people including Government are forced to follow the law.
  8. The person chosen to represent people, as at a convention

17 Clues: To change • formal approval • your right to vote • A government that is ruled by one person • the people that an elected official represents • voting for political representatives, peoples power • Legislature A legislature that consists of one house • Legislature A legislature that consists of two houses • The person chosen to represent people, as at a convention • ...

New Mexico Government 2013-02-14

New Mexico Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Something that you have a duty to do.
  2. The Senate is included in this branch of government.
  3. Something to which you have claim, or something you deserve.
  4. A proposed law.
Down
  1. The branch of government that includes the supreme court.
  2. The rights and responsibilities of being a citizen.
  3. The State of the ____________ address is given by the Governor of New Mexico at the beginning of each year.
  4. The head of the Executive branch in New Mexico.

8 Clues: A proposed law. • Something that you have a duty to do. • The head of the Executive branch in New Mexico. • The rights and responsibilities of being a citizen. • The Senate is included in this branch of government. • The branch of government that includes the supreme court. • Something to which you have claim, or something you deserve. • ...

Government 2015-10-05

Government crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A group made up of all Senators and Members of Parliament from the same political party; caucuses meet regularly.
  2. Bills that are passed by Parliament.
  3. A person living in an area in Canada represented by a Member of Parliament.
  4. A group of Senators, Members of Parliament, or both, selected to study a specific subject or bill and write a report about it.
  5. To pick one person from a group of several people by voting. The person with the most votes is elected.
  6. The person in charge of a meeting. This person directs the discussion of business in a Senate or a House of Commons committee meeting.
  7. The government's plan for how it will collect and spend money each year.
  8. A change that is made to a bill, a motion or a committee report with the intention of improving it.
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  1. The city where a country's legislature is located and the government carries out its business.
  2. In Canada, the Prime Minister holds the powers of the ________ and looks after the business of the country.
  3. Queen Elizabeth II, the Queen of Canada is our _____. She is represented in Canda by the Governor General.
  4. To change or improve something; for example a law.
  5. A person who has full political and civil rights in his or her country.
  6. A formal event that follows rules or traditions.
  7. A proposal for a law to be considered by Parliament.

15 Clues: Bills that are passed by Parliament. • A formal event that follows rules or traditions. • To change or improve something; for example a law. • A proposal for a law to be considered by Parliament. • A person who has full political and civil rights in his or her country. • The government's plan for how it will collect and spend money each year. • ...

Colonial America 2020-12-14

Colonial America crossword puzzle
Across
  1. interprets the laws and Constitution
  2. governing body of a nation
  3. accuse gov. official of serious offenses
Down
  1. first 10 Amendments to the Constitution
  2. devotion to the culture of one’s nation
  3. head of the republic
  4. supporter of Constitution
  5. establishment of colonies

8 Clues: head of the republic • supporter of Constitution • establishment of colonies • governing body of a nation • interprets the laws and Constitution • first 10 Amendments to the Constitution • devotion to the culture of one’s nation • accuse gov. official of serious offenses

Legislative Branch 2021-10-27

Legislative Branch crossword puzzle
Across
  1. is an essential part in the legislative process that considers the bill
  2. a document that is proposed to congress that could turn into a law
  3. when senators use unlimited debate to speak continuously and keeping other senators to vote on the bill
  4. are campaigns for policies that influence people to join them
  5. is a spending bill that authorizes the government to fund something
  6. minimum number of members present to do business
  7. when a senator objects to unanimous consent and slows down the process
  8. is when all members agree to set aside formal rules to consider the bill from the calendar
  9. is a type of legislature divided congress into two houses of the senate and the house of representations
  10. is the most powerful leader chosen by the majority party at the start of each congressional session
  11. the action of either packing or cracking voters into district election maps to serve an advantage for one party over the other
  12. when the president decides not to make a bill a law and send the bill back to the house
  13. members who were already in office elected again
  14. when at least 60 senators vote to end a filibuster
  15. when legislators take opportunities to make comments about a bill.
  16. is a vote to express disapproval of a members actions
  17. when a committee rewrites a bill
  18. the act of persuading elected officials to make a certain law or policy
  19. takes the role of the vice president when they are absent
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  1. professionals at persuading officials to make a certain law or policy that are representatives of interest groups
  2. when the house and senate pass a bill that was corrected in the conference committee
  3. specialize in subcategories of the standing committees
  4. a closed meeting where the house chooses and approves of the majority leader
  5. when congress sets up groups to oversee bills that deal with certain issues
  6. decides when a bill is considered in legislature
  7. each congressional term has one of these a year
  8. are temporary committees that study one specific category a share their findings with the house or senate
  9. is an assistant of the house leaders
  10. plan the party's legislative program
  11. when the committee listens to testimony before acting on a bill
  12. when a person inherits office after a death or resignation of the previous person in office
  13. the process of reassigning the number of the states representatives after a census
  14. drawing new district lines after the census
  15. the senate's president who does not have the same power as the speaker of the house
  16. a person who is elected to represent a member of congress to represent
  17. temporary committees that resolve the the differences between two versions of a bill

36 Clues: when a committee rewrites a bill • is an assistant of the house leaders • plan the party's legislative program • drawing new district lines after the census • each congressional term has one of these a year • decides when a bill is considered in legislature • minimum number of members present to do business • members who were already in office elected again • ...

Unit 9 Vocabulary 2025-01-06

Unit 9 Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A system of government with power held by states.
  2. The introduction to a constitution.
  3. A group opposed to ratifying the Constitution.
  4. The document that established the U.S. government.
  5. The nation’s military.
  6. A meeting to create the U.S. Constitution.
  7. A fee charged by the government.
Down
  1. The first constitution of the U.S
  2. The rebellion that revealed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
  3. The branch of government that makes laws.
  4. of Rights The first ten amendments to the Constitution.
  5. Money owed, such as loans.
  6. The branch of government that interprets laws.
  7. The branch of government that enforces laws.

14 Clues: The nation’s military. • Money owed, such as loans. • A fee charged by the government. • The first constitution of the U.S • The introduction to a constitution. • The branch of government that makes laws. • A meeting to create the U.S. Constitution. • The branch of government that enforces laws. • A group opposed to ratifying the Constitution. • ...

sdertyujkmn vcdfrt 2025-01-17

sdertyujkmn vcdfrt crossword puzzle
Across
  1. which country was able to remain outside of Napoleon's control
  2. 1rst estate
  3. written by James Madison
  4. was written in 1787
  5. 6000 omen marched to Versailles to
  6. the second estate
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  1. who is commonly credited with writing the Constitution
  2. the 3rd Estate
  3. wore red, white, and Blue armbands in solidarity
  4. what formally ended the American Revolution
  5. who is most commonly credited with writing the Declaration of Independence
  6. how many Amendments are in the Bill of Rights

12 Clues: 1rst estate • the 3rd Estate • the second estate • was written in 1787 • written by James Madison • 6000 omen marched to Versailles to • what formally ended the American Revolution • how many Amendments are in the Bill of Rights • wore red, white, and Blue armbands in solidarity • who is commonly credited with writing the Constitution • ...

Historical Context - Watsons 2022-04-19

Historical Context - Watsons crossword puzzle
Across
  1. refused to give up seat on a bus
  2. place where I Have A Dream speech given
  3. march of 1000 children in Birmingham
  4. delivered I Have A Dream speech
  5. car manufacturing center in 1963
  6. keeping black and whites away from each other
  7. unofficial name for Birmingham Alabama
  8. president who signed the Civil Rights Bill
Down
  1. landmark case in Kansas
  2. document that ended slavery
  3. place girls were killed in Birmingham bombing
  4. laws that required segregation
  5. the number of girls killed in Birmingham bombing

13 Clues: landmark case in Kansas • document that ended slavery • laws that required segregation • delivered I Have A Dream speech • refused to give up seat on a bus • car manufacturing center in 1963 • march of 1000 children in Birmingham • unofficial name for Birmingham Alabama • place where I Have A Dream speech given • president who signed the Civil Rights Bill • ...

RPH Finals Puzzle 2024-11-29

RPH Finals Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Constitution maintains the Law and _____
  2. Rights guaranteed to all individuals.
  3. In Parliamentary Government, ________ and Legislative powers are merged.
  4. Branches of Government include Executive, Legislative, and _________
  5. 1899 Constitution
  6. Government without a constitution is a power without a right
  7. a hero of the revolution for his writings
  8. The government is ________ to protect the people's rights
  9. _____ __________ Interview generally consists of a well-prepared interviewer questioning an interviewee
  10. Biak na Bato was borrowed from this country.
  11. Biak na Bato caused the ________ of Philippines from Spain
  12. This is the empowerment of local government units (LGUs)
  13. 1935 Constitution is also referred to as the ________ government
  14. It means no government with authority
  15. The 1943 Constitution is referred to as a _______ government
  16. The power is vested to the people through election.
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  1. Libraries and archives are the ______ of primary & secondary sources
  2. Everyone is subject to the law, including government officials.
  3. The 1986 Constitution
  4. The Philippines is a Republic with _______ Form of Government
  5. is often neglected as subdiscipline of history because it is seen as trivial
  6. The rulebook of the government
  7. It refers to ethical awareness. The concept of Morality & Justice
  8. The present constitution of the Philippines
  9. Article III is the Bill of what?
  10. Abbreviation of Online Public Access Catalog
  11. the main agents of injustice in the Philippine society.
  12. He claims to have persuaded Rizal to denounce Masonry and return to Catholic fold
  13. Public statement made about an earlier statement that withdraws, cancels or reverses it.
  14. The Author of Biografia de Rizal

30 Clues: 1899 Constitution • The 1986 Constitution • The rulebook of the government • Article III is the Bill of what? • The Author of Biografia de Rizal • Rights guaranteed to all individuals. • It means no government with authority • Constitution maintains the Law and _____ • a hero of the revolution for his writings • The present constitution of the Philippines • ...

Principles of American Democarcy (1-12) 2024-11-11

Principles of American Democarcy (1-12) crossword puzzle
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  1. The first ten amendments are called the Bill of _________
  2. Change to the Constitution
  3. The Declaration of _________ said we were free from Great Britain
  4. One right from the First Amendment
  5. Supreme law of the land
  6. Americans can practice and religion because we have freedom of _________
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  1. The _________ of law means everyone must follow the law
  2. The economic system of the United States
  3. "We the People" means __________
  4. The Constitution _________ the government
  5. The Constitution has twenty-__________ amendments
  6. One right guaranteed in the Declaration of Independence

12 Clues: Supreme law of the land • Change to the Constitution • "We the People" means __________ • One right from the First Amendment • The economic system of the United States • The Constitution _________ the government • The Constitution has twenty-__________ amendments • The _________ of law means everyone must follow the law • ...

February 2020-02-06

February crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Life is like a box of
  2. Bill Murray got stuck repeating this day
  3. Matt & Rachels new baby girl
  4. Birthstone for February
  5. More of this flower is sold this month than any time of the year
  6. Fat Tuesday
  7. Playing at the Super Bowl halftime
  8. This day honors past Presidents
  9. Federal Holiday that celebrates the life and achievements of a civil rights leader
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  1. Italian dish that is honored this month
  2. The honor given to an Academy Award Winner
  3. Candies you give to a sweetheart with sayings on them
  4. Will you be my?
  5. The most commonly misspelled month
  6. Biggest Football game of the year
  7. Winter Sport
  8. year Happens this month every 4 years

17 Clues: Fat Tuesday • Winter Sport • Will you be my? • Life is like a box of • Birthstone for February • Matt & Rachels new baby girl • This day honors past Presidents • Biggest Football game of the year • The most commonly misspelled month • Playing at the Super Bowl halftime • year Happens this month every 4 years • Italian dish that is honored this month • ...

Brayan's crossword puzzle 2022-02-18

Brayan's crossword puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. what amendment says all powers not given to the federal government are kept by the state or people.
  2. what document gave England a government based on a system of laws and a freely elected
  3. states people rights that are not addressed in there constitution.
  4. provide to a jury trials in civil cases.
  5. which amendment sets limitations of bail and punishments.
  6. what gives people the Trial or punishment for the same crime by the same government; forbidden by the Constitution.
  7. what amendment gives you the freedom of speech and religion.
  8. what gives The belief that in order to support democratic government, a citizen should always vote and participate in government.
  9. what gives the responsibility of every citizen to serve on a jury when called.
  10. Influence the American bill of rights
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  1. what amendment protects you to carry a fire arm.
  2. what is the 1st Constitution of the U.S. 1781-1788 (weaknesses-no executive, no judicial, no power to tax, no power to regulate trade), governed the country during the Revolutionary War.
  3. the document recording the proclamation of the second Continental Congress (4 July 1776) asserting the independence of the colonies from Great Britain.
  4. what amendment wives right rights to a person accused of a crime
  5. what amendment gives you the right to know your charges, speedy trial, jury, right to a lawyer face people against you, call your witness.
  6. prohibits unreasonable arrest or searches
  7. what gives citizens there unbailable rights that can not be taken from them.
  8. what amendment protects the right for citizens to not be forced to let solders in there house

18 Clues: Influence the American bill of rights • provide to a jury trials in civil cases. • prohibits unreasonable arrest or searches • what amendment protects you to carry a fire arm. • which amendment sets limitations of bail and punishments. • what amendment gives you the freedom of speech and religion. • what amendment wives right rights to a person accused of a crime • ...

Civics Final Review Game 2014-05-16

Civics Final Review Game crossword puzzle
Across
  1. How is Nebraska different than other states when it comes to government?
  2. What is the highest court?
  3. Who is associated as the leader of a city?
  4. is the head if the executive branch?
  5. How many house members do we have?
  6. Name one type of city government?
  7. What is the court called where you can get a re-trial?
  8. What is the chief justice’s name?
  9. When was the constitution signed into placed?
  10. Who are the Presidents advisers
  11. Who has the “swing vote” in the Supreme Court?
  12. What is the lowest court?
  13. who comes after the Vice President in the line of succession?
  14. What are the two main political parties?
  15. Name a crime that would be associated with the supreme court?
  16. Who wrote the constitution?
  17. Name two types of courts cases?
  18. How many amendments are in the original bill of rights?
  19. How many total legislators do we have?
  20. What are you called when you do not lean to a specific party
  21. Highest point is the business cycle
  22. What is it called when a nation taxes on imports?
  23. What the name of the head of a state?
  24. How many Supreme Court justices are there?
  25. Name a criminal case?
  26. Who pushed for the bill of rights
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  1. When a company is the only one selling a product and controls it
  2. Where is the nation’s money held
  3. When the government makes all economic decisions?
  4. How many senate members do we have?
  5. What document did the constitution replace?
  6. What are the three levels of courts?
  7. What are the states that are able to split their votes when it comes to voting for the president?
  8. What two animals are associated with the two main parties?
  9. What article is the legislative Branch in?
  10. What is in the first amendment?
  11. Can a state make a law that interferes with constitutional rights
  12. Who is the head of the Senate?
  13. a branch in the executive branch
  14. Which party is known for being liberal?
  15. How many total amendments?
  16. Which party is known for being conservative?
  17. A third political party?
  18. What is a tax on a person house/land?

44 Clues: Name a criminal case? • A third political party? • What is the lowest court? • What is the highest court? • How many total amendments? • Who wrote the constitution? • Who is the head of the Senate? • Who are the Presidents advisers • What is in the first amendment? • Name two types of courts cases? • Where is the nation’s money held • a branch in the executive branch • ...

how a bill becomes a law 2018-10-29

how a bill becomes a law crossword puzzle
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  1. contact your local ___________ to share your idea.
  2. all laws start as an _________.
  3. Document is known as this before it becomes a law.
  4. Committee sends a bill to the _________ to be researched further for hearing.
  5. If a bill starts in the House after it is passed it must start the process over again in the ___________.
  6. Person who signs the bill into a law.
  7. If the President doesn't sign the bill into law it is known as this.
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  1. if the bill is approved by the committee then it is ready to be heard by the _____ house of representatives or the ________ Senate.
  2. After the bill is introduced it is sent to the ___________ that seems most qualified to hand it.
  3. ideas can come from Congress, _________ or president.
  4. If the bill starts in the Senate after it is passed it must start the process over again the ___________.
  5. Every bill is given a ____________.
  6. if the bill is started in the house it is placed in a wooden box known as this.
  7. If a bill passes it becomes a _________.
  8. When the subcommittee decides the bill is killed and has no chance of becoming a law that session of Congress the bill ____________.

15 Clues: all laws start as an _________. • Every bill is given a ____________. • Person who signs the bill into a law. • If a bill passes it becomes a _________. • contact your local ___________ to share your idea. • Document is known as this before it becomes a law. • ideas can come from Congress, _________ or president. • ...

Absolute/Enlightenment Crossword 2025-09-26

Absolute/Enlightenment Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Law allowing limited religious freedom in England
  2. "Sun King" of France who ruled by absolute monarchy
  3. French palace symbolizing Louis XIV’s absolute power
  4. Someone accused of holding religious beliefs contrary to the Church
  5. Belief that monarchs receive authority from God
  6. Advocate for women’s rights and education in the 18th century
  7. Supporters of Parliament during the English Civil War
  8. Philosopher who wrote Leviathan advocating strong monarchy
  9. Artistic style emphasizing exaggerated forms and emotion
  10. Bloodless overthrow of James II in England
  11. Russian czar who westernized and modernized Russia
  12. French king who issued the Edict of Nantes
  13. King of Spain who defended Catholicism and fought the Dutch Revolt
  14. English king executed after the English Civil War
  15. Monarchs who accepted the English Bill of Rights
  16. Supporters of King Charles I in the English Civil War
  17. English playwright of the Elizabethan era
  18. Rights to life, liberty, and property according to Locke
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  1. Religious conflict in Central Europe (1618–1648)
  2. Queen of England who defeated the Spanish Armada
  3. Rise in prices often due to excess money supply
  4. French Protestants persecuted under Catholic rule
  5. Restored king of England after the Cromwellian period
  6. Document granting religious freedom to French Protestants
  7. Ornate, dramatic European artistic style of the 17th century
  8. Prussian landed aristocracy with military influence
  9. Philosopher advocating government for the people and natural rights
  10. Spanish fleet defeated by England in 1588
  11. Leader of the English Parliamentarians and Lord Protector
  12. Catholic king whose deposition led to the Glorious Revolution
  13. Russian noble during the czarist period
  14. English Protestants seeking to purify the Church of England
  15. King of England and Scotland who believed in divine right
  16. Philosopher who proposed separation of powers in government
  17. Political system where the monarch holds total power
  18. Russian emperor or autocratic ruler
  19. Scientist who formulated laws of motion and universal gravitation

37 Clues: Russian emperor or autocratic ruler • Russian noble during the czarist period • Spanish fleet defeated by England in 1588 • English playwright of the Elizabethan era • Bloodless overthrow of James II in England • French king who issued the Edict of Nantes • Rise in prices often due to excess money supply • Belief that monarchs receive authority from God • ...

USIepcc 2022-04-09

USIepcc crossword puzzle
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  1. The first US government was based on the Articles of X.
  2. The X Doctrine signaled US intention to exercise power in the Americas.
  3. The X almost doubled the size of the US.
  4. The X movement in Europe gradually did away with common lands.
  5. The Black X framed Spanish conquest worse than other forms of European imperialism
  6. X stressed inspiration through individualism and appreciation of nature.
  7. German mercenaries or X helped the British during the US Revolution.
  8. Colonists hated so-called writs of X that allowed unreasonable searches.
  9. The Virginia House of X was an early example of representative government.
  10. The Anti-X feared government over-reach would encroach on civil liberties.
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  1. The X settled the Delaware valley and were early abolitionists.
  2. Movement to create small communities with shared property
  3. The invention of the X gin helped revitalize that "peculiar institution."
  4. The X rebellion led to further restrictions on enslaved people.
  5. In "The X of Nations" Adam Smith describes capitalism and argues for free trade.
  6. The X popularized classic Liberal principles of self government and natural rights.
  7. After the X Revolt mestizo settlers pulled back to the Paso del Norte.
  8. Policies like the Navigation Acts created X, a precursor to capitalism.
  9. Movement advocating for the equality of men and women
  10. Anti-immigrant and anti-Catholic movement
  11. The X Exchange caused the mass dying of Amerindians.
  12. In the mid-1800s some advocated for women's X.
  13. The Bill of X delineates certain civil rights.

23 Clues: The X almost doubled the size of the US. • Anti-immigrant and anti-Catholic movement • In the mid-1800s some advocated for women's X. • The Bill of X delineates certain civil rights. • The X Exchange caused the mass dying of Amerindians. • Movement advocating for the equality of men and women • The first US government was based on the Articles of X. • ...

AP Gov Final Exam Crossword 2021-01-11

AP Gov Final Exam Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. if someone objects to a debate this happens
  2. someone who introduces a bill in either house
  3. the house and senate make up this
  4. for business to be conducted in congress there must be a minimum of people and they are called
  5. a change to the bill that isn't important
  6. debates in congress happen here
  7. a roll call for either house of congress
  8. if the president doesn't like a bill he does this
  9. when a committee chair sets a bill aside
  10. the senate can use this to limit or end debate
  11. a body of voters who choose their representative
  12. leaders of committees
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  1. smaller sections in each house
  2. the president who is running for re-election is considered this.
  3. a bill that benefits are targeted group or area
  4. members of congress yell "yay" or "nay" to vote
  5. a legislature with two chambers.
  6. question and answer sessions
  7. senators do this to delay voting on bills.
  8. a bill that everyone can benefit from
  9. this sets a limit for debate

21 Clues: leaders of committees • question and answer sessions • this sets a limit for debate • smaller sections in each house • debates in congress happen here • a legislature with two chambers. • the house and senate make up this • a bill that everyone can benefit from • a roll call for either house of congress • when a committee chair sets a bill aside • ...

Constitution 2024-09-17

Constitution crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Oldest and shortest constitution
  2. Adams political philospher
  3. Washington First president of the United states
Down
  1. Livnigston Owned at least 15 slaves
  2. Franklin First person to sign all three documents
  3. Jefferson Third president of the United states
  4. of Rights 10 Amendments
  5. Madison Wrote the constitution
  6. Sherman Only person to sign all four important American Revolutionary
  7. pages long How long the constitution was

10 Clues: Oldest and shortest constitution • of Rights 10 Amendments • Adams political philospher • Livnigston Owned at least 15 slaves • Madison Wrote the constitution • Jefferson Third president of the United states • Washington First president of the United states • Franklin First person to sign all three documents • ...

ush, 5a 2014-01-09

ush, 5a crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a meeting which the u.s. constitution was created.
  2. the first ten amendments to the constitution.
  3. wanted to include a bill of rights to protect individual rights.
  4. legislative branch, two houses. one based on population, one based on equal representation.
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  1. wanted a strong national government that could regulate trade.
  2. prohibited slavery in the ohio river territory.
  3. first plan of government.
  4. uprising of massachusetts farmers against high taxes and debt.
  5. every 5 enslaved people would count as 3 free people for determining representation and taxes.
  6. congress had no power to tax, regulate trade, enforce laws.

10 Clues: first plan of government. • the first ten amendments to the constitution. • prohibited slavery in the ohio river territory. • a meeting which the u.s. constitution was created. • congress had no power to tax, regulate trade, enforce laws. • wanted a strong national government that could regulate trade. • uprising of massachusetts farmers against high taxes and debt. • ...

Georgia constitution of 1777 2013-12-12

Georgia constitution of 1777 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. branch THIS BRANCH is made of the president and cabinet members.
  2. party groups that ban together because of same ideas
  3. branch This branch has 7 courts
  4. branch tHIS BRANCH IS MADE UP OF CONGRESS
  5. election where voters choose among people with different ideas/ but are in same party
  6. of religion this includes the right to practice religion
  7. of rights This section in the Constitution lists individual rights
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  1. This involves knowing all actions have cosnequences
  2. you have to be at least this age to vote
  3. election candidates from different parties run against each other for a spot in the government
  4. and balances limits branches put on each other so one branch doesnt get too much power

11 Clues: branch This branch has 7 courts • you have to be at least this age to vote • branch tHIS BRANCH IS MADE UP OF CONGRESS • This involves knowing all actions have cosnequences • party groups that ban together because of same ideas • of religion this includes the right to practice religion • branch THIS BRANCH is made of the president and cabinet members. • ...

Amanda and Bill 2026-02-22

Amanda and Bill crossword puzzle
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  1. Month we met
  2. Pinnacle Peak “attachment” for Bill
  3. Bill’s dream vacation destination
  4. Honeymoon destination
  5. Clothing item Amanda spends the most money on
  6. Amanda’s dog
  7. Bill’s yard always has room for one more
  8. Bill’s love language on a job site
  9. Clothing item Bill spends the most money on
  10. Where we got engaged
  11. Bill loves Amanda’s big…
  12. How we met
  13. Our dogs are…
  14. Favorite waterfall chasing destination
  15. Combined ages of children
  16. Bill lives life in fifty shades of this
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  1. The number that connects Bill and Amanda's places
  2. Biked and hiked to visit this Provincial Giant
  3. Our Friday night drink of choice
  4. The right tool for any job
  5. Bill’s dog
  6. Injured digit after out late night dating app chat
  7. Direction to visit Bill
  8. First hike together
  9. Bill's favorite color
  10. Amanda’s favorite food
  11. Destination of Amanda and Bill’s first flight together
  12. Our favorite hobby together
  13. Location of our first date
  14. Amanda's favorite color
  15. What we ate for our second date
  16. Our weekly date night
  17. Nickname Bill’s coworkers have for Amanda

33 Clues: Bill’s dog • How we met • Month we met • Amanda’s dog • Our dogs are… • First hike together • Where we got engaged • Honeymoon destination • Bill's favorite color • Our weekly date night • Amanda’s favorite food • Direction to visit Bill • Amanda's favorite color • Bill loves Amanda’s big… • Combined ages of children • The right tool for any job • Location of our first date • ...

government voba 2021-11-16

government voba crossword puzzle
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  1. newspapers, magazines, news channels, podcasts any other news media. the first amendment right of newspapers, magazines, etc., to report news without being controlled by the government.
  2. a moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.
  3. an amendment is a change or addition to the Constitution. The first 10 amendments are known as the Bill of Rights.
  4. to study or examine something to find out what it is or what makes it work.
  5. the highest federal court in the US, consisting of nine justices and taking judicial precedence over all other courts in the nation.
Down
  1. "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.
  2. something done or said that may serve as an example or rule to authorize or justify a subsequent act of the same kind
  3. the Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution. These amendments guarantee essential rights and civil liberties, such as the freedom of religion, the right to free speech, the right to bear arms, trial by jury as well as reserving rights to the people and the states.
  4. to carry a gun. in the second amendment to the Constitution, we have the right to bear arms.
  5. 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.

10 Clues: 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. • to carry a gun. in the second amendment to the Constitution, we have the right to bear arms. • ...

Progressive and Gilded Age Government Review 2023-02-02

Progressive and Gilded Age Government Review crossword puzzle
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  1. becoming a us citizen
  2. power reserved to the voters to propose legislation, by petition, that would enact, amend or repeal
  3. power reserved to the voters, by petition, to demand the removal of an elected official
  4. which act regulated monopolies and trusts
  5. which act incentivized people to move out west
  6. power reserved to the voters to propose legislation, petition, that would enact, amend, or repeal a City Charter or Code provision.
  7. which amendment allowed direct votes for senators
  8. power reserved to the voters that allows the voters, by petition, to demand the reconsideration and repeal of any legislative action
  9. when the people vote directly on specific issues
  10. political bribery
Down
  1. which amendment created an income tax
  2. which act regulated land rights on tribal territories within the United States.
  3. which act was designed to regulate the railroad industry, particularly its monopolistic practices.
  4. a law
  5. which act was very very racist
  6. which act protected consumers from shady practices, particularly in the meatpacking industry
  7. a political organization making use of bribery and intimidation to execute the demands of a leader
  8. which amendment granted women the right to vote
  9. which amendment prohibited the "manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors"
  10. limit to immigrants that can enter the country annually
  11. laws put in place to protect consumers

21 Clues: a law • political bribery • becoming a us citizen • which act was very very racist • which amendment created an income tax • laws put in place to protect consumers • which act regulated monopolies and trusts • which act incentivized people to move out west • which amendment granted women the right to vote • when the people vote directly on specific issues • ...